1、课后作业(六)Using language.单词拼写1If you have any _ (请求), Id be happy to satisfy you.2The minister is going to pay an _ (正式的) visit to our country.3All the guests liked the _ (甜点) I prepared for them.4A survey _ (表明) that retired people were enjoying their life.5Judging from her _ (别致的) clothes, she is fas
2、hionable.6Thousands of visitors were _ (吸引) to the World Expo the day it opened.7After staying with him for a short time, we _ (挥手) him goodbye.8Beijing was chosen to be the _ (东道主) of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.9Children love setting off _ (烟花) during the Spring Festival.10We are in _ (竞争) with
3、four other companies for the contract.选用适当的情态动词填空can/could, may/might, must1You _ be Carol. You havent changed a bit after all these years.2You _ feel that all the training is a waste of time, but Im sure later youll be grateful that you did it.3You _ take it home if you like it.4Cant you stay a lit
4、tle longer?Its getting late. I _ go now. My daughter is home alone.5It _ be Tom here. He is on holiday abroad.6_ you make so much noise when I have a rest?7He _ come from America, but Im not sure about it.8In crowded places like airports and railway stations, you _ take care of your luggage.9As you
5、are here, you _ as well stay and make the best of it.10Toms father comes from France, so he _ speak fluent French.11_ I have a look at your new mobile phone?.用适当的情态动词完成句子1如果你非要离开的话,至少要等雨停了。If you _, at least wait until the rain is over.2祝你永远幸福快乐!_ happy forever!3所有学生禁止在晚上出学校。All the students _ outsi
6、de the school.4这个男孩四岁时就能说五种语言。The boy _ five languages when he was four.5你为什么偏偏中午弹钢琴呢?Why _ at noon?6我可以在此处停车吗?不,不行。May I park the car here?No, _.7迈克现在不可能在打扫教室。刚才我看见他正在操场打篮球。Mike _ now. I saw him playing basketball on the playground a moment ago.8我可以明天再交作业吗?_ my homework tomorrow?9我们都知道,任何人都可能犯错。As
7、we all know, anyone _.10我可能下周读完这个小说,但是我不确定。I _ reading the novel next week, but Im not sure about it.用适当的情态动词完成下面语段海伦上英语课时看不清楚了。她猜想她的眼睛可能有毛病了。她问老师:“我现在可以离开吗?我的眼睛受伤了,我必须检查一下眼睛。”老师说:“是的,当然可以。”_.阅读理解AThe origins of the Christmas traditions are the most fascinating of any holiday. All our favourite acti
8、vities can be traced (追溯) back to specific points in history, and knowing how these things came about just makes celebrating Christmas much more wonderful.The original Nicholas was born in 280 AD. in the small country of Lycia, which is now part of modern Turkey. Nicholas became first a priest (牧师)
9、and then a bishop (主教) in the early Christian church. The first paintings of him show Nicholas wearing the clothes of a Christian bishopred decorated with white. When we see Santas suit today, were still seeing the two kinds of colours.Nicholas became famous for giftgiving. In the early fourth centu
10、ry, a legend began to spread about Nicholas coming at night to the home of three poor girls who did not have money and therefore could not get married. While the girls slept, Nicholas left gold coins in their stockings, which were drying by the fire. Thats how the tradition of Santa filling stocking
11、s got its start.In 1841, Santa first appeared at a department store in Philadelphia. This Santa tried to climb down a chimney to impress the children who were watching, but he got stuck halfway down. In 1890, department store Santas began appearing all over America, especially on the East Coast arou
12、nd Boston. Parents in other countries joined together and hired passenger trains to take their families to see these Santas.At the same time, Ralph E. Morris of the New England Telephone Company suggested that strings of lights be hung on Christmas trees. After all, lights would be much safer than c
13、andles. Our modernday image of Santa as a fat man is based on ads of the CocaCola company in the 1930s. Artist Hans Sundblom used a retired salesman named Les Prentice as his model.1What can we learn from Paragraph 1?AChristmas is the most important holiday.BThe traditions of Christmas are based on
14、facts.CThere was not any record of Christmas in the past.DMore and more people begin to celebrate Christmas.2What do we know about Nicholas?AHe set up the first Christian church.BHe was called Santa Claus when he was born.CHis clothes are similar to Santas suit in colour.DHis image is the same as th
