1、课时作业(十一 ) 必修 3 Unit 1 Festivals around the world 班级: 姓名: 建议时间 / 30 分钟.阅读理解词数:306 话题:银行假日 文体: 说明文 We all love bank holidays. In the UK, we only get eight bank holidays in one year, and at least five of those occur around Christmas time and Easter time! A bank holiday is a British English term. This i
2、s an official day that is decided by the government, when banks, shops and offices close for the day even though its a weekdayusually a Monday, and a lot of people have a day off work. Bank holidays are different in Colombiafirstly, they are called “festivos”. There are twenty festivos for the whole
3、 country in one year! In Britain, people get more holiday allowances(津贴) than Colombians but fewer bank holidays. There can be even more festivos in Colombia, depending on which region of Colombia you live in. This is because different regions have their own holidays. For example, some regions have
4、a patron saint(守护神 ) in their region, so they have an extra festivo to celebrate that saint. However, there are some days that are national holidays for historical reasons. There is an Independence Day celebration on July 20 every year. This is just like Bastille Day in France on July 14, or Indepen
5、dence Day in the United States on July 4. Other important festivos in Colombia are: Labour Day on May 1, and Columbus Day on October 12. Columbus Day is a historical bank holiday that almost every country on the continent of America celebrates. This includes Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Mexico
6、and the United States. It is a memorialization of the day that the Italian sailor, Christopher Columbus, first reached land on the continent in the year 1492. Many people criticize this day and say it is not something to celebrate because of the way Columbus and his teams treated the people that wer
7、e already living there. 1. What is a “bank holiday” according to the text?A.An official nationwide vacation. B.A holiday only for the bank staff. C.A British traditional religion festival. D.A celebration for Christmas and Easter. 2. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.Colombia and Britain have the
8、 same number of festivos. B.All Colombians have the same number of festivos. C.Colombians have fewer holiday allowances than British people. D.People in most regions celebrate a patron saint. 3. Why do many Americans refuse to celebrate Columbus Day?A.Because Columbus wasnt an American at all. B.Bec
9、ause Columbus once treated the locals badly. C.Because it wasnt Columbus that found America first. D.Because Columbus didnt live on the continent of America. 4.What is the text mainly about?A.A British English term. B.Bank holidays in Colombia. C.Important festivos in America. D.Different bank holid
10、ays in the world. .阅读七选五词数:264 话题:重阳节 文体: 说明文 The “Chongyang Festival” is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, which is also known as the Double Ninth Festival. 5 Climbing mountainsPeople like to climb mountains on this festival, so Double Ninth Festival is also called “Mountain-cli
11、mbing Festival”.The 9th lunar month, with clear autumn sky and bracing air, is a good time for sightseeing. 6 It is really refreshing to climb mountains and enjoy the beauty of nature at this bright and clear time in autumn. Climbing mountains also indicates “climbing to a higher position”. Another
12、reason why climbing mountains is valued by people, especially by the elderly is that it has a meaning of “climbing to ligneous life”. Climbing mountains on Double Ninth Festival was already popular in the Tang Dynasty. 7 Drinking chrysanthemum flower(菊花) wineThe chrysanthemum flower wine is unique i
13、n brewing. In ancient times, people usually picked fresh chrysanthemum flowers and leaves on the 9th of the 9th lunar month, and brewed the mixture of them and grains into the wine. 8 The wine is said to have wholesome effects on sharpness of the eye, drop of high blood pressure, reduction of weight
14、 and removal of stomach trouble, thus contributing to longevity. 9 The Chongyang cake is also known as “flower cake”. It dates back to the Zhou Dynasty. It is said that the cake was originally prepared after autumn harvests for farmers to have a taste of what was just in season, and it gradually gre
15、w into the present cake for people to eat on the Double Ninth Day.A.Eating Double Ninth cakeB.Making “flower cake” with friendsC.A lot of poems were devoted to this custom.D.So people love to go sightseeing this month.E.It would not be drunk until the same day next year.F.Here are some traditional c
16、ustoms of the Double Ninth Festival.G.But few Chinese people are aware of the importance of the festival.完形填空词数:306 话题:帮助别人 文体: 夹叙夹议Sometimes a certain day has a special meaning. Fridays meant a trip to a senior nursing home downtown for me. It seemed as if this nursing home needed help, but 10 did
17、I know it would help me, too. During my first visit I was asked to 11 some of the female residents nails. I carefully 12 the old colour on their nails. As I applied new colour, one woman 13 to tell me about her hidden pains, from her husbands death to the one 14 she wanted most: a camera. I listened
