1、 任务阅读七选五专项练习10篇期末复习Unit 1 Science and Scientists第一篇 Often, when you buy a computer, the laptop bag is overlooked, but it is one of the most valuable things a computer owner can have. Most choose a laptop simply because they want to be able to transport it from place to place. 1.The bag not only prot
2、ects the computer from dirt or damage, it can also be used to carry other laptop parts, such as spare batteries, a computer mouse and any portable equipment you may have. The first thing to consider when choosing the best laptop bag is what style of bag you may want. The most common styles are the b
3、riefcase(公文包)and the backpack. 2.The briefcase gives a sense of professionalism while the backpack may be easier to carry much of the time. A laptop bag should have both a computer sleeve along with several separate sections. The sleeve helps keep the laptop from moving too much in the bag. The sect
4、ions are good for storage of documents and other things you may want to transport along with the computer;3.Another thing when you buy a laptop bag is making sure it is strongly sewed and has a solid bottom. These two things will make your bag much stronger, especially if it is the backpack style. 4
5、.In some cases, it may just be a few months before a computer owner needs a new one. However, if made properly, laptop bags can last five or more years. 5.Buying a cloth bag may be a cheaper option, but leather bags are generally made better and are able to stand up to use much better. Besides, leat
6、her offers a natural barrier to water when the computer is transported through rain or snow. A. obviously the former is more important, though. B. Each one has their own advantages as laptop bags. C. Materials also make a difference, especially in the briefcase style. D. But without a good laptop ba
7、g that becomes much more difficultE. There are lots of choices when it comes to choosing the best laptop bag. F. this will prevent them rubbing up against the computer and scratching it. G. Choosing a cheap bag without these could greatly reduce the life of the bag. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇Online
8、courses have become popular in many countries. There are different kinds of online courses, but most show a video of a teacher and students in a classroom. Students watch the video online and take part in online activities. Some courses are free and open to anyone. 1. Of course, watching videos on a
9、 screen is not the same as taking part in a real class. 2. In Singapore, eight schools have been chosen to try new ways of using technology in the classroom. The schools have tablets(平板电脑)and touchscreens instead of books and blackboards in the classrooms. 3.Through them, students can communicate wi
10、th each other and work on projects together. In South Korea, some students have been taught English by teachers in the Philippines and other countries since 2011. The teachers are in their home country and are connected to the South Korean classrooms via the Internet. Instead of looking at a screen,
11、 the students interact with a robot in the classroom. The robot is controlled by the teachers. 4.Thanks to technology, more and more ways of teaching and learning are being developed. 5.But one thing is for sure-there has never been a more interesting time than being a student. A. E-learning can be
12、successful. B. There are also social media platforms(平台). C. Other kinds of e-learning are being tested around the world. D. They give students the chance to study anywhere, at any time. E. Nobody knows what the classroom of the future will look like. F. And it can move around the classroom and talk
13、 with the students. G. The courses that are taught via the Internet are called online courses. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _Unit2 Bridging Cultures第一篇Selflove is the key to a happy life. After we have learned how to love ourselves, we will be able to love others. 1. You have to learn some steps to develop
14、 selflove. Accept yourself the way you are. Every person has his or her own advantages and disadvantages. Our advantages make us proud but our disadvantages make us unhappy. This isnt the right attitude towards life. 2. In fact, no one on this earth is perfect. The key is to achieve a better balance
15、 (平衡) and try to be as happy as possible. Stop worrying. 3. It wont help you get the solution (解决办法). In fact, it will make you very unhappy. So, dont let your worries influence you. This will help you face the difficulties of life more positively. Enjoy life. Take part in activities that you love a
16、nd develop a hobby. 4. Take some time to enjoy them at least once a week. This way you are doing something that you are good at, which will make you feel good about yourself, and make you start loving life and everyone and everything in it. 5. If your body is weak and suffering from some health prob
17、lems, you arent going to like anything about it. So, you must take good care of your health. It includes eating fresh healthy food, taking enough rest and doing exercise. A. Live a healthy lifestyle. B. Make efforts to improve yourself. C. It will hold you back from loving yourself. D. They can be a
18、nything that makes you happy. E. Worrying about a problem wont let you think clearly. F. However, learning to love yourself isnt going to be easy. G. The correct thing to do is accept the fact that you arent perfect. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇More than the challenge of fitting into a new culture, th
19、ere are many benefits that a student can get with an exchange program. These benefits include: Diverse academic opportunities. Its not actually the travel that students would love to study abroad. 1.Instead, it will be an offering of diverse opportunities for the student. For example, the student wi
20、ll be able to experience the differences of teaching methods, educational formats and academic program offerings. 2.Studying in another country opens the student to different surroundings, which makes the student know about the countrys customs, people and regions, Knowing other culture also teaches
21、 the student how to be open-minded. Personality development.3.Thus, the student needs to make decisions on his or her own and suffer the consequences or enjoy the fruits of that decision. With this, the student is taught how real life is, what it means to be responsible, and how being resourceful ca
22、n help in his or her survival. Its no wonder that most students who returned after the exchange program were seen with significant improvement on their personal development. 4.So, why not let your child have the benefits of a student exchange program? Exchange programs or study-abroad programs are g
23、reat investments for the student.5.Just imagine, by transforming students in a foreign country the society is starting to build a new blood of more mature people who might just be able to create a better tomorrow for the generations to come. A. Improved protection of social rights. B. Better awarene
