Unit1 Time to Relax
第5课时Section B (1a-1e)
基础训练
一、根据句意及首字母完成单词。
1. He likes to go jogging every day because it helps to r________ stress.
2. I want to buy some s________. Would you like to go to the post office with me
3. —The Greens are used to living in Changchun now.
—We hope more and more f________ friends live a better life in Jilin.
4. My mom will go shopping for some everyday o________ such as soap in a store.
5. She will send p__________ to her friends when she gets to a new place.
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. My parents don’t allow me ________ (play) computer games for too long.
2. Shafi fell in love with coding after watching ________ (program) work at his father’s office.
3. We are very proud of the great ________ (achieve) that we have made in the space industry in the past years.
4. During your ________ (teenager) years, you might suddenly grow 10 centimeters or more in a single year.
5. I saw some ________ (Italian) eating Chinese hotpot happily in the restaurant yesterday.
三、单项选择。
1. Eating vegetables and fruit is good for our health. Through this, we can ________ the risk (风险) of heart attack.
A. stop B. reduce C. encourage D. fight
2. The old man works in the musical field, or ________, he is a well-known pianist.
A. rather B. instead C. however D. therefore
3. It’s reported that a school in the UK is going to allow students ________ lessons in the afternoon.
A. start B. starting C. to start D. starts
4. In recent years, red phone boxes have become mini-libraries, cafes and even art spaces in Britain. People are finding creative ways ________ this symbol of British cultural heritage (文化遗产).
A. protect B. to protect C. protecting D. protected
5. The weather was ________ bad ________ we couldn’t finish the work on time.
A. so; that B. enough; that C. such an; that D. too; to
四、根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1. 我的表妹梦想将来成为一名科学家，研究太空。
My cousin ________ ________ becoming a scientist to study space in the future.
2. 遇到危险时，我们要先冷静下来再采取行动。
We should _________ _________ before taking action when we are in danger.
3. 人们在新婚夫妇家里张贴“双喜”以表达美好的祝愿。
People _________ _________ “double happiness” in the new couple’s home for good wishes.
4. 只要我们从小事做起，我们的校园会有所不同。
As long as we _________ _________ small, we can make a difference to our school.
5. 学习一项新技能起初可能很难，但熟能生巧。
It may be hard to _________ _________ _________ _________ at first, but practice makes perfect.
能力提升
一、阅读理解
Pop Mart toys are becoming more and more popular, not only among children but also among adults. Peter’s mum, Lisa, a 30-year-old woman, is a big fan of Pop Mart’s LABUBU toy. She says the toy helps her relax. Pop Mart now has over 530 stores worldwide, and in 2024, it made more than 13.2 billion yuan in sales.
One reason why Pop Mart is so popular is the trend (时尚) of “big kids”. Many people from Gen Z (who were born between 1997 and 2012) enjoy doing things that remind (使想起) them of childhood. Collecting toys is one of them. Claire, a fan of these toys, feels close to her LABUBU toy because it is similar to her own personality (性格).
Another reason is the excitement of “blind boxes”. A blind box is a small box with a mystery toy inside. You don’t know which one you will get until you open it. This surprise makes people want to buy more. Amanda Lee, a 26-year-old from Singapore, opens blind boxes with her coworkers during lunch breaks. She says it’s a fun way to relax and share feelings with others.
Pop Mart’s success shows that people enjoy things that bring joy and emotional connection. The toys are more than just fun—they are a way for people to show themselves and feel young again.
1. What is true about Lisa
A. She works at Pop Mart.
B. She collects toys to make money.
C. She feels relaxed to the LABUBU toy.
D. She started Pop Mart.
2. What does the phrase “big kids” mean in the passage
A. People who are having children.
B. Children who love toys.
C. People who grow up with Pop Mart.
D. People who enjoy childhood fun.
3. What is a “blind box”
A. A toy without color. B. A game to guess toy names.
C. A surprise toy in a box. D. A place to keep toys.
4. Why do Amanda and her coworkers open blind boxes together
A. To sell the toys. B. To relax and share feelings.
C. To create new toys. D. To give them to kids.
5. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Toys are only for children.
B. Gen Z doesn't like toys.
C. Pop Mart toys help people feel happy and close.
D. Blind boxes are too expensive.
二、完形填空
When I was eight, I got a book about stars from my dad as a birthday present. That was the beginning of my lifetime interest.
I used to go outside with my mum on clear nights and look at ____1____. It looked like black velvet with a million diamonds on it. In different ____2____, we saw different groups of stars. In ____3____, the “belt” of Orion appeared in the night sky. In summer, we saw Vega shine ____4____ as it got dark. Sometimes we saw stars shooting across the sky. How beautiful they were! Every time I ____5____, I was amazed.
