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Section 9 Reading Club (自修课)
(一)Reading Club 1 ——自主学案
积词汇
一、掌握高频词汇
These emotional works celebrated the beauty of nature and true human emotions.
这些动人心弦的作品歌颂了自然之美和真实的人类情感。
★emotional adj.情绪的，情感的；敏感的；情绪激动的
[用法感知]
①In addition to the physical benefits, aerobic exercises have emotional benefits.
除了身体上的好处，有氧运动也有情绪上的好处。
②(“情绪描写”佳句)His voice was choked with emotion.
他情绪激动，声音哽咽。
[归纳点拨]
(1)emotional harm 情感伤害
emotional shock 情感上的打击
(2)emotion n. 感情；情感；情绪
full of emotion 充满感情
a mixture of emotions 百感交集
(3)emotionally adv. 感情上；情绪上
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③Being back with their family should provide ____________ (emotion) stability for the children.
④They are ____________ (emotional) mature and should behave responsibly.
⑤He could never see the face of Goldstein without a painful ________________________.
每次看到戈德斯坦的面孔，他都禁不住百感交集，痛苦异常。
二、拓展主题词汇
1．exaggerated adj. 夸张的；夸大的
2．scene n. 场面；情景
3．literary adj. 文学的；书面的；精通文学的
4．emotion n. 情感；情绪
5．poet n. 诗人
6．influence n. 影响；有影响的人或事
vt. 影响；改变
7．publish vt. 出版；发表；公布
8．creative adj. 创造性的
学佳句
一、经典句式背诵仿写
1.
悟原句 Wordsworth grew up in one of the most beautiful areas of England, which is called the Lake District.(which引导非限制性定语从句)华兹华斯成长于英格兰最美丽的地区之一，该地区被称为湖区。
写佳句 (2021·全国乙卷书面表达)We are taking advantage of various online programs for further study ______________________________________________. 我们正在利用各种各样的在线课程来进一步学习，这些在线课程让我们可以随时随地获取知识。
2.
悟原句 In 1798, they published a book of poetry called Lyrical Ballads.(过去分词短语作后置定语)1798年，他们出版了一本名为《抒情歌谣集》的诗集。
写佳句 We finally reached a village ________________________________， whose beautiful landscape is a true feast for the eyes. 我们最终到达了一个群山环绕的村庄，其美景堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
3.
悟原句 As with Wordsworth and his contemporaries, Li Bai's poems were about beautiful natural scenes and the people who touched his heart.(as with ...意为“和……一样”) 和华兹华斯以及与他同时代的人一样，李白的诗描绘的也是美丽的自然景色和触动他心灵的人。
写佳句 ______________________________________， we must be aware of these problems and be careful to use the Internet properly and responsibly. 跟对待任何伟大的发明一样，我们必须意识到这些问题，并合理、负责任地谨慎使用互联网。
二、复杂句式化繁为简
请将上句中的定语从句改写成简单句：
析语篇
一、阅读理解
1．Which is NOT true about Romanticism？( )
A．It was a literary and artistic movement.
B．It was popular from the early 18th century to the mid 19th century.
C．It was not only expressed in poems.
D．It celebrated the beautiful nature and true human feelings.
2．Why does Li Bai stand out among Chinese poets？( )
A．Because of his vivid and exaggerated style of poetry.
B．Because he traveled a lot.
C．Because he had many scholar friends.
D．Because he wrote most poems in China.
3．According to the text, what's the similarity between Li Bai and William Wordsworth？( )
A．They both worked with friends.
B．They both became famous in their twenties.
C．They both wrote about natural scenery.
D．They both wrote poems in a simple way.
二、阅读表达
1．What are the significance and features of this collection of poems called Lyrical Ballads
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2．What are the characteristics of Li Bai's poems
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
(二)Reading Club 2 ——自主学案
积词汇
一、掌握高频词汇
Even though I forgive you personally, for the sake of the honour of my family I cannot accept your apology.
