1、课时作业(四)Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing必备知识基础练进阶训练第一层.单词拼写1She got good grades last _ (学期)2He has a large _ (词汇量) in English.3I want to have an _ (公寓) with three bedrooms.4The government wanted to narrow the _ (差距) between the rich and the poor.5His mother _ (语言) is Danish.6We all have _
2、(平等的) chances of working and living in this country.7Id like to go to work every day by _ (地铁)8My car broke down on the way to the beach because it had run out of _ (汽油)9They had to _ (斗争) against all kinds of difficulties.10As soon as we opened the front door we could smell the _ (燃气)11He put on a
3、pair of _ (短裤) and an undershirt.12In production, we _ (要求) not only quantity but also quality.13Several people _ (描述) seeing strange lights in the sky.14They _ (恳求) a lift in our car.选词填空1From my _， Tom was very disappointed at the result.2Does each sentence _ the main idea?3Children _ their parent
4、s for food and clothing.4The air is rather thin here, but youll _ it in time.5He _ get through the crowd.6I _ spoken language.关键能力综合练进阶训练第二层.阅读A student is learning to speak British English. He wonders: Can I communicate with Americans? Can they understand me? Learners of English often ask: What are
5、 the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences?Certainly! there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few differences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you a pen？”. Americans s
6、ay “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen？”. Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound theirs in words like “bird” and “hurt”. Speakers of British English do not sound theirs in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary.
7、For example, “colour” and “honour” are British, “color” and “honor” are American.These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary are not important, however. For the most part, British and American English are the same language.1According to this passage, a student who is learnin
8、g to speak American English might be afraid that _.ABritish people cannot understand himBAmerican people cannot understand himCthe grammar is too hard for himDthe spelling is too hard for him2American English and British English are different in _.Aspelling BpronunciationCgrammar Dall of the above3M
9、ost _ say “Do you have a watch？”ABritish people BAmericansCchildren Dteachers4According to this passage, British people and Americans have _ difficulty in understanding each other.Alittle BmuchCsome Dgreat.七选五Whether you are a native speaker or are learning English as a second language, you can bene
10、fit from learning how to improve English language skills. This article delivers the top five methods of improving your English language skills in the shortest amount of time. _1_Get a dictionary.A dictionary can be a great way to improve your vocabularyafter all, it is filled with words. _2_ When yo
11、u find yourself with a few extra free moments, take out your pocket dictionary and learn a new word._3_Two quick examples are Elements of Grammar by Strunk & White and Essentials of English by Hopper, Gale & Foote. Grammar books typically help with not only grammar, but also the correct usage of pun
12、ctuation and even tips to improve the clarity of your speech or writing.Learn to use words in the correct order.Words are used in different orders in different languages in the world when trying to express the same meaning. In order to speak English fluently as a native would speak, you are going to
13、 have to learn the proper order of words in English sentences. _4_Speak English with native English speakers.Probably the single best technique for learning a new language is immersing yourself in the language. _5_Take an English course.These days, you can find a course tailored specifically to how
14、you learn besta visual course, an audible course or even an interactive instructor lead course. You can take any of these types of courses live or on the Internet.AGet a book on grammar.BHow to learn English.CImprove your grammar.DPractice often, and you will significantly improve.EThe best way to l
15、earn is to study and pick apart English sentences.FIf you force yourself to speak the language, there will be no doubt that you can improve.GYou should buy yourself a pocket dictionary that you can carry with you.语法填空A fox one day fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. A thirsty go
16、at came to the same well, and seeing the fox, inquired 1._ the water was good. The fox praised the taste of the water, 2._ (say) it was excellent beyond measure. He encouraged the goat to descend. The goat, mindful only of his 3._ (thirsty), thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the fox i
17、nformed him 4._ the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. “If，” said he, “you will place your forefeet upon the wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards.” The goat 5._ (ready) agreed and the fox leaped upon h
18、is back. He safely reached the mouth of the well 6._ ran off as fast as he could. When the goat scolded him for 7._ (break) his promise, he turned around and cried out, “You 8._ (fool) old fellow! If you 9._ (have) as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gon
