2021_2022学年新教材高中英语课时分层作业十八Unit6Nurturingnature含解析外研版选择性必修第一册20210603171.doc

1、课时分层作业(十八).阅读理解ANext time your pet dog starts to pant (喘息) and pace (踱步) during a thunderstorm or when you have to leave for a day，you know separation anxiety is about to happen，and you should consider playing some music，but not just any music.According to a new study published in the journal of Phy

2、siology & Behavior，dogs prefer the sounds of reggae (雷盖音乐) or soft rock to any other type.For the study，conducted by the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA)，researchers played five different types of music for shelter dogs.During the study，classical music，soft rock，reggae，p

3、op music and Motown were played.While the dogs were listening，researchers took note of their heart rates，cortisol (皮质醇) levels and behavior.It turns out that dogs are fans of Bob Marley，just like we do on our beach vacations，as results showed that dogs were less stressed while listening to soft rock

4、 or reggae.When they were listening to Motown，their stress levels were higher.Based on the results of the study，researchers believe that dog owners can play reggae or soft rock music for their dogs during high stress situations.For dogs entering a shelter for the first time，the new surroundings will

5、 make them horrified，causing them to bark or shake，and dogs living at home can be fearful of loud noises when their owners leave.This study discovered shelter dogs listening to classical music were more relaxed，barking less and lying down more.Unfortunately，the study also found that by the seventh d

6、ay of listening to classical music，the dogs returned to restlessness.This led the researchers to believe that “the animals were getting used to the music，or possibly getting bored.” Those previous results are what led the researchers to try various types for the new study.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一项研究发现，

7、不同类型的音乐在安抚狗的情绪方面的作用是不同的。1What did the researchers do in the study?AThey measured dogs hearing.BThey studied dogs separation anxiety.CThey researched into dogs living habits.DThey recorded dogs physical responses to music.D细节理解题。根据第二段的“During the study.researchers took note of their heart rates，corti

8、sol (皮质醇) levels and behavior.”可知，研究人员记录了播放不同类型的音乐时狗的反应。2When listening to soft rock，the dogs _Agot bored easilyBtended to be calmerCusually ate more foodDsuffered a high stress levelB细节理解题。根据第三段的“dogs were less stressed while listening to soft rock or reggae.When they were listening to Motown，their

9、 stress levels were higher”可知，狗在听轻柔的音乐时更加平静。3What can we know from the last paragraph?ADogs favorite is classical music.BShelter dogs get annoyed more easily.CMusic may affect dogs mood for limited time.DResearchers are satisfied with the previous results.C推理判断题。根据最后一段的“shelter dogs listening to cla

10、ssical music were more relaxed，barking less and lying down more.by the seventh day of listening to classical music，the dogs returned to restlessness.”可知，音乐在有限的时间内或许对狗的情绪有影响。4Whats the text mainly about?AHow dog lovers comfort their dogs.BAdvice about staying with a pet dog.CWhy dogs should be free o

11、f anxiety.DA study on musics influence on dogs.D主旨大意题。本文通过介绍研究过程、结果和意义介绍了不同类型的音乐在安抚狗的情绪方面的不同作用，故作者的目的是介绍一项关于音乐对狗的影响的研究。BThe coronavirus pandemic (冠状病毒流行病) has shut down offices around the world and forced people to work at home.Most people know the proper rules for being in a meeting，but things chan

12、ge when that meeting is moved to a video conference call.Avoiding the following mistakes will help you be professional and polite during a video call.Youre not prepared for the call.When youre unaware of the meeting agenda (议程)，youre not able to fully prepare in advance in a way that will make the m

13、eeting productive and efficient.In order to use your time well and everyone elses on the call，ask the organizer for information to find out the purpose and desired outcome of the call.Youre typing and responding to emails.Since youre already on your computer，it can be appealing to read emails and tr

14、y to get other work done in a video call，but its important to keep your focus on the meeting.If you plan to take notes during the video call，let the person on the call know it ahead of time.“Dont embarrass yourself by sending the message that your email is more important than the person on the call.

