1、Unit 1 Great scientists Reading 课时作业阅读理解AWe have met the enemy，and he is ours.We bought him at a pet shop.When monkeypox，a disease usually found in the African rainforest，suddenly turns up in children in the American Midwest，its hard not to wonder if the disease that comes from foreign animals is ho
2、ming in on human beings.“Most of the infections(传染病) we think of as human infections started in other animals， ”says Stephen Morse，director of the Center for Public Health Preparedness at Columbia University.Its not just that were going to where the animals are；were also bringing them closer to us.P
3、opular foreign pets have brought a whole new disease to this country.A strange illness killed Isaksens pets， and she now thinks that keeping foreign pets is a bad idea.“I dont think its fair to have them as pets when we have such a limited knowledge of them， ”says Isaksen.“Laws allowing these animal
4、s to be brought in from deep forest areas without stricter control need changing， ”says Peter Schantz.Monkeypox may be the_wakeup_callResearchers believe infected animals may infect their owners.We know very little about these new diseases.A new bug(病毒) may be kind at first.But it may develop into s
5、omething harmful(有害的)Monkeypox doesnt look a major infectious disease.But it is not impossible to pass the disease from person to person.1We learn from Paragraph 1 that the pet sold at the shop may _Acome from ColumbiaBprevent us from being infectedCenjoy being with childrenDsuffer from monkeypoxD 解
6、析：细节理解题。由文章第一段可知，该宠物可能患 monkeypox。2Why did Isaksen advise people not to have foreign pets?AThey attack human beings.BWe need to study native animals.CThey can t live out of the rainforest.DWe do not know much about them yet.D 解析：细节理解题。由第二段 Isaksen 说的话可知，她认为目前人们对国外的宠物了解得太少。3What does the phrase “the
7、wakeup call” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?AA new disease.BA clear warning.CA dangerous animal.DA morning call.B 解析：词义猜测题。根据最后一段内容可知 monkeypox可能给人们“一个警示” 。4The text suggests that in the future we _Amay have to fight against more new diseasesBmay easily get infected by diseases from dogsCshould n
8、ot be allowed to have petsDshould stop buying pets from AfricaA 解析：推理判断题。由文章最后一段可知，这种病毒的出现只是一个警告。未来可能会出现更多的新的疾病。BMany times when children make a mistake，starting with breaking a window while playing football or skipping classes and ending with stealing something or fighting with another child，parent
9、s are always blamed by the society for not having known how to educate their offspring(后代) The situation is not that easy to explain.Parents always look for the best interest of their children and many times they are ready to take measures only for their sake.They know their children are suffering w
10、hen they are obliged to stay indoors or when they have no money，but they have to teach them a lesson so that they wont repeat the same mistakes over and over again.When a child realizes that his father is talking seriously about him not being allowed to do something，he understands the gravity(严重性)of
11、 his deeds and he knows he will think twice before making the same mistake again.These are the cases of the responsible parents，who suffer when they see that their children are not happy but who resist the temptation of forgiving them so easily so that they realize the gravity of their actions not o
12、nly at present but also for the future.On the other hand there are parents who always find excuses for their childrens behavior，who never consider they make mistakes or if they just do what they call “childish” things lacking importance.When you buy your children everything he has ever dreamt of or
13、when you tell him he can wear a necklace even if he is only 13，he will become so spoiled that he wont take into consideration anything of what you are telling him later on.He will get to the point when he steals from the house or from a shop so that he can afford to buy cigarettes or drugs.5What doe
14、s the author imply in the first paragraph?AIt is the parents who are to blame when their children make mistakes.BChildren are easy to make mistakes.CIt is not always right to blame parents when their children make mistakes.DEducating their children is the responsibility of the parents.C 解析：推理判断题。作者在
15、第一段中列举了孩子常犯的一些错误，社会上经常因为孩子犯错误而责备他们的父母，作者认为这种做法是不正确的。第一段最后一句提示了答案。6According to the author，if a child makes a mistake，the parents should _Ateach the child a lessonBunderstand the child and forgive him or herCnot make him or her stay indoorsDnot forgive him or her at allA 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的 “.but they h
