1、课后限时作业(十三)限时/40分钟(见课时作业P25).单句语法填空(建议用时：7分钟)1To_qualify(qualify) yourself for this kind of new job, you should take some evening courses.解析 句意：为了使你自己胜任这份新工作，你应该上夜校。分析句子结构可知，空处在句中表目的，故用动词不定式。2Jane has been so occupied in taking care of her children that she hasnt had time for the party.解析 句意：Jane一直忙于
2、照顾孩子，以至于她没时间参加聚会。be occupied in doing sth忙于做某事。3As far as I am concerned(concern), there is only one way to solve this problem.解析 句意：就我个人而言，只有一种解决这个问题的方法。as far as sb be concerned就某人而言。4It was the first time I had_gone(go) there and I was deeply impressed by the wonderful scenes and friendly people
3、there.解析 句意：这是我第一次去那里，美丽的风景和友好的人们给我留下了深刻的印象。It was the first time (that) sb had done sth这是某人第一次做某事。5The woman gets used to taking(take) exercise every other day, because regular exercise helps her keep fit.解析 be/get/become used to doing sth习惯于做某事，其中to为介词。6Lu Xun is_acknowledged(acknowledge) to be on
4、e of the greatest writers of his day.解析 句意：鲁迅被公认为是他那个时代最伟大的作家之一。be acknowledged to be被公认为是，此处表客观陈述，故用一般现在时。7Customs officers have made a series of contradictory(contradict) statements about the policy.解析 句意：海关官员们对这项政策做出了一系列互相矛盾的陈述。此处应用形容词作定语修饰名词statements。8My English teacher asked me to make a summa
5、ry(summarize) of the report.解析 句意：我的英语老师让我对这次报告作个总结。make a summary作总结。9His fingers were numb(失去知觉的) with cold after staying outside for a long time.解析 句意：在外面待了很长时间，他的手指冻僵了。with cold 因为寒冷。10Mary is sure to win the first prize in the final, since she has been making preparations(prepare) for it for mo
6、nths.阅读理解(建议用时：14分钟)AEach applicant to Harvard College is considered with great care. We consider each applicant to Harvard College as a whole person, and put enormous care into evaluating every application. We hope you will explore the information in this section to understand what we look for in o
7、ur admissions process.How to ApplySubmit your application through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Universal College Application. Each is treated equally by the Admissions Committee. Complete and submit your materials as soon as possible to ensure full and timely considerati
8、on of your application. View our Application Tips for stepbystep information.When to ApplyDateDeadlineDateDeadlineNovember 1Early Action DeadlineMarch 1Financial Aid Application deadlineNovember 1Early FinancialAid ApplicationdeadlineLateMarchDecision letters mailedMidDecemberEarly ActionDecisions r
9、eleasedMay 1Reply date for admitted studentsJanuary 1Regular DecisiondeadlineWhat We Look ForWe seek promising students who will contribute to the Harvard community during their college years, and to society throughout their lives.While academic accomplishment is the basic requirement, the Admission
10、s Committee considers many other factorsstrong personal qualities, special talents or excellence of all kinds, perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances, and the ability to take advantage of available resources and opportunities.We outline everything you need to apply to Harvard.Click ht
11、tps：/college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply to get detailed requirements.语篇导读本文为应用文，主要介绍了申请进入哈佛大学的流程。1Where can you find stepbystep information of how to apply?ACommon Application.BCoalition Application.CUniversal College Application.DApplication Tips.解析 D细节理解题。根据How to Apply部分中的最后一句可知，如果要知道申请步骤，可以阅读申
12、请建议，故选D项。2Which is the final day for Financial Aid Application?ANovember 1. BJanuary 1.CMarch 1. DMay 1.解析 C细节理解题。根据When to Apply部分表格中的March 1和Financial Aid Application deadline可知，助学金申请的最后期限是3月1日，故选C项。3What is the basic requirement to apply for Harvard University?AAcademic accomplishment.BStrong per
13、sonal qualities.CSpecial talents.DUnique perspectives.解析 A细节理解题。根据What We Look For部分第二段第一句可知，进入哈佛大学就读的最基本条件是学术成就满足要求，故选A项。BHoli(胡里节) is one of the major festivals of India. Its a festival of colors, celebrated in the late February or early March every year to mark the end of winter and the beginning
14、 of the spring season.Holi is spread out over two days. On the first day, a public bonfire(篝火) is held to be in memory of the burning of Holika. The story behind it is like this. There was a cruel king named Hiranyakashipu who ordered everybody to worship him but not God. However, his little son Pra
15、hiad refused to do so and continued to worship Lord Vishnu, the Indian God. The king tried many times to kill Prahlad but Lord Vishnu saved him every time. One of the sisters of the king named Holika had powers to walk through fire without being harmed. Thus he ordered her to kill Prahlad by walking
16、 through the fire with him. However, Lord Vishnu came to his help and Prahlad was saved while Holika perished. Somehow, she didnt know that her powers were only effective when she entered the fire alone.For bonfires children search the neighborhood for waste wood. At night they pile up the wood and
17、light fire in it.The second day is marked with feasting, singing and dancing. On this day, people with colored face come on the streets and dance to the drum beats and shout “HoliHai”Everybody from kids to adults play with colors and water. They spray friends and family with colored powders and wate
18、r. Friends and family members exchange sweets and greet each other with the warm wishes of Holi. Holi is a festival which bridges social gaps and brings people together.语篇导读本文为说明文，主要介绍了印度胡里节的起源及相关庆祝活动。4When is Holi celebrated?AIn the late February or early March.BIn the early February or early March
19、.CIn the late February or late March.DIn the early February or late March.解析 A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，胡里节在每年二月末或三月初庆祝，故选A项。5Whats the purpose of using the story of Holika and Prahlad?ATo prove the power of God.BTo introduce the origin of Holi.CTo show the cruelty of the king.DTo introduce how to start a bo
20、nfire.解析 B推理判断题。根据第二段第二、三句可推知，本段引用Holika及Prahlad的故事是为了介绍胡里节的起源，故选B项。6What does the underlined word “perished” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?ADisappeared. BSuffered.CCried. DDied.解析 D词义猜测题。根据该词所在句中的saved及表示对比关系的连词while可推断，perish应为“死亡”之意，故选D项。7What can we learn about Holi from the passage?AIt helps mak
21、e the Indian people united.BIt is popular just in some areas of India.CIt is to celebrate the good harvest of crops.DIt reminds Indians that its time to worship their God.解析 A细节理解题。根据文章最后一句可知，胡里节有助于印度人民的团结及和谐相处，故选A项。.七选五(建议用时：8分钟)We all know that men and women have their differences. But do they rea
22、lly think differently? 1 In my opinion, men and women still behave in the same way that they were designed to centuries ago. We have different interests, different ways of speaking, of showing how we feel, and of coping with stressful situations.2This can have a negative effect on our relationships.
