1、Unit 1 Festivals around the world/摞時作業(yè)提能噌機成；：h ft-ft 11I閱讀理解Beaches , rainforests , samba , soccerand , most importantly , people: its hard not to fall for Brazil.In Aug., CNN released a list of things Brazil does, better than anywhere else.The following are four of them.PlayfulnessIts a key part of

2、 the Brazilian personality : a willingness to laugh at themselves and their awkward situations and to welcome others in on the joke.But despite their problems , Brazilians can put them aside and center their awareness completely on the here and now , which is something the rest of the world could le

3、arn from.MusicBrazil is a music universe, unrivaled（無與倫比的）in diversity of musicalstyles , instruments and rhythms.The world knows samba , a mix of European marches and African drumming , and bossa nova, a slower samba infused （ 注 入）with French impressionism and American jazz.But Brazils diverse popu

4、lation moves to the beat of many different drummers.PartyingCelebrating is a priority for Brazilians , whether its on a large scale or just a backyard barbecue.They throw two of the worlds biggest parties , Carnival （The street carnival of Rio de Janeiro is designated by Guinness World Records as th

5、e largest carnival in the world.） , and the New Years Reveillon celebration.KissesGetting to know people in Brazil is a fast-track process.They dont care too much about personal and emotional space.A kiss on both cheeks is traditional for a male who has been introduced to an adult female , and two m

6、ore kisses are given when leaving.In most of Brazil, there are two air kisses given in greeting.The first always goes to the right cheek , the second to the left.語篇解讀 本文是一篇應(yīng)用文，主要向我們介紹了巴西的一些特點，使我們充分領(lǐng)略了巴西獨特的人文魅力。 What can the world learn from Brazilians?A Keep the work-life balance.B Attempt to live i

7、n the moment.C Take part in cultural activities.D Express emotions openly and boldly.解析： 細節(jié)理解題。 根據(jù) Playfulness 部分中的 “ But despite their problems， Brazilians can put them aside and center their awareness completely on the here and now ， which is something the rest of the world could learn from. 可知， 巴

8、西人能夠把問題放到一邊， 把注意力集中在當(dāng)下， 即盡力活在當(dāng)下這一點是世 界其他國家應(yīng)該學(xué)習(xí)的。答案： B How should a man by tradition greet a woman whom he is introduced to?A Through air kisses.B Through a warm hug.C Through cheek kissing.D Through a firm handshake.解析： 細節(jié)理解題。 根據(jù) Kisses 部分中的 “A kiss on both cheeks is traditional for a male who has b

9、een introduced to an adult female 可知，當(dāng)一位男性被介 ” 紹給一位成年女性時，親吻女士的雙頰是傳統(tǒng)的打招呼的做法。故選 C 。答案： C Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?A To call on people to visit Brazil.B To highlight the customs of Brazil.C To present parts of Brazils best bits.D To show the characteristics of Brazilians.解析： 作者意

10、圖題。 根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容尤其是第一段中的 “ In Aug，. CNN released a list of things Brazil does better than anywhere else.The following are four ofthem”可知，本文主要介紹的是巴西在世界上做得最好的幾個方面。故選 Co該 題難點在對bit 的理解上，該詞在此意為 “一部分，小塊兒 ”。答案： CBOn April 14th,2010 ， my entire life changed in an instant.One moment I was joyfully riding through t

11、he sunshine.The next moment ， metal ， flesh and bones were spreading against the pavement in a thunderous crash.Another cyclist ， biking carelessly ， had cut me off and sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.As if to symbolize the accident that had hit my life ， another disaster also occurred

12、on April 14th,2010.It cost the airline industry $ 1.7 billion.Ten million travelers were stuck for days.Economics all over the world were disturbed.This was the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull ， one of Icelands many volcanoes.However ， volcanoes are not all bad.In fact ， they are necessary.They are res

13、ponsible for the birth of new earth ， and for the creation of rich soil.This eruption gave off 0.15 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere daily.But cancelling 48% of the worlds flight travel saved about 2.8 million tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere ， temporarily decreasing our ca

14、rbon footprint.Similarly ， the accident had badly affected my emotion but it also allowed me to look more closely inside myself and discover things about myself I would never have realized.I learned how not to judge myself for my new limitations.In 1973 ， another Icelandic volcano ， Eldfell ， broke

15、out.Icelanders decided to bomb it with cold water until it froze and chose a different path.After their plan worked ， they used the geothermal（ 地?zé)岬?） energy for the next 15 years to heat their homes.A good example of life bringing lemons ， and making lemonade ！ One must move on from misfortunes ， fo

16、cusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future.I ran from April 14th,2010 ， to every kind of escape.Eventually I ended up in university for a new-found love in Earth sciences.語篇解讀 作者把自己遭遇突發(fā)事件和火山爆發(fā)這種自然災(zāi)害進行類比，說明遭遇到不幸也有好處，面對現(xiàn)實情況要樂觀積極What happened to the writer on April 14th,2010?He

17、was involved in a car crash.He was stuck in an Icelands airport.He witnessed a volcanic eruption.He was badly injured on a bike ride.解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第一段中的 “The next moment, metalcrrash. 和 “Another cyclist biking carelessly , had cut me off and sent me supermanning toward oncoming traffic.可知；一個馬虎的騎自行車的人

