UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Among the four skills in learning English, which one of these is the “odd-man-out”？ The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can't really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away!
Where can you find people to speak English And how can you practice speaking when you are alone
At school — If you pay to go to a language school, you should use the opportunity to speak. If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs or groups with other students, try to say as much as possible. Don't worry about your mistakes. Just speak!
Conversation clubs — Many cities around the world have conversation clubs where people can exchange one language for another. Look in your local newspaper to find a conversation club near you. They are usually free although some may charge a small entrance fee (费用)．
Shopping — Even if you don't want to buy anything，you can ask questions about products that interest you in a shop. “How much does this cost？” “Can I pay by cheque？” Often you can start a real conversation — and it costs you nothing!
Café and bars — There are often American，Britain, Irish and Australian bars in many large cities. If you can find one, you'll probably meet many people speaking English as a first or second language.
Language is all around you — Everywhere you go, you find language. Shop names, street names, advertisements, notices, and car numbers ...When you walk down the street, practice reading the words and numbers that you see. Say them to yourself. It's not exactly a conversation, but it will help you to “think” in English. But don't speak too loud!
Songs and videos — Repeat the words of an English song singing with the music until it becomes automatic. It's good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English.
Above all, speak as much as possible! Make_as_many_mistakes_as_possible! When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress!
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了提高英语学习者口语水平的多个技巧和方法。
1．What does the underlined part“odd-man-out”in Paragraph 1 probably mean according to the passage
A．Someone or something that can be easily mistaken for another.
B．Someone or something appearing different from the others.
C．Someone or something standing out of the group.
D．Someone or something arranged in pairs.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own.”可推知，odd-man-out指与别的不一样的人或事物。
2．Why does the writer say “Make as many mistakes as possible” in the last paragraph
A．Everyone will make mistakes in learning English.
B．Making mistakes is a must in making progress in learning English.
C．Everyone will meet people speaking English with some mistakes.
D．Making mistakes can make one realize the importance of speaking.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress！”可推知，作者说“尽量多犯错误”是因为犯错误是学好英语的必经之路。
3．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To tell us that English is all around us.
B．To tell us that we can speak English alone.
C．To give us some advice on how to practice speaking.
D．To tell us speaking is the easiest of the four skills in learning English.
解析：选C 写作意图题。根据第二段内容以及下文列举的几条建议可知，本文的主要目的是给我们推荐一些练习口语的建议。
Ⅱ.完形填空
When studying abroad, do you worry about not understanding the local language
In Australia, this is not a problem.I am a General English __1__ at Greenwich College.Now let me tell you what you can learn from these classes offered by almost all the colleges and universities.
I teach English at all levels from __2__ to advanced.In my classes we play vocabulary and __3__ games, and sometimes we listen to a famous Australian __4__ and decide whether we like the lyrics or not.After we have all warmed up, we move onto the grammar or vocabulary of the day.Listening to the teacher, and then all talk together to try and __5__ the new English we have learned.We __6__ it through writing or speaking.We focus on our other __7__ (reading, writing or listening) in the afternoon.
Finally, at the end of the day, we talk about how to live and work in Australia.We __8__ the problems such as how to understand different accents, new words.If there are any __9__， we help each other, offering advice and __10__.
General English also offers specialized __11__ classes to improve your accent.We also offer special grammar and conversation classes, as well as a movie club!
If you feel __12__ about using your spoken English, don't worry! Everyone feels the same.We have __13__ that get you talking to classmates.
It's a great way to __14__ all your English skills as well as have a fantastic __15__.Maybe I'll see you in my class soon.
语篇解读：作者是一位澳大利亚的英语老师，向人们介绍了澳大利亚的英语课堂，同时提供了掌握澳大利亚英语的方法。
1．A.student B．worker
C．teacher D．guide
解析：选C 根据下文“I teach English at all levels ...”和文章的最后一句“Maybe I'll see you in my class soon.”可知，作者是一位老师。
2．A.beginners B．learners
C．courses D．subjects
解析：选A 根据句意可知，作者教的英语包括所有的学习阶段，从初学者(beginners)到高水平的。
3．A.hearing B．writing
C．grammar D．speaking
解析：选C 根据下文“we move onto the grammar or vocabulary”可知，此处在讲词汇和语法的教学，故选grammar。
4．A.song B．dialogue
C．news D．report
解析：选A 根据下文的“decide whether we like the lyrics or not”可知，此处指的是歌曲(song)。
5．A.understand B．realize
C．distinguish D．challenge
解析：选A 根据句意可知，“我们”通过讨论来学习和理解(understand)新学的英语。
6．A.reward B．practise
C．determine D．limit
解析：选B 根据下文的“...through writing or speaking”可知，是通过写或说来练习(practise)英语。
7．A.ways B．training
C．skills D．practice
解析：选C 根据下文的“reading, writing or listening”可知，此处指的是其他技能(skills)。
8．A.discuss B．decide
C．prevent D．predict
解析：选A 根据前文的“talk about”可知，此处指“我们”讨论一些问题。
9．A.methods B．stories
C．issues D．spirits
解析：选C 根据句意可知，如果有问题，“我们”会互相帮助。issue此处表示“问题”。
10．A.support B．scholarships
C．awards D．effect
解析：选A 既然是学习上互相帮助，所以提供的是建议和支持(support)。
11．A.listening B．pronunciation
C．viewing D．reading
解析：选B 根据本句的后半部分“to improve your accent”可知，是改善口音，所以此处应该指发音(pronunciation)课。
12．A.nervous B．comfortable
C．excited D．proud
解析：选A 根据下文的“...don't worry! Everyone feels the same.”可知，此处说的是感到紧张(nervous)。
13．A.activities B．events
C．accidents D．actions
解析：选A 根据句意可知，“我们”有一些可以让你和其他同学交流的活动(activity)。
14．A.remember B．hold
C．advocate D．improve
解析：选D 根据句意可知，这是提高(improve)你的英语能力的好方法。
15．A.feeling B．thought
C．adventure D．experience
解析：选D 根据句意可知，这是一种很好的方式，既能提高你的英语能力，又能拥有一次极好的经历(experience)。
Ⅲ.语法填空
For the past few years, online classes __1__ (give) students an alternative (替代选择) for studying without going outside. How can we most __2__ (effective) use this online resource for learning Here are some tips from __3__ (vary) online learning platforms to make the most of __4__ (you) classes.
First, you need to be clear about __5__ you're most interested in, then find reliable sources.“The quality of online courses varies，” Li Mengdi, a teacher said.“Choose extra classes after fully __6__ (consider) your time and energy，” Li suggested.“I saw many students or their parents chose more than three courses __7__ (take) on the same day. It was overwhelming (难以应付的)．”
Most online platforms can provide a personalized guide __8__ students.“It is finishing a to-do list that
__9__ (help) students to form good habits，” said Yang, the CEO of one online platform. With enough self-discipline (自律), everything__10__ you need to learn online should fall into place.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些在线学习平台的建议。
1．have given 根据“For the past few years”可知，句子应用现在完成时态，且主语online classes是复数形式，故填have given。
2．effectively 此处use是动词，应由副词修饰，故填effectively“有效地”。
3．various 此处platforms是名词，应由形容词修饰，故填various“各种各样的”。
4．your 此处classes是名词，应由形容词性物主代词修饰，故填your。
5．what 此处介词about后面是宾语从句，从句中缺少引导词，且从句的谓语动词be interested in缺少宾语，所填词必须有其双重作用，故用what引导，指代“你最感兴趣的事情”。
6．considering 此处介词after后应用动名词作宾语，故填considering。
7．to take 此处是不定式作后置定语，修饰courses。
8．for provide sb. with sth./provide sth. for sb.意为“给某人提供某物”，为固定搭配。
9．helps 分析句子结构可知，本句为强调句型，句子主语为动名词短语，且此处描述客观事实，应用一般现在时，故填helps。
10．that 此处不定代词everything作先行词，在定语从句中作宾语，不定代词作先行词时定语从句用that引导。UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Among the four skills in learning English, which one of these is the “odd-man-out”？ The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can't really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be “dangerous” because men in white coats may come and take you away!
Where can you find people to speak English And how can you practice speaking when you are alone
At school — If you pay to go to a language school, you should use the opportunity to speak. If your teacher asks you to speak in pairs or groups with other students, try to say as much as possible. Don't worry about your mistakes. Just speak!
Conversation clubs — Many cities around the world have conversation clubs where people can exchange one language for another. Look in your local newspaper to find a conversation club near you. They are usually free although some may charge a small entrance fee (费用)．
Shopping — Even if you don't want to buy anything，you can ask questions about products that interest you in a shop. “How much does this cost？” “Can I pay by cheque？” Often you can start a real conversation — and it costs you nothing!
Café and bars — There are often American，Britain, Irish and Australian bars in many large cities. If you can find one, you'll probably meet many people speaking English as a first or second language.
Language is all around you — Everywhere you go, you find language. Shop names, street names, advertisements, notices, and car numbers ...When you walk down the street, practice reading the words and numbers that you see. Say them to yourself. It's not exactly a conversation, but it will help you to “think” in English. But don't speak too loud!
Songs and videos — Repeat the words of an English song singing with the music until it becomes automatic. It's good practice for your memory and for the mouth muscles that you need for English.
Above all, speak as much as possible! Make_as_many_mistakes_as_possible! When you know that you have made a mistake, you know that you have made progress!
