1、课后作业(二十三)Developing ideas & Presenting ideas.单词拼写1We import (进口) a large _ (数量) of cheese from Europe.2Its _ (平均的) speed had been 301 miles per hour.3Did you check the power _ (插头) and press the play button?4When my old friend Brian _ (鼓动) me to accept a cigarette, it was more than I could bear.5The
2、se stains can be difficult to _ (去除)6He could also learn to use the vacuum cleaner, the washing machine and other household _ (电器)7The roof _ (漏) and we had to get it repaired.8The _ (大多数) of people are aware of the importance of environmental protection.9We were _ (担忧) about his safety at that time
3、.10The supply of _ (电) was cut off because of the storm.用方框内短语的适当形式填空be aware that; be worth (doing); on average; take.into account; mistake.for.; be devoted to; break down; be aimed at; have an impact on; depend on 1The sharp change in interest rates _ the housing market.2The book covers a wide ran
4、ge of topics concerning the environment, and _ reading for a second time.3He _ me _ my sister yesterday. We look so similar.4You should _ all aspects _ before you make a decision.5The new program _ helping the struggling students get the tutoring they need to succeed in class.6He loves animals so mu
5、ch that he _ the protection of them.7You should _ it is no use worrying.8It takes much more time to _ a plastic bag than a paper one.9_, he has two bottles of milk each day.10The outing _ whether it rains.完成句子1当他独自出发旅行时,他很清楚自己可能会遇到危险的情况。When he set off on the journey alone, he _ he might come across
6、 dangerous occasions.2决定你的成功的是你的努力而不是智力。It is your efforts not your intelligence _.3据说在5G的帮助下,我们下载的速度将是现在的10倍。It is said that with the help of 5G, we will download at 10 times speed _ we do now.4歌手韩红热衷于公益事业。Singer Han Hong _ charity.5我们为人民做得越多,就越幸福。_ we do for the people, _ well be.6过去一年,各项费用已经减少了20
7、%。Costs _ 20% over the last year.课文语法填空Here 1._ (be) some common green truths that have been shown to be only half true, or even 2._ (complete) false.First, are paper shopping bags better than plastic ones?In fact, both kinds of bags are bad 3._ the environment. Plastic bags cause litter and are a d
8、anger to wild animals, 4._ mistake them for food. It takes hundreds of years for plastic 5._ (break) down. However, making a paper bag uses four 6._ (time) as much energy as making a plastic bag and up to three times the amount of water.Second, when you turn off a device, does it stop using power?El
9、ectricity continues to leak from the device, even when it 7._ (turn) off. So we should remove the plug from its power supply.Third, is eating local food good for the environment?In fact, 8._ is the production of food, not its transport, that uses most of the energy and produces most of the greenhous
10、e gases. In some cases, local produce might have used 9._ (much) energy and produced more greenhouse gases than produce grown a long way awayeven taking into account its transport.Fourth, is it better to take a shower than a bath?It depends on how long you spend in the shower and how large your bath
11、 is. If you spend more than eight minutes in a shower, youll use as much water as in a bathabout 50 litres of water.Environmental awareness is now part of daily life. But its worth 10._ (check) common ideas and opinions to see whats really green.阅读理解AI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and
12、 education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl (猫头鹰) on the gro
13、und. When I arrived, I saw a 2to 3weekold owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick (雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.The homeowner w
14、as very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams
15、 of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure, but sometimes the spirits of nature smil
16、e on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of allLUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so
17、.1What is unavoidable in the authors rescue work according to paragraph 1?AEfforts made in vain.BGetting injured in his work.CFeeling uncertain about his future.DCreatures forced out of their homes.2Why was the author called to Muttontown?ATo rescue a woman.BTo take care of a woman.CTo look at a bab
18、y owl.DTo cure a young owl.3How would the author feel about the result of theevent?AIts unexpected.BIts beautiful.CIts funny. DIts disappointing.BCrimes happen every day, but people arent the only victims of illegal activities. There are also animals. Though animals cant tell the police officers wha
19、t theyve suffered, these are some of the hardest cases to solve.As we all know, poachers can make a lot of money by selling meat, fur and other parts of protected animals. As the animals become rarer, their parts become more valuable. So poachers earn even greater rewards for their collection of pro
20、tected species. In the past few years, the price of ivory has risen to about $850 per kg. An ivory can sometimes weigh 11 kg or more.Now, scientists are fighting back. It is known that DNA plays a big part in solving human crimes. Like fingerprints, DNA is unique to every person. So by examining DNA
21、 in blood or hair, the police can recognise criminals and victims.When the police find poached animal parts, such as their fur or bones, it is difficult to know what species the victims are, which is mostly cared about. DNA can prove helpful in figuring it out and also where the animals come from. T
22、hats because members of one local group of animals share more DNA in common with each other than they do with more distant groups of their species.If the worlds poaching victims could talk, they would probably thank these scientists for their work. 4The author uses the example of ivory to show that
23、_.Aivory is the most expensive part of an elephantBpoaching is a very common activity in the worldCpoachers always treat the protected animals cruellyDpoachers make a large profit from their illegal activities5What is the authors attitude towards the scientists work?ACritical. BDoubtful.CUnintereste
24、d. DAppreciative.6The third paragraph is mainly about _.Ahow to examine DNA of an animalBwhy DNA is unique to every personCthe improvement of DNA techniqueDhow DNA technique helps the police7When the police find poached animal parts, the first thing they want to know is _.Awho killed the animalsBwhe
25、n the crime happenedCwhat species they belong toDwhere the animals come from.七选五Have you ever noticed how plants can teach us all about the intricacies (错综复杂) of life, if only we take the time to observe and listen? Look at how each plant plays a part in the loving whole. _1_Put down rootsIt can be
26、long term or short term, but putting down roots and grounding yourself is important for your growth. When youre stuck, it gives you a certain sense of freedom to grow in a way thats most beneficial to you in that particular space while sharing your love.Be flexibleYou read about putting down roots.
