1、课时作业(十五)Unit 4Body languageSection Learning about Language & Using Language(本栏目内容，在学生用书中以独立形式分册装订！).单句语法填空1_ (face) with such a difficult task，he turned to his parents for help.答案：Faced2With so many girls _ (sit) around him，the star was very excited.答案：sitting3The first thing she did was _ (hug) her
2、 coach after the match.答案：to hug4When I talked with him，I noticed his _(face) expression.答案：facial5My sister is in Shandong University，_(major) in English literature.答案：majoring 6The kitchen is often the busiest room in a household；its important _(function) properly.答案：to function 7The moment she sa
3、w her mother，she gave her_big hug.答案：a8When_(compare) the twins，you will find the differences between them.答案：comparing9She stared at his husband with_(angry)，saying that she would never forgive him.答案：anger10She is not an outgoing person and she doesnt let anyone know what she _ (true) felt.答案：trul
4、y.阅读理解ABenjamin Banneker was a largely selfeducated astronomer，author and scientist.This was a very important accomplishment for an AfricanAmerican living during the American Revolution and the early history of the United States.Many people consider him to be the first AfricanAmerican scientist.Benj
5、amin Banneker was born in Baltimore County on November 9,1731.Unlike most black children of his day in America，Benjamin was born a freeman and not a slave.He grew up on his familys farm where he worked hard even as a child.He helped with the tobacco crops，cut wood，and did all sorts of chores around
6、the farm.Growing up，Benjamin had little opportunity for school.He did attend a small Quaker school for a time where he discovered an interest in science and mathematics.Even when he couldnt attend school，Benjamin borrowed many books so he could continue to learn.He became known in the area as an int
7、elligent young man who could fix machines and work out math problems.Benjamins legend (传奇故事) continued to grow when he built his own clock.Clocks were very rare in America at that time.The story goes that Benjamin met a businessman with a watch.He made detailed drawings of the internal (内部的) pieces
8、of the watch and studied how it worked.Then，over several years，Benjamin built a larger version of the watch out of wood，which became his own working clock.As Benjamin grew older，he began to take an interest in the stars.He read books on astronomy and used math to calculate the movement of the stars.
9、He even accurately predicted an eclipse (日食) of the sun.After the Revolutionary War，Benjamin began to use his skills as a surveyor.He got a job working on surveying Washington，D.C.，the new capital city of the United States.Benjamin Banneker died on October 9,1806.Although he didnt see an end to slav
10、ery in his lifetime，his life and accomplishments were used as an example by abolitionists to show what a free black man could do.语篇解读本文介绍了美国第一位黑人天文学家、作家和科学家Benjamin Banneker的童年、教育和研究成就。1What can we infer about Benjamin Bannekers childhood?AHe was a son of a black slave.BHe was laughed at for being b
11、lack.CHe was helpful with the farm work.DHe was not allowed to go to school.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的“He grew up on his familys farm where he worked hard even as a child.did all sorts of chores around the farm.”可知，Benjamin在自己家的农场长大，还是个孩子的时候就辛苦工作，做各种杂活儿。答案：C2When did he become interested in science and mathema
12、tics?AWhen he helped to do all sorts of chores.BWhen he studied in a small Quaker school.CAfter he read all the books he had borrowed.DAfter he constructed his wooden working clock.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的“He did attend a small Quaker school for a time where he discovered an interest in science and mathemati
13、cs.”可知，Benjamin在一个小型的贵格会学校上课，在那里他发现了自己对科学和数学的兴趣。答案：B3What can we learn from the passage?AMathematics helped Benjamin a lot.BBenjamin Banneker didnt have the practical ability.CBenjamin Banneker did what he could to end slavery.DWashington，D.C.was bought by Benjamin Banneker.解析：推理判断题。根据第五段的“He read b
14、ooks on astronomy and used math.Benjamin began to use his skills as a surveyor.”可知，他使用数学计算恒星的运动，甚至准确地预测了日食。独立战争后，他开始利用这一技能当了测量员。这说明数学这一门学科，处处能用到，对他的研究很有帮助。答案：A4. Whats the probable meaning of the underlined word “abolitionists”？AThose who want to end slavery.BThose who want to end their own life.CTh
15、ose who want to end American law.DThose who want to end a sad childhood.解析：词义猜测题。根据最后一段的“Although he didnt see an end to slavery in his lifetime，his life and accomplishments.what a free black man could do.”可知，尽管在Benjamin一生中没有看到奴隶制的终结，但是他的生活和成就被废奴主义者当做例子用来说明一个自由的黑人所能取得的成就。因此abolitionist意为“废奴主义者”。答案：A
16、BOne Illinois father and his preteen son have made a very important agreement.Whenever the son is practicing to stand again after his brain injury left him in a wheelchair，the father will work on his health，too，by working out.This week，Rick posted pictures online showing off their progress，saying：“H