1．What does the underlined part“odd-man-out”in Paragraph 1 probably mean according to the passage
A．Someone or something that can be easily mistaken for another.
B．Someone or something appearing different from the others.
C．Someone or something standing out of the group.
D．Someone or something arranged in pairs.
2．Why does the writer say “Make as many mistakes as possible” in the last paragraph
A．Everyone will make mistakes in learning English.
B．Making mistakes is a must in making progress in learning English.
C．Everyone will meet people speaking English with some mistakes.
D．Making mistakes can make one realize the importance of speaking.
3．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To tell us that English is all around us.
B．To tell us that we can speak English alone.
C．To give us some advice on how to practice speaking.
D．To tell us speaking is the easiest of the four skills in learning English.
Ⅱ.完形填空
When studying abroad, do you worry about not understanding the local language
In Australia, this is not a problem.I am a General English __1__ at Greenwich College.Now let me tell you what you can learn from these classes offered by almost all the colleges and universities.
I teach English at all levels from __2__ to advanced.In my classes we play vocabulary and __3__ games, and sometimes we listen to a famous Australian __4__ and decide whether we like the lyrics or not.After we have all warmed up, we move onto the grammar or vocabulary of the day.Listening to the teacher, and then all talk together to try and __5__ the new English we have learned.We __6__ it through writing or speaking.We focus on our other __7__ (reading, writing or listening) in the afternoon.
Finally, at the end of the day, we talk about how to live and work in Australia.We __8__ the problems such as how to understand different accents, new words.If there are any __9__， we help each other, offering advice and __10__.
General English also offers specialized __11__ classes to improve your accent.We also offer special grammar and conversation classes, as well as a movie club!
If you feel __12__ about using your spoken English, don't worry! Everyone feels the same.We have __13__ that get you talking to classmates.
It's a great way to __14__ all your English skills as well as have a fantastic __15__.Maybe I'll see you in my class soon.
1．A.student B．worker
C．teacher D．guide
2．A.beginners B．learners
C．courses D．subjects
3．A.hearing B．writing
C．grammar D．speaking
4．A.song B．dialogue
C．news D．report
5．A.understand B．realize
C．distinguish D．challenge
6．A.reward B．practise
C．determine D．limit
7．A.ways B．training
C．skills D．practice
8．A.discuss B．decide
C．prevent D．predict
9．A.methods B．stories
C．issues D．spirits
10．A.support B．scholarships
C．awards D．effect
11．A.listening B．pronunciation
C．viewing D．reading
12．A.nervous B．comfortable
C．excited D．proud
13．A.activities B．events
C．accidents D．actions
14．A.remember B．hold
C．advocate D．improve
15．A.feeling B．thought
C．adventure D．experience
Ⅲ.语法填空
For the past few years, online classes __1__ (give) students an alternative (替代选择) for studying without going outside. How can we most __2__ (effective) use this online resource for learning Here are some tips from __3__ (vary) online learning platforms to make the most of __4__ (you) classes.
First, you need to be clear about __5__ you're most interested in, then find reliable sources.“The quality of online courses varies，” Li Mengdi, a teacher said.“Choose extra classes after fully __6__ (consider) your time and energy，” Li suggested.“I saw many students or their parents chose more than three courses __7__ (take) on the same day. It was overwhelming (难以应付的)．”
Most online platforms can provide a personalized guide __8__ students.“It is finishing a to-do list that
__9__ (help) students to form good habits，” said Yang, the CEO of one online platform. With enough self-discipline (自律), everything__10__ you need to learn online should fall into place.UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（三） 语言技能应用练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
E-Learning：An Alternative Learning Opportunity
Day school Program
Secondary students across Toronto District School Board (TDSB) are invited to take one or two e-Learning courses on their day school timetable.Students will remain on the roll at their day school.
The online classroom provides an innovative, relevant and interactive learning environment.The courses and online classroom are provided by the Ministry of Education.
These online courses：
·are taught by TDSB secondary school teachers；
·are part of the TDSB student's timetable；
·appear on the student's report upon completion.
Benefits of e-Learning
Include：
·access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school；
·using technology to provide students with current information；
·assistance to solve timetable conflicts.
Is e-Learning for You
Students who are successful in online course are usually：
·able to plan, organize time and complete assignments and activities；
·capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner；
·able to regularly use a computer or mobile device with Internet access.
Students need to spend at least as much time with their online course work as they would in a face-to-face classroom course.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了多伦多的电子学习课程的相关内容、注意事项、需要完成的任务和优势等。
1．What can we know about the learning environment of the online classroom
A．Adventurous. B．Disturbing.
C．Boring. D．Creative.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The online classroom provides an innovative, relevant and interactive learning environment.”可知，在线课堂的学习环境是有新意的、相关的和互动的。
2．E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that ________.
A．they are given by best TDSB teachers
B．they are an addition to TDSB courses
C．they are not included on students' reports
D．they are not on the day school timetable
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Benefits of e-Learning部分中的“access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school”可知，电子课程不同于其他课程的地方在于它是另外增加的内容。
3．What do students need to do before completing e-Learning courses
A．To learn information technology online.
B．To talk face to face with their teachers.
C．To update their mobile devices regularly.
D．To do their assignments independently.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Is e-Learning for You？部分中的“capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner”可知，他们在完成电子课程之前要独立完成自己的学业任务。
B
Schools across the world are trying to come up with solutions to keep students active.Some are replacing traditional classroom chairs with exercise balls or standing desks.At Ward Elementary School in Winston, North Carolina, students have adopted a new program that requires riding fixed bikes while reading.
“Read and Ride” is the creation of school counselor Scott Ertl, who came up with the idea while he was exercising and reading at the gym.Believing it would be a fun way to convince students to become more active, he placed one in the corner of his classroom and encouraged them to use it during independent reading classes.
It was so popular that Ertl decided to add more bikes and offer the Read and Ride program to the entire school.Today Ward Elementary has a dedicated exercise room filled with bikes that can be used by students while completing their daily reading assignments.
Besides making reading more fun, the program also helps students exercise at a comfortable pace without the pressure that comes with regular sports-related activities.It is also a perfect way to release energy during days when the weather is not helpful to outdoor activities.
Most importantly, however, are the program's academic benefits.A year after Read and Ride was introduced at Ward Elementary School, students actively involved in the program demonstrated an astonishing 83% reading proficiency.Those who had not taken advantage of the exercise bikes tested at a much lower, 41%.
Though the substantial improvement in academic achievement cannot all be attributed to programs like Read and Ride, experts believe they are a significant contributor.That's because studies have shown that physical activity stimulates (刺激) brain cells and helps prepare it for learning.As word of the difference made by this easy to execute exercise program spreads, don't be surprised to find schools across the country adopt “Read and Ride” for their students.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一位学校辅导员想出的“一边骑车，一边读书”活动项目，不仅提高了学生的阅读能力，还让学生更健康、更聪明。
4．What is the new program at Ward Elementary School
A．Kids ride bikes as they read.
B．Kids exercise balls and read at the gym.
C．Kids sit at desks for long while reading.
D．Kids do outdoor activities during lessons.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，Ward小学的新项目是让学生一边骑车，一边阅读。
5．How do the students at Ward Elementary School benefit from the program
A．They exercise with high pressure.
B．They feel reading fun and learn better.
C．They improve their sense of competition.
D．They are instructed to read at the same pace.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句和第五段内容可知，参与这个项目的学生的阅读能力大幅提高，而且这个项目能让学生感觉到学习的快乐。
6．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．The program will be more and more popular.
B．Schools doubt whether the program is available.
C．Physical activities prevent kids from learning more.
D．The school achievement depends wholly on the program.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，这个项目将会越来越受欢迎，因为有越来越多的学校加入这个项目。
7．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Standing desks help school kids focus on their studies.
B．Traditional teaching methods should be banned in the near future.
C．“Read and Ride” aims to make students healthier and smarter.
D．Kids need to release energy during independent reading classes.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第二段可知，文章主要介绍了“一边骑车，一边读书”的活动项目，其目的是让学生更健康、更聪明。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Improve Your Memory
Most of us can lose our train of thought midway through a sentence but when you're a stand-up comic (单口相声演员), it can cause disaster — as comedian Billy Connolly knows.The 70-year-old Scot admitted the fact last week, and he now suffers from worrying about memory loss on stage.__1__ His wife Pamela owes it to years of drinking in his early career.
But absent-mindedness is not just about “senior moments”， says neuropsychologist Dr Iddon. “In a recent study of healthy adults, the average number of memory slips, like putting the coffee jar in the fridge, was around six per week, regardless of age, sex and intelligence，” says Dr Iddon. “__2__” Remembering is an active process and making the most of your memory involves paying better attention, planning and organising.__3__
★Exercise more.
Several studies have shown that exercise is particularly good at improving memory.Exercise is also thought to encourage the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus — an area of the brain important in memory and learning.
★__4__
So if a joke is learned in the presence of a particular smell, that same smell may arouse the memory for that joke. “More simply, when in an exam, I advise my students to imagine the place in which they were revising as a reminder，” says Andrew Johnson, memory specialist and lecturer in psychology.
★Drink more milk.
Scientists asked 972 people to fill in detailed surveys on their diets and to complete eight difficult tests to check their concentration, memory and learning abilities.__5__
A．Learn more jokes.
B．Connect the memory with the environment.
C．To make matters worse, sometimes he cannot remember his lines.
D．In fact, it is the younger, busier people that are the most absent-minded.
