1、课时作业(四) Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing 必备知识基础练 进阶训练第一层 .单词拼写 1She got good grades last _ (学期) 2He has a large _ (词汇量) in English. 3I want to have an _ (公寓) with three bedrooms. 4The government wanted to narrow the _ (差距) between the rich and the poor. 5His mother _ (语言) is Danish. 6We a
2、ll have _ (平等的) chances of working and living in this country. 7Id like to go to work every day by _ (地铁) 8My car broke down on the way to the beach because it had run out of _ (汽油) 9They had to _ (斗争) against all kinds of difficulties. 10As soon as we opened the front door we could smell the _ (燃气)
3、 11He put on a pair of _ (短裤) and an undershirt. 12In production, we _ (要求) not only quantity but also quality. 13Several people _ (描述) seeing strange lights in the sky. 14They _ (恳求) a lift in our car. .选词填空 struggle to do， get used to， relate to， have trouble with， point of view， depend on 1From m
4、y _， Tom was very disappointed at the result. 2Does each sentence _ the main idea? 3Children _ their parents for food and clothing. 4The air is rather thin here, but youll _ it in time. 5He _ get through the crowd. 6I _ spoken language. 关键能力综合练 进阶训练第二层 .阅读 A student is learning to speak British Engl
5、ish. He wonders: Can I communicate with Americans? Can they understand me? Learners of English often ask: What are the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences? Certainly! there are some differences between British and American English. There are a few di
6、fferences in grammar. For example, speakers of British English say “in hospital” and “Have you a pen？”. Americans say “in the hospital” and “Do you have a pen？”. Pronunciation is sometimes different. Americans usually sound theirs in words like “bird” and “hurt”. Speakers of British English do not s
7、ound theirs in these words. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary. For example, “colour” and “honour” are British, “color” and “honor” are American. These differences in grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary are not important, however. For th
8、e most part, British and American English are the same language. 1According to this passage, a student who is learning to speak American English might be afraid that _. ABritish people cannot understand him BAmerican people cannot understand him Cthe grammar is too hard for him Dthe spelling is too
9、hard for him 2American English and British English are different in _. Aspelling Bpronunciation Cgrammar Dall of the above 3Most _ say “Do you have a watch？” ABritish people BAmericans Cchildren Dteachers 4According to this passage, British people and Americans have _ difficulty in understanding eac
10、h other. Alittle Bmuch Csome Dgreat .七选五 Whether you are a native speaker or are learning English as a second language, you can benefit from learning how to improve English language skills. This article delivers the top five methods of improving your English language skills in the shortest amount of
11、 time. _1_ Get a dictionary. A dictionary can be a great way to improve your vocabularyafter all, it is filled with words. _2_ When you find yourself with a few extra free moments, take out your pocket dictionary and learn a new word. _3_ Two quick examples are Elements of Grammar by Strunk & White
12、and Essentials of English by Hopper, Gale & Foote. Grammar books typically help with not only grammar, but also the correct usage of punctuation and even tips to improve the clarity of your speech or writing. Learn to use words in the correct order. Words are used in different orders in different la
13、nguages in the world when trying to express the same meaning. In order to speak English fluently as a native would speak, you are going to have to learn the proper order of words in English sentences. _4_ Speak English with native English speakers. Probably the single best technique for learning a n
14、ew language is immersing yourself in the language. _5_ Take an English course. These days, you can find a course tailored specifically to how you learn besta visual course, an audible course or even an interactive instructor lead course. You can take any of these types of courses live or on the Inte
15、rnet. AGet a book on grammar. BHow to learn English. CImprove your grammar. DPractice often, and you will significantly improve. EThe best way to learn is to study and pick apart English sentences. FIf you force yourself to speak the language, there will be no doubt that you can improve. GYou should
16、 buy yourself a pocket dictionary that you can carry with you. .语法填空 A fox one day fell into a deep well and could find no means of escape. A thirsty goat came to the same well, and seeing the fox, inquired 1._ the water was good. The fox praised the taste of the water, 2._ (say) it was excellent be
17、yond measure. He encouraged the goat to descend. The goat, mindful only of his 3._ (thirsty), thoughtlessly jumped down, but just as he drank, the fox informed him 4._ the difficulty they were both in and suggested a scheme for their common escape. “If，” said he, “you will place your forefeet upon t
18、he wall and bend your head, I will run up your back and escape, and will help you out afterwards.” The goat 5._ (ready) agreed and the fox leaped upon his back. He safely reached the mouth of the well 6._ ran off as fast as he could. When the goat scolded him for 7._ (break) his promise, he turned a
19、round and cried out, “You 8._ (fool) old fellow! If you 9._ (have) as many brains in your head as you have hairs in your beard, you would never have gone down before you had inspected the way up, nor have exposed 10._ (you) to dangers from which you had no means of escape.” .写作(共两节) 第一节： 假设你是李华，你的美国
20、笔友 Mike 来信说中国书法很难学。就此请你用英语给他写一 封回信，主要内容包括： 1学习书法的意义； 2练习书法的技巧； 3给他鼓励和信心。 注意： 1词数 80 左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 参考词汇：毛笔 writing brush Dear Mike， Im sorry to know that you have difficulty in learning Chinese calligraphy. _ _ _ _ _ _ Best wishes! Yours， Li Hua 第二节：概要写作 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇 60
21、 词左右的内容概要。 Have you heard an old saying “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence.”？ It means other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live. “Lets go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons！” We all know it: More and more Chinese kids lo
22、ve American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating western holidays. Foreign books and soap operas
23、 are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the MidAutumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture, such as calligrap
24、hy, Beijing Opera and so on. And lets not forget the part of Chinese culture: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China. Its good to enjoy other cultures and learn from them, but they can never replace your own culture. Its good to look at the other side of the fence, but make sure yo
25、u take a good long look. You will find that the grass isnt always greener. Although some people become worried about that, I dont think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, its fun to
26、learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese! _ _ _ _ _ _ 课时作业课时作业(四四) Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing 必备知识基础练必备知识基础练 .单词拼写 1semester 2.
