1、课时提能练(四十二)Unit 4Films and film events课时作业A:基础层面.语境语法填空 AAs a student,you should be modest and shouldnt show 1.off your knowledge 2.deliberately(deliberate)You should get along well with your partners and give 3.thought(think) to their opinions and shouldnt expose 4.yourself(you) to violence and sex
2、on TV.You may have a 5.preference(prefer) for English study but you shouldnt overlook other activities,which can help you 6.to_accumulate(accumulate) experience.If you follow these advice,you will have an advantage 7.over others and will not make us 8.disappointed(disappoint)BThe 1.representatives(r
3、epresentative) from the major international film festivals had different opinions about film festivals.In the 2.weekly(week) programme,Movie Magic,they gave their own ideas.Maria represented the Venice Film Festival,3.the oldest film festival in the world.She viewed film as a type of contemporary ar
4、t.In 4.defence(defend) of the Venice Film Festival,she said their policy was to include highquality films,regardless of who made them.They didnt distinguish between Hollywood films and independent 5.ones(one)Kathy was in favour of the Sundance Film Festival,6.whose films werent financed by Hollywood
5、 studios.Many of the films were made by amateur directors and amateur actors.Hanz 7.favoured(favour) the Berlin International Film Festival.He said the Cannes Film Festival took a step backwards,and 8.was_beginning(begin) to resemble the Academy Awards in Hollywood too much.9.However,Hollywood films
6、 were in the minority at the Berlin International Film Festival.Xu Li represented the Shanghai International Film Festival,the only international film festival in China,at 10.which the highlight was the “Jinjue” or Golden Cup Award.These spokeswomen and spokesmen all told people about the festivals
7、they represented.根据提示补全句子1(2017全国卷满分作文)只要你提前简要地了解唐朝历史,你会发现学习唐诗很容易。(as long as)You will find it easy to learn Tang poems as_long_as_you_understand the history of the Tang Dynasty briefly ahead of time.2(2017天津卷满分作文)不管我的功课忙不忙,我都会设法找时间和朋友们出去玩。(whether.or)Whether Im busy with the lessons or_not,Ill mana
8、ge to find time to hang out with my friends.3这次比赛吸引了代表8个不同国家的500多名参赛者。The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing_8_different_ countries.(represent)4令我们大失所望的是那个讲座没什么新东西。To_our_great_disappointment,there was nothing new in the lecture.(to ones disappointment)课时作业B:能力层面.阅读理解A(2019辽宁省五校
9、协作体联合模拟)Kettles Yard,CambridgeThis modern art gallery in a Victorian house was founded in the 1950s by Jim Ede and reopened in February,following a twoyear redevelopment by Jamie Fobert Architects.This means a new cafe,a fourfloor education wing and improved gallery space that can accommodate more v
10、isitors.The gallerys permanent collection includes works of Joan Mir, Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.Being Brunel,BristolTo celebrate the life and work of famous civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel,Being Brunel opened in March on Bristols harbourside.The museum included a range of interactive a
11、nd entertaining exhibits,including talking portraits of his friends and family and personal possessions,including an 1821 school report.It is a good place for families to strengthen connections.Royal Academy of Arts,LondonThe RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary,following a renovation(翻新)
12、 with a gallery and expanded exhibition programme.These will include three galleries,which will host exhibitions with a focus on contemporary art and architecture.The grand facade(正面) of the Burlington Gardens building has also been restoredpossibly the first time its had a proper clean in its 150ye
13、ar history.V&A,DundeeOne of the most significant new openings of the year will be Scotlands first designed museumand also the first V&A anywhere outside of Londonon 15 September.The museum building sits on the River Tay.It will celebrate Scottish designs and objects in its collection.【语篇解读】该文介绍了四个艺术
14、画廊(博物馆)的特点、展出的艺术品等。1What do we know about Being Brunel?AIt has a long school report.BIt includes three galleries.CIt is familyfriendly.DIt possesses permanent collections.C细节理解题。根据Being Brunel,Bristol中最后一句“It is a good place for families to strengthen connections”可知,Being Brunel是一个家庭友好型博物馆。故选C。2The
15、purpose of the RA reopening is_.Ato expand the exhibitionBto mark its 250th anniversaryCto display contemporary artDto present its 150year historyB细节理解题。根据Royal Academy of Arts,London部分中的“The RA reopened on 19 May for its 250th anniversary,following a renovation(翻新) with a gallery and expanded exhib
16、ition programme”可知,RA重新开放的目的是纪念其成立250周年。故选B。3What is the purpose of the passage?ATo attract more visitors to the UK.BTo compare different tourist attractions.CTo describe some famous museums and artists.DTo introduce openings of some famous art galleries and museums.D主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章介绍了一些著名的艺术博物馆和画廊的
17、开幕。故选D。B(2019福建三校第一学期联考)Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year,according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers.Better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans(寿命) around the world.It is the first time that da
