1、课时训练(四).选词填空earn ones living；glare at；in debt；cut down；before long；put on weight；spy on1It looks as if it will rain _.2How much did you pay the man to _ me?3If you spend more than your income，can you try to _？4Eating too much meat will make you _.5He_ by hunting.6Hes _ to the bank because he bought
2、that big house.7Dont _ me like that，you deserved the scolding.单句改错1Im heavily in debt at the moment, but I hope to pay them away when I get the salary._2After graduating from college, she earned living as a composer of music._3The police had been spying at the gang for several months._4The protester
3、s urged their government to take measures to cut off their carbon emission to reduce greenhouse effect._5I suggest you consult your doctor in your stomachache._6The organization was founded for benefit of the poor children in the west part of China._7Jennifer, who is my best friend, said she would g
4、o abroad to further her education long before._8Mr.Smith is such a good teacher that we all respect._9He has such little experience that he wasnt fit for the job._10He didnt attend the party last night; so did Tom._.阅读理解AYou know eating fruit and vegetables does good.But do you know it can also make
5、 you look good? People who increased their intake over just six weeks developed a healthy glow and appeared more attractive，researchers found.Scientists at St Andrews University found eating them slightly increased yellow and red pigments in the volunteers skin.They monitored the food intake of 35 p
6、eople and took pictures of their faces，arms and hands using a sensitive camera at the start，and after three and six weeks.Increasing their intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day was found to make the person look more healthy and an extra 3.3 portions could enhance their attractiveness，when their pho
7、tographs were rated by others.Fruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoids (类胡萝卜素)，which are known to protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays，and can also prevent agerelated diseases including heart disease and cancer.But while it was known eating extreme amounts of certain vegetables
8、 such as carrots could turn skin orange，it was not known a small increase was perceptible (被觉察) to others and was seen as appealing.A camera measured changes to the skins redness，yellowness and lightness，and found it significantly changed in people who naturally increased their intake.These changes
9、were not evident in three weeks.Using light sensors，the researchers showed these red and yellow hues were linked with the levels of carotenoids in their skin.There are hundreds of carotenoids but those thought to have the most dramatic effect are lycopene(番茄红素)，which gives tomatoes and red peppers t
10、heir red colour and betacarotene found in carrots as well as broccoli，squash，and spinach.Skin colour is also affected by chemicals called polyphenols (多元酚)，found in apples，blueberries and cherries，which cause blood rush to the skin surface.1What do we know from the research?AIf you take in a little
11、more fruit and vegetables，you will obviously look more attractive in three weeks.BThe researchers took the pictures of 35 people in the research at different stages.CIncreasing your intake of greens by 2.9 portions a day can greatly improve your health.DPeople who increased their intake of greens by
12、 3.3 portions a day were found the most attractive after six weeks.2Which of the following is NOT the function of carotenoids?AThey can protect against cell damage from pollution and UV rays.BThey can prevent heart disease and cancer.CThey can prevent agerelated diseases.DThey can keep you in good s
13、hape.3Which of the statements is NOT true according to the passage?AWeve already known eating extreme amounts of carrots can turn skin orange.BWe knew in the past that eating a few more carrots could make us look appealing.CThe research showed the improvement in skin is linked with the levels of car
14、otenoids in it.DAmong hundreds of carotenoids，lycopene is thought to have the most dramatic effect on the skin.4We can infer from the passage that_.Askins redness，yellowness and lightness make a person look more healthy and attractiveBcarotenoids have the same effect as lycopeneCit is carotenoids th
