1、Unit 1Festivals around the worldSection 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1He broke down and _(weep) when he heard the news. 2It was with great_(sad) that we learned of his death. 3No one shall enter the library without_(permit) 4At that time he was trying to sav
2、e the_(drown) boy in the river. 5What he said just now reminded me_ that American professor. 6He didnt mean_(hurt) you，so youd better forgive him. 7To arrive there on time，the boys set_ very early in the morning. 8_the Internet is of great help，I dont think its a good idea to spend too much time on
3、it. 9_(hear) their teachers voice，the students stopped talking at once. 10Though the famous scientist is in his eighties，he is still_(energy) and works for several hours every day. .阅读理解A “I really like dancing，” says 11yearold Jonathan Rosario of New York City.“Thats what I want to be when I grow u
4、pa dancer.”Every Saturday，Jonathan and hundreds of other children from New York City public schools take classes at National Dance Institute (NDI)The nonprofit (非营利的) organization in Upper Manhattan was founded in 1976 by dancing star Jacques dAmboise，who grew up in a tough (充满犯罪与暴力的) neighborhood.I
5、t has been teaching school children how to dance through weekly classes for over 30 years.NDI also supports programs in New York City public schools，helping thousands of children to express themselves creatively.On a recent visit to NDI，I watched as Jonathan and other students practiced for an upcom
6、ing performance.I also spoke with d Amboise about the influence that dance has had on his life and why he started a program for children.“Dance changed me，” he said，“and Id like to see other young peopleespecially boyshave the arts in their life，using dance as a window.”For dAmboise，dancing is like
7、competitive sports.Ice hockey (冰球) players，for example，“learn to compete as a single person and as a team，” he said.“They learn how to win or lose and accept either result.And they develop skills and unity (团结) by being on a team.” The same is true for dancers.Jonathan says that Saturdays at NDI are
8、 all about energy and fun.But dancing also requires great effort.“Work hard，” he advises other young people，“and youll make it.” 1What do we know about NDI?AIt has a history of 30 years.BIt offers dancing lessons to stars.CIt has reached thousands of children.DIt gets support from some public school
9、s. 2DAmboise set up NDI because he realized that_.Athere was no such organization for boysBdancing made a person become more creativeCmany young people were changed through dancingDthe arts were an important part of childrens education 3DAmboise compared dancing with ice hockey to show that_.Aboth d
10、ancing and ice hockey are competitiveBresults come first for both dancers and playersCboth skills and teamwork are important in dancingDvictory and loss are common for both dancers and players 4In Jonathans opinion，dancing is_.Ajust plain funBeasier than it looksCa tiring activity nobody really like
11、sDsomething one can achieve through hard work BOctober 15th is Global Handwashing Day.Activities are planned in more than twenty countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap.Experts say people around the world wash their hands but very few use soap at soc
12、alled extremely important moments.These include after using the toilet，after cleaning a baby and before touching food.Global Handwashing Day is the idea of the Public Private Partnership for handwashing with soap.The goal，they say，is to create a culture of handwashing with soap.The organizers say al
13、l soaps are equally effective at removing diseasecausing germs (细菌)They say the correct way to wash is to wet your hands with a small amount of water and cover them with soap.Rub it into all areas，including under the fingernails.Then，wash well under running water.Finally，dry your hands with a clean
14、cloth.The Partnership says soap is important because it increases the time that people spend washing.Soap also helps to break up the dirt that holds most of the germs.And it usually leaves a pleasant smell，which increases the chances that people will wash again.It also says that washing hands with s
15、oap before eating and after using the toilet could save more lives than any medicine.It could help reduce cases of diarrhea (痢疾)，which is the second leading cause of child deaths，killing more than one and a half million children a year，by almost half. 5What does the author intend to tell us in the p
