1、UNIT 9Period Six基础练单词拼写1Doctors _(怀疑) he may have a heart condition.2The _(受害者) was outside a shop when he was attacked.3The causes of the _(现象) are still incompletely understood.4One day, an _(天文学家) came to the village.5I exited the _(数据库) and switched off the computer.6It was a simple enough gestu
2、re, but _(象征地) important.7The nurse stuck the _(针) into my arm.8The more truth is _(辩论), the clearer it becomes.【答案】1suspect2victim3phenomenon4astronomer5database6symbolically7needle8debated单句语法填空1Police have already identified 10 murder _(suspect).2Animal rights groups are calling for a ban on all
3、animal _(performance) in China.3It was too late to prevent the story _ appearing in the national newspapers.4It took them about one month to figure _ how to start the equipment.5As _ you, I dont think you have to go there in person.6_(surround) heavily by our troops, the enemy were like a fish in th
4、e pot.7He is the best one of those _(astronomer).8Thousands of earthquake _(victim) are still waiting to be rehoused.【答案】1suspects2performances3from4out5to/for6Surrounded7astronomers8victims完成句子1_ he was fired was _ he made such a big mistake due to his casual attitude towards work.他被解雇的原因是由于他对工作漫不经
5、心的态度导致犯了这么大的错误。2_ we are all interested in what people do and what they think.这是因为我们都对人们所做和所想的感兴趣。3_ in the big fire, he still held a positive attitude to life.虽然他在大火中遭受了巨大的损失，但他对生活仍然抱着积极的态度。4_ the young man _ saved the drowning girl at the risk of losing his life.就是那个年轻人冒着生命危险救了那个快要淹死的女孩。【答案】1The r
6、eason why; that2This is because3While/Although/Though he suffered a great loss4It is; that/who提升练阅读理解Play is vital in every childs development, and for toddlers the benefits of play especially come to life when they can connect with parents during playtime. To raise awareness and help parents create
7、 the time and attention span needed, the Lego Group launches a “Do not disturb playtime” campaign. 21 days is what it takes on average to break a habit, so for 21 days the Lego team will not post on social media during “todder playtime”， defined as 5 a. m. 8 p. m.With social media being an integrate
8、d part and creative inspiration to modern family life, it is no surprise that researchers call our digital behaviour as a concerning obstacle to quality playtime.“While we are hooked on our cellphones, we should think about turning them off when interacting with our young children. Kids learn so muc
9、h from us and we dont want to get in the way of that. Take language learning for example. When nurturing caregivers talk to their children about what they are interested in, it helps them learn new words and new ways to express themselves. Our research shows that the use of cellphones in a conversat
10、ion between parents and children disturbs childrens word learning，” advises Roberta Golinkoff, Ph. D, professor at the University of Delaware.“Our research shows that parents today understand their significant roles in insuring their kids grow up to be happy, well-rounded, and equipped for the futur
11、e. At the same time, many worry about not spending enough time with their toddlers. Lego wants to inspire parents to make the small moments memorable. ”“We know parents today feel more time-starved than ever before. Many feel guilty about not spending enough time with their little ones. Through the
12、Do not disturb playtime campaign we hope to reassure parents that its not so much the amount of time they spend with their kids, but the small meaningful moments they create during play，” said Steffen Jensen, LEGO Group Senior Marketing Director.()1Which of the following words can replace the underl
13、ined phrase “hooked on” in Paragraph 3?AAddicted to. BFamiliar with.CExcited about. DStrict in.()2What can we know according to the passage?ADigital behaviour is supposed to be totally abandoned in our daily life.BParents today attach little importance to spending time with their children.CParents h
14、ave more time than before so they should accompany their children.DThis campaign is intended to arouse parents awareness of the importance of playtime.()3What might be Roberta Golinkoffs attitude towards the campaign?ADisapproving. BUnconcerned.CCritical. DSupportive.()4While interacting with their
15、children, what are parents advised to do?AExpress themselves in new ways.BFocus on childrens language learning.CCreate memorable and meaningful experiences.DProvide children with big projects rather than small ones.【语篇解读】本文通过乐高公司的一项活动，引发人们的思考：与孩子互动时，父母应该关掉手机，专注于陪伴孩子玩耍与成长。1A词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“we should th
