课时分层作业(三)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Dear Michael，
How's your vacation？I'm visiting my uncle in Spain.He lives in the sunny and beautiful city of Valencia，in Spain.
Yesterday，I had great fun.My uncle took me to the tomato festival in Bunol，which is just 30 miles away from where my uncle lives.You have probably never heard of this festival before.Neither have I．The tomato festival is called “La Tomatina” in Spanish.It was the biggest and messiest tomato fight in the world.When we first got to the square where the festival took place，it was very crowded with people from all around the world，and many trucks were carrying tomatoes.My uncle told me the crowded people here were around 38，000 and this was more than four times the population of Bunol.The tomato fight started as soon as the first banger was beaten.Then everyone including me started throwing tomatoes at each other.I took red tomatoes and threw them at anyone that ran，moved，bent down，or turned around.Tomatoes must be squashed(捏扁) before people threw them in order not to hurt anybody.
After a little while，the streets，people and nearby buildings were splashed(溅起) with red.There was no winner in this fight，but we all had fun.As soon as a second banger was beaten，people stopped throwing.
I really had a great time.I wish you were here，too.I hope I hear from you soon.Take care.
From Spain
Linda
【语篇解读】 本文是作者Linda写给Michael的一封信，信中介绍了她的假期，她正在拜访在西班牙居住的叔叔，并且参加了一个有趣的西班牙节日“番茄大战”，并具体介绍了该节日的盛况。
1．From the letter we can know ．
A．Linda is visiting her uncle in Spain
B．Linda doesn't want to go to Spain
C．Linda lives in Valencia
D．Linda is studying in Spain
A [细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“I'm visiting my uncle in Spain.”可知，Linda正在西班牙拜访她的叔叔。故选A。]
2．What happened when the second banger was beaten
A．The fight started.
B．The fight got bigger and bigger.
C．The fight stopped.
D．The fight continued again.
C [细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“As soon as a second banger was beaten，people stopped throwing.”可知，当鞭炮声第二次响起时，人们就停止了投掷。故选C。]
3．What is the main idea of this letter
A．“La Tomatina” is a day for eating tomatoes.
B．“La Tomatina” is a fun and popular festival in Spain.
C．Michael has a great vacation.
D．Linda enjoys the beautiful city of Valencia.
B [主旨大意题。根据第二段和第三段可知文章主要介绍了番茄大战的盛况，因此B选项可以概括文章的主旨大意，故选B。]
B
Sure，it's good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes，it's good to get along well with your teacher because，in general，it's smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you'll meet throughout your life.
In fact，kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more，but they're more comfortable with asking questions and getting extra help.This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and makes them do their best on tests.When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher，he or she can be someone to turn to with problems，such as problems with learning or school issues(问题)．
Here is a question：what if you don't get along with your teachers？In fact，teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn.But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes(个性冲突)，which can happen between any two people.If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better，he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen.By dealing with a problem like this，you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.
However，if a certain teacher isn't your favorite，you can still have a successful relationship with him or her especially ．Here are some of those responsibilities：
Attend class ready to learn.
Be prepared for class with the right pencils，books，and completed assignments(作业)．
Listen when your teacher is talking.
Do your best，whether it's a classroom assignment，homework，or a test.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。讲述了和老师相处融洽不但有利于学习，还可以锻炼你的社交能力。并且文章也讲了如何与老师相处。
4．According to the passage，getting along well with your teachers will make you ．
A．have no problems with study
B．get a better seat in the classroom
C．get the best scores in the exams
D．have more pleasant time in the classroom
D [细节理解题。由第一段可知D项正确。]
5．The underlined word “that” in the fourth paragraph refers to “ ”．
A．the happy time you have in the classroom
B．getting along very well with classmates
C．a better relationship between you and your teacher
D．the disappearance of personality differences
C [代词指代题。结合画线词所在句来看，that是指“to make the situation better”；本段讲述的是师生之间有了个性冲突后学生该如何做，由此判断出C项正确。]
6．Which of the following can be filled in the blank
A．if you fulfill(履行) your basic responsibilities as a student
B．if you are thought of as a good student
C．if you know some basic social skills
D．if you are easy going and helpful
A [推理判断题。根据后面所列举的学生应该履行的一些责任可知，如果你履行了这些基本职责的话，即使你不喜欢那个老师，你也可以和他/她建立良好的关系。因此，A项正确。]
7．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．The importance of friendship in schools.
B．The importance of a good relationship with your teachers.
C．Studying skills for students.
D．Useful skills to get along well with your teachers.
B [主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了和谐师生关系的重要性。故选B。]
Ⅱ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Tyra Winters was a high school student in Texas.One day，she was marching towards her home after the school day.As she slowly made her way down the street，the 17 year old was enthusiastically planning the coming weekend party with her best friends，thinking of all the music，laughter，and excitement.
All of a sudden，a horrific scream was heard in the street.Turning back，Winters saw a boy about two years old lying on the sidewalk.And his wild mother was begging for help.“Someone help me，someone help me”．The little boy，Clarke Hornback，as his mother told，had been sucking on a piece of candy when it slid down the back of his mouth.It was stuck in his throat and blocked his windpipe (气管)．Clarke's face was bright red.“There was no coughing；there was no breathing！” Clarke's mother，Nicole Hornback cried in great panic.
The crowds soon gathered around the poor boy and the mother.The boy was just gasping (喘气) for air.No one seemed to know how to help.
Except for Winters，who had always had dreams of becoming a surgeon for children! She had learned the first aid knowledge for treating choking.It was time for her to save the boy's life.Knowing that the clock was ticking，she ran to the child.
注意：1.续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
By the time Winters got to Clarke，the boy's face had tuned purple.
It all happened so fast that Nicole even had no time to thank the girl.
【参考范文】
By the time Winters got to Clarke，the boy's face had tuned purple. “I got him！” she yelled to Nicole as she grabbed the boy from her.“I tilted him and gave a good three back thrusts，” she told the local CBS station.Soon，the boy coughed up the piece of candy，gasped，and began breathing again.Without another word，Winters handed Clarke back to his mother and ran back to her friends before they left her behind.
It all happened so fast that Nicole even had no time to thank the girl.Winters's heroic actions left Nicole speechless.“I don't really have any words，” she said.“The words that you would say to anyone who does something for you is ‘thank you.’ But that doesn't seem good enough.” Finally，with the help of the online media，they found the warm hearted girl，Winters and Nicole thanked her in person.课时分层作业(六)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The clothes you wear.The food you eat.The color of your bedroom walls.Where you go and how you get there.The people you hang around with.What time you go to bed.What do these things have in common？You're asking.They're just a few examples of many hundreds of things that your parents controlled for you when you were a child.
As a kid，you didn't have a say in everything；your parents made decisions about everything from the cereal you ate in the morning to the pajamas you wore at night.And it's a good thing，too－kids need this kind of protection on their own.
But kids will grow up and become teens.And part of being a teen is developing your own identity－one that is separate from your parents'.But as you change and grow into this new person who makes your own decisions，your parents have a difficult time adjusting(调整)．
In many families，it is this adjustment that can cause a lot of fighting between teens and parents.And issues like the type of friends you have or your attitudes to partying can cause bigger arguments，because your parents still always want to protect you and keep you safe，no matter how old you are.
The good news about fighting with your parents get more comfortable with the idea that their teens have a right to certain opinions.It can take several years for parents and teens to adjust to their new roles，though.In the meantime，focus on communicating with your parents.
Sometimes this can feel impossible－like they just don't see your point of view and never will.But talking and expressing your opinions can help you gain more respect from your parents.
Keep in mind，too，that your parents were teens once and that in most cases，they can relate to what you're going through.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。作者针对青少年成长中的烦恼，表达了自己的看法。
1．In the first two paragraphs，the writer ．
A．complains that parents control kids too much
B．proves that kids have no right to give their opinions
C．describes how carefully parents look after kids
D．explains that it is necessary for parents to control kids
D [推理判断题。第一段列举了父母控制孩子日常生活的几个例子，第二段作者表达观点：小时候从早上的饮食到晚上的睡衣，孩子自己没有发言权，一切由父母决定，这是好事，孩子本身就需要这份关爱，所以选D。]
2．A lot of fighting breaks out between teens and parents because ．
A．parents aren't used to losing control of kids
B．teens like to have everything decided
C．parents blame teens for not respecting them
D．teens are eager to develop their own identity
A [推理判断题。第三段提到孩子会成长为青少年，有了自己的见解，遇事要自己做决定了，孩子逐渐长大，做父母的一时难以调整心态，对孩子还不能放手；第四段中表明，此时对于孩子的一贯的关爱，在孩子看来有“管制”的感觉，于是出现矛盾冲突了。由此推理可知A项正确。]
3．In the writer's opinion，parents control teens in order to ．
A．prevent them from having their own ideas
B．protect them from being hurt
C．make them respect parents in the family
D．make sure that children have a good future
B [细节理解题。根据第四段信息句“...your parents still always want to protect you and keep you safe，no matter how old you are.”不管孩子多大了，父母对孩子保护的心理不会改变。]
4．What might be the most suitable title of the passage
A．What Do Parents Control Their Children for？
B．How Parents Take Care of Children
C．How to Get Rid of Your Parents' Control
D．Why Do I Fight With Parents So Much
D [标题归纳题。作者写本文的目的是帮助解决青少年在成长过程中与父母发生冲突的烦恼，针对为什么会发生如此多的冲突进行分析，并且表达了自己的看法，故选D。]
B
“We said no to the invitation to the birthday party because my child says they're not even friends.”
When I read the above words，I felt heartache.
I know birthday parties can be like a trouble，but let's believe the parents who sent that invitation weren't trying to get more gifts for their kids or make things more complicated (复杂的)．
For some kids，managing school and friends is easy.Maybe you have a child who's outgoing，self confident or maybe you have a child who doesn't have any problems.However，for some kids，school and friends can be very difficult.
A birthday party is a fun，exciting and good opportunity.It is a chance for the kid on the sidelines to play with other kids who don't play with him/her at school or who don't call him/her a friend.
Sometimes even when the birthday party and the theme have been decided on and the difficult decision about whom to invite has been made，there can still be doubts.Those invitations can stay untouched in the bottom of the child's backpack for days，because he/she is too scared to hand them out.
I don't know your child，and I don't know you.I do know there are parents who lie awake at night wondering if their child will have the courage to hand out the invitations in the morning；I do know there are parents who hope they can depend on other parents to teach their children to be kind enough to show up.
Maybe you'll never have to be one of the parents who find it hard.I know what that's like，because I have children who find it easy.But I also have a child who doesn't.And because of that，we've become a family that says yes to every invitation we receive.
Sometimes a birthday party invitation is not just a birthday party invitation；it's also an invitation to be a friend.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。作者认为我们不应该拒绝同学们生日聚会的邀请，因为生日聚会对于那些性格内敛的小朋友来说是共同玩耍和交朋友的好机会。
5．What's the author's attitude toward the words in Para.1
A．Worried. B．Sad.
C．Interested. D．Excited.
B [观点态度题。根据第二段“When I read the above words，I felt heartache.”可知，作者感到很心痛。]
6．What can we learn from the passage
A．Children are very different from each other.
B．Some children at school need special attention.
C．Children should be encouraged to play games.
D．Not all children can handle school problems well.
D [推理判断题。根据文章第四段可知，有的孩子不开朗、不自信，他们不会交朋友，不会处理学校的事情。]
7．To some children，what does a birthday party mean
A．A chance to have some fun outdoors.
