1、课时作业(十四)Module 4Section Introduction & Reading and VocabularyLanguage Points.根据提示写出单词的正确形式1They searched the building but didnt find any_ (痕迹) of the criminal.2_ (count) the money, Mr. White put it in the box.3I asked him a question and he replied _ (instant)4Does it _ (重要，要紧) whether he will attend
2、 the meeting?5This is a _ (辩论) about the punishment for criminals.6Everyone is _ (独一无二的), so what do you think of your life?7Many fine tales have come down to us from our _ (祖先)8The journalist is going to interview the _(作者) of the famous book.9From his _(方言), we can conclude that he is a southerner
3、.10After ten years of hard work, she was barely _ (recognise).阅读理解“Whats your English name？” I asked in my first oral class. “Goat，” came the reply. I tried to keep myself from laughing, as Im sure the poor boy had no idea of the other meanings associated with the word goat：“a dirty old man” or “a f
4、oolish person”Later, my thoughts turned to why Chinese students take an English name. Obviously, for foreign teachers such as me, English names help us to learn names and recognize students more rapidly. And its a means of easily setting up communication with westerners.As Sharon, a student displays
5、 her knowledge of western culture and ideas. Once Sharon has graduated，if she is fortunate to find employment that involves regular communication across international boundaries, relationships will be smoothed if others can easily remember her name.Parents in Englishspeaking countries do not usually
6、 choose words at_random to name their children. For every parent who seeks to be truly creative by inventing a unique name，there will be nine others selecting from a recognized book of names. These books have been passed on from generation to generation.While English names do have meanings, this is
7、rarely of great importance for parents in making their choices. Often, associations with heroes, pop idols will influence a decision. My sons name, Luke，was chosen because of a film Cool Hand Luke, with the US star Paul Newman. Other names are chosen because of family connections, after a beloved gr
8、andfather，for example.There are a great many names to choose from, and at any time some will be more fashionable than others. When our present Queen was crowned, many baby girls were christened Elizabeth, while Princess Dianas marriage to Charles led to a generation of Dianas. Most parents seeking t
9、o be original or unique look through lists for names that havent been used regularly in recent years.So if you are thinking of taking an English name, stop and think. Before you accept any old name, make sure you are happy with its sound, its meaning and its associations.1How did the author feel whe
10、n she heard the name “Goat” given by one of the students?ASurprised.BFunny.CAngry. DDisappointed.2The student named Sharon was mentioned in the third paragraph to show _.Aan unsuitable English name can cause trouble in communicationBa proper English name can help a person to find a job more easilyCE
11、nglish names are easy for foreigners to rememberDproper English names help to set up easy international communication3The underlined phrase in the fourth paragraph probably means _.Ain a careful way Bin a different wayCin a careless way Dwith no meaning4What would be the best title for this passage?
12、ABe Careful in Choosing an English NameBEnglish Names and Their MeaningsCHow English People Get Their NamesDChinese Names and English Names.完形填空If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a _1_ reason, such as your job or your studies? _2_ perh