27、But a huge part of nature is learning how to be uprooted and blossom wherever you are. _2_ Do you notice how plants just keep on changing with the seasons and the times? They are unbelievable!Get lots of sunshine_3_ Even when its muted through the clouds, smog or fog. Not only is sunshine lifting an
28、d inspiring for your soul but for your body, too. Get outside and experience all the joys of beautiful sunshine.Keep growing_4_ Sometimes they may not grow so fast due to lack of nourishment in some form, but they keep on growing. They obey their time and keep doing everything they can until the tim
29、e when the food fills them up to fully flourish into their best plant selves. Just like humans.Be attractive as youYou know all those different plants out there? You know the ones that are regarded as weeds in some areas and as attractiveness in other areas? _5_ Every plant serves a purpose just as
30、it is. You are beautiful just by being you,too!What are you waiting for? Get out there and be like plants!AIts like each of us.BEverything in nature is beautiful.CEvery day the plants get sunshine.DPlants can recover from natural disasters.EPlants continue growing whatever happens.FEvery plant is as
31、 beautiful as human beings.GYou can put down roots once or many times.语法填空Visiting Xian was once my dream. It became a reality when I was admitted to a training course in China along with two other 1._ (lady). Finally, the day arrived when I landed at Xianyang International Airport in early August.
32、As soon as I landed, I 2._ (feel) a change in the atmosphere. I saw people standing in queues 3._ (wait) for their turn at the immigration desk. Afterwards, we were transported to the office in the International Exhibition Center. China had invited participants 4._ twentythree developing countries t
33、o share digital television broadcasting techniques with them.In my 20 days in Xian, I got the opportunity 5._ (observe) Chinese Culture closely, 6._ thus it left an unforgettable mark on me. Now, Xian is like my second home. Since I came back to Pakistan, I have been missing Xian 7._ (bad)My 20day s
34、tay in Xian was 8._ great experience. It was a learning opportunity, and also a chance to broaden my understanding of diversity. I learned that despite differences of colors, heights, races and religions, all human beings 9._ (tie) by the bond of humanity, and that the future of nations is global wi
35、th 10._ (develop) and peace.课后作业(二十三)Developing ideas & Presenting ideas.单词拼写1amount2.average3.plug4.urged5.remove6.appliances7.was leaking8.majority9.concerned10.electricity.用方框内短语的适当形式填空1has an impact on2.is worth3.mistookfor4.takeinto account5.is aimed at6.is devoted to7.be aware that8.break down
36、9.On average10.depends on.完成句子1was well aware that2.that determine your success3.as fast as4.is devoted to5.The morethe happier6.has been reduced by.课文语法填空1答案与解析:are考查主谓一致。句意:这里有一些常见的环保真理被证明只有一半正确,甚至是完全错误。本句主语truths为复数,故本空应用are。2答案与解析:completely考查副词。句意参考上题。本空修饰形容词。false,故应用副词completely“完全地”。3答案与解析:f
37、or考查固定搭配。句意:事实上,两种袋子对环境都有害。be bad for意为“对有害”,故本空应用介词for。4答案与解析:which考查非限制性定语从句。句意:塑料袋会造成垃圾并且对把它们错当成食物的野生动物是一种威胁。本空引导非限制性定语从句,修饰名词animals,本空在从句中作主语,指物,故应用关系代词which。5答案与解析:to break考查不定式。句意:塑料分解需要数百年的时间。本句中it为形式主语,故本空应用不定式作真正的主语。6答案与解析:times考查名词复数。句意:然而,制造纸袋所消耗的能源是塑料袋的四倍,消耗的水是塑料袋的三倍。本空提示词在句中意为“倍”,为可数名词
