课时提升作业(一) (UNIT 1 Reading)
(总分：45分)
Ⅰ．单词拼写(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．The Central Bank has _________(降低) interest rates by 2 percent．
2．He paused，waiting for her to ________ (领会) the information．
3．The labour secretary said the reforms would __________ (产生) new jobs．
4．The great advantage of home grown oranges is their magnificent _________ (味道)．
5．Bicycle lanes can _________ (缓解) traffic jam by separating bicycles from cars．
Ⅱ．单句语法填空(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．It's said that the tiger which is dying out is native ____ India．
2．Don't worry；it will not take long before the pills do ________ trick．
3．It's said that some foods can really motivate positive __________ (emotion)．
4．The news shocked the public，leading to a great concern about students' __________ (secure) at school．
5．Feeling my uneasiness，my father gently patted me on my shoulder，__________ (lower) his voice to talk to me．
Ⅲ．阅读理解(共7小题；每小题2.5分，满分17.5分)
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When in Ireland，do as the Irish do． And when it comes to food and drink，be sure to try these local specialties(地方特色菜)．
Baked Ham
Definitely not a poor man's dish，the traditional Irish ham was coated with sugar，dressed with cloves(丁香)，then baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside． Generally it is served with boiled cabbage and cooked or fried potatoes． It is not everyday food，even for the well to do，but bargains can be had at some pub restaurants．
Smoked Salmon
The most popular way to enjoy salmon is smoked，either on bread with egg，or simply on its own with a salad on the side． Farmed salmon can be rather ordinary；the flavour of wild salmon tends to be better． Unfortunately，the price of wild salmon tends to be significantly higher as well．
Dublin Coddle
Dubliners often eat this on Saturday nights before they go out． It is a good basic dish made of chopped sausage and bacon cooked with onions and potatoes in beef stock． It is also easy to make in quantity，and can be reheated the next day．
Soup of the Day
Advertised nearly everywhere，it is usually served with bread and butter，and is a very good value for a lunchtime snack． In a typical Irish way the question，“What is the soup of the day？” will，nine times out of ten，be answered with a shrug and the word，“Vegetable”． Pot luck (家常菜) is the order of the day．
1．Which of the following is usually cooked and eaten on weekends
A．Baked Ham． B．Smoked Salmon．
C．Dublin Coddle． D．Soup of the Day．
2．The underlined phrase in the last paragraph probably means“________”．
A．scarcely B．usually
C．fortunately D．unluckily
3．All of the following are true EXCEPT that ________．
A．Baked Ham is usually eaten by the rich
B．Soup of the Day is the most common dish of the four
C．the price of wild salmon is much lower than that of farmed salmon
D．Dublin Coddle can be cooked in quantity
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The issue of how to feed a growing population is a crucial issue for the 21st century．The issue was high on the agenda (当务之急)at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt．According to the UN，by 2050 we will need to produce 60% more food to feed a world population of 9.3 billion．
Cambridge Judge Business School supports a number of businesses which aim to promote sustainable (可持续发展的)agriculture practice．One of the most important fields is precision (精准)agriculture，the science of improving crop yields and assisting management decisions using the latest technology．
Outfield Technologies is targeting high value fruit farming．Farmers buy their own drones (无人机)，and then the Outfield software creates flight plans over the farm and processes the images taken by the drones．
By counting the fruit on branches and measuring trees，farmers can see where to apply fertilizer with greater precision，reducing usage and improving soil sustainability．Outfield's software can also recommend where to start harvesting to reduce waste and labour (劳动力) costs．The rising cost of labour globally has become a huge issue within the agricultural industry，for reasons including the shortage of backpackers (some of whom become seasonal workers)in New Zealand，and the rise of minimum pay in South Africa．
The data gathered by drones can also predict yields．“Priming” the supply chain ensures a smoother journey from the farm to fruit bowls in your home．When an apple is picked，it is stored in a refrigerated environment for up to six months before being transported to a pack house to be washed，sorted，packaged，before being moved to a delivery centre and finally appearing on supermarket shelves．The chain depends heavily on transportation，but by predicting yields，Outfield aims to reduce waste as traders can predict fruit levels and reduce greenhouse gases caused by refrigerated storage．
Outfield co founder Oil Hilbourne said，“The agricultural industry needs more investment (投资)to change．More money for 5G，education and investment in start ups．”
4．Why does the author mention the Climate Change Conference in Egypt
A．To show the solutions it gave．
B．To point out what's wrong with its agenda．