13、aps youre interested in the _3_， films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a _4_ of the language.Most people learn best using a variety of _5_， but traditional classes are an ideal (理想的) start for many people. They _6_ an environment where you can practice unde
14、r the _7_ of someone whos good at the language. We all lead _8_ lives and learning a language takes _9_. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a _10_. It doesnt matter if you havent got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes _
15、11_.Many people start learning a language and soon give up.“Im too _12_，” they say. Yes，children do learn languages more _13_ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any _14_. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. Ive also heard people _15_ about the mi
16、stakes they make when _16_. Well，relax and laugh about your mistakes _17_youre much less likely to make them again.Learning a new language is never _18_. But with some work and devotion, youll make progress. And youll be _19_by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in _2
17、0_ own language. Good luck!1A.technical BpoliticalCpractical Dphysical2A.After BSoCThough DOr3A.literature BtransportCagriculture Dmedicine4A.view BknowledgeCform Ddatabase5A.paintings BregulationsCmethods Dcomputers6A.protect BchangeCrespect Dprovide7A.control BcommandCguidance Dpressure8A.busy Bha
18、ppyCsimple Dnormal9A.courage BtimeCenergy Dplace10A.theory BbusinessCroutine Dproject11A.some risks Ba lot lessCsome notes Da lot more12A.old Bnervous Cweak Dtired13A.closely Bquickly Cprivately Dquietly14A.age Bspeed Cdistance Dschool15A.worry Bhesitate Cthink Dquarrel16A.singing Bworking Cbargaini
19、ng Dlearning17A.if Band Cbut Dbefore18A.tiresome Bhard Cinteresting Deasy19A.blamed Bamazed Cinterrupted Dinformed20A.their Bhis Cour Dyour课时作业(十四).根据提示写出单词的正确形式1trace2.Having counted3.instantly4.matter5.debate6unique7.ancestors8.author9.dialect10.recognisable.阅读理解【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，记述了作者第一节口语课上学生自报英文名字
20、的情况并指出好的英文名字有助于建立轻松的交流关系，故要求人们不要随意起英文名字，而是要认真的去选择英文文字。1答案与解析：B细节理解题。由第一段“.keep myself from laughing .”可知。2答案与解析：D推理判断题。由第二段和第三段可推知。3答案与解析：C细节理解题。由下文知英国父母给孩子起名时煞费苦心，而由前面否定句可知意思为“随意地”。4答案与解析：A主旨大意题。尤其在最后一段中“Before you accept .”给了提示。.完形填空【语篇解读】如果你想学一门新语言，第一件事就是考虑为什么要学。1答案与解析：C从本句的your job or your studi
21、es可知是说一个实际的理由。technical“技术的”；political“政治的”；practical“实际的，实用的”；physical“身体的”。2答案与解析：D或许你对不同国家的文学、电影或音乐感兴趣。从本句的perhaps可知是承接上句来的，应是继续为学新语言找理由。故用or。3答案与解析：A和film，music相对应，也都和学语言有关。故用literature。transport“运输”；agriculture“农业”；medicine“医药”。4答案与解析：Bhave a knowledge of“通晓，掌握”。view“视野”；form“形式，表格”；database“数据
22、库”。5答案与解析：C大多数人用各种各样的方法学得很好。从后面的traditional classes可知应是学习的方法。painting“绘画”；regulation“规则”；method“方法”；computer“计算机”。6答案与解析：D它们提供了一个你能练习的环境。指前面的traditional classes。protect“保护”；change“改变”；respect“尊敬”；provide“提供”。7答案与解析：C在一个擅长该语言的人的指导下。under the guidance of“在的指导下”，是固定搭配。control“控制”；command“命令”；pressure“压
23、力”。8答案与解析：A我们的生活都很忙碌。9答案与解析：B学语言要花费时间。从后面的long，以及take years可知选time。courage“勇气”；time“时间”；energy“精力，能量”；place“地方”。10答案与解析：C根据本句的regularly“有规律地”可知应尽力养成一个习惯。theory“理论”；business“生意”；routine“惯例”；project“项目”。11答案与解析：Bget by“勉强通过”。相对于前面的years，此空表示少的时间，故选B项。12答案与解析：A我太老了。从下句的Yes可知，是和children作比较的。故选old。13答案与解
24、析：B孩子们学习语言比大人快。closely“密切地”；quickly“快地”；privately“私人地”；quietly“安静地”。14答案与解析：A由前面的adults以及children可知：研究表明人们在任何年龄都可以学习语言。age“年龄”；speed“速度”；distance“距离”；school“学校”。15答案与解析：A我也听说有些人担心他们犯错误。worry“担心”；hesitate“犹豫”；think“思考”；quarrel“争吵”。16答案与解析：D在学习语言时。承接上文可知。17答案与解析：B放松并嘲笑你的错误，那么你就不太可能再犯错误了。表示顺承关系用and。18答案与解析：D语言学习从来不是容易的。从下句的But可知用easy。tiresome“烦人的”；hard“难的”；interesting“有趣的”，均不合语境。19答案与解析：B你会对一些人的积极的反应感到惊喜。从positive这个词可知人们会惊喜。blame“责备”；amaze“吃惊，惊喜”；interrupt“打断”；inform“通知”。20答案与解析：A当你用他们的语言说几个字时。从上文可知你之所以会让他们吃惊，是因为你用他们的语言说话。故选A项。