B．A chance to get many gifts from others.
C．A chance to play and make friends with others.
D．A chance to invite other children to their homes.
C [推理判断题。根据文章第五段“It is a chance for...who don't call him/her a friend.”以及文章最后一段可知，生日聚会对于性格内敛、不擅长交朋友的孩子来说是一个交朋友的好机会。]
8．What does the author mainly want to tell us
A．Kids really love going to parties.
B．Kids should learn to make friends.
C．Some kids aren't good at making friends.
D．We'd better accept birthday party invitations.
D [推理判断题。阅读全文可知，一位母亲拒绝参加孩子同学的生日聚会，这让作者感到心痛。作者认为对于很多性格内敛的孩子来说，生日聚会是交朋友的好机会，建议我们不要拒绝别人的生日邀请。]
Ⅱ.读后续写
阅读下列材料，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。
When Ryan first turned up for Ms.Rose's class，he was kind of nervous because he'd heard Ms.Rose could be a real monster sometimes.But as Ms.Rose started with an overview of what they'd be doing during the year in a pleasant voice，she looked nice enough.Then with a more serious tone，she warned the students that she'd be giving them homework assignments，which were not to be handed in late，and they were to be completed fully.“No excuses！No extensions！”
That day she assigned the class its first homework.They had to do a sheet of math problems and read a short story.It wasn't due until Thursday，but she suggested they do it immediately that night.“Homework has a way of piling up，” she said，with her eyes narrowing slightly.But today was only Monday！There was plenty of time，Ryan thought.
So when school was over，Ryan and his friends ran off to play baseball.Exhausted after the game，he entertained himself with his favorite TV show，leaving his homework aside on his desk.Days passed quickly.Ryan was free of worries most of the time，while Ms.Rose just occasionally reminded them of the deadline，and that she wouldn't tolerate anyone not having done it.
On Wednesday，after dinner，he suddenly realized that his homework was due the next day.He raced to his desk and was greeted with the most curious thing.The pile of homework really had grown taller.Oh no！What was he going to do？It looked as if the papers had towered over him，almost soaring up to the ceiling.
He really needed to get started.He did a little bit here and there，but he kept getting distracted by other work waiting for him.Finally，he couldn't even locate the homework he'd started with.Frustrated，he gave up and went to bed.Ryan tossed and turned all night and had bad dreams of paper mountains burying him alive.
The next morning，when Ryan entered the classroom，he found Ms.Rose waiting，with her face dark with rage.Obviously，Ryan wasn't the only one who suffered from the mysteriously growing assignments.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Failing to meet the deadline，the students had to watch Ms.Rose transform into a real monster.
With a satisfied smile，Ms.Rose finally released everyone，but assigned the class some extra homework.
【参考范文】
Failing to meet the deadline，the students had to watch Ms.Rose transform into a real monster.She snapped her finger and then all the students could not move.She snapped again so that all the homework was opened in front of the students.Seeing the surprised expression of the students，she said slowly，“Only when you have finished the homework will I let you go.Otherwise，the homework will pile up more and more，and you will always have an opportunity to stay in the classroom.” Hearing this，Ryan and his classmates were alarmed but focused on their homework soon.Fortunately，over time，they completely finished their homework and handed it in.
With a satisfied smile，Ms.Rose finally released everyone，but assigned the class some extra homework.She changed from the monster to the teacher Ms.Rose.She reminded the students when it was due again.But this time，no one wanted to put his homework off.课时分层作业(一)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．It is a narrow path(小路) leading to the tower on the hill.
2．The Internet is a useful resource(资源) for most people now.
3．It is hard for me to keep my balance(平衡) on such a soft ground.
4．Unless we change our thinking(想法)，the wildlife here is in danger.
5．At the meeting the minister refused to comment on individual(个别的)cases.
6．There are a few interesting characters(人物) in this adventure movie.
7．Her husband became much more positive(积极乐观的) after the talk.
8．What do you think his attitude(态度) towards the contribution will be
9．You can't let an opportunity(机会) like that go by.
10．It took him a long time to improve(改进) the skills he needed to become a good dancer.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
A
Ranjan and Sumer were good friends.They went to the same school and were in the same class.
Ranjan was not strong.He could not play football or other games with boys of his age.All that he did was to watch Sumer and other boys play.He usually went with them to the playground.When they ran off to play，he would sit under a tree and read storybooks.Books became his best friends.Reading made him successful in all the exams.He always stood first in the class.
Sumer was tall and athletic.He spent most of his time running，swimming or riding bicycles.He was an extremely good player in every game.He was a member of the school's football team and cricket team.The PE teacher thought he would make it big in the game when he grew up.
One day，the two friends went for a walk.Ranjan got tired soon.
“I have no strength.What is the use of all this knowledge if I am not healthy？I would give away all my knowledge if I could be half as healthy and strong as you，” said Ranjan.
Sumer was surprised and replied，“So you are not happy with yourself either？I always wish I could do as well as you do in the studies.I even thought I could have given away my sporting skills for better grades in those exams.”
The two friends looked at each other and cried out at the same time，“The grass looks greener on the other side of the hill.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。Ranjan喜欢读书，成绩在班级里总是第一名，但身体并不强健；而Sumer是一个喜欢各种运动，身体强健但成绩不好的学生。他们两人都看到了对方的优点和自身的不足。
1．What did Ranjan usually do when he went to the playground with Sumer
A．He read the storybooks.
B．He played with his friend.
C．He studied for the exams.
D．He took care of the clothes.
A [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He usually went with them to the playground.When they ran off to play，he would sit under a tree and read storybooks.Books became his best friends.”可知，在操场的时候，Ranjan总是坐在树下读书，故选A。]
2．Why did the PE teacher think Sumer might become a sports star
A．Sumer was very strong.
B．Sumer was good at doing sports.
C．Sumer was very tall.
D．Sumer spent a lot of time playing sports.
B [细节理解题。根据第三段的第三句“He was an extremely good player in every game.”和最后一句“The PE teacher thought he would make it big in the game when he grew up.”可以看出，Sumer很擅长各项运动，体育老师认为他长大后会在比赛中崭露头角。故选B。]
3．What can we learn from paragraph 6
A．Ranjan was proud of his knowledge.
B．Sumer was unhappy with his studies.
C．Sumer could do as well as Ranjan did in the studies.
D．Ranjan and Sumer decided to learn from each other.
B [推理判断题。根据第六段中Sumer说的话“I always wish I could do as well as you do in the studies.I even thought I could have given away my sporting skills for better grades in those exams.”可知，Sumer对自己的学习成绩不满意，故选B。]
4．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Nobody knows his own strong points.
C．Grass usually appears greener in faraway places.
D．We always want something better and feel unhappy.
D [句意理解题。文章主要叙述了Ranjan和Sumer在散步时拿自身的不足之处和对方的优点进行比较，都希望自己能改善自己的不足，做到和对方一样好。因此可以得出结论：我们对自己都不满意，都想让自己变得更好。]
B
It's school time again！You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer vacation is over.Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things：new teachers，new friends，and even a new school.Luckily，these “new” worries only stick around for a little while.Let's find out more about going to a new school.
Most teachers kick off the new school year by introducing themselves and talking about all the things you'll be doing this year.Some teachers give students a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest of the class，too.When teachers do the talking on the first day，they often go over classroom rules and school rules so you'll know what's allowed and what's not.Please pay close attention.
You might already know a lot of people in your class on the first day，but it's a great day to make a new friend，so try to say hello to kids you know and new ones that you don't.Make the first move and you'll be glad about what you do，and so will your new friends!
Seeing friends you haven't seen for a while can make the first day a good one.You can make the day feel special by wearing clothes that you really like.Maybe you got a great T shirt on one of your vacations，or a pair of sneakers(运动鞋)．It can also make you feel good to be prepared and have all the things you need，such as pencils，folders，and whatever else you'll be needing.But make sure that you pack them the night before in case you don't have time in the morning.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述如何尽快适应新学校的生活。
5．The underlined phrase “kick off” in the second paragraph probably means “ ”．
A．start B．study
C．find D．teach
A [词义猜测题。第二段叙述在新学年开始时老师会向学生作自我介绍，向新生介绍开学后要做的事情等，据此可推知答案为A项。]
6．According to the passage you usually do everything on the first day of school EXCEPT ．
A．introduce yourself
B．learn about the school rules
C．make new friends
D．go over your new lessons
D [细节理解题。根据第二、三段内容可知，在开学第一天通常会作自我介绍，了解校规，交朋友。D项在文中并未提到。]
7．The last paragraph mainly tells us about ．
A．what to know about a new school
B．how to prepare for a new school
C．what to do on your first day of school
D．how to spend your first day of school
B [段落大意题。最后一段讲述了为开学第一天应做的准备。]
8．The main idea of the passage is ．
A．how to be used to the first day of school quickly
B．how to make new friends in a new school
C．what to wear on the first day of the new school
D．what to prepare for the first day of the new school
A [主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了如何尽快适应开学第一天的生活，故A项最为全面。B、C、D三项皆比较片面。]
Ⅲ.阅读七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两处为多余选项。
Attacking school fears
There are real fears and imagined ones.Most school dangers are imagined. 1 Many students have learned to fear teachers and classrooms，textbooks and tests.So first let's determine what the fears are，and then attack them in a good problem solving way.
Fear of failure
Most students have plenty of ability to meet school demands.Most assignments and courses are within reason，more likely to be boring than difficult. 2 Once you have had a few successes，you will begin to overcome this fear.
Fear of teachers
This is clearly an unreal fear.Look around at your fellow students.Some of them will be teachers.As you can see，there is nothing special about them. 3 You can get to know them better out of class.Visit them and chat with them.
Fear of talking in class
Anyone can make a mistake，but an hour later people will not even remember a mistake was made. 4 Also keep in mind that your performance in class is almost never the main part of your grade.
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This fear can help you watch for real danger.The future can be dangerous.But to let it keep you from trying new things would be to give up life.Your own experience shows that most of the time things work out all right.The more things you try out，the more you will feel at home.
A．Fear of starting out
B．Fear of potential danger
C．Rarely it is lack of ability that makes people fail.
D．This is because they are much more concerned with themselves.
E．So don't hand over power to teachers that they don't really have.
F．However，school institutions have made most people think otherwise.
G．Often something else is the real problem，not what you first identified.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些对学校恐惧的原因。
1．F [考查上文和句意理解。根据下文：许多学生学会了害怕教师、教室、教科书和考试。可知，上文是对下文的“别的方面”的一个解释：但是学校总是让人想到别的方面，即让人感到恐惧。故选F。]
2．C [考查上文和句意理解。根据上文：大多数作业和课程都是合理的，更有可能是令人厌倦的而不是困难的。可知下文：那不是缺少能力让人做不出来。因为作业并不难。选择项中的ability与前文have plenty of ability相一致。故选C。]
3．E [考查上文和句意理解。根据本段的主题句：对老师的恐惧。可知，下文继续解释，说明老师没什么可以让人恐惧的。老师没有让人恐惧的能力。他们没什么特殊的，你可以在课外了解他们。所以不要把权力交给老师，他们并没有真正的权力。故选E。]
4．D [考查上文和句意理解。根据上文所说任何人都可以犯错误，但一个小时后，人们甚至都不会记得你曾经犯过错误。可知，这是因为他们更关注自己。而不是别人的关注。故选D。]
5．B [考查上文和句意理解。此处考查小标题。根据前面的小标题可知，标题应该为Fear of...。根据下文所述是讲对潜在危险的恐惧。特别是第一句：这种恐惧可以帮助你警惕真正的危险。此句中的“this”是指本段的主题句中的“潜在的危险”。故选B。]课时分层作业(十二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
It can be tough to pull kids away from their computers and mobile devices these days.While they're playing games，wouldn't it be great if they could be learning at the same time？Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade level skills.Here are four that combine fun and learning.
