1、Module 1课下能力提升(四).阅读理解How did your friendships begin? Most start with a short conversation on a random day. Asking about a homework assignment in class or complaining about your sore legs after playing in a soccer game, you found your best pal by accident.“Small talk is where all your relationships
2、begin，” Forbes magazine summed up.The following is a fivestep guide to making small talk from Bernardo J. Carducci, the director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, US. Lets have a look.1Getting startedBegin by talking about the setting, such as the weather outside or
3、the room you are in (“Its cold in here, isnt it？”). The purpose of talking about the setting is to show the other person that you are willing to make a conversation.2The personal introductionYou should mention something about yourself, such as your name. A good personal introduction helps move the c
4、onversation forward.3Looking for topicsAt this point, you and your conversation partner need to find common ground. This is a good time to ask questions or to refer back to things youve said or heard earlier. Dont worry if it gets quiet. The other person is probably just thinking of something to say
5、.4Expanding the topicThe goal is to keep the conversation going. At every stage, you should be careful not to talk too much. But dont let the other person dominate (支配) the conversation either. If that starts to happen, mention something about yourself when he or she takes a breath.5A polite endingW
6、hen ending a conversation, let the person know youll be leaving soon, express gratitude for the conversation and set the stage for a future conversation. For example, you could say，“I really must be going soon, but I had a great time chatting with you. I really liked hearing your opinion about that
7、new movie. Heres my phone number. Call or text me if you know of any other movies you think I might enjoy.”1According to the article, starting by talking about the setting is meant to _Afind common groundBimpress the other personCmake the room louderDshow your eagerness to make a conversation2What i
8、s the reader advised to do when making small talk?ATurn the conversation to your advantage.BNever cut in when the other person is talking.CDo whatever you can to avoid quiet moments.DFocus on topics both sides are interested in.3When ending a conversation, youd better “_”Atalk about how much you wan
9、t to keep talkingBshow that youve enjoyed the talkCmention a specific movie that you loveDgive your opinion about the other persons earlier comments4The main purpose of the article is to _Aencourage students to make more friends at schoolBgive students tips on making small talkCintroduce popular top
10、ics for students to have daily conversations aboutDteach students how to create their friendships .任务型阅读Lots of people give you advice on overcoming fear. 1._ However, I want to tell you that a world without fear would be more dangerous, less rewarding. So we want to treat fear as a friend. Here are
11、 three reasons.2_ Think about it. Do you get more nervous when you meet the girl (or guy) of your dreams? Which is more fearful, talking to the boss of your company or to some of your friends? 3._ If you didnt have fear to guide you, you might not know that! Not so bad, right?Next, fear encourages u
12、s to take action. Fear is a call to action. In the past, our ancestors didnt run away in fear when they saw a tiger running toward them but tried to kill it for food. Now, most of us dont face serious danger like hungry tigers every day, but we do face serious bosses or public speaking. So, what can
13、 we do? 4._Lastly, fear lets you know you are alive. Why do we like roller coasters? 5._ Same for horror movies. So fear can guide you towards whats important for you and encourage you to take action to improve. Dont we all need that kind of friend?AThe first is that fear is an excellent guide to op
