1、课时作业(四) Unit 2 Section Starting out & Understanding ideas .单句语法填空 1We are very _ (honour) to have you here, which is surely a good chance for us to learn more about career planning. 2It is generally agreed that all creatures have their own rights and _ (free) to live. 3Many heroic black people used
2、to fight against racial _ (equal) in American society. 4Much to my surprise, yesterday, I received a parcel _ (address) to me. 5 The organization made up of the world famous musicians is touring the world to raise money for the African _ (starve) people. 6Nowadays people increasingly rely on ready-
3、made and frozen foods, which contain a lot of materials _ (add) to food to improve its taste. 7By _ (give) a lecture, I can not only share good ideas with others, but also learn to express myself clearly. 8If you eat the right food and exercise _ (regular), you can feel better, look better and have
4、more energy. .阅读理解 A Here are some must- know festivals from a handbook which you cannot miss in some Asian countries. Singapore Night Festival Aug 1725 The annual Singapore Night Festival is a celebration of the island nations arts and cultural heritage (遗产). A highlight of the festival is the inte
5、ractive light show that transforms the front of surrounding buildings into artistic wonders. http：/ www. nightfestival. com Royal Floria Aug 25Sep 2 This years event marks the 10th anniversary of the Royal Floria in Putrajaya, with more than 400,000 floral displays. Floral designers and landscape ar
6、chitects from 10 countries are set to show their talent with their arts and cultural creations. http：/ www. floriaputrajaya. com Tet Trung Nguyen Aug 25 It is believed that during Tet Trung Nguyen (Ghost Festival), spirits of the dead return home in search of their loved ones. Vietnamese pay homage
7、(敬意) to their ancestors during the festivals by preparing feasts as prayer offerings. http：/ www. vietnamtourism. com George Town Festival Aug 4Sep 2 The George Town Festival was inaugurated (创立) in 2010 in conjunction with the citys designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has become one of
8、the regions important cultural festivals, showing myriad events that include musical performances, art exhibitions and film screenings taking place across multiple venues. http：/ www. georgetownfestival. com 1The celebration of Singapore Night Festival lasts _. Aeight days Bnine days Cten days Delev
9、en days 2Which festival will you ignore or miss if you are only interested in arts and culture? ASingapore Night Festival. BTet Trung Nguyen. CRoyal Floria. DGeorge Town Festival. 3Where can we probably find out more information about the festivals? AFrom a handbook. BFrom a magazine. CFrom UNESCO.
10、DFrom the websites. B When I was growing up, Mothers Day was as important as Christmas. The energy around the house was always positive, mostly thanks to my father who made sure that his kids appreciated their mother. We would clean the house, and Mum got breakfast in bed in the morning and didnt ha
11、ve to lift a finger all day. And in the evening, we went to a restaurant for a traditional Mothers Day dinner. What I learnt from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her and never let her forget that. I maintain (保持) my fathe
12、rs Mothers Day tradition with my wife. Growing up, I learnt that showing affection to the woman you love or who gave birth to you is an important part of life. You see, it goes both ways, and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again. Believing that and feeling it when you
13、can may keep you from being lonely, even if your mum isnt close by or has passed away. There are a number of us who no longer have a mother in our lives, and to tell the truth, there are often times when I wish my mum were still here to comfort me. So instead, I remember the times she did just that.
