2020高考英语新增分方案大一轮人教新课改省份专用精练:必修4Unit4课下作业(一_三)含答案
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必修4 Module 1 课下作业(一、二)课下作业(一)单元语基扎根练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.I have this image of you as always being cheerful and optimistic (乐观的).2.Eventually (最终) your child will leave home to lead her own life as a fully independent adult.3.Change is much easier when you have many supporting partners and unlimited resources (资源).4.A new series of simple English reading materials (材料) for middle school students has come out this year.5.It is not a secret that spending time outdoors (户外) is good for us.6.He switched (转换) from a back seat to a front one so that he could see clearly.7.The man was arrested (逮捕) by the police because he stole a car yesterday.8.Childhood experience often plays a big part in shaping (塑造) one's character.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.No one knows ❶for sure what will happen in the future.I wonder what we will rely ❷on when natural ❸resources (resource) run out.What we can do now is to protect the environment by looking ❹out for our own behavior.We should try to get rid ❺of bad habits.Only in this way can we have a bright future.2.I hear that you have placed ❶an order with a new type of smartphone.Here is my opinion.❷For a start, with science and technology developing quickly, it will be on the way ❸out soon.Besides, if you keep on spending money like this, you will soon use ❹up all your money.3.The natural resources that we rely on are ❶limited (limit).So we should take some measures before they run ❷out.The best way is to find ❸alternative (alternate) energy.In order to do it well, we should have a good command ❹of scientific knowledge.At present, what we should do is work hard and acquire more knowledge.Only in this way can we human beings be ❺in charge of our own life.Ⅲ.根据提示补全句子1.首先,我们从那些杂乱的共享自行车开始,试着把它们整理好。
必修4 Unit 4 课下作业(一~三)课下作业(一)考点过关针对练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.Mr.Brown is a highly educated man so he didn't express his anger (怒气) before the guests yesterday.2.According to his statement (陈述), children under 16 are not allowed to join the club.3.Tom is unlikely (不可能的) to come this weekend so we must make some preparations in advance.4.Even if Jack was misunderstood (误解) by his friends, he didn't tell them the truth.5.It's well known that facial (面部的) expressions and body language can express your feelings at the same time.6.At the meeting they discussed three different approaches (方法) to the study of mathematics.7.Linda and I, representing (代表) our class, will take part in the contest to be held this weekend.8.As you know, smoking is one of the major (主要的) causes of cancer, so you'd better give it up.9.In the long run, living in dormitory (宿舍) is of great benefit to us students.10.The couple hugged (拥抱) each other when they heard the exciting news.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.❶In general, people from different cultures have different ways to greet each other, and thus they are ❷likely (like) to have misunderstanding and lose face when ❸communicating (communicate).To feel ❹at ease in a foreign country, the first thing ❺to_do (do) is make sure you follow the customs of the local people.2.I am very ❶curious (curiosity) about how Tom does so well in his studies.He ❷majors (major) in physics, ❸a very difficult course at college.It seems that he can always find a good approach to ❹solving (solve) the problems.Before an important exam, he will make good preparations and try to reduce stress by listening to music.He will get the highest marks, ❺ranking (rank) the first in his class.3.A terrible terrorist attack happened in New York.The president decided to figure out the ❶truth (true).When he arrived at the spot with a serious ❷facial (face) expression, scores of people soon stood around him with pain and ❸anger (angry).Soon, the president made a ❹statement (state) that he would never hesitate to use military power, if necessary, in ❺defence (defend) of the nation's security.Ⅲ.语境改错1.文中共有5处错误,每句中最多有两处,请找出并改正。
