1、课时分层作业(四).单词拼写1The students couldnt go to school during the period of the prevention and control of COVID19.Nevertheless(然而),they can study by attending online courses provided by schools.2The climate here is quite pleasant,the temperature rarely(很少),if ever,reaching 30 in summer.3It is widely known
2、 that the Internet has many advantages.It keeps us informed(告知) of the latest news,and also provides us entertainment.4The company has changed some of its working practices in response to complaints and criticism(s)(批评) from the customers.5No one succeeds overnight(一下子);success belongs to those who
3、are willing to work hard.6How to guarantee(保证) the quality of food has become a focus now.7What was last nights outcome(结果),Mary?France narrowly beat Germany 21 in the thrilling final.8This library contains a wide collection of ebooks,from new bestsellers to classics(经典作品)9The real winners in sports
4、 are those who know how to persevere(坚持不懈) and behave with dignity (尊严) whether they win or lose a game.10Physical education in schools can teach us endurance(忍耐力)something we all need in case life becomes tough.阅读理解AIt was the summer of 1965.DeLuca,then 17,visited Peter Buck,a family friend.Buck as
5、ked DeLuca about his plans for the future.“Im going to college,but I need a way to pay for it,”DeLuca recalls,saying.Buck said,“You should open a sandwich shop.”That afternoon,they agreed to be partners.And they set a goal:to open 32 stores in ten years.After doing some research,Buck wrote a check f
6、or $1,000.DeLuca rented a storefront (店面) in Connecticut,and when they couldnt cover their startup costs,Buck kicked in another $1,000.But business didnt go smoothly as they expected.DeLuca says,“After six months,we were doing poorly,but we didnt know how badly,because we didnt have any financial co
7、ntrols.”All he and Buck knew was that their sales were lower than their costs.DeLuca was managing the store and going to the University of Bridgeport at the same time.Buck was working at his day job as a nuclear physicist in New York.Theyd meet Monday evenings and brainstorm ideas for keeping the bu
8、siness running.“We convinced ourselves to open a second store.We figured we could tell the public,We are so successful;we are opening a second store.”And they didin the spring of 1966.Still,it was a lot of learning by trial and error.But the partners learnasyougo approach turned out to be their grea
9、test strength.Every Friday,DeLuca would drive around and handdeliver the checks to pay their suppliers.“It probably took me two and a half hours and it wasnt necessary,but as a result,the suppliers got to know me very well,and the personal relationships established really helped out,”DeLuca says.And
10、 having a goal was also important.“There are so many problems that can get you down.You just have to keep working toward your goal,”DeLuca adds.DeLuca ended up founding Subway Sandwich,the multimilliondollar restaurant chain.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了DeLuca和Buck合伙开店,虽然他们经历了失败,但一直坚持,最终取得成功的故事。1DeLuca ope
11、ned the first sandwich shop in order to _Apay for his college educationBsupport his familyChelp his partner expand businessDdo some researchA细节理解题。根据第一段第四句“Im going to college,but I need a way to pay for it”可知,他开三明治店是为了挣钱付学费。2They decided to open a second store probably because they _Ahad enough mon
12、ey to do itBhad succeeded in their businessCwanted to make people believe that they were successfulDwished to meet the increasing demand of customersC细节理解题。根据第四段的“.We figured we could tell the public,We are so successful;we are opening a second store.”可知,在第一家店铺没有盈利的情况下,为了向顾客证明这家店的生意是红火的,他们开了第二家店。3Wh
13、at contributes most to their success according to the author?AMaking friends with suppliers.BLearning by trial and error.CFinding a good partner.DOpening chain stores.B推理判断题。根据第四段的“And they didin the spring of 1966.Still,it was a lot of learning by trial and error.”可知,他们真的做到了,在1966年的春天,这仍在不断地失败与尝试中学
14、习。故答案为B项。BWhen it comes to the ACT (American College Test) vs the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test),both exams are widely accepted by US colleges.It often leads students to ask:Which test should I take?The answer to that question lies in understanding the differences between the two tests.Both college
15、admissions exams are wildly popular.In the class of 2019,a reported 2.2 million testtakers completed the SAT while 1.8 million students took the ACT.It is unclear how many students took both,but experts say it is common practice for a testtaker to deal with both exams.“More and more students in the
