U4 Reading 1
导学案
一．1-5 A B D C A
二．1. for 2.of 3.to 4.that 5.a
跟练
A 篇 B C B D A
B 篇 D B B D C
C 篇 A E D B C8B Unit4 Reading Ⅰ 课后跟练（总分：30分）
A
A person spends three whole years of his life on the toilet. It's funny, isn’t it？Toilets are very important in our life. But we don't care them too much. There is a special day for toilets. November 19 is World Toilet Day. It is a day to learn about toilets.
There are some different kinds of toilets around the world. In western countries, most people have toilets and running water in their homes. In Japan and South Korea, some people have special toilets. The toilets have heaters and can even play music. But in some places, toilets are outdoors and they are called "outhouses. " In China, you can find some outhouses on the street. Some cleaners work there to keep them clean.
When you use the toilet, you should keep good manners. Here are some good manners.Flush the
toilet after you have finished using it. Wash your hands before you leave the restroom. If you need to go to a public toilet, don't forget to wait in a line.
( )1. When is World Toilet Day
A. November 9 B. November 19 C. November 29 D. December 19
( )2. The underlined word"they"probably refers to “_______”.
A. the heaters B. the cleaners C. the toilets D. the countries
( )3.Here are some manners of using toilets. Which is good manners
A. Flush the toilet before you use it. B. Wash hands before you leave the restroom.
C. You don’t need to wait for your turn. D. Invite one of your friends to go to the restroom.
( )4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A. We don' t care toilets too much. B. Some westerners have toilets and running water.
C. Some toilets can even play music. D. All the toilets are indoors.
( )5. What's the best title for the passage
Learn about Toilets B. World Toilet Day C. Outdoor Toilets D. Toilets with Heaters
B
Mark Twain is someone Americans have loved for years. You may wonder why he is so popular. But when you take the time to read The Adventures (探险) of Tom Sawyer, you will find that his work is more wonderful than you could ever imagine(想象).
The novel describes a young boy named Tom Sawyer growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River. He has fun in the countryside on a riverboat with his friends, plays with girls, starts secret clubs and searches for treasure. Twain’s idea of childhood is magical-a time of imagination, wonder and, of course, adventure.
More importantly, through the eyes of Tom Sawyer, Twain cleverly makes fun of US culture. For example, Tom hates religion(宗教)，and Twain uses scenes of Tom there to mock religion and its old traditions.
Twain’s writing is full of these kinds of critical(批判的) points about culture and politics (政治). That’s why he is so loved in the US-he wasn’t afraid to show his opinions, and he did so clearly.
He also believed strongly in women’s right to vote(投票权)and gave a famous speech on the subject， called “Votes for Women”, in1901.
( )56.According to the writer, after reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, you may think________.
A. it’s not so good as it sounds B. it’s as wonderful as you imagined
C. it's better to read it with teachers D.It's even better than you imagined
( )57. What does the underlined word "mock"mean
A.make changes to B. make fun of
C. give reasons for D. give example of
( )58. Tom Sawyer is probably a________boy.
A. shy and quiet B. brave and clever
C. helpful and generous D. friendly and hard- working
( )59.What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. A simple introduction of the novel.
B. Where Twain’s idea of childhood comes from.
C. How adventurous Tom Sawyer is.
D. Twain supported women’s right to vote.
( )60. Why does the writer think Twain is so loved in the US
A. He encouraged students to leave school.
B. He wrote bad things about US history.
C. He criticized American culture and society clearly and cleverly.
D. He showed readers a magical childhood.
C
Final exams are just around the corner. 1 However, he still has to find time to practice his spoken English.That's because he has to take a new English listening and speaking test.
Liu is not alone. This is a new test for all students who are taking senior high school entrance exams in Beijing. 2 The test is taken on a computer. They can take the test twice-once in December and again in March-to try to get the highest score possible. The test was just introduced last year.
3 "It pushes us to speak. Though it was hard at the beginning, it's a good thing, "Liu said. He got a low score when he first took it last semester. 4 He practiced speaking in front of a mirror every day. Later, he got a score of 39 on the test.
5 He uses apps to take practice tests every day. "The apps will score your performance so that you can improve accordingly, "he said, "Also, the practice tests help me learn to take notes properly. They help me grasp(抓住) topic sentences and connection words.”
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文通顺、内容完整。
A. Liu Haoxuan, 14, who studies at Beijing Dayu School, is quite busy.
B. But he kept working hard in order to improve his pronunciation and other skills.
C. Liu lanyou, 14, from Beiing Yuying Middle School, has his own way to prepare for the spoken English test.
D. During the 30-minute test, students have to fill in blanks, answer questions and retell stories after listening to different materials(材料).
E. Junior 3 students have to take an English listening and speaking test that counts for 40 points on their full English exam.
1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________ 4._____________ 5._____________
