1、Unit 1 People of Achievement.阅读理解You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the outstanding ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (18601935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker ha
2、s Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (19071964)If it werent for
3、 Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exist today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.Sandra Day OConnor (1930present)When Sandra Day OConnor finished third
4、in her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court. OConnor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top cour
5、t.Rosa Parks (19132005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rasa Parks would not give up her seat on a bus to a passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison. But it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civilrights movement. “The only
6、 tired I was, was tired of giving in，” said Parks.这是一篇说明文。短文主要介绍了四位伟大又有影响力的女性。1What is Jane Addams noted for in history?AHer social work. BHer community background.CHer efforts to win a prize. DHer lack of proper training in law.答案：A解析：细节理解题。由Jane Addams中的“Anyone who has ever been helped by a social
7、 worker has Jane Addams to thank.”可知，任何曾经得到社会工作者帮助的人都要感谢Jane Addams。所以Jane Addams在历史上以她的社会工作而闻名。故A选项正确。2What is the reason for OConnors being rejected by the law firm?AThe poor financial conditions. BHer little work experience in court.CHer lack of good training in law. DThe discrimination against w
8、omen.答案：D解析：细节理解题。由Sandra Day OConnor中 “she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman.”可知，但由于她是女性，她无法在律师事务所找到工作。所以桑德拉戴奥康纳被律师事务所拒绝是因为对妇女的歧视。故D选项正确。3.Who made a great contribution to the civilrights movement in the US?AJane Addams. BRachel Carson.CSandra Day OConnor.DRoss Parks.答案：D解析：
9、细节理解题。由Rosa Parks中的“.and kicked off the civilrights movement”可知，罗莎帕克斯因为在公共汽车上拒绝为白人让座而拉开了民权运动的序幕，所以是罗莎帕克斯对美国民权运动做出了巨大的贡献。故D选项正确。4What can we infer about the women mentioned in the text?AThey are pioneers. BThey are truly creative.CThey are peacelovers.DThey are highly educated.答案：A解析：推理判断题。由Jane Adda
10、ms中的“Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.”， Rachel Carson中的“Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the worlds lakes and oceans.”， Sandra Day OConnor中的“ She became an Arizon
11、a state senator(参议员) and, in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court.”和Rosa Parks中的“It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civilrights movement.” 可知，珍妮亚当斯是第一个获得诺贝尔和平奖的美国女性；雷切尔卡森的作品寂静的春天提高了人们对污染的危险性和化学物质对人类和世界湖泊和海洋的危害性的认识；桑德拉戴奥康纳是美国首位联邦最高法院女法官；罗莎帕克斯在公共汽车上拒绝为白人让座，拉开了民权运动的序幕。所以通过
12、短文中提到的几位女性的共性特点可以判断出短文中提到的几位女性都是先锋人物。故A选项正确。.七选五Five steps to better handwritingSome kids love handwriting, but others hate it when its time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them? _1_Here are five steps that really work!Get a great graspTry th
13、is hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard? But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier. _2_Hold it in place with your thumb(拇指), and your index and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guideLined paper is your friend! Those lines can help you cr
14、eate letters that are of the right size and proportion (比例). _3_Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.Slow downIf your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, its hard to control where you stop
15、 and start your letters.Lower the pressure (压力)_4_That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try relaxing and dont hold the pencil too hard. _5_Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures. So even though its not schoolwork, youre still using the skills you need to control your pencil bet
16、ter.APlay games. BAsk for advice.CYouve been writing since you were a little kid.DSo “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”. ESome kids press down really hard when they write. FThe best way to hold a pencil is to rest it next to the base of your thumb. GThe good news is that just about every
17、one can improve their handwriting.本文是一篇说明文，针对如何能有一个漂亮的书写给出了5个建议，以帮助学生形成良好习惯。1G解析：考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空前“Maybe they are worried about their handwriting.Are you one of them？”可知不用担心，书写是可以练好的。选G。2F解析：考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空前“But when you hold your pencil the correct way，writing is much easier.”可知这里说的是正确的握笔方
18、式，选F。3D解析：考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空前“Those lines can help you create letters that are of the right size and proportion (比例)。”可知大写的A比小写的a的大一倍，选D。4E解析：考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。根据空后“That makes it harder to make the smooth lines.”可知有的孩子写字的时候力气太大，选E。5A解析：考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。 根据空后“Lots of games require you to write or dr
19、aw pictures.”可知是建议做些游戏，选A。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Jenny was the only child in her family. She had a quarrel with her mother that afternoon and she ran out of the house angrily. She couldnt help weeping sorrowfully when she thought of the scolding from her mother. Havin
20、g wandered aimlessly in the street for hours, she felt a little hungry and wished for something to eat. She stood beside a stand for a while, watching the middleaged seller busy doing his business. However, with no money in hand, she gave a sigh and had to leave. The seller behind the stand noticed
21、the young girl and asked, “Hey, girl, you want to have the noodles？” “Oh, yes, but I dont have money on me，” she replied.“Thats nothing. Ill treat you today，” said the man, “Come in.” The seller brought her a bowl of noodles, the smell so attractive. As she was eating, Jenny cried silently. “What is
22、 it？” asked the man kindly. “Nothing. Actually I was just touched by your kindness！” said Jenny as she wiped her tears. “Even a stranger on the street will give me a bowl of noodles, while my mother drove me out of the house. She showed no care for me. She is so merciless compared to a stranger！” He
23、aring the words, the seller smiled, “Girl, do you really think so? I only gave you a bowl of noodles and you thanked me a lot. But it is your mother who has raised you since you were a baby. Can you number the times she cooked for you? Have you expressed your gratitude to her？” Jenny sat there, spee
24、chless and numb(麻木的) with shock; she remembered her mothers familiar face and weathered (变形)hands. “Why didnt I think of that? A bowl of noodles from a stranger made me feel indebted(感激的). Why havent I thanked my mum for what she has done for me？” On the way home, Jenny made up her mind to make an a
25、pology to her mother for her rudeness as soon as she arrived home.答案Paragraph 1：Approaching the doorway, Jenny took a deep breath. Tired and sad, she sat down in front of the house. “Where might my mother be？” she wondered. “Is she really so angry with me that she doesnt want to show any care for me
26、？” Again, the scene of the quarrel appeared in her mind. She remembered her rudeness to her mother, and she just realized that all the scolding from her mother was due to the fact that her mother really cared a lot about her. Tears rolled down her cheeks.Paragraph 2：A gentle touch on her hair called
27、 her mind back. She raised her head to see the familiar face and the worried eyes. “Here you come! Ive been looking for you，” came the tired voice. Jenny couldnt help but throw herself into her mothers arms. “Im sorry and thank you for all you have done for me.” She expressed the sincere apology and the great gratitude. Then she felt the hug tightened.
