unit5 reading comperhension

一．Reading comprehension:1.Because the Sydney-to-Melbourne race is 875 kilometers long and it is a harsh test of endurance for the world’s top athletes.2.Cliff Young was a toothless 61-year-old farmer; he was wearing rubber boots, and was much older than the other runners.3.Other athletes neither believed it nor treated Cliff Young with respect.4.Because Cliff Young didn’t run properly. He had the strangest running style and appeared to shuffle.5. When people found that Cliff Young ran through the entire night without sleeping and when it seemed to them that he intended to keep running until he reached the finish line or fell ill or was injured.6. When he was running, Cliff Young imagined he was gathering his sleep and trying to outrun a storm.7. Cliff Young gave all the prize money to five other runners. He didn’t keep a single cent for himself.8. Cliff Young is a brilliant example showing that ordinary people also have the inherent quality to achieve great results.3 Words in use:1.annual2.contract3.distinction4.substantial5.furnished6. amateur7. assemble8. react9. Apparent10. magnificent4 Word building:bore fascinate amusingexplosion assumption evolution compensation contributeelementary revolutionary5 Word building:1.assumption2.fascinated3.explosion4.elementary5. Compensation6.evolution7. amusing8. bore9. contribute10. revolutionary6 Banked cloze:1 K2 D3 C4 B5 H6 O7 F8 M9 A 10 G7 Expressions in use:1 passed away2 left behind3 give away4 had no intention of5 Up to6 regardless of7 might (just) as well8 fall ill9 in attendance10 to this day10. Translation:有关古代奥林匹克运动会的最早文字记载可追溯至公元前776年。

必修一Unit5 Reading and Thinking【Teaching Objective:】1.Enable students to understand the history and significance of the Chinese writing system inconnecting the past and the present.2.Develop students' reading comprehension skills and critical thinking abilities while analyzingthe article.3.Introduce students to Chinese calligraphy as an art form and its importance in Chineseculture.4.Foster an appreciation for Chinese culture and history among students.【Teaching Key and Difficult Points:】Key Point: Understanding the development of the Chinese writing system from pictograms to modern characters.Difficult Point: Grasping the historical context and cultural significance of the Chinese writing system in uniting the Chinese people.【Teaching Procedure:】Step1：Warm-up:Start the class with a brief discussion about the importance of written language in different cultures. Ask students if they are familiar with ancient writing systems and if they can think of any examples.Step2：Pre-readingPresent a picture of Chinese calligraphy and the Chinese character for "eternity" (永). Ask students to share their thoughts on the artwork and discuss what they think the article might be about.Step3：While-ReadingActivity 1: Vocabulary ExplorationProvide a list of key vocabulary from the article and have students look up their meanings. Ask students to use the vocabulary in sentences to demonstrate their understanding.Activity 2: Reading and ComprehensionDivide the class into small groups and assign sections of the article to each group.Instruct each group to read their assigned section and identify the main points and supporting details. Have each group present their findings to the class, fostering discussion and addressing any questions.Activity 3: Timeline of the Chinese Writing SystemCreate a timeline on the board that shows the development of the Chinese writing system from pictograms to modern characters. Have students place important milestones on the timeline, such as the use of longgu, the Shang Dynasty, and the Qin Dynasty. Discuss the significance of each milestone in shaping the Chinese writing system.Activity 4: Chinese Calligraphy DemonstrationShow students a video or images of Chinese calligraphy being created. Explain the significance of calligraphy as an art form in Chinese culture and its connection to the writing system. Provide students with calligraphy brushes and paper and let them try writing simple Chinese characters themselves.Step4: Post-ReadingReflection and DiscussionLead a class discussion about the article's main points and the students' thoughts on the Chinese writing system. Encourage students to share their reflections on how the Chinese writing system has played a role in connecting the past and the present. Discuss the significance of language in preserving and passing on cultural heritage.Homework:Assign each student a Chinese character and ask them to research its origin, meaning, and historical context. Students should create a presentation or poster showcasing their findings, and they can also demonstrate their calligraphy skills by writing the character beautifully.。

