1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家课时作业(八)Unit 3Section Learning About Language.阅读理解A I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic phone；in the other a toy. I listened as she was speaking to her makebelieve little friend and Ill never forget the words she said, even though they
2、 were imagined. She said, “Susies in the corner because shes not been very good. She didnt listen to a word I said or do the things she should.” In the corner I saw her baby doll welldressed. It was obvious that shed been put there to sit alone and think. My daughter continued her “conversation”， as
3、 I sat down on the floor. She said, “Im all fed up and I just dont know what to do with her any more. She cries whenever I have to work and wants to play games too. She tries to help me with the dishes, but her arms just cannot reach. And she doesnt know how to fold towels. I dont have the time to t
4、each. I have a lot of work to do and a big house to keep clean. I dont have the time to sit and playdont you know what I mean？” And that day I thought a lot about making some changes in my life, after listening to her innocent words cut me like a knife. I hadnt been paying enough attention to what I
5、 hold most dear. Id been caught up in responsibilities that increased throughout the years. But now my attitude has changed because in my heart I realise that Ive seen the world in a different light through my little darlings eyes. So let the cobwebs (蜘蛛网) cut the corners and the dust bunnies rule t
6、he floor. Im not going to worry about keeping up with them any more. Im going to fill the house with memories of a child and her mother, for we have only one childhood and we will never get another.1Who is Susie?AThe girls phone.BThe girls friend.CThe author. DA baby doll.2How did the author feel wh
7、en hearing her little girls words?AInterested. BUncomfortable.CMoved. DUnbelievable.3The passage leads us to believe that _.Athe little girl doesnt hate her mother any moreBthe author has become lazy because of her daughterCthe author cares nothing about her daughters happinessDthe author wants her
8、little girl to have a happy childhood4What might be the best title?AOnly One ChildhoodBMy Lovely DaughterCHow to Deal with My DaughterDA World of ChildrenB Every year, millions of people head to Londons Trafalgar Square to see Nelsons Column, and the four lion statues that “guard” it. And last month
9、, during the London Design Festival, a bright red lion sculpture was added to the collection. But this was more than just a statue：It had a large open mouth, with an LED screen inside it. At the same time, passersby could type in random words on a screen close to the lion, which were used to produce
10、 an AIcreated poem. The most interesting part of the poems lies in their randomness,_as the words that people choose to enter include many things, such as the time, the weather and their mood. In the daytime, the finished poem appeared on the LED screen, but at night, it was projected (投射) onto the
11、lions body and the famous Nelsons Column, in a lovely light display. Es Devlin, the sculptures creator, was inspired by the history behind the four historic lion statues. Edwin Landseer, the designer of the lions, wanted them to look much more animated, but Queen Vietoria refused his plan. This made
12、 Devlin wonder, “What if we could give a lion a poetic voice？” According to Devlin, although England has seen many poems about national identity in recent years, these works have been lacking imagination. “I wanted to make a piece that was poetic and collective”he told BBC News. After standing for a
13、lmost 180 years, the purpose of Trafalgar Square has changed over the years. But thanks to the hightech lion and its poetry, the square is standing the test of time.5Why was the red lion more than just a statue?AIt had an LED screen inside it. BIt had a larger mouth than the others. CIt could produc
14、e an AIcreated poem. DPoems were projected onto the lions body.6Which of the following best explains “randomness” underlined in Paragraph 2?ALacking styles.BNot having regular patterns.CBeing special.DAttraction to readers.7What does Devlin think of poems about national identity in England in recent
