1、Unit 2Cloning课时作业5Warming Up & Reading.单句语法填空1The students are forbidden, unless they have special passes, to_stay (stay) out after 11 pm.2I have no objection to spending (spend) the evening with them.3He worked hard before the college entrance examination, and it paid off. His dream to go to colleg
2、e came true.4The best way to undertake big projects is to_force (force) them into your schedule.5The main objection (object) to the plan was that it would cost too much.6When asked about their opinions about the schoolmaster, many teachers would prefer to see him step aside in favour of younger men.
3、7Though one of the brothers is quite different from the other in appearance, there isnt much difference between them in character. (differ)8Although the patient was out of patience,_the nurse was still patient with her work and did it patiently. (patience).选词填空differ from, pay off, ask for a favour,
4、 cast down, forbid.from, raise an objection to, to be exact, have an impact on1The thoughts of the Oriental (东方人) differ_from those of the westerners in a number of ways.2He is forbidden_from leaving the country for some reasons.3The circumstances were all against Joe, but he was not cast_down.4Pres
5、ident Xi are coming to inspect our school very soon; to_be_exact,_the day after tomorrow.5Whenever in trouble, she always comes up to me and asks_for_a_favour.6At worst well have to sell the house so as to pay_off our debts.7Some managers have raised_an_objection_to laying off too many employees.8Th
6、e development of science and technology has_an_impact_on our daily life, for example, the Internet.课文语法填空Cloning is a way of _1_ (make) an exact copy of another animal or plant. It has two major uses. One is _2_ gardeners use it to produce commercial quantities of plants. The other is that it is _3_
7、 (value) for research on new plant species and for medical research on animals. However, the process of cloning is difficult _4_ (undertake)Many attempts to clone mammals failed. The first _5_ (success) clone, Dolly the sheep, made the whole scientific world follow its process, though it had _6_ (mu
8、ch) problems than the normal sheep. On the other hand, Dollys appearance _7_ (raise) a storm of objections and had a great impact _8_ the media and public _9_ (imagine). Different people have different opinions on it. However, scientists still wonder whether cloning will help _10_ harm us and where
9、it is leading us.1making2.that3.valuable4.to_undertake5.successful6more7.raised8.on9.imagination10.or.串点成篇微表达人们在克隆技术上分歧(differ)相当大。一些人支持(in favour of)它的发展，因为克隆会对我们有益，并且是科学上的伟大突破(breakthrough)；然而(while)另外一些人反对(object)研发克隆，因为它会对人类造成危害。在我看来，只要所有的人承诺(undertake)合理使用，克隆将会有很大的回报(pay off)，并给人类带来巨大的影响(impact
10、)。Peoples_opinions_differ_greatly_in_cloning_technique._Some_are_in_favour_of_the_development_of_cloning,_for_it_can_benefit_us_and_it_is_a_great_scientific_breakthrough_while_others_object_to_developing_it_for_the_harm_that_it_can_do_to_human_beings._In_my_opinion,_cloning_will_pay_off_on_assumptio
11、n_that_all_undertake_to_use_it_properly,_and_it_will_have_a_great_impact_on_human_beings.阅读理解AThe United States government has decided that food from cloned (克隆) cattle, pigs and goats is safe to eat. The Food and Drug Administration also says it found no risks in meat and milk from cloned animals.T
12、he FDA had looked at studies for several years before it announced its decision in a final report this month. The United States Department of Agriculture supported the findings. But it says time is needed to clear the way for marketing meat and milk from clones.The FDA will not require any product t
13、o be registered (注册) as coming from clones. A producer would need to label (标注) a product “clonefree”. The agency (机构) says that could be misunderstood because the food is not different from other food.But activists argue that the FDA based its decision on incomplete research into possible risks. Th
14、e Center for Food Safety criticized the use of studies supplied by cloning companies. Animal rights activists point out that cloning attempts often fail. They say cloning is cruel and can lead to suffering.Congress (国会) has been trying to get the FDA to do more studies. But the agency noted that exp
15、erts in New Zealand and the European Union had come to the same findings about the safety of food from clones. Japan, South Korea say they want to study it further before taking action.Products from cloning may not be widely used for several years. Clones cost much, which is why they are not widely
16、used for feeding. The Agriculture Department says few clones will ever become food. Their traditionally raised animals would enter the food supply instead.本文讲述了美国食品药品监督管理局在宣布一些克隆动物可以作为食品后引发的争论。1What is the best title for this passage?AIs Food from Cloned Animals Safe?BA New Clone PolicyCA Big Danger
