1、Unit 5Languages Around the WorldPeriod Listening and Speaking.单句填空1Our programme ensures daily opportunities to practice English with n_speakers.2Being out of work produces a negative a_ to work.3In this city it is neither too hot _too cold in autumn.4As is known to us，the panda is native _China.5He
2、 used _(sleep)late in the morning.Now he has got used to _(get)up early.ttitudeativenortogetting6After living among the_(native)for twenty years,the painter forgot his own language.7We should pay more attention to_(unite)and working with the people who differ from us.8Read these notes carefully and
3、keep them for future _(refer).9Study this example and refer _ the explanation below.10What is your attitude _senior high students taking up a parttime job?nativesunitingreferencetotowards/to.句式填空1在老师的鼓励下，他逐渐对生活有了积极的态度。With the teachers encouragement,he gradually developed _ _ _ _ _2我过去上班时，时常在路上碰到他。I
4、 _ _ _ _ _from time to time on my way to work.3我忘记了那次战役的日期，所以我查阅了历史书。I had forgotten the date of that battle so I _ _ _ _ _apositiveattitudetowards/tolifeusedtorunhimreferredtoahistorybook4我迟到的原因是我被困在大雨中了。_ _ _ _ _ _was that I was caught in a heavy rain.ThereasonwhyIwaslate.阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和
5、 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIf you think English means endless new words,difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation,you are wrong.Havent you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?According to a new study by a British university,learning a second language can lead
6、 to an increase in your brain power.Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter.This is the area of the brain which processes(处理)information.It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles(肌肉).The study also found the effect is greater when the younger people learn a se
7、cond language.A team led by Dr.Andrea Mechelli,from University College London,took a group of Britons who only spoke English.They were compared with agroup of“early bilinguals”who had learnt a second language before the age of five,as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter
8、density(密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language,the smaller the difference was.“Our findings suggest that the structure(结 构)of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second languag
9、e，”said the scientists.It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales,has researched the link between bilingualism and mathsskills.“Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible(灵活的)，
10、”he said.“You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”The findings had the same result in a study of native Italian speakers who had learned English as a second language between the ages of two and thirtyfour.Reading,writing,andcomprehension were all te
11、sted.The results showed that the younger they started to learn,the better.“Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world，”explained the scientists.()1The main idea of this passage is _ Ascience on learning a second language Bmans ability to learn a second language Cthat language lea
12、rning can increase the brain power Dlanguage learning and maths studyC()2The underlined word“bilinguals”probably means“_”Aa researcher on language learning Ba second language learner Ca person who can speak two languages Dan active language learnerC()3We may know from the scientific findings that _
13、Athe earlier you start to learn a second language,the higher the grey matter density is Bthere is no difference between a later second language learner and one who doesnt know a second language Cthe experience of learning a second language has a bad effect on peoples brain Dthe ability to learn a se
14、cond language is changing all the timeA()4In the last two paragraphs,the author wants to tell us that _ Alearning a second language is the same as studyingmaths Bearly learning of a second language helps you a great deal in studying other subjects CEnglish is the best choice for you as a second lang
15、uage Dyoud better learn a second language at the age of 2 to 34B答案及解析：【语篇解读】研究表明学一门外语会让你变得更聪明。这是真的吗？为什么呢？本文给出了答案。1C 主旨大意题。本文为我们讲述了学习一门外语会增强我们大脑的能力，而且越早越好。故选C。2C 词义猜测题。根据第三段该画线词后的who had learnt a second language before the age of five可知，这个词指的是会说两种语言的人。故选C。3A 细节理解题。根据第三段内容They were compared with a gro
16、up of“early bilinguals”who had learnt a second language before the age of five,as well as a number of later learners.Scans showed that grey matter density(密度)in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language
17、,the smaller the difference was.可知，研究表明会说两种语言的人大脑的灰质密度比不会说外语的人的密度大，但是学外语越晚，这种差距越小。所以学外语越早，大脑的灰质密度越大。故选A。4B 推理判断题。根据最后两段内容可知，学习外语可以让我们的大脑更灵活，对各种不同的观点会有更好的理解力。所以学习外语对学习别的科目也有好处。故选B。BHow do you refer to those people,things,and experiences that are wonderful?Are they cool?Perhaps theyre rad.In the 1980s
