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Unit 5 Canada—“The True North"李仕才【阅读理解插花】Science textbooks around the world have become suddenly out of date. Four new chemical elements(元素)have been added to the periodic table。
A big decision now lies ahead-elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 need to be given their official names and symbols.New elements can be named after a mythical(神话的) concept, a mineral, a place or country, a property(特性) or a scientist. The names have to be unique and maintain “historical and chemical consistency”. This means a lot of “-iums”.“They’re Latinising the name, ” explains chemist Andrea Sella. “The most recent tradition is to nam e them after places or people。
Unit 5 Canada–“The True North〞李仕才一、阅读理解。
Do you hear that birds of a feather flock together? It certainly appears that they do. We are likely to hang around with individuals who are similar to ourselves. Poor people like to surround themselves with other poor people, and rich people with other rich people. Intelligent people associate with like-minded people, and artists typically seek out other artists.It appears that we all have comfort zones we attempt to stay within. Very stressed and poor people don’t feel comfortable associating with rich people. We owe it to each other to be successful because success breeds more success. And if we are not feeling successful, looking at who we have as friends and associates can tell us and others a lot about ourselves and why. The longer we associate with a group of individuals, the more our thinking processes become like theirs.A few years ago, a doctor friend of mine began associating with a new group of people. At the time, he had a successful practice and a positive and grateful attitude to life. However, within the first six months of his association with these individuals, his attitude and goals changed , he was angry at how things were and was dissatisfied with those who’d become his opposition. He became ver y stubborn. As a result his practice dropped in quality of service. His facial expressions often showed anger and stress. After about two years of association with this group, he learned some valuable lessons. He realized that always focusing on problems o r being dissatisfied with others doesn’t lead to a rewarding life, nor does it solve as many problems as it creates. He decided that he’d rather get back into serving his patients.This doctor put his heart and soul into his practice, and his life changed again. He began to attract people who focused on solutions instead of problems. His success was now more obvious than his stress—his achievement more obvious than his frustration.Whom we hang out with does make a difference. The old saying "If you want to soar (翱翔) with the eagles, don’t flock with the turkeys." has a point.1.What does the underlined part "birds of a feather flock together" in Paragraph1 mean?A.Birds like to take a risk to fly high in the sky.B.Birds are more likely to fly together than other creatures.C.People are more likely to have different attitudes to life.D.People of the same kind are found together.2.We can infer from the passage that the individuals the doctor hung out with were ________.A.stressedB.successfulC.patientD.rich3.The author uses the old saying in the last paragraph to ________.A.show his great literary talentB.make his article more persuasiveC.raise another similar questionD.suggest the end of his article4.The author uses the doctor’s example to prove that ________.A.bad luck never comes aloneB.success breeds more successC.someone has no control over his own lifeD.people are likely to become like those who they associate with【语篇解读】俗话说:物以类聚,人以群分,人们往往会和相处的人相似,所以我们要和积极的人在一起。
高三英语一轮复习Unit 5 Canada“The True North”精品同步练习新人教版必修3Ⅰ.多项选择1.—When does your plane take off?—At 3∶00 p.m.tomorrow.I’ve just called the airport to __________ it.A.confirm B.argueC.organize D.intend解析:选A。
答句句意:飞机明天下午3点起飞,我刚给机场打电话“证实(confirm)”过。
2.In spite of these unexpected difficulties,but the Chinese scientists __________ to carry out their experiments on the lonely island.A.threatened B.managedC.offered D.hesitated解析:选B。
句意:虽然有意想不到的困难,但是中国科学家们还是设法完成了孤岛上的实验。
manage to do sth.强调“设法成功做了某事”。
3.Seen from space,the earth looks like a blue ball,with __________ 75% of its surface covered with water.A.entirely B.exactlyC.slightly D.approximately解析:选D。
句意:……地球表面“大约(approximately)”有75%被水所覆盖。
4.The whole nation was __________ by the young generation’s excellent performances when the disaster happened.A.remembered B.forgottenC.honoured D.impressed解析:选D。
