2020-2021学年新教材高中英语 Unit 6 Nurturing nature（第2课时）Using language课时作业（含解析）外研版选择性必修第一册.doc

1、课时作业17Using languageCape Hatteras National SeashoreLying on North Carolinas Outer Banks, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is an amazing destination for recreating, relaxing and much more. There are many beautiful beaches in the seashore for the whole family to explore and enjoy. Visitors can spen

2、d vacation time searching for shells, birding, hiking and so on. The Outer Banks are also an excellent spot to go windsurfing, especially on Hatteras Island. In addition Cape Hatteras National Seashore also has three historic lighthouses (灯塔) and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open for visitors.Pri

3、bilof Islands, AlaskaFor those looking to see some northern species of birds, these Alaskan islands are a great choice. Lying in the Bering Sea, these islands are home to many fascinating species of birds. Visitors will enjoy hiking on the islands trails while also enjoying the relative remoteness o

4、f the place. Birders should be sure to keep an eye out for Horned Puffins and many more species.Dry Tortugas National Park, FLLying 70 miles west of Key West, this cluster (群)of seven islands is a great destination to enjoy some of Floridas nature. The islands consist of coral reefs and sand, and th

5、ey are famous for their bird and marine life. Visitors can also enjoy Fort Jefferson, which is the largest 19th century American coastal fort (要塞)Wine Country Vacation EscapesThroughout the United States there are many destinations to enjoy the fantastic wines produced in the country. Some regions l

6、ike Napa Valley have already gained a reputation for their fantastic wines, however, there are many regions that offer fantastic wines and a beautiful vacation destination.本文为应用文。旨在介绍四个值得去的旅游景点。1What is special about Cape Hatteras National Seashore?AVisitors can stay there for free.BShooting birds i

7、s forbidden.CVisitors can visit a lighthouse.DVisitors can live near the beach.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第一则信息中的最后一句话“.Cape Hatteras National Seashore also has three historic lighthouses (灯塔) and the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is open for visitors.”可知，游客可以参观灯塔。2What is Horned Puffin?AThe name of a bird.BThe name

8、 of an island.CThe name of a place.DThe name of a fish.答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第二则信息中的第一句“For those looking to see some northern species of birds, these Alaskan islands are a great choice.”与第四句“Birders should be sure to keep an eye out for Horned Puffins and many more species.”可知，Horned Puffin是一种鸟的名字。3Which

9、camp is suitable for wine lovers?ACape Hatteras National Seashore.BPribilof Islands, Alaska.CDry Tortugas National Park, FL.DWine Country Vacation Escapes.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第四则信息中的第一句“Throughout the United States there are many destinations to enjoy the fantastic wines produced in the country.”可知D项恰当。B

10、British supermarkets are starting to go “nude (裸体)”. Bowing to pressure from environmentally conscious consumers, big brand shops have begun taking steps to remove their shelves of plastic wrapping over concerns about saving the oceans from waste.“Nude zones” and “Food in the Nude” campaigns are alr

11、eady being launched in places such as New Zealand and South Africa, where many fresh fruits and vegetables are grown within relatively easy reach. Now retailers in Britainwhere even bunches of bananas are often sealed in plastic to keep them fresh and undamaged during longdistance shippingare gradua

12、lly following_suit.“Ive just done my firstever plasticfree shop，” said May Stirling, “Its so liberating. I just wish there were a few more things I could have got today.”Nowadays, British stores rely greatly on plastic to ship, store and sell items. The countrys 10 largest grocery chains produce 810

13、,000 tons of singleuse plastic packaging every year, a figure that does not include bags.Like Stirling, other shoppers have also been pressing the Oxford Waitrose supermarket to do more to stop plastics pollution via a wall, set up by staff, where customers have pinned hundreds of suggestions, many

14、asking for refillable bottles for items like milk and cleaning products. It has now extended its trial in the branch and announced that it would soon introduce the scheme in three other stores.“We did this to show big supermarket chains that it wasnt as difficult as they said it was，” Andrew Thornto

15、n, who runs a Budgens in north London said. “If all the big players globally start to deal with this in their own shops and put pressure on the big manufacturers, things will shift.”本文为说明文。为了保护环境，减少污染，英国的一些大型超市开始去除部分产品的包装。4What does the phrase “following suit” in Paragraph 2 mean?AReducing the damag

16、e.BActing in the same way.CCutting down expenses.DStopping at an early stage.答案：B解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段第一句中的“Nude zones” and “Food in the Nude” campaigns are already being launched in places such as New Zealand and South Africa与第二句中的Now retailers in Britain.are gradually可推知，画线短语的意思是“照别人的方式去做”，故选B。5Whats the

17、 aim to use figures in Para. 4?ATo show its accuracy in carrying out investigations.BTo analyze why chains succeed in selling goods.CTo emphasize the urgency to protect the environment.DTo appeal to the importance of reducing plastic products.答案：C解析：推理判断题。第四段提到：如今，英国商店很大程度上依赖塑料来运输、储存和销售商品。英国最大的10家杂货