Studying the stars was great ____6____ for me, and I was extremely curious about the night sky. Once I learnt a little, I soon wanted to find out more and more. I asked all kinds of questions, and my parents were always very ____7____ with me. If they didn’t know the answer, they would encourage me to find the answers in the library. So I read a lot about the topic, and my ____8____ increased as I grew older.
Now, studying the stars is my career. I host a TV programme named The Sky at Night. I use my ____9____ to take people on a journey across the Milky Way and beyond, and I teach my audience about the different stars in a lively way. My TV programme has lasted ____10____ than 50 years, and I am really proud of that.
Actually, you too can turn your interests into your career. Anybody can achieve their dreams. You just have to enjoy what you do.
1. A. the trees B. the sky C. the grass D. the sea
2. A. hours B. days C. weeks D. seasons
3. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
4. A. brightly B. specially C. strangely D. weakly
5. A. looked out B. looked for C. looked up D. looked around
6. A. burden B. hope C. stress D. fun
7. A. patient B. satisfied C. happy D. pleased
8. A. listening B. speaking C. reading D. understanding
9. A. happiness B. knowledge C. insistence D. strength
10. A. many B. more C. most D. the most
三、阅读填空
During the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, some robots performed a folk dance alongside human dancers. Those robots that got widespread popularity are created by Wang Xingxing’s team.
Wang Xingxing is the founder of a technology company. Since childhood Wang has shown interest in inventing. He made airplane models from waste. After Wang was admitted to the university, he made it a habit to visit workshops with the dream of making robots. He often made new things by hand. In the process, he had truly found his hobby, and ran after it. And he gradually became excellent and confident. After graduating, he continued to study mechanical (机械的) engineering.
In August 2016, at the age of 26, Wang founded his own technology company. From 2021 to 2024,his company kept designing all kinds of humanoid robots (人型机器人). The company’s robots made appearances at major events like the Olympics and the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.
Wang said the experience of being poor has benefited him. He said: “In the difficult times, self-motivation (自驱力) allows you to think clearly about what you really want to achieve. Break it down, make a progress every day. In the end, all the hard work pays off.” He thinks that AI will bring complete changes to human life. He thinks entrepreneurs (创业者) like him are very lucky to catch new chances from new technologies. He hopes that each technology can grow into a huge network of innovation (创新).
Part Ⅰ (Para.1): The Lead – in ★The robots’ dance during the 2025 Spring Festival Gala became popular. ★The robots are invented by Wang Xingxing’s team. Part Ⅱ (Para.2):The Experiences of Wang Xingxing ★Wang has become ___1___ in inventing since childhood. ★He put efforts into making new things during university. ★ He continued to study mechanical engineering.
Part Ⅲ (Para.3): The ___2___ of Wang Xingxing’s Company ★From 2021 to 2024, his team designed many robots. ★The robots appeared at ___3___ Part Ⅳ (Para.4): The Opinions of Wang Xingxing ★He believes that ___4___ is required during the difficult times. Breaking down goals and making daily progress are the key to success. ★He thinks AI will ___5___ change human life. ★He hopes that each technology can grow into a huge network of innovation.
参考答案
基础训练
一、根据句意及首字母完成单词。
1. reduce 2. stamps 3. foreign 4. objects 5. postcards
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. to play 2. programmers 3. achievements 4. teenage 5. Italians
三、单项选择。
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. 5.
四、根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1. dreams of 2. calm down 3. put up
4. start out 5. learn a new skill
能力提升
一、阅读理解
1-5 CDCBC
二、完形填空
1-5 BDDAC 6-10 DADBB
三、阅读填空
1. interested 2. Achievements 3. major events
4. self-motivation 5. completelyUnit1 Time to Relax
第6课时Section B Vocabulary in Use (2a-2c)
基础训练
一、根据句意及首字母完成单词。
1. My parents are s________ with me and they make many rules for me.
2. The teacher always tries to i________ her students to be creative.
3. Li Lin bought many p________ for her friends during the summer trip.
4. The teacher asks the students to c________ some nice autumn leaves to make some pictures.
5. From the s_________ to the clothes and the dance move, everything was great.
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. His first attempt to start a business ended in __________ (fail), but he learnt valuable lessons from it.
2. The teacher gave us useful ________ (suggest) on how to improve our writing skills quickly.
3. Although he eats a lot, ________ (surprising) he remains terribly thin.
4. I felt a great sense of ________ (achieve) when I got a perfect score in the English exam.
5. You have a ________ (similar) with your good friend. You are both good at English.
三、单项选择。
1. —Why do you believe in your students so much
—Because they have ________ all the difficulties along the way. Each of them deserves a bright future.
