课时作业(十四) UNIT 9 Section D Lesson 3 The Secrets of Your Memory (分值:77.5分)
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
1.He just ________ (发表) a paper in the journal Nature analysing the fires.
答案:published
2.There was one other person outside the family who influenced me in my early ________ (童年).
答案:childhood
3.Over the years, there have been a number of different ________ (技巧) to help designers approach this important point.
答案:techniques
4.Human tissue is made up of ________ (细胞).
答案:cells
5.I'll make ________ (安排) for you to be met at the airport.
答案:arrangements
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共7小题;每小题1分,满分7分)
1.Avatar comes back to the big screen in China, sparking (引发) ________ (excite) among sci fi fans.
答案:excitement
2.China has made much progress in developing the ________ (digit) economy over the past five years.
答案:digital
3.A serious incident was prevented by the ________ (time) arrival of the police.
答案:timely
4.Mothers are often the ones who provide ________ (emotion) support for the family.
答案:emotional
5.Neither my parents nor my younger sister ________ (be) at home today.
答案:is
6.This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers ________ (carry) special significance.
答案:carries
7.The musician along with his band members ________ (give) ten performances in the last three months.
答案:has given
Ⅲ.选词填空(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
take it easy, as a result, up to, in terms of, make good use of
1.____________! I can help you with your work.
答案:Take it easy
2.____________ quantity, production grows faster than never before.
答案:In terms of
3.The chaos may have contributed to the deaths of ____________ 20 people.
答案:up to
4.I will ____________ my spare time to enrich my vocabulary in English.
答案:make good use of
5.____________, the rapid expansion of cities can cause some social and economic problems.
答案:As a result
Ⅳ.完成句子(共4小题;每小题2分,满分8分)
1.已证实宫保鸡丁在全球的中国餐馆是最受欢迎的菜肴之一。(prove)
________________________ Kung Pao Chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Chinese restaurants ________.
答案:It has been proved that; worldwide
2.许多供儿童阅读的新书出版了,而且数量正在增加。
A number of books designed for children ____________________, and the number of them ________________.
答案:have been published; is growing/increasing
3.我约会迟到了,那是因为我在路上碰到一位老朋友。
I was late for the appointment. ______________________________ I met an old friend on the way.
答案:That was because
4.如果他真的决定要来,请让我知道。(强调谓语)
If he ______________________________, let me know please.
答案:does decide to come
Ⅴ.阅读理解(共8小题;每小题2.5分,满分20分)
A
We traveled to Moscow, Russia for river sightseeing. I had never been to Russia and my impression of that country was formed by what I heard and saw on television and in the newspaper. We were to be picked up at the airport by a driver who would then take us to the hotel and then go sightseeing. We arrived on time, got our baggage and went to the gate, but no one was waiting holding a sign with our names.
We had the phone numbers of the driver and the travel agency but no phone worked in Russia. I noticed a young woman sitting next to me with a cell phone so I asked her if she spoke English and she replied “Yes”. Should she call our driver or the travel agency, I would pay for the call, I asked. “No problem,” she replied and called both numbers but no one answered.
A Russian woman holding a sign with someone's name on it, not ours, must have overheard this conversation and took the paper and called both numbers. Again, no one answered. She shrugged and sat down and then her phone was ringing (the phone was from my driver) and in Russian she had a conversation.
Then she started to tell me about the call from my driver, but in Russian. I said, “No Russian, English?” She said, “No English, Russian or Spanish.” The young woman who had made the first call said she spoke Spanish. So the Russian woman relayed (传达) the information from our driver to the young woman in Spanish. Then the young woman told the information to me in English.
The three of us looked at each other and realized what had just happened and laughed and hugged each other. That was international kindness.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者去俄罗斯旅行,司机没有如约出现。很幸运的是,有两位女士热心帮助作者联系司机,作者的困难得以解决。虽然他们的语言交流有障碍,但这并不影响爱心的传递。
1.What can we infer from the first paragraph?( )
A.The author came to Russia on business.
B.The author knew Russia very well.
C.The driver waited for the author at the airport on time.
D.The driver didn't show up at the airport.
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“We were to be picked up at the airport by a driver who would then take us to the hotel and then go sightseeing. We arrived on time, got our baggage and went to the gate, but no one was waiting holding a sign with our names.”可知,司机没有出现。故选D。
2.How can we describe the two women at the airport?( )
A.Boring. B.Cold.
C.Warm hearted. D.Optimistic.