Unit 5 Canada—“The True North”Ⅰ.阅读理解It was my first year of teaching,and I was sinking.I could not get my middle school students to sit down and pay attention.I felt frustrated that I couldn't get them to remember what I had just taught the day before; yet,they could easily remember every word of the new rap song on the radio.The other problem was that they would come in each day singing about violence,depression,and drug use,which frustrated me even more.And then,one afternoon,it hit me.Instead of turning off their radios,I needed to offer them a different station.I went home,and made up a rap song about the math we were learning at the time,called “The Itty-Bitty Dot”.I practiced it all night.Early the next morning,when my class came in,I performed it for them ...The results were very bad.The students laughed hysterically (歇斯底里地).Not only were they not paying attention,but also they were laughing at ter that day,I went to lunch with slow heavy steps like a big loser.As I walked by the lunch tables,I heard the students singing my song! My sadness was all gone.The next day,they eagerly ran into my classroom,saying things like,“Mr.Kajitani,are you going to rap again? Yesterday was the best day in math class! Are you going to be on MTV?”From that moment on,everything changed.I had connected with my students on their level,using the language they understood to get across what I was trying to teach.By changing my approach,I got them excited to come to school,to learn,and to regard me as their teacher.Their behavior improved greatly,and their test scores began to improve.Then I started rapping about all the math concepts I was teaching.The songs quickly became legendary throughout the school,and I recorded them onto an album.Now teachers throughout the United States use my songs.1.What is the passage mainly about?A.Students' bad behavior in class.B.A popular album of rap songs.C.A unique teaching method.D.Rap songs on the radio.2.The author thought that the rap songs sung by his students ________.A.were suitableB.were relaxingC.sounded funnyD.were worrying3.Why did the author write the song “The Itty-Bitty Dot”?A.To excite his students' interest in math.B.To display his special musical talent.C.To express his disappointment.D.To prepare for an MTV show.4.According to Paragraph 4,the author's students ________.A.loved his new teaching approachB.learned a language through rap songsC.refused to accept him as their teacherD.were allowed to listen to the radio in classⅡ.阅读填句根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
必修三Unit 5 Canada——The True North练习Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2019·石家庄质检)Ireland's Achill Island has always been a popular European tourist destination. However, since April in 2017, the small island of just 2,700 residents (居民) has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a beach that was washed away over three decades ago.The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh, one of the settlements on the island, awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms. There were only rocks and rock pools left. For about 34 years, only small amounts of sand returned to the once unspoiled shores. The area's tourism industry slowly declined, and the handful of beachside hotels, pubs, and restaurants gradually closed as well.Then around Easter in 2017, something magical happened —an unusual ten-day tide blanketed the barren 300-meter long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand. Scientists suspect that the sand had been gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves.The locals are delighted to have their beach back, especially as it is attracting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature, with their own eyes. However, Sean Molloy, manager at Achill Tourism, cautions against going into the cold waters just yet, saying, “Because of the sand coming in, we don't know how safe the beach is now because currents (水流) could be changed and it'll take a little bit of time.” He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area.Interestingly, this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act. It disappeared in the 1890s, for over 30 years, before returning in 1927. However, the locals are optimistic that this time around, the beautiful sand is here to stay.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了爱尔兰的Achill岛消失的海滩时隔三十多年再次出现的事件。