A. got along B. got over C. got off D. got on
2. TV or video games can't bring us real happiness. Instead, we should ________ some relaxing hobbies, such as playing sports or travelling.
A. deal with B. take up C. turn down D. get through
3. —Would you like to go to the art exhibition this weekend
—Yes, I'd love to. ________ I finish my homework on time.
A. As long as B. Because C. Unless D. Though
4. —The art teacher told us that painting is a good way _______ our feelings when we can't put them into words.
—That's true. I often draw pictures to show my happiness too.
A. express B. expressing C. to express D. expressed
5. — If you look closely at nature, you will always find something interesting.
— ________! People and nature are deeply connected.
A. Exactly B. Probably C. Especially D. Surprisingly
四、根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词（含缩略词）。
1. 中国女排的精神不在于赢，而在于永不放弃。
The spirit of the Chinese women's volleyball team doesn't lie in winning, but in ________ ________ ________.
2. 很多孩子发现和自己的宠物一起玩耍很有趣。
Many children ________ ________ ________ ________ play with their pets.
3. 到目前为止，我国政府已采取一些措施解决人口老龄化问题。
________ ________, our government has taken some measures to solve the aging-population problem.
4. 小明答应他的妈妈下周开始将绘画作为一个新的爱好。
Xiaoming promises his mother ________ ________ ________ drawing as a new hobby next week.
5. 有了老师和家长的帮助，我们可以更容易克服任何难题。
With the help of teachers and parents, it will be easier for us to _______ _______ any problems.
能力提升
一、短文填空
As I was about to perform on the stage, I heard lots of cheers. I was about to rap about my colorful life.
I didn't know anything about English music ____1____ 2004 when I was in Grade 6. That year I ____2____ (encourage) by my English teacher to find the beauty of its lyrics. “How many roads must a man walk down, before you call him a man.” I found ____3____ (happy) in Bob Dylan's voice.
Paul, a friend that I met in junior high school, introduced me more about English music. Thanks to him, I learned about Ed Sheeran. As soon as I heard him sing, I fell in love with his music ____4____ (deep). ____5____ my classmates were all listening to Jay Chou, I was crazy about Ed.
Later, I began to learn about another form of English music rap. I gradually ____6____ (know) more about rap and learned that it first became popular among African American teenagers. They performed it to get fair social positions. As time went by, it became more and more popular. English music is ____7____ (difference) from Chinese music. I learned a lot from English music because of ____8____ (it) rich expressions. For example, you might use “I'm in love with you.” ____9____ (express) love in English. But I might say, “I adore you”, or even “You rock my world”.
When I think about what I ____10____ (sense) from English music so far, I always think of Bob Dylan's words. “The most important thing in life is to keep on keeping on,” he once said. And true to this, I will keep on listening to and learning from English music.
二、补全短文
Diving underwater (水下潜水) is exciting, but it can be dangerous in many ways. So organizations like PADI (国际专业潜水教练协会) offer training courses to make sure divers can enjoy themselves safely underwater.
From a young age, Mia DaPonte learned that her mother was a diver. ____1____ But the minimum age (最低年龄) to start diver training is 10.
Starting on her 10th birthday, Mia got serious. Mia lives in Rhode Island, where the oceans are cold. ____2____ Mia's diving teachers were impressed with her energy and drive. “She sets her mind to something and she gets it done,” said one of her diving teachers. Over the next two years, Mia kept at it. She not only practised diving, but also took several other courses where she learned different skills, including first aid and how to find her way underwater. ____3____
In February, Mia and her family travelled to Mexico, where she made her first night dive. Over the next week, Mia did most of the training needed for the last two courses.
____4____ Mia completed three dives in one day, including a deep dive to 17.5 meters underwater. The hardest part was showing she could raise an injured adult diver to the surface and take the steps needed to help him breathe again.
Mia says she feels proud to have become a Master Scuba Diver (名仕潜水员). The 12-year-old is now New England's youngest girl to earn the title. Most divers, even adults, never complete this level of training. ____5____ She's prepared to take on more training as a diver.
In the future, Mia hopes to become a marine biologist (海洋生物学家). She's quite interested in tagging, tracking and studying sharks!
A. But she doesn't plan to stop there. B. But she didn't let that stop her. C. Mia also learned about how to recognize different fish. D. She wanted to become a diver as well. E. It is a perfect place to practice diving. F. That training was challenging.
