2020-2021学年新教材高中英语 Unit 4 Meeting the muse Starting out .doc

1、课时素养评价 十Unit 4Starting out & Understanding ideas.用所给词的适当形式填空1.The people here were great storytellers and had many folk tales(tale). 2.There was an amazing expression (express)when he learned the news.3.So, whether youre an art lover or just looking for a fun time, youre sure to find inspiration (in

2、spire) in London.4.His not-for-profit organization runs 100 river boats that serve as floating(float)libraries, schools, and health clinics.5.Im examining the composition (compose)she has just finished to correct the possible mistakes in it.6.Everyone admires (admire)her patience and unfailing good

3、humor.7.Between the two generations (generate), it is often not their age, but their education degree that causes misunderstanding.8.Over its long history it has developed as a unique combination (combine) of exercise, practical self-defense, self-discipline, and art.用所给短语的适当形式填空have influence on, s

4、ucceed in, on display, come to life, be fed up with, tell.from, be recognized by, bring about1.In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations which would bring about positive emotions.2.The fire brigade succeed in putting out the blaze before it spread.3.Desp

5、ite the fact that he is fed up with too many rules and regulations, he has to obey all of them.4.What you said at the meeting was really impressive and it would have a great influence on my future career.5.The famous artists works are on display in our citys museum.6.He made his face dirty on purpos

6、e in order not to be recognized by the enemy.7.I believe he is able to tell the true from the false.8.The quiet girl has come to life since she worked as a saleswoman.翻译句子1.被困于交通阻塞是一个糟糕的经历。(不定式作主语) To be caught in the traffic jam is a terrible experience.2.在漆黑的街上, 没有一个他可以求助的人。(turn to; 介词+关系代词)In th

7、e dark street, there wasnt one person to whom he could turn for help.3.地震发生在凌晨3点, 这让很多人失去了生命。(非限制性定语从句) The earthquake took place at 3 am, which caused many people to lose their lives/led to many deaths.4.如果你能给我一些如何学好英语的建议, 我将非常感激。(grateful)I would be very grateful if you could give me some advice o

8、n how to learn English well.5.这是一场竞争激烈的比赛, 因为我要和其他15位优秀的选手竞争第一名。(compete)The match is quite competitive, because I have to compete with/against 15 other excellent competitors for the first prize.阅读理解A(2020芜湖高二检测)In our annual Readers Choice Awards survey, we asked our readers to rate their favorite

9、cities in the world for arts and culture. These cities are centers of music and dance, museums, and theaters. Here are four of them where you can find inspiration in the arts, starting with the top spot.Rome, ItalyAt its peak, the Roman Empire extended over nearly two million square miles of land ac

10、ross Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa. Today, that history is on display everywhere. The citys main attractions are famous not because of tourist advertisements, but because they are really so impressive. No wonder its known as the Eternal City: You could spend forever here and find new artistic

11、and cultural treasures every day.Paris, FranceHemingway famously called Paris “a moveable feast”, but wherever you go while in the city, there is always something to see, hear, taste or feel. With some 150 museums, Paris doubles as an art history class, offering the very best of the discipline acros

12、s centuries and styles.London, The United KingdomLondon is inspiration and setting for the rise of Shakespeare, Dickens, Orwell and Eliot and the breeding ground for all those iconic(标志性的)bands: The Kinks, The Clash and The Stones. London is also Banksys favorite canvas, home to more than 1, 000 gal

13、leries, and the kind of pace where you can spend a whole day in a single museum and still be ready for more when it opens the next morning.Vienna, AustriaAs we all know, Western music would be unrecognizable without Austrias capital, which nurtured many famous musicians. Its also the site of the Vie

14、nna Secession, a revolutionary art movement founded in 1897 by Gustav Klimt. Visitors today can see the fruits of all that creativity in the citys 100-odd museums.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了四个艺术和文化城市(罗马, 意大利; 巴黎, 法国; 伦敦, 英国; 维也纳, 奥地利)。1.Why is Rome regarded as the Eternal City? A.It had an important role in histo

15、ry.B.Its history can be seen everywhere.C.People can easily find new art and culture.D.People can spend money well there.【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据文中的句子No wonder its known as the Eternal City: You could spend forever here and find new artistic and cultural treasures every day.难怪它被称为永恒之城: 你可以永远待在这里, 每天都能发现新的艺术和

16、文化宝藏。可知, 罗马被认为是永恒之城的原因是人们很容易发现新的艺术和文化。故选C。2.What does the underlined word “nurtured” in the last paragraph mean? A.Produced.B.Affected.C.Attracted. D.Changed.【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据后面的句子many famous musicians.许多著名的音乐家。可知, 此处表达的应该是“产生”了很多著名的音乐家。A.产生; B.影响; C.吸引; D.改变。故选A。3.Which column can we probably find th

17、e text? A.History.B.Art.C.Education.D.Life.【解析】选B。推理判断题。本文主要介绍了四个艺术和文化城市(罗马, 意大利; 巴黎, 法国; 伦敦, 英国; 维也纳, 奥地利)。所以我们可以在艺术专栏中找到这篇短文。A.历史; B.艺术; C.教育; D.生活。故选B。BScientists studied works of art made at various times in history and found most of the people shown in these works of art are right-handed. So sc

18、ientists guessed that right-handedness has always been common in humans through history. Because no one has ever come across records of any large groups of left-handed nations or people, scientists also guessed that right-handedness is a natural characteristic (特征) of humans. Today, only about 10 to

