1、Unit 3The world of colours and lightSection Welcome to the unit & Reading一、写作词汇检测根据每组的提示词,完成或翻译句子。mit(1)The council has committed large amounts of money housing projects.(2)他没有作任何承诺。答案:(1)to(2)He didnt commit himself to anything.2.eager(1)He was eager the first prize.(2)这个男孩急切想骑他那辆新自行车。答案:(1)for/abo
2、ut(2) The boy is eager to ride his new bicycle.3.reward(1)They rewarded the winners gifts of fruits and flowers.(2)我们的耐心最终得到了回报。答案:(1)with(2)Our patience was finally rewarded.4.range(1)She has had a number of different jobs,(range)from chef to swimming instructor.(2)她孩子们的年龄在3岁到18岁之间。答案:(1)ranging(2)
3、Her childrens ages range from three to eighteen.5.calculate(1)Where did I go wrong in my (calculate)?(2)这则广告意在引起广泛的注意。答案:(1)calculation(2)This advertisement is calculated to attract much attention.运用所学短语造句。6.upwards of答案:After each extinction,it took upwards of 10 million years for biological richne
4、ss to recover.7.be off to答案:In a few days he would be off to sea.8.live up to答案:Sales have not lived up to expectations this year.二、阅读词汇检测阅读下列句子,说出黑体词的含义。1.I can not understand the abstract concept.含义 答案:抽象的2.Commercial television is an effective medium for advertising.含义 答案:媒介3.Isnt that a consensu
5、s between them?含义 答案:共识;一致意见4.The tour is arranged by our local travel agent.含义 答案:代理商5.Her paintings are presented in the National Gallery.含义 答案:美术馆三、单句填空1.He found it difficult to support a family,for upwards $40 was spent on food every day.答案:of2.Both sides committed themselves settling the dispu
6、te peacefully.答案:to3.They have achieved consensus that if the company is set up,he will own the share of 15%.答案:a4.The loss has not yet (calculate) accurately,but it is believed to be well beyond one hundred million dollars.答案:been calculated5.Estimates of the damage range $1 million and $5 million.
7、答案:between6.The government will reward the local villagers their taking care of the young trees planted this spring.答案:for7.His movie won several awards at the film festival,was beyond his wildest dream.答案:which8.is clear that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger,more prosperous econo
8、my.答案:It9.The fans were eager (have) a look at the famous actor,waiting outside the hotel in the cold.答案:to have10.Im calling to enquire about the position(advertise) in yesterdays China Daily.答案:advertised四、选择恰当的短语填空upwards of;commit.to.;on the surface of;be off to;range from.to.;be typical of;a wi
9、de variety of;experiment with1.A computer of the model costs 6,000 yuan.答案:upwards of2.The museum has a lot of famous paintings, the 13th century the 19th century.答案:ranging from;to3. Chinese,he is kind,hard-working and determined.答案:Typical of4.The scholar who has knowledge wins respect from his co
10、lleagues and students.答案:a wide variety of5.She herself her work and achieved great success.答案:committed;to6.Tom,along with his friends, the art gallery.Hell be back in two hours.答案:has been off to五、句型转换导学号153300271.They rewarded his great service.They his great service.答案:rewarded him for2.They wil
11、l take off for Beijing next week.They Beijing next week.答案:are off to3.I committed myself to working hard.I working hard.答案:was committed to4.It is well known that smoking is harmful to the health. ,smoking is harmful to the health.答案:As is known to all5.She is eager for making progress in her work.