Unit 5 Canada —“The True North”Ⅰ.语法单句填空1.My first ________(impress) of him was that he was a kind and thoughtful young man.2.He heard someone following him, and glanced round. He caught sight ________ a dark figure in the shadows.3.The equipment for disabled people should be ________ easy reach in public places.4.Scientists have found evidence ________ global warming caused the world's first horses to become smaller nearly 50 million years ago.5.—When did you get home last night?—It was almost midnight ________ we arrived home.6.—Have you finished the report?—Oh, sorry. It was so noisy in the office that I couldn't settle ________ to write anything.7.At the meeting,all the people were deeply impressed ________ her brilliant report.8.Most people would agree that nuclear science should be developed to benefit the human beings ________ than harm them.9.—Our journey cost a lot of money.—Really? Well,that doesn't matter ________ long as you enjoyed yourselves.10.(2014·山东改编)A company ________ profits from home markets are declining may seek opportunities abroad.Ⅱ.阅读理解(2014·东北三省三校第二次联考)I've often wondered if I might do more good as a travel agent rather than as a psychologist. It seems that I have been more dramatically affected by certain kinds of travel experiences than I ever have.My trip to Iceland is a fine example of that. The plan was to spend two days in a remote mountain hut in Iceland. I was working on a photographic book about winter in Iceland and needed to capture images of this amazing region of high mountain peaks, smoky volcanoes, and lakes with floating icebergs.The moment after we arrived, the weather turned extreme making visibility impossible. It snowed so much and the wind blew so hard that we couldn't leave the tiny hut. To stay warm, we walked around in circles much of the day inside the tiny hut. We tried to call for help but the radio did not work. Day after day, we watched our supplies of food and fuel grow dangerously short. We got acute cabin fever(幽居病) and started going for walks and ski expeditions outside. Even when the weather finally broke, nobody came to get us even though it was three days beyond our scheduled pickup. By the time the rescue team came to pull us out, we had all given up hope.From then on, the world looks different to me, as does my life. It would have taken me yearsof psychotherapy to get to the same point.Almost everyone has a story to tell, and interestingly, most of these experiences were not altogether pleasant at the time. In fact, it appears that the most constructive life-changing journeys were those that involved some sorts of awful and uncomfortable events that forced the person to develop new resources, increase confidence, and solve problems in new ways.1.The writer went to Iceland to ________.A.enjoy the natural beautiful floating icebergsB.take photos about the region for a bookC.collect materials for psychological researchD.challenge the high mountains there2.During the trip in Iceland, those travelers faced difficulties EXCEPT that ________.A.they got lost in the mountainB.they were short of food and fuelC.they couldn't see the surroundings clearlyD.they failed to get in touch with the rescue team3.From Paragraph 3, we learn that the travelers ________.A.were in despair before they were rescuedB.stayed in the hut for three days altogetherC.got sick because of going for ski outsideD.got rescued immediately the weather turned fine4.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.The writer is a travel agent who loves difficult challenges.B.In Iceland the weather is always extreme and it snows a lot.C.The travellers were so depressed that they needed psychotherapy.D.Awful journeys may become life changing events that inspire peopleⅢ.完形填空(2014·安徽)In 2012,I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n)__1__ might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I __2__.Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I __3__ to catch a taxi to my __4__ and settle in. Next morning, I took another __5__ to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. __6__ I went to a café to have lunch, but all the tables were __7__. