1、课时分层作业(六).单词拼写1She divorced (离婚)her husband two years ago.2My sister and I put Christmas decorations(装饰物)on the tree.3It is apparent (明显地)to us that he hasnt done his work properly.4The trees were a good protection(保护)against the wind.5Im fed up with rules and regulations(规章制度).6The air was fragrant
2、(芳香的)with scents from the sea and the hills.7I will give assistance(帮助)to them.8I insist that you withdraw(收回)your offensive remarks immediately.9This glass dish looks very fragile(脆弱).10She is having an affair(暧昧关系)with her boss.单句语法填空1Mrs Li gave birth to twins this morning.2He raised his voice to
3、 make himself heard(hear).3The young man was charged with robbery with violence.4The judge sentenced him to five years in prison.5You must ask permission(permit) if you want to leave early.6Its said that his lameness resulted from an accident.7A lot of problems remain to be solved(solve).8Let me on
4、behalf of our president Mr. Johnson, wish you a happy journey.9He had his car repaired(repair) yesterday.10Staying up late makes him at his worst in terms of physical situation.阅读理解More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off”
5、 between school and university.The gapyear phenomenon originated(起源)with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.This year,25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry
6、 until next year,according to statistics on university entrance provided by the University and College Admissions Service(UCAS).That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news for everyone in higher education.“
7、Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with,and complete,their chosen course.Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.But not everyone is happy.Owain James,the president of the National Union of Students(NUS),argued that the incr
8、ease is evidence of student hardshipyoung people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.“New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to 15,000 in debt.It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to supp
9、ort their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。主要介绍了这样一种现象现在越来越多的学生采取了“间隔年”的上学方式,即推迟一年再上大学,在此期间挣钱缴纳学费。文章也提到了人们对这种做法的观点。1What do we learn about the gap yea
10、r from the text?AIt is flexible in length.BIt is a time for relaxation.CIt is increasingly popular.DIt is required by universities.【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“have put off their entry until next year”可知是一年的时间,排除A项“时间长度是灵活的”。根据最后一段中的“more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their
11、 study for the degree”可知越来越多的学生利用间隔年来挣钱缴纳学费,排除B项“这是一段放松的时间”。间隔年不是大学要求的,因此排除D项。根据第一段的“More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年).”和第三段的“That is a record 14.7% increase.”可知间隔年越来越受学生们的欢迎,所以选C项。【答案】C2According to Tony Higgins,students taking a gap year_Aare better prepared for college stu
12、diesBknow a lot more about their future jobsCare more likely to leave university in debtDhave a better chance to enter top universities【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Students who take a wellplanned year out are more likely to be satisfied with,and complete,their chosen course.”可知,采用间隔年的学生对所选择的课程更加满意,更可能完成所选课程,故A
13、项正确。B项“对他们将来的工作了解得多”在文中未提及,可排除。根据最后一段可知,这些学生在间隔年里挣钱缴纳学费,故排除C项“更有可能在大学毕业的时候欠债”。根据第一段的第一句话可知,采用间隔年是在被大学录取之后,故排除D项“更有希望考入顶级大学”。【答案】A3How does Owain James feel about the gapyear phenomenon?AHes puzzled.BHes worried.CHes surprised. DHes annoyed.【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.the increase is evidence of student hard
14、shipyoung people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.”可知Owain James对间隔年现象很担忧,故B项正确。puzzled疑惑的;surprised吃惊的;annoyed生气的。【答案】B4What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?AAttend additional courses.BMake plans for the new term.CEarn money f
15、or their education.DPrepare for their graduate studies.【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.”可知,越来越多的学生在间隔年中挣钱缴纳学费来获取他们的学位,故C项“为了他们的教育而挣钱”正确。A项“上额外的课程”,B项“为新学期做计划”,D项“为他们的毕业学习做准备”,在文中均未提及,故排除。【答案
16、】C.阅读七选五Your children are watching you._1_ According to the Health Program, developing healthy habits is an important part for your children. And when it comes to developing healthy habits, parents influence their children more than anyone else._2_ What happens during those early years can influence
17、 children for the rest of their lives. This includes some eating and exercise habits. Children are very careful, even at a young age. Children watch what others do carefully and imitate the behaviors of those closest to them. As parents, you should do the following: _3_ If you do that, your children
18、 are more likely to be enthusiastic about developing theirs.Let your children see you taking care of your own physical health by eating fruits and vegetables. Talk to them about healthy habits in appropriate terms and at a proper time. _4_5_ Computers, televisions and other forms of technology are a
19、 major part of life in the 21st century. Unfortunately, as the use of technology in the home increases, so does the time spent watching TV or playing on the computer. So as parents, you should also arrange the time for your children wisely.ATake part in physical activities and exercise regularly.BDo
20、nt get rid of technology, but use it wisely.CBe enthusiastic about developing healthy habits of your own.DYour actions are speaking to them louder than your words will.EChildren prefer to imitate their parents rather than listen to them.FThis can be helpful to teach your children to form good eating
