1、课时分层作业(四).单词拼写1Taking regular(经常的) exercise is the best way to improve your overall health.2When a starving(挨饿的) man gets a meal，he probably begins to think about an overcoat.3You may put it on the desk or beside the bed and regard it as a decoration(装饰物)4They all agreed to honour(向表示敬意) him in a mo
2、re meaningful way.5They predicted that the next year would be a good harvest(收成)6African people are fighting for the freedom(自由) and independence of their countries.7Why did you change your mind to vote(投票) for him?8We encouraged students to participate(参加) fully in the running of the college.9Many
3、people complained(抱怨) that they were too busy to find time for reading.10There was nothing else to be seen but the limitless(无限的) sea of wheat as far as the eye could reach.阅读理解APeople usually celebrate their traditional festivals.The Spring Festival is celebrated not only in China but also in other
4、 parts of the world.The traditional holiday is the most important to Chinese both at home and abroad.The United KingdomCelebrations for Spring Festival in the UK started in 1980，with the first evening party held in 2002.Every New Year，people get together and have a lot of activities.They sing songs，
5、dance to music，share photos with friends or enjoy films in a cinema.The United StatesSpring Festival is an important time for Chinese living or working in the US.They join in a large evening party to welcome the traditional New Year.It is a good chance for people to feel that they are not alone beca
6、use they share the same culture.AustraliaOn Chinese New Year，many people across Australia come to Sydneys Chinatown.They enjoy fireworks，lion dances，dragon boat races and many other traditional activities.The celebrations are also a bridge towards better understanding between Chinese and nonChinese.
7、SingaporeThe family dinner on New Years Eve is an important tradition for Chinese.They put traditional food on a table as an act of remembering their past.Then the whole family enjoys their dinner together.They usually have it at home because having it in a restaurant takes away the meaning of the t
8、radition.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。无论身在何方，春节对于每一个中国人来说都很重要，因为春节不仅仅是一个节日，更代表了对家的思念。1Celebrations for Spring Festival in the UK started in _A1890B1980C2000D2002B细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“Celebrations for Spring Festival in the UK started in 1980”可知，英国的春节庆祝活动始于1980年，故选B。2Chinese in Australia enjoy the following activities
9、 except _AfireworksBlion dancesCplaying cardsDdragon boat racesC细节理解题。根据第四段第二句可知，他们欣赏烟火、舞狮、龙舟比赛和许多其他传统活动，没有提到玩纸牌。故选C。3In Singapore，Chinese families dont have the New Year dinner at a restaurant but at home because _Athey were born in SingaporeBthey moved there from other placesCthe restaurant is far
10、 awayDthey want to keep Chinese traditionD细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，他们通常在家里吃饭，因为在餐馆里吃会失去传统的含义。故选D。4After reading the passage above，we can say_Aall parts of the world celebrate Spring FestivalBthe Chinese New Year is celebrated only in ChinaConly four foreign countries celebrate Chinese Spring FestivalDChin
11、ese around the world have a strong feeling towards Spring FestivalD推理判断题。通读全文并结合第一段第二、三句可知，世界每个地方的中国人都对春节有着同样强烈的感情。故选D。BMy mother，a nurse at Stony Brook University Hospital，worked at night so that she could come home in time to send me to school.Shed sleep during the day and be ready when we returne
12、d home before heading out again in the evening.This went on for 23 years.She never complained.No matter how tired she was，she always had enough energy to be my mom.She often had to work on Christmas，Christmas Eve or New Years Eve，and sometimes Thanksgiving，which made me upset.However，before holidays
13、 she always decorated the inside and outside of our house.Shed also have cookies baking in the oven，a holidaythemed movie in the VCR，and music playing throughout our house for us.But when it was time to go to work，there was no room for debate.“Why do you have to work on this day of all days？” Id ask