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, “You can __8__ my table.”I gratefully sat down with the __9__ lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the __10__drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't __11__ a car, and hadn't realised how __12__ taking taxis would be. After a while she said, “ My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to __13__ you wherever you wish.” I told her that I couldn't put her to that __14__,but she brushed my protests (反对). She asked me where I was __15__ and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the __16__ time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to __17__ alone. At the end of the day, she __18__ to take me back to my accommodation. I __19__ her money but she refused to take any.I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her __20__,filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.1.A. holiday B.ceremony C.operation D.experiment2.A. kept B.went C.dropped D.knocked3.A. intended B.promised C.managed D.deserved4.A. hospital B.company C.university D.accommodation 5.A. colleague B.passenger C.suitcase D.taxi6.A. Instead B.First C.Later D.Once7.A. classified B.occupied C.decorated D.painted8.A. share B.reserve C.set D.possess9.A. old B.poor C.innocent D.stubborn18.A. forgot B.refused C.returned D.preferred19.A. sent B.lent C.offered D.owed20.A. confidence B.dignity C.curiosity D.kindnessⅣ.语法填空(2014·邯郸市二模)Americans think time is money. They say, “You only get so much time in this life; you'd better use it __1__(wise).” Americans __2__(train) to use their time for constructive activities,__3__ Americans admire a “wellorganized” person,__4__ has a written list of things to do and a schedule for doing them. They do not waste people's time with conversations or other activities that have no visible beneficial result.The American attitude __5__ time is not necessarily shared by others, especially non-Europeans. Non-Europeans are more likely __6__(regard) time as something that is simply there around them, __7__ something of great value. In this background,the fast food industry can be seen as a clear example of American cultural product. McDonald's, KFC, and other fast food __8__(company) are successful in a country where many people want to spend the __9__(little) amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald's restaurants spread around the world, they have been viewed as symbols of American society and culture, __10__(bring) not just hamburgers but speed, efficiency(效率), and shiny cleanliness.——★参考答案★——Ⅰ.1.『答案』impression『解析』考查名词。
Unit 5 Canada–“The True North”李仕才(必修3 Unit 5)【短文语法填空】Felicity Miller,a 32yearold British woman,1. has a Chinese husband,still remembers the 2. (excite) when she first learned to use the “red packet”function on WeChat in 2015.She sent and grabbed some red packets in her Chinese family's group.The rule in her family was that the person who grabbed the 3. (high) amount sent the next.Attracted by the unique way of communicating, many foreigners 4.(join) in sending and grabbing red packets so ually,the money in each packet is random.Thus the amount of money one can grab 5. (large) depends on his or her luck,from 0.01 yuan to less than 200 yuan. Many foreigners get more familiar 6. Chinese culture through “red packets”.Two years ago,when Felicity Miller was sent 5.20 or 8.88 yuan red packets,she had no clue about the 7. (hide) meanings.Now,she has not only known about them,but also has sent a few.However,the popularity of virtual red packets doesn't stop people sending paper red packets 8. (contain) real cash during the Spring Festival.It 9.(call) lucky money.In Chinese tradition,people take giving children lucky money as 10. blessing.【语篇解读】许多外国人通过“微信红包”更加熟悉中国文化。
2014高考英语(新人教版)一轮基础训练(15)A、B卷(附答案或解析)Unit 5 Canada—“The True North”Ⅰ.单项填空1.If you talk to students more,you will find that they have much greater knowledge than commonly ________.A.supposing B.supposedC.to suppose D.suppose2.—How long do you guess the new bridge is?—It at least________ 10 kilometers.A.keeps B.measuresC.contains D.surrounds3.It’s reported that a plane with five people________crashed into the mountain several days ago.A.on board B.on the boardC.in board D.in the board4.The recent airplane crash________ my belief that stronger safety regulations are needed.A.confirms B.combinesC.conducts D.conforms5.Professor True________ all his students with his great knowledge of history.A.pressed B.stirredC.impressed D.touched6.—Would you like________ with me or would you rather________ here and wait?—Well,I haven’t made up my mind yet.A.to go;to stay B.going;stayingC.going;stay D.to go;stay7.Your story is perfect;I’ve never heard________before.A.the better one B.the best oneC.a better one D.a good one8.In ________ late 19th century,Europe changed ________ great deal and was playingimportant roles in ________ international trade.A.the;a;the B.the;the;/C./;a;the D.the;a;/9.—Bruce,I really appreciate your handwriting.