1、课时作业3Developing ideas & Presenting ideasJust a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. If not for my _1_， Mrs Sather, I might never have found that opportunity.In the first and second grade, I was extremely _2_. It just wasnt in my pers
2、onality to be very outgoing. I would escape in my writing. Mrs Sather, always _3_ me to write more. I think she was one of the first people to see my inner _4_.One day she announced our class was going to _5_ a play, a takeoff on The Wizard of Oz. “I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy.” A
3、 few excited hands _6_. Mine, of course, was not one of them.After school, Mrs Sather said to me, “Dallas, I was _7_ you didnt raise your hand. Youre great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy! I had you in _8_ for Dorothy while writing the play! If you _9
4、_ dont want to, though, I wont make you. Its your _10_.”I realized it was time to show the world who I really was. I _11_ the role. Fastforward through five months of _12_， line memorizing, and costume creating, we were ready.At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they
5、 were not just _13_ for my performance that night, but for the _14_ that they knew would come in later years because of my newfound _15_.本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述的是作者在老师的鼓励下成功扮演了一部话剧的主角的故事。1A.partnerBteacherCparentDclassmate答案：B解析：根据后面的Mrs Sather, I might never have found that opportunity可知，此处表示“如果没有我的老师(teache
6、r)萨瑟夫人，我可能永远也找不到这样的机会”。2A.shyBweakCenergeticDambitious答案：A解析：根据后面的It just wasnt in my personality to be very outgoing.可知，此处表示“在一年级和二年级的时候，我非常害羞(shy)”。3A.recommendedBallowedCencouragedDaccompanied答案：C解析：根据前面的I would escape in my writing.可知，此处表示“萨瑟夫人总是鼓励(encouraged)我多写”。4A.drawbackBpeaceCcharacterDstr
7、ength答案：D解析：根据前面的.to write more可知，此处表示“她看到了我内心的力量(strength)”。5A.performBwatchCwriteDenjoy答案：A解析：根据下文可知，此处表示“她宣布我们班要表演(perform)一部话剧”。6A.put downBreached outCshot up Ddrew back答案：C解析：根据后面的Mine, of course, was not one of them.可知，此处表示“几只兴奋的手举了起来(shot up)”。7A.surprisedBamusedCafraidDexcited答案：A解析：根据后面的Pe
8、rfect for Dorothy！可知，此处表示“达拉斯，我很惊讶(surprised)你没有举手”。8A.storeBmindCmemoryDcomparison答案：B解析：根据前面的you have such a sweet personality可知，此处表示“我在写剧本的时候就想到(mind)你了”。9A.initiallyBreallyCfinallyDspiritually答案：B解析：根据后面的I wont make you.可知，此处表示“如果你真的(really)不想，我也不会逼你”。10A.turnBchoiceCluckDfault答案：B解析：根据前面的I wont
9、 make you.可知，此处表示“这是你自己的选择(choice)”。11A.acceptedBplayedCcreatedDremembered答案：A解析：根据前面的I realized it was time to show the world who I really was.可知，此处表示“我接受了(accepted)这个角色”。12A.practicingBlearningCobservingDcommunicating答案：A解析：根据前面的Fastforward through five months of可知，此处表示“经过五个月的练习(practicing)”。13A.c
10、elebratingBchattingCcheeringDcongratulating答案：C解析：根据前面的the audience stood and applauded可知，此处表示“观众不仅仅为我那天晚上的表演喝彩(cheering)”。14A.praisesBeffortsCbeliefsDperformances答案：D解析：根据前面的not just.可知，此处表示“而是因为我找到了信心，他们知道在以后的几年里还会有这样的演出(performances)”。15A.skillBconfidenceCinterestDhobby答案：B解析：根据上文可知，此处表示“因为我找到了信心
11、(confidence)”。AScience on SundaysScience on Sundays is a new series of informal, dropin plant science talks at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden suitable for 12.27 Mar. A trick (花招) of the light? How flower surfaces attract pollinators (授粉昆虫) Professor Beverley Glover, Director of the CUBG (Ca
12、mbridge University Botanic Garden) and Head of Group, Plant Evolution and Development Research, Department of Plant Sciences.24 Apr. The shapes that feed us: a pleasing journey into grass leaf shape Dr Devin OConnor, the Leyser Group, Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University.29 MayNatures geometry