15、e modernday Santa.3Three poor girls are mentioned to _.Aprove that Nicholas used to be a rich manBtell of the origin of Santa filling stockingsCshow Christmas was set up mainly for the poorDdescribe a famous story in the early fourth century4What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?ASanta didn
16、t become popular until the year 1890.BCandles have never been used on Christmas trees.CThe CocaCola company designed the image of Santa.DSanta began giving gifts by climbing down chimneys in 1841.BWhen I was growing up, Mothers Day was as important as Christmas.The energy around the house was always
17、 positive, mostly thanks to my father who made sure that his kids appreciated their mother. We would clean the house, and Mum got breakfast in bed in the morning and didnt have to lift a finger all day. And in the evening, we went to a restaurant for a traditional Mothers Day dinner.What I learnt fr
18、om my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that.I maintain (保持) my fathers Mothers Day tradition with my wife. Growing up, I learnt that showing affection to the woman you love or who gave birth to yo
19、u is an important part of life. You see, it goes both ways, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again.Believing that and feeling it when you can may keep you from being lonely, even if your mum isnt close by or has passed away. There are a number of us who no longer hav
20、e a mother in our lives, and to tell the truth, there are often times when I wish my mum were still here to comfort me. So instead, I remember the times she did just that. It makes me smile, and somehow, those memories of a simpler and more loving life give me the comfort Im looking for.If you are m
21、umless, you too should find a deserving woman in your life and celebrate Mothers Day with her. If you dont know anyone, there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes who would enjoy your company for a couple of hours. The visit will make both of your days, and perhaps your lives, a little bit better
22、.5What did the author learn from his father?AWe should always put others before ourselves.BIts necessary to express love to those we love.CIts important to have an interesting family tradition.DMothers Day is just as important as Christmas.6Why does the author value the idea of showing love for ones
23、 mother?AIt can set a good example for kids to follow.BIt is what mothers expect their children to do.CIts important to follow your fathers rules.DIt can warm your mothers heart as well as yours.7What is the authors advice to someone whose mum has passed away?AVisit lonely mums in rest homes on Moth
24、ers Day.BTry to get used to life without a mum.CTurn to other family members for love.DGive all your attention to your motherinlaw.七选五The Thanksgiving Day has been alive for hundreds of years. The customs we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace,
25、 and the hard work of native Americans. It is made up of stories of those who believe that thanks for blessings is what people must own. _1_ Have you wanted to make special gifts?Custom of PrayingFor centuries, “Thanksgiving Day” is associated with prayers in church and in homes. _2_ It is a time, w
26、hen mankind thanks God for all his blessings and mercy. It is also a day to show gratitude to their friends and relatives for all the good deeds._3_Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion every year. Distances dont really matter as relatives can drive down to be with their family. F
27、easts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favourite Turkey.Custom of Decoration_4_ People beautify their homes, give the interiors a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occa
28、sion.Custom of sending messagesThanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. _5_APeople present gifts to friends.BCustom of Family DinnerCPeople like to get together and have turkey
29、.DPeople offer various meal time prayers during the day.ELike Christmas, millions of cards are sent every year.FThanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers.GIt is a day of expressing their feelings through Thanksgiving cards.语法填空The MidAutumn Festival is a harvest
30、festival, 1._ (celebrate) in most East Asian countries, such as China and Vietnam. The festival 2._ (take) place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.It is 3._ second most important festival in China after the Spring Festival. For the Chinese people, the festival means family reunion and peace. It
