1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家Unit 4 Section Learning about Language & Using Language课时作业.单句语法填空1She was dressed casually (casual) in jeans and a sweatshirt.2The employee couldnt put up with the pressure, so he chose to leave the company.3He took a cold water bath to_refresh (refresh)himself and then went back to
2、 work again.4No one knows when such a custom came into existence(exist)5Our students should study hard and make contributions to our society.6We advocate helping(help)the poor schoolmates by raising some money.7Under these circumstances(circumstance)，you might agree with us that it is rather difficu
3、lt for your products to set foot in this market.8The rain didnt make much difference(different)to the game.单句改错1If she could put up the conditions there, we could take her.up后加with2Your support will certainly make difference to our cause.make后加a3As the whole, the damage to the house is not serious a
4、nd it could be repaired.AsOn4On the behalf of the class, I would like to thank you all.去掉第一个the5In average, people who dont smoke are healthier than people who do.InOn6Circumstance permitting, Ill go abroad to study.CircumstanceCircumstances.阅读理解AThe world celebrates Earth Day every year on April 22
5、.But one school in Potomac, Maryland tries to honor Earth Day every day.Very young children are learning about the environment and taking action to show their love for the Earth.A childs world is the world of playing.They love being outside in the open air，running，sliding and swinging on playground
6、equipment.But children at St.James Childrens School also add to that fun by picking up rubbish in the school.Inside, they learn to save water and electricity.They also recycle and reuse.And every spring they get the soil ready to plant flowers and vegetables in the school garden.The children at St.J
7、ames range from six weeks to six years old.The environmental study begins at age two.Rebecca Boker teaches the children the importance of taking care of the Earth.Boker says every day at St.James is Earth Day.She points to books in all the classrooms and in the library.Most contain materials that ur
8、ge children to do something to help the environment and protect the Earth.St.James children observe the growth of plants from seeds to sprouts (苗，芽) in cups kept in the classroom.Then they watch the plants continue to grow after placing them in the garden.The students also observe the lifecycle of s
9、ome insects.After that, they know it is their job to respect their home just like they want others to respect theirs.But do these very young children really get the message that their teachers try to communicate? Ms.Boker says yes.On April 22 the kids at St.James will go out to the schools garden fo
10、r the yearly cleanup.But for them, Earth Day will continue for the school days ahead as well.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了在一所叫圣詹姆斯的儿童学校，每天让小朋友了解有关环境的知识以及采取行动让孩子尊重地球，在那里每一天都是地球日。1Which might be the best title for the passage?AEarth Days at St.James Childrens SchoolBHow to Celebrate Earth DayCHow to Protect the Envir
11、onmentDYoung Childrens Love and Respect for the Earth解析：选A标题归纳题。纵观全文可知，本文主要介绍了在圣詹姆斯儿童学校每一天都是地球日。2When will the children start the environmental study?AAt the age of six weeks.BAt two years old.CAt age six.DAt age seven.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“The environmental study begins at age two.”可知，在圣詹姆斯学校的儿童两岁开始学
12、习保护环境。3By observing the growth of plants and insects，the school mainly wants to _.Ateach the importance of respecting the EarthBhelp the children write better compositionsCenrich the childrens knowledge in agricultureDlet the children enjoy the growth of life解析：选A推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“After that, they kno
13、w it is their job to respect their home just like they want others to respect theirs.”可知，通过观察植物和昆虫可以教孩子知道尊重地球的重要性。4Whats Ms.Bokers attitude towards the way of teaching children at St.James?AAnxious.BSurprised.CNegative. DPositive.解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段第一、二句“But do these very young children really get the
14、 message that their teachers try to communicate? Ms.Boker says yes.”可知，博克女士对这种做法是持肯定态度的，故选D。B(2019江苏泰州期中)Pollutions great effects on the environment have become more obvious in recent years，leading to a movement to promote energy efficiency，less reliance on fossil fuels and a reduction in air and wa
15、ter pollution.Most scientists agree that such changes are necessary to protect our environment from further harm.The construction industry consumes a large quantity of energy and resources and creates a huge amount of pollution.In the United States，building and development account for 39 percent of
16、the countrys total energy use,12 percent of total water consumption,68 percent of total electricity consumption and 38 percent of carbon dioxide emissions，according to the Environment Protection Agency.Green buildings use less energy，water，create less waste and are healthier to live, work and study
17、in than standard buildings.Builders of green buildings use techniques that use resources more efficiently during the entire building cycleconstruction，restoration，operation，maintenance (维护) and demolition (拆毁)than those who construct more regular buildings.The environmental benefits of green buildin
18、gs include the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity，improved air and water quality，less waste flowing into streams and the conservation of natural resources.Green buildings can also contribute to lower operating costs because they typically use less energy and fewer materials and improve indoor
