1、Section Grammar 一、用所给词的适当形式填空 1.I felt excited just (think) about it. 2.Just imagine never (have) to pack a suitcase. 3.We wrote a letter to Father Christmas, (tell) him what we wanted for Christmas. 4.Across the painting named Racing Horse,we can see a horse (run) at high speed like a missile acros
2、s the sky. 5.He came into the classroom, (sing) and (dance). 6.He came out of the spaceship, (smile) and (wave) to the crowds (wait) for him. 7.The sisters father was strict with them, (train) them hard (compete) against each other. 8.The mail service may disappear with the (increase) use of email.
3、二、句型转换:将画线部分改为非谓语形式 1.You can enjoy an amazing view from the Sky Tower,which stands in the centre of the city. 2.You will find it not surprising if you take the budget into consideration. 3.The thief grabbed the girls bag and ran away. He saw the whole process. 三、阅读理解 Make Up Your Mind to Succeed Ki
4、nd-hearted parents have unknowingly left their children defenseless against failure.The generation born between 1980 and 2001 grew up playing sports where scores and performance were played down because “everyones a winner”.And their report cards sounded more positive than ever before.As a result,St
5、anford University professor Carol Dweck,PhD,calls them “the overpraised generation”. Dweck has been studying how people deal with failure for 40 years.Her research has led her to find out two clearly different mindsets that have a great effect on how we react to it.Heres how they work: A fixed minds
6、et is grounded in the belief that talent is geneticyoure a born artist,point guard,or numbers person.The fixed mindset believes its sure to succeed without much effort and regards failure as personal shame.When things get difficult,its quick to blame,lie,and even stay away from future difficulties.
7、On the other hand,a growth mindset believes that no talent is entirely heaven-sent and that effort and learning make everything possible.Because the ego(自尊)isnt on the line as much,the growth mindset sees failure as a chance rather than shame.When faced with a difficulty,its quick to rethink,change
8、and try again.In fact,it enjoys this experience. We are all born with growth mindsets.(Otherwise,we wouldnt be able to live in the world.) But parents,teachers,and instructors often push us into fixed mindsets by encouraging certain actions and misdirecting praise.Dwecks book,Mind set:The New Psycho
9、logy of Success,and online instructional programme explain this in depth.But she says there are many little things you can start doing today to make sure that your children,grandchildren and even you are never defeated by failure. 1.What does the author think about the present generation? A.They don
10、t do well at school. B.They are often misunderstood. C.They are eager to win in sports. D.They are given too much praise. 2.A fixed mindset person is probably one who . A.doesnt want to work hard B.cares a lot about personal safety C.cannot share his ideas with others D.can succeed with the help of
11、teachers 3.What does the growth mindset believe? A.Admitting failure is shameful. B.Talent comes with ones birth. C.Scores should be highly valued. D.Getting over difficulties is enjoyable. 4.What should parents do for their children based on Dwecks study? A.Encourage them to learn from failures. B.
12、Prevent them from making mistakes. C.Guide them in doing little things. D.Help them grow with praise. 四、七选五阅读理解 How to Calm Your Teens A major source of teen stress is school exams,and test anxiety is not uncommon.When you recognise your teen is under stress,how can parents help your teen stay calm
13、before an exam? Be involved.Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 1 What they look for is your presenceto talk,to cry,or simply to sit with them quietly.Communicate openly with your teen.Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears,but dont let them focus on those fears. Help them
14、 get organised. 2 Together,you and your teen can work out a timetable in which he can study for what he knows will be on the test. Provide a calm setting.Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy. Give them a nutritious diet.Its important for your teen to eat a healthy,bal
15、anced diet during exam times to focus and do his best. 3 If this happens,encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches.A healthy diet,rather than junk food,is best for reducing stress. 4 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when he needs a real break from studyi
16、ng.Making time for relaxation,fun,and exercise are all important in reducing stress.Help your teen balance his time so that he will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest. Show a positive attitude. 5 Your panic,anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pre
17、ssure.Make your teen feel accepted and valued for his efforts.Most importantly,reassure your teen that things will be all right,no matter what the results are. A.Encourage your teen to relax. B.The best thing is simply to listen. C.They will only make the situation worse. D.A parents attitude will i
18、nfluence their teens emotions. E.Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite. F.Your teen may also make negative comments about themselves. G.Help your teen think about what he has to study and plan accordingly. 五、语篇填空 Marie Curie is probably the most famous woman scientist who has ever 1. (
19、live).Born in Poland in 1867,she is famous for her work on radioactivity,and was twice a 2. (win) of the Nobel Prize.With her husband,Pierre Curie,and Henri Becquerel,she was 3. (award) the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics,and was then sole winner of 4. 1911 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. From childhood,Mar
20、ie was praised for her great memory,and at the age of 16 won a gold medal on completion of her secondary education.5. her father lost his savings through bad investment,she had to take work as a teacher.From her earnings she was able to help her sister Bronia study 6. Paris,on the 7. (understand)tha
21、t Bronia would,in turn,later help her to get an education. In 1891,this promise 8. (accomplish) and Marie went to Paris and began to study at the University of Paris.She often 9. (work) far into the night and lived on little more than bread and tea.Due to her hard work,she always came 10.(one) in th
22、e examination. 答案： 一、1.thinking 2.having 3.telling 4.running 5.singing;dancing 6.smiling;waving;waiting 7.training;to compete 8.increasing 二、1.You can enjoy an amazing view from the Sky Tower,standing in the centre of the city. 2.You will find it not surprising taking the budget into consideration.
23、3.He saw the thief grab the girls bag and run away. 三、1.D 推理判断题。由第一段可知,作者认为人们不知道他们对孩子的过分赞扬使 得孩子们不敢面对失败。 2.A 细节理解题。由第三段第一、二句可知,在持消极心态(fixed mindset)的人看来,才 能是与生俱来的,不用付出太多努力就能成功。 3.D 细节理解题。由第四段最后一句可知,对于那些持积极态度的人来说,克服困难是 一件快乐的事情。 4.A 推理判断题。按照 Dweck的研究,孩子们生来都是持积极态度的人,是父母、老师 和其他人把孩子培养成了持消极态度的人。因此,为了孩子的健康成长,家长应该鼓励孩 子勇于面对失败,从失败中吸取经验教训。 四、15 BGEAD 五、1.lived 2.winner 3.awarded 4.the 5.Because 6.in 7.understanding 8.was accomplished 9.worked 10.first