18、 carefully. She smiled 15 , with some of her past pains taken off her mind. I left the nursing home that day, 16 by the fact that I had actually helped somebody. I realized that my 17 actions, just listening, for example, could make a(n) 18 to others lives. One woman, who happily commented that we 1
19、9 the same first name, confided (吐露) her opinions to me. Another 20 showed me a birthday card her children had sent her. Of course, not all of the conversations were 21 . When one elderly woman talked to me about 22 her 13-year-old daughter would be graduating from middle school this year, I didnt k
20、now what to do but nod and listen, 23 that her daughter must have graduated decades ago. Although I could not 24 more years to the lives of these elderly residents, I could give them something simple thats often 25 in our society. Through our conversations, I gave them the 26 that in this fast-paced
21、 world, they were not forgottenthat members of younger generations still cared about them. Every moment I spend 27 is an opportunity to reduce their pain. 28 , that moment also shapes me. I not only learn about life and experiences outside of school but also receive the gift of being part of this 29
22、 the connection between humans. Those moments of sharing and listening are magical for both the giver and the receiver. 10.A.still B.little C.already D.indeed11.A.polish B.wash C.cut D.check12.A.took away B.rubbed off C.showed off D.gave up13.A.continued B.expected C.agreed D.started14.A.collection
23、B.product C.award D.item15.A.at least B.more or less C.in relief D.in vain16.A.inspired B.reminded C.moved D.puzzled17.A.unique B.polite C.casual D.simple18.A.chance B.impression C.difference D.decision19.A.remembered B.shared C.contained D.carried20.A.cautiously B.accidentally C.proudly D.finally21
24、.A.pleasant B.serious C.formal D.interesting22.A.when B.why C.what D.that23.A.convincing B.knowing C.indicating D.persuading24.A.add B.connect C.supply D.compare25.A.valued B.loved C.blamed D.overlooked26.A.memory B.possibility C.assurance D.assumption27.A.chatting B.waiting C.acting D.watching28.A.
25、Above all B.In other words C.In turn D.In a word29.A.tradition B.process C.habit D.trip 课时作业(十二 ) 必修 3 Unit 2 Healthy eating 班级: 姓名: 建议时间 / 30 分钟.阅读理解A词数:325 话题:饮食 文体: 说明文Watching what you eat can be easier said than done, but a recent study shows it might not just be about whats on your plateit cou
26、ld be about how quickly it disappears.Japanese researchers followed 1,083 adults for five years, splitting them into three categories based on how quickly they ate: slow, normal, and fast. They also answered a questionnaire at the beginning of the study, sharing their diet, physical activity, and me
27、dical history. In the beginning, none of the volunteers had metabolic syndrome (新陈代谢综合征)meaning at least three risk factorswhich can lead to health problems like heart conditions and diabetes.When the participants reported back five years later, 84 had been diagnosed (诊断) with metabolic syndromeand
28、their eating speed was a major predictor, according to the results in the journal Circulation. The fast eaters were 89 per cent more likely to have metabolic syndrome than slow and normal eaters. Just 2.3 per cent of slow eaters received the diagnosis, compared to 11.6 per cent of fast eaters. But t
29、hats not all. Fast eaters also saw more weight gain, larger waistlines, and higher blood sugar levels than slow eaters.The researchers say gobbling makes it easier not to take notice of fullness before your body has a chance to signal you to stop. “So when people eat fast they are more likely to ove
30、reat,” said Takayuki Yamaji, MD, study author and cardiologist at Hiroshima University in Japan in a statement.Previous research backs up the weight benefits of slow eating, too. One study of New Zealand women found fast eaters have higher body-mass indexes (指数), and a Chinese study found that both
31、healthy and fat men ate less when told to chew 40 times instead of 15 times before swallowing. Initial research even suggests chewing your food longer could burn more caloriesup to about 1,000 extra every month.1.What are the participants divided by?A.Medical history. B.Health condition.C.Physical a
32、ctivity. D.Eating speed.2.Which may be the result of the study?A.Fast eaters are 4 times more likely to have metabolic syndrome.B.Normal and slow eaters dont have metabolic illness.C.89% of fast eaters have higher blood pressure.D.Slow eaters are healthier than fast eaters.3.What does the underlined
33、 word “gobbling” in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Tasting slowly. B.Digesting quickly.C.Eating greedily. D.Cooking carefully.4.What does the last paragraph tell us?A.The importance of eating speed. B.The advantage of eating slowly.C.The result of a Chinese study. D.Fast eating and overeating.B词数:310 话题:肥胖的自我管理
