1、 Units1-5 七选五任务阅读10篇期末复习Unit 1 People of Achievement第一篇Leonardo da Vinci is often thought of mainly as an artist, with world-famous works like The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. 1. But his notebooks, filled with his strange writing, show that his main interests were in engineering and technology. 2.
2、 If his pioneering work on anatomy (解剖学) is also taken into consideration, it is not hard to see why Leonardo is considered to be one of the greatest geniuses of all time. Born in 1452 to a Florentine lawyer and a local village girl, Leonardo was given only a very basic education. After ten years in
3、 the workshop of the artist Verrocchio, he began to work for himself. The work he did shows an unbelievable combination of technical skill and very careful observation. 3.At the age of thirty, he left his hometown and moved to Milan, where he spent seventeen years working for the Duke of Milan. 4. I
4、n fact, his painting was increasingly influenced by his interest in mathematics. During this period, he painted The Last Supper and developed his ideas for chemical weapons (化学武器). In 1506 he returned to Milan and became increasingly interested in science. 5. He also studied many other animals, comp
5、aring their bodies to the human body. From then on, Leonardo spent the rest of his life mainly on his scientific studies. A. Before long, he returned to his painting. B. Of course, his place in art history is certain. C. It also shows his great interest in technology. D. The notebooks are full of dr
6、awings for all kinds of inventions. E. He began to study human bodies and the movement of the blood. F. Here he continued to combine his scientific work with his painting. G. It was a good chance to make some money with his new inventions.1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇 With busy schedules and limited ho
7、urs of daylight, some runners go running in the darkness of early morning or evening. 1. But if you have to run at night or in the early morning，make sure to follow these guidelines. Choose a well-lit(光线好的) routeIt might not be your favorite route to run, but the most well-lit route is your first ch
8、oice. 2. and youll always be able to see the road and avoid potential dangers. Always run against trafficIts easier to avoid cars if you can see them coming. Avoid busy roads and those with no shoulders or sidewalks. Run with a friend3. If possible, try to never run alone. If youre running alone, le
9、t someone know the route youre running and approximately how long you will be out. Watch out for bikes and runnersEven if youre running on a path or in a park with no cars, always be aware of other runners and cyclists. 4. This advice applies to running in both daylight and darkness. Put away your m
10、usicMake sure you leave your radio, MP3 player, or iPad at home. 5. You cant hear oncoming cars, cyclists yelling to move, dogs, or any other potential threat. A. Oncoming cars can see you betterB. Theres strength and safety in numbersC. Running in daylight is always a safer choiceD. A headlamp is a
11、lso an essential item for runnersE. Before you stop or turn around, make sure your path is clearF. Cutting off your sense of hearing leaves you at a disadvantageG. Put your drivers license in your pocket or wear an ID tag on your shoe1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _Unit2 Looking into the future第一篇Some expert
12、s feel that the automobile is to die. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all automobiles will be abandoned. 1. They think that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the near future.2. It should become smaller, safer, and cheaper, and should not be powered by the petro
13、l engine. The car in the future should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the automobile in the future will still be the main problem in urban traffic jams. 3.When the automobile enters the freeway system，a retractable (可缩进的) arm, which can be moved forward
14、s or backwards, will drop from the automobile and make contact with a rail, which is similar to the electrically powered subway trains. Once attached to the rail，the car will become electrically powered from the system, and the control of the vehicle will be passed to a central computer. 4.The drive
15、r will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer will calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the freeway. 5. It is estimated that an automated freeway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per hour,
16、 compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that can be carried by a present-day freeway.A. Other authorities, however, think the automobile is here to stay.B. The computer will then monitor all of the cars movements.C. One proposed solution to this problem is the automated freeway system.D. Experts
17、have different views on what role the automobile will play in the near future.E. The motor car will undoubtedly change significantly over the next 30 years.F. Drivers in the freeway system can sit back and do nothing but control the direction.G. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the
18、 buzzer (蜂鸣器) that will warn him of his coming exit.1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇At many Thanksgiving dinners, everyone around the table shares something they are thankful for. As we know, most can do this easily. 1.Be positive. No matter what happens, its best to remember the good things. Find the bri
19、ght side in bad situations, and push back against negative opinions. Also, do your best not to compare yourself to others. But when youre around others, give expression to what you like about them. 2.Accept the negative. At the same time, we cant pay no attention to bad things that have happened. We
20、 should learn from mistakes. 3. Before we know it, were thankful for negative things, too. Our mistakes can also make us humble(谦逊的), which is not all bad. Humble people have better relationship and see lifes blessing much more clearly!Acts of kindness. Thankful people know that its much better to g
21、ive than to receive. When youre thankful, you feel its your duty to show love to others. Some people volunteer to help people in need. 4.5. By spending time with others, you show them how much they mean to you. But being thankful is also better realized by spending time alone. When youre alone, you
22、can think about the best parts of your day. You can list them out and think them over. You can find your way to make thanksgiving a part of your life. How wonderful it is! Just enjoy it every day!A. Use of time. B. It makes us become strong. C. Helping others will cost you lots of time. D. Studies s
23、how that volunteers might feel happier and healthier. E. Its more important to know how to be thankful to people all the time. F. By keeping good in mind, youll give thanks for it even more than before. G. So you have the stories to get your family talking at the Thanksgiving table. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4.