七年级上英语unit5测试卷参考答案七年级上英语Unit 5 测试卷参考答案Part 1: Listening Comprehension (听力理解)Section A: Listen and choose the correct picture (听音选图)1. B2. A3. C4. D5. BSection B: Listen to the dialogues and choose the correct answer (听对话选答案)6. C7. A8. B9. D10. CSection C: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks (听短文填空)11. friends12. play basketball13. go to the movies14. play the guitar15. watch TVPart 2: Vocabulary and Grammar (词汇和语法)Section A: Choose the best answer (选择最佳答案)16. A (have)17. C (with)18. B (watches)19. D (playing)20. C (swimming)Section B: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given (用括号中所给词的适当形式填空)21. interesting (interesting)22. to play (to play)23. goes (goes)24. are (are)25. does (does)Section C: Rewrite the sentences as required (按要求改写句子)26. What does he do after school?27. She likes to play the violin.28. They have a lot of fun at the party.29. He can play basketball well.30. She doesn't like to watch TV.Part 3: Reading Comprehension (阅读理解)Section A: Read the passage and choose the correct answer (阅读短文选答案)Passage 131. B (He likes to play sports.)32. A (He plays basketball after school.)33. D (He wants to be a basketball player.)Passage 234. C (She likes to read books.)35. B (She reads books in the library.)36. A (She wants to be a writer.)Section B: Read the passage and answer the questions (阅读短文回答问题)Passage 337. Tom likes to play computer games.38. He plays computer games every day.39. He thinks it's interesting.40. His parents don't like it.Part 4: Writing (写作)Section A: Write at least 5 sentences about your hobbies (写至少5句话描述你的爱好)Example answers:- I have many hobbies, such as reading, playing sports, and listening to music.- Reading is my favorite hobby because I can learn a lot from books.- I like playing basketball with my friends after school.- Listening to music relaxes me, especially when I am stressed.- I also enjoy painting during my free time.Section B: Write a short passage about your day (写一篇关于你的一天的短文)Example passage:Today was a busy day for me. I got up early and had breakfast quickly. After that, I went to school and had four classes in the morning. I had lunch at school with my friends. In the afternoon, I had two more classes and then went to thelibrary to read a book. After school, I played basketball with my classmates for an hour. I came home, had dinner, and did my homework. I went to bed early because I was tired.请注意，以上答案仅供参考，具体答案可能因不同版本的教材或试卷而有所不同。

U校园新视野大学英语1读写教程答案Unit 5 Winning is not everythingSection A5-2 Text A: Cliff Young, an unlikely heroPre-reading activitiesPre-reading activities-11) playing baseball2) swimming3) running on a treadmill4) playing tennis5) cycling1) Yes. Generally speaking, these sports are popular among college students, though they are not as popular as basketball and soccer.Not all of these sports are popular among college students. As far as I know, swimming and tennis are more popular among college students than the other three sports.Pre-reading activities-21) I like jogging and playing tennis. When I jog, I listen to music or English. So I don't feel bored and I can learn something while exercising. I also like playing tennis because it is a very exciting sport and it is fun playing with friends.2) I don't do sports every day, but I try to exercise regularly. On weekdays, I'm too busy with my classes and homework, so I can only do sports occasionally. But on weekends I always manage to spend as much time as I can playing table tennis, going hiking, or doing yoga.I spend about half an hour doing exercise every morning. Usually, I run on the sports field on campus. But if it rains, I do push-ups (俯卧撑) and sit-ups (仰卧起坐) in my dorm. If I have time, I play soccer or basketball in the afternoon with my classmates.3) Yes, I think so. Playing sports offers many obvious benefits. Playing sports is good to our health and good health is important for success at college. It also helps cultivate cooperation and teamwork. Besides, playing sports is very good for the development of our social skills, for sports teach us how to communicate and cooperate with people.Reading comprehensionReading comprehension-11) Because the Sydney-to-Melbourne race is 875 kilometers long and it is a harsh test of endurance for the world's top athletes.2) Cliff Young was a toothless 61-year-old farmer; he waswearing rubber boots, and was much older than the other runners.3) Other athletes neither believed it nor treated Cliff Young with respect.4) Because Cliff Young didn't run properly. He had the strangest running style and appeared to shuffle.5) When people found that Cliff Young ran through the entire night without sleeping and when it seemed to them that he intended to keep running until he reached the finish line or fell ill or was injured.6) When he was running, Cliff Young imagined he was gathering his sheep and trying to outrun a storm.7) Cliff Young gave all the prize money to five other runners. He didn't keep a single cent for himself.8) Cliff Young is a brilliant example showing that ordinary people also have the inherent quality to achieve great results. Reading