1、Unit 15LearningWarm-up & Lesson 1Life-long Learning课时过关即时巩固一、根据句意及首字母提示完成句子1.It is well known that the thing formed when an element combines with o is called oxide(氧化物).答案:oxygen2.No matter how s your position seems to be,you are in competition with more people than you think.答案:secure3.The constant
2、 development of society tends to equal the s of men and women.答案:status4.Before he became the c editor of the newspaper,he was a journalist.答案:chief5.Parents should i their children how to deal with daily things instead of doing them for children.答案:instruct6.Chaplin lived the last years of his life
3、 in Switzerland,where he was b in 1977.答案:buried二、用所给单词的适当形式填空1.I think it possible that we are clever enough to live in a hugely (simple) world.答案:simplified2.Congratulations to you on your (qualify) for the World Football Championship.答案:qualification3.The mans heart (swell) with anger when he saw
4、 his son with muddy shoes.答案:swelled4.Many cheap mobile phones allow (use) to play video games and surf the net.答案:users5.(Frank),I couldnt care less what happens to him.答案:Frankly三、用正确的谓语形式填空1.If the traffic hadnt been so heavy,I (be)back by 6 oclock.答案:could/would have been2.If I (not have to meet
5、) a friend,I would have been there on time.答案:hadnt had to meet3.If she (work) harder,she would have passed the examination.答案:had worked4.If it (rain) tomorrow,I wouldnt go hiking with you.答案:rained/should rain/were to rain5.If I (have)enough time,I should have finished the work.答案:had had四、用课文中的句型
6、翻译下列句子1.在被解雇后,他决定自己创业。 答案:After he was laid off,he decided to set up his own business.2.当被告知考试不及格时,我的脑子一片空白。 答案:When I was told that I hadnt passed the exam,my mind went blank.3.她怀疑有人故意要让她难堪。 答案:She suspected that someone made her embarrassed on purpose.4.我叫他教我如何用Photoshop编辑图片。 答案:I got him to instr
7、uct me how to edit pictures with Photoshop.5.在炎热的夏日到海边度假是件很有趣的事情。 答案:Its fun to spend your holiday on the seaside on hot summer days.五、阅读理解(2018全国高考)Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun,according to a Common Sense Media report published Monday.While the decline over the past dec
8、ade is steep for teen readers,some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many childrens lives,and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.According to the reports key findings,“the proportion(比例) who say they hardly ever read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 1
9、3-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively today.”The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children,ages 28,remain largely the same.But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined,from closer to an hour or more
10、to closer to a half hour per session.When it comes to technology and reading,the report does little to counsel(建议) parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading.It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading,mainly due to concerns about increased s
11、creen time.The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading.Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently,compared to infrequent readers,have more books in the home,more books purchased
12、 for them,parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.As the end of school approaches,and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead,parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading list and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.1
13、.What is the Common Sense Media report probably about?A.Childrens reading habits.B.Quality of childrens books.C.Childrens after-class activities.D.Parent-child relationships.解析:根据文章第一段中的“Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun”可知,青少年与年幼的孩子们读书的乐趣大大减少,这正是孩子们的阅读习惯问题,故选A项。B项“儿童书籍的质量”,C
14、项“孩子们的课后活动”,D项“亲子关系”,均与题意不符。答案:A2.Where can you find the data that best supports “children are reading a lot less for fun”?A.In paragraph 2.B.In paragraph 3.C.In paragraph 4.D.In paragraph 5.解析:根据文章第三段的内容可知,几乎没有阅读兴趣的比例,从1984年8%的13岁儿童和9%的17岁儿童分别上升到了今天的22%和27%。因此,第三段的内容是“children are reading a lot les
15、s for fun”的最好的佐证。故选B项。答案:B3.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?A.E-books are of poor quality.B.It could be a waste of time.C.It may harm childrens health.D.E-readers are expensive.解析:根据文章第五段最后一句中的“mainly due to concerns about increased screen time”可知,许多家长限制孩子们电子阅读的时间,主要是因为担心孩子们看屏幕的时间增加,不利于
16、孩子们的健康,故选C项。答案:C4.How should parents encourage their children to read more?A.Act as role models for them.B.Ask them to write book reports.C.Set up reading groups for them.D.Talk with their reading class teachers.解析:根据文章第六段第一句中的“parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it
17、comes to reading”可知,父母是孩子阅读时的榜样和重要的指导者,故选A项。答案:A六、七选五阅读理解If something that youre doing doesnt challenge you,then it doesnt change you.We all need some normal stress in our lives,after all.1 So challenge the following limits:1.Figure out what youre scared(害怕) of and do it continuously.If youre a sale
18、sman,and youre scared of talking to people personally or over the phone,now,instead of being scared and thinking youll fail,spend at least five minutes a day to pick up the phone and make a call.2 But dont stop on the first try!Eventually,you can look at fear in the eyes and say,“Go on.Im not scared
19、!”2.3Make sure this hobby is not linked to your career;you have to relax and relieve your stress while performing this.Some examples might be cooking,sewing,painting and so on.Apart from helping you challenge yourself,taking a class for your hobby may also give you extra income.3.Set aside at least
20、nine minutes a day for physical exercise.4 A simple 9-minute run around your neighbourhood can do wonders for yourself.Exercise can not only help you maintain your regular weight,but also make you feel better about yourself.4.Travel and allow yourself to be interested in new people.Dont just limit y
21、ourself to your fellow travellerstry to connect with the service staff.You never know what kind of people theyre going to be.Get out of your house or go online right now.5A.You should do it continuously.B.Someone may hang up on you.C.You dont need to go to the gym.D.Running in the gym may be a better choice.E.Start to travel now and learn to challenge yourself.F.Take a class for a hobby youve been wanting to develop.G.You can never see any improvement if you stick to your comfort zone.答案:15 GBFCE