13、(几何学): the interesting world of plant patterns (图案) Dr Siobhan Braybrook, Plant Growth Mechanics Group, Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University.26 Jun.A birdseye view of the natural world: learning about forests from aircraft Dr David Coomes, Head of Group, Forest Ecology and Conservation, Departm
14、ent of Plant Sciences.24 Jul.Extreme green: plant adaptations (适应) to the worlds most difficult environments.Dr Sam Brockington, Head of Group, Molecular Systematics & Evolution, Department of Plant Sciences.Science on Sundays talks last 30 minutes and are free (as long as you have paid to get into
15、the Garden); there is no need to book; just drop in to the classroom at the Brookside Gate at 11 am (each talk repeated at 2 pm)这是一篇应用文。文章是剑桥大学植物园的周日科学报告的活动介绍。1Who is the director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden?ADevin OConnor.BBeverley Glover.CDavid Coomes.DSiobhan Braybrook.答案：B解析：细节理解题
16、。根据文中第三段Professor Beverley Glover, Director of the CUBG (Cambridge University Botanic Garden)可知，Beverley Glover是剑桥大学植物园的负责人。故选B。2What is the talk about in April?ATricky light.BLeaf shape.CPlant patterns.DPlant adaptations.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据24 Apr. 部分中The shapes that feed us: a pleasing journey into gra
17、ss leaf shape可知，四月的报告主题是叶子形状。故选B。3Where is the text probably taken from?AA monthly review.BA science report.CA gardening guide.DA local notice.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据文章第一段中science talks at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden以及下文介绍这些报告的时间、主题和主讲人等信息可以推测，该文档摘自当地的一则通知。故选D。BThe search engine Google celebrate
18、d the 110th birthday of the first Native American woman engineer.Google honored Mary Ross with a special Google Doodle on its homepage.Ross was born on August 9,1908，in the state of Oklahoma.She was the greatgranddaughter of John Ross，the longestserving chief of the Cherokee Nation.Her work is consi
19、dered important to the early stages of the age of space travel.Ross showed special abilities in math and science from an early age.As a student，she developed an interest in aviation，or the practice of flying aircraft.She went on to earn a masters degree in mathematics from Colorado State Teachers Co
20、llege，now called the University of Northern Colorado.During World War II，Ross began working for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation as a mathematician.She earned a special certification in the field from the University of California in 1949.Ross was later chosen to join Lockheeds topsecret Skunk Works
21、 team that worked on aircraft designs.The name refers to a group that is permitted to work independently on advanced projects.She was the only female engineer among the teams 40 members.Early on，she researched defense systems.By the late 1950s，her work centered on satellites and a series of space ro
22、ckets called Agenda.The rockets were extremely important in the 1960s during the Apollo moon program.Ross also helped develop early design ideas for space travel between planets，including flyby space flights to study Venus and Mars.Ross retired from Lockheed in 1973.But she continued to give talks a
23、t high schools and colleges to encourage more women and Native Americans to study engineering.She died in 2008，a few months before her 100th birthday.Many celebrated Ross life on social media.Twitter user Aaron Perez，for example，wrote：“Mary Ross was an engineer who pioneered in the field of satellit
24、es.I never would have known if it wasnt for the doodle.Women engineers deserve more recognition.”本文为说明文。谷歌搜索引擎纪念了美国第一位原住民女工程师110周年诞辰。谷歌在其主页上为玛丽罗斯(Mary Ross)做了一个特殊的谷歌徽标涂鸦。4Why did Google celebrate Mary Ross 110th birthday?AShe invented a new flying aircraft.BShe had been a great designer ever.CShe co
