课时分层作业7 Learning about Language

Unit 3 Travel journalLearning about Language and Using Language Ⅰ.阅读理解Welcome to Los Angeles(LA)．Here are some best things to do in Los Angeles with your kids.Fun at the beachThanks to its almost perfect weather all through the year，a visit to the beach is one of the best things to do when in Los Angeles with kids.While they enjoy themselves nearby，you can simply relax and have a good rest in the sun.Trip to DisneylandA trip to the City of Angels with your little angels is incomplete(不完整的)without a visit to the Magic Kingdom.The joy they'll feel from being around all those Disney characters will light up your day，too.Visit to the museumsIf you want to turn your stay in LA into an educational one for your kids，you should visit the museums.Starting with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County，or the California Science Center，or even the Kidspace Children's Museum in Pasadena，you have many choices.I'm sure a visit to all these places will make your kids feel smarter.Visit to the Universal Studios HollywoodYour kids could get to see interesting things from some of the most popular movies ever.From the theme park of Jurassic Park to Wisteria Lane from the TV play Desperate Housewives，the Universal Studios Hollywood is a place that we all find wonderful.1．The passage is written for those who ．A．will go on a business trip to Los AngelesB．plan to have a trip to Los Angeles with their kidsC．want to educate their children by traveling abroadD．are interested in the history and culture of Los Angeles2．Parents who prefer their kids to learn should choose ．A．the Universal Studios HollywoodB．the Magic KingdomC．the museumsD．the beach3．The writer suggests visiting the beach because ．A．children can learn a lot thereB．parents can take a rest thereC．it provides different sports equipmentD．it's the best beach in the worldⅡ.完形填空Among all seasons I like summer best.First of all，summer is when school is out and I can spend most of my time 1 both outside and in.My parents 2 me to get out in sunlight as much as possible.This is fine since my friends and I like to 3 together.We often go on bike trips，which give us a lot of 4 ．Besides，there are more daylight hours to 5 ．The sun stays out longer， 6 sometime after eight in the evening.This means that there's a lot more 7 ．I can go swimming or just 8 to get a suntan (日光浴)．I don't want to do it for too long，9 I don't want to get burnt.The sun is the reason why we often take a walk outside，which I believe can help us stay 10 ．The last reason is that it's the 11 time of year for us since we don't get very much sunny weather where we 12 ．For most of the year，it's either cool and 13 or cold and icy in my country.We only have three months of reprieve(缓解)from the 14 weather—that is summer.When my neighbors and I want to 15 the summer，we go out，have barbecues or just sit and talk 16 ．This is a good thing to do at night when the 17 of the day remains in the air.18 ，summer is the time of year that really puts together everything I like to 19 ．It is certainly the season that 20 me most.1．A．singing B．playing C．working D．studying2．A．force B．warn C．invite D．encourage 3．A．go out B．look back C．run away D．stand up4．A．luck B．time C．fun D．help5．A．keep B．enjoy C．take D．count 6．A．finally B．possibly C．suddenly D．usually 7．A．sunshine B．moonlight C．noise D．air 8．A．run B．jump C．lie D．walk 9．A．once B．because C．unless D．although 10．A．busy B．simple C．young D．healthy 11．A．warmest B．quietest C．hardest D．shortest 12．A．get off B．cross over C．come from D．hurry down 13．A．hot B．wet C．fine D．snowy 14．A．lovely B．clear C．freezing D．terrible 15．A．celebrate B．look for C．introduce D．wait for 16．A．loudly B．bravely C．happily D．politely 17．A．order B．heat C．story D．smell 18．A．At first B．In fact C．As usual D．In short 19．A．teach B．answer C．experience D．examine 20．A．interests B．worries C．touches D．hurts【答案解析】Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。

Period Two Learning about LanguageⅠ.单词拼写1．The average(平均数) of 4, 5 and 9 is 6.2．We should make better use of the existing equipment.3．Recently we have seen a gradual trend(倾向) towards healthier food.4．I have atendency (趋势)to make over my ideas to match his.5．Computers are now in widespread use.Ⅱ.短语填空on the whole come into existence on average1．The company came into existence 20 years ago.2．On average, a powerful earthquake occurs less than once every two years.3．My opinion is on the whole the same as yours.Ⅲ.根据汉语完成句子1．There is no water existing on the moon.月球上没有水。

