1、Unit 5WORKING THE LAND Section A Reading and Thinking 课后篇课后篇素养升华 基础训练 .单词拼写 1.The countrys present difficulties arise out of the (缺乏) of petroleum(石油). 答案 shortage 2.The first reason to (应对) these problems is to save childrens lives. 答案 tackle 3.One (特点) I have observed over the years in all great s
2、oftware developers is their passion for their work. 答案 characteristic 4.In our school,most of our students a five A grades in their exams. 答案 attained 5.I dont think theres enough information to make an (假设). 答案 assumption 6.He e the speed of the winds from the degree of damage. 答案 estimated 7.Outpu
3、t consists of both exports and sales on the (国内的) market. 答案 domestic 8.Joanna has finally made it to the first rank of (名人) after 25 years as an actress. 答案 celebrity .短语填空 devote oneself to deep down other than be comprised of depend on dream up 1.A year the four seasons of spring,summer,autumn an
4、d winter. 答案 is comprised of 2.We should environmental protection and ecological improvement. 答案 devote ourselves to 3.While shopping,you should not simply what is advertised on TV. 答案 depend on 4. ,she supported her husbands involvement in the organization. 答案 Deep down 5.Who the idea of painting o
5、ur living room wall a bright red? 答案 dreamed up 6.The form cannot be signed by anyone yourself. 答案 other than .完成句子 1.据估计,到 2050年,将有 13 亿人使用英语作为第一语言或第二语言。 that 1.3 billion people will use English as either a first or a second language by 2050. 答案 It is estimated 2.我从没有想到你能成功地说服他改变主意。 It never occurr
6、ed to me that you could him to change his mind. 答案 succeed in persuading 3.使我印象最深刻的是残疾人乐观的生活态度。 most is the optimistic attitude of the disabled. 答案 What impressed me 4.如果他能再一次得到机会的话,他肯定会成功的。 he can get another chance,he will surely succeed. 答案 Given that 5.大学毕业后,他去美国深造。 college,he went to the United
7、 States for further study. 答案 After graduating from 能力提升 .阅读理解 A How cool can libraries be in an era(时代)of iPods and Kindles?More than you think.Only if you know where to go. Central Library:Seattle,Washington,United States The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists fr
8、om around the world paying visits and taking tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Prince-Ramus.Tours began in 2006,two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions,book signings and other events,while visitors can stop by the chocola
9、ti cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime. Trinity College Library:Dublin Ireland The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland,founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.It is the largest single library in the world,also known as the Long Room,which contains mor
10、e than 200,000 of the librarys oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland.Dating to the 15th century,the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland. Geisel Library:University of California,San Diego,United States At first glance,it looks like a spaceship.Architect
11、William Pereira,who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston,Texas,designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in sci-fi films,short stories and novels.The library hosts“Dinner in the Library,”which invites readers for cocktails,and also a special speech from w
12、ell-known authors. Bishan Public Library:Singapore Located in the heart of Bishan,the award-winning Bishan Community Library spans 4,000 square meters.It was designed to look like a tree house.The colorful pods( 吊舱)that stick out of one side of the building represent books sticking from a bookshelf.
13、Inside the library,these pods offer private spaces for reading.Its ceiling-high glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了世界上几个设计很有特点的图书馆。 1.If you want to enjoy a movie,you can go to . A.Central Library B.Geisel Library C Bishan P
14、ublic Library D.Trinity College Library 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据 Geisel Library:University of California,San Diego,United States 中的“It has been featured in sci-fi films,short stories and novels.”可知,在这个图书馆里可以看科幻电影。 2.What makes Bishan Public Library different from the others? A.It has very large glass windows
15、. B.It has ever won a prize for its size. C.Queen Elizabeth I founded the library. D.It is the largest single library in the world. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据 Bishan Public Library;Singapore 中的“Its ceiling-high glass windows also make it fun to watch people walking and reading from inside the building.”可知,这个图书
16、馆有天花板那么高的 落地玻璃窗。 3.What is the authors purpose in writing this passage? A.To encourage readers to visit these libraries. B.To make an advertisement about these libraries. C.To offer some information about these libraries. D.To tell readers the importance of visiting libraries. 答案 C 解析主旨大意题。根据第一段以及后面
17、对于四个不同图书馆的客观介绍可知,本文的目的就是介绍 几个很有特点的图书馆。 B Four teenage girls from Minnesota.120 hours of non-stop togetherness.No cellphones.This is not a reality show,but an adventure journey. “It was really perfect,” said Julia Ruelle of her recent adventure to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with three
18、of her childhood friends.“By unplugging,we had an amazing time.” Last year,the 16-year-old took part in an essay contest and carried off a prize.The award was a 5-day canoe and camping adventure with up to three friends.No parents or guides would be there.So Julia invited her friends Anna Wander,Mad
19、eline Wilson and Julianna Torelli. The four Minnetonka High School juniors arrived in Ely for training the day before they began the journey.They set out the next day at 7 am,quickly developing a routine. “We were done paddling by noon,” Julia said.“We ate lunch at the campsites and then it was time
20、 for hammocks(吊床),reading,making friendship bracelets(手镯) and talking.” The girls all had some experience in the outdoors before. Anna had been to the Boundary Waters with her family.“I love how you are separated from everything in your life,especially technology,” Anna said.Without her phone,she sa
21、id,“Im less worried about things.” Madeline,too,had been to the Boundary Waters a few years back.“But this time,I had to paddle right and set up camp,” she said.The girls made fire and cooked meal together.No one was ever hungry or homesick,but they were nervous the final night as they waited out a
22、thunderstorm.They left wet sleeping bags in one tent,and squeezed into another for the night.“Every thunderstorm in the Boundary Waters feels huge,” Julia said. On the car ride home,they were all on their phones catching up with friends.“It was a little at a loss turning my phone on,” said Anna.“Men
23、tal health can be improved so much in the Boundary Waters.It really helps to get away and reconnect with yourself.” 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一次特别的探险。来自明尼苏达州的四位女孩 开展了一场独木舟和露营探险。这次探险之旅的特别之处在于四位队员都不能使用手机。这次探 险让她们振奋了精神,重新找回了自我。 4.How did Julia Ruelle get the chance to camp? A.She won an essay contest. B.She
24、was invited by her friends. C.She performed well in her school. D.She asked her parents for support. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一、二句“Last year,the 16-year-old took part in an essay contest and carried off a prize.The award was a 5-day canoe and camping adventure with up to three friends.”可 知,Julia Ruelle
25、在去年参加了一场作文比赛,并获得了奖。奖项就是和三个朋友一起参加为期五天的 独木舟和露营探险。 5.Why was the 5-day adventure unique to the girls? A.They needed to complete many tasks. B.They needed to find a guide on their own. C.They had to live on a boat for several days. D.They had to live without their smartphones. 答案 D 解析推理判断题。根据第一段中的“No ce
26、llphones.This is not a reality show,but an adventure journey.” 和第七段中的“Without her phone,she said,Im less worried about things.”可知,这次探险之旅的独 特之处在于四个女孩在探险之旅中不能使用手机。 6.What can we know about the girls from the story? A.They had not got any camping experience before. B.They all felt refreshed after the a
27、dventure journey. C.They enriched their learning experiences by exploring. D.They used to keep in close touch with their friends by phone. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Mental health can be improved so much in the Boundary Waters.It really helps to get away and reconnect with yourself.”可知,这次没有手机的探险之旅提升了她 们的精神状态,也帮助她们重新找回了自我,故选 B 项。
