1、课时作业(十)Unit 4Section Starting out &Understanding ideas.阅读理解AVolcanic ash from Icelands volcano continues to cause disruptions to air travel across Northern Europe. As the nearly universal grounding of aircraft causes problems for 25 countries in Europe, the passengers are starting to run into second
2、ary problems from the four days of being stranded. Additionally, the further effects of economic losses are beginning to pile up.Already the chaos surrounding the volcanic ash is being compared to the days after 9/11. As the ash plume continues to ground air transport, it is estimated that nearly 17
3、,000 flights a day have been canceled at the cost of nearly $2.7 million a day, according to a report filed by the WallStreetJournal. In the report, it was said that cost was for a single airline, and that the cost for other lines could be measured in hundreds of millions of dollars.While the cost o
4、n the airline industry is significant, the cost on passengers is more significant. Airline cancellations have forced many travelers into hotels and more are looking to their travel insurance plans to cover the costs. The UK.s Independent reported that travel insurance plans have a rule that makes cl
5、aims from travelers invalid. In these policies, though travel insurances are purchased as a way to cover additional costs when travel plans are unexpectedly disrupted, the specific event like a volcanic eruption is not mentioned. Then the policy does not cover the event.However, there is hope, thoug
6、h, as Air France and Dutch airline KLM both report positive test flights of aircraft at different altitudes to ensure the safety of flight. It is not known if these flights will be the beginning or just oneoff chance flights. These flights were operated in a window of operations in the ash plume, bu
7、t due to the erratic nature of the airflow, there is no guarantee that this will open up air operations over Europe. At this rate, the nations of Europe will be likely to see a significant impact on their pocketbooks, both in the corporations and the individual households.1The underlined word “stran
8、ded” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”Astruck BcontrolledCstuck Ddisturbed2From this passage we can see that _.Athe volcanic ash caused more trouble than 9/11 didBairlines suffered great losses due to the eruptionCtravelers had to ask for help from the governmentDnearly $2.7 million was lost in all3
9、Why are claims about insurance from travelers unacceptable?ABecause volcanic eruption isnt included in travel plans.BBecause airlines dont keep their word.CBecause airlines havent bought insurance for travelers.DBecause airlines didnt expect the eruption.4This passage mainly tells us about _.Athe vo
10、lcanic eruption in IcelandBthe great trouble for air travelsCthe unfavorable flight conditionDthe cost of European airlinesBThe cost of living in countries like the US, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if youre willing to leave your country and explore life in o
11、ther areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.EcuadorEcuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the US dollar for
12、their currency. In this country, its cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the US. You can even buy a building for around $50,000 and hire someone to look after it while youre away.MexicoAlthough the country is known for its povertyridden streets, there are many wealthie
13、r areas that provide various facilities you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing.ArgentinaArgentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich hi
14、story, and many places to explore. Not to mention, its not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.VietnamVietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many milli
15、on dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.5How much does it cost to live in Mexico for a year?AAbout $12,000. BAbout $7,000.CAbout $8,000. DAbout $8,800.6What do Argentina and Vietnam have in com
16、mon?AThey both have great restaurants.BThe cost of living in them is both expensive.CTourists enjoy travelling in the two countries.DThe middlesized homes both cost around $139,000.7In which country is the US dollar used for its currency?AEcuador. BMexico.CArgentina. DVietnam.完形填空When I entered Berk
17、eley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a straight A student, I believed I could _1_ tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he _2_ in class.When I took the first exam of my best subjec
18、t, English, I was _3_ to find a 77, Cplus, on my test paper. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained _4_. I decided to try harder, and I read the books more carefully, but got another 77 again. I _5_ with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldnt change h
19、is _6_.One more test before the final exam. One more chance to improve my grade. So I redoubled my effort and, for the first time _7_ the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my effort did no good and everything _8_ as before.The last hurdle (障碍) was the final. No matter what _9_ I got, it wouldnt ca
20、ncel three Cpluses. I might as well kiss the _10_ goodbye.I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even _11_ myself to a movie. The next day I decided to have _12_ with a test. A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I
21、 hurried into Professor Jaynes office. He _13_ to be expecting me, “If I gave you the A as you _14_， you wouldnt continue to work hard.”I stared at him _15_ that his analysis and strategy (策略) were correct.I was speechless when my course grade arrived: Aplus. The next year I received my scholarship.