18、撞到了作者，作者遭遇 了事故，受傷嚴重，故D項正確。答案：DWhich was an effect of the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull?The economy was cost globally by the eruption.Carbon dioxide increased temporarily.Most of the worlds planes were held up.The earth in Iceland was terribly polluted.解析：細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第二段中的 “Economics all over the world

19、were disturbed.可知，艾雅法拉火山爆發(fā)后，全世界的經(jīng)濟都受到了干擾，即火山的 爆發(fā)使全球經(jīng)濟受損，故 A項正確。答案：AWhy did the writer mention the Eldfell volcano?It broke out in Iceland on April 14th as well.It symbolized the accident that changed his life.It told us to make the best of a given situation.It encouraged him to know more about himse

20、lf.-解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第五段中的 “Aftertheir plan worked.their homes.”并結(jié)合 “Onemust move on from misfortunes , focusing only on the present moment and being hopeful for the future. 可推知，我們應(yīng)該充分禾U用特 定的環(huán)境。答案：CWhat is the best title for the passage?Escape from VolcanoesInspiration from DisastersLove for Earth Scien

21、cesAttitude Toward Nature解析：標(biāo)題歸納題。本文作者通過講述自己遭遇事故和火山爆發(fā)帶來的好處 及壞處，啟示人們要積極應(yīng)對現(xiàn)實情況，所以選 B項。答案：BI閱讀七選五You can choose to think positively and see the good things around you , or you can choose to think negatively and only see the negative things around you.Its all up to you. 1 Look at what optimists do diffe

22、rently.Believe in themselves.While others doubt their own abilities , optimists believe they are good enough just the way they are and constantly try to get better. They trust their own intuition（直覺）and abilities when carrying out their day-to-day activities. 2 They dont need everyones approval.Beli

23、eve in others.Optimists not only believe in themselves , but also in other people in their lives. 3 They know that when you treat a person as he or she is , that person will remain so.But if you treat a person as he or she ought to be , that person will become what he or she ought to be.Optimists si

24、mply see sparks of good in others and work to turn the sparks into a roaring flame.4Optimists believe in seizing what life throws at them.They are not blind to the risks and dangers involved in taking chances , but rather look at the bigger picture , the resources available and then make every oppor

25、tunity count for a much brighter future full of possibilities.Forgive.Optimists know better than to underestimate the power of forgiveness.Martin Luther King Jr.recognized the past was the past andforgiveness was the path to a better future for everyone. 5 Optimists know tomorrow is another day and

26、another opportunity to correct what needs correcting and create a brighter reality.So he fought hate with love.They do what feels right in their hearts.Take full advantage of all opportunities.Be cautious about risks and dangers in life.They inspire others to be the best they can be.It is advisable

27、, however, that you think more positively.G . Thus he devoted his life to the struggle for racial equality.篇解讀本文是一篇說明文。積極的想法和消極的想法都取決于個人， 然而，本文作者還是建議人們積極看待生活，并說明了樂觀者是怎么做的。. 解析： 空前提至U “think positively and see the good things around you 或者 think negatively and only see the negative things around you都

28、取決于你自己，空后提到 “Look at what optimists do differently，”因此F項 然而，你以更 積極的方式去思考是明智的”填在本空能起到承上啟下的作用，符合語境。答案：F.解析：本段的小標(biāo)題是 系觀者）相信他們自己”，再根據(jù)空前的“Theytrust their own intuition（直覺）and abilities可知，B項 他們做他們內(nèi)心覺得正確的事 情”符合語境。答案：B.解析：本段主要講的是樂觀者還信任別人。根據(jù)本段最后一句Optimistssimply see sparks of good in others and work to turn t

29、he sparks into a roaring flame.可知，空處應(yīng)該說的是 他們激勵別人盡力做到最好”，故E項符合語境。答案：E.解析：根據(jù)本段中的關(guān)鍵字眼“chances” “ opportunity吉合“make everyopportunity count可知，本段主要講的是充分利用所有的機會答案：C可把目光集.解析：根據(jù)空前的 “ Martin Luther King Jr. recognized the past was the past and forgiveness was the path to a better future for everyone. 中在A項和G項

30、上，因為這兩項中的he指的就是Martin Luther King Jr.。再根 據(jù)本段的小標(biāo)題Forgive可知，A項因此他用愛來化解仇恨”符合語境。G項表 述的內(nèi)容跟上下文聯(lián)系不起來，故可排除。答案：A出.語法填空Hello , everyone.1. is Jane Scott from Channel 9 News.NowIm at the scene of a special rescue that occurred earlier today.The fire 2. (break) out at around 6 : 30 in the morning at the three-s

31、tory building behind me.The cause of the fire is still unknown.Firemen managed to keep the fire 3. control as soon as possible.But we are still not able to get any 4. (close) because of the possibility of an explosion.There is als o a crowd 5. (collect) at the spot.Witnesses say that they noticed fi

32、re coming from the building earlierthis morning.It was believed that everyone 6.(move) out of the building to safety.However , Jenny Rhyme 7.lived in this building , panicked , when she returned and noticed the fire , 8. (realise) that her 3-month-old baby was still inside.However , witnesses report seeing the dog , the