1、Unit 10 Money Period Two Lesson 2 and Lesson 3 课时精练（北师大版必修4，广东专用）时间：30分钟.语法填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或作用括号中的词语的正确形式填空。Last summer，I went to Hanwang，an area severely damaged during the Wenchuan Earthquake.I visited some of the_1_(survive)and helped the local volunteers.At Hanwang，there
2、 were no tall buildings and the air was very dirty and people were crowded.I lived with volunteers_2_all around China in makeshift(临时的)accommodation.They had been working there for more than six months，some giving up jobs to help with educating the kids.They never complained_3_the poor conditions th
3、at I coudnt bear at first.Rather，they were thankful to have the chance_4_(rebuild)the damaged areas.I respected their work.My main task was to visit some of the children_5_charity organization was supporting.One of them was disabled，having broken a leg during the earthquake.A_6_(poison)spider had bi
4、ten another girl while she_7_(live)in a tent after the earthquake.She had had to endure(忍爱)the transplant of a piece of skin from one leg to the other.These children had had terrible bad luck，_8_they were still full of hope despite the situation.Their grades were amazingly good，_9_was one reason the
5、 charity group chose to help them.All the people I visited were grateful，not only for surviving but to the country for helping_10_.答案1.survivors2.from3.about4.to rebuild5.a6.poisonous7.was living8.but9.which10.them.阅读理解ABy analyzing academic data from 10 states，representing the testing of more than
6、7.2 millions of youths，U.S.researchers found that gender differences in math scores were extremely small among all ethnic groups in grades 211.These findings are in contrast to earlier results from 1990 that indicate measurable differences favoring males in complex problemsolving，beginning in the hi
7、gh school years.Janet Hyde from University of Wisconsin and colleagues reported their study results in the journal Science on Friday.Currently，women are largely absent from the highest levels of careers in mathematics，the physical sciences，and engineering. In the United States，Ph.D.programs in engin
8、eering currently average only about 15 percent women，and similar statistics have led to stereotypes(成见) about girls and women lacking in mathematical ability.Now，it is clear that the general population no longer shows a gender difference in mathematical skills，according to this latest report.And thi
9、s new data on academic performance in the United States shows that students are tested frequently on“recall”and“skill/concept”items，but rarely on“strategic thinking”(战略思维) or “extended thinking”concepts.If standardized tests do not assess the sorts of reasoning that are crucial to careers in science
10、 and math，the skills may not be taught，putting American students at a disadvantage to students in other countries where testing and instruction focuses on more challenging content.“This is a gap that should be fixed，”Hydesaid.【语篇解读】以前的调查发现，女生在高难度的数学题的解决方面要远远落后于男生；而最新的研究发现，在数学上根本就不存在性别差异。11What is th
11、e best title of the passage?AA new study result about math.BNo gender differences in math.CGirls are not good at math.DGirls do better in math than boys.答案B标题判断题。这是一篇科普类的研究报告，该类型文章的主题一般在第一段揭示。第一段的“.researchers found that gender differences in math scores were extremely small.”即是文章的主题句，下文都是围绕该发现进行解释和
12、说明，由此可以看出，B项最符合语境。12Earlier research results_.Aare the same as that of this latest reportBsupport gender differences in mathCindicate girls prefer to solve complex problemsDare the roots of many stereotypes about women答案B细节理解题。由第二段的内容可以看出，这次的研究发现和早期的研究发现相反(in contrast to)：measurable differences favo
13、ring males in complex problemsolving，男孩子在解决复杂的数学问题上很有优势。由此可知B项正确。13The underlined word “crucial”in the last paragraph most probably means_. Alimited Bavailable Cimportant Dequal 答案C词义推断题。由后面的“.putting American students at a disadvantage to students in other countries.”，这些没有评估的方面对于学生未 来的职业是很重要的，也就是说，
14、该词和important同义。14What Hyde said in the last paragraph means that_.Astandardized tests should assess different classes around the worldBtesting and instruction should focus on more challenging content in the USACstudents in other countries are cleverer than American studentsDstudents should be tested
