1、高效作业5 Period Listening and Talking & Building Up Your Vocabulary语言基础巩固Listening and Talking.单句填空1 You are a quick and efficient learner. I wonder what learning strategies_ you will share with your classmates.2 Im wondering if you could give me some practical advice as I know youve organised_ such ac
2、tivities.3 While he was thinking over the plan, a new idea flashed_ through his mind.4 They have set themselves a series of goals _to_achieve_ (achieve) by the end of the month.5Mary is really good at _taking_ (take)notes in class. 6She started the Ladybug Foundation, _an_ organisation to help the h
3、omeless. 7It has been decided that the book shall _be_revised_(revise). 8He could follow his own thoughts and set up his own _goal(s)_(goal). Building Up Your Vocabulary.单词拼写1Are you excited, anxious or a little curious_about the coming senior high school life?2Every man is born equal, regardless of
4、 colour, race, or nationality_3I pay much attention to my learning strategies_. For example, I draw mind maps to help organise everything in my mind.4The simple rule is that contractions(缩略形式) are used for informal language, and the full forms are used for more formal_ language.5Im sure he says thes
5、e things purposely to annoy_ you.6Shes _revising_(复习) her history notes for the test now.7Mr. Lee gives advice to students who want to study abroad and apply for _exchange_(交换) programs.8The best part of senior high school life is that we can do _experiments_(实验) in the science lab on our own.9She l
6、iked to dance but felt _awkward_(尴尬的) if someone was watching her.10When she arrived, her first impression_was that English was difficult and people spoke too quickly. But soon she found that if she concentrated_on the ideas, not the single words, she could understand.短语填空on campus; concentrate on;
7、leave.alone; at last; make an impression；look forward to; take notes; at the same time; come true; a flash of1_A_flash_of_lightning lit everything up for a second. People were in panic. 2I read the first chapter and _took_notes_ so as to have a clearer clue later on.3When his childhood dream _came_t
8、rue_， he was finally able to take a picture with Yuan Longping. 4She looked so beautiful, and _at_the_same_time_ so proud and distant.5I am _looking_forward_to_your early reply so that we can make better preparations.6After hoping, waiting and working for it for a long time, the big day for the foot
9、ball match came _at_last_7Students are required to wear uniforms _on_campus_， which some find really annoying.8He was determined to forget about the sad past and _concentrate_on_ the present.9He is very active at the first few classes, hoping to _make_an_impression_on the teachers.10All I want is to
10、 be _left_alone_so that I can sort out all the papers by myself.句式填空根据汉语意思及括号内的提示完成句子。1如果没有你的帮助， 我不能解决这个问题。(solve)I _couldnt_ _have_ _solved_ _the_ _problem_ without your help.2在校园里生活有助于寄宿生养成良好的学习习惯，并变得有组织性。(develop, organise)_Living_ _on_ _campus_helps boarding students _develop_ _good_ _learning_
11、_habits_ _and_ become _organised_3做作业时我想一个人待着。否则， 我就不能集中精力做我正在做的事情。(concentrate)Id like to _be_ _left_ _alone_ _when_ _doing_ _homework_. Otherwise, I couldnt _concentrate_ _on_ _what_ _Im_ _doing_4你在新学校一切都好吗？我期待收到你的来信。(hear)How is everything going in your new school? Im _looking_ _forward_ _to_ _he
12、aring_ _from_ you.5如果我和别人合不来怎么办？在异性面前我总是很紧张。(opposite)_What_ _if_ I cant fit in with others? Im always _nervous_ in front of people _of_ _the_ _opposite_ _sex_话题语篇提升.阅读理解阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。I must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child
13、deal with books. There was not one night that I dont remember Mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing Mom say, “I cant believe whats printed in the newspaper this morning，” made m
14、e want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew. So I carried around a book, and each night, just to be like her, I would pretend to be reading.This is how everyone learned to read. We would start off with sentences, then paragrap
15、hs, and then stories. It seemed an unending journey, but even as a sixyearold girl I realised that knowing how to read could open many doors. When Mom said, “The CANDY is hidden on the top shelf，” I knew where the candy was. My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything
16、. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make As on my tests. Occasionally, I would read a novel that was assigned, but
