1、Unit 2 Wildlife Protection课时作业(四)Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing必备知识基础练进阶训练第一层.单句语法填空1Costs have been reduced _ 10% over the past 2 years.2It was not until he told me what had happened _ I knew it.3When it comes to _ (educate) children, we should adopt a proper way.4More funds _ (raise)
2、for research into wildlife protection nowadays.5It took him a while to adapt himself _ his new surroundings.6The photos reminded me _ the days that we spent together in the summer camp.7I can work _ pressure and get along with my colleagues.8Its _ (usual) for him to arrive first for he often comes l
3、ate.用合适的短语填空stir up， search for， due to， be aware of， so as to， adapt to， cut down 1The next train is _ arrive at five oclock in the afternoon.2Firefighters were _ survivors (幸存者) in the destroyed buildings.3Many trees are _ now, destroying poor animals homes.4It took him two months _ the life abroa
4、d.5What he said _ my curiosity about the painting.6I got up early _ catch the first bus.7We must _ the importance of learning English well.完成句子1While speeding up work on the project, we must _ (注意) ensuring its quality.2These people do not have the equipment or the manpower to _ (砍倒) the trees.3He i
5、s a responsible person and can be trusted to _ (执行) the plan.4他演奏得那么好，以至于许多人停下来听他的音乐。He played so beautifully that many people _.5我弟弟努力学习，以便能高中毕业后上大学。My brother studies hard _ after he leaves high school.6因为我晚上有事要做，所以没法和你一起去看电影了。_ in the evening, I cant go to the movies with you.7我们不能在会议室开会，因为它正在被粉刷
6、。We cannot have the meeting in the meeting room, because it _.8生活在城市里的人不知道乡村生活的乐趣。People _ do not know the pleasure of country life.9我们学校正在举行运动会。The sports meeting _ in our school.10听到这个好消息，他高兴地跳了起来。_， he jumped with joy.关键能力综合练进阶训练第二层.阅读理解A new study suggests that people who drank a certain amount
7、of alcohol had a lower risk of cancer and death than those who drank more or none during a nineyear period. And with each additional drink a week, the risk of cancer and death from any cause increased, the scientists reported.However, the study found only an association between alcohol and cancer an
8、d death, and did not prove cause and effect, the researches said. “What sets the new study apart，” said lead study author Andrew Kunzmann, “is that previous studies looked at cancer and death separately. What our study does is to combine the two outcomes together and we find that lighter drinking is
9、 associated with the lowest risk of cancer or death.”But Kunzmann noted that the participants (参与者) were all older adults. “That means that were not really showing what happens in younger people if they drink，” he said. “Also, its difficult to account for other lifestyles that could have affected th
10、e results. These could also influence health. But the results did take differences in diet, smoking and education among participants into consideration，” Kunzmann noted.The researchers said that they hoped their study sparked conversation about reducing the suggested alcohol intake in countries guid
11、elines. “Were not telling people what they can or cant do or what they can or cant drink，” Kunzmann said. “Were just trying to give them reliable evidence so that they can make their own informed, healthy decisions. ”1What is the finding of the new study?ANondrinkers are least likely to have cancer.
