1、Unit 4 SharingUsing Language. 单词拼写1. The earth takes a year to make a circuit(环绕) of the sun. 2. Imagine you are burying a time capsule(胶囊) for the people who will open it 1000 years from now. 3. Universities choose students based on not only the results of the entrance exam, but also other criteria
2、(标准). 4. Crews are working to plug(封堵) a major oil leak. 5. It is important for us to maintain the social stability(稳定). 6. Lately(近来), my grandson and I had a conversation about my job. 7. China has dramatically increased its input(投入) into cultural heritage protection. . 单句语法填空1. It is intended to
3、 spread Minnan culture, which deserves passing/to be passed(pass) down from generation to generation. 2. Im sure more people will go to the supermarket if good access for the disabled(disable) is designed. 3. There were calls for her resignation(resign) from the board of directors. 4. It is obvious
4、that living with disability (disable) is frustrating and challenging. 5. I hope we can find a solution to this issue through the consulation(consult) process. 6. Peace and stability(stable) in the world need the active involvement of China. . 完成句子1. Some students take everything in their life for gr
5、anted. 一些学生视他们生命中的一切为理所当然的。2. Not only did it free us from the heavy school work, it also promoted the friendship among us! 它不仅使我们摆脱沉重的课业负担, 也提升了我们之间的友谊。3. Now that you always have a great passion for Chinese culture, I am sure you dont want to miss the chance. 既然你总是很热爱中国文化, 我确信你不想错过这个机会。4. Our poli
6、cies are in tune with the needs and the aspirations of the people. 我们的政策和人民的需要与愿望是一致的。5. I pray that our country can defeat the epidemic and come to life again. 但愿我们国家能够战胜疫情, 重获生机。. 阅读理解A(2021宿州高二检测)VOLUNTEERKenya Community Development ProjectGreenheart Travels volunteer program in Kenya allows you
7、the special chance to work alongside the Maasai community helping them to receive a good education, income activities, food safety and basic resources such as water. As a volunteer in Kenya you will have the chance to learn about the interesting Maasai way of life in order to work within their speci
8、al cultural and social environment. How You Will Make a Difference*Help schools get necessary supplies*Help with building houses*Volunteer in the hospitals*Help with watering crops*Help womens groups with finding new markets to sell their crafts*Organize youth sports*Help with chicken farmingCost De
9、tailsPrices: 2 weeks: $142 4 weeks: $218 5 weeks: $2496 weeks: $286 8 weeks: $3579 weeks: $39210 weeks: $416 11 weeks: $464 12 weeks: $500A Great Opportunity For: Seniors/ Retirees/ Groups /ProfessionalsLanguage NeededEnglish (fluent)Skills Needed, ExperienceNo experience required. Detailed Location
10、 InformationVolunteer must be 23 years of age or older. *Meals are not included, but volunteers can buy food at the market and cook at the volunteer house. 【文章大意】文章介绍了到肯尼亚去从事志愿者服务将参与的活动、所需要的条件以及其他相关信息。1. We can know that the Maasai . A. may not have enough drinking waterB. are good at making moneyC.
11、 are usually well educatedD. pay more attention to their world【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据 “. . . helping them to receive a good education, income activities, food safety and basic resources such as water”可知这个地方的水资源比较匮乏, 故选A。2. What will a volunteer do for the Maasai? A. Buy necessary things for schools. B. Help
12、 build houses for the local people. C. Help women sell their crafts at the market. D. Train the young people to become players. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据文中“Help with building houses”可知, 志愿者们可以帮助当地人建造房子等。故选B。3. According to the text, volunteers . A. have to speak the local languageB. must be teenagers or older
13、C. must have the rich experience in volunteeringD. have to pay for meals themselves【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据最后一段“Meals are not included, but volunteers can buy food at the market and cook at the volunteer house”可知, 不给志愿者提供饭食, 故选 D。B(2021威海高二检测)Organizers of Paris 2024 have suggested that breakdancing(霹雳舞) sho
14、uld be included as a new sport in the Olympic sports. The committee is pleased with the suggestion as it is in line with its aim of rejuvenating the Olympics. But, what is breakdancing on earth? Breakdancing is not simply a style of dance. Its a unique culture with its own history. Popularized by Af
15、rican Americans and US Latinos, breakdancing is an energetic form of dance including stylized footwork and moves such as spinning on the head, hands or knees. It arose in New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s from martial arts moves. The moves, originally learned as a form of self-defe
16、nce eventually developed into the complex and athletic moves of todays breakdancing. Breakdancing is largely improvisational(即兴的) without standard moves or steps. The key is on energy, movement, creativity and certain danger. The people who perform this style of dance are known as b-boys or b-girls.