27、vocabulary 3.apartment 4.gap 5.tongue 6 equal 7.subway 8.petrol/gas 9.struggle 10.gas 11.pants 12.demand 13.described 14.begged .选词填空 1point of view 2.relate to 3.depend on 4.get used to 5struggled to 6.have trouble with 关键能力综合练关键能力综合练 .阅读 【语篇解读】 文章讲述了美国英语和英国英语之间的差别主要在四个方面， 并说明了 它们属于同一种语言，这两国人在相互理解方
28、面没有困难。 1答案与解析：A 推理判断题。根据文章第一段第二句“He wonders: Can I communicate with Americans? Can they understand me？”说明学英国英语的人会担心美国人 能否听懂，而学美国英语的人也担心英国人是否能听懂。 2答案与解析：D 细节理解题。根据第二段“There are a few differences in grammar. There are differences between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary. Pronunc
29、iation is sometimes different.”这三句说明美国英语和英国英语在语法， 拼写， 词汇和 发音方面都有差异。 3答案与解析：B 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Americans say in the hospital and Do you have a pen？”说明“Do you have a watch？”是讲美国英语的人所说。故选 B。 4答案与解析：A 推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“For the most part, British and American English are the same language.”说明这是一种语言，那么这两国人在理解对方的
30、语 言方面应当没有困难。 .七选五 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。 文章介绍的是在最短的时间内提高你的英语语言能 力的最好的五种方法。 1答案与解析：D 根据上一句“This article delivers the top five methods of improving your English language skills in the shortest amount of time.”可知这篇文章提供了在最短的时 间内提高你的英语语言能力的方法。D 项“经常练习，你会得到明显的提高”，而且 D 项 中的 improve 和上一句中的 improving 相呼应，故 D 项符合题意
31、。 2 答案与解析： G 本小题所在段的小标题为“Get a dictionary”买一本词典。 G 项“你 应该买一本可随身携带的袖珍词典”符合本段的内容，故选 G 项。 3答案与解析：A 本段叙述的是语法书不仅有助于学语法，而且有助于正确使用标 点符号，甚至可以提高你的口语或书面语的清晰度。A 项“买一本语法书”符合文意。故选 A 项。 4答案与解析：E 本段的标题是“Learn to use words in the correct order.”。根据本空 上一句“In order to speak English fluently as a native would speak, y
32、ou are going to have to learn the proper order of words in English sentences.”可知，为了能像当地人那样流利地说英 语，你必须学习英语句子中正确的单词顺序。因此要学习和剖析英语句子。E 项符合题意。 5答案与解析：F 根据上一句“Probably the single best technique for learning a new language is immersing yourself in the language.”可知，学习一门新语言最好的方法可能就是 沉浸在语言中。F 项“如果你强迫自己说这种语言，你
33、能够提高将会是毫无疑问的”符合题 意，故选 F 项。 .语法填空 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。狐狸掉进了井里，而一只口渴的山羊正好路过，狐 狸骗他水很好喝，山羊就跳到井里喝水，而狐狸也借助山羊跳出井里，最后山羊却被困在了 井里。 1答案与解析：if/whether 考查连词。分析语境可知，此处表示“是否”之意，故填 if/whether。 2答案与解析：saying 考查非谓语动词。say 的逻辑主语是 The fox，两者是主动关 系，故用现在分词形式作伴随状语。 3答案与解析：thirst 考查名词。 由所填词前的 his 可知，此处应用名词， 故填 thirst。 4答案与解析：of
34、 考查介词。inform sb. of sth.意为“通知某人某事”，为固定用法。 5答案与解析：readily 考查副词。修饰动词 agreed 应用副词，故填 readily。 6答案与解析：and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，所填词连接两个句子，表示顺承 关系，故填 and。 7答案与解析：breaking 考查非谓语动词。在介词 for 后作宾语，故用动名词形式。 8答案与解析：foolish 考查形容词。修饰名词 fellow，故用形容词 foolish。 9答案与解析：had 考查时态。分析句子结构可知，此处是虚拟语气，表示“如果你 的脑子像你的胡子一样多的话，你就不会没有检查上去
35、的路就跳下来了”，故填 had。 10答案与解析：yourself 考查代词。此处指山羊使自己面临逃脱不了的险境，故应 填反身代词 yourself。 .写作(共两节) 第一节： One possible version： Dear Mike， Im sorry to know that you have difficulty in learning Chinese calligraphy. In fact, many people feel it hard to write with a writing brush. However, learning Chinese calligraphy
36、 is very important and is of great help in learning more about Chinese culture and history. If you want to be a good user of the writing brush, first you have to be patient. And second, stick to practicing, by which you will make great progress. Last but not least, you should pay attention to the us
37、e of the copybook. Just be confident and practice hard and youll be an expert in Chinese calligraphy. Best wishes! Yours， Li Hua 第二节：概要写作 One possible version： In China, many young people prefer foreign items, considering them to be better. (要点 1) Nevertheless, Chinese culture is equally good, colorful and even more meaningful, such as its festivals, calligraphy and friendliness. (要点 2) Foreign cultures, which are not always good, can never replace your own culture. (要点 3) In a word, Chinese kids just need to learn more and take pride in Chinese culture while enjoying other cultures. (要点 4)
