1、课时分层作业(十三).单词拼写1Some seeds (种子) fell along the footpath，and the birds came and ate them up.2He was sent home in disgrace (丢脸；耻辱) for laughing at one of the other players.3Geologists (地质学家) have studied the way that heat flows from the earth.4The interviews were given to a random sample (样本) of stude
2、nts.5The bright feather of many male birds has evolved (进化) to attract females.6It is said that their ancestors (祖先) came to America from India.7The couple are living on a distant (遥远的) island and seldom return to their hometown.8They are discussing a project which is likely to generate (产生) profit.
3、9It was suspected (怀疑) that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat.10The male is generally larger with a shorter beak (鸟嘴，喙).阅读理解AFour Great Theme Parks with New AttractionsGet ready for a new year filled with thrills，incredible entertainment，cuttingedge rides，and amazing new attraction
4、s at the countrys most popular theme parks.Universal Studios HollywoodGiant dinosaurs will walk the Earth and shock guests when you are experiencing Universal Studios Hollywoods allnew Jurassic World Ride.The ride features dinosaurs such as TRex as big as five stories high.Ride enthusiasts take note
5、：The technologically cuttingedge attraction features new principles of hydraulic (水压的)physics and promises an eyeopening prehistoric experience.Busch GardensTo celebrate Busch Gardens birthday，this park at Tampa Bay launched(首次推出)an impressive new coaster：Tigris.This steel coaster features a 150foot
6、 skyward movement with twists and drops running 60 miles per hour along the 1，800foot steel track.Dont miss the scariest roller coasters in America.It is designed to copy the quickness of the worlds largest and most powerful catthe tiger.Walt Disney World ResortLovers of classic cartoon characters w
7、ill want to join Mickey on this adventure open at Disneys Hollywood Studios in Florida in 2019.Mickey & Minnies Runaway Railway features amazing visual effects，a lovable theme song，and twists and turns ideal for the whole family.Universals Islands of AdventureAs mysterious as Severus Snape，Universal
8、s new Harry Potter Coaster replaced the Dragon Challenge，which closed in 2017，and was launched in mid2019.The ride is a technologically advanced and thoroughly surprising roller coaster that repeatedly launches you around the grounds outside Hogwartsthe fictional British boarding school of magic.【语篇
9、解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国的四个主题公园。1Which theme park would you choose if you are into prehistoric creatures?AUniversals Islands of Adventure.BWalt Disney World Resort.CUniversal Studios Hollywood.DBusch Gardens.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Giant dinosaurs will walk the Earth”和“an eyeopening prehistoric experience”可知，喜欢史前
10、生物的人会选择Universal Studios Hollywood。2What can we learn about Busch Gardens?AIt will appeal to animal lovers.BIt is attractive to animated film fans.CIt provides USs most thrilling roller coasters.DIt gives lectures on how to create visual effects.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Dont miss the scariest roller coasters
11、in America”可知，人们在Busch Gardens可以体验惊险刺激的过山车。3What is the theme of Universals Islands of Adventures new attraction?AMusic.BWater.CHistory.DMagic.D推理判断题。根据第五段中的“As mysterious as Severus Snape”和“the fictional British boarding school of magic”可推知，Universals Islands of Adventure的新景点以“魔法”为主题。 BBiofuels (生物
12、燃料)，gained from plants and animal matter，are a key solution to the environmental problems caused by fuels like coal.Bioalcohol (生物酒精) is the most common biofuel and is produced by sugars found in materials such as corn.“With some engine redesigned，it can be used directly by cars，buses，etc.，”says Pro
13、fessor Daniel Tan，“12 per cent of transport fuel could come from biofuels，especially bioalcohol，by 2030.”But a 2016 study of biofuels said，“Bioalcohol presently is mostly produced with food crops.Altogether，the environmentally friendly biofuels rely on about 23 per cent of the global water and land
14、used for agriculture，which could feed a large number of hungry people.”Energy experts have therefore been trying to deal with the problem.Recent research led by an international team found that the agave (龙舌兰) plant might offer a way out.This plant tends to be the right bioalcohol source to supersed
15、e others such as sugarcane (甘蔗) and corn.Daniel Tan explains that the agave can be grown in unfavorable conditions and is not a major food crop.“It can grow in areas that lack water and rainfall without being watered by farmers; and it does not compete with food crops or put demands on limited water
