(共19张PPT)
Unit 8 Surprise endings
第2课时 Reading
一、 根据教材P115的课文内容,补全下面短文,每空一词
This is a famous story by O. Henry, a great short story 1._______ (write). Jim and Della had two 2._______ (possession) which they were both proud 3._______. One was Jim’s gold watch 4._______ was from his father and his grandfather. The other was Della’s beautiful hair. It 5._______ (fall) about her, and reached below her knee. 6._______ the day
writer
possessions
of
which / that
fell
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before Christmas, they both wanted to buy 7._______ gift for the other, but they didn’t have enough money. So Della went to a store called “Hair Goods” to sell her hair, and 8._______ (buy) Jim a watch chain. Jim came home late that night 9._______ he went to buy a Christmas present for Della. He sold his watch and bought a set of 10._______ (comb) for Della. How they loved each other!
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bought
because
combs
二、阅读理解
(一)
One day, an 11-year-old girl asked her dad, “What are you going to give me for my 15th birthday ” The father replied, “Don’t worry about that. We still have plenty of time.”
But on the day after her 14th birthday, she passed out and was sent to the hospital. The family learned that the girl had a
serious heart disease and she might die. At night, she asked her dad, “Daddy, have they told you that I am going to die ” The father replied, “No, you will live as long as anyone else.”She wondered and asked, “How can you be sure ” He smiled to her and said, “I just know it.”
After the girl turned 15, she had a heart transplant(心脏移植手术). After she came back from the hospital, she found a
letter on her bed. It said, “My dearest daughter, one day you asked me what I would give you for your 15th birthday. I wasn’t sure then. But now you know that my present to you is my heart.”The father had given his heart to his daughter.
Parents are selfless. They even make great sacrifices to make their children grow up healthily and happily. Keep this in mind when you feel angry toward your parents. Always, they’re just doing what they think best for you.
( )1. What was wrong with the girl
A. She had a headache. B. She had a heart disease.
C. She had a bad cold. D. She had a fever.
B
( )2. Why did the father say that the girl would live as long as anyone else
A. Because he was a doctor.
B. Because he lied to his daughter.
C. Because the girl’s disease was not serious.
D. Because he would try his best to save his daughter.
D
( )3. What gift did the father give to his daughter for her 15th birthday
A. His heart. B. A letter.
C. Lots of money. D. A birthday party.
( )4. What does the underlined word “sacrifices” mean in Chinese
A. 限制 B. 交易 C. 供给 D. 牺牲
A
D
( )5. What’s the best title for the passage
A. The way to deal with a heart disease
B. Don’t be afraid of death
C. A special present from a father
D. Death is not so scary
C
(二)
信息匹配。阅读下面的图书介绍,为五个人选出适合他们的图书,并将其标号填入题前括号内。
A. In Endless Days, the novelist tells the true story of the first pilots to fly across the Atlantic. With plenty of photos and a detailed discussion of the importance of these events for the modern world, the book successfully brings history to life for readers everywhere.
B. Action Plan is all about famous athletes, and there are amazing photos of them. There are also lots of interviews about what they’ve done to succeed in their careers. You’ll find things like what they eat, how long they train and what they do to prepare for important competitions.
C. The author of Memories is famous for his unusual writing style and exciting adventure stories. In this book, he takes us on a journey around the world and teaches us about other cultures and their histories. He described some of the world’s most beautiful nature and interesting people he met.
D. In Days in the Sun, a well-known author described his happy early life growing up on a small farm and how travelling around the countryside helped him to become a writer. He described in detail how he improved his style. His experiences will attract many people who is hoping to get their own works published.
E. In Night Light, the writer tells us how he became a world-class athlete. He talks about his life as a blind person, and describes the challenges he faced on his way to the top in the world of sports. The book is written in an entertaining and amusing style, which makes it a very enjoyable to read.
F. Our lives is the perfect book if you’re interested in how people live in different parts of the world. It also includes recipes(菜谱)for traditional meals from these places. There are wonderful photos, not only of the people, but also of the wildlife and scenery in each location.
( )1. Stefan enjoys travelling and is keen to discover more about other cultures. He also wants to learn how to make typical dishes from a variety of countries.
F
( )2. Maggie loves doing all kinds of sports. She’d like to learn as much as possible about top sportsmen from all over the world and how they’ve managed to achieve their goals.
( )3. Conal loves nature and enjoys writing about it. He wants ideas to help him further develop his writing skills and would love to have a career as a writer.
B
D
( )4. Ethan enjoys reading about real people, especially if they tell their own story. He’d like to read a book written by someone who has dealt with difficulties in his life.
( )5. Dora likes reading books about adventures. She loves learning about people who did brave things in the past, and how their actions have influenced the way we live today.
E
A
THANKS!