17、Cloned FoodDCloned ProductsA Terrible Choice答案：A解析：主旨大意题。全文是人们对于克隆动物作为食物这个话题的争论。2All the following are sure of the safety of cloned products EXCEPT _.ANew Zealand BJapanCthe USA Dthe European Union答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第五段第二、三两句可知美国、新西兰、欧盟有同样的发现，日本、韩国还有待进一步的研究。3Why are products from cloning not widely used
18、 for feeding?ABecause cloning attempts often fail.BBecause they are not safe to eat.CBecause cloning is cruel.DBecause they are expensive.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中Products from cloning may not be widely used for several years. Clones cost much, which is why they are not widely used for feeding可知原因是克隆产品太过
19、昂贵。4Where can you probably see the passage?AIn a novel. BIn a newspaper.CIn a travel leaflet. DIn a notice on the wall.答案：B解析：推理判断题。本文讲述了美国食品药品监督管理局在宣布一些克隆动物可以作为食品后引发的争论，时效性较强，故很有可能出现在报纸上。BEmpathy (同理心) is one of those strange qualitiessomething almost everyone wants, but few know how to truly give
20、or receive it. In a world where selfsatisfaction is emphasized, it is in short supply but high demand. This is all the more reason to teach the next generation what it means to have empathy for those around them.Many people confuse sympathy and empathy, but they are two distinct values. Empathy is n
21、ot just the ability to understand someones feelings; criminals often take advantage of people by appearing to understand their feelings and gaining their trust. Empathy is more than that. Not only is it the ability to recognize how someone feels, but it also values and respects the feelings of anoth
22、er person. It means treating others with kindness, dignity, and understanding.While some children are gifted with naturally kind hearts, in most cases kids need to see empathy modeled by the adults around them. It begins with the way parents relate to their children. Parents who show an interest in
23、the things that matter to their kids and respond to emotions in a positive and caring way are teaching the skill of empathy.When children have their emotional needs met, two things happen. They learn how to meet the emotional needs of others and they are anchored in what they are receiving, meaning
24、that they are secure enough to give to others when the need arises but first they need to receive. An empty jug cannot fill a cup.Many adults find it hard to talk about emotional needs or anything related to emotions. Consequently, they spend their lives tiptoeing_around the subject of emotions. The
25、se are people who dont know how to handle the emotions of others and are uncomfortable with any situation that calls for an emotional response. Sometimes they are afraid of their own emotions because they have never learned how to deal with emotional needs.Its a good idea to talk to kids about emoti
26、ons and how other people experience them. Give their emotions names (for example, jealousy, anger, and love) and teach them that these are normal. Talk to them about how to handle emotions in a positive way and point out situations where other people are experiencing emotions. Teach them about respe
27、cting the emotions of others and show them how to act in a situation where a response is required.很多人都会把同情心和同理心混淆，其实它们是两种截然不同的价值观。父母应该教育好孩子如何用同理心去尊重他人、理解他人、善待他人，这是孩子们成长必修的一门课。5Why should the children be taught to have empathy for other people?ABecause empathy is hard to give.BBecause empathy is a ki
28、nd of strange quality.CBecause empathy is in great need.DBecause empathy is difficult to receive.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中it is in short supply but high demand. This is all the more reason to teach the next generation what it means to have empathy for those around them.可知，要教导我们的下一代拥有同理心的主要原因是同理心在当今社会极其需要，
29、供不应求。故选C。6Whats Paragraph 3 mainly about?AKids need to see adults show empathy.BThe differences between empathy and sympathy.CKids are kind naturally.DParents should respond positively.答案：A解析：段落大意题。根据该段in most cases kids need to see empathy modeled by the adults around them.及下文的描述可知，本段主要讲了孩子需要看到成年人的
30、同理心。故选A。7Whats the meaning of the underlined words “tiptoeing around” in Paragraph 5?AGetting around. BAvoiding talking about.CActing cautiously about. DWalking about.答案：B解析：词义猜测题。根据该段第一句Many adults find it hard to talk about emotional needs or anything related to emotions.可知，许多成年人(家长)发现很难和孩子们谈论情感需求或任何与情感相关的事情。因此，他们在生活中都会小心地回避情感这个话题。故选B。8The possible readers of the passage are _.Aparents BadolescentsCeducators Dpeople in general答案：A解析：推理判断题。本文主要讲了父母应该教育好孩子如何用同理心去尊重他人、理解他人、善待他人，这是孩子们成长必修的一门课。故文章的读者对象应该是父母。故选A。