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。通过文章对两位女士帮助作者的描写可知,这两位女士很热心。故选C。
3.Who can speak English according to the passage?( )
A.The driver and the Russian woman.
B.The driver and the young woman.
C.The Russian woman and the author.
D.The young woman and the author.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I noticed a young woman sitting next to me with a cell phone so I asked her if she spoke English and she replied ‘Yes’”及第三段中的“She shrugged and sat down and then her phone was ringing (the phone was from my driver) and in Russian she had a conversation.”和第四段中的“Then she started to tell me about the call from my driver, but in Russian. I said, ‘No Russian, English?’ She said, ‘No English, Russian or Spanish.’”可知司机和俄国女士不会说英语。故选D。
4.Which of the following can be the title of the passage?( )
A.Kindness Needs No Translation
B.An Experience in Russia
C.The Importance of Language in Communication
D.Things to Prepare During the Trip
答案:A
解析:主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了作者在俄罗斯受到两位热心女士帮助的故事。故事中虽然有语言障碍,但是并没有影响爱心的传递。故选A。
B
What are your retirement plans Keep working Get more exercise Or learn something new You may put__them__on__hold. There's a chance that, sooner or later, you might have to move further than you were thinking, as far as Mars (火星).
On Thursday, National Geographic will show the first ever Mars show home, giving earthlings an idea of what their life could look like on the Red Planet. Set in the not so distant year of 2037, the igloo shaped structure could be the home of your future.
It shows a house built using recycled spacecraft parts and Martian soil, called regolith, which has been microwaved into bricks. Some parts of the home are recognisable—kitchen, bedroom—but there are fundamental differences that are vital for human survival.
As the Martian atmosphere is around one hundredth as thick as the Earth's, people will need permanent shelter from the sun and society will move largely indoors. Most buildings will be connected by underground passages and the houses won't have windows. The homes will have simulated solar lighting, or natural light that has been bent several times.
Walls will need to be 10 to 12 feet thick, to protect people from dangerous rays that can pass through six feet of steel, and a double air locked entrance to keep the home under proper pressure.
“We don't think of our houses as things that keep us alive, but on Mars your house will be a survival centre,” says Stephen Petranek, author of How We'll Live on Mars. This is not just the stuff of sci fi. “Ten to twenty years from now there will certainly be people on Mars,” Petranek says.
“We've had the technology for 30 years to land people on Mars, but we haven't had the will,” Petranek says. “But two main factors have completely swung public attitudes.”
The private companies' participation has forced government agencies to speed up their game, and influential films such as Gravity and The Martian have caught society's eye.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要对人类未来在火星上居住作了相关介绍。
5.What can we know about the show home from the text?( )
A.It has no windows or doors due to security concern.
B.Its design presents the idea of environmental protection.
C.It has thick walls keeping the home under proper pressure.
D.Its underground passages connect all the buildings together.
答案:B
解析:推理判断题。根据第三段的“It shows a house built using recycled spacecraft parts and Martian soil, called regolith, which has been microwaved into bricks.”可知,火星样板房的设计采用了可回收的宇宙飞船上的一些部件,体现了环保意识。故选B。
6.What do the underlined words “put them on hold” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?( )
A.Put them off.
B.Give them away.
C.Carry them through.
D.Take them seriously.
答案:A
解析:词义猜测题。根据第一段的“There's a chance that, sooner or later, you might have to move further than you were thinking, as far as Mars.”可知,之前的列举都可能被搁置下来,而去火星居住迟早会成为可能。故选A。
7.According to Petranek, what has sped up the process of sending people to Mars?( )
A.The great influence of Mars show home.
B.The development of related technology.
C.The competition from private companies.
D.The popularity of influential books on Mars.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段的“The private companies' participation has forced government agencies to speed up their game”可知,Petranek认为一些私人企业的参与促进了送人类去火星居住这一设想的进程。故选C。
8.What is the best title for the text?( )
A.Living on Mars:Possible or Not
B.Sending People to Mars:Yes or No
C.First Ever Show Home:How Is It Made
D.Future Home on Mars:What Will It Be Like
答案:D
解析:主旨大意题。根据全文的整体内容可推知,本文主要对人类未来在火星上居住作了相关介绍。故选D。
Ⅵ.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
How do you stay true to yourself when you're surrounded by friends and your family that have an opinion on everything you do It's not easy! 1(____) Here are 4 tips which can help you live a dynamic life.
2(____)
Stay true to yourself by listening to the only opinions that really matter—your own and those from people who believe in and encourage you. You know yourself better than anybody else.
Don't fear people.