E．Luckily, there are some strategies to help you avoid those embarrassing moments.
F．The best way to strengthen a memory is to go through the information before sleep.
G．Adults who often consumed dairy products did far better in memory tests compared with those who rarely did.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了三种提高记忆力的方法。
1．解析：选C 前文说到喜剧演员Billy担心自己在舞台上失忆，C项“更糟的是，有时他连台词都记不住”是对前一句在舞台上失忆的具体解释，承接上文，符合语境。
2．解析：选D 上文提到在最近一项针对健康成年人的研究中，不管年龄、性别和智力如何，人们平均每周健忘六次左右，比如把咖啡罐放进冰箱。D项“事实上，更年轻、更忙的人是最健忘的”进一步说明了容易健忘的人群，承接上文。
3．解析：选E 上文提到记忆是一个积极的过程，充分利用你的记忆包括更好地集中注意力、计划和组织；再结合本文标题和后文的小标题可以看出，下文开始提出建议，故E项“幸运的是，有一些策略可以帮助你避免这些尴尬时刻”承上启下，符合语境。
4．解析：选B 下文提到如果一个笑话是在特定的气味中习得的，同样的气味可能会唤起对那个笑话的记忆，即特定的记忆是与环境相关联的。故B项“将记忆和环境联系在一起”能概括本段内容。
5．解析：选G 根据小标题“Drink more milk.”以及本段提到的“detailed surveys on their diets”可知，这部分主要讲了饮食对记忆力的帮助。G项“经常食用奶制品的成年人在记忆测试中的表现要比很少食用奶制品的人好得多”提到了奶制品以及奶制品对人们记忆力的帮助，呼应小标题，符合语境。
Ⅲ.语法填空
The students are running around the playground for their PE course credits.But a school in Iowa is allowing its students __1__ (earn) their PE credits by volunteering in the community.
Traditionally, high school students can finish their PE course by doing sports or other after-school __2__ (activity) in the community.The students at this school, however, __3__ (encourage) to meet their PE requirements by doing yard work for the elderly and the disabled.One learning center in the area is specifically designed for the students __4__ are interested in visiting the local retirement community.
Tim Hitzler __5__ (start) the yard work program a few years ago, and since then, he has been managing the volunteers — and he says it has had a big influence __6__ the teens.
“At the beginning, the teens aren't __7__ (typical) too excited to do the voluntary work in the community, ___8__ once they start doing the yard work, they become thrilled，” he added. “They feel that they are making __9__ great difference to the community.Moreover, they really enjoy __10__ (help) the senior citizens and the disabled in it.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。爱荷华州的一所学校鼓励学生通过在社区做义务活动来换取体育学分。通过劳动，他们既帮助了老年人和残疾人，又给社区带来了巨大的变化，这对青少年本身也产生了很大影响。
1．to earn 考查非谓语动词。本句使用短语allow sb.to do sth.，意为“允许某人做某事”，常跟不定式作宾语补足语。
2．activities 考查名词复数。分析句子成分可知，设空处与其前的sports并列，用or连接，应用复数形式。
3．are encouraged/are being encouraged 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子成分可知，设空处作谓语，所给词“encourage”与主语“the students”之间为被动关系；根据语境，表示现在或强调正在进行的动作，可用一般现在时或现在进行时。
4．who/that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词“the students”，指人，该先行词在定语从句中作主语，故填who/that。
5．started 考查时态。分析句子成分可知，设空处作谓语，所给词“start”与主语Tim Hitzler之间为主动关系；根据其后的时间状语“a few years ago”可知，应用一般过去时。
6．on 考查介词。固定搭配have an influence on sb.，意为“对……有影响”。
7．typically 考查副词。分析句子成分可知，设空处作状语，应用副词形式。
8．but 考查连词。分析语境可知，“become thrilled”与上文的“aren't ________ (typical) too excited”之间为转折关系，故用转折连词but。
9．a 考查冠词。固定短语make a difference to ...意为“对……产生影响”，所以应填不定冠词a。
10．helping 考查非谓语动词。在动词“enjoy”之后作宾语，常用动名词形式。UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（三） 语言技能应用练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
E-Learning：An Alternative Learning Opportunity
Day school Program
Secondary students across Toronto District School Board (TDSB) are invited to take one or two e-Learning courses on their day school timetable.Students will remain on the roll at their day school.
The online classroom provides an innovative, relevant and interactive learning environment.The courses and online classroom are provided by the Ministry of Education.
These online courses：
·are taught by TDSB secondary school teachers；
·are part of the TDSB student's timetable；
·appear on the student's report upon completion.
Benefits of e-Learning
Include：
·access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school；
·using technology to provide students with current information；
·assistance to solve timetable conflicts.
Is e-Learning for You
Students who are successful in online course are usually：
·able to plan, organize time and complete assignments and activities；
·capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner；
·able to regularly use a computer or mobile device with Internet access.
Students need to spend at least as much time with their online course work as they would in a face-to-face classroom course.
1．What can we know about the learning environment of the online classroom
A．Adventurous. B．Disturbing.
C．Boring. D．Creative.
2．E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that ________.
A．they are given by best TDSB teachers
B．they are an addition to TDSB courses
C．they are not included on students' reports
D．they are not on the day school timetable
3．What do students need to do before completing e-Learning courses
A．To learn information technology online.
B．To talk face to face with their teachers.
C．To update their mobile devices regularly.
D．To do their assignments independently.
B
Schools across the world are trying to come up with solutions to keep students active.Some are replacing traditional classroom chairs with exercise balls or standing desks.At Ward Elementary School in Winston, North Carolina, students have adopted a new program that requires riding fixed bikes while reading.
“Read and Ride” is the creation of school counselor Scott Ertl, who came up with the idea while he was exercising and reading at the gym.Believing it would be a fun way to convince students to become more active, he placed one in the corner of his classroom and encouraged them to use it during independent reading classes.
It was so popular that Ertl decided to add more bikes and offer the Read and Ride program to the entire school.Today Ward Elementary has a dedicated exercise room filled with bikes that can be used by students while completing their daily reading assignments.
Besides making reading more fun, the program also helps students exercise at a comfortable pace without the pressure that comes with regular sports-related activities.It is also a perfect way to release energy during days when the weather is not helpful to outdoor activities.
Most importantly, however, are the program's academic benefits.A year after Read and Ride was introduced at Ward Elementary School, students actively involved in the program demonstrated an astonishing 83% reading proficiency.Those who had not taken advantage of the exercise bikes tested at a much lower, 41%.
Though the substantial improvement in academic achievement cannot all be attributed to programs like Read and Ride, experts believe they are a significant contributor.That's because studies have shown that physical activity stimulates (刺激) brain cells and helps prepare it for learning.As word of the difference made by this easy to execute exercise program spreads, don't be surprised to find schools across the country adopt “Read and Ride” for their students.
4．What is the new program at Ward Elementary School
A．Kids ride bikes as they read.
B．Kids exercise balls and read at the gym.
C．Kids sit at desks for long while reading.
D．Kids do outdoor activities during lessons.
5．How do the students at Ward Elementary School benefit from the program
A．They exercise with high pressure.
B．They feel reading fun and learn better.
C．They improve their sense of competition.
D．They are instructed to read at the same pace.
6．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．The program will be more and more popular.
B．Schools doubt whether the program is available.
C．Physical activities prevent kids from learning more.
D．The school achievement depends wholly on the program.
7．What is the main idea of the passage
A．Standing desks help school kids focus on their studies.
B．Traditional teaching methods should be banned in the near future.
C．“Read and Ride” aims to make students healthier and smarter.
D．Kids need to release energy during independent reading classes.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Improve Your Memory
Most of us can lose our train of thought midway through a sentence but when you're a stand-up comic (单口相声演员), it can cause disaster — as comedian Billy Connolly knows.The 70-year-old Scot admitted the fact last week, and he now suffers from worrying about memory loss on stage.__1__ His wife Pamela owes it to years of drinking in his early career.
But absent-mindedness is not just about “senior moments”， says neuropsychologist Dr Iddon. “In a recent study of healthy adults, the average number of memory slips, like putting the coffee jar in the fridge, was around six per week, regardless of age, sex and intelligence，” says Dr Iddon. “__2__” Remembering is an active process and making the most of your memory involves paying better attention, planning and organising.__3__
★Exercise more.
Several studies have shown that exercise is particularly good at improving memory.Exercise is also thought to encourage the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus — an area of the brain important in memory and learning.
★__4__
So if a joke is learned in the presence of a particular smell, that same smell may arouse the memory for that joke. “More simply, when in an exam, I advise my students to imagine the place in which they were revising as a reminder，” says Andrew Johnson, memory specialist and lecturer in psychology.
★Drink more milk.
Scientists asked 972 people to fill in detailed surveys on their diets and to complete eight difficult tests to check their concentration, memory and learning abilities.__5__
A．Learn more jokes.
B．Connect the memory with the environment.
C．To make matters worse, sometimes he cannot remember his lines.
D．In fact, it is the younger, busier people that are the most absent-minded.
E．Luckily, there are some strategies to help you avoid those embarrassing moments.
F．The best way to strengthen a memory is to go through the information before sleep.
G．Adults who often consumed dairy products did far better in memory tests compared with those who rarely did.
Ⅲ.语法填空
The students are running around the playground for their PE course credits.But a school in Iowa is allowing its students __1__ (earn) their PE credits by volunteering in the community.
