1、课后作业(一).单句语法填空1His kindness gained him the _(admire) of all the people.2The Olympic Games, first _(hold) in 776 BC, did not include women competitors until 1912.3The country has made great advances since _(independent)4On the _(arrive) of the autumn, the farmers are busy with harvest.5Our _(origin)
2、plan was to go to Spain, but it was too expensive.6It is my _(believe) that technology makes life better.7With prices _(go) up so fast, we cant afford luxuries.8The explorers starved to _(die) in the desert.9We admire the _ (beautiful) of the full moon on Midautumn night.10Irene is having a party in
3、_(celebrate) of her 60th birthday.答案1.admiration2.held3.independence4arrival5.original6.belief7.going8.death9beauty10.celebration.短语填空look down on， day and night， as though， play tricks on， look forward to， gain independence， take place， dress up1The dog was walking _ it had hurt its leg.2The countr
4、y was controlled by another country and did not _ until 1946.3In the past, poor workers worked _， but they still lived a hard life.4The 32nd Olympic Games will _ in Japan in 2020.5He _ by his friends for doing nothing all year around.6Dont _ your friends because its impolite.7He asks me why people l
5、ike to _ for an interview.8Im _ hearing from you.答案1.as though2.gain independence3.day and night4.take place5.is looked down on6.play tricks on7.dress up8.looking forward to.单句改错1Its exactly a year since we moved. Its an anniversary worth being celebrated._2It is likely that the travellers got lost
6、in the desert and starved to die._3It is a honour for me to come here today to take part in the competition._4When all the crops are safely gathering in, the farmers can rest._5Either you or the headmaster are to hand out the prizes to those gifted students at the meeting._6David Beckham is admired
7、about his excellent skill of free kick by his fans._7Great changes have been taken place in the school over the past three years, which deeply impresses me._8He tricked the girl on marrying him by pretending that he was a millionaire._9Dressing in a white coat, she looks like a ghost._10Thanks for y
8、our kind consideration and I look forward to receive your earliest reply._答案1.being celebratedcelebrating2.diedeath3aan4.gatheringgathered5.areis6.aboutfor7.去掉been8.oninto9.DressingDressed10.receivereceiving.阅读理解AA British friend told me he couldnt understand why Chinese people love eating sunflower
9、 seeds(葵花子) as a snack so much. “Ive met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth; I believe thats from cracking the seeds，” he said.I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever Im watching TV or typing a rep
10、ort, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. My friend doesnt like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so hard just to get one small seed.When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. Then, we all lived close to one another,
11、usually in a small city, and sometimes even neighbors would go doortodoor on Chinese New Years Eve to check out what every household was making.I remember my parents would be in the kitchen cooking. In the living room, a large table would already be laid out, complete with a fancy tablecloth, readym
12、ade dumpling fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds.Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then.I dont think its right to
13、 criticize ones choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem.Its not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins their
14、breath. They think its a delicacy, and its connected with their culture. I think its a wonderful tradition.语篇解读：直到作者的英国朋友提到中国人都爱嗑瓜子，作者才意识到自己也是如此。作者把这个习惯归结于中国春节文化，就像丹麦人吃面包喜欢加咸红鱼，每一个饮食习惯都与自己的文化有关。1What did the writer become aware of?AShe had ever typed a report about seeds.BShe ate various snacks whil
15、e watching TV.CShe has a habit of cracking sunflower seeds.DShe damaged her teeth by eating sunflower seeds.解析考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“I had never noticed the habit. start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds.”可知，作者意识到自己有嗑瓜子的习惯，故选C。答案C2. What does the writer prove by mentioning Chinese New Year?AThe traditions
16、 of celebrating it disappear.BChildren can eat delicious food on that day.CThe families would get together for it.DEating sunflower seeds is related to it.解析考查推理判断。根据第四、第五段内容可知，新年的时候会有很多美食，一些是供给祖先的，还有一些是给邻居和小孩在晚宴前吃的，其中含有瓜子，作者因此学会了嗑瓜子，可见作者嗑瓜子和春节有关，故选D。答案D3The writers attitude to Denmarks way of eatin
17、g bread is _.Aacceptable BcriticalCneutral Ddoubtful解析考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“I think its a wonderful tradition.”可知，作者认为丹麦人吃面包的方式是一个美妙的传统，可见作者接受这种吃法，故选A。答案A4What lesson can we learn from the passage?AOne kind of food doesnt necessarily suit everyone.BEating habits come from a certain culture.CIt is good to
