1、课时分层作业(一).单词拼写1He knew I was energetic and dynamic(充满活力的) and would get things done.2Youll receive samples(样品) of paint，curtains and upholstery.3Only a minority(少数) of the people supported the Revolution.4The girls listened in fascination as the story unfolded(展开)5He did not know from which part of
2、Africa his ancestor(祖先) had come.6Our house has got a splendid(极佳的) view across to the Cotswolds.7Each of Londons districts had a distinct(截然不同的) character that marked it off from its neighbours.8The smaller lake ranges from five to fourteen feet in depth(深度)9Were told that he lives in a London subu
3、rb(郊区)10Yemen commands the strait(海峡) at the southern end of the Red Sea.阅读理解ARecently my family travelled to southern Africa for three weeks.We had a specific purpose for this trip：to spend time with our son serving in an organization that helps with projects in Namibia.After travelling through Nam
4、ibia，we ended in Cape Town，South Africa.There，I was struck by a message on a tourist bus：“Go places.Prosper.” To prosper not only relates to financial success，but includes engaging in activities that open minds and hearts.The good news is that Americans travel internationally more than we often thin
5、k，and international travel continues to increase.But unfortunately，the destinations tend to be places where we are not challenged by differences in culture or lifestyle：55 percent travel to Canada or Mexico，while less than one percent go to Africa.In Cape Town，we stayed at a couples home.Living in t
6、heir home gave us insight into their daytoday lives.Their books and decor revealed their religious background，language and interests.One of our Uber drivers was from Zimbabwe and shared stories about his struggles to make ends meet in his country，and his hopes of making a life in South Africa.While
7、in Namibia we spent several days with our sons host family.His Namibian parents are both educators，with several children，and they have become close to our son.We ate “braai”traditional Namibian grilled meatand shared our hopes for the future.We prospered for sure.Every day we experienced new dialect
8、s，aromas(芳香)，and trials and tribulations(磨难)In the end，we came to understand not only the differences between us and others，but more importantly the humanity that connects us with others：the importance of family，the aspirations(渴望) for a good future，and the mutual goodwill we shared with those we me
9、t.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过作者自己的南非旅行说明旅游可以加深我们对不同文化的理解，从而有助于建立更和谐、美好的世界。1Whats the authors main purpose in taking this trip?ATo do sightseeing.BTo accompany his son.CTo do some volunteer work.DTo go back to his own country.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“to spend time with our son”可知，作者去纳米比亚是为了陪伴儿子。2What can we infer abou
10、t the author according to Paragraph 4?AHe really appreciated the lifestyle adopted by the couple in Cape Town.BHe felt it very difficult to understand the local language.CHe intended to help the Uber driver get out of trouble.DHe get on well with his sons host family in Namibia.D推理判断题。根据第四段中的“We ate
11、 braaitraditional Namibian grilled meatand shared our hopes for the future.”可知，作者与儿子在纳米比亚的寄宿家庭相处融洽。3What can be the best title for this passage?AChoosing a Good Destination for Your TravelBFamily Travel can Bring a Lot of FunCBuilding a Better World Through Travelling AbroadDInternational Travel Con
12、tinues to IncreaseC标题归纳题。通读全文可知，作者通过自己的南非旅行说明旅游可以加深不同文化之间的理解，建立更和谐、美好的世界，所以Building a Better World Through Travelling Abroad作文章标题最合适。BThe populations of common animals are just as likely to rise or fall in number in a time of accelerating global warming as those of rare species，a study suggests.Unti
13、l recently，scientists were still accumulating data on how animal populations were shifting over time globally across the different regions of the planet.Making use of the newly available data，a team of University of Edinburgh researchers studied nearly 10，000 animal populations recorded in the Livin
14、g Planet Database between 1970 and 2014 to provide a new perspective on animal population change.These include records of mammals，reptiles，sharks，fish，birds and amphibians.The team found that 15 percent of all populations declined during the period，while 18 percent increased and 67 percent showed no
15、 significant change.Amphibians were the only group in which population sizes declined，while birds，mammals and reptiles experienced increases.The overall decline in amphibians makes them a priority for conservation efforts，researchers say，as their loss could have knockon effects in food chains and wi
16、der ecosystems.Gergana Daskalova，of the University of Edinburghs School of GeoSciences，who led the study，said，“We often assume that declines in animal numbers are prevalent everywhere.But we found that there are also many species which have increased over the last half of a century，such as those whi
