1、高效作业23 Period Using Language(见学生用书P145)语言基础巩固.单词拼写1How can you expect to digest_your food properly when you eat your meals so fast?2The medicine works well to alleviate_ her suffering and pain.3Being particular about food will lead to a lack of nutrition_.4Born into poverty_， he had to teach himself
2、 at home for his parents couldnt afford his schooling.5To our delight, the plan received widespread_ support throughout the country.6The whole food chain is affected by the overuse of chemicals_ in agriculture.7The school uniforms are fine, but not special enough to give a unique Chinese flavour_8Sc
3、ientists hope to learn more about this plant warning system, so that we can use it to grow crops without _pesticides_(杀虫剂).9Government support will be _essential_(极其重要的)if the project is to succeed.10There are some new _organic_(有机的)fertilisers on the market.单句语法填空1Bees are essential _to_the product
4、ion of food we eat.2Chewing plays an important role in ones _digestion_(digest). 3Food produced from chemical farming is not _nutritious_(nutrition). 4For him, this will be an _entirely_ (entire) new hobby.5Modern pop music has its_roots_(root) in the folk songs of black Americans.6People tend to ha
5、ve a preference for _organically_(organic) grown vegetables.7The other students admired his _depth_(deep) of understanding.8A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and _minerals_(mineral).9I had no money，so I had no alternative but _to_stay_(stay) at home.10More highways have been built
6、in China，_making_(make) it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.选词填空nowhere near; free of; for instance; in turn; be rooted in; turn to; rich in1Children should eat less junk food._For_instance_， they should avoid eating burgers and chips.2Our wonderful vision of the driverless
7、 car is _nowhere_near_a reality. It still has a long way to go.3They focus on keeping their soil rich and _free_of_disease.4We students should often exchange ideas with our parents, who are_rich_in_ experience, and above all, love us most in the world. 5Increased production will，_in_turn_，lead to in
8、creased profits.6Being gentle_is_rooted_in_ the British peoples mind. 7Dont hesitate to _turn_to_ me for help whenever you need it. .课文语法填空Chemical pesticides and artificial fertilisers have been in widespread use in farming 1_since_the middle of the 20th century, but scientists have found that thei
9、r longterm use can sometimes 2_do_ (do) harm to both the land and peoples health. In most 3_countries_(country), some pesticides like DDT have been prohibited because of the damage 4_caused_(cause) to people and the environment. 5_To_solve_(solve) the problem, some farmers have switched to organic f
10、arming. They use natural waste from animals as fertiliser instead 6_of_artificial fertiliser. By doing so, they make the soil in their fields 7_richer_(rich) in minerals than before. Many other methods are also used to produce rich soil. Farmers often change the kind of crop grown in each field ever
11、y year. In this way, some important minerals 8._are_put_(put) back into the ground. Some people would prefer to stop the use of manmade chemicals in agriculture 9_completely_(complete), but organic farming cant serve the high demand for food around the world. So scientists have to find a 10_suitable
12、_(suit) solution to the problem.话题语篇提升.阅读理解Dale Bolton was driving to his home in Toronto when he heard the statistic that changed his life. It was in 2004 and he was listening to a speech that said there were over 34 million orphans in Africa. “I almost ran into a tree，” says Bolton. “The number wa
13、s surprising.” He couldnt stop thinking about it.That statistic on the journey led the Boltons to create an organisation Thrive for Good, a notforprofit organisation that gives communities the resources and knowledge to help grow their own crops. The couple raised money for funding orphanages and di
14、gging wells. However, as Bolton spent more time on that, he learnt that the agricultural yields on the continent were significantly lower than those in other parts of the world, and came to believe that the problem was the way commercial agriculture had been introduced.Bolton and his wife Linda deci
15、ded to start small: by funding and training people to grow modest organic gardens. Bolton started an organic farming course in Kenya. There, he met Mootlan, a farmers son, who also believed in the power of smallscale, organic farming. Together they travelled around to help communities start what the
16、y came to call a “life garden”. “Locals didnt think it could be done at first，” Mootlan remembers. “But once they started tasting the food, they were like Wow”After that first project, things moved quickly. “When we helped one village, three more villages asked for help，” says Bolton. Today, Thrive
