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高考英语一轮选练习题Unit4Makingthenews(含解析)新人教版必修5
——————————教育资源共享步入知识海洋————————必修5 Unit 4 Making the news李仕才Ⅰ.阅读理解AGolden Gate BridgeLocated in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge started in the year 1933 to connect the San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County. It was finally thrown open to public in 1937. It cost more than $35 million in the construction. Till the year 1957, the Golden Gate Bridge, at a length of 2,737 meters, was the longest suspension bridge in the world.Brooklyn BridgeThe Brooklyn Bridge is located in Brooklyn. It is one of the oldest bridges in the United States, opened in the year 1883. The length of the bridge is 1,825 meters. The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood movies.George Washington BridgeAlso known as the Hudson River Bridge, the George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee to Manhattan came into use in 1931 after a construction period of almost 4 years. It is a twolevel suspension bridge.Mackinac BridgeThis is the third biggest suspension bridge in the world at a length of 8,038 meters. The architect of this bridge was Dr. David B．Steinman who directed the construction of the bridge which started in the year 1954 and opened to the public in 1957. People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.Navajo BridgeLocated in Arizona, this bridge crosses the Colorado River and is almost 250 meters long. The construction of this bridge started in the year 1927, ending two years later, costing $390,000. In the 1990s a second bridge was built which was opened to the public in 1995. The first bridge is still used by pedestrians now.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国五座著名的大桥。
2019年高考英语一轮优练题Unit4Makingthenews(含解析)新人教版必修5
Making the news李仕才一、阅读理解。
Nowadays more and more people are talking about genetically modified foods ( GM foods). GM foods develop from genetically modified organisms (有机体), which have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. These techniques are much more precise where an organism is exposed to chemicals to create a nonspecific but stable change. For many people, the hightech production raises all kinds of environmental, ethical, health and safety problems. Particularly in countries with long farming traditions, the idea seems against nature.In fact, GM foods are already very much a part of our lives. They were first put on the market in 1996. A third of the corn and more than half the cotton grown in the U. S. last year was the product of biotechnology, according to the Department of Agriculture. More than 65 million acres of genetically modified crops will be planted in the US this year. The genetic genie is out of the bottle.However, like any new product entering the food chain, GM foods must be subjected to careful testing. In wealthy countries, the debate about biotech is not so fierce by the fact that they have a large number of foods to choose from, and a supply that goes beyond the needs. In developing countries desperate to feed fastgrowing and underfed populations, the matter is simpler and much more urgent: do the benefits of biotech outweigh the risks?The statistics on population growth and hunger are disturbing. Last year the world's population reached 6 billion. The UN states that nearly 800 million people around the world are unhealthy. About 400 million women of childbearing age don' t have enough iron, which means their babies are exposed to various birth defeats.As many as 100 million children suffer from vitamin A deficiency, a leading cause of blindness.How can biotech help? Genetic engineering is widely used to produce plants and animals with better nutritional values. Biotechnologists have developed genetically modified rice and they are working on other kinds of nutritionally improved crops.Biotech can also improve farming productivity in places where food shortages are caused by crop damage attributable to drought, poor soil and crop viruses.1.The passage mainly talks about________.A. the world's food problemB. the development in biotechC. the genetically modified foodsD. the way to solve food shortages2.According to the passage, GM foods________.A. will replace naturally grown foodsB. are far better than naturally grown foodsC. may help to solve the problem of poor nutritionD. can cause serious trouble in developing countries3.The underlined sentence “The genetic genie is out of the bottle.” in Paragraph 2 probablymeans that________.A.GM foods are available everywhereB. the technology in producing GM foods is advancedC. genetic technology may have uncontrollable powersD. genetic technology has come out of laboratories into markets4.What's the writer's attitude towards GM foods?A. Enthusiastic.B. Cautious.C. Disapproving.D. Unbelievable.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了转基因食品及其对人类生活的影响。
2019版高考英语一轮基础习选题 Unit 4 Making the news(含解析)新人教版必修5
Making the news李仕才一、阅读理解。
During the last decade the number of people living past 100 has increased by 71 percent. While one expert believed this figure will continue to rise, he stated that anyone hoping to live for double or triple(三倍) this time will be disappointed. Speaking at a conference, Colin Blakemore, 70, a British scientist, claimed there is a ceiling on how long humans can live, and six score years “might be a real absolute limit to human lifespan. ”A group of scientists discussed the future of medicine, global health concerns and life expectancy. It agreed that medicines will have a limited impact on extending human life, and it was more important to improve the health and quality of life for older people, rather than prolonging it. The group also stated it was important to improve the life expectancy in poorer areas where people typically die much younger than other areas.The 2014 Global Age Watch Index(全球年龄指数), which ranks 96 nations on the quality of life for the elderly, recently stated that by 2050, the number of over 60s will be 21 percent of the global population. This is almost double the current figure of 12 percent. The percentage of over 80s is growing fastest, too—expected to rise from 2 percent now to 4 percent of the global population by 2050.While it could take years of research to extend humans’ lives, the study raises the possibility of anti-ageing treatments in a new way, according to Dr Kapahi.The research, reported in the journal Cell Reports, may explain why it has proved so difficult to identify single genes(基因) responsible for the long lives enjoyed by humans. “It’s quite probable that interactions between genes are critical in those fortunate enough to live very long, healthy lives, ” said Dr Kapahi. Future research is expected to use mice to see if the same effects occur in mammals. 【文章大意】在过去十年里, 寿命达到100岁以上的老人的数量激增了71%。
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AWHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTCAR RENTAL IN CANADAWhen you fly into Canada you don't have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations which Canada is famous for. Most major car rental companies have offices at airports, towns and cities across the country.What do you need in order to rent a car in Canada?● Valid Driver’s license and International Driver's Permit if your license is not in English or French.