16、assage?ATo keep healthy by washing hands.BTo wash hands with soap.CTo take action to wash hands.DTo wash hands often. 6Which of the following is the right way to wash hands?aWashing hands well under running water.bCovering hands with soap.cDrying hands.dRubbing hands with soap.eWetting hands.Aacbed
17、BedabcCacbde Debdac 7Which fact cant explain why soap is important?AIt gives people a longer handwashing time.BIt helps to remove a lot of germs from hands.CIt attracts people to do more handwashing.DIt gets all people into the habit of washing hands. 8According to the last paragraph，diarrhea is a d
18、isease that_.Akills half of the kids in the developing countries a yearBcauses the greatest number of child deathsCcan be prevented to some degree by washing hands with soapDcant be cured without washing hands .七选五Study abroadEvery year，thousands of students choose to study abroad for the summer，six
19、 months，a year or longer.Here are some things you need to know before you make such a decision.Why do it?Living in another country will help you learn about the culture of another land.You will see the world in a new way._1_ Many companies today want employees who speak a second language or who have
20、 experienced living or working in another country.Making the right choiceTo choose the right country or school，ask yourself these questions：_2_ Do I want to live with a host family (寄宿家庭)，with roommates，or alone？How much do I want to pay?_3_Get your passport and visa (签证) early！Before you go，learn a
21、s much of the language as you can，and read about the customs (风俗) of your host country.Also，talk with people who have experience studying abroad.Call the school to make sure someone can meet you when you get there.Once you are thereAfter the first few weeks its usual to feel a little homesick._4_Jus
22、t be open to meeting new people and having new experiences.Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place with new customs.Talk to your new friends and write about your feelings._5_AGetting ready to goBImproving your language skillsCYoull miss your family and friends.DHow long do I want to s
23、tudy abroad?EMake a phone call to the “study abroad” office.FAlways keep an open mind and you will succeed.GStudying abroad is also excellent training for the working world. 课时作业(三)Unit 1Festivals around the world 答案Section 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 答案：
24、wept2 答案：sadness3 答案：permission4 答案：drowning5 答案：of6 答案：to hurt7 答案：off8 答案：Although/Though/While9 答案：Hearing10 答案：energetic.阅读理解A 语篇解读本文是记叙文。纽约市的一家非营利舞蹈机构每周给孩子们提供舞蹈课程，让他们感受舞蹈的魅力。1 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的NDI.helping thousands of children可知，已经有成千上万的孩子参加NDI机构的舞蹈课程。答案：C2 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的Id like to see other y
25、oung people.have the arts in their life，using dance as a window可知，dAmboise在舞蹈改变了他自己后认识到表演艺术对于其他孩子的重要性，因此才创建了NDI这个机构。答案：D3 解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的Ice hockey players.learn to compete as a single person and as a team，they develop skills and unity和The same is true for dancers可知，dAmboise将舞蹈和冰球相比是为了说明舞蹈和冰球一样，不
26、仅需要个人技能的发展也需要团队合作精神。答案：C4 解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中Jonathan说的dancing also requires great effort和Work hard.and youll make it可知，他认为只要努力付出，人们就可以在舞蹈上有所成就。答案：DB 语篇解读10月15日为“全球洗手日”，创建这个节日的目的是鼓励发展中国家的人们用肥皂洗手。5 解析：主旨大意题。结合全文尤其是第一段第二句可知，作者写这篇文章意在告诉人们用肥皂洗手。答案：B6 Aacbed BedabcCacbde Debdac解析：细节理解题。第三段介绍了洗手的正确方法：wet you
27、r hands；cover them with soap；rub it into all areas；wash well under running water；dry your hands with a clean cloth。因此D项的排序正确。答案：D7 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段可知，肥皂的重要性有三点：一是增加洗手的时间；二是帮助清除细菌；三是肥皂的香味增加人们洗手的几率。因此选D。答案：D8 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，痢疾是造成儿童死亡的第二大原因，使用肥皂洗手可使痢疾患者的人数减少。由此可推知用肥皂洗手在某种程度上可避免痢疾的发生。 答案：C.七选五 语篇解读本文是说
28、明文。作者主要就出国学习提出了几点建议。1解析：由该空后的Many companies today.in another country可知，这里是说留学给就业带来的好处，故选G项。答案：G2解析：由该空前的ask yourself these questions和空后的几个问题可知，应该选D项。答案：D3解析：由该段中的Get your passport and visa early和learn as much of the language as you can等信息可知，本段主要是讲出行前的准备工作，故选A项。答案：A4解析：由该空前的After the first few weeks its usual to feel a little homesick可知，C项内容符合此处语境。答案：C5解析：该空前介绍如何去适应新的生活。F项的open mind与上文的open呼应。答案：F
