1、课时作业(十六)Module 6Section Introduction & Reading.单句语法填空1The boy was the only one of the _ (survive) of the accident.2The murderer was _ (condemn) to death.3I was _ (exhaust) by the hard training.4We were too _ (shock) at the news to talk.5These days he is _ (busy) with his research.6Two soldiers died
2、and three others were _ (wound) in the attack.7The swimmer dived into the river to save the _ (drown) child.8She _ (eventual) got back the book she had lent him.9The rescue _ (operate) lasted for three days.10Australia is an Englishspeaking _ (nationality).阅读理解AIn the summer of 1862, a young man bel
3、onging to a Vermont regiment was found sleeping at his post. He was trialed and sentenced to be shot. The day was fixed for the execution (处决), and the young soldier calmly prepared to meet his fate. Friends who knew of the case brought the matter to Mr. Lincolns attention. It seemed that the boy ha
4、d been on duty one night, and on the following night he had taken the place of a comrade who was too ill to stand guard. The third night he had been again called out, and, being extremely tired,he had fallen asleep at his post. As soon as Mr. Lincoln understood the case, he signed a pardon (赦免令), an
5、d sent it to the camp. The morning before the execution arrived, Mr. Lincoln had not heard whether the pardon had reached the officers in charge of the matter. He began to feel uneasy. He ordered a telegram to be sent to the camp,but received no answer. At last, feeling that he must know that the bo
6、y was safe, he ordered a carriage and rode rapidly ten miles over a dusty road and beneath a hot sun. When he reached the camp, he found that the pardon had been received and the execution had been called off. The soldier was set free, and his heart was filled with lasting gratitude. When the campai
7、gn opened in the spring, the young man was with his regiment near Yorktown, Virginia. They were ordered to attack a fort, and he fell at the first volley (齐射) of the enemy. His comrades caught him up and carried him bleeding and dying from the field. “Bear witness,” he said, “that I have proved myse
8、lf a brave soldier, and I am not afraid to die.” Then, making a last effort, with his dying breath he prayed for Abraham Lincoln.1The young soldier was sentenced to death because _. Ahe tried to escape at night Bhe wasnt on his duty on time Che broke the military discipline Dhe was found cheating hi
9、s friend2We can learn from Paragraph 2 _. Athat Mr. Lincoln was angry with what had happened Bwhy the young soldier slept when he was on dutyCthat the young soldier was forced to do other thingsDwhy the young soldier was praised by his friends3Mr. Lincoln rode to the camp by himself because _. Athe
10、officers didnt obey his order Bthe young soldier didnt obey his order Che didnt believe in the officers in the camp Dhe doubted if the officers received the pardon4According to the last paragraph, which word can best describe the young soldier? ADetermined. BPatient. CThankful. DFriendly.B There are
11、 three reasons why I dont agree that we are ready for cloning.Firstly, we dont know exactly what the consequences of cloning would be. For example, if scientists cloned a man, they might know what he would look like, but they wouldnt know his dominant traits. What would happen if scientists cloned a
12、nother Hitler or others like him? Do you really think we would survive if this became a reality? Secondly, cloning raises many ethical questions. Look back at the cloned man I presented and ask yourself these questions:“Do you really think that he would be a man?”“Who would be responsible for him?”“
13、Do you think he should have the same rights as we have?” I dont think that we can answer these questions now. Lastly, we dont know exactly what the meaning of life is. In my opinion, creating life is the duty of nature, and we must not interfere with that task because we cant understand the extremel
14、y complicated relationships among lives that are defined by nature. Usually these relationships are extremely complex. Sometimes, they seem to be so untouchable that they cannot be changed. From my point of view, we have to look at the natural environment around us. We can see that an ecosystem (生态系
15、统) is composed of a lot of different kinds of life, and each life has its own function within the system. If we interfere with that, I think it could lead to our extinction. Even though cloning may have a lot of benefits for humans, I think we should stop cloning because we do not understand it and
16、cant control all of its effects. Maybe in the future, we will be ready to do it, but that time has not yet arrived.5According to the author, we are not ready for cloning because _. Athen two or more people would have the same appearance Bscientists wouldnt be sure about the personalities of the clon
17、ed people Cpeople may not function properly if there are more cloned human beings Dcloning has not been permitted by the government6According to the author, ethical questions refer to _.Athe rights and responsibilities of the governmentBthe relationships among peopleCwhether a persons personality is
18、 good or notDthe education and academic qualifications of a person7According to the passage, whats the authors attitude towards cloning?APositive. BCritical. CIndifferent. DIronic.8Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?ATo Clone or NotBWhy Should We Stop CloningCA Scientific
19、 Research on CloningDThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloning.阅读七选五 Every morning is a struggle, _1_ But did you know that drinking water can make you more energetic and productive? It helps to balance your nervous system. Drinking water on empty stomach especially if its hot can improve the heal
20、th of your nervous system. _2_ At this moment, if you just have a glass of warm water, it can properly offer water to your nervous system, which will help it function properly. It prevents mild headaches. _3_ So just by increasing your water intake, you are basically preventing your chances from suf
21、fering from them. _4_ Water can help release bacteria and other harmful elements from your system. This, in turn, can help your body fight the effects of certain chemicals which can cause your looking older. Furthermore, your skin will feel refreshed, which can help it maintain a flexible appearance
22、. It improves your appetite (胃口). Early in the morning, with your stomach totally empty, it is natural you will feel hungry. So another benefit of drinking water is preparing you to have the most important meal of the daybreakfast. _5_ So now you know the benefits of drinking water on empty stomach.
23、 Just add a glass of warm or hot water to your schedule after you wake up and see all the health benefits it will bring to your life.AIt prevents body aging.BIt promotes mental fitness.CEarly morning, the stomach is most thirsty.DWe think that a cup of coffee would make things right.EThe importance
24、of drinking water cant be emphasized too much.FBesides, having a healthy desire for food is good for overall health.GDoctors say they result from the removal of water among various reasons.课时作业(十六).1survivors2.condemned3.exhausted4.shocked5.busy6wounded7.drowning8.eventually9.operation10.nation.A1答案
25、与解析:C细节理解题。根据第一段前两句可知,这位年轻的战士因为在站岗时睡着了而被判死刑。因为他违反了军纪。2答案与解析:B细节理解题。由第二段可知,这位年轻的战士因为连续三天晚上站岗而过度疲劳,所以才在岗哨上睡着了。3答案与解析:D细节理解题。根据第三段及第四段第一句可知,林肯之所以自己驾车到营地,是因为他没有收到营地关于已经收到他发布的赦免令的回复,即他不确定营地是否收到了他发布的赦免令。4答案与解析:C推理判断题。根据最后一段中这位年轻的战士在临死前说的话及他最后挣扎着为他的恩人(林肯)祈福可推知,他很忠诚,是个知恩图报的人,因此,thankful符合题意。B5答案与解析:B细节理解题。根据第二段“we dont know exactly what the consequences of cloning would be.”以及“but they wouldnt know his dominant traits”可知人们不愿克隆人的一个原因是没办法确定克隆人的性格特征。6答案与解析:A细节理解题。可从第二个原因的三个问题中总结出来。7答案与解析:B推理判断题。根据全文内容尤其是最后一段可知,作者并不赞成克隆,对此持批评的态度。8答案与解析:B主旨大意题。通读全文可知,全文主要从三个方面讲述了我们为什么不要克隆,所以答案选B。.答案:15DCGAF