三、阅读理解
I'd been out to dinner that evening as usual. I cleaned the dirt from the window to get a better look inside. Several violins hung from the dark walls, quietly waiting to be chosen. As my eyes rested on them, I felt as though I were looking through a window into my own past.
My childhood was all about the goals I had set, most of which had been chosen by Mom. She was like, “Join the swim team, Tara. Your sister is a good swimmer; surely you will be, too.” Every Saturday I begged Mom not to make me go to the swim meet, but had little chance of success. I was the last always. I was to give up but I heard my father's encouraging shouts to cheer me on. He would always be there with a warm, dry towel, telling me how proud he was of my efforts.
Then came a turning point in my life the day our school orchestra (乐团) visited my class, and gave a show. The drums troubled me. The flutes bored me. But the violin… ah, the violin. It made the sweetest sound I'd ever heard! My heart was dancing along with its flowing tune. For the first time in my life, I went so wild with joy.
I signed up for the orchestra! They said yes! I ran all the way home after school, and told it to my parents with a fear that they might disagree with my decision. They didn't. Mom was thrilled to see me finally excited about something, and Dad smiled at me.
I began practicing the violin with great passion, and rose quickly in ability. Before long I had won the first seat in the community orchestra...
1. What came to Tara's mind when she saw the violin
A. Her terrible past. B. An unforgettable sport event.
C. The stories behind the violin. D. Her childhood memory.
2. Which words can best describe Tara's dad
A. humorous and kind B. caring and supportive
C. strict and serious D. tolerant and helpful
3. What amazed Tara during her school orchestra's show
A. The tune of the flutes. B. The beat of the drums.
C. The sound of the violin. D. The manner of the director.
4. What made Tara win the first seat in the community orchestra
A. The big improvement in her taste. B. Her strong desire for success.
C. Her natural gift for music. D. The rapid progress in her ability.
5. What does Tara's story want to tell us
A. Hard work pays off. B. Passion drives success.
C. Family support is everything. D. Talent is the key to achievement.
参考答案
基础训练
一、根据句意及首字母完成单词。
1. strict 2. inspire 3. postcards 4. collect 5. stage
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. failure 2. suggestions 3. surprisingly 4. achievement 5. similarity
三、单项选择。
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A
四、根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词（含缩略词）。
1. never giving up 2. find it fun to 3. So far
4. to take up 5. get over
能力提升
一、短文填空
1. until 2. was encouraged 3. happiness 4. deeply 5. While
6. knew 7. different 8. its 9. to express have sensed
二、补全短文
1-5 DBCFA
三、阅读理解
1-5 DBCDBUnit1 Time to Relax
第7课时Section B (3a-3c)
基础训练
一、根据句意及汉语提示完成单词。
1. My classmates are reciting (朗诵) a Chinese ________ (诗) for the Reading Festival.
2. Every time I meet problems, I always say to ________ (我自己),“Yes, I can!”
3. There was much discussion about the reasons for the ________ (失败).
4. My father was once an officer in the army, so he is very ________ (严格的) with me.
5. ________ (重要的), we need to check all the facts before making a decision.
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. If you are careful enough, you can find we are in an ________ (amaze) world.
2. My sister enjoy ________ (draw) very much, because she is a big fan of art.
3. Chinese people are all lucky ________ (live) in a peaceful country.
4. Zhang Yuan is happy ________ (meet) her friends at the park every Sunday.
5. He learned how to fix the broken code, but more ________ (important), he learned how to avoid making the same mistake again.
三、单项选择。
1. He is going to ________ a new hobby like playing the guitar next year.
A. take up B. warm up C. mess up D. mix up
2. I was reading a book in the library ________ a friend of mine came to sit next to me.
A. before B. while C. when D. if
3. Norman Bethune is still remembered in both China and Canada today ________ his inventions saved many lives during the war.
A. though B. because C. and D. so
4. —The summer vacation is coming. I’d like to swim in the sea.
—Don’t swim in the deep area, ________ when you are alone.
A. probably B. perhaps C. especially D. actually
5. My mother was very happy ________ me when I won the game.
A. see B. seeing C. to see D. saw
四、根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1. 她决定开始学习摄影，因为她对艺术很感兴趣。
She decided ________ ________ ________ photography because she is very interested in art.
2. 加入游泳俱乐部是保持健康和结交新朋友的绝佳方式。
Joining a swimming club is a great way to ________ ________ and make new friends.
3. 从那以后，人们开始乘坐火车取代骑马旅行。
From then on, people began to travel by train instead of ________ ________ ________.
4. 对学生来说，拥有像运动以及和朋友们闲逛的业余活动是很重要的。
It is very important for students to have ________ ________ like sports and hanging out with friends.