18、form healthy eating habits.DChanging your eating habits will change your life.解析考查推理判断。根据最后一段中的“They think its a delicacy, and its connected with their culture.”可知，丹麦人认为这样吃面包是美味的，这和他们的文化有关，正如作者喜欢嗑瓜子和春节文化有关一样，每一种饮食习惯都与自己的文化有关，故选B。答案BBIn American schools there is something called Homecoming Day. Many
19、high schools and colleges with a football team have a homecoming game. This can be the most important event of the year except graduation or commencement(毕业典礼) day. Students plan Homecoming Day many weeks in advance.Several days before Homecoming, students start to decorate the school. There are sig
20、ns to wish luck to the team, and many other signs to welcome all the graduates. Many people still come to Homecoming twenty or thirty years after their graduation.The members of school clubs build booths(售货棚) and sell lemonade(柠檬汽水), apples and sandwiches. Some clubs help to welcome visitors.During
21、the day alumni will gather at the school. They like to look for teachers that they remember. Often they see old friends and they talk together about those happy years in school.Everyone soon comes to watch the football game. When the game is half over, the band comes onto the field and plays school
22、songs. Another important moment is when the Homecoming Queen or King appears. All the students vote the most popular student Homecoming Queen or King. It is a great honour to be chosen.Homecoming is a happy day, but it is not perfect unless the football team wins the game. Even if the game loses, th
23、e students still enjoy Homecoming. Some stay at the school to dance, and others go to a party. For everyone it is a day worth remembering.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国学校的校友日，以及学生在这一天举办的各项活动。5What is the best title for this passage?AAmerican SchoolBHomecoming DayCHomecoming Queen or KingDHomecoming Game解析考查标
24、题归纳。通读文章可知，本文主要介绍了美国学校的校友日，可知最合适的题目就是校友日，故选B项。答案B6Which of the following is NOT done on Homecoming?ATo see old friends.BTo look for teachers they remember.CTo watch the football game.DTo organise clubs.解析考查细节理解。由第四段中的“They like to look for teachers that they remember. Often they see old friends and
25、they talk together about those happy years in school.”并通读全文可知，校友日这天并没有组织俱乐部这项活动，故选D项。答案D7What does the underlined word “alumni” in Paragraph 4 refer to?AFormer students of a school or college.BFormer teachers of a school or college.CGrandfathers of the students in a school or college.DGrandmothers o
26、f the students in a school or college.解析考查词义猜测。由第二段第二、三句及画线词后两句可知，他们是这个学校的往届生，故选A项。答案A.七选五阅读填空As youre busy with your studies, the weeks during the Spring Festival can be a time when training and healthy eating plans go out of the window. But you can continue running and avoid weight gain during the
27、 holiday season. _1_Pick a raceHaving a race on your calendar(日历) is a motivation to keep running during the holiday. _2_ Check our or Running in the City for events near you.Dont skip breakfastIf youre going to a holiday party in the evening, dont make the mistake of skipping breakfast. You may thi
28、nk youre saving calories later. _3_Bring your own healthy dishesChances are that most of the dishes at holiday gatherings are going to be high in taste and calories. Bring your own healthy appetisers to the party. The host will appreciate it, and you know there will be at least one wise choice on th
29、e buffet table.4_If youre heading to an evening event, eat regular meals and snacks every few hours up until party time. You wont arrive at the party ready to attack appetisers. Make sure you include fibre at each meal because it keeps you full longer.Plan your runsIts easy to say that youll keep ru
30、nning regularly during the holiday season, but sticking to it requires a strategy. Schedule your runs like appointments, so you make them the first thing during a busy week. _5_ATreat yourselfBEat small mealsCTry some or all of these strategies(策略)DIn fact, it may lead to overeating later in the day
31、.EBuy yourself a gift of some new running shoes and clothes.FIf you have runs scheduled, you are more likely to get them done.GOnce you choose one that is in a few weeks, set a plan and stick to it.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在春节期间坚持跑步和避免增肥的五个策略。1解析根据上文中的“But you can continue running and avoid weight gain duri
32、ng the holiday season.(但是你可以继续跑步，避免在假期增加体重。)”以及下文给出的一些方法可知，这里是指尝试下面的一些或全部策略。选C项。答案C2解析根据小标题Pick a race和关键信息“to keep running during the holiday”可知，一旦你选择了跑步，就要制订一个计划并坚持下去。选G项。答案G3解析根据小标题Dont skip breakfast和本段中的“You may think youre saving calories later.”可知这里是指：事实上，这可能会导致这一天晚些时候吃得太多。选D项。答案D4解析根据设空所在位置可知此处应为段落小标题，其对应的段落大意是建议在聚会前每隔几小时吃些东西或零食，由此可知这里是指：少食多餐。选B项。答案B5解析根据上一句中的关键信息“Schedule your runs”可知，这里应选F项，即如果你制订了跑步计划，你更有可能完成跑步。答案F
