1、UNIT 5 WORKING THE LAND课时分层作业(十三).单词拼写1Keep a cool head during the crisis(危急关头).2We have the possibility of attaining(获得)something.3I find her exhausting to be withshes too intense(热情的).4They drew up a detailed list of measures for increasing the output(产量).5She does the domestic(家庭的)affairs every d
2、ay.6This book will continue to generate(引起)excitement for a long time.7He became something of a celebrity(名人)in his home town.8The firm is looking to expand(扩展)its operations overseas.9Many workers are regularly exposed to dangerous chemicals(化学物质).10Cooking the vegetable destroys its wonderful deli
3、cate flavour(味道).阅读理解AHow cool can libraries be in an era(时代)of iPods and Kindles? More than you think.Only if you know where to go.Central Library：Seattle ，Washington, United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taki
4、ng tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua PrinceRamus.Tours began in 2006，two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events，while visitors can stop by the chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the
5、gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library：Dublin，IrelandThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth .It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200，000 of the librarys oldest book
6、s.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴)in Ireland.Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.Geisel Library：University of California, San Diego，United StatesAt first glance，it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira，who helped design actual sp
7、ace launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in scifi films，short stories and novels.The library hosts “Dinner in the Library，” which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from wellknown authors.Bishan Public Library：
8、SingaporeLocated in the heart of Bishan, the awardwinning Bishan Community Library spans 4，000 square meters.It was designed to look like a tree house.The colorful pods(吊舱)that stick out of one side of the building represent books sticking from a bookshelf.Inside the library, these pods offer privat
9、e spaces for reading.Its ceilinghigh glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building.语篇解读本文是一篇应用文。介绍了世界上几个设计很有特点的图书馆。1If you want to enjoy a movie，you can go to_ACentral LibraryBGeisel LibraryCBishan Public LibraryDTrinity College LibraryB细节理解题。根据Geisel Li
10、brary：University of California，San Diego，United States中的“It has been featured in scifi films，short stories and novels.”可知，在这个图书馆里可以看科幻电影。2What makes Bishan Public Library different from the others?AIt has very large glass windows.BIt has ever won a prize for its size.CQueen Elizabeth founded the lib
11、rary.DIt is the largest single library in the world.A细节理解题。根据Bishan Public Library：Singapore中的“Its ceilinghigh glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building.”可知，这个图书馆有天花板那么高的落地玻璃窗。3What is the authors purpose in writing this passage?ATo encourage readers
12、 to visit these libraries.BTo make an advertisement about these libraries.CTo offer some information about these libraries.DTo tell readers the importance of visiting libraries.C写作意图题。根据第一段以及后面对于四个不同图书馆的客观介绍可知，本文的目的就是介绍几个很有特点的图书馆。BFour teenage girls from Minnesota, US.120 hours of nonstop togetherne
13、ss.No cell phones.This is not a reality show, but an adventure journey.“It was really perfect，” said Julia Ruelle of her recent adventure to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with three of her childhood friends.“By unplugging，we had an amazing time.”Last year, the 16yearold took part in an e
14、ssay contest and carried off a prize.The award was a 5day canoe and camping adventure with up to three friends.No parents or guides would be there.So Julia invited her friends Anna Wander, Madeline Wilson and Julianna Torelli.The four Minnetonka High School juniors arrived in Ely for training the da
15、y before they began the journey.They set out the next day at 7 am., quickly developing a routine.“We were done paddling by noon，” Julia said.“We ate lunch at the campsites and then it was time for hammocks (吊床), reading, making friendship bracelets(手镯)and talking.”The girls all had some experience i
16、n the outdoors before.Anna had been to the Boundary Waters with her family.“I love how you are separated from everything in your life, especially technology，” Anna said.Without her phone, she said, “Im less worried about things.”Madeline，too，had been to the Boundary Waters a few years back.“But this