18、ta on air pollution and the lifespan has been studied together in order to check how air pollution affects overall life expectancy.The researchers looked at outdoor air pollution from particulate matter (PM)(颗粒物) smaller than 2.5 microns.These particulates can enter deep into the lungs,and breathing
19、 PM 2.5 is associated with the increased risk of heart attacks,strokes and cancer.PM 2.5 pollution comes from power plants,cars and trucks,fires,agriculture and industrial emissions(排放物)Led by Joshua Apte,the team used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study to measure PM 2.5 air pollution expo
20、sure and its consequences in 185 countries.They then quantified the national impact on life expectancy for each individual country as well as on a global scale.“The fact that air pollution is a major global killer is already wellknown,” said Apte.“And we all care about how long we can live.Here,we w
21、ere able to systematically identify how air pollution shortens lives around the world.What we found is that air pollution has a very large effect on survival on average about a year globally.”In the context of other significant phenomena negatively affecting human survival rates,Apte said this is a
22、big number.“For example,its considerably larger than the benefit in survival we might see if we found cures for both lung and breast cancer combined,” he said.“In countries like India and China,the benefit for elderly people of improving air quality would be especially large.For much of Asia,if air
23、pollution were removed as a risk for death,60yearolds would have a 15 percent to 20 percent higher chance of living to age 85 or older.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明,良好的空气质量有益于延长寿命,但是空气污染导致细颗粒物进入人体肺部,导致心脏病、癌症、中风发病率升高,从而影响人的寿命。4What do we know about PM 2.5 ?AIt has a bad effect on human health.BIt will be cont
24、rolled in the future.CIt mainly comes from industrial emissions.DIt spreads to the world from Asian countries.A细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“These particulates can enter deep into the lungs,and breathing PM 2.5 is associated with the increased risk of heart attacks,strokes and cancer”可知,PM 2.5影响人体健康,故A项正确。5What di
25、d the researchers do to study how air pollution affects the lifespan?AThey collected accurate information from all the Asian countries.BThey employed the research data to calculate the effect.CThey studied the disease and lifespan together time and time again.DThey measured particulate matter much m
26、ore carefully than before.B细节理解题。根据第二段“It is the first time that data on air pollution and the lifespan has been studied together in order to check how air pollution affects overall life expectancy”可知,这是首次将空气污染和寿命数据结合起来研究,以查明空气污染如何影响总体预期寿命。故B项正确。6What can be inferred from the text?AThe key to people
27、 living longer is good air quality.BPeople think air pollution is the most dangerous killer to them.CApte will agree that people should take action to deal with air pollution.DFactories should decrease the production of cars to stop air pollution.C推理判断题。根据尾段的内容,尤其是“In countries like India and China,
28、the benefit for elderly people of improving air quality would be especially large”可知,Apte认为改善空气质量对老年人有好处;据此可推知,他会同意人们采取措施应对空气污染,故C项正确。7What is the best title for the text?AThe way human beings enjoy a longer lifespanBThe importance of getting rid of air pollutionCAsian people are suffering from seri
29、ous air pollutionDAir pollution reduces the lifespan by more than one yearD标题判断题。通读全文可知,文章第一段第一句“Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year,according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers”为全文的主题句,结合全文内容可知,文章通过介绍科学研究,说明空气污染导致人的寿命减少一年以上
30、。故D项最适合作本文的标题。.完形填空(2019长沙市统一模拟)Steve was a seventh grader, a big boy, looking more like a teenager than a 12yearold. Yet, he went unnoticedhe had been _1_ every examination since first gradeuntil Miss Wilma appeared.In the middle of the first semester of school, the entire seventh grade was _2_for
31、basic skills.“You all did pretty well,” Miss Wilma told the class after going over the_3_, “except for one boy. And it _4_ my heart to tell you this, but.” she hesitated, “the smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class.” Steve _5_ his eyes and carefully examined his fingertips.After that,
32、 Steve still wouldnt do his homework. Even if Miss Wilma _6_ punished him, he remained stubborn.“Steve, please! I care about you!”_7_, Steve got it! “Someone CARES ABOUT ME?!”One Monday a couple of weeks later, Miss Wilma gave a _8_ on the weekend homework. Steve hurried through the test and was the
33、 first to hand in his paper. With a look of _9_, Miss Wilma took his paper and began to look it over.Miss Wilmas face was in a total shock! She glanced up at Steve, then _10_, then up. The smartest boy in the seventh grade had just passed his first test!From that moment, nothing was the same for Ste