14、portunity.BThey frighten us in a mostly safe way.CImagine what life would be like without fear.DLet fear provide us with the energy to do what needs to be done.EFear is showing you what is important and what matters to you.FDont fear to be wrong.GThey say if you can overcome fear, you will be succes
15、sful. .完形填空My class and I visited Chris Care Center in Phoenix, Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season.The first two _1_ there were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves. We sang _2_ for them. They loved our sweet songs and the f
16、lowers that we left with them.As we were _3_ on the third floor for old people with Alzheimer (老年痴呆症), most of them _4_ off at the walls or floor. However, one lady _5_ my eye. She was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself. They werent the songs that we were singing; at leas
17、t they didnt _6_ like that. As we got _7_ with each festive song, she did as well. The louder we got, the louder she sang. _8_ she was singing, she was also _9_ out to us with her hands and body. I knew that I should have gone over to her, but I thought that my _10_ were to my students. People who w
18、orked at the care center could _11_ to her, I thought. Just when I stopped feeling _12_ about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students, Justin, showed me what the holiday season is really about.Justin also _13_ the same lady. The difference between us is that he _14_ on her needs,
19、 but I didnt. During the last song，“Silent Night，” Justin walked over to her and held her hand. He looked this aged lady in her _15_ and with his actions said，“You are important, and I will take my _16_ to let you know that.” This tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand. Then she touch
20、ed his cheek with the other hand. Tears began to fall down her face. No _17_ can completely describe that touching moment.It _18_ a boy to teach me, a man, about kindness and love. Justins example of a complete, selfless attitude toward another was a _19_that I will never forget. He was the teacher
21、that day, and I consider myself _20_to have witnessed his lesson.1A.roomsBbuilding Cfloors Dgroups2A.bravely BbeautifullyCmadly Dshyly3A.dancing BmeetingCgathering Dsinging4A.stared BshutCpaid Dglared5A.looked BescapedCcaught Dhurt6A.appear BsoundChear Dfeel7A.higher BnearerCfaster Dlouder8A.As BBec
22、auseCSince DThough9A.moving BreachingCcoming Dspreading10A.interests Babilities Cfeelings Dresponsibilities11A.attend BobjectCspeak Dcompare12A.afraid BsureCguilty Dscary13A.feared BavoidedChelped Dnoticed14A.called BactedCinsisted Dkept15A.tears BhandsCeyes Dface16A.cheek BflowerCbody Dtime17A.word
23、s BpoemsCexpressions Dsongs18A.caused BwastedCtook Dmade19A.message BlessonCactivity Dclass20A.lucky BfoolishCright Dclever.语法填空The Port of Portland, MaineWould you ever guess that the closest US. port city to Europe is in Maine? Well, 1._is.The coastline of Maine totals about 3，500 miles and consis
24、ts 2._ sandy beaches, peninsulas (半岛), islands, bays and harbors. Portland Harbor 3._ (be) one of many harbors on the Maine coast. The city was built on two hilly peninsulas 4._(overlook) Casco Bay. The harbor 5._(become) a major shipbuilding center in the 18th century. By 1806, Portland ranked as o
25、ne of the largest ports in the country, 6._made it a target for attack by the British during the War of 1812 and by the South during the Civil War. Portland was also a target for German Uboats, or submarines, during 7._First World War. It was rated the most important harbor in the continental US. du
