1、Period SixWRITING WORKSHOP.单词拼写1.It is still too early to know the (结果) of his decision.2.A (日志) is an account which you write of your daily activities. 3.The price is too high, and m, the house isnt in a suitable position.4.There still exists a huge gender (差距) in earnings in this company. 5.When h
2、es telling you something, you never know whats fact and whats f.6.S is the sport of riding on the top of a wave while standing or lying on a special board. .单句填空1.The colour of our hair changes age. 2.I really envy people with (amaze) memories.3.In general, boys like surfing the Internet (well) than
3、 girls do.4.The clothes you wear are often a (reflect) of your personality.5.There is no (evident) that can prove he is involved with the traffic accident. 短语填空go over, in addition to, make good use of, make great efforts, that is to say, whats more 1.Now that youve got a chance, you ought to it.2.
4、her monthly salary, the waitress got a lot of tips for her service. 3.To get a better grade, you should the notes again before the test.4.We will compete with three other schools., we will have three competitors.5.The course offers students a general introduction to computers., it also provides prac
5、tical experience. 6.If I am lucky enough to be elected chairman of the club, I will to serve for the benefits of the club members.句型训练1.The little boy just couldnt understand .小男孩就是不明白为什么他的父母不允许他和别的男孩去野餐。(宾语从句)2.The Americans and the British not only speak the same language .英国人和美国人不但语言相同,而且有很多相同的风俗
6、习惯。(not onlybut also)3., I came across this coatit stood out for its design and pattern. 昨天在一家服装店购物时,我偶然发现了这件大衣它的设计和样式很突出。(连词+分词)4. is a bad habit that does great harm to ones health. 熬夜玩网络游戏是一个对健康有害的坏习惯。(动名词短语作主语)5.Put on some sun cream before going out. You might get sunburnt if you . 出门前抹些防晒霜。如果你
7、把自己直接暴露在强烈的阳光下,你可能会被晒伤。(expose).阅读理解New research suggests that speaking more than one language may delay different kinds of dementia(痴呆) that is the loss of mental ability. In fact, researchers say, speaking two languages appears to be more important than the level of education in defending against
8、dementia.A study in India examined the effect of knowing more than one language in delaying the first signs of several dementia. Researchers studied nearly 650 people whose average age was 66. 240 of those studied suffered from Alzheimersthe most common form of mental decline(下降). 391 of the subject
9、s spoke two or more languages. Researchers found the dementia began about four-and-a-half years later in those who spoke two languages compared to those who spoke only one language. The level of education had no effect on the age at the first sign of dementia.Thomas Bak, from the Centre of Cognitive
10、 Aging at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, who helped to organize the study, suggests that individuals who speak more than one language train their brains by moving back and forth between different words and expressions. He also believes this effort improves what scientists call executive(执行
11、的) functioning, which often weakens in people with dementia. He states that researchers found there was no extra gain in speaking more than two languages.Mr Bak says it does not appear important whether you learn another language at a young age or later in life. Its not something that “you missed th
12、e boat when you do not do it as a baby.” It is something that is still quite useful and powerful when you do it as an adult.()1.The finding of the study is that .A.learning more than one language can cure dementiaB.the level of education matters in defending against dementiaC.speaking two languages
13、may delay different kinds of dementiaD.people who suffer from dementia will lose mental ability()2.The underlined word “subjects” in Paragraph 2 refers to “”.A.notices that were put on about the studyB.people who were studied in the studyC.questions that were asked in the studyD.methods that were us
14、ed in the study()3.According to Mr Bak, .A.when you learn one more language makes no differenceB.peoples executive functioning often strengthens with ageC.the more languages one speaks, the less chance of getting dementiaD.it is much easier to learn one more language at a young age()4.This passage m
15、ay probably be seen in .A.a research planB.a business magazineC.a book reviewD.a health magazine.书面表达假如你是育才中学的高中生李华,你获悉你们市将为外国留学生举办一场“汉语绕口令比赛”,你打算给你的好友David写一封电子邮件,邀请他参加。内容包括:1.比赛目的;2.备赛建议;3.奖品设置。注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇:外国留学生foreign students绕口令tongue twister参考答案.1.outcome2.journal3.moreo
16、ver4.gap5.fiction6.Surfing.1.with2.amazing3.better4.reflection5.evidence.1.make good use of2.In addition to3.go over4.That is to say5.Whats more6.make great efforts.1.why his parents didnt allow him to go out for a picnic with other boys2.but also share a large number of social customs3.While shoppi
17、ng in a clothing store yesterday4.Staying up late playing online games5.expose yourself directly to the strong sunshine.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了一项新的调查结果,研究表明会多种语言或许能延迟痴呆。文章介绍了调查的方式和过程,解释了其中的道理。1.C细节理解题。根据第一段“New research suggests that speaking more than one language may delay different kinds of dementia(
18、痴呆) that is the loss of mental ability.”可知,新的研究表明说一种以上的语言可以延缓各种痴呆。故选C项。2.B词义猜测题。根据第二段的“240 of those studied suffered from Alzheimers”与“391 of the subjects spoke two or more languages.”可知,“those studied”等同于“the subjects”表示“被研究的人”,故选B项。3.A细节理解题。从最后一段的句子“Mr Bak says it does not appear important whether
19、 you learn another language at a young age or later in life.”可知,巴克表示,无论你是在年轻时还是以后学习另一种语言,似乎都不重要。所以巴克认为什么时候学习另一种语言没有什么影响,A选项符合题意。故选A项。4.D推理判断题。从第一段的句子“New research suggests that speaking more than one language may delay different kinds of dementia(痴呆) that is the loss of mental ability.”可知,新的研究表明说一种以
20、上的语言或许可以延缓痴呆。文章首段点出主题。这篇文章讲的是说多种语言或许可以延缓痴呆,这是关于健康的话题,故短文可能来自“一本健康杂志”。故选D项。.One possible version:Dear David,I know you are good at Chinese. Are you interested in presenting your fluent oral Chinese? Now a Chinese tongue twister speech competition will be held in our city at the beginning of next mont
21、h. Id like to invite you to attend the competition. Below is some detailed information about the competition.As scheduled, the competition will be mainly open to foreign students in our city. Participants for it are advised to make full preparations for it in advance. You may ask your Chinese teache
22、r to decide which kind of tongue twister suits you and then keep practising it until you can speak it out correctly and fluently. The top five competitors will be awarded with special gifts, which are tablet computers. Do not miss this good chance. I am sure you will benefit from participating in the competition.Yours,Li Hua