24、ss of cultural differences. C. More importantly, it is helpful for the improvement of the society. D. Most of them are more confident and have better decision-making skills. E. The hosting school can also benefit by making a students dream come true. F. Although students really love traveling, study
25、ing is not a travel-fun activity at all times. G. Being an exchange student often means living far away from home and parental guidance. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _Unit3 Food and Culture第一篇We all need to eat. 1. Of course, eating alone at home or at a restaurant can be a very satisfying experience. Howe
26、ver, eating too many meals alone can be bad for our health and affect our future success.2. Specifically, men who ate alone more than twice a week had a greater risk of developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.For children, eating with their families is not only about preventing
27、 bad outcomes, but it is also about developing good ones. Several studies have looked at the long-term effects that eating with families has on a child. Experts say that these studies do not seem to prove a cause-and-effect relationship. However, they do suggest a strong link. 3., they are less like
28、ly to skip school. When they eat a main meal with their families, they are also less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.Another study found that children who ate with their families experience long-term physical and mental health benefits. These children were physically in better shape and drank fewe
29、r sugary soft drinks. 4.If you find too many of your mealtimes to be lonely events, experts suggest making small changes. 5.,it is still time for a family to be together. If mornings are less busy than evenings, start by making breakfast your shared meal. If you live alone, reach out to those in you
30、r social circle or neighborhood. If you work in an office, step out with a co-worker for a bite to eat every once in a while, instead of eating at your desk every day.A. If students have meals aloneB. Even if dinner is a salad and a sandwichC. They also seemed to have better social skillsD. When stu
31、dents shared a main meal with their familiesE. You should make room for at least one shared meal a weekF. A recent study suggests that frequently eating alone may lead to poor eating habits.G. Meals could be a chance to spend time with the people in our lives, but sometimes we eat meals alone.1._ 2.
32、 _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇Sichuan cuisine(菜肴) is one of the eight major cuisines of China. The cuisine features a wide range of materials, different cooking techniques and numerous tastes. With a rich variety of strong flavors, Sichuan food is famous for its countless dishes with peppery(胡椒味的), chili(辣椒)
33、flavors, and best known for being spicy-hot. 1._ then you are probably not eating the real Sichuan cuisine. Chili peppers and prickly ash(花椒) are used in many dishes, giving it a typically spicy taste. 2. Thanks to the development of global trade, chili peppers were spread to Sichuan by Americans in
34、 the 18th century, which greatly influence the flavor of Sichuan dishes.3. Hunan cuisine is famous for its hot and spicy taste. People may be confused that what the difference is between Hunan cuisine and Sichuan cuisine, for the characteristics of them are hot and spicy. Hunan cuisine mainly origin
35、ates from Dongting Lake area and western Hunan Mountain area. Water food and poultry are main cooking materials of Dongting Lake area cuisine, which tastes salty and spicy. However, many kinds of meat are the main cooking materials of western Hunan Mountain area cuisines. 4.The cooking skills employ
36、ed in the Hunan cuisine reached a high standard as early as the Western Han Dynasty, giving it a history of more than 2，100 years. Hunan is located in southeastern China along the middle reaches of the Yangtze River. It contains rivers, lakes, mountains, rolling hills, plains, and pools. 5.A. If you
37、 find Sichuan dishes too mild.B. If you are not fond of Sichuan dishes.C. The tastes are salted fresh spicy and sour.D. As one of the eight major cuisines of China.E. It often leaves a slight numb(麻木的) feeling in the mouth.F. Many people want to know the differences between Sichuan cuisine and Hunan
38、 cuisine.G. Making full use of these rich resources, local people created a wide variety of dishes.1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _Unit4 Journey Across a Vast Land第一篇It hasnt been an easy year for the privacy of travelers, at least so far. Data leaks, surveillance(监视)worries and those troublesome cameras in
39、airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious. 1.Fortunately, there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air. These tips can help you deal with these troubles. 2.Its not clever to declare on Facebook that youre traveling to somewhere, reminding a wide rang
40、e of people that your property is sitting empty, says Danny McLoughlin. That puts your security at risk. Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos. Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras. Travelers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the
41、presence of surveillance devices. If the rental comes with cameras, ensure they arent in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep. 3.Although you cant control how a hotel or airline handlesor mishandlesyour data, you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has wont get you into
42、trouble. 4.But some of the worst data leaks happen when youre staying at a hotel. For example, a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after youve checked in. Youre better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/her to
43、write your room number on a piece of paper. Why?5.Just to be sure, never leave the customer copy behind. You can destroy it later, but keep it under your control. A. Its never been better. B. Perhaps they should be. C. Travelers say theyre taking privacy seriously. D. Never broadcast your journey on
44、 social media. E. There are other people on the other side of the wall. F. Some travelers only offer the bare minimum, such as a P. O. box instead of a home address. G. Report anything doubtful to the host immediatelyand if you dont like what you hear, leave. 1._ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _第二篇Walking the Gr
45、eat Wall of China can be as ambitious as tackling the entire 1,800 miles from the Gobi Desert to the Yellow Sea or spending a morning or afternoon climbing a section with a tour group.1.Read about the history of the Great Walls construction so you can appreciate those many uneven steps.Book a half d
46、ay tour right from your Beijing hotel. Bring a bottle of water and a light bag, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen and, of course, your camera. Obtain necessary government permits for a more ambitious independent hike.2.Pack your equipment for a walk along all or a large section of the Great Wall and then try to reduce its weight.3.Get good maps and study recent trip diaries and guides. Break in your climbing shoes and dont forget to put lots of bandages and sun cream in the first aid kit.Decide whether you will begin in the Gobi Desert or at the Yellow Sea. Desert tra