2．On average we receive five letters each day.我们平均每天收到五封信。

3．He caught a cold while(he was) on vacation.他度假时患了感冒。

4．On the whole, I'm satisfied with her progress.总的来说，我对她的进步很满意。

Ⅳ.根据课文内容填空How does global __1__ come about and does it matter? There is no doubt that it is human __2__ that have caused it rather __3__ a natural phenomenon.The increase in the earth's temperature is due __4__ the burning of fossil fuels, whose byproducts are called __5__ gases, which cause the “greenhouse effect”．With more and more carbon dioxide into the __6__，more heat energy tends to be __7__ in the atmosphere causing global warming up and up, we can't predict what to __8__，but it could be very __9__.And there may be a __10__ of several metres in the sea __11__ or severestorms, floods, droughts, famines, the __12__ of diseases and the disappearance of species.答案 1.warming 2.Activities 3.than 4.To 5.Greenhouse 6.atmosphere 7.trapped8.Expect 9．serious10.Rise11.level12.spreadⅤ.句型转换1．My brother spent 5,000 yuan on the iPhone 4S.→My brother ________________ the iPhone 4S.→________________ to buy the iPhone 4S.→The iPhone 4S ________________ my brother 5,000 yuan.2．If it is necessary, I'll bring it to you.→________________，I'll bring it to you.答案 1.paid 5,000 yuan for；It took my brother 5,000 yuan；cost 2.If necessary Ⅵ.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Unit 4 Body languageLearning about Language and Using Language Ⅰ. 阅读理解AWhat does it take to be a good neighbor? Over the years Ihave had all kinds of neighbors, ones that were enjoyable andothers that were to be avoided at all costs.One of the most important things in being a good neighbor is to respect the personal privacy(隐私). When someone new moves into the neighborhood, you’d better wait and see when and how to go to pay a visit. If you go rushing over as soon as they move in, they may think you are going to be one of those neighbors that come over at all times of the day, not respecting their privacy.It is a good idea to always be friendly to everyone in the neighborhood. This can not only make you get along well with them, but will also be a form of protection for your family and home. If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard, it shows that you like them and try to be friendly. If you are cordial(热诚的)to them, they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens.Another way of being a good neighbor is to be helpful in times of need. If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of difficulty, it is good to offer your help. Even though you haven’t talked a lot to the people down the street, they are willing to take the time to help you because you have ever helped them when they were in need.In conclusion, if you respect their personal privacy, treat them cordially and be helpful when you see they are in need, you will be a great neighbour and anyone would be happy to have you next door!1. What should we do when a new neighbor moves in?A. Go to offer some advice.B. Go to say hello immediately.C. Wave politely through the window.D. Wait and see when and how to pay a visit.2. If we are always friendly to neighbors, we can______.A. have our own privacyB. know more about their lifeC. make close friends with themD. keep our family members safe3. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Everybody sometimes gets into trouble.C. The neighbors should help each other.D. People needn’t talk a lot to their neighbors.4. As a good neighbor, a person should always be______.A. brave, honest and kindB. helpful, strong and strictC. honest, active and friendlyD. respectful, friendly and helpfulBDo you drink water that’s been left sitting out overnight or evenfor another day? Have you noticed it tastes different?Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire anoff taste. Many people think that this is because of microorganisms(微生物). But that’s not what makes old water taste not fresh. For that we can thank carbon dioxide. After about 12 hours, tap water starts to go flat as carbon dioxide in the air starts to mix with the water in the glass, lowering its PH and giving it an off taste. But it’s most likely safe to drink.However, back to those microorganisms. If you use a dirty glass day after day, there is more of a chance of bacteria making themselves known; a risk that increases if you share the glass with another mouth as well. But assuming you use a fresh glass every few days, you probably won’t have a problem unless the glass has been touched by dirty fingers, and especially if those dirty fingers went unwashed after using the bathroom.As for plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car, step away from the bottle, warns Dr Kellogg Schwab, director of the Johns Hopkins University Water Institute. “A chemical called bisphenol-A, or BPA, along with other things used to make plastic can leach(过滤)into your water if the bottle heats up or sits in the sun, ”he explains. BPA, as you probably know, has been linked to everything from heart disease to cancer. Schwab also adds that plastic used for commercial bottled water isn’t meant to be washed or refilled, so use only one time and recycle. Or don’t buy them at all; use refillable water bottles instead.5. Tap water begin to acquire an off taste because of______.A. BPAB. the glassC. the microorganismsD. carbon dioxide6. According to Paragraph 2, tap water that’s been left sitting out for 12 hours______.A. tastes betterB. is still safe to drinkC. contains few microorganismsD. is most likely undrinkable7. What should we do with plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car?A. Throw them away.B. Refill them with fresh water.C. Use them after they cool down.D. Clean them and use them again.8. Which of the following is TRUE about BPA?A. It is safe for people to use.B. It is a kind of new material.C. It can cause great harm to people.D. It is the main material to make plastic.Ⅱ. 完形填空Many language learners think their pronunciation is good enough becausetheir teacher doesn’t correct them too often or because other students can1them.Pronunciation is the area which is2the least attention to in languagelearning. Most teachers3just let their students speak. The teachers stopthem4the students say something completely wrong. Working on each student’s pronunciation in class is just5. Also, the students who are6at pronunciation may be afraid that it will embarrass their classmates if they help7their mistakes.Although you believe your pronunciation is good enough to8, you may be9when you actually go to a foreign country. One of my friends was the best student in his10class in Poland. However, when he went to America, he found Americans didn’t understand11of what he said.Your pronunciation may still be quite12that of a native speaker. If this is the13, other people will find it14to understand what you’re saying and will not be comfortable with you.15, don’t think you can communicate in a foreign language16you’ve tested your skills on real native speakers. 17for native or near native pronunciation so that people you talk to can communicate with you18. In order to achieve this goal, there’s no19that you will need to start thinking about pronunciation and20time on it.1. A. mistake B. watch C. surround D. understand2. A. made B. found C. paid D. called3. A. never B. ever C. even D. usually4. A. only if B. as if C. even if D. so that5. A. fantastic B. impossible C. necessary D. important6. A. poor B. well C. good D. strict7. A. put out B. work out C. try out D. point out8. A. communicate B. travel C. pronounce D. exchange9. A. happy B. sad C. surprised D. excited10. A. Polish B. French C. German D. English11. A. none B. half C. rest D. lot12. A. near to B. near from C. far from D. next to13. A. same B. matter C. case D. fact14. A. easy B. beneficial C. convenient D. hard15. A. In conclusion B. In other wordsC. In totalD. On the contrary16. A. when B. until C. after D. while17. A. Stand B. Look C. Aim D. Search18. A. smoothly B. difficultly C. truly D. practically19. A. way B. need C. doubt D. wonder20. A. take B. cost C. spend D. kill【答案解析】Ⅰ.【语篇概述】俗语说得好“远亲不如近邻”, 你和你的邻居相处得好吗? 邻里之间该如何去做呢?1.【答案】D【解析】细节理解题。

