1、课时作业11Using languageAIt all started in 2007 when James Bowen, a thirtysomething drug addict who survived by playing guitar on the street, found an orange cat sitting in front of the door of his apartment.Bowen noticed the cat was wounded. Without hesitation, the young man took him to the Humane Soci
2、ety and spent the little money he had on medicine to heal him.Shortly thereafter, the cat, who was healing and feeling much better, began to follow the musician when he left the house. Then one day the cat got on the bus that Bowen took to the place where he worked.Thats how the cat, who had recentl
3、y been named Bob, began to accompany his human friend to his musical performances. Bobs mere presence attracted the attention of passersby. He and Bowen would finish off each song with a high five. Pretty soon, the images of Bob wearing a scarf while sitting on the musicians shoulder, or keeping him
4、 company while he played the guitar, began to go_viral all over the world.Eventually, the news found out about the pair and did a story for the magazine Islington Tribune. It was not long after that when a book agent appeared in their lives and gave them a chance to tell their story.By then, Bowen,
5、who had managed to get away from drugs, wrote a novel called A Street Cat Named Bob. He related in great detail how meeting the cat changed him.The book soon sold more than six million copies and even spread beyond the borders of the United Kingdom. In fact, it was translated into thirty languages.T
6、hrough all of these changing circumstances, Bob has always been with Bowenon his shoulder.You cant make up a story like this. But life always gives opportunities to those who know how to get hold of them. So if you are ever in a position where a cat has chosen you, dont ignore it. You cant imagine a
7、ll the good that life may have in store if you decide to accept the proposal.本文为记叙文。讲述了瘾君子詹姆斯鲍文(James Bowen)在街上弹吉他时救下了一只猫，于是那只猫开始陪伴他演奏。那时，鲍文已经摆脱了毒品的困扰，后来他在自己写的一本名为流浪猫鲍勃的小说里详细地叙述了遇见那只猫使他发生的变化。1Why did James Bowen decide to keep the cat?AThe cat could attract more audience.BThe cat could keep him comp
8、any.CThe cat was a lovely performer.DThe cat needed to be taken care of.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第二段Bowen noticed the cat was wounded. Without hesitation, the young man took him to the Humane Society and spent the little money he had on medicine to heal him.可知，小猫受伤了，鲍文毫不犹豫地带它去治疗并且带回家照看。故选D。2What does the unde
9、rlined phrase “go viral” in Paragraph 4 mean?ALook funny. BCreate viruses.CSpread quickly. DChange greatly.答案：C解析：词义猜测题。根据第四段Thats how the cat.began to accompany his human friend to his musical performances. Bobs mere presence attracted the attention of passersby. He and Bowen would finish off each
10、song with a high five.可知，这只叫作Bob的猫的出现引起了路人的注意。他和鲍文会击掌结束每首歌。很快，鲍勃戴着围巾坐在音乐家肩上，或者陪着他弹吉他的照片就在全世界疯传。故go viral意为“疯狂传播”，故选C。3What do we know about A Street Cat Named Bob?AIt was a huge success.BIt was written by a book agent.CIt helped Bowen stop taking drugs.DIt was first published in a magazine.答案：A解析：推理
11、判断题。根据倒数第三段The book soon sold more than six million copies and even spread beyond the borders of the United Kingdom. In fact, it was translated into thirty languages.可知，这本书很快就售出了600多万册，甚至传播到了英国以外。事实上，它被翻译成30种语言。因此推断这本书取得了巨大成功。故选A。4What does the author think of James Bowen?AHe has a strong sense of b
12、usiness.BHe knows how to catch audiences attention.CHe seized the chance to change himself.DHe is no longer a good street performer.答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段But life always gives opportunities to those who know how to get hold of them. So if you are ever in a position where a cat has chosen you, dont igno
13、re it.可知，作者认为，生活总是给那些知道如何抓住机会的人机会。所以，如果你处在一只猫选择了你的位置，不要忽视它。而鲍文正是抓住了这个机会。故选C。BWhen students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance, the arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list. Music is nice, people seem to say, but not important. Too often it is viewed as mere en
14、tertainment, but certainly not an education priority (优先)This view is shortsighted. In fact, music education is beneficial and important for all students.Music tells us who we are. Because music is an expression of the beings who create it, it reflects their thinking and values, as well as the socia