● When picking up your car, you may have to show your passport and a return airline● Credit Card for the deposit—Renting a car in Canada without a credit card is impossible.Fly-Drive Packages from HomeYou may get the best deal on car rental if you book a fly-drive package from home or if you book a long time in advance. Rental cost vanes to a great extent, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle and length of rental.Minimum AgeThe drive has to be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience in order to rent a car in Canada. A “Young Renter Fee" will be applied to your car rental, if you are between the ages of 21 and 24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate. InsuranceMost car rental companies in Canada offer a collision damage waiver (CDW) for an additional charge. Some credit companies include CDW insurance cm car rentals when you use their cards to pay for the rental. Check your credit card’s terms and conditions.Fuel and Service StationsMost rental cars use unleaded gas. Remember, driving distances in Canada are long and a large amount of your vacation budget will go towards gasoline. Filling up in larger cities is usuallycheaper than in small towns. If you are heading up to the Northwest Territories, gas prices will be much higher than in the south.Cross-Border TravelSome rental companies don’t allow their cars to drive across borders, like from Canada to the US or across provinces. If this is the case, watch out; GPS may be used to track your route.1. You'll have to pay extra fees for your car rental in Canada if you ______.A. book a fly-drive package from homeB. are 22 with one-year driving experienceC. use a credit card offering CDW insuranceD. have no passport or return airline ticket2.What are you encouraged to do when you rent a car in Canada?A. Use GPS to find your way.B. Provide a license in English.C. Fill up the car in larger cities.D. Drive across borders to America.BChildren exposed to “safe” levels of air pollution in the womb(子宫) develop brain damage that damages their concentration, a study has shown.The research is the first too link common pollutants such as nitrogen(氮) dioxide and soot(油烟) to changes in the brains of unborn babies that mean they may struggle to focus at school in later life. The findings suggest that even comparatively clean city air could lead to worse academic performance and an increased risk of mental health problems such as addition or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(缺陷多动障碍).In recent years scientists have found that children who grow up surrounded by air pollution are more likely to have a broad range of “neuro(神经)developmental” difficulties, including autism and various kinds of cognitive(认知) damage. However, only a handful of studies have looked at the ways in which the poisonous gases and microscopic particles(微粒) that mothers and young children take in affect the brain during critical stages of its growth.A group led by Monica Guxens, of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, found that exposure to air pollution before birth appeared to have slowed the development of several brain regions that play an important role in people's capacity for self-denial and sustained effort. This lack of inhibition could in turn cause “cognitive delays” when the children get older, the scientists argue in Biological Psychiatry.“We need this function in our daily life,” Dr. Guxens said. “It controls our impulses(冲动)and our selective attention. Children need it to learn and for making decisions in later life. We're interested to see what will happen: is there going to be an impact on their academic work, are there going to be clinical implications? It might be that this will lead to problems lat er.”The results were drawn from MRI scans of 873 children between the ages of six and ten in Rotterdam. Even though 99.5 percent of their mothers had lived with nanoparticle pollution levels well below EU legal limits while they were pregnant the pollution still appeared to have taken its toll(伤亡人数).Children who had been exposed to more pollution in the womb did worse on a test of their ability to block out irrelevant stimuli(刺激).They also had thinner outer layers in the precuneus(楔前叶) and the rostral middle frontal regions of their brains, both of which are involved in cognitive inhibition, which refers to the mind's ability to tune out stimuli that are irrelevant to the task at hand or to the mind's current state.Experiments on animals show that so-called fine particles are able to pass through the placenta and affect the brain of the fetus(胎儿). Dr Guxens said there were probably no such thing as a safe concentration of air pollution.3. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Children's brain growth slowed by “safe” pollution.B. The safe level of air pollution for pregnant women.C. Factors leading to children's poor academic performance.D. The problems children have when surrounded by pollution.4. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?A. Academic work.B. The lack of inhibition.C. Selective attention.D. The ability for self-dial and sustained effort.5. From the last three paragraphs we can infer ________．A. air pollution has claimed many lives of kidsB. people can't focus on air pollution enoughC. the majority of pregnant women are free from air pollutionD. kids exposed to more pollution have poorer cognitive inhibitionCRonald Reagan ever said, “It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why takethe chanc e?” To some extent, extra effort seems to be self-defeating. Studies suggest that, after 50 hours a week, employee productivity falls sharply.But that doesn't stop some managers from demanding that workers stay chained to their desk for long periods. Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, recently praised the “996” model, where employees work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 6 days a week, as a “huge blessing”. Apparently, presenteeism (出勤主义）is the curse of the modem office worker.There will be days when you do not have much to do: perhaps because you are waiting for someone else in a different department, or a different company, to respond to a request. As the clock ticks past 5 pm, there may be no purpose in staying at your desk. But you can see your boss hard at work and, more importantly, they can see you. So you make an effort to look busy.Some of this may be a self-continuing cycle. If bosses do not like to go home before their employees, and employees fear leaving before their bosses, everyone is trapped. Staff may feel that they will not get a pay rise, or a promotion, if they are not seen to be putting in maximum effort. This is easily confused with long hours. Managers, who are often no good at judging employees’ performance, use time in the office as a measure. The consequence is often wasted effort pretend to work and managers pretend to believe us. Rather than work hard, you try to make. bosses think that you are. Leaving a jacket on your office chair, walking around purposefully with a notebook and sending out emails at odd hours are three of the best-known tricks. After a while this can result in collective self-delusion that this pretence is actual work.But presenteeism has more serious consequences. It is perhaps most common in Japan, where people attend the office even when they are in discomfort. In doing so, they are doing neither themselves nor their employers any favours. As well as reducing productivity, this can increase medical expenses for the employer. According to a study in the Journal of Occupation and Environmental Medicine, these costs can be six times higher for employers than the absenteeism among workers. Those workers were more likely to experience greater pain and to suffer from depression.In the evolution of humanity, presenteeism is a recent phenomenon. In the industrial era workers were paid not for their output but for their time, and were required to clock in and out. But modern machinery like smartphones and laptops is portable. Turning an office into a prison, with prisoners allowed home for the evenings, does nothing for the creativity that is increasinglydemanded of office workers as routine tasks are automated. To be productive you need presence of mind being present in the flesh.6. What can we learn from Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 3?A. Employees often have to work extra hours.B. Extra effort improves employees’ productivity.C. “996” model is well received around the world.D. Both bosses and employees are devoted to their jobs.7. What does the underlined word“This” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Hoping to get a pay rise.B. Going home after the boss.C. Putting in maximum effort.D. Judging employees’ performance.8. Which of the following is one of the results of long-time presenteeism?A. Reducing medical costs of employees.B. Making employees more hard-working.C. Increasing the competition among employees.D. Worsening employees’ physical and mental condition.9. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Employees should be treated as prisoners.B. Productivity can’t be measured by presenteeism now.C. Office tasks usually can5t be carried out automatically.D. Office workers should be allowed to be absent-minded.DThe word tolerance is widely used in liberal democracies. It indicates a positive meaning. Politicians urge us to be tolerant towards minorities. Educators teach us to be tolerant towards the other. The press is full of references to the need to display tolerance when faced with individuals or groups espousing a different view or holding a different religious belief. A tolerant society is an objective sought after by anyone who believes in the values of democracy. A tolerant individual is attributed with virtuous qualities.The question we must ask is whether we have been using the word tolerance fully aware of its meaning and whether we have applied it correctly to reflect what we really wish to convey?The word tolerance means to bear, or to bear with. If I tolerate something or someone, Ibasically say that I am ready to bear it or him. I can tolerate a bad smell or a noisy neighbour. The act of toleration forces me to desist from conveying my objection to the existence of a phenomenon, which I find difficult to bear. A bad smell or a noisy neighbour is considered by me to be an objectionable phenomenon. By tolerating either of them, I am not transforming the bad smell or the noisy neighbour into positive phenomena. Let's be honest: I don't have a different taste when it comes to bad smells. I simply dislike it and wish that it disappears. I don't respect the noisy neighbour. I would rather have him stop at once the noise he is making so I can live in peace.To try to remove the bad smell or take reasonable action in order for the noisy neighbour to stop bothering me would most probably not be considered an intolerant act by most people.Now, let's try to apply the word tolerance in reference to a person who is law-abiding and holds a legally acceptable different view from my own. I may have a strong view, which is opposed to his. Quite frankly, I may decide to tolerate his view. By so doing, I would be attributing to it a negative characteristic. I would apply the same attitude to his view as to the bad smell or noisy neighbour. Thus, to try to take action in order to make his view disappear would be considered an intolerant act. To tolerate his view the way I would a bad smell or a noisy neighbour, could hardly be considered virtuous.The subject tolerating is by nature not equal to the object being tolerated. If I tolerate you, I essentially say that I am above you and am prepared, although unwillingly, to bear with your presence or with your practices or opinions. That may be true in the case of an individual who is ready to tolerate the other. However, this attitude by such an individual, though empirically true, is hardly a virtue. Certainly, the fact that an individual, in reality, may merely tolerate the other or his opinion does not justify a government or any official authority promoting tolerance as a virtue. One cannot tolerate an equal being. True equality involves respect, not toleration. To respect the other as a distinctive person is hardly to tolerate him. This is the true meaning of equality: diversity existing in a mutually-respectful socio-legal setting.The danger with tolerance is that it can lead to the acceptance of individuals or groups bent on destroying the foundations of democratic systems. We have seen such cases with regard to political parties or destructive religious groups that have been treated in a liberal manner under the guise of tolerance.A tolerant attitude involves the grant of a favour, not a right. The question we should ask ourselves is whether we would ever wish a parliament to make laws according to us, as individuals and as part of a collective entity or a permission to pursue certain actions interpreted as a favour rather than a right? Indeed, would we ever wish anyone to listen to our views and accept us the way we are simply because he is kind enough to tolerate us?10. The first two paragraphs are mainly intended to show that __________.A. tolerance is a symbol of liberal democraciesB. democratic society always advocates toleranceC. people’s understanding of tolerance is one-sidedD. tolerance can be applied to many situations11. The underlined part “desist from” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “________’.A. denyB. dislikeC. stopD. keep12. The example of a bad smell and a noisy neighbour is raised to indicate that _________.A. the writer are fed up with themB. most people find them hard to tolerateC. the writer isn’t prejudiced against themD. tolerating them isn’t a virtuous act13. The main idea of Paragraph 6 is that _________.A. tolerance has nothing to do with respectB. most people promote tolerance as a virtueC. people should show respect for each otherD. tolerance shows an unequal relationship14. Which of the following will the writer probably agree with?A. Too much tolerance will endanger the foundations of democratic systems.B. By tolerating people can transform something negative into the opposite.C. People tolerating others are likely to consider them as their equals.D. Being tolerant should be regarded as a right instead of a favour15. The best title for this passage should be “___________”.A. Tolerance and respectB. What is to be tolerated?C. Is Tolerance a Virtue?D. Should people be tolerant?参考答案1--2 BC 3---5 ADB 6-9 ACDB 10—15 CCDDAC。
高考英语一轮复习提能练(二十四)Unit4Makingthenews(含解析)
Unit 4 Making the newsⅠ.阅读理解A(2020·滨州市名校联合第三次质量检测) Although social media allow us to bee more connected to other people than at any time in history，a new study suggests that many Americans feel lonelier than ever before，which is weakening the nation's mental and physical health.The study conducted by the health insurer Cigna，found widespread loneliness，with nearly half of Americans reporting they feel alone，or left out at least some of the time.The nation's 75 million millennials，54% of people surveyed said they feel no one knows them well，and four in 10 reported they “lack panionship”，their “relationships aren't meaningful” and they “are isolated(孤立的) from others”．Douglas Nemecek，MD，Cigna's chief medical officer for Behavioral Health，said the findings of the study suggest that the problem has bee mon，equaling the risks caused by tobacco and the nation's everexpanding waistline.“Loneliness has the same influence on health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day，while obesity(肥胖) less than 10 cigarettes a day，” he said in releasing the report.Nemecek's ments tallied_with those of other leading public health specialists，including former Surgeon General Vivek H．Murthy，MD，who said loneliness should be targeted in public health campaigns like those designed to fight against smoking and obesity.“During my years caring for patients，the worst disease I saw was not heart disease or diabetes；it was loneliness，” Murthy said in a recent cover story in the Harvard Business Review.The new report，produced in Cigna's partnership with the polling pany Ipsos，is based on an online survey of more than 20，000 US adults using the wellregarded UCLA Loneliness Scale to see how widespread loneliness is in America.语篇解读本文是说明文，主题语境是“人与社会”。
高考英语一轮复习Unit4Makingthenews练习(含解析)新人教版必修5