5. 在一天辛苦的工作后，苏珊筋疲力尽。但她仍尽快回到家陪伴孩子。
Susan was tired out after a hard day’s work, but she still got home as soon as she could to ________ ________ ________ her children.
能力提升
一、完形填空
One Monday morning, Mrs Welles entered the classroom and caught Matt drawing a picture in his math book. This happened just a day ___1___ she spoke to the class about the importance of taking care of school property (财产).
On any other day, she would be angry and ___2___ him straight to the headmaster’s office. However, this time, she simply walked over to his desk and stood there. Matt quickly closed the book, trying to hide his drawing. Mrs Welles said, “Let me repeat ___3___ I said yesterday: Students will use these textbooks for the next three years. I expect you all to take good care of them.” “___4___,” Matt said. “I forgot.”
When Mrs Welles came back to Matt’s desk again, he ___5___ his small old eraser to remove the drawing. Mrs Welles handed him ___6___ own eraser and a drawing pad. “Here, this might make the job easier. And you can use this pad whenever you feel the need to draw,” she said. Matt looked ___7___ and said, “Thanks.” Mrs Welles nodded and continued her lesson.
Since then, Matt has ___8___ drawn in his textbook again. He keeps the pad in his schoolbag and from time to time shows Mrs Welles his ___9___. Mrs Welles is very glad that she didn’t send him to the office that day. Sending him to the office ___10___ stop him from drawing in his books, but they would not have the good relationship they do now. And who knows Maybe Mrs Welles encouraged a future Picasso.
1. A. before B. after C. when D. that
2. A. send B. give C. ask D. bring
3. A. how B. why C. where D. what
4. A. OK B. Good C. Thank you D. Sorry
5. A. was playing B. was using C. was drawing D. was handing
6. A. her B. the C. other D. any
7. A. happy B. sad C. amazed D. angry
8. A. ever B. already C. never D. just
9. A. drawings B. books C. erasers D. pads
10. A. will B. can C. would D. might
二、阅读理解
Mia loved basketball. Mia loved baseball and tennis. But most of all, Mia loved soccer. She played with her brothers and sisters every day. She could make the ball go where she wanted with her feet. When she scored a goal, everyone cheered.
But one Saturday, she couldn’t score. The ball went to the left of the net. Or to the right. Or her sister Lovdy, the goalie, saved the ball with her hands. No goal. No cheering.
Mia got upset and said, “I quit!” Lovdy said, “You can’t quit.” “We need you on our team,” her sister Caroline said, “You always quit when you lose,” Her brother Garrett told her to keep playing, but Mia didn’t like losing. She went back to the house.
The next day, Mia wanted to play, but the others had already started the game. She asked why they didn’t wait. Garrett said, “Quitters can’t play on my team.” Lovdy agreed, “If you can’t learn to lose, you can’t play.” Mia watched them play.
The next day, Garrett picked Mia for his team. She got the ball and tried to score, but Lovdy caught it again. No goal. No cheering.
Mia felt tears in her eyes. “She’s going to quit,” said Lovdy. “I knew it.”
Mia still hated losing. But she didn’t hate losing as much as she loved soccer.
“Ready to play ” asked Garrett. Mia nodded. She ran with the ball, tapping it with her feet. She was ready to kick it into the goal.
Maybe she would score, maybe not. But this time she was playing, and that was more important than winning or losing because real winners never give up.
1. What was Mia’s favorite sport to play with her brothers and sisters
A. Basketball. B. Baseball. C. Tennis. D. Soccer.
2. What does the underlined word “goalie” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. 守门员 B. 教练 C. 裁判员 D. 观众
3. What happened when Mia tried to score a goal one Saturday
A. She scored easily as usual.
B. Her sister Lovdy cheered for her.
C. Mia’s brother Garrett saved the ball.
D. The ball went left, right, or was stopped by Lovdy.
4. What can we know about Mia
A. Mia isn’t good at playing soccer.
B. Mia understood and changed herself in the end.
C. Mia didn’t enjoy playing soccer with her family.
D. Mia always keeps playing even though she might lose.
5. What can we learn from the passage
A. Scoring matters most in a game.
B. Playing is fun, but winning is better.
C. Losing means you should stop trying.
D. Winners never quit, and quitters never win.
三、短文填空
more looked favourites lovely classes bring they happy with still
Tracy is 16 years old. She has many hobbies but baking (烘焙) and painting are her ___1___. One day, when Tracy was making cookies, she suddenly had an idea. “Why not paint on my cookies I can paint faces of my family on ___2___!”
