1、高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家课时作业(七)Unit 3Section Starting out &Understanding ideas.阅读理解AThe 33yearold Australian, Bradley, is actually a student of international relations completing his PhD at Griffith University. He came to Beijing for a cooperative research project at Peking University less than two years ag
2、o. Such an academic life was just added color with a chance offered by the cultural exchange project“Im in China”Bradley was lucky to win the most “likes” for his photo story about his life in China and became one of 20 winners to visit locations after the global recruitment (招募) by the project this
3、 summer. All the winners experiences were filmed to produce a reality show, MyChineseWorkingDay. The film crew took them to many “amazing sites” and the staff taught them a lot about how to incorporate modern Chinese characteristics while still keeping traditional customs. “I would have to say two t
4、hings stick out as the most memorable: the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China,” he said. That was Bradleys first time to be in a helicopter, and he was too absorbed in the awesome view of the beautiful coastline. “I think it is so i
5、mportant to show other Australians the different landscapes China has to offer. I think so many Australians, when they think about China, imagine the historical sites of Beijing and the exciting things to see in Shanghai but have no idea about other beautiful places, like Sanya or the many other pla
6、ces people have been taken to in this TV series,” said Bradley.“Im in China” is a project sponsored by China Intercontinental Communication Centre and other institutions under the guidance of Chinas State Council Information Office. It invites foreign people worldwide to experience unique jobs and p
7、articipate in activities that one can find nowhere else except in China.1What does the underlined word “incorporate”in Paragraph 2 mean?ADistinguish. BClarify.CReceive. DInclude.2According to this passage, what impresses Bradley most in his experience in China?AThe historical sites and the exciting
8、things to see.BThe thrilling ride and the unique wedding arrangements.CThe different landscapes and traditional customs.DThe unique jobs and kindhearted Chinese people.3Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?ATo introduce the cultural exchange project.BTo invite the Australians to visit Ch
9、ina.CTo inform us of the reality show.DTo tell an experience in China.4In which column are we likely to read this passage?AEducation. BEnvironment.CCulture. DHistory.BFor Western designers, China and its rich culture have long been an inspiration for Western creative.“Its no secret that China has al
10、ways been a source (来源) of inspiration for designers,” says Amanda Hill, chief creative officer at AE Networks, a global media company and home to some of the biggest fashion (时尚) shows.Earlier this year, the ChinaThroughALookingGlass exhibition in New York exhibited 140 pieces of Chinainspired fash
11、ionable clothing alongside Chinese works of art, with the aim of exploring the influence of Chinese aesthetics (美学) on Western fashion and how China has fueled the fashionable imagination for centuries. The exhibition had record attendance,showing that there is huge interest in Chinese influences.“C
12、hina is impossible to overlook,” says Hill. “Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world, which means Chinese women are not just consumers of fashionthey are central to its movement.” Of course, not only are todays top Western designers b