高考英语一轮复习Unit4Makingthenews练习（含解析）新人教版必修5Unit 4 Making the newsⅠ.阅读理解APersuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with you.According to the ancient Greeks,there are three basic tools of persuasion:ethos,pathos,and logos.Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy,honest and reliable.One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education he has in the field.After all,you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.A speaker can also create ethos by convincing the audience that he is a good person.If the audience cannot trust you,you will not be able to persuade them.Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with the audience’s emotions.For example,a politician who is trying to convince the audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war.These words are intended to fill the audience with fear,thus making them support him.Similarly,an animal charity might show the audience pictures of injured dogs and cats,to make the viewers feel pity.If the audience feel bad for the animals,they will be more likely to donate money.Logos is the use of facts,statistics,or other evidence to support your argument.The audience will be more likely to believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims.Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me”.Although ethos,pathos,and logos all have their strengths,they are often most effective when used together.Indeed,most speakers use a combination of ethos,pathos,and logos to persuade their audience.So,the next time you listen to a speech,watch a commercial,or listen to a friend who try to convince you to lend him some money,be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.1.How is a speaker able to show his ethos to the audience?A.By expressing his sympathy with the audience.B.By telling the audience about his personal preference.C.By using beautiful language to make his statements attractive.D.By showing his knowledge and experience relating to the topic.2.What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion?A.Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion.B.Each aspect has a different effect on the audience.C.Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable.D.Political leaders never use pathos to persuade their audience.3.An advertisement for washing powder which claims that “scientific tests show that our powder kills 95% of all bacteria” is mainly using .A.ethosB.pathosC.logosD.a combination of all three语篇解读:文章介绍了三种说服他人的技巧。
2019高考英语一轮基础达标练题 Unit 4 Making the news(含解析)新人教版必修5
Making the news李仕才一、阅读理解。
When people argue about whether coffee is good for health, they’re usually thinking of the health of the coffee drinker. Is it good for your heart? Does it increase blood pressure? Does it help you concentrate? However, coffee affects the health of the human population in other ways, too.Traditionally, coffee bushes are planted under the canopy(树荫) of taller trees. However, more and more farmers in Latin America are deforesting the land to grow fullsun coffee. At first, this increases production because more coffee bushes can be planted if there aren’t any trees. With increased production come increased profits.Unfortunately, deforesting for coffee production immediately decreases the local wildlife habitat, because native birds nest and hide from predators(捕食者) on the tall trees and migrating birds rest there.Furthermore, in the long term, the fullsun method also damages the ecosystem because more chemical fertilizers and pesticides(杀虫剂) are needed to grow the coffee. The fertilizers and pesticides kill insects that eat coffee plants, and then the birds eat the poisoned insects and also die. The chemicals kill or sicken other animals as well, and can even enter the water that people will eventually drink.Fortunately, farmers in Central and South America are beginning to grow more coffee bushes in the shade. We can support these farmers by buying coffee with such labels as “shadeg rown” and “birdfriendly”. Sure, these varieties might cost a little more. But we’re paying for the health of the birds, the land, ourselves, and the planet. I think it’s worth it.【解题导语】本文是一篇科普说明文，通过拉丁美洲的农民种植咖啡作物的事例说明了咖啡作物长在树下对生态系统的重要性。
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Unit 4 Making the news Reading课时作业第一节完形填空My 13-year-old son and I had quite an adventure this morning! We 1 passed by the beautifully landscaped yard with a nice little flower garden. I 2to express my thanks for the time and effort put in by the gardener, but I’ve never seen him or her, 3we went to a local grocery and bought a 4card that we would leave with a note card and a smile card the next time we passed by. We also ran to Walmart(沃尔玛) and 5some other $ 10 gift cards along with some note cards and our other groceries. While we were putting our things away in the car, my son observed that a lady that had just 6next to us looked a little upset. As soon as she 7the supermarket, we grabbed a note card, made a 8quickly, and added a gift card for her to find when she got back to her car, hoping to 9 her feelings.After that, we went for a late 10. The restaurant was pretty crowded and the people working in the kitchen seemed to be busy forever. A young couple seated across the dining table from us was having some 11with their son, who looked to be about four or five. He grew restless(不安)and impatient with the wait and they were busy keeping the 12from making troubles.I remember that the moment I once experienced was just like 13situation, so I stopped their waitress and had their breakfast 14to my check. I feel it a 15start to my day, and I can’t wait to do it again!1. A. never B. ever C. often D. rarely2. A. hesitated B. forgot C. wanted D. hated3. A. so B. or C. but D. for4. A. gift B. birthday C. parking D. ID5. A. sold B. borrowed C. bought D. lent6. A. sat B. lay C. parked D. dropped7. A. left B. entered C. saw D. returned8. A. note B. mark C. flower D. cake9. A. trouble B. comfort C. upset D. express10. A. breakfast B. lunch C. supper D. dinner11. A. time B. talk C. trouble D. fun12. A. waitress B. customer C. boy D. girl13. A. her B. his C. my D. their14. A. taken B. made C. cooked D. added15. A. sad B. great C. easy D. simple【答案与解析】1.C 逻辑推理题。
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Unit 4 Making the News reading课时作业Ⅰ. 阅读理解The best reporters I know are bright, persistent,honest, curious and courageous. If you asked them toexplain their success, this is what they might say:Helen: A good reporter is a generalist, able to dealwith a number of topics and talk with a variety ofpeople. He or she can see the unusual, the ironic(讽刺的)every day. He or she can think through all the possibilities and organize a large amount of information to find the important parts.Jack: A good reporter is quick. Once he is assigned a story, he goes after it. He makes the calls and keeps trying if he doesn’t make contact. Besides, a good reporter is curious. He or she takes pleasure in the new, and in the old, in the history or previous examples that got us where we are. He enjoys reading and appreciates the details.Susan: A good reporter is pleasant. She adopts a friendly nature with those she meets. She is a grateful guest, with a belief in the basic goodness of people. She conveys to those she meets that she is tolerant of them and their ideas, even though she doesn’t like them or what they stand for.Tom: A good reporter is honest. He seeks the truth and acts independently. He does what he says he’s going to do, and doesn’t dosomething he promised to avoid. He returns his calls, and he’s willing to say no. He’s obsessed with accuracy and double checks his facts with call-backs. He sees both sides to every issue.Richard: As Jon Franklin, reporter, author and teacher, said, “Back when I first started, I thought intelligence was the most important attribute a reporter could have. I have since changed my mind. You do have to be intelligent, but the big thing is courage. Courage to open your mind and let the whole damned confusing world in. Courage to always be the ignorant one, on somebody else’s turf. Courage to stand corrected. Courage to take criticism. Courage to grow with your experiences. Courage to accept what you don’t understand. Most of all, courage to see what is there and not what you want to think is there. ”【语篇概述】本文讲述一名优秀的记者所具备的基本素质——乐观、坚韧、诚实、好奇、有勇气。
2019~2020学年高中英语必修五Unit4 Making the news 训练卷(一)解析版