21、 habits.GIts easy for the children to form their healthy habits when they are young.【答案】15DGCFB.应用文写作下面是有关我国著名的赵州桥的介绍:1赵州桥位于河北省赵县以南,被联合国列为世界文化遗产,得到了中国政府很好的保护。2赵州桥始建于公元590年,花费18年的时间,由李春设计建造。3赵州桥全部是由石头建成。4桥长50.82米,宽10米,比中国古代的任何石桥都要宽,恰似一弯大彩虹。5每年都有成千上万的人来参观。写作要求:1标题:Zhaozhou Stone Bridge2词数:80左右。内容必须包括所
22、有提示要点,不要逐条翻译。3参考词汇:文化遗产cultural heritage彩虹rainbow被列为be listed as _【参考范文】Zhaozhou Stone BridgeZhaozhou Stone Bridge, standing south of Zhao County, Hebei Province, is listed as a worlds cultural heritage by the United Nations. It was Li Chun who started to build the bridge in 590 AD and spent 18 year
23、s finishing it. The bridge, wholly made of stones, is 50.82 meters long and 10 meters wide. It is said that it is wider than any other stone bridge in ancient China and looks like a big rainbow. Zhaozhou Stone Bridge, visited by hundreds and thousands of tourists yearly, is preserved well by the Chi
24、nese government.如何进行人物个性描写写作指导人物个性描写就是描述一个人在思想、品质、行为、习惯等方面的特征,例如乐观还是悲观、外向还是内向等。描写时尽量避免使用过于笼统的句子,而应该采用相对比较细致入微的句子来对人物进行“个性化”描写。例如:1正面描写Young as he is,he has a strong sense of responsibility.虽然很年轻,他却有很强的责任感。He is easygoing,optimistic,and able to work under pressure.他性格随和,乐观向上,有良好的抗压能力。His soul is as p
25、ure as white snow.他的灵魂像雪一样纯洁。2负面描写She gives the impression of being generous,but in reality she is a very selfish woman.她给人以慷慨大方的印象,但其实她是个非常自私的女人。He is badtempered and wont listen to anybody,so youd better not stand in his path.他脾气暴躁,不听他人劝告,你最好不要去阻碍他。You might as well talk to a stone as try to argue
26、 with a stubborn woman.你与其跟一个倔女人争吵,还不如跟一块石头说话。常用词块1a man with a sense of responsibility 有责任感的人2a goodnatured person 友好的人3a man of fine personality 个性强的人4an ambitious person 有抱负的人5a smoothspoken man 能说会道的人6an outspoken man 说话直率的人7a coldblooded man 冷酷无情的人8be of a determined character 性格果断常用语句1她年轻、有活力、
27、且极具耐心和想象力。She is a lively young woman with patience and imagination.2他是一位心地善良、幽默、有责任心的教师。He is a kindhearted,humorous and responsible teacher.3他和我们相处得很好,但对我们很严格。He is getting on well with us,but he is very strict with us.4约翰很固执,从不承认他的错误。John is very stubborn and never admits his mistakes.5我从未见过一位那么愿
28、意帮助处于困境的朋友的人。I have never before seen a man so ready to help a friend in trouble.6玛丽完全不是胆小的孩子。Mary is not at all a timid child.7他具有独立的性格。He possesses an independent character.8这些学生乐观并有抱负。These students are optimistic and ambitious.佳作构建阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。A Vacation with
29、 My MotherI had an interesting childhood.It was filled with surprises and amusements,all because of my motherloving,sweet,yet absentminded and forgetful.One strange family trip we took when I was eleven tells a lot about her.My two sets of grandparents lived in Colorado and North Dakota,and my paren
30、ts decided to spend a few weeks driving to those states and seeing all the sights along the way.As the first day of our trip approached,David,my eightyearold brother,and I unwillingly said goodbye to all of our friends.Who knew if wed ever see them again? Finally,the moment of our departure arrived,
31、and we loaded suitcases,books,games,camping equipment,and a tent into the car and bravely drove off.We bravely drove off again two hours later after wed returned home to get the purse and travelers checks Mom had forgotten.David and I were always a little nervous when using gas station bathrooms if
32、Mom was driving while Dad slept:“You stand outside the door and play lookout(放哨) while I go,and Ill stand outside the door and play lookout while you go.” I had terrible pictures in my mind: “Honey,where are the kids?” “What?! Oh,Gosh.I thought they were being awfully quiet.” We were never actually
33、left behind in a strange city,but we werent about to take any chances.On the fourth or fifth night,we had trouble finding a hotel with a vacancy.After driving in vain for some time,Mom suddenly got a great idea: Why didnt we find a house with a likelylooking backyard and ask if we could set up tent
34、there? David and I became nervous.To our great relief,Dad turned down the idea.Mom never could understand our objections(反对).If a strange family showed up on her front doorstep,Mom would have been delighted.She thinks everyone in the world is as nice as she is.We finally found a vacancy in the next
35、town.Paragraph 1The next day we remembered the brandnew tent we had brought with us._Paragraph 2We drove through several states and saw lots of great sights along the way._参考范文Paragraph 1The next day we remembered the brandnew tent we had brought with us.Thinking of the tent,Mom suggested that we go
36、 camping in the next village,with eyes glittering with excitement.Considering her enthusiasm,we all agreed.When we arrived at the camping place,Mom stormed out instantly and urged us to put up the tent.David and I were asked to pick up some branches to build a fire.And when we came back,Dad and Mom
37、had already lain on the grass comfortably in front of the tent,talking merrily with a local boy at our age,who always cast glimpse at this tent curiously.Soon we learnt that the boy in rags was homeless.Once again,Mom “forgot” to take the tent with us again.Paragraph 2We drove through several states
38、 and saw lots of great sights along the way.The bright blue sky,the limitless green grass,the setting sun and the countless stars all kept me spellbound.But what impressed me most during the journey was that tent,which was forgotten deliberately by Mom.Though she did love going camping,she presented that poor boy with the tent out of sympathy.That was my mom,who was sometimes absentminded,forgetful,yet always loving and sweet.