1、课时作业17Using languageAFarmers might think the idea of growing food for fun sounds strange. But there are some people who do it all the time. They grow some vegetables because their natural color or shape is pleasing to see. They grow others because scientists have developed new colors or different si
2、zes for traditional vegetables.One example is the bell pepper. Seed companies sell seeds for several different kinds of bell peppers. One pepper is a weak yellow color when it begins to grow. Then its color changes to white. As it grows, it changes color two more timesto orange, then red. If you are
3、 not interested in peppers that change colors as they grow, you can grow some that remain on color. Each kind of pepper has its own special taste.Another unusual plant is known as the yardlong bean or snake bean. It grows up to one meter in length. It is an important part of the food supply in areas
4、 of Asia. American farmers like it because it is different, yet tastes very much like the green beans they traditionally grow. Each bean has from ten to twenty seeds. The outside or pod can be eaten. Some of the very long beans are green outside but have blackandwhite or red seeds.Gourds (葫芦) are pl
5、ants that people like to grow because of their many different shapes. They also have many uses. Some round gourds are dried, painted and made into containers. Others have long necks and big bodies. These are dried, cut and made into containers to pour drinking water.这是一篇说明文。一些人种植一些蔬菜，因为它们的自然颜色或形状是令人
6、愉悦的。科学家已经开发出新的颜色或大小不同于传统的蔬菜。且文章列举了三种可供娱乐的植物。1Which of the following statements is TRUE?AThe new kinds of vegetables can sell better than the traditional ones.BAsian are fond of snake bean because of its different colors.CAmerican farmers like the bell pepper because of its different tastes.DPeople a
7、re willing to grow gourds due to their various shapes and functions.答案：D解析：细节理解题。最后一段第一句话“Gourds (葫芦) are plants that people like to grow because of their many different shapes. They also have many uses.”可知人们喜欢种植葫芦是因为它们有许多不同的形状和用途，故选D。2People grow the bell pepper mainly to enjoy its _.AshapesBcolors
8、CflavorsDvitamins答案：B解析：推理判断题。根据第二段“As it grows，it changes color two more timesto orange, then red.”(随着它的生长，颜色再变两次变为橙色，再变为红色。)可知bell pepper生长过程中会不断变化颜色，故可推测人们种植bell pepper主要是为了欣赏它不断变化的颜色，故选B。3Which is the best title for the passage?AGrowing Unusual Vegetables for FunBGrowing Food with Different Purp
9、osesCGrowing Different Vegetables Has Different PurposesDFarmers Strange Ideas of Growing Food答案：A解析：主旨大意题。根据文章第一段Farmers might think the idea of growing food for fun sounds strange. But there are some people who do it all the time.农民们可能会觉得种植食物来娱乐听起来很奇怪，但是有些人总是这么做。下文举例讲述人们种植可供娱乐的植物，故选A。BIrelands Ach
10、ill Island has always been a popular European tourist destination.However, since April, the small island of just 2,600 residents (居民) has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago.The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooa
11、gh, one of the five settlements on the island, awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms.There were only rocks and rock pools left. For about 34 years, only small amounts of sand returned to the once unspoiled shores.The areas tourism ind
12、ustry slowly declined, and the handful of beachside hotels, pubs, and restaurants gradually closed as well.Then, around Easter last year, something magical happenedan unusual tenday tide blanketed the barren 300meter long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand.Scientists suspect that t
13、he sand had been gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves.The locals are delighted to have their beach back, especially as it is attracting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature, with their own eyes. However, Sean Moll
14、oy, manager of Achill Tourism, cautions against going into the cold waters just yet, saying, “Because of the sand coming in, we dont know how safe the beach is now because currents (洋流) could be changed and itll take a little bit of time.” He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave
15、 the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area.Interestingly, this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act. It disappeared in the 1890s, for over 30 years, before returning in 1927. However, the locals are optimistic that this time around, the beautiful
16、 sand is here to stay.本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了爱尔兰阿基尔岛消失的海滩时隔三十多年再次出现的事件。4What has brought Achill Island worldwide attention recently?AAn unusual storm.BThe decrease in the number of residents.CThe return of its beach.DThe building of a new tourist destination.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，阿基尔岛引起世界关注的原因是三十年前被水冲走的
17、沙滩又神奇地回来了，故选择C项。5What happened to Dooagh in the past three decades?ATourism went down gradually.BRestaurant developed slowly.CStorms attacked frequently.DRock pools disappeared completely.答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“The areas tourism industry slowly declined, and the handful of beachside hotels, pubs, an
18、d restaurants gradually closed as well.”可知，当地的旅游业逐渐下降，一些海边旅馆和饭店逐渐关门，故选择A项。6What does the underlined word “barren” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?ANoisy.BSoft.CBare.DGolden.答案：C解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中“their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms. There were only rocks and rock poo
