1、UNIT 1 课下题型练(三)LESSON 2UNDERSTANDING AND COPING WITH STRESS.阅读理解AMany Chinese students think American students enjoy more freedom than them at school. But American schools also have their rules. If the students break the rules, they will get punishment, too. On the first day of a new term, 128 stude
2、nts of Morton High School were sent home for wearing the wrong clothes. There are altogether 1,200 students in the school. Usually only 20 students break the school dress rule every day. So the headmaster Theresa Mayerik said it was the worst new term she had ever seen. At Morton High School, studen
3、ts favorite clothing such as baggy trousers, lownecked shirts and tank tops (紧身短背心) are not allowed in classrooms. Some students think they have the right to choose what clothes they want to wear, but the headmaster doesnt think so. “Id be supportive if half the school was sent home, because 99% wil
4、l get the message that our school are for education.” “Freedom” does not mean “free of restrictions(约束)”. That is to say there is no total freedom in the world, no matter in the US or in China. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了美国学生并不是像中国学生所想象的那样生活， 他们同样也要遵守严格的规章制度。1Many Chinese students think that _.AAmerican stu
5、dents are very free at schoolBAmerican students are not so clever as themCAmerican students dont love their school at allDAmerican students have many rules at school解析：选A细节理解题。根据本文首句Many Chinese students think American students enjoy more freedom than them at school.可知，许多中国学生认为美国学生在学校很自由。2128 studen
6、ts of Morton High School were sent home for _.Anot finishing their homeworkBbeing late for schoolCnot wearing the right clothesDfighting with classmates解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的128 students of Morton High School were sent home for wearing the wrong clothes可知，学生被送回家的原因是没有穿正确的衣服。3Some students in Morton High
7、 School think they have the right to _.Adecide when to go to schoolBchoose what to wearCdo what they wantDeat and drink in class解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段中的Some students think they have the right to choose what clothes they want to wear可知，一些学生认为他们有权利选择穿什么衣服。4Whats the writers attitude to the school dress rule
8、? AAgree.BDisagree. CNot sure. DUnclear. 解析：选A观点态度题。根据第三段中的“Freedom” does not mean “free of restrictions(约束)”(自由并不意味着脱离约束)可知，作者对于学校的穿衣规则是赞同的态度。BFiveyearold Prisilla Perez, a student at Meador Elementary School in Willis, was unhappy with her recent haircut, which resulted from a severe disease. When
9、 students in her class started calling Prisilla a boy, she felt ashamed, often crying and losing focus in school.Her teacher, Shannon Grimm, sympathized with her unhappiness. Grimm and Prisillas mom were concerned, but their ideas didnt work. “We had classroom discussions about how girls have short
10、hair and boys have long hair, and I showed them photos of movie stars with different looks，” Grimm said, “However, it wasnt sinking in.”Grimm thought about Prisilla throughout the winter break, and one morning, she had an idea: Cut off her hair a scary thought for Grimm, who wore her hair long and t
11、ook pride in it. “Ive never had short hair, and I stressed about it for two weeks before making a decision，” she said. On 4 January, Grimm invited a hairstylist friend to her home. “I told him to keep going, even if I cried，” she said.The class loved their teachers new do, especially Prisilla, who e
12、xcitedly ran off the school bus that afternoon yelling, “Mom, Ms.Grimm cut her hair！” The teacher also bought matching bows for herself and the girl, so they could style their hair together.In February, the teacher recommended Prisilla for the school districts Student of the Month Award, but during
13、the Monday ceremony, she received a surprise “hero medal” from the girl. “Now we have matching awards，” says Grimm.Prisillas mother, Maria, said that Grimms thoughtfulness brought her to tears. “I was shocked. I was crying. I couldnt believe it she did something that I wouldnt have the bravery to do
14、. I will never forget that.”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Grimm老师剪短头发以帮助学生Prisilla的故事。5Why was Prisilla unhappy at school?ABecause she wasnt satisfied with her teacher.BBecause she couldnt concentrate in class.CBecause she was laughed at by her classmates.DBecause she couldnt get on well with others.解析：选C细节理
15、解题。根据第一段第二句When students in her class started calling Prisilla a boy, she felt ashamed, often crying and losing focus in school.可知，Prisilla在学校不开心是因为她被同学嘲笑。6What made Grimm have her own hair cut?APraise from her students.BDevotion to her students.CRequest of Prisillas mother.DSuggestion from the hair
16、stylist.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第三段的内容，尤其是Grimm thought about Prisilla .she had an idea: Cut off her hair可知，Prisilla因为是短头发而被同学嘲笑，为了安慰Prisilla, Grimm老师决定把自己的头发剪短。由此可推知，Grimm老师出于对学生的关爱才剪短了头发。7What can we know about Grimm?AShe had her hair cut together with Prisilla.BShe expressed her sincere thanks to her pupils
17、.CShe hesitated a lot before having her hair cut.DShe won a gold medal for facing difficulties bravely.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段第二句中的Ive never had short hair, and I stressed about it for two weeks before making a decision可知，Grimm老师剪短头发之前很犹豫。8What is the text mainly about?AHow Grimm helped her student out.BWh
18、at problem Prisilla had at school.CWhy Prisilla won the Month Award.DWhen Grimm got her new hairstyle.解析：选A主旨大意题。通读全文可知，Prisilla因为是短头发而被同学嘲笑，她在学校很不开心，Grimm老师为了帮助、安慰她而剪短了自己的头发，故A项最能概括文章大意。CIt is generally acknowledged that young people from poorer socioeconomic backgrounds tend to do less well in the
19、 education system. In an attempt to help the children of poor families, a nationwide program called “Head Start” was started in the US in 1965. A lot of money was poured into it. It took children into preschool institutions at the age of three and was supposed to help them succeed in school. But the
