1、人教版选修六reading语法填空学案1.Unit 1, Book 6 A SHORT HISTORY OF WESTERN PAINTINGArt is influenced by the customs and faith of _1_ people. Styles in Western art _2_ (change) many times. As there are so many _3_ (differ) styles of Western art, it would be possible _4_ (describe) all of them in such a short tex
2、t. Consequently, this text will describe only the most important ones, _5_ (start) from the sixth century AD. During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was to represent religious themes. A conventional artist of this period was not _6_ (interest) in showing nature and people as they really we
3、re. A typical picture at this time was full _7_ religious symbols, _8_ created a feeling of respect and love for God. But _9_ was evident that ideas were _10_ (change) in the 13th century when painters like Giotto di Bondone began to paint religious scenes in a more realistic way. Key: 1. a 2. have
4、changed 3. different 4. to describe 5. starting 6. interested 7. of 8. which 9. it 10. changing2.Unit 1, Book 6 A SHORT HISTORY OF WESTERN PAINTINGIn the late 19th century, Europe changed a great _1_, from a mostly agricultural society to a mostly industrial one. Many people moved from the countrysi
5、de to the new cities. There were many new inventions and social changes. _2_(natural), these changes also led _3_ new painting styles. Among the painters who broke _4_ from the traditional style of painting were the Impressionists, _5_ lived and worked in Paris. The Impressionists were the first pai
6、nters _6_ (work) outdoors. They were eager to show how light and shadow fell on objects at different _7_ (time) of day. However, _8_ natural light changes so quickly, the Impressionists had to paint quickly. Their paintings were not as _9_ (detail) as those of earlier painters. At first, many people
7、 disliked this style of painting and became very angry about it. They said that the painters were careless and _10_ paintings were ridiculous.Key: 1. deal 2. Naturally 3. to 4. away 5. who 6. to work 7. times 8. because 9. detailed 10. their3.Unit 2, Book 6 A FEW SIMPLE FORMS OF ENGLISH POEMS There
8、are various reasons _1_ people write poetry. Some poems tell a story _2_ describe something in a way that will give the reader a strong _3_ (impress). Others try to convey certain emotions. Poets use many different forms of poetry to express _4_(them). In this text, however, we will look at a few of
9、 the simpler forms. Some of the first poetry a young child learns _5_ English is nursery rhymes. These rhymes like the one on _6_ right (A) are still a common type of childrens poetry. The language is concrete but imaginative, and they delight small children _7_ they rhyme, have strong rhythm and a
10、lot of repetition. The poems may not _8_ sense and even seem contradictory, but they are easy _9_ ( learn) and recite. By _10_ (play) with the words in nursery rhymes, children learn about language.Key: 1. why/for which 2. or 3. impression 4. themselves 5. in 6. the 7. because 8. make 9. to learn 10
11、. playing4.Unit 2, Book 6 A FEW SIMPLE FORMS OF ENGLISH POEMS Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry _1_ is made up of 17 syllables. It is not a _2_ (tradition) form of English poetry, _3_ is very popular with English writers. It is easy _4_ (write) and, like the cinquain , can give a clear picture and
12、create a special feeling _5_(use) the minimum of words. The two haiku poems (F and G) above are translations from the Japanese. Did you know that English speakers also enjoy other forms of Asian poetry - Tang poems from China _6_ particular? A lot of Tang poetry _7_( translate) into English. This Ta
13、ng poem (H) is a translation from the Chinese. _8_ so many different forms of poetry to choose from, students may _9_(eventual) want to write poems of their own. It is _10_(easy) than you might think and certainly worth a try! Key: 1. which/that 2. traditional 3. but 4. to write 5. using 6. in 7. ha
14、s been translated 8. With 9. eventually 10. easier5.Unit 3, Book 6 ADVICE FROM GRANDADDear James,It is a beautiful day here and I _1_( sit) under the big tree at the end of the garden. I have just returned from a long bike ride to _2_ old castle. It seems _3_ (amaze) that at my age I am still fit en
15、ough _4_ (cycle) 20 kilometers in an afternoon. Its my birthday in two _5_(week) time and Ill be 82 years old! I think my long and active life must be due to the _6_(health) life I live. This brings me to the real reason for my letter, my dear grandson. Your mother tells me that you started smoking
16、some time ago and now you are finding _7_ difficult to give it _8_. Believe me, I know how easy it is to begin smoking _9_ how tough it is to stop. You see, during adolescence I also smoked and became addicted _10_ cigarettes.Key: 1. am sitting 2. an 3. amazing 4. to cycle 5. weeks 6. healthy 7. it
17、8. up 9. and 10. to6.Unit 3, Book 6 ADVICE FROM GRANDADWhen I was young, I didnt know much about the _1_(harm) effects of smoking. I didnt know, for example, that it could do terrible damage _2_ your heart and lungs or that it was more difficult for smoking couples to become pregnant. I _3_(certain)
18、 didnt know their babies may have a smaller birth weight or even be abnormal in some way. _4_ did I know that my cigarette smoke could affect the health of non-smokers. _5_, what I did know was that my girlfriend thought I smelt terrible. She said my breath and clothes smelt, and that the ends of my
