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.3We need to decorate(布置)the sitting room.4They all agreed to honour(向表示敬意) him in a more meaningful way.5They predicted that
2、the next year would be a good harvest(收成)6African people are fighting for the freedom(自由) and independence of their countries.7How did you vote(投票)at the last election?8We encouraged students to participate(参加)fully in the running of the college.9Many people often complain(抱怨) that they are too busy
3、 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 from all over the world have different wedding traditions and marriage customs.The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment
4、(承诺)of love for all time during a public ceremony.Everyone at a wedding hopes for great happiness between the wedding couple.Wedding traditions are usually a way of showing signs of the hope for great happiness.Some of these traditions are very interesting.In Sweden，the traditional bride will wear t
5、hree rings by the end of the wedding ceremony.The first is the engagement (订婚)ring that she entered the ceremony with.The second，the wedding ring，is added to the first.A final ring，however，is added as well.This ring is known as the “motherhood” ring.This is said to show that marriage is about more t
6、han just love.It is about building a family.Wedding traditions in the Philippines include the Pandango，a dance which can last for hours.During the Pandango，guests pin (用大头针别住)money to the brides dress to pay for their honeymoon.A traditional Irish bride may wear a blue wedding dressbelieving blue to
7、 be a lucky color.English Lavender (薰衣草)is often mixed with her wedding flowers.It is traditional for the bride to braid her hair (梳头发)as it is considered a good way to bring luck to the new couple.There are many wedding traditions around the world which may differ from what they are used to，but if
8、you are about to plan a wedding，you may find it interesting to include some of these traditions in your own wedding.【语篇解读】文章主要介绍了各地不同的婚礼习俗。1What do all wedding ceremonies seem to have in common?AThe commitment of love for all time.BHappiness between the wedding couple.CAn interesting life.DBuilding
9、a happy family.A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“The one thing that all wedding ceremonies commonly seem to have is the commitment (承诺)of love for all time during a public ceremony.”可知答案为A项。2In Sweden，the traditional brides third ring shows Athe duties of the new coupleBthe great love between the new coupleCthe bride
10、 will be not only a wife but also a motherDthe bride will take care of not only her husband but also his motherC细节理解题。根据第三段“This ring is known as the motherhoodring.”一句可知答案。3In the Philippines，the new couple paid for their honeymoon with the money from Athe brideBthe bridegroomCtheir parents Dthe vi
11、siting guestsD推理判断题。根据第四段中“During the Pandango，guests pin (用大头针别住)money to the brides dress to pay for their honeymoon.”可知新婚夫妇度蜜月的钱来自于参加他们婚礼的客人。4Whats the passage mainly about?AThe reason for different wedding traditions.BInteresting wedding traditions from different countries.CThe way to prepare fo
12、r a wedding ceremony.DInteresting engagement traditions around the world.B主旨大意题。阅读全文可知文章重点说明了世界各地不同国家婚礼的有趣的传统和风俗。BFebruary has long been a month of romance.With the sweet smell of roses in the air，romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.On the 14th day，it is customa
13、ry for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner，buy her flowers and chocolates，write poems，sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals!This is the scene that greets you on Valentines Day，named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome.When the emperor decided that sing
14、le men made better soldiers than those with wives，he banned marriage.But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret.When his actions were discovered，the emperor had him put to death.While in prison，it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his pri
15、son guard.Before his death，he wrote her a letter，which he signed “From your Valentine”， an expression that is still in use today.Valentine died for what he believed in and so was made a Saint，as well as becoming one of historys most romantic figures.Nowadays，Valentines Day wins the same popularity a
16、mong Chinese young people.It is a time when students “dont want to be alone” according to Gao Shunjie，a student reporter for 21st Century Teens in Jinling High School，Nanjing.Some of her classmates are planning to make Valentines cards for parents，teachers and friends.Others want to hold parties at
17、which they will exchange small gifts and eat heartshaped cakes.The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St Valentine.【语篇解读】二月作为浪漫的月份由来已久。在这个时节，空气中弥漫着玫瑰花的芳香，影院里放映浪漫的电影，而爱情故事在各种报刊上令人目不睱接。2月14日是情人节，你们了解情人节的由来吗？5Why is February a month of romance?ABecause people will enjoy
18、the pleasant feeling that the sweet smell roses bring them.BBecause a lot of romantic films will be on show in February.CBecause people can read a lot of love stories in newspapers or magazines.DBecause Valentines Day is on the 14th February，when many romantic things will happen.D细节理解题。根据第二段可知，在2月14
19、日这一天，男孩通常都要邀请女朋友共赴晚餐，还要为女朋友买花和巧克力，为她写诗，为她歌唱，所以二月份会有许多浪漫的事情发生。6The emperor banned marriage，because he Awas not satisfied with the marriage ceremonies held by priestsBthought a single man was better than a married man as a soliderCenvied men marrying womenDthought marriage was evilB细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，罗
20、马皇帝认为单身男人比有妻子的男人更适合当兵打仗，于是他下令禁止结婚。7If a girl receives a letter at the end of which “From your Valentine” is signed，the letter is written by Aa man also called ValentineBher pet called ValentineCher boyfriend who is also called ValentineDher loverD推理判断题。根据第五段可知，瓦伦丁给狱卒的女儿写了一封信，信中他签上了“来自你的瓦伦丁”。这一措辞沿用至今
21、。据此可以推断，在信尾签有“来自你的瓦伦丁”的应当是女孩子的爱人。8The purpose of the passage is to tell us Aa love story happening between Valentine and a daughter of a guardBthe history of Valentines Day and it wins popularity among Chinese young peopleCa priest who loved bravely facing pressure from the emperorDthat February is
22、a month of romanceB主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知，文章主要帮助我们了解情人节的历史，以及它在中国年轻人当中的普及程度。.阅读七选五Celebrate!PiatasIn Mexico，children often get piatas on their birthday.Their parents put chocolates and other sweets inside the piata and hang it on a tree.Then the children hit the piata with a stick. 1 NoodlesIn China，people
23、often celebrate birthdays by eating with family or friends，and the last dish of the 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 b
24、usinesses in the USA celebrate important birthdays，like 10，50 or 150 years. 3 Sometimes 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 day. 4 People have big parties and open their hous
25、es to anybody who wants to come.People bring small gifts，often flowers or a box of 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 r
26、eceive toys，too.Children often wear special traditional clothes during the Eid celebrations.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.F
27、This is one of the two important festivals in this country.GIn Greece，name days are 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 piata”和“the children hit the piata 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 birthdayalso celebrate their name day.”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。