Unit 3 A taste of English humour一、课前基础自查(一)分类记单词——省时高效(二)练中记短语——记牢用活(三)仿写明句式——以用为本二、课堂重点深化1.content adj .满足的;满意的n .满足;内容;目录vt .使满足 [自主体验] 单句语法填空①That rich man is tired of city life, so he is content to_live (live) in the country. ②They seemed as if they had been content with the present situation. ③She dropped her purse and the contents (content) fell out on the floor. [系统归纳]佳句时时写④Those will surely make no difference in life.They content themselves with their present situations.(句式升级)→Those who_are_content_with_their_present_situations will surely make no difference inlife.(content adj.;定语从句)僻义牢牢记⑤It is advisable to look at the contents page of a book before buying it.目录2.astonish vt.使惊诧[自主体验]单句语法填空①(2018·全国卷Ⅲ)He turned up at the hospital bearing gifts for the new mother Lindsey and her baby boy.Lindsey's husband was totally astonished (astonish) by the unexpected visit.②He was astonished to_see (see) how his hometown had changed in the past 10 years.[系统归纳]易错对对碰(astonishing/astonished)③I find it quite astonishing that none of you like the play.④But the result will come, and you will be astonished at the changes.佳句时时写(一句多译)使我万分惊讶的是,她仍然记得我的名字!⑤Much_to_my_astonishment,_she still remembered my name!(astonishment)⑥What_astonished_me_most_was_that she still remembered my name!(astonish;主语从句)3.convince vt.使信服;使相信[自主体验]单句语法填空①There is now convincing (convince) evidence that smoking causes lung cancer.②You need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job.③They tried to convince him to_support (support) them.[系统归纳]易错对对碰(convincing/convinced)④It's a convincing speech and I'm convinced that many people will benefit from it.佳句时时写⑤(2017·全国卷Ⅱ书面表达)I believe that you like paper-cutting, so I'd like to invite you to visit the exhibition.(升级加蓝词汇,分词作状语)→Convinced_that_you_like_paper-cutting,_I'd_like_to_invite_you_to_visit_the_exhibition.4.direct vt.& vi.导演;指示;命令;指挥adj.直的;直接的;直率的[自主体验]写出下列句中direct的词性和词义①A policeman stood in the middle of the road, directing the traffic.v t.指挥②(2017·北京高考)Now we have the most direct evidence yet that he is right.adj.直接的③The film Miss Granny directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk is popular with young people.v t.导演④He directed that we (should) keep calm in the face of danger.v t.指示;命令[系统归纳]佳句时时写(一句多译)我一交上论文就意识到我犯了个错误。
选修7 Unit 1 课下作业(一~三)课下作业(一)考点过关针对练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.It was my classmates'comfort and encouragement (鼓励) as well as the teacher's advice and instruction that helped me devote my spare time to practising playing every day.2.Experts think that your personality can even affect how you exercise and influence what sports are suitable (适合的)for you.3.The director was fully convinced that this moving story, if adapted (改编) for television, would be a hit.4.At the graduation (毕业) ceremony, just as she expected,she was very proud to stand with a class of care, manners and confidence.5.The businessman wanted to make as many profits (利润) as he could from his products.6.I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval (认可).7.The teacher punished the noisy (吵闹的) children by making them stay after school.8.The young assistant often gives us timely assistance (协助)in preparing tools for experiments.9.She requested the community (社区) to turn this house into a shelter upon her death.10.Children whose friends are outgoing (外向的) will gradually take on optimistic personality over time.