comprehension-21) I think teamwork, fair play and honesty, and excellence in performance best characterize the spirit of sports. Teamwork: Individuals can be strong on their own, but they can be much stronger in a team. You can't win alone in a team game.Fair play and honesty: Respect the rules of the game. Be honest. Never cheat even though you know you won't get caught. Excellence in performance: Always try your best. Show your efforts and best performance.2) By playing sports, people can cultivate honesty, determination, and mutual respect.Honesty: You will learn that having the sense of fair play and observing moral principles are essential in playing sports. Determination: Be ready to face difficulties or frustrations and never give up. Ultimately, this could be the deciding factor when it comes to winning or losing.Mutual respect: It is compulsory to play by the rules. You will learn to respect your opponents, fellow players, referees, and fans.3) No, winning isn't the most important thing in sports. Winning is good, but there is much more about playing sports than winning. Playing sports brings about many benefits, the most important of which is to cultivate the spirit of sports. The spirit of sports is best reflected in the Olympic Creed, which reads: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to haveconquered but to have fought well."4) I think it means that a true champion has great confidence and determination that we should not take lightly. A true champion knows one must push his limits of endurance or strength or skill to achieve victory. A true champion never gives up.5) The story of Cliff Young is extraordinary and inspirational, from which I have learned a great deal. I have learned that we should pursue our dreams regardless of what other people have to say. An ordinary person can become a hero, and wonderful things do happen when we are determined and committed. Most important of all, we should believe in ourselves!5-3 Text A: Language focusWords in use1. annual2. contract3. distinction4. substantial5. furnished6. amateur7. assemble8. react9. apparent10. magnificentWord building: Practice Word building: Practice-11) bore2) fascinate3) amusing4) explosion5) assumption6) evolution7) compensation8) contribute9) elementary10) revolutionaryWord building: Practice-21. assumption2. fascinated3. explosion4. elementary5. compensation6. evolution7. amusing8. bore9. contribute10. revolutionary Banked cloze1) amateur2) endurance3) individual4) independent5) present6) despite7) developed8) contests9) remarkable10) coined Expressions in use1) passed away2) left behind3) give away4) had no intention of5) Up to6) regardless of7) might as well,might just as well8) fall ill9) in attendance10) to this day5-4 Structure analysis & writingStructure analysis: Practice1) By the fifth night, he had overtaken them all. By the sixth day, he led the whole pack of runners by a wide lead. He led all the way to the finish line, smashing the record by finishing the 875-kilometer race in 5 days, 15 hours and 4 minutes 9 hours faster than anyone before! In that instant, Cliff Young became a beloved national hero.Structured writing: Practice参考：In 1564, William Shakespeare, the great poet and playwright (剧作家), was born in England. As a boy, he attended a local grammar school in his hometown. At the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway, and they had three children. Between 1585 and 1592, he developed a successful career in London. By 1592 several of his plays were on the London stage and he had become well-known by acting and writing plays. He appeared to have retired from the theater and returned to his hometown around 1613. In 1616, at the age of 52, he passedaway.5-5 TranslationTranslationTranslation-1参考：有关古代奥林匹克运动会的最早文字记载可追溯至公元前776年。

Unit1Reading comprehension1-7. CACDACB8. feels frightened/any fear9. perfectly/extremely calm10. confirmed human deathHome listeningI. 1-5. TFTFTII. 1-5. BCABAIII. 1. Caring for these creatures has become an enormously entertaining and educational hobby.2. Tarantulas are not aggressive unless threatened by an abrupt motion.3. During the process, the spider’s soft inner body is temporarily exposed and it can easily be injured or killed.4. It is essential not to disturb the spider during this process.5. A screen cover is fine as long as it can be secured.Audio scriptTarantula PetsIn recent years, tarantulas have become increasingly popular as pets. For many people, caring for these creatures has become an enormously entertaining and educational hobby. There are over 800 different species to choose from and the majority of them are very easy to care for.Handling a tarantulaWhen one is considering getting a tarantula, it is important to be aware that experts do not advocate handling them regularly. Not to protect the pet owner, but to prevent stress and injury to the spider. Tarantulas are not aggressive unless threatened by an abrupt