15、l environment it came from. Rock music represents a lifestyle just as surely as a Schubert song. The jazz influence that George Gershwin and other musicians introduced into their music is obviously American because it came from American musical traditions. Music expresses our character and values. I
16、t gives us identity as a society.Music provides a kind of perception (感知) that cannot be gained any other way. Science can explain how the sun rises and sets. The arts explore the emotional meaning of the same phenomenon. We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world for one simple
17、 but powerful reason: No one way can get it all. The arts are forms of thought as powerful in what they communicate as mathematical and scientific symbols. They are ways we human beings “talk” to each other. They are the language of civilization through which we express our fears, our curiosities, o
18、ur hungers, our discoveries, and our hopes. The arts are ways we give form to our ideas and imagination so that they can be shared with others. When we do not give children access to an important way of expressing themselves such as music, we take away from them the meanings that music expresses.Sci
19、ence and technology do not tell us what it means to be human. The arts do. Music is an important way we express human suffering, celebration, the meaning and value of peace and love.So music education is far more necessary than people seem to realize.这是一篇议论文。短文通过举例和对比的方法来证实：音乐教育对所有学生都是有益和重要的，远比人们想象的
20、更为必要。5According to Paragraph 1, students _.Aregard music as a way of entertainmentBdisagree with their parents on educationCview music as an ignored subjectDprefer the arts to science答案：A解析：细节理解题。由第一段“Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority”可知，它常常被视为纯粹的娱
21、乐，但肯定不是教育的优先选择。所以根据第一段，学生们把音乐当作一种娱乐方式，可知A选项正确。6In Paragraph 2, the author uses jazz as an example to _.Acompare it with rock musicBshow music reflects a societyCintroduce American musical traditionsDprove music influences peoples lifestyles答案：B解析：推理判断题。由第二段“Because music is an expression of the bein
22、gs who create it, it reflects their thinking and values, as well as the social environment it came from. .It gives us identity as a society”可知，因为音乐是创造它的人的一种表达，它反映了他们的思想和价值观，以及它所来自的社会环境。它赋予我们作为一个社会成员的身份。所以通过对音乐的作用的说明，可以判断出， 在第二段中，作者以爵士乐为例来说明音乐反映了社会。故B选项正确。7According to the passage, the arts and scien
23、ce _.Aapproach the world in different waysBexplore different phenomena of the worldCexpress peoples feelings in different waysDexplain what it means to be human differently答案：A解析：推理判断题。由第三段“Science can explain how the sun rises and sets. The arts explore the emotional meaning of the same phenomenon.
24、 We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world ”可知，科学可以解释太阳是如何升起和落下的。艺术探索同一现象的情感意义。我们需要一切可能的方法来发现和回应我们的世界。所以艺术和科学都是探讨这个世界的方法，只不过方式不同而已。故判断出，音乐和艺术以不同的方式在探讨着这个世界。故A选项正确。8What is the main idea of the passage?AMusic education deserves more attention.BMusic should be of top education pr
25、iority.CMusic is an effective communication tool.DMusic education makes students more imaginative.答案：A解析：主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是第一段“In fact, music education is beneficial and important for all students.”以及最后一段“So music education is far more necessary than people seem to realize”可知，音乐教育对所有学生都是有益和重要的。所以音乐教育远比人们
26、意识到的要重要。所以短文通过举例和对比的方法来证实：音乐教育对所有学生都是有益和重要的，远比人们想象的更为必要，音乐教育更值得关注。故这段短文的主要意思是音乐教育更值得关注。故A选项正确。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。Theatre is a great activity to be a part of. Its an excellent way to make friends, practice the art, show your talents, and explore your creative side. Heres how to
27、prepare yourself so that you can be your shining best.Practice, practice, practice!_1_ To improve your practice, ask directors for pointers. While no show is perfect, with persistence (意志力), you can create a very satisfying end result._2_When you are in bed, picture yourself on the stage having a gr
28、eat time. Go through your lines, songs, and dance moves, and picture them going perfectly. The key is to stay relaxed and create a positive image of yourself on the stage.Dont be nervous when you are on stage!It will be dark where the audience is seated, and you wont be able to see their faces. When
29、 you arent saying lines, take deep breaths. _3_ Just have fun!Remember to show expression.Be proud of your performance and display the emotion that your character is feeling. _4_ Keep in mind that youre not only representing who you are as a performer, but also the rest of your cast and crew members