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.When Jeff was three years old, the ❶absence (absent) of mind of a taxi driver caused a terrible accident, resulting in Jeff's ❷disability (disable).One of his legs had to be cut ❸out. In spite of this, he grew to be tough and ❹ambitious (ambition).At 19, he went to university, majoring in computer engineering, which he thought was suitable ❺for his condition.Two years later, he succeeded in developing a computer system,which made students easily ❻accessible (access) to the digital resources of the library. ❼In many ways, he thought his experience and efforts turned out to be ❽beneficial (benefit)to his improvement. Last year, he was employed by a large company right after his ❾graduation(graduate).2.Tom's relatives and friends all came to send congratulations to him ❶on his being awarded the title of Model Engineer.When he first came to the factory,he had difficulty ❷adapting (adapt) himself to the new surroundings.Some of the regulations and practices made him ❸annoyed (annoy).There was a time when he intended ❹to_resign (resign) his post. ❺With his colleagues' assistance and ❻encouragement (encourage), Tom managed to settle in and devoted himself to his work.He was appointed ❼to_conduct (conduct) an important duty and he achieved great success.Ⅲ.根据提示补全句子1.老实说,他太固执了,你说服不了他和我们一同前去。
Unit 1 Women of achie v ement一、课前基础自查(一)分类记单词——省时高效Ⅰ.阅读单词(知其意)1.specialist n.专家;专业工作者2.emergency n. 突发事件;紧急情况3.welfare n. 福利;福利事业4.modest adj. 谦虚的;谦让的;适度的5.childhood n. 童年;幼年时代6.rate n. 比率;速度7.nest n. 巢;窝8.bond n. 联系;关系;结合;纽带9.outspoken adj. 直言的;坦诚10.career n. 事业;生涯Ⅱ.重点单词(写其形)1.generation n.一代;一辈2.support n.& v t. 支持;拥护3.crowd n. 人群;观众v t. 挤满;使拥挤4.campaign n. 运动;战役v i. 作战;参加运动5.deliver v t. 递送;接生;生(小孩儿);发表(演说等)6.worthwhile adj. 值得的;值得做的7.respect v t.& n. 尊敬;尊重;敬意8.project n. 项目;工程;规划9.audience n. 观众;听众;读者10.shade n. 荫;阴凉处v t. 遮住光线Ⅲ.拓展单词(通其变)1.achievement n.成就;功绩→achieve v t.完成;达到2.connection n.连接;关系→connect v t.连接anization n.组织;机构;团体→organize v t.组织4.behave v t.& v i.举动;(举止或行为)表现→behaviour n.行为;举止;习性5.observe v t.观察;观测;遵守→observation [语境活用]1.I hold the firm belief that you are boundto achieve your dream of being admitted to a key university, which will give you a wonderful sense of achievement.(achieve) 2.The child behaved so well in class that the teacher praised his good behaviour in front of others.(behave)3.The rich man went abroad with the intention of trying his fortune, while then.观察;观测6.argue v t.& v i.讨论;辩论;争论→argument n.争论;争辩;争吵7.inspire v t.鼓舞;激发;启示→inspiring adj.鼓舞人心的→inspiration n.鼓舞;灵感8.refer v i.谈到;查阅;参考→reference n.提及;涉及;参考;查阅9.sickness n.疾病;恶心→sick adj.生病的10.intend v t.计划;打算→intention n.打算;目的;意图11.considerate adj.考虑周到的→consider v.考虑;认为→consideration n.考虑;体谅→considering prep.考虑到poor man intended to learn some skills of earning money.(intend)4.Listening to his inspiring speech gave us not only hope but also inspiration.(inspire)5.He argued against smoking, and insisted that it was beyond argument that smoking is harmful to health.At last, he argued us out of smoking.(argue)6.It is considerate of you to take her illness into consideration.(consider)(二)练中记短语——记牢用活写准记牢语境活用(选用左栏短语填空)1.move_off离开;起程;出发2.lead/live_a_...life 过着……的生活3.crowd_in (想法、问题等)涌上心头;涌入脑海;大批涌入4.look_down_upon/on 蔑视;瞧不起5.refer_to 查阅;参考;谈到;提及6.by_chance 碰巧;凑巧e_across (偶然)遇见;碰见8.carry_on 继续;坚持9.devote_...to_... 献身于……;专心于……10.work_out 解决;锻炼身体1.(2016·天津高考)I hate it when she calls me at work — I'm always too busy to carry_on a conversation with her.2.Everything has been well prepared for the scientific research and the team is about to move_off.3.As soon as the supermarket opened its door, people crowded_in and struggled for their purchases.st month I came_across my old school friend on the flight to Beijing.5.You can refer_to this dictionary if you have any difficulty in learning English.6.Don't look_down_upon any people around you since each of them is equal and important in this world.7.They all know success doesn't happenby_chance.Only through hard work can we manage to achieve our dream.8.Devoted_to his research work, the scientist has no time to spend with his family.(三)仿写明句式——以用为本教材原句句式解读句式仿写1.Only after her mother came to help her for the first few months was she allowed to begin her project.她母亲头几个月来帮她的忙,这才使她得以开始自己的计划。
