2020年高中英语Unit1WomenofachievementSectionⅢLearningaboutLanguage.doc

1、 Section Learning about Language & Using Language课时作业.单句语法填空1We should learn to be considerate (consider) and care more about others.2The directors freshfaced leading actresses are referred to as “Mou Girls” by the media.3She insists that fortune favors only the prepared mind and nobodys success hap

2、pens by chance.4It was only after he had read the papers that Mr.Gross realized the task before him was extremely difficult to complete.5Though the soldiers had been working for fifteen hours, they carried on looking for survivors in the ruins.6He had intended to come (come) to your birthday party,

3、but his mother got ill that day.7I came across Mary by chance while shopping downtown yesterday.8Milk is delivered (deliver) to our door every morning.9. The old woman lay in bed, silent (silence)10It hit me that I had left the door unlocked.单句改错1He insisted that the matter referring to at the meeti

4、ng be dealt with without delay.referringreferred2In the past, teachers were looked down at by many people.aton/upon3It was in the evening when she drew the beautiful picture.whenthat4The little girl showed no anxiety before the competition. She seemed to prepared for it pretty well.prepared前加have5Th

5、ere are several plans in consideration.inunder.阅读理解AMaricel Apatan, 22, stands in the kitchen of the Edsa ShangriLa Hotel in Manila, preparing to decorate a cheese cake. It would seem to be a routine task for a cake chef, but Maricel is no ordinary chefshe has no hands.Maricel has come a long way si

6、nce the day in September 2000 when she and her uncle were attacked near their farm. Fortunately, both of them survived, but the 11yearold girl lost her hands. In 2004, she entered a Manila training centre for people with disabilities. She learned how to write and do housework and, more importantly,

7、came to terms with her disability.After graduating from high school, she took a twoyear Hotel and Restaurant Management course and flourished even though she was the only disabled student in the course. After she moved back to Manila to continue her studies, the media started reporting on this deter

8、mined young woman. She didnt shy away from the attention. “I wanted others living with disabilities to believe its possible to live a normal life，” Maricel says.When managers at the Edsa ShangriLa Hotel saw Maricel on television, they hired her as part of the hotels Care for People project. She has

9、also accomplished her goal of inspiring others. One of them is Ronelyn Calumpiano, a 21yearold with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). She saw Maricel on television and was moved by her confidence. Ronelyn will soon start classes and is already planning a career in IT.Maricels three younger sisters have moved to

10、Manila. She pays for the rent of their small apartment, while their parents look after their family farm in Mindanao. “It is difficult to make ends meet, but I wont lose hope. I believe anything is possible if you dream, work hard and pray.”【解题导语】本文为一篇关于人物介绍的记叙文。22岁的玛丽切尔是一位失去了双手的残疾人，但是她没有放弃希望，努力自立自强

11、。受到她的鼓舞，另一位残疾女孩也立志要在IT行业寻找自己的发展空间。1“Maricel is no ordinary chef” because .Ashe is better than other chefsBshe is physically disabledCshe can do a routine taskDshe is good at decorating cakes解析：选B细节理解题。由第一段最后一句话可知玛丽切尔并非普通人，她是一个残疾人。2Which of the following is NOT true about Maricel?AShe survived while

12、her uncle did not.BShe didnt shy away from public attention.CShe has inspired some disabled people.DShe managed to make a living by herself.解析：选A细节理解题。由第二段第二句话“Fortunately, both of them survived, but the 11yearold girl lost her hands.”可知他们二人都幸存了下来，所以A项说法有误。3The underlined word “flourished” in Paragr

13、aph 3 is similar to “ ”Awas rejectedBwas employedCrecovered well Ddeveloped well解析：选D词义猜测题。由画线词所在句中的even though可知前后语意为转折关系，由此可知“尽管她是班里唯一的一名残疾学生，但是她发展得不错”。4What does the author want to tell us in the text?AWe should be determined and never lose hope.BWe shouldnt look down upon the disabled.CWe should

14、 help those who suffer from disabilities.DWe should feel sympathetic for the unfortunate.解析：选A推理判断题。由文章大意可知，我们应当向Maricel学习，学习她坚强的毅力和不放弃的精神。BI have lived in Americas countryside for nine years, first in Michigan, where I was getting my university degree; then in central Illinois; and now in Indiana,

15、where I am a university teacher. There were a few things I enjoyed complaining (抱怨) about in my living area. Im a vegetarian (素食者), so theres nowhere to go out for a nice dinner without taking a 50mile drive. Im black, so theres nowhere to get my hair done without another 50mile drive.I repeated the

16、se complaints to my parents and my friends. Sometimes it seemed like complaints were the common language in my circle. We all were dissatisfied with something. Back in Illinois, my friends complained about the train to Chicago and how its never on time; my friends in bigger cities complained about t

17、he expensive rent and strange smells on the subway.Complaining allows us to accept the imperfect without having to take action. We all have great ideas about what life would be like if only we had this, or did that, or lived there. Perhaps complaining helps bridge the large space between these perfe

