1、课时作业(十二)Module 3Section Grammar倒装句和强调句.单句语法填空1It was not until the 19th century that heat _ (be) considered a form of energy.2Not until he returned _ we have supper.3It was he _ came running into the classroom with the news.4We were told that it was in that room _ the Republicans held the important
2、meeting.5It is Peter and Mary _ often help us with our lessons.6It was two years ago _ Mr Green went to America.7No sooner had he arrived _ they felt irritated.8So absurd _ his manner that everyone stared at him.9It _ Mike and Mary who helped the old man several years ago.10Seldom _ he visit his par
3、ents because he is far away from them.阅读理解Flaubert had it that “one way of tolerating existence is to lose oneself in literature as in an unending party”. It turns out that reading doesnt only help us to tolerate existence, but actually lengthens it.A recent study by Yale University researchers, pub
4、lished online in the journal Social Science & Medicine, concluded that“book readers experienced a 20 percent reduction in the risk of death over the 12 years of followup compared to nonreaders”The data was obtained from the study sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The study looked at 3,63
5、5 subjects, all older than 50, whom the researchers divided into three groups：those who didnt read books, those who read up to 3.5 hours a week and those who read more than 3.5 hours a week.The findings were remarkable：on average, book readers survived almost two years longer than those who didnt cr
6、ack open a book. The more the subjects read, the longer they lived, but as little as 30 minutes a day was still beneficial in terms of survival.Accounting for factors such as education level, income and health status, the study found that those who read more than 3.5 hours weekly were 23 percent les
7、s likely to die during that 12year period. Those who read up to 3.5 hoursan average of a half hour a daywere 17 percent less likely.“In other words, just like a healthy diet and exercise, books appear to promote a significant survival advantage，”the authors concluded.Why or how thats_the_case remain
8、s unclear: the research showed only an association between book reading and longevity, not a causal relationship. But the findings are not so surprising. Other recent research showed that reading novels appears to increase both brain connectivity and sympathy.1Why does the author mention Flauberts w
9、ords in the first paragraph?ATo stress the value of reading.BTo compare reading with a party.CTo introduce the study on reading.DTo support the findings of the study.2From the text, what can we learn about the study?ANo similar study on reading has been carried out.BThe process of the study lasted m
10、ore than ten years.CIt shows readers live two years longer than nonreaders.DIt shows time spent on reading increases ones love for it.3What do the underlined words “thats the case” probably mean?AReading books enables people to live longer.BReading is similar to a healthy diet and exercise.CReading
11、books is closely associated with longevity.DReading increases brain connectivity and sympathy.4Where can we most probably read this text?Ahttps：/Bhttps：/Chttps：/Dhttp：/www.thebookbag.co.uk/BookRecommendations.七选五Teenagers are not only an extremely valuable resource of energy, good will and creativit
12、y, but also the key to our future. In a culture that is so wrapped around “wants” and “achievements”， it is easy for our teenagers to grow up without a sense of gratitude for what they have and sympathy for the needs of the less fortunate around them. _1_ If you can show your teen how rewarding it i