15、 years?AThey are creative. BThey are not popular.CThey are not imaginative.DThey are poetic and collective.8What can be a suitable title for the text?AEs Devlins New Creation.BThe London Design Festival. CA Big Event in Trafalgar Square.DThe red lion in Trafalgar Square.七选五Ways to Save Money While T
16、raveling Who doesnt like to save money when possible? Traveling can be expensive, but with the right strategy you can bring down the cost. _1_. Look for free activities. If you do a little research, youll see there are often lots of free activities in the area. Look at community calendars to see wha
17、t is going on in town while you are there. _2_. Museums often have a “pay what you can” day once a week and sometimes have discounted admission after a certain time of the day. _3_. Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation. I dont mind making breakfast in my room. I love having
18、a cup of coffee, but room service can be very expensive. _4_. A microwave and fridge will also be helpful for reheating leftovers. Shop at farmers markets and local stores. _5_. Also, shopping at local stores allows you to taste the local cuisine without having to pay the price of a restaurant. Buy
19、some local fish and cook it up at your condo(公寓) What are your tips for saving money while traveling?ARent an apartment instead of having to get two rooms.BBook a room with a refrigerator, microwave or kitchen area. CTry these tips on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.DI try to never
20、 eat at attractions because they tend to raise the price.EDo a selfguided walking tour to make yourself familiar with your destination.FId rather eat in the room for breakfast and lunch and then splurge (挥霍) on a delicious dinner.GFarmers markets often lower the price of their food towards the end o
21、f the day.课时作业 (八) .阅读理解A【语篇解读】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。主要讲的是，作者通过和女儿相处的一件小事有感而发，觉得童年只有一次，要让女儿过一个快乐的童年。1答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据第二段中的 Susies in the corner because shes not been very good. 以及 I saw her baby doll welldressed. 可推知苏茜指的是作者女儿的布娃娃。故选D项。2答案与解析：B推理判断题。根据第四段前两句 And that day I thought a lot about making some changes
22、in my life, after listening to her innocent words cut me like a knife. I hadnt been paying enough attention to what I hold most dear. 可知，“我”在听了她那些天真的话后心如刀割。“我”没有对“我”最珍贵的人付出足够的注意力，这让作者感到“不适”，很自责，故选B项。3答案与解析：D推理判断题。根据文章的最后一段 Im going to fill the house with memories of a child and her mother, for we ha
23、ve only one childhood and we will never get another. 可知，作者想让她的女儿有一个快乐的童年。故选D项。4答案与解析：A主旨大意题。结合文章内容以及最后一段可知，文章主要讲的是，作者通过和女儿相处的一件小事有感而发，觉得童年只有一次，要让女儿过一个快乐的童年，故选A项。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了伦敦特拉法加广场上个月引入了一个红狮雕像，它可以利用人工智能作诗。5答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “At the same time, passersby could type in random words on a scre
24、en close to the lion, which were used to produce an AIcreated poem.” 可知，路人可以在靠近狮子的屏幕上随意输入单词，人工智能就会创作出一首诗，故C项正确。6答案与解析：B词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“as the words that people choose to enter include many things, such as the time, the weather and their mood.” 可知，诗中最有趣的部分在于其随机性，因为人们输入的单词范围很广，包括时间、天气和心情等，由此可知画线词词义为“随机”
25、，故B项正确。7答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“According to Devlin, although England has seen many poems about national identity in recent years, these works have been lacking imagination.” 可知，Devlin 认为这些诗都缺乏想象力，故C项正确。8答案与解析：D主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第一段中的 “And last month, during the London Design Festival, a bright red lion
26、sculpture was added to the collection.” 可知，本文介绍了伦敦特拉法加广场上个月引入一个红狮雕像，故D项正确。. 七选五【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。介绍了旅行时省钱的一些方法。1答案与解析：C由本题设空的位置可知，要引起下文，下文解释了旅行时省钱的一些方法，因此C项“下次假期试试这些小窍门，你会节省许多钱。”切题。2答案与解析：E由 “Museums often have apay what you can day once a week and sometimes have discounted admission after a certain tim
27、e of the day.”博物馆通常每周有一次尽你所能支付日，有时在一天中的某个时间后可以打折入场。可知，本题空要同下一句一样来叙述寻找免费活动的具体做法。故E选项切题。3答案与解析：B由 “Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation.” 虽然有些人可能不喜欢在度假时做饭。可知，前后语意转折。因此推断B项 “预定一间有冰箱、微波炉或厨房区域的房间。” 符合语境。4答案与解析：F由 “I love having a cup of coffee，but room service can be very expensive.” 我喜欢喝杯咖啡，但是客房服务可能很贵。可知，本题与前一句为因果关系。故F项 “我宁愿在房间里吃早餐和午餐，然后挥霍吃一顿美味的晚餐。” 符合语境。 5答案与解析：G由 “Shop at farmers markets and local stores.”在农贸市场和当地商店购物。可知，本题要说明在农贸市场和当地商店购物的原因。故G项“农贸市场往往会在一天要结束时降低他们的食物价格。”符合语境。- 6 - 版权所有高考资源网
