1、Unit 7 单元主题语篇训练 （课时作业三）.阅读理解AWhen the clock struck midnight on February 23, my flight left the Egyptian capital Cairo heading for Beijing.I was about to start a 10month program organized by Chinas Public Diplomacy Association.During this program offered to African journalists to better understand Ch
2、ina and report on some important events, one being the Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation in September, I gained a lot of knowledge regarding the culture, history, and features of this vast society.Upon arrival, I first sought out the Egyptian community in Beijing, and met two journalists from my coun
3、try who worked for Xinhua News Agency and China Global Television Network.Our gathering point was an Egyptian coffee shop in Sanlitun, a wellknown meeting place for foreigners in Beijing.Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China.Indeed, I was able to begin understanding
4、 the country through their stories.Plus, through those friends I expanded my circle.I also struck up a relationship with some Chinese journalists while participating in activities with my African peers.They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China, as well as the m
5、assive developments over the last 40 years, both politically and economically.During my stay, I traveled to nine provinces and visited masses of cities.The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm ElSheikh, one of the worlds most famous tourist destinations, located
6、 on the Red Sea in Egypt.Shanghai will also last in my memory.I discover that this city is not only distinguished for business deals, but has a colorful history illustrated by its fantastic museum, which tells the story of how Shanghais importance grew in the 19th century.When walking in Beijing or
7、any of the other cities I visited, I always felt history mixed with signs of modernity, mirroring four decades of hard work.I recorded many aspects of my life in China.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。埃及的一位新闻工作者讲述了自己在中国执行任务期间，对中国文化、历史、整个社会特征及改革开放成果的所见、所思和所感。1Why did the writer come to China?AWorking for Xinhua News Ag
8、ency.BVisiting some famous cities.CExpanding his circle of friends.DCovering important events.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During this program offered to African journalists to better understand China and report on some important events ”可知，作者前往中国的目的是报道相关的事件。故选D。2What do foreigners usually do when meeting in
9、Sanlitun?ATalk about their life experiences.BJust have a drink in a coffee shop.CShare stories in their own countries.DParticipate in activities解析：选A细节理解题。由第三段中的“Most of our meetings were spent sharing experiences about life in China.”可知，外国人在三里屯聚会时通常会谈论在中国生活的经历。故选A。3Which of the following is the rea
10、son for the writers mentioning Sharm ElSheikh?AHe missed his hometown.BIt is a famous tourist destination.CIt has something in common with Sanya.DIt is located in Egypt.解析：选C细节理解题。由第五段中的“The place I was most connected with was Sanya due to its similarities to Sharm ElSheikh”可知，作者提到沙姆沙伊赫的原因是因为它和三亚有一些
11、共同之处。故选C。4Which word can best describe the writers impression of China?ADissatisfying.BAwesome.CMoving. DHorrible解析：选B推理判断题。由全文尤其是第四段“They helped me appreciate the rich culture and eventful history of ancient China”可推知，作者对中国的印象是极其好的。故选B。BOlder adults who practice tai chi are less likely to fall, a s
12、mall new study suggests. Around one in three US adults aged 65 or older report having fallen and 38 percent of these falls lead to injuries that can result in hospitalization, or death.The team, led by researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing, says it hopes the finding
13、s lead to more older adults taking up the practice to prevent themselves from experiencing large hospital bills, a loss of independence or premature death.Developed in China in the 1670s, tai chi combines slow, flowing movements along with deep breathing to keep the body moving and to practice balan
14、ce, which is often recommended for older adults. There has been some evidence in past research that shows tai chi can help reduce falls.A study found that tai chi was the best exercise in treating balance issues in adults with Parkinsons disease. Additionally, a review also found that tai chi reduce
15、d the fear of falling in adults living in retirement communities.For the current study, the team looked at 670 Oregonians who were 78 years old on average over 24 weeks. To participate, the adults had to either have fallen once in the last 12 months or have a doctors referral to being at risk of fal
16、ls. They were then assigned to one of three exercise groups: tai chi; stretching exercise; or multimodal exercise. After six months, the tai chi group was 58 percent less likely to experience falls compared to the stretching group and 31 percent less likely compared to the multimodal exercise group.
17、Coauthor Dr Peter Marmer told HealthDay that regaining balance requires a combination of muscle strength along with feedback from your eyes and ears.“Tai chi directly challenges the integration of all those things，” he said.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一项新的研究发现：老年人练习太极拳会降低跌倒的可能性。5What are old people advised t
18、o do according to the text?ATake up a new practice.BUse tai chi to get rid of hospital bills.CExercise more to stop falling.DPractice tai chi for their good.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第二段“.says it hopes the findings lead to more older adults taking up the practice to prevent themselves from .”可知，研究人员希望老年人可以练习太极，防
19、止意外，这都是对自身大有好处的。可知D项正确。6What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 4?AAdd some background information.BProvide evidence for the previous point.CSummarize the findings of the study.DIntroduce a new topic for discussion.解析：选B写作意图题。由第三段最后一句“There has been some evidence in past research that shows t
20、ai chi can help reduce falls.”及第四段的内容可知，两项研究的引用都是之前的论点提供论据。故选B。7Which of the following groups experienced the most falls?AThe tai chi group.BThe team led by researchers.CThe stretching group.DThe multimodal exercise group.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句可知，the tai chi group的跌倒事故最少，其次是the multimodal exercise gro
21、up，最多的为the stretching group。选项B文中并未提到。故选C。8What can be a suitable title for the text?ATai chi ends fallsBTai chi works for the oldCThe Chinese element tai chiDTai chi of practical use again解析：选B标题归纳题。首先根据文章提炼关键词“tai chi”“the old”“fall”。B项表示“太极对老年人有效”，体现了原文的信息，并且吸引读者阅读，可以作为标题。.短文改错Nowadays fewer stud
22、ents take exercise due to various reason and some students fall ill every now and then because of they are not healthy or strong enough.However, we should take exercise regularly to improve our health.First of all, taking PE classes seriously.In PE classes we can build up our bodies with the careful
23、 guidance of PE teachers.Secondly, it is of great important to make it a routine to exercise after class or during breaks.In addition, it was also a good idea to join a sports club that you are interested.As the old saying go, “The first wealth is health.” Lets do more exercise to live a better and
24、healthy life.答案：第一句：reasonreasons；去掉of第二句：HoweverTherefore/Thus第三句：takingtake第四句：withunder第五句：importantimportance第六句：wasis; interested后加in第七句：gogoes第八句：healthyhealthier.书面表达假定你是李华，你校的英国交流生Tom写邮件想向你了解一下中国的太极拳，希望自己能够在不久的将来参加这方面的社团，加强体育锻炼。请你回复邮件，内容包括：1表示乐意交流；2简要介绍太极拳；3希望一起锻炼，强身健体。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节
25、，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：太极拳Tai chi参考范文：Dear Tom，Glad to learn that as an exchange student, youd like to join our schools society concerning Tai chi in the future to build up your body.As a martial art and specifically as a defensive art in China, Tai chi enjoys a long history. However, nowadays it is popularly
26、 practiced mostly because of its miraculous effects on humans health. It features that a series of slow movements are aimed at training us physically and mentally, just like a dance, combining the bodys movements with the calm mind.Id like to join you to do exercise to have a strong body.Yours，Li Hua