19、e down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed 10._ (you) to dangers from which you had no means of escape.”.写作(共两节)第一节：假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Mike来信说中国书法很难学。就此请你用英语给他写一封回信，主要内容包括：1学习书法的意义；2练习书法的技巧；3给他鼓励和信心。注意：1词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：毛笔writing brushDear Mike，Im sorry to
20、know that you have difficulty in learning Chinese calligraphy._Best wishes!Yours，Li Hua第二节：概要写作阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Have you heard an old saying “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence.”？ It means other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live. “L
21、ets go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons！” We all know it: More and more Chinese kids love American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese c
22、artoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating western holidays.Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has no
23、thing to compare with the MidAutumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture, such as calligraphy, Beijing Opera and so on. And lets not forget the part of Chinese culture: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China.Its good to enjoy other cultures and learn from them, bu
24、t they can never replace your own culture. Its good to look at the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isnt always greener.Although some people become worried about that, I dont think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning f
25、rom other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, its fun to learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chin
26、ese!_课时作业(四)Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing必备知识基础练.单词拼写1semester2.vocabulary3.apartment4.gap5.tongue6equal7.subway8.petrol/gas9.struggle10.gas11.pants12.demand13.described14.begged.选词填空1point of view2.relate to3.depend on4.get used to5struggled to6.have trouble with关键能力综合练.阅读【语篇解读】文章讲述了美
27、国英语和英国英语之间的差别主要在四个方面，并说明了它们属于同一种语言，这两国人在相互理解方面没有困难。1答案与解析：A推理判断题。根据文章第一段第二句“He wonders: Can I communicate with Americans? Can they understand me？”说明学英国英语的人会担心美国人能否听懂，而学美国英语的人也担心英国人是否能听懂。2答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据第二段“There are a few differences in grammar. There are differences between British and American Eng
28、lish in spelling and vocabulary. Pronunciation is sometimes different.”这三句说明美国英语和英国英语在语法，拼写，词汇和发音方面都有差异。3答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第二段中“Americans say in the hospital and Do you have a pen？”说明“Do you have a watch？”是讲美国英语的人所说。故选B。4答案与解析：A推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“For the most part, British and American English are the same
29、 language.”说明这是一种语言，那么这两国人在理解对方的语言方面应当没有困难。.七选五【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是在最短的时间内提高你的英语语言能力的最好的五种方法。1答案与解析：D根据上一句“This article delivers the top five methods of improving your English language skills in the shortest amount of time.”可知这篇文章提供了在最短的时间内提高你的英语语言能力的方法。D项“经常练习，你会得到明显的提高”，而且D项中的improve和上一句中的improvi
30、ng相呼应，故D项符合题意。2答案与解析：G本小题所在段的小标题为“Get a dictionary”买一本词典。G项“你应该买一本可随身携带的袖珍词典”符合本段的内容，故选G项。3答案与解析：A本段叙述的是语法书不仅有助于学语法，而且有助于正确使用标点符号，甚至可以提高你的口语或书面语的清晰度。A项“买一本语法书”符合文意。故选A项。4答案与解析：E本段的标题是“Learn to use words in the correct order.”。根据本空上一句“In order to speak English fluently as a native would speak, you ar
31、e going to have to learn the proper order of words in English sentences.”可知，为了能像当地人那样流利地说英语，你必须学习英语句子中正确的单词顺序。因此要学习和剖析英语句子。E项符合题意。5答案与解析：F根据上一句“Probably the single best technique for learning a new language is immersing yourself in the language.”可知，学习一门新语言最好的方法可能就是沉浸在语言中。F项“如果你强迫自己说这种语言，你能够提高将会是毫无疑问
32、的”符合题意，故选F项。.语法填空【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。狐狸掉进了井里，而一只口渴的山羊正好路过，狐狸骗他水很好喝，山羊就跳到井里喝水，而狐狸也借助山羊跳出井里，最后山羊却被困在了井里。1答案与解析：if/whether考查连词。分析语境可知，此处表示“是否”之意，故填if/whether。2答案与解析：saying考查非谓语动词。say的逻辑主语是The fox，两者是主动关系，故用现在分词形式作伴随状语。3答案与解析：thirst考查名词。由所填词前的his可知，此处应用名词，故填thirst。4答案与解析：of考查介词。inform sb. of sth.意为“通知某人某事”，为
33、固定用法。5答案与解析：readily考查副词。修饰动词agreed应用副词，故填readily。6答案与解析：and考查连词。分析句子结构可知，所填词连接两个句子，表示顺承关系，故填and。7答案与解析：breaking考查非谓语动词。在介词for后作宾语，故用动名词形式。8答案与解析：foolish考查形容词。修饰名词fellow，故用形容词foolish。9答案与解析：had考查时态。分析句子结构可知，此处是虚拟语气，表示“如果你的脑子像你的胡子一样多的话，你就不会没有检查上去的路就跳下来了”，故填had。10答案与解析：yourself考查代词。此处指山羊使自己面临逃脱不了的险境，故应
34、填反身代词yourself。.写作(共两节)第一节：One possible version：Dear Mike，Im sorry to know that you have difficulty in learning Chinese calligraphy. In fact, many people feel it hard to write with a writing brush.However, learning Chinese calligraphy is very important and is of great help in learning more about Chin
35、ese culture and history.If you want to be a good user of the writing brush, first you have to be patient. And second, stick to practicing, by which you will make great progress. Last but not least, you should pay attention to the use of the copybook. Just be confident and practice hard and youll be
36、an expert in Chinese calligraphy.Best wishes!Yours，Li Hua第二节：概要写作One possible version：In China, many young people prefer foreign items, considering them to be better. (要点1) Nevertheless, Chinese culture is equally good, colorful and even more meaningful, such as its festivals, calligraphy and friendliness. (要点2) Foreign cultures, which are not always good, can never replace your own culture. (要点3) In a word, Chinese kids just need to learn more and take pride in Chinese culture while enjoying other cultures.