25、ntributed a lot to space travel.DShe got a masters degree in mathematics.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的Her work is considered important to the early stages of the age of space travel.(她的工作被认为对太空旅行时代的早期阶段至关重要)可知，谷歌庆祝玛丽罗斯110岁生日是因为她为太空旅行做出了很多贡献。故C选项正确。5What did Mary Ross do in the middle of 20th century?AShe wor
26、ked on Agenda.BShe gave talks at high schools.CShe helped women study engineering.DShe planned the Apollo moon program.答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中的By the late 1950s，her work centered on satellites and a series of space rockets called Agenda.(20世纪50年代后期，她的工作集中于卫星以及一系列被称为Agenda项目的太空火箭上)可知，在20世纪中期，玛丽罗斯致力于Age
27、nda项目。故A选项正确。6Which of the following can best describe Mary Ross?ACaring and cautious.BTalented and creative.CGenerous and patient.DCourageous and optimistic.答案：B解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的Ross showed special abilities in math and science from an early age.(罗斯从小就在数学和科学方面展现出特殊能力)及下文对玛丽罗斯所取得的成就的介绍可知，玛丽罗斯是一位有才华和创
28、造力的杰出工程师。故B选项正确。7What can be inferred from the last paragraph?ASocial media is very popular in the world.BEvery Twitter user thinks highly of Mary Ross.CMore attention should be paid to women engineers.DMan has made greater progress in space technology.答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的I never would have known i
29、f it wasnt for the doodle.Women engineers deserve more recognition.(如果不是谷歌徽标涂鸦，我永远不会知道这些。女性工程师应该得到更大认可)可推知，我们应该更多地关注女工程师。故C选项正确。阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Impression West Lake is a grand evening show of music, light and dance. Directed by Zhang Yimou, it has been updated since 2015.Included in
30、the new version _1_ (be) 70 percent of elements (要素) from Hangzhou G20 Summit evening gala.Impression West Lake, showing the local culture of Hangzhou and the unique charm of the West Lake, is one of Chinas Top Seven Shows. It _2_ (impressive) presents the history and culture of the West Lake by _3_
31、 (explore) the stories based on the Legend of White Snake and Butterfly Lovers.Besides, as a charming show, Impression West Lake also highlights the beautiful _4_ (nature) landscape (风景) of the West Lake. The whole performance is staged entirely upon the lake itself with _5_ (hill) as the background
32、. _6_ is even more amazing is “the Rain of the West Lake”， which is artificially recreated _7_ (bring) out the charm of the West Lake in the rain.Impression West Lake is also a feast of music. _8_ is reported, the background music is made by Kitaro, a famous Japanese musician and the theme song _9_
33、(perform) by Zhang Liangying, a popular Chinese singer _10_ a pleasant and enjoyable voice. All these bring the audience into the dreamlike environment of romantic (浪漫的) Hangzhou.本文为一篇说明文。文章作者主要介绍了由张艺谋导演的盛大晚会西湖印象。1are解析：考查主谓一致。此句为倒装句，句中主语为70 percent of elements，故谓语动词用复数形式。句意：新版本中包括了来自杭州G20峰会晚会70%的元素
34、。故填are。2impressively解析：考查副词。修饰动词presents用副词形式。句意：它深刻地展现了西湖的历史文化。故填impressively。3exploring解析：考查非谓语动词。介词by后接v.ing形式作宾语。句意：通过对白蛇传和梁祝故事的探索。故填exploring。4natural解析：考查形容词。修饰名词landscape，用形容词形式。句意：印象西湖还强调了西湖美丽的自然风景。故填natural。5hills解析：考查名词复数。名词hill为可数名词，故用复数形式。句意：整个演出完全在湖面上，以山为背景。故填hills。6What解析：考查名词性从句。主语从句中
35、，从句缺少主语，故用what引导。句意：更令人惊叹的是“西湖之雨”。故填What。7to_bring解析：考查非谓语动词。这里用不定式表示目的性。句意：它是人为地再现了西湖在雨中的魅力。故填to bring。8As解析：考查定语从句。此处为As引导的非限定性定语从句，代替整个主句，对其进行说明。句意：据报道，背景音乐由日本著名音乐家Kitaro制作。故填As。9is_performed解析：考查语态。句中主语the theme song与动词perform之间为被动关系，故用被动语态。句意：主题曲由中国流行歌手张靓颖演唱。故填is performed。10with解析：考查介词。句意：主题曲由中国流行歌手张靓颖演唱，声音悦耳动听。介词with表示“带着”。故填with。