16、last 5 to 10 years are taking both,”says Joe Korfmacher,director of an admissions consulting company.But despite this,the tests vary in structure and timing as well as the content matter and scoring.Students hoping to find the easier testing option are out of luck.These are highstakes(高风险的) tests;ne
17、ither of them is going to be easy.To help students make their decision,experts suggest they begin with a practice test and see which exam is best suited for them.The two exams may have appeal to different types of students.Experts advise that students with a strong English background may choose the
18、ACT,which puts more emphasis on verbal skills.But for students who are strong in math,the SAT may reflect that much better.The SAT costs $49.50 for the test only and $64.50 if the optional essay is included.The ACT costs $52 for only the exam and $68 if the optional writing test is included.Addition
19、al fees may apply for other options,such as late registration.Regardless of which test students decide to take,the idea behind both exams is similar:to demonstrate college readiness.To help students be successful,experts offer strategic testprep tips.Some are simple,such as bringing a snack on the t
20、est day and taking breaks when offered.Others require much more time and deliberation(从容) on the part of the student,such as identifying and working on weak spots in testing.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了ACT及SAT这两种考试的差异。4What do we know about the applicants for the ACT and SAT?AThey mostly take the exams to
21、 demonstrate their language skills.BA majority of them come from Englishspeaking countries.CThey usually prefer taking the ACT rather than the SAT.DA growing number of them take both of the exams.D细节理解题。根据第二段中“it is common practice.deal with both exams”和“More and more.taking both”可知,越来越多申请者选择两门考试都参加
22、。5Which of the following will experts agree with?AThe ACT is more difficult to sign up for.BStudents should place emphasis on English.CStudents should take as many practice tests as possible.DThe SAT is more suitable for students doing well in math.D细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But for students who are strong in m
23、ath,the SAT may reflect that much better.”可推知,专家会认同“数学成绩更好的人更适合参加SAT考试”这一观点。6How much should an applicant taking both the exams without the writing parts pay?A$101.5.B$114. C$118.5D$120.A推理判断题。根据第四段中“The SAT costs $49.50 for the test only. The ACT costs costs $52 for only the exam”可知,只参加这两门考试,分别需49.
24、5美元和52美元,合计为101.5美元。7What is a suitable title for the text?AThe ACT VS the SAT:Which Test to ChooseBHow to Be Successful on the ACT and SATCApplication Processes for Studying AbroadDAdvice on Taking College Admissions ExamsA标题归纳题。根据第一段中“It often leads students to ask:Which test should I take?”及下文论述可
25、知,本文主要介绍了ACT及SAT这两种考试的差异及选择哪个考试,故选A。.阅读七选五My name is Wah Gyi.I was born in Thailand,and arrived in Australia at 10.Now aged 18,I would like to share my experiences of growing up in Melbourne and how badminton helped me along the way.I had many challenges soon after arriving in Australia.I changed sc
26、hools 3 times when I first arrived.It was hard to make friends because I was moving so much. 1 Badminton had never been of interest to me before my arrival in Melbourne.My grandpa was very good at badminton and wanted all us grandkids to play really well. 2 That all changed for me in year 7,when I g
27、ave badminton another chance.I started to love the game and made two close friends in the process,Leng and Shirley.We started to meet every Friday and watch badminton videos on YouTube. 3 Therefore,our skills improved rapidly. 4 It makes me feel fit and active,gives relief from stress and makes me f
28、eel good.For 3 years,I have enjoyed coaching younger students at my school.I have also developed strategic skills on the court and learned how to communicate with people I would not have otherwise connected with.The future focus for me is to get involved in badminton clubs,but I am also happy to foc
29、us on my studies with year 12 approaching. 5 I am also proud to honor my grandpas legacy by loving the game of badminton.AI am ready for any challenge in the future.BHowever,none of us showed much interest in it.CIt was a turning point for me to make the decision.DI was not sure how the other studen
30、ts would respond.EPlaying badminton has taught me lots of valuable lessons.FWhat makes things harder was that I couldnt speak any English!GWe challenged and encouraged each other to keep learning and play better.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了一个出生于泰国后来移居澳洲的小女孩学会了打羽毛球,以及羽毛球使她获益良多的故事。1F此空设于段尾,与前一句内容存在递进关系。本段主要讲述移民后面临的各种挑战,本句说明更糟糕的是,“我”一句英语也不会说。2B此空设于段中,与前后内容存在转折关系。爷爷想要孙子们打羽毛球,可他们都对打羽毛球不很感兴趣,可到七年级后,情况变了。3G此空设于段中,与后一句内容存在因果关系。我们互相竞争并鼓励对方,这使得我们的球技得以快速提升。4E此空设于段首,是本段的主题句。本段主要讲打羽毛球教给作者很多有价值的东西。5A此空设于段中,与前一句内容存在解释关系。作者未来既要将精力投在羽毛球俱乐部上,又要努力学习,这说明她为未来的任何挑战做好了准备。