尽管我个人原谅了你，但为了家族的荣誉，我不能接受你的道歉。
★forgive (forgave, forgiven) vi.& vt.原谅，宽恕，饶恕
[用法感知]
①(谚语)Forgive others but not yourself.
待人宽，对己严。
②You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; after all, he is over seventy.
你应该原谅他的健忘；毕竟，他已经七十多岁了。
归纳点拨 (1)forgive sb.for (doing) sth. 原谅某人(做的)某事 forgive one's doing sth. 原谅某人做的某事 forgive sb.sth. 宽恕某人某事 forgive and forget 不念旧恶；不记仇 (2)forgiveness n. 原谅；宽恕
联想发散
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③He apologized to her and hoped she could forgive him ____________ being rude.
④Looking at the figures, you could __________ (forgive) for thinking the recession is already over.
⑤I'll never ______________________________________________________________.
我绝不会原谅她所做的事。
⑥You should learn to ____________________ in order to have an easier life.
为了让生活更加轻松，你要学会既往不咎。
二、拓展主题词汇
1．court n． 法院；王宫；球场
2．accidentally adv. 意外地；偶然地
3．poison n. 毒药
vt. 毒害
4．royal adj. 皇家的
n. 王室；王室成员
5．fight v. 打架；竞争；极力反对
6．for the sake of 为了
7．be cruel to 对……残忍
8．shake hands with 与……握手
学佳句
一、经典句式背诵仿写
1.
悟原句 ...Ophelia, Hamlet's ex girlfriend who killed herself because Hamlet was cruel to her.(who引导定语从句) ……奥菲丽娅，哈姆雷特的前女友，因为哈姆雷特的残忍对待而自杀了。
写佳句 (2022·全国乙卷书面表达)The percentage of students __________________ is respectively 65% and 50%. 选择听英文歌曲和看英文电影的学生比例分别为65%和50%。
2.
悟原句 It is my insanity that has made me act so badly.(强调句) 是我的精神错乱使我的行为如此恶劣。
写佳句 ______________________________ I firmly believe that I will adapt to the college life as soon as possible. 正是因为有了你的慷慨帮助，我才坚信我会很快适应大学生活。
3.
悟原句 Even though I forgive you personally, for the sake of the honour of my family I cannot accept your apology.(even though引导让步状语从句) 尽管我个人原谅了你，但为了家族的荣誉，我不能接受你的道歉。
写佳句 Parents should give the children chances to voice their opinions _____________________________________. 父母应该给孩子机会表达自己的观点，即使这些观点与他们的看法不同。
4.
悟原句 Now that the poison is in your blood, there is no cure.(now that引导原因状语从句) 既然毒药已经进入你的血液里了，就没有药可以救治你了。
写佳句 __________________________， you'd better improve your oral English. 既然你想在国外工作，你最好提高你的英语口语。
二、复杂句式化繁为简
请将上句改写成简单句：
①
②
③
析语篇
一、阅读理解
1．Why does Laertes want to kill Hamlet？( )
A．To become the King of Denmark.
B．To revenge for his father's death.
C．To win a fencing match.
D．To protect his aunt Ophelia.
2．Who actually kills Hamlet's mother？( )
A．Laertes. B．Claudius.
C．Osric. D．Horatio.
3．What is the ending of the play？( )
A．Osric becomes the king.
B．Horatio becomes the king.
C．Fortinbras becomes the king.
D．The prince becomes the king.
二、阅读表达
What do you think Gertrude, Hamlet's mother would have done if she had known what Claudius was planning？How would the outcome be different Think and discuss.
Section 9 Reading Club (自修课)
(一)Reading Club 1
积词汇
③emotional ④emotionally ⑤mixture of emotions
学佳句
一、1.which allow us to gain knowledge wherever we are at any time
2．surrounded by mountains
3．As with any great invention
二、Of his works of more than 2,000 poems, approximately 1,800 are still read today.