19、 fingers were turning yellow. She told _6_ that she wouldnt go out with me again _7_ I stopped! I also noticed that I became breathless quickly, and that I wasnt enjoying sport as much. When I was taken off the school football team because I was unfit, I knew it was time to quit _8_(smoke). I am sen
20、ding you some advice I found on _9_ Internet. It might help you to stop and strengthen your resolve. I do hope so because I want you _10_( live) as long and healthy a life as I have. Key: 1. harmful 2. to 3. certainly 4. Nor/Neither 5. However 6. me 7. unless 8. smoking 9. the 10. to live7.Unit 4, B
21、ook 6 THE EARTH IS BECOMING WARMER-BUT DOES IT MATTER? There is no doubt _1_ the earth is becoming warmer (see Graph 1) and that _2_ is human activity that has caused this global warming _3_ than a random but natural phenomenon. All scientists subscribe _4_ the view that the increase in the earths t
22、emperature is due to the _5_(burn) of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. Some byproducts of this process _6_ (call) greenhouse gases, the most important one of _7_ is carbon dioxide. Dr Janice Foster explains: There is a _8_(nature) phenomenon that scientists call the gre
23、enhouse effect. This is when small amounts of gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour, trap heat from the sun and therefore warm the earth. Without the greenhouse effect, the earth would be about thirty-three degrees Celsius _9_(cool) than it is. So, we need those gase
24、s. The problem begins when we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It means that more heat energy tends _10_( trap) in the atmosphere causing the global temperature to go up.Key: 1. that 2. it 3. rather 4. to 5. burning 6. are called 7. which 8. natural 9. cooler 10. to b
25、e trapped8.Unit 4, Book 6 THE EARTH IS BECOMING WARMER-BUT DOES IT MATTER? However, the attitude of scientists _1_ this rise is completely different. On the one hand, Dr Foster thinks that any trend in which the temperature increases _2_ 5 degrees would be a catastrophe. She says, We cant predict th
26、e climate well enough to know what _3_( expect), but it could be very serious. Others _4_ agree with her think there may be a rise of several _5_(metre) in the sea level, or predict severe storms, floods, droughts, famines, the spread of diseases and the disappearance of species. On the _6_ hand, th
27、ere are those, like George Hambley, who are _7_(oppose) to this view, believe that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air. They predict that any warming will be mild with few bad _8_(environment) consequences. In fact, Hambley states, More carbon dioxide is _9_(actual) a
28、positive thing. It will make plants grow quicker; crops will produce more; it will encourage a greater range of animals - all of which will make life for human beings _10_(good). Key: 1. towards/to 2. by 3. to expect 4. who 5. meters 6. other 7. opposed 8. environmental 9. actually 10. better9.Unit
29、5, Book 6 AN EXCITING JOBI have _1_ (great) job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes working outdoors, sometimes in an office, sometimes using scientific equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never _2_(bore).
30、Although my job is occasionally _3_(danger), I dont mind because danger excites me and makes _4_ feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people _5_ one of the most powerful forces on earth - the volcano. I was appointed as a volcanologist working fo
31、r the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) twenty years ago. My job is collecting information for a database about Mount Kilauea, _6_ is one of the most active _7_(volcano) in Hawaii. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will fl
32、ow next _8_ how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people in the path of the lava can be warned _9_( leave) their houses. _10_(unfortunate), we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to the ground.Key: 1. the greatest 2. bored 3. danger
33、ous 4. me 5. from 6. which 7. volcanoes 8. and 9. to leave 10. Unfortunately10.Unit 5, Book 6 AN EXCITING JOB When boiling rock erupts from a volcano and crashes back to earth, it causes _1_(little) damage than you might imagine. This is _2_ no one lives near the top of Mount Kilauea, where the rock
34、s fall. The lava _3_ flows slowly like a wave down the mountain causes far more damage because it buries everything in its path under the molten rock. However, the eruption itself is really exciting _4_ (watch) and I shall never forget my first sight of one. It was in the second week after I arrived
35、 _5_ Hawaii. _6_(work) hard all day, I went to bed early. I was fast asleep _7_ suddenly my bed began shaking and I heard a strange sound, like a railway train _8_(pass) my window. Having experienced quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didnt take much notice. I was _9_ to go back to sleep w
36、hen suddenly my bedroom became as bright as day. I ran out of the house into the back garden where I could see Mount Kilauea in _10_ distance. There had been an eruption from the side of the mountain and red hot lava was fountaining hundreds of meters into the air. It was an absolutely fantastic sight. Key: 1. less 2. because 3. which/that 4. to watch 5. in6. Having worked 7. when 8. passing 9. about 10. the
