1、课时分层作业(九).阅读理解AI can remember when I was a kid，my parents had this book，whose title was something like the Sunday Times Book of the World.It was a big hardback book with fullpage photographs of some of the most amazing places in the world.One of these photographs was of Niagara Falls.I was drawn to
2、this photograph of these waterfalls，and kept opening the book just to have a look at that one photograph every now and again.One day I was going there.We visited Niagara Falls as a day trip from Toronto.We had booked train tickets with Via Rail in advance.Then we took a bus.When we reached Niagara F
3、alls we came to a stop on a highway.The driver announced it was the closest stop to the falls，so we got off，only to find there were no signs or anything telling us where to go.So we turned to Google maps！Finally we found our way to Clifton Hill and began to walk towards the falls.As we approached th
4、e fallsthe expectation grewthe kid in me was coming back！The camera came out of the bag; the lens cap was offI was ready.Its hard to describe my first view of the falls.It was as amazing as I had imagined.But I started thinking beyond the pure wonder: the huge force of the water，the way the water ha
5、d carved through the rock and the rockfalls at the foot of the falls.Later，we searched for food.We ended up at the Hard Rock Caf.The food was at its usual good standard with the usual tourist standard prices!All in all，I loved this trip.It was the great power of nature at its fullest that really hit
6、 me most here; this is what stopped me in my tracks，even above the natural beauty of the place.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章记述了作者参观尼亚加拉大瀑布的经历。1Why does the author mention the book?ATo express his love for taking photos.BTo explain his eagerness to travel abroad.CTo describe his parents influence on his reading.
7、DTo show Niagara Falls longstanding attraction to him.D推理判断题。根据第一段“kept opening the book just to have a look at that one photograph.going there”可推知，作者小时候就十分想去尼亚加拉大瀑布游玩。2Which of the following can best describe the authors way to the falls?ABoring.BComfortable. CTiring. DIncredible.C推理判断题。根据第二段“booke
8、d train tickets .we took a bus .only to find there were no signs .Finally we found our way .began to walk”可推断，作者旅途比较辛劳。3How did the author feel about seeing the falls?AHe wanted to be a child again.BHe was thrilled to see the falls in person.CHe thought it necessary to protect nature.DHe considered
9、the falls unworthy of the photo.B推理判断题。根据第三段“Its hard to describe my first view of the falls.It was as amazing as I had imagined.”可推知，作者实现了自己小时候的梦想，心情十分激动。4What does the author intend to show through the text?AThe pure wonder of the falls.BThe magic power of nature.CThe importance of childhood readi
10、ng.DThe advice on improving tourist industry.B写作意图题。根据末段“It was the great power of nature at its fullest that really hit me most here”可推知，作者写作本文的目的是分享大自然的力量给作者留下的深刻印象。BCultural diversity in the classroom is on the rise.U.S.public schools now have more Latino，African American，and Asian students than
11、white students.In our increasingly diverse and multicultural society，its more important than ever for teachers to incorporate (包含) culturally responsive instruction in the classroom.Diversity doesnt only relate to race and ethnicity; it can include students of different religions，economic status，gen
12、der identities，and language backgrounds.Cultivating (培养) multicultural awareness and taking a culturally responsive approach to teaching benefits all students.Not only does creating greater multicultural awareness and inclusion help students with different backgrounds and needs succeed，but it also e
13、ncourages acceptance and helps prepare students for better growth in a diverse world.This kind of education can help prevent students from developing prejudices later in life.It allows them to empathize(产生共鸣)with people different from themselves since theyre more aware of the experiences someone of
14、a different race or cultural group may face.Besides，exposed to a diverse range of opinions，thoughts，and cultural backgrounds，students are to be more openminded later in life.They would be more open to new ideas and be able to attain greater comprehension of a topic by taking in different points of v
15、iew.There are several ways teachers can ensure that both the classroom environment and curriculum are responsive to the increasing cultural diversity of our society.Take the time to learn about each students cultural background，hobbies，learning styles，and what makes them unique.If students feel appr
16、eciated and comfortable with the teacher，theres a better chance theyll feel comfortable talking with and respect their peers in the class.Its also important for students to celebrate and respect their own diverse backgrounds，as well as each others.When appropriate，teachers should encourage students