19、 15 percent of the worlds population is left-handed.Scientists now know that a persons two hands each have every special job. For most people, the left hand is used to find things, hold things, or support things. The right hand is used to handle or work with things. This division of work seems to be

20、 related to how the two sides of the brain work. The right side of the brain, which controls the left hand, is strong in skills related to making a persons hands and eyes work together. The left side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the center for thinking and solving problems. Studie

21、s have found that left-handedness is twice as common among artists as among people in other jobs.What makes a person become right-handed rather than left-handed? So far, no one really knows for sure. Scientists have found that almost 40 percent of the people who suffer major brain damage when they a

22、re born become left-handed. However, not everyone who suffers brain damage becomes left-handed, so scientists guess that there must be another reason. One simple idea suggests that people normally get right-handedness from their parents. If a person does not receive the gene (基因) for right-handednes

23、s, he/she may become either right-handed or left-handed according to chance and the persons surroundings. Even though right-handedness is more common, the left-handed are no longer looked down on, nor are they considered abnormal (反常的). Left-handed children used to be punished until they began using

24、 their right hands like other children, but today either case is perfectly acceptable.【文章大意】本文主要介绍了左撇子和惯用右手的人的特点, 以及人们为何会成为左撇子以及惯用右手的人。4.Which fact supports the idea that right-handedness is a natural characteristic? A.Scientists found the right-handed gene.B.Right-handed people are cleverer.C.Most

25、famous people were right-handed.D.No large left-handed groups of people exist in the world.【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据文中“Because no one has ever come across records of any large groups of left-handed nations or people, scientists also guessed that right-handedness is a natural characteristic of humans.”可知, 世界上惯

26、用左手的人并不多, 所以科学家猜测惯用右手是一种自然特征。故选D。5.The second paragraph describes _.A.the two hands separatelyB.problems that left-handed people haveC.the connection of the brain to the handsD.how a person becomes left-handed【解析】选C。段落大意题。根据第二段中“This division of work seems to be related to how the two sides of the b

27、rain work. The right side of the brain, which controls the left hand, is strong in skills related to making a persons hands and eyes work together. The left side of the brain, which controls the right hand, is the center for thinking and solving problems.”可知, 这段描述了大脑和手之间的关系。故选C。6.People sometimes be

28、come left-handed because _.A.it is acceptedB.the left hand is more artisticC.their brain is damagedD.right-handed children are punished【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据文中“Scientists have found that almost 40 percent of the people who suffer major brain damage when they are born become left-handed.”可知, 有时候人们变成左撇子, 是因为

29、他们的大脑受到了损伤。故选C。7.Suppose the worlds population is 6.5 billion, how many left-handed people are there? A.About 2 billion.B.About 1 billion.C.About 500 million.D.About 100 million.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据文中“Today, only about 10 to 15 percent of the worlds population is left-handed.”可知, 现在世界上的左撇子大约是总人口的10%到15%,

30、 故选B。.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。选项中有两项为多余选项。Ways to Be More Aware of Your EmotionsEmotional awareness comes more easily to some people than others. The good news is that its a skill that anyone can practice. Here are a few ways to help you become more in touch with your emotions.Notice and n

31、ame your emotions.1Name them to yourself. For example, you might say “I feel proud” when a class presentation goes well, “I feel disappointed” when not doing well on a test or “I feel friendly” when sitting with a group at lunch.Track one emotion.Pick a familiar emotionlike joyand track it throughou

32、t the day. 2 Whenever that emotion shows up, you can simply make a mental note to yourself or put it down in a journal. Notice where you are, who youre with and what youre doing when that emotion is present.3How many emotions can you name? Try going through the alphabet and thinking of one emotion f

33、or each letter.Keep a feelings journal.Take a few minutes each day to write about how you feel and why. Journaling about your experiences and feelings builds emotional awareness.4 Make art, write poetry or compose music that captures a specific emotion youre feeling.Therere lots more you can try, of

34、 course. For example, you can try identifying the emotions an artist is trying to convey as you read poetry or listen to music. 5A.Build your emotional vocabulary.B.Theyll help you to know yourself better.C.Notice how often you feel it and when.D.Know what we want and make choices.E.Then recognize h

35、ow you feel in response.F.You can also express an emotion creatively.G.Start by just realizing different emotions as you feel them. 【文章大意】有些人比其他人更容易产生情感意识。好消息是这是一项任何人都可以练习的技能。这里有一些方法可以帮助你更好地接触你的情绪。1.【解析】选G。根据小标题: 注意并说出你的情绪。可知应补充: 从你感觉到的不同情绪开始。后面例子也证明了这一点。故选G。2.【解析】选C。本段的小标题是追踪一种情绪。同时根据后一句句意: 每当这种情绪出现时, 你可以简单地给自己做一个心理记录或记在日记里。可知应补充: 注意你感觉到的频率和时间。故选C。3.【解析】选A。根据下一段内容: 你能说出多少种情绪? 试着通读字母表, 为每一个字母想出一种情感。可知本段主要介绍建立自己的情感词汇。故选A。4.【解析】选F。根据后一句句意: 创作艺术, 写诗或谱曲, 捕捉你的特定情感。可知应补充: 你也可以创造性地表达一种情感。故选F。5.【解析】选E。根据前文内容: 当然, 你还可以尝试很多。例如, 你可以试着识别一个艺术家试图表达的情感在你读诗歌或听音乐时, 所以应补充: 然后识别你的反应。故选E。