motion, so gentle handling isn’t usually a problem. If a person is bitten, the bite generally only causes redness and swelling similar to a bee sting. However, even a short fall can cause the delicate outer covering of the tarantula’s body, its “carapace”, to break, causing it to bleed to death.Choosing a tarantulaTarantulas can be purchased in pet stores, at pet shows, or even over the Internet. It is advisable to buy a spider only from a knowledgeable dealer who knows its exact scientific name and has already determined its sex. Knowing the species isimportant because each one requires slightly different care and feeding. Being aware of the sex is important because female tarantulas live much longer than males. A typical female can live for as long as 20 years, while most males die within a year or two. The most important aspect of purchasing a tarantula is making sure that it is healthy. A tarantula that is shrinking back in a corner with its legs pulled in under itself is probably dying.Caring for a tarantulaFor the most part, adult tarantulas require very little care. They should be fed once a week but can easily last for two weeks without any food. The cage requires only an annual cleaning. However, a tarantula regularly goes through a process called “molting” in which it works its soft inner body out of its existing carapace and produces a new one. During the process, the spider’s soft inner body is temporarily exposed and it can easily be injured or killed. It is essential not to disturb the spider during this process and, if there are signs that the tarantula is bleeding (its blood is pale blue), it may be necessary to coat the injured area with a hard substance to stop the loss of blood.Unit 2Reading comprehension1-7. DADADDB8. landowners about koalas9. experience in helping to save10. contribute to the country’s economyHome listeningI. DFBECAII. 1. expressive 2. displaced 3. priority 4. transmitters 5. coincidenceIII. 1. In the early 1900s, a demand for coats made from the fur of koalas threatened to destroy the entire species.2. In the 1930s the Australian government passed legislation to protect koalas.3. The information showed which koalas were permanent residents and which were visitors.4. Since koalas have favorite paths between food trees, all fences were raised to allow them to pass easily underneath.5. This bonus has increased homeowners’ excitement over this outstanding wildlife-friendly community more than expected.Audio scriptHEINLE TimesHomes for Humans – A Sanctuary for KoalasNew South Wales, March 8Koalas, with their cute, expressive faces and gentle behavior, are a favorite of animal lovers all over the world. They exist only in Australia, and in the early 1900s, a demand for coats made from the soft, gray fur of these animals threatened to destroy the entire species. In the 1930s the Australian government passed legislation to protect the animals, but that didn’t solve the problem. Since then, the clearing of land for development has displaced large numbers of koalas and resulted in an even greater threat to the survival of the species.Luckily, as urban development continues to spread, some Australian construction companies are trying to find ways to balance the issues. They are working to create new housing for humans, while giving priority to protecting the habitat of the koalas. The developers of Koala Beach Estates on the north coast of New South Wales have managed to do just that. They’ve been able to follow the dictates of an ecologically sensitive building program, while also providing an attractive living environment for people.Work on the project began in 1993 with a thorough survey of the local koala population. First, a researcher for the Australian Koala Foundation fitted koalas in the area with radio transmitters. The information gathered by the researcher showed which koalas were permanent residents and which were visitors, and also which areas of the proposed development – even which specific trees – were used by the koalas. As a result of this study, the entire housing development was designed around the koalas’ habitats.Other koala-friendly components were included at Koala Beach Estates. Dogs and cats were banned from the development because they sometimes kill koalas. Planners also provided “traffic calming” elements such as speed prevention methods and warning signs to protect the animals from cars. Since koalas have favorite paths between food trees, all fences were raised 30 centimeters above the ground to allow them to pass easily underneath. Ropes were placed in swimming pools so koalas could climb out if they fell in. An enormous amount of careful planning went into the project, which resulted in a pleasant coincidence; twenty- five other rare or endangered species including bats, frogs, and birds ultimately chose Koala Beach as their home. This bonus has increased homeowners’ excitement over this outstanding