26、ring World War because of its geographical 8._(locate)The coastline and islands of Casco Bay were ringed with ships 9._(equip) with large guns on the lookout for submarines. Some fishermen and divers claim 10._ there are sunken German Uboats somewhere in Casco Bay. .短文改错Last Friday we have a discuss
27、ion about whether it is the only way out for senior students to go to college. Views vary from person to person.The majority of us consider this very necessary to go to college. They think it can be widen their knowledge and improve their qualities. Only in this way can they find better jobs before
28、graduation. Very few students think it no use go to university, because the tuition is too high for their family to afford. Whats more, its rather hard for college graduates to seek satisfied jobs. Thirty percents of the students, however, believe“All roads lead Rome.”Therefore, it doesnt make some
29、difference whether they go to college or not.In my opinion, we can better themselves through college education so that we can serve society better in the future课下能力提升(四).语篇解读：本文向学生介绍了如何通过聊天建立友谊的技巧。1解析：选D细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The purpose of talking about the setting is to show the other person that you are w
30、illing to make a conversation.”可知谈论环境是一个很好的开始谈话的契机。2解析：选D推理判断题。根据文章第六段中“At this point, you and your conversation partner need to find common ground.”可知。3解析：选B细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“For example, you could say，I really must be going soon, but I had a great time chatting with you. I really liked hearing your o
31、pinion about that new movie. Heres my phone number. Call or text me if you know of any other movies you think I might enjoy.”可知。4解析：选B写作意图题。根据文章第一段可知这是写给学生看的。再结合第一句话“How did your friendships begin? ”可推测作者的意图是向学生介绍如何通过聊天建立友谊。.15GAEDB.语篇解读：作者带领班里的学生去位于菲尼克斯的Chris护理中心看望那里的老人。作者他们为老人演唱了很多美妙的歌曲。有一位老人会跟着作者
32、他们的歌声一起歌唱，老人还向作者他们做出伸手的动作。细心的Justin走上前握住老奶奶的手，向老奶奶表示了无私的爱意。这正是作者想做却没有做到的事情。作者认为Justin给自己上了很有意义的一课。1解析：选C根据第三段“As we were_ on the third floor”可知，在一、二层住的是能够基本自理的人。2解析：选B根据下句“They loved our sweet songs”可知我们的歌声很动听，老人们很喜欢我们唱的歌。beautifully“出色地，漂亮地”；bravely“勇敢地”；madly“疯狂地”；shyly“害羞地”。3解析：选D根据下文“They werent
33、 the songs that we were singing”可知。4解析：选A根据常识可知患有老年痴呆的大部分老人都是盯着墙壁或地板。stare“盯着看，凝视”；shut“关上，闭上”；pay“支付”；glare“怒视”。5解析：选C然而，有一个老奶奶进入了我的视线。这里指，有一个老奶奶的举动引起了作者的注意。look“看”；escape“逃跑”；catch“捉住，引起”；hurt“伤害”。6解析：选B根据常识可知they指代the songs，所以只能听起来。appear“出现，似乎”；sound“听起来”；hear“听到(不能用作系动词)”；feel“感觉起来”。7解析：选D根据下一句
34、“The louder we got, the louder she sang.”可知。8解析：选A由also可知主从句动作同时进行，故用as。as“当时候”；because“因为”；since“既然”；though“尽管”。9解析：选B她向我们伸出手。reach out“伸出”；move“移动”；come“来”；spread“传播”。10解析：选D根据常识可知因为作者是老师，所以职责在学生身上。responsibility“职责”；interest“兴趣”；ability“能力”；feeling“感觉”。11解析：选A作者认为护理中心的工作人员会照顾那个老奶奶。attend to“注意，照顾
35、，照料”。object“反对”；speak“说”；compare“比较”。12解析：选C作者因为未能给那个老奶奶及时的护理而感到内疚。guilty“内疚的”；afraid“害怕的”；sure“确定的”；scary“恐惧的”。13解析：选D根据下句The difference between us is that he_ on her needs, but I didnt.可知Justin也注意到了那个老奶奶。notice“注意”；fear“畏惧”；avoid“避免”；help“帮助”。14解析：选B作者和Justin不同的地方在于，Justin响应了老奶奶的需要，而作者没有。act on“对起
36、作用”；call“叫，打电话”；insist“坚持”；keep“保持”。15解析：选CJustin望着老奶奶的眼睛，以表示真诚。eye“眼睛”；tear“眼泪”；hand“手”；face“脸”。16解析：选D根据后面的“let you know that”可知只能是时间。time“时间”；cheek“脸颊”；flower“花”；body“身体”。17解析：选A老奶奶感动落泪，多么华丽的语言都不足以形容那个感人的时刻。word“话语”；poem“诗歌”；expression“短语”；song“歌曲”。18解析：选CJustin已不仅仅是一个男孩，此刻他更是一个顶天立地的男人，是他教会了我善良和爱
37、心。take“需要”，相当于need；cause“造成”；waste“浪费”；make“制造”。19解析：选B根据下文“He was the teacher that day, and I consider myself _to have witnessed his lesson.”可知 Justin全心全意对待他人的态度给我好好上了一课。lesson“教训”；message“信息”；activity“活动”；class“课堂，班级。”20解析：选A作者感到幸运的是，能够亲眼目睹这次经历。lucky“幸运的”；foolish“愚蠢的”；right“正确的”；clever“聪明的”。.1.it2.of3.is4.overlooking5.became6.which7.the8.location9equipped10.that.第一句：havehad第三句：thisit第四句：去掉be第五句：beforeafter第六句：gogoing第七句：satisfiedsatisfactory/satisfying第八句：percentspercent; lead后加to第九句：someany第十句：themselvesourselves