课时作业1：Grammar—Past participles as the predicative

Grammar—Past participles as the predicative and the

adverbial versus The -ing form

基础巩固

Ⅰ.单句语法填空

1．Time，used(use) correctly，is money in the bank.

2．If given(give) more care and attention，the boy would not have gone that far on the wrong path，I’m sure.

3．Finding(find) the course very difficult，she decided to move to a lower level.

4．Trapped(trap) by strong winds and deep snow，Andy did nothing but wait.

5．Settled(settle) in a friendly way，their fierce quarrel finally came to an end.

6．“Can’t you read？It’s a non­smoking section.” I said angrily pointing(point) to the notice.

7．Compared(compare) with the size of the whole earth，the highest mountain does not seem high

at all.

8．Being(be) poor at English，I’m afraid I can’t make myself understood.

9．Reminded(remind) not to drive after drinking，some drivers are still trying their luck.

10．Lost(lose) in thought，he almost ran into the car in front of him.

11．When I entered his room，he was buried(bury) in his books.

12．He was discouraged(discourage) when he heard his mother’s words.

13．The cart got stuck(stick) in the mud，but the farmer made no effort to get it out.

14．The pilot asked all the passengers on board to remain seated(seat) as the plane was making a

landing.

Ⅱ.单句写作

15．我对昨晚看的电影很失望。我原以为它能好些。

I was disappointed at the film I saw last night.I had expected it to be better.

16．这个男孩坐在操场上，陷入了沉思。

The boy is sitting on the playground，lost in thought.

17．如果再多给我几分钟，我会做完全部工作的。

Given a few more minutes，I’ll finish the whole work.

18．受到老师的责备，这个男孩非常难过。

Blamed by the teacher，the boy was in low spirits.

19．由于在事故中受伤了，这个运动员只好退出了比赛。

Injured in the accident，the player had to drop out of the match. 20．听说那位著名的影星死了，每个人都很震惊。

Everybody was shocked to hear the death of the famous film star.

能力提升

Ⅲ.阅读理解

A

In the winter months the temperature in most parts of Canada usually stays below 0℃.However，in some parts of Canada，such as southern British Columbia，the temperature rarely goes below

0℃.In most areas where people live，snow will be on the ground from mid­December to the middle

of March.Though Canada’s winter may be much colder and longer than you are used to，it can be

very enjoyable.For many Canadians，being active in winter is an important part of enjoying life.There

are many outdoor winter activities，including skiing，ice fishing，walking，and skating.Joining in

one of these activities may help you appreciate winter and enjoy your time outside in the snow.

Dressing for winter

During winter in Canada，you will need warm clothing.If possible，arrive with these items or

be prepared to buy them soon after your arrival.You will need：

☆A warm waterproof boots

☆A scarf for your neck

☆A hat that covers your ears

☆Gloves for your hands

☆Thick winter coats，pants and sweaters

Layers keep you warm

It’s a good idea to layer your clothing by，for example，wearing a T­shirt and a sweater

underneath a jacket.If you become too hot，it is always easier to remove a piece of clothing than to

add another.On the West Coast，prepare to dress for cool rainy or snowy weather.You will need：

☆A warm waterproof coat

☆Waterproof hats

☆An umbrella

☆Rain boots or snow boots

Learn more about weather and seasons across Canada.You can also contact Related ，for example，an immigrant­serving organization in the community where you live for more

information about dressing for winter.

语篇解读 本文主要介绍了加拿大有许多冬季项目，人们可以享受到很多乐趣。由于冬季比较冷，人们要做好保暖措施。

21．What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A．To tell about the details about Canada.

B．To show many outdoor winter activities.

C．To introduce the daily life of Canada.

D．To encourage people to enjoy winter in Canada.

答案 D

解析 推理判断题。根据第一段内容尤其是最后一句可知，作者在第一段中介绍这些加拿大冬季的户外活动主要是为了鼓励人们去享受一下加拿大的冬天。故选D。

22．What is the important part for many Canadians in winter?

A．Ice fishing.

B．Joining a group.

C．Leading an active life.

D．Staying in the snow.

答案 C

解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For many Canadians，being active in winter is an important

part of enjoying life.”可知应选C。

23．If you spend a winter in Canada，you will prepare all EXCEPT .

A．an umbrella and sunglasses

B．thick winter coats and a scarf

C．waterproof hats and a scarf

D．snow boots and gloves

答案 A

解析 细节理解题。根据Dressing for winter及Layers keep you warm部分中的内容可知，除A项中的sunglasses没有提及外，其他物品都是作者建议准备的。故选A。

24．The author suggests layering your clothing probably because .

A．it is cool to dress like that

B．it is a rule to dress like that

C．the weather there is changeable

D．the weather there is usually very hot

答案 C

解析 推理判断题。根据Layers keep you warm部分中的“If you become too hot，it is always

easier to remove a piece of clothing than to add another.”可以推断那里的天气变化无常，故选C。

B

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