15、at give tomatoes and red peppers their red colour Dboth betacarotene and polyphenols affect skin colour by causing blood rush to the skin surface5Which can be the best title of the passage?AEating fruit and vegetables does goodBFruit and vegetables are rich in carotenoidsCHow to become attractiveDEa
16、ting fruit and vegetables makes you look goodBIf you walk around any large city，youll find a coffee shop on every corner.Many shops offer comfortable sofas，large screen televisions and sometimes even live music.More and more teenagers are hanging out there.My preteen has already done so after school
17、 once a month but she always orders fruit juice.I think she would drink coffee sooner or later，so I started doing some research online.I found out that coffee in moderation can be safe.But one thing that was constant online was the chance of becoming addicted to coffee.Coffee is one step up from sod
18、a but still，not as dangerous as energy drinks or alcohol.Still，any addiction is hard to break.So I needed to come up with a plan that would protect my child.Coffee shops offer a safe place for teens to hang out.As like anything else you let your children do，you need to set limits.Drinking coffee whi
19、le socializing once or twice a week will not cause a severe caffeine addiction.However，you should avoid allowing a cup of coffee every morning and ensure they get adequate sleep each night，which will make them less likely to feel the need to drink coffee.As parents we have responsibility to set a go
20、od example.If youre addicted to caffeine，its time to start monitoring your intake.If you drink much water and keep healthier drink options in your fridge and at your dinner table，your teen will follow you.I drink much water and so do both my children.My_kids_learn_more_from_watching_me_do_things_tha
21、n_they_will_ever_learn_from_my_verbal_teaching.As a mother，Im ready to allow my child to try coffee，and well talk about it and discuss the pros and cons of consuming this.I feel open communication is vital in helping them make good decisions.Although，the decision to drink coffee doesnt pose the same
22、 dangers as underage drinking，it still deserves a thoughtful conversation.6The author began to do research on coffee in order to_.Aoffer some good advice to coffee shopsBguide her daughter to drink coffee properly Cstop her daughter hanging out in coffee shopsDlet her daughter believe that fruit jui
23、ce is healthy7What might be the content of the plan the author would come up with?AHow her daughter can keep safe.BWhy coffee is as dangerous as alcohol.CHow her daughter can avoid caffeine addiction.DWhat benefits her daughter can achieve from coffee.8According to the text，if teens have enough slee
24、p，they_.Awill not ache for coffee that muchBwill not hang out in coffee shopsCwill not drink coffee foreverDwill drink water instead of coffee9What does the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph imply?AThe authors children dont like to talk with her.BThe author thinks a good example functions
25、better.CThe author is living in harmony with her children.DThe author doesnt want her children to learn from her.课时训练(四).1.before long2.spy on3.cut down4put on weight5.earns his living6.in debt7.glared at.1.away改为off2.living前加a或her3.at改为on4.off改为down5.in改为about6.benefit前加the7.long before改为before lon
26、g8.respect后加him9.such改为so10so改为neither.【语篇解读】吃水果不仅对我们的身体健康有益，而且能让我们看起来更好看、更有吸引力。1选B。细节理解题。通过全文第一段可知，调查者对35个人加量食用水果，从一开始到第三个星期，一直到第六个星期后，各个阶段都用高灵敏度的照相机对他们的皮肤进行拍照比照，所以选B。2选D。细节理解题。根据文中第二段可知，类胡萝卜素能保护免受污染和UV射线的损害，同时能防止与年龄相关疾病的发生，如心脏病和癌症，并未提到D项，所以选D。3选B。细节理解题。根据文中第二段倒数第一、二句可知，人们知道吃极其大量的某种蔬菜，例如像胡萝卜能让我们皮肤变
27、黄，人们并不知道少量吃点胡萝卜也会被别人看出，并且效果也不错，所以B项与原文不符。4选A。推理判断题。通过文中可知，水果、蔬菜中所含的类胡萝卜素等成分可以让人变得更健康，更引人注目，而这是因为这些成分中含有红色物质、黄色物质等起作用，所以选A。5. 选D。主旨大意题。根据文中第一段第一、二句可知，吃水果和蔬菜不但对身体有益，而且让人看起来肤色更好。下文又着重讲了吃水果、蔬菜对皮肤的影响，所以选D。【语篇解读】作者在文章中提出了自己对青少年喝咖啡的看法和对父母的几点建议。6选B。细节理解题。从第一、二段的内容可知，作者上网做调查是为了让自己的女儿正确饮用咖啡，故选B项。7选C。细节理解题。从第二
28、段的But one thing that was constant online was the chance of becoming addicted to coffee.这一句话可知，作者准备制订计划，避免孩子喝咖啡成瘾，故选C项。8选A。细节理解题。从第三段的However，you should avoid allowing a cup of coffee every morning and ensure they get adequate sleep each night，which will make them less likely to feel the need to drink coffee.可知，如果孩子睡眠好，他们想喝咖啡的可能性就小一点，故选A项。9选B。句意理解题。从第四段的内容可知，作者认为父母的榜样比起单纯的说教更能发挥作用，故选B项。