1、课时分层作业(一).单词拼写1They were proud of aiding(帮助) the tourists to walk out of the jungle.2Some people prefer (更喜欢)to do almost everything by using the Internet.3I didnt think Id like the movie，but actually (实际上)it was pretty good.4The staff should work together to revise (修改) the school curriculum.5She p
2、erforms (履行，执行) an important role in our organization.6In order to ensure(确保) success，we must have a complete and thorough plan.7This will enable(使能够) the audience to sit in comfort while watching the show.8There are a number of fantasy(虚幻) novels I can recommend.9He was one of the most creative(创造性
3、的) engineers of his generation.10Environmentalists say one of the most critical factors(因素) in the citys pollution is its population.阅读理解AVenice Film FestivalThe Venice Film Festival takes place every year in late August or early September on the Lido in the historic Palazzo del Cinema，in Venice，Ita
4、ly.Its main award is the “Leone dOro”(Golden Lion)Recently，a new award has been added，the San Marco Award for the best film.Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards are the most prominent film awards in the United States.The awards are granted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Academy Award
5、s are nicknamed “Oscars”，which is also the nickname of the statuette(小雕像)The name is said to have been born when Margaret Herrick saw the statuette on a table and said，“It looks just like my uncle Oscar！”Berlin Film FestivalThe Berlin Film Festival is one of the “A” festivals in Europe.The Berlin In
6、ternational Film Festival，also called the “Berlinale”，is held annually in February and started in 1951 after an initiative of the American，who occupied part of the city after World War .The jury(专家评奖团) always placed special emphasis on representing films from all over the world，from the former Easte
7、rn Bloc(集团) Countries as well as from Western countries.The awards are called Golden and Silver Bears (as the bear is the symbol of Berlin)Cannes Film FestivalThe Cannes Film Festival is a famous international film festival.It has been held annually in Cannes，in the south of France，since 1946 with a
8、 few exceptions.Given massive media exposure，the Festival is attended by many movie stars and is a popular venue for movie producers to launch their new films and attempt to sell their works to the distributors who come from all over the world.The most famous award given out at Cannes is the “Palme
9、dOr”(Golden Palm) for the best film；this is sometimes shared by multiple films in one year.【语篇解读】本文介绍了四个世界闻名的电影节。1Which award has the shortest history?AGolden Lion.BGolden Palm.CAcademy Awards. DSan Marco Award.D细节理解题。从第一段最后一句“Recently，a new award has been added，the San Marco Award for the best film
10、.”可知答案为D。2Which of the following statements about “Oscars” is NOT true?AIts the nickname of Academy Awards.BIts also the nickname of the statuette.CIt got its name because Margaret said the statuette looked like his uncle.DIts an award in France.D细节理解题。从Academy Awards部分中的第一句可知，奥斯卡奖是美国最著名的电影奖项，而选项D说它
11、是法国的，显然不符合题意，故选D。3Why is the award for Berlin Film Festival called “Golden and Silver Bear”？AIt looks like a bear.BIt is made up of bear fur.CThe bear is the symbol of Berlin.DBear is rare in Berlin.C细节理解题。从Berlin Film Festival部分中的最后一句可以看出，柏林电影节的奖项名叫金熊奖和银熊奖，这是因为熊是柏林的象征。4Which award can be shared by
12、multiple films in one year?AGolden Lion.BGolden Palm.CAcademy Awards.DSan Marco Award.B细节理解题。文章最后一句话提到，戛纳电影节最著名的奖项“金棕榈奖”有时可由一年中的多部影片共同获得。BThough sometimes we may lose our ability to do something we love，passions dont have to end.Suzelle Poole of Dallas，Texas is living proof of that.The 80yearold lad
13、y has been dancing for more than seven decades.Suzelle started ballet when she was just 7 years old，and her devotion only grew stronger as her talent increased in the following years.In fact，Suzelle was so talented that she went to perform all around the world! Like most professional ballerinas(芭蕾舞女
14、)，Suzelle expected a shortlived career.“When I was about 26，I knew I only had a few years left，” she said.Its simply the nature of the art form because the movements are so hard on peoples bodies.But Suzelles body didnt wear out at 26or even 56! At one point，she broke her arm but she was dancing aga
15、in by the following week.Nowadays she focuses on teaching the next generation of ballerinas at the Royale Ballet Dance Academy，where she and her students regularly perform for senior residents in assistedliving facilities.Suzelle has become such an inspiration that CBS News reporter Steve Hartman an