16、ave to teach them a lesson so that they wont repeat the same mistakes over and over again.”可知答案。7We can infer from the passage that _Aparents attitude towards their childrens mistakes affects their childrens behavior greatlyBparents excuses for their childrens behavior make no difference to their ch
17、ildrenCchildren are hard to educate if they often make mistakesDparents who make excuses for their childrens bad deeds are not good parentsA 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段内容可以推测父母对孩子所犯错误的态度对孩子行为的影响很大。8The purpose of writing this passage is to _Atell us it is normal that children make mistakesBshow parents how to de
18、al with the children who make mistakesCmake us know why children often make mistakesDgive some advice on how to forgive the children who make mistakesB 解析：写作意图题。本文重点说明父母应该怎样处理孩子所犯的错误才能让孩子在今后避免再犯类似的错误，才能让他们意识到自己所犯错误的严重性。所以作者的意图是告诉父母应该怎样对待犯错误的孩子。七选五Ever since college，it has been harder and harder to m
19、eet and keep friends.Here are five secrets to making lifelong friends.Say， “Yes”When your friend calls，pick up.Get a message？Call back.If its texting， respond in time if at all possible.1._It takes time and energy to build a deep and lasting connection.So put in the time and say， “Yes， ” as much as
20、you can.If you have made many plans and often find yourself saying， “No， ” to invitations from friends，reassess(重新评估) your primary things and clear some time and space for your social connections.Bring a gift.Did you know that some peoples main love language is gifts？The cost of the gift doesnt matt
21、er much.2._If youre far away，sending a package(包裹) is a super sweet way to reach your friends over the miles.If youre going to dinner，bring some flowers or a bottle of wine.When youre thoughtful and generous toward your friends，youll be the one that they want to stick around.Get curious.3._Ask quest
22、ions about your friends life，their dreams and desires， and their struggles.And instead of jumping in to fix their problems for them，try asking clear questions and listen to their process as they figure things out for themselves.Share something weak.If youre too scared to tell your friend how you tru
23、ly feel，youre not allowing your friendship to mature(成熟) to the next level.4._We can only develop a deep and lasting connection if were able to share our true thoughts and feelings.5_If you feel theres something wrong，talk about it.Most often，theres been some sort of miscommunication and by bringing
24、 it up，you can solve it quickly before too much upset builds.AProvide a service.BWhen invited over, go.CCommunicate when theres trouble.DBut it really is the thought that counts.EMaybe you need help moving，or a ride to the airport.FInstead，be brave and be willing to risk the friendship.GBeing curiou
25、s and listening to others are typical of a good friend.【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了如何培养终身朋友的几个方法。1B 解析：本句为本段主题句的举例说明，要积极回应朋友的邀请。2D 解析：本句承接上一句，对上一句给朋友礼物的现象作进一步解释。花费不那么重要，重要的是心意。3G 解析：本句承上启下，解释了本段的主题句，也提及后文内容，后面讲到好奇询问，也提到要善于倾听。4F 解析：本句与上句提到的方式进行对比，建议不要害怕表达真实感受，而是应该冒一下风险，敢于表达。5C 解析：本句是本段的主题句，总结了本段的主要内容。后文主要讲有问题的时候需要
26、交流。短文改错Dear Peter，I am writing to ask whether you are able to do me a favor.I want to have the pen friend，hopefully ，a girl in her early twenties，and with interests similarly to mine.In my mind，he is someone who is interesting in traveling，swimming，and playing table tennis.However，it would be better
27、 for her to have a pet dog as I have been kept one at home for some time.With such a pen friend，I hope I can share with her our experiences in traveling，taking care pets， or whatever we have in common.I believed I will improve my English by doing so and learn more about her countries.I am looking fo
28、rward to hear from you soon.Best regards.Li Hua答案：Dear Peter，I am writing to ask whether you are able to do me a favor.I want to have pen theafriend，hopefully ，a girl in her early twenties，and with interests to mine.In my mind, similarlysimilaris someone who is in traveling，swimming，and playing tabl
29、e tennis. ，it heshe interestinginterested HoweverBesideswould be better for her to have a pet dog as I have kept one at home for some time.With such beena pen friend，I hope I can share with her our experiences in traveling，taking care pets，or of whatever we have in common.I I will improve my English by doing so and learn more believedbelieveabout her .I am looking forward to from you soon.countriescountry hearhearingBest regards.Li Hua