Understanding Math($3.99；iOS)
Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the whys and hows of math.The app tracks your child's progress to determine strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas，and you can customize(定制) your child's learning experience to suit the needs.
Word Creativity Kit($2.99；iOS)
Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules.The app presents a series of words from seven categories，such as space or fantasy.Kids add their own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.
Barefoot World Atlas($4.99；iOS)
Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the screen.Each region features a set of sub topics，from wildlife and natural features to native people，landmarks，and architecture.These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs，sounds，and hundreds of mini videos.
My Grades & Homework($0.99；iOS)
A combination of grades and homework tracker，My Grades & Homework can help your child stay organized and on top of the progress in school.A convenient calendar and course list format and offer a glance at your child' s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from standard homework planners.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章推荐了四个有趣的学习app供读者购买和使用。
1．Which app is beneficial to children's writing skills
A．Understanding Math.
B．Word Creativity Kit.
C．Barefoot World Atlas.
D．My Grades & Homework.
B [细节理解题。根据Word Creativity Kit中的“Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules.”可知，Word Creativity Kit能帮助孩子写作和建立语法规则。故选B项。]
2．What is the common part of the four apps
A．They need purchasing when downloaded.
B．They help children improve their grades.
C．They make studies fun because of mini videos.
D．They inform parents of their children's progress.
A [推理判断题。根据四个app中出现的价格可以推断，下载这些应用时需要付费。故选A项。]
3．What is the purpose of the text
A．To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.
B．To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.
C．To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning.
D．To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.
D [写作意图题。根据文章第一段最后两句和每个应用后面的价格可以推断出，本文主要介绍一些有趣的学习app让读者购买。故选D项。]
B
After an absence of thirty years，I decided to visit my old school again.I had expected to find changes，but not a completely different building.As I walked up the school drive，I wondered for a moment if I had come to the right address.The dirty red brick houses had been swept away.In its place stood a bright，modern block.A huge expanse of glass extended across the face of the building，and in front，there was a well kept lawn (草坪) where there used to be “an untidy gravel(沙石) yard”．
I was pleased to find that it was break time and that the children were all in the playground.This would enable me to meet some members of staff.On entering the building，I was surprised to hear loud laughter coming from what appeared to be the masters' common room.I could not help remembering the teachers in my time，all dressed in black gowns and high collars.And above all，I recalled Mr. Garston whom we had nicknamed “Mr. Ghastly”，the headmaster who had iron discipline on staff and pupils alike.I knocked at the common room door and was welcomed by a smiling young man who introduced himself to me as the headmaster.He was dressed casually in a sports jacket，and his cheerful manner，quickly dispelled(驱散) the image of Mr. Ghastly.After I had explained who I was，the headmaster presented me to the teachers all of whom were a little younger than himself，and said he would take me round the school.
Here the biggest surprise of all was in store for me.Gone were the heavy desks of old with their deeply carved names；gone too，were the dark classrooms with their ink stained，dark brown walls，and their raised platforms for the teachers.The rooms now were painted in bright colors，and the children，far from sitting straight in their places，seemed almost free to do as they liked.I looked with envy as I remembered how，as a child，I had looked at the blackboard hardly daring to whisper to my neighbor.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者30年后重新回到以前的学校，发现学校发生了很多变化，和记忆中的学校完全不一样了。
4．The writer ．
A．had no difficulty in recognizing his old school
B．found it difficult to recognize his old school
C．noticed that the building was still unfinished
D．was surprised to see an untidy gravel yard
B [推理判断题。根据第一段中的“After an absence of thirty years，I decided to visit my old school again.I had expected to find changes，but not a completely different building.”可知，作者预期到学校会有一些变化，但是结果发现学校完全变了一个样子。故选B。]
5．Which of the following statements is NOT true
A．He had expected that the school had completely changed.
B．In the writer's time，all the teachers were dressed in black gowns and high collars.
C．There was a well kept lawn in the school when he visited it.
D．An untidy gravel yard had disappeared.
A [细节理解题。根据第一、二段内容可知选A。]
6．“Mr. Ghastly” must be ．
A．the writer's teacher
B．a serious old man
C．a strict headmaster
D．a naughty boy
C [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“And above all，I recalled Mr. Garston whom we had nicknamed ‘Mr. Ghastly’，the headmaster who had iron discipline on staff and pupils alike.”可推知，他是一位严厉的校长。故选C。]
7．From what is said in the passage it seems clear that the writer ．
A．disapproved of all the changes that had taken place
B．felt sorry for the children in the school
C．was glad that the school was still the same
D．felt that conditions at the school had improved a lot
D [推理判断题。结合最后一段对学校变化的描述可推知，和以前相比，学校现在的条件提高了很多。故选D。]
Ⅱ.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。
A friend of mine whose name was John Smith had a bad memory，which made him famous.He was so forgetful that he sometimes forgot what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence.His wife had to constantly(经常地)remind him about his meetings，his classes，even his meals! Once he forgot he had eaten breakfast twice，at home and at school.His wife liked to remind her neighbors，“If John didn't have his head tied on，he would forget that too！” Since Smith was a professor at a well known university，his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment to him.It wasn't that he was not clever，as some critical people tended to say，but just very，very absent minded.
One hot summer day，Prof.Smith decided to take his children to a seaside town about a three hour train ride away.To make the trip more interesting for his young children，he kept the name of the town a secret.However，by the time they arrived at the station，Smith forgot the name of the town he was planning to visit.Luckily，a friend of his happened to be in the station.He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.
The professor's wife was surprised to see him again so soon.
“Oh，my dear，I forgot the name of the town.”
“What You forgot the name Maybe one day you will forget my name! Now I'll write the name of that town on a piece of paper，and you put it in your pocket and please，please don't forget where you put it.”
Satisfied that she had solved the problem，she sent her husband off again.Ten minutes later she was astonished to see him outside the house for the third time.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
“What is the matter now？” asked his wife.
Hearing the cry，out rushed their neighbors，trying to find out what had happened.
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“What is the matter now？” asked his wife. “I just can't remember why I come back and where I am supposed to be going on such a hot summer day.” replied the professor.However，the real reason was that he forgot where he had left his children.Sensing something wrong，Mrs.Smith didn't believe his words，because whenever he told a lie，he would blink his eyes usually quickly.“Tell me the truth，” ordered his wife.“As you told me，I didn't forget where I put the name of that town，but I forget the station where I left our children！” Whispered the professor，his voice trembling.“What a bad memory！” shouted the wife.
Hearing the cry，out rushed their neighbors，trying to find out what had happened. A fight between the couple was about to start when the professor's cell phone began to ring.His friend phoned to complain.The professor apologized，got into his car and drove away，leaving behind a bunch of people outside the house.Being afraid that he would make matters worse again，Mrs.Smith decided to follow him，who then called a taxi.By the time she caught up with her husband，the children were already back home safe and sound.课时分层作业(二)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．On the basis of practice，this theory was generally accepted.
2．The volunteers tried to calm the alarmed(alarm) children down.
3．I did some housework for him in exchange for three meals a day.
4．Attracted(attract) by the sweet voice，I walked into the old house.
5．His contribution(contribute) to the world was really admirable.
6．His proposal(propose) was refused by his boss，so he felt a little sad.
7．The girl does two part time jobs aiming to pay(pay) off her school loan.
8．My mother often reminded me to mind(mind) my manners in public.
9．The incident served as a timely reminder (remind) of just how dangerous mountaineering can be.
10．No matter what happens，he will stick to his goal of entering a key university.
Ⅱ.完形填空
Last weekend，I had an opportunity to serve as a volunteer at a nursing home in another city.I don't have a car，and even the 1 train station is far away from my house. 2 ，I wasn't sure how to get there.
I posted a(n) 3 for a ride on the ride share board.Soon an individual I'd never met 4 that he'd be able to pick me up and drop me off at the station.He said he'd wait until my train arrived 5 he drove away.My heart 6 and the stress I'd been feeling disappeared 7 and thus our friendship began.
I ended up arriving at the nursing home in 8 ．The tiny team of servers there were 9 for the additional help.We all worked together as a team.I was glad to be a part of this and be of 10 to the elderly.
That evening when my new 11 dropped me off at the station，he 12 that it was in a deserted area.So he parked his car and said，“We will wait for the train to come together.” I couldn't believe his 13 ．
With five minutes left before the train arrived，he shared with me stories of his childhood.That night he waited with me as my train 14 ．It didn't rush by but I felt his kindness and generosity.People like him would always 15 me how to love and how to give.
【语篇解读】 作者去另外一座城市参加志愿服务，由于交通不便，于是发帖求助。不久有人愿意帮助作者。此人不但把作者送到了火车站，而且还贴心地陪伴作者等火车，与作者分享了他童年的经历，两人因此成为好朋友。
1．A.closest B．largest
C．best D．latest
A [根据下文中的“I wasn't sure how to get there”可推断，作者没有汽车，甚至最近的(closest)火车站离作者住的地方也很远。故选A。]
2．A.However B．Instead
C．Therefore D．Otherwise
C [因此(therefore)，作者不确定自己如何到达那里。前后是因果关系。故选C。]
3．A.excuse B．request
C．preference D．charge
B [根据上文的posted推断，作者发帖子请求(request)分享搭乘。故选B。]
4．A.remembered B．joked
C．replied D．pretended
C [上文提到作者发帖子请求分享搭乘，因此推断此处讲的是作者从未见过的一个人答复(reply)说他能够接送作者到火车站。故选C。]
5．A.when B．before
C．after D．since
B [根据语境可知，他说在他开车走之前他会等到作者的火车到达才离开。before在……之前。故选B。]
6．A.broke B．changed
C．sank D．warmed
D [上文讲述有人愿意提供搭乘服务，因此推断当时作者的心暖暖的。故选D。]
7．A.recently B．gradually
C．immediately D．slowly
C [因为有人提供搭乘服务，所以作者一直以来的压力感消失了。故选C。]
8．A.time B．return
C．order D．turn
A [根据语境可知，作者最后及时赶到了那家养老院。in time及时。故选A。]
9．A.responsible B．regretful
C．grateful D．sorry
C [根据上文中的“to serve as a volunteer at a nursing home”可推断，那里的服务人员对这种额外的志愿者帮助非常感激。故选C。]
10．A.interest B．aim
C．hope D．service
D [能够成为这个团队的一员并且能够帮助老年人，作者很高兴。be of service to sb.对某人有帮助，故选D。]
11．A.friend B．customer
C．neighbor D．clerk
A [根据上文中的“friendship”可知，那天晚上，作者新结交的朋友把作者送到了车站。故选A。]
12．A.admitted B．noticed
C．heard D．intended
B [作者的新朋友注意到(notice)车站位于荒凉的地区。故选B。]
13．A.bravery B．kindness
C．courage D．confidence
B [根据下文中的“his kindness and generosity”可推断，作者有点儿不相信他的好意。故选B。]
14．A.approached B．passed
C．stopped D．started
A [那天晚上，他和作者一起等着作者的火车到来(approach)。故选A。]
15．A.warn B．promise
C．expect D．remind
D [根据上文中的“his kindness and generosity”可推断，像他那样的人总是会提醒(remind)作者怎样去爱，怎样去给予。故选D。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
She looks like any other schoolgirl，fresh faced and full of life.Sarah Thomas is looking forward to the challenge of her new A level course.But unlike her school friends，16 year old Sarah is not spending half term 1.______(rest)．Instead，she is earning ￡6，500 a day as 2.________ model in New York.
