1、课时作业(十三)Unit 5Section Warming up & Reading.阅读理解AAustinAustin is home to the fastest growing presenior (aged 5564) population. Many retirees take classes through the Continuing Education Program, and the university system is a primary reason why people decide to relocate. It is the engine that drives
2、 the cultural offerings of the community including museums, galleries and open air markets and multiple performing art theaters. Austin is not only energetic but inexpensive. It has a low cost of living, and its cost of housing is 15 percent below the national average. For retirees looking for a qui
3、et and cool place to settle down, Austin may not be your ideal. The summers are hot and humid, and with a population of more than 650,000, the city is fairly large and fastpaced.AtlantaAtlanta has been attracting many retirees looking for an international city since the 1996 Olympics. One of the maj
4、or selling points for the city is price. Atlantic and its suburbs offer a wide variety of communities and pricing options. It also has a fairly low cost of living. The disadvantage of the city besides its summer heat and humidity is its growth. Its population increases, and so does the amount of tra
5、ffic and crime.MilwaukeeThe winters may be freezing, but retirees who call Milwaukee their home say that they like the freezing winters. They talk about many ethnic neighborhoods, including German, Polish and Italian, and dozens of festivals that take place throughout the year. The city of Milwaukee
6、 has worked to maintain its appeal by building a riverwalk system and by trying to make the city pedestrianfriendly. The city also operates five fitness centers where the retirees can work out for free. For many retirees, Milwaukee is a costeffective alternative to Chicago.Santa FeSanta Fe is a cult
7、ural destination at the perfect altitude. It is known for its art and at 7,000 feet its climate is fairly moderate all year round. It is also home to more than 300 art galleries and more than a dozen museums. With a population of little over 70,000, Santa Fe has become a popular retirement destinati
8、on and its popularity has caused housing prices to be relatively high.1Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the first paragraph?AAustin is home to the fastest growing presenior population.BAustin is not only energetic but inexpensive.CAustin is ideal for retirees looking for a
9、quiet and cool place to settle down.DThe summers of Austin are hot and humid.2Which retirement spot has the most pleasant climate?AAustin BAtlanta.CMilwaukee. DSanta Fe.3If you are fond of art, you are advised to settle in _.AAustin and Santa FeBAustin and AtlantaCAtlanta and MilwaukeeDMilwaukee and
10、 Santa FeBIn the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of these, only about half a dozen generate the strong, circling winds of 75 miles per hour or more that give them hurricane status, and several usually make their way to the coast. T
11、here they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people.The great storms that hit the coast start as innocent circling disturbances (气旋) hundredseven thousands of miles out to sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westwa
12、rd by the trade winds. When conditions are just right, warm, moist (潮湿的) air flows in at the bottom of such a disturbance, moves upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it the heat is switched to energy in the form of strong w
13、inds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to turn around in a counterclockwise motion (逆时针方向)The average life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy in the heat released (释放) by a hurricanes rainfall in a single day wou
14、ld satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months.Water, rather than wind, is the main source of death and destroying in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6to12inch downpours resulting in sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the seathe moun
15、tains of water moving towards the lowpressure hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves towards shore.4An ordinary tropical storm is called a hurricane when _.Ait occurs in the Caribbean seasBits winds reach 75 miles per hourCit makes its way to the coastlin
16、eDits winds begin to circle on the sea5The counterclockwise movement of the hurricane is caused by _.Athe lowpressure area in the center of the stormBthe force of waves of waterCthe increasing heatDthe trade winds6What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?AThe hurricane is extraordinarily powe
17、rful.BThe hurricane is used to generate electricity.CThe hurricane can otherwise offer an unusual sightDThe hurricane can give people an unforgettable experience.7What is the worst thing about a hurricane?AThe rough water. BThe violent winds.CThe heat it gives out. DThe length of its life.阅读七选五How t
18、o pick a great book to readThe world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one youll really like? Here are some tips：What makes you happy?If you have a favorite hobby or pastime, look for books about that activity. 1._Do there exist a few careers youre interested in? You
19、can find books about almost anything you like，and youre more likely to enjoy reading a book if youre already interested in its subject.Fact or Fiction?2_ Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories, and fables are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or h
