1、1 课时分层作业(九) .阅读理解 A Fairs and theme parks never seem to lose their attraction.My kids love them as much as I do.Not everyone will agree with me though.My wife is terrified of anything more exciting than the merrygoround.So why do I love Blackpools Big One while she goes white on hearing the word “ro
2、llercoaster(过山车)”？ Accordingto psychologists, it comesdown to something called a “Type T” personality.Type Ts are thrillseekers who welcome the uncertainty of activities that most people would find hairraising.It seems some of us enjoy the physical sensations associated with fear：the adrenaline(肾上腺素
3、)rush and the beating heart.Scary rides make us feel alive.Terrifying experiences encourage a sense of excitement once were back on solid ground though we only enjoy them, experts say，when were within a “protective frame” that assures us that deep down, were still safe. Recent research has found cer
4、tain genes (基因)which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities.Biochemists have separated a gene called DRD4 whichseems more common in rollercoaster lovers like me. New technologies have allowed engineers to design coasters that change speeds quickly, shoot up hundreds of feet int
5、o the air and make all sorts of twists.Research suggests that extreme fairground rides tend to appeal particularly to those of us who lead stressful，structured or controlled lives.Its certainly true that roller coastersare a way of breakingoutof the humdrum ( 乏 味 的 ) expectations of everyday life.Th
6、eme parks allow us to act like children again, to experience true excitement and behave a little wildly.Where else as an adult can you scream at the top of your lungs and throw your arms in the air without being sent for psychological evaluation? If youre looking for a great place this summer where
7、you can get in touch with your inner risktaker，head for the nearest theme park.Its a scream! 语篇解读本文是说明文。文章分析了游乐场那些刺激的项目很有吸引力 的原因。 1What can we learn about the authors wife? 2 AShe gets excited easily. BShe fears extreme rides. CShe loves Blackpools Big One. DShe rarely disagrees with the author. B细节
8、理解题。根据第一段中的“My wife is terrified of anything more exciting than the merrygoround.”可知，游乐场除旋转木马外，其他项目都让作 者的妻子觉得害怕。 2What do people with Type T personalities tend to do? APut their lives at risk. BStay energetic all the time. CAvoid the “protective frame” DEnjoy adventurous experiences. D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“
9、Type Ts are thrillseekers who welcome the uncertainty of activities that most people would find hairraising.”可知，T 型人 格的人喜欢寻求刺激。 3What has recent research revealed about the Type T personality? AIt is genetically determined. BIt is common among people. CIt is caused by living separately. DIt is a res
10、ult of a physical disorder. A细节理解题。根据第三段的第一句“Recent research has found certain genes(基因)which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities.”可 知，T 型人格由基因决定。 4Whats the main reason why the author appreciates extreme fairground rides? AThey help relieve stress. BThey are technologically
11、 designed. CThey contribute to parentkid relationships. DThey are a replacement for psychological evaluation. A推理判断题。 根据倒数第二段第二、 三句可知， 研究表明， 生活压力大、 受生活束缚的人更喜欢游乐场比较刺激的项目，作者对此表示认同，认为这些项 3 目的确可以帮助人们摆脱单调的生活，释放自我。 B Find YourAdventure at the Space andAviation(航空)Center If youre looking for a unique adven
12、ture，the Space and Aviation Center (SAC)is the place to be.The Center offersprogramsdesignedtochallengeand inspire with handson tasks and lots of fun. More than 750 ， 000 have graduated from SAC ， withmanyseeking employmentinengineering，aviation, education, medicine and a wide variety of other profe
13、ssions.They come to camp, wanting to know what it is like to be an astronaut or a pilot, and they leave with real world applications for what theyre studying in the classroom. For the trainees, the programs also offer a great way to earn merit badges(荣誉徽 章).At Space Camp， trainees can earn their Spa
14、ce Exploration badge as they build and fire model rockets, learn about space tasks and try simulated(模拟)flying to space with the crew fromallovertheworld.TheAviationChallenge program gives trainees the chance to earn their Aviation badge.They learn the principles of flight and test their operating s
15、kills in the cockpit( 驾 驶 舱 )of a variety of flight simulators.Trainees also get a good start on their Wilderness Survival badge as they learn about waterand landsurvival through designed tasks and their search and rescue of “downed” pilot. With all the programs, teamwork is key as trainees learn th
