選修7Unit 5Travelling abroad李仕才一、閱讀理解After a year of examining studies concerning whether homework is effective, NYC P.S. 116 elementary school decided that math worksheets and essay assignments were actually a waste of time. In February, Principal Jane Hsu sent a letter to parents stating that the Pre-K through fifth grade students would not be given any traditional homework to encourage kids to have free time for reading, playing outside, or doing activities they enjoy."The negative effects of homework have been well established," Hsu wrote in a note to parents. "They include: childrens frustration and exhaustion, lack of time for other activities and family time and, sadly for many, loss of interest in learning."Some parents, however, disagree with the policy change, believing that a lack of focus will cause children to fall behind. Homework has been part of education from the beginning, and has increased in volume in recent years.Hsus advice that children should read and spend time with their families has upset some parents to the point of considering pulling their children out of P.S. 116. This group feels that homework assignments give children a goal to work toward. Others feel so strongly about the importance of homework that they have begun giving their own homework assignments to their children.An Australian Childhood Foundation survey found that 71% of Australian parents feel they do not spend enough quality time with their children mainly because of the time spent running the household or the time spent helping with homework. Education experts in Australia are saying that parents should stop helping. Doing so will give kids more independence, will give parents more free time, and will help reduce the number of homework-induced arguments in the family.While some research suggests that homework has little academic benefit for elementary students, other research shows homework can help kids develop independence, and confidence. It can also contribute to a sense of belonging or control over their lives. When parents try to help their children with homework, the assistance can take away that feeling and can also drain already exhausted working parents.1.Cancelling traditional homework is aimed at _.A. allowing students to learn on their ownB. inspiring students to spend more time with parentsC. wishing students to seek self-developmentD. motivating students to help with housework2.What can be concluded from the 1st and 2nd paragraph?A. Jane Hsu is the first principal to cancel homework.B. Jane Hsu has done thorough research on homework.C. Jane Hsu paid little attention to students academic records.D. Jane Hsu knows students prefer activities to their subjects.3.Why are some parents strongly against Principal Jane Hsu?A. They have no time to give their children homework.B. They dont think the school is responsible for their kids.C. They are afraid their kids will fall behind.D. They dislike their kids doing too many activities.4.What is the authors attitude to parents helping kids with homework?A. Supportive.B. Indifferent.C. Ironic.D. Negative.【文章大意】這是一篇議論文，文章對是否應(yīng)該給小學(xué)生布置家庭作業(yè)進行了論述。 1.C 【解析】考查細(xì)節(jié)理解。依據(jù)第一段末尾的".to encourage kids to have free time for reading, playing outside, or doing activities they enjoy"可知，這所學(xué)校取消數(shù)學(xué)和作文這類家庭作業(yè)是為了讓孩子們有更多的時間讀書，在戶外玩耍或者參加自己喜歡的活動，由此可推知這個學(xué)校希望學(xué)生們尋求自我發(fā)展。2.B 【解析】考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第一段中的"After a year of examining studies concerning whether homework is effective"以及第二段的內(nèi)容可知，校長對此做了全面的調(diào)查。4.D 【解析】考查觀點態(tài)度。