1、unit 1 friendship Language points课时作业 阅读理解A A few years ago，I read about an eightyearold girl who studied elephant poaching(偷猎) in school and made a poster for her local grocery store. The slogan read, “Save the elephants. Dont buy Ivory Soap，or they will die out.” What the girl had done taught me a
2、 lesson. Since then，I have looked at eightyearolds in a different way. As an environmental educator，I used to teach eightyearolds about the harm of elephant poaching, rainforest destruction，and global warming. I had a degree in natural sciencebut not in child development. What did I think I was acco
3、mplishing by putting my environmental concerns on the shoulders of kids who still believe in fairy tales(童话故事)?Kids develop the fear of nature when their primary contact with the natural world is hearing bad news about the environment. If I wanted to inspire conservation action, I needed to change m
4、y ways，but how？I came across some research by psychologist Louise Chawla. She wanted to know what had gone on in the childhoods of adults who are good environmental citizens. She found two things most common. They had free time to explore the rivers or woods down the street，and they had an adult in
5、their lives who was enthusiastic about the natural world. I understand now that what turned me into a good person today was a childhood spent playing in the field and having a dad who knew that finding a lobster(龙虾) under a rock was better than finding treasure.So thats what I was doing when I was e
6、ight years oldlooking under rocks，climbing trees，and picking wild flowers. I didnt know a thing about the Clean Air Act that was being debated in congress at that time. I didnt hear a lot of environmental problems. But I built a relationship with nature and I grew up to care. Now I treat my own kids
7、 like the child I was. My kids turn off the water when they brush their teeth and turn off the lights when they leave a room.【解题导语】人类赖以生存的大自然正在被严重破坏，保护环境应该从孩子抓起，帮助孩子从小建立与自然的关系。1What can be inferred from the first two paragraphs?AThe author felt very proud of herself.BThe author took action to save t
8、he elephants.CThe author thought her teaching was a failure.DThe author doubted the natural science.C解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的What did I think.believe in fairy tales(童话故事)？以及第二段中的I needed to change my ways可知，作者认为自己的教育方法是不可取的。2How do children react when learning about environmental problems?AThey tend to igno
9、re the problems.BThey become scared of nature.CThey hate to learn natural science.DThey want to help solve the problems.B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的Kids develop the fear.bad news about the environment.可知，让孩子们了解了环境问题会导致他们对大自然产生恐惧。3The author mentions the research in order to show_Ahow to have a happy childhoodB
10、what the best way to get close to nature isChow to change childrens bad behaviorDwhat makes children care about the environmentD解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的She wanted to know what.environmental citizens.可知，该研究主要解释了是什么影响了孩子，让他们长大后为保护环境出一份力。4What is mainly discussed in the passage?AThe harm of hunting animals.BTh
11、e causes of environmental problems.CThe importance of encouraging kids to protect nature.DThe right methods of developing childrens idea of nature.D解析：主旨大意题。本文主要阐述了教育和环境保护之间的关系，作者通过实例论述了一个道理：让孩子拥有环保思想的正确教育方式不是让他们感到害怕，而是让他们心中充满对大自然的爱。BDeath Valley is one of the most famous deserts in the United State
12、s，covering a wide area with its alkali(碱) sand.Almost 20 percent of this area is well below sea level，and Badwater，a salt water pool，is about 280 feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States.Long ago the Panamint Indians called this place “Tomesha”the land of fire.Death Valleys pre
13、sent name dates back to 1849，when a group of miners coming across from Nevada became lost in its unpleasantness and hugeness and their adventure turned out to be a sad story.Today Death Valley has been declared a National Monument(纪念碑) and is crossed by several wellmarked roads where good services c
14、an be found easily.Luckily the change created by human settlement has hardly ruined the special beauty of this place.Here nature created a lot of surprising scenes，almost like the sights on the moon，everchanging as the frequent wind moves the sand about，showing the most unusual colors.One of the mos
15、t astonishing and variable parts of Death Valley is the Devils Golf Course，where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams.Sand sculptures(沙雕) stand on a frightening ground，as evening shadows move and lengthen.5_is the lowest place in the desert.ATomesha BDeath ValleyCNevada DBadwat
16、erD解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“.and Badwater，a salt water pool，is about 280 feet below sea level and the lowest point in the United States.”可推知此题答案为D。6From the passage we can learn that_Ano one had ever known the desert before the minersBits still not easy to travel across the desertCpeople can find gas statio