—________.A.I practice every dayB.Thank you very muchC.No,I don’t think soD.Well,it’s not good enough10.The manager asked the question ________ I would like to be his secretary.A.if B.that C.whether D.how11.Have you ever dreamed of________ such a good chance for further education abroad?A.there is B.there to beC.there will be D.there being12.He came________ where I was hiding and my heart beat faster.A.more closely to B.much closerC.rather closer to D.quite closely to13.Some people are born with the belief________ they are masters of their own while others feel________ they are at the mercy of others.A.what;that B.that;whatC.that;/ D./;that14.Like many others who travel around,Louis admitted that the worst part of touring was not being able to see her family and friends________ she would like.A.more than B.less thanC.as well as D.as much as15.________ out of the theatre,the famous singer found himself________ by his fans.A.Walking;surrounding B.Walking;surroundedC.Walked;surrounding D.Walked;surrounded1.B2.B3.A4.A5.C6.D7.C8.D9.B 10.C11.D 12.C 13.C 14.D 15.B***********************************************************结束完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)(原创)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21--40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳的选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
2021年高考英语一轮复习Unit5Canada“TheTrueNorth”高考题(含解析)新人教版必修3高考试题一题型体裁题材词数难度语法填空说明文筷子196 ★★★☆☆(2021·新课标全国卷III语法填空)In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan, Korea, 62 Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can alsobe made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might 62 (make) of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal 63 (create) special designs.The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, ___64___ (use) twigs(树枝) to remove it. Over time, 65 the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly. Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which ___66___ (gradual) turned into chopsticks.Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, 67 lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the 68 (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and ___69___ (be) too violentfor use at the table.Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat ___70___ their hands.61. and 那个地点列举了一些亚洲的国家,它们是并列关系,故填and。
Unit 5 Canada—“The True North”Ⅰ.阅读理解AAmong the international students in Canada who are struggling to find a job there after graduation, some eventually make it with relative ease.They're the ones who've already built up much internship (实习) experience while still attending university, as their majors offer a cooperative program.Coop programs, a feature (特色) of Canadian university programs, allow academic studies to be combined with work experience.During school years, students get to network with employers, gain internship experience in relevant fields, and earn academic credits that count toward their degree or diploma.Coop programs are available in most comprehensive universities, like the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and York University.These programs are not only open to students majoring in business but also to many science and art majors.Statistics show that nearly 30 percent of recent foreign applicants have chosen majors that also subscribe to the Coop program.“It's easy to understand,”said a senior education counselor.He noted that working opportunities are provided by employers that build bridges with the university and most of them are wellknown companies or local government organizations.Moreover, the average salary for interns is as high as C$30,000 to C$40,000 a year.Students can choose to work during vacations or termtime freely.The required duration of the internship for undergraduates ranges from eight to twelve months, or four to six months for graduate students.“The programs also benefit those students who want to apply for immigration,”added the counselor.“That's because the policies of many provinces in Canada require a certain length of work experience of the applicants.”1.What's the main characteristic of Coop programs?A.They offer a variety of jobs in all fields.B.They make academic credits easier to gain.C.Employers work with students on their studies.D.Students get work experience while at university.2.What does the example of foreign applicants indicate?A.Coop programs are becoming more popular.B.The average salary for interns will increase.C.Coop programs are open to all majors.D.Companies welcome foreign students.3.Which section of a website does the text probably come from?A.Business.B.Education.C.Lifestyle. D.Culture.BIn our everyday lives we meet situations in which we take many things for granted.We only treasure things when they are gone.This is a sad truth of human