14、 It makes me smile, and somehow, those memories of a simpler and more loving life give me the comfort Im looking for. If you are mum- less, you too should find a deserving woman in your life and celebrate Mothers Day with her. If you dont know anyone, there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes wh
15、o would enjoy your company for a couple of hours. The visit will make both of your days, and perhaps your lives, a little bit better. 4What did the author learn from his father? AWe should always put others before ourselves. BIts necessary to express love to those we love. CIts important to have an
16、interesting family tradition. DMothers Day is just as important as Christmas. 5Why does the author value the idea of showing love for ones mother? AIt can set a good example for kids to follow. BIt is what mothers expect their children to do. CIts important to follow your fathers rules. DIt can warm
17、 your mothers heart as well as yours. 6What is the authors advice to someone whose mum has passed away? AVisit lonely mums in rest homes on Mothers Day. BTry to get used to life without a mum. CTurn to other family members for love. DGive all your attention to your mother- in- law. .七选五 Gaining Cont
18、rol in Your Life 1. Get the sleep you need. One of the greatest threats to health in modern society is lack of sleep. We are so busy with technology or just trying to keep up with our lives that few of us get the deep, restful sleep we need in order for our bodies to work at full capacity (能力). _1_
19、We also need to get rid of “sleep stealers” like alcohol, caffeine, or nicotine before bedtime. We need to respect the bodys rhythms and find ways to shut down for a day. 2_2_ Every day we are faced with moral and ethical choices, big or small, but we have a choice. We can use our life energy or lif
20、e force to keep secrets or we can use it to stay healthy. Maintaining immunity (保持免疫力) from acts which we know are wrong helps protect us against illness and disease. If we think something is wrong, its almost always best not to do it. 3.Take a hike! _3_ Our ancestors did not sit in their houses for
21、 8 to 10 hours a day. They were running, chasing, farming, hunting, playing, and dancingall the things that we have somehow left behind. 4. Step into the sunshine. _4_ Moderate (适度的) sunshine is essential for good health, and vitamin D is best absorbed naturally. Unless its very hot and sunny where
22、you are, its important to get out and be in the sun for at least 20 to 30 minutes a day if you can manage it. _5_ AFind a spiritual path. BChoose to do the right thing. CThe human body was born to move. DWe pass through the gateway of our soul to experience inner peace. EOur parents were right when
23、they told us to go outside and play in the sun. FIf its not possible to get outdoors, do yourself a favour and take a supplement (补品) GSo getting enough rest on any given nights is absolutely necessary for all of us. 课时作业课时作业(四四) .单句语法填空 1honoured 2.freedoms 3.inequality 4addressed 5.starving 6.adde
24、d 7.giving 8regularly .阅读理解 A 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇广告布告类阅读，主要介绍了亚 洲一些国家不容错过的节日。 1 答案与解析： B 细节理解题。 根据 Singapore Night Festival 部分中的Aug 1725可知该节日的庆祝活动持续九天， 故选B项。 2答案与解析：B 细节理解题。文章所介绍的四个节日中， 只有 Tet Trung Nguyen 未提及艺术和文化相关内容， 所以如果你只 对艺术和文化感兴趣， 你可能会错过 Tet Trung Nguyen 节日， 故选 B 项。 3答案与解析：D 推理判断题。每一个节日介绍的最后都 给出了一个网
25、址，由此推断出可以从网站上找到这些节日的更多 信息，故选 D 项。 B 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者受父亲 的影响，认为母亲节和圣诞节一样重要，成家后的作者也保持着 原来家里的母亲节传统，向母亲和爱人表达爱；作者还建议失去 母亲的人去养老院陪那些孤独的母亲过母亲节。 4答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据第三段“What I learnt from my father over the years, was that no matter what, he always put my mother before himself. He absolutely loved her an
26、d never let her forget that.”可知，多年来，作者从父亲身上学到的是，他始终把 作者的母亲放在第一位，从不让母亲忘记他深爱着她，由此可知， 作者从父亲身上学到的是向我们所爱的人表达爱是有必要的， 故B 项正确。 5答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“You see， it goes both ways，and the love you have for your mother comes back to you again and again.”可知，作者之所以重视表达对母亲的爱， 是因为这种爱是双向的，你对母亲的爱也会一次又一次地温暖你 自己，故 D 项正确
27、。 6答案与解析：A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“If you dont know anyone，there are plenty of lonely mums in rest homes who would enjoy your company for a couple of hours.”可知， 养老院 里有很多孤独的母亲需要陪伴，因此可推断出作者建议那些自己 的妈妈已经过世的人去养老院里陪伴那些孤独的母亲，故 A 项正 确。 .七选五 【语篇解读】 本文主要介绍了几个获得生活控制权的方法。 1答案与解析：G 根据这一段的主题句 Get the sleep you need.和此空前一句
28、可知，此空承接上句，故选 G 项。 2答案与解析：B 此空为主题句。根据该部分最后一句可 知，作者建议，我们认为不对的事情，最好不要做，即要选择对 的事情做。故选 B 项。 3答案与解析：C 本段的主题句是 Take a hike！所以此空 是承上启下句。而空后提到“我们的祖先不会每天坐在屋子里 8 到 10 小时。他们会奔跑”，所以此空选 C 项，意为“人类生 来就是要活动的”。 4答案与解析：E 此空也有承上启下的作用。这一段的主 题句为 Step into the sunshine.故选 E 项，意为“当我们的父母告诉 我们要到外面阳光下玩时，他们是对的”。 5答案与解析：F 上一句句意为：如果可以的话，每 天在户外晒至少 20 至 30 分钟的太阳是很重要的。故选 F 项，意 为“如果不能外出的话，就帮自己个忙，吃些补品”。