19、ls left”可知，三十年前沙滩被大西洋强风暴冲走，只剩下岩石和岩石池，沙滩上肯定是光秃秃的，三十年后奇迹般回归的沙滩又重新覆盖了这片光秃秃的区域，故选择C项。7What should tourists avoid according to Sean Molloy?ASpoiling the shores.BGetting into the rock pools.CPlaying with dolphins.DSwimming near the beaches.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知，Sean Molloy 建议游客们不要在海滩附近游泳，故选择D项。阅读下面短文，从
20、短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Selfesteem (自尊) is all about how much we feel valued, loved, accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value, love and accept ourselves. _1_ They tend to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failu
21、res, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low selfesteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they dont do well in anything. The following ways may help you improve your selfesteem._2_ If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thi
22、nking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach. _3_ Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does._4_ If you realize that youre u
23、nhappy with something about yourself that you can change, start today. If its something you cant change (like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are.Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your selfesteem. _5_ You can
24、lend a hand to a classmate whos having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things.Selfesteem plays a role in almost everything you do. Its never too late to build healthy selfesteem. It takes some work, and its a necessary skill youll have for life.ASo dont hesitat
25、e to make a contribution.BIt plays a role in almost everything you do.CThats why you should never expect impossible things.DIt takes some work, but its a skill youll have for life.ETry to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself.FPeople with healthy selfesteem are able to do better at school.G
26、Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you cant.这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些可能有助于提高自尊的方法。1F解析：根据下文They tend to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed.可知此处是在描述拥有良好自尊感带给人的好处，
27、故可对应到F选项中healthy selfesteem与better。故选F。2E解析：根据下文If youre used to focusing on your shortcomings可知如果你习惯集中于自己的短处，那么现在开始多想想自己积极的一面。shortcomings可对应到E选项中的negative thoughts about yourself，故选E。3C解析：根据上文It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach.可知树立远大的目标是好的，但是你自己的目标应该是可以实现的。即
28、不要给自己制定不可能实现的目标，故选C。4G解析：根据下文If you realize that youre unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, start today. If its something you cant change (like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. 如果你意识到自己对某些可以改变的事情不满意，那么从今天开始进行改变。如果是你无法改变的事情(比如你的身高)，那就开始爱你自己吧。可知
29、本段建议应当认清自己能够改变的和不能改变的事情，故选G。5A解析：根据上文第一句Feeling like youre making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your selfesteem.可知你的帮助被重视，这对提高你的自尊有奇效。即建议我们多帮助别人，help可对应到A选项中的contribution。故选A。阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 Nowadays, it is most probable that you have an electronic de
30、vice loaded with hundreds or even thousands of your favourite songs. At any moment in time, you can fill your headphones with the sounds of a particular song that suits your mood at that exact time.Music is so common. But have you realized the power of it? Are you getting ready for a big soccer matc
31、h or do you need to get excited? Maybe some hip hop with a strong beat will do the trick! Besides, you might be ready to study for a big exam the next day. To help you study better，a little bit of Mozart might make you remember things better.We may all have been moved by particular songs that spoke
32、to us in some situations. But is there any scientific evidence showing that music really has such effect on people? Of course，there is! Scientists have long recognized the power of music. Over the years, many studies have been done to examine in greater depth the nature and extent of the effects mus
33、ic has on people.For example, scientists at the University of Missouri have found that listening to music can have positive effects on your mood. Their research gives scientific credibility (可靠性) to the behavior that many people have already experienced on their own: listening to upbeat music can br
34、ighten your day and boost your mood.Other studies have shown that upbeat music isnt the only type of music that can be helpful，however. When people are sad or have suffered a personal loss, sad music can be helpful because the tone and lyrics of the music can resonate (引起共鸣) with the listeners. Like
35、wise，people under a lot of stress or experiencing upsetting situations can benefit from listening to angry music. Although angry music might not help you if youre in a normal mood, its tone can benefit you when you are dealing with stressful and upsetting situations.Nowadays, with modern devices, mu
36、sic to your taste is easily accessible. (要点1) Yet, power, which might benefit you, is not fully realized. (要点2) Scientists have researched into the nature and extent of musics effects on humans. (要点3) For instance, scientists at the University of Missouri have proven upbeat music can cheer you up. (要点4) Besides, sad music and angry music have also been found to be helpful. (要点5)