1、Unit 6 Nature in words课时作业(十六)Unit 6Section Starting out & Understanding ideas.阅读理解ABlue whales, the earths largest animals, call to others of their kind, though exactly what these cries communicate remains a mystery. But these sounds have begun evolving (逐渐演变). Since at least the 1960s, the pitch (
2、音高 ) of Antarctic blue whales has downshifted. Scientists have theories as to why: all involving humans.The deepening of their sounds is not unique. Many blue whales around the world have also dropped their pitch. In the study last year that analyzed more than 1 million individual recordings of whal
3、e calls, pitch shifts were found across the species, and among populations(种群)that dont necessarily interact with one another. This is to say, whatever has caused the change doesnt seem to have a specific geographic origin.The underwater noises caused by ocean traffic and atsea industries might seem
4、 likely criminals. However, scientists have identified lowered pitch even across populations of whales that live in seas without major shipping routes.One possible explanation for the change is the achievements of global conservation efforts. As their populations grow, the whales may have decreased
5、their volume because they are more likely to be communicating over short distances.Last years study of whale calls also suggests a threatening reason for the drop in pitch, however. Perhaps whales dont need to be so loud because sound waves travel farther in oceans made acidic by the absorption of c
6、arbon dioxide.Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, meanwhile, may also indirectly influence whale voices in other ways. A recent study shows that, during the summer, the whales must use their top volume to make themselves heard in the cracking icea natural sound increased by unnatural processes, as ris
7、ing temperatures worsen icemelt. So the impacts of a warming planet may modulate animal sounds even in remote places.1To what extent does whales pitch drop?AAcross the species.BIn the Antarctic Ocean.CAmong some populations.DWithin one million individual recordings.2. What causes the evolving of wha
8、les pitch according to the text?ALess communication and more threat.BProtection efforts and acidic sea water.CSharp decrease of whales populations.DUnderwater noises by ships and industries.3. What does the underlined word “modulate” mean in the last paragraph?AProduce. BDamage.CBalance. DChange.4Wh
9、at can we infer from the text?AMan is the soul of nature.BMan and nature are in one.CNature pardons no mistakes.DNature has the final say over man.BGong Linna, renowned Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing
10、 Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.The first song of the concert, Search High and Low, is an allusion(暗指)to the classical poem Li Sao，“The road ahead will be long. I shall search high and low.”“Its arranged to be sung by all perfor
11、mers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots，” Gong says.To explore the education and the popularization of Chinese music, in 2017, Gong established a research and development team, which includes ethnomusicologist, Du Yaxiong, and music historian, Zhao Zhongming, to deliber
12、ate her music teaching methods and summarize the vocal skills of Chinese music.Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondary schools rather than music academies. The childrens passion for music and their outstanding performance amazed Gong, “When singing
13、, they are completely immersed in the music. Music brings light and richness to ones spiritual world. So, learning to sing is never about passing examinations, but about enjoying the music.”Lu Yueming, instructor of the schools art centre, said，“The children worked really hard and kept in mind Gongs
14、 instructions. Seeing their performance, I know that they truly fell in love with traditional Chinese music.”“Seeing the children perform my pieces, I realised I should write more songs for them，” Lao Luo, Gongs husband said proudly. “Its a great encouragement for me to see how much they like the so
15、ngs, and they really need content related to Chinese culture.” With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.Gong said children should learn about the beauty of Chinese music. Only when you know about your own sounds, can you have cultur
16、al confidence.5Why is the song Search High and Low arranged at the concert?ABecause Gong is a renowned Chinese musician.BBecause people are expected to search their roots.CBecause Gongs music teaching method is practical.DBecause Gong wants to deliberate her music teaching method.6What should the po
17、pularization of Chinese music depend on according to Gong?AMusic academies.BThe support of the government.CPrimary and secondary schools.DFamous musicians across the country.7What is Gongs future plan in music?AShe will train more children to study abroad.BShe will perform more concerts to promote C