13、s from a young age, theyll start to make a connection between helping someone else and their own joy.Choosing the right service opportunity can influence how your teen interacts with that cause, and make volunteering go forward. _2_ The reach of volunteering can be limited to the school and student
14、body, or it can have a wider reach locally like organizing a blood donation, hosting an awareness event for young kids at the local library, or caring for animals at a shelter. Try to choose an activity that suits the teens interest and time to make sure they take part in the activity for a long tim
15、e._3_ Parental participation in volunteering regularly or even occasionally promotes relationship and common respect. Make sure your teen realizes how his time is directly affecting the needy group and discuss possible ideas of how to further the cause. Stress on discipline: _4_Research has shown th
16、at teens who engage in community service are more responsible. Volunteering helps the teens gain new skills necessary for the job market such as leadership, communication skills, dependability, time management, and decision making. _5_ They also build a stronger resume for college and scholarship ap
17、plications.AStick to a volunteering activity regularly.BTeens can schedule their own chances.CMake sure you lead by example.DTeens who volunteer perform better at school.ESo consider their abilities, interests, and time.FVolunteering makes teens desire to be independent.GHowever, volunteering can of
18、fer a chance for them to make some changes.完形填空Mike was an 11yearold boy. His father _1_ as a carpenter and his mother was a homemaker. Although Mikes family wasnt a _2_ one, they led a happy life.Mikes _3_ was coming up in a week. He asked his father to _4_ him a bicycle, so that he could cycle to
19、school instead of walking or _5_ his father to drop him off. His father _6_.On his birthday, the boy woke up happily with his mother and father wishing him a happy birthday with smiles. Mike _7_ that his father would gift him the bicycle. However, he was given a small gift wrapped (包) nicely and was
20、 _8_.Inside, Mike saw a set of books, which was the _9_ from his father. Although he was a little unhappy, he thanked his father.Mikes father was rather _10_ as he did not have enough money to buy a cycle. But he promised his son that he would buy him one soon.After a week, while _11_ on his way hom
21、e from school, Mike saw a boy riding a cycle. Mike felt the cycle was too small for the _12_ boy. Suddenly, the boy crashed into a post and _13_ the cycle. Mike rushed to him and _14_ him. He was a classmate of his called Sam.Sam was _15_ badly and there was no one near to help him except Mike. Mike
22、 helped Sam to sit in a corner and took his cycle and rushed to a nearby _16_ to get help.An ambulance came and carried Sam to the hospital. Mike then rushed to Sams home and informed his parents.Sam and his parents _17_ Mike and Sam and Mike became close friends. Mike _18_ Sam every day in hospital
23、 until he recovered.Sam got a new cycle and he came to know that Mike didnt _19_ a cycle. He gave his old cycle to Mike and with Mikes parents permission, Mike _20_ the gift from Sam.1A.acted BspokeCdressed Dworked2A.rich BlargeClucky Dspecial3A.graduation BbirthdayCparty Dcompetition4A.buy BfindCbo
24、rrow Doffer5A.waiting for BpermittingCdepending on Dadvising6A.remembered BagreedCadmitted Ddecided7A.planned BpromisedCrealized Dexpected8A.excited BsurprisedCsatisfied Dashamed9A.gift BprizeCmessage Dlesson10A.angry BweakCsad Dcalm11A.driving BcyclingCrunning Dwalking12A.brave BthinCbig Dsmart13A.
