1、5.1 课时作业.根据汉语提示写出单词1Everyone should enjoy _ (平等) in employment, whatever family backgrounds they are from.答案:equality2In some ways, a healthy mind is even more _(重要的) than a healthy body.答案:important3The organization _ (建立) by the famous actress has helped countless children who lost their parents.答
2、案:founded4Many old people still have the _(信念) that boys are better than girls.答案:belief5It is debatable whether an official can use his _(职位) for his personal interest.答案:position6Ways must be found to avoid the effect of _(压力), bad diets and overwork on our health.答案:stress7She _ (辞职) from the dir
3、ectorship and left the firm.答案:resigned8He _ (命令) us to leave at once, but nobody followed it.答案:ordered9I cant thank you enough for your _ (善良)答案:kindness10The general _ (原则) is that education should be available to all children up to the age of 16.答案:principle.语法填空Though ancient China was a place
4、where states were often _1_ war with each other, many great philosophers were born, of _2_ Confucius has the greatest influence. He _3_ (stress ) the importance of kindness, duty and order in society. Chinese society _4_ (influence) by his ideas for more than 2,000 years.The ideas of Mencius were ve
5、ry _5_ to those of Confucius. His father died _6_ he was young, and he was brought up by his mother. Unsatisfied with the ruler, he _7_(resign) from the position he held and for many years he travelled from state to state, _8_ (teach) the principles of Confucius. He believed that man is good and tha
6、t people were more important _9_ rulers. He hated the state when it treated people badly.Mozi, another influential philosopher, became famous for his unusual clothes and behaviour. As the founder of Mohism, he considered government to be most important and believed that all men were _10_. Meanwhile,
7、 he taught that we should love all human beings and look after the weaker people than ourselves.答案:1.at2.whom3.stressed4.was influenced5.similar6.when7.resigned8.teaching9.than10. equal.阅读理解AThe 2014 Most Powerful Women list includes the top politicians, finance and business leaders, activist billio
8、naires and celebrities who matter. The list features nine heads of state who run nations with a combined GDP of $ 11.1 trillion with 641 million citizensincluding the No. 1 Power Woman, German Chancellor Angela Merkel.In Greater Chinathe area of geography that includes mainland China, Taiwan, Hong K
9、ong, etc. there are 11 influential women on the newly released 2014 Forbes Power Women List this week, an increase from nine last year.A large number of women are founders or owners of their own enterprises(企业), not a few of whose companies are well known for high fashion. More than half (58) of the
10、 women on the list are American, including immigrants.Shes No. 1: Chancellor Merkel has made the list ten times out of the past 11 editionsnine times as No. 1. She was first elected in 2005.Hillary stays on. Clintons CV(个人履历) is full of firsts: The only first lady to become a U. S. senator(参议员) turn
11、ed presidential candidate and then secretary of state. Now as a private citizen and cofounder of The Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, she continues to be one of the most watchedandlistenedto women on the planet. Bets are on that she will be the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate and,
12、possibly, first woman elected to the Oval Office of the White House.1Which of the following is TRUE for Angela Merkel according to the passage?AThe GDP of her country is the highest in the world.B. The citizens in Germany are all money makers.C. She has been elected ten times as No. 1 in Forbes Powe
13、r Women List.D. She has been in Forbes Power Women List since 2005.答案与解析:D推理判断题。根据第五段可知,德国总理默克尔在迄今的11次评选中,10次上榜,9次“登顶”。她在2005年第一次上榜。由此可知选D。2According to Paragraph 2,we know _.A. 2014 Forbes Power Women List includes 11 women from mainland ChinaB2013 Forbes Power Women List included 9 women from Grea
14、ter ChinaCwomen are becoming more powerful than menD. there will be more influential women in the future答案与解析:B细节理解题。根据第二段可知,大中华区包括中国大陆、台湾和香港等地区共有11名女性进入本周最新发布的“2014年福布斯世界百强女性”排行榜,数量较去年的9名有所增加。故选B。3According to the passage, we can conclude in 2014 Forbes Power Women List _.Athere are nine heads of s
15、tate including Angela MerkelB. there are many founders of charity organizationsC. 58 are American immigrantsD. Hillary is No. 1答案与解析:A细节理解题。根据第一段可知,“2014年世界百强女性”排行榜中有9名国家元首,其中包括位居榜首的德国总理安格拉默克尔。故选A。4We can infer from the last paragraph Hillary is _.A. still secretary of stateB. sure to win the 2016 D
16、emocratic presidential candidateC. among the most influential women on the earthD. helping her husband to set up an organization答案与解析:C细节理解题。根据最后一段的she continues to be one of the most watchedandlistenedto women on the planet可知。5The underlined word “matter” in Paragraph 1 means _.A. are important B.