3(____) The reason why most people don't take risks is the fear of what others might think of them. If you want to live the life you truly deserve, you must give up the need to be liked by everybody.
Value yourself and your choices.
When you do,others will too. Own the choices you make in your life. 4(____) When you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too. Show confidence in your choices and ignore others' opinions.
Focus on appreciation.
No matter what the circumstances are, there is always something to be grateful for. All people will ask, “What am I grateful for How can I improve my situation and use the tough time to inspire others?” 5(____)
These steps, if applied, will help you transform your peace of mind, lifestyle, etc.
A.Focus on your own talents and strengths.
B.Never let others' opinions influence your choices.
C.Treat every person as if they are important.
D.When you doubt yourself, others will doubt you.
E.Stay fearless in everything you will have to do.
F.Be thankful to life and be helpful to others, and you'll lead a successful life.
G.However, there are great possibilities that you can lead the life you really want.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了当周围的朋友、家人对你所做的每件事都有意见时,你要如何做才能忠于自己,并且充满活力地生活呢?本文就这一问题给出了几点建议。
1.答案:G
解析:“It's not easy”说明当周围的朋友、家人对你所做的每件事都有意见时,想要忠于自己并不容易,再结合首段最后一句可知,G项与“It's not easy”在意义上是转折关系。故选G。
2.答案:B
解析:由“...by listening to the only opinions that really matter—your own... and encourage you.”可知选B。
3.答案:E
解析:E项与“Don't fear people”及本段内容相呼应。
4.答案:D
解析:D项与空后的“When you believe in yourself, others will believe in you too”形成对比。
5.答案:F
解析:“Focus on appreciation”中的“appreciation”及“What am I grateful for”中的“grateful”与F项中的“thankful”及“helpful”相呼应。故选F。
Ⅶ.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Since an early age, I have developed an interest in art. I must admit that I am crazy about the paintings by Vincent van Gogh (1853~1890).
1.________ (consider) as one of the greatest artists all the time, this Dutch Post Impressionist artist had a great influence on 2.________ 20th century art. Vincent spent his early adult life working for a firm of art dealers. Later he tried to be a minister, but he was not 3.________ (success). Vincent had mental problems and was often emotional, which made 4.________ difficult for him to succeed. It is not until 1880 5.________ Vincent began his career as an artist. However, during the last ten years of his life, he produced more than 2,000 pieces, including around 900 paintings and 1,100 drawings. Most of his best known works 6.________ (produce) during his final two years, when he was 7.________ (serious) ill.
In 1890, at the age of 37, Vincent shot himself. The only painting he sold during his lifetime, The Red Vineyard, was created in 1888. It is now 8.________ exhibition in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, Russia. Several 9.________ (painting) by Vincent rank among the most expensive in the world. On November 11,1987, Vincent's painting Irises was sold for a record of $53.9 million. On May 15,1990,his Portrait of Dr. Gachet was sold for $82.5 million, thus 10.________ (set) a new price record.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者从很小的时候起就对艺术产生了兴趣,特别是对Vincent van Gogh的画很着迷。本文介绍了Vincent van Gogh的艺术经历及部分作品。
1.答案:Considered
解析:考查非谓语动词。这位荷兰后印象派艺术家一直被认为是最伟大的艺术家之一,对20世纪的艺术产生了巨大的影响。句子主语this Dutch Post Impressionist artist和consider之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,所以此处用过去分词作状语,故填Considered。
2.答案:the
解析:考查冠词。表示“第几世纪”要用定冠词the。
3.答案:successful
解析:考查形容词。他后来试图成为一名牧师,但并没有成功。be动词后面应用形容词作表语,故填successful。
4.答案:it
解析:考查代词。“make it+形容词+for sb.+动词不定式”为固定结构,其中it是形式宾语,动词不定式为真正的宾语。
5.答案:that
解析:考查强调句。直到1880年,Vincent才开始了他的艺术家生涯。此处是强调句型,强调时间状语“until 1880”,故填that。
6.答案:were produced
解析:考查动词的时态和语态。本句的主语是被创作的对象,且此处表示的动作发生在过去,故用一般过去时的被动语态。
7.答案:seriously
解析:考查副词。此处用副词修饰后面的形容词ill。
8.答案:on
解析:考查介词。on exhibition为固定短语,意为“在展览中”。
9.答案:paintings
解析:考查名词的数。painting为可数名词,且本空前面有several,故应用其复数形式。
10.答案:setting
解析:考查非谓语动词。此处应用现在分词短语作结果状语,表示自然而然的结果。
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