38、,根据空前four可知本空应用复数形式。7答案与解析:is turned考查时态及语态。句意:即使在设备关闭的情况下,电流仍会继续从设备中泄漏。根据句意可知本句阐述的是事实,故应用一般现在时,且主语it和动词turn之间为被动关系,故本空应用一般现在时的被动语态。8答案与解析:it考查强调句。句意:事实上,消耗大部分能源并产生大部分温室气体的是食品生产,而不是运输。本句为强调句,故本空应用it。9答案与解析:more考查比较级。句意:在某些情况下,即使考虑到运输,当地农产品也可能比长在很远的地方的农产品消耗更多的能源,产生更多的温室气体。根据空后than可知本空应用比较级形式。10答案与解析:
39、checking考查动名词。句意:但有必要检查一下常见的想法和意见,看看什么是真正的环保。be worth doing sth.意为“某事值得被做”,故本空应用动名词形式。.阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者救助一只猫头鹰幼雏的经历。1答案与解析:A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain.”可知,救助受伤、生病的动物有时令人悲伤,因为不能保证救助的动物能活下来,即努力可能会白费。2答案
40、与解析:C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2to 3weekold owl.”可知,有人给作者打电话是因为在地上发现了一只猫头鹰幼雏,作者赶过去看看情况。文中并没有说猫头鹰幼雏是否受伤,所以作者不是去救治幼雏。3答案与解析:B推理判断题。根据文章内容可知,作者为猫头鹰幼雏做了窝,并且帮助它找回了它的父母。猫头鹰幼雏的父母还为它带回了午餐。作者的救助成功了,结局是美好的。再结合
41、第一段的“However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.”可推测,作者对猫头鹰幼雏的救助成功了,因此作者对于这个结果感觉很美好。B【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。犯罪每天都在发生,但人们并不是非法活动的唯一受害者,还有动物。然而动物不能告诉警察他们遭受了什么,因此这些都是最难解决的案件。偷猎者通过出售肉类、皮毛和其他受保护动物的身体部位可以赚很多钱。如今警方通过检测血液或头发中的DNA可以识别出罪犯和受害动物。4答案与解析:D细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“So poachers earn even greater rewards for their
42、collection of protected species.(偷猎者通过偷猎受保护动物来获取更多的利润。)”可知,作者举出象牙的例子是为了说明偷猎者从他们的非法活动中获得了巨大的利润。故选D项。5答案与解析:D推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“If the worlds poaching victims could talk, they would probably thank these scientists for their work.(如果全世界的偷猎受害动物都能说话,他们可能会感谢这些科学家的工作。)”可知,作者对科学家们的工作是欣赏的。故选D项。6答案与解析:D推理判断题。根据第三
43、段中的“Like fingerprints, DNA is unique to every person. So by examining DNA in blood or hair, the police can recognise criminals and victims.(就像指纹一样,DNA对每个人来说都是独一无二的。因此,通过检测血液或头发中的DNA,警察可以识别罪犯和受害动物。)”可知,第三段主要解释了DNA是如何帮助警方识别罪犯的。故选D项。7答案与解析:C细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“When the police find poached animal parts, such
44、 as their fur or bones, it is difficult to know what species the victims are, which is mostly cared about.(当警方发现被偷猎动物的皮毛或骨头等部位时,很难知道受害动物是什么物种,而这是最受关注的部分。)”可知,当警察发现被偷猎动物的身体部位时,他们想知道的第一件事是它们属于什么物种。故选C项。.七选五【语篇解读】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了我们可以从大自然中学到的一些东西,比如享受阳光。1答案与解析:A根据上文“Look at how each plant plays a part in
45、 the loving whole.(看看每一株植物是如何在爱的整体中扮演一个角色的。)”可知,此处是将植物比喻成人类,像我们每个人一样。故选A项。2答案与解析:G根据上文“But a huge part of nature is learning how to be uprooted and blossom wherever you are.(但是,大自然的一个重要部分是,无论你身在何处,都要学会如何被连根拔起并开花结果。)”可知,你可以生根一次或多次。故选G项。3答案与解析:C根据下文“Get outside and experience all the joys of beautiful
46、 sunshine.(走到户外,感受美丽阳光带来的快乐。)”可知,本段强调我们应该像植物一样,每天都得到阳光。故选C项。4答案与解析:E根据下文“Sometimes they may not grow so fast due to lack of nourishment in some form, but they keep on growing.(有时,由于缺乏某种形式的营养,它们可能长得不那么快,但它们会继续生长。)”可知,本段强调不管发生什么,植物都在继续生长。故选E项。5答案与解析:B根据下文“You are beautiful just by being you, too!(你很美,因为你就是你!)”可知,本段强调自然界的一切都是美丽的。故选B项。.语法填空【语篇解读】本文为记叙文。作者叙述了自己在西安旅行的一段经历。作者通过去西安参加一个培训课程的经历,增加了对中国文化的了解,感叹文化是不分国界和种族的。1答案与解析:ladies考查名词复数。由ladies前的数词two,可知,此处是可数名词的复数形式。故填ladies。2答案与解析:felt考查谓语动词的时态。句意:我一下了飞机,就感觉到气氛发生了变化。根