1、Unit 3课时跟踪检测(五) Presenting ideas & Reflection一、单元考点重点练.单词拼写1When we approached (靠近) the city centre, we saw a stone statue of about 10 metres in height.2Some of these writers are doctors, and others are lawyers (律师) or educators.3We all respect (尊敬) our father, with whose help we become useful perso
2、ns.4I wanted to have a word with her, but she ignored (不理) me and went away.5The audience was waiting for the curtain (幕) to rise.6Despite (尽管) plane food having a bad reputation, seven out of ten interviewees said they were happy to eat it up.7Bears build up fat stores throughout (在整个期间) the summer
3、 and fall to have energy enough to last them through their winter sleep.8The more positive (积极的) an article is, the more likely it was to be shared.单句语法填空1This is the first time that we have_seen (see) a film in the cinema together as a family.2She will_be (be) at home tomorrow morning.3Did you pred
4、ict that many students would_sign (sign) up for the dance competition?4Ill go to the library as soon as I finish what I am_doing (do)5Li Hua, a professional (profession) athlete, stood for our school to compete.6Every year, new graduates are seeking for jobs suitable (suit) for themselves.7Last but
5、not least, it is the inner beauty rather than our appearance (appear) that makes us respectable.8He was obviously (obvious) in some kind of trouble, but I didnt know how I could help him out.9The two friends have an argument (argue) that breaks up their friendship forever.10The village was destroyed
6、. It now looked entirely (entire) different from the previous one.11The price of wine varies enormously (enormous) depending on where it comes from.选词填空1Jane did well in all her subjects and had_a_talent_for singing, dancing and drawing.2Some say homework is necessary while others disagree. In_my_op
7、inion,_daily homework is necessary for students.3Our team has been in_the_lead in the relay race.4The prince killed the monster and saved the princess in_the_end.5The girl goes to visit her English teacher now_and_then who retired from school last year.6China today is no_longer what she used to be t
8、hirty years ago.完成句子1With_Teachers_Day_approaching,_our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day.(with复合结构; approach)随着教师节的临近,我们班决定举行一场晚会来庆祝这个重要的日子。2There_stand many stone sculptures of famous historical figures.(倒装句)那里矗立着许多著名历史人物的石头雕像。3Tom was late for work this morning. That_is
9、_because he overslept.汤姆今天早晨上班迟到了,那是因为他睡过头了。4As far as Im concerned, the problem is_easy_to_deal_with.(主语beadj.to do)就我而言,这个问题很容易处理。二、单元话题综合练.阅读理解When he looked at me, it was clear my father wasnt sure who I was.And as I looked back at him, I wasnt sure who he was, either.My father had just gone thr
10、ough heart surgery and 6 days in intensive care.Hed returned to the hospital where hed worked for 40 years.It was the hospital where all his children had been born.The doctors said that he may have a long period of confusion after the surgery.And because hes eightysix, it may be many months before h
11、e returns to normal.Its also possible he may never be “normal” again.I sat there in this hospital room, spoonfeeding the man Ive seen as powerful and capable all my life.It felt like the full circle of life had come around us.It felt good to support him, yet part of me wanted to tell him to be “norm
12、al” again.I wasnt sure if I was ready to accept the full meaning of it: that my father may never be that powerful and capable person again.Pain and suffering have visited my family, as they will visit all families.And while we hesitate to face pain and suffering, they have great lessons to teach us.