析语篇
一、1～3 BAC
二、1.This book announced the beginning of the English Romantic Movement.Its poems used language and situations from real life, and celebrated nature in a new way.
2．Free, vivid and exaggerated, and mainly about beautiful natural scenes and the people who touched his heart.
(二)Reading Club 2
积词汇
③for ④be forgiven ⑤forgive her for what she did
⑥forgive and forget
学佳句
一、1.who choose listening to English songs and watching English movies
2．It is with your generous help that
3．even though they are different from theirs
4．Now that you want to work in a foreign country
二、①I appreciate you saying that.
②You have done something to my father and sister.
③I should want revenge for it.
析语篇
一、1～3 BBC
二、Personally, if Hamlet's mother had known about Claudius' plan, maybe she would have tried to stop it, and had saved everyone's life, but what she and Claudius did would also be known to others.(共66张PPT)
Section 9 Reading Club (自修课)
目 录
(一)Reading Club 1——自主学案
(二)Reading Club 2 ——自主学案
课时检测
Reading Club 1 ——自主学案
(一)
积词汇
一、掌握高频词汇
These emotional works celebrated the beauty of nature and true human emotions.
这些动人心弦的作品歌颂了自然之美和真实的人类情感。
★emotional adj.情绪的，情感的；敏感的；情绪激动的
[用法感知]
①In addition to the physical benefits, aerobic exercises have emotional benefits.
除了身体上的好处，有氧运动也有情绪上的好处。
②(“情绪描写”佳句)His voice was choked with emotion.
他情绪激动，声音哽咽。
[归纳点拨]
(1)emotional harm 情感伤害
emotional shock 情感上的打击
(2)emotion n. 感情；情感；情绪
full of emotion 充满感情
a mixture of emotions 百感交集
(3)emotionally adv. 感情上；情绪上
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③Being back with their family should provide _________(emotion) stability for the children.
④They are __________ (emotional) mature and should behave responsibly.
⑤He could never see the face of Goldstein without a painful __________________.
每次看到戈德斯坦的面孔，他都禁不住百感交集，痛苦异常。
emotional
emotionally
mixture of emotions
二、拓展主题词汇
1．exaggerated adj. 夸张的；夸大的
2．scene n. 场面；情景
3．literary adj. 文学的；书面的；精通文学的
4．emotion n. 情感；情绪
5．poet n. 诗人
6．influence n. 影响；有影响的人或事
vt. 影响；改变
7．publish vt. 出版；发表；公布
8．Creative adj. 创造性的
学佳句
一、经典句式背诵仿写
1.
悟原句 Wordsworth grew up in one of the most beautiful areas of England, which is called the Lake District.(which引导非限制性定语从句)
华兹华斯成长于英格兰最美丽的地区之一，该地区被称为湖区。
写佳句 (2021·全国乙卷书面表达)We are taking advantage of various online programs for further study, __________________________________
_________________________.
我们正在利用各种各样的在线课程来进一步学习，这些在线课程让我们可以随时随地获取知识。
续表
which allow us to gain knowledge
wherever we are at any time
2.
悟原句 In 1798, they published a book of poetry called Lyrical Ballads.(过去分词短语作后置定语)
1798年，他们出版了一本名为《抒情歌谣集》的诗集。
写佳句 We finally reached a village___________________________, whose beautiful landscape is a true feast for the eyes.
我们最终到达了一个群山环绕的村庄，其美景堪称一场名副其实的视觉盛宴。
surrounded by mountains
3.
悟原句 As with Wordsworth and his contemporaries, Li Bai's poems were about beautiful natural scenes and the people who touched his heart.(as with ...意为“和……一样”)
和华兹华斯以及与他同时代的人一样，李白的诗描绘的也是美丽的自然景色和触动他心灵的人。
写佳句 _________________________, we must be aware of these problems and be careful to use the Internet properly and responsibly.