Unit 4 Body language一、课前基础自查(一)分类记单词——省时高效(二)练中记短语——记牢用活(三)仿写明句式——以用为本二、课堂重点深化1.represent vt .代表;象征;描绘 [自主体验] 单句语法填空①Last but not least, I feel it great honour to represent my class to_take (take) part in the speech contest.②She represents her mother as the kindest mother in the world. [系统归纳]佳句时时写(一句多译)(2017·浙江高考写作)我非常高兴代表班级邀请你参加我们的郊游活动。
③I am pleased to represent_my_class and invite you to join us in the outing.④On_behalf_of_my_class,_I am pleased to invite you to join us in the outing.2.curious adj.好奇的[自主体验]单句语法填空①People gathered round, curious to_know (know) what was happening.②She opened her eyes and looked up at me with curiosity (curious) and hopefulness.[系统归纳]选词填空(curious/curiously)③“How old am I at all?” the woman asked curiously. In fact, all the people in the bus were curious.佳句时时写④(2015·全国卷Ⅰ书面表达)美国的高中生生活是一个不错的选择,因为中国的学生对美国学生的学校生活非常好奇。
选修8 Unit 5 课下作业(一~三)课下作业(一)考点过关针对练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.Blood samples were sent to the laboratory for careful analysis (分析).2.Assuming (假设) you have a chance to go abroad, what would you do?3.You should be aware that what you are doing is of great significance (重要意义).4.He has kept on learning English by radio for three years without interruption (中断).5.As is known to us all, accuracy (精确) is of great importance in the study of science.6.Delete (删除) the things that you don't really need, so you can save a lot of resources.7.My grandma still has very acute (敏锐的) hearing, though she is eighty.8.If he takes on this work, he will have no alternative (选择) but to meet an even greater challenge.9.As we all know, most of us middle school students feel somehow (不知怎么地) nervous whenever we're taking an important exam.10.What's worse, they spat/spit (吐痰) and even threw rubbish into the lake, totally ignoring the noticeable sign “No Littering” nearby.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.The contest took place in Vancouver.The players displayed their ❶skills (skill) to the fullest.All my attention ❷was_arrested (arrest) by the No.23 player, who took the lead soon after the contest started.Suddenly it seemed that something ❸interrupted (interrupt) him, and he must meet a tough problem.However,he was ❹an acute competitor. After deleting some puzzling instructions, he managed ❺to_accelerate (accelerate) the progress.The audience burst out ❻applauding (applaud) when he was the first to finish the breaking.❼Assuming (assume) that you are interested in hacking, you might as well try your hand next time after ❽sharpening (sharpen) your skills.2.There is a story ❶dating (date) back to the 11th century.A group of poor people got fed up ❷with the cruel government.When they looked ❸ahead,_they couldn't expect a promising future.They had no alternative but ❹to_fight (fight) against the government.They killed cruel officials and heartless rich men, took away their properties and gathered in mountains.They also attacked the prisons and rescued the fellows ❺under arrest.Their heroic deeds were of great ❻significance (significant) in history.Ⅲ.根据提示补全句子1.你如果想脱颖而出,除了努力工作别无选择。
Unit 4 Astronomy:the science of the stars一、课前基础自查(一)分类记单词——省时高效9.satellite n. 卫星;人造卫星9.system n. 系统;体系;制度(二)练中记短语——记牢用活7.depend_on 依靠;取决于5.Do remember to watch_out_for cars while(三)仿写明句式——以用为本二、课堂重点深化1.harmful adj .有害的 [自主体验] 单句语法填空①As we all know, a bad eating habit is harmful (harm) to one 's health. ②As far as I 'm concerned, there is no harm in making an apology to him first. 补全句子③These days, breaking traffic rules and littering are common, causing/doing_serious_harm_to life and the environment.这些天,违反交通规则和乱扔垃圾的现象很常见,对生活和环境造成了严重的破坏。
[系统归纳]易错对对碰(to/for)④As we all know, the polluted water and air are harmful to people 's health. ⑤Anyway, the news seems to be good for you.佳句时时写(一句多译)众所周知,过量饮酒对我们的健康有害。