22、 I always remembered Professor Jaynes lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.1A.take BdiscussCcover Dget2A.sought BpresentedCexchanged Dobtained3A.shocked BworriedCscared Danxious4A.unchanged BunpleasantCunfriendly Dunmoved5A.quarreled BreasonedCbargained Dchatted6A.attitude Bmin
23、dCplan Dview7A.memorized BconsideredCaccepted Dlearned8A.stayed BwentCworked Dchanged9A.grade BanswerClesson Dcomment10A.scholarship BcourseCdegree Dsubject11A.helped BfavoredCtreated Drelaxed12A.fun BluckCproblems Dtricks13A.happened BprovedCpretended Dseemed14A.valued BimaginedCexpected Dwelcomed1
24、5A.remembering BguessingCsupposing Drealizing课时作业(十).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了冰岛火山喷发的火山灰继续扰乱北欧的航空旅行，导致欧洲25个国家飞机全面停飞，从而给航空公司以及乘客带来了巨大的经济损失。虽然有航空公司采取了试飞，但是按照那个速度，欧洲国家的企业和个人家庭的钱包可能会受到重大影响。1答案与解析：C词义猜测题。根据第一段中的As the nearly universal grounding of aircraft causes problems for 25 countries in Europe, th
25、e passengers are starting to run into secondary problems from the four days of being stranded.可知由于飞机几乎全面停飞给欧洲25个国家造成了问题，乘客们滞留了四天，因此画线单词意思为“滞留，被困”。故选C。2答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第二段中As the ash plume continues to ground air transport, it is estimated that nearly 17,000 flights a day have been canceled at the cos
26、t of nearly $2.7 million a day, according to a report filed by the Wall Street Journal.可知由于火山喷发，航空公司蒙受了巨大损失。故选B。3答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第三段中In these policies, though travel insurances are purchased as a way to cover additional costs when travel plans are unexpectedly disrupted, the specific event like a vol
27、canic eruption is not mentioned.可知旅客的保险索赔不被接受是因为火山喷发不包括在索赔项目中。故选A。4答案与解析：B主旨大意题。根据第一段中的Volcanic ash from Icelands volcano continues to cause disruptions to air travel across Northern Europe.以及文章主要内容为火山喷发导致航空停运，从而给航空公司和乘客带来巨大的经济损失可知，文章主要告诉我们一次空中旅行的大麻烦。故选B。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一些生活成本非常低的国家：厄瓜多尔、墨西哥、阿根
28、延和越南。5答案与解析：D推理判断题。根据Mexico部分中You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities，food，and any sightseeing.可知，在墨西哥居住一个月仅需要700美元到800美元，则一年需要约700128,400美元到800129,600美元。分析选项可知只有D选项8,800美元符合价格区间。故选D。6答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据Argentina部分中Argentina has been a
29、popular tourist destination for many years.以及Vietnam部分中Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years.可知，阿根廷和越南的共同之处是游客喜欢在这两个国家旅行。故选C。7答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据Ecuador部分中They even use the US dollar for their currency.可知，厄瓜多尔的货币是美元。故选A。.完形填空【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过叙述自己在Jayne教授所教科目下，努力争取A级并获
30、得奖学金的故事告诉我们：不管做什么事，自身的努力不可或缺，任何人都有泄气的时候，但只有通过不断努力，给自己设定目标，才能不断进步。1答案与解析：A作为一个优等生，“我”认为“我”可以修(take)一些难的科目，并真正学到一些东西。由后面的subjects可推断，此处表示选修一些课程。学习一门课程，修一门课程，习惯上都用take。take学习，读，修(课程)；discuss讨论；cover覆盖，涉及；get得到。2答案与解析：B“我”对他在课堂上提出的(presented)看法感兴趣。根据in class和the ideas可推断，此处指的是老师在课堂上所提出的看法。seek寻求；present
31、提出；exchange交换；obtain获得。3答案与解析：A当“我”参加第一次考试英语时，“我”震惊(shocked)地发现“我”的试卷上只有77分，一个C。第一段讲“我”对自己信心满满，可第一次考试后，“我”意外地发现自己竟然只得了77分。shocked震惊的；worried担心的；scared害怕的；anxious焦急的。4答案与解析：D“我”去找Jayne教授，他听了“我”的论点，但是他仍无动于衷( unmoved)。unchanged不改变的；unpleasant不开心的；unfriendly不友好的；unmoved无动于衷的。5答案与解析：B“我”和Jayne教授讲道理(reaso
32、ned)。“我”再次得了77分，于是再次去找教授讲道理，reason with sb.“与某人讲道理，规劝某人”。quarrel争吵；reason推论，推理；bargain讨价还价；chat闲谈。6答案与解析：B他又一次耐心地听着，但不愿改变主意(mind)。change ones mind“改变一个人的想法或决定”，相对于态度，改分数的事更多是关于改变主意的。attitude态度；mind主意；plan计划；view观点。7答案与解析：D于是“我”加倍努力，第一次懂得(learned)了“彻底的”这个词的含义。memorize记住；consider考虑；accept接受；learn得知，学习
33、。8答案与解析：B但“我”的努力没有奏效，一切都像以前一样(went)。根据my effort did no good可知“我”的努力结果不好，跟以前一样，没有改变。stay停留，保持；go进行；work工作；change改变。9答案与解析：A不管“我”得多少分(grade)，都不能取消三个C。根据下文three Cpluses可知，此处指的是分数。grade分数；answer答案；lesson课程；comment评论。10答案与解析：A“我”还是跟奖学金(scholarship)说再见吧。根据上文中to earn a scholarship和下文中I received my scholars
34、hip可知，这里是指“我”以为自己拿不到奖学金了。scholarship奖学金；course课程；degree学位；subject科目。11答案与解析：C在期末考试的前一天晚上，“我”甚至请(treated)自己去看了电影。help帮助；favor赞同；treat款待，请客；relax放松。treat sb.to饭/娱乐活动是固定搭配，“请某人吃饭/娱乐”。12答案与解析：A第二天，“我”决定开心地(fun)考一次试。fun乐趣；luck运气；problem问题；trick阴谋，花招。13答案与解析：D他好像(seemed)在等“我”。根据语境可知，一周后，“我”惊讶地发现自己得了A，跑去找教
35、授，发现教授好像早料到“我”会来，所以在等。happen发生；prove证明；pretend假装；seem好像，似乎。14答案与解析：C根据下文you wouldnt continue to work hard并结合上文内容可知，教授说，如果“我”原来给了你所期望(expected)的A，那么你就不会继续努力了。value珍视；imagine想象；expect期待；welcome欢迎。15答案与解析：D“我”盯着他，意识到(realizing)他的分析和策略是正确的。此处表示“我”看着他，这时才真正明白了他的用心。remember记住；guess猜测；suppose猜想；realize意识到；理解，领会。