12、BDrinking helps lower the risk of cancer.CLighter drinking is helpful to health.DHeavy drinkers are at more risk.2Which of the following explains the underlined word “previous” in Paragraph 2 ?AFuture. BPresent.CNew. DFormer.3What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?AThe result is of little value.BThe r
13、esearch has its limitations.CThe participants are all adults.DThe influence of diet is included.4What do the researchers suggest people do about drinking?AMake their own decisions.BReduce the amount they drink.CHave additional drinks occasionally.DDrink according to the countries guidelines.七选五Do yo
14、u remember those times when your mother told you to avoid talking to strangers? But now youre not a child anymore. In fact, there are many advantages of talking to strangers.You can meet a really great person.Talking to a stranger is a good habit because you never know whom you may meet. _1_ You can
15、 also meet someone who will give you a chance to get your dream job._2_You have some opinion about different subjects and you know your friends and relatives points of view about them, too. But there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas th
16、at will broaden your horizons.You can improve your social skills._3_ Asking appropriate questions and attentive listening are two skills that many of us dont have. You can better these skills when talking to a stranger.You can offer someone comfort.The thing youll definitely like about talking to st
17、rangers is that you can make someones day better. _4_ Praise people and they will think something pleasant about you. Having a sweet short dialogue is one of those perfect chances to make people cheerful.You can find the solutions you didnt know about.Talking to someone you dont know is all about fi
18、nding out something you didnt know. You may have some problems that you cant solve for a long time. However, someone you suddenly meet can figure out the right solution you didnt even think about before. _5_AYou can expand your world view.BSmile and people will smile in return.CWhy not speak to some
19、one until your turn comes?DIt may be the help you needed to get a long time ago.EYou shouldnt miss these unexpected chances of meeting people.FYou can meet a person who will become your best friend in the future.GWhatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers.语法填
20、空Today I went on an outing with my best friend and 1._ (lose) her in a very large mall for some 4 hours. I went crazy 2._ (search) all over from one end to the other. Finally I had to give in to my pride and ask 3._ help. I spoke with the kindest security guard! He assured (使保证) me that everything w
21、ould be fine and walked with me one more time all around 4._ mall. I thought it was so strange and wondered 5._ a grown woman could lose her best friend in the mall.I went home in 6._ (tear) and thought of how much I messed up. I thought about how special my 7._ (good) friend was to me and those who
22、 knew her. To 8._ (I) surprise, when I arrived home my best friend was there! She was fine and 9._ (calm) said, “I looked all over for you and after an hour of searching, I decided 10._ (take) the bus home. I did not have my cell phone. Why are you crying？” Needless to say, I was so overjoyed to see
23、 my friend was in one piece.写作第一节应用文写作请根据以下信息写一篇保护华南虎的英文海报，词数80左右。要点如下：动物华南虎(South China Tiger)，是世界濒危动物之一栖息地中国现有的数目野生数量为0；还有3080只华南虎生活在保护区濒危的原因栖息地的减少；人类为了获取它们的虎皮和虎骨对其进行捕杀保护措施拒绝购买虎制品_第二节读后续写阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Many years ago, a farmer owned a large farm along the Atlantic seacoast. He alway
24、s advertised for hired hands (雇工). Most people were unwilling to work on farms along the Atlantic. They were frightened by the awful storms that swept across the ocean, destroying the buildings and crops in its path. As the farmer interviewed people for the job，he just received “No”Finally, a short,
25、 thin man, well past middle age, came close to the farmer. “Are you a good farmhand？” the farmer asked him.“Well, I can sleep when the wind blows，” answered the man. Although he couldnt understand his answer, the farmer hired him.At first, the_little_man started the hard work with confidence. Soon a
26、fter, he found that the farm was much bigger than he had imagined. He had no idea how such a big farm could produce with so few farmhands, let alone fight against natural disasters. But he quickly accepted the reality that he had to make every effort to deal with these problems. From then on，the lit
