Unit 13 We’re trying to save the earth!
Section A 2a-2d基础练习
一、根据首字母或汉语提示,用本课时单词完成句子。
1. The villagers used to burn _________(煤) to get warm.
2. The girl seldom goes outside because of an _________(难看的) scar on her face.
3. The fewer _________(塑料) bags we use,the more beautiful our earth will be.
4. Do you know the a__________ of walking to work
5. I bought a w__________ desk yesterday.
二、根据汉语完成句子,每空一词。
1. 我们应该把垃圾扔进垃圾箱。
We should________ ________rubbish the bins.
2. 我们的行动将会在保护环境方面有影响。
Our actions will________ ________ ________in protecting the environment.
3. 我们应该帮助他,而不是嘲笑他。
We should help him________ ________ laughing at him.
4. 大量的工作和过少的休息会引起疾病。
A lot of work and too little rest often________ ________illnesses.
5. 为了减少水污染,工厂不应该把废水直接倒进那些河里。
________ ________ ________water pollution, factories shouldn’t pour waste water directly.
完形填空
When I was in Grade 5, I had a fight with a boy named Tony in my class. I have forgotten what the fight was about, but I have never forgotten the __1__ I learned that day.
I thought that I was right and he was wrong—and Tony just thought that I was wrong and he was right. The teacher, Mrs. Green, decided to teach us a very __2__ lesson.
Mrs. Green asked us to stand on each side of her desk. In the middle of her desk was a large, round object. I could __3__ see that it was black. She asked Tony what __4__ the object was. “White,” Tony answered. I couldn't __5__ Tony said the object was white, when it was black! Another fight started __6__ us, this time about the color of the object.
The teacher told me to go and stand where Tony was standing and told him to come and stand where I had been. __7__ changed places, and now she asked me what the color of the object was. I had to answer, “__8__.” It was an object with __9__ differently colored sides. From Tony's side it was white, __10__ from my side it was black.
1.A.fight B.lesson C.teacher D.classmate
2.A.difficult B.boring C.safe D.important
3.A.loudly B.widely C.clearly D.heavily
4.A.color B.size C.shape D.time
5.A.decide B.believe C.doubt D.promise
6.A.under B.behind C.between D.beside
7.A.She B.He C.They D.We
8.A.White B.Black C.Brown D.Purple
9.A.one B.two C.three D.four
10.A.or B.nor C.but D.Since
四、阅读理解
A young officer was at a railway station. On his way home, he wanted to telephone his mother to tell her the time of his train, so that she could meet him at the station in her car. He looked in all his pockets, but found that he did not have the right money for the call, so he went outside and looked around for someone to help him.
At last an old soldier came by, and the young officer stopped him and said, "Have you got change for ten pence " "Wait a moment,” the old soldier answered, beginning to put his hand in his pocket, "I'll see whether I can help you.” "Don't you know how to speak to an officer " the young man said angrily. "Now let's start again. Have you got change for ten pence "
"No, sir,” the old soldier answered quickly.
根据短文内容, 选择正确答案;
1.The young officer wanted to telephone his mother to tell her .
A. that he was going to visit her
B. when his train would leave
C. when his train would arrive
D. that he was now at the railway station
2. He looked around for help because he .
A. didn't have coins for the phone call
B. had no money to make the phone call
C. didn't have the local money
D. wanted to change money
3.The old soldier .
A. was glad to help him
B. didn't know if he had coins
C. didn't want to help him
D. was angry
4.The young officer was angry because he thought the old soldier .
A. didn't know how to speak to him
B. didn't want to help him
C. didn't answer him correctly
D. was not friendly to him
5.The old soldier in the story was .
A. clever B. stupid C. polite D. friendly
五、语法填空
Why do people listen to music The answer may seem simple: Music is pleasant to make and to hear. But music (touch) our lives in many other ways, too.
Music changes our mood
My brother doesn't choose music based on what he wants to hear. Instead, he decides what he wants to feel and picks music with that mood in mind. Bright-sounding music
(general) makes people feel happy. some people enjoy listening to sad music, too. It can be like talking with a friend who understands your suffering. But for some people, sad music can make them feel even (sad).
Music helps us get things done
you ever listen to music while you work Yes, and I find that it sometimes helps me get focused. According to one expert, music can (use) to help you pay attention during boring or repeated tasks. But when doing tasks require more thought, mind can distract you making them harder.
My mom, a preschool teacher, uses music (manage) her classroom. When she wants to call a child, instead of shouting at child's name, she sings it. This creates a more positive environment, while still getting his/ her attention.
For most people, music is just one of their (hobby). But it is far more than just entertainment. It is a powerful force that affects us in many ways.
答案
一、根据首字母或汉语提示,用本课时单词完成句子。
1. coal 2. ugly 3. plastic 4. advantage 5. wooden
二、根据汉语完成句子,每空一词。
1.throw; into 2. make a difference 3.instead of 4.lead to 5. To cut down
三、完形填空
BDCAB CDABC
四、阅读理解
CDBAA
五、语法填空
touches;generally;But;sadder;Do;be used;that/ which;to manage;a;hobbies