wildlife- friendly community even more than expected.Unit 3Reading comprehension1-7 ACCDBAB8. Three quarters of a mile.9. Amsterdam.10. There is no separation between art and life.Home listeningI. BCDAII. benefits, galleries, abandoned, attract, atmosphere, real estate, restore, base III. 1. I advocate a radical proposal to turn things around.2. Let’s declare the four block area to the north of Main Street a pedes trian-only zone.3. Instead of going to another city for entertainment, people may start makingdowntown Albion their free-time destination.4. New public transportation options could encourage people to leave their cars athome and provide the city with additional income.5. When they brought in their pedestrian-only zone in 2003, the changes weredramatic.Audio scriptAugust 10thTo the members of the city council of Albion,As a lifelong resident of Albion, I have seen many changes to our beautiful town. Fifty years ago, the population was 32,000 and Main Street was the center of everything. People went there to shop, eat in restaurants, see movies, and sometimes just walk around and visit with people. Today, Albion’s population is over 80,000 and nobody even thinks about going downtown. We shop at malls and shopping centers and on the Internet. We take out fast food and stay home and watch TV. Most of the downtown businesses have closed, putting people out of work, and taking away thousands of dollars of city tax revenues.I advocate a radical proposal to turn things around. Let’s declare the four block area to the north of Main Street a pedestrian-only zone. Once we accomplish that, we can begin creating a lively street scene with antique stores, open-air markets, sidewalk cafes, and street musicians or other performers. Instead of going to another city for entertainment, people may start making downtown Albion their free-time destination. Parents can bring their children, and teenagers would be able to get together in a safe, public setting. New public transportation options could encourage people to leave their cars at home and provide the city with additional income.The changes could also have economic benefits for the city. Art galleries, clothing stores, and other businesses might begin to convert the abandoned stores into new businesses, providing renewed visitor traffic. As downtown street life becomes more exciting, Main Street could also begin to attract new residents. Young people responding to the energizing atmosphere may move into the apartments above the stores. In this instance, real estate investors will start building new apartments, providing new housing as well as work for local residents. All of this activity would help to restore the city’s commercial and residential tax base.If you want confirmation that this kind of plan works, just look at Springfield’s results. When they instituted their pedestrian-only zone in 2003, the changes were dramatic. Restaurants and hotels began to fill up, tax revenues rose, unemployment rates went down, and there were even fewer auto accidents and deaths. At the same time, the people of the town gained an exciting new neighborhood. I certainly hopeyou’ll give this idea your serious consideration.Yours truly,Mary Beth BlakelyUnit 4Reading comprehension1-7: CBADACD8: documenting each one9: the king’s own harness for his chariot10: there are many more artifacts still to be found in EgyptHome listeningI Listen to the Pasaage1-4: BDACII Listen again1-5: TFFTFAudio scriptMuseum News Travelling ExhibtionsIn the past, if a person wanted to see the antional treasures of a country, one had to go there in person. Therefore, very few people were able to enjoy some of history’s most important and fascinating artifacts. This has changed with a recent increase in the number of travelling museum exhibitions. Today, more and more Ministries of Culture and federal government offices are allowing important historical and artistic works to be taken on around- the- world journeys to allow people everywhere to witness them with their own eyes.King Tutankhamen ArtifactsA traveling exhibition of artifacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamen, popularly known as “King Tut”, toured the United States from November 1976 to April 1979. The 55 objects in this display were shown in six cities and were seen by around eight million museum-goers. A subsequent touring exhibit was launced in 2007, this time with 130 artifacts and stops in London and three different American cities. However some items, like the king’s golden face mask, are too valuable or too delcate to be trasported long distances, so “replicas,” or pieces which simulate the real piece, are featured in the show.Japeanes Color Woodblock PrintsThe University of Virginia Art Museum, in Charlottesvill, Virginia, has anextraordinary collection of Japanese color woodblock prints. These prints documents the period from about 1850 to 1900, a time when Japan was opening