17、ch do well in humantransformed landscapes or those which are the focus of conservation actions.”Dr.Isla MyersSmith，also of the School of GeoSciences，who coauthored the study，said，“Only as we bring together data from around the world，can we begin to really understand how global change is influencing
18、the biodiversity of our planet.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，在全球变暖加速的时代，普通动物的数量可能会增加或减少，就像稀有物种一样。4With the global temperature rising，what happens to the animals?ARare animal species tend to decline.BCommon animal species tend to increase.CGlobal warning is accelerating with the loss of animal species.DThe po
19、pulation of common animals changes just like rare ones.D细节理解题。根据第一段“The populations of common animals are just as likely to rise or fall in number in a time of accelerating global warming as those of rare species，a study suggests.”可知，随着全球气温的上升，普通动物的数量变化会像稀有动物一样。故选D。5How did scientists carry out the
20、study?ABy analyzing existing information.BBy studying animals behavior.CBy comparing different studies.DBy recording the data of animals.A细节理解题。根据第三段中“Making use of the newly available data，a team of University of Edinburgh researchers studied nearly 10，000 animal populations recorded in the Living
21、Planet Database between 1970 and 2014 to provide a new perspective on animal population change.”可知，科学家们通过分析现有信息来进行这项研究。故选A。6What does the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 5 mean?ASharp.BCommon.CSteady.DRelative.B词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“But we found that there are also many species which have increased
22、 over the last half of a century，such as those which do well in humantransformed landscapes or those which are the focus of conservation actions.”以及上文“We often assume that declines in animal numbers are”可知，but表示转折，说明我们经常假设动物数量的减少在世界各地都很普遍，结果却发现在过去的半个世纪里，也有很多物种数量增加了，即画线词意思是“普遍的”。A.Sharp.锐利的；B.Common.
23、普遍的；C.Steady.稳定的；D.Relative.有关的。故选B。7What is Dr.Isla MyersSmiths attitude towards the study?AObjective.BOptimistic.CSubjective.DPessimistic.A推理判断题。根据最后一段“Dr.Isla MyersSmith，also of the School of GeoSciences，who coauthored the study，said，Only as we bring together data from around the world，can we beg
24、in to really understand how global change is influencing the biodiversity of our planet.”可推知，Isla MyersSmith博士对这项研究持客观态度。故选A。.阅读七选五How do we rid ourselves of the negative (消极的) thoughts and return to a place of peace and acceptance？Read on for some expertguided tips.First，dont suppress (抑制) the nega
25、tive thought.“Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse. 1 Then，select a positive thought or visual to engage with in place of the negative thought that you set free，” Dr.Carla Marie Manly，and the author of Joy from Fear，tells She Knows.Dont forg
26、et to breathe.“Close your eyes and breathe in for a count of four；then breathe out slowly to the count of four.When worries and stress begin to rise，be kind to yourself. 2 A worried mind gets very calm when its focused on breathing rather than worrying，” says Manly. 3 “Just because you have a though
27、t doesnt mean its true.When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively，take a step back and question the thought youre having，” suggests Touroni.“ 4 Are you jumping to conclusions？”Try a positive message mantra (咒语)When negative thoughts get a hold on you，Manly recommends fo
28、cusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you.“For example，your mantra might be，All will be well. 5 ” Manly suggests keeping a copy of your mantra in your wallet，on your mirror，and on your desk for a handy reminder during stressful moments.AThings will work out.BThink
29、of a peaceful image instead.CDont believe everything you think.DAnd then pause to relax and breathe.EIs there any evidence to support this?FCan you trace back to where this all started?GInstead，notice the negative thought and then let it float away.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几种帮助摆脱消极思想的方式。1G根据本段小标题“First
30、，dont suppress the negative thought.”和下文“Research shows that its important not to suppress negative thoughts as this only makes it worse.”可知，我们需要做的是注意到消极的想法然后慢慢消散。故选G。2D根据本段小标题“Dont forget to breathe.”可知，本段内容与用呼吸来放松有关，D项中的“breathe”与标题呼应。故选D。3C空处为段落小标题。根据下文“Just because you have a thought doesnt mean
31、 its true.When you notice youre being hard on yourself or thinking very negatively，take a step back and question the thought youre having， suggests Touroni.”可知，本段主要讲述要质疑自己的一些想法。故选C。4E根据上文中的“take a step back and question the thought youre having”和下文“Are you jumping to conclusions？”可知，空处提出是否有支撑的证据。 E项承接上文，符合语境。故选E。5A根据上文“When negative thoughts get a hold on you，Manly recommends focusing on a positive message or mantra that feels strong and calming for you.”和“All will be well.”可知，空处应该是积极的咒语的例子。A项承接上文，符合语境。故选A。