17、e used to be in a coma (昏迷)；I used to be a fat guy.Now were both recovering.” Reece can now stand for up to 90 minutes at a time，and Rick has lost an impressive 70 pounds.In May of 2008，when Reece was four，he was in a car accident that left him with a brain injury.He was put on life support，spending
18、 four months holed up in a hospital.The youngster has been working on his recovery ever since.Reece had been making so much progress in his stander that his dad was inspired to make some progress of his own.That was two years ago when Rick realized he needed to lose weight.Now，whenever Reece is in h
19、is stander，Rick is on the treadmill (脚踏车)The two work out about five times a week.Jennifer，Ricks wife，has even joined in too，resulting in a “pretty important lifestyle change” for the whole family.While Rick and Jennifers hope for Reece is that he will one day be able to walk independently，Rick want
20、s to run a halfmarathon in the fall.“Reece is a fighter and has such willpower and determination.It allows us to keep pushing him and keep raising the standard higher，” Rick said.They also continue through setbacks，including when，two months ago，Reece underwent an 11hour operation.The young kid even
21、insisted that he didnt want to take pain medication，leaving his doctor in awe (敬畏之心)“At the end of the day，our goals for him are just to put him in the best position to achieve anything he puts his mind to，” Rick said.“If hes willing to do the work，well always be right beside him to support him.”语篇解
22、读本文是新闻报道。美国伊利诺斯州的一位父亲受到患病儿子积极进行康复训练的启发，开始和儿子一起锻炼，并成功减肥70磅。5What did the father and son agree on?AA lifestyle change. BTheir recovery plan.CPosting photos regularly.DExercising 90 minutes each day.解析：细节理解题。 首段第二句“Whenever the son is practicing.by working out”解释了第一句中agreement的内容。由此可知，父子俩在双方的康复计划上达成了一致
23、意见。答案：B6Rick decided to lose weight_.Ain the year 2008Bon his wifes adviceCunder the influence of his sonDafter running into health problems解析：细节理解题。根据第四段“Reece had been making so much progress.needed to lose weight”可知，Rick在儿子的影响下决定开始减肥。答案：C7Why does Rick want to run a halfmarathon?ATo encourage his
24、 son.BTo raise money for his son.CTo set an example for other parents.DTo show his energy after weight loss.解析：推理判断题。根据Rick在倒数第三段中说的“It allows us to keep pushing him and keep raising the standard higher”可知，他想参加秋季半程马拉松比赛是为了鼓励儿子继续站立练习，最终能独立行走。答案：A8Which of the following words can best describe Reece?A
25、Clever.BCareful.CKindhearted. DStrongminded.解析：推理判断题。根据文章介绍Reece的故事可知，自从他2008年因车祸而使脑部受到重创以来，这几年他一直在坚持站立的自我恢复。由此可知，Reece是一个有决心的孩子。答案：D.七选五Your parents have done a lot for you over the years and you may want to show them how thankful you are._1_ You want to tell your parents how much you love them，but
26、 you may dont know how to do so.Fortunately，here are some ways that may help you.Ask them about their life experiences.The most valuable thing you can offer your parents is your time，and they will really appreciate you doing so.Sitting down with your parents and asking them about their lives can sho
27、w you care about and take an interest in them._2_Participate (参与) in their hobbies.A great way to bond (建立互信关系) with your parents is doing something they are interested in.If your parents have interests or hobbies，participate with them.They will appreciate you showing interest in what they like and
28、the time you spend with them._3_ If they attend a book club，ask them if you can join in._4_ Your parents may have been cooking for you your entire life.Now it is your turn to cook a meal for them.Spare a few hours and cook a meal from the heart! Dont worry if your meal isnt perfect.Your parents wont
29、 mind that.They will only appreciate the time and effort you put into the meal.Tell them often that you love them.You may think that your parents already know you love them.Even if this is true，its nice to hear those three little words._5_ You may be amazed at how happy it will make them.ACook them
30、a meal.BTell them your favorite food.CTell your parents you love them whenever you can.DFor example，if they enjoy sports，go to the gym with them.EHowever，putting your words into actions may seem difficult.FYou may even learn something about them you never knew before.GYou should make an effort to in
31、clude your parents in whats happening to you.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了如何向父母表达自己对他们的爱。1解析：本空设于段中，与前一句存在逻辑上的转折关系。前一句讲你可能想向你父母展示你是多么地爱他们，此句指出：然而，把你的语言变成行动似乎很难。然后引出下文。答案：E2解析：本空设于段尾，与前一句形成递进关系。前一句讲和父母坐在一起，询问他们的生活可以表现你关心他们并且对他们的生活感兴趣。此句进一步指出，你或许可以了解到与他们有关的一些你从来不知道的事。答案：F3解析：本空设于段中，是对前一句的进一步解释。此句和后一句都是对前一句进行解释，具体指出如何花时间来陪父母做他们感兴趣的事情。答案：D4解析：本空设于段首，是本段的主题句。后文的内容都是围绕此句展开说明的，本段主要提出抽时间来给父母做一顿饭。答案：A5解析：本空设于段中，与下一句存在逻辑上的指代关系。下一句中的them指代的就是本句中的your parents。答案：C