17、to research and learn about their own ethnic and cultural backgrounds.This allows them to better understand their own culture as well as the differences with their peers.Acknowledging these differences and creating a safe space for discussion help promote understanding in the classroom.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论
18、文。文章主要讨论了在多元文化的班级中尊重不同文化的重要性。5What does cultural diversity relate to?APhysical healthBSocial economies.CClassroom atmosphere.DEthnic backgrounds.D细节理解题。根据第一段“Diversity doesnt only relate to race and ethnicity; it can include students .language backgrounds.”可知，文化多样性与种族背景有关。6How can improving cultural
19、 awareness benefit students?AIt can make all students successful.BIt helps students grow into creative adults.CIt can encourage students to be more tolerant.DIt gets students prepared for further education.C推理判断题。根据第二段“but it also encourages acceptance”可知，这样的教育可以让学生更具包容性。7Students are more willing t
20、o respect other students in the class when they _Alearn about others culturesBcan talk freely in the classCthink they are uniqueDfeel they are valuedD推理判断题。根据第四段“If students feel appreciated .theyll feel comfortable.respect their peers in the class.”可推知，如果他们感觉到被欣赏，就更容易表达自己并尊重他人。8What is the text mai
21、nly about?AThe importance of cultural diversity in the classroom.BThe improvement in cultural respect at school.CSuggestions on improving classroom environment.DTips about increasing respect between students.A主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讨论了在班级中尊重不同文化的重要性。.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。“Pick up the p
22、ace！”said Amys husband.“But I cant！”Amy said，her heart beating quickly inside.“I cant go any faster！”Her husband encouraged her，“Yes，you can！Youre making progress every day.”To help Amy stay healthy，her husband had been running with her for over two years.Several years ago，Amy could barely walk down
23、 the stairs of her apartment building due to fatness caused by eating disorders.She realized the problem after a failed job interview and began walking to improve her ability to move.At first，she could walk for only 15 minutes at a time.But she pushed herself every day，walking 5 minutes longer than
24、she did the day before until she walked for an hour and eventually two.For three years，Amy kept her walking habit，slowly and painstakingly building her body shape.Then she changed her walking shoes to running shoes about two years ago and became an excellent runner.In March 2001，an advertisement inv
25、ited people to nominate(提名)an ordinary person who inspired them to bring the Olympic flame to Salt Lake City as torch bearers(火炬手)or support runners.(Support runners serve as “guardians of the flame” and run with torch bearers along the journey.) Amys experiences touched her husband，so he nominated
26、her to be a torch bearer.The possibility to be selected was low，but Amy wanted to try.Running taught Amy the importance of training for a race.She pictured herself running a race and crossing the finish line.For months，she ran through her neighborhood carrying a brokenoff broom handle，feeling the we
27、ight of the torch.She waved at her neighbors，pretending they were cheering crowds.She also printed a picture of a torch bearer wearing the white uniform，replaced the face with a picture of hers，and put it onto her refrigerator door.Every day，Amy imagined herself as a torch bearer.She was training fo
28、r a historic running event.On September 26th，while on her daily run through her neighborhood，an express package arrived.注意：1.续写的词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。Amy opened it and found a letter and a book on the Olympics._“One of todays torch bearers cant run her part，”announced the relay organizer._【语篇解读】Amy op
29、ened it and found a letter and a book on the Olympics.The letter read “Congratulations！Youve been selected as a support runner for the Olympic Torch Relay.”Although she wouldnt be wearing the white uniform and carrying the torch as she had imagined，she wasnt disappointed.She completed the required p
30、hysical examination，delivered the forms，and waited.Months later，another package arrived.It contained her official blue support runner uniform along with instructions for her part of the relay.Then on a cold day，Amy and her husband stood outside the Torch Relay collection point.“One of todays torch b
31、earers cant run her part，”announced the relay organizer.Then he dropped folded pieces of paper into his hat，saying，“One lucky support runner will become a torch bearer.Select a number now.”Luckily，Amy became the torch bearer.When it was her turn to carry the flame，she held the torch tightly and ran down the street filled with people waving flags.The Olympic theme song was broadcast.Amy smiled and waved to the crowds，knowing that she was carrying not only the torch，but also the Olympic spirit.
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