18、连锁店每年制造81万吨一次性塑料包装，这个数字不包括塑料袋。由此可知，作者使用这些数字的目的是强调保护环境的紧迫性。故选C。6What can we learn from what Andrew Thornton said?AHe took the lead in removing plastic wrapping.BHe expected big supermarkets to act immediately.CWhat big supermarkets do will make a difference.DBig manufacturers might not bow to outer p

19、ressure.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“If all the big players globally start to deal with this in their own shops and put pressure on the big manufacturers, things will shift.”可知，大型超市的做法会产生影响。7What might be the best title for the text?AUK Supermarkets Test Plasticfree ZonesBBig Brand Shops Care for the Envir

20、onmentCPlastic Packaging is a Headache for SupermarketsDSupermarkets in Britain Forbid Plastics Completely答案：A解析：主旨大意题。文章第一段谈到：“英国的超市开始裸体了。”之后文章谈到了部分商品去除了塑料包装。由此可知A项能够概括本文主旨大意。American HamburgersThe favorite food in the United States is the hamburger, a kind of round sandwich with cooked beef. _1_ A

21、t fast food restaurants, people order their food, wait a few minutes, and carry it to their tables themselves. People also take their food out of the restaurant and eat it in their cars or their homes. At some fast food restaurants, people can order their food, pay for it and pick it up without leav

22、ing their cars._2_ Most of them sell hamburgers, French fries and milkshakes, which are traditionally popular foods among Americans. In addition, there are many fast food restaurants that serve Chinese food, Mexican food, Italian food, chicken, seafood and ice cream.The idea of a fast food restauran

23、t is so popular in the United States. _3_ In fact, they reflect American lifestyle. First, they are not formal restaurants. Customers wear any type of dress when they go to a fast food place. _4_ People who are busy do not want to spend time preparing their own food or waiting while someone else pre

24、pares it. In fast food restaurants the food is usually ready before the customer even orders it. Finally, most food in a fast food restaurant is not expensive. _5_ However, they may not be able to afford a more traditional and more expensive restaurant very often.ASecond, they are fast.BChinese diet

25、s are also welcome.CYou can find nearly every kind of food in one.DThey will go to a good restaurant for important guests.EThe favorite place to buy a hamburger is a fast food restaurant.FTherefore, people can afford to eat at a fast food restaurant often.GThere are many kinds of fast food restauran

26、ts in the United States.本文是一篇说明文，题材为饮食类。美国人最喜欢的食物是汉堡包，一种含有熟牛肉的圆形三明治。买汉堡包最受欢迎的地方是快餐店。在快餐店里，人们点餐，等几分钟，然后自己端到桌子上。1E解析：根据后面的“At fast food restaurants, people order their food”可知，此处的意思是：买汉堡包最受欢迎的地方是快餐店。后面接着说：在快餐店，人们点餐，等几分钟。2G解析：此处是本段的主题句：在美国有很多种快餐店。后面接着介绍这些快餐店提供的食品种类。3C解析：根据前面的“The idea of a fast food re

27、staurant is so popular in the United States.”可知，在美国，快餐店很受欢迎。此处承接上文，意思是：你可以在这里找到几乎所有的食物。4A解析：根据前面的“First, they are not formal restaurants.”可知，首先，它们不是正式的餐馆，此处承接上文，意思是：第二，它们很快。5F解析：根据前面的“Finally, most food in a fast food restaurant is not expensive.”可知，最后，快餐店里的大多数食物都不贵。此处承接上文，意思是：因此，人们负担得起，可以经常去快餐店吃饭。阅

28、读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy and Confident Kids, says, “Weve gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more strict.” By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think theyre buildi

29、ng their childrens confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much praise can backfire and, when given in a way thats insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents praise has put them. Still, dont go too fa

30、r in the other direction. Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging as giving too much. Kids will feel like theyre not good enough or that you dont care and, as a result, may see no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.So what is the right amount of praise? Experts say that the qual

31、ity of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is sincere and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward.“ We should especially recognize our childrens efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a

32、goal, ”says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear：Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters.“One thing to remember is that its the process not the end product that matters.”Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team. But if hes out there every day and playing hard,

33、you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise should be given on a casebycase basis a

34、nd be proportionate (相称的)to the amount of effort your child has put into it.Nowadays, parents tend to offer considerate praise to their children, hoping to boost their confidence, but it may produce the opposite effect.(要点1) However, no praise from parents also does harm to their selfconfidence.(要点2) Therefore, experts claim that sincere praise should be given for the process not for the result. Meanwhile, kids do deserve praise if they strive to do their duty.(要点3) Anyway, the amount of praise you give depends on how hard they work.(要点4)