itself to Western influences. Before this point, Japan was a closed society that had little contact with the world outside of its borders. These works of art beautifully show the feeling of change and the trend toward modernization. The museum has put together a traveling exhibition of 60 of these prints, which can be borrowed and exhibited worldwide for periods of eight weeks or more.Face-to-face with “Lucy”One of the world’s most famous archaeological finds in history are the 3.2 million-year-old bones of a 106-centimeter-tall female found in the Ethiopian desert in 1974. Lucy, a name given to her by the discovery team, is a “hominid,”or a creature that scientists believe is a primitive ancestor of modern human beings. Anthropologists believe that human life began in this region, and Lucy is important to our understanding the evolution of himans. Rarely is an artifact this valuable allowed t travel widely, but Lucy has been taken to several museums in the U.S. while a detailed replica remains at the Ethiopian Natural History Museum.Sample of items traveling in the Tutankhamen ExhibitionSymbols of Royalty King Tut’s solid golden head pieceA solid gold knife and solid gold knife holderA broad necklace of gold and jewlesKing Tut’s royal boyhood chairFurniture Wooden boxes, chests, and chairsEveryday items Dog collarsPerfume holdersUnit 5Reading comprehension1-7: ACBCADD8: a giant jigsaw puzzle9: appearance and behavior10: constructing and mountingHome listeningI Listen to the PasaageA-3 B-2 C-1II Listen again1-7: FTTTFFFIII Listen and repeat.1.There are several differing theroies about what happened to the dinosaurs.2.It caused enormous clouds of dirt and dust to cover the sky, blocking out the sunand cuasing the temperature on Earth to fall greatly.3.Other scientists have somewhat different interpretations.4.He theorizs that these changes contributed to the global extinction of plant andanimal speices.5.Other scientists hold very different theories and it will probably be many yearsbefore the debate is resloved completely.Audio scriptNew ScienceDinosaur DebateThere are several differing theories about what happpened to the dinosaurs. Scientists agree that about 50 percent of all the plants and animals that existed on earth became extinct about 65 million years ago. They also agree that at a similar time, a huge piece of rock from outer space, called a “meteorite”, landed in Mexico. Using this as a strating point, Doctor of Physics Luis Alvarez proposed the following theory: the impact of the meteorite was so strong that it caused enormous clouds of dirt and dust to cover the sky, blocking out the sun and causing the temperature on Earth to fall greatly. The result ws called “impact winter”. Followers of this theory believe that during this cool period, many types of plants died out, which in turn resulted in the etinction of many animals on Earth, including dinosaursOther scientists have somewhat different interpertations of why the dinosaurs disappeared. Dewey Mclean, a geologist at Virginia Polytechnic University, agrees that the impact caused severe changes in the earth’s climate. However, he believes that the earth was already experiencing an overall rise in the temperature of its atmosphere called “global warming”. He felt that this was due to extremely active volcanoes on the Indian subcontinent, which were spilling out vast quantities of melted rock, or lava, onto the earth’s surface. Scentists believe that the lava covered over a million square miles of India and the surrounding countries. Mclean believes that this volcanic activity resulted in changes to the balance of chemicals in the air and the ocean water. He theorizes that these changes contributed to the global extinction of plant and animal species because they could not surviv the chemical changes in their environment.Peter Ward, professor of geological sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle, adds his own view to those of earlier researchers. He agrees with Dr.Mclean that dinosaurs did not become extinct because fo a single meteorite impact. He also agrees that global warming, principally caused by vocanic activity, was the reason for their dying out. However, he suggests that volcanoes in northern Russia contributed to the changes in the climate. He points to scientific evidence showing that the process of extinction was a slow one, lasting millions of years, which indicates that it was not a sudden occurrence. Other scientists hold very different theories and it will probablybe many years before the debate is resolved completely.。

U校园新视野大学英语4读写教程答案Unit 5 Why culture countsSection A5-2 Text A: Speaking Chinese in AmericaPre-reading activitiesPre-reading activities-11. I like your … (e.g. "I like your hat.") / I love your … (e.g. "I love your shoes.")2. When we like the way they look.3. Thank you.4. Japanese culture. When you compliment people on their belongings, they feel they have to give them to you. But in American culture, the appropriate response is to say "thank you".Pre-reading activities-21) Examples can be:(a) n. + 很 + a. (e.g. 你的裙子很漂亮。

