1、课时作业7Starting out & Understanding ideasAn accidental injury taught me how to deal with my siblings(兄弟姐妹)On a typical autumn _1_，the eight people of our afterschool carpool(拼车) _2_ into a car built for seven.My brother teased me the entire way home.Hearing the _3_ in the back of the car，my mother dro
2、pped us off first.As we _4_ the car，I ran after my little brother，planning on getting back at him.Because of my _5_ backpack，uncomfortable shoes，and terrible sense of balance，I fell on the hard pavement. _6_，whole carpool rushed to my aid.They lifted my weighty backpack，_7_ my fallen items，and helpe
3、d me stand up.With tears in my eyes，I dragged myself into the _8_.“You realize I will _9_ you for chasing your brother after this，” my mom said to me in her most _10_ voice.She obviously didnt know how much I was _11_，or she would have been more _12_.I complained to her the pain I was feeling in my
4、right _13_.The bone doctor concluded that I had a _14_ break in my right elbow.I got _15_ at school the next day because friends surrounded me carefully.But breaking my arm had more _16_ than benefits.I was _17_ to write with my left hand.I had to wrap my arm in garbage bag before _18_，and I had to
5、go to health instead of PE._19_ it was an awful week，I think I deserved it _20_ plotting revenge(报复) against my brother.Since then，there hasnt been anything disharmonious among our siblings.文章大意：本文讲述了作者为了报复弟弟而追赶弟弟，结果右臂骨折，这次意外受伤教会了作者应该如何对待自己的兄弟姐妹。1A.morningBafternoonCeveningDnight答案：B解析：根据下文中的“our af
6、terschool carpool(拼车)”，放学后拼车可以推断出是下午。故选B。2A.dashedBsteppedCpiledDlooked答案：C解析：根据下文中的“a car built for seven”可知7座车却挤进了8个人，应该是挤着坐。故选C。pile into挤进，挤入。3A.fightBjokeCcryDnoise答案：D解析：根据上文“My brother teased me the entire way home.”弟弟在车上一直嘲笑“我”，所以发出的是吵闹的噪音(noise)。故选D。4A.stoppedBfixedCexitedDreturned答案：C解析：根据
7、上文中“my mother dropped us off first”妈妈让我们下车，所以这里是走出汽车。exit退出，离去。故选C。5A.hugeBfullCnewDheavy答案：D解析：下文中的“They lifted my weighty backpack”，可知“我”的书包非常沉(heavy)。故选D。6A.SwiftlyBSuddenlyCFortunatelyDEventually答案：A解析：根据下文中的“rushed to my aid”可知是马上来帮“我”。故选A。swiftly即刻；敏捷地。7A.countedBcollectedCcleanedDstored答案：B解析
8、：我的物品散落了，他们当然是帮“我”捡(collect)起来。故选B。8A.schoolBcarCclinicDhouse答案：D解析：根据上文“the entire way home”可知他们是放学后回家，再根据下文妈妈和“我”的对话可知此时到家了。故选D。9A.punishBlook intoCcomfortDworry about答案：A解析：根据下面“I complained to her the pain I was feeling.”“我”向妈妈抱怨“我”的疼痛，可知妈妈一开始是批评“我”的过错。故选A。punish处罚，严厉对待。10A.peacefulBcarefulCseve
9、reDfamiliar答案：C解析：妈妈一开始没有关心“我”的伤。而是批评“我”，当然是严厉的口吻。故选C。severe严厉的。11A.astonishedBmovedCinspiredDhurt答案：D解析：由下文中的“I complained to her the pain I was feeling.”可知“我”感觉非常痛。故选D。12A.sensitiveBconcernedCanxiousDdisappointed答案：A解析：妈妈开始的时候批评“我”，显然是不知道“我”感觉多痛，否则她会更体贴。sensitive体贴的，善解人意的，符合句意。故选A。concerned有关的；anx
10、ious担忧的；disappointed失望的。13A.legBarmCfootDhand答案：B解析：根据下文中的“in my right elbow”可知我右臂受伤。故选B。14A.seriousBslightCcommonDspecial答案：B解析：根据第二天可以去上学可以推断出受伤不是太严重。故选B。slight轻微的。15A.rewardBrespectCattentionDprivilege答案：C解析：根据下文中的“because friends surrounded me carefully”可知“我”因为胳膊受伤得到了同学们的关注(attention)。故选C。16A.tr
11、oubleBpainClossDbusiness答案：A解析：根据下文说到“我”不得不用左手写字，洗澡时右臂还要裹上垃圾袋，不能上体育课，这些都是手臂受伤后的麻烦(trouble)。故选A。17A.expected BadvisedCinstructed Dforced答案：D解析：因为右臂受伤，不得不用左手。be forced to do sth.被迫做某事。故选D。18A.swimmingBshoweringCtreatingDsleeping答案：B解析：怕淋湿绷带，洗澡(shower)前缠上塑料袋以免进水。故选B。19A.SinceBIfCAlthoughDWhen答案：C解析：根据后
12、面的deserve可知“我”认为自己自作自受。故此处意为尽管这是糟糕的一周。故选C。20A.forBonCwithDas答案：A解析：因为想要报复弟弟，“我”应该受到惩罚。for 为了，因为；on在上面；with和在一起；as作为。故选A。AWe can have conflicts with our important persons like friends，relatives，workmates，etc.But the conflicts dont necessarily mean that the relationship will be destroyed.In fact，somet