24、 _ 5. _Unit3 Fascinating Parks第一篇 Planning a September Trip to FranceSeptember is one of the best months to visit France. Not only will you enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm weather, but the tourist season is beginning to wind down, which means cheaper airfares, lower prices at hotels, and fewer cro
25、wds. 1.Go wine tasting. 2. And there are plenty of wine-related events and festivals around the country. So, September is a great time to visit the vineyards around the country and go wine tasting. The Bordeaux, Loire and Burgundy regions are all lovely and great places to visit vineyards. Besides t
26、hat, going to the castles of the Loire and region in between visiting vineyards on such warm and sunny days is also very enjoyable. 3.The temperatures are slightly lower, but plenty of sunshine makes for perfect conditions to enjoy a barge cruise on the canals (运河) of France. With such comfortable w
27、eather and beautiful scenery at this time of year, nothing equals hanging out on the deck of a barge. Visit the museums. Many museums in France have extended opening hours during the summer to accommodate the extra tourists and locals. And some museums also have extended opening hours into September
28、. Wandering around the Louvre will take you into a wonderful world, where you can enjoy the world-famous art. 4.Besides the above, riding a bike through Frances villages is also a welcome activity for young visitors in September. You can shop for the most fashionable clothes or goods here. You can s
29、ee the beautiful and fantastic scenery along the road. 5.A. Take a barge cruise. B. Enjoy the music concerts. C. So, dont hesitate and start to plan your September trip to France now!D. France is a beautiful country. E. September is the beginning of the grape harvest season in France. F. Going out o
30、f the Louvre, you can walk to the modern and fashionable Champs Elysees to do some shopping. G. If this is your first trip to France, here is some handy information to help you get started planning your vacation!1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇 I did not go on my first hike until my mid-30s. I could blame
31、 it on the fact that I grew up on the Great Plains of South Dakota and North Dakota. 1. Having never gone, I didnt see the value and always shook my head when asked. 2. At the urging of my wife, and with my two young kids, we walked a beautiful forest path on a cool August morning. I carried a small
32、 backpack with water and snacks (小吃). When we reached the top, we ate lunch together overlooking a perfectly still pond and scenic Vermont. A few weeks ago, my 11-year-old son, my 61-year-old dad, and I hiked Camelback Mountain in Phoenix. Last weekend, I hiked down the Grand Canyon with my son alon
33、g the South Kaibab Trail. And later this week, my wife and daughter will join us to walk the Waterfall Trail in the White Tank Mountains. 3.Now, just to be clear, by no means would I classify myself as an expert hiker. 4. And I have no plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or walk the Appalachian Trail.
34、But waking early on a Saturday morning to walk 3-5 miles along a forest path with lunch in the backpack is a journey Id recommend to anyone. It is healthy physical exercise that creates wonderful memories. 5 And given the chance, hiking teaches us important truths about life. A. Most of our hikes on
35、ly last 2 hours. B. Ive fallen in love with climbing mountains. C. I love the stillness and calm of an empty path. D. But mostly, to be honest, I just wasnt interested. E. If you can climb a mountain, you can do anything. F. It provides an opportunity to slow down and disconnect. G. I went on my fir
36、st hike a few years back while living in Vermont. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _Unit4 Body language第一篇 Power of WordsThe power of words is sometimes hard to understand. 1. If you have goals and dreams in life, write them down and speak them out. As an ancient Jewish proverb says Your tongue has the power o
37、f life and death. That means that our words have power to finally cause things to happen, even life or death. 2. For example，an encouraging word to someone who is down can lift them up and help them make it through the day. Words can have a powerful effect on your subconscious (潜意识的) brain. And it w
38、ill in turn affect your life greatly. Be very careful, because your words have destructive (破坏性的) power, too. You have probably heard of children being scolded by their parents and developing a bad self-image. Most kids have that experience. 3.4. Its not your parents, your past relationships, your j
39、ob, the economy, the weather, and argument or your age that is to blame. You and only you are responsible for every decision you make. We may all experience the power of words in our life, 5.when we fail in the exam can make us work harder at our lessons, while blame or scolding will make things wor
40、se. A. But an encouraging word can go quite a long way. B. Everything you do is based on the choices you make. C. You should try to be encouraged and think positively. D. Your words are likely to bring out something amazing. E. The familiar words can help us build up good relationships with others.
41、F. We all need positive words especially when being in trouble or needing help. G. They say it is important to praise children 4 times for each negative word or scolding. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇 Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every waking moment, the eyes are working to s
42、ee the world around us. Over forty per cent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but its easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight：Schedule (安排) yearly exams. 1 Experts advise parents to bring babies six to twe
43、lve months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses. Protect against UV rays. A long-term stay in the sun creates the risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, its extremely
44、 important to wear sunglasses. 2.Give your eyes a break. Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 3. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away. 4. As pa
45、rt of a healthy diet, eat more fruit and vegetables each day. Vitamins (维生素) C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health. Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses. Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact le
46、nses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5. Otherwise, you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition. A. Eat your greens. B. Eye care should begin early in life. C. They can properly protect your eyes. D. Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins. E. Parents usually dont care about their own eyesight. F. Always follow the doctors advice for appropriate wear. G. This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _Unit5 working the land第一篇
