1、Unit 4 Stage and screenstarting out一、单词拼写1His face darkened with _(愤怒) when he heard the bad news.2Scientists disagree about how the _(宇宙)was created.3It makes me feel fresh and _(精力充沛的) throughout the whole day.4Our teachers always pay attention to _(结合) theory with practice.5Dont put that glass on
2、 the _(边缘) of the table；it might fall off.二、阅读理解For some of us，the excitement of seeing a performance at a European opera house is just not enough.Fortunately，opera houses throughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public.Take advantage of these opportunities to look behind the scenes of so
3、me of the worlds great opera houses.Teatro alla Scala Opera House Tours MilanDiscover the activities within the opera house on a backstage tour of the Teatro alla Scala theatre in Milan.The tour also includes an overview of the history of the theatre and guides you through the auditorium(观众席) and th
4、e theatre boxes.Palais Garnier Opera House Tours ParisWhile it is possible to walk around the public areas of the beautiful Palais Carnier on your own，guided tours are also offered and are led by an Englishspeaking guide.During the 90minute tour，you will learn about the theatres history and its arch
5、itecture.You will also have an opportunity to visit the grand staircase.Royal Opera House Tours LondonIt is one of the most comprehensive opera house tours in Europe.The guide at the Royal Opera House takes you through sections of the backstage area to the prop room(道具间)，where workers build the sets
6、，the costume shop and the ballet studios.Theres a chance that you will even catch the ballet dancers backstage in practice in their big ballet studio.Teatro La Fenice Opera House Tours VeniceTeatro La Fenice in Venice offers a couple of options for visitors.A selfguided tour of the beautiful halls a
7、nd grounds is available with a voice guide at the box office.Guided tours are also available with an expert that will explain the history of the opera house from its origins to its rebuilding.1In which opera house might you be able to see a costume shop backstage?AThe Teatro alla Scala Opera House.B
8、The Palais Garnier Opera House.CThe Royal Opera House.DThe Teatro La Fenice Opera House.2What do the above four opera houses have in common?AThey all offer free guided tours.BThey all open their backstage areas to the public.CThey are all free to the public.DThey are all located in France.3Where can
9、 we most probably find this text?AIn a sports magazine.BIn an adventure novel.CIn a history book.DOn a culture website.三、概要写作阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。A television can be found in almost every home.At present,we cannot imagine a life without a television.People at different ages watch them.Children
10、watch cartoons,adults watch news and movies and old people watch family TV plays.However,the question about whether it has good or bad effects on children has been in heated discussion for a long time.Televisions contain various kinds of content.There is no doubt that there are both advantages and d
11、isadvantages of childrens watching television.Of course,watching television can be good for children.It can give them a broader window to the world.For example,their information about the world can be updated by watching news.They can know about the important things which take place in the world eve
12、ry day.For the children who dont go to school,watching educational programmes or cartoons provides them with basic education such as alphabet and colour.Besides,it teaches them good behaviour,such as being honest and respecting parents.On the other hand,televisions can have negative influence on chi
13、ldren.There is a great amount of violence on television.The violence is often “glorified (美化的)” and made to look both exciting and rewarding.Children tend to copy the behaviour of the characters on television and act as they do.A lot of studies have shown that watching violence on television has led
14、 to an increase in crimes,especially those committed by children.Needless to say,this influence has serious negative effects on society as a whole.Finally,effects of watching television on children differ.To some children,they can be useful.But to the others,they can be harmful.This is why movies in
15、 the United States have had ratings (等级评定) to help guide parents as to which movies should not be seen by their children.Parents should allow their children to watch beneficial programmes only.一、单词拼写1.anger2.universe3.energeticbining5.edge二、阅读理解1.C细节理解题。根据Royal Opera House Tours London部分中的“The guide
16、 at the Royal Opera House takes you through sections of the backstage area to the prop room，where workers build the sets，the costume shop and the ballet studios.”可知，英国皇家歌剧院的导游带游客穿越后台区域的各个部分进入道具室，在那里工作人员会制作布景，然后到服装间和芭蕾舞工作室。由此可知，你可能会在英国皇家歌剧院看到布置在后台的服装间。故选C项。2.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Fortunately，opera houses th
17、roughout Europe open their backstage doors to the public.”可知，整个欧洲的歌剧院向公众敞开了歌剧院后台的大门。因此，这四个歌剧院的共同点是它们都向公众开放后台区域。故选B项。3.D推理判断题。文章介绍了四个歌剧院为游客开放后台区域，游客可以利用这些机会来了解世界上一些伟大歌剧院的后台，这是与文化艺术有关的话题。因此，最可能在有关文化方面的网站上找到这篇文章。故选D项。三、概要写作Watching television can have both good and bad influences on children.(要点1)The f
18、irst advantage of watching television is that children can get news and information about the world.(要点2) The second advantage is that children can learn much through watching educational programmes or cartoons on television.(要点3) The disadvantage is that the violence on television can cause violent crimes committed by children.(要点4) In short,parents should guide children to watch beneficial programmes on television.第10页（共10页）学科网（北京）股份有限公司