Tracy shared her idea ___3___ her father. Although he thought it was impossible for Tracy to finish it, he ___4___ supported (支持) her. He bought her three edible (可食用的) colours. But three colours were not enough, so Tracy mixed them to create ___5___.
When Tracy was painting on her cookies, a man came. He ___6___ through the kitchen window and got closer. “What ___7___ cookies!” He said. “Hi, I’m your father’s friend, Sam Miller.” “Are you the famous pastry master (糕点大师) Mr. Miller ” Tracy asked. “Yes. Have you ever taken any baking ___8___ ” Mr. Miller asked. “No.” Tracy answered. “I love your cookie faces. I have a cookie show next week. Do you want to join it ” Mr Miller asked. “Sure!” Tracy said ___9___.
From then on, Tracy put more efforts (精力) and time into her baking and painting. And she also took part in the Food and Drink Club at school. She made many friends there. Her hobby has ___10___ her pleasure and success. She has a happy school life.
四、书面表达
假设你是李华，请阅读以下邮件并回复，词数80左右。
To Li Hua@
Subject Your hobbies
Dear Li Hua, How is everything Thank you for the stamps you sent me. I really like them. You know my hobby is collecting stamps and they have brought me a lot of fun. What do you like doing in your free time When did you start doing it How do you develop it And what have you learned from it Hope to hear from you soon! Jack
注意: 1. 不要出现本人信息；2. 禁止抄袭试卷中的语篇。
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
基础训练
一、根据句意及汉语提示完成单词。
1. poem 2. myself 3. failure 4. strict 5. Importantly
二、用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. amazing 2. drawing 3. to live 4. to meet 5. importantly
三、单项选择。
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C
四、根据汉语意思完成英语句子，每空一词。
1. to take up 2. stay fit 3. riding a horse
4. free-time activities 5. spend time with
能力提升
一、完形填空1-5 BADDB 6-10 ACCAD
二、阅读理解1-5 DADBD
三、语法填空
1. favourite 2. them 3. with 4. still 5. more
6. looked 7. lovely 8. classes 9. happily 10. brought
四、书面表达
Dear Jack,
I'm very glad to hear you like the stamps I sent you. For me, my hobby is reading. I love reading in my spare time. When I was in primary school, I always felt bored on weekends. One day, my father took me to the library. That was my first experience with many books and soon I fell in love with them. Since then, books have been my good friends forever. I spend my most time reading in the library. I have learned a lot from books. I also get many great ideas from books which help me solve many problems I faced in life. Now I read every day. Reading is really helpful and it makes me better.
Yours,
Li HuaUnit1 Time to Relax
第8课时 Reading Plus
一、完形填空
It’s not always easy to find oneself. From a young age, I always knew who I wanted to be, ___1___ an accident made me redefine (重新审视) myself.
To me, skating was above all. There was ___2___ else in this world that filled my heart with such joy. I spent twenty-four hours a week practicing my skating skills. It’s ___3___. It brought me gold medals in nearly every competition.
Unluckily, in one show, I ___4___ and hurt my leg. After several ___5___, the doctor told me that I couldn’t return to my sport any more.
As my passion (激情) was ___6___, I had little sense of who I wanted to be. And I became silent. I was afraid to speak in public. After eight months of suffering, I realized something had to change. Instead of spending my days sitting around ___7___, I began to put my energy into local community service projects. By working as a reading helper for kids, I got a (n) ___8___ of who I wanted to be. After a few months, I spent time on my interest in arts. Little by little, I stepped out of the shadow (阴影) and rebuilt my ___9___.
Sometimes, some large rocks block (阻碍) our way. We can choose to stay behind or try to climb over. My accident was like a rock, which indeed gave me a ___10___ to reach success. Today I’m a very confident person.
1. A. and B. or C. but D. so
2. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything
3. A. careful B. helpful C. beautiful D. colourful
4. A. looked down B. fell down C. put down D. calm down
5. A. checks B. searches C. lessons D. tests
6. A. found out B. brought back C. written down D. taken away
7. A. painfully B. happily C. easily D. carefully
8. A. idea B. message C. problem D. subject
9. A. leg B. age C. difficulty D. confidence
10. A. plan B. sign C. chance D. warning
二、阅读理解
A
Jason enjoys a lot of fun in biology because his hobby is collecting insects. This is Jason’s report about collecting insects.
