1、课时作业14.用所给词的适当形式填空1Businesses need time to _ (adjust) to the changes of economic circumstances.2After a threeday rest, the travellers _ (set) out again.3The man seems to the rude. Keep him at a _ (distance), Tom.4It would be _ (fool) to change your mind now.5It is _ (apparently) to any reader that t
2、here are several mistakes in this article.6My father works in a fully _ (furnish) office.7_ (fasten) to the pole was the national flag.8Its _ (say) that Tom is the top student in his class.答案：1.adjust2.set3.distance4.foolish5.apparent6.furnished7.Fastened8.said.用短语的适当形式填空1He was absolutely _ when he
3、 saw my new car.2She _ some old letters in the course of her research.3I have just been in Australia for a week and Im trying to _ the new climate here.4As most of their houses were badly damaged after the earthquake, many people had to be _ in a stadium.5He _ surfing the Internet and doesnt go home
4、 all day long.6Our offices _ some new furniture.7They _ early in the morning and reached the village before sunset.8Look! Can you see the mountains _？ They are far from here.9A letter from her home _ an attack of homesickness, which made her unhappy.答案：1.green with envy2.came across3.adjust to4.put
5、up5.falls for6.are furnished with7.set off8in the distance9.made up.完成句子1If you want to catch the train, wed better _ _ _ the station immediately.你要是想赶上那班火车，咱们最好马上动身去火车站。2He _ the letter _ _ and put it into his pocket.他将信对折后放进了口袋里。3It took a few seconds for her eyes _ _ _ _ _.几秒钟之后她的眼睛才适应了黑暗。4_ _ so
6、me buildings and shops.附近有一些楼房和商店。5Nobody knows exactly how many races _ _ _ _ _ the region.没有人确切地知道多少个种族组成了这个地区的人口。6Working parttime, I found that some customers were polite _ _ _ _.做兼职时，我发现有些顾客很有礼貌而其他的则不是。7_ _ _ _ _ the written form of a natural language is the written record of the oral form.普遍认为
7、一门语言的书面形式是口语形式的书写记录。答案：1.set off for2.folded; in half3.to adjust to the darkness4.Nearby are5.make up the population of6.whereas others were not7.It is generally agreed that.阅读理解AAccording to historical documents, the forefathers of the Naxi people were closely related to a tribe called “Maoniu Yi”
8、in the Han Dynasty, “Maoniu Yi” in the Jin Dynasty and “Moxie Yi” in the Tang Dynasty.Between the early 10th century and the middle of the 13th century, production in the Lijiang area experienced marked changes, as agriculture replaced livestock(家畜) breeding as the main occupation of the people. Sco
9、res of agricultural, handicraft, mineral and livestock products were turned out, and the country presented a picture of prosperity. During that period, a number of slaveowning groups in Ninglang, Lijiang and Weixi counties gradually grew into a feudal manorial lord caste(世袭封建庄园领主制)In 1278 the Yuan D
10、ynasty established Lijiang Prefecture(自治州) representing the imperial court in Yunnan Province. This resulted in closer links between the Lijiang area and the centre of the empire.In the early Ming Dynasty, the leader of the Naxi people, named Mude, was made chief of Lijiang Prefecture, exercising co
11、ntrol over the Naxi and other ethnic groups nearby. Throughout the Ming Dynasty, the chiefs from the Mu family kept taxes and tribute(贡品) flowing to the Ming court in the form of silver and grain. The Ming, in turn, relied on the Mu family as the mainstay for the control of the people of various eth
12、nic groups in northwestern Yunnan Province.Later, with the development of the productive forces, buying, selling and renting of land began to take place in the Naxi areas, marking the beginning of a landlord economy.1In the 13th century, the main occupation probably be _.A. livestock breeding B. agr
13、icultureC. fishing D. forestry答案与解析：B从文章第二段第一句可知，10世纪早期至13世纪中期丽江经济经历了重大变化，也就是“agriculture replaced livestock breeding”。2Lijiang Prefecture was set up in _.A. the Tang Dynasty B. the Song DynastyC. the Yuan Dynasty D. the Ming Dynasty答案与解析：C从第三段第一句可知答案。3During the Ming Dynasty, the Mu family kept tax
14、es and tribute flowing to the Ming court in the form of _.A. gold B. livestock and goldC. gold and silver D. silver and grain答案与解析：D从文章第四段可知， the Mu family向明朝政府进贡物品是“silver and grain”。4What marked the beginning of the landlord economy?A. A feudal manorial lord caste.B. The appearance of buying, sell
15、ing and renting of land.C. The rule of Mu family in Lijiang.D. The establishment of Lijiang Prefecture.答案与解析：B从文章最后一段可知，the landlord economy的开始是以“buying, selling and renting of land began to take place”为标志的。5What is the best title of the passage?A. The Mu familyB. The history of Lijiang PrefectureC.