27、tle man worked around the farm every day and kept busy from dawn to dusk. And to the farmers surprise he felt glad about the mans work.Then one night the wind howled loudly in from offshore. Jumping out of bed, the farmer took a lantern and rushed next door to the hired hands bed. He shook the littl
28、e man and shouted, “Get up! A storm is coming. Tie_things_down before they blow away！”The little man rolled over in bed and said surely, “No sir. I told you. I can sleep when the wind blows. ”And no matter what the farmer said, he didnt get up. The farmer was very angry with him, so he determined to
29、 fire the man on spot.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：Instead, he ran outside to prepare for the storm hurriedly. _Paragraph 2：It was at this moment that the farmer understood. _课时作业(四)Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing必备知识
30、基础练.单词拼写1by2.that3.educating4.are being raised5.to6.of7under8.unusual.用合适的短语填空1due to2.searching for3.being cut down4.to adapt to5stirred up6.so as to7.be aware of.完成句子1pay attention to2.cut down3.carry out4stopped to listen to his music5.so that he can go to college6Since I have something to do7.is
31、 being painted8living in the city9.is being held10.Hearing the good news关键能力综合练.阅读理解【语篇解读】本文是说明文。一项新研究表明轻微饮酒有益于健康，对于饮酒多少研究人员建议由自己来决定。1答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，轻微饮酒有益于健康。2答案与解析：D词义猜测题。画线单词所在句子的开头“What sets the new study apart.”点明该句子要介绍新研究的不同之处，这种不同之处显然是和之前的研究作对比，故previous studies指以前的研究，所以previous意为“先前
32、的”。故选D。3答案与解析：B主旨大意题。在第三段Kunzmann指出因为之前的参与者都是老年人，所以无法判断年轻人喝酒会怎么样。而且也很难解释影响结果的其他的生活方式。由此体现了该研究具有局限性。4答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第一、二句可知，研究人员建议饮酒多少由自己决定。.七选五【语篇解读】还记得当年妈妈总会告诉我们不要和陌生人说话吗？如今我们已不再是小孩子，而事实上，与陌生人交谈有很多好处。1答案与解析：F根据该段主题句You can meet a really great person. 以及设空后一句中also的提示可知，应选F项。2答案与解析：A根据文章列举的五点好处
33、，可知彼此为平行结构，因此设空处也应以You can开头；再根据该段结尾处提及的broaden your horizons，可知该段主题为“拓宽眼界”，故选A项。3答案与解析：G根据该段主题You can improve your social skills. 以及末句You can better these skills when talking to a stranger. 可知选G项。4答案与解析：B根据后一句Praise people and they will think something pleasant about you. 可知此处表明人与人之间的行为是相互的，你对别人微笑反
34、之别人也会对你微笑，故选B项。5答案与解析：D根据前一句中的someone you suddenly meet can figure out the right solution you didnt even think about before，可知陌生人也许会为你解决你的困难，故选D项。.语法填空【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与好朋友在逛商场时，把她“弄丢”的经历。1答案与解析：lost考查时态。全篇时态为一般过去时，故填lost。2答案与解析：searching考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空格处填非谓语动词形式，且逻辑主语I与search之间为主动关系，故填searc
35、hing。3答案与解析：for考查介词。ask for help为固定搭配，表示“寻求帮助”，故填for。4答案与解析：the考查冠词。根据语境可知，上文已经提到了mall，此处再次提到应用定冠词the，表示特指，故填the。5答案与解析：how考查宾语从句。分析句子结构可知，“_5_ a grown woman could lose her best friend in the mall”为宾语从句，且空格处表示“如何，怎样”之意，故填how。6答案与解析：tears考查名词。in tears是固定搭配，意为“哭泣，流泪”，故填tears。7答案与解析：best考查形容词最高级。根据上文中提
36、到的my best friend可知此处填good的最高级形式，故填best。8答案与解析：my考查代词。“to ones抽象名词”表示“令某人感到的是”，其中名词前应用所有格形式或者形容词性物主代词，故填my。9答案与解析：calmly考查副词。副词修饰动词said，故填calmly。10答案与解析：to take考查非谓语动词。decide to do sth. 为固定搭配，表示“决定做某事”，故填to take。.写作第一节参考范文： South China Tiger ProtectionSouth China Tiger, whose habitat is in China, is
37、one of the most endangered animals in the world. There are only 30 to 80 South China Tigers living in the reserve with none in the wild. The reduction of their habitats and peoples hunting for their fur and bones have left them in danger. So it is high time that we should take actions to protect the
38、m. Dont buy any tiger products or we will only see them in the museums in the near future. Dont wait to see them only in the museums!第二节参考范文： Paragraph 1：Instead, he ran outside to prepare for the storm hurriedly. To his surprise,_he discovered that all things had been covered. The cows and chickens
39、 were in the house and the door was locked. The windows were tightly closed. Everything was so tied down that nothing could blow away. The big farm was wellprepared for the strong storm.Paragraph 2：It was at this moment that the farmer understood. He finally got the meaning of “I can sleep when the
40、wind blows”. Seeing what he did, the farmer returned to his bed to sleep while the wind was blowing strongly. It was clear that because the_little_man had made careful preparations ahead of time, he had nothing to worry about when the storm came. He was able to sleep because he did everything to protect the farm against the storm.