30、 and your directors as well! Smile (if you are supposed to) and have lots of fun!Smile during the curtain call.The curtain call is when the audience will take pictures, so wear a smile. Depending on the type of show, you might want to stay in character for a few extra seconds before you break out in
31、to a smile. Also, if you have one last song to sing at the end, sing it loud and proud. _5_AJust make sure the audience cant tell.BThis is when all of your hard work pays off.CGet good sleep for the last few nights before the performance.DGo over every aspect of the performance until you are satisfi
32、ed.EIts also polite to introduce your supporters to the other cast members.FTalk about exactly what you want to do on stage, and what you dont want to do.GIf you are performing an emotional scene, pull the audience into your tale so that its an enjoyable experience.本文是一篇说明文，介绍了如何为戏剧表演做好准备。1D解析：根据本空后
33、的“While no show is perfect, with persistence (意志力), you can create a very satisfying end result.”可知，虽然没有演出是完美的，但你可以凭借意志力达到一个令人满意的结果，故D项(仔细复习演出的每个方面直到你满意为止)符合语境。2C解析：根据本段中的“When you are in bed, picture yourself on the stage having a great time.”可知，当你躺在床上，想象自己在舞台上过得很开心，故C项(演出前的最后几个晚上要睡个好觉)符合语境。3A解析：根据
34、本空前的“When you arent saying lines, take deep breaths.”可知，当你不说台词的时候，深呼吸，故A项(确保观众看不出来)符合语境。4G解析：根据本空前的“Be proud of your performance and display the emotion that your character is feeling.”可知，为你的表演感到自豪，表现出你的角色所感受到的情感，故G项(如果你在表演一个情绪化的场景，把观众拉进你的故事中，这会是一个非常愉快的经历)符合语境。5B解析：根据本空前的“Also, if you have one last
35、song to sing at the end, sing it loud and proud.”可知，如果最后你还有一首歌要唱，那就大声、自豪地唱出来，故B项(这是你所有的努力都得到回报的时候)符合语境。阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。It was a Chinese lesson on Tuesday afternoon. Jodie hadnt really heard anything, maybe a whisper, but when she turned around, the girls in the back row of the class we
36、re looking at her, trying to hide smiles and giggles. She looked back at her teacher. Mr_Swales was talking about what people do. He also wanted to find out what his students wanted to be when they grew up. He called on Billy Mitzer first.“My daddy works in a bank，”Billy said. “I want to work in a b
37、ank too. Theres lots of money in the bank.” “My parents have a grocery store，” Emmy said.“Papas behind the counter and Mama keeps the cash register. But I want to be an airline pilot.”Jodie liked it when Mr Swales asked them questions like this. Mr Swales was about to call on Jodie when the girls in
38、 the back row burst out laughing. Shirley yelled，“Jodies daddy is a garbageman！”Everybody in the class laughed out loud. Everybody except Jodie, that is. She felt embarrassed and her face turned bright red. She looked around the whole classroom. Everyone was laughing. Some kids were even holding the
39、ir noses.Mr Swales was angry. He seldom raised his voice，but now he did.“Silence! I want everybody to be quiet.”The laughter stopped immediately. The sound of cars and people going by out on the street came through the windows.“You should be ashamed of yourselves，”Mr Swales said.“Being a garbageman
40、is a difficult and enormously useful job. We should all be grateful to Jodies_father. Where would we be without him？”A few kids started laughing again.“Its not funny，” Mr Swales went on.“Garbage is a serious matter. I think you all owe Jodie an apology. And after that, youre all going to write to Jo
41、dies father, Mr Harris, a nice letter to tell him how much you appreciate what he does for all of usin other words, keeping our city clean.”注意：1所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。答案Paragraph 1：Everyone did as Mr Swales asked them to. They all said sorr
42、y to Jodie,_but Jodie said they didnt really mean it. She also knew nobody wanted to write her father a letter. She wished Mr_Swales wouldnt make them do it. Her face got red and she felt like crying. Then Mr Swales came to her desk and patted her shoulder. “Lets go out in the hall while everyone is
43、 writing letters, so we can have a private talk.”Paragraph 2：Jodie started crying out. She didnt want to cry in face of everybody, but she couldnt hold back any more. Mr Swales gave her his handkerchief to blow her nose.“Im sorry that this happened，” he said.“But remember, hard work done well is something to be proud of. Theres nothing wrong with being a garbageman. Those kids just dont know how much a garbageman matters to society. We all should be grateful to garbagemen.”