16、d his 5yearold daughter Meryl recently traveled to Dallas to interview her.Steves little girl couldnt wait to meet and dance with the woman she wants to become.During the interview，Suzelle shared a piece of wisdom：“Ballet helps everything，” she said.“If youre not feeling very well，you can go to a ba
17、llet class，and you will feel better afterwards.” Meryl nodded knowingly.She also added，“Ballet can always cheer me up whenever I feel depressed.”Its no wonder Suzelle has no plans to hang up her pointed shoesWhy would she give up something that brings her so much joy?【语篇解读】本文是记叙文，讲述了一位八旬芭蕾舞者追梦的故事。5W
18、hy did Suzelle at her 26 think her career would end soon?AThe nature of the body didnt allow lasting performance.BThe audience didnt like her performance.CShe injured her arm in a training course.DShe had to look after her family.A推理判断题。根据第二段可知，因为有些舞蹈动作对人的身体要求比较高，所以Suzelle在26岁的时候以为她的身体不适宜长期跳舞。因此可以推测
19、，是人体的特性不允许她长期跳舞，所以26岁时她以为自己的舞蹈生涯马上就会结束。故选A项。6Why did Steve Hartman take his daughter Meryl to meet Suzelle?ATo help Meryl with her problems.BTo make Meryl experience a reporters work.CTo inspire Meryl to pursue her dancing dream.DTo realise Meryls dream of dancing with famous people.C推理判断题。根据第四段可以推断
20、，Suzelle 的故事激励了很多人，因此Steve Hartman带5岁的女儿去采访她，是想激励他的女儿追求芭蕾舞的梦想。故选C项。7In Suzelles opinion，ballet dance _Abenefits peoples mental healthBshould be taught at primary schoolCis less attractive to the youngDraises peoples interest in artA细节理解题。根据第五段Suzelle 在采访中所说的“Ballet helps everything”和“If youre not fe
21、eling very well，you can go to a ballet class，and you will feel better afterwards.”可知，Suzelle认为跳芭蕾舞有益于人们的心理健康。故选A项。8What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean?ASuzelle will go to find other joy of life.BSuzelle will carry on her ballet career.CSuzelle will put away her ballet s
22、hoes.DSuzelle will devote herself to art teaching.B句意理解题。根据画线部分的后一句“Why would she give up something that brings her so much joy？”可知，芭蕾舞给她带来了很多快乐，她不会放弃。因此可以推测，画线部分意思为“她打算继续她的芭蕾舞事业”。故选B项。.阅读七选五I chose to take psychology because one is able to better understand himself，understand others，and learn how p
23、eople think，so I can use that to my advantage in the business world. 1 By learning psychology I will learn how and why I think the way I think.This is important to me because I want to know whether my upbringing or the genes I possess from my parents influence me. 2 I hope to find an answer this yea
24、r through my studies.I also think it is important to be accepting and tolerant of others and their certain beliefs about different matters.Some people like activities and subjects that I may not entirely agree with.It is important to learn why they believe what they do.People are different throughou
25、t the world. 3 I would like to learn what customs，traditions and ways of thinking are witnessed worldwide and why some are apparent one place but not another.My final reason for taking psychology is that I can better understand people from a business standpoint. 4 Knowing how they think will help in
26、 making major marketing and promotional decisions.I hope to learn how people react to certain situations or ads to see what will get them interested.I know the effort I put into this course will benefit me later in life.Of course，learning the course may be challenging at times. 5 AIf I had to predic
27、t，I would say a mix of both.BBut there are similarities between them.CPsychology is beneficial to my future.DPositive psychology has developed rapidly via the Internet.EIt is vital to know what consumers want and need.FI often wonder why I like the items，subjects，and activities that I do.GHowever，wh
28、at I learn will influence my future decisions and goals.【语篇解读】作者在本文中讲述了自己学习心理学的几个原因。1F下文提示“通过学习心理学，我将学习我如何思考以及我为什么会这样思考。”承接下文，F项“I often wonder why I like the items，subjects，and activities that I do.(我经常想知道为什么我喜欢我所做的项目、主题和活动。)”切题。上下文的关键词是why。2A上文提示“这对我来说很重要，因为我想知道是我的教养还是我从父母那里获得的基因影响我。”承接上文，A项“If I
29、had to predict，I would say a mix of both.(如果我必须预测，我会说两者兼而有之。)”切题。该项是if引导的虚拟语气，a mix of both与上文的“my upbringing”及“the genes I possess from my parents”相吻合。3B上文提示“世界各地的人都是不同的”，B项“But there are similarities between them.(但是他们之间有很多相似之处。)”承接上文。该项中的But表示转折，把该项中的similarities和上文的different联系在一起。4E下文提示“了解他们的想法将有助于做出重大的市场营销和促销决策”，E项“It is vital to know what consumers want and need.(了解消费者的需求是至关重要的。)”承接下文。该项与下文构成了因果关系。5G上文提到“我知道我在这门课上所做的努力会让我在以后的生活中受益。当然，学习这门课程有时可能会很有挑战性”，G项“However，what I learn will influence my future decisions and goals.(然而，我所学到的东西将会影响我未来的决定和目标。)”承接上文。该项中的However “然而”在文中起着承上启下的作用。