初一19-20学年第13/677期
                                                              李玉华

How my family… (P4)

I. Pre-reading

1. When is Thanksgiving?

2. What do people usually do on Thanksgiving?

3. Who do you want to thank?

 

II. While reading

Choose the answer:

1. From the story, what do we know about Thanksgiving?

A. People celebrate it by eating a big meal.

B. It only takes 10 seconds to eat a whole turkey.

C. It falls on the fourth weekend in November.

D. Only American people celebrate it.

 

2. What does the writer think of his aunt Karla?

A. She doesn’t like Thanksgiving.

B. She is good at finding things.

C. She is too lazy to cook.

D. She drinks too much wine.

 

3. What is the story mainly about?

A. How the writer’s family celebrates Thanksgiving.

B. Who the writer likes most in his family.

C. What Americans do on Thanksgiving.

D. Food and drinks that are served on Thanksgiving.

 

III. Word in use

根据提示完成下列句子：

 1. The movie ______(持续)for 2 hours.

 2. Spring Festival usually _____(降临) in January or February.

 3. Dinner is always ______(准备好的) when I get home.

 4. I am ______(感激的) for what my teachers have done for me.

 

IV. Post-reading

On Thanksgiving, the most widely practiced ritual (仪式) is the Thanksgiving meal. This usually includes turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie.

Travel to ancient Greece (P5)

I. Pre-reading

1. Where is Greece?

2. What do you know about ancient Greece?

3. What do you know about modern Greece?

 

II. While reading

Choose the answer:

1. According to the story, Greece is a country with _____.

A. big seas

B. beautiful modern buildings

C. high mountains

D. great culture

          

2. Both China and Greece have _____.

A. made the same math findings

B. a long history

C. skilled artists

D. the same goddesses

 

3. The last paragraph tells us that _____.

A. China and Greece will work together

B. the cultures of China and Greece are the best

C. Greece will become China’s greatest friend

D. business is the most important thing between China and Greece

 

III. Word in use

选择合适的词语并用其正确形式填空:

friendship               enjoy            culture           future

1. Many local people ____ spending time in this small bar.

2. I hope our ______ can last forever.

3. What will the city be like in the _____?

4. We must respect and follow the local  _____ when we live and work in a different place.

 

IV. Post-reading

More about Greece

It is a small country in Europe near the Mediterranean Sea.

The main part is on a peninsula. It held the first Olympic Games. It is called the cradle (摇篮) of Western civilization. 

Walk like an animal (P6)

I. Pre-reading

From fish to monkeys, almost every animal has a tail...except humans and other apes. 
The reason we’re left out is because most mammals use their tails to balance while walking or running. 
But is it better to have a tail if you can’t walk or run well?

II. While reading

Choose the answer:

1. The robotic tail can help old people _____.

A. play sports               

B. carry things

C. walk fast               

D. keep their balance

 

2. What do we know about the robotic tail?

a. It is 1 meter long.

b. People can make it lighter by taking some of its parts away.

c. It moves in the same direction as the body.

d. It works like a seahorse tail.

A. abc                    B. abd        

C. acd                  D. bcd

 

3. What do we know from the story?

A. The tail has a lot of uses.

B. The tail is ugly and heavy.

C. People who can’t walk can also use the tail.

D. Scientists will stop working on the tail.

 

4. The story is mainly about _____.

A. why humans don’t have tails

B. how tails help animals

C. the importance of helping old people

D. how the robotic tail can help people

 

III. Word in use

根据中文提示完成下列句子：

1. 他朝着父母相反的方向走去。

    He walked ______________ toward his parents.

2. 新买的拐杖可以帮助爷爷行走时保持平衡。

    This walking stick can help Grandpa __________ while walking.

3. 包太重了，他们决定去掉一部分东西。

    The bag was heavy, so they decided to ______ a few things.

 

IV. Post-reading

Is it important for animals to have tails? How do tails help them?

*A cow shakes its tail back and forth to drive away flies.

*Monkeys use their tails to hang from and climb trees.

*Animals that live in the water use tails to help them swim. 

*The kangaroo stands on its tail to rest.

*A fox can put  its big tail over its nose and paws while it sleeps. It can keep the fox warm.                                                   

                              

 

参考答案及解析

【P3】

II. 1. A。细节理解题，题干要求为找出描述正确的一项。

根据第三段“the family members are busy cooking the big meal”，以及下面全家共进大餐的描述，可知A选项正确。

2. D。细节理解题，题干问作者对Aunt Karla的看法。

根据第三段“my aunt Karla has had too much wine”，可知D选项正确

3. A。概括主旨题，题干要求为找出描述正确的一项。

纵观全文，本文主要讲述作者一家如何庆祝感恩节，故A选项正确。

 

III. 1. lasts      2. falls    3. ready    4. thankful  

 

【P4】

II. 1. D。细节理解题。根据第1段 “Greece is a place where you can enjoy nature and culture at the same time.”以及第二段，可知希腊拥有伟大而悠久的文明，故答案为D。

2. B。细节推断题。根据第二段 China and Greece are both ancient civilizations.两国都拥有悠久的历史，并且在自然科学和人文科学上给世界留下了宝贵的财产。

3. A。段落概括。根据最后一段内容可知，中国和希腊携手合作。希腊已经加入了“一带一路”，两国将在商务和文化上有更多的交流与合作。故答案为A。

III. 1. enjoy      2. friendship          3. future       4. culture               

 

【P6】

II. 1. D。细节理解题。根据第1段可知, It can help old people keep their balance. 尾巴有助于老年人保持平衡，故答案为D。

2. B。细节理解题。根据第2、3段可知， The tail is 1 meter long. …works like a seahorse’s tail; If it feels too heavy, people can take out some of its parts.

3. A。理解推断题。最后一段解释说明了机器尾巴能帮助老人保持平衡，帮助工人背负重物时保持平衡，给电脑游戏玩家更好的体验。

4. D。主旨概括题。

根据文意可知整篇文章在讲述机器尾巴的特点以及它如何帮助人，而对ABC三项并未提及。III. 1. in the other direction        2. keep his balance        3. take out