13、imes conflict helps people to let out their silent feelings，allowing them to free their suppressed emotions.However，when in a conflict，we usually get angry and say or do things which arent linked to the problem at hand.Therefore，it is important that we should try to avoid conflicts through effective
14、 communication.In a heated argument，we usually say things that arent related to the real problem，and even use rude words to make sure we gain an advantage over the other person.Then the whole situation goes badly.So we should not separate(隔离) the root cause of the problem and build our discussion ar
15、ound it.This ensures that there are no rude remarks and the situation moves in a positive direction.Its easy for us to think were right and if something isnt working out，it surely must be someone elses fault.However，if you aim to solve a conflict，first of all，you should show some respect and allow t
16、he other party to express themselves.Using remarks like，“I understand your concern on this” or “I know youre right at your end”，would make the other person feel more appreciated.Sometimes some people get too excited and may behave in the wrong way or say something others may not appreciate.This can
17、cause a worse situation.Actually，they should control their emotions and keep calm.This has to be learned through selfcontrol and observing behavior of other people.The tips mentioned above are useful for most situations.However，we dont rule out the possibility that there are some people that always
18、want to create some sort of trouble for others.You can tell them from others，and putting in an effort to resolve a conflict with them may just not be a wise idea.The best way to deal with these people is to forget them.A famous saying can help you and that is：“You should never fight with a pig; you
19、both get dirty and only the pig likes it.”文章大意：日常生活中，我们可能会与各种各样的人发生冲突，即使是最重要的人。文章介绍了几个避免冲突的技巧。1What can we learn from Paragraph 1?AConflicts may help us deal with our emotions.BConflicts can improve our relations with others greatly.CEffective communication can help us avoid conflicts undoubtedly.DT
20、he closer two friends are，the more conflicts are between them.答案：A解析：推理判断题。根据第一段第三句可知，事实上，有时候冲突能帮助人们释放他们无声的情感，使他们释放压抑的情感。故A项“冲突或许能帮助我们处理情感”正确。2When making discussions to solve conflicts，we should _.Aknow others personal qualityBknow others ability of expressionCavoid showing our disadvantagesDnot av
21、oid the root cause of the problem答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知，我们不应该隔离问题的根源，讨论应围绕着问题的根源而展开，这样会确保没有粗鲁的言论，情况会向积极的方向发展。因此在讨论中，我们不要回避，应该关注问题的根源。故选D。3The author suggests that when people get too excited，they should _.Abehave like other peopleBcontrol the situationClearn to keep their headDsay something unconc
22、erned答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第三句(事实上，他们应该控制他们的情感，保持镇静。)可知，作者认为当人们激动时，他们应该保持镇静。keep ones head保持镇静，故选C。4In the authors opinion，how should you deal with those who always want to create trouble for you?AFight with them.BIgnore them.CHave a talk with them.DGive them something they like.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The
23、 best way to deal with these people is to forget them.”(对付那些想找麻烦的人的最好办法就是忽略他们。)可知选B。BEmployment for AdultsSchool food service employment offers a Monday through Friday work schedule.We have a variety of shorthour positions，with flexible hours，NO EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS.Training is provided for a variet