13、Pain and suffering are well outside of the boundaries of our everyday life.When they come, they break these boundaries and turn our world upside down.We become a family with all of the others who have known the pain and suffering.And we have another chance to consider whats truly important in our li
14、ves.This crisis will pass, and well all be changed by it.The healing hands of time will do their work.Im thankful that Ive told my father everything Ive wanted to say to him.And Im thankful to have my family to lean on during this difficult time.Well all be challenged by this to show more support, c
15、are, and love.This is as it should be.Sometimes, it takes a crisis to remind us of why were all here.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述作者的父亲住院动了心脏手术。作者在照顾父亲之余感慨痛苦与苦难会让人变得更坚强,痛苦终将过去,家人是我们的依靠。1What do we know about the writers father from the passage?AHe will recover from his illness soon.BHe has been lying in bed fo
16、r 40 years.CHe used to be a powerful and capable man.DHe didnt know the author after head surgery.解析:选C细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“powerful and capable”可知,在作者眼里,父亲以前是强壮能干的,所以选C。 2How did the author feel when thinking of the pain and suffering his family had?AGrateful.BInspired.CExhausted. DSorrowful.解析:选A细节理解题
17、。根据第四段倒数第二句“And Im thankful to have my family to lean on during this difficult time”及文章最后一段可知,作者感恩困难时期家人的支持,从另外一方面讲,是痛苦和苦难让作者知道了生活的意义,所以选A。 3What does the author probably agree with?ALife is more fragile than expected.BSomething nice weighs light.CPain and suffering often go hand in hand.DWe should
18、treat the old in an abnormal way.解析:选A推理判断题。文章讲述的是在作者眼里一直强壮能干的父亲,在做了心脏手术之后,认不出作者了。所以,作者可能认同这种观点:生命比预想的更脆弱。所以选A。 4What does the author aim to express in this passage?APain and suffering are bound to pass.BPain and suffering bring us beneficial experiences.CWe cannot always avoid facing pain and suffe
19、ring.DWe will not eventually be defeated by pain and suffering.解析:选B主旨大意题。作者首先讲述了父亲手术之后的情况,在最后两段里,作者感慨痛苦与苦难会让我们汲取教训,会给我们机会去思考生命中真正重要的是什么,并让我们认识到生活的意义。也就是说,痛苦与苦难会带给我们一些有益的东西,所以选B。 .看图说话A recent survey done in the US found that more than half of American parents spend less than three hours having fun
20、with their children each week.When was the last time you had fun with your parents?Your parents are always busy with their work or their phones.Questions:1Whats the topic of the pictures above?It_is_not_uncommon_that_parents_spend_little_time_accompanying_their_children.2What lead to the phenomenon?
21、There_are_many_factors_accounting_for_this_phenomenon._First,_in_contemporary_society_parents_are_facing_more_stress_from_living_and_work_than_before,_so_they_have_to_spend_most_of_their_time_making_money._In_addition,_parents_today_are_more_easily_distracted_by_various_electronic_products_when_keep
22、ing_their_children_company.3Whats your opinion on this problem?I_think_however_busy_parents_are,_they_should_afford_their_time_to_accompany_their_children.读后续写阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。It was somewhere between spring and summer when my mom and I were driving through the countryside. Back then I
23、was 13 years old and always felt unhappy with mom. But little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.A bunch of flowers sat in the back seat, whose heavenly scent filled the car.Suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over.“What are you doing?”I cried, fearing that the car
24、 had broken down and wed be stuck there, so far from home. But that wasnt the case. My mom hopped out of the car, grabbing the flowers from the back seat.“Itll just be a minute,” she called back through the open windows.My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sig
25、n showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building, somewhat annoyed, as my mom reappeared emptyhanded.Before she started the car, curiosity drove me to ask,“Do you know someone there?” She shook her head.“Then what did you do with the flowers?”She smiled slightly,“I gave them to th
26、e receptionist (前台接待员)”“What?”She laughed at my confusion.“I told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them, especially who hasnt gotten any in a while.”I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we continued our driving, I spoke again,“Did you leave your name?”To this she answered
27、 instantly,“No. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, which is enough of a thank for me.”Suddenly, still thinking about moms deeds, I heard something burst loudly. It was our car that broke down!Nothing could be worse, because neither my mom nor I understood
28、how to_repair it, and we didnt know where the garage was. It also seemed impossible to wait for any passerby, since we had seen so few along the way.注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语;3续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;4续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:We were worried about what could be done. Paragraph
29、 2:As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight. 参考范文:Paragraph 1:We were worried about what could be done. But after waiting in vain for a considerable time, mom and I decided to walk back the_road_to the nursing home and seek for help. When we arrived, the_receptionist was surprised, but warml
30、y helped us contact the garage. There, the old man who had received the flowers was excited to meet us. While we were laughing and talking merrily, the garage got our car repaired.Paragraph 2:As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight. I paced quickly into the flower shop, where a bunch of_flo
31、wers glowing red in full bloom caught my eye. I decided to send mom the sweet flowers. Soon, the heavenly scent filled the car again. Mom tried to conceal her excitement, but the glittering tears failed her. Through this trip,_I discovered that, despite my occasional anger towards her, I actually felt proud of her. This was the trip of my life.