Sarah 3._________(tell) that she could be Britain's new supermodel，earning a million dollars in the next year.Her father Peter，44，wants her to give up school to model full time.But Sarah，4.________ has taken part in shows along with top models，wants 5.________(prove) that she has brains as well as beauty.She is determined to carry on with her 6.________(educate)．
She has turned down several 7.________(invitation) to star at shows in order to concentrate on her studies.After school she plans to take a year off to model full time before going to university to get a degree 8.________ engineering or architecture.
Sarah says，“My dad thinks I should take the offer now.But at the moment，school 9.________(come) first.I don't want to get too absorbed in modeling.It is 10.________(certain) fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal.I don't want to have nothing else to fall back on when I can't model any more.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。16岁的萨拉作为一名模特表现出色，她父亲想让她放弃学业专心从事模特行业，但萨拉认为学业优先，不想在模特行业投入太多精力。
1．resting [考查非谓语动词。spend...(in) doing sth.花费……做某事。故填resting。]
2．a [考查冠词。根据句意和语境可知，萨拉只是纽约众多模特中的一个，是泛指；而且model的发音以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a。]
3．has been told/was told [考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。 tell后接双宾语，因此可判断此句用被动语态；再根据后面句子的时态可判断用现在完成时或一般过去时。主语Sarah为第三人称单数，故填has been told/was told。]
4．who [考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空后面是一个定语从句，缺少关系词，代指先行词Sarah，在从句中作主语，故填who。]
5．to prove [考查非谓语动词。want to do sth.想要做某事，故填to prove。]
6．education [考查词性转换。该空前面是形容词性物主代词her，故设空处用名词形式。故填education。]
7．invitations [考查名词复数。invitation是可数名词，其前有several修饰，故用复数形式invitations。]
8．in [考查介词。get a degree in...是固定搭配，意为“在……方面获得学位”。故填in。]
9．comes [考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据at the moment可知这个句子应用一般现在时，而且主语是单数，故用comes。]
10．certainly [考查词性转换。certainly在此处修饰形容词fun。]课时分层作业(十一)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．Students should involve themselves in community activities where they can gain experience for growth.
2．As the smallest child of his family，Alex is always longing for the time when he should be able to be independent.
3．This is the mountain village where I stayed last year.
4．I'll never forget the days when I worked together with you.
5．That's the reason why she left home.
6．Beijing is the place in which I was born.
7．Is this the reason for which he refused our offer
8．The visitor asked the guide to take his picture where the famous tower stands.
9．The boss in whose department Ms.King worked ten years ago looks down upon women.
10．I don't like the way in which you speak to her.
Ⅱ.完形填空
When my daughter was in grade school，she brought home four tiny twigs one day.They were small 1 given to the students to plant.None of them looked very hardy，but with a 2 for the future，I planted them in our backyard.Over the years the 3 soil brought an end to three of them.
All that was 4 was a single evergreen.It never got very tall and 5 to one side.Then，I noticed that it was starting to 6 ．The lower branches were becoming brown.Only the top ones of the tree were still 7 ．
I did my best to 8 it by feeding it a lot of fertilizer (肥料)，but it seemed hopeless.One morning I went out and looked at it again， 9 if it would be better to just cut it down.As I walked over to take a closer look at it， 10 ，I noticed something moving among the branches.It was a bird 11 building a nest (巢) in the topmost branches.I smiled and 12 that maybe this old tree had some life and usefulness left in it yet.It may not be healthy or pretty，but it was still giving a bird a 13 ．
This tree 14 me that all of our lives have a purpose.It doesn't matter if we are young and strong，or old and sick.Until our last 15 we still have things to do：love for us to give，and joy for us to share.We can help to make this world a better and lovelier place.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲了一棵树在将死之际，还能为鸟儿提供一个家，作者由此引发感慨：所有的生命都有存在的意义。
1．A.flowers B．seeds
C．trees D．vegetables
C [根据前文“she brought home four tiny twigs one day有一天她带了四根小树枝回家，”可知，此处指的是小树苗，故答案为C选项。]
2．A.life B．hope
C．chance D．end
B [根据空格后“for the future”可知，此处作者对小树苗的未来充满了希望，故答案为B选项。]
3．A.rich B．soft
C．poor D．deep
C [根据空格后“soil brought an end to three of them”可知，树苗生长的土壤并不好，故答案为C选项。]
4．A.left B．gone
C．deserted D．planted
A [根据前文“brought an end to three of them”导致其中三棵结束生命，可知，目前只剩下一棵，结合选项可知答案为A选项。]
5．A.turned B．bent
C．sank D．flew
B [根据前文“It never got very tall”和后文“The lower branches were becoming brown.”可知，这棵树是树枝弯曲着生长，并不是向高处长，故答案为B选项。]
6．A.take B．lose
C．grow D．die
D [根据后文“The lower branches were becoming brown.Only the top ones of the tree were still ．I did my best to it by feeding it a lot of fertilizer，but it seemed hopeless.”可知，树叶变成棕色，作者施肥尽力拯救，但无济于事。故前一句的意思是作者发现这棵树快要死了，所以答案为D选项。]
7．A.green B．brown
C．tiny D．pretty
A [根据前一句“The lower branches were becoming brown.”低矮处的树枝变成的棕色，再结合树将要死时的常识，可知，此处指树顶端还是绿色的，故答案为A选项。]
8．A.change B．cut
C．use D．save
D [根据前文作者发现这棵树快要死的细节描写可知，此处作者是要拯救这棵树，故答案为D选项。]
9．A.regretting B．asking
C．wondering D．knowing
C [根据空格后“if it would be better to just cut it down.”是否把树砍掉会更好，由if引导的宾语从句可知，此处表达的是作者想知道是否把树砍了会更好，结合选项可知正确答案为C选项。]
10．A.however B．therefore
C．moreover D．otherwise
A [分析句子“As I walked over to take a closer look at it”和“I noticed something moving among the branches.”的句意可知，两者之间有转折关系，故答案为A选项。]
11．A.freely B．busily
C．gently D．vividly
B [根据前文“I noticed something moving among the branches.”可知，小鸟一直在忙于筑巢，结合选项可知答案为B选项。]
12．A.whispered B．shouted
C．decided D．wished
C [根据前文作者想知道是否要砍掉这棵树以及发现小鸟后的惊喜可知，作者决定要留下这棵树，故答案为C选项。]
13．A.home B．purpose
C．branch D．way
A [根据前文鸟儿在树枝中忙着筑巢的细节描写可知，此处指这棵树为鸟儿提供一个家，故答案为A选项。]
14．A.upset B．reminded
C．ensured D．affected
B [根据前文这棵树虽然快死掉了，但依然能让鸟儿筑巢的细节描写可知，作者是由这件事引发了“all of our lives have a purpose.”这一感慨，结合选项可知答案为B选项。]
15．A.night B．lesson
C．word D．breath
D [根据前文树在生命的最后时刻还能为鸟儿提供一个家的细节描写可知，此处指直到我们生命的最后一刻，我们也是有一些有意义的事情要做的，结合选项可知答案为D选项。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
There has been a recent trend in the food service industry toward lower fat content and less salt.This trend，which was started by the medical community(医学界) 1.________ a method of fighting heart disease，has had some unintended side 2.________(effect) such as overweight and heart disease—the very thing the medical community was trying to fight.
Fat and salt are very important parts of a diet.They are required 3.________(process) the food that we eat，to recover from injury and for several other bodily functions.When fat and salt 4.________ (remove) from food，the food tastes as if it is missing something.As 5.________ result，people will eat more food to try to make up for that something missing.Even 6.________(bad)，the amount of fast food that people eat goes up.Fast food 7.________(be) full of fat and salt；by 8.________(eat) more fast food people will get more salt and fat than they need in their diet.
Having enough fat and salt in your meals will reduce the urge to snack between meals and will improve the taste of your food.However，be 9.________(care) not to go to extremes.Like anything，it is possible to have too much of both，10.________ is not good for the health.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章分析了饮食低脂、低盐的利弊以及对人体健康的影响。
1．as [考查介词。此处指作为抵抗心脏病的一种方法，所以用介词as。]
2．effects [考查名词复数。side effect副作用，由前面的some和下文中的两个例子overweight and heart disease可知名词effect应用复数形式effects。]
3．to process [考查非谓语动词。require sth.to do sth.需要某物做某事，此处用了被动语态结构，所以填动词不定式to process作主语补足语。]
4．are removed [考查动词的时态、语态及主谓一致。根据语境可知此处用一般现在时，由于主语fat and salt是复数概念，且与remove之间是被动关系，所以填一般现在时的被动语态结构are removed。]
5．a [考查冠词。as a result结果，是固定搭配。]
6．worse [考查比较级。根据语境可知，此处表示程度的加深，所以用比较级形式。even worse更糟的是，可以看作固定搭配。]
7．is [考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据行文的时态可知，此处用一般现在时；句子的主语fast food(快餐)是不可数名词短语，故填be的第三人称单数形式is。]
8．eating [考查非谓语动词。表示方式的介词by后接动名词作宾语。]
9．careful [考查词性转换。be后接形容词作表语，且此处意为“慎重的”，故填careful。]
10．which [考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处所填词引导非限制性定语从句并在从句中作主语，且指代整个主句的内容，故填关系代词which。]课时分层作业(五)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．Taking everything into account，the final result is not so bad.
2．He went on talking while I tried to figure out what it meant.
3．What do you think of the young artist's performance(perform)
4．He made no response(respond) to my email，which made me angry.
5．The children gathered around the old man，watching eagerly(eager)．
6．She was unable to attend the party because of the pressure (press) of work.
7．The fans gathering(gather) in the hall were waiting for the young actor.
8．The money drawn(draw) out of the bank by him was sent to the poor man.
9．There's no point waiting(wait) here；it's too late.
10．What will you do when you graduate from that famous university
Ⅱ.完形填空
When I was just 10 years old，my mother left this world.It was a time when I didn't even know the meaning of relations and the impact of 1 the most beloved one.
Like most people，I also 2 my mother so much.I still remember I was so young and every afternoon I 3 with other children in the playground.Just a few days before that car accident，she called me to stay at home and to be with her.But I 4 her words，just said “I am coming” like any other kid of that age and continued to play with friends.Obviously，I just couldn't think in my 5 what was going to happen in the next few days.My friends and badminton were more important at that time.Now I often recall the same situation calling me to stay at home 6 I was busy with playing in the playground.Whenever I 7 what I did，I have a strong guilty feeling.I hate myself for not sparing some 8 with my mother when she needed me and now when I 9 her，she is no longer with me.
This incident has 10 my look of the life.After that accident，I 11 the value of the relation，and this is why now I care everyone because I know how 12 it pains when I lost someone in my heart.You should love your 13 ，friends and those around you because you never know what is going to 14 the next moment.Life is too short，so you just keep 15 and live happily.
