2019-2020学年新教材素养突破人教版英语必修第一册练习：UNIT 2 TRAVELLING AROUND 课时作业 8 WORD版含答案.doc

1、课时作业 8.阅读理解AThirteen hours later we just arrived in Paris after many dramas (戏剧性事件)I rented a car, filled it up and moved ahead to Bristol airport that morning. We set off at 8：00 am. and all was going well until we got to the turn for Bristol airport. The airport sign (指示牌) suggested we went out fr

2、om the M5, but Suri asked me to continue going straight ahead, so against my better judgment, I let the airport turn pass us by.Next we left for South Wales, the car was back and we had a plane to Paris to catch in a couple of hours. It was about then that I realized we were heading for Wales on a s

3、ixroad highway. I felt very bad. We turned off the highway and turned into a country road, as directed by Suri and there was a sign saying that the road to the airport was closed. I saw a lady watering her garden and asked her about the best way to the airport. She said we were at least 30 minutes f

4、rom the airport, but she couldnt help us with the right directions (方向)I was so worried as we really were out in the country without any guidance. All I could think of was to turn Suri off and follow the signs myself.Then finally after many_butterflies_in_the_stomach and feeling like my heart was go

5、ing to burst (爆裂) out of my chest, there was a proper green sign to the airport and we followed it with so much joy.Driving from the airport into Paris was a shock, Lots of homeless people were sleeping under the highways with rubbish everywhere.Anyway were now in Paris. The experience of getting lo

6、st is now almost laughable. In another 24 hours will be my 50th birthday. I have a big party planned for myself in Paris.【语篇解读】本文记述了作者开车前往机场，然后飞抵巴黎途中所发生的事情。1When did the author most probably arrive in Paris?AAt about 9：00 pm. BAt about 8：00 am.CAt about 13：00 pm. DAt about 9：30 am.答案与解析：A推理判断题。根据第一段

7、的“Thirteen hours later we just arrived in Paris after many dramas.”及第二段的“We set off at 8：00 am. and all was going well.”可推断，作者那天早上八点出发，13小时后到达巴黎，故可以推算出作者到达的时间是晚上九点左右。2The underlined part “many butterflies in the stomach” in Paragraph 5 probably means “_”Abeing nervous and worriedBbeing excited and r

8、elaxedCbeing hungry and thirstyDbeing tired and angry答案与解析：A词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“feeling like my heart was going to burst out of my chest.”及上下文的内容可知，作者迷路了，此刻内心应该是很紧张和担心的。3Which of the following is the correct order of the following events?We arrived in Paris.We followed the proper green sign.We rented a c

9、ar.We got to the turn.We drove in the countryside.A BC D答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据文章的内容及前后的发展顺序可推出顺序为。4In the last paragraph, the writer seems to show us “_”AA bad thing never diesBAll that ends well is wellCA good beginning is half doneDTwo heads are better than one答案与解析：B推理判断题。最后一段作者对到达巴黎感到高兴，对最后的结果感到满意，故选“结

10、果好，就一切都好”。BDogs certainly need to bark (犬吠) every now and then, but if your neighbors dog is getting in the way of your daily life, you need to do something.“Before you take action, you should record the dates and times that the barking happens to find out any patterns，” says Schweitzer, who is a do

11、g owner. You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms.After two to three weeks of observing (观察), go to your neighbors with the facts. Wait for a time when the barking is over. “Since youre trying to keep a good relationship, you cant go when youre a

12、ngry and upset，” says Schweitzer. Besides, your neighbors might not even realize the barks are a problem, especially if the worst barking happens when theyre not at home.Politely explain the times when the barking gets bad, and then suggest a way of solving the problem. Ask if the dog can stay insid

13、e during storms, or offer a dog training class.Making friends with the dog could help you gain some peace and quiet. If your neighbors introduce you to their dog, you should give the dog a treat. “If they become more comfortable seeing you, theyre less likely to bark when they see you or when theyre

14、 in the backyard，” says Schweitzer.Whatever you do, dont talk with your other neighbors about the problem or start a petition (诉状) to get the dog to quiet down. “Those make people feel angry，” says Schweitzer. “Thats when things escalate.”If weeks go by and you still arent seeing a difference, follo

