1、课时作业(五) 题型组合练练速度(阅读理解阅读七选五语法填空) 限时：35 分钟.阅读理解AIn the tiny village of Angelica，New York，the post office is more than a place to get mail or send packages.There youll find the heart of this lovely community.Its where villagers meet and greet friends.When Angelicas post office was threatened with being
2、 closed in the 1980s，a villager，Pat，came up with a plan to save it.“At Christmas time I would hear on the news about towns named Snow or Bethlehem having celebrations， ”says Pat.“Why couldnt we do the same thing with Angelica？”Pat，who is an artist，created a postal cancellation (邮戳)design featuring a
3、n Angelica angel.She drew her angels in a traditional fashion and submitted her suggestion to the US.Postal Service.Once approved，the drawing was carved into a stamp cancellation that could be used for one day only.The postmistress (女邮局局长) then had another idea to make the day even more specialcalli
4、ng the post office Angel Station.The large increase in mail amount saved Angelicas post office from being closed and keeps the doors open today.Now its tradition that on the first Friday in December，people come to Angelica to mail their Christmas cards.Each year the amount of mail going through the
5、Angelica Post Office increases during late November and early December.Stamp collectors from around the world have accepted the Angel Station cancellation，some sending mail from as far away as France.Because the stamp is destroyed each season，Pat draws a new angel that conveys seasons greetings from
6、 Angel Station every year.Post offices may close in other parts of the country，but this tiny one continues.语篇解读 纽约的一个小村庄 Angelica 的邮局即将被迫关闭，艺术家 Pat 提出新的想法，女邮局局长也给邮局更换了名字，从而使 邮局正常运营下去。1What did Pat do to save the post office?AShe invented a new cancellation.BShe hosted Christmas celebrations.CShe gav
7、e the office a better name.D. She designed a special set of stamps.解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段第一句 “Pat，who is an artist，created a postal cancellation(邮戳)design featuring an Angelica angel.”可知，Pat 创造了一个邮戳，邮戳上是一个 Angelica 天使，故选 A。答案：A2Which of the following can best describe Pat?ACurious and friendly.BStubborn a
8、nd determined.CCreative and warmhearted.DHumorous and intelligent.解析：推理判断题。通读文章可知，Pat 为了 Angelica 的邮局不被关闭， 创造一个新的邮戳来帮助邮局增加邮件数量，由此可知她是一个 热心且具有 创造性的人。答案：C3What can we learn about Angelicas post office from the passage?AIt was completely closed in the 1980s.BIt is also the center of local social life.C
9、Its name has been changed many times.DIts stamps remain the same each season.解析：推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句 “Its where villagers meet and greet friends.”可知，Angelica 的邮局是村民会 见朋友的地方，这说明 Angelica 的邮局是当地社交活动的中心，所以 B 项正确。答案：BBHelsinki is offering young people the chance to rent a cheap apartment in an old peoples ho
10、me, if they agree to spend time socializing with the elderly residents.The city council is seeking applications from renters under the age of 25 who will commit to spending between three and five hours each week with their older neighbours, at a care home in the eastern Laajasalo district.In exchang
11、e，theyll get a studio flat measuring 23 square meters with a private kitchen，bathroom and balcony for 250 euros per month.Currently only three flats are available，but the scheme is part of a wider effort to deal with a lack of accommodation for young people in the capital.Ordinarily a studio costs a
12、bout 600 euros a month，depending on the area，one local university advises.Those who apply dont need any specific care experience.“There are staff to look after the elderly， ”project manager Miki Mielonen tells Yle.“We are looking for young people who maybe have a different perspective on everyday li
13、fe，who will bring variety and recreation to the elderly residents.”More than 60 people have applied for the spaces in less than a week，and the idea has also been widely recognized by Finns on social media.“Great project, hopefully it will spread to other areas， ”writes one person on Facebook，while a
14、nother applauds the scheme for bringing different generations together.But some wish it were open to more people，with one user saying：“Its a shame the flats are so small.It would have been nice if the elderly had a small family with children or a single parent as their neighbour.”And one person has
15、a different opinion about the cutoff age，writing：“Shame _Im_too_old_for_thisI_would_have_surely_applied.”语篇解读 本文为一篇新闻报道。在芬 兰赫尔辛基市，愿意在养老院陪伴老年人的年轻人可以很便宜地租到养老院的公寓楼。4One can probably get the cheap apartment if he_.Areaches the age of 25Bhas financial problemsCpromises to accompany the elderlyDagrees to
16、share it解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中 “.who will commit to spending between three and five hours each week with their older neighbours，at a care home.”可知凡是在 25 岁以下愿意陪伴老人的年轻人都可以申请租用便宜的公寓楼，故答案 为 C 项。答案：C5Why is the new rent scheme accepted?AIt can benefit both the young and the old.BIt doesnt need any professional