31、 is also called “the Moon Festival” as it is celebrated when the moon is believed to be the 4._ (big) and fullest.The Chinese people celebrate the MidAutumn Festival 5._ many traditional and meaningful activities, such as eating dinner with family, hanging lanterns, guessing lantern riddles, and wor
32、shipping the moon. Since 2008, the MidAutumn Festival 6._ (be) a 3day public holiday in mainland China.New celebrations have emerged in recent years. The younger generation prefer 7._ (travel), surfing the Internet, and using smart phone apps to celebrate with their families.The mooncake is a must f
33、or people to eat during the MidAutumn Festival in China. Its a kind of traditional Chinese pastry. The Chinese people see the roundness of mooncakes as a symbol of reunion and 8._ (happy). Other foods eaten during the festival are harvest foods, such as crabs, pumpkins, and grapes.The food tradition
34、s are also changing. The younger generation have 9._ (they) own ideas about what to eat. Most of them dont like mooncakes, and prefer to eat 10._ they like.课后作业(六)Using language.单词拼写1request2.official3.dessert4.indicated5.fancy6.attracted7waved8.host9.fireworkspetition.选用适当的情态动词填空1must2.may3.can4.mu
35、st5.cant6.Must7.may8must9.may/might10.can11.Could/May.用适当的情态动词完成句子1must leave2.May you be3.mustnt go4.could speak5must you play the piano6.you cant/mustnt7.cant be cleaning the classroom8.Could/May I hand in9.can make mistakes10may finish.用适当的情态动词完成下面语段参考范文: Helen couldnt see clearly when she was ha
36、ving an English class. She guessed she might have something wrong with her eyes. She asked her teacher, “May/Could I leave now? My eyes hurt and I must have an eye examination.” The teacher said, “Yes, of course you can/may.”.阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。圣诞节传统的起源是所有节日中最吸引人的,人们了解这些起源也是为了使圣诞节过得更美妙。1答案与解析:B推理判断
37、题。由第一段可知,我们喜欢的任何圣诞节传统都可以追溯到历史上特定的由来,并且知道这些活动是如何产生的。由此可推知,这些传统都是建立在事实基础之上的。2答案与解析:C推理判断题。由第二段中的“.red decorated with white. When we see Santas suit today, were still seeing the two kinds of colours.”可知,尼古拉斯最初的画像中穿着基督教主教的衣服红色镶有白色的衣服。在如今圣诞老人的装扮中,我们看到的仍然是这两种颜色。3答案与解析:B细节理解题。由第三段中的“Thats how the tradition
38、 of Santa filling stockings got its start.”可知,提到三个穷苦女孩是为了讲述圣诞老人把礼物放进袜子这一传统的由来。4答案与解析:A推理判断题。由倒数第二段可知,1890年,圣诞老人百货商场盛行于美国,尤其是在波士顿的东海岸。世界各地的家长一起带着家人,坐着租来的旅客列车观赏这些圣诞老人。由此可知,圣诞老人于1890年开始流行。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了作者受父亲的影响,认为母亲节和圣诞节一样重要,成家后的作者也保持着原来家里的母亲节传统,向母亲和爱人表达爱;作者还建议失去母亲的人去养老院陪那些孤独的母亲过母亲节。5答案与解析:B细节理解
39、题。根据第三段what I learnt from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that.可知,多年来,作者从父亲身上学到的是,他始终把作者的母亲放在第一位,从不让母亲忘记他深爱着她,由此可知,作者从父亲身上学到的是向我们所爱的人表达爱是有必要的,故B项正确。6答案与解析:D细节理解题。根据第四段中的You see, it goes both w
40、ays, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again.可知,作者之所以重视表达对母亲的爱,是因为这种爱是双向的,你对母亲的爱也会一次又一次地温暖你自己,故D项正确。7答案与解析:A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的If you dont know anyone, there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes who would enjoy your company for a couple of hours.可知,养老院里有很多孤独的母亲需要陪伴,因此可推
41、断出作者建议那些自己的妈妈已经过世的人去养老院里陪伴那些孤独的母亲,故A项正确。.七选五【语篇解读】本文介绍感恩节的一些风俗习惯。1答案与解析:A根据下句:你想做特别的礼物吗?可知,上句的意思应该是:在感恩节人们赠送礼物给朋友。2答案与解析:D根据上句:几个世纪以来,“感恩节”与在教堂和家里祈祷有关。再根据空格下句:这是一个人类感谢上帝带来所有祝福的时候,同时也是一个因所有的好事而感激你的朋友和亲人的时候。可知,此处要表达的意思是:人们在白天进行各种餐前祷告。3答案与解析:B此空是小标题。根据下文:每个人都遵循家庭聚餐和团圆的习俗。距离并不重要,因为亲戚可以开车去跟他们的家人团聚。可知,此处指
42、的是家宴习俗。4答案与解析:F本段标题是:装饰习俗。本空是段落首句。根据下文:人们美化家园,给内部一个全新的外观和感觉。他们点灯照亮周围环境。桌子也挂有最好的瓷器、古玩银餐具以示庆祝。可知,感恩节是人们装饰房屋,用清新干花点缀房间的时间。5答案与解析:G根据上句:感恩节是人们送爱的信息和温馨的祝愿给他们的亲戚、同事、上司和下属、极亲密的人的一个节日。可知,这一天他们通过赠送感恩节贺卡来表达自己的感受。.语法填空【语篇解读】本文介绍了中秋节。中国人用许多传统而有意义的活动来庆祝中秋节,对中国人来说,中秋节意味着团聚与和平。1答案与解析:celebrated考查过去分词。分析句子可知,此处要用非谓
43、语动词作定语,celebrate与其逻辑主语之间为被动关系,故要用过去分词celebrated。2答案与解析:takes考查时态。本句叙述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时,且主语是The festival,故谓语动词应用第三人称单数,故填takes。3答案与解析:the考查定冠词。句意:它在中国是仅次于春节的第二个最重要的节日。序数词second前要加定冠词the。4答案与解析:biggest考查形容词的最高级。根据and后的fullest可知,本空应用big的最高级biggest。5答案与解析:with考查介词。分析语境可知,此处要用介词with,表示“用”。6答案与解析:has been考查时
44、态。根据时间状语Since 2008可知,本句应用现在完成时,且主语the MidAutumn Festival为单数,故本空应填has been。7答案与解析:travelling考查动名词。prefer doing sth.意为“更愿意做某事”,且根据设空后的surfing及using可知,本空应填travelling。8答案与解析:happiness考查名词。句意:中国人把圆圆的月饼看作是团圆和幸福的象征。根据and前的名词reunion可知,此处应填名词happiness作介词of的宾语。9答案与解析:their考查代词。此处表示“他们自己的想法”,故应用形容词性物主代词their。10答案与解析:what考查宾语从句。句意:他们中大多数人不喜欢月饼,更喜欢吃自己喜欢吃的东西。分析句子可知,eat后面的宾语从句中的动词like缺少宾语,故本空应填what。13