1、Unit 3 Diverse CulturesReading and Thinking课时检测. 根据汉语提示拼写单词1. The society admits(接纳) all US citizens over 21. 2. I dont know when the fire occurred(发生), but its reported that it has been put out. 3. Li Lei went to Taipei to seek(寻找) his fortune by himself when he was eighteen years old. 4. The sever
2、e flooding has claimed(夺去) over 500 lives. 5. He was lucky to escape(逃跑) from the burning car. 6. The newspaper aims to cover a diverse(多种多样的) range of issues. 7. The Chinese dragon was a bringer of good fortune(好运). 8. You should definitely(当然) stay in bed if the doctor tells you to. 9. If a band i
3、s influenced(影响) by another band, do they like them or not? 10. She kept a travel journal(日志) during her trip to South America. . 完成句子1. He used to stay up late, but now he is used to going to bed early. 他以前总是熬夜到很晚, 但是现在习惯早睡。2. It didnt occur to me to check my answers because I thought I had done al
4、l of them right. 我没有想起要检查答案, 因为我认为我全做对了。3. Were used to the noise from the traffic now. 现在我们已经适应车辆往来的噪音了。4. Thousands of people leave their villages to seek their fortune in cities. 成千上万的人离开村庄, 到城市发财去了。5. The heavy spring rain brought about the flood. 特大的春雨造成了这场水灾。6. Drug users are more likely to ge
5、t into trouble at school. 吸毒者更有可能在学校惹麻烦。7. He also stated that its necessary for me to have a more balanced diet. 他还说, 我有必要有一个更加均衡的饮食。8. He made a fortune as a famous lawyer. 作为一名知名律师, 他发财了。9. The boat shook from side to side under the influence of the big waves. 船在大浪的影响下左右晃动。10. We learn a language
6、 through a series of prompts and feedback. 我们通过一系列的提示和反馈学习语言。. 结合课文主题, 使用本单元词汇与句型写一篇50词左右的短文1. 现今, 几乎每个国家都重视文化多样(diverse)性, 保护文化多样性(diversity)也是我们的使命(mission)。2. 如果我们都这样做, 除了(apart from)对文化自身有益, 我们可能(its likely that)也能从中受益。3. 我们必须承认(admit), 许多外国人来市中心(downtown)的目的是希望目睹各种各样的(a series of)建筑物。Nowadays,
7、almost every country pays attention to diverse cultures, and its our mission to protect cultural diversity. If so, apart from being good to culture itself, its likely that we can benefit from it. We must admit in downtown area, many foreign visitors come here wishing to witness a series of buildings
8、. Topic: Opinions about Chinese foodPros: Chinese food is fresh. Chinese food contains a lot of vegetables. It is good for peoples health. Chinese food has a long history. Cons: It is very difficult to cook Chinese food well. It often takes a long time to cook it. Many children prefer having western
9、 food to Chinese food. Whats your opinion about Chinese food? China has a 5, 000-year history. We probably spend half of the time on food. Chinese people choose food very carefully. They only use fresh materials to make food. For example, they only eat fresh fish. Chinese have a lot of ideas and tec
10、hniques for cooking. We can cook a chicken in over ten ways. Chinese food contains a lot of vegetables. It is good for our health. Remember: health is the most important. Unit 3 Diverse CulturesReading and Thinking同步达标训练. 单句语法填空1. His writing shows the diversity(diverse) of human behaviour and abili
11、ty. 2. Open up the window of the car, and let me look inside. 3. At first he denied stealing the money but he later admitted (admit) it. 4. Some old people want help; others most definitely (definite) do not. 5. Police said the accident occurred (occur)at about 4: 30 pm. 6. The two officers were ext
12、remely lucky to escape (escape)serious injuries. 7. Apart from a few words, I do not know any French at all. 8. Were going to select (select) two students to represent the school. 9. The company claims (claim) that their product can make you become thin without dieting. 10. Over the years he has con
13、tributed many articles to technical journals (journal). . 短语填空1. Tom will soon head for/to (前往)the office. 2. He is going to Canada to seek his fortune(寻出路) next year. 3. He makes a living (谋生) by doing business alone and supports a large family. 4. Well need to do a series of (一系列)tests before we d
14、o anything else. 5. Apart from/In addition to (除之外还)what he said, what he did has given us great help. 6. The accident was brought about (引起) by Johns carelessness. 7. When (he was) reading the book, he found out (找出) some answers to this question. 8. Mother used to (过去常常)tell us stories at bedtime