15、Your email will always be there，” says Schweitzer，founder of Access to Culture.You ended the call without checking whether youre understood.Before saying goodbye，confirm that you have fully answered all of your colleagues questions，noted the action plan and solved their concerns.When you make sure a

16、ll problems are solved，wish them a good rest and say “Goodbye” rather than “Talk to you later”，suggests Schweitzer.Please remember that communication is an important soft skill you need to have in the business world，no matter when you are at the office or on a business video call.【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要

17、告诫人们在参加视频会议时应该避免做的事情。5What does the author intend to remind us in Paragraph 1?AWorking at home will be common in the future.BIt is important to know rules for video conferences.CIt is necessary to improve the efficiency of working at home.DThe coronavirus pandemic has made many people unemployed.B写作

18、意图题。根据第一段“Most people know the proper rules.but things change.a video conference call.help you be professional and polite.”可知，了解视频会议的规则很重要。6To make the meeting productive and efficient，you should _Awork with the organizer all the timeBmake the meeting agenda by yourselfCcommunicate with everyone thr

19、ough the videoDknow its purpose and desired outcome in advanceD细节理解题。根据第二段“make the meeting productive and efficient.to find out the purpose and desired outcome of the call”可知，为了使会议高效且有成果，可以事先了解会议的目的和预期结果。7What can we learn from Paragraph 3?ABe focused in a video conference call.BIts important to re

20、spond to emails in time.CTry to have most work finished on the computer.DTaking notes during the video call may be embarrassing.A细节理解题。根据第三段“its important to keep your focus on the meeting”可知，在会议中要集中注意力。8What is suggested doing in the end of a video conference?AThanking everyone present.BHaving all

21、problems solved.CEncouraging everyone to work hard.DSetting the time for the next meeting.B细节理解题。根据第四段“When you make sure all problems are solved，wish them a good rest and say Goodbye”可知，在结束会议前，要确保所有的问题得到解决。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。I experienced one disaster after another during las

22、t June.I was happy to say“Bye，June” and head for July.You see，in the course of a month，my computer needed to be replaced，the water heater had to be replaced as well，and my car broke down on the way to my sons birthday party.I wish I were making this upmy life like a comedy (喜剧) of errors，except that

23、 I wasnt finding any of it funny.I was stressed，about money，about getting to kindergarten meetings and about doing all the housework in the kitchen.My hair was going gray at a faster rate than normal，but I had no money to treat it.My usually bright and cheerful character turned bad and terrible.I wa

24、s shouting at my kids more often than I used to.Did they listen to what I said? I felt tired and annoyed and slightly crazy.I also thought I was failing as a parent.On July 4th，the kids went to their grandparents with their dad for the day.I kissed them goodbye.When I went into the kitchen，I found s

25、tanding water (积水) on the floor，so I wanted to know if the water heater broke down again.I sat on the sofa wondering if July was going to be just as bad as June.With tears in my eyes，I cleaned the kitchen，washed some clothes，did the housework and watched an interesting movie.Then I waited for my kid

26、s and their dad.When would they be home? Although I always got impatient and the kids made me anxious sometimes，they were my world.Everything seemed off when they werent with me.I loved them.Therefore，I sent a text message to their dad，“Are the kids coming home soon? This place is quiet now.”注意：1.续写

27、的词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。They finally returned home._However，I wasnt my best self sometimes._【参考范文】They finally returned home. I hugged each of my kids.When we had dinner at the dining room table，my kids talked with me about the time they spent with their grandparents.My son said although their grandpar

28、ents were very kind to them and loved them，they missed me very much.I told him I missed them as well.Suddenly，he said sweetly and sincerely，“Mommy，youre the best mommy in the world.I love you.” Hearing what he said，I was in tears and kissed him.However，I wasnt my best self sometimes.I was annoyed.I

29、was impatient.I was shouting at my kids once in a while.However，my kids didnt see this as a disaster.Instead，they regarded home as the best place where they could play and learn and be themselves.As my kids said，they saw a place where they were safe and well cared for.Besides，they saw a parent who was beautiful and hardworking because she had made her efforts to give them the best life possible.Most importantly，she loved them.