Traditionally, high school students can finish their PE course by doing sports or other after-school __2__ (activity) in the community.The students at this school, however, __3__ (encourage) to meet their PE requirements by doing yard work for the elderly and the disabled.One learning center in the area is specifically designed for the students __4__ are interested in visiting the local retirement community.
Tim Hitzler __5__ (start) the yard work program a few years ago, and since then, he has been managing the volunteers — and he says it has had a big influence __6__ the teens.
“At the beginning, the teens aren't __7__ (typical) too excited to do the voluntary work in the community, ___8__ once they start doing the yard work, they become thrilled，” he added. “They feel that they are making __9__ great difference to the community.Moreover, they really enjoy __10__ (help) the senior citizens and the disabled in it.”UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（四） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
There are various types of learning disabilities and each of them differs from the other in their area of disability, symptoms, treatment, and level of curing chances.Various terms are used to classify them and a person can have one or more than one kind of learning disability.
A very common form is dysphasia which refers to disorder regarding verbal communication.This means that they have difficulty in producing sounds or spelling of words which results in obstacles to speaking out what they are thinking.Also, they have difficulty in understanding verbal expressions of others and their meanings.
Secondly, there is the problem called dyslexia.This refers to the problem in reading, where a person finds difficulty in distinguishing between letters or confusing between similar words, or reading long words or sentences.This problem may not be easily identified and people may confuse it with level of intelligence.This is common, unless it is in a severe form where a person finds it extremely difficult to tell apart certain letters.
Thirdly, there is the problem called dysgraphia which refers to the disorder of facing difficulty in writing.This happens when a person's motor nerves are not governed efficiently and one cannot express thoughts and formulate (系统地阐述) them in written form.Then people suffer from dyscalculia, which refers to similar incompetence with the numbers and the subject of mathematics.
These are the certain kinds of most-common developmental disabilities which can be quickly identified. Research has found causes of these problems arising from complications，during birth, from complicated genetic combinations.However, these disorders often remain throughout life due to neglect or absence of specific kind of treatment and medical care.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种不同的学习障碍症。
1．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．People with learning disabilities.
B．Levels of learning disabilities.
C．Learning disabilities.
D．Problems of learning disabilities.
解析：选C 代词指代题。根据画线词所在句可知，各种各样的术语被用来区分它们，而且一个人可能会有一种或者几种不同的学习障碍，再联系前后语境可知，them指的是学习障碍。
2．Which of the following is TRUE about people with dyslexia
A．They cannot read passages only because they are confused.
B．They can be easily identified because they show very low intelligence.
C．They have difficulty in understanding when people are giving speeches.
D．They, if in a severe form, find it extremely difficult to distinguish some letters.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This refers to the problem in reading”以及“it is in a severe form where a person finds it extremely difficult to tell apart certain letters”可知，阅读障碍症是指在阅读上有一定困难，严重的话可能无法区分某些字母。
3．What can we learn from the passage
A．No learning disability can ever be cured.
B．All learning disabilities can be quickly identified.
C．Learning disabilities result from many different reasons.
D．Reading disabilities are the most common form.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Research has found causes of these problems arising from complications, during birth, from complicated genetic combinations.”可知，学习障碍可由多种原因导致。
4．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．Various causes of learning disabilities.
B．Treatment of learning disabilities.
C．A brief introduction of some learning disabilities.
D．Symptoms of some learning disabilities.
解析：选C 主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，文章主要介绍了几种不同的学习障碍症，分别是言语障碍症、阅读障碍症、书写障碍症。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是高中生李华，英国友好学校将派教师来你校参加为期一周的暑期交流活动。活动期间，英方教师 Chris 将做一个有关西方艺术的讲座，现就讲座内容征求你校学生的意见。请根据以下提示给 Chris 写一封电子邮件：
1．你喜欢的讲座话题(如音乐、美术、舞蹈等)；
2．选择该话题的原因；
3．希望从中有何收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris，
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Chris，
Welcome to our school for the summer exchange activity.I want to have you hear my opinions with regard to which topic to cover in your lecture concerning western art.
As a music lover, I'm greatly fond of classical music; as a consequence, I would appreciate it if you could talk about something related to western classical music such as its origin and developing process.I am convinced that your lecture will enrich my knowledge about western classical music and develop students' interest in western art.
I would feel honored if you could take my suggestions into account.I'm looking forward to your excellent lecture.
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There was a rich couple who was throwing a big New Year party at their house.So they went shopping at the market where everything was of high cost and fixed price.They wanted to maintain their level of standard so they didn't mind paying for it.After purchasing all they needed, they called a porter to carry everything and drop it at their home.The porter who came was of an old age, and looked very unhealthy, and his clothes were torn, and he looked as if he wasn't even able to meet his daily needs.
They asked the porter about the charges for delivering their goods to their home.The old porter quoted just $20, well below the market price.Yet, the couple argued and bargained with the porter and finally settled for $15.The porter was struggling to make even one time's meal so he needed anything he could earn.
The couple was very happy thinking how well they bargained with the poor porter and paid him $15 in advance and left after giving the porter their address for delivery.They reached their home and one hour passed, and two hours passed, but the porter still didn't deliver their stuff.
The wife started to get angry at her husband, “I always tell you not to trust such person, but you never listen to me.I am sure instead of delivering the goods to our home, he must have disappeared with everything.We must immediately go back to the market to inquire and then to the police station to file the complaint against him.”
They both left towards the market.On their way near the market, they saw another porter.They stopped him to inquire about the old porter and noticed that he was carrying their goods in his cart! The angry wife asked him, “Where is that old thief？This is our goods and he was supposed to deliver them.It seems you poor thieves are stealing our goods and going to sell them.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
When the porter heard the angry wife asking, he turned back.
Paragraph 2：
Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes,
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
When the porter heard the angry wife asking, he turned back.The porter replied，“Madam, please calm down.I'm not a thief.That poor old man was sick since last month.He couldn't earn enough to even have a single meal of the day.Therefore, he fell down and handed me $15, saying, ‘I have taken an advance for this delivery, and you deliver the goods to the couple's home.’ Madam, he was poor and hungry, but he was an honest man.I was just on the way to completing the old man's delivery to your home.”
Paragraph 2：
Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes, and the wife felt so ashamed that she had no courage to look her husband in the eyes.Suddenly she rushed to the market.Half an hour later, the wife came back with some food in her hand.She passed the food on to the porter, and said sorry to the porter, saying that she shouldn't have suspected them, and taken them as thieves.At last, the porter took the goods to their house, and the rich couple changed their attitude to the man like the porter.UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（四） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
There are various types of learning disabilities and each of them differs from the other in their area of disability, symptoms, treatment, and level of curing chances.Various terms are used to classify them and a person can have one or more than one kind of learning disability.
A very common form is dysphasia which refers to disorder regarding verbal communication.This means that they have difficulty in producing sounds or spelling of words which results in obstacles to speaking out what they are thinking.Also, they have difficulty in understanding verbal expressions of others and their meanings.
Secondly, there is the problem called dyslexia.This refers to the problem in reading, where a person finds difficulty in distinguishing between letters or confusing between similar words, or reading long words or sentences.This problem may not be easily identified and people may confuse it with level of intelligence.This is common, unless it is in a severe form where a person finds it extremely difficult to tell apart certain letters.
Thirdly, there is the problem called dysgraphia which refers to the disorder of facing difficulty in writing.This happens when a person's motor nerves are not governed efficiently and one cannot express thoughts and formulate (系统地阐述) them in written form.Then people suffer from dyscalculia, which refers to similar incompetence with the numbers and the subject of mathematics.
These are the certain kinds of most-common developmental disabilities which can be quickly identified. Research has found causes of these problems arising from complications，during birth, from complicated genetic combinations.However, these disorders often remain throughout life due to neglect or absence of specific kind of treatment and medical care.
1．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．People with learning disabilities.
B．Levels of learning disabilities.
C．Learning disabilities.
D．Problems of learning disabilities.
2．Which of the following is TRUE about people with dyslexia
A．They cannot read passages only because they are confused.
B．They can be easily identified because they show very low intelligence.
C．They have difficulty in understanding when people are giving speeches.
D．They, if in a severe form, find it extremely difficult to distinguish some letters.
3．What can we learn from the passage
A．No learning disability can ever be cured.
B．All learning disabilities can be quickly identified.
C．Learning disabilities result from many different reasons.
D．Reading disabilities are the most common form.
4．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．Various causes of learning disabilities.
B．Treatment of learning disabilities.
C．A brief introduction of some learning disabilities.
D．Symptoms of some learning disabilities.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是高中生李华，英国友好学校将派教师来你校参加为期一周的暑期交流活动。活动期间，英方教师 Chris 将做一个有关西方艺术的讲座，现就讲座内容征求你校学生的意见。请根据以下提示给 Chris 写一封电子邮件：
1．你喜欢的讲座话题(如音乐、美术、舞蹈等)；
2．选择该话题的原因；
3．希望从中有何收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris，
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There was a rich couple who was throwing a big New Year party at their house.So they went shopping at the market where everything was of high cost and fixed price.They wanted to maintain their level of standard so they didn't mind paying for it.After purchasing all they needed, they called a porter to carry everything and drop it at their home.The porter who came was of an old age, and looked very unhealthy, and his clothes were torn, and he looked as if he wasn't even able to meet his daily needs.
They asked the porter about the charges for delivering their goods to their home.The old porter quoted just $20, well below the market price.Yet, the couple argued and bargained with the porter and finally settled for $15.The porter was struggling to make even one time's meal so he needed anything he could earn.
