1、课时作业(五)Unit 2 Section Grammar and usage & Integrated skills.阅读理解ABreathing is something you do all day long, without even thinking about it. However, you might be doing it wrong. Research shows that the way you breathe affects the amount of oxygen you take in, as well as how you think and feel.So wh
2、ich is it? Do you breathe through your nose or your mouth? Some health experts recommend people breathe in through their nose and out through their mouth. Others say that people should just focus on breathing easily, paying no attention to their mouth or nose preference. But mouth breathing has also
3、 been connected with bad breath, snoring (打呼噜), high blood pressure and bad teeth.Nose breathing may affect how memories are stabilized (稳定) in our brains, according to Swedish researchers. During their study, participants smelled 12 different smells and then were asked to breathe either through the
4、ir nose or mouth for an hour afterwards. Then, they were presented with the original set of smells and a new set. Those who smelled with their nose remembered the smells better.A research team recognized the differences in brain activity that occurred when seven epilepsy (癫痫) patients breathed throu
5、gh their nose or through their mouth. The team found three areas of the brain where activity is connected with breathing. These areas showed more changes in brain activity only when volunteers breathed through their nose.So, should mouth breathers change their breathing habits? If youre happy with t
6、he way you breathe and if you arent experiencing any health problems, be yourself and just keep your own way. But if you think it might be time for a change, focus on breathing through your nose until it becomes a habit. It might help you survive an emergency. 1What does the underlined word “it” in
7、Paragraph 2 refer to?AYour life style.BHow you breathe.CHow you think and feel.DThe oxygen you take in.2What did Swedish researchers find?ANose breathing may improve memory.BMouth breathing causes health problems.CNose breathers are not sensitive to smells.DMouth breathers have a good sense of taste
8、.3What is the effect of nose breathing according to the research in Paragraph 4?AIt helps one to stay healthy.BIt cures bad breath and snoring.CIt makes ones brain more active.DIt improves ones sense of smell.4What does the author think of nose breathing?AIts hard to get used to.BIts suitable for ev
9、erybody.CIts what people have to do.DIts what people can benefit from.BWith 830 students aged between 8 and 12, Lochaber High School, in Fort William, is one of the largest secondary schools in the Highlands. It covers a huge area and many of the students come from small communities and travel up to
10、 40 km to get to school every day. In the past, the school covered a much larger area and many students had to stay in one of the school dormitories, or if older to live with local families, but other high schools have opened in the West Highlands, so the catchment area (招生区域) for Lochaber, though s
11、till very large, is not as large as it used to be. Students travel to school by car, by bus, or by special minibus every day, and some go on foot or by bike. Most students just live in Fort William, or in one of the surrounding villages.At the end of their high school life, and after getting higher
12、or advanced higher grade exam results, most students decide to move on to further their education. Some students can remain, taking specialised courses at the West Highland College, but many leave their homes in Lochaber and go south or east to other cities. Many young people in this area feel that
13、there are not enough opportunities here. Going to a city certainly means new friends, a whole new lifestyle, and a more exciting night life.Even though Fort William is, in a way, small and far away from cities, as far as I am concerned, it is a great place to live. There is a real community atmosphe
14、re (氛围) here, and many people know, or are related to, many other people. There is always something to do or to see in Fort William and there is no excuse for being bored! But there is one thing that is certain for everyone, that is, Highland hospitalityIt is still very real, very alive! People look
15、 forward to seeing you!5What do most students of Lochaber High School do after graduating?AGo abroad. BEnter colleges.CGo to work. DStay at Lochaber.6Why do many young people of Lochaber leave their hometown?ATo meet their old friends.BTo live a more peaceful life.CTo find more opportunities.DTo esc