【语篇解读】 作者十岁时，一场车祸夺走了他妈妈的生命。他后悔当初没回家多陪陪妈妈。这场车祸改变了他对人生的看法。他认为：人生是短暂的，我们要珍视和关爱我们的家人、朋友和周围的人，积极乐观地生活。
1．A.missing B．hurting
C．remembering D．losing
D [由上一句“When I was just 10 years old，my mother left this world.”可知，妈妈离世时，作者还很小，还不懂得亲情的含义，不明白失去(lose)挚爱之人会对他造成什么影响。]
2．A.love B．give
C．bring D．help
A [大部分人都爱自己的妈妈，作者也像大多数人一样爱(love)自己的妈妈。]
3．A.argued B．played
C．studied D．fought
B [由下文的“...stay at home I was busy with playing in the playground”可知答案。]
4．A.ignored B．minded
C．forgot D．hated
A [由下文的“just said ‘I am coming’ like any other kid of that age and continued to play with friends”可推知，作者没有回家，忽略了(ignore)妈妈的话。]
5．A.spirit B．mind
C．life D．dream
D [作者没想到妈妈会在几天后离开他，要不然就回家陪伴妈妈去了。这句话描述了作者当时对妈妈去世的惊愕。couldn't think in my dream意为“万万没想到”。]
6．A.but B．and
C．so D．or
A [句意：妈妈喊我回家，但是我正在操场上玩。前后句为转折关系，故选A。]
7．A.think of B．learn about
C．talk about D．know of
A [那件事是作者最后悔的事情，无论什么时候想起(think of)它，他都有种强烈的内疚感。]
8．A.luck B．energy
C．time D．pleasure
C [作者后悔自己没有多花些时间(time)陪陪妈妈。]
9．A.ask B．need
C．leave D．phone
B [由空前的“when she needed me”可知答案。]
10．A.touched B．destroyed
C．changed D．built
C [由下文内容可知，这场变故改变了(change)作者对生活的看法。]
11．A.read B．show
C．believe D．understand
D [作者小时候对亲情的含义不理解，通过那场变故之后作者明白(understand)了亲情的价值。]
12．A.deeply B．much
C．often D．seriously
B [由句意“……因为我知道当我失去心中重要的人的时候心里有多痛”可知，much最符合语境。]
13．A.mother B．family
C．schoolmates D．workmates
B [由此空的并列成分friends及those around you可知，此处指的是你极为亲近的人，且指和并列成分同属一个范畴的人群，故选B。]
14．A.happen B．win
C．do D．leave
A [作者由他妈妈的突然离世体会到了生命的无常，所以他才提醒大家要爱自己的家人、朋友和周围的人，因为谁都无法预料下一刻会发生(happen)什么事。]
15．A.waiting B．acting
C．smiling D．working
C [由空后的and可知，keep 和live happily是并列关系，都是劝告我们要积极乐观，故选C。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
When an important holiday comes，I 1.________ (usual) think of what gifts to buy or prepare for my family members.It is the act 2.________ (it)rather than the things you buy that matters.Either a small present，a text message or a phone call can mean a lot to the receivers.3.________，I had never got anything from my son，who is 4.________ university student.Parents never forget to celebrate their children's birthday，but their children seem to be very forgetful.They seldom do something in return.
Life is unpredictable，and you never know what will happen tomorrow.When my son came back during the summer vacation，my wife and I，as usual，5.________ (meet)him at the station.On arriving home，much to my surprise，my son took out a fashionable wrist watch and gave it to me，6.________ (say)it was a birthday gift for me.You can imagine how 7.________ (surprise)and excited I was at that moment!
Some people say children get too much care and love from their parents，8.________ they never express thanks for.It is natural for people to have such concerns and 9.________ (worry)，but things may not turn out as badly as 10.________(expect)．
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己逢年过节都会为家人准备礼物，却从来没有收到儿子的任何东西。就在他为此失望的时候，儿子却送给他一块精致的手表作为生日礼物。在父母和孩子的关系当中，我们需要更多地关注生活的积极面。
1．usually [考查副词。分析句子结构可知，此处应为副词，作状语。故填usually。]
2．itself [考查代词。句意：重要的是行为本身，而不是你买的东西。此处指代行为本身，应用反身代词itself。故填itself。]
3．However [考查副词。句意：然而，我从来没有从我上大学生的儿子那里得到任何东西。结合上下文语境可知为转折关系，应用连接副词however，且句首单词首字母要大写。故填However。]
4．a [考查冠词。student为可数名词，此处泛指“一个学生”应用不定冠词，且university为发音为辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。]
5．met [考查动词时态。根据上文“When my son came back during the summer vacation”可知，此处描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故填met。]
6．saying [考查非谓语动词。句意同上。分析句子结构可知say在句中应用非谓语动词形式，与逻辑主语son构成主谓关系，故应用现在分词作状语。故填saying。]
7．surprised [考查形容词。此处为how引导的感叹句，感叹形容词，且修饰人，应用 ed结尾形容词surprised，表示“惊讶的”。故填surprised。]
8．which [考查定语从句。此处为非限制性定语从句修饰先行词care and love，且先行词在从句中作宾语，指物应用关系代词which，that不能引导非限制性定语从句。故填which。]
9．worries [考查名词的数。句意：人们有这样的担心和担忧是很正常的，但是事情可能没有预想的那么糟。and连接并列的宾语，所填单词应为名词，worry作名词表示“让人担忧的事；让人发愁的事”时，为可数名词，此处前文没有冠词，故应用复数形式。故填worries。]
10．expected [考查非谓语动词。连词as引导的比较状语从句中省略了主语things及be动词，things和动词expect之间为动宾关系，用过去分词。故填expected]。课时分层作业(八)
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．Do you remember the days that/which we spent walking along the seashore very happily
2．There were many fans in the social media who expressed their sadness over Jin Yong's death.
3．The writer and his works that you have just talked about are really well known.
4．For those who want to see the film，put down your names，please.
5．Success is something that is only achieved after much labor.
6．This is the building whose windows were all painted green.
7．The boy who/that broke the window is called Tom.
8．He is a man whose opinion I respect.
9．Women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day have a greater chance of having heart disease than those who don't.
10．This girl is familiar to me，maybe she is the girl who/whom/that I met in the street yesterday.
Ⅱ.完形填空
It's amazing how one dollar can change the culture of a school.
We have a 1 school of about 30 students.It is really full of competition and pressure as most of the kids get good 2 and try to be the best ones.It's good except that a lot of us middle kids felt really 3 ．We got the feeling that we were so selfish—it's every man for himself.
4 ，my friend and I set out to find a way to change the culture.We thought doing things for others was the only way to 5 our depression(沮丧) about school.
On the first day of school we put a 6 folded into a heart into one of the leaders' lockers with a piece of paper that 7 ，“Buy yourself a snack.” We hoped to give away small gifts every day.We didn't know the 8 it would have.
People went 9 over it and everyone was talking about who the acts of kindness and 10 that they should do something too.It is so much fun to see the 11 on everyone's face now！Lots of other people have started sharing 12 now too：chocolate bars，cookies and money left on purpose in the vending machine(自动售货机)．And lots of notes are on the thanks board saying：“Thanks to whoever started.”
Now I actually expect to go to school to have the chance to 13 people up.I hope kindness will 14 to other schools.If anybody is struggling with being 15 at school and work，I totally suggested doing acts of kindness.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者用一张一美元的钞票改变了整个校园的风气——学校里呈现出人人做好事的好现象。
1．A.small B．large
C．lovely D．terrible
A [small小的；large大的；lovely可爱的；terrible糟糕的。根据下文“of about 30 students”可知，这所学校规模很小。故选A项。]
2．A.grades B．books
C．results D．teachers
A [grade分数；book书；result结果；teacher老师。根据下文“and try to be the best ones”可知，这里的大部分孩子的成绩都很好。故选A项。]
3．A.interested B．satisfied
C．pressured D．embarrassed
C [interested感兴趣的；satisfied满意的；pressured有压力的；embarrassed尴尬的。根据上一句可知，这里是指前面的那种现象是很好的，只是学校的中等生会感到压力很大。故选C项。]
4．A.In return B．In charge
C．In response D．In anger
C [in return作为回报，反过来；in charge负责；in response作为回应；in anger愤怒地。根据“my friend and I set out to find a way to change the culture”可知，这里是指作为对这种文化现象的回应。故选C项。]
5．A.deal with B．live with
C．come up with D．keep up with
A [deal with解决；live with忍受；come up with提出；keep up with赶上。根据后面说的方法可知，是解决问题，故选A项。]
6．A.paper B．gift
C．dollar D．ticket
C [paper纸张；gift礼物；dollar美元；ticket票。根据文章首段“It's amazing how one dollar can change the culture of a school.” 及下文的“Buy yourself a snack.”可知，这里是指一张一美元的钞票。故选C项。]
7．A.wrote B．said
C．told D．printed
B [write写(主语一般为人)；say(用文字、数字、图画)表达，说明(信息)；tell告诉；print印刷。根据下面的引语可知，选B项。]
8．A.problem B．opinion
C．effect D．attitude
C [problem问题；opinion观点；effect影响；attitude态度。根据常识可知，作者也是第一次这么做，所以不知道它会有什么影响。故选C项。]
9．A.wild B．sad
C．angry D．peaceful
A [wild疯狂的；sad悲伤的；angry生气的；peaceful和平的。根据下文可知，这里是指人们都沸腾起来，人人都想知道到底是谁做的好事。短语go wild over sth.意为 “对某事狂热起来”。 故选A项。]
10．A.regretting B．disagreeing
C．doubting D．deciding
D [regret后悔；disagree不同意；doubt怀疑；decide决定。根据下文“that they should do something too”可知，这里是指大家决定他们也应该做些什么。故选D项。]
11．A.tears B．pain
C．smiles D．terror
C [tear眼泪；pain痛苦；smile微笑；terror恐怖。根据“It is so much fun”可知，这里是指看到每个人脸上都有笑容是一件很开心的事情。故选C项。]
12．A.happiness B．selfishness
C．kindness D．sadness
C [happiness幸福；selfishness自私；kindness友善；sadness伤心。根据下文“And lots of notes are on the thanks board saying：‘Thanks to whoever started.’”可知，这里是指很多其他人也开始与别人分享友善行为。故选C项。]
13．A.bring B．cheer
C．speed D．hold
B [bring up提出，抚养；cheer up使高兴，使振奋；speed up加速；hold up举起。根据下文作者希望那些友善的行为可以传播到其他学校可知，这里应该是鼓舞人们。故选B项。]
14．A.spread B．refer
C．react D．take
A [spread传播；refer参考；react反应；take带走。此处应该是指是把友善行为传播到其他学校，故选A项。]
15．A.frightened B．concerned
C．confused D．depressed
D [句意：如果有人在学校里正在因为学习压力而感到沮丧的话，我完全建议做些善事。frightened惊吓的；concerned关心的；confused困惑的；depressed沮丧的。故选D项。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
Last year，my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation.Some of my 1.________ (friend) who had been there before said it was a wonderful holiday destination.Before we went，we 2.________ (plan) for months.When the day came，we were ready.
After our plane landed，we went to the hotel.We had made our reservation six months 3.________(early)，but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake.We 4.________(tell) that our rooms hadn't been reserved for that week，5.________ for the week after.I didn't understand why this would happen.What's worse，the hotel had been fully booked.When we 6.________(wonder) what to do，the manager came out.She was surprisingly 7.________(help)．She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on 8.________ top floor.We had never stayed in such an amazing room，and we weren't charged extra.
The next day，my brother and I went to the beach 9.________ we watched some people play volleyball.We got a little sunburnt，but the day had been so 10.______ (relax) that we didn't mind.