17、training.CThe flats are wellequipped.DBig apartments are in short supply.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段 “theyll get a studio flat measuring 23 square meters with a private kitchen，bathroom and balcony for 250 euros per month.”和第三段“Ordinarily a studio costs about 600 euros a month，depending on the area”可知年轻人可从此项新的租房
18、计划中受益；根据第四段“.who will bring variety and recreation to the elderly residents”可知老年人也可从此项新的租房计划中受益，故答案 为 A 项。答案：A6What does the underlined sentence suggest?AHe doesn t want to grow up.BHe has a chance to apply again.CHe disapproves of the age limit.DHe applies for the flat without hesitation.解析：推理判断题。从
19、画线句子可以看出 说话者为自己超 过了 25 岁这一年龄限制，不能申请租用公寓楼感到不满，故答案 为 C 项。答案：C7What would be the best title of the text?AYoung Finns offered cheap flats at a care homeBNew apartments designed for the elderlyCA new approach to caring for the oldDA good chance for the needy families解析：标题归纳题。本文围绕 芬兰年轻人可在养老院便宜地租用公寓楼 这一事件展
20、开，故答案为 A 项。答案：A.阅读七选五How I trained myself to get up earlierI am not what you would call a morning person. Im a writer.But getting up early has become really important for me.These are the techniques that I used to follow to learn to get up earlier：1 In my case it is 6 am so that I could do a couple
21、of hours，write my blog and catch up my email before everyone else started work.Promise myself a reward.I always wanted to learn shooting so I promised myself I would book a days shooting if I got up early for a month.Get clothes，computer and breakfast ready the night before. 2 Alarm.I set my bedside
22、 alarm for 6 : 00. I also set my telephone to ring at 6 ：05 but I put the phone on the other side of the room so that I have to get out of bed to stop it ringing.Naps (打盹 )and earlier nights. Sleep is like money in the bank.If you overdraw by getting up early，you have to pay in some other time. 3 Al
23、so，in the long run，going to bed an hour or so earlier meant that I was getting the right amount of sleep.Talk big widely about your new earlybirdiness. 4 My friend Stuart says“We are the stories we tell about ourselves.”If I describe myself as a punctual， earlyrising，efficient robot maybe thats what
24、 Ill become.To cut a long story short.It worked！I wake up at six，feel fresh and jump right out of bed without any alarms or bribery (贿赂) 5 AThis technique works every time.BDecide what time I wanted to get up.CInitially ，I did this by having short naps after lunch.DNone of these is rocket science，bu
25、t they are worth sharing.EIt makes you feel good to tell people “Oh，I get up at 6 am” FWhen I add blogs，it feels as if I have no free hours in the daytime.GI dont want to fall over everything when doing basic tasks when Im halfasleep.答案：1.B 2.G 3.C 4.E 5.D.语法填空Have you ever noticed that you feel hap
26、pier and more relaxed after you eat bread，pasta or fruit? Do you find that you are more energetic and awake after eating yogurt or beans？These things are not accidents.Food affects 1.how we feel more than we think.Scientists researching 2.its (it) effect on our moods are beginning to understand that
27、 we can influence our feelings with what we eat.Although our moods relate 3.to having various food，it is not quite as simple as choosing the food for the right occasions.If that 4.were (be) the case，athletes would not eat a lot of carbohydrates before a race.Another chemical 5.connected (connect) wi
28、th our moods is caffeine，which 6.is_found (find) in coffee，chocolate and many types of tea，and it is perhaps the 7.worst (bad) thing you can have when you are feeling stressed.Of course，8.enjoying (enjoy) a nice meal with friends，whatever we eat，can also impact our spirits.Being with friends and fam
29、ily plays a big part in experiencing happiness.Most 9.importantly (important)，though ，remember the following old rule: try to eat different food，10.but/yet not too much.课时作业(六) 题型组合练练速度(阅读理解完形填空短文改错) 限时：40 分钟单独成册 对应学生用书第 209 页.阅读理解AIf you are a high school student who will graduate in 2018，or 2019，w
30、e invite you to explore all that Harvards Secondary School Program has to offer.Challenge yourself academically while attending college coursesNeuroscience， philosophy，creative writing，and computer sciencethese are just a few of the 200plus courses you can choose from.Branch out from typical high sc
31、hool offerings，and explore more advanced topics that you have no chance to learn back home.Youll study with Harvard teachers who teach the same courses to Harvard College students during the academic year.Expand your world viewLearn and connect with students from all over the globe.Youll broaden you
32、r horizons，build a lasting network of diverse individuals，and gain a better understanding of other cultures.On campus you can enjoy all that Harvard has to offer.Conduct experiments in Harvard labs，perform research in the worlds largest university library，or work out in our fully equipped fitness fa
33、cilities (设施 )Become a strong college applicantYou can participate in a variety of activities that expose you to college academics，campus life， and the admission process，including：A college fair with more than 60 colleges，including Duke，Stanford，Columbia ，the University of North Carolina， and many m