18、,you might have called them bad.What do all these interesting words have in common?Theyre all slang(俚语)words.The word“slang”has an interesting beginning.It began as a word in northern England that was used to refer to the land under the control of a country.Over time,it was used to refer to the peop
19、le who would advertise and sell goods in special places.Eventually,slang became the term used to describe the colorful,informal speech that these salesmen used to advertise their goods.Language develops continuously over time.New words and new meanings of old words come out as people try to express
20、themselves in new,creative ways,both in speaking and writing.Slang allows people to be funny,clever,different,friendly,or even secretive.Over recent years,many slang words have come from three sources:popular music,politics(政 治),and the Internet.Popular music,especially rap and hip hop,has led to ma
21、ny slang words as singers come up with increasingly creative ways to express themselves.For better or worse,some words have taken on new meanings.Perhaps the biggest source of slang words,however,is the Internet.Intodays world,that fact should surprise no one.Whether its the changing nature of techn
22、ology itself or a quickly changing trend(趋势),the Internet provides ideas for new slang words more than anything else does.It also helps those words to be introduced into our minds and change our language more rapidly than ever before.Thanks to the popularity of the Internet and especially social med
23、ia,a new slang word can appear and be known worldwide in a matter of weeks,if not days,rather than months or years as in the past.()5What do we know about the words mentioned in Paragraph 1?AThey are all very common.BThey are all different dialects.CThey all have the same meaning.DThey all refer to
24、interesting things.C()6What do we know about slang words according to Paragraph 3?AThey offer new ideas to singers.BThey can show users creativity.CThey are used more in speaking than in writing.DThey give people new ways to express themselves.D()7How is the influence of the Internet on slang words?
25、AIt is fast and wide.BIt is harmful.CIt is longlasting.DIt is indirect.()8Whats the best title for the text?AThe Power of Language BWhere Do Slang Words Come From?CHow Can We Correctly Use Slang Words?DThe Influence of the Internet on Slang WordsB答案及解析：【语篇解读】英语中有很多俚语，它们生动有趣，富有创造性。现代俚语一般有三个来源：流行音乐、政治
26、及互联网。5C 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，这几个单词都可以用来形容很棒的人、事或经历等。它们都是俚语，都有着共同的含义。6D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的New words and new meanings of old words come out as people try to express themselves in new,creative ways可知，人们努力用新的、创造性的方式来表达自己时，新词或旧词新意就出现了。所以，俚语可以让人们用新的方式表达自己。7A 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为互联网能够使俚语迅速传播。相比起过去的几年或几个月的时间，它能够使一个新的俚
27、语在几天内在全世界范围内迅速传播。8B 标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了俚语的来源。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Simple ways to improve your written EnglishMany people think it is really difficult to improve their writing in English.Dont worry,though.Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.I
28、ncrease your vocabulary.To express yourself clearly,you need a good active vocabulary.Thats not just being able to know lots of words it means actually being able to use them correctly.1_Tip:When you learn a new word,try to learn all the forms of that word.2_People often say that we learn to write b
29、est by reading.Reading in English is useful in many ways.It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words properly.GBTip:3_Learning shouldnt be boring.Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text
30、.Improve your grammar.Grammar is very important because it improves the quality(质量)of your writing.Tip:4_ The first time,look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammar points you are studying at the moment.ECJust do it!The best way to improve your writing is to get
31、a pen and a piece of paper and write.Be prepared to write several versions(版本)of each text.5_AKnow your readers.BRead widely and often.CAlways check your writing twice.DRemember,“Practice makes perfect！”DEChoose books or articles that interest you.FUse simpler language and shorter sentences to show
32、your ideas.GDo this by learning new words with example sentences,not just word lists.答案及解析：【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了几种提高英语写作的方法。1G 选项中的“this”指的是该空前的“it means actually being able to use them correctly”。本段是说增加词汇量并不仅仅是知道很多单词，而是要懂其用法。2B 由下文的“get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use wor
33、ds properly”可知，本段讲阅读对写作的帮助。故选B项。3E 由上文的“learn to write best by reading”和该空后的 “Learning shouldnt be boring”可知，阅读有助于写作，但要选择那些让你感兴趣的书籍或文章。故选E项。4CC项中的“check your writing twice”与该空后的“The first time general mistakes”和“the second time mistakes with the grammar points”相呼应。5D 由本段小标题“Just do it！”和下文中的“get a pen and a piece of paper and write.Be prepared to write several versions of each text”可知，想要提高写作就要多动笔写，俗话说得好，熟能生巧。
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