1、课时分层作业(三).阅读理解AAfter finishing my teaching for a school year，I thought that I should go back to Montreal，Quebec，my hometown for a visit.My main goal was to relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.Through my stay in Montreal，I met lots of Chinese who are struggling
2、 to succeed and then lead a better life in Canada.Some travelled thousands of miles to get knowledge.When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Canada，they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.But I was impressed by their ability to
3、 express their ideas while switching between English and French.Almost all of those people said they often felt homesick.They miss their families and friends.Though Montreal has lots of Chinese restaurants，they long for a homecooked meal.I met some tourists who were trying to realize their childhood
4、 dreams of experiencing the life in a developed country.When I asked them if Montreal had lived up to their expectations，they hesitated.They said that reality never agrees with fantasies.However，they were glad to have the opportunity to visit Montreal and didnt regret taking the trip.Not all the Chi
5、nese people I met were happy.I once met a young lady who met with a gentleman through the Internet.However，to her disappointment，he disappeared after he promised to marry her in Montreal.I was served by another Chinese person who could not handle the challenges of studying in an English environment
6、and ended up working in a restaurant with minimum pay.Exploring different parts of the world，without any doubt，is an enriching experience.However，one should be realistic when it comes to leaving his hometown to set up a new life in a foreign country.One should take the time to examine the advantages
7、 and the shortcomings of the venture before they decide to chase an uncertain dream of achieving success or leading a better life.1The writer went to her hometown to Ameet her old friendsBstudy a new languageCgo on with her teachingDprepare for her retirement lifeD细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句“My main goal was t
8、o relax in preparation for the challenges of my retirement in the coming year.”可知本题应选D项。2The main barrier for some Chinese to get knowledge in Canada is AfoodBhomesicknessClanguageDincomeC细节理解题。根据第三段的第二句“When I spoke with some of them about the major barrier they had to face after they arrived in Ca
9、nada，they all talked about the two official languages of Canada.”可知本题应选C项。3The writer thinks that Aoverseas Chinese are good at communication in CanadaBthe trip to Montreal is a good chance for people to studyCoverseas Chinese feel disappointed at their life in CanadaDpeople should think carefully b
10、efore chasing the dreams abroadD推理判断题。根据最后一段的最后两句“However，one should be realistic when.of achieving success or leading a better life.”可知本题应选D项。4What is the best title for the passage?AImproving Life Skills in CanadaBExploring Different Parts of CanadaCStruggling for a Better Life in CanadaDGoing to
11、CanadaYour Ideal DestinationC标题归纳题。根据整篇文章的内容尤其是第二段可知本题应选C项。BI am a fulltime student at College of the Redwoods.During this period it is hard to find time to do anything other than work.But after much thought I decided to spend my extra time volunteering at the Sequoia Humane Society.After my first d
12、ay of volunteering，I had a mixture of feelings：I felt guilty because I didnt do anything to help others in the past 25 years；I felt happy because I was helping animals，and I felt sad because these animals did not have a home with a family.The main reason for people volunteering at animal shelters (收
13、容所) is that it helps the animals.It also helps the workers，because they have so many things to dosuch as feeding and cleaningand they just dont have enough time to give each animal proper attention and exercise.Volunteers help out by taking dogs on long walks so dogs can get exercised.Walking and pl
14、aying with the animals helps them become better suited for adoption，increasing the chance that they will find a home and live happily with their owners.As a person who has had pets all my life, I know the joy and happiness that a pet brings to a person，a family，and the world in general.Even on the m
15、ost stressful day，I know when I get home my dog will be sitting there ready to play with me and take my mind off from whatever is causing the stress I am experiencing.Volunteering at an animal shelter gives someone the opportunity to experience what I have all the timea warm，loving animal that just
16、wants to have fun and make you happy.So make the time to make an animal happy.Start volunteering today!5Which of the following about the author is TRUE?AHe is a college student.BHe is a fulltime volunteer.CHe has no pet dogs.DHe owns an animal shelter.A细节理解题。根据文章第一句话可知作者是一名大学生。6From the second parag
17、raph，we can know that the authors reaction at the first day of volunteering was a strange mixture of Ajoy and angerBguilt，joy and sadnessCguilt and joyDhappiness，sadness and excitementB细节理解题。根据文章第二段“.had a mixture of feelings：I felt guilty .I felt happy .and I felt sad.”可知B项正确。7Volunteers walk the a
18、nimals at the shelter to help animals Adraw peoples attentionBgain peoples pityCget special careDget enough exerciseD推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“Volunteers help out by taking dogs on long walks so dogs can get exercised.”可知答案。8The underlined word “adoption” in Paragraph 4 probably means Awalking and playing wit
19、h these animalsBfeeding and cleaning these animalsCgiving these animals a home with a familyDtaking these animals out to the publicC词义猜测题。根据该词所在句子的后一部分“.increasing the chance that they will find a home and live happily with their owners.”可知，adoption表示“收养”。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写
20、的词数应为150左右。I remember my first Christmas adventure with Grandma.I was just a kid.I went to town on my bike to visit her on the day when my big sister told me，“There is no Santa Claus，and even dummies know that！”My grandma always told the truth，always.I fled to her that day because I knew she would s
21、tand on my side.Hearing my story，Grandma was ready for me.“No Santa Claus？” she shouted.“Ridiculous！Dont believe it.Such rumors have been going around for years，and it makes me mad，plain mad！Now，put on your coat，and lets go.”“Go? Go where，Grandma？” I asked.We drove to Kerbys General Store.As we walk
22、ed through its doors，Grandma handed me ten dollars.That was a bundle in those days.“Take the money”，she said，“and buy something for someone who needs it.” Then she went away and waited in the car.I was only eight years old.Id often gone shopping with my mother，but never had I shopped for anything al
23、l by myself.The store seemed big and crowded，full of people scrambling (抢夺) to finish their Christmas shopping.For a few moments I just stood there，confused，holding that tendollar bill，wondering what to buy and who on earth to buy it for.Then I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker.He was a kid with bad
24、breath and messy hair.Bobby Decker didnt have a coat.I knew that because he never went out to play during the winter.His mother always wrote a note，telling the teacher that he had a cough，but all we kids knew that Bobby Decker didnt have a cough; he didnt have a good coat.Yes，I would buy Bobby Decke
25、r a coat!My eyes were fixed on a red coat which looked real warm and he would like that.“Is this a Christmas present for someone？” the lady behind the counter asked kindly，as I laid my ten dollars down.“ Yes，maam，” I replied shyly.“Its for Bobby.”Paragraph 1：That evening，Grandma helped me wrap the c
26、oat in Christmas paper and ribbons. Paragraph 2：Fifty years hasnt reduced the excitement of those moments. 【参考范文】Paragraph 1：That evening，Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper and ribbons.Grandma drove me through the crowded street and finally we arrived at Bobby Deckers home.Grandma to
27、ld me to knock at the door.I laid down the present，knocked at the door three times and quickly ran away to hide behind the tree nearby.Soon Bobby Decker came out，looking around.He found the present and happily took it home.Paragraph 2：Fifty years hasnt reduced the excitement of those moments.I still
28、 remember holding my breath when seeing Bobby Decker came out to pick up his present.We waited until he went back.It was not until then that I realized that Santa Claus was among us.He did exist.It was ridiculous to think there was no Santa Claus in the world.I often tell this story to my children，telling them Santa visits us during Christmas time，when people should show kindness to others.