2019-2020学年高二上学期训练卷 必修五 Unit4 Making the news英 语 （一）（本卷满分100分）一、单词拼写（每小题1.5分，共15分）1.Mary is the right person who can finish the job before the ________ (最后期限). 【答案】deadline2.Industrial development is being ________ (集中于) in the west of China. 【答案】concentrated3.Wendy has mastered English grammar and ________ (学到) a large vocabulary without the help of a teacher. 【答案】acquired4.Tom is ________ (渴望的) to come to the party. 【答案】eager5.The lost boy has been found and we should ________ (通知) his parents immediately. 【答案】inform6.For the past five years she had been an ________ (编辑) at English Weekly. 【答案】editor7.While still a child, Tom had already shown ________ (令人钦佩的) talent. 【答案】admirable8.The novel ________ (出版) last month was very popular with teenagers. 【答案】published9.The teacher demanded that the students ________ (评定) themselves before the end of the school term. 【答案】assess 10.I'm really sorry, but I didn't step on your foot ________ (故意地). 【答案】deliberately二、选词填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）so as to ；accuse ... of ...；have a nose for ；depend on ；inform ... of ...； concentrate on ；be eager to ；assist ... with ...；in case of ；in the meanwhile11.Tony ________ his teacher ________ the experiment yesterday. 【答案】assisted; with12.Please ________ us ________ any change of address as soon as possible. 【答案】inform; of13.As a journalist, Tom has always ________ a good story, so he does well in his work.【答案】had a nose for14.How much sleep you need ________ a lot ________ your age. 【答案】depends; on15.He raised his voice ________ make himself heard. 【答案】so as to16.He ________ taking photographs and didn't notice me. 【答案】concentrated on17.They haven't been to school before. They ________ learn. 【答案】are eager to18.One day his landlord ________ him ________ committing a cri me. 【答案】accused; of19.They will arrive in ten minutes. ________, we will have some coffee. 【答案】In the meanwhile20.The wall was built along the river ________ floods. 【答案】in case of此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号三、完成句子（每小题3分，共15分）21.Not until he retired several years ago ________ consider having a holiday abroad.直到几年前退休了他才考虑到国外度假。
高考英语一轮复习Unit4Makingthenews练习含解析新人教版必修50703229
高考英语一轮复习Unit4Makingthenews练习含解析新人教版必修50703229Unit 4 Making the newsⅠ.阅读理解APersuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with you.According to the ancient Greeks,there are three basic tools of persuasion:ethos,pathos,and logos.Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy,honest and reliable.One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education he has in the field.After all,you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.A speaker can also create ethos by convincing the audience that he is a good person.If the audience cannot trust you,you will not be able to persuade them.Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with the audience’s emotions.For example,a politician who is trying to convince the audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war.These words are intended to fill the audience with fear,thus making them support him.Similarly,an animal charity might show the audience pictures of injured dogs and cats,to make the viewers feel pity.If the audience feel bad for the animals,they will be more likely to donate money.Logos is the use of facts,statistics,or other evidence to support your argument.The audience will be more likely to believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims.Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me”.Although ethos,pathos,and logos all have their strengths,they are often most effective when used together.Indeed,most speakers use a combination of ethos,pathos,and logos to persuade their audience.So,the next time you listen to a speech,watch a commercial,or listen to a friend who try to convince you to lend him some money,be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.1.How is a speaker able to show his ethos to the audience?A.By expressing his sympathy with the audience.B.By telling the audience about his personal preference.C.By using beautiful language to make his statements attractive.D.By showing his knowledge and experience relating to the topic.2.What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion?A.Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion.B.Each aspect has a different effect on the audience.C.Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable.D.Political leaders never use pathos to persuade their audience.3.An advertisement for washing powder which claims that “scientific tests show that our powder kills 95% of all bacteria” is mainly using .A.ethosB.pathosC.logosD.a combination of all three语篇解读:文章介绍了三种说服他人的技巧。
2025版高考英语一轮复习Unit4Makingthenews课后达标检测新人教版必修5
Unit 4 Making the news(建议用时：40分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2024·福建泉州质检)Ashley Power’s mother bought a computer for her when she was eight. When she was thirteen, she was surfing the Internet on a regular basis, but she couldn’t find anywhere for teenagers to meet and talk. And one day she thought, “If I had my own website, I’d make it a really interesting site for teenagers.”Consequently, when Ashley was sixteen, she started her own website called GooseHead. She had no idea how big a success it would be, but three years later, the site was the most successful teen site in the USA! It was getting 100，000 hits every day, and Ashley had about 30 employees.After a few years, the website closed down. Then Ashley, who lived in Los Angeles, was asked to write a book called GooseHead Guide to Life. The book is about how to design a website and start a business. It begins with a section called “All about Ashley”， where Ashley tells readers what it’s like to be the boss of a company w hen you’re only sixteen—not always easy!In her book, Ashley talks about the problems that teenagers have today plus the importance of friendship. She also focuses on being independent. “Learn to love your friends but not rely on them. I did that by creati ng GooseHead on my own.”Ashley says that GooseHead Guide to Life is not a book of teenage advice. “It isn’t a book that’s going to tell you what to do. I hope you can work that out by yourself，” she says. “I just want to provide a little inspiration for teenagers. Maybe after reading my story, you’ll start your own website! But perhaps you’ve got a better idea? Well, if I were you, I’d just do it, whatever it is. Maybe it won’t work—but maybe it will.”【解题导语】本文主要讲解并描述了阿什莉·鲍尔勇于追梦的故事。
高三英语一轮复习练习10：Unit 4 Making the news练习题
Unit 4 Making the newsⅠ.阅读理解AWalt Disney is credited for creating such wonderful things as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. However, he cannot take the credit for creating other well－loved characters, such as Cinderella and Snow White. They are almost automatically associated with Disney because Disney turned old fables(寓言) into cartoon movies.The original Cinderella varies very much from the Disney version we know today. It started off with the girl mourning her mother's death and going to her tomb three times a day. In addition, there were only birds that helped Cinderella; there was no such thing as a fairy godmother or helpful mice, nor was there mention of a horse and carriage.The stepsisters were cruel: they always threw Cinderella's food into the ashes of the fire, and made her sleep on the ashes on the floor, hence(因此)her name.In the original story, the king's ball actually lasted for three days. With the help of the birds, the girl, beautifully dressed, danced with the prince on all three nights and the prince fell in love with her. However, she broke away from him to rush back home each night. On the last night, the prince placed something sticky on the stairs; as Cinderella made her escape, a shoe got stuck on it.Here now is where the story becomes unpleasant: when the prince went to the house looking for the girl whose foot fit the shoe, the wicked(邪恶的) stepmother told one of her two daughters to cut off her big toe to fit into the shoe. The daughter did as told. So the prince took her away to be his bride. But, when they passed the tomb of Cinderella's mother, the birds called out to the prince，“Turnandpeep, there'sbloodwithintheshoe；Theshoeistoosmall, thetruebridewaitsforyou.”Realizing he had been tricked, the prince returned the daughter to her mother. The other then had to cut off part of her heel in order to fit into the shoe, with the same result. Only Cinderella's foot fit perfectly and so the prince chose to marry her. The story ends with the wedding day; as Cinderella's two stepsisters followed her, pretending to be devoted to her so that they could enjoy the king's riches, two birds flew by and plucked(啄) out their eyes. Because of their wickedness and falsehood, they had to spend the rest of their days blind.The original Cinderella is so different from the Disney version. Thank goodness Disney made such changes; it indeed was a wise move.1．