24、y of duties.These duties may include preparing items for a salad bar，operating a commercial dishwashing machine，even managing an outside snack cart on campus.Knowledge of or the ability to be trained in cash handling is a must for employment at the junior and senior high level.Apply for parttime pos
25、itions at the Food and Nutrition Department,143 South Alma School Road.We are between Broadway and Main on the east side of Alma School Road.We can be reached by calling (480) 4720900.Employment for StudentsThe Food and Nutrition Department of Mesa Public School employs students to work in the junio
26、r and high school cafeterias.They learn to prepare，serve food and operate a computerized sales system.Student employees must meet the following minimum qualifications：Must be at least 14 years old.Grade of A/B in math.Must have less than five absences during the previous school year.Must be able to
27、count change accurately or have the ability to learn.Must be able to take direction and follow orders.Must be extremely honest and loyal.Please visit your cafeteria manager for more information.文章大意：本文介绍了招聘学校餐饮成人雇员和学生雇员的有关事宜。5All the adult employees dont have to work _.Ain the afternoonBon weekendsC
28、on weekdaysDin the day time答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据Employment for Adults第一段中的“School food service employment offers a Monday through Friday work schedule.NO EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS.”可知所有的成人员工不必在周末工作。故选B。6Which of the following is NOT the duty of the training for adult employees?AHow to wash dishes.BHow to prepa
29、re salad.CHow to sell snacks on campus.DHow to manage ones personal finances.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据Employment for Adults第二段中的“Training is provided for a variety of duties.These duties may include preparing items for a salad bar，operating a commercial dishwashing machine，even managing an outside snack cart
30、on campus.”可知D项不是成人雇员培训的责任。7To work as a student employee，one must _.Ado well in mathBhave working experienceCoperate computer skillfullyDhave a good academic report答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据Employment for Students中的“Student employees must meet the following minimum qualifications：Must be at least 14 years old
31、.Grade of A/B in math.”可知学生雇员必须擅长数学。故选A。在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。I was six when I 1.joined (join) my father and two elder brothers at sunrise in the field of Eufaula Oklahoma.By the time I was eight I was helping Dad fix up old furniture.He gave me a cent for every nail I pulled out of old board
32、s.I got my 2.first real job at JMs Restaurant in town when I was 12.My main responsibilities were 3.clearing (clear) tables and washing dishes，but sometimes I helped cook.Every day after school I 4.would head to JMs Restaurant and work until ten.Even on Saturdays I worked from two until eleven.At th
33、at age 5.it was difficult going to work and watching my friends run off to swim or play.I didnt 6.necessarily (necessary) like work，but I loved 7.what working promised me to have.Because of my job I was always the one buying when my friends and I went to the local Tastee Freez.This made me proud.My
34、first job taught me selfcontrol，responsibility and 8.brought (bring) me a level of personal satisfaction few of my friends 9.had_experienced (experience)As my father，who worked three jobs，once told me，“9.If you understand sacrifice and responsibility，there are not many things in life you cant have.” How right he was!