【语篇解读】 作者在本文中介绍了外出旅行预订的宾馆出了点状况，经过妥善处理后兄弟俩玩得很放松的故事。
1．friends [考查名词复数。friend是可数名词，前面有some of，故填friend的复数形式。]
2．had planned [考查动词的时态。根据句中的“Before we went”可知，此处表示发生在“过去的过去”的动作，故用过去完成时。]
3．earlier [考查副词的比较级。句意：我们早在六个月前就预订了。故用比较级。]
4．were told [考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。此处表示“我们被告知……”，描述的是过去的事，故用一般过去时的被动语态；又因为主语是we，所以用were told。]
5．but [考查连词的用法。句意：我们被告知我们预订的不是那个周的房间，而是那个周之后的。not...but...不是……而是……。]
6．were wondering [考查动词的时态。句意：当我们正在琢磨怎么办时……，故用过去进行时。]
7．helpful [考查词性转换。此处是作表语，故用形容词helpful。]
8．the [考查冠词的用法。此处特指“顶楼”，用定冠词the。]
9．where [考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，此处关系副词where引导定语从句，并在从句中作地点状语。]
10．relaxing [考查词性转换。句意：我们有点晒伤了，但那天过得很放松，所以我们没有介意。relaxing adj.令人放松的。]课时分层作业(四)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．We should pay attention to the teenagers' mental(精神的) health.
2．Several editors(主编) walked in and showed us some new magazines.
3．Our teacher used to stress(强调) the importance of the handwriting.
4．They will help the villagers make the village return to normal(常态)．
5．The old couple view(把……视为) the boy as their own grandson.
6．I don't want to argue(争辩)with you—just do it!
7．Unfortunately，the young man was injured in a struggle(搏斗) with the thief.
8．After these years，the woman could keep calm(沉着的) in that situation.
9．The mother told me about the tension(紧张关系) between her and her son.
10．I have a strong desire(渴望) to visit the old castle，whose door is painted red.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
A
I began learning playing the violin when nine，and the next year I began studying under Natalie Ghent，who was my teacher until I left high school.
Once，Mrs Ghent held a concert(音乐会) for her students.I played near the end of it.After I played a while，I forgot the music.No matter how hard I tried，I couldn't think of it.So I had to stop and looked at the pianist's music.When the whole concert was over，I cried hiding in my overcoat.
Mrs Ghent came to comfort(安慰) me.Then she told us about a coming concert，and she hoped I would go there with her.I remember that the concert was on my birthday in March.It was great，as Mischa Elman was going to perform(表演) at Carnegie Hall.My teacher decided to buy the best tickets as my birthday present.
Carnegie Hall is quite beautiful with all the lights on.I had never been in such a concert hall before，and was impressed by the size as well.I don't remember what Elman played.I only remember that his playing was beautiful.I have seen films of him in recent years，and have been attracted by his performance，but I don't remember the music he played that night.What I remember most is that Mrs Ghent spoke to me in a low voice from time to time that he had forgotten something or played a wrong note，or had made some other kinds of mistakes.
When I teach students to play the violin now，I tell my students who are in dread of making mistakes that if they aren't going to make a mistake，they will never play beautiful music.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者在一次演出中出了错，她痛苦不已，她的老师后来利用一次听音乐会的机会让她明白，著名的演奏家也有犯错的时候。
1．When the concert was over，the writer cried because ．
A．the concert was such a big success
B．she found she didn't have a gift for music
C．no one tried to help her during her performance
D．she felt sad about her performance
D [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“No matter how hard I tried，I couldn't think of it.So I had to stop and looked at the pianist's music.”可知，作者哭是因为自己表现不佳。故选D。]
2．Mrs Ghent decided to take the writer to that concert mainly because ．
A．she wanted to comfort her
B．she wanted to teach her an important lesson
C．she wanted to let her go to a perfect concert
D．she wanted to let her know she really cared about her
B [推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知，老师借助听音乐会的机会让作者明白，优秀的演奏家也有犯错的时候，故选B。]
3．By going to the concert，the writer has most probably learnt that ．
A．there are no really great performers
B．Mischa Elman is not a good performer
C．even the best players make mistakes
D．Mischa Elman's performance can't impress others
C [细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，这次听音乐会的经历让作者知道优秀的演奏家也有犯错的时候。故选C。]
4．What does the underlined part “in dread of” in the last paragraph mean
A．Afraid of. B．Careful with.
C．Angry at. D．Interested in.
A [词义猜测题。根据下文“if they aren't going to make a mistake，they will never play beautiful music(如果他们不犯错，他们就永远不会演奏出美妙的音乐)”可推断，作者是对那些害怕犯错的学生说的。故画线短语意思为“害怕”，故选A。]
B
Anyone who's seen kids on a playground knows that most children are naturally physically active and love to move around.But what might not be apparent is that climbing to the top of a slide or swinging from the monkey bars can help lead your kids to a lifetime of being active.
Watch for Changing Interests
As time goes by，your child may lose interest in old favorites，such as soccer.The trick is to help your child continue to be active，even if league play fails halfway.Staying active and keeping fit are the goals，so help find other activities that your child enjoys.
As they get older，it can be a challenge for kids to get enough daily activity.Reasons include increasing demands of school，a feeling among some kids that they aren't good at sports，a lack of active role models，and busy working families.
And even if kids have the time and the desire to be active，parents may not feel comfortable letting them freely wander around the neighborhood as kids once did.So their opportunities might be limited.
Despite these barriers，parents can instill(逐步灌输) a love of activity and help kids fit it into their everyday routines.Doing so can establish healthy patterns that will last into adulthood.
Benefits of Being Active
When kids are active，their bodies can do the things they want and need them to do.Why？Because regular exercise provides these benefits：
·strong muscles and bones
·weight control
·decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
·better sleep
·a better outlook on life
Healthy，physically active kids also are more likely to be academically motivated，alert and successful.And physical skill builds self confidence at every age.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了如何让孩子运动起来，积极、活跃地度过童年时代。
5．According to the passage，it is generally believed that ．
A．it is hard to make the kids in an active state
B．being active is a natural way of having fun for kids
C．parents should always keep the kids company
D．it is dangerous to climb the monkey bars
B [细节理解题。根据第一段第一句中的“most children are naturally physically active and love to move around”可知，大部分孩子是天生好动的。故选B。]
6．What will happen to kids with time going by
A．Their interests will change at a very fast speed.
B．They will love to play violent sporting activities.
C．They will set a greater goal for themselves.
D．They will fall into a less active state than before.
D [推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The trick is to help your child continue to be active...”可知，作者给出建议如何让孩子们在年龄增长的状况下继续活跃，由此可知，随着年龄的增长，孩子们好动的程度逐渐降低。故选D。]
7．Why can't kids get enough daily activity
A．Because they lose interest in many activities.
B．Because they have to fulfill other things.
C．Because other kids are shy of moving about.
D．Because some parents stop their kids from going out.
B [细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Reasons include increasing demands of school，a feeling among some kids that they aren't good at sports，a lack of active role models，and busy working families.”可知，随着孩子们的长大，他们要忙于自己的功课等其他事宜，所以导致参加日常活动的时间减少。故选B。]
Ⅲ.阅读七选五
How to Have a Successful Teenage Life
Everyone wants to succeed in their life，don't they Even as a teenager，you can achieve success in your life；it really isn't that hard. 1
Do well in school.No matter how boring it is now，education will help you be a productive member in society.Try your best for excellence in school：listen to the teachers，do your homework，study，and get good grades.Doing so will help you get into a better university，which will enable you to have a bright future. 2
Do good in your community.Volunteering can not only improve your community's status，but it can also make you happier.Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression than people who don't. 3 For example，if you love animals，volunteer at an animal shelter.If you love protecting the environment，plant trees or pick up litter.When you help others，it will make you feel better about yourself.
4 Remember，they're there to help you be the best that you can be.Respect them and value their opinions，even if they annoy you sometimes. 5 You don't get to choose your teachers or your family，but you still have to put up with them.Learn how to deal with people now，because when you're an adult，you don't get to choose your boss or your co workers，so learn how to respect them now.
A．Live life to the fullest.
B．School sets you up on the right track!
C．Be nice to your parents and teachers.
D．Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.
E．It will help you pass time and develop your personality.
F．Here are some important points that you may find helpful.
G．Keep in mind that they do the things because they care about you.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述如何拥有一个成功的青少年生活。
1．F [根据空格前一句“甚至作为一个青少年，你在生活中也能获得成功，它真的不是那么难”可知，下面要介绍方法。F项(这里有一些重要的建议，你可能会发现它们是有帮助的)符合语境。故选F。]
2．B [根据空格前的两句“在学校里尽你最大的努力听老师的话、做作业、学习并得高分。这样做有助于你上一所更好的大学，拥有一个美好的未来”可知，B项(学校会让你走上正轨)是对上文的总结。故选B。]
3．D [根据空格前一句“研究表明，不做志愿工作的人比那些做的人更容易患抑郁症”及空格后一句“例如，如果你喜欢动物，就在动物收容所做志愿者”可知，空格处的意思是：寻找机会做你感兴趣的志愿者工作。故选D。]
4．C [根据下文中的“尊重他们，珍惜他们的建议，即使有时候他们令你很烦”可知，空格处的意思是：要善待你的老师和父母。故选C。]
5．G [根据空格前一句“尊重他们，珍惜他们的建议，即使有时候他们令你很烦”可知，空格处的意思是：他们所做的一切是为你好，因为他们在乎你。故选G。]课时分层作业(十)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．In order to go on a diet(节食)，she decided to eat some fruit for dinner.
2．Her slim(苗条的)figure is admired by a lot of women，which makes her very proud.
3．It is said that drinking proper amount of yogurt(酸奶) is helpful to digestion.
4．Despite the power cuts，the hospital continued to function(运转)normally.
5．The mother prepared some food full of nutrition(营养) for her son.
6．Just give me a chance and I'll prove(证明) it to you.
7．Can you find a proper place to live in within(在……之内) two days
8．The book aims to cover all aspects (方面)of city life.
9．You'd better take off your coat，for it is rather(相当) warmer today.
10．We need to concentrate(集中)resources on the most run down areas.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
A
Doctors have a new weapon in the battle against obesity(过度肥胖)—a talking plate that tells people not to eat too quickly.The Mandometer monitors the amount of food leaving the plate，and tells users，“Please eat more slowly.”
The ￡1，500 Swedish device is to be used in a National Health Service plan to help hundreds of obese families lose weight.It comes in two parts—a scale placed under the plate and a small computer screen showing a graphic(图表) of the food gradually disappearing as the user eats.A red line on the screen shows the user's eating speed，while a blue line shows a healthy rate.If the user eats too fast，the red line angles away from the blue one，warning him or her to ease off．If the lines deviate(偏离) too much，the computer voice comes on，and the screen flashes the message “Are you feeling full yet？” to remind users to think about whether they have had enough.
Britain has an increasingly serious obesity problem，with one in four adults and one in seven children classed as obese.After a recent trial using the device，experts believe teaching obese people to eat more slowly will help them know when they are full.Around 600 families with at least one obese parent and child (aged five or older) were targeted in the project by Bristol University，along with GPs and nurses.
Professor Julian Hamilton Shield，who is leading the plan，says obese children and adolescents using the Mandometer ate from 12 to 15 percent less per meal at the end of the 12 month trial.Six months after they stopped using the device they still ate less，and continued to lose weight.“It will be a powerful tool to help families retrain their eating habits，” he says.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了一种新的减肥方法——使用一种会说话的盘子。
1．What does the red line on the screen show
A．A healthy rate of eating.