17、make troubleC. make efforts D. make contributions答案与解析:A词义猜测题。matter在此处表示“重要”,所以选A。BLao Zi, also Li Dan by name, lived in late Spring and Autumn Period (585 BC500 BC). He was from the state of Chu. He was a knowledgeable person that even the great Confucius had once consulted (咨询) him on things that
18、 he couldnt understand as a young man. Lao Zi wrote the book Dao De Jing, the classic for Daoism.“Dao” is the core (核心) of Lao Zis philosophy. “Dao” in its original meaning, is a road that leads to all directions. Lao Zi gave a new meaning to it. By the word Dao, he means it is the basic element (元素
19、,成分) or root that can give birth to all things, and at the same time, it is independent of all other things.Lao Zi believed that things are established in their antithetical (对立的) relationship. We can see the positive(积极的) side of the things and at the same time, we should also see the negative (消极的
20、) side of them. When the opposite side develops to the extreme, it will have to turn to the other side. When things reach their prime (鼎盛时期), they have to decline. He also believed that quantity changes could lead to quality changes. For example, a small seed could grow into a tall tree. He encourag
21、ed people that continued efforts will eventually bring about success.Lao Zi was against wars and over taxation (征税) from the ruling class. His Utopia (理想国) is: a small state with a small population. Everything would be so convenient that people could go about their life without the need for carriage
22、s and boats. People eat well and dress finely. Two states could be very near that each could hear the noise from the other side, but never in their life should they have the necessity of exchange with each other. Theres not even the need for writings. Lao Zis philosophy later had a great influence o
23、n later philosophers.6Confucius had once consulted Lao Zi on things, which showed that Lao Zi _.A. was famous B. was hardworkingC. knew a lot D. liked to help others答案与解析:C细节理解题。根据第一段的He was a knowledgeable person that even the great Confucius had once consulted him可知,因为他是一位有学问的人,所以孔子向他咨询问题。故选C。7Lao
24、 Zi thought “Dao” _.A. is the root of all thingsB. is the end of all thingsC. only means a roadD. means nothing 答案与解析:A细节理解题。根据第二段的By the word Dao, he means it is the basic element or root that can give birth to all things可知,老子认为道是万物的根本。8Which of the following can be the belief of Lao Zi?AWhen misfo
25、rtune reaches the limit, good fortune is at hand.B. A bad thing never dies.C. A close mouth catches no flies.D. Actions speak louder than words.答案与解析:A推理判断题。A项表示“否极泰来”;B项表示“坏事传千年”;C项表示“病从口入,祸从口出”;D项表示“事实胜于雄辩”。根据第三段可知,老子认为事物之间是对立的。故A项正确。9According to Paragraph 4, which of the following can best refle
26、ct Lao Zis philosophy?A. A man can do no more than he can.B. Constant (持续的) dropping wears the stone.C. An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening.D. A tall tree catches the wind. 答案与解析:B推理判断题。这一段阐明了老子的哲学思想:量变可以带来质变。A项表示“凡事只能量力而行”;B项表示“水滴石穿”;C项表示“一日之计在于晨”;D项表示“树大招风”。其中“水滴石穿”表示量变到质变。故选B。.七选五阅
27、读A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. _1_ What they look for is your presenceto talk, to cry
28、, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express her/his worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. _2_ Together, you and your teen can work out a schedule in which she/he can study for what she/he knows w
29、ill be on the test.Provide a calm environment. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect her/his privacy (隐私). Give them a nutritious diet. It is important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her/his best. _3_ If this happens, encourage your
30、 teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress._4_ Persuade your teenager to get some sleep or do something active when she/he needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun,and exercise are all important in reducing stre
31、ss. Help your teen balance her/his time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. _5_Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teen s pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her/his efforts. Most
32、importantly, reassure (安慰) your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. A parents attitude will influence their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite (a desire for food)C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax. EThe best thing is simply to listen.F. Help your teen think about what she/he has to study and plan accordingly.GYour teens may also make negative comments about themselves.答案:1.E2.F3.B4.D5.A