Unit4 Body languageLearning about LanguageⅠ.单词拼写1.The (事件) is of great importance and I think it should be dealt with right now.2.He had just given a (试用) to a young woman who said she had previous experience.3.The children argued because one slice of cake was (稍微) larger than the other.4.Before we left the camp,my (双胞胎之一) brother and I made a chair out of mud.5.The committee will (评估) whether the old building is worth preserving.6.We have no intention of intervening in the i affairs of other countries.7.Make a good p and I will take a photo for you and your brother.8.However weak the nation may be,it will never b to a greater power.Ⅱ.完成句子1.While civilizations in the world (与……不同) one another in their length of history,none of them is superior to any other.2.On average,seventy percent of the students in each class are (赞同) the proposal.3.I (赞成) your trying to make money,but please don’t neglect your studies.4.If you don’t know what you want,you might (最终) not getting something you want.5.He managed to (挺直身子)with an air of studied ease and courage.6.(与……相比) Susan’s English,yours is better,so you should be confident about yourself.Ⅲ.语法专练1.You may drink,smoke,be overweight and still reduce your risk of (die) early by running.2.I quickly lower myself,ducking my head to avoid (look) directly into his eyes so he doesn’t feel challenged.3.I still remember (visit) a friend who’d lived here for five years and I was shockedwhen I learnt she hadn’t cooked once in all that time.4.Fast food is full of fat and salt; by (eat) more fast food people will get more salt and fat than they need in their diet.5.But unlike her school friends,16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term (rest).6.The manager told me that my task was (clean) the floors of the building.7.The most popular pastime for a number of old people is (play) chess.8.My grandpa said last summer they earned quite a lot by (sell) the fish.9.We can choose between staying at home and (take) a trip.Ⅳ.阅读理解On a recent trip to the island of Newfoundland,Canada,my husband asked our talkative cab driver what made him most proud to be a native.“Our generosity and hospitality(好客),” he replied in a strong local accent.“If your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere,someone will stop to help.People here are kind like that.” His answer rang in my mind during that ride with my husband and teenage kids,as we headed out to explore on the first day of our vacation.Little did I know we were about to experience some of that remarkable Newfoundland kindness for ourselves.We met Alma that same morning at the start of a long hike.Our teenagers hurried ahead,and as we walked behind,admiring the scenery,two women in sunglasses and summer hiking equipment stopped.They’d heard us discussing different routes,and then asked if we’d like suggestions.They looked to be in their 40s,and were both enthusiastic to share their local expertise.We listened eagerly,taking mental notes,until one of the women asked,“You have a car,right?”I explained that there were no cars available during our week on the island,so we had to rely on cabs instead.“Oh no,” she said,“you need a car.” And then,as casually as if offering a piece of chewing gum (口香糖),she said,“Take mine!” My husband and I just smiled in disbelief,dumbfounded.“Why not?” she insisted.“You need a car to get to know all these places.”“But you don’t even know us,” I said.“That doesn’t matter,” she continued with absolute determination.Surprised,I looked over at her friend,who shrugged and said,“That’s Alma.”Forty minutes of talking later,my family climbed into Alma’s car.We spent the rest of ourvacation discovering different areas of this beautiful island.But it wasn’t the groups of whales we saw,or the vast areas of woodland,that made this place so memorable.Instead,it was the act of kindness from a complete stranger that made us realize how special Newfoundland really was.Next year,there’s no doubt where we’ll be taking our summer vacation.Who knows what act of kindness we’ll meet then?1.What did the cab driver take pride in as a native?A.Their kindness and enthusiasm.B.Their cheap service and friendliness.C.Their unselfishness and determination.D.Their rich experience and local knowledge.2.The underlined word “dumbfounded” in Paragraph 5 probably means “”.A.annoyedB.satisfiedC.shockedD.embarrassed3.What impressed the author most during her stay in Newfoundland?A.The local culture of the island.B.The answer from the cab driver.C.The beautiful scenery of the island.D.The help from an enthusiastic stranger.4.What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph?A.She expects to visit Newfoundland again.B.She hasn’t decided where to go next year yet.C.She is looking forward to meeting Alma once more.D.She also wants to be kind to others during the vacation.Ⅴ.七选五Want to Be Happy at Work? Care Less About ItA friend recently told me that she was ready to quit her job,explaining to me that there were big changes at her workplace and no way she could perform all her tasks on time.1 For many of us introverts(内向的人),our professional efforts and results are a reflection of ourselves and our dedication to our employer.Because we aren’t the social butterflies of the office,we feel a need to prove to our superiors that we are smart,hard-working,and dependable.Forpeople like me and my close-to-quitting friend,the concept of giving anything less than our best doesn’t cross our mind.2We are disappointed and frustrated when we can’ t always achieve those standards.It’s great to make a difference at work,but you have to take care of yourself first.Putting in slightly less effort in times of high stress doesn’t mean you don’t care about your job.3Consider this saying: The perfect is the enemy of the good.When you reduce the pressure on yourself to attain perfection,you can flow more quickly and easily through your tasks.4Here is my advice for you when you find yourself in the midst of panic.First,ask yourself: what’s the worst that will happen if I miss a deadline by one day?5Write down the specific tasks that are causing the feelings of stress.Talk it out with a friend or family member.You might discover that the situation isn’t as horrible as you thought.By approaching your tasks one at a time you can make real progress.A.We set high standards for ourselves.B.It means you care about yourself more.C.The pressure on yourself should’t be ignored.D.You might achieve more when you care less.E.As her friend who’d been in a similar situation,I wanted to help.F.Next,slow down and analyze what,precisely,is stressing you out.G.Freedom from the weight of perfection can be creatively liberating.【答案解析】Ⅰ.单词拼写1.incident2.trial3.slightly4.twin5.assess6.internal7.pose8.bendⅡ.完成句子1.differ from2.in favour of3.approve of4.end up5.straighten uppared with/toⅢ.语法专练1.dying2.looking3.visiting4.eating5.resting6.cleaning7.playing8.selling9.takingⅣ.阅读理解【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。