1、课时分层作业(四).单词拼写1Besides the cold weather and low temperatures，you will surely see something unique (独一无二的) in North Pole.2He set two alarm (闹钟) clocks in case he got up late.3Lisa Iannuccis book was finally published under the title(题目) of “My Favourite Star” and it soon became popular with readers o
2、f all ages.4You cant change people around you，but you can change your own attitude and behavior (举止)5Molly was interested in English and American culture，so her stories mainly reflect(反映) the British and American life.6My former job was so boring.I wish I could do something more creative (创造性的) in m
3、y new job.7The students began to feel homesick (想家的) after they had been here for a month.8Its sculpture was judged the best for creativity (创造力)，technical skills and visual impacts.9He used many terms in his speech which sounded confusing(令人困惑的) to the audience.10The water is very clear and plenty
4、of fish are visible (看得见的).阅读理解ANowadays everyone seems to think that they know English.Many people speak it but few speak it really well.Practice is necessary in speaking English well. Reading is also one of the things that will help you to speak English better.Read whenever you can and whatever yo
5、u like! Read papers and Internet sites that you like in English every day.Then，you will see that the number of known words is increasing and you are able to speak with more skills.Then you will have made the foundations and a good basis of English.It is not good to stop and get stuck there. Going to
6、 England or an Englishspeaking country is a good choice，but many people cannot afford it.If you cannot go，reading and speaking with your friends will also help you to practice your English.However，I think it is very good to visit some Englishspeaking country to see and test your knowledge in everyda
7、y life.You will understand the everyday usage of the language in its natural environment.There your level of English is going to improve even faster.Your ability to speak English is better.Nothing can match the excitement and happiness when a native speaker tells you that your English is very good!F
8、inally，in order to speak English well，you must be persistent and do it every day.It is like playing the piano.Pianists play it every day and so should you.Include English in your life and you will see where it is going.Practice，practice! Read，write and improve your language skills and you are on you
9、r way when you will be able to speak it with more and more confidence!【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了如何学好英语。1Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?AHow to Improve Your Language SkillsBSpeaking EnglishCHow to Speak English WellDPractice，Practice!C标题归纳题。综合全文内容，结合第二段主题句“Reading is also one of th
10、e things that will help you to speak English better.”第三段主题句“Going to England or an Englishspeaking country is a good choice”第四段主题句“Finally，in order to speak English well，you must be persistent and do it every day.”可知，本文主要介绍如何学好英语。2What does the writer suggest about the reading?ATrying to improve you
11、r vocabulary.BKeeping on reading when you have time.CStopping when you have a good basis of English.DLooking up every unknown word when reading.B细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Read whenever you can and whatever you like！”可知，关于阅读，作者建议只要有时间无论你喜欢什么，读就行。3The main idea of the last paragraph is that .Awe should play the p
12、iano every day.Bspeaking English is fun and entertainingCif weve learned to read and write，well certainly be able to speakDwe should practice English every day to improve our speaking skillsD主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Practice，practice! Read，write and improve your language skills and you are on your way when yo
13、u will be able to speak it with more and more confidence！”可知，本段主要告诉我们要每天练习英语来提高口语能力。4According to the passage，what may make the author excited?AReading papers and Internet sites.BHaving a good basis of English.CGoing to an English speaking country.DA native speakers praise.D推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Nothing can
14、 match the excitement and happiness when a native speaker tells you that your English is very good！”可知，说母语的人的表扬能让你激动不已。BPeople from Britain and Ireland first came to live in Australia in 1788.They brought different dialects (方言)of English with them.These different kinds of English began to mix and c
15、hange.The newcomers soon began to speak with their own typical accent(口音)and vocabulary.More and more people came to Australia during the Gold Rush in the 19th and 20th centuries.Some came from Britain and Ireland；others came from nonEnglish speaking countries.Australian English continued to grow an
16、d change.Australian English has also been influenced by American English.During the Second World War，there were many American soldiers staying in Australia.More importantly，American television shows and music have been popular in Australia since the 1950s.Australians use many words that other Englis