nature.One day, I found myself as a witness to a similar situation.One evening, I left work and boarded the train.After entering, I noticed something unusual.The center of the car had a few empty seats while both ends were crowded with people standing.I didn't pay much attention and sat down on one of the empty seats.I sensed a funny smell.It wasn't long before I noticed a homeless person sleeping on three seats in front of me.He was bleeding from his nose.Why wasn't anyone helping him?His clothes were torn and he was giving off a strange smell.Along with the smell, his eyes were dull, watery, and red.Occasionally he scratched himself and people looked at him as if he had committed a crime.As the train stopped at stations and more people came in they covered their noses and faced away from him.All the seats around him were empty.Suddenly, he began to swear at the people around him.A plainclothes police officer who looked like a construction worker took out his certificate and showed it to the homeless man.The officer, not wanting to touch the homeless man, told him his rights and directed him to exit the train.As the officer walked the man out of the train, the homeless man turned around and said “MY HOME!”and started crying.A man doesn't value things until they are gone.If he didn't have a home, at least he had freedom.Now he has neither.No one wants to help someone who won't help himself.4.When entering the car, how did the author feel at first?A.Annoyed. B.Puzzled. C.Sad. D.Calm.5.How did people react to the homeless man?A.They caught him and called the police.B.They covered him with clean clothes.C.They disliked and avoided him.D.They stared at him curiously.6.It can be learned that the policeman ________.A.was very rude to the manB.sent the man back to his hometownC.forced the man to leave the cityD.went off the train with the man7.What does the author think of the homeless man?A.He is a loser of life. B.He is worth our respect.C.He is very funny. D.He is a fearless fighter.CSocial networks are a big part of nearly every teenager's life in this day and age.Many teens have QQ, WeChat, or Weibo but little do a lot of teens know that they can be held responsible for everything they post for the rest of their lives.Everything you post online is part of a digital footprint that can always be traced (追踪) back to you.That includes every post, even every like, comment, favorite and forward that you have ever committed.All pictures you've posted or will post have been stored in a digital database, and it is the companies' right to keep all of these documents that you believe to have been deleted or hidden.With every post comes a consequence; whether it is good or bad, what you post could be seen by anyone.That is why you have to be very careful of what you decide to post or comment.If you think you are safe from Servite finding out about one funny comment you made six months ago on a meaningless picture, you are probably wrong.Recently, a senior, Aaron, at Servite learned this lesson the hard way this year.He wrote a series of ugly comments towards Connelly girls on a web page, ignoring potential consequences.This student, however, did have to face consequences from Servite as he was removed from all of his leadership roles in the school.Surprisingly enough, he fully agreed with his punishment handed down by the administration and fully understood why he was given such severe discipline(处罚).“When you agree to come to Servite, you are agreeing to defend what Servite stands for,”the young man said. “That continues from 8 am to 2 pm.It's at all times.”So, next time you're about to post something you think could be received as offensive or inappropriate, think twice, or don't press the “Send”.8.What does the author think the teens should do in the first paragraph?A.Avoid using social media.B.Remove their own digital documents.C.Be responsible for what they put online.D.Learn to balance their online and offline time.9.What mistake did Aaron make online?A.Drawing some meaningless pictures.B.Making some bad comments.C.Failing to take his lesson.D.Breaking down a special web page.10.What did Servite do with Aaron's case?A.It reached an agreement with Connelly girls.B.It helped Aaron get rid of ill effects.C.It gave Aaron a severe punishment.D.It stood on Aaron's side.11.For whom is the text probably intended?A.Teenagers. B.Teachers.C.Parents. D.Network engineers.DMay Day, the first day of May, is celebrated as a spring festival in many countries.It marks the approach of summer.The English developed their May Day festival from the Roman