1、Unit 5 Nelson Mandela-a modern hero Learning about language课时作业.阅读理解ALike many sixyearolds，Sam Pointon loves trains and dreams of working with them when he grows up.However，when the position for Director of the National Railway Museum in York， England opened up， Sam couldnt resist applying for it.An
2、d luckily，he got the job！And its not just any job，but that of “Director of Fun”，whose main task is to tell his colleagues how to make the museum provide a fun day out for kids.It all began during a family vacation when Sams dad noticed the job opening and joked about it being the perfect position fo
3、r the little lad when he grew up.Sam thought he was plenty qualified already.After all，he had been on several train rides，owned an electric train and had mastered the technique of controlling two trains at once.Little Sams handwritten letter caught the eye of the museum staff，who were so impressed b
4、y his enthusiasm that they decided to hire him.While the job doesnt pay anything，it does have its perks.Sam and his family were invited for a special VIP，behindthescenes tour of the museum，which covers more than 400 years of railroad history and houses over 100 old trains，and given free tickets to s
5、ee a stage adaptation (改编 ) of the popular kids bookThe Railway Children.But young Sam has been no slouch either.He has been doing his job quite seriously and has already suggested that the museum should set up a model train area to attract more children.In fact， he is so serious about his new posit
6、ion that the sixyearold believes he doesnt even have to go to school anymore，which of course is not the case.语篇解读 Sam Pointon 是一个六岁的小男孩，他找到了一份在一家博物馆上班的工作。1What is Sam Pointon responsible for at work?AHelping kids take part in fun activities in the wild.BAttracting more people to spend time in the mu
7、seum.CHelping his colleagues have fun when they are at work.DHelping his colleagues make the museum a fun place for kids.解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段的 whose main task is to tell his colleagues how to make the museum provide a fun day out for kids 可知 Sam Pointon 的职责就是帮助他的同事们让来博物馆玩的小孩玩得开心。答案： D2We learn that in hi
8、s letter to the museum，Sam Pointon .Atold of where he had been toBshowed he truly loved the jobCexplained why kids liked himDtalked about his work experience解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段的 impressed by his enthusiasm 可知 Sam Pointon 在信里表达了他的热情，这说明他在信中有提到自己有多喜 欢这 份工作。答案： B3The underlined word “slouch” in the last pa
9、ragraph probably means .Aa lazy person Ba serious personCa busy job Da great job解析： 词义猜测题。根据画 线词后面的 He has been doing his job quite seriously 可知Sam Pointon 很 认真地做这份工作，这说明他不是什么“懒散的人” 。答案： A4Whats the best title for the passage?AA sixyearold boy lands his dream job.BA boy helps his colleagues have fun
10、.CA boy has fun in a museum every day.DA museum hires a little boy by chance.解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文，可知主要是讲一个六岁的小男孩得到了一份他梦想的工作，故选 A。答案： ABBritish history is full of female singers.The list includes both young and old voices of the nation.Though Madonna is an American celebrity，she is at No.1 in England，not o
11、nly because of her beauty，but also for her total number of chart (排行榜) hits and magical voice in England.She really touches heart with her singing.She has produced more than 65 chart hits performances in her career，which brings her on top in this list.She is widely popular beyond borders.Amy Winehou
12、se，born in 1983 and died in 2011，was a toprated British songwriter and singer.She earned nationwide fame shortly after appearing in the music industry being a powerful deep contralto vocalist (女低音歌手 )Frank was her first album，released in 2003.Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is simply known to the music lov
13、ers across the globe as Adele.She was born on May 5,1988.She became popular shortly after entering the music industry as a musician，songwriter and singer in England.XL Recordings offered a recording contract to this English singer after her demo (试样) performance was posted online by her friend in 20