跟对待任何伟大的发明一样，我们必须意识到这些问题，并合理、负责任地谨慎使用互联网。
As with any great invention
二、复杂句式化繁为简
请将上句中的定语从句改写成简单句：
________________________________________________________
______________
Of his works of more than 2,000 poems, approximately 1,800 are still read today.
析语篇
一、阅读理解
1．Which is NOT true about Romanticism
A．It was a literary and artistic movement.
B．It was popular from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century.
C．It was not only expressed in poems.
D．It celebrated the beautiful nature and true human feelings.
√
2．Why does Li Bai stand out among Chinese poets
A．Because of his vivid and exaggerated style of poetry.
B．Because he traveled a lot.
C．Because he had many scholar friends.
D．Because he wrote most poems in China.
√
3．According to the text, what's the similarity between Li Bai and William Wordsworth
A．They both worked with friends.
B．They both became famous in their twenties.
C．They both wrote about natural scenery.
D．They both wrote poems in a simple way.
√
二、阅读表达
1．What are the significance and features of this collection of poems called Lyrical Ballads
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This book announced the beginning of the English Romantic Movement.Its poems used language and situations from real life, and celebrated nature in a new way.
2．What are the characteristics of Li Bai's poems
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Free, vivid and exaggerated, and mainly about beautiful natural scenes and the people who touched his heart.
Reading Club 2 ——自主学案
(二)
积词汇
一、掌握高频词汇
Even though I forgive you personally, for the sake of the honour of my family I cannot accept your apology.
尽管我个人原谅了你，但为了家族的荣誉，我不能接受你的道歉。
★forgive (forgave, forgiven) vi.& vt.原谅，宽恕，饶恕
[用法感知]
①(谚语)Forgive others but not yourself.
待人宽，对己严。
②You should forgive him for his forgetfulness; after all, he is over seventy. 你应该原谅他的健忘；毕竟，他已经七十多岁了。
归纳点拨 (1)forgive sb.for (doing) sth. 原谅某人(做的)某事
forgive one's doing sth. 原谅某人做的某事
forgive sb.sth. 宽恕某人某事
forgive and forget 不念旧恶；不记仇
(2)forgiveness n. 原谅；宽恕
联想发散
[应用融会] (单句语法填空/完成句子)
③He apologized to her and hoped she could forgive him ____ being rude.
④Looking at the figures, you could __________ (forgive) for thinking the recession is already over.
for
be forgiven
⑤I'll never__________________________.
我绝不会原谅她所做的事。
⑥You should learn to ________________ in order to have an easier life.
为了让生活更加轻松，你要学会既往不咎。
forgive her for what she did
forgive and forget
二、拓展主题词汇
1．court n． 法院；王宫；球场
2．accidentally adv. 意外地；偶然地
3．poison n. 毒药
vt. 毒害
4．royal adj. 皇家的
n. 王室；王室成员
5．fight v. 打架；竞争；极力反对
6．for the sake of 为了
7．be cruel to 对……残忍
8．shake hands with 与……握手
学佳句
一、经典句式背诵仿写
1.
悟原句 ...Ophelia, Hamlet's ex-girlfriend who killed herself because Hamlet was cruel to her.(who引导定语从句)
……奥菲丽娅，哈姆雷特的前女友，因为哈姆雷特的残忍对待而自杀了。
写佳句 (2022·全国乙卷书面表达)The percentage of students _________
_______________________________________________________is respectively 65% and 50%.
选择听英文歌曲和看英文电影的学生比例分别为65%和50%。
listening to English songs and watching English movies
who choose
续表
2.
悟原句 It is my insanity that has made me act so badly.(强调句)
是我的精神错乱使我的行为如此恶劣。
写佳句 ________________________________ I firmly believe that I will adapt to the college life as soon as possible.
正是因为有了你的慷慨帮助，我才坚信我会很快适应大学生活。
It is with your generous help that
3.