依據(jù)文章尾段中的"When parents try to help their children with homework, the assistance can take away that feeling and can also drain already exhausted working parents"可推知，對于家長在作業(yè)上幫助孩子的問題，作者持有否定的看法。二、完形填空(2018江西名校聯(lián)盟檢測)Brian Tagalog was born without arms. But that didnt _1_ him from leading a normal life. The _2_ young man believes he is the only certified tattoo(文身) artist without arms in the world.A _3_ of Honolulu, Tagalog moved with his family to Tucson. He had always shown an interest in drawing, and set his mind on becoming a _4_ tattoo artist. Not many people gave him a chance, but he _5_ improved his foot drawing skills and operated the tattoo gun with his _6_. Brians mother admits that _7_ him was not easy, but she always made it a(n) _8_ to let him explore his options. “The day I gave birth to him, well, I was shocked, but we never hid him. I didnt _9_ him in any way.” And perhaps thats what gave him the _10_ to achieve his dreams, _11_ the very obvious absence of two limbs. “I was born without arms，” he said. “But that has not _12_ me down to pursue my dream.” At first, finding a shop that would _13_ him proved a very difficult thing. He _14_ many tattoo shops and got no calls back. He didnt give up; _15_， Brian finally runs his own shop. Brian uses a (n) _16_ technique to tattoohe draws the design on clients skin with one foot, _17_ using the other to stretch the skin. And eventually his tattoos always turn out to get his clients _18_.Brian hopes his success will _19_ others to follow their dreams bravely. Words and photos just dont do Brian Tagalog justice. You need to see him _20_ to witness how he works only with his feet.【文章大意】本文是一篇記敘文，講述了生來沒有胳膊的Brian Tagalog通過自己的不懈努力最終成為一名成功的文身藝術(shù)家的故事。1A.promote Bpreserve Cprotect Dprevent答案與解析：D但是那沒有阻止他過正常的生活。prevent sb. from doing sth.“阻止某人做某事”。2A.wise Bambitious Cpromising Dhandsome答案與解析：B這個有抱負(fù)的年輕人相信他是這個世界上唯一一個有資格證的無臂文身藝術(shù)家。wise“睿智的”；ambitious“有雄心的，有抱負(fù)的”；promising“有前途的”；handsome“英俊的”。3A.visitor Bforeigner Cstranger Dnative答案與解析：D根據(jù)后文的“moved with his family to Tucson”可知，此處指Tagalog是一個火奴魯魯?shù)漠?dāng)?shù)厝?。foreigner“外國人”；stranger“陌生人”；native“當(dāng)?shù)厝?，本地人”?A.professional BnormalCtemporary Dconservative答案與解析：A他總是表現(xiàn)出在繪畫方面的興趣，并且下決心成為一名專業(yè)的文身藝術(shù)家。professional“專業(yè)的，職業(yè)的”；normal“正常的”；temporary“暫時的”；conservative“保守的”。5A.steadily BoccasionallyCeffectively Dfrequently答案與解析：A并不是很多人給他機會，但是他不斷地磨煉自己的腳部繪畫技巧并且用自己的腳趾操作文身槍。steadily“持續(xù)地，不斷地”；occasionally“偶爾，偶然”；effectively“高效地”；frequently“經(jīng)常地，頻繁地”。6A.fingers Btoes Cmouth Djaw答案與解析：B參見上題解析。7A.comforting BeducatingCraising Daccompanying答案與解析：CBrian的母親承認(rèn)撫養(yǎng)他長大不是一件容易的事兒。comfort “安慰”；educate“教育”；raise“養(yǎng)育，撫養(yǎng)”；accompany“陪伴”。8A.failure Bpoint Cadventure Ddestination答案與解析：B但她總是特別注意讓他探究自己的選擇。make it a point to“對特別注意，努力做到”，是固定短語，符合語境。failure“失敗”；adventure“冒險”；destination“目的地”。9A.defend Bblame Cabandon Dshelter答案與解析：D根據(jù)上文的“but we never hid him”可知，此處應(yīng)是指Brian的母親不以任何形式庇護他。defend“保護”；blame“責(zé)備”；abandon“遺棄”；shelter“庇護，遮蔽”。10A.confidence BdeterminationCfreedom Denthusiasm答案與解析：A根據(jù)上下文語境，此處應(yīng)是表示盡管他沒有胳膊，但是Brian的家人所采取的更為積極的讓Brian成長的方式或許正是給予他實現(xiàn)夢想的自信心的東西。confidence“自信心”；determination“決心”；freedom“自由”；enthusiasm“熱情”。11A.apart from BinCregardless of Ddespite答案與解析：D參見上題解析。apart from“除了”；regardless of“不管，不顧”；despite“盡管”。12A.turned Bcalmed Cslowed Dtracked答案與解析：C他說：“我生來沒有胳膊，但是那并沒有讓我放慢追求自己夢想的速度。”turn sb. down“拒絕某人”；calm sb.down“使某人鎮(zhèn)靜下來”；slow sb. down“使某人慢下來”；track sb. down“追查到，追蹤到”。13A.hire Bsupport Cserve Dfund答案與解析：A根據(jù)下文中的“.got no calls back”“He didnt give up；15，Brian finally runs his own shop.”