festival called Floralia.In the festival of Floralia, the Romans gathered flowers to honor the goddess of spring, Flora.In the Middle Ages, May Day became the favorite holiday of many English villages.People gathered flowers to decorate their homes and churches, sang spring songs and chose a king and a queen of May.Villagers danced around a tall pole fixed upright in the ground, called a maypole, eachholding the end of a ribbon attached to the top of the pole.They tied the ribbons around the pole until it was covered with bright colors.They collected dew (露水) on May Day morning and washed their faces with it because they believed that the dew on the day had the magic power to regain youth.Nowadays in Britain people no longer attach great importance to the day, but in some towns and villages people still celebrate it by choosing the May Queen and dancing around the maypole.May Queen is a girl selected as the most beautiful girl on May Day.She is usually crowned with flowers and often driven in procession through the street.In the United States, the day has never been celebrated with the same enthusiasm as in Britain.But in many American towns and cities, children celebrate the day with dancing and singing.They often gather flowers in handmade paper baskets and hang them on the doorknobs of the homes of their friends' and neighbors' on May Day morning.At May Day parties, children select May Queen, dance around the maypole, and sing May Day songs.12.What do we know about the May Day in Britain in the Middle Ages?A.People dressed in bright colors.B.People celebrated it with enthusiasm.C.People presented flowers to the goddess of spring.D.People stayed at home instead of going to churches.13.Why did people wash their faces with dew on May Day?A.To bring good luck. B.To become prettier.C.To get magic power. D.To get young again.14.Paragraph 3 is mainly developed ________.A.by comparison B.by spaceC.by process D.by classification15.Nowadays, many American children celebrate May Day with lots of activities EXCEPT ________.A.hanging flowers on the doorknobs of their friends' homesB.selecting May Queen and dancing around the maypoleC.gathering flowers in handmade paper baskets and singing May Day songsD.collecting dew on May Day morning and washing facesⅡ.阅读七选五Your weekends are precious and you'll surely want to make the most of them. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your weekends.__1__ Decide during the week exactly what you're aiming to do at the weekend. This doesn't mean you can't allow for a bit of flexibility here and there. But in the main you should know what you want to get out of your weekend.Meet up with your friends. You nearly always have the best time with your friends, yet sometimes you may put off making that phone call to arrange something because you are a little lazy. __2__Get outdoors. Simply get outdoors and go for a walk, run, hike, cycle or anything else you can think of! __3__ Admittedly, the weather should be on your side.Set aside some time. Filling your time with all sorts of activities can be fun, but it can also be tiring. So, try to set some time aside for yourself. __4____5__ There are some things that can be done at any time —not just at the weekend. If you arrange your time in the week well, then you will have plenty of time at the weekend to do the things you really want to do.A.Make plans.B.Find a new hobby.C.Finish some things in the week.D.So the day will pass without you having done anything.E.Getting a bit of exercise and fresh air will leave you energized.F.Then, you can enjoy yourself by reading a book, or listening to some music.G.However, if you make the effort, you will have a wonderful time with your friend!【『答案』『解析』】Ⅰ.阅读理解A语篇解读:本文介绍了加拿大的一些大学针对留学生的合作项目。
Unit 5 Canada–“The True North”李仕才一、阅读理解。
(2018·辽宁五校联考)In the dead of winter,we don’t typically think about spending time outdoors,but according to many physicians we should.The sun is our greatest source of a vitamin that is essential for good health—Vitamin D.This important vitamin strengthens bones and teeth and is linked to the prevention of heart disease,cancer and many other lifethreatening diseases.The recommended daily requirement is 400-600 International Units (IU). In summer, people with dark brown eyes and darker skin turn sunlight from just 15 minutes outside without sunscreen into adequate amounts of Vitamin D.Even during winter, just a 10minute walk at midday can keep the body’s Vitamin D at healthy levels.During brief winter walks,we receive the greatest benefits when we wear no sunscreen and expose as much