1、课时作业5.FastreadingRead the text quickly and choose the best answer about the main idea of the text.AA magic journey by Pausanias.BThe similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics.CThe ancient Olympic Games in Greece.DModern Olympics.答案B.CarefulreadingRead the text carefully and
2、choose the best answer.1Pausanias was _.Aa writer who lived in “Ancient Greece”Ban English writer 2,000 years agoCa writer who wrote about the modern Olympic GamesDan athlete2How often are the Winter Olympics held?AEvery year. BEvery other year.CEvery three years. DEvery four years.3Where do all the
3、 competitors live?AA hotel.BA special village.CA restaurant.DA place hired by competitors.4Which of the following statements is TRUE?AGreek slaves and women could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece.BIt is easy to win the right to host the Olympics.CAlmost every country wants to host the Oly
4、mpics.DIt costs little to host the Olympics.5Which of the following events isnt included in the Summer Olympic Games?ARunning races. BIce skating.CSwimming. DSailing.答案1A2.D3.B4.C5.B.SummaryPausanias and Li Yan are talking about the similarities and _1_ (different) between the ancient and modern Oly
5、mpics. The ancient Olympic Games were first held in Athens, in _2_ only men from the Greece had the right/honour _3_ (compete). The champions were awarded olive wreaths _4_ prizes. The modern Olympics _5_ (start) in 1896. From then on, athletes from all over the world have come to take part in the g
6、ames every four years. There are two sets of Gamesthe Summer _6_ the Winter Olympics. All countries can take part if their athletes reach the standard _7_ (admit) to the games. There are over 250 sports. To host all the competitors, _8_ special village is usually built, with several stadiums, a gymn
7、asium as well as seats for those who watch the games. The winners of the first three places _9_ (award) gold, silver and bronze medals. The motto of the Olympic Games is: _10_ (swift), Higher and Stronger.答案1differences2.which3.to compete4.as5.started6and7.to be admitted8.a9.are awarded10.Swifter阅读理
8、解AThe 2016 Rio Olympic Games have come to an end. Without doubt, many Chinese sports fans sat in front of the TV and cheered our athletes on, hoping that they would get as many gold medals as possible.But sometimes our desire for gold medals can result in the sadness of failure. When Liu Xiang, Chin
9、as track hero, pulled out of the Beijing Olympics due to injury, he greatly disappointed many Chinese sports fans.But things are different now. In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, we saw a healthier Chinese attitude towards the sports people, fully in line with the Olympic spirit.China didnt win any gold
10、 medals on the first day. But, instead of criticizing (批评) the athletes who failed to win, most of the fans were happy with their efforts. “Looking at the results in the right way when an athlete misses out on gold shows the maturity (成熟) of a person, and is also a challenge for a country to face up
11、 to in the process of development，” commented CRI.Swimmer Fu Yuanhui won fans hearts, even if she only won the third place in the 100m backstroke final. Her fans on her Sina Weibo have increased 100,000 to over 6 million. Many sports fans appreciated her straightforward character and attitude toward
12、s competitions.“The warm support from Internet users shows that public attitude towards competitive sports and the Olympics has gotten to a higher level，” said an article in the Peoples Daily.1What can we know from Paragraph 2?AGold medals can also cause sadness.BLiu Xiang always disappoints his fan
13、s.CFans have high expectations of Liu Xiang.DLiu Xiang got injured before the Olympics.2What is peoples attitude now towards the athletes who failed?AInterested. BUnderstanding.CAngry. DDisappointed.3What makes people like Fu Yuanhui?AHer Sina Weibo.BHer kindness to the fans.CHer attitude to competi