What does the underlined word “They” i n the first paragraph refer to?A．Such wonderful things.B．Other well-loved characters.C．Old fables.D．Cartoon movies.2．How did Cinderella get her name?A．The birds came up with it.B．It was given by Disney.C．It came from the word “ash”．D．She got it from her mother.3．The moral of the original story is that ___.A．a wicked person cannot escape punishmentB．a devoted person certainly deserves respectC．a well－behaved child earns a great rewardD．a dishonest child cannot get mother love4．What does the author think of the Disney version?A．Excellent. B．OrdinaryC．Dull. D．Ridiculous.BMichelle Kwan was born on July 7, 1980, in Torrance, California. The daughter of Hong Kong immigrants (移民), Kwan watched her older brother play ice hockey as a kid. She began skating when she was five, and entered and won her first figure skating competition at seven. She won the world title in the 1994 World Championships at the age of 13, and earned a spot as an alternate (候补者) for the 1994 Olympic Games. Kwan went on to capture the world title in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2003.At the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998, Kwan was believed to win gold, but ended up with a disappointing silver medal when fellow US skater Tara Lipinski surprisingly took first place. Shortly before the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002, Kwan, who was then the reigning world champ, surprisingly fired both her choreographer (编舞者), Lori Nichol, and longtime coach, Frank Carroll. Once again, she failed to get the gold medal when she finished third behind Irina Slutskaya of Russia and US skater Sarah Hughes, who took first.As a student at the University of California at Los Angeles, Kwan has continued to compete since her defeat (战败) in Salt Lake City. In February 2006, she was unable to take part in the Olympic Games in Torino, Italy because of a serious injury. Though Michelle Kwan did not compete during the 2006－2007 figure skating season, she has turned down an offer to work for NBC Sports and says she is not retiring.5．The underlined word “capture” in the first paragraph means “___”．A．enterB．winC．learn D．find6．What happened to Michelle Kwan in 2002?A．Her coach didn't want to train her any longer.B．She went to study at the University of California.C．She failed to take part in the Olympic Games inTorino, Italy.D．She failed to win the gold medal in the Olympics again.7．Which of the following may NOT be a world champ?A．Lori Nichol. B．Michelle Kwan.C．Tara Lipinski. D．Sarah Hughes.Ⅱ.七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高中英语Unit4Makingthenews培优练习必修5
Unit 4 Making the news培优练习第一局部：阅读理解(共两节，总分值40分)第一节(共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分)阅读以下短文，从每题所给的4个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最正确选项。
ALondon's newest skyscraper (摩天大楼) is called the Shard and it cost about 430 million pounds to build. At a height of almost 310 metres, it is the tallest building in Europe. The Shard has completely changed the appearance of London. However, not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.The Shard was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. When he began designing the Shard for London, Piano wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire (尖顶). He wanted the glass surfaces to reflect the sky and the city. The sides of the building aren't regular. So the building has an unusual shape. It looks like a very thin, sharp piece of broken glass. And that is how the building got the name: the Shard. Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition. The shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of London or the tall masts (桅杆) of the ships that were once on the river Thames.The Shard has 87 floors. At the top, there is an observatory. At the moment the building is empty, but eventually there will be a fivestar hotel. There will also be top quality restaurants, apartments and offices.Before building work began, a lot of people didn't want the Shard though the plans were approved. Now they are still unhappy about the Shard. Some critics say that such a tall skyscraper might be good in a city like New York, but not in London. They say that the best thing about the Shard is its spire shape. But that is the only thing. There is no decoration, only flat surfaces. The Egyptians did that 4,500 years ago. They also think the Shard is too big for London. It destroys the beauty of the city.Other critics don't like what the Shard seems to represent. They say that the Shard shows how London is becoming more unequal. Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel. But the people who live near the Shard are among the poorest in London. So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.The Shard now dominates the London skyline. It is not certain, however, that ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city. 1．London's newest skyscraper is called the Shard because of ________.A．its cost B．its sizeC．its shape D．its height2．When he designed the Shard, Piano wanted it to ________.A．change London's skylineB．inherit London's traditionC．imitate the Egyptian styleD．attract potential visitors3．The critics who refer to social division think the Shard ________.A．is only preferred by the richB．is intended for wealthy peopleC．is far away from the poor areaD．is popular only with Londoners4．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．The Shard: Cheers and ClapsB．The Shard: Work of a Great ArchitectC．The Shard: New Symbol of London?D．The Shard: A Change for the Better?BA MENTORING (导师制) program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth.Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.Alex Goldberg, the program's founder, said: “We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences which will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook.“We try to create work experience opportunities that will really make a difference to our youth. For example, we've secured internships (实习) with worldfamous firms such as Honda.〞“At a time of funding cutbacks where schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring, it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures.〞 Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far.In October the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) International Youth Forum (论坛)．The event was held for young people from around the world, to seek their views on how the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundred observers mostly in their 20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. “Before we left I didn't quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didn't stop, it was amazing，〞he said, “We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon.〞The main theme of the forum was how youth can drive change in political and public life. It dealt with issues (问题) such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment.Kieran said: “It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August.〞The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury. For details visit younginspirations .5．The Young Inspirations mentoring program aims to ______.A．train staff for worldfamous firmsB．offer job opportunities to young adultsC．provide youth with unique experiencesD．equip the unemployed with different skills6．According to the passage, the forum focused on how youth can ________.A．build up their confidence at schoolB．find work experience opportunitiesC．improve their social skills for the futureD．play an active role in the change of society7．We can learn from the passage that ________.A．the visit to the United Kingdom was amazingB．Kieran has made great progress in many aspectsC．the youth have found a way to solve their problemsD．the mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday8．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Alex Goldberg, Founder of Young InspirationsB．Young People Find a World of OpportunityC．Kieran, Banbury School Pupil to ParisD．