My experience (经验) about collecting insects
▲Why I like it Watching insects is interesting and they can be very beautiful. ▲Where I find the insects In many different places, such as the yard around my house or the park near my school. ▲How I do it When I see a new insect, I put it in a glass bottle, and then look at it very carefully (仔细地). If it’s small, I will use a magnifying glass (放大镜). Then I try to find out what kind of insect it is. I have a lot of books about insects to help me. After that, I draw a picture of it in my notebook. I also write down its name, the date and where I find it. Finally, I take it back to the same place and let it go. I want it to be free (自由的). ▲My dream I want to be an entomologist (昆虫学家) in the future. That’s a person who studies insects. I think my dream will come true one day.
1. How does Jason collect the insect
① Let the insect go back to nature.
②Find the insect and put it in a bottle.
③ Draw a picture and write some information.
④Use an insect book to know its kind.
A. ①②③④ B. ②④③① C. ②③④① D. ④②③①
2. What will Jason bring when he goes out to collect insects
① a magnifying glass ②a pencil and a notebook
③ a dictionary ④a glass bottle
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①②④ D. ①③④
3. What does Jason want to study in the future
A. B. C. D.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned (提及) in the passage
A. The reason Jason likes insects. B. The place Jason finds insects.
C. The clothes Jason wears for collecting. D. The way Jason collects insects.
5. In which part of a school newspaper can we read the passage
A. Music world. B. Travel stories. C. Sports fun. D. Science discovery.
B
At the age of 50, Phoebe was told that she had cancer, with less than a year to live. Hearing the news, she decided to spend the rest of her life doing what she loved most—watching birds.
She went off to some of the world’s most amazing natural places at once. Her trips were really hard. But Phoebe surprised her doctors and her family as she carried on travelling. Years came and went, she was still alive.
Ten years later, the cancer came back. But as she continued with her trips, the cancer went away again. At the age of 61, she had seen 7,530 kinds of birds and was named “the world’s leading bird watcher.”
Four years later, during a trip to Mexico, she set a new record when she found species number 8,000. In fact, at that time only 12 people around the world had seen more than 7,000kinds of birds!
Phoebe’s interest in bird-watching started when she moved to Missouri. There, she joined a group of people who were interested in birds, insects and plants. She became very worried about pollution and its influence on the environment. “We have to protect nature, or the future people won’t be able to watch these beautiful birds.” she said.
Sadly, when she was 68, she died in a car accident on the island where she had stayed for two weeks and added another five to her list of over 8,400 species. Four years later, the American Birding Association made her memoirs (回忆录) available. Many people have enjoyed reading this moving book. It isn’t just a story about a bird watcher’s travels, but a touching one of how her hobby helped her to live much longer than expected.
1. Phoebe did the bird watching mainly to ________.
A. protect the birds B. cheer her family up
C. follow her heart D. overcome cancer
2. According to paragraph 2, Phoebe’s doctors were surprised by ________.
A. her long travels B. the difficulties she met
C. her strong will and life force D. the discoveries she made
3. The correct order of the following events should be ________.
①Phoebe made a name for watching birds. ②Phoebe picked up cancer.
③Phoebe found 8,000 kinds of birds. ④Phoebe stayed at an island for two weeks.
A. ①③④② B. ②①③④ C. ②④③① D. ③②①④
4. The best title for Phoebe’s memoir may be ________.
A. Facing up to Changes B. Fighting for the Environment
C. Enjoying the Beauty of Nature D. Birding on Borrowed Time
5. The writer mainly wants to tell us that ________.
A. hobbies influence health B. family support is important
C. nature is the best doctor D. challenges are everywhere
三、补全短文
How the Violin Changed My Life
By Eric Cruise, 27
I was born in a family of doctors, so my parents were really surprised when I told them I wanted to be a violinist. At first, they thought it was just a temporary (暂时的) thing, since children often dream about doing unusual jobs, but they quickly change their mind when they grow up. ____1____ My family gave me a lot of support, which I am thankful to.
____2____ It means practising for hours every day, pain in your fingertips and neck, and a lot of setbacks (挫折). Most of the time, especially at the beginning, it sounds bad. ____3____
Anyway, I kept taking classes and practicing until I joined in an activity, and that’s when the fun started. ____4____ When you work together to give a show in front of many people, the joy you give to others with your music will make the whole effort worthwhile.
I have never regretted being a musician. ____5____ She often jokes that I would be a terrible doctor, but in the end my job is not so different from hers. She treats people’s bodies, but I treat their souls (心灵).
A. Learning the violin is not a piece of cake. B. So after a few years, I stopped taking my violin lessons. C. My sister, who is a doctor, agrees that it was the best choice. D. This is why, during the first few years, I thought of giving up. E. My sister doesn’t understand why I chose this job instead of being a doctor. F. I realized playing with other musicians is one of the most exciting experiences. G. When I told them again three years later, however, they realized I was serious about it.