⑥What is known to us is that drinking too much is_harmful_to_our_health.(harmful)⑦It is known to us that drinking too much does_harm_to_our_health.(harm n.)2.exist vi.存在;生存[自主体验]单句语法填空①Even though he is a little boy, strange ideas always exist in his mind.②Scientists have many theories about how the universe first came into existence (exist).③The parking place for bikes was an existing (exist) problem for a long time in our school.[系统归纳]重点强化]佳句时时写④众所周知,老人和年轻人之间存在代沟。
必修3 Module 4 课下作业(一、二)课下作业(一)单元语基扎根练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.Universities call all the students to learn to recycle (从头利用) all the waste paper.2.The weatherman has forecast (预报) that it will stay hot for another 5 days.3.Economic development is both consistent with and contradictory to environment (环境).4.Cycling is an absolutely (绝对地) energysaving means of transportation.5.By painting buildings white, cities may slow down the warming process (进程).6.In life and work, many of us have used emoticons to send positive atmosphere (气氛) or soften statements.7.There is convincing evidence (依照) that listening to loud music can do great harm to our hearing.8.He did nothing but complain (抱怨) to me about the food and the service of the restaurant.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.It's generally agreed that trees do a lot of good to the environment. They take ❶in carbon dioxide and give ❷out oxygen.However, if we keep on ❸cutting (cut) down trees, disasters like sandstorms are likely to come one after ❹another.2.Nowadays the number of electric cars is rising rapidly, which has a bad effect ❶on/upon the road safety. Often we ❷are_caught (catch) in the traffic jam ❸as a result of electric car drivers not obeying traffic rules. And if we look ❹through newspapers, we can often see accidents caused by electric cars.3.Now more and more people have realised that air pollution affected their health and complained ❶of/about it. However, it is no use complaining. As far as I'm ❷concerned (concern), it is urgent to ❸strengthen (strength) people's awareness of the environmental protection.Ⅲ.依照提示补全句子/句型转换1.作为一名学生,你应该把心思放到学习上。
选修8 Unit 4 课下作业(一~三)课下作业(一)考点过关针对练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.He has learned to deal with all kinds of complicated situations properly (恰当地).2.In our school students are classified (把……分类) according to how much they know and how old they are.3.(2017·全国卷Ⅱ)We are fortunate (幸运的) enough to have this opportunity to enjoy this paper-cutting exhibition.4.You should realize that your remarks (评论) may hurt the feelings of people around you.5.Even though I went through the resume carefully again and again, I'm still afraid of overlooking (忽视) some important details.6.He is smaller than you, but he is superior (优秀的) to you.7.Encourage your child to reach a compromise (妥协) between what he wants and what you want.8.A man immediately rushed to the girl to give her first aid and I joined in without hesitation (犹豫).9.We will condemn (谴责) those people for their mistreating pets, such as dogs or cats.10.He dipped into the bag and brought out a handful (一把) of sample wheat.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.When it comes to the most ❶horrible (horror) thing I've experienced, I have to mention the ❷robbery (rob) in Cape Town. I was walking to my apartment after work when I heard a man ❸whistling (whistle) behind me. He aimed a gun at my back and ordered me to kneel down. I knew a moment of ❹hesitation (hesitate) might cost me my life and I took ❺effective (effect) measures. I handed out my belongings and he took them away. Though I felt ❻disgusted (disgust) and ❼uncomfortable (comfortable), I was not hurt, which was ❽fortunate (fortune) enough. This experience taught me a lesson that when we are in danger, we must make a quick ❾adaptation (adapt) and deal with the emergency ❿properly (proper).2.I made ❶his (he) acquaintance in the street and he said he was in great need ❷of money and wanted to borrow 2,000 yuan from me.Generally ❸speaking (speak), it is impolite to ask for money on first acquaintance.Besides, I'm not rich at all in terms ❹of money, so I hesitated, wondering what ❺if he was a liar.He added that one person passed herself off ❻as one of his wife's friends and cheated him into giving her all his money, which condemned him ❼to this point.Hearing this, I felt I was ❽mistaken (mistake) about him.But I made ❾a compromise on the amount of money he asked and gave him 1,000 yuan.My wife made no remark ❿on/upon what I did today when I got home.Ⅲ.根据提示补全句子1.他对音乐不怎么了解,然而他非常精通绘画。