18、hinese music.CShe will help children learn about the beauty of various types of music.DShe will write more songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.8Whats the best title of the passage?AGong LinnaMy DramatistBMusic Education Gets New VoiceCCreating Music Helps Cultural ConfidenceDChinese M
19、usic: Development, Instruments.完形填空The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. Eleanor RooseveltMy hometown was a place of great beauty and agricultural richness, as well as a place of war and natural disasters. When I was only fourteen years old, I was filled with _1_ in
20、spite of the terrible surroundings. The families living here, who tried to make their living from the land, _2_ great losses.I felt sorry especially for the children, but I _3_ to be hopeless. I decided wherever I was, I would do _4_ to help them. I began knocking on every door and saying to each pe
21、rson who _5_ the door, “I know that you are _6_ and give the birds that come to your yard a little _7_. Please consider me your bird. Give me only a handful of rice each week when I come to your _8_. I will take it to the place where it can be given to the _9_ children.”No one seemed to _10_ giving
22、me a handful of rice, even when they had little themselves. On Sunday, I would _11_ my handfuls of rice to the children.One day, I came to a house where an old lady lived. I told my story and asked if I could be her bird. The woman called her daughters, and _12_ gave me fifty cents, as well as a han
23、dful of rice! I began to _13_ change and rice from other “bird feeders”， and they gave them to me. Everyone was _14_ to help those who were suffering, even only in this small way. “Consider me your bird.” My childish idea didnt stop the war, but anyway, it was _15_ some peace.,1A.sorrow BhopeCcomfor
24、t Dkindness 2.A.suffered BsurvivedCcovered Dmade 3.A.wanted BfailedCrefused Dstopped 4.A.something BeverythingCanything Dnothing 5.A.said BrepliedCspoke Danswered 6.A.wise BkindCrich Dpoor 7.A.sugar BmoneyCnest Drice 8.A.country BroomCdoor Dgarden 9.A.brave BhungryCpromising Dnervous10A.mind Bconsid
25、erCavoid Denjoy11A.clear away Bput awayCtake away Dgive away12A.every BeachCneither Dnone 13.A.apply for Bpay forCask for Danswer for 14.A.glad BsadCupset Dworried15A.creating BmendingCshopping Dmanaging课时作业(十六).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍蓝鲸的声调降低的几个原因，这些原因都涉及人类。1答案与解析：A考查细节理解。由第二段中的“In the study last
26、 year.dont necessarily interact with one another.”可知，去年一项分析了超过一百万条鲸鱼叫声录音的研究发现，音调变化现象遍及整个物种中，也存在于那些之间并没有必要沟通的种群中。故选A。2答案与解析：B考查细节理解。由第四段中的“One possible explanation.global conservation efforts.”和第五段中的“Perhaps whales dont need.by the absorption of carbon dioxide.”可知，全球保护行动以及酸性海水是鲸鱼声调变化的两个原因。故选B。3答案与解析：
27、D考查词义猜测。文章主要讲述了鲸鱼叫声音调改变的几个原因。最后一段讲了全球变暖导致冰融化同样也是动物声调变化的原因。由此可推断modulate是改变的意思。故选D。4答案与解析：B考查推理判断。文章讲述了鲸鱼叫声音调改变的几个原因，而所有的原因均与人类有关，不管是人类的保护行动，还是人类活动导致的全球变暖对动物均有影响。因此人类和自然并非是相互独立的，而是相互依存的。故选B。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。为了探索中国音乐的教育和普及，中国著名音乐家、中国新艺术音乐奠基人龚琳娜首次将自己的音乐教学方法付诸实践。龚琳娜说，孩子们应该学习中国音乐的美来增强文化自信。5答案与解析：B推理判断题。根
28、据第二段的中“Its arranged to be sung by all performers, indicating that we should all search high and low for our roots”可知，这首歌曲是安排所有表演者演唱的，表明我们都应该上下求索，寻找我们的根。因此音乐会上安排表演者演唱这首歌曲的原因是人们需要寻找他们的根。故选B。6答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Gong believed that the popularization of Chinese music should rely on primary and secondar
29、y schools rather than music academies.”可知，龚琳娜认为，中国音乐的普及应该依靠中小学而不是音乐学院。该句中的rely on和题干的depend on同义。故选C项。7答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“With an international vision, Gong will continue to write songs based on Chinese folk music or ancient poems.”可知，拥有国际视野的龚琳娜将继续创作以中国民乐或古诗为基础的歌曲。即龚琳娜未来的音乐计划是她将根据中国民乐或古诗创作更多的歌曲。
30、故选D项。8答案与解析：B主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Gong Linna, renowned Chinese musician and founder of Chinese New Art Music, put her music teaching methods to practice for the first time at the Tracing Roots practice concert and music festival of the Affiliated High School of Peking University on May 23.”可知文章的主要内容是音乐教育应该
31、从关注孩子开始，让他们演唱中国传统歌曲，发现中国音乐之美，中国的音乐教育应该听到孩子的声音。因此B项(音乐教育有了新声音)符合文章内容，可以作为这篇文章的标题。故选B项。.完形填空【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在灾难时期挨家挨户收集食物来分发给孩子们，以帮助他们挨过饥饿。1答案与解析：B尽管处于恶劣的环境中，“我”依然充满希望。此处与第一段中的“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”相呼应。故选B。2答案与解析：A生活在那里的靠土地谋生的家庭遭受了巨大的损失。suffer“
32、遭受”。故选A。3答案与解析：C“我”尤其对孩子们感到同情，但是“我”拒绝感到绝望。refuse“拒绝”。故选C。4答案与解析：A“我”决定无论“我”在哪里，“我”都要做一些事来帮助他们。故选A。5答案与解析：D“我”开始敲每一家的门，并向每一个应门的人发出请求。answer“答复”，符合文意。6答案与解析：B“我”知道你很仁慈，并且会给来到你院子里的鸟一些米。故选B。7答案与解析：D参见上题解析。下文中的“Give me only a handful of rice”也是提示。故选D。8答案与解析：C每周当“我”来到你门前时，请给“我”一把米。根据上文中的“I began knocking
33、on every door”可知，此处是指来到你门前。故选C。9答案与解析：B“我”会把它带到可以把它分发给饥饿的孩子们的地方。故选B。10答案与解析：A没有人介意给“我”一把米，甚至当他们自己几乎没有多少时。mind“介意”，符合文意。故选A。11答案与解析：D周日，“我”会把“我”的几把米分发给饥饿的孩子们。give away“分发”。故选D。12答案与解析：B这位女士把她的女儿们叫来，她们每人给“我”50美分以及一把米。故选B。 13答案与解析：C“我”开始向其他的“喂鸟者”要零钱和米。ask for“要求，请求”，符合文意。14答案与解析：A每个人都很高兴来帮助那些正在受苦的人，甚至只是用这种小的方式。glad“高兴的”。故选A。15答案与解析：A“我”幼稚的主意并没有阻止战争，但是不管怎样，它正在创造一些和平。故选A。