2020-2021学年人教版选修六课时作业：UNIT 4 GLOBAL WARMING LEARNING ABOUT LANGUAGE（2） WORD版含答案.docx

1、Unit 4 Global warming Learning about language课时作业第一节 阅读 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ASummer of Culture“What is your teen doing this summer?”Welcome a student from France or Spain into your family!Host a student from Spain or France and experience his/her life and culture.Exchange students from S

2、pain and France are looking for welcoming, warm, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them for a few weeks in June, July and August. Stays can be from 3 to 6 weeks.What to do with your exchange student:Movies/Museums/Beaches/Cooking/Baking/Community projects/Volunteering/Hanging

3、 out/Shopping/Disneyland/anything you can think of .Requirements to host:Loving, active, outgoing familyOne stay-at-home, or part-time host parentTeen in the home within 4 years of age of the exchange studentWilling to take students to places of interest once a week(maybe visiting them next summer i

4、n their home countries)If you are interested and would like more information, please contact:Shirley Wentzell90967151. Exchange students from France or Spain will possibly stay for in host families. A. 10 daysB. 5 weeksC. 2 monthsD. 1 year解析：细节理解题。根据文中“Stays can be from 3 to 6 weeks.”可知,来自法国或西班牙的交换生

5、可能停留在寄宿家庭的时间为三至六周。故选B。答案：B2. According to the passage, we can learn that . A. exchange students will come back next summerB. exchange students have to cook dinner by themselvesC. parents in a host family should have full-time jobsD. teens in host families can experience different cultures解析：细节理解题。根据

6、文中“Exchange students from Spain and France are looking for welcoming, warm, fun and loving hosts who will share life and culture with them .”可知,交换生正在寻找可以与他们分享生活和文化的主人,寄宿家庭的青少年可以体验不同的文化。故选D。答案：D3. The text above is probably a . A. letterB. noticeC. posterD. diary解析：推理判断题。根据文中“Welcome a student from F

7、rance or Spain into your family!”以及文末的联系方式可知,本文在呼吁人们欢迎来自法国或西班牙的学生加入自己的家庭,可能是海报。故选C。答案：CB In the deadly wildfires that broke out in California this summer, an unusual friendship was formed between a cat and a chicken that stayed together to survive the fire.According to their Facebook post, the Grass

8、 Valley firefighters found the pair on their second day of cleaning up during the wildfire in a neighbourhood near Redding. “The animals had survived one of the most serious fires in memory, finding comfort in each other in the doorway of a home,” Grass Valley Fire Chief Mark Buttron wrote on the de

9、partments Facebook page.The cat and the chicken were both burned and needed treatment for their injuries. Firefighters quickly found water and called the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The animals shared one animal carrier so they could wait together until being taken to receive m

10、edical treatment.Niko Kuyper, the owner of the chicken, didnt know what had happened until a neighbour saw his animal on the news and called him. Kuyper recognised the chicken as the most energetic of the six hens he owned. He was even more surprised to see his chicken lying close to Whiskers, anoth

11、er neighbours cat.Though Whiskers has to visit the hospital every day to deal with her injuries, and her whiskers(胡须) were burned by the fire, she has been sent to her family. Kuyper took the chicken to his parents house where it is being introduced to a new group of hens. Both animals are expected

12、to recover from their injuries.The pairs friendship provided small hope for those affected by the wildfires. “Everyone in our area lost their homes,” Kuyper told TODAY. “Its nice to see something good like this shining through.”4. What happened to a cat and a chicken?A. They lived together peacefull

13、y.B. They caused a big fire together.C. They survived a big fire together.D. They hid together to avoid firefighters.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“that stayed together to survive the fire”可知,这两只小动物聚在一起,在火灾中生存下来。答案：C5. How did Kuyper know the news about the two animals?A. He was told by a neighbour.B. He read it