The couple was very happy thinking how well they bargained with the poor porter and paid him $15 in advance and left after giving the porter their address for delivery.They reached their home and one hour passed, and two hours passed, but the porter still didn't deliver their stuff.
The wife started to get angry at her husband, “I always tell you not to trust such person, but you never listen to me.I am sure instead of delivering the goods to our home, he must have disappeared with everything.We must immediately go back to the market to inquire and then to the police station to file the complaint against him.”
They both left towards the market.On their way near the market, they saw another porter.They stopped him to inquire about the old porter and noticed that he was carrying their goods in his cart! The angry wife asked him, “Where is that old thief？This is our goods and he was supposed to deliver them.It seems you poor thieves are stealing our goods and going to sell them.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
When the porter heard the angry wife asking, he turned back.
Paragraph 2：
Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes, UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（五） 主题阅读拓展练
一、阅读理解限时练(限时30分钟)
A
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语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了通过订阅折扣杂志，随时了解你最喜爱的主题。
1．Which magazine will you subscribe if you want to send a gift to a 5-year-old girl？
A．Taste of Home. B．Popular Science.
C．Disney Princess. D．National Geographic Kids.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段第一、二句可知，如果你想送礼物给一个5岁的女孩，《迪士尼公主》最适合。
2．What is special about National Geographic Kids
A．It combines fun with learning.
B．There are articles about scientific discoveries.
C．Kids can learn science, technology, and the animal kingdom.
D．It is a publication about what is popular in the world of science.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句及最后一句可知，《国家地理儿童》杂志把乐趣和学习综合在了一起。
3．Where can you find the passage
A．In a newspaper. B．In a guidebook.
C．In a magazine. D．On a website.
解析：选D 文章出处题。根据最后一段“For more information, please click https：∥www..”可知，该文章应该来源于网站。
B
Letting her take the wheel
My daughter, Mia, is 16 and learning to drive.Many parents are freaked out (惊慌失措) about putting their easily distracted teenagers in charge of a fast-moving thing of glass and steel.My wife refused to teach her, leaving the task to me.
I've learned a few things.First, Mia didn't know how to drive at all.She didn't even know where to put the key.It was like watching a chimpanzee try to solve a puzzle.Worse, she couldn't remember that D was for drive, and R meant reverse (倒车)．
Then came the road rules.Mia likes to sail past stop signs.I had to explain that “STOP means STOP”．Had she actually read the rule book “Yes，” she said, but she forgot most of it.“It was so boring.”
Although I had been driving her around for her whole life, she hadn't learned anything.
Despite these things, I've also learned that I enjoy teaching her.I think I'm pretty good at it.I am much calmer than I thought I would be.
I also enjoy the one-on-one time we have together.We have some good conversations.So far, we have covered her friends' hairstyles and how stressed she feels after school.I enjoyed communicating with her.
One Sunday evening, we were driving down a narrow back street, deep in conversation, when I realized that the car was moving quite fast.“SLOW DOWN！” I yelled, yanking (猛拉) the hand brake (手刹)．We stopped the car and sat in the dark for a minute.“You can't go that fast，” I said.“You don't know enough yet.” I put my hand on her head, “I don't want anything to happen to you.”
“Me neither.” she said.
“Okay, cool，” I said.“Let's go.”
She started the car and we headed back home.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者通过教女儿学开车，学会了与孩子共处交流，增加对她的了解，也学会了遇事冷静专注，所以作为父母应该多花时间陪伴孩子。
4．What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A．Mia knew much about driving.
B．Mia was a beginner at driving.
C．Mia never followed her parents' advice.
D．Mia was naturally skillful at driving.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段的“My daughter, Mia, is 16 and learning to drive.”和第二段的“First, Mia didn't know how to drive at all.She didn't even know where to put the key.”可知，Mia根本不会驾驶，车钥匙插哪儿都不知道，所以可以推断她是初学开车的。
5．The main reason why the author enjoys Mia teaching is that ________.
A．he gets to know more about her
B．it helps him be calmer in daily life
C．it is more hands-on teaching
D．he can help plan her future
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第六段“I also enjoy the one-on-one time we have together.We have some good conversations ...I enjoyed communicating with her.”可知，作者喜欢手把手教女儿开车主要是因为能和女儿相处、交流并且了解女儿的学校生活和学习压力。
6．When Mia drove fast, the author felt ________.
A．angry and nervous B．impatient and nervous
C．disappointed and caring D．surprised and concerned
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第七段的“‘SLOW DOWN！’ I yelled, yanking the hand brake ... I put my hand on her head, ‘I don't want anything to happen to you.’”可知，通过Mia开车太快作者的惊叫、及时动作控制以及后续安慰等言行表明作者对此既感到吃惊又充满关爱。
7．The story that the author taught her daughter driving implies that ________.
A．parents should teach their child driving as early as possible
B．parents must accompany their child to do anything
C．parents should value the time they spend with their kids
D．teenagers should be given enough space to develop
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第五段“Despite these things, I've also learned that I enjoy teaching her.I think I'm pretty good at it.I am much calmer than I thought I would be.”和全文内容可知，作者通过代替妻子教女儿学开车，学会了与孩子共处交流，增加了对孩子的了解，并且遇事学会冷静专注，这些都让作者喜欢上了与孩子相处，所以这个故事表明作为父母应该珍惜和孩子在一起的时光。
C
Work Your Mind
Here's something to think about the next time you ask your teacher for help: Struggling with schoolwork on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study, the more you struggle while you are learning new information, the better you can remember it later.
This theory might surprise you. When teachers are presenting new information, they often give students lots of help. But a new study shows this may not be the best way to support learning.“Don't be too quick to get help when learning something new，”education expert Manu Kapur told TIME for Kids.“Try to work on it yourself even if it means trying different ways.”
Kapur came up with the idea that struggling can lead to better learning. Then he tested it out on students in Singapore. He separated students into two groups. In the first group, students were asked to solve math problems with the teacher's help. In the second group, students were asked to solve the same problems by helping one another, instead of getting help from the teacher.
With the teacher's help, students in the first group were able to find the correct answers. Students in the second group did not solve the problems correctly. But they did come up with a lot of good ideas. The students were then tested on what they had learned. The group without any help from a teacher scored much higher than the group who had help. Kapur said working to find the answers helped students understand the process, not just the solution.
Kapur's advice for kids is to put a lot of effort into learning something new rather than going to your teacher for help.“Simply doing a little work or nothing at all won't work，” says Kapur.“The struggle needs to be a genuine attempt to figure out or solve a problem in as many ways as possible.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。研究表明：学习新知识、遇到难解决的问题时，最好的方法是独立思考，而不是简单地寻求答案。
8．What can you do when you have doubt on schoolwork
A．Ask your teacher for help.
B．Make it clear by yourself.
C．Ask your classmates to help you.
D．Ask your parents for help.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Struggling with schoolwork on your own can help you learn.”可知，如果你对功课有疑问，应该独立思考。
9．What's Manu Kapur's educational idea on learning new knowledge
A．Give students much help as soon as possible.
B．Let students learn it by themselves in one way.
C．Let students learn it by themselves in the same way.
D．Let students learn it by themselves in different ways.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，曼努·卡普尔对于学习新知识的教育理念是让学生以不同的方式自学。
10．How did Manu Kapur check his idea on better learning
A．By asking questions.
B．By solving art problems.
C．By group comparisons.
D．By solving science problems.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“He separated students into two groups.”及下文对实验结果的对比可知，卡普尔是通过对比两组不同的学生来证实自己的观点的。
11．What is the most important in learning knowledge
A．Getting teachers' help.
B．Getting students' help.
C．Grasping the learning course.
D．Receiving the final solution.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“Kapur said working to find the answers helped students understand the process, not just the solution.”可知，学习知识最重要的是掌握学习过程。
D
There is a big question puzzling me. I notice that the kids in my daughter's class refer to their parents' friends as “Mr Jones” or “Mrs Smith”， rather than “Uncle Jones” or “Aunt Smith”. I was quite shocked, having come from a home where it would have been unheard of to refer to my parents' friends by their first names. If I did that, I would be punished for being impolite.
Respect is something that is earned. Unlike many of the other virtues (美德) we try to cultivate in our kids, respect is a bit more complicated. Being respectful is not only necessary when kids are dealing with human relations, but also important for them to succeed.
There are several things that can have a big influence on kids and their ability to be respectful. The first one to consider is that as parents you should set proper examples when you talk to each other, which can have a big effect on a child's concept of respect and show how important respect is. It is easy to become unaware of this kind of behavior, but try your best to be a good example.
The media, as you may have guessed, plays a large part in the increase in disrespect. Dr. Michele Borba, from the Parents Television Council, watched programs for four weeks during the fall season from 8：00 p．m. to 11：00 p．m. and recorded up to 1,173 rude words — nearly five times that of twenty years before. Movies are equally to blame. A movie often contains a large number of profane words. The media should do something for children.
These things and others all contribute to an alarming increase in disrespect in society. If we don't step in and change, we will find ourselves living in a disrespectful society.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了学会尊重人对孩子的重要性，并介绍了造成当今社会缺乏尊重的原因。
12．What does the author think of kids' referring to parents' friends by their first names
A．It is common in his family.
B．This kind of behavior sounds funny.
C．This kind of behavior lacks respect.