)(b) 我很喜欢 + n. (e.g. 我很喜欢你书房的摆设。

)2) Yes, the traditional way Chinese people respond toa compliment is different from the American way. Rather than saying "thank you", we Chinese tend to say something to show that we or the object we own is not that good. For example, we may say "哪里" (meaning "it is nothing"). But in modern days, many people have adopted the English way of responding to a compliment. They say "thank you" very often too.Reading comprehensionReading comprehension-11) Because she thought her Sau-sau just pretended to be polite. (Her Sau-sau ate up the dish in the end although she said she didn't want it at first.)2) They should say directly whether they want to have anything or not, rather than refuse for the sake of politeness even if they in fact want to eat it.3) It said that Chinese language and culture are very indirect and polite.4) They thought that she was not respectful if she questioned them.5) Her parents were very clear when they demanded her to do something, but Americans generally think the Chinese language is discreet.6) To support her opinion that to understand the difference between languages and behavior just through literal translation may lead to wrong generalizations. (OR: To support her opinion that it is dangerous to view the gulf between different languages and behavior through translation.)7) She feels that it is annoying because such a description does not express new ideas, honest emotions or considered thought.8) They answer "yes" or "no" by saying something specific to what is asked because there is no one word in Chinese for "yes" or "no".(OR: They express "yes" or "no" by referring directly to the proposition being asserted or denied.) Reading comprehension-21) I think there are three things we can do to avoid misunderstandings of foreign cultures. Firstly, we can look for information about those cultures on the Internet. There are many websites that introduce foreign countries' geography, languages and customs, so we can do some research online to get the necessary information. Secondly, we can visit foreign countries, which will enable us to experience their cultures in person and understand them better. Thirdly, we can make friends with foreigners who are traveling or are living in our country. Communicating with them in daily life will help us know their customs, and hence we are less likely to misunderstand people from their countries.2) Yes, I know some stereotypes of Europeans and European languages. Here are a few examples: French people are romantic, and the French language is beautiful; Italians are fashionable, and Italy has the best cuisine in the world. I have watched many moviesin which French people are indeed romantic, although I have never met any French in person. A common scene in the movies is that a French man gives flowers to his girlfriend or wife, or two persons meet by chance and fall in love quickly.No, I have never read about or heard of any stereotype of a foreign country, its people, or its language. I think people in different countries or cultures of the world have more similarities than differences. For instance, we all consider such values as honesty, diligence and patriotism important qualities of being a good man or a good citizen, no matter which country we live in or what language we speak. Hence, I think there are no essential differences between peoples or cultures, and I don't have any stereotype of any foreign country, its people, or its language.3) Chinese people generally use expressions like "possibly no" or "I'm afraid it won't work" to say "no" to others. This makes them less direct in giving rejections. However, when people with greater authority or power say "no" to those in a lower status(e.g. parents to children), they can be very direct and straightforward, e.g. "absolutely no".4) I will try to adapt my habits to local norms. For example, I will follow their rules of dining, body language and gift giving.I would prefer to maintain Chinese traditions. Modern people value cultural diversity, so, I think people of the foreign country I live in will respect my choice.5) I would like to learn Italian. This is because I love Italian culture, especially the arts of the Italian Renaissance period. If I could speak the Italian language, it would be easier for me to travel to Italy, visit its museums and appreciate famous art works. In addition, I'm very interested in Italian opera. Whenever I watch it on TV or hear it on the radio, I admire the beauty of the music and the language, but I don't understand the meaning of the lyrics. I always wish I could know what the singers express in their songs without having to rely on translations or subtitles. Learning Italian will certainly get me closer to this goal.5-3 