1、必修4 Unit 4 课下作业（一三）课下作业（一） 考点过关针对练.单词拼写1Mr.Brown is a highly educated man so he didnt express his anger (怒气) before the guests yesterday.2According to his statement (陈述), children under 16 are not allowed to join the club.3Tom is unlikely (不可能的) to come this weekend so we must make some preparations
2、 in advance.4Even if Jack was misunderstood (误解) by his friends, he didnt tell them the truth.5Its well known that facial (面部的) expressions and body language can express your feelings at the same time.6At the meeting they discussed three different approaches (方法) to the study of mathematics.7Linda a
3、nd I, representing (代表) our class, will take part in the contest to be held this weekend.8As you know, smoking is one of the major (主要的) causes of cancer, so youd better give it up.9In the long run, living in dormitory (宿舍) is of great benefit to us students.10The couple hugged (拥抱) each other when
4、they heard the exciting news.语境语法填空1In general, people from different cultures have different ways to greet each other, and thus they are likely (like) to have misunderstanding and lose face when communicating (communicate)To feel at ease in a foreign country, the first thing to_do (do) is make sure
5、 you follow the customs of the local people.2I am very curious (curiosity) about how Tom does so well in his studies.He majors (major) in physics, a very difficult course at college.It seems that he can always find a good approach to solving (solve) the problems.Before an important exam, he will mak
6、e good preparations and try to reduce stress by listening to music.He will get the highest marks, ranking (rank) the first in his class.3A terrible terrorist attack happened in New York.The president decided to figure out the truth (true)When he arrived at the spot with a serious facial (face) expre
7、ssion, scores of people soon stood around him with pain and anger (angry)Soon, the president made a statement (state) that he would never hesitate to use military power, if necessary, in defence (defend) of the nations security.一句多译/补全句子1面对危险，并非所有的人能保持冷静。(部分否定)Not_all_the_people_can_keep_calm in the
8、 face of danger.All_the_people_cannot_keep_calm in the face of danger.2众所周知，早起早睡是个好习惯。As we all know, going_to_bed_early_and_getting_up_early is a good habit.(v.ing作主语)As we all know, it_is_a_good_habit_to_go_to_bed_early_and_get_up_early.(it作形式主语)3面对困难时，他们从不放弃而是努力寻找出路。(face)Faced_with_difficulties,
9、_they never give up but try their best to find a way out.(过去分词作定语)Facing_difficulties,_they never give up but try their best to find a way out.(现在分词作定语)In_the_face_of_difficulties,_they never give up but try their best to find a way out.(介词短语)4因为我想在将来成为一名教师，所以我满怀好奇来做这个研究。(curiosity)As I am eager to
10、be a teacher in the future, it did arouse_my_curiosity to do this research.语境辨义根据语境选出rank的词性和词义1In this situation it is necessary to rank the projects._C_2She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank._A_3He was soon promoted to the rank of captain._B_课下作业（二） 话题阅读培优练.根据提示填空It is well kn
11、own that body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful (power) language of all.It speaks louder than words.According to specialists, our bodies send out more (many) messages than we realize.As we have more communication with foreigners, we should pay_more_attention_to_the_differences (更加注意差别)
12、 in our body language.As a matter of fact, many differences exist between Chinese and American body_language (身体语言)For example, there are more touching gestures (gesture) in China than in America.Women or girls in China often walk handinhand, which is very rare in America.Also, Americans think its r
13、ude to_put (put) out ones tongue, while the Chinese often use this gesture when they are embarrassed (embarrass)Furthermore, Chinese people will pat children on the head if they like them, while the Americans do so to offer encouragement (encourage) or comfort.In a word, only by fully understanding
14、all the differences in body language can we expect to_achieve (achieve) proper communication.But whatever the situation, the best advice is to obey the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be_treated (treat).片段选词填空stand close to， distance， express， cause， more than， vary， communicative ski
15、lls， worth， be aware of， facialWhen we communicate with others, we do not only express ourselves through words, but also through our tones of voice, facial expressions and body language.Body language is just an important part of nonverbal communication.Learning another language is more_than just lea
16、rning its words and grammar; it also involves learning another culture.We learn much of our body language before we learn to speak.Body language varies from culture to culture, so its important for us to pay attention.Sometimes, cultural differences in appropriate body language can cause discomfort
17、or misunderstanding too.For example, there are definite cultural differences in how much distance should be kept between two speakers.In areas of the Middle East and South America, people stand_close_to each other when talking, while you can create great discomfort by standing too close to some Afri
18、cans.Not being_aware_of this can even prevent someone from understanding or accepting the ideas youre trying to get across.So its worth learning the cultural differences in body language.Understanding any cultural or regional attitudes can help you improve your communicative_skills.课下作业（三） 高考语篇提能练.阅
19、读理解A(2019绵阳诊断)David Rees runs a truly distinctive business.He charges customers $15 to sharpen their pencils to perfection, using a variety of tools.I know what youre thinking is this a joke? The 39yearold gets asked that question a lot.To clarify everything, he even created a special section on his
