1、UNIT 4 BODY LANGUAGE课时分层作业(十二).阅读理解AOn a recent trip to the island of Newfoundland，Canada，my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be a native.“Our generosity and hospitality(好客)，” he replied in a strong local accent.“If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, som
2、eone will stop to help.People here are kind like that.” His answer rang in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids, as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation.Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves
3、.We met Alma that same morning at the start of a long hike.Our teenagers hurried ahead, and as we walked behind, admiring the scenery, two women in sunglasses and summer hiking equipment stopped.Theyd heard us discussing different routes, and then asked if wed like suggestions.They looked to be in t
4、heir 40s, and were both enthusiastic to share their local expertise.We listened eagerly, taking mental notes, until one of the women asked, “You have a car, right？” I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island, so we had to rely on cabs instead.“Oh no，” she said，“you n
5、eed a car.” And then，as casually as if offering a piece of chewing gum (口香糖), she said, “Take mine！” My husband and I just smiled in disbelief, dumbfounded“Why not？” she insisted.“You need a car to get to know all these places.”“But you dont even know us，” I said.“That doesnt matter，” she continued
6、with absolute determination.Surprised, I looked over at her friend, who shrugged and said，“Thats Alma.”Forty minutes of talking later, my family climbed into Almas car.We spent the rest of our vacation discovering different areas of this beautiful island.But it wasnt the groups of whales we saw，or t
7、he vast areas of woodland，that made this place so memorable.Instead，it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was.Next year, theres no doubt where well be taking our summer vacation.Who knows what act of kindness well meet then?语篇解读本文是一篇
8、记叙文。文章中作者介绍了一家人的加拿大纽芬兰岛之旅。在这次旅行中，给作者印象最深刻的不是美丽的景色，而是她遇到的陌生人的善良和热情好客。1What did the cab driver take pride in as a native?ATheir kindness and enthusiasm.BTheir cheap service and friendliness.CTheir unselfishness and determination.DTheir rich experience and local knowledge.A细节理解题。根据第二段中“Our generosity a
9、nd hospitality，he replied in a strong local accent.”可知，出租车司机最为自豪的是当地人的慷慨和好客，所以选A项。2The underlined word “dumbfounded” in Paragraph 5 probably means“_”AannoyedBsatisfiedCshocked DembarrassedC词义猜测题。根据前句“My husband and I just smiled in disbelief”可知，当Alma提出让作者一家开自己的车去旅行时，作者和丈夫很惊诧。dumbfounded“惊呆的，目瞪口呆的”。3
10、What impressed the author most during her stay in Newfoundland?AThe local culture of the island.BThe answer from the cab driver.CThe beautiful scenery of the island.DThe help from an enthusiastic stranger.D细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“Instead，it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us rea
11、lize how special Newfoundland really was.(取而代之，是一个陌生人的善意之举让我意识到纽芬兰的真正特别之处)”可知，给作者留下最深刻印象的是来自一位热心的陌生人的帮助。4What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph?AShe expects to visit Newfoundland again.BShe hasnt decided where to go next year yet.CShe is looking forward to meeting Alma once more.
12、DShe also wants to be kind to others during the vacation.A推理判断题。从本文可知，陌生人的善良和热情好客给作者留下了最深刻印象，且根据最后一段“Next year，theres no doubt where well be taking our summer vacation.Who knows what act of kindness well meet then？(毫无疑问我们明年会去哪里过暑假。谁知道到时候我们又会遇到什么样的善意之举呢？)”可知，作者将还会去纽芬兰岛旅行。BThere is one language that i
13、s used in every country in the world.The people who use it are young and old，short and tall, thin and fat.It is everybodys second language.It is easy to understand, although you cant hear it.It is sign language.When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language.When you
14、smile at someone, you are saying，“I want to be friendly”， but you are not using speech.You are using sign language.When you raise your hand in class，you are saying , “Please ask me.I think I know the correct answer.”Babies who cant talk can point at things.They are using sign language.A policeman wh
15、o wants to stop traffic holds up his hands.He is using sign language.Many years ago, a French priest, Charles Michel de Epee, became interested in education for deaf people.He invented a finger alphabet (字母表).It is still in use.People can make the sign for letters and spell words with their hands, a
16、nd deaf people can read and understand them.Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries.The only university for the deaf is Gallaudet College in Washington，D.C.Today，in the United States, there are special TV news programs for deaf people.The newsreader tells the news in sign language.At
17、the same time, the words appear on the TV screen.The actors in the Theatre of Deaf dont spell every word.Sometimes they use hand signs.When they put two hands together, it means sandwich.They can make a roof with them when they want to show a house.One finger in front of an actors mouth can mean qui
18、et.You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed.And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations under water.How many hand signs do you use every day?语篇解读本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了手势语的用途、发明、发展和其在现实生活中的应用。5What will you do if yon want to express the idea that“I am very frie
19、ndly” to someone?ARaise your hand.BPut one hand onto the other.CSmile to the person.DMake a roof with your hands.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When you smile at someone，you are saying，I want to be friendly，but you are not using speech.”一句而可知选项C正确。6What does the underlined word “them” most probably refer to?AFinger
20、s.BHands.CSandwiches. DActors.B推理判断题。根据前面的“When they put two hands together”可知，them指的是hands。7What is the passage mainly about?AAn introduction to sign language.BThe importance of sign language.CA famous priest in France.DWays to use sign language.A主旨大意题。全文主要介绍了手势语的用途、发明、发展和其在现实生活中的应用。故A项正确。.概要写作阅读下面
21、短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Have you heard an old saying “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence”？ It means other places often look better，more interesting than the place where you live.“Lets go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons！” We all know it：more and more Chinese
22、kids love American and Japanese food and movies.Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way.They see young Chinese ignoring (忽视)Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating western holidays.Foreign books and soa
23、p operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good.As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the MidAutumn Festival.China has lots of cool things in its culture：calligraphy，
24、Beijing Opera, quick meals on the streets，and even Jay Chou！And lets not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best：its friendliness.Not all countries are as warm as China.Its good to enjoy other cultures and learn from them，but they can never replace your own culture.Its good to look on the oth
25、er side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look.You will find that the grass isnt always greener.Although some people become worried about that，I dont think they should.Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without Americ
26、an fast food？Besides, its fun to learn about different cultures.Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun，but they also need to learn more about their own culture.Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese!_参考范文Many young Chinese prefer foreign items，considering them to be bette
27、r.(要点1)Nevertheless，Chinese culture is equally good, colourful and even more meaningful，such as its festivals，calligraphy and friendliness.(要点2)Foreign cultures, which are not always good，can never replace your own culture.(要点3)In a word，Chinese kids need to learn more and take pride in Chinese culture while enjoying other cultures.(要点4)