17、ns，cafes and hotels in the desertDpeople have changed the natural sight of the desertC解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“.wellmarked roads where good services can be found easily.”可以判断C为最佳答案。7Devils Golf Course is famous for_Athe frequent windBthe colors of the sandCdreamlike sightsDthe sand sculpturesC解析：细节理解题。根据第三段
18、中的“.where it seems hard for one to tell reality from terrible dreams.”可知答案为C。8From the passage we can see that the writer_the Death Valley.Aappreciates Bis fearful ofCdislikes Dis tired ofA解析：推理判断题。根据“the special beauty of this place.like the sights on the moon, everchanging.showing the most unusual
19、 colors”等关键词语可以知道作者是带着赞赏的语气来描述“死亡谷”的。CMost Americans seem to have a strong desire for variety in their diets，judging by the popularity of foreign restaurants.But though many people would be willing to sample a curry(咖喱) dish from India，a real Hungarian goulash(红烩牛肉)，or even Japanese sushi(寿司)，very f
20、ew would want to enjoy a kind of food that is popular in many countries：insects.Eating insects actually is obviously reasonable.There are certainly enough of them around，and though most are too small to bother with，many grow to a respectable size or in dense groups that can be easily harvested.They
21、are very nutritious.After all，many birds and mammals take in diets consisting of nothing but insects.And since insects contain a fair amount of salt，they are already well seasoned.Indeed，in those countries where insects are eaten，they are usually considered very delicious food.Caterpillars(毛毛虫) are
22、a popular dish in Mexico，where they are fried and served under the name of “agave worms”；and chocolatecovered bees and ants are favorite candies in Switzerland.It is unlikely that canned grasshoppers(蚱蜢) will become popular in America in the near future，but who knows？Perhaps in years to come people
23、will rid themselves of their prejudice(偏见) against insects and will find themselves going out to dig for grubs as eagerly as others now go out to gather mushrooms.9The writer bases his opinion that most Americans long for different kinds of food on the fact that_Afew Americans love to eat insectsBth
24、ey can sample different kinds of foreign dishesCforeign restaurants are popular in the US.Dthey will come to like eating insectsC解析：细节理解题。从文章首句“Most Americans seem to have a strong desire for variety in their diets，judging by the popularity of foreign restaurants.”可知。10Many people love eating insect
25、s because_Athey do not contain poisonBthey are very smallCthey live in groupsDthey contain nutritionD解析：细节理解题。第二段中提到了吃昆虫的各种理由。其中一条就是“They are very nutritious.”，据此可知本题答案为D。11The underlined word “grubs” in the last paragraph refers to_Aa kind of insectsBa useful tool for catching insectsCan expert in
26、catching insectsDa kind of plants that can be eatenA解析：词义猜测题。根据前文，我们可以知道，随着人们对昆虫的种种偏见的消除，人们会喜欢上吃昆虫，因而会像外出采蘑菇一样去寻找“昆虫”。12Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?AAmerican Restaurants BInsects for FoodCReturn to Nature DChange on FoodB解析：标题归纳题。通读全文，我们可以看出，本文主要讲述的是世界上不少地方将昆虫作为食物
27、。第二段的第一句话就是本文的主题句。 七选五How many times has life overwhelmed(压垮) you？Its okay.1._ The world moves at a breathtaking speed and many people have similar feelings.Where do you start，and when will it end？Relax.Here are some magic tricks to simplify your life.Choose to be happy.At a young age，were taught th
28、at there are winners and losers.Life becomes a game to earn the most points，often measured in dollars.2._ Im not saying that we shouldnt set goals，just the opposite.This requires a decision to be happy，to live in the present.In other words，be grateful for what you have.Appreciate what is in front of
29、 you.When you can do that，it will be easier to achieve the impossible.Imagine its the last day on Earth.3._ What would you do，and who would you do it with？Would you quit your job，or spend the rest of the day with your family？Life is too short and you shouldnt waste it in being miserable.So decide wh
30、at is important，and let go of the rest.4_ Imagine you are in a building，and there is a tower next door right after a plane hits it.The lights go out.The room turns black.Youre halfway down the stairs when the stairwell(楼梯井) is damaged because of the collapse of the tower next door.You survive，but ju
31、st narrowly.You escape with your life and nothing else.Your job is gone，and so are your friends and coworkers.Thats the story of what happened to thousands of people after 911，and the lessons you can learn from them are many.5._ No one can take away what is in your mind，the experiences youve had，or
32、the wisdom youve gained.Everything else is just window dressing.AIt happens to everyone.BHang around with good people.CAlong the way，we lose our soul.DWhat if the world is about to end?EDont listen to those who have given up.FThe simple truth is that life is what matters.GThink about what you would
33、do if you lost everything.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了几种让生活简单化的方法。1A解析：本句对上一句的观点作进一步解释，说明不必担心的理由，后文的many people have similar feelings也可作为提示。2C解析：根据本段主题句Choose to be happy.和后文的This requires a decision to be happy等信息可知，本句强调精神方面，说明了在人生游戏中人们的一个结果：我们逐渐失去了自己的灵魂。3D解析：本句进一步解释了本段的主题句。4G解析：本句为本段的主题句，综述了本段的主要内容。5F解析：通过前面911事件的例子，这里总结了一个简单的人生道理，且根据后文的No one can take away.youve gained.可知，生命很重要。第 6 页