1、课时分层作业(三).阅读理解AChildren who drink more milk do not necessarily develop healthier bones，researchers said on Monday in a report that stresses exercise and modest consumption of calciumrich (含钙丰富的) foods such as tofu and broccoli (花椰菜)The report drew its conclusions from previously published studies an
2、d was written by researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine，which advocates a strict vegetarian diet.“Under scientific study，the support for the milk myth is defeated.This analysis of 58 published studies shows that the evidence on which US.milk intake recommendations are bas
3、ed is scant” Said study author Dr.Amy Lanou in a statement.The US.government has gradually increased recommendations for daily calcium intake，largely from milk products.But the Physicians Committees report said increasing consumption of milk products was not necessarily the best way to provide the n
4、ecessary calcium intake of at least 400 milligrams per day.Other ways to get the absorbable calcium found in one cup of cows milk include a cup of orange juice，two packages of instant oats (燕麦)，twothirds cup of tofu，or 12/3 cups of broccoli，the report said.And it also pointed out that milk products
5、provide 18 percent of the total fat energy and 25 percent of the total fat intake in the diets of American children who are developing increasing rates of obesity.Frank Greer，who specializes in childrens illnesses at the University of Wisconsin in Madison，said the ideal way to achieve the goal of he
6、althy bones is to make sure children exercise and consume up to 1，300 milligrams a day of calcium.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了仅喝牛奶不能让孩子骨骼强健，理想的方式是进行适当的锻炼和食用含钙的食物。1What can be a suitable title for the passage?ACalcium is More Important Than MilkBVegetarian Diet Becomes PopularCHow to Get Rid of ObesityDDoe
7、s More Milk Really Benefit Us?D标题归纳题。本文通过一个研究结论颠覆了传统的思想喝牛奶可满足孩子对钙的需求。除此之外，适当的锻炼和蔬菜水果也是补钙的途径，故答案为D项。2What does the underlined word “scant” in the second paragraph most probably mean?AAccurate.BEnough.CNot enough.DInaccurate.C词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句话“美国政府逐渐增加每天的钙的摄入量”可推知，原来的摄入量是不够的，故选C项。3Which of the following
8、 statements is NOT mentioned as a way to get absorbable calcium?ADrinking cows milk.BDrinking orange juice.CTaking more exercise.DEating some tofu.C细节理解题。第一段中提到要使青少年的骨骼健康只喝牛奶是不够的，还需要适当的锻炼和食用含钙的食物，如豆腐和花椰菜，可知A、D两项正确，C项不正确；根据第三段中的第三句可知B项正确。4We can see from the passage that _AAmerican childrens obesity
9、has something to do with milk intakeBthe US.government has realized exercise is important for healthier bonesCresearchers are all against childrens calcium intake from milk productsDchildren can develop healthier bones only by consuming milk productsA推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知，牛奶产品占那些变得肥胖的儿童的脂肪摄入量的25%，由此可推断牛
10、奶的摄入和儿童的肥胖有关。BUK physicist Isaac Newton once said，“Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子)” Indeed，Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules.But if we break the rules，she is likely to be cruel.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneu
11、monia (新型冠状病毒肺炎，NCP) in China and some other countries is an example.According to Xinhua News Agency，the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主)If it is believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan，Hubei
12、Province，where live wild animals were sold.The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr. Peter Daszak，president of the USbased health organization EcoHealth Alliance，said，“This outbreak is a lesson for us.On a global scale，human population density (密度)，wildlife diversity，and land use change are what dri
13、ve new pandemics (流行病)”In ancient times，people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏)For example，the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a pail of humans.Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.However，
14、as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools，people try to change and even conquer nature.They use more land to make buildings，genetically modify plants，capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs.In this process，humans gradually lose contact with nature and even
15、 throw it out of balance.For example，cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.Although we dont know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak，Brian Lamacraft at Medium said its time for people to “reflect on our rel
16、ationship with our plant” reconnect with this world and everything that weve been given.After all，according to US poet Gary Snyder，“Nature is not the place to visit.Its our home.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过实例来说明NCP病毒的大爆发的原因，以及人类是如何侵占地球、滥用地球资源的。并告诉人类自然不是来参观的地方，而是我们的家。5Why does the author give the example of