34、 文体: 说明文 Dealing with obesity is difficult. A lot of factors such as ethnicity, genetics, lifestyle, and personal habits should be considered in the management of obesity. Obesity, if not properly managed, can lead to a lot of health problems that may later evolve into life-threatening diseases.The
35、management of obesity mostly focuses on lifestyle changes. Reaching your healthy weight involves proper management of your diet and exercise. The obese person may seek help from a dietitian or a personal trainer.There are a lot of diets that have gained popularity. However, it is best that you consu
36、lt your dietitian on what is best for you. Furthermore, your dietitian would consider your food preferences. If you are a little low in the budget, take into consideration the current dietary recommendations that are based on the food pyramid. This is researchable on the Internet. You can use this a
37、s a guide on how much you are supposed to eat.Exercise has a lot of benefits. It burns those extra calories and prevents different health problems from occurring. Thus, exercise is vital if you wish to lose weight. People are often too lazy to engage in exercise. However, there are numerous alternat
38、ives to the usual exercise routine. If you want things to be plain, walking or biking is a good exercise. It is important that you stick to your exercise plan so that you would achieve your desired results. However, you must set realistic goals so as not to be disappointed.Behavioural changes are vi
39、tal to conquering obesity. Those who engage in crash diets are mostly unsuccessful in weight management because they do not have any behavioural change.Sedentary lifestyle contributes to weight gain. Perhaps adding physical activity to your schedule would help in weight management. Physical activity
40、 could be as simple as dancing around the house or just plain strolling along the mall.5.Why is obesity a severe problem?A.It may threaten your life. B.It can influence your work.C.It may make you look unattractive. D.It can prevent you from playing sports.6.What should you do if you dont have much
41、money?A.Turn to an expert. B.Refer to eating advice.C.Mainly eat energy-giving food. D.Seldom have nutritious food.7.Why should you set practical aims?A.You will never feel disappointed. B.They will make you go on.C.You will carry out simple things. D.They will make you feel relaxed.8.What does the
42、underlined word “Sedentary” in the last paragraph mean?A.Unhealthy. B.Overeating. C.Unchangeable. D.Inactive.语法填空词数:202 话题:就餐习惯 文体: 说明文When it comes to eating habits, China is a country we must mention. Unlike in the West, 9. everyone has his own plate of food, in China the dishes 10. (place) on the
43、 table and everybody shares. If youre being treated by a Chinese host, be prepared for a ton of food. While you are eating, the host serves food with public chopsticks to guests 11. (show) his or her politeness. The appropriate thing to do is to eat the food and say how delicious it is. If you dont
44、like it, you can just say a polite “thank you”, with the food 12. (leave) there. But dont stick your chopsticks upright in the rice bowl. If so, its very impolite 13. the host and seniors who are present at the table. At dinner, if half of the fish is eaten up, a guest shouldnt turn the fish over by
45、 saying “fan”, which is 14. Chinese word for “turn over”, which is considered bad luck for 15. (fisherman) and their boats. The 16. (separate) of the fish bone from the lower half of the flesh is usually done by the host or hostess. This is especially true in South China. These tips above will be 17
46、. (extreme) useful when you visit China, an 18. (east) country with a long history. .短文改错词数:103 话题:郊游 文体: 记叙文Last Saturday our class went hiking in a countryside. We meet at our school gate and set off at 8:00 am. On the way, we were singing and laughing happily while a girl suddenly fell into a dee
47、p hole. She felt so frightening and even burst into tears. One of my classmate found a long rope and we finally got him out. Fortunately, she didnt suffer seriously injuries, but it seemed that her ankle slightly twisted. We managed to sending her to the nearest hospital. It is an experience well ne
48、ver forget it, though we didnt enjoy ourselves very much that day. 课时作业(十三 ) 必修 3 Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note 班级: 姓名: 建议时间 / 30 分钟.阅读理解词数:315 话题:小说家 文体: 记叙文 Samanta Schweblin, one of the best young Spanish language novelists nominated (提名) by British literary magazine Granta, has visited Beij
49、ing to promote the first Chinese edition of a collection of her short stories. The collection, Birds in the Mouth, has been translated and published by Shanghai-based publisher Reader.“Sometimes I hold the Chinese edition and choose a story at random and try to guess which one it is. But it is almost impossible for me; even the length is different,” says Schweblin. “When a book is translated into a Western language, I can at least understand some parts of my stories, and therefore suffer some doubt about the quality of the