14、in the newspaper.C. He met with them in the hospital.D. He got in touch with the firefighter.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段首句“Niko Kuyper, the owner of the chicken, didnt know what had happened until a neighbour saw his animal on the news and called him.”可知,这只母鸡主人的邻居看到了新闻,并且联系了他。答案：A6. What is happening to the chic

15、ken?A. She is still in hospital.B. She lives with other hens.C. She has recovered completely.D. She lives together with her owner.解析：细节理解题。根据第五段第二句“Kuyper took the chicken to his parents house where it is being introduced to a new group of hens.”可知,这只母鸡现在被主人带到他父亲(母亲)的家里,与新的母鸡群生活在一起。答案：B7. How is the

16、 news according to Kuyper?A. It is encouraging. B. It is interesting.C. It is moving.D. It is lovely.解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,Kuyper认为在这场大火给人们带来巨大灾难的时候能有这样一个积极的新闻是振奋人心的。答案：ACAs a little girl, one of my favourite family traditions was held on the first day of May. Along with my sister, my mother and I wou

17、ld make simple flower baskets by making paper into cones(圆锥形). Then, we filled the bottom of the cone with small candies before putting some flowers into it. With our May Day baskets in hand, my sister and I became anonymous gift-givers. After hanging a basket on the front door of a neighbour or fri

18、end, we rang the doorbell and ran away. The goal was to remain secret givers. Historically, the first day of May, often referred to as “May Day”, has been recognised as a celebration of spring, of life and growth. Parades(游行) and dances are ways that the day has beenand continues to becelebrated in

19、many parts of the world. Although formal May Day celebrations may be less common now, it is always worth celebrating. Here are some simple and lovely ways to celebrate May Day in our homes and with those we love:Making a May Day basket is always a great choice. Although the May Day basket we made as

20、 children was simple, the making of the basket was a joy in itself. Consider making or buying some flowers for friends. Fill the basket with a few sweets and write a note thanking your friend or neighbour for their kindness, their presence, and their love. On May Day, we also take flowers to a local

21、 hospital or nursing home. Flowers are always welcome in places that are too often full of sadness. Stopping to have a conversation with a patient and thanking a nurse would be an additional giftto the receiver and to us!Besides, we always give friends small gifts to celebrate May Day. A small book

22、or magazine with a note, an art print celebrating springthe choices are endless. When your friends are far away, an unexpected gift can reawaken friendship across the miles. 8. The underlined part “anonymous gift-givers” refers to people who. A. are serious about gift-givingB. dont know the value of

23、 giftsC. are careful about every small detailD. give gifts but dont want their names to be known解析：词义猜测题。根据画线部分后的“After hanging a basket . we rang the doorbell and ran away.”和“secret givers”可知,anonymous gift-givers的意思应该是“匿名的赠送礼物者”。答案：D9. What do we know about May Day from the passage?A. It is celebr

24、ated all over the world. B. The date of its celebration has changed. C. It traditionally celebrates the arrival of spring. D. There is an increase in formal May Day celebrations.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段首句“Historically . a celebration of spring, of life and growth.”可知,五朔节是庆祝春天到来的节日。答案：C10. In the authors eyes,

25、 May Day is a great chance to . A. express thanksB. visit faraway friendsC. read a book or magazineD. stay with family members解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“. write a note thanking your friend or neighbour for their kindness, their presence, and their love.”和第五段中的“thanking a nurse”可知,在作者看来,五朔节是一个很好的表达感谢的机会。答案：A11

26、. What is the passage mainly about?A. The history of May Day.B. Great family traditions. C. Celebrating May Day.D. Flowers for festivals. 解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了庆祝五朔节的一些方式。故选C项。答案：CDThis spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energy, enthusiasm and i

27、nspiration to plant a garden. There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow. A small garden can produce something extra fresh for dinner, flowers for the table and a feeling of accomplishment. It is work, but it