悟原句 Even though I forgive you personally, for the sake of the honour of my family I cannot accept your apology.(even though引导让步状语从句)
尽管我个人原谅了你，但为了家族的荣誉，我不能接受你的道歉。
写佳句 Parents should give the children chances to voice their opinions
_________________________________________.
父母应该给孩子机会表达自己的观点，即使这些观点与他们的看法不同。
even though they are different from theirs
4.
悟原句 Now that the poison is in your blood, there is no cure.(now that引导原因状语从句)
既然毒药已经进入你的血液里了，就没有药可以救治你了。
写佳句 __________________________________________, you'd better improve your oral English.
既然你想在国外工作，你最好提高你的英语口语。
Now that you want to work in a foreign country
二、复杂句式化繁为简
请将上句改写成简单句：
①__________________________
②__________________________________________
③_________________________
I appreciate you saying that.
You have done something to my father and sister.
I should want revenge for it.
析语篇
一、阅读理解
1．Why does Laertes want to kill Hamlet
A．To become the King of Denmark.
B．To revenge for his father's death.
C．To win a fencing match.
D．To protect his aunt Ophelia.
√
2．Who actually kills Hamlet's mother
A．Laertes. B．Claudius.
C．Osric. D．Horatio.
√
3．What is the ending of the play
A．Osric becomes the king.
B．Horatio becomes the king.
C．Fortinbras becomes the king.
D．The prince becomes the king.
√
二、阅读表达
What do you think Gertrude, Hamlet's mother would have done if she had known what Claudius was planning？How would the outcome be different Think and discuss.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Personally, if Hamlet's mother had known about Claudius' plan, maybe she would have tried to stop it, and had saved everyone's life, but what she and Claudius did would also be known to others.
课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate contest fees.That's why we've rounded up these 4 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees.Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you're interested.
The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry is currently open for submissions.Poets can submit a book-length manuscript, but there is no page requirement.The winner will receive $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions.Deadline is March 1.To learn more, click the prize submission guidelines.
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award is currently accepting nominations (提名，推荐)．Indiana-born or Indiana-based authors may nominate themselves or be nominated.There are several award categories.The cash awards range from $6,000 to $10,000.Deadline for nominations is March 18.To learn more, click the award guidelines.
Winning Writers is currently hosting its Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.Poets can submit one humorous poem for consideration.The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $250; and 10 honorable mentions will receive $100 each.All winners will be published online.Deadline is April 1.To learn more, click the contest guidelines.
The Griffin Poetry Prize welcomes poets and translators to submit their work.Two prizes will be awarded.The Canadian Prize will go to a Canadian poet or translator who has published or translated a work.The International Prize will go to a poet or translator from any part of the world.Each prize winner will receive $65,000.Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31.To learn more, click the prize guidelines.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个不收报名费和阅读费的写作比赛的相关信息。
1．What do the four contests have in common
A．All of them are for poetry only.
B．The winners' works will be published.
C．Everyone is welcome to submit their works.
D．Application for the contests is free of charge.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“That's why we've rounded up these 4 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees.”可知，这四场比赛的共同点是报名是免费的。
2．If Alice accomplishes several poems in May, which contest can she apply for
A．The Griffin Poetry Prize.
B．Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.
C．The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry.
D．The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第一段中的“Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31.”可知，如果Alice在5月完成了几首诗，她可以申请参加The Griffin Poetry Prize这个比赛。
3．Where can we probably get more detailed information about the contests
A．In a magazine. B．On a website.
C．In an advertisement. D．On a poster.
解析：推理判断题。根据每个比赛后提供的“To learn more, click ...”可知，我们从网上可以得到更多关于比赛的详细信息。
√
B
Written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree is a children's book that tells the story about a young boy and a tree in the forest.The story starts with the boy and the tree being the best of friends and having fun.As the boy grows older, he asks more from the tree, which willingly agrees until all that is left is a stump (树桩)．In the end, the boy, now an old man, comes back to the tree and tells it that all he wants is a place to sit on, something that the tree eagerly provides.