四、语法填空
My name is Rebeca and I’m 11. I’m from beautiful Brazil! But my family live in a poor area, and life isn’t easy. My father ___1___ (work) hard so my brother and I can go to school. And we always come straight home after school ___2___ (help) with the housework. But I have a dream … football! And I want to tell you how football has changed my life.
My dad wanted my big brother to be ___3___ football player, but he didn’t like training. I loved football and when I played I felt happy and forgot about everything around ___4___ (I). My mum said, “Football isn’t for girls.” The boys at school didn’t want to play ___5___ a girl either, but when they saw I was good, I got the chance to join them.
One day, while I ___6___ (prepare) for football training, my teacher told me that there was a football team just for girls and some team members were wanted. I ___7___ (real) wanted to be part of the team and I decided to try my hardest.
When my dad and brother knew that, they were very happy. My mum still didn’t like the idea. “It isn’t going to be easy for you ___8___ football is a boy’s sport,” she said. But she said nothing after that, and my dad and brother trained with me every day for seven ___9___ (month). Finally, in February the coach showed us which players were in the team. When I heard my name, I jumped in the air.
Our team traveled to Rio de Janeiro in March and we won the match—it was amazing! Since then we’ve won a lot of matches. But more importantly, I get a strong ___10___ (feel) of confidence about myself. When I get older, I want to be a great football player. That’s my biggest dream in life.
五、任务阅读
For his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his father took him to the Children’s Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that interested him. There was just one requirement: Lin would have to promise to study it for at least one year.
To that point Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting. That hobby lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints, hoping that Lin’s artistic side would shine through. Those paints were now under his bed, still unopened. This time Lin’s parents would let him decide.
Lin’s eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer. He stopped at “Photography”. He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each student needed their own camera. Although Lin’s family weren’t poor, they weren’t rich either, and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.
The next course to catch his eye was “Language Art”. He didn’t even know what that meant. His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches. Lin, a shy boy, could think of nothing worse.
Then he saw it. “Cooking” sounded like something he’d like to do. It was inexpensive and convenient. It could be done alone and it was also creative.
Based on Lin’s hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. Much to his parents’ surprise, Lin kept his promise. He studied cooking at the centre every Saturday, and practised at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone looked forward to birthdays, when they could eat his cakes. Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to others.
The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.
Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he received all those years ago.
1. How long did Lin’s father ask him to study a new hobby
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2. What hobbies hadn’t Lin kept for long
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Why didn’t Lin choose “Photography” as his hobby
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4. How did Lin feel about making public speeches
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5. What did Lin do for his hobby of cooking at home
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六、阅读填表
Have you ever thought of taking fishing as a hobby If not, it’s time to think about it. Fishing is relaxing and it makes you go out to enjoy the beautiful nature.
There are many wonderful websites about fishing. For example, www. has a lot of forums. There you can share your knowledge about fishing and get helpful advice from other fishermen. Http:// is also a good website. It teaches how to fish if you just begin to learn fish.
I think there are many advantages of going fishing on the bank of a river under some green trees. You can forget the sad things when you are fishing. If you don’t try fishing, you will never know what you are missing. Imagine standing on the bank of a river and catching a lot of fish. Lure the fish to bite the hook (钩) before pulling it up. When you catch the fish, you will feel quite happy and excited. You will never have this feeling until you give fishing a try.
Now that your interest is motivated, you may be thinking that you don’t have a clue about how to fish. If that’s the case, these tips will help. If you’d like to learn how to fish, there are a few things you can do.
Research the place of fishing.
Read a book about fishing.
Research online. Hundreds of websites introduce ways on fishing.
Websites about fishing ● Teach ___1___ how to fish. ● You can share and find the knowledge about fishing, and get useful advice.
Advantages of fishing ● While fishing, you can forget ___2___. ● When you ___3___, you will have the feeling of happiness and excitement.
___4___ ● Find a good place to fish. ● Read a book about fishing. ● Look up some ___5___ about fishing online.
参考答案
一、完形填空
1-5 CCBBA 6-10 DAADC
二、阅读理解
1-5 BCDDC 6-10 CCBDA
三、补全短文
1-5 GADFC
四、语法填空
1. works 2. to help 3. a 4. me 5. with/against
6. was preparing 7. really 8. because 9. months 10. feeling
五、任务阅读
1. At least one year.
2. Stamp collecting and painting.
3. Because a camera cost a lot of money.
4. He felt it was the worst thing.
5. He made delicious meals for his family.
六、阅读填表
1. beginners 2. sad things/sadness 3. catch the fish
4. Tips 5. information