13、eing influenced by Chinasome of the best designers of contemporary fashion are themselves Chinese. “Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu are taking_on Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobsand beating them hands down in design and sales,” adds Hill.For Hill, it is impossible not to talk about China as the lead
14、ing player when discussing fashion. “The most famous designers are Chinese, so are the models, and so are the consumers,” she says. “China is no longer just another market; in many senses it has become the market. If you talk about fashion today, you are talking about Chinaits influences, its direct
15、ion, its breathtaking clothes, and how young designers and models are finally acknowledging that in many ways.”5What can we learn about the exhibition in New York?AIt promoted the sales of artworks.BIt attracted a large number of visitors.CIt showed ancient Chinese clothes.DIt aimed to introduce Chi
16、nese models.6What does Hill say about Chinese women?AThey are setting the fashion.BThey start many fashion campaigns.CThey admire super models.DThey do business all over the world.7What do the underlined words “taking on” in Paragraph 4 mean?ALearning from. BLooking down on.CWorking with. DCompeting
17、 against.8What can be a suitable title for the text?AYoung Models Selling Dreams to the WorldBA Chinese Art Exhibition Held in New YorkCDifferences Between Eastern and Western AestheticsDChinese Culture Fueling International Fashion Trends.完形填空In my whole life Ive been interested in martial arts. Bu
18、t it was only when I _1_ in another city where there was a kung fu club that I really enjoyed it and fully understood why they call it an art. It is fighting and _2_ yourself, but its also understanding your body more, making it stronger and healthier. Kung fu is a big _3_ of Chinese culture. I have
19、 always watched kung fu movies (who doesnt know Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan or Jet Li?), because I love their _4_. When I started to practise kung fu, I realised how _5_ it was and a simple kick demanded months of practice. But I loved it! A whole new world was opening to me. After I _6_ four years of ku
20、ng fu in New York, I wanted to go to the _7_ where this martial art originated. I went to China with a travel organisation. It was a trip that included some kung fu and tai chi lessons. It was a(n) _8_ group, so there were people from all over the world. We went from Hong Kong to Guilin, Yangshuo, X
21、ian, Luoyang and Shaolin Temple and _9_ Beijing. We did two kung fu lessons in Yangshuo with the brothers Gao, who had a family style which was _10_ Bu Di Zhen. We did one tai chi lesson in Xian and two more kung fu lessons in Shaolin Temple. I was _11_ by Yangshuo and the Gao brothers. Yangshuo is
22、a beautiful town in the middle of mountains and near the Li river. The Gao brothers family _12_ of kung fu practice was close to mine in New York. I could only _13_ of my next trip to China.The next year my dream _14_: I went to China again, together with some friends of my kung fu club. We _15_ one
23、 month in Yangshuo, just to practise kung fu, which made me understand more of the rich culture of China.1A.settled BsharedCtravelled Dwent2A.defeating BsavingCprotecting Dhurting3A.barrier BpartCorigin Dtradition4A.behaviours BmovementsCqualities Ddeeds5A.easy BperfectCspecial Dhard6A.practised Bco
24、nductedCobserved Dprepared7A.city BtownCcountry Dsuburb8A.local BnativeCnational Dinternational9A.finally BdirectlyCofficially Dnaturally10A.shown BseenCcalled Dgiven11A.disappointed BamusedCimpressed Dconfused12A.habit BstyleCfeature Drule13A.think BknowCapprove Ddream14A.came over Bcame trueCcame