17、 I didnt enjoy this type of reading. I liked facts, things that are concrete. I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.Yet, now that Im growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex, I find myself needing a way to escape. By opening a novel, I can l
18、eave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone. I dont have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this. I just read to relax.Were taught to read because its n
19、ecessary for much of human understanding. Reading is a vital part of my life. Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning. And Ive found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.(B)1Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of Moms hands?AShe wanted her mom to read the new
20、s to her.BShe was anxious to know what had happened.CShe couldnt wait to tear the newspaper apart.DShe couldnt help but stop her mom from reading.(D)2According to Paragraph 3, the authors reading of road signs indicates _Aher unique way to locate herselfBher eagerness to develop her reading abilityC
21、her effort to remind her mom to obey traffic rulesDher growing desire to know the world around her.(C)3What was the authors view on factual reading?AIt would help her update testtaking skills.BIt would allow much room for free thinking.CIt would provide true and objective information.DIt would help
22、shape a realistic and serious attitude to life.(D)4The author takes novel reading as a way to _Aexplore a fantasy landBdevelop a passion for learningClearn about the adult communityDget away from a confusing world答案及解析：【语篇解读】本文为夹叙夹议文。本文讲述了小时候妈妈给作者读书让作者有了读书的渴望；随着年龄的增长，作者越来越爱读书，读书伴随作者成长，时至今日，作者依然热爱阅读。
23、1B细节理解题。根据第二段主题句I always wanted to know what my mom was reading.(我一直想知道我妈妈在读什么。)和Hearing Mom say, “I cant believe whats printed in the newspaper this morning，” made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself.(听到妈妈说：“我真不敢相信今天早上报纸上印的是什么”，使我想从她手中抢过报纸并想自己阅读。)可知，作者抢过妈妈读的报纸，是因为作者迫切想看一看报纸上写的内容，
24、故选B。2D细节理解题。根据第三段My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.(我在阅读方面的进步引起了我的好奇心，我想知道一切。我经常告诉我妈妈开慢点，这样我就能看清我们经过的所有路标。)可以推断出，作者让妈妈开车慢一点，她能够读出所有路标，正是作者在阅读方面的进步
25、引起了她的好奇心，想要了解周围的一切，故选D。3C推理判断题。根据第四段第一句Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make As on my tests.(我在小学、初中和高中的大部分阅读都是事实性阅读。我为求知和考试得A而读书。)可知，作者认为事实性阅读能够提供真实和客观的信息，故选C。4D细节理解题。根据第五段By opening a novel, I can leave behind my burdens a
26、nd enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone.(打开一本小说，“我”可以摆脱“我”的负担，进入一个奇妙而神秘的世界，在那里，“我”是一个新的角色。在这个世界上，“我”可以成为任何人。)可知，阅读小说可以让作者避开复杂的现实而投入小说中的世界中去，故选D。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Some are born with the ability to ta
27、lk to people in any kind of situation and express their ideas. 1_G_ Having no confidence can be one of the reasons why these people are afraid to talk with others. So its necessary for them to know some ways to talk to people.2_D_In some situations where you are finding it awkward to talk to people,
28、 just carry a smile, and youll find that people will actually start talking to you!Using good body language during a conversation is also important. Before you start talking, make sure that you are in a good posture (姿势), and look into the eyes of the other person. 3_A_It also shows youre interested
29、 in talking to the person.For talking comfortably to people on the phone, you have to learn to listen actively. Here, body language is of no importance at all. 4_F_And at the same time repeat to the person what he or she said from time to time. This shows your interest in the conversation.Its diffic
30、ult to talk with unhappy people. Such people are less likely to talk first because of their bad state of mind. Try asking closeended questions. For example, you can ask like this: “Have you been alright lately？” Or “Was your day a good one？” 5_B_ This will help calm the other person down.AAnd this c
31、an increase your confidence.BHowever, remember to use a gentle voice.CStart a lively conversation with the latest events.DA smile is a good way to start any conversation.ETalking to people is not a difficult task as it may seem to be.FYou just need to listen carefully to the person at the other end.
32、GFor some people, its difficult even to start a light conversation.答案及解析：【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了几个谈话技巧。1G该空前一句提到有些人天生就有在任何情形下都能和别人交谈的能力，该空下一句提到“Having no confidence”和“why these people are afraid to talk with others”，故该空内容与没有这种交谈能力的人有关，故选G项。2D该空为该段的主题句，根据下文“just carry a smile”可知，D项符合语境。3A该空前说谈话前先保持良好的姿势并且直视对方的眼睛，再根据该空后的“It also shows youre interested in talking to the person”可知，A项“这能增加你的自信”符合语境。4F该段主题是在电话里交谈时你需要积极倾听，该空前说肢体语言在这时候不重要，F项“你需要做的就是认真倾听电话另一端的人所说的话”与上一句承接。5B该空前内容是问什么样的问题，该空后一句说“这会帮另一个人冷静下来”，由此可知，该空内容与如何问问题有关，故选B。