28、 is ever so rewarding. What about your life garden? Just as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind. It takes effort, planning, nurturing(培育) and weeding(除草) to grow a garden. What have you plantedwhat have you allowed to take root? Is your life the picture of a well

29、laid out garden or an untidy mixture of plants, trees and weeds whose seeds were blown way and took root? We have all heard phrases like “sowing seeds of doubt” or “sowing seeds of discontent”. We can make a careful choice whether to allow them to take root in our lives or throw them out of our gard

30、en. Negative energy and words, like weeds, will spread quickly if left unchecked. Find a good “weed killer”a book, an inspirational story, or positive affirmations(肯定)to help you get rid of the thoughts that reduce the beauty of your garden. Plant as many seeds of joy and beauty as you can in your o

31、wn life and in the lives of the people with whom you live and work every day. Grow a gratitude garden, a peace garden and a dream garden. Look after them daily. If you give them time and energy, you will have a rich harvest of success, happiness and peace of mind. 12. Why does the author tell us the

32、 benefits of growing a garden?A. To lead to the life garden.B. To introduce rewarding work.C. To show his love for gardening. D. To suggest a way to kill boredom. 解析：推理判断题。分析第一段可知,作者通过描述花园带给人们的愉悦而引出“生命的花园”,即通过类比引出本文的主题。答案：A13. In what way is our life garden similar to a beautiful garden? A. It chang

33、es all the time. B. It needs our effort and nurturing. C. It can make us happy and grateful in life. D. It is full of both positive and negative energy. 解析：细节理解题。由第二段中的“Just as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind. It takes effort, planning, nurturing and weeding t

34、o grow a garden.”可知,我们生命的花园也需要我们的努力和培育才能有好的结果,这跟我们现实生活中的花园是一样的。答案：B14. Why does the author compare negative energy and words to weeds? A. They are a natural part of life. B. They are often left unchecked. C. They are difficult to be removed. D. They need to be removed before they spread. 解析：推理判断题。由第

35、三段中的“Negative energy and words, like weeds, will spread quickly if left unchecked.”可知,负能量和充满负能量的语言就像杂草一样,如果不及时清除就会迅速蔓延。答案：D15. Which of the following can be regarded as a weed killer? A. Reading a dull book. B. Expressing our discontent. C. Having positive self-talks.D. Pulling up weeds in the garde

36、n.解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的“a book, an inspirational story, or positive affirmations”可知,我们内心积极的自我交谈可以清除我们的负能量,即为“杂草清理剂”。答案：C第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)根据下面短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。First rains of the season always make everybody happy. However, as it begins to rain often, you will possibly feel bo

37、red. 16 Well, you can do many fun things, which will make the day a truly enjoyable one.17 Take a little time out for yourself. Then take a long walk and watch everything. You can walk in your neighbourhood or even take the subway and discover new places in the town. If you like taking pictures, tak

38、e your camera along with you to catch beautiful moments.Host a rain dance party! 18 It can also be in your backyard. Make sure that the dance floor is hard and even to avoid accidents. Place the stereo(立体声音响) under the roof in case it gets wet. Call your friends and enjoy the party!Watch and listen

39、to nature. For example, you can take your bike and ride in a green hilly area. 19 If you cant go outside your house, sit on the balcony(阳台) with a cup of tea and listen to the sound of water falling on different objects.There are many things to do on a rainy day. But make sure you take a rain jacket

40、 or an umbrella while going out in the rains. 20 When it comes to preventing you catching a cold in the rains, you can eat a lot of vitamin C, and take a bath once you come back home.A. Take a walk by yourself.B. You can stop to buy an ice cream.C. So how can you have fun on such a rainy day?D. You can sit on the top of a hill and enjoy the view.E. You wont get completely wet and then catch a cold.F. Have some coffee outside and enjoy the conversation.G. The dance floor can be near your homes swimming pool.答案：16.C17.A18.G19.D20.E