B．Too much food is left.
C．The user's eating speed.
D．The user is full.
C [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A red line on the screen shows the user's eating speed，while a blue line shows a healthy rate.”可推知答案。]
2．The underlined phrase “ease off” is closest in meaning to “ ”．
A．become less tense
B．eat more slowly
C．remove gently and slowly
D．stop
B [词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“The Mandometer monitors the amount of food leaving the plate，and tells users，‘Please eat more slowly.’”可知，此处意为：警告他/她吃慢点。故选B。]
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．25% of children are obese in Britain.
B．One in seven adults is obese in Britain.
C．Children using the Mandometer ate less after the trial.
D．Six months after the trial，obese people are still eating a lot.
C [细节理解题。根据第三段中的“...with one in four adults and one in seven children classed as obese.”可知A、B两项错误；根据第四段中的“Six months after they stopped using the device they still ate less，and continued to lose weight.”可知D项错误，故选C项。]
4．What can we infer from the text
A．The device can help obese people form good eating habits.
B．Every family will have such a device soon.
C．This device is the best way to lose weight.
D．People will no longer worry about obesity.
A [推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Six months after they stopped using the device they still ate less，and continued to lose weight.”可推知答案为A。]
B
As the pandemic separates us from loved ones，many of us are trying to stay connected through texting，email，and social media，even taking the opportunity to reconnect with long lost friends.
But if our goal is to feel closer to people and enjoy our conversations more，we'd better pick up the phone，according to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.
In the study，participants(参与者) imagined having a conversation with a friend they hadn't been in touch with for at least two years and made predictions(预测) about how it would feel to connect by phone versus(对比) email.“We think it's going to be awkward to talk to somebody，but that just turns out not to be the case，” says lead author Amit Kumar.“Instead...people form stronger connection when they're talking on the phone than when communicating over email.”
The same result held true when the researchers had participants do a conversation exercise with strangers using either video chatting，audio(声音的)，only chatting，or text chatting.People who used media that included the voice had more satisfying exchanges and felt closer to their new friends than the text chatters.
Why？Likely it's because our voices communicate a variety of emotions，helping others to read us better and to feel like they really know us.Hearing someone's voice helps understand each other better—in some cases，even better than video chatting.
So，while texting can be useful，it's not the best way to get the most out of socializing.If we're looking for greater happiness and connection，we should give someone a call.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了从社交中获得最大好处的最佳方式是打电话。
5．What do the underlined words “the case” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．Stronger connection is possible.
B．Predictions agree with the results.
C．Talking on the phone is awkward.
D．Communication over email is effective.
C [词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“‘We think it's going to be awkward to talk to somebody，but that just turns out not to be the case，’ says...‘Instead...people form stronger connection when they're talking on the phone than when communicating over email.’”可知，事实上人们通过电话交流不会尴尬，the case指代的是“和别人通过电话交谈会尴尬”这件事。故选C项。]
6．Why do participants communicating with voice feel closer
A．They can talk more quickly.
B．Voices show more emotions.
C．Voices are easier to understand.
D．They are more familiar with voice.
B [细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Likely it's because our voices communicate a variety of emotions，helping others to read us better and to feel like they really know us.”可知，用声音交流的参与者感觉更亲近的原因在于声音可以传达情绪。故选B项。]
7．How do researchers get the study result
A．By quoting experts' words.
B．By telling stories.
C．By making comparisons.
D．By introducing theories.
C [推理判断题。根据第三段中的“In the study，participants...”和第四段中的“The same result held true when the researchers had participants do a conversation exercise ...”可判断，研究人员是通过比较得出结论的。故选C项。]
8．What is considered the best way to connect with someone
A．Text chatting. B．Sending emails.
C．Making calls. D．Writing letters.
C [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“If we're looking for greater happiness and connection，we should give someone a call.”可知，联系别人最好的方法是打电话给他/她。故选C项。]
Ⅲ.阅读七选五
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker，I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily results. 1 In fact，a lot of our Time Management has to do more with what we are not doing rather than what we are doing.Sometimes our mistakes will keep us from running at a full pace.
2 We all should avoid them to help us increase our daily success，in less time and with less pressure.
Start your day without a plan of action.Without a plan，you will have worked hard but may not have done enough of right things.Time Management is not doing the wrong things quicker. 3 Time Management is doing the right things.
Work with a messy desk or work area.Studies have shown that the person who works with a messy desk spends，on average，one and a half hours per day looking for things. 4 If you have ever visited the office of a top manager，you will find that person is working with a clean desk environment.
Don't take a lunch break.Many do not take a lunch break，working through that time period in the hope that it will give them more time to produce results.Studies have shown it may work just the opposite. 5 So a lunch break，even a short fifteen minute break，gives us a chance to get our batteries all charged up again.
A．Here are some Time Management mistakes we often make.
B．In fact，after doing what we do for several hours，we start to feel tired and bored out.
C．Time Management is not necessarily working harder，but rather smarter.
D．That's seven and a half hours per week.
E．However，many people don't think so.
F．They feel happy that they have finished so much work.
G．That just gets us nowhere faster.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何进行合理的时间管理。
1．C [根据下文的“In fact，a lot of our Time Management has to do more with what we are not doing rather than what we are doing.”可知，此处的意思是：进行时间管理不是为了工作更努力，而是更高效。与C项吻合。]
2．A [根据下一句话和下文的三条提示可知，此处是指我们在时间管理方面的误区。与A项吻合。]
3．G [根据上文的“Time Management is not doing the wrong things quicker.”可知，此处与G项“That just gets us nowhere faster.”吻合。]
4．D [根据上文的“on average，one and a half hours per day looking for things”可知，每天一个半小时，那么一周是七个半小时。与D项吻合。]
5．B [根据下文的“So a lunch break，even a short fifteen minute break，gives us a chance to get our batteries all charged up again.”可知，需要休息，那么此处肯定是表示劳累了，与B项吻合。]课时分层作业(九)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Have you ever received a gift that was so clearly not your taste that you wondered if perhaps it had been handed to you by mistake？Worse，have you ever given a present and watched your friend look as though she had opened the wrong box？Maybe she responded with a polite “Why，thank you，” but you knew you had missed the mark．Why do presents sometimes go wrong？And what do your choices (good or bad) reflect about your personal qualities
Choosing the right gift is an art，I believe.It calls for empathy—the ability to put yourself into someone else's head and heart.We're all able to do this; in fact，we're born with a kind of natural empathy.After the earliest period of childhood，however，it needs to be reinforced(加强)—by our parents，teachers，friends.When it isn't，we're not able to understand other people's feelings as sharply.This can show in the gifts we select，and so can many other emotional qualities.
Think back to the presents you've given over the past year，the time and effort you put into your selection，how much you spent，your thoughts while you were shopping，and your feelings when the receiver opened the package.Keep in mind that what you choose displays your inner world.(Of course，you may express yourself differently with different friends，relatives，and other people you know.)
We live in a society where exchanging presents is an important part of communication.Ignoring the tradition won't make it go away.If you really dislike such a tradition，tell your friends ahead of time.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了不管是接受礼物、送出礼物、还是挑选礼物，礼物都包含了一定的信息，这个信息从送出者传递到接受者。只有了解接受者的喜好，才能挑选出合适的礼物。
1．The underlined expression “you had missed the mark” means “you had failed to ”．
A．make her feel better
B．keep your friendship
C．get the expected effect
D．receive a present in return
C [句意猜测题。根据本句中的“but”以及下句“Why do presents sometimes go wrong？”可知，此处意为“你没能得到预期效果”。故选C。]
2．Which of the following is the main idea of the second paragraph
A．Natural empathy needs to be reinforced.
B．Emotional changes influence one's choice of gifts.
C．Selecting the right gift is an ability people are born with.
D．Choosing gifts requires one to understand the receivers.
D [段落大意题。第二段开头“Choosing the right gift is an art，I believe.It calls for empathy”是本段的中心句，意思是“给别人挑选礼物是一门艺术，它叫作感情移入”。后面还讲到，如果没有这种能力，我们就不能了解别人的感受。因此这段话的主要意思是“挑选礼物需要了解别人”。故选D。]
3．In the third paragraph，the author tells us that ．
A．the choice of gifts reflects one's emotional qualities
B．one learns from what he did in the past
C．attention should be paid to the receivers' responses
D．one should spend more time choosing gifts
A [推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Keep in mind that what you choose displays your inner world.(谨记，你挑选的礼物反映你的内心世界。)”可知，作者的意思是礼物能反映你情感的深浅。故选A。]
4．The best title for this passage is “ ”．
A．Ways of Choosing Gifts
B．An Important Tradition
C．Exchanging Presents
D．Message in a Gift
D [标题归纳题。从本文来讲，不管是接受、送出，还是挑选礼物，礼物本身都包含了一定的信息，这个信息从送出者传递到接受者。只有了解礼物接受者的喜好，才能挑选出合适的礼物。因此，本文的主旨是礼物包含的信息。故选D。]
B
Hi Irene，
I am so upset with my best friend because she refuses to accept my apology or listen to me.She won't forgive me no matter what I say.She says there's no way back and I should let it go.
Signed，
Maya
Hi Maya，
I can understand how upsetting it is to lose a best friend.Best friends have an emotional investment(感情投资) in the friendship.They also spend a great deal of time together，so breakups leave a huge sadness in both friends' lives.
You haven't shared the details of the argument or misunderstanding you had with your friend but problems may appear unexpectedly in all relationships.
Sincere apologies can often smooth things over.In fact，they can make the relationship stronger.
Why won't your friend forgive you？Here are a few possibilities：
·The mistake was so serious(e.g.a poor judgment) that it was unforgivable；
·Your friend over reacted(反应过激) for uncertain reasons(e.g.perhaps because of her past or other things going on in her life now)；
·This was one of a series of mistakes or misunderstandings，a final straw(稻草) that led your friend to say there was no way back.
You did the right thing by apologizing.Now you have to take a step back and give your friend the time she needs to cool off.You could try writing to her a note if you want to explain yourself but avoid apologizing repeatedly.
If she doesn't respond or change her mind，there's not much more that you can do.It takes two persons to sustain a close friendship.
Hope this helps and that you begin to heal from this loss.
Best，
Irene
【语篇解读】 本文为一篇应用文。Maya写信向Irene 求助，因为她的好朋友不愿意原谅她。Irene分析了Maya的问题并给出了建议。
5．What does Irene mean in paragraph 1 of her letter
A．Breakups can ruin people's lives.
B．People put lots of efforts into friendships.
C．Best friends always spend their time together.
D．The emotional investment is the most valuable.
B [推理判断题。根据回信中的第一段第二、三句“Best friends have an emotional investment in the friendship.They also spend a great deal of time together...”可知，人们为友情投入了情感，他们也一起花费了大量的时间，即人们为友谊付出了很多努力。]
6．What's the possible reason why Maya's friend doesn't forgive her
A．Maya often over reacts to the mistakes.
B．Maya's friend is worried about Maya's past life.
C．Maya is likely to make more than one mistake.
D．Maya's friend has nothing to do with the mistake.
C [细节理解题。根据倒数第四段中的“This was one of a series of mistakes or misunderstandings...”可知，Maya可能犯了不止一个错误。]
7．What does Irene advise Maya to do
A．Always do the right things.
B．Avoid explaining what happened.
C．Give her friend time to calm down.
D．Write a note to apologize repeatedly.