23、 We often become angry or frustrated with the opposite sex because we expect them to behave and communicate like we do. So why does a man behave as he does? Evidence suggests that men were programmed with the instinct to hunt silently for animals. They had to be able to focus their attention on one
24、thing. 3 And also why hes so good at reading maps and giving directions.Women, on the other hand, are usually very good at doing several jobs at once. 4 In the past, women often worked in groups, which required a lot of communication, so theyre generally more talkative and sensitive to other peoples
25、 feelings.Men and women seem to think differently too. Women usually score higher in writing tests. Men are seven times more likely to score in the top 5% in scientific exams. Theyre often talented at problemsolving and making quick decisions. 5AWomen, by contrast, are good at organizing, comforting
26、 and giving advice.BIt is true, nevertheless, that men and women often respond differently to the same situation.CSome people might argue that they dont, but I disagree.DThey also need far more time to complete tasks that require strength or stamina(耐力)EIn todays society, where the sexes are conside
27、red to be equal, we sometimes forget how different we are. FThis can also be explained by history, I believe.GThis might explain why its so difficult to have a conversation with a man when hes watching TV.语篇导读本文为说明文。一些人认为男女的思维方式是一样的，但作者持有不同的观点。1解析 C顺承关系。根据空前一句和空后的关键信息In my opinion可知，此处用于引出作者的观点，故选C项
28、。2解析 E顺承关系。根据下文可知，我们通常会对异性生气或失望，因为我们希望他们和我们一样，因此对我们的关系有负面影响的是我们有时会忘记异性与我们有多么不同，故选E项。3解析 G因果关系。根据空后的And also why可知，空处也应是解释原因，G项中的This might explain why与之对应，其中的This指代前一句中提到的内容，故选G项。4解析 F顺承关系。根据本段第一句可知，本段主要介绍女性通常很擅长同时做几项工作。空后的In the past和F项中的by history相对应，故选F项。5解析 A顺承关系。根据本段第一句可知，本段主要讲述男性和女性在思维方面的不同，而空
29、前两句介绍了男性的思维方式，空处应是介绍女性的思维方式，故选A项。.语法填空(建议用时：8分钟)More and more Chinese students are putting overseas study tours on 1._(they) schedule this summer. This year saw the number of students going abroad for study tours increase by nearly 40%, with reservations for tours 2._(start) almost a year ago, accor
30、ding to a famous education company in China.Consisting 3._ language courses, sightseeing and international communication, study tours meet the demands of Chinese parents and students for a long and fruitful holiday, despite high costs of 4._(approximate) 4,000 to 6,000 US. dollars. Several years ago
31、, most study tour participants were teenagers in middle school 5._ in recent years, students of a younger age seem to be the upward 6._(tend). Unlike study tour participants in other countries 7._ are at least 13 or 14 years old, Chinese parents seem to be more willing to let their children go on to
32、urs at 8._ very young age, and this summer, the youngest Chinese participant of overseas study tour was only five years old. Many parents hold the view that expanding childrens horizons 9._(be) the major goal for them, while improving language skills, and experiencing independence are also popular.
33、Many participants 10._(become) much more confident and independent since their first tour abroad.语篇导读本文为说明文。近年来，越来越多的中国学生选择参加暑期海外游学项目来度过暑假，且学生年龄呈现低龄化趋势。1their解析 考查代词。此处应用形容词性物主代词作定语修饰名词schedule。2starting解析 考查非谓语动词。此处是with的复合结构，reservations与start之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词作宾补。3of解析 考查介词。consist of由组成，为固定搭配。4a
34、pproximately解析 考查词性转换。此处应用副词作状语修饰4,000 to 6,000 US. dollars。5but/while解析 考查连词。空处上下文为两种情况之间的对比，表转折关系，故填but/while。6tendency解析 考查词性转换。upward为形容词，作定语修饰名词。7who/that解析 考查引导词。空处引导定语从句且在从句中作主语，修饰先行词participants，指人，故用who或that。8a解析 考查冠词。at a young age在年纪小的时候，为固定用法。9is解析 考查时态和主谓一致。expanding childrens horizons为动名词作主语，看成一个整体，故谓语动词用第三人称单数形式；根据while后的分句为一般现在时可知，本句也应用一般现在时，故填is。10have become解析 考查时态和主谓一致。主语为many participants, 谓语应用复数形式；since短语作时间状语时，一般与完成时连用，故填have become。