25、fell off Bgave upCheld on Dbroke down14A.greeted BcontrolledCasked Drecognised15A.hit BtreatedCinjured Daffected16A.hotel BhospitalCschool Dstation17A.comforted BattractedCrespected Dthanked18A.met BcalledCtrained Dserved19A.keep BlikeCown Duse20A.brought BacceptedCexchanged Dwon课时作业(十二).单句语法填空1was2
26、.did3.who4.that5.who6.that7.than8.was9.was10.does.阅读理解【语篇解读】研究发现，阅读和长寿有一定的联系，阅读者的平均寿命比不读书的人长将近两岁。1答案与解析：C推理判断题。文章第一段引用Flaubert的名言说明读书的作用，接着第二段介绍了耶鲁大学关于读书与死亡风险之间关系的研究。据此可以判断，引用Flaubert的名言旨在介绍对阅读的作用的研究，故C项正确。2答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“book readers.to nonreaders”可知，在12年的跟踪调查中发现，与不读书的人相比，阅读者的死亡风险降低了20%。据此可知，
27、该项调查持续了十多年，故B项正确。3答案与解析：A词义猜测题。根据上文中的“books appear to promote a significant survival advantage”及上文所述的研究结论“读书可以延长寿命”和该句“Why or how thats_the_case.not a causal relationship.”可知，阅读为什么以及以什么方式延长读者寿命，人们仍然不清楚。据此可知，画线词指代研究表明的“读书可以延长寿命”，故A项正确。4答案与解析：C文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文主要说明了阅读和长寿有一定的联系，阅读者的平均寿命比不读书的人长将近两岁，阅读能增强大
28、脑的功能。据此可以判断，本文属于健康类话题，因此最可能摘自健康网站，故C项正确。.七选五【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。青少年不仅是一种极其宝贵的能源，良好的意愿和创造力，也是我们未来的关键。参加志愿者活动能让你的孩子知道从小就有回报，他们就会开始把帮助别人和自己的快乐联系起来。1答案与解析：G根据上文提示“在一个充斥着“欲望”和“成就”的文化中，我们的青少年很容易在成长过程中对他们所拥有的一切没有感恩之心，对周围那些不幸的人的需求没有同情心。”承接上文，G项However, volunteering can offer a chance for them to make some changes
29、.(然而，志愿者可以为他们提供一个做出改变的机会。)切题。故选G。2答案与解析：E根据上文提示“选择正确的服务机会可以影响你的青少年如何与这项事业互动，并推动志愿活动的发展。”承接上文，E项So consider their abilities, interests, and time.(所以要考虑他们的能力、兴趣和时间。)切题。前后是一种因果关系。故选E。3答案与解析：C根据下文提示“父母定期或偶尔参与志愿活动可以促进关系和共同的尊重。”承接下文，C项Make sure you lead by example.(一定要以身作则。)切题。故选C。4答案与解析：A根据前面的Stress on d
30、iscipline可知，要强调纪律，因此推断A项Stick to a volunteering activity regularly.(有规律地坚持参加志愿活动。)切题。故选A。5答案与解析：D根据上文提示“志愿活动帮助青少年获得就业市场所必需的新技能，如领导能力、沟通技巧、可靠性、时间管理和决策能力。”再根据下文提示“他们还会为申请大学和奖学金打造一份更好的简历。”承接上下文，D项Teens who volunteer perform better at school.(做志愿者的青少年在学校表现更好。)切题。故选D。.完形填空【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Mike在帮助了受伤
31、的同学Sam之后意外收获了一辆他一直想要的自行车作为礼物的故事。1答案与解析：D根据空后的as a carpenter可知，Mike的爸爸是一名木匠，故选worked(工作)。2答案与解析：A根据第五段中的he did not have enough money to buy a cycle可知，Mike家并不“富裕(rich)”。3答案与解析：B根据下一段中的On his birthday可知，Mike的“生日(birthday)”临近了。4答案与解析：A根据下文中的he did not have enough money to buy a cycle可知，Mike请求爸爸给他“买(buy)
32、”一辆自行车。5答案与解析：C根据文中的he could cycle to school instead of.drop him off可知，Mike有了自行车后就不用步行上学或者“依靠(depending on)”爸爸送他了。6答案与解析：B根据下文中的But he promised his son that he would buy him one soon.可知，爸爸“同意(agreed)”了Mike的请求。7答案与解析：D根据空后的his father would gift him the bicycle及However, he was given a small gift可知，Mik
33、e“期待(expected)”爸爸送给他自行车。8答案与解析：B根据文中的However, he was given a small gift wrapped(包) nicely及Inside, Mike saw a set of books可知，Mike并没有收到自己想要的自行车，只收到了一些书作为“礼物(gift)”，所以有些“惊讶(surprised)”。9答案与解析：A同上题。10答案与解析：C根据空后的he did not have enough money to buy a cycle可知，Mike的爸爸很“难过(sad)”。11答案与解析：D根据空后的on his way hom
34、e from school可知，Mike正“走(walking)”在回家的路上。12答案与解析：C根据空前的too small可知，这个骑车的男孩个子很“高大(big)”。13答案与解析：A根据本段中的the boy crashed into a post and.the cycle可知，这个男孩从车上“摔了下来(fell off)”。14答案与解析：D根据空后的He was a classmate of his called Sam.可知，Mike“认出(recognised)”了这个男孩。15答案与解析：C根据本段中的badly及help可知，Sam“受伤(injured)”了。16答案与
35、解析：B根据下文中的An ambulance came and carried Sam to the hospital.可知，Mike骑上自行车冲到附近的“医院(hospital)”求助。17答案与解析：D根据上文中对Mike帮助Sam的描述可知，Sam和家人都很“感谢(thanked)”Mike。18答案与解析：A根据本段中的Mike.Sam every day in hospital until he recovered.可知，Mike每天都去医院“看望(met)”Sam。19答案与解析：C根据上文中对Mike想要一辆自行车的描述可知，Mike没“有(own)”自己的自行车。20答案与解析：B根据空前的He gave his old cycle to Mike and with Mikes parents permission可知，Sam把自己的旧自行车送给了Mike，经过Mike父母同意后，Mike“接受(accepted)”了这份礼物。