15、when we were children. 9. Even if she didnt want to send a present, she should at least (至少) have sent a card. 10. At night we walked around (四处走动) the city with some friends. . 完成句子1. It is likely that they will be fired by the company because of their fault. 他们很可能会因为他们的错误而被公司解雇。2. The speaker answ
16、ered all the questions raised by the audience. 演讲者回答了听众提出的所有问题。3. People waiting for the bus often sheltered in my doorway. 等公共汽车的人常常躲在我的门口。4. They all stood there, watching closely as the magician did the tricks. 他们都站在那里, 密切注视着魔术师的表演。5. This is the room that/which Shakespeare was born in. 这就是莎士比亚出生
17、的房间。6. To make sure that he was at home, I called him up in advance. 为了证实他在家, 我事先给他打了电话。. 阅读理解AThere is an old saying in China that goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days. ” “Sanjiu period”, which is in Minor(较小的) Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day
18、) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China. Eating hotpotDuring Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauc
19、e. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems. Eating huangyacaiIn Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fi
20、t for frying, roasting and braising. Eating glutinous rice(糯米饭)According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved(腌制的) pork, sausage and peanuts and mix them into the rice. Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times, people
21、 in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients(原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green veget
22、able), sausage and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing. 【文章大意】文章主要介绍了中国人在小寒时的一些饮食文化。1. What do we know about Minor Cold? A. The Sanjiu period is in this period. B. It refers to the Winter Solstice. C. It lasts twenty-seven days. D. It marks the first day of winter. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Sanjiu
23、 period, which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the 19th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice. ”可知, 三九在小寒节气内。故选A。2. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold? A. Eating hotpot. B. Having vitamin A and B pills. C. Having huangyacai. D. Buying cabbage. 【解
24、析】选C。细节理解题。根据“Eating huangyacai”部分中的“In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. ”可知, 天津人在小寒的时候会吃黄芽菜。故选C。3. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice? A. They fry and toast it. B. They eat it for dinner. C. They steam it with soy sauce. D. They mix i
25、t with many other things. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据“Eating glutinous rice”部分中的“Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausage and peanuts and mix them into the rice. ”可知, 广东人将糯米饭和其他很多东西混在一起吃。故选D。4. This text may be taken from the_column (栏目) of a newspaper. A. travelB. fashionC. cultureD. science【解析】
26、选C。文章出处题。根据第一段中的“There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China. ”可知, 文章可能选自报纸的文化栏目。故选C。BMany craft artists(手工艺人) in America made crafts for a living. They use ancient technology to make pots, baskets or bowls. Some develop their own new methods and tools to produce beautiful object
27、s. Visitors to many art museums can see collections of the finest works by American craft artists. In most big cities craft artists can show and sell their works at craft fairs(集市) and many private art galleries sell the artists works. Many Americans collect and use handmade craft objects. They plac
28、e ceramics(陶瓷制品), glass or wood bowls throughout their homes. They hang fiber pieces on the walls. They use handmade furniture and they wear handmade jewellery. Among the Americans who collect handmade crafts are the former President Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton. They have a small collection of cl
29、ay pottery(陶器) objects. The Clintons once asked craft artists across the country to send them handmade objects to hang on the White House Christmas trees. Each artist was to send an angle made of wood, glass, clay, metal or fiber. Craft artists sent almost 800 objects, which were enough to hang on s