17、 time, I had to paddle right and set up camp，” she said.The girls made fire and cooked meal together.No one was ever hungry or homesick，but they were nervous the final night as they waited out a thunderstorm.They left wet sleeping bags in one tent，and squeezed into another for the night.“Every thund
18、erstorm in the Boundary Waters feels huge，”Julia said.On the car ride home, they were all on their phones catching up with friends.“It was a little at a loss turning my phone on，” said Anna.“Mental health can be improved so much in the Boundary Waters.It really helps to get away and reconnect with y
19、ourself.”语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了一次特别的探险。来自明尼苏达州的四位女孩进行了一场独木舟和露营探险。这次探险之旅的特别之处在于四位队员都不能使用手机。这次探险让她们振奋了精神，重新找回了自我。4How did Julia Ruelle get the chance to camp?AShe won an essay contest.BShe was invited by her friends.CShe performed well in her school.DShe asked her parents for support.A细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一、二句“L
20、ast year, the 16yearold took part in an essay contest and carried off a prize.The award was a 5day canoe and camping adventure with up to three friends.”可知， Julia Ruelle在去年参加了一场作文比赛，并获得了奖。奖项就是最多和三个朋友一起参加为期五天的独木舟和露营探险。5Why was the 5day adventure unique to the girls?AThey needed to complete many tasks
21、.BThey needed to find a guide on their own.CThey had to live on a boat for several days.DThey had to live without their smartphones.D推理判断题。根据第一段中的“No cell phones.This is not a reality show，but an adventure journey.”和第七段中的“Without her phone，she said，Im less worried about things.”可知，这次探险之旅的独特之处在于四个女孩在
22、探险之旅中不能使用手机。6What can we know about the girls from the story?AThey had not got any camping experience before.BThey all felt refreshed after the adventure journey.CThey enriched their learning experiences by exploring.DThey used to keep in close touch with their friends by phone.B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Menta
23、l health can be improved so much in the Boundary Waters.It really helps to get away and reconnect with yourself.”可知，这次没有手机的探险之旅提升了她们的精神状态，也帮助她们重新找回了自我，故选B项。.阅读七选五Nowadays people tend to digitalise everything from watches to fridges.It seems you can choose any item labeled as “smart”_1_However, there
24、 are plenty that can be used to reduce emissions and save money.If youre a part of the digitalisation movement, you might be interested in the concept of smart homes.It means that every element of your house can be controlled from a panel on the wall or your phone._2_Use your mobile to power them on
25、 or off, and you may feel truly modern or truly lazy.Aside from the benefits of living a more comfortable life, this presents an opportunity to cut down on your electrical bills.Electricity generation today represents 31% of total global fossil fuel use and around 40% of all energyrelated CO2 emissi
26、ons._3_It is considered as the first step to prevent global climate change.Connect a smart thermometer to the heating and cooling system and set a specific temperature at which the heating begins to work.Doing so，the room will be at a desired temperature when necessary and switches on a powersaving
27、mode when not occupied.Similarly, by installing a CO2 sensor, you can have an automated ventilation (通风)system._4_.In a 150，000 m2 office complex near Munich, called Campeon, energy costs of up to 117，067 Euro were saved after the use of environmental control devices this year.In this way, they are
28、contributing to a large decrease in CO2 emissions.Clearly, smart homes are about much more than just living a comfortable life._5_AIt is actually about living a green life.BSmart devices have been installed worldwide nowadays.CIt starts working only when CO2 concentrations reach a certain limit.DThe
29、re seem to be an ocean of such socalled “smart” inventions.EBearing this in mind, measures should be taken to make buildings more energyefficient.FAlternative energy must be discovered before the fossil fuel runs out in the future.GThis includes basics such as heating and lighting and many other app
30、liances.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。如今，虽然人们倾向于选择“智能”商品，但是有很多方法可以用来减少排放和节约资金。1D根据上文的“It seems you can choose any item labeled as smart”可知，D项“There seem to be an ocean of such socalled smart inventions.(这种所谓的智能发明似乎有很多)”可承接上文。其中“smart”为同词复现。2G根据上文提到的“这意味着你的房子的每一个元素都可以通过墙上的面板或手机来控制”可知，G项“这包括基本的供暖、照明和许多其他电器”可承接上文。该项中的“This”与上文中的“every element”相吻合。3E下文提示“它被认为是预防全球气候变化的第一步。”承接下文，E项“考虑到这一点，应该采取措施使建筑物更节能”符合语境。该项中的“measures should be taken”与下文的“the first step”相吻合。4C上文提到“同样，通过安装二氧化碳传感器，你可以拥有一个自动通风系统”。C项“只有当二氧化碳浓度达到一定限度时，它才开始工作”可承接上文。其中CO2为同词复现。5A根据上文提到的“显然，智能家居不仅仅是舒适的生活”可知，A项“实际上是关于绿色生活”可承接上文。