17、the NCP in Paragraph 2?ABecause it results from humans going against nature.BBecause it has caused widespread suffering.CBecause it broke out at the beginning of this year.DBecause it is similar to another pandemic.A推理判断题。根据第五段中的“However，as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced t
18、ools，people try to change and even conquer nature.They use more land to make buildings，genetically modify plants，capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs.In this process，humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance.”可知，人类这些活动是违反大自然规律的，因为这样最终引发了流行疫情的爆发，
19、故选A。6What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak?ABats are one of the most dangerous wild animals.BIts impossible to prevent new pandemics globally.CWe should stop the wildlife trade around the world.DHumans should live peacefully with nature.D推理判断题。根据第三段中的“On a glob
20、al scale，human population density，wildlife diversity，and land use change are what drive new pandemics.”判断出我们应该和大自然和谐相处才是正道。D选项切合文意，故选D。7What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?AHow human beings become their own masters.BHow human activities cause global warming.CHow human beings break the balance of na
21、ture.DHow humans use technology to improve their lives.C段落大意题。根据第五段内容可知，选项C切合文意，故选C。8What is the authors purpose in writing this article?ATo reflect on the NCP outbreak.BTo explain what led to the NCP outbreak.CTo describe experts，predictions on new pandemics.DTo compare ancient and modern attitudes
22、 toward nature.A写作意图题。根据最后一段“its time for people to reflect on our relationship with our planet(到了该人们反思我们和这颗星球的关系了)”。以及“Nature is not the place to visit.Its our home.(自然不是来参观的地方，它是我们的家)”。因此可以推出作者的写作目的是为了反思NCP疫情的爆发。故选A。.读后续写阅读下面材料，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。Growing up my parents and older brothers
23、 all smoked.Being a child of the 80s，it was normal for the adults to be smoking inside and during trips in the car.There just wasnt the same awareness of the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure that there is today.I remember the day when I started smoking.I was 11.I was trying to impress one of the
24、 “bad boys” at school.I stole tobacco from my father and rather clumsily rolled a cigarette that I took to school with me.Smoking gave me a sense of autonomy and choice over my own life，and at 11 it was the ultimate act of rebellion.Soon I got addicted to it and was taking cigarettes from dads packe
25、ts on a regular basis.I knew he never started counting them until he had less than half a pack left.After a while I got caught smoking at school.My parents struck a deal with me: if I stopped smoking at school，they would purchase more tobaccos for me to smoke at home.This was perhaps a misguided att
26、empt to keep me out of trouble.I jumped at the idea，and simply got smarter about smoking at school.I smoked right through my teens and early 20s，spending thousands of dollars on cigarettes，sacrificing food and other necessities to ensure I had cigarettes.I tried many methods to quit，but each time I
27、would go back to smoking.I have always had a lovehate relationship with cigarettes.On the one hand，they were a friend to me when I had no other，one constant in my life I could rely on.On the other hand，I despised (鄙视) being dependent on something that was going to kill me.I grew concerned about the
28、effect my smoking would have on my children and I felt guilty putting cigarettes over other things that could have benefited my family.It is with great shame that I admit that I continued smoking even after having a daughter born with cystic fibrosis (囊性纤维)My daughter fights every day to breathe and
29、 here I was intentionally causing damage to my lungs.注意：1续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。The turning point for me was an incredibly painful experience._I set myself further little goals，such as only taking my ecigarettes whenever I went._【参考范文】The turning point for me was an incredibly painful experience.Last
30、 June a family member aged only 17，died after a long battle with cystic fibrosis.The cruel twist of fate robbed her of the life that she so richly deserved.Smoking for another five weeks after her death，I suddenly felt ashamed of myself and was overwhelmingly sorry for my daughter.I visited a doctor
31、，who suggested me adopting electronic cigarettes as a substitute.I practiced over a couple of weeks and noticed the number of cigarettes decreasing.I set myself further little goals，such as only taking my ecigarettes whenever I went.I made a record of every cigarette I had，and the associated trigger
32、s for that particular cigarette.The first day I counted 15 cigarettes，approximately half of what I usually smoked.By day 12，I was down to two.I had my last cigarette on July 14.After 20 years as a smoker，I was free from the addiction，finding the smell of cigarettes unbearable.To anyone wanting to quit，all I can say is give your plan a go! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