16、ink about turning them off when interacting with our young children. ”可知，我们在与孩子交流的时候应该关掉手机。而while在此表示转折，由此可知，前半句的意思是虽然我们着迷于手机。故选A项。2D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“To raise awareness andlaunches a Do not disturb playtime campaign. ”可知，创建这一活动的目的是帮助提高父母的意识，为他们提供陪孩子玩耍的时间和(积聚)注意力。因此，该活动的目的是提高父母重视和孩子游戏时间的意识。故选D项。3D推理判断题。
17、根据第三段中的“we should think about turning them off when interacting with our young children. ”可知，罗伯塔给出的建议是父母在与孩子交流的时候应该关掉手机。由此可知，罗伯塔的建议与活动的目的一致，因此，她是支持该活动的。故选D项。4C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Lego wants to inspire parents to make the small moments memorable. ”以及最后一段中的“but the small meaningful moments they create dur
18、ing play”可知，家长们被建议把小的瞬间变得难忘且有意义。故选C项。完形填空Its often recommended to befriend the enemy, but high school freshman Xavier Staubs did more than that. He saved his life.At a swim meet, the 15-year-old boy rescued a _1_ who was struggling under water. It _2_ as a regular home meet. Xavier had just complete
19、d his relay. _3_ he was resting, he suddenly _4_ a boy in an adjoining lane was drowning. “I heard people screaming, and I see him underneath. ” Without _5_, Xavier dived back into the pool and _6_ the boy out to safety. _7_, the boy started breathing on his own.His _8_ actions got the attention of
20、Representative John Moolenaar, who _9_ Xavier with a tribute in the Congressional Record.At lunchtime, Xavier learned the congress-man was coming to meet him. Moolenaar wanted to judge him with a recognition that would be kept in the Library of Congress.“We heard the story about what he had done. Th
21、e more I learned about it, the more I thought we really wanted to _10_ what he did，” the congressman told CNN.“Usually, you heard bad outcomes and upset situations，” Moolenaar said. “This was such a powerful _11_ of one student helping another _12_ the two boys were competitors. ”However, Xaviers mo
22、ther, Jillian Staubs, said she was not _13_. Staubs said she tries to _14_ her children like what her grandmother did. And Xavier performing such a _15_ act was something shes used to hearing about.Xavier is not only a great swimmer but also a dancer, band member and a straight-A student. And now, a
23、 hero.()1AclassmateBcompetitorCvolunteerDstranger()2Atook offBput offCmoved offDstarted off()3AForBAsCSinceDBecause()4AstaredBfeltCnoticedDignored()5AdoubtBadmissionCpreparationDhesitation()6ApulledBrolledCyelledDpushed()7AUnluckilyBFortunatelyCSadlyDHonestly()8AinspiringBmovingCheroicDmodest()9Aobs
24、ervedBrespectedCencouragedDrecognised()10AsupportBcongratulateCemployDpraise()11AexampleBincidentCreliefDevent()12Aas forBas thoughCeven thoughDnow that()13ApleasedBsurprisedCdelightedDpuzzled()14AraiseBbringCcareDimpress()15AdeterminedBgenerousCselflessDdevoted【语篇解读】本文为记叙文，讲述了一位高中生挽救了一名同时参加游泳比赛而溺水的
25、对手的故事。1B考查名词。根据第一段讲到“befriend an enemy”，意思是“与敌人交朋友”，所以应该是挽救了对手的生命。故选B项。2D考查动词短语。根据后文他完成比赛，可知比赛如常开始。start off开始；take off脱下，起飞，请假；put off推迟；move off离去。故选D项。3B考查连词。根据前文可知，他已经完成接力。此处表示“当他在休息的时候”，B项as意为“当时候”，符合题意。故选B项。4C考查动词。根据后文可知，他忽然“注意到(notice)”旁边泳道的男孩溺水了。stare凝视；feel感觉；ignore忽视。故选C项。5D考查名词。根据后文“Xavie
26、r dived back into the pool”可知，他“毫不犹豫”地去救人了。without hesitation意为“毫不犹豫地”。doubt怀疑；preparation 准备；admission承认，进入。故选D项。6A考查动词。根据语境可知，他把溺水的男孩拖到了安全的地方。pull拖，拉；push推；roll滚动；yell大喊。故选A项。7B考查副词。根据后文可知，那个溺水的男孩能自己呼吸了，可知是“幸运地”。fortunately意为“幸运地”，符合题意。故选B项。8C考查形容词。根据后文可知，国会议员特地来表扬他，可知他救人的行为是“英勇的”(heroic)。inspirin
27、g令人鼓舞的；moving令人感动的；modest谦虚的，中等的。故选C项。9D考查动词。根据后文，议员将他的事迹载入国会议事录中，可知议员对他的行为非常“赞赏，认可(recognise)”observe观察，庆祝，遵守；respect尊敬；encourage鼓励。故选D项。10D考查动词。根据前文议员给予的赞扬，Xavier Staubs的行为是受到“表扬”的。support 支持，供养；congratulate祝贺；employ雇佣，利用；praise表扬。故选D项。11A考查名词。根据前文Xavier Staubs救人的故事可知，他树立了一个良好的“榜样(example)”。故选A项。1
28、2C考查连词短语。根据前文可知，Xavier Staubs和被救的男孩是对手关系，但“尽管”是对手，他们依然帮助对方。even though尽管；as for关于，至于；as though好像；now that既然，由于。故选C项。13B考查形容词。根据后文可知，因为Xavier的母亲对他这样的行为已经习惯了，因此一点也不“惊讶(surprised)”。pleased高兴的；delighted高兴的；puzzled困惑的。故选B项。14A考查动词。根据语境可知，他母亲用她祖母养育孩子的方式“养育(raise)”她儿子。故选A项。15C考查形容词。根据前文可知，Xavier Staubs挽救对手
29、的行为是“无私的(selfless)”。determined坚定的；generous慷慨的；devoted忠实的，深爱的。故选C项。语法填空Pollution takes away all the beauty of the beaches of Hawaii. I hate to go to the beaches on 1._ (sun) weekends and see rubbish bags 2._(lie) on the sand, cigarette butts(烟头) 3._ (bury) in the sand, and soda cans floating in the o
