1、课时作业(十三)Module 4Section Introduction & Reading and VocabularyComprehending.阅读理解Australian English began separating from British English shortly after the foundation of the Australian penal colony (罪犯流放地) of New South Wales in 1788. British convicts sent there, including cockneys (伦敦东区的人) from London
2、, came mostly from large English cities. They were joined by free settlers, military personnel and officials, often with their families. However, many of the convicts were Irish, with at least 25% directly from Ireland, and others indirectly via Britain. There were other populations of convicts from
3、 nonEnglish speaking areas of Britain, such as the Welsh and Scots. The transportation of convicts to Australia ended in 1868, but immigration of free settlers from Britain, Ireland and elsewhere continued.The earliest form of Australian English was first spoken by the children of the colonists born
4、 into the colony of New South Wales. This very first generation of children created a new dialect that was to become the language of the nation. The Australianborn children in the new colony were exposed to a wide range of different dialects from all over the British Isles, in particular from Irelan
5、d and the southeastern part of England.The nativeborn children of the colony created the new dialect from factors present in the speech they heard around them, and provided a way for the expression of peer solidarity (一致). Even when new settlers arrived, this new dialect was strong enough to turn aw
6、ay from the influence of other patterns of speech.Records from the early 19th century indicated the distinctive dialect had appeared in the colony since the first settlement. In 1827 Peter Cunningham, in his book Two Years in New South Wales, described that the nativeborn colonists spoke with a dist
7、inctive accent and vocabulary, with a strong London influence.Anthony Burgess wrote that “Australian English may be thought of as a kind of fossilised (僵化的) cockney (伦敦腔) of the Dickensian era”1Who didnt go to Australia with the convicts?AMiners. BSoldiers.COfficials. DFree settlers.2Who created the
8、 earliest form of Australian English?AConvicts sent to Australia.BFree settlers into Australia.CThe nativeborn children of the colony.DPeople from Ireland and the southeastern part of England.3We can learn from the last paragraph that Australian English _.Ahad no identity of its ownBwas formed befor
9、e the Dickensian eraCwas quite different from British EnglishDwas greatly influenced by London accent4What does the text mainly tell us?AWho came to Australia first.BHow Australia was colonized.CHow Australian English was formed.DWhat the earliest language in Australia was.七选五Its sometimes hard to u
10、nderstand a teenager. Its even harder if a teenager doesnt agree with you._1_Listen to what the teenager has to say. _2_While you may not entirely agree with what hes saying, the tension will be lessened if the teenager feels like you are listening and trying to understand him. Also, he might return
11、 the favor and give you the chance to talk as well. Its best to have a conversation where both of your opinions matter rather than fight and possibly hurt each other in the process.Understand that while teenager may appear grown up and perhaps even sound matured, his mind has not fully developed, an
12、d he cannot think like an adult all the time._3_However, this doesnt mean youre completely right or he deserves to be ridiculed or treated like a child._4_However, remember that the teenager should understand when “no” is “no”. Avoid bringing up a compromise every time you disagree on something. Thi
13、s might teach him that he can always get away with what he wants, whenever he wants it.If the conversation launches into an argument, stop it. Tell him that you both need to calm down and think clearly or the problem will never be solved. If he refuses to listen and continues arguing, step out of th
14、e room and allow time for both of you to settle down. Do not scold him or shout back. Your words will possibly be lost on the teenager since you both are too angry to listen to each other._5_AHe still needs to learn, and he doesnt know everything.BAvoid having a bad tone, including accusations in yo
15、ur words.CFind the good points the teenager has and mention the negative points too.DThis article tells you how to disagree with a teenager in a kind manner.EPeople like being listened to, so give him the chance to express his opinion.FCome up with a compromise if the situation allows one.GBring up
16、the topic after a while and make sure you listen to each other patiently.课时作业(十三).阅读理解【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍澳大利亚英语的形成过程。(注:convict n罪犯)1答案与解析:A细节理解题。从文章第一段可知,随着囚犯到澳大利亚去的人中没有矿工。2答案与解析:C细节理解题。从文章第二段可知,在澳大利亚出生的孩子说话不同于自己的父母,是他们创造了最初的澳大利亚英语。3答案与解析:D推理判断题。分析文章最后一段可知,两位作者认为澳大利亚英语具有明显的伦敦口音特征。4答案与解析:C主旨大意题。综合全文可知
17、,文章主要说明澳大利亚英语的形成。.七选五【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。青少年有时很难理解。如果一个十几岁的孩子不同意你的观点,你该怎么做呢?文章主要告诉你如何以一种友好的方式说服一个与你观点不同的青少年。1答案与解析:D根据上文Its even harder if a teenager doesnt agree with you.(如果一个青少年不同意你的观点,那就更难了)可知,D.This article tells you how to disagree with a teenager in a kind manner.(这篇文章告诉你如何以一种友好的方式不同意一个青少年的观点)能够起到承
18、上启下的作用,并且统领下文。故选D。2答案与解析:E根据空前Listen to what the teenager has to say.(听听这个孩子说了什么)可知,这段讲的是要倾听。E. People like being listened to, so give him the chance to express his opinion.(人们喜欢被倾听,所以给他机会表达自己的观点)与这段话题一致,并且与前后文意思衔接紧密。故选E。3答案与解析:A根据空前Understand that while teenager may appear grown up and perhaps even
19、 sound matured, his mind has not fully developed, and he cannot think like an adult all the time.(要知道,虽然青少年可能看起来已经长大了,甚至听起来也成熟了,但他的思维还没有完全发展,他不能一直像一个成年人那样思考)可知,A.He still needs to learn, and he doesnt know everything.(他仍然需要学习,他不是什么都知道)意思衔接紧密。选项中的he指代的就是上句的teenager。故选A。4答案与解析:F根据文章结构可知,这句是本段的主题句,所以根据
20、形式一致的原则要从三个祈使句形式的选项中进行选择。再根据空后Avoid bringing up a compromise every time you disagree on something. This might teach him that he can always get away with what he wants, whenever he wants it.(避免每次你不同意某件事的时候都提出妥协。这也许会使他明白,他不可能总是得到他想要的,无论他什么时候想要)可知,F. Come up with a compromise if the situation allows one.(如果情况允许,提出一个折中的方案)符合文意。故选F。5答案与解析:G根据空前Your words will possibly be lost on the teenager since you both are too angry to listen to each other.(你的话很可能会被对方听不进去,因为你们都太生气了)可知,G. Bring up the topic after a while and make sure you listen to each other patiently.(过一会儿再提出这个话题,确保你们耐心地倾听对方)与上一句意思衔接紧密。故选G。
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