必修4 Unit 4 课下作业(一~三)课下作业(一)考点过关针对练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.Mr.Brown is a highly educated man so he didn't express his anger (怒气) before the guests yesterday.2.According to his statement (陈述), children under 16 are not allowed to join the club.3.Tom is unlikely (不可能的) to come this weekend so we must make some preparations in advance.4.Even if Jack was misunderstood (误解) by his friends, he didn't tell them the truth.5.It's well known that facial (面部的) expressions and body language can express your feelings at the same time.6.At the meeting they discussed three different approaches (方法) to the study of mathematics.7.Linda and I, representing (代表) our class, will take part in the contest to be held this weekend.8.As you know, smoking is one of the major (主要的) causes of cancer, so you'd better give it up.9.In the long run, living in dormitory (宿舍) is of great benefit to us students.10.The couple hugged (拥抱) each other when they heard the exciting news.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.❶In general, people from different cultures have different ways to greet each other, and thus they are ❷likely (like) to have misunderstanding and lose face when ❸communicating (communicate).To feel ❹at ease in a foreign country, the first thing ❺to_do (do) is make sure you follow the customs of the local people.2.I am very ❶curious (curiosity) about how Tom does so well in his studies.He ❷majors (major) in physics, ❸a very difficult course at college.It seems that he can always find a good approach to ❹solving (solve) the problems.Before an important exam, he will make good preparations and try to reduce stress by listening to music.He will get the highest marks, ❺ranking (rank) the first in his class.3.A terrible terrorist attack happened in New York.The president decided to figure out the ❶truth (true).When he arrived at the spot with a serious ❷facial (face) expression, scores of people soon stood around him with pain and ❸anger (angry).Soon, the president made a ❹statement (state) that he would never hesitate to use military power, if necessary, in ❺defence (defend) of the nation's security.Ⅲ.一句多译/补全句子1.面对危险,并非所有的人能保持冷静。
(部分否定)①Not_all_the_people_can_keep_calm in the face of danger.②All_the_people_cannot_keep_calm in the face of danger.2.众所周知,早起早睡是个好习惯。
①As we all know, going_to_bed_early_and_getting_up_early is a good habit.(v.-ing作主语)②As we all know, it_is_a_good_habit_to_go_to_bed_early_and_get_up_early.(it作形式主语)3.面对困难时,他们从不放弃而是努力寻找出路。
(face)①Faced_with_difficulties,_they never give up but try their best to find a way out.(过去分词作定语)②Facing_difficulties,_they never give up but try their best to find a way out.(现在分词作定语)③In_the_face_of_difficulties,_they never give up but try their best to find a way out.(介词短语)4.因为我想在将来成为一名教师,所以我满怀好奇来做这个研究。