skin to the sun as possible.Vitamin D can be also obtained from foods.Salmon is one of the best sources of the Vitamin.Egg yolks(蛋黄),cheese,mushrooms and some animal organs contain smaller quantities of it.To attract consumers,food companies add Vitamin D to some of their milk products.The practice of putting the Vitamin into milk began in the 1930s.At that time,many children were suffering from rickets,an illness that is caused by a deficiency(缺乏)of VitaminD.It made the children’s bones soft and weak.Adding Vitamin D to milk helped to solve the problem, and it has been available ever since.For people who still need more Vitamin D, there is another option;Take Vitamin D supplements(补充物).These products are widely sold in stores.However,anyone considering taking supplements should consult a physician first.【解题导语】本文是一篇科普文,主要介绍了维生素D的一些情况。
1.During the winter months,people___________ .A.aren’t able to meet their deadlinesB.often don’t dress warmly enoughC.generally like to remain indoorsD.leave lots of work for others to doC 解析:细节理解题。
根据第一段中的“In the dead of winter,we don’t typically think about spending time outdoors,but ac cording to many physicians we should.”可知,在冬天人们愿意待在室内。
2.According to the text,Vitamin D___________ .A.can be obtained by being exposed to the sunB.can be used to cure lifethreatening diseasesC.can be mainly found in some milk productsD.can make the children’s bones soft and weakA 解析:细节理解题。
根据第一段第二句以及第三段第一句可知,维生素D可以通过晒太阳获得,故选A。
3.Why is salmon mentioned in this article?A.It’s seldom prepared in the correct way.B.It’s a useful addition to a person’s diet.C.It has a huge impact on the environment.D.Its advantages have been exaggerated.B 解析:推理判断题。
根据第四段可知,三文鱼是补充维生素D的食物,因此对我们的饮食是有用的补充物,故选B。
4.The main purpose of this article is ___________ .A.to introduce a valuable nutrientB.to advertise Vitamin D supplementsC.to note risks associated with a nutrientD.to explain how a nutrient was discoveredA 解析:写作意图题。
根据全文可知,本文主要介绍一种营养成分——维生素D。
二、单句语法填空1.After the typhoon, people found some tall trees, (measure) more than 10 meters, lying on the ground.答案:measuring2.I live nearby. My house is within walking (distant) of the university.答案:distance3.(2016·天津卷书面表达)Your art skills are excellent and admirable, which leaves me a deep (impress).答案:impression4.The moment he caught sight the police, the thief ran away as fast as he could. 答案:of5.He was listening attentively in class, his eyes (fix) on the blackboard.答案:fixed6.—Have you finished the report?—Oh, sorry. It was so noisy in the office that I couldn’t settle to writing anything. 答案:down7. (surround) by the sea on three sides, modern Qingdao is considered one of the most livable cities in China.答案:Surrounded8.It saves time in the kitchen to have things you use a lot easy reach.答案:within9.Though we left home very late, we managed (catch) the last bus.答案:to catch10.He didn’t realize the love we have for our families is important he went through real hardship.答案:until三、完形填空。
(2018·长沙模拟)There was once a widow who had two daughters.The 1 widow loved the elder who was like herself both in looks and personality, but didn’t love the other, who resembled her 2 , although she was pretty and friendly.The younger daughter had to 3 hard all day and live upon the leftovers of her elder sister.Among her other 4 jobs, she was forced to carry water every day 5 .One day 6 she had just filled her pot at the fountain, an old trembling woman asked her for a drink of water.Glad to show a kindness to the old woman, she 7 .Now, all of a sudden, there was no old trembling woman but a(n) 8 who rewarded good deeds before her.“Your face is pretty 9 your heart is gentle,” she said.“For your kindness, I will make you a gift.Every time you speak, from your mouth shall come a flower or a jewel.”When the girl reached home, her ill mother 10 her for her long absenc e.“Pardon me for being away so long,” she replied.As she spoke some pearls and diamonds dropped from her 11 .“What is this I see, child?” asked the 12 widow.The poor girl was so happy to be 13 child by her mother that she eagerly told her mother about her 14 with the old woman at the fountain.The widow immediately 15 her favorite daughter to do as the 16 girl had done.When the impatient girl was filling the pot with water at the 17 ,a beautiful lady appeared and 18 a drink of water from the girl.“I have not come here to serve you, ” she 19 replied.The lady, who was the fairy, said,“I will make you a gift to 20 your rudeness.Every time you speak,from your mouth shall come a snake or a toad(蟾蜍).”【解题导语】本文主要讲述了两个性格和外表不同的姐妹对给予他人帮助的不同反应及她们得到的相应的结果,彰显了善有善报的道理。