C [细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的“Now you have to take a step back and give your friend the time she needs to cool off.”可知，Irene建议Maya给朋友一些时间让其冷静下来。]
8．What does the underlined sentence mean
A．Maya should carry on the friendship.
B．There are two persons in the friendship.
C．Both of them want to keep the friendship.
D．Maya can give up if her friend doesn't respond.
D [句意理解题。根据画线句前一句“If she doesn't respond or change her mind，there's not much more that you can do.”可知，如果Maya的朋友不愿意回应，Maya可以放弃。]
Ⅱ.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。
It was 8 a．m.Kathy，a 25 year old nurse，had just finished a 12 hour night shifts at a hospital.She was tired，but glad to be sailing along highway to where she lived.Although the local government had posted a snow alert(预警)，the calm grey sky convinced Kathy the drive would be safe.“I figured I'd be in bed in an hour，” she says.
Snow began when she was halfway home.Listening to the radio，Kathy learned the highway was closed because a tractor had slid off the road.She texted some friends and her mom，and tried not to sleep as she waited.
After a couple of hours，however，conditions worsened.Strong winds began rocking Kathy's car.She couldn't see anything outside，and snow was drifting up her doors.“It was，”she says，“a total white out and rows of cars and trucks.”
Late in the afternoon a police officer came and asked if she was in any difficulty.She said she was fine.She asked the police officer if there was any way to get past the trucks.“No，ma'am，” he answered.“You're not going anywhere.”
Once as it got dark，Kathy began to worry.She texted his brother Cris，telling him to drive snowmobiling buddy(雪地汽车) to get to the highway and find her.
As Cris rode slowly alongside the rows of cars and trucks，people would roll down their windows and ask for help.“I was the first person they'd seen in six hours.”He explained he was picking up his sister.He told them，“Nobody's coming and I can't take you.”
Near 10 p．m.Cris reached Kathy.He directed Kathy to pull her car onto the shoulder and asked her to get into his snowmobiling buddy.
As they headed for home，the fun started.About five kilometres into the journey，Cris made a mistake.What he thought was a shallow ditch(浅沟) turned out to be a deep trough(水槽)．Instead of coming out the other side，they just kept going down.They were trapped.And feathery snow was over their heads.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
At that moment，they had to take action and get out.
When Kathy arrived at her home，her mother was waiting for her.
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At that moment，they had to take action and get out. They shouted at the top of their voice，but no one could hear them.They began to worry and were convinced they had to stay in their snowmobiling buddy for the night.Suddenly，a good idea occurred to Kathy.She took off one article of her clothing struck a match and burned it.Seeing the fire，people ran over and found what the matter was.They managed to pull her car out with all their efforts，making Cris ashamed for his refusal to others.They thanked the people and went on heading for home.
When Kathy arrived at her home，her mother was waiting for her.She asked Kathy what had happened.Kathy explained，“I made a terrible mistake.But for others' help，I couldn't have been home for the night.”When asked what she would do when someone had difficulty，Kathy answered without the slightest hesitation that she would do what she can to help others because today's experience turned out to be a great lesson for her.课时分层作业(七)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．I felt a little awkward(尴尬的)，so I smiled at him.
2．I thought he was her husband—I must have misunderstood(误会)．
3．The little girl had a horrible(可怕的) dream last night.
4．How do you think he will respond(回应) to the news
5．To be honest，I like the original(起初的) design better.
6．The policemen began to look into the case(案件)last week.
7．You'd better try to keep contact(联系) with the wise man.
8．She ignored (不予理睬)him and carried on with her work.
9．His behaviour/behavior(态度) towards her was becoming more and more aggressive.
10．The date of the move has not been definitely(确切地)decided yet.
Ⅱ.阅读理解
A
Friendships are very important to teenagers.Friendships provide teenagers with chances to develop social skills.Teenagers can learn how to end a fight and still remain friends.Friends provide fun and excitement for teenagers through games.Friends also give advice to one another.Teenagers talk through lots of problems with their friends.Friendships also provide help during times of difficulty.It is helpful for teenagers to have a friend who is going through the same situations.
What happens when youth don't have friends？Teenagers without friends are usually more lonely and unhappy.They will have lower levels of grades and lower confidence.As they get older，they are more apt to drop out of school．
As kids move into their teenager years，friends and friendships play an important role in their lives as a way of getting personal enjoyment and social learning.
Most teenagers will have friends who parents either like or dislike.However，it is important to keep in mind that one way teenagers can truly learn how to choose and keep friends is through personal experience，which is sure to have some mistakes.Parents should not be too hard on teenagers when they choose friends who are not good enough or when their friendship fails.Remember，every social experience helps teenagers to learn about different people and improve social skills.
As parents，it is important to encourage friendships among teenagers.However，it is important to know who your teenagers' friends are and to communicate openly about changes in friendships with your teenagers.
【语篇解读】 友谊对青少年来说非常重要。青少年在交友过程中可能会犯错误，但是家长不要太苛刻。通过这些交友经历，青少年的社交能力能得到锻炼。
1．How many advantages of friends and friendships are mentioned in the first paragraph
A．Three. B．Four.
C．Five. D．Six.
B [细节理解题。第一段点明主题，列出了四个有关朋友和友谊的益处，分别是：Friendships provide teenagers with chances to develop social skills；Friends provide fun and excitement...；Friends also give advice to one another；Friendships also provide help...。故选B。]
2．What does the underlined sentence probably mean
A．They get better grades and leave school earlier.
B．They have a lower chance of leaving school earlier.
C．They have a higher chance of leaving school earlier.
D．They are good at dealing with social problems after school.
C [句意理解题。第二段主要从反面论证朋友的重要性。前一句提到如果没有朋友，青少年的学习成绩会差，自信心不足。画线部分所在句子继续论证没有朋友的坏处，根据上下文句意可知，此处应该是指青少年更容易辍学。故选C。]
3．Who are the most possible readers of the passage
A．Teachers. B．Teenagers.
C．Researchers. D．Parents.
D [读者对象题。根据倒数第二段第三句“Parents should not be too hard on teenagers...”以及最后一段可知，本文主要是向家长介绍朋友对青少年的重要作用。故选D。]
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．Friendship May Be Dangerous
B．Friendship Is Important to Teenagers
C．Parents Should Choose Friends for Their Children
D．Parents' Advice Is Important to Teenagers' Friendship
B [标题归纳题。第一段第一句话即点明主题，友谊对青少年非常重要。再结合全文内容可知，本文主要是围绕着朋友和友谊对青少年的重要性展开叙述的。故选B。]
B
Nobody knows what bombs were supposed to hit during the war，but they landed in a small orphanage (孤儿院)．Two children were killed，and several children were wounded，including a girl，about eight years old，who suffered wounds to her legs.Without immediate action，she would die from loss of blood and shock.
A quick blood typing showed that several of the uninjured children could help.Then the doctor tried to explain to the frightened children that unless they could give some blood to their little friend she would certainly die.He asked if anyone would be willing to give blood.After several long moments，a little hand slowly went up，dropped back down，and a moment later went up again.It was Jasper.
He was quickly laid on a bed，his arm cleaned，and a needle was put into his arm.Through all of this，he lay stiff(僵硬的) and silent.After a moment，he let out a long sob，quickly covering his face with his free hand.
“Is it hurting，Jasper？” the doctor asked.
Jasper shook his head silently，but after a few moments more tears came，and again he tried to cover up his crying.Again the doctor asked him if the needle in his arm was hurting，and again Jasper shook his head.But now he was silently crying，his eyes held tightly shut，his fist in his mouth trying to stop his sobs.
The doctor now was worried that something was very wrong.At this moment，a nurse came and had a face to face talk with the boy.After a moment，the little boy stopped crying，and looked questioningly at her.When she nodded，a look of great relief spread over his face.
It turned out that Jasper thought he was dying.He thought he had to give all his blood so the little girl could live.
“But why would you be willing to do that，anyway？” asked the doctor.
“She's my friend.” answered the boy simply.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲了一颗炮弹落到了一个孤儿院里，一个小女孩因为失血太多需要输血，只有几个孩子的血型可以和小女孩的匹配，但是只有一个小男孩愿意献血给小女孩。当医生问他为什么输血给小女孩时，他说小女孩是他的朋友。
5．How badly was the girl injured
A．She would never be able to walk again.
B．She would die without being given blood.
C．She would have to get her legs removed.
D．She would get better after some bed rest.
B [细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后两句可知，其中一名约8岁的女孩腿部受伤。如果不立即救治，她会死于失血和休克。故选B。]
6．Why did Jasper cry so much when giving blood
A．Because he thought he would die.
B．Because he worried about his friend.
C．Because he could not stand the pain.
D．Because he had never given blood before.
A [细节理解题。根据倒数第三段可知，Jasper以为自己快死了。他以为他必须把所有的血都捐给那个小女孩才能让她活下去，故选A。]
7．Which of the following is the best title for the story
A．The Gift of Life
B．A Hero During the War
C．Jasper and His Friend
D．A Misunderstanding in Hospital
A [标题归纳题。本文主要讲了一个约八岁的小女孩因为失血太多需要输血，只有几个孩子的血型可以和小女孩的匹配，但是只有一个小男孩愿意献血给小女孩，小男孩原以为把所有的血都输给小女孩才能救她，以为自己快死了，所以哭了，最后医生问他为什么输血给小女孩，他说小女孩是他的朋友。给她生命，这是一种爱，即给了她生命的礼物，故选A。]
Ⅲ.阅读七选五
You cannot choose your child's friends for him，but you can help him learn to choose friends wisely. 1 Here are a few ways to help your child make friends.
●Build your child's self confidence.
When he succeeds or has made a great choice，tell him you're proud of him. 2 Your middle school student is going through many changes and may feel like he isn't “good enough”．Building his self confidence will help him feel more confident and will make it easier for him to form healthy friendships.
● 3
Give him your full attention when he talks，and really listen to what he has to say.
●Discuss the qualities in a friend with your child.
Discuss with your child the qualities that matter most，such as being reliable and kind，and making good choices when it comes to avoiding alcohol and tobacco.
●Get to know your child's friends.
4 It's more important to talk with them and find out what they like to do.Allow your child to invite his friends over and get to know them better.
● 5
After school clubs and sports programs are good places for meeting new people.Be open to exploring different activities with your child to find something that he enjoys.
A．Friends are very important for us.
B．Introduce your child to new groups of people.
C．Talk with your child every day and listen to his concerns.
D．Try not to judge your child's friends based on how they dress.
E．When he doesn't succeed，help him feel better and keep trying.
F．You can teach him ways to find friends who will have a positive influence on him.
G．There are many types of friends and we should be careful when making our choices.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了父母帮助孩子结交朋友的几种方法。
1．F [根据前文“you can help him learn to choose friends wisely”及后文“Here are a few ways to help your child make friends.”可知F项承上启下，符合语境。]
2．E [前文提到孩子成功时的情况，后文提到孩子正经历改变，可能觉得自己不够优秀，所以E项符合语境，故选E项。]
3．C [根据后文“Give him your full attention when he talks，and really listen to what he has to say.”可知，C项“每天和你的孩子交谈，倾听他所关注的事情。”适合作小标题。]
4．D [由小标题可知，本段介绍如何了解孩子的朋友，结合选项分析可知，D项“尽量不要根据穿着判断他们的朋友”切题。]
5．B [根据后文“After school clubs and sports programs are good places for meeting new people.”可知，本段讲的是交新朋友的途径，B项“要把你的孩子介绍给新的人群”适合作小标题。]