34、ve. He discovered that not only could he remember and understand _11_, but he could translate what he learned into his life. He became outstanding.After high school, Steve enlisted in the Navy, and he had a(n) _12_ military career. During his naval years, he inspired many young people who might not
35、have _13_ themselves without him.A _14_ took place within the heart of a boy all because of one teacher, who _15_.【语篇解读】Steve曾经每次考试都不及格,但是Miss Wilma看到成绩的时候,却说他是班里最聪明的学生,而且告诉他老师非常关心他。Steve感受到老师对自己的良苦用心,从此刻苦学习,改变了自己的命运。老师对他的影响促使他用同样的方法去影响并且帮助更多的人。1A.missingBfailingCpassingDskippingB根据下文可知,Steve学习成绩很差;
36、故可推知,他自一年级以来成绩就不及格,故选B。下文中的“failing”也是提示。2A.testedBclassifiedCseparatedDdismissedA根据语境及下文内容可知,此处是说第一学期期中七年级全部学生进行基本技能测试。test“测试”符合语境。3A.questionsBeffectsClessonsDresultsD根据上文可知,七年级全部学生进行了基本技能测试,故此处应是指查看测试成绩(results)。4A.fillsBpressesCbreaksDdestroysC根据语境可知,此处表示告诉Steve他考试没及格使Miss Wilma心碎。break“使心碎”。5A
37、.droppedBraisedCcoveredDclosedA根据语境可知,Steve此次测试未及格,所以当Miss Wilma提到Steve的时候,Steve双目低垂,认真检查自己的指尖。drop ones eyes“垂下眼睛”。6A.strangelyBsteadilyCseverelyDsecretlyC根据上文“After that, Steve still wouldnt do his homework”并结合语境可推知,即使Miss Wilma严厉地(severely)惩罚了Steve,但他仍然很固执。7A.CommonlyBUnwillinglyCParticularlyDSud
38、denlyD根据语境可知,Steve突然顿悟,有人关心着自己。Suddenly“突然”符合语境。8A.quizBchanceCspeechDpresentationA根据下文“ Steve hurried through the test and was the first to hand in his paper”可知,该处表示Miss Wilma组织了一场小测试(quiz)。9A.disappointmentBsurpriseCsatisfactionDinspirationB根据下文中的“Miss Wilmas face was in a total shock”可知,Miss Wilm
39、a对Steve的表现非常惊讶(surprise)。disappointment“失望”;satisfaction“满意”;inspiration“鼓舞人心的人(或事物)”。10A.downBawayCoutDbackA根据该句“She glanced up at Steve, then _, then up”可知,Miss Wilma深感震惊,上下打量Steve。down“向下”符合语境。11A.homeworkBgradesCknowledgeDsubjectsC根据语境以及空后的“but he could translate what he learned into his life”可知
40、,Steve不但记住并理解了知识,而且可以把所学知识(knowledge)应用到生活中。12A.tiringBordinaryChardworkingDsuccessfulD根据上文并结合语境可推知,毕业后,Steve参加了海军,并且度过了成功的(successful)军旅生涯。tiring“令人困倦的”;ordinary“普通的”;hardworking“努力的”。13A.relied onBlooked afterCturned toDbelieved inD根据语境可知,Steve在海军服役期间鼓舞了许多年轻人,如果不是他,这些年轻人可能不会相信(believed in)自己。14A.c
41、ompetitionBchoiceCchangeDcampaignC根据上文可知,Steve在Miss Wilma的关心下,发生了改变(change)。15A.waitedBlistenedCwishedDcaredD参见上题解析。与上文中的“I care about you”呼应。写作规范练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。(2019浙江省舟山市5月模拟)Once,when I was a teenager my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for
42、 the circus.Finally there was only one family between us and the ticket counter.This family made a big impression on me.There were eight children,all probably under the age of twelve.You could tell they didnt have a lot of money.Their clothes were not expensive,but they were clean,the children were
43、wellbehaved,all of them standing in line,twobytwo behind their parents,holding hands.They were excitedly talking about the clowns,elephants and other acts they would see that night with their brothers or sisters in a low voice.One could sense they had never been to the circus before.It promised to b
44、e a highlight of their young lives.The father and mother were at the head of the pack,standing proud as they could be.The mother was holding her husbands hand,looking up at him as if to say,“You are my knight in shining armor.” He was smiling and responding in pride,looking back at her as if to say
45、“You got that right”The ticket lady asked the father how many tickets he wanted.He proudly responded “please let me buy eight childrens tickets and two adult tickets so I can take my family to the circus.The ticket lady gave the price.The mans wife let go of his hand,lowered her head and her lips be
46、gan to shake.The father leaned a little closer and asked,“How much did you say?” The ticket lady again told him the price.The man obviously didnt have enough money.How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight children that he didnt have enough money to take them to the circus? Actually we were not
47、 wealthy in any sense,so I understand how the kids would feel.I felt sorry for them.Paragragh 1:Seeing what was going on,my dad seemed to have an idea._Paragragh 2:That day my father and I went back to our car._【参考范文】Paragragh 1:Seeing what was going on,my dad seemed to have an idea.Then he picked i
48、t up and tapped the man on the shoulder and said,“Excuse me,sir,this fell out of your pocket.The man turned around and saw the money.He knew what was going on,he looked straight into my dads eyes,took my dads hand in both of his,squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill,and with his lip shaking and a tear
49、running down his cheek,he replied,“Thank you,thank you,sir.This really means a lot to me and my family.”Paragragh 2:That day my father and I went back to our car.We didnt go to the circus that night,when I asked dad why he did so.Dad said,“My child,it was a desperate,heartbreaking and embarrassing s
50、ituation for a father.Surely he wasnt begging for a handout,but he reminded me of my father,when I was young.” He paused for a while,as if wandering in his memory.“We should appreciate what we have obtained from life and seize every opportunity to help others.We didnt go to the circus tonight,but we didnt go without.Now,who wants an ice cream?”