Text A: Language focus Words in use1. fabricate2. nominal3. temporal4. reciprocal5. denotes6. consecutive7. spectators8. muttering9. composite10. maliciousWord building: Practice Word building: Practice-1 1) assertive2) decisive3) digestive4) imaginative5) consultative6) qualitative7) authoritative8) conserve9) quantitative10) unbutton11) unsettle12) unveilWord building: Practice-21. conserve2. unbuttoning3. authoritative4. consultative5. imaginative6. quantitative7. unveil8. assertive9. unsettled10. decisive11. digestive12. qualitative Banked cloze1) exterior2) insights3) complete4) course5) inconsistencies6) offended7) gestures8) ornaments9) sense10) distinctiveExpressions in use1. got to the point2. are attached to3. would have starved to death4. If anything5. were suspicious of6. wandered around7. on the side8. was representative of5-4 Structure analysis & writingStructured writing: Practice参考：I had never been more anxious in my life. This was the first time I traveled all by myself. I did not speak English well and had difficulty understanding people. Now, standing at the international section of the airport, I was nervous and scared, not knowing what I would have to face. As it turned out, I had the most frustrating experience of my life.I looked around, and nothing was familiar. A pile of questions pounded in my head. Where was the ticket counter? Where was customs? How could I find the boarding gate? The more I thought, the more worried I got.I tried to ask for help, but all my words came out wrong.I saw a woman sitting in the corner, so I went up to her timidly."Excuse, lady. Where ticket counter?" I asked in broken English, pronouncing "ticket counter" as something like "tin can"."Tin can? What do you need it for?" the woman asked back, with a confused face."Ticket, paper, flight," I yelled and waved my hands in a flying manner.She looked at me, even more confused. "Tin, flying?" At that moment, someone across the hall waved at her. She stood up in hurry and said, "Sorry, I can't help you. I have to go."I felt awful. I had been in this country for months, and I couldn't even ask for directions.After I finally checked in at the ticket counter, another problem came up: I could not find customs. My flight would take off in 40 minutes. I dragged my enormous suitcase behind me and came to an elevator.I had no idea which floor to go to. I got on the elevator and pressed button 3 randomly. The elevator slowly climbed up to the third floor and jerked to a stop. I came out and found myself in an empty lobby.Tears formed in my eyes as I thought I would miss my flight. Just then an old airport employee shuffled around the corner. Seeing that I seemed lost, he smiled kindly and asked, "Do you need help?""Yes. I customs," I said. Tears rushed down my cheeks. "Don't worry, honey. I will take you there," he comforted me. He took my suitcase and led me up some stairs. After arriving at customs, he led me past all the lines of people and pushed my luggage to the inspection counter.When I turned around to thank him, he was gone. I never know the wonderful man's name, but I will always remember his generous help. I hope that one day I can do the same for a traveler who suffers from similar frustrations.5-5 TranslationTranslationTranslation-1参考：文艺复兴是一场影响巨大的文化运动。

新视野大学英语第三版读写教程第五单元Unit5课后答案一．Reading comprehension:1.Because the Sydney-to-Melbourne race is 875 kilometers long and it is a harsh test of endurance for the world’s top athletes.2.Cliff Young was a toothless 61-year-old farmer; he was wearing rubber boots, and was much older than the other runners.3.Other athletes neither believed it nor treated Cliff Young with respect.4.Because Cliff Young didn’t run properly. He had the strangest running style and appeared to shuffle.5. When people found that Cliff Young ran through the entire night without sleeping and when it seemed to them that he intended to keep running until he reached the finish line or fell ill or was injured.6. When he was running, Cliff Young imagined he was gathering his sleep and trying to outrun a storm.7. Cliff Young gave all the prize money to five other runners. He didn’t keep a single cent for himself.8. Cliff Young is a brilliant example showing that ordinary people also have the inherent quality to achieve great results.3 Words in use:1.annual2.contract3.distinction4.substantial5.furnished6. amateur7. assemble8. react9. Apparent10. magnificent4 Word building:bore fascinate amusingexplosion assumption evolution compensation contribute elementary revolutionary5 Word building:1.assumption2.fascinated3.explosion4.elementary5. Compensation6.evolution7. amusing8. bore9. contribute10. revolutionary6 Banked cloze:1 K2 D3 C4 B5 H6 O7 F8 M9 A 10 G7 Expressions in use:1 passed away2 left behind3 give away4 had no intention of5 Up to6 regardless of7 might (just) as well8 fall ill9 in attendance10 to this day10. Translation:有关古代奥林匹克运动会的最早文字记载可追溯至公元前776年。