15、w up with a note. Tie a dog treat on the note to build trust with your neighbors, and make a copy before dropping it off. That way, youll have evidence (证据) that youve discussed it before and followed up politely if you need to bring in a third party, says Schweitzer.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。如果邻居家的狗总是叫个不停，影响到了你

16、的生活，你该怎么做呢？5What should people do first according to Schweitzer?ARecord when the dog barks.BFind out why the barking happens.CFind out if the dog is really dangerous.DRecord when the neighbor is usually out.答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Before you take action, you should record the dates. says Schweitzer”可知，

17、首先要记录下邻居家的狗什么时候叫。6When would be a good time for you to talk to your neighbor?AWhen the dog is barking.BWhen you are feeling calm.CWhen youve found a problem.DWhen your neighbor is walking the dog.答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Since youre trying to keep a good relationship, you cant go when youre angry and up

18、set”可知，你应该在心平气和的时候去找邻居谈这个问题。7What does the underlined word “escalate” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?ABecome familiar. BBecome worse.CGet interesting. DGet personal.答案与解析：B词义猜测题。根据倒数第二段中的内容可知，只有在情况变得更糟的时候才需要通过法律途径解决这个问题。8What is the text mainly about?AHow to teach your dog to be quiet.BWhat to do when

19、 your neighbor has a dog.CHow to deal with a neighbors noisy dog.DWhat to do if your neighbor makes you angry.答案与解析：C主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，该文主要是讲如果邻居家的狗总是叫你该怎么做。.七选五One of the easiest and most pleasing ways to express your creativity (创造力) is by drawing. In addition, drawing can calm you down in many ways.

20、 It can help keep you away from negative thoughts and clear your mind. _1_ Draw something that makes you comfortable. Content (内容) does not matter as much as the meaning you connect with whatever you choose to draw. If you find mountains or trees relaxing to be around, try your hand at drawing. You

21、can also draw things like pets or buildings. _2_ For example, draw a dogs head on a pigs body with a horses legs and tail.Just draw. Experiment on drawing with different color patterns (色型) and emotions. Believe it or not, drawing can help realize physical relaxation by lowering your blood pressure.

22、 Color your drawing with bright, exciting colors. Draw patterns. Start with changes of circles, as theyre easier to draw. Simply cover a page in a pattern. Keep your subjects smile. Whether you are drawing mountains, humans, or animals, add a face with a smile. _3_ Go somewhere where you feel calm.

23、Choose some quiet places. Turn off your phone, and avoid areas with television or computers. Some private (私人的) places are best, as your drawing will not be forbidden by the presence of others, and you will be less likely to be bothered. Get outside. _4_. Drawing outside can also give you ideas of t

24、hings to draw.Have fun. _5_ Dont worry about the final product. And dont judge your artistic abilities. Lose yourself in the experience of creation! Sitting down to draw for just a few minutes can brighten your feelings. Youll feel energetic and may feel even more openminded for the rest of the day.

25、ALet yourself enjoy the process.BListen to music when you draw.CSimply being outside will calm you down.DSure, its silly but youll probably smile back.EHang up your work somewhere it will catch your eye.FYou can even try combinations of different animal parts.GAnd the enjoyment of drawing can help k

26、eep your stresses away.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了如何通过画画减轻压力的几点建议。1答案与解析：G根据本空前的“It can help keep you away from negative thoughts and clear your mind.”可知，此处承接上文，讲的还是画画的好处。2答案与解析：F本空后的“For example draw a dogs head on a pigs body with a horses legs and tail.”是对此处的举例说明，由此可知此处是说你甚至可以画由不同动物的身体部分组成的“动物”。3答案与解析：D根据本空前的“

27、Keep your subjects smile. Whether you are drawing mountains, humans, or animals, add a face with a smile.”可知，此处承接上文，说给所画的东西加一个微笑这看起来似乎很愚蠢，但是它同样也会让你微笑。4答案与解析：C根据本空后的“Drawing outside can also give you ideas of things to draw.”可知，此处讲的是外出画画的好处。5答案与解析：A根据本段内容，特别是本空后的“Dont worry about the final product. And dont judge your artistic abilities.”可知，本段告诉我们要享受画画的过程，而不要担心最后的结果。