Debates Help Youth with Their GradesCMichelle Kwan was born on July 7, 1980, in Torrance, California. The daughter of Hong Kong immigrants (移民), Kwan watched her older brother play ice hockey as a kid. She began skating when she was five, and entered and won her first figure skating competition at seven. She won the world title in the 1994 World Championships at the age of 13, and earned a spot as an alternate (候补者) for the 1994 Olympic Games. Kwan went on to capture the world title in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2003.At the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998, Kwan was believed to win gold, but ended up with a disappointing silver medal when fellow US skater Tara Lipinski surprisingly took first place. Shortly before the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002, Kwan, who was then the reigning world champ, surprisingly fired both her choreographer (编舞者), Lori Nichol, and longtime coach, Frank Carroll. Once again, she failed to get the gold medal when she finished third behind Irina Slutskaya of Russia and US skater Sarah Hughes, who took first.As a student at the University of California at Los Angeles, Kwan has continued to compete since her defeat (战败) in Salt Lake City. In February 2006, she was unable to take part in the Olympic Games in Torino, Italy because of a serious injury. Though Michelle Kwan did not compete during the 2006－2007 figure skating season, she has turned down an offer to work for NBC Sports and says she is not retiring. 9．The underlined word “capture〞in the first paragraph means “________〞．A．enter B．winC．learn D．find10．What happened to Michelle Kwan in 2002?A．Her coach didn't want to train her any longer.B．She went to study at the University of California.C．She failed to take part in the Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. 11．Which of the following may NOT be a world champ?A．Lori Nichol. B．Michelle Kwan.C．Tara Lipinski. D．Sarah Hughes.DThe first newspapers were written by hand and put up on walls in public places. The earliest daily newspaper was started in Rome in 59 BC. In the 700's the world'sfirst printed newspaper was published. Europe didn't have a regularly published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany.The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published once a week. The first daily English newspaper was TheDailyCourant (?每日新闻?). It came out in March, 1702.In 1690，Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But not long after it was first published, the government stopped the paper. In 1704, John Campbell started TheBostonNewsletter(?波士顿新闻通讯?), the first newspaper published in the American colonies. By 1760, the colonies had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1,800 daily papers in the United States.Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation (发行量) in the world. But the largest circulation for a newspaper is that of the Japanese newspaper AsahiDhimbun(?朝日新闻?). It sells more than 11 million copies every day.12．The first daily newspaper came out in ________.A．59 BCB．700'sC．1609 D．162013．The first printed newspaper in America came out in ______.A．Washington B．New YorkC．Boston D．New Orleans14．Today there are about ________ daily papers printed in the United States.A．1,621 B．1,704C．1,760 D．1,80015．Which is NOT true according to the passage?A．The first regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in Amsterdam.B．English language newspaper sells more than 11 million copies every day.C．Europe didn't have a regularly published newspaper in 1608.D．The first daily English newspaper came out in March, 1702.第二节(共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
新人教版19届高考英语达标卷unit4makingthenews练题含解析
Making the news李仕才一、阅读理解。
Mary Krupa became friends with the grey squirrels during her first week at Penn State，after spotting them running around and idly(漫不经心地)wondering what they would look like with tiny hats on their heads.Today，everyone at the univ ersity knows her as the “Squirrel Girl”．Mary started bringing them food，and gradually they began to trust her.She managed to put a hat on a squirrel and take a picture.Thinking that her colleagues could do with something to lift their spirits，she started posting similar photos on Facebook.The response was greatly positive，and before long Mary and her squirrels became an Internet sensation.Growing up in a neighborhood outside of State College，Mary was always fond of birds and animals around her home，but she didn't interact(交流)with people very much.She was later diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome，but the squirrels changed that.“The squirrels help me break the ice，because I'll be sitting here patting a squirrel and other people will come over and we'll just start like feeding the squirrels together and chatting about them，”she said.“I am a lot more outgoing.”And in case you're wondering how Mary is able to get the squirrels to do what she wants for her photos，it has a lot to do with food.For example，whenever she wants them to hold or play with something，she puts peanut butter on the prop(道具)，and they'll grab it.But getting to that part took a while.In the beginning，she would throw peanuts up the trees on campus and invite the squirrels to come down and get them，but they hesitated to approach her.She had the patience to earn their trust，though.This year，Mary is graduating with a degree in English and wildlife sciences.She wants to be a science writer and educate people on how to preserve the environment.As for her furry friends，Mary plans to stay in the area and visit them as often as she can.1．What does the underlined word “sensation” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Hit. B．Challenge.C．Attack. D．Link.2．What kind of change do squirrels bring to Mary?A．She is sicker than before.B．She is more interested in animals.C．She is more sociable than before.D．She is less willing to go to college.3．How did Mary manage to take photos of squirrels wearing hats?A．By putting them in cages.B．By playing music to them.C．By attracting them with colorful food.D．By building a close relationship with them.4．Which words can best describe Mary?A．Confident and strong.B．Patient and caring.C．Sociable and healthy.D．Traditional and hardworking.【解题导语】宾夕法尼亚大学的“松鼠女孩”Mary曾经被诊断出患有阿斯伯格综合征，但是松鼠改变了她，使她变得外向起;。
2019高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit4Makingthenews(含解析)新人教版必修5
Making the news李仕才一、阅读理解Taylore is a kid who passes by to ride sometimes and help us with chores. Barely 15, she’s never short of advice, and one of her favorite pastimes is teasing me about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.Last summer four of us rode down the trail behind our woods: my wife Karen, Taylore, Taylore’s friend Kendall and me. I was riding my 13-year-old, Tawny.We were two miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason, I pushed Tawny into a gallop（飞驰）. The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the race was on.Taylore brushed past my left leg and, seconds later, Kendall went by on my right.I realized Tawny was covering ground faster than I’d ever seen her. She strained every muscle in her body to catch up with the girls. It was like a truck winding over a mountain road without brakes (闸). Part of me felt perfectly in control, while another part screamed that I wasn’t.In half a mile I knew we’d be crossing the highway, so I prayed that the girls would be fine. I gave up calculating how long it might take before my horse would be tried enough to want to slow down.I was just about out of answers when I saw the girls slowing in front of me. Their horses were relaxed and comfortable, not even breathing hard. Taylore’s face glowe d. She gave me a high five. ＂Wow, you did well, ＂she said. ＂I knew you’d go fast when you were ready.＂No one in the group had even broken a sweat, except me. I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My heart pounded too, but not from exercise. Karen claims I was showing off for the girls that day, and maybe she’s right. But I think I had something to prove. Because despite my wrinkles (皱纹), glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart. And, like a horse on a warm summer day, I’m always ready to kick up my heels.1. How did the race between the girls and the author begin?A. His horse’s gallop made the other horses want to catch up.B. He wanted to show off his riding skills for the girls.C. They wanted to know whose horse could run fastest.D. They teased him about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.2. During the race, ___________.A. the author’s horse outran the girl’s horses the whole timeB. the author was confident that Tawny was in controlC. the girls were so anxious to win that they sweated a lotD. the author’s good performance took Taylore by surprise3. When the race ended, the author’s heart pounded because ________.A. he was feeling thrilled and youngB. it was really tough exercise for himC. he was worried that the girls might be in dangerD. he felt quite embarrassed that he had lost the race4. The phrase ＂ kick up my heels＂ at the end can be replaced by _________.A. devote myselfB. enjoy myselfC. accept my challengeD. take part in running competition【文章大意】文章描述作者和两个女孩骑马比赛，这让作者感到兴奋，也感到虽然自己上了年纪，但是有一颗年轻的心。