18、ct selves and reality.Theres also this：I really didnt want to change most of the things I complained about. Complaining was helpful on those days when happiness required too much energy. But it also made me lose sight of something. I was born and grew up in Nebraska and have lived most of my life in

19、 one of the plains states. When I went to the coasts, I was surprised by how unattractive bigcity living can be.Complaining may offer relief, but so does acceptance. There is no perfect place. There is no perfect life. There will always be something to complain about. By focusing on (关注) my complain

20、ts, I risked missing out on important moments of happiness. Now, I look up into the night sky and see all the stars. And I know that I have nothing to complain about.【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者曾是一个爱抱怨的人，然而她最终意识到抱怨不会带来任何改变还会使她错过许多美好的时刻。5What do we know about the author?AShe likes driving in the countryside.BSh

21、e is very picky about her hair.CShe is a well educated woman.DShe often goes out for dinner.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I was getting my university degree”和“I am a university teacher”可知，作者是一个受过良好教育的人。6After complaining, the author probably .Ahad a deeper understanding of realityBtried to make herself more pe

22、rfectCgot sadder about her situationDremained unchanged解析：选D推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Complaining allows us to accept the imperfect without having to take action.”和第四段中的“I really didnt want to change most of the things I complained about.”可推测，作者抱怨过后基本不做出任何改变。7What does the underlined word “something” in Paragra

23、ph 4 refer to?AThe fact that the author liked the countryside.BThe difference between small and big cities.CThe difficulty in finding happiness.DThe purpose of the authors life.解析：选A代词指代题。画线词something指的是后面的两句“I was born and grew up in Nebraska and have lived most of my life in one of the plains stat

24、es. When I went to the coasts, I was surprised by how unattractive bigcity living can be.”由此可知，作者想表达她所忽略的事情是：她生养于有着大片平原的内布拉斯加，并且一点儿都不羡慕大城市的生活，即：她曾经非常喜爱乡村生活。8The author writes the text mainly to .Amake her complaintsBtell us to stop complainingCcompare different lifestylesDtell us life is the same an

25、ywhere解析：选B写作目的题。根据最后一段特别是最后一句“And I know that I have nothing to complain about.”可知，作者写作此文旨在告诉我们应该停止抱怨生活，并且希望我们可以更多地关注生活中的美好。.七选五Five Easy Ways to Feel Your BestDuring the busiest days, people often withstand great stress. Stress is no good for your mind or your body. Studies have found that your ch

26、ance of a heart attack increases 9.5 times after an intense event. Anxious feelings can also lead to sore skin. 1 One：Make Time for Meditation (冥想)You dont need to meditate for hours to reap the benefitsjust ten minutes a day can make a difference. The key is to find quiet moments you can commit to.

27、 Whether you opt (选择) for the moment in the morning or just before bed, youll feel calmer in no time.Two： 2 Essential oils smell amazing, and theyve also been associated with reduced stress levels and may even be able to kill the flu virus. Whether you prefer peppermint or lavender, fifteen minutes

28、is a great way to keep your mood on the up and up.Three：Listen to Music. 3 Whats even more interesting, though, is that the type of music may matter less than the act of listening. From classical to heavy metal, music of all sorts can help ease tension. Pick a song, kick back, and tune out.Four：Take

29、 a Walk.Plenty of research has shown how bad sitting all day can be for your productivity and your overall health, but it also turns out a lunchtime stroll may be even more beneficial than its thought previously. 4 Its just another reason to keep flats in your desk drawer.Five：Take Vitamins.When we

30、are under great pressure, we tend to desire sugary and fatty foods. Stocking up on betterforyou snacks is one way to avoid diet problems. 5 ASmell the Difference.BBreathe the Fresh Air.CMaking sure you remember to take your vitamins is another.DOne study found that a short walk can boost creative th

31、inking.EThe following five steps can make the busiest days easy and fun.FNow its time to focus your enterprising spirit using the following five steps.GMultiple studies have shown that enjoying a little music can reduce stress.【解题导语】压力对大脑和身体都没有好处。研究表明，压力能诱发心脏病，还可导致皮肤疼痛。由此可知，缓解压力尤为重要，那么，如何开启轻松愉快的一天呢？

32、1解析：选E由大标题和下面黑体文字可知空处应选E。此处表示以下五种方式让繁忙的日子变得轻松愉快。2解析：选A由空下面的“smell”“reduced stress levels” “kill the flu virus”“keep your mood on the up and up”可知嗅不同的气味有减少压力、杀死流感病毒、改善心情的功能，故选A。此处表示嗅出不同。3解析：选G由小标题Three：Listen to Music.及空后的“the type of music”“music of all sorts can help ease tension”可知音乐具有减轻压力的作用。G项表示多项研究表明听音乐具有缓解压力的作用，故选G。4解析：选D由小标题Four：Take a Walk.及空前的“how bad sitting . your overall health”和“a lunchtime stroll . thought previously”再结合选项可知选D。选项D中的“a short walk”与此标题下的内容照应，也是解题暗示。5解析：选C空前句子中的“one way”与选项C中的“another”呼应，故选C。此处表示储备一些对你有好处的零食是避免上述饮食问题的一个方法，记得服用维他命则是另外一种应对方法。