D．It is OK if the friends are close.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知，如果“我”在提到“我”父母的朋友时直呼其名，那么“我”就会因为不礼貌而受到惩罚。由此推断，作者认为在提到父母的朋友时直呼其名是不礼貌的行为。
13．What advice does the author give to parents
A．They should correct kids' bad behavior in time.
B．They should choose suitable programs for kids.
C．They should tell kids the importance of being respectful.
D．They should mind their behavior before children.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，家长们应当为孩子们树立合适的榜样，即家长们应当在孩子面前注意自己的行为。
14．The underlined word “profane” in the fourth paragraph probably means “________”．
A．rude B．simple
C．complicated D．respectful
解析：选A 词义猜测题。画线词所在段指出媒体在无礼方面起到了促进作用；并且根据画线词前文“programs ... recorded up to 1,173 rude words”可知，画线词意为“粗鲁的，无礼的”，故A项与画线词意义相近。
15．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．It's necessary to teach kids to be respectful.
B．Respect is a virtue.
C．It's important to set an example.
D．Respecting others is respecting yourself.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要说现在的孩子在礼节方面做得不够好，应该加强对他们这方面的教育，即教孩子们学会尊重是很必要的。
二、读后续写增分练(限时25分钟)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One morning, Joey sat at the kitchen table and read the sports page of the paper.He heard his grandfather coming down the stairs.When his grandfather came into the kitchen, Joey could see he wasn't his usual happy self.
“Morning, Grandfather，” he smiled.His grandfather sat across the table, looking sad.He didn't pick up the paper to read.Instead, he asked, “Joey, is anything happening in town today？” “There's a ball game between Sequoyah Middle School and my school tonight.Would you like to go？” Joey told him.
Joey felt bad for his grandfather.He knew he couldn't read.His grandfather had told him often, “I didn't have the chance to go to school regularly.Looking after the animals and tending to the crops on the farm were much more important in those days than learning to read.”
One day Grandfather asked Joey, “Joey, would you go with me to the grocery store I need several things.” In the store, Joey's grandfather walked up and down the aisles (过道), looking at all the pictures on the cans.He saw a can without a picture on it. “What's in that can？” he asked. Joey, reading the label, said, “It's a can of chicken soup.” His grandfather walked to the meat counter but he couldn't read the prices or the labels.Finally, Grandfather gave Joey the grocery list and stepped out of the store. “I will meet you at the car，” he said.Joey watched him go through the door, and he thought, “I wish I could help him out but I wouldn't know where to begin and how to start.”
The next day was Sunday.Joey went to the library to look through some books when he saw a sign on the library wall.It read, “Do you know somebody who can't read We can help.Just call this number.” Joey wrote the number down, and hurried home. “Somebody can teach you how to read.Just call this number.” Joey explained excitedly to his grandfather.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Several days later, Grandfather put on his best suit for his first day of school.
Paragraph 2：
Months later, Grandfather said to Joey, “I just got a letter from Aunt Helen and let me read it to you.”
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Several days later, Grandfather put on his best suit for his first day of school.He arrived at the library an hour early.During that first class, he was so worried and nervous that he couldn't remember anything the teacher said.He felt very sad and even wanted to give up.Joey encouraged him and promised to help with his study.They learned together and worked hard on the lesson every day.He took over all the chores to give his grandfather more time to study.Grandfather's constant efforts earned considerable progress in the following months.
Paragraph 2：
Months later, Grandfather said to Joey.“I just got a letter from Aunt Helen and let me read it to you.” As Grandfather read, he pronounced each word very slowly.When he finished reading the letter, Joey cried.He was so proud of his grandfather for overcoming a lifelong obstacle that his chest felt as though it was about to burst.Grandfather looked up from the page and locked his tear-filled eyes on Joey.“Grandfather，” said Joey, “good job! I'm so proud of you.” Grandfather smiled back and then broke into a big wide grin.UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（五） 主题阅读拓展练
一、阅读理解限时练(限时30分钟)
A
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1．Which magazine will you subscribe if you want to send a gift to a 5-year-old girl？
A．Taste of Home. B．Popular Science.
C．Disney Princess. D．National Geographic Kids.
2．What is special about National Geographic Kids
A．It combines fun with learning.
B．There are articles about scientific discoveries.
C．Kids can learn science, technology, and the animal kingdom.
D．It is a publication about what is popular in the world of science.
3．Where can you find the passage
A．In a newspaper. B．In a guidebook.
C．In a magazine. D．On a website.
B
Letting her take the wheel
My daughter, Mia, is 16 and learning to drive.Many parents are freaked out (惊慌失措) about putting their easily distracted teenagers in charge of a fast-moving thing of glass and steel.My wife refused to teach her, leaving the task to me.
I've learned a few things.First, Mia didn't know how to drive at all.She didn't even know where to put the key.It was like watching a chimpanzee try to solve a puzzle.Worse, she couldn't remember that D was for drive, and R meant reverse (倒车)．
Then came the road rules.Mia likes to sail past stop signs.I had to explain that “STOP means STOP”．Had she actually read the rule book “Yes，” she said, but she forgot most of it.“It was so boring.”
Although I had been driving her around for her whole life, she hadn't learned anything.
Despite these things, I've also learned that I enjoy teaching her.I think I'm pretty good at it.I am much calmer than I thought I would be.
I also enjoy the one-on-one time we have together.We have some good conversations.So far, we have covered her friends' hairstyles and how stressed she feels after school.I enjoyed communicating with her.
One Sunday evening, we were driving down a narrow back street, deep in conversation, when I realized that the car was moving quite fast.“SLOW DOWN！” I yelled, yanking (猛拉) the hand brake (手刹)．We stopped the car and sat in the dark for a minute.“You can't go that fast，” I said.“You don't know enough yet.” I put my hand on her head, “I don't want anything to happen to you.”
“Me neither.” she said.
“Okay, cool，” I said.“Let's go.”
She started the car and we headed back home.
4．What can we know from the first two paragraphs
A．Mia knew much about driving.
B．Mia was a beginner at driving.
C．Mia never followed her parents' advice.
D．Mia was naturally skillful at driving.
5．The main reason why the author enjoys Mia teaching is that ________.
A．he gets to know more about her
B．it helps him be calmer in daily life
C．it is more hands-on teaching
D．he can help plan her future
6．When Mia drove fast, the author felt ________.
A．angry and nervous B．impatient and nervous
C．disappointed and caring D．surprised and concerned
7．The story that the author taught her daughter driving implies that ________.
A．parents should teach their child driving as early as possible
B．parents must accompany their child to do anything
C．parents should value the time they spend with their kids
D．teenagers should be given enough space to develop
C
Work Your Mind
Here's something to think about the next time you ask your teacher for help: Struggling with schoolwork on your own can help you learn. According to a recent study, the more you struggle while you are learning new information, the better you can remember it later.
This theory might surprise you. When teachers are presenting new information, they often give students lots of help. But a new study shows this may not be the best way to support learning.“Don't be too quick to get help when learning something new，”education expert Manu Kapur told TIME for Kids.“Try to work on it yourself even if it means trying different ways.”
Kapur came up with the idea that struggling can lead to better learning. Then he tested it out on students in Singapore. He separated students into two groups. In the first group, students were asked to solve math problems with the teacher's help. In the second group, students were asked to solve the same problems by helping one another, instead of getting help from the teacher.
With the teacher's help, students in the first group were able to find the correct answers. Students in the second group did not solve the problems correctly. But they did come up with a lot of good ideas. The students were then tested on what they had learned. The group without any help from a teacher scored much higher than the group who had help. Kapur said working to find the answers helped students understand the process, not just the solution.
Kapur's advice for kids is to put a lot of effort into learning something new rather than going to your teacher for help.“Simply doing a little work or nothing at all won't work，” says Kapur.“The struggle needs to be a genuine attempt to figure out or solve a problem in as many ways as possible.”
8．What can you do when you have doubt on schoolwork
A．Ask your teacher for help.
B．Make it clear by yourself.
C．Ask your classmates to help you.
D．Ask your parents for help.
9．What's Manu Kapur's educational idea on learning new knowledge
A．Give students much help as soon as possible.
B．Let students learn it by themselves in one way.
C．Let students learn it by themselves in the same way.
D．Let students learn it by themselves in different ways.
10．How did Manu Kapur check his idea on better learning
A．By asking questions.
B．By solving art problems.
C．By group comparisons.
D．By solving science problems.
11．What is the most important in learning knowledge
A．Getting teachers' help.
B．Getting students' help.
C．Grasping the learning course.
D．Receiving the final solution.
D
There is a big question puzzling me. I notice that the kids in my daughter's class refer to their parents' friends as “Mr Jones” or “Mrs Smith”， rather than “Uncle Jones” or “Aunt Smith”. I was quite shocked, having come from a home where it would have been unheard of to refer to my parents' friends by their first names. If I did that, I would be punished for being impolite.
Respect is something that is earned. Unlike many of the other virtues (美德) we try to cultivate in our kids, respect is a bit more complicated. Being respectful is not only necessary when kids are dealing with human relations, but also important for them to succeed.
There are several things that can have a big influence on kids and their ability to be respectful. The first one to consider is that as parents you should set proper examples when you talk to each other, which can have a big effect on a child's concept of respect and show how important respect is. It is easy to become unaware of this kind of behavior, but try your best to be a good example.