14、06.Petula Clark is among those old voices that still rock in the music industry.The singing career of this 82yearold British singer is famous.She has been spreading the magic of her voice for the past seven decades.Thats really amazing.She started as an entertainer during World War with BBC Radio wh
15、ile entering the entertainment industry.Cheryl Cole is simply famous among her fans as Cheryl，her stage name that brought her fame across the nation.Cheryl is popular mainly being a gorgeous model， dancer，songwriter ， and R&B and Pop recording artist in England.She was born in 1983 and rose to popul
16、arity in late 2002 when she appeared in Popstars：The Rivals reality television show.语篇解读 英国有很多优秀的女歌手，本文向我们介绍了其中几位。5We can infer Madonna is included in this list mainly because .Ashe was born in EnglandBshe is very popular in EnglandCshe often says she loves EnglandDshe made performances in England解析
17、： 推理判断题。根据第二段的 Though Madonna is an American celebrity 可知Madonna 是美国人，根据 这一段的 she is at No.1 in England 以及 She has produced more than 65 chart hits performances in her career，which brings her on top in this list.可知她出现在这个排行里主要是因为她的音乐超越了国界，在英国也很受 欢迎。答案： B6Who would most probably love listening to Amy
18、Winehouses Frank?APeople who love love songs.BPeople who love light music.CPeople who love loud rock music.DPeople who love low singing voice.解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段的 She earned nationwide fame shortly after appearing in the music industry being a powerful deep contralto vocalist.可知 Amy Winehouse 有着低沉而有力的嗓音
19、，故可推断喜欢听低沉而有力的音 乐的人会喜 欢听她的专辑。答案： D7What do we learn about Adele Laurie Blue Adkins?AShe was not confident about her demo performance.BHer first album came out when she was just eighteen.CShe was noticed by a record company quite by accident.DShe struggled for many years after entering the music indu
20、stry.解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段的 XL Recordings offered a recording contract to this English singer after her demo performance was posted online by her friend in 2006.可知 Adele 是因为偶然的机会被唱片公司发现的。答案： C8What does the last paragraph tell us about Cheryl Cole?AShe does different jobs in entertainment industry.BShe is
21、 most famous for being a model.CShe became famous after hosting a TV show.DShe entered the entertainment industry in her late 20s.解析： 细节理解题。根据末段的 Cheryl is popular mainly being a gorgeous model，dancer，songwriter，and R&B and Pop recording artist in England.可知 Cheryl 在演艺界多方面发展。答案： ACLondon Bus TourThe
22、 Big Bus Company offers opentop sightseeing tours with live guides，or with a digitallyrecorded commentary in eight languages.Tickets are available for 24 hours.Admission are listed as follows，adults ：25；children：10；family：55(2 adultsup to 3 children)The Big Bus Company has won Visit London sightseei
23、ng tour of the year three times.Central departure points include Marble Arch，Green Park，Victoria Station，Baker Street and Trafalgar Square.London walking toursOne of Londons most established walking tour companies offers over 40 walks including many classics，including Along the Thames Pub Walk，Histo
24、ric City，Hidden London，Historic Westminster，Little Venice，Ghost walks，Shakespeare and Dickens walks， Caters for clubs，schools and other group outings.This content has been supplied by London Walks.Opening Times Walks take place every day.London running toursWant to explore London and get fit at the
25、same time？Try one of these London running tours and see the sights of London on the run！Whether youre new to running or an experienced marathon runner，City Running Tours has a tour for you.Runner guides lead daily tours past sights such as London Eye，Big Ben，the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham P
26、alace.On a London Sightseeing running tour，youll get training tips from a qualified fitness trainer，as well as a guided tour of London.London river toursFor a unique view of London，take a river boat along the river Thames and see some of Londons bestknown attractions from the water.Beginning at West