25、up Dcame out15A.spared BsearchedCrecorded Dcontributed课时作业(七).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章以来北京的国际生布拉德利为例介绍了一个名为“我在中国”的文化交流项目。1答案与解析:D词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句The film crew took them to many“amazing sites”and the staff taught them a lot about how to incorporate modern Chinese characteristics while still keeping tradi
26、tional customs.可知,摄制组带他们去了许多“令人惊叹的景点”,工作人员教了他们很多关于如何在仍保留传统习俗的同时纳入现代中国特色的东西。由此可知画线词意为“包含;使成为的一部分”。故D项正确。2答案与解析:B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I would have to say two things stick out as the most memorable: the helicopter ride and talking with the staff at the hotel about how they organize weddings here in China,”he
27、said.可知,他说:“我要说的最难忘的事情有两件:乘坐直升机和与酒店工作人员谈论他们如何在中国组织婚礼。”由此可知,让布拉德利印象最深刻的两件事是惊险的直升机旅程和独特的婚礼安排。故B项正确。3答案与解析:A主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文以来北京的国际生布拉德利为例介绍了一项名为“我在中国”的文化交流项目。由此可知,文章的目的就是介绍这个文化交流项目。故A项正确。4答案与解析:C推理判断题。本文以来北京的国际生布拉德利为例介绍了一个名为“我在中国”的文化交流项目,这属于文化范畴,因此这篇文章可能会刊登在文化专栏上。故C项正确。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章侧重对学生文化意识的培养。5答
28、案与解析:B细节理解题。本题题干意为:关于纽约的展览我们能知道什么?根据文章第三段中的“The exhibition had record attendance(展览的出席人数达到新的纪录)”可知,B项(展览吸引了大量的参观者)正确。A:展览促进了艺术作品的销售;C:展览展示了中国古代的服饰;D:展览的目的是介绍中国的模特。6答案与解析:A推理判断题。本题题干意为:关于中国女性,Hill说了些什么?根据文章第四段可知,Hill认为中国女性不仅仅是时尚的消费者她们是时尚运动的核心。因此,A项(中国女性开创时尚)符合题意。B:她们开始了很多时尚运动;C:她们羡慕超级模特;D:她们在全世界经商。7答
29、案与解析:D词义猜测题。本题题干意为:第四段画线词taking on的意思是什么?根据上下文可知,此处表示Vera Wang, Alexander Wang, Jason Wu在和Galliano, Albaz, Marc Jacobs竞争,而且在设计和销量上很容易地打败了他们。根据语境可知,这里taking on的意思是竞争,因此D项(与竞争)正确。A:向学习;B:蔑视;C:与合作。8答案与解析:D主旨大意题。本题题干意为:本文的合适的标题是什么?本文第一段讲了中国及其文化是西方设计界的灵感来源之一,第二段和第三段进一步解释了中国文化对西方时尚界的影响。第四段介绍了中国女性对时尚界的影响。最
30、后一段,Hill总结了中国在国际时尚界的巨大影响。因此D项是本文最合适的标题。.完形填空【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。作者很喜欢中国功夫,它是中国文化的一部分。开始练习功夫的时候,作者感到很难,但是很喜欢。在纽约练习四年功夫后,作者想要去中国看看。第二次到中国时,作者在阳朔待了一个月,潜心练习,进一步了解了中国文化。1答案与解析:A根据下文After I _6_ four years of kung fu in New York可知,作者在纽约“定居下来”,学习了四年功夫。故settled正确。2答案与解析:C根据下文making it stronger and healthier可知,功夫的
31、作用是积极的,它能够战斗同时也能“保护”你自己。故protecting正确。3答案与解析:B下文提到中国功夫演员李小龙、成龙和李连杰的功夫电影被人们所熟知和喜爱,由此可见,功夫是中国文化的重要“组成部分”。barrier意为“障碍”;part意为“部分”;origin意为“来源”;tradition意为“传统”。故part正确。4答案与解析:B作者表示自己一直看功夫电影,因为作者喜欢其“动作”。故movements正确。5答案与解析:D根据下文a simple kick demanded months of practice可知,一个简单的踢腿需要几个月的练习,由此可知作者明白了功夫是多么“难
32、”。故hard正确。6答案与解析:A根据上文When I started to practise kung fu可知,作者在纽约“练习”功夫。故practised正确。7答案与解析:C根据下文I went to China with a travel organisation.可知,作者在纽约练了四年功夫之后,想去武术起源的“国家”。故country正确。8答案与解析:D根据下文so there were people from all over the world可知,团里的人来自世界各地,这是个“国际”团。故international正确。9答案与解析:A根据from.to.可知,作者是依
33、次列举去过的地方,按顺序“最后”来到了北京。故finally正确。10答案与解析:C下文“步地真”(Bu Di Zhen)是家传功夫的名字。故called正确。11答案与解析:C 根据下文Yangshuo is a beautiful town in the middle of mountains and near the Li river. The Gao brothersfamily _12_ of kung fu practice was close to mine in New York.可知,作者对阳朔和高氏兄弟印象深刻。be impressed by为固定短语,意为“对印象深刻”,
34、故impressed正确。12答案与解析:B根据上文We did two kung fu lessons in Yangshuo with the brothers Gao, who had a family style which was _10_ Bu Di Zhen.可知,高氏兄弟家传功夫的“风格”和“我”在纽约练习时的风格非常接近。style为上文重复词汇,意为“风格;方式”,故style正确。13答案与解析:D根据下文The next year my dream.可知,作者只能“梦想着”下一次来中国的旅行了。故dream正确。14答案与解析:B根据下文I went to China again可知,作者真的又来到中国,梦想“成真”了。come over意为“拜访”;come true意为“实现”;come up意为“被提到”;come out意为“出来;出版”。故came true正确。15答案与解析:A根据空后one month in Yangshuo,just to practise kung fu可知,作者在阳朔“停留了”一个月练习功夫。search意为“搜索”;spare意为“抽出”;record意为“记录”;contribute意为“贡献”。故spared正确。- 12 - 版权所有高考资源网