14、tions.DHer winning a gold medal.4What does the author mainly want to tell us in this passage?AWinning gold medals is important.BChanging attitude to athletes is a must.CResults are not important in the competition.DPeoples attitude towards competitive sports is healthier.答案与解析本文主要介绍了在奥运会期间，人们对待运动员成功
15、和失败的态度，表明了人们对待比赛的态度已经达到一个更高、更健康的水平。1C推理判断题。根据第二段可知人们对刘翔期望很高，希望他能够拿到冠军，故选C。2B推理判断题。根据第三、四段可知，现在当运动员没能取得胜利的时候，人们对他们很理解，高兴于他们的表现而不只是注重成绩，故选B。3C细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句“Many sports fans appreciated her straightforward character and attitude towards competitions.”可知，人们喜欢她是因为她对比赛的态度。故选C。4D写作意图题。根据第三、四段，以及末段“The wa
16、rm support from Internet users shows that public attitude towards competitive sports and the Olympics has gotten to a higher level”可知，文章主要介绍的是人们对待比赛的态度已经达到了一个更高、更健康的水平，故选D。BDear friends，How exciting it is to host this years Ontario Special Olympics in York Region from July 11 to 14! With events taki
17、ng place across York Region, including track and field events in the city of Markham, I encourage everyone in our city to come out to cheer on the athletes.My special thanks go to the athletes, and their coaches and families, for all their hard work preparing for the Games. And they go to the many p
18、eople whove organized and supported the Special Olympics. The warmup events in support of the Games have been highly successful.Our city is welcoming over 900 athletes, coaches and family members to York Region for the Games, which are part of many Special Olympics events, in which 35,000 people acr
19、oss Canada are competing.Mayor(市长) Frank Scarpitti，City of MarkhamDear Ontario Special Olympics， Dylan Eisner is a special needs student at North Lambton Secondary School in Forest, Ontario. He couldnt climb the stairs at North Lambton before he began training with the crosscountry team. He is worki
20、ng very hard on his running. He took part in the 2015 season and completed the races in SWOSSA and OFSAA. His family, friends, running mates, coaches and all the staff felt proud of what he had achieved. One of Dylans goals is to someday be a player at the Special Olympics, which is especially help
21、for people with intellectual (智力的) disabilities. Dylan was a special guest at the Lake Smith Conservationists Yearly Dinner this year. The Lake Smith Conservationists, a local environmental organization, decided to give a donation of $1,000 to the Special Olympics in honor of the young runners achie
22、vements. They hope that the money will be used to help players like Dylan achieve their dreams.Yours truly，Lake Smith ConservationistsMember Dianne Russell5For whom was the first letter mainly written?AFrank Scarpittis personal friends.BAthletes of the Special Olympics.CPeople living in the city of
23、Markham.DOfficers working for the city government.6What kind of feeling is expressed in Paragraph 2 of Scarpittis letter?AWorry. BPraise.CDoubt. DAnger.7How do people around Dylan probably look at him?AHe is a bit proud.BHe used to be a lazy boy.CHe has very poor social skills.DHe is a person with a
24、 strong will.8The Lake Smith Conservationists _.Astrongly supported Dylan in achieving his goalBhelped organize the Ontario Special OlympicsCare made up of players with special needsDreceived a thousand dollars from Dylan答案与解析本文是一篇应用文。文章是关于加拿大安大略省特奥会的两封信。5C推理判断题。由第一封信第一段的I encourage everyone in our
25、city to come out to cheer on the athletes. 和第三段的Our city is welcoming.可知，这封信主要是写给该市居民的。6B推理判断题。Scarpitti 市长在第二段为参与和支持本次特奥会的人们喝彩，表达了他对大家所付出的努力的赞扬。7D推理判断题。由第二封信第一段的He couldnt.crosscountry team. He is working very hard on his running. He took.and OFSAA. 可知，Dylan 虽然属于特殊学生，但他努力锻炼，取得了不小的成绩。由此可以判断他是个意志坚强的人。8A细节理解题。由第二封信最后一段的They hope that.their dreams. 可知，这个环保组织非常支持Dylan 实现他的愿望。