The media, as you may have guessed, plays a large part in the increase in disrespect. Dr. Michele Borba, from the Parents Television Council, watched programs for four weeks during the fall season from 8：00 p．m. to 11：00 p．m. and recorded up to 1,173 rude words — nearly five times that of twenty years before. Movies are equally to blame. A movie often contains a large number of profane words. The media should do something for children.
These things and others all contribute to an alarming increase in disrespect in society. If we don't step in and change, we will find ourselves living in a disrespectful society.
12．What does the author think of kids' referring to parents' friends by their first names
A．It is common in his family.
B．This kind of behavior sounds funny.
C．This kind of behavior lacks respect.
D．It is OK if the friends are close.
13．What advice does the author give to parents
A．They should correct kids' bad behavior in time.
B．They should choose suitable programs for kids.
C．They should tell kids the importance of being respectful.
D．They should mind their behavior before children.
14．The underlined word “profane” in the fourth paragraph probably means “________”．
A．rude B．simple
C．complicated D．respectful
15．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．It's necessary to teach kids to be respectful.
B．Respect is a virtue.
C．It's important to set an example.
D．Respecting others is respecting yourself.
二、读后续写增分练(限时25分钟)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One morning, Joey sat at the kitchen table and read the sports page of the paper.He heard his grandfather coming down the stairs.When his grandfather came into the kitchen, Joey could see he wasn't his usual happy self.
“Morning, Grandfather，” he smiled.His grandfather sat across the table, looking sad.He didn't pick up the paper to read.Instead, he asked, “Joey, is anything happening in town today？” “There's a ball game between Sequoyah Middle School and my school tonight.Would you like to go？” Joey told him.
Joey felt bad for his grandfather.He knew he couldn't read.His grandfather had told him often, “I didn't have the chance to go to school regularly.Looking after the animals and tending to the crops on the farm were much more important in those days than learning to read.”
One day Grandfather asked Joey, “Joey, would you go with me to the grocery store I need several things.” In the store, Joey's grandfather walked up and down the aisles (过道), looking at all the pictures on the cans.He saw a can without a picture on it. “What's in that can？” he asked. Joey, reading the label, said, “It's a can of chicken soup.” His grandfather walked to the meat counter but he couldn't read the prices or the labels.Finally, Grandfather gave Joey the grocery list and stepped out of the store. “I will meet you at the car，” he said.Joey watched him go through the door, and he thought, “I wish I could help him out but I wouldn't know where to begin and how to start.”
The next day was Sunday.Joey went to the library to look through some books when he saw a sign on the library wall.It read, “Do you know somebody who can't read We can help.Just call this number.” Joey wrote the number down, and hurried home. “Somebody can teach you how to read.Just call this number.” Joey explained excitedly to his grandfather.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Several days later, Grandfather put on his best suit for his first day of school.
Paragraph 2：
Months later, Grandfather said to Joey, “I just got a letter from Aunt Helen and let me read it to you.” UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Need an app for that Anvitha Vijay, 10, can build it.With the help of online videos, the young expert from Melbourne, Australia, learned to code at age 7.Soon, she was trying her hand at making apps.
“When I first got my tablet PC, I was fascinated by all the apps on it，” she said.“It wasn't long before I wanted to create my own.”
She built her first two apps with her younger sister in mind.Smartkins Animals helps children identify more than 100 animals and their sounds.Smartkins Rainbow Colors teaches kids colors.Each app has been downloaded thousands of times.
Anvitha's skills won her a scholarship to attend a big tech conference (会议) hosted by a high-tech company in San Francisco, California.There, she got tips from the pros.She went to workshops where she learned about the latest software for app building.
All that training led to an idea for a third app.This one, called GoalsHi, inspires kids to practice good habits.Users are rewarded for achieving goals, such as eating their vegetables or practicing piano.Anvitha says the rewards are like getting a sticker for a job well done.
“Kids can set goals with this app and get stars when they achieve them，” she says.“The idea is to enable and motivate kids to achieve one little step a day.”
Anvitha's goal is to continue creating technology that helps kids learn while having fun.But even more important to her is that the world sees the power of technology in kids' hands.“The more training we get in tech at an early age，” she says, “the better chance we have of becoming innovation champions who will one day change the world.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了10岁的Anvitha Vijay通过观看网上的视频学会了如何制作应用程序。她认为，儿童接受高科技训练的时间越早，就越有机会成为将来改变世界的人才。
1．How did Anvitha learn to make her first two apps
A．With the help of her sister.
B．By listening to her teacher in class.
C．By watching videos online.
D．By attending a big tech conference.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“With the help of online videos, the young expert from Melbourne, Australia, learned to code at age 7.”可知，Anvitha是通过观看网上的视频来学习的。
2．What does Smartkins Animals help children do
A．Recognize different animals and the sounds they make.
B．Tell how many colors the rainbow is made up of.
C．Inspire children to form and keep good habits.
D．Learn about the latest software for app building.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Smartkins Animals helps children identify more than 100 animals and their sounds.”可知，该应用程序能帮助儿童辨认不同的动物和它们的声音。
3．What can we infer from what Anvitha said about GoalsHi
A．Users can be given real vegetables with their goals achieved.
B．Users can play the piano at home when they achieve their goals.
C．Users can win a scholarship when they achieve their goals.
D．Users can set their own goals and achieve them step by step.
解析：选D 推理判断题。 根据倒数第二段“Kids can set goals with this app ...to achieve one little step a day.”可知，儿童可以自己设定目标，然后逐步完成。
4．What is more important to Anvitha
A．To help pupils learn while having fun.
B．To create more useful apps for kids.
C．To get more and more stars on the Internet.
D．To let people see kids can also grasp high-tech.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句“But even more important to her is that the world sees the power of technology in kids' hands.”可知，对Anvitha来说更重要的是让人们看到孩子们也能掌握高科技。
B
At thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature class, Mrs Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”
She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.” I tried, but I didn't finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.
In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn't get much education. But Louis didn't give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
Wasn't I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problem, why should I ever give up
I didn't expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day — with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words, “See what you can do when you keep trying？”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者在13岁时被诊断出患有注意力障碍，它使作者的学习变得困难，但是在一个故事的启发下作者终于顺利完成了那天的任务，这让作者明白了只要努力、不放弃就会成功
5．Why didn't the author finish the reading in class
A．He didn't like the teacher.
B．He was not fond of literature.
C．The classroom was too noisy.
D．He got a kind of attention disorder.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段的“At thirteen, I was diagnosed with a kind of attention disorder.”可知，作者因为患有注意力障碍，所以没能在课堂上完成阅读。
6．What can we learn about Louis Braille from the passage
A．He couldn't see and read for the whole life.
B．He got a good education at school.
C．He made an invention which helps the blind read.
D．He managed to cure his blindness.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段的“Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots, which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.”可知，路易斯·布莱叶发明了一种可以帮助盲人阅读的方法。
7．What's Mrs Smith's attitude to the author
A．She encouraged him.
B．She looked down on him.
C．She sympathized him.
D．She was angry with him.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第三段的“You are not different from your classmates, young man.”和最后一段的“See what you can do when you keep trying？”可推知，史密斯老师一直在鼓励作者。
8．What can we learn from the passage
A．Keep trying, and you can do it.
B．Ways to overcome attention disorder.
C．How to be a great teacher.
D．How blind people learn.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。根据文章的主要内容，尤其是最后一段的“At the bottom of the paper were these words, ‘See what you can do when you keep trying？’”可知，本文通过叙述作者的故事向我们证明只要努力、不放弃就可以成功。
C
You're never too old to learn, as the saying goes.For 102-year-old Gerri Cowardin, learning has been a lifelong activity.As a retired (退休的) nurse, she has attended classes offered by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Camarillo, California, along with her 74-year-old daughter, Geri Gretan.Cowardin attended music classes; she enjoys opera.Gretan, who was also a nurse, attended science classes.
“There is no homework, no grades, just learning for the sake of learning，” Gretan said.Gretan says her mother, who trained to be a teacher before changing career paths, has always been an enthusiastic learner.“She loves to read and still does crossword puzzles，” she said.
OLLI program director Nick Fuentes says classes are for learners 50 and up, with most of its students being between ages 65 and 75.He says the institute offers college-level classes taught by university professors and retired professionals in various fields.There are no prerequisite (必备的) requirements for enrollment (入学)．Learning is a two-way street in OLLI classrooms.Given that the teachers are often younger than the students, sometimes students can offer personal experiences of the subject at hand, Fuentes says.He also says about 900 students attend their classes.OLLI offers 25 to 30 courses per session (学年)．The classes are available Monday through Saturday.
The benefits of lifelong learning are varied too, according to a Pew survey.Nearly 90% of old people said their learning activities “helped them feel more capable and well rounded”. About 70% said learning “opened up new perspectives (观点) about their lives”. And 64% said their learning “helped them make new friends”. Indeed, the social aspect of going to a class with others is an added benefit to mental health, according to brain research.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了加利福尼亚州卡马里洛奥舍终身学习学院(OLLI)开设的课程，能帮助解决老年人的学习问题。
9．What do we know about Gerri Cowardin
A．She is a lifelong learner.
B．She is a teacher in OLLI.
C．She has lost interest in music.
D．She loves doing scientific research.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For 102-year-old Gerri Cowardin, learning has been a lifelong activity.”可知，Gerri Cowardin是个终身学习者。
10．What does Nick Fuentes say about the OLLI program
A．It offers classes at all levels.
B．It is suitable for elderly people.
C．It holds classes seven days a week.