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Unit 4 Making the news reading课时作业一、阅读词汇检测阅读下列句子,指出黑体词的含义1.There was a perfect harmony between the two brothers.含义:;融洽2.Qingdao,Beidaihe and Dalian are always many people’s holiday destinations. 含义:3.Did you see the size of that diamond ring?含义:4.The spokesman of the Foreign Ministry announced the news to the reporters.含义:5.She had an eye for the beauty of nature.含义:6.He likes pop music instead of classical music.含义:7.The weather is mild today and it is neither hot nor cold.含义:,温暖的8.There were great views of the surrounding countryside.含义:9.Many houses were destroyed and buried by the earthquake.含义:10.When are you going to publish your latest book?含义:11.The kid likes to wander around the school.含义:;徘徊12.A bright surface will reflect sunlight.含义:13.Life is an endless journey of learning.含义:;无止境的14.Have you ever seen the Leifeng Tower at night?含义:,塔楼二、写作词汇检测根据提示词,完成或翻译句子1.It is (宣布)that there will be a talk on the international situation in the lecture hall at 3 on Saturday afternoon.2.A (温和的)person is gentle and does not often become angry.3.The writer has (发表)many works all his life.4.The hours of waiting seemed (无穷无尽的).5.This is an ideal (地点) for a picnic.6.The building is in harmony with the (周围的)environment.7.The curious child (徘徊) around the palace.8.The splendid palace was (反射) in the water.9.Life is a journey with an unknown (目的地).10.总统计划于周二宣布他的新计划。
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Unit 4 Making the news Reading课时作业第一节七选五Oral English, also known as spoken English, is the form of English that is used when people are speaking to one another. Students who are learning English as a second language often feel uncomfortable using oral English because they fear that they will not be understood. It is important that a person who is learning to speak English practice using the language. 1Listening is important to learning spoken English. 2Pay attention to conversations that happen around you while you are shopping. Watch the news every evening while you have supper.Part of learning spoken English is in understanding how English words are formed. Watch the mouths and tongues of native English speakers carefully. 3 Notice how the lips form certain sounds. Imitate(模仿) what you see.Rent movies over the weekend. Try to follow the story line of comedy shows. 4Not having to respond in English lets you concentrate on simply understanding what is being said. Understanding how English is used in conversation will help you to better communicate in the language.5When you are reading, pay more attention to the correct pronunciation of the words you are reading rather than comprehension of each word. Read easy books that were written for children. Reading simple books takes away the frustration of sounding out hard words.A. Read out loud for twenty to thirty minutes every day.B. Listen to English radio while getting ready in the morning.C. Observe how much the mouth is opened to say certain words.D. Find a friend or teacher who is willing to help you learn English.E. Repeat the conversations several times to increase your speaking speed.F. Watching TV shows and movies allows you to hear English used inconversation.G. The more a person practices his or her skills, the easier speaking English willbecome.1. G根据前一句It is important that a person who is learning to speak English practice using the language. 可知, 练习讲英语对于一个学习英语的人来说是非常重要的。
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Unit4阅读训练(2)：Making the news Learning aims:
1.learn some words and phrases.
2.Learn how to deal with exercises.
3.Can understand some reading and do some exercises.
课堂精讲：
根据下文单词提示，试着翻译这篇小文章，最好能背诵！
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in great need of急需editor.编辑mainly主要地be suitable for 适合magazines 杂志Internet.网络select选择edit 编辑apply for申请meet the following requirements满足下列要求be willing to do sth.情愿做某事spare 空闲的serve 服务be good at 擅长get in touch with...与...取得联系An English Editor Wanted（招聘英文编辑）
Our school paper is in great need of an English editor.
The editor's job mainly includes two parts. One is to choose articles which is suitable for the students from English papers, English magazines and the Internet.The other is to select and edit the articles from students.
If you want to apply for the job you must meet the following requirements. You should be willing to give up some of your spare time to serve the students. And you should be good at English and art and be able to use computer skillfully.
For those who are interested in the job, please get in touch with the Student Union during this week. Thanks.
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diverse多样的register注册get free access to可以免费使用
authoritative权威的log登录
The BBC English language teaching channel is operated by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation). Its programmes are diverse and interesting, covering British social and cultural life, music, movies, sports, entertainment and so on. In addition, after registeri ng on the channel’s website, , all English learners in China are able to get free access to the most authoritative and latest English language learning materials and methods. Our school is working in cooperation with the channel; every student can log on to the school network to link with the channel.
课外作业：
confirmed case确诊病例province省symptom症状authorities 权威
be in close contact with...密切接触make efforts to ensure 尽一切努力确保appeal呼吁prevent ourselves from...阻止我们自己使不受...的伤害frequently频繁地mask口罩effective有效的avoid避免surface表面Linyi has reported its first confirmed case of the H1-N1 flu Linyi has reported its first confirmed case of the H1-N1 flu. The patient is in Linyi now, a city of Shandong province. His symptom s appeared after he returned from Canada.
Health officials say the patient is a 6-year-old child. He developed fever发烧and other symptoms after arriving in Linyi on an Air Shandong flight.
Health authorities are looking for those who’ve been in close contact with him. Health authorities said, “Passengers who traveled in the same carriage of the train or people who knew them, please report to health authorities as soon as possible. We’ll make efforts to ensure your health safety.”
Experts appeale d that we should prevent ourselves from the H1-N1 flu, and we should keep ourselves clean. For example, we should wash our hands frequently and soap should be effective against all flu viruses. Consider buying a mask in case you need it when you go out. Try to avoid people who are coughing and sneezing. Keep sick kids out of school, and stay home from work if you are sick. Avoid surface s and objects that may be handled by many people.
True or false:
1.Linyi is in Shandong.
2.Developing fever is the symptom of the H1-N1 flu.
3.Passengers who traveled in the same carriage of the train may infect the H1-N1 virus.
4.Soap is ineffective to fight against the H1-N1 virus.
5.You should stay home if you are sick.
6. Consider buying a mask in case you need it when you go out.
这是一个句（陈述句、疑问句、祈使句）
in case是词，意为。
When引导的是从句
翻译下列句子
I am writing to apply for the post of Company Secretary
We selected him as our monitor
To serve the people is our duty.
Do you know how to log in to the system?
I will make efforts to help you.
He managed to avoid being punished。