C．To stress the seriousness of the food problem．
D．To explain why the population keeps growing．
5．What does Outfield Technologies do for farmers
A．It offers them free flights．
B．It monitors farms for them．
C．It teaches them about high value fruits．
D．It uses drone taken images to advertise farms．
6．What labour problems are different countries facing
A．Pay in South Africa is very low．
B．South Africa can't agree on minimum pay．
C．Backpackers in New Zealand fail to get paid fairly．
D．New Zealand isn't drawing enough seasonal workers．
7．What would be the best title for the text
A．The Future of Farming
B．The Trend of Fruit Picking
C．The Promising Market of High Value Fruits
D．The Positive Effects of Farming on the Environment
Ⅳ．阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Healthy eating，like many things，doesn't have to be an all or nothing enterprise． If you're looking to eat healthier，here are a few simple things you can do that don't involve an extreme diet．
Figure out the problem．
It's important to know what you're trying to fix． You would just first of all get to the root of the problem and see what the main obstacles are． 1 If you decide that you spend too much time mindlessly snacking，maybe it's because your meals aren't filling enough，or you need more nutritionally balanced snacks around．
Start small．
Make one or two changes to your daily routine and see how that goes． If it's doable and sustainable，try adding another change and see how that feels． 2 If the habit you are developing is customized(定制的) to you，to your lifestyle，to how you feel and to your reality，it will be easy for you to repeat it and to make it a habit．
3
We have become increasingly dependent upon processed and convenient restaurant meals． Our taste buds(味蕾) can come to long for these high fat，high salt food． Cooking more often can improve your dietary quality and decrease your reliance upon these foods．
Add some fiber．
Many of us feel“full and energized” after a high fiber meal or snack． Remember that fiber fills us up on few calories． 4 High fiber diets have been linked to a range of health benefits，including protecting against disease． We should choose whole grains，and add chia seeds to things like cereal or yogurt to boost their fiber content．
Use smaller plates．
Using smaller plates at meal time is an easy thing to do that can bring us big benefits． 5 Make sure that half your plate is covered with fruit or vegetables．
Make a commitment to focus on lifelong behaviour change using strategies that are healthy，enjoyable and therefore sustainable．
A．Cook more at home．
B．Rely on restaurant meals．
C．It's about building new habits．
D．Then，you can look at the cause．
E．You can turn to your friends for help if necessary．
F．It slows digestion，lowers cholesterol(胆固醇) and stabilizes blood sugar．
G．This will help to control portion(食物的一份) sizes so that you can be a more mindful eater．
1 / 5数智分层作业参考答案
课时提升作业(一)
Ⅰ．1．lowered 2．digest 3．generate 4．flavour 5．relieve
Ⅱ．1．to 2．before 3．emotions 4．security 5．lowering
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
C B C C B D A
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1 2 3 4 5
D C A F G
Ⅲ．【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了爱尔兰的几种特色菜。
1．C [细节理解题。根据第四段首句“Dubliners often eat this on Saturday nights before they go out．”可知答案。故选C。]
2．B [词义猜测题。根据文章最后一句“Pot luck is the order of the day．”可知，家常菜自然是“经常、频繁”食用的。故选B。]
3．C [细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，野生的鲑鱼比养殖的价格要高得多。故选C。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了全球人口增长带来的粮食问题，以及如何通过精准农业等可持续农业实践来解决这个问题。
4．C [推理判断题。根据第一段前两句“如何养活不断增长的人口是21世纪的一个关键问题。这个问题是最近在埃及举行的联合国气候变化会议的重要议题。”可知，提到在埃及召开的气候变化会议是为了强调粮食问题的严重性。故选C项。]
5．B [细节理解题。根据第三段的内容“农民们购买自己的无人机，然后Outfield软件在农场上空创建飞行计划，并处理无人机拍摄的图像。”可知，该公司会利用无人机替农场主监控果园。故选B项。]
6．D [推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“全球劳动力成本上升已成为农业行业的一个巨大问题，原因包括新西兰背包客(其中一些人成为季节性工人)的短缺，以及南非最低工资标准的提高。”可推知，新西兰没有吸引足够的季节性工人。故选D项。]
7．A [标题归纳题。根据第二段最后一句“其中最重要的领域之一是精准农业，这是一门利用最新技术提高作物产量和协助管理决策的科学。”以及纵观全文可知，这篇文章讨论了使用技术(如无人机和精准农业)来提高作物产量、减少浪费和解决农业领域的劳工问题。这些主题都与农业的未来以及技术进步如何改变农业紧密相关。由此可知，A项“The Future of Farming (农业的未来)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选A项。]
Ⅳ．【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了拥有健康饮食的五种方法。
1．D [根据下文的“如果你觉得自己花了太多时间盲目地吃零食，可能是因为你在进餐的时候吃得不够饱，或者你需要更多营养均衡的零食”可知，下文是在为不健康的饮食找原因。D选项“Then，you can look at the cause． (然后，你可以看看原因。)”符合题意。故选D。]
2．C [根据上文的“如果这是可行的和可持续的，试着增加另一个改变，看看感觉如何”以及下文的“如果你正在养成的习惯是为你、你的生活方式、你的感觉和你的现实量身定做的，那么你就很容易重复它并使它成为一种习惯”可知，增加的改变是养成一个新的习惯。C选项“It's about building new habits． (它关于养成新的习惯。)”符合题意。故选C。]
3．A [根据下文的“经常烹饪可以改善你的饮食质量，减少你对这些食物的依赖”可知，本段讲养成一个健康饮食的方法是多在家做饭。A选项“Cook more at home． (多在家做饭。)”符合题意。故选A。]
4．F [根据前文的“记住，纤维能在卡路里很少的情况下让我们获得饱腹感”以及下文的“高纤维饮食与一系列健康益处有关，包括预防疾病”可猜测，空处描写的是食用纤维的好处。F选项“It slows digestion，lowers cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar． (它可以减缓消化，降低胆固醇，稳定血糖。)”符合题意。故选F。]
5．G [根据前文的“在用餐时间使用较小的盘子是一件容易的事情，可以给我们带来很大的好处”可知，本段是讲述在用餐时间使用较小的盘子的好处。G选项“This will help to control portion sizes so that you can be a more mindful eater． (这将有助于控制食物的分量，这样你就能成为一个更有意识的食客。)”符合题意。故选G。]
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