D．It has strict admission requirements.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句Nick Fuentes的话可知，OLLI计划是为50岁及以上年龄的人准备的，所以很适合老年人。
11．What does the Pew survey show
A．The number of old people is increasing.
B．A great number of old people feel lonely.
C．Most old people suffer from physical illnesses.
D．Most old people find lifelong learning very beneficial.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据最后一段的内容可知，Pew的调查显示了许多老人认为终身学习非常有益。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Nowadays, there is a new kind of education called open education.This way of teaching permits the students to develop their own interests in many different subjects. Open education permits students to take responsibility for their own education. __1__ The open classroom, however, may allow them to enjoy reading. They may be happier in an open education school. There is no need to worry about grades or rules.
__2__ For some, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school.There is great possibility that they won't take advantage of open education. Because open education is not the same as traditional education，these students may have difficulty getting used to it. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers are not into it. __3__ Thus those teachers who want to try open education may have many problems at their schools.
So now you know what open education is. And the advantages and disadvantages of open education have been fully explained. You may have your own views about open education. The writer considers it as a wonderful idea, but only in theory. __4__ The majority of the students, but of course not all students, may want some structure and rules in their classes, in which case they would be more likely to learn well.__5__
A．Many teachers don't believe in it.
B．Open education is a good idea in practice.
C．Some students do poorly in a traditional classroom.
D．Open education is better than traditional education.
E．In fact, it may not work well in a real class or school.
F．But many students won't do well in an open classroom.
G．To sum up, open education is like a coin which has two sides.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了什么是开放式课堂、它的优缺点、老师和学生对它的看法及其具体运用情况等。
1．解析：选C 根据下文“然而，开放式课堂可以让他们享受阅读。他们在开放教育学校可能会更快乐”可知，C项“一些学生在传统课堂上表现不好”衔接下文，符合语境。下文的“They”指代C项中的“Some students”。
2．解析：选F 上一段介绍了开放式课堂的优点；再根据下文可知，开放式课堂规则少，一些学生实际行动少，他们不会利用开放式课堂的优势。这也就导致了他们在开放式课堂上表现不佳。F项承上启下，符合语境。
3．解析：选A 上句提到一些老师不喜欢开放式课堂，下句提到那些想尝试开放教育的教师在学校可能会遇到很多问题。A项提到了老师的情况和不喜欢的原因，承上启下。
4．解析：选E 上句提到作者认为这是个好主意，但这只是理论上的。E项说明了实际情况，“In fact”与“in theory”对应。
5．解析：选G 根据本段内容可知，空处是对全文的总结，故G项“总的来说，开放式教育有利有弊”能概括全文，符合语境。UNIT 9 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Need an app for that Anvitha Vijay, 10, can build it.With the help of online videos, the young expert from Melbourne, Australia, learned to code at age 7.Soon, she was trying her hand at making apps.
“When I first got my tablet PC, I was fascinated by all the apps on it，” she said.“It wasn't long before I wanted to create my own.”
She built her first two apps with her younger sister in mind.Smartkins Animals helps children identify more than 100 animals and their sounds.Smartkins Rainbow Colors teaches kids colors.Each app has been downloaded thousands of times.
Anvitha's skills won her a scholarship to attend a big tech conference (会议) hosted by a high-tech company in San Francisco, California.There, she got tips from the pros.She went to workshops where she learned about the latest software for app building.
All that training led to an idea for a third app.This one, called GoalsHi, inspires kids to practice good habits.Users are rewarded for achieving goals, such as eating their vegetables or practicing piano.Anvitha says the rewards are like getting a sticker for a job well done.
“Kids can set goals with this app and get stars when they achieve them，” she says.“The idea is to enable and motivate kids to achieve one little step a day.”
Anvitha's goal is to continue creating technology that helps kids learn while having fun.But even more important to her is that the world sees the power of technology in kids' hands.“The more training we get in tech at an early age，” she says, “the better chance we have of becoming innovation champions who will one day change the world.”
1．How did Anvitha learn to make her first two apps
A．With the help of her sister.
B．By listening to her teacher in class.
C．By watching videos online.
D．By attending a big tech conference.
2．What does Smartkins Animals help children do
A．Recognize different animals and the sounds they make.
B．Tell how many colors the rainbow is made up of.
C．Inspire children to form and keep good habits.
D．Learn about the latest software for app building.
3．What can we infer from what Anvitha said about GoalsHi
A．Users can be given real vegetables with their goals achieved.
B．Users can play the piano at home when they achieve their goals.
C．Users can win a scholarship when they achieve their goals.
D．Users can set their own goals and achieve them step by step.
4．What is more important to Anvitha
A．To help pupils learn while having fun.
B．To create more useful apps for kids.
C．To get more and more stars on the Internet.
D．To let people see kids can also grasp high-tech.
B
At thirteen, I was diagnosed (诊断) with a kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature class, Mrs Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said, “Mrs Smith, you see, the doctor said I have attention problems. I might not be able to do it.”
She glanced down at me through her glasses, “You are not different from your classmates, young man.” I tried, but I didn't finish the reading when the bell rang. I had to take it home.
In the quietness of my bedroom, the story suddenly all became clear to me. It was about a blind person, Louis Braille. He lived in a time when the blind couldn't get much education. But Louis didn't give up. Instead, he invented a reading system of raised dots (点), which opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the blind.
Wasn't I the “blind” in my class, being made to learn like the “sighted” students My thoughts spilled out and my pen started to dance. I completed the task within 40 minutes. Indeed, I was not different from others; I just needed a quieter place. If Louis could find his way out of his problem, why should I ever give up
I didn't expect anything when I handed in my paper to Mrs Smith, so it was quite a surprise when it came back to me the next day — with an “A” on it. At the bottom of the paper were these words, “See what you can do when you keep trying？”
5．Why didn't the author finish the reading in class
A．He didn't like the teacher.
B．He was not fond of literature.
C．The classroom was too noisy.
D．He got a kind of attention disorder.
6．What can we learn about Louis Braille from the passage
A．He couldn't see and read for the whole life.
B．He got a good education at school.
C．He made an invention which helps the blind read.
D．He managed to cure his blindness.
7．What's Mrs Smith's attitude to the author
A．She encouraged him.
B．She looked down on him.
C．She sympathized him.
D．She was angry with him.
8．What can we learn from the passage
A．Keep trying, and you can do it.
B．Ways to overcome attention disorder.
C．How to be a great teacher.
D．How blind people learn.
C
You're never too old to learn, as the saying goes.For 102-year-old Gerri Cowardin, learning has been a lifelong activity.As a retired (退休的) nurse, she has attended classes offered by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Camarillo, California, along with her 74-year-old daughter, Geri Gretan.Cowardin attended music classes; she enjoys opera.Gretan, who was also a nurse, attended science classes.
“There is no homework, no grades, just learning for the sake of learning，” Gretan said.Gretan says her mother, who trained to be a teacher before changing career paths, has always been an enthusiastic learner.“She loves to read and still does crossword puzzles，” she said.
OLLI program director Nick Fuentes says classes are for learners 50 and up, with most of its students being between ages 65 and 75.He says the institute offers college-level classes taught by university professors and retired professionals in various fields.There are no prerequisite (必备的) requirements for enrollment (入学)．Learning is a two-way street in OLLI classrooms.Given that the teachers are often younger than the students, sometimes students can offer personal experiences of the subject at hand, Fuentes says.He also says about 900 students attend their classes.OLLI offers 25 to 30 courses per session (学年)．The classes are available Monday through Saturday.
The benefits of lifelong learning are varied too, according to a Pew survey.Nearly 90% of old people said their learning activities “helped them feel more capable and well rounded”. About 70% said learning “opened up new perspectives (观点) about their lives”. And 64% said their learning “helped them make new friends”. Indeed, the social aspect of going to a class with others is an added benefit to mental health, according to brain research.
9．What do we know about Gerri Cowardin
A．She is a lifelong learner.
B．She is a teacher in OLLI.
C．She has lost interest in music.
D．She loves doing scientific research.
10．What does Nick Fuentes say about the OLLI program
A．It offers classes at all levels.
B．It is suitable for elderly people.
C．It holds classes seven days a week.
D．It has strict admission requirements.
11．What does the Pew survey show
A．The number of old people is increasing.
B．A great number of old people feel lonely.
C．Most old people suffer from physical illnesses.
D．Most old people find lifelong learning very beneficial.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Nowadays, there is a new kind of education called open education.This way of teaching permits the students to develop their own interests in many different subjects. Open education permits students to take responsibility for their own education. __1__ The open classroom, however, may allow them to enjoy reading. They may be happier in an open education school. There is no need to worry about grades or rules.
__2__ For some, there are too few rules. These students will do little in school.There is great possibility that they won't take advantage of open education. Because open education is not the same as traditional education，these students may have difficulty getting used to it. The last point about open education is that some traditional teachers are not into it. __3__ Thus those teachers who want to try open education may have many problems at their schools.
So now you know what open education is. And the advantages and disadvantages of open education have been fully explained. You may have your own views about open education. The writer considers it as a wonderful idea, but only in theory. __4__ The majority of the students, but of course not all students, may want some structure and rules in their classes, in which case they would be more likely to learn well.__5__
A．Many teachers don't believe in it.
B．Open education is a good idea in practice.
C．Some students do poorly in a traditional classroom.
D．Open education is better than traditional education.
E．In fact, it may not work well in a real class or school.
F．But many students won't do well in an open classroom.
G．To sum up, open education is like a coin which has two sides.
