1、Unit 6 Nature in words课时作业(十七)Unit 6Section Using language.阅读理解ASeeing a volcano erupt is a wonderful experience, and you can really feel the heat by climbing to the summit of Pacaya for a closeup view. There are guided tours every day up this highly active volcano from Antigua, giving travellers a
2、chance to see Mother Nature at her most powerful.Pacaya is an easy drive from Antigua, a beautiful city with many colourful houses along its old streets that are turned into artworks during its Holy Week festival. But climbing Pacaya is no easy job: it is 2,552 metres high and reaching the summit ta
3、kes two to three hours of seemingly onestepforward and twostepback movements. As you climb, you hear the sounds of eruptions high above. Smoke and hot remains of recent eruptions begin to appear on the path as you near the active summit: the McKenney Cone(火山锥)Just as though you are going to walk ove
4、r to the edge of the cone, the road turns to the left and up to the safety of the old, inactive summit.Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano in plenty of time for the sunset and the full scene of the erupting red lava in the darkening sky. On a good day the view from the
5、 summit is really exciting. The active mouth boils, sending red lava over its sides, and once in a while shoots hot streams up to 100 metres into the air.There is a strong bad smell in the air even if you are upwind of the cone. As evening turns deeper into the night, the burning lava quietly falls
6、down the sides of the volcano. For you, too, it is time to get down, but I am sure the powerful forces of nature will attract you and you would like to come to see it again.1What does the underlined word “summit” in the first paragraph mean?ARemained, cooled rocks along the path.BLoud sounds and ter
7、rible smell in the air.CThe most exciting happening in a place.DThe top point of a mountain or hill.2Many tours are timed for people to _Aget down the mountain in time when night fallsBavoid the smell from the upwind direction of the coneCenjoy the fantastic eruption against the darkening skyDapprec
8、iate the beauty of the 2552metrehigh mountain3What is the main purpose of this passage?ATo have more tourists come to Pacaya.BTo describe the beauty of Pacaya.CTo introduce guided tours to Pacaya.DTo explain the power of nature at Pacaya.BMathematical Induction By Titu Andreescu& Vlad Crisan ISBN: 9
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16、ericas Schools.DThe White Chalk of Days.七选五Being able to communicate effectively with others is one of the most important skills a person can have. From talking with family and friends to sharing your ideas at work, communication is absolutely fundamental(基本的). _1_， there are some strategies(策略)you
17、can use to improve them._2_. However, it doesnt have to be. There are some simple ways for you to start communicating with someone, even if you dont know the person very well. For example, you can focus on the weather or some other aspects of your surroundings.Besides, you should consider what topic
18、 is suitable for the situation. In some cases, sticking with small talk and an interesting topic might be best, but sometimes, you may consider developing it into a deeper conversation. _3_.Talk about things that interest the other person. If you want to become a better communicator, your focus has
19、to be less on yourself and more on the person youre talking with. _4_， you shouldnt go on all night about yours. Find connection points that allow you to get the other person talking.The conversation will come to an end at some point. _5_. Maybe you need to move on with your day. To end a conversati
20、on politely, pay attention to the other persons reaction and then say something to officially close the conversation.AIf he doesnt share his hobbies or interestsBIf you want to make an apology to the other personCThis may be because of running out of things to discussDIts impolite to change the conv
21、ersation into a deeper oneEConsider the situation to determine what kind of topics might be suitableFIf you feel like your communication skills fall short of your expectationsGStarting a conversation can be the hardest part of communication for some people课时作业(十七).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了前往Pacaya山顶
22、观看火山喷发的经历，以吸引更多游客前去参观。1答案与解析：D考查词义猜测。根据第一段中的“you can.summit of Pacaya for a closeup view.”以及第二段中的“it is 2,552 metres high and reaching the summit takes two to three hours”可推断，summit是山顶的意思。故选D。2答案与解析：C考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Many tours are timed so that you arrive at the cone of the volcano in plenty of time
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25、ring poetry, fiction, and essays by fifteen Ukrainian writers, the anthology offers Englishlanguage readers a wide collection of the most appealing literature written in Ukraine in the past fifty years.”可知，The White Chalk of Days这本书为英语读者提供了过去50年来乌克兰最吸引人的文学作品，由此可知，The White Chalk of Days这本书最具有文化特色。故选
26、D项。.七选五【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。作者针对如何提高交流技能这一问题给出了自己的一些建议。1答案与解析：F根据空后的“there are some strategies(策略)you can use to improve them”可知，F项“如果你感觉你的沟通技能达不到你的预期”符合语境，且F项中的”your communication skills”与空后的them相互照应，故选F。2答案与解析：G根据空后的“However, it doesnt have to be. There are some simple ways for you to start communicatin
27、g with someone, even if you dont know the person very well”可知，G项“对于一些人来说，开启一次谈话可能是交流中最困难的部分”符合语境，前后呼应，故选G。3答案与解析：E根据空前的“Besides, you should consider what topic is suitable for the situation. In some cases, sticking with small talk and an interesting topic might be best, but sometimes, you may consid
28、er developing it into a deeper conversation.”可知，E项“考虑情况来决定哪种话题可能是合适的”符合语境，且E项中的“situation”和“what kind of topics”是信息提示，故选E。4答案与解析：A根据空后的“you shouldnt go on all night about yours.Find connection points that allow you to get the other person talking.”可知，A项“如果他不分享他的业余爱好和兴趣”符合语境，故选A。5答案与解析：C根据空前的“The conversation will come to an end at some point.”以及空后的“Maybe you need to move on with your day.”可知，这里指可能是因为谈论的事情已经说完了，故选C。
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