12、She make progress in her work.答案:is eager to六、完成句子1.他的研究涉及好几个科目。(range)His studies several subjects.答案:range over2.约翰殷切期盼我们来参加晚会。(eager)John was come to the party.答案:eager for us to3.我好像看见阴暗处站着一个人。(shadow)I thought I saw a figure standing .答案:in the shadows4.他没有对妈妈作出承诺。(commitment)He didnt his mothe
13、r.答案:made a commitment to5.那位老太太送给他一个苹果来答谢他的帮助。(reward)The old lady send him an apple his help.答案:in reward for七、阅读理解A(2016全国乙卷)Grandparents Answer a CallAs a third-generation native of Brownsville,Texas,Mildred Garza never planned to move away.Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San
14、 Antonio to help with their children,she politely refused.Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.That was four years ago.Today all three generations regard the move as a success,giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.No statistics
15、 show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren.Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.Even President Obamas mother-in-law,Marian Robinson,has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddau
16、ghters.According to a study by ,83 percent of the people said Mrs.Robinsons decision will influence grandparents in the American family.Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obamas family.“In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldnt get away from home far enough or fast
17、enough to prove we could do it on our own,”says Christine Crosby,publisher of Grand,a magazine for grandparents.“We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them,especially when youre raising children.”Moving is not for everyone.Almost every grandparent wants to be with
18、 his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices,but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead.Having your grandchildren far away is hard,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,but giving up the life you know may be harder.(一)阅读短文,选择最佳答案。1.Why was Garzas move
19、 a success?A.It strengthened her family ties.B.It improved her living conditions.C.It enabled her to make more friends.D.It helped her know more new places.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“.giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.”可知,Garza的搬家行动是成功的,因为家人之间的关系更加亲密,关系得到加强。
20、2.What was the reaction of the public to Mrs.Robinsons decision?A.17% expressed their support for it.B.Few people responded sympathetically.C.83% believed it had a bad influence.D.The majority thought it was a trend.答案:D解析:推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句内容可推断出,大多数人认为老人搬到成年的子女身边和子女共同生活是一种社会发展趋势。3.What did Crosby say
21、 about people in the 1960s?A.They were unsure of themselves.B.They were eager to raise more children.C.They wanted to live away from their parents.D.They had little respect for their grandparents.答案:C解析:推理判断题。根据第三段内容可推断出,20世纪60年代的人们不希望与父母生活在一起。4.What does the author suggest the grandparents do in th
22、e last paragraph?A.Make decisions in the best interests of their own.B.Ask their children to pay more visits to them.C.Sacrifice for their struggling children.D.Get to know themselves better.答案:A解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推断出,作者建议祖父母们在做决定的时候应该以他们自己的最大利益为出发点。(二)文章二次开发。结合语篇内容复习巩固本单元语法项目。5.在上面文章中找出两个倒装句(1)(2)答案
23、:(1)Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms.Garza finally say yes.(2)Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing.6.用as引导的倒装句改写下面句子Having your grandchildren far away is hard,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,but giving up the life you know may be harder.答案:As ha
24、rd is having your grandchildren far away,especially knowing your adult child is struggling,giving up the life you know may be harder.B导学号15330028From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London,below are Londons most visited tourist attractions.Many of Londons top attractions are free,maki
25、ng them affordable places to learn about some culture.Whether you prefer history or modern art,youll find it at one of these must-visit spots.British MuseumThe world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times,from around the world.The most interesting and exciti
26、ng parts include the Rosetta Stone,the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection.Some exhibitions require tickets.National GalleryThe greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square,Londons National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings fr
27、om the 13th to the 19th centuries.In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as van Gogh,Leonardo da Vinci,Botticelli,Constable,Renoir,Titian and Stubbs.Some exhibitions require tickets.Tate ModernSitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern,Britains national museum o
28、f modern and contemporary art.Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before.The gallerys restaurants offer wonderful views across the city.Some exhibitions require tickets.Coca-Cola London EyeThe Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of Londons skyline.It has some of Londons best view
29、s from its 32 capsules,each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people.Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience,with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of Londons most famous landmarksall in just 30 minutes!Madame TussaudsAt Madame Tussauds,youll come face-to-face with some of the worlds mo
30、st famous faces.From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga youll meet influential figures from show business,sport,politics and even royalty.Strike a pose with Usain Bolt,get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.7.What do the British Museum and the National G
31、allery have in common?A.Both have chargeable exhibitions.B.Both are on the banks of the Thames.C.Both have vast spaces and special shapes.D.Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.答案:A解析:细节理解题。根据小标题British Museum后面的一段中最后一句“Some exhibitions require tickets.”及小标题National Gallery后中的“Some exhibitions r
32、equire tickets.”可知,两者都有收费的展览。故选A项。8.If visitors want to get a better view of Londons famous landmarks,they should visit .A.the Tate ModernB.the British MuseumC.the National GalleryD.the Coca-Cola London Eye答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据小标题Coca-Cola London Eye后面一段中的“It has some of Londons best views from its 32 cap
33、sules,each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people.”可知在Coca-Cola London Eye的32个胶囊舱里,游客拥有最好的视野来观看伦敦的某些地方。故选D项。9.In Madame Tussauds,visitors can .A.enjoy Shakespeares worksB.talk to some famous peopleC.watch Lady Gagas performanceD.see figures of many influential people答案:D解析:细节理解题。根据小标题Madame
34、Tussauds后面一段中的“From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga youll meet influential figures from show business,sport,politics and even royalty.”可知在Madame Tussauds,游客可以看到许多名人的蜡像。故选D项。八、选词创境运用下列写作词汇,自己创设一个语境,形成一个小语段。(35句)be committed to;eager;range;reward;upwards of;be off to参考范文My uncle was a determined man.When at
35、an early age,he was eager to be a actor.Later,he went to an art school,where he was committed to learning a wide range of skills.After graduation,he was off to America,and he succeeded there.So far he has acted upwards of 20 leading roles and has been rewarded many times for his excellent performance.