19、 air quality，improving the health of people who live there.The process of building greenly includes technical and artistic planning with nature conservation in mind.Building designs often reflect the surrounding environment and natural resources and use renewable building materials such as bamboo an
20、d straw.In addition，recycled resources found locally are used for green buildings, reducing the costs and air pollution associated with transporting materials long distances.Careful site selection is important to minimize human impact on the surrounding environment.For example, placing a structure i
21、n an area that allows it to take advantage of cool breezes and sunlight can reduce energy use and expense.More energy and expense are needed for larger buildings as well，so it is important to build small.Green roofs are another feature of green houses that reduce energy use and costs.These roofs are
22、 partially or completely covered with plants，which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low, prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.Other features of green buildings often include energy and water conservation，recycling and waste reduction.In addition，renewable energy sources such as
23、solar power，hydropower(水力发电) and wind power are used for heating and electricity，which greatly reduces costs and decreases the impact on the environment.【解题导语】本文为说明文，介绍了一种耗能少、产生废物少、更加环保的绿色建筑。5What is the text mainly about?AThe necessity of promoting energy efficiency.BThe process of building green b
24、uildings.CThe benefits and features of green buildings.DGreen buildings effects on the environment.解析：选C主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，前两段讲述了环境污染愈来愈严重，保护环境免受进一步的破坏成为必需，从而引出下文对绿色建筑的介绍。文章的后六段具体详细地介绍了绿色建筑的益处和特色。故选C。6According to the text，green buildings refer to the buildings that _.Aproduce no wasteBonly use clean ener
25、gyCare made of recycled materialsDuse energy and resources more efficiently解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段首句“Green buildings use less energy, water, create less waste and are healthier to live, work and study in than standard buildings.”可知，绿色建筑使用更少的能源、消耗更少的水，产生更少的废物。因此绿色建筑可以更有效地使用能源。故选D。7Which of the following sta
26、tements is TRUE about green buildings?AThey rely on fossil fuels and solar power for heating and electricity.BSmall buildings are less efficient in energy use than larger ones.CThe ecosystem has to be considered when building a green building.DThey are difficult to maintain and thus need more operat
27、ing costs.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第五段首句“The process of building greenly includes technical and artistic planning with nature conservation in mind.”可知，建造绿色建筑时必须考虑到生态系统。故选C。8Green roofs are used because _.Athey fit the surrounding environment wellBthey are cheaper than other kinds of roofsCthey can keep natural
28、water for use in everyday lifeDthey can help to control the temperature in the building well解析：选D推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“These roofs are partially or completely covered with plants, which helps to keep heating and cooling costs low，prevent water running off and deal with pollutants.”可知，绿色屋顶被植物覆盖，有助于隔热和御寒，阻止
29、水流出和处理污染物。因此推断绿色屋顶有助于很好地控制室内的温度。故选D。.七选五(2019安徽合肥检测)Art is for everyone and it exists everywhere.When it comes to appreciating an art painting，there is no right or wrong way._1_Know the artist.To know the artist is the first step towards appreciating any art painting._2_ Once you get familiar with t
30、he paintings by a particular artist，you will start relating to their unique style._3_ This is really tough.There are different styles and types of art mediums，such as realism，surrealism and impressionism，to name but a few.So for beginners，its advisable to keep things simple.Try to understand if the
31、art you see is a watercolor，an oil or acrylic(丙烯酸颜料) painting，or a sketch (素描)You also need to figure out the style of the workfigurative (形象的) or abstract.Try and find a meaning.To read between lines and colors and understand what the artist means can be very difficult._4_ So heres a simple guide.F
32、igurative paintings are easy because they are an honest description of emotions on the canvas (油画布)Still，it doesnt mean your understanding is the same as the artists.Abstracts attempt to create magic with shapes，lines and colors and their meaning is different for everyone who sees it.Search for emot
33、ions.Not every work of art will catch your eyes or evoke your emotions at first sight._5_ Explore the art work with your eyes.Once you are aware of these things，you will be able to break the ice with the artist.ADiscover your taste and style.BKnow the type of art and medium used.CSome of these art w
34、orks will take time to reach you.DYou just might find that art changes the way you see the world.ELearning something about the artist adds to the appreciation of art.FA simple art painting might be understood otherwise for different people.GThe following ideas may help you join in the conversation b
35、etween you and the artist.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍如何欣赏和解读艺术家的艺术作品。1解析：选G该空起着承上启下的作用，下文各段的主题句说明了解读艺术作品的方式和建议；再结合尾段“Once you are aware of these things, you will be able to break the ice with the artist.”可以判断出，此处表示下列方法有助于读者和艺术家交流，故选G项。2解析：选E依据本段主题句“Know the artist.”可知，该段主要建议“了解艺术家”；结合该空前一句可知，了解艺术家是欣赏艺术作品的第一
36、步，由此可判断，此处表示了解艺术家有助于欣赏作品。E项符合语境。3解析：选B依据此空的位置可知，此空是本段的主题句。依据空后的内容可知，艺术形式有着不同的表现方式和风格，mediums与B项中的medium相照应，故选B项。4解析：选F依据上文中的“To read between lines and colors.means can be very difficult.”可知，体会作品的言外之意，理解艺术家的思想是非常困难的。F项表示不同的人对一幅简单的画有着不同的理解，与上文衔接紧密。故选F项。5解析：选C依据该空前一句可知，并非每一件艺术作品一开始就能吸引你，打动你，由此可判断出，有些艺术作品需要花时间才能领会其中的意义。故选C项。高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！