27、minster Pier，the tours take you past the Houses of Parliament，London Eye，Shakespeares Globe，Tower of London and Tower Bridge on the way to Greenwich.Take one of City Cruises regular sightseeing tours and youll also hear colorful local stories about London as you travel along the river Thames.语篇解读 本文
28、主要介绍了在伦敦旅游的四种方式及其优点。9How much is the admission for a family of two grownups and two children?A70. B45.C60. D55.解析： 细节理解题。根据原文 London Bus Tour 的介绍 Admission are listed as follows，adults：25；children ：10；family ：55(2 adults up to 3 children)可知他 们使用家庭票最合算即55(2 adultsup to 3 children) 。答案： D10Which way c
29、an we choose if we not only tour London but also build up our body?ALondon Bus Tour.BLondon walking tours.CLondon running tours.DLondon river tours.解析： 细节理解题。根据原文 London running tours 的介 绍 Want to explore London and get fit at the same time？Try one of these London running tours and see the sights of
30、 London on the run！可知答案为 C。答案： C11What is special about London running tours?ASome advice about the tours are told in advance and it also has a live guide.BOpening times of London running tours can take place for 24 hours every day.CPeople can see some of Londons bestknown attractions from the water
31、.DPeople can tour some Londons places of interest by live guides with eight languages.解析： 细节理解题。根据 London running tours 的描述 On a London Sightseeing running tour，youll get training tips from a qualified fitness trainer，as well as a guided tour of London.可知这种方式的旅游可以提供培训的建议和有导游。答案： A12What is London Wa
32、lks according to the passage?AIt is a kind of transportation they offer.BIt is a company which offers the tours.CIt is an organization which offers training.DIt is a class which offers suggestion of tours.解析： 推理判断题。根据 London walking tours 的描述 One of Londons most established walking tour companies of
33、fers over 40 walks including many classics.以及 This content has been supplied by London Walks.可推知 London Walks 是一个提供旅游服务的公司。答案： B.七选五People are consumers (消费者)We have to spend large parts of our days finding， buying，cooking and eating our food.Did you ever think it might be nice to be able to make yo
34、ur own food like plants do？ 1 They perform a process called photosynthesis using light from the sun，water and carbon dioxide.The end result of this chemical reaction is sugar for the plant to “eat.”The plant gives off water and oxygen.2 Plants have special structures called chloroplasts (叶绿体) that a
35、nimals dont have.These structures are filled with chlorophyll，which gives leafy green plants their green color.Their main job is to absorb light from the sun.Chloroplasts can absorb every color except green.Light makes chlorophyll active.It creates an energy that separates water out into hydrogen an
36、d oxygen. 3 Hydrogen from the water combines with carbon from the carbon dioxide we breathe out.Oxygen is sent out into the air.4 Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out， and we rely on the oxygen that they “breathe” out.This is one good reason for protecting plant life on Earth.Many p
37、lants can produce a constant supply of oxygen for us.We need plants in order to survive.Conservation (保护) projects around the globe are aimed at protecting our natural resources，including numerous species of plants. 5 APlants are producers.BChemical reactions take place.CAnimals cant live without wa
38、ter.DPeople and plants make perfect partners.ESo how do plants do it，and why cant we?FThere would be too much carbon dioxide in the air.GOur quality of life and the fresh air we breathe depend upon our green plant partners.语篇解读 本文是说明文。植物是自然界中的“生产者” ，人类生存更离不开植物。1解析： 由下文解释植物的光合作用以及与首句 People are consu
39、mers 的对比可知，植物是自然界中的“生产者” 。答案： A2解析： 下文的 Plants have special structures called chloroplasts that animals dont have 是对 E 项“植物可以进行光合作用而人类不可以这样 做”的解释。答案： E3解析： B 项中的 Chemical reactions 指本段介绍的植物中的叶绿素在光的作用下吸收二氧化碳、释放氧气的这 一化学反应过程。答案： B4解析： 由下文的 Plants rely on the carbon dioxide that we breathe out，and we rely on the oxygen that they“breathe”out 可知，人 类与植物之间的关系是完美的搭档。答案： D5解析： G 项是人类之所以建立各种自然资源保护项目的原因人类生活质量和空气质量的保证依赖于绿色植物。答案： G
