1、Unit6 The admirable Section D Grammar一、句型转换:将下列两句话合并成一个复合句,必须用介词+which/whom的定语从句1.Money isnt a problem for the old lady.She still lives a very simple life now.The old lady,still lives a very simple life now.2.Mr Lee bought his son a model airplane.His son showed an interest in it.Mr Lee bought his s
2、on a model airplane .3.I have a writing desk in my bedroom.There are many books on it.I have a writing desk in my bedroom,.4.Good advertisements often use words.People attach positive meanings to the words.Good advertisements often use words .二、阅读理解Not long ago,few little girls imagined they could g
3、row up to become astronauts.For years in the United States,only men had that opportunity.In 1983,that changed.Sally Ride made history by becoming the first American woman to travel to space.On Monday,Ride died at the age of 61,“Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model,” President Barack O
4、bama said in a statement.“She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars.”Ride became interested in space when she was a kid.“If you asked me when I was 12 whether I wanted to be an astronaut,Im sure I would have said yes,” she said in a 2010 interview.“But I didnt even think about t
5、hat as a possible career.”After studying physics in college,Ride got her chance.She was accepted into NASAs astronaut training program in 1978,and then chosen to be the first American female in space.In 1983,she blasted into space aboard the Challenger shuttle.Ride returned to space on the Challenge
6、r a second time in 1984.Between the two missions,she spent a total of 343 hours in orbit.Afterthat,she remained involved with the space program and also worked to share her passion for science with kids.She co-authored six science books for children,and started her own science and education company.
7、Ride knew that she held a unique place in history.“Irealised how important it was for a woman to break that barrier and open the door for other women to be able to do the same exciting things that the men had been doing,” she said.Since Rides historic trip,more than 40 other American women have trav
8、elled to space.They all had Ride to thank for opening the door to the final frontier.1.Obama called Ride a national hero because she .A.was the first American to travel to spaceB.became the first American female in spaceC.was the first to travel on the Challenger shuttleD.opened a door for women to
9、find suitable jobs2.What other contributions did Ride make?A.Taking many pictures of the space program.B.Starting a company to teach more astronauts.C.Teaching kids through sharing her thirst for science.D.Teaching woman how to become a successful astronaut.3.What key characters does Ride have accor
10、ding to the text?A.Brave and creative.B.Curious and strict.C.Kind and elegant.D.Generous and easy-going.4.What can we learn from the text?A.Ride studied astronomy when she was in university.B.Americans think Ride was the greatest woman in history.C.There are many women who have become astronauts aft
11、er Ride.D.Ride wanted to find a job as an astronaut when she was very young.三、阅读七选五Theres no place like home，where were surrounded by our favorite foods and many other comforts.Most important of all，we can keep adding favorite things to give our homes a personal touch. 1 Of course，we can be easily a
12、ttracted to these unique plants.They can add a natural touch to our homes. 2 According to the Royal Horticultural Society，nearly 72% of adults in the UK have some houseplants in their homes，and a fifth of adults say they use plants in their homes to make them feel happier. 3 The reason is that more
13、and more young people are living in flats without a garden.One of those interviewed by the Royal Horticultural Society is 24yearold Daisy Hale.She said，“Being able to beautify the small room without having to spend too much is perfect for me.”Despite the benefits，the Royal Horticultural Society is d
14、eeply concerned that the houseplants might not be good for the environment. 4 These foreign plants might be very harmful to our environment.It is also worried about the plastic pots that hold the plants and the type of peat(泥炭)that the plants are grown in.In short，the Royal Horticultural Society enc
15、ourages people to buy local(本地的)plants held in reusable pots that are filled with natural soil. 5 ASome of those popular things are houseplants.BHowever，some of these houseplants are too expensive.CMany experts are opposed to buying houseplants for homes.DThey have the ability to brighten up a room
16、with acceptable costs.EIt has found that many of the plants bought online are shipped from overseas.FIt has also found that young people are driving up the sales of houseplants very fast.GThen these “living” additions will be good for ourselves and for our environment.四、书面表达某英文报纸伟人介绍栏目向你约稿。假如你崇拜的人是N
17、elson Mandela,请根据下表提示写一篇英语短文,简要介绍这个人物。主要经历:1.生于1918年,是家族中唯一一位受过教育的人;2.当过律师;3.建立ANC Youth League;4.1962年入狱,在监狱度过27年;5.争取黑人的权利。成就:1.南非首位黑人总统;2.获得诺贝尔和平奖。注意:1.词数100左右。2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。一、句型转换:将下列两句话合并成一个复合句,必须用介词+which/whom的定语从句1.for whom money isnt a problem2.in which his son showed an interest3.on whic
18、h there are many books4.to which people attach positive meanings二、阅读理解1.B2.C3.A4.C三、阅读七选五1A前文“Most important of all，we can keep adding favorite things to give our homes a personal touch.”中的favorite things对应选项A中的those popular things，后文“Of course，we can be easily attracted to these unique plants.”中的th
19、ese unique plants对应选项A中的houseplants。所以选项A切合文意。故选A。2D根据前文“They can add a natural touch to our homes.”可知，室内植物能够点亮房间，根据后文“According to the Royal Horticultural Society，nearly 72% of adults in the UK have some houseplants in their homes，and a fifth of adults say they use plants in their homes to make the
20、m feel happier.”可知，大部分的人都会种植室内植物，所以它们的价格可以接受。所以选项D切合文意。故选D。3F根据后文“The reason is that more and more young people are living in flats without a garden.”可知，此处是讲越来越多的年轻人选择种植室内植物。所以选项F切合文意。故选F。4E根据后文“These foreign plants might be very harmful to our environment.”可知，此处有关海外运来的植物。所以选项E切合文意。故选E。5G前文“In short
21、，the Royal Horticultural Society encourages people to buy local plants held in reusable pots that are filled with natural soil.”讲到本地植物不会像海外植物一样有安全问题，它们可以给我们的生活带来好处。所以选项G切合文意。故选G。四、书面表达Nelson Mandela is a world famous modern hero.Born in 1918,he was the only one in his family who received education a
22、nd once worked as lawyer and offered guidance to poor black people.Later,he set up ANC Youth League,which led black people to fight for freedom by attacking laws and so on.In 1962,he was sent into prison.Although Mandela spent 27 years in prison,he didnt give up fighting.Instead,he tried his best to
23、 know more information about the outside world.After he was released,he still fought for the rights of black people actively.Finally,black people achieved their dream of being equal to white people.As a result of what Mandela did for black people,Mandela became the first black president of South Africa and won the Nobel Peace Prize.第10页（共10页）