17、for Good has 80 employees, and it has helped more than 1，000 communities create healthy meals for almost 30，000 people. Since 2012, theyve run a training school in Kitale. “Im still planting seeds，” he says, describing how trainees from Kenya as well as 19 other countries in Africa and beyond head b
18、ack home with newfound knowledge to feed their communities.(D)1What happened on Boltons way home in 2004?AHe hit a tree.BHe saw a kid behind a tree.CHe made a lifechanging speech.DHe was surprised by the statistic.(C)2What is the purpose of Thrive for Good?ATo educate the poor.BTo spread modern agri
19、culture.CTo help poor communities plant crops.DTo look for good families to raise the orphans.(A)3When the “life garden” was introduced to locals, at first they were _Adoubtful about itBcurious about itCsatisfied with itDmad at it(C)4How is Thrive for Good today?AIt is hard to run.BIt is praised glo
20、bally.CIt is widely expanded.DIt is unattractive to farmers.答案及解析：【语篇解读】文章介绍了Bolton夫妇创立的Thrive for Good非营利性组织，帮助贫困社区种植农作物。介绍了他们帮助当地农民的过程以及如今Thrive for Good的发展情况。1D细节理解题。由第一段“Dale Bolton was driving to his home in Toronto when he heard the statistic that changed his life. It was in 2004 and he was li
21、stening to a speech that said there were over 34 million orphans in Africa. I almost ran into a tree， says Bolton. The number was surprising. He couldnt stop thinking about it. ”可知，2004年Bolton回家的路上，他对他听到的那个统计数据感到惊讶。故选D。2C细节理解题。由第二段中“That statistic on the journey led the Boltons to create an organisa
22、tion Thrive for Good, a notforprofit organisation that gives communities the resources and knowledge to help grow their own crops.” 可知，Thrive for Good的目的是帮助贫困社区种植农作物。故选C。3A细节理解题。根据第三段中“Locals didnt think it could be done at first， Mootlan remembers.”可知，当“life garden”被介绍给当地人时，一开始他们对此表示怀疑。故选A。4C推理判断题。
23、由最后一段中“After that first project, things moved quickly.”以及“Today, Thrive for Good has 80 employees, and it has helped more than 1，000 communities create healthy meals for almost 30，000 people.”可知，如今Thrive for Good被广泛地扩展了。故选C。.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。We are all guilty about throwin
24、g away uneaten leftovers at some point, but thinking its not a big deal. However, recent study shows that 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted each year. Additionally, food waste is responsible for 8% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. 1_F_ Here are some ways you can reduce food waste.Plan ahead and
25、shop smart.Before you head out for your weekly shop, create a meal plan for the week. 2_D_ Once you have planned your meals, make a shopping list and most importantly, stick to it! Besides, when you go food shopping, avoid overbuying as this can result in throwing food away. This might mean going sh
26、opping more often and buying less each time.3_B_When purchasing fresh food products, be sure to check the useby dates to make you have enough time to use it and avoid any waste. If a product is labelled “best before”， you should use your common sense to decide when it can no longer be eaten. “Best b
27、efore” dates are a guideline and about quality, not safety; the food will be safe to eat but may not be at its best.Freeze your leftovers.When you cook a big meal, make sure to save the leftovers and eat them at a later date. You should label your leftovers so you can keep track of how long theyve b
28、een in your fridge or freezer. 4_E_ In this way, you can save time and money.Start composting(堆肥).Finally, if you are still finding it difficult to reduce your food waste, why not start composting? 5_C_ It reduces the amount of food waste you will throw away. It also reduces the need for fertilisers
29、 and can produce microorganisms that can break down some pollutants into less poisonous chemicals.AKeep track of your leftovers.BCheck useby dates before you buy.CIt is extremely beneficial to the environment.DThink about what you are going to cook each day.EYou can then include these into your dail
30、y meal plans.FSo reducing the amount of uneaten food will ultimately benefit us.GThese materials can be turned into nourishment for soil and plants.答案及解析：【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章就如何减少食物的浪费提出建议。1F此空位于第一段段中，起到承上启下的作用。根据空前句意可知，每年温室气体排放量的8%是由食物浪费造成的，所以减少未食用食物的数量是对我们有益的，故选F。2D根据段落小标题句以及第二段内容可知，要提前计划并理性购物，在准备食材的时候，想想每天要做什么菜，避免扔掉很多不需要的东西，故选D。3B根据段落中的保质期等提示词以及本段内容可知，本段旨在让购买者在购买前检查保质期，故选B。4E根据空所在的段落内容可知，做大餐时剩下的菜可以用标签标明日期存放冰箱，然后可以把这些纳入平时的日常饮食计划中，这样的话既可以节省时间，也可以节省钱，故选E。5C根据段落的标题句以及段落内容可知，如果实施堆肥，能减少对化肥的需求，并能产生微生物，将一些污染物分解成毒性较小的化学物质，这对环境也是有益的，故选C。