1、课时作业15Grammar.句型转换1Xiao Li met your sister in the zoo yesterday.(强调主语)It_was_Xiao_Li_who/that_met_your_sister_in_the_zoo_yesterday.2Guo Yue is one of the best players in China.(强调状语)It_is_in_China_that_Guo_Yue_is_one_of_the_best_players.3We were doing our homework when the teacher came in.(强调时间状语)It
2、_was_when_the_teacher_came_in_that_we_were_doing_our_homework.4I didnt realize the importance of learning English until I went to America.(强调状语)It_was_not_until_I_went_to_America_that_I_realized_the_importance_of_learning_English.5He didnt go to school because he was ill.(强调原因状语)It_was_because_he_wa
3、s_ill_that_he_didnt_go_to_school.6John gave Mary a handbag at Christmas.(强调a handbag)It_was_a_handbag_that_John_gave_Mary_at_Christmas.7Who did you meet with yesterday？(强调who)Who_was_it_that_you_met_with_yesterday?8Only in this way can you finish the work in time.(强调only in this way)It_is_only_in_th
4、is_way_that_you_can_finish_the_work_in_time.根据要求补全句子1It_was_the_driver_that was to blame for the car accident.(强调主语)这位司机应为车祸负责。2It_is_the_importance_that we should attach to learning English.(强调attach的宾语)我们应该强调学习英语的重要性。3It_was_when_he_lost_what_he_had_that he realized it was very important.(强调时间状语)只
5、有当他失去他所拥有的东西时他才意识到那很重要。4It_was_because_of_the_heavy_rain_that he didnt go to school.(强调原因状语)因为下大雨，他没有去上学。5It_was_in_the_forest_that the explorers got lost.(强调地点状语)探险者在森林里迷路了。.翻译句子(用上强调it)1重要的是时间。It_is_time_that_matters/counts/makes_a_difference.2到底是什么让你改变了主意？What_was_it_that_made_you_change_your_min
6、d?3是因为恶劣的天气才发生车祸。It_was_because_of_the_terrible_weather_that_led_to_the_traffic_accident.4只有在那种场合你才能和他们握手。It_is_on_that_occasion_that_you_can_shake_hands_with_them.5直到妈妈回来孩子才停止哭泣。It_was_not_until_Mother_came_back_that_the_child_stopped_crying.阅读理解Last week I talked with some of my students about wha
7、t they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is t
8、hat？” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out.“Surgery (外科手术)，” one replied.I was pretty alarmed by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to
9、getting a job.One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special extending screws, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows, you can get at least 5 cm taller！”At that point, I was shocked. I am short. I cant
10、 deny that, but I dont think I would put myself through months of agony (痛苦) just to be a few centimeters taller. I dont even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as Im not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall!It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”， and that is
11、 an ideal that just does not exist in reality.No one is born perfect, yet magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm. Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating a
12、n idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that it must be purchased, no matter what the cost.In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career.这篇文章主要介绍了有的学生想通过整容让自己在找工作时比别人有优势的故事，讽刺了当今世界太过追求完美的趋势，提出内在才是决定一个人成功与否的关键。1We can know from
13、the passage that the author works as a _.Adoctor BmodelCteacher Dreporter答案：C解析：推理判断题。由第一段推测作者应该是一名老师(teacher)。故选C。由第二段第一句中的teach students 也可以知道答案。2Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to _.Amarry a better man/woman Bbecome a modelCget an advantage over others in jobhuntDattract more admire
14、rs答案：C解析：细节理解题。由第四段中的“.are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job.”可知，很多毕业生去整容是因为他们希望在找工作的时候比其他人有优势。故选C。3The best title for the passage should be “_”AYoung Graduates Have Higher ExpectationBYoung Graduates Look to Surgery for Better JobsCYoun
15、g Graduates Opinions About Cosmetic SurgeryDYoung Graduates Face a Different Situation in Jobhunt答案：B解析：主旨大意题。文章主要讲述了很多大学生为了让自己在找工作时更有优势，会选择去整容。但是没有说到大学生关于整容的观点看法，选B最佳。.七选五阅读Camping Keys to a Successful TripCamping outdoors can be a fun experience for the whole family. _1_If you prepare for your tri
16、p ahead of time you will be able to relax and enjoy the experience._2_ First, you need to decide where you would like to go. Think about how long your vacation is going to be and how far you are willing to drive. Then search for campsites in that area. When camping with children it might be best to
17、look at your local state parks. They usually have amenities (设施) that you will appreciate when camping with children. Go to their website or call them and find out as much information as you can._3_ I believe to really get the full outdoor experience a tent is the better option (选择). Although you sh
18、ould bring along a cushioned mat or air mattress. Your back will thank you in the morning! Research your tent options. I would suggest getting one a little bigger than what you think you will need so that you have room to store items inside as well as sleeping. I recommend reading the consumer revie
19、ws before purchasing a tent. After deciding where you will be going, you need to consider what the weather will be like for that time of year in the area so that you can make a sensible list of items to bring. I would suggest creating a checklist of all the items you need to bring and checking items
20、 off as you pack them. _4_It takes experience to become a pro (高手) at outdoor camping. There will be times you will probably forget to bring something but with experience it will get easier to pack for a trip. _5_ Now relax and enjoy the beautiful nature all around!AEnjoy yourself during your campin
21、g.BThere are several steps you must do beforehand.CYou wouldnt want to forget an essential item like food!DIf you prepare and plan ahead of time you are guaranteed to have a more successful vacation.EIf youd like to go camping alone, you must make preparations for it.FNext, you need to decide if you
22、 will be camping in a tent, an RV or a cabin.GThe key to a successful camping trip is preparation.答案：15GBFCD.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。When was the last time you read a book or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions
23、on your instant oatmeal (燕麦片) packet? If youre one of countless people who dont make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out: Reading has a significant number of benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.First, studies have shown that staying mentally stimulated ca
24、n slow the progress of Alzheimers (阿尔兹海默病) and dementia (痴呆), since keeping your brain active and engaged prevents it from losing power. Just like any other muscle in the body, the brain requires exercise to keep it strong and healthy, so the phrase “use it or lose it” is particularly reasonable whe
25、n it comes to your mind. Doing puzzles and playing games such as chess have also been found to be helpful with cognitive stimulation.No matter how much stress you have at work, in your personal relationships, or countless other issues faced in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose yoursel
26、f in a great story. A wellwritten novel transport you to other realms (领域), while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions drain away and allowing you to relax.Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when
27、it might come in handy. The more knowledge you have, the betterequipped you are to tackle any challenge youll ever face.The_passage_lists_some_benefits_of_reading.(要点1)_Facing_distractions_from_electronic_products,_countless_people_lose_the_habit_of_reading.(要点2)_However,_reading_regularly_can_benefit_us_a_lot_in_many_ways,_such_as_making_our_mind_active,_reducing_our_stress,_filling_our_head_with_new_bits_of_information_and_updating_our_knowledge.(要点3)