20、 results have been disappointing, because the program began too late. Many children who entered it at three were already behind their peers in language and intelligence and the parents were not involved in the process. At the end of each day, “Head Start” children returned to the same disadvantaged
21、home environment.To improve the results, another program was started in Missouri that concentrated on parents as the childs first teachers. This program was based on research showing that working with the family is the most effective way of helping children get the best possible start in life. The f
22、ouryear study included 380 families who were about to have their first child and represented different socioeconomic statuses, ages and family structures. The program involved trained educators visiting and working with the parent or parents and the child. The program also gave the parents some guid
23、ance, and useful skills on child development.At three, the children involved in the “Missouri” program were evaluated with the children selected from the same socioeconomic backgrounds and family situations. The results were obvious. The children in the program were more advanced in language develop
24、ment, problem solving and other intellectual skills than their peers. They performed equally well regardless of socioeconomic backgrounds or family structures.The one factor that was found to affect the childs development was the poor quality of parentchild interaction. That interaction was not nece
25、ssarily bad in poorer families.The “Missouri” program compares quite distinctly with the “Head Start” program. Without a similar focus on parent education and on the vital importance of the first three years, some evidence indicates that it will not be enough to overcome educational unfairness.语篇解读：
26、本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过对比两项侧重点不同的教育项目表明，要实现教育公平就应该关注对父母的教育，使其与孩子之间进行高品质互动以及意识到孩子出生后前三年的重要性。9What caused the failure of the “Head Start” program?AThe large number of poor families.BThe disapproval from children.CThe late start of the program.DThe long period of time.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段第五句But the results have be
27、en disappointing, because the program began too late.可知，Head Start项目的失败是因为其开始得太晚了。10What do we know about the “Missouri” program?AIt focused on the childrens first school teachers.BIt helped the children return to the same home.CIt made the children improve in many aspects.DIt gave the parents advic
28、e on their development.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段第三句The children in the program were more advanced in language development, problem solving and other intellectual skills than their peers.可推知，Missouri项目让参与的孩子们在许多方面都有改善。11According to the passage, what is likely to influence childrens performance?AThe number of
29、 family members.BThe parentchild communication.CThe intelligence of their parents.DThe teacherstudent relationship.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二句The one factor that was found to affect the childs development was the poor quality of parentchild interaction.可知，父母和孩子之间的交流质量是影响孩子发展的因素之一。12How does the author dev
30、elop the passage?ABy listing figures. BBy making comparisons.CBy presenting ideas. DBy drawing conclusions.解析：选B写作手法题。通读全文内容可知，本文是通过对比两个侧重点不同的教育项目来组织文章的。.阅读七选五Ways to Get Your Kids into NatureBeing in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits. There are many ways you can incorporate nature into
31、 your childrens lives, even if you live in the city.Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parents excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit. _1_. “I dont know! Lets find out together.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling
32、. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children._2_. If you have to carpool (拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window. The early morning fall skies are beautiful w
33、ith color and migrating birds. After all, even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial.Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. Time in nature is an essential investment in your childrens health and wellbeing. If you view nature time as essential to good health, you wi
34、ll be more likely to engage in it. _3_， nurturing creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents.Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory, and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing (天体观察) with a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars o
35、ffers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. _4_.Plant a small garden. _5_. Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.ALimit electronic devices while drivingBEncourage questions you dont know the answers toCIf
36、 you want to raise your healthy and wellbalanced childrenDIf you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetablesEIt will teach teamwork, pride in the community, and family togethernessFIf your child is interested, encourage him to get involved in the communityGAllow yourself to think about
37、 it, and talk to your children about that wonder语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了让孩子融入自然的一些方法。1选B根据下文中的“I dont know! Lets find out together.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling.以及上文中的Inspire curiosity可推知，此处表示鼓励和孩子一起探索你自己也不知道答案的问题，从而引起孩子的好奇心，故选B项。2选A根据空后一句If you have to carpool (拼车) in the morning, turn
38、off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window.可推知，开车时关掉电子设备，多看看窗外也是一种与自然接触的方式，故选A项。3选C根据上文Time in nature is an essential investment in your childrens health and wellbeing.和空后的nurturing creativity .as parents可推知，如果想要培养出健康、明智的孩子，培养他们的创造性和好奇心也是作为父母的责任，故选C项。4选G根据上文Observi
39、ng the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe.可推知，和孩子一起观察星空能够加深孩子对自然界的理解，与G项呼应，故选G项。5选D根据上文Plant a small garden.以及下文Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth.可推知，此处作者建议父母开辟一个小菜园，帮孩子种些蔬菜，一起见证它们生长的奇迹，故选D项。