16、 The history of the Naxi Ethnic GroupD. The rulers of Naxi答案与解析：C通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了纳西族的历史。BCanyonlands National ParkCanyonlands National Park is a famous tourist attraction in Utah where visitors can see arches(拱门) and other beautiful rock formations.Canyonlands National Park is a wild, lonely area of r
17、ocks, rivers and desert plants. Only Native Americans, cowboys, and explorers entered this area before the park was set up in 1964.Even today, it is difficult to walk or ride through the park. The roads are still made of dirt. Driving requires a special vehicle. The National Park Service says Canyon
18、lands National Park is wild America.Rivers created the area as they cut rocks into many different formations. At the center of the park are two deep canyonlands carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Three areas that surround these rivers are included in the park.One of these areas is called the M
19、aze District. This area includes rock art made by people who lived there more than 2,000 years ago. Yet many people today cannot see the Maze District because it is so difficult to reach. The area is one of the loneliest and wildest areas in the United States.Another area of the park is called the N
20、eedles. It includes long, thin, red and white rocks that reach high into the air like fingers on a hand.A good way to see all the areas of Canyonlands National Park is to fly over it. A onehour trip in a small airplane makes it possible to see the parks red rocks, arches and flat areas where ancient
21、 Indian people once lived.From high in the air, visitors can clearly see the third area of the parka high broad flat rock known as the Island in the Sky. The island was formed between the two rivers.Another interesting formation is called the Upheaval Dome. This is a huge hole about four hundred and
22、 fifty meters deep and one point five kilometers wide. It is considered to be the most unusual geological(地质的) structure in the area.6Why is Canyonlands National Park referred to as wild America?A. No vehicle is available to go through the park.B. The park today still remains as it was in the past.C
23、. There is no access for people to get close to it.D. A variety of wild animals and plants grow in it.答案与解析：B根据第二段中的内容可知，美国犹他州的峡谷地国家公园(Canyonlands National Park)路况原始、交通不便，是人迹罕至的地方，基本保持原有风貌，因此被称为“wild America”。7What do we know about the Maze District?A. No one is allowed to explore the area.B. It is
24、known to the outside world.C. Its rock art dates back over 2,000 years.D. It is the loneliest and wildest place in the US.答案与解析：C根据文章的第四段可知，the Maze District有两千多年前当地人创造的岩石艺术。故答案选C。根据第四段最后一句话可知，人类难以进入这里，因此这里被称为美国最荒芜、最孤独的地区之一，故D项错误。8Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the text?A
25、. The unique geological structure results from the force of nature.B. The Needles is named after the rocks in the shape of needles.C. Canyonlands National Park has a history of about 2,000 years.D. The Green and Colorado Rivers divide the park into three parts.答案与解析：C根据第二段可知，峡谷地国家公园成立于1964年，它的历史只有40
26、多年，因此C项的陈述错误。9In order to have a good view of the park, you should go sightseeing _.A. by air B. by landC. by water D. on foot答案与解析：A根据第六段中的“A good way to see all the areas of Canyonlands National Park is to fly over it.”一句可知，参观该公园的最佳方式是乘坐飞机。10Where did ancient Indian people use to live?A. The red r
27、ocks.B. The flat areas.C. The Island in the Sky.D. The Upheaval Dome.答案与解析：B根据第六段中的“A onehour trip in a small airplane makes it possible to see the parks red rocks，arches and flat areas where ancient Indian people once lived.”一句可知，古印第安人居住的地方是the flat areas。.短文改错First, Id like to thank you for your r
28、eminding, although I dont agree with your view which students should spend more time on their lessons instead of read novels. Indeed, reading novels takes up some of the time that should spent on lessons, but itll make us know what hard life is. Besides, by reading novels we can gain what we cant le
29、arn from our textbook. Of course, reading novels has its shortcomings. Novels that have wrong ideas will make us to do something wrong. Maybe, in your eyes, the disadvantages of reading novels overweighs the advantages. And in my opinion, reading novels is just as another pair of eyes, which broaden
30、s my horizon.答案：First, Id like to thank you for your reminding, although I dont agree with your view whic students should spend more time on their lessons instead of rea novels. Indeed, reading novels takes up some of the time that should spent on lessons, but itll make us know wha hard life is. Bes
31、ides, by reading novels we can gain what we cant learn from our textboo. Of course, reading novels has it shortcomings. Novels that have wrong ideas will make us do something wrong. Maybe, in your eyes, the disadvantages of reading novels overweigh the advantages. An in my opinion, reading novels is just a another pair of eyes, which broadens my horizon.