17、h speakers do not use.The famous Australian greeting，for example，is Gday! A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback.Many words were brought to Australia from Britain and Ireland.For example，mate means “friend”，and it is still used in Britain.Some of these words h
18、ave changed in meaning.Some words have come from Australian original languages，many of which are names for animals，plants and places，like dingo and kangaroo.Australian spelling comes from British spelling.In words like organise and realise，ise is the expected and taught spelling method.In words like
19、 colour, favourite，our is the normal，but nouns such as the Labor Party and Victor Harbor are spelled with or.Program，on the other hand，is more common than programme.There are also differences in the definition (定义)of words Australians use in different parts of the country.For example，football means
20、“rugby” in New South Wales and Queensland，but “Australian rules football” in everywhere else in Australia.In New South Wales，a swimming costume is called a cossie or swimmers，while in Queensland it is called togs and bathers in Victoria.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了澳大利亚英语的发展及其特点。5According to the passage，which of t
21、he following is spoken only by Australians?AMate.BOutback.CProgram.DRugby.B细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A native forest is called the bush and central Australia is called the outback.”可知outback仅有澳大利亚人说。6What can we conclude from the last paragraph?AThe same word might have different meanings in different parts of
22、Australia.BThere are different expressions about sports in Australia.CAustralian rules football is the most popular sport in Australia.DAustralians are fond of sports and games.A推理判断题。根据最后一段“There are also differences in the definition (定义)of words Australians use in different parts of the country.”
23、以及下文所举的例子可知同一个词在澳大利亚的不同地区可能有不同的意思。7What might be the best title for the text?AThe History of Australia.BThe Development of Australian English.CThe Birth of Australian English.DDifferent Kinds of English Across the World.B标题归纳题。综合全文内容可知本文主要介绍了澳大利亚英语的发展及其特点。.阅读七选五Want to find out how you can learn a n
24、ew language quickly，without the need for expensive classes or language learning software？ 1 You just need to be willing to work hard and not be afraid to make mistakes.The following specific tips may help you. 2 The best way to learn a new language is to speak it.Too often，people spend all of their
25、time studying grammar and memorizing list of words.Speaking with a real，live person will help you to feel much more motivated about learning the language than staring at a book or computer screen.Study the language every day.People often have claimed to have studied a language “for five years” and s
26、till not be fluent.But when they say five years，they probably mean that they studied the language for only a couple of hours a week over that entire time period. 3 if you want to learn a new language successfully，youre going to have to study the language every day.Carry a dictionary at all times.Car
27、rying a dictionary with you will save you a lot of time. 4 It can be an actual，physical dictionary，or a dictionary app on your phoneyou just need to be able to consult it quickly whenever you need a word.Watch，listen，read and write in your chosen language.Possibly the easiest thing you can do is wat
28、ch television shows or movies in the language you are trying to learn. 5 Besides，download podcasts or tune in to radio stations in your new language.This is a great way to immerse yourself in the language while youre on the go.ALets get one thing clear.BThere are really no secrets.CSo get one as soo
29、n as possible!DConnect with a native speaker.ELanguage learning is based on repetition.FCarrying a dictionary will allow you to find the necessary word.GYou should also attempt to read and write in your new language.【语篇解读】本文介绍了学习一门新语言的方法。1B根据下文“You just need to be willing to work hard and not be afr
30、aid to make mistakes.”可知学习语言没有什么秘密可言。2D根据第二段中的“The best way to learn a new language is to speak it.”和“Speaking with a real，live person will help you to feel much more motivated about learning the language than staring at a book or computer screen.”可知学习一门新语言最好的方式就是和说母语的人进行交流。3A根据上文“But when they say
31、five years，they probably mean that they studied the language for only a couple of hours a week over that entire time period.”以及下文“if you want to learn a new language successfully，youre going to have to study the language every day.”此处表示强调，“让我们弄清楚一件事”。4CC项中的one指代上文“Carrying a dictionary with you will
32、 save you a lot of time.”中的a dictionary。5G根据本段小标题“Watch，listen，read and write in your chosen language.”可知学习语言需要看、听、读和写。上文“Possibly the easiest thing you can do is watch television shows or movies in the language you are trying to learn.”提到了“看”，从下文“Besides，download podcasts or tune in to radio stations in your new language.”中的podcasts 和 radio stations可以看出是“听”，所以空格处应该是谈论“读和写”。