30、even White House Christmas trees. Handmade objects have always been part of American culture. Craft artists use many different kinds of materials and methods, yet common to all crafts is the creativity(创造性) of the artists that makes each object different and special. 5. American craft artists make t
31、heir crafts different with_. A. different tools and objectsB. different methods and materialsC. different prices and objectsD. ancient technology【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Craft artists use many different kinds of materials and methods. . . ”可知答案为B项。6. Many Americans collect handmade craft objects_. A. to
32、 make moneyB. to sell themC. to trade themD. because they love them【解析】选D。推理判断题。从第一段可知, 许多美国人收集手工艺品, 把它们摆放在家里, 或挂在墙上, 使用手工家具, 佩戴手工饰品, 这都源于他们对手工艺品的喜爱。7. The Clintons_handmade craft objects. A. have collected someB. collect all kinds ofC. dont like very much to collectD. only collect very few【解析】选A。细节
33、理解题。从文章第一段可知, 克林顿一家很喜欢收集手工艺品, 因此可排除C项。根据第一段的“They have a small collection of clay pottery objects. ”可排除B、D两项。8. What is so common to all the handmade craft objects is the_. A. new ideasB. materialsC. methodsD. technology to make them【解析】选A。细节理解题。由文章最后一段的最后一句可知答案。. 阅读填句根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选
34、项中有两项为多余选项。How to Live a Happy LifeHappiness is what we need most with the increase of pressure in modern life. 1Fortunately, this is not the case. Everyone has the ability to hang on to happiness with his own efforts. The following methods may lead you to long-lasting happiness. Take exercise. Othe
35、r than health benefits that are too numerous to mention, exercise makes you smarter, happier, improves sleep, and makes you feel better about your body. 2 Keeping in touch with nature can help you reduce stress, make you more creative, improve your memory and may even make you a better person. 3Rela
36、tionships are worth more than you think. Not feeling socially connected can make you stupider and kill you. Loneliness can lead to heart attack, stroke (中风) and diabetes (肥胖症). On the other hand, studies have shown that the longest lived people on the planet all place a strong emphasis on social eng
37、agement. Challenge yourself. 4 Music lessons increase intelligence. Challenging your beliefs strengthens your mind. Increasing willpower just takes a little effort each day and its more responsible for your success than IQ. Not getting an education or taking advantage of opportunities are two of the
38、 things people look back on their lives and regret the most. Laugh. Laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, the heart rate and the rate of breathing; it also works several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and the feet. It can even reduce the effect
39、of pain on the body. Humor is a good way to cause laughter. 5A. Life is always full of hope. B. Spend time with friends and family. C. However, sometimes it seems far away from us. D. It would be better if you take exercise in nature. E. Do something kind for the people you care about. F. Learning a
40、nother language can keep your mind sharp. G. Just thinking about funny moments or things can help a lot. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文, 作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了获得快乐的几种方法。1. 【解析】选C。根据前文Happiness is what we need most with the increase of pressure in modern life. 可知随着现代生活中压力的增加, 我们需要快乐, 然而, 有时它似乎离我们很远, 故选C。2. 【解析】选D。根据后文Keepin
41、g in touch with nature can help you reduce stress, make you more creative, improve your memory and may even make you a better person. 可知与自然保持联系可以帮助你减轻压力, 使你更有创造力, 提高你的记忆力。即如果你在大自然中锻炼会更好, 故选D。3. 【解析】选B。根据后文Relationships are worth more than you think. Not feeling socially connected can make you stupid
42、er and kill you. 人际关系比你想象的要更有价值。没有社交联系会使你变得更笨拙并使你痛苦, 因此我们要花时间和朋友家人在一起, 故选B。4. 【解析】选F。根据后文Challenging your beliefs strengthens your mind. Increasing willpower just takes a little effort each day and its more responsible for your success than IQ. 可知挑战你的信念会增强你的心智。提高意志力只需要每天付出一点点努力, 因此此处应为学习另一种语言可以使你的头脑敏锐, 故选F。5. 【解析】选G。根据前文Humor is a good way to cause laughter. 可知幽默是一种很有效的方法, 只考虑有趣的时刻或事情会有很大帮助, 故选G。