17、 They are also called breakers. From those early roots, breakdancing began to add different moves to their routines, such as “pops” and “locks”, which brought a robotic quality to the dance. That style was popularized in the early 1970s by artists of the time. In the 1980s breakdancing reached a gre
18、ater audience when it was adopted by mainstream artists like Michael Jackson. Jacksons moonwalk, a step that involved sliding backward and lifting the soles of the feet so that he appeared to be sliding or floating, caused huge excitement among teens of all races. With the growing popularity over th
19、e years, breakdancing has gone from a street phenomenon to one that is accepted by the wider culture. Breakdancing is universal and it is popular with more than one million b-boys and b-girls in France. We hope the energetic dance is to be in the Olympic Games. 【文章大意】文章主要介绍了霹雳舞, 并呼吁将其纳入奥运会运动项目。4. Wh
20、ich of the following best describes breakdancing? A. Unique and defensive. B. Standard but dangerous. C. Energetic and creative. D. Improvisational but simple. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第二段中“breakdancing is an energetic form of dance(霹雳舞是一种充满活力的舞蹈)”及第三段“The key is on energy, movement, creativity and certain da
21、nger. (关键是在于活力、动作、创造性和一定的危险)”可知, 霹雳舞是充满活力和有创造性的。故选C。5. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about breakdancing? A. Its features and history. B. Its birthplace and audience. C. Its changes and culture. D. Its moves and complexity. 【解析】选A。段落大意题。根据第二段内容, 可知霹雳舞是一种有活力的舞蹈形式, 包括程式化步法和诸如头、手和膝盖的转动动作。根据“durin
22、g the late 1960s and early 1970s”及“eventually”等关键词汇可知, 第二段主要告诉我们霹雳舞的特点和历史。故选A。6. Why did breakdancing attract more people in the 1980s? A. It took on a robotic look. B. It caused excitement among teens. C. It involved pops and locks. D. It was adopted by mainstream artists. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第四段中“In th
23、e 1980s breakdancing reached a greater audience when it was adopted by mainstream artists like Michael Jackson. ”可知, 在20世纪80年代, 由于霹雳舞被像迈克尔杰克逊这样的主流艺术家采用, 所以吸引了更多的观众。故选D。7. What might be the purpose of writing the text? A. To popularize breakdancing worldwide. B. To explain what breakdancing is on ear
24、th. C. To promote breakdancing to an Olympic sport. D. To introduce the development of breakdancing. 【解析】选C。目的意图题。通读全文, 结合第一段第一句巴黎2024年奥运会的组织者建议霹雳舞作为奥运会一种新的运动被包含在内。可知文章先是提出“巴黎奥运会组织者建议霹雳舞纳入奥运会项目”, 接下来具体介绍了这种舞蹈形式, 最后一段再次呼吁“We hope the energetic dance is to be in the Olympic Games. (我们希望这个充满活力的舞蹈会在奥运会中
25、)”, 由此可知, 本文的目的是促进霹雳舞被纳入奥运会运动项目。故选C。. 阅读填句根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Whether you volunteer at an animal shelter or in a hospital, volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to bring good into the world and support your community. There are a lot of different volunteer opportunities. 1 He
26、re are some tips on how to be an even better volunteer. Volunteer for something you love. 2 If your passion is helping those with cancer, volunteer to raise money for research. If youre passionate about improving the environment, volunteer to pick up trash in public places. Your passion will keep yo
27、u motivated, so put your effort into something you treasure. 3 You are probably not best suited for directing traffic if you are shy. Be respectful to those organizers, but let them know your strengths and show them how your strengths can be beneficial in your volunteer work. Find the balance that b
28、rings your talents to the table and really helps the organization. Be on time. This is a simple but important idea. Think about being late for your work; your boss, coworkers and customers would be upset. The same applies to volunteering. 4Mix your volunteer jobs. If you become bored, it may be time
29、 for a schedule change in your life. 5 It is volunteering, so you arent stuck in one place. A. Offer what you can do best. B. Ask whats expected of volunteers. C. So if such a thing does happen, just call and let them know. D. It doesnt matter what it is, but it does matter what you like. E. Therefo
30、re, everyone can find a volunteering opportunity that suits their skills and interests. F. However, you will volunteer longer in an organization that supports a cause you care about. G. Volunteer on different days or ask for different tasks to see what other opportunities are out there. 【文章大意】文章介绍一些
31、如何成为更好的志愿者的建议。1. 【解析】选E。根据上文提示“有很多不同的志愿者机会。”再根据下文提示“这里有一些如何成为更好的志愿者的建议。”承接上下文, E项Therefore, everyone can find a volunteering opportunity that suits their skills and interests. (因此, 每个人都可以找到一个适合自己技能和兴趣的志愿者机会。)切题。故选E。2. 【解析】选D。根据上文提示“自愿做你喜欢的事情。”承接上文, D项It doesnt matter what it is, but it does matter w
32、hat you like. (是什么并不重要, 重要的是你喜欢什么。)切题。故选D。3. 【解析】选A。根据下文提示“如果你害羞, 你可能不太适合指挥交通。要尊重这些组织者, 但也要让他们知道你的长处, 并向他们展示你的长处在志愿者工作中的益处。找到一种平衡, 既能发挥你的才能, 又能真正帮助组织。”承接下文, A项 Offer what you can do best. (提供你能做到最好的。)切题, 故选A。4. 【解析】选C。根据上文提示“想想看, 你上班迟到了; 你的老板、同事和客户会不高兴。这同样适用于志愿活动。”承接上文, C项So if such a thing does hap
33、pen, just call and let them know. (所以如果真的发生了这样的事情, 打电话让他们知道就好了。)切题。故选C。5. 【解析】选G。根据上文提示“如果你觉得无聊了, 可能是时候改变一下你的生活了。”再根据下文提示“这是志愿者活动, 所以你不会被困在一个地方。”承接上下文, G项Volunteer on different days or ask for different tasks to see what other opportunities are out there. (在不同的日子做志愿者, 或者要求完成不同的任务, 看看还有什么其他的机会。)切题。故选G。