34、oreOrganized visits to New England colleges such as Brown and YaleCollege counseling sessions with assistant deans who can help you select the university thats right for youWorkshops to prepare you to write a college application essay or take college examsThe transformation begins hereFrom the momen
35、t you step on campus，youll be lost in the Harvard experience.Along with fellow students from around the world，youll learn，grow ，and have fun in the process.语篇解读 这是一则广告，主要介 绍了哈佛大学中学项目 为即将在 2018 或 2019 年毕业的高中生举办的活动。1. What do we know about the courses offered?AThey will last for about 2 years.BTheyre
36、unavailable in high school.CTherere just a few choices.DThey re specially designed for high school students.解析：细节理解题。第二段提到了 该项目提供 200 多种课 程， 紧接着说“Branch out from typical high school offerings.you have no chance to learn back home”，由此可知，这些课程是高中没有的，故答案为 B 项。答案：B2What benefit can students get from the
37、Program?AEnlarge their circle of friends.BImprove their attitude toward life.CFind where their interest lies.DBe more likely to be admitted to Harvard.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的 “Learn and connect with students from all over the globe.”和最后一段中的“Along with fellow students from around the world，youll learn，grow，
38、and have fun in the process.”可推知，在活动期间，你会结识来自世界各地的学生，这样就可以扩大自己的朋友圈。故选 A 项。答案：A3What can students do in the Program?AHave a tour of Yale University.BTake college entrance exams.CDecide on their future university.DJoin in various cultural activities.解析：细节理解题。根据文中的 “Organized visits to New England coll
39、eges such as Brown and Yale”可知，学生可以参观耶鲁 大学。故选 A 项。答案：A4What is the purpose of the passage?ATo list ways of preparing for college.BTo advertise a program from 60 colleges.CTo introduce a studentcentered program.DTo show readers how excellent Harvard is.解析：作者意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了哈佛大学中学 项目为即将在 2018 或2019
40、年毕业的高中生举办的活动。故作者写作本文的目的是介 绍一个以学生为中心的项目，C 项符合题意。答案：CBIts cold and dark outside，and your bed is so warm and comfortable.Going for a run seems like such a bad idea.But before you hide your running shoes，it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go.According to The Huffington Post，an outdoor run in win
41、ter，as opposed to one on a treadmill (跑步机) ，burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate (调节) its core temperature.Furthermore，research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperaturesand quicker runs burn more calories.Similarly，cold weather also make
42、s the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body，making that vital muscle even stronger.Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day.The heat and humidity in summer can drag you down and tire you faster，but cold weather is r
43、efreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings，making you feel alive.Of course，the threat of smog in some builtup areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks，strokes，lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the
44、 potential problems.If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days，take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust (废气)，and go early in the morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文，主要介 绍了冬季户外跑步的意 义和方法。
45、冬季户外跑步能燃烧更多的热量，让肌肉更强 健，心 脏更健康，但是应当避免在雾霾时进行户外活动。5How does cold weather benefit runners，compared with warm weather?AThey can run more slowly.BThey can take in more calories.CTheir hearts can function harder.DTheir body temperature can get lower.解析：细节理解题。由题干关 键词“benefit” 和“compared with warm weather”可将
46、答案定位至第二段的最后一句“Similarly.makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body，making that vital muscle even stronger.”可知，与温暖的天气相比，在寒冷的天气里户外跑步能使心脏更健康，故 C 项正确。答案：C6How does summer affect runners?AIt builds up their energy quickly.BIt makes runners tired easily.CIt lessens runners stress.DIt
47、 causes heart attacks.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第二句中的 “The heat and humidity in summer can drag you down and tire you faster”可知，夏季的炎热和湿气容易让跑步的人很快就感到疲劳，故 B 项正确。答案：B7What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days?AStop driving cars.BDo more exercise.CAvoid outdoor exercise.DRun late in the morning.解析：细节理解题。根据
48、第四段的最后一句 “But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best.”可知，如果有 雾霾，最好待在室内，等到天气晴朗时再跑步，故 C 项正确。答案：C8What can be the best title of the text?ARefresh with a Winter RunBTake Outdoor Exercise in SummerCGo to Run in a ParkDFollow the Tips to Reduce Stress解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可
49、知，本文主要介绍了冬季早晨 户外跑步的意义和方法。冬季跑步能燃烧更多的热量，让肌肉更 强健，心 脏更健康，但是应当避免在雾霾天气进行户外活动。据此可以判断，A 项最能概括文意，故 A 项正确。答案：A.完形填空Jake Olson lost his left eye when he was eight months old because of a born cancer._1_it was controlled through treatments，it reappeared and_2_the loss of his right eye.But after years of cheering for his favorite football team，Jake has_3_the impossible dream.Hes now a part of the team，despite his total_4_，playing t
