1、Unit 4 Amazing art.阅读理解We all agree, surelymemorizing poetry is a good thing, and children ought to do it. But people do object. At least, they object to the idea that children should be forced to learn poetry. They tend to be people like Michael Rosen. Rosen has more practical objections to childre
2、n having to learn poetry by the governments order. Actually, Rosen is all for learning poetry, “when it feels right”， which is, he says, “one of those vague phrases much hated by people in authority and yet it is at the heart of good teaching”Hes onto something about the timing, but that doesnt mean
3、 policymakers are wrong to insist on pupils learning poetry. The problem is that some influential educationists have come to see learning by heart as a waste of time when tomorrows adults will want skills more than information.Lets come to the most important objectorschildren. Their objection tends
4、to come in the least offensive form. It comes in the question: “Why are we doing this？” Its a worthwhile inquiry. I teach at Sherborne School, where boys do learn poetry; and luckily theres time in our lessons to answer that question.Heres one of the answers I give. Therell be one time when your goo
5、d friend is going to introduce you to someone with whom he wants to spend the rest of his life. Therell be a ceremony to honour this union, and words will be very important. Youre likely to be the one who has to stand up and say, “Let me not to the marriage of true minds/Admit impediment.” And when
6、you do that, youre going to be speaking for everyone in the room. Now, everybody breathes sigh of relief.Learning poetry and reciting poetry forces us to think of it in this public way. However mysterious and intimate poetry seems, we need to remember its something we also share, and offer each othe
7、r. So take some, and pass it on.这是一篇议论文。文章介绍了人们对孩子是否应该被要求背诵古诗词的不同观点。1What does the underlined word “it” in the first paragraph refer to?AThe right timing.BThe poetry with vague phrases.CThe governments order.DThe natural way to learn poetry.解析：词义猜测题。由第一段“when it feels right”和第二段“Hes onto something a
8、bout the timing”可知，Rosen认为正确的时机是良好教学的核心。故此处it指代正确的时机。答案：A2Which of the following would be favored by some influential educationists?ATo guide children how to recite poetry.BTo instruct children on how to get information.CTo teach students real life skills for the future.DTo force children to obey th
9、e government policy.解析：细节理解题。由第二段“The problem is that some influential educationists have come to see learning by heart as a waste of time when tomorrows adults will want skills more than information.”可知，问题是，一些有影响力的教育家已经开始把背诵看作是浪费时间，因为明天的成年人需要的是技能而不是信息。故选C。答案：C3As for the childrens question, the tea
10、cher should _.Aconsider it offensiveBtake it seriouslyCdismiss it as worthlessDdiscuss it after class解析：细节理解题。由第三段可知，孩子的反对意见往往是最不具有攻击性的。“我们为什么要这样做”这是一个值得研究的问题。作者在学校教书，那里的男孩子们学习诗歌，幸运的是，我们的课上有时间回答那个问题。说明老师应认真对待孩子的问题。故选B。答案：B4Whats the writers attitude towards poetry learning?AObjective.BSupportive.CCr
11、itical.DDisapproving.解析：观点态度题。由第五段“we need to remember its something we also share, and offer each other. So take some, and pass it on.”可知，我们需要记住，诗歌是我们可以彼此分享、互相奉献的东西。所以记住一些，然后传递下去。结合选项可知，作者对学习诗歌的态度是支持和积极的，故选B。答案：B.七选五The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and differen
12、t cultures. _1_. A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures. _2_. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an accurat
13、e glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of life of a particular group of people. For example, _3_， she will often read them stories based on the cultures folktale.Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. A variety of languagelearning bo
14、oks, software, and audio programs are available at the public library or bookstores. _4_. Making contact with people who are native speakers of the language to gain firsthand knowledge of a particular culture as she struggles to learn the language._5_. Whether a person wants to learn more about regi
15、ons in Japan, the Middle East, Africa, or any other world culture, becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain insight into a particular cultural groups way of life.Awhen a student wants to learn mo
16、re about a different cultureBwhen a teacher wishes to expose her students to a different cultureCOne way is to read books written by authors from a particular cultureDLearn about different cultures by eating food from a specific cultural groupEGaining an understanding of other cultures benefits both
17、 you and other peopleFA person can choose a language to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the languageGIts important to develop an appreciation for different cultures to become a wellrounded person本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了欣赏不同文化的方法。1G解析：根据下文A way to develop this appreciation is to try to le
18、arn about other cultures around the world.可知，G项“要成为一个全面发展的人，培养对不同文化的欣赏是很重要的”符合此处语境。其中G项中的appreciation和different cultures与下文中的appreciation和other cultures相对应。故G选项正确。2C解析：根据上文There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.及下文Reading works by authors who have a close relationshi
19、p with a particular culture可知，C项“一种方法是阅读来自特定文化的作者写的书” 符合此处语境。其中C项中的One way与上文中的several ways相对应，C项中的read books written by authors from a particular culture与下文中的Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture相对应。故C选项正确。3B解析：根据下文she will often read them stories based on
20、 the cultures folktale可知，B项“当老师想让学生接触不同的文化时”符合此处语境。其中B项中的a teacher和her students分别对应下文中的she和them。故B选项正确。4F解析：根据上文Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. A variety of languagelearning books, software, and audio programs are available at the public library o
21、r bookstores.可知，F项“一个人可以选择一门语言来学习，并找到学习程序来帮助她掌握这门语言”符合此处语境。其中F项中的a language to learn和locate learning programs与上文中的learn a foreign language和audio programs相对应。故F选项正确。5D解析：根据下文becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction.可知，D项“通过吃特定文化群体的食物来了解不同文化” 符合此处语境。其中D项中的eating food与下文中的becoming familiar with its food相对应。故D选项正确。