In the book, each part of the story goes straight to the point without confusing readers.The book doesn't include the events that happen to the boy in between.We see how the boy's needs increase to a point that the tree finally gives its trunk as he grows.It makes the book easy to read and understand.The writing style may seem plain and boring at first but we need to keep in mind that it is a children's book.If it weren't that way, then it would be unattractive to its young readers.
The words used are very easy to understand.The phrase, “and the tree was happy”， is quite moving and shows the tree's love for the boy.The use of the word “need” also shows readers the attitude of the boy.The change from “need” to “want” in the end also tells readers the changes that the boy goes through.
Though the book has been criticized as it can be understood in different ways, it is because of this that the book succeeds.Again the book is written for children.Different children have their own ways to understand the book and will consider it interesting.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要对一本儿童书籍的内容、写作风格和语言特点等方面作了评价。
4．What is the book mainly about
A．A boy's great love for a tree.
B．A boy's relationship with a tree.
C．A boy's dependence on a forest.
D．A boy's interesting life in a forest.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，这本书主要介绍了一个男孩和一棵树之间的关系。
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5．Why is the book suitable for young readers in the author's opinion
A．Its story is touching.
B．Its expressions are simple.
C．Its writing style is humorous.
D．Its topics are varied.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第二段前两句和第三段首句“The words used are very easy to understand.”可知，这本书表达简单，非常容易理解，适合小孩子阅读。
6．What makes The Giving Tree popular
A．The comments kids gave.
B．The writing style.
C．The pictures in it.
D．Different ways to understand it.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段首句可知，这本书很受欢迎是因为不同的人对这本书有不同的理解。
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7．What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A．To comment on a book. B．To introduce a writer.
C．To recommend a story. D．To give readers a lesson.
解析：写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一本儿童书籍的内容、写作风格和语言特点等，由此推知作者的写作目的是对一本书作出评价。
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Ⅱ.阅读七选五
With the popularity of electronic devices, you find it harder to tear your children away from them and curl up with a good book. 8 So, how can you cultivate in your kids a love of reading, as well as the habits of a lifelong reader
First of all, be sure to choose accessible books.Authoritative reading lists are a great guideline for the books you select for your kids. 9 A quick way to assess whether or not a book suits your child is to have them read a page from it.If he or she comes across 2-3 unfamiliar words, that book in general should be at his or her level.This doesn't mean more challenging books should be thrown aside completely.These books provide a great opportunity for group reading and discussion with a parent. 10
Another way is to let your kids have a say in what they want to read.Have them select books based on his or her interest and books they find enjoyable. 11 Such fun books as Captain Underpants, comics, and even the Guinness Book of World Records suit kids' taste and serve the purpose.
Finally, create settings where reading is a natural part of their positive memories. 12 Read while lying on the beach, or snuggle up with family and a beloved book.When associating reading with the happy memories, kids will be much more willing to read at their leisure as they grow older.
A．There are endless means of doing this.
B．To improve their reading skills is essential.
C．Books with top-level difficulty are unavailable.
D．Reading is a fantastic way to relax and reduce stress.
E．The benefits of reading are beyond question even in the digital age.
F．Even so, you'd better single out books appropriate to their reading levels.