30、cean.One thing that really annoys me is that I see tourists who visit Hawaii leave their rubbish on the beaches. I was always taught after drinking soda to throw the can into the place 4._ it should stay atthe trash can. Another thing that annoys me is that some people walk right by rubbish 5._ pret
31、end that its not there.The dogs or the fish are not to blame for it. Its our fault and we must blame 6._(we). Everyone has to do his or her part 7._(solve) this problem. It cant be difficult to do the job. There are a lot of things that we can do. First of all, we can help pick 8._ rubbish along the
32、 beaches. We could also form organisations that help clean up our beaches. More 9._ (important), we need to start now before the beaches 10._(damage) beyond repair.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章谈论的是夏威夷海滩的污染。污染夺走了夏威夷海滩的一切美丽。每个人都必须尽自己的一分力量来解决这个问题。1sunny考查形容词。此处是形容词修饰名词。故填sunny。2lying考查现在分词。此处bags和lie之间是主动关系，是现在分词作
33、后置定语。故填lying。3buried考查过去分词。此处“cigarette butts”和bury之间是被动关系，是过去分词作后置定语。故填buried。4that/which考查关系代词。此处place是先行词，指物，在后面的定语从句中作介词at的宾语。故填that/which。5but考查并列连词。此处表示转折关系。故填but。6ourselves考查反身代词。此处是反身代词作宾语。故填ourselves。7to solve考查动词不定式。本句中的动词不定式作目的状语。故填to solve。8up考查固定短语。句意：首先，我们可以沿着海滩帮着捡垃圾。固定短语pick up意为“拾起，捡
34、起”。故填up。9importantly考查副词。此处是副词修饰整个句子。故填importantly。10are damaged考查时态和语态。整个复合句讲述的是一般情况。从句的主语beaches是复数形式，和谓语动词damage之间是被动关系，所以句子用一般现在时的被动语态。故填are damaged。读后续写Bobby was getting cold sitting out in his backyard in the snow. Bobby didnt wear boots; or rather, he didnt own any. The thin sneakers he wore
35、had a few holes in them and they did a poor job of keeping out the cold.Bobby had been in his backyard for about an hour already. Try as he might, he could not come up with an idea for his mothers Christmas gift. He shook his head as he thought, “This is useless. Even if I do come up with an idea, I
36、 dont have any money for a gift. ”Wiping tears from his eyes, Bobby started walking down to the street where the shops were. It wasnt easy being six without a father, especially when he needed a man to talk to.Bobby walked from shop to shop, looking into each decorated window. Everything seemed so b
37、eautiful but so out of reach. It was starting to get dark and Bobby reluctantly turned to walk home when suddenly his eyes caught the glimmer(微光) of the setting surfs rays reflecting on something on the roadside. He reached down and discovered a shiny dime(一角硬币).Never before has anyone felt as wealt
38、hy as Bobby did at that moment. As he held his newly-found treasure, warmth spread through-out his entire body and he walked into the first store. His excitement quickly turned cold when salesperson after salesperson told him that he could not buy anything with only a dime.He saw a flower shop and w
39、ent inside to wait in line. When the shop owner asked if he could help him, Bobby presented the dime and asked if he could buy one flower for his mothers Christmas gift. The shop owner looked at Bobby and his ten-cent offering. Then he put his hand on Bobbys shoulder, saying, “You just wait here and
40、 Ill see what I can do for you. ”The sound of the door closing as the last customer left pulled Bobby back to reality. All alone in the shop, Bobby began to feel alone and afraid.注意：1续写词数应为150左右；2请按照如下格式在相应的位置作答。Finally the shop owner appeared and asked Bobby to come to the counter. _ _One possible
41、version：Finally the shop owner appeared and asked Bobby to come to the counter. There，before Bobbys eyes, lay twelve red roses, with leaves of green and tiny white flowers all tied together with a big silver tape. Bobbys heart sank as the owner placed them gently into a long white box. “That will be
42、 ten cents，young man. ” the shop owner said，reaching out his hand for the dime. Slowly，Bobby moved his hand to give the man his dime. Could this be true? He wondered.With the bunch of beautiful roses in his hands, Bobby became so grateful and excited. _One possible version：With the bunch of beautifu
43、l roses in his hands，Bobby became so grateful and excited. Within minutes, he was at home, still breathless. “Look，Mother，what have I got for you？” Bobby called out in the backyard. Mother came out from inside the house. She could hardly believe her eyes upon seeing the beautiful flowers in front of her. “Merry Christmas！” Bobby said and began to tell her everything he had experienced in the flower shop. Tearfully，Mother hugged her son in her arms. Standing in the bitter cold air, they somehow didnt feel cold at all.