20、 website telling everyone hes actually providing a real service.You can supply your own pencil or you can have Rees sharpen one of his own favorite 2B pencils.After that, he mails it to you in a display tube with the shavings in a separate bag, and an authentic certificate which just happens to ment
21、ion the pencil is so sharp as to be a dangerous object.To achieve the desired result, the master sharpener uses all kinds of tools, including general sandpaper, pocket knives and even a special $450 sharpening machine.“It depends on what the customer wants to use his/her pencil for，” he says.That de
22、termines the most appropriate pencilsharpening technique.Some customers buy pencils as inspirational symbols while others buy them because of their special memories of classic 2B pencils.$15 to have a pencil sharpened is a bit expensive though, right? Youre not the only one who feels that way, and D
23、avids unique business has really angered lots of people, who talk of inequality in America, saying it is so insane for the wealthy to pay $15 to sharpen a pencil.But others will say, “This is just our urge to put an end to the welfare state because new ideas arise along with the business.”David admi
24、ts his trade is sort of unusual.But there are those who actually value his service, as is proven by the over 500 orders he has gotten.1How could David make money by sharpening pencils?AHe invented new tools for the job.BHe promoted his skill on his website.CHe saved lots of time for other people.DHe
25、 provided quality service for his customers.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“To achieve the desired result, the master sharpener uses .even a special $450 sharpening machine.”可推知，主人公给客户提供高质量的削铅笔服务，故选D。2From his words, we can infer that David Rees _.Aknows all kinds of pencil usersBprovides personalized servicesC
26、values ideas behind the pencilsDalways writes in pencil解析：选B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It depends on what the customer wants to use his/her pencil for”可知，主人公会给客户提供个性化的服务，故选B。3What does the underlined word “insane” in Paragraph 5 mean?ADeliberate.BRewarding.CUnreasonable.DIrresponsible.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据第五段第一句“$15 to
27、have a pencil sharpened is a bit expensive though, right？”，并结合第二段第一句“I know what youre thinking is this a joke？”可推知，此处的insane意为“十分愚蠢的，疯狂的”，C项与此意接近。deliberate“故意的”；rewarding“值得做的”；irresponsible“不负责任的”。4What seems to be the authors attitude to David Rees trade?AIts a fancy service. BIt has a good repu
28、tation.CIts awfully expensive. DIt wastes time and money.解析：选A观点态度题。根据全文的整体内容可知，作者认为主人公所提供的削铅笔服务是与众不同的、别致的，故选A。B(2019成都市高中毕业班摸底测试)A fun way to learn about the people in the destinations you travel to around the globe is to drop into a friendly local bar off the beaten tourist track and enjoy a sip o
29、f something the region is famous for.To help you have fun, weve rounded up how to say “Cheers！” around the world.Who doesnt dream of living the good life in France? The food alone is well worth the trip since the French basically invented fine cuisine.They also invented a little golden liquid called
30、 the Champagne! Just before your first sip, look at your friends in the eyes and simply say their “cheers”： votre sant！Is it just us, or is the Italian treat called prosecco sweeping the nation by storm? Its lovely anytime: brunch, to celebrate something, or just to slowly sip while catching up with
31、 a dear friend.It originated in Italys Veneto region but is now available all over the world.When in Italy, the most common toast is “cin cin”， which has its origins in China.However, do not use this as a toast in Japan.It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country.If y
32、ou find yourself in the land of Japan, stick with “kampai”， which means “cheers！”If you havent been to Ireland what are you waiting for? Its the friendliest place, and one of the funniest on the planet, and the pubs are full of stories, where locals and visitors gather to lift a glass of Guinness.Th
33、e Irish language can be a bit tricky for visitors to grasp but, again, practice makes perfect.Simply say，“Slinte mhath.”语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在不同国家和地区，如何表达“干杯”体现了当地的文化和风情。本文分别介绍了在法国、意大利、日本和爱尔兰如何表达“干杯”。5What is the French way of saying “Cheers”？A votre sant. BCin cin.CKampai. DSlinte mhath.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段尾句
34、“Just before your first sip, look at your friends in the eyes and simply say their cheers： votre sant！”可知，在法国，干杯时说“ votre sant！”，故A项正确。6What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe Italian wine. BA toast from China.CA Japanese custom. DA French expression.解析：选B代词指代题。根据第三段第四、五句“Whe
35、n in Italy, the most common toast is cin cin， which has its origins in China.However, do not use this as a toast in Japan.”可知，意大利常见的祝酒词是“cin cin”，起源于中国；然而在日本，不要把这个当作祝酒词。结合该句“It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country.”可知，这种起源于中国的祝酒词可能让你被赶出酒吧；据此可知，It指代源于中国的祝酒词，故B项正确。7
36、What can we learn about Ireland from the text?AIt is famous for food. BIts language is simple.CIt makes perfect wine. DIt is well worth visiting.解析：选D推理判断题。根据尾段第二句“Its the friendliest place, and one of the funniest on the planet, and the pubs are full of stories, where locals and visitors gather to
37、lift a glass of Guinness.”可知，爱尔兰是最友好的地方，也是世界上最有趣的地方之一，酒吧里充满了故事，在那里当地人和游客聚在一起举杯畅饮。据此可以判断，爱尔兰值得一游，故D项正确。8Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo introduce the worldfamous wine.BTo show how to make friends in bars.CTo give suggestions on drinking regionally.DTo recommend some famous travel destinations.