16、ape from reality.7What is the last paragraph mainly about?AThe boring life in Fort William.BThe communities of Fort William.CThe nice living atmosphere of Fort William.DSomething to do or to see in Fort William.8Which of the following best explains “hospitality” underlined in Paragraph 3?AThe qualit
17、y of being honest.BFriendly behavior towards guests.CTrust based on much experience.DUnfair and often painful feeling.七选五If you desire to meet new friends, have fun and get into shape, basketball is the best sport for you regardless of whether you are a professional or an amateur. _1_ Here are some
18、of the benefits you can acquire from playing basketball.Improve your fitness levels.Playing basketball will definitely improve your fitness levels. Basketball is an amazing cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise, which is beneficial to people with heart problems._2_Encourage teamwork.Basketball requires tea
19、mwork to achieve a common objective. _3_ This sport is great for kids, as it shows them how to work together in harmony to reach the goal. Learning how to relate with others will improve your childs confidence as well as selfesteem._4_Making a shot or winning can really improve your childs selfestee
20、m, which is a vital aspect during childhood. Children with confidence are able to overcome challenges better, according to recent studies.Develop social skills.It brings individuals together and helps create friendship and bonds. This provides a great opportunity for children who are shy, as it help
21、s them interact with new friends. _5_Although there are no drawbacks associated to playing basketball, it is necessary that you perform other exercises to improve your speed and power.ABuild up your muscles.BImprove confidence and selfesteem.CThe players have to work as a team to guarantee a win.DSo
22、cial skills will help your child function better in life.EBasketball is popular worldwide due to a variety of reasons.FGenerally speaking, basketball is one of the safest sports in the world.GMoreover, it aids in oxygen circulation and blood distribution throughout the body.课时作业(五).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说
23、明文。瑞典研究人员的最新研究发现，通过鼻子呼吸有助于记忆的储存和巩固。1答案与解析：B推理判断题。根据第一段第三句“Research shows that the way you breathe affects the amount of oxygen you take in, as well as how you think and feel.”可知，研究表明，你的呼吸方式会影响你吸入的氧气量，以及你的思维和感觉。画线单词后又提问你是用鼻子呼吸还是用嘴呼吸。故此处it应该指的是前后句都提到的呼吸方式。故选B。2答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Nose breathing may
24、affect how memories are stabilized (稳定) in our brains, according to Swedish researchers.”可知，瑞典研究人员称，用鼻子呼吸可能会影响记忆在大脑中的稳定性。再根据后面的研究结果可知，用鼻子呼吸可以提高记忆力。故选A。3答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句“The team found three areas of the brain where activity is connected with breathing. These areas showed more changes in brain
25、activity only when volunteers breathed through their nose.”可知，研究小组发现大脑中有三个区域的活动与呼吸有关。只有当志愿者通过鼻子呼吸时，这些区域的大脑活动才会发生更多变化。据此可知，用鼻子呼吸使人的大脑更加活跃。故选C。4答案与解析：D推理判断题。根据文章最后两句“But if you think it might be time for a change, focus on breathing through your nose until it becomes a habit. It might help you survive
26、 an emergency.”可知，如果你觉得是时候改变一下了，那就专注用鼻子呼吸，直到它成为一种习惯。它可能会帮助你在紧急情况幸存下来。据此可以推断，在作者看来，用鼻子呼吸让人受益。故选D。A项错因：无中生有；B、C项错因：与最后一段中“If youre happy with the way you breathe and if you arent experiencing any health problems, be yourself and just keep your own way.”这句话相矛盾。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了威廉堡一所中学的情况及学生毕业之后的去
27、向，最后提及威廉堡和谐的社区氛围。5答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“At the end of their high school life, and after getting higher or advanced higher grade exam results, most students decide to move on to further their education.”可知，在高中生活结束，并取得高级或最高级的考试成绩之后，大部分学生决定继续接受教育。据此可知，Lochaber高中的大多数学生毕业之后进入大学。6答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“M
28、any young people in this area feel that there are not enough opportunities here.”可知，这个地方的许多年轻人觉得这里没有足够多的机会。据此可知，许多年轻人离开这里去寻找更多的机会。7答案与解析：C主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段内容可知，作者重点陈述了威廉堡美好的生活氛围。8答案与解析：B词义猜测题。根据文章尾句“People look forward to seeing you！”可知，威廉堡人非常热情好客，从而推断出hospitality意为“殷勤；好客”。.七选五【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了打篮球的好处。
29、1答案与解析：E上句介绍如果想认识新朋友，玩得开心，锻炼身体，篮球是最合适的运动。E项(由于各种原因，篮球运动在世界各地受到欢迎)与上句承接，说明了打篮球的普遍性，故选E。2答案与解析：G本部分介绍打篮球能提高健康水平，上句介绍打篮球是很好的心血管运动，对有心脏问题的人们有好处。G项(此外，它有助于氧气循环和全身血液输送)说明了打篮球对健康的益处，故选G。3答案与解析：C本部分介绍打篮球能培养团队合作精神，C项(队员们必须通过团队合作来赢得胜利)是介绍合作的重要性，符合本段内容，故选C。4答案与解析：B根据本部分中的“improve your childs selfesteem”和“Children with confidence”可知，本段主题是关于打篮球对培养孩子自尊心和自信心的好处，B项(增强自信和自尊心)概括了这两项内容，适合作为本段标题，故选B。5答案与解析：D本部分介绍打篮球能提高社交技能，D项(社交技能将帮助你的孩子更好地生活)是介绍社交技能的重要性。D项中的Social skills与本段标题一致，故选D。
