1、课时分层作业(九).阅读理解AI have dreamed of taking a trip to Hawaii since I graduated，but the best thing always needs waiting.I took a trip with my friends to Haleakala National Park，which lies in Hawaii.When we arrived at Haleakala National Park，we were advised to watch the early morning sunrise.I was lost in
2、 the sightseeing that afternoon，so I could hardly wait to meet the sunrise.In the next morning，we all jumped out of the bed very early at 3 oclock and walked to the rocks by the seaside.In the first half an hour，we imagined how wonderful it would be when the first light came out through the thick cl
3、ouds and how soft it would be when the light touched our skin，so we waited and waited.However，another half an hour later，I gradually lost my patience since there was nothing but the chilly darkness，and I felt that I was frozen to death.But my friends were still extremely cheerful.Nearly another one
4、hour later，“Amazing！”，a word yelled out from Judy and we all shouted to welcome the light orange greatness，which was really unbelievable.Until today，I dare say that it is the most impressive sunrise in my life.However，waiting in the morning darkness is also the one I cannot wipe out forever.Waiting
5、sometimes is really a hard thing for most of us as it needs patience and strongwilled determination，but what about the result after that？It might turn out to be pleasant，unbelievable and satisfactory.So，it is really worthwhile to wait for the best.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了作者去夏威夷看日出的经历，启示我们等待最好的结果是值得的。1Wh
6、en did they see the first light of the sunrise?AAbout 3 oclock. BAbout 4 oclock.CNearly 5 oclock.DNearly 6 oclock.C推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“In the next morning，we all jumped out of the bed very early at 3 oclock.In the first half an hour，we imagined how wonderful it would be.However，another half an hour later
7、，I gradually lost my patience.”以及第三段“Nearly another one hour later，Amazing！，a word yelled out from Judy and we all shouted to welcome the light orange greatness”可以计算出时间(30.50.515)，因此C项正确。2What can we learn from the passage?AMy classmates and I took a trip to Hawaii.BHawaii is a good place to enjoy t
8、he sunset.CI took a trip to Hawaii before I graduated.DSometimes，it is worthwhile to wait for the best.D细节理解题。根据文章最后一段最后一句“So，it is really worthwhile to wait for the best.”可知等待最好的结果是值得的。3Whats the meaning of the underlined word in Paragraph 2?ATotal. BTerrible.CCold. DInteresting.C词义猜测题。根据文章第二段画线词后的
9、“and I felt that I was frozen to death”可知画线词意为“寒冷的”。BMore and more travellers in China nowadays prefer homestays rather than traditional hotels，as they seek private living experiences.The housesharing model was first introduced by the website C in 2003.It is still the largest website for travellers
10、to find accommodation without much money to spend. Encouraged by her great experience of homestays in France，Maggita，30，considered shortterm hire as her first choice in her future trips.She later went back to her hometown Shanghai and ran a“shared accommodation”business. The shortterm hire idea has
11、been a winwin business model.For travellers，they can rent a special room at a reasonable price and also enjoy a firsthand experience of the local culture，compared with traditional hotels.For owners，they can gain much with daily rental.Now Maggita has quit her last job in an IT company and become a h
12、ost of some 20 homestays，which enables her to earn a monthly income of around 40，00050，000 yuan.In recent years，China has seen many homestay booking websites such as Xiaozhu and Tujia.Chen Chi，the founder and CEO of Xiaozhu，said the model is to share rooms or apartments that are not in use with peop
13、le who need them.Instead of the traditional view that Chinese people feel uncomfortable living with strangers，Chen found that a large number of travellers got along well with house owners.However，experts have pointed out a series of problems brought about by the fashion.Lacking supervision(监管) to th
14、ose accommodation sharing websites，the service quality and accommodation safety cannot be guaranteed(保障)Experts suggest that the online websites should closely work together with communities and local police stations to improve the services.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。作者指出越来越多的人在旅游时喜欢住在当地居民家里而不是住在旅馆，同时指出了短期租住在居民
15、家里的利和弊。4What can we learn about homestays from the first paragraph?AThey started in China.BThey offer the best service.CThey can be moneysaving.DThey are popular with the youth.C细节理解题。根据第一段的最后一句“It is still the largest website for travellers to find accommodation without much money to spend.”可知，短期租住
16、在居民家里是可以节省钱的。故选C项。5What does the underlined word“quit”in the third paragraph mean?ATaken up. BGiven up.CLooked for. DGone for.B词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“her last job in an IT company and become a host of some 20 homestays”可知，此处是说她放弃了在一家IT公司的工作，成了20家寄宿家庭的主人。由此可推出画线词是“放弃”的意思。故选B项。6What does Chen Chi think of this
17、 sharing model?AUseless. BRelaxing.CWellaccepted. DUncomfortable.C推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Instead of the traditional view that Chinese people feel uncomfortable living with strangers，Chen found that a large number of travellers got along well with house owners.”可推知，陈驰认为这种家庭住宿的方式是可以接受的。故选C项。7What can we infer
18、from the last paragraph?AHomestays need to be improved.BSome experts dont support homestays.CLacking supervision is the biggest problem of homestays.DThe police should manage the homestay services.C推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Lacking supervision(监管) to those accommodation sharing websites，the service quality and
19、 accommodation safety cannot be guaranteed.”可推知，缺乏监管是这种家庭住宿方式的最大问题。故选C项。.概要写作阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Every summer，hundreds of thousands of students travel to other countries looking for work and adventure.Most of the opportunities are in seasonal work，mainly connected with tourism and agriculture.
20、The pay is usually poor，but most people work abroad for the thrill of travel.You can pick grapes in France，work on a family campsite，entertain kids on American summer camps，and of course，there are always jobs in hotels and restaurants.But it is not as easy as it used to be to find work.“Unless you s
21、peak the language of the country well，there will be very few openings，”says Anthea Ellis，an adviser on vacation work for students.“When you arrive to wash dishes in a restaurant in Paris，the owner will expect you to speak French.”Not everyone enjoys the experience.Sarah James was ever an assistant r
22、esponsible for a summer camp group of forty American children in Europe.One child lost his passport；another became seriously ill and was flown home；four children were lost in Madrid for a whole day.“I did visit a lot of new places，”she says，“but it wasnt worth it.The pay was awful and it was really
23、a 24houraday job.The kids never slept！”“The trouble is，students expect to have an easy time of it，”Anthea Ellis points out.“After all，they see it as a holiday.In practice，though，you have to work hard.At the same time，all vacation work is casual work. Youll have a job when the hotel，the restaurant，or
24、 the campsite is busy and you have few employment rights.As soon as the holiday season finishes，theyll get rid of you.If you dont work hard，or if your employer doesnt like you，youll get fired.” 参考范文Many students look for vacation work abroad every summer for the excitement of travel while working.(要
25、点1)However，language is sometimes a barrier when you seek jobs overseas.(要点2)Meanwhile，some students dont think it worthwhile，like Sarah，who was very disappointed at her experience because of tiring heavy work and low pay.(要点3)Worse still，vacation work is informal and temporary，meaning that you can be easily out of work.(要点4)