38、解析：选C写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文第一段尾句“To help you have fun, weve rounded up how to say Cheers！ around the world.”为文章的主题句，结合全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了在不同国家和地区说“干杯”的方式；据此可以判断，本文旨在介绍在不同国家和地区如何说“干杯”，故C项正确。.完形填空Until a few years ago, I had what most people would call a good life.I had a _1_ job that paid the bills; I had a good
39、 family I was close to, and I had a place to live and money in the bank for trips and _2_， and there was nothing much wrong in my life. However, I was bored.I wanted more.I wanted to live _3_ and loudly and make sharp memories instead of the _4_ones of everyday life. But I was afraid.I had never had
40、 any _5_ in myself.As a child, even buying something in a shop caused me a great deal of _6_， and even though I did get better as I got older, I never quite _7_ that childhood shyness.And I tried everything to become confident. I also took tiny steps leading to my goals. But none of them really _8_.
41、So I _9_ that the small steps werent enough.I signed up for an internship (实习期的工作) of teaching English in Vietnam, an _10_ huge step, one that _11_ me as much as it excited me.During my stay in Vietnam, Id learned to _12_ myself, my skills, my abilities and my decisions.I returned home _13_， even to
42、 myself, let alone to others.The _14_ that had controlled my life and the selfdoubt were _15_.That one big chance changed everything for me，and in me.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者通过去异国他乡支教从而改变人生的励志故事。1A.stableBtemporaryCdifficult Ddemanding解析：选A根据上文中的“Until a few years ago, I had what most people would call
43、 a good life.”可推知，之前作者的生活过得不错，有收入稳定的工作，故选A。stable“稳定的”；temporary“暂时的”；demanding“要求高的”。2A.tips BrewardsCtreats Dfines解析：选C根据空前的“money in the bank for trips”可推知，作者生活舒适，有出去旅游和款待他人的资金。treat在此作名词，意为“款待”。tip“小费，窍门”；reward“奖赏，回报”；fine“罚款”。3A.easily BbrightlyCpeacefully Dmodestly解析：选B根据空后的“loudly”可推知，作者对之前的
44、美好生活并不满足，想生活得更加充满活力(brightly)。4A.bitter BclearCgrey Dsweet解析：选C根据上文中的“I was bored”可推知，作者厌倦了之前单调乏味的(grey)生活，希望生活更加丰富多彩一些，与上文中的“make sharp memories”相呼应。5A.pride BconfidenceCinterest Dshame解析：选B根据下文中的“even buying something in a shop caused me a great deal of _6_”和“childhood shyness”可推知，作者一直以来对自己都缺乏信心(c
45、onfidence)，与下文中的“And I tried everything to become confident.”相呼应。6A.stress BexcitementCconfusion Dsurprise解析：选A根据空后的“even though I did get better as I got older”可推知，在孩童时期，去商店买东西都会给作者带来很多心理负担(stress)。7A.added to Btalked aboutCgot over Dsuffered from解析：选C根据空前的“never”可推知，作者一直都没有克服(got over)自己孩童时期的害羞。8A
46、.continued BsurvivedCfailed Dhelped解析：选D根据句中的“But”可推知，作者尽管尝试了很多方法让自己变得自信，但是都无济于事(helped)。9A.figured BpromisedCpredicted Ddisagreed解析：选A根据空前的“So”可推知，作者认为(figured)小的措施是不够的。10A.equally BimpossiblyCunnecessarily Doccasionally解析：选B去越南支教对于一向缺乏自信的作者来讲的确是跨出了不可思议的一大步，故选B。11A.ignored BimpressedCannoyed Dterri
47、fied解析：选D此处与上文作者孩童时期的害羞以及尝试多种方法增强自信相呼应，故这样的决定让作者害怕(terrified)，同时又使作者激动万分。12A.trust BenjoyCexcuse Dforgive解析：选A与上文中的“And I tried everything to become confident.”形成对比可推知，作者在越南支教期间学会了自信。13A.unconcerned BunsatisfiedCunchangeable Dunrecognizable解析：选D根据语境可推知，作者从越南回来之后，发生了巨大的变化，几乎让人认不出了。unconcerned“不关心的”；unsatisfied“不满意的”；unchangeable“不可改变的”；unrecognizable“认不出来的”。14A.fear BrespectCcourage Danger解析：选A由空后的“controlled my life”和“the selfdoubt”可推知，作者之前的生活被害怕(fear)控制，与上文中的“that childhood shyness”呼应。15A.picked up Bforgotten aboutCworn off Dput off解析：选C作者从越南回来之后，发生了巨大的变化，以前的害怕和自我怀疑逐渐消失(worn off)。