20、elp you imagine something beyond your own experience. Nonfiction books give you the who, what, when, and why. They tell stories using facts but that doesnt mean theyre boring. Nonfiction books can bring everything to life from the first trip to the moon to what its like to explore the deepest oceans
21、. Many of them read books like novels from start to finish. Try both fiction and nonfiction books to see which you like better.Find a family favorite.What was your mothers favorite book when she was your age? Or your dads? What about a siblings?3_Then you can talk about what they liked about it and
22、share your thoughts. Its a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book youll enjoy!4_Your local library is a great place to find books that youll love, and you dont have to search all by yourself. Tell a librarian about your interestsrock stars, sports teams, historical ev
23、ents, whatever youre intoand the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that youre sure to love. Your teacher is another good person to ask.Launch a book swap.Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books? Its always fun to see what your frien
24、ds are reading. Even if theyre not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You can also look for book swaps in your area. 5. _AAsk an expert.BSet up a local library.CAsk them and give it a read.DRead as many books as possible.ESome books are
25、entirely made up and imagined.FIts a great way to build your personal library for free!GAre you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific celebrity？课时作业(十四)Unit 5Section Grammar动词ing形式作状语.阅读理解AYoull find it amazing to support people when you go out to eat！Just look for restaurants that hire people
26、 with disabilities, which are making the world a more inclusive place. Each bakery, cafe, and restaurant below has a wonderful and heartwarming story.Hugs Cafe：McKinney, TexasRuth Thompson once had a vision to create a nonprofit cafe that would be run and operated primarily by adults with special ne
27、eds. With hard work, a strong passion and an amazing team, Hugs Cafe opened its doors in 2015. “Hugs Cafe is now so much more than a job to our 23 teammates, which is enhancing the meaningful lives of adults with special needs through training and employment at Hugs Cafe.” Thompson says.Vinny & Bays
28、 Coffee and Eatery: Panama City, Florida“A lot of people around plan their vacations coming to this coffee shop，” says the cafe owner Kara Rigby. Vinny & Bays Coffee and Eatery was established “so that Baylee had a place to work”， Rigby adds. Baylee is Rigbys daughters friend who has a disability. T
29、he coffee shops goal is to become a training spot for individuals like Baylee. Some workers have even started at Vinny & Bays and were able to work in a regular workplace. Rigby says that her employees “have a whole lot more abilities than disabilities. They love their work unconditionally, and it c
30、hanges the whole environment and business”. Rigby believes that incorporating even just one or two disabled individuals into a business can change the whole atmospherefor the better!Sugar Plum Bakery: Virginia Beach, VirginiaHead to Sugar Plum Bakery to find a delicious carrot cake and see people wi
31、th disabilities successfully working alongside nondisabled workers. Sugar Plum has been promoting the integration of adults with developmental disabilities by providing training and employment opportunities to more than 1,000 people with disabilities since 1987. Whether theyre scooping cookies or ma
32、king cupcakes, Sugar_Plums_disabled_employees_are_the_backbone_of_the_bakery.1What do the three restaurants have in common?AThey are established by adults with special needs.BThey are supported by charities or local government.CThey provide training and employment to disabled individuals.DThe employ
33、ers and employees there are all individuals with disabilities.2It can be known from the passage that _.AHugs Cafe was set up in 1987 and now has 23 teammatesBRigby founded her coffee shop to help Baylee, her daughterCdisabled individuals are not able to work in a regular workplaceDSugar Plum Bakery
34、hires both normal people and people with disabilities3What does the underlined part in the last paragraph suggest?ADisabled workers there are the most important part.BThe bakery gets support and strength from backbone.CThe customers are always backing the disabled workers.DThe employees have a whole
35、 lot more abilities than disabilities.BClara Daly was seated on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language？” She knew she needed to help.Clara, 15 at the time, pressed t
36、he call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane whos blind and deaf，” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldnt understand what he needed, according to PEOPLE magazine.Cla
37、ra had been studying ASL for the past year to help with her dyslexia and knew shed be able to spell on the mans palm by finger. So she unbuckled her seat belt, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she signed, “How are you? Ar
38、e you OK？” Cook asked for some water. When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.“He didnt need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk，” Clara said. So for the next hour, th
39、at was what they did. She talked about her family and her plans for the future (she wants to be a politician). Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldnt see her, she “looked attentively at his face with