14、 sadly.“They need me，too，dear son，” shed respond，compassion(同情) in her tone.For a long time I didnt understand why she should care so much about those sick strangers.Recently，as my grandmother became ill，I found myself spending more time in hospitals.The scenes I saw in the hospital made me see the
15、different side of my mother.The nurses checked heart，blood and oxygen levels，making sure patients were comfortable.They lifted patients in and out of bed and helped them to the bathroom.Beyond their duties，the nurses displayed consideration for each patient.What I saw helped me to understand why my
16、mother was devoted to her occupation.I was filled with more admiration for my mother.【语篇解读】本文为一篇记叙文。作者的妈妈为了能接送作者上学，只上夜班。作为一名护士，她在节假日要上班，这让作者非常难过，也对妈妈不理解。但当自己的祖母病了在医院住院时，在医院的所见所闻让他理解了作为护士的妈妈，从而对妈妈更加钦佩了。5Why did the authors mother work in the evening?ATo take him to school.BTo enjoy a movie.CTo decora
17、te their house.DTo sleep during the day.A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“.worked at night so that she could come home in time to send me to school.”可知，妈妈晚上工作，这样她能及时回家送作者上学。故选A。6What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?AThe mother loved her patients more than her kids.BNurses are paid double salary working on holidays.CT
18、he author wished his mother could stay home on holidays.DOnly people with mercy on patients will make good nurses.C推理判断题。第二段描述了作者的妈妈在假期或节日要上班，这让作者很难过。由此可知，作者想让妈妈在假期待在家里陪他，故选C。7The author really understood his mothers work when _Ahe asked his mother to stay with him during holidaysBhe looked after hi
19、s sick grandma in hospitalChe saw how tired his mother was after workDhe helped patients to the bathroomB推理判断题。根据最后两段的内容可知，当作者的祖母病了在医院住院时，作者在医院的所见所闻使他理解了妈妈。故选B。8What is the main idea of the passage?AChildren of nurses are often dissatisfied with their mothers.BNurses are particularly busy at work du
20、ring holidays.CThe author gained a new appreciation of his mother.DThe authors mother liked doing housework.C主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了作者的妈妈为了能接送作者上学，只上夜班。作为一名护士，她在节假日要上班，这让作者非常难过，也对妈妈不理解。但当自己的祖母病了在医院住院时，在医院的所见所闻让他理解了作为护士的妈妈，从而对妈妈更加钦佩了。本文的主旨在最后一句“I was filled with more admiration for my mother.”分析选项可知选C。.阅读七选五Pi
21、natasIn Mexico，children often get pinatas on their birthday.Their parents put chocolates and other sweets inside the pinata and hang it on a tree.Then the children hit the pinata with a stick. 1 NoodlesIn China，people often celebrate birthdays by eating with family or friends，and the last dish of th
22、e meal is always noodles.The noodles are long and thin. 2 You cant cut them.In Chinese culture，long noodles mean you will have a long life.Business birthdaysA business birthday shows that a company is successful.Many businesses in the USA celebrate important birthdays，like 10，50 or 150 years. 3 Some
23、times they make TV advertisements.It is a good chance to advertise the business.Name daysAs well as a birthday，many people in Southern Europe also celebrate their name days. 4 People have big parties and open their houses to anybody who wants to come.People bring small gifts，often flowers or a box o
24、f sweets.Islamic New YearIn Muslim countries across the world，people celebrate Eid.Eid means festival or celebration.During Eid，people visit family and friends，as well as people who are sick or in hospital. 5 Children receive toys，too.Children often wear special traditional clothes during the Eid ce
25、lebrations.AYou have to eat them in one piece.BThey go out for a meal to celebrate.CCompanies hold parties and send cards.DThey give presents，such as sweets and food.EIt breaks and the sweets fall out on to the ground.FThis is one of the two important festivals in this country.GIn Greece，name days a
26、re more important than birthdays.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地庆祝节日的不同方式。1E根据上文中的“put chocolates and other sweets inside the pinata”和“the children hit the pinata with a stick”可知，孩子们用棍子敲打彩罐，彩罐里的糖果就会落到地上。2A根据该空后的“You cant cut them.”可知，你必须将面条一整根吃下。3C根据上一句“Many businesses in the USA celebrate important birthdays，like 10，50 or 150 years.”可知，公司会举办舞会和发放卡片来庆祝公司的诞辰。4G将命名日和生日作比较的G项内容正好和该空前一句“As well as a birthday.also celebrate their name days.”相呼应。5D根据上一句中的“people visit family and friends”可知，D项“他们会赠送诸如糖果和食物类的礼物”符合语境。