(curiosity)As I am eager to be a teacher in the future, it did arouse_my_curiosity to do this research.Ⅳ.语境辨义根据语境选出rank的词性和词义(A)n.地位(B)n.军衔;军阶(C)v t.分等级;排名1.In this situation it is necessary to rank the projects.__C__2.She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank.__A__3.He was soon promoted to the rank of captain.__B__课下作业(二)话题阅读培优练Ⅰ.根据提示填空It is well known that body language is the quiet, secret and most ❶powerful (power) language of all.It speaks louder than words.According to specialists, our bodies send out ❷more (many) messages than we realize.As we have more communication with foreigners, we should ❸pay_more_attention_to_the_differences (更加注意差别) in our body language.As a matter of fact, many differences exist between Chinese and American ❹body_language (身体语言).For example, there are more touching ❺gestures (gesture) in China than in America.Women or girls in China often walk hand-in-hand, which is very rare in America.Also, Americans think it's rude ❻to_put (put) out one's tongue, while the Chinese often use this gesture when they are ❼embarrassed (embarrass).Furthermore, Chinese people will pat children on the head if they like them, while the Americans do so to offer ❽encouragement (encourage) or comfort.In a word, only by fully understanding all the differences in body language can we expect ❾to_achieve (achieve) proper communication.But whatever the situation, the best advice is to obey the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to ❿be_treated (treat).Ⅱ.片段选词填空stand close to,distance,express,cause,more than,vary,communicative skills,worth,be aware of,facialWhen we communicate with others, we do not only ❶express ourselves through words, but alsothrough our tones of voice, ❷facial expressions and body language.Body language is just an important part of non-verbal communication.Learning another language is ❸more_than just learning its words and grammar; it also involves learning another culture.We learn much of our body language before we learn to speak.Body language ❹varies from culture to culture, so it's important for us to pay attention.Sometimes, cultural differences in appropriate body language can ❺cause discomfort or misunderstanding too.For example, there are definite cultural differences in how much ❻distance should be kept between two speakers.In areas of the Middle East and South America, people ❼stand_close_to each other when talking, while you can create great discomfort by standing too close to some Africans.Not ❽being_aware_of this can even prevent someone from understanding or accepting the ideas you're trying to get across.So it's ❾worth learning the cultural differences in body language.Understanding any cultural or regional attitudes can help you improve your ❿communicative_skills.课下作业(三)高考语篇提能练Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2019·绵阳诊断)David Rees runs a truly distinctive business.He charges customers $15 to sharpen their pencils to perfection, using a variety of tools.I know what you're thinking — is this a joke? The 39-year-old gets asked that question a lot.To clarify everything, he even created a special section on his website telling everyone he's actually providing a real service.You can supply your own pencil or you can have Rees sharpen one of his own favorite 2B pencils.After that, he mails it to you in a display tube with the shavings in a separate bag, and an authentic certificate which just happens to mention the pencil is so sharp as to be a dangerous object.To achieve the desired result, the master sharpener uses all kinds of tools, including general sandpaper, pocket knives and even a special $450 sharpening machine.“It depends on what the customer wants to use his/her pencil for,”he says.That determines the most appropriate pencil-sharpening technique.Some customers buy pencils as inspirational symbols while others buy them because of their special memories of classic 2B pencils.$15 to have a pencil sharpened is a bit expensive though, right? You're not the only one who feels that way, and David's unique business has really angered lots of people, who talk of inequality in America, saying it is so insane for the wealthy to pay $15 to sharpen a pencil.But others will say, “This is just our urge to put an end to the welfare state because new ideas arise along with the business.”David admits his trade is sort of unusual.But there are those who actually value his service, as is proven by the over 500 orders he has gotten.语篇解读:本文主要介绍了一项为他人削铅笔的独特服务。