16、e importance of leadership and being part of a bigger task. All this fun is available for ages 9 to 18.Families can enjoy the experience together, too, with Family Camp programs for families with children as young as 7. Stay an hour or stay a weekthere is something here for everyone! For more detail
17、s, please visit us online at . 语篇解读本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了宇航中心培训项目，意在 激发学生的航天梦想、探险精神和团队合作精神。 5Why do people come to SAC? ATo experience adventures. 4 BTo look for jobs in aviation. CTo get a degree in engineering. DTo learn more about medicine. A细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一句“If youre looking for a unique adventure，the Sp
18、ace and Aviation Center(SAC)is the place to be.”可知，人们来 SAC 是为了寻找与众不同的冒险体验。 6To earn a Space Exploration badge，a trainee needs to_ Afly to space Bget anAviation badge first Cstudy the principles of flight Dbuild and fire model rockets D细节理解题。 根据文章第三段的“At Space Camp， trainees can earn their Space Expl
19、oration badge as they build and fire model rockets，learn about space tasks and try simulated(模拟)flying to space with the crew from all over the world.”可知， 要想获得太空探险徽章需要建造和发射火箭模型、学习空间任务、尝试与飞行员 模拟太空飞行等。 7What is the most important for trainees? ALeadership.BTeam spirit. CTask planning.DSurvival skills.
20、 B细节理解题。 根据文章第四段的“With all the programs， teamwork is key as trainees learn the importance of leadership and being part of a bigger task.”可知， 对于受训者来说，团队合作是关键，所以团队精神是最重要的。 .读后续写 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇 完整的短文。 The Mesmerizing Canyon I woke up in the harsh, damp weather of the shiningGrandCany
21、on.My earsrangfromthe screeching of the group leader yelling to get up.I got up as fast as I could, hoping I was going to do something fun today.I heard the apprentice yelling for people to get on the boat.As I was still trying to wake up, I smelled the 5 fresh air just like the roses in my aunts ga
22、rden.The group leader made us all get on the raft and then we immediately left. When we arrived at our destination, it turned out that they both were just playing a trick on us and wanted tosurpriseuswithabeautifulglistening waterfall.We wereallverygladaswesawthe waterfall.We all wanted to go up to
23、it and walk in it.We were required to climb up big rocks and hike little distances in order to get to the waterfall, but it was really worth it. We left the waterfall and set up a camp near it.My grandma handed me a tent and said, “You do it yourself，and I want you to learn some things.” I took 30 m
24、inutes to set up the tent and tried to make it perfectly symmetrical.However, when my grandma and I were about to get in it, it fell over.We sighed and my grandma walked over to the other familys tent and sat down perfectly stationary.So I knew I had to do it over again, and I took about 5 minutes t
25、o set up the tent with my previous knowledge.I also added some sticks to the top of the tent for some decoration.As the tent swayed, I was required to put some weight on the edges of the tent.So I put two rocks on each side of the tent.My grandma walked over and was very impressed.That really inspir
26、ed me to keep learning new things. When my grandma and I woke up, there was already breakfast waiting for us.There was a mixed variety of different foods on the table, such as bacon， beef jerky, eggs and sausages. 注意：1.续写的词数应为 150 左右； 2请按如下格式作答。 After we ate breakfast ， we got on the boat where we f
27、loated down the river._ _ _ _ _ _ The night fell on us._ _ _ _ 6 _ _ _ 参考范文 After we ate breakfast，we got on the boat where we floated down the river. “Today we are going to hit the biggest rapids and see the waterfalls， ”called out the group leader.All people were excited and prepared for the journ
28、ey in the canyon.Five minutes later， we saw huge crashing waves， and the biggest wave everybody had ever seen.As we entered the rapids，everybody was thrown around but luckily nobody was thrown off the boat.After the rapids were over ， everybody was wet and excited widely. The night fell on us.We set up a camp near the exit of the canyon.This time it took only five minutes for me to put up the steady camp， after I put two rocks on each side of the tent，which impressed my grandma.She was glad that I learned new things at last.