G．The joint reading sessions are invaluable for your child's growth as a reader.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何培养孩子终身阅读的习惯。
8．选E 上文提到了“electronic devices”，后文则说培养对阅读的热爱，因此空处应承上启下，故E项“即使在数字时代，阅读的好处也是毋庸置疑的”符合语境。
9．选F 根据该段首句可知，本段主要是建议选择孩子能看懂的书。前文提到权威阅读清单是很好的参考，后文则提出了具体的挑选方法，因此仅靠权威清单是不够的，故F项“即便如此，你最好挑选适合他们阅读水平的书”符合语境。
10．选G 上文提到了这些有挑战性的书为和家长一起阅读和讨论提供了很好的机会，即建议家长和孩子一起阅读，故G项“共同阅读对孩子成长为阅读者是非常宝贵的”承接上文，符合文意。
11．选C 上文提出要根据孩子的兴趣选择图书；后文“Such fun books as ...suit kids' taste and serve the purpose.”列举了一些有趣的书，故C项“不要选有顶级难度的书”符合语境。
12．选D 后文“Read while lying on the beach，or snuggle up with family and a beloved book ...”提到了将阅读变成轻松快乐的记忆，即通过阅读来放松，故D项“阅读是放松和减压的好方法”符合语境。1 / 3
UNIT 8 课时检测(九) Reading Club (自修课)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate contest fees.That's why we've rounded up these 4 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees.Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you're interested.
The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry is currently open for submissions.Poets can submit a book length manuscript, but there is no page requirement.The winner will receive $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions.Deadline is March 1.To learn more, click the_prize_submission_guidelines.
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award is currently accepting nominations (提名，推荐)．Indiana born or Indiana based authors may nominate themselves or be nominated.There are several award categories.The cash awards range from $6,000 to $10,000.Deadline for nominations is March 18.To learn more, click the_award_guidelines.
Winning Writers is currently hosting its Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.Poets can submit one humorous poem for consideration.The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $250; and 10 honorable mentions will receive $100 each.All winners will be published online.Deadline is April 1.To learn more, click the_contest_guidelines.
The Griffin Poetry Prize welcomes poets and translators to submit their work.Two prizes will be awarded.The Canadian Prize will go to a Canadian poet or translator who has published or translated a work.The International Prize will go to a poet or translator from any part of the world.Each prize winner will receive $65,000.Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31.To learn more, click the_prize_guidelines.
1．What do the four contests have in common
A．All of them are for poetry only.
B．The winners' works will be published.
C．Everyone is welcome to submit their works.
D．Application for the contests is free of charge.
2．If Alice accomplishes several poems in May, which contest can she apply for
A．The Griffin Poetry Prize.
B．Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.
C．The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry.
D．The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award.
3．Where can we probably get more detailed information about the contests
A．In a magazine.
B．On a website.
C．In an advertisement.
D．On a poster.
B
Written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree is a children's book that tells the story about a young boy and a tree in the forest.The story starts with the boy and the tree being the best of friends and having fun.As the boy grows older, he asks more from the tree, which willingly agrees until all that is left is a stump (树桩)．In the end, the boy, now an old man, comes back to the tree and tells it that all he wants is a place to sit on, something that the tree eagerly provides.
In the book, each part of the story goes straight to the point without confusing readers.The book doesn't include the events that happen to the boy in between.We see how the boy's needs increase to a point that the tree finally gives its trunk as he grows.It makes the book easy to read and understand.The writing style may seem plain and boring at first but we need to keep in mind that it is a children's book.If it weren't that way, then it would be unattractive to its young readers.
The words used are very easy to understand.The phrase, “and the tree was happy”， is quite moving and shows the tree's love for the boy.The use of the word “need” also shows readers the attitude of the boy.The change from “need” to “want” in the end also tells readers the changes that the boy goes through.
Though the book has been criticized as it can be understood in different ways, it is because of this that the book succeeds.Again the book is written for children.Different children have their own ways to understand the book and will consider it interesting.
4．What is the book mainly about
A．A boy's great love for a tree.
B．A boy's relationship with a tree.
C．A boy's dependence on a forest.
D．A boy's interesting life in a forest.
5．Why is the book suitable for young readers in the author's opinion
A．Its story is touching.
B．Its expressions are simple.
C．Its writing style is humorous.
D．Its topics are varied.
6．What makes The Giving Tree popular
A．The comments kids gave.