可知，此處應(yīng)是指起初，找到一個愿意雇用他的店鋪被證實是一件非常困難的事情。hire“雇用”；support“支持”；serve“為服務(wù)”；fund“資助”。14A.adapted to Bappealed toCattached to Dapplied to答案與解析：D根據(jù)上下文的內(nèi)容可知，此處表示他應(yīng)聘了好多家店。但是沒有得到回信。apply to“向申請”符合語境。adapt to“適應(yīng)”；appeal to“對有吸引力”；attach to“與有聯(lián)系，與有關(guān)聯(lián)”。15A.otherwise Binstead Cstill Dhowever答案與解析：B他沒有放棄，反而(instead)最后開了自己的店。other wise“否則”；instead“反而”；still “仍然”；however“然而”。16A.unique Bfunny Cpowerful Dattractive答案與解析：A根據(jù)下文的內(nèi)容可知，此處指Brian使用了一種獨特的文身技巧。unique“獨特的”；funny“有趣的”；powerful“強有力的”；attractive“吸引人的”。17A.before Bif Cwhile Dunless答案與解析：C當(dāng)他用另一只腳將皮膚抻平時，他用一只腳在顧客的皮膚上繪制圖案。while“當(dāng)時”符合語境。before“在之前”；if“如果”；unless“除非”。18A.instruction Badmiration Cdoubt Dcomplaint答案與解析：B而且最后他的文身總是會得到顧客的贊賞。instruction“指導(dǎo)”；admiration“贊賞”；doubt“懷疑”；complaint“投訴”。19A.inspire Burge Crequest Dadvise答案與解析：ABrian希望他的成功能激勵他人勇敢地追求夢想。inspire sb. to do sth.“激勵某人去做某事”。urge“敦促”；request“要求”；advise“建議”。20A.in response Bin advance Cin action Din turn答案與解析：C根據(jù)語境可知，此處表示你需要見證在工作狀態(tài)中的Brian。in action“在活動中，在運轉(zhuǎn)”，在此引申為“處于工作狀態(tài)中”。in response“作為回應(yīng)”；in advance“提前”；in turn“反過來”。三、七選五根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。(2018濟南模擬) While you are travelling abroad, cultural mistakes are more serious than linguistic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill feeling between individuals. _1_ Touching Someone _2_ In Mediterranean countries, if you dont touch someones arm when talking to them or if you dont greet them with kisses or a warm hug, youll be considered cold. But backslap(拍背) someone who isnt a family member or a good friend in Korea, and youll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacred never even pat a child on the head. Talking over Dinner In some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, the food is the thing, so dont start chatting about your days adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner. _3_ Its not because your group is unfriendly, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking. Removing Your Shoes or Not Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and youll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces. _4_ Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior. _5_ And dont feel offended if something seems offensive like queue jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.APersonal space varies as you travel the globe.BAsians consider removing shoes impolite at home.CNever be completely surprised by anything.DThe linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.ELook out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.FIf not, keep the shoes on.GYoull likely be met with silence.【文章大意】本文是一篇說明文，講述了一些出國旅游時應(yīng)當(dāng)注意的文化上的錯誤。段意梳理：第一段：外出旅游時，文化方面的錯誤比語言方面的錯誤更容易造成誤解。第二段：觸碰某人。不同國家對于觸碰某人有不同的習(xí)俗。第三至四段：邊吃邊談。在一些國家如中國、日本和一些非洲國家，吃飯時不說話。第五段：是否脫鞋。不同國家對進門是否脫鞋也有不同的習(xí)俗。第六段：當(dāng)你在國外時，應(yīng)當(dāng)對當(dāng)?shù)氐牧?xí)俗保持高度敏感。1答案與解析：E該空是一個總結(jié)句，用來引出下面要提到的話題，起承上啟下的作用，故選E項。2答案與解析：A結(jié)合小標(biāo)題“Touching Someone”及下文提到的不同國家對于觸碰有不同的習(xí)俗可知，不同的地方對個人空間的理解各不相同。故選A項。3答案與解析：G上文介紹在中國、日本和一些非洲國家，吃飯時不要閑談。由此可知，吃飯時要保持沉默，只有G項與此相關(guān)。故選G項。4答案與解析：F該空與前一句是相反的情況，上文提到“如果你在門口看到一排鞋子，就松開你的鞋帶?！保酉聛砭蛻?yīng)當(dāng)描寫與之相反的情況，故選F項。5答案與解析：C從空后的“And dont.like queue jumping”可知，此空與該句表并列關(guān)系，也應(yīng)是“不要”，故選C項。四、書面表達請根據(jù)下面圖片，寫一篇英文演講稿。內(nèi)容要點如下：1.談?wù)勜毨絽^(qū)孩子的教育狀況。2.說明“希望工程”的重要性。3.提出相應(yīng)的建議。注意：1.可根據(jù)內(nèi)容要點適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，使行文連貫。2.詞數(shù)120左右。參考范文 6EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F375