40、such kindness”， a passenger reported.“Clara was amazing，” a flight attendant told Alaska Airlines in a blog interview. “You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such a warmhearted girl.” Cooks reaction: “Best trip Ive ever had.”Looking for ways to offer hel
41、p？Start with this random act of kindness that can change someones life right now.4The flight attendant asked an urgent question because_.Athe passenger was traveling aloneBthe plane was in a dangerous situationCthe passenger asked for something urgentlyDnone of the flight attendants could communicat
42、e with the passenger5Why did Clara talk about her plans for the future?ABecause the flight attendant asked her to do so.BBecause she needed topics to go on talking with Cook.CBecause Cook expected to understand teenagers better.DBecause she wanted to show her ambition for the future.6Which of the fo
43、llowing words can best describe Clara?AKind and caring.BWarmhearted and cautious.CGenerous and amazing.DAmbitious and attentive.7The passage is mainly written to_.Atell a touching story of an amazing girlBappeal to readers to lend a hand kindly and randomlyCstress the great importance of American Si
44、gn LanguageDshow how considerate the flight attendant was to help Cook.完形填空Dropping into desperation completely, Jack wandered on the street, knowing he came to the end of life. In his midfifties, Jack had never been _1_，experienced the joy of having children or spent holidays with his family. On th
45、is miserable rainy night, he felt as if there were _2_ in the entire world who cared whether he lived or died.Meanwhile, I was sitting in my room watching the rain _3_ my window. When I heard the doorbell ring, I _4_ from my chair and raced out. But my mother was already at the door. Opening it, she
46、 found herself facetoface with a very dirtylooking man with tears streaming down his face. My mother, overcome by _5_， invited the man inside, and he sat with my parents in our living room._6_， I walked secretly downstairs so that I could get a better look. I couldnt understand what they were saying
47、, but the sight of the man，_7_ his head in his hands and crying, made my chest ache. I raced back upstairs to my room and _8_ my hand into my money jar. Pulling out my only halfdollar coin, I ran back downstairs.When I reached the door of the living room, I walked right in. The three _9_ looked at m
48、e in _10_ as I quickly made my way over the stranger. I put the halfdollar in his hand and told him that I wanted him to have it. Then I gave him a _11_， turned and ran as fast as I could out of the room and back upstairs. I felt excited and happy.Downstairs, Jack sat quietly with his head _12_. Tea
49、rs streamed down his face as he _13_held that coin. Finally looking up at my parents, he said, “Its just that I thought nobody cared. For the last twenty years, I have been so _14_. That is the first hug I have ever got. Its hard to believe that somebody_15_.”Jacks life changed that night. When he l
50、eft our house, he was _16_ to live instead of die. Although we never saw Jack again, we received letters from him _17_， letting us know that he was doing fine.My life changed that night, too, as I _18_ the hug healing power of giving, even if its only a gift of fifty cents. Before Jack left, my pare
51、nts asked him why he had knocked on our door. Jack said that _19_hed walked along the streets that rainy night，_20_and ready to die, he had noticed a sticker on the car. It read: SOMEBODY LOVES YOU.1A.employed BmarriedCmanaged Dunderstood2A.nobody BsomebodyCanybody Deverybody3A.approach BcoverCbreak
52、 Dbeat4A.looked BranCjumped Dsettled5A.fear BpityCguilty Danxiety6A.Excited BAnnoyedCCurious DWorried7A.holding BnoddingCshaking Dresting8A.adjusted BpushedCpresented Dreached9A.strangers BadultsCvisitors Dneighbors10A.anger BsurpriseCfun Ddelight11A.kiss BsmileChug Dhandshake12A.raised BturnedCigno
53、red Dbowed13A.calmly BprivatelyCimpatiently Dtightly14A.anxious BlonelyCstressed Dbored15A.makes BfiguresCcares Ddeserves16A.flexible BlikelyCdisappointed Dready17A.occasionally Bat onceChardly Dnever18A.hid BinformedCassisted Dwitnessed19A.as BbeforeCuntil Dunless20A.weak BashamedChelpless Dregretf
54、ul课时作业(十三).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了几处适合退休后居住的城市。1答案与解析：C细节理解题。由第一段中的“For retirees looking for a quiet and cool place to settle down, Austin may not be your ideal.”可知C项表述错误。2答案与解析：D细节理解题。由最后一段中的“It is known for its art and at 7,000 feet its climate is fairly moderate all year round.”可知这里一年四季气候适宜。故选D。3答案与解析
55、：A细节理解题。由第一段中的“It is the engine that drives the cultural offerings of the community including museums, galleries and open air markets and multiple performing art theaters.”和第四段中的“It is also home to more than 300 art galleries and more than a dozen museums.”可知选A。B【语篇解读】文章讲述了飓风的形成过程是达到每小时75英里以上的热带风暴形成
56、的，和飓风给大自然和人类带来的巨大危害。4答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知其中只有约一半会形成至少每小时75英里的强热带气旋，这样就会形成飓风，有些还会登陆海岸。5答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第二段“As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to turn around in a counterclockwise motion.”可知，当热度上升，刚产生的飓风就开始以逆时针方向盘旋。6答案与解析：A主旨大意题。第三段内容：一般一场飓风的持续时间大约是9天，但是它所携带的能量是我们无法想象的。飓风的降雨所释放的能量在一天里就可以满足整个美国6个多月的电力需要。7答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第四段“Water, rather than wind, is the main source of death and destroying in a hurricane. ”可知，水是飓风造成死亡和破坏的主要因素，而不是风。.阅读七选五答案：GECAF