B．The writing style.
C．The pictures in it.
D．Different ways to understand it.
7．What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A．To comment on a book.
B．To introduce a writer.
C．To recommend a story.
D．To give readers a lesson.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
With the popularity of electronic devices, you find it harder to tear your children away from them and curl up with a good book.__8__ So, how can you cultivate in your kids a love of reading, as well as the habits of a lifelong reader
First of all, be sure to choose accessible books.Authoritative reading lists are a great guideline for the books you select for your kids.__9__ A quick way to assess whether or not a book suits your child is to have them read a page from it.If he or she comes across 2－3 unfamiliar words, that book in general should be at his or her level.This doesn't mean more challenging books should be thrown aside completely.These books provide a great opportunity for group reading and discussion with a parent.__10__
Another way is to let your kids have a say in what they want to read.Have them select books based on his or her interest and books they find enjoyable.__11__ Such fun books as Captain Underpants, comics, and even the Guinness Book of World Records suit kids' taste and serve the purpose.
Finally, create settings where reading is a natural part of their positive memories.__12__ Read while lying on the beach, or snuggle up with family and a beloved book.When associating reading with the happy memories, kids will be much more willing to read at their leisure as they grow older.
A．There are endless means of doing this.
B．To improve their reading skills is essential.
C．Books with top level difficulty are unavailable.
D．Reading is a fantastic way to relax and reduce stress.
E．The benefits of reading are beyond question even in the digital age.
F．Even so, you'd better single out books appropriate to their reading levels.
G．The joint reading sessions are invaluable for your child's growth as a reader.
UNIT 8 课时检测(九)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个不收报名费和阅读费的写作比赛的相关信息。
1．选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中“That's why we've rounded up these 4 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees.”可知，这四场比赛的共同点是报名是免费的。
2．选A 细节理解题。根据倒数第一段中的“Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31.”可知，如果Alice在5月完成了几首诗，她可以申请参加The Griffin Poetry Prize这个比赛。
3．选B 推理判断题。根据每个比赛后提供的“To learn more, click ...”可知，我们从网上可以得到更多关于比赛的详细信息。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要对一本儿童书籍的内容、写作风格和语言特点等方面作了评价。
4．选B 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，这本书主要介绍了一个男孩和一棵树之间的关系。
5．选B 细节理解题。根据第二段前两句和第三段首句“The words used are very easy to understand.”可知，这本书表达简单，非常容易理解，适合小孩子阅读。
6．选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段首句可知，这本书很受欢迎是因为不同的人对这本书有不同的理解。
7．选A 写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一本儿童书籍的内容、写作风格和语言特点等，由此推知作者的写作目的是对一本书作出评价。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何培养孩子终身阅读的习惯。
8．选E 上文提到了“electronic devices”，后文则说培养对阅读的热爱，因此空处应承上启下，故E项“即使在数字时代，阅读的好处也是毋庸置疑的”符合语境。
9．选F 根据该段首句可知，本段主要是建议选择孩子能看懂的书。前文提到权威阅读清单是很好的参考，后文则提出了具体的挑选方法，因此仅靠权威清单是不够的，故F项“即便如此，你最好挑选适合他们阅读水平的书”符合语境。
10．选G 上文提到了这些有挑战性的书为和家长一起阅读和讨论提供了很好的机会，即建议家长和孩子一起阅读，故G项“共同阅读对孩子成长为阅读者是非常宝贵的”承接上文，符合文意。
11．选C 上文提出要根据孩子的兴趣选择图书；后文“Such fun books as ...suit kids' taste and serve the purpose.”列举了一些有趣的书，故C项“不要选有顶级难度的书”符合语境。
12．选D 后文“Read while lying on the beach，or snuggle up with family and a beloved book ...”提到了将阅读变成轻松快乐的记忆，即通过阅读来放松，故D项“阅读是放松和减压的好方法”符合语境。