15、 frequently on “recall”and “skill/concept”items答案B推理判断题。根据最后一段“testing and instruction focuses on more challenging content.This is a gap that should be fixed，Hyde said.”可以看出B项正确。15The passage is most probably taken from_.Aa learning guide Ba research paperCa personal diary Da newspaper答案D文章出处推断题。从文章
16、描述的内容来看，文章既有最新的调查发现，又有各方对此的评论，还有和以前截然不同的发现结果的比较，由此可以看出，文章应该来自一份报纸。BGrowing up the daughter，of an outstanding educator，Andrea Peterson knew at a young age that she wanted to serve others.It was with this mindset that she started to pursue a degree in medicine.However，while visiting her brothers who w
17、ere away at college studying music education，she realized that she too was drawn to teach music.In her ten years at Granite Falls，she has revitalized the music programs at both the elementary and high school levels，to the extent that an additional music faculty member was hired by the district to as
18、sist with the workload.The growth of the music program in Granite Falls School District has encouraged students to participate in county，state，and national music competitions，and won numerous prizes for the district.Teaching music is only part of Petersons instructionit serves as a vehicle to other
19、areas.“Music is an amazing tool to unlock students potential.The most visible benefit from their success in music is their increased confidence and selfesteem，”Peterson said.“However，I dont believe it is the only benefit，nor the most powerful.It is truly exciting to see how my music teaching can tra
20、nsfer back to other classrooms.”With this philosophy，Peterson introduced a crosscurriculum program，wherein she takes lessons taught in other classes，such as English and maths，and expands upon them in an eightweek unit.One of the most popular projects in Petersons classes is the creation and performa
21、nce of a musical，whereby students create a play from one of the books they have read in another class.Students work together to choose the music that best fits with the overall feel of the play and then perform it for the greater community.“Through Andreas efforts these kids have helped to put Grani
22、te Falls，Washington，on the map for musical talents.Parents，staff，and community members continue to be in awe of what she is able to bring forth from the children，”said Debra Rose Howell，a colleague of Petersons at Monte Cristo Elementary School.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了一名叫Andrea Reterson的音乐教师独特的教学方式以及她取得的成就。16I
23、nitially Andrea Peterson planned to work as a(n)_Ateacher BdoctorCeducator Dmusician答案B细节理解题。由第一段的“.pursue a degree in medicine.”可知，她带着治病救人的目的开始攻读医学学位，也就是说她想当一名医生。解答此题的关键是不要忽略了题干的第一个词initially(最初地)。当一个音乐教师是她后来的想法。17The 2nd paragraph mainly tells about_.AAndrea Petersons life at Granite FallsBcounty，
24、state，and national music competitionsCthe growth of the music program in Granite Falls School DistrictDAndrea Petersons contributions to Granite Falls music programs答案D主旨大意题。纵观全段可以看出，这一部分向我们介绍了她对Granite“已恢复音乐节目的活力，无论是小学和高中水平鼓励学生参加在县、州和全国音乐比赛，并赢得很多大奖”在内的贡献。18Which of the following is NOT a benefit th
25、e students get from Andrea Petersons class?Amusic talent development Bincreased selfconfidenceCability in learning other subjects Dprizes for English and maths答案D细节判断题。文章的第二段最后一部分告诉我们，通过音乐教育发展了孩子们的音乐天赋(获得了多项大奖)，第三段告诉我们音乐的成功又增加了他们的自信心(increase confidence and selfesteem)，同时又提高了学习其他科目的能力(music can tran
26、sfer back to other classroom)。没有提到学生们获得了英语、数学奖。故选D。19The following sentences tell what the students have to do about their musical project.Which is the right order of the events?aThey choose proper music for their play.bThey adapt the story into a play.cThey put on the play for the whole school or t
27、he whole community.dThey practise performing the play.eThey choose a story they have read in another class.AebadcBebcadCaebdcDabedc答案A细节排序题。根据最后一段的介绍即可找出各事件，然后按先后顺序排序即可。20What is most special about the way Andrea Peterson teaches?AShe has a special way of teaching music.BShe makes her classes lively and interesting.CShe combines her music class with other subjects.DShe comes from a family of professional educators.答案C推理判断题。纵观全文(尤其是第三段)可以看出，Peterson的教学方式最独特的地方就是：通过音乐教学提高学生自信心，然后把音乐教学和其他学科的教学结合起来。