1、Unit9 Leaning Section A Topic Talk一、复习本部分的词汇,写出画线部分的汉语意思1.Im afraid that the girl is unlikely to get the job.Why?She was too nervous and rude.In short,she has made a bad impression on the interviewer.2.He made a plan that was based on the data.So he did.But he ignored some facts.3.There existed some
2、 dinosaurs on the Earth long ago.However,they ended up dying out.So we should take good care of the species on the Earth.4.Why was Lucy promoted last month?She could work out some hard problems.She could make some flexible plans.In short,she was excellent.二、用适当的介/副词填空1.Have you found an approach sol
3、ving the problem yet?2.Look!The couple are arguing their sons education.3.Basing some information,he concluded that his partner was lying.4.The houses the heart of the city are quite expensive.5.The young man is helpful and patient. short,hes very good.6.Youd move the old table,for it is the way.7.W
4、hy are you so sad? all,its not your fault.8.The policemen decided to find who had stolen the car.三、阅读理解In Washington,DC,only 69 percent of public school students graduate from high school on time.Many factors influence that low rate.One of the most important ones is whether the people around the stu
5、dents expect them to succeed.So,for the past 40 years,a DC organisation has stepped in to give around 10,000 students the support and positive environment they need to thrive(茁壮成长).This organisation,called Higher Achievement,provides students with a welcoming space,help with class work,and caring te
6、achers.More than 95 percent of students who complete Higher Achievement graduate from high school on time.Katherine Roboff is the groups executive director in the DC area.She gives several reasons for the groups success.One is timing.Higher Achievement does not work with students who are already in
7、high school.It works with students in middle school.They start High Achievement at fifth or sixth gradein the US,that is usually age 11 or 12.Roboff says research shows that if students are doing well academically in eighth gradearound age 13they will have a greater chance of graduating from high sc
8、hool and going to college.In other words,what happens in middle school has a huge impact.The years between ages 10 and 13 may affect a students future more than anything that happens academically in high school.Roboff explains that students participate in Higher Achievement after school and during t
9、he summer,when public schools take a break of about two months.High Achievement students do homework,have community meetings,and work one-on-one with a mentor(导师).“The purpose of the programme is to help them use those after school and summer hours to become better prepared academically and to devel
10、op their leadership skills and confidence so that by the time they get into eighth grade they are ready to get into some of the top high school.”1.A little more than 30% of public school students in the US .A.drop out of schoolB.work hard at their lessonsC.cant finish school on timeD.are expected to
11、 graduate from high school2.What can we infer from the second paragraph?A.Higher Achievement is a great success.B.Higher Achievement works with college students.C.Many students have doubts about the organisation.D.Higher Achievement has spread throughout the US.3.If students are doing well academica
12、lly in eighth grade,.A.they are certain to go to collegeB.they are to succeed when they grow upC.they dont need any help in their studiesD.they are more likely to finish high school on time4.What is the main aim of Higher Achievement?A.To offer students advice.B.To help student get into top schools.
13、C.To teach students how to behave at school.D.To provide students with different activities.四、七选五阅读理解Maybe you are an ordinary student.1 This is not necessarily so.Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.Heres how:Planyourtimecarefully. When planning your work,you should make a list
14、 of things that you have to do.After making this list,you should plan your time carefully.First arrange your time for eating,sleeping,dressing,etc,then decide a good,regular time for studying.2 A weekly timetable may not solve all your problems,but it will force you to realise what is happening to y
15、our time.Makegooduseofyourtimeinclass.3 Listening carefully in class means less work later.Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Studyregularly.When you get home from school,go over your notes,preview the important points that your teacher is going to discuss the next day,and rea
16、d that material.4 If you do these things regularly,the material will become more meaningful,and you will remember it longer.Developagoodattitudetowardstests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learnt about a subject.The world wont end if you dont pass a test,so dont be over worried.5 You
17、 will probably discover many others after you have tried these.A.This will help you understand the next class.B.Make full use of spare time to take notes of what the teacher says in class.C.Dont forget to set aside enough time for entertainment.D.There are other methods that might help you with your
18、 study.E.No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.F.Take advantage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.G.You probably think you will never be a top student.一、复习本部分的词汇,写出画线部分的汉语意思1.不大可能的;总而言之;印象2.以为根据;数据;忽视3.存在;恐龙;最后4.提升;计算出;灵活的二、用适当的介/副词填空1.to2.about/over3.on4.in5.In6.in7.After8.out三、阅读理解1.C2.A3.D4.B四、七选五阅读理解1.G2.C3.F4.A5.D第8页（共8页）