16、.This kind of useful plant is recently being grown in Australia.It can survive Australias hot summers，” he says.The study finds that sugarcane produces just a little more fuel per square meter each year than the agave.However，the agave outperforms sugarcane in a range of areas，including pollution to
17、 the earth，and water using.The agave uses 69 per cent less water than sugarcane and 46 per cent less water than corn for the same amount of fuel produced.As for corn，it produces less fuel per square meter each year than the agave.However，Daniel Tan states：“The first generation of bioalcohol from the
18、 agave recently faces a big competition from oil，whose recent low price makes it far more attractive to customers.Without some policy support from the government，bioalcohol production from the agave faces big challenges.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。科学家们发现以龙舌兰为原料来制作生物酒精燃料消耗更少的资源，对环境有益。4What can we learn about bio
19、alcohol from the first paragraph?AIt is popular among customers worldwide.BIt is a kind of biofuel made from animal matter.CIt helps vehicles engines stay in good condition.DIt can play a big role in making transport fuel green.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Biofuels.are a key solution to the environmental problems
20、 caused by fuels like coal.”及“Bioalcohol is the most common biofuel”可知，生物酒精有助于交通运输燃料的环保化。5What does the underlined word “supersede” mean in Paragraph 3?ATake the place of.BTake advantage of.CGet away from.DGet along with.A词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“.found that the agave plant might offer a way out.”并结合下文内容可推测，龙舌
21、兰将取代甘蔗等作物成为生物酒精燃料的原料。supersede意为“取代，替代”。6Whats the agaves strength according to Paragraph 4?AIt improves the local weather.BIt keeps the water in the ground.CIt produces plenty of food for humans.DIt allows humans to use land with poor condition.D推理判断题。根据第四段中的“It can grow in areas that lack water an
22、d rainfall and.put demands on limited water.”可推断，因为龙舌兰对生长环境条件要求不高，通过种植它能使人们利用一些条件不好的土地。7What does Daniel Tan expect the government to do?AReduce the price of oil.BMake some favorable policies.CExpand agave bioalcohols production.DIntroduce competition into agave bioalcohol market.B推理判断题。根据第六段中的“With
23、out some policy support from the government，bioalcohol production from the agave faces big challenges.”可推断，Daniel Tan希望政府提供有利的政策支持，推动其进入市场。.阅读七选五Noise anxiety is a condition which is characterized by an extreme sensitivity(敏感)to noise.Someone with noise anxiety suffers a variety of stress and anxiet
24、yrelated emotions when he or she is exposed to certain types of noises.Living with noise anxiety can be extremely annoying. 1 Some people are more sensible of noise anxiety than others.Women and those who do not enjoy being with other people easily suffer from depression or anxiety. 2 The condition
25、can appear at any time，often in response to an increase of stress.A wide variety of noises can contribute to noise anxiety.Some common sources of noise anxiety include：chewing，voices，televisions and radios，appliances，and so on. 3 Others might become extremely angry. 4 For some people，wearing earplug
26、s (耳塞) and noisecanceling headphones can help to weaken the sounds which cause distress.For those with an anxiety disorder，it may be a good idea to seek other forms of treatment to help them to deal with noise anxiety.Distractions are also an important part of noise anxiety management. 5 Talking on
27、the phone with your family or friends about positive topics can be more powerful than you realize and this is a great way to regain that mental strength you used to have.ATreatment for noise anxiety is different.BFor some，noise anxiety mainly occurs at home.CSo it is important to treat it seriously
28、and properly.DThey are more likely to develop general noise anxiety.EDistractions provide you with an opportunity to calm down.FFor someone with an anxiety disorder，such noises may cause stress.GThose sounds are created on purpose to upset or annoy the sufferer.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了由噪音引起的焦虑问题以及应对措施。1
29、C该空位于段尾，与上一句内容存在因果关系，噪音焦虑对人的生活产生影响，所以必须认真正确地对待噪音焦虑问题。故选C。2D该空位于段中，起承上启下的作用，D项中的they指代 Women and those who do not enjoy being with other people，本句进一步说明这类人更容易产生噪音焦虑感。故选D。3F该空位于段中，与后一句内容存在对比关系，说明对患有焦虑症的人来说，这些噪音会产生压力。故选F。4A该空位于段首，为本段主题句，本段主要讲缓解噪音焦虑的方法因人而异，A项与本段内容吻合，总领该段。故选A。5E该空位于段中，与上一句内容存在解释关系，说明分散注意力有助于人们平静下来。故选F。