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Unit 1 How can we become good learners?提升练习
一、完形填空。
“I'm really thankful to our government, for it provides us with such a good training program. The training greatly helps us live well. I will certainly study hard and learn the skills. Then I can _1_ my family difficulties and do good to other people.” a learner on the job training program said, feeling _2_ .
The learner's grandfather is nearly 80 years old, and his mother is _3_ in bed. So his father, who isa farmer, is the main _4_ of the family. The family is poor. The learner graduated from high school and did not _5_ the college entrance exam. The job training program helps him learn the skills that he’ ll_6_ in the work place.
The story reminds me of another _7_ . It goes like this: Once upon a time, there was a man who liked fishing very much, and was _8_ to catch lots of fish every day. The man was a kind-hearted person, so he always _9_ his fish with his neighbors who did not know how to fish. One day, he thought that it would be _10_ if he taught them how to fish. So he _11_ his neighbors together and showed them how to fish. Everybody was very happy that they could _12_ the fish they themselves caught.
At present, there are still a lot of poor people throughout the world. But it's not good if we give only_13_ to them. _14_ , we should give them a chance to learn new skills. Therefore, a technical training is very important to people in need, and they will learn the ability to _15_ money. People can learn a lot of useful things in the training program and what they learn can help them on the way to find jobs.
( )1. A. solve B. change C. study D. find
( )2. A. surprised B. excited C. relaxed D. interested
( )3. A. ill B. alone C. silent D. dangerous
( )4. A. problem B. example C. relative D. support
( )5. A. pass B. copy C. know D. mind
( )6. A. repeat B. forget C. need D. test
( )7. A. story B. learner C. family D. program
( )8. A. afraid B. lucky C. sorry D. able
( )9. A. shared B. cooked C. exchanged D. weighed
( )10. A. easy B. great C. useless D. crazy
( )11. A. drove B. stopped C. called D. searched
( )12. A. feed B. save C. touch D. eat
( )13. A. time B. fish C. food D. clothing
( )14. A. Next B. Instead C. Luckily D. Especially
( )15. A. pay B. give C. use D. make
二、阅读理解
A
On January 27, in order to win the new pneumonia Resistance War(抗击新型肺炎战), the Ministry of Education issued(公布) a notice on putting off the start time of school in spring 2020. It was said that school should not start before February 17. The exact start time of school will depend on situations and further notices.
However, many parents are very worried that putting off the start of school may affect children's studies. If they have such a long winter vacation, children will not learn any knowledge, read books or study at all. They may forget what they have learned before. Staying at home for a long time will make them keep eating, sleeping and playing, which seriously affect their physical and mental health.
In short, the close of school influences learning and develops bad habits, so how should we avoid these problems? Local education departments have also issued a notice, that is, to organize online teaching and create a network platform(平台), where necessary courses will be shown every day, and online teaching will be given by excellent teachers of the subject, and students can learn at home through computer or mobile network.
It should be said that such a method is very good. It can not only keep students indoors and not worry about the infection(感染) of the disease, but also make them study at home, improve their learning ability, and truly achieve“no suspension of classes”. Both the platform itself and the recorded lesson resources are more useful, and are welcomed by parents and teachers.
Of course, except for learning at home, it is also necessary to teach children about health knowledge, especially how to keep away from touching virus and other knowledge popularization; at the same time, it is also necessary for children to do some physical exercises or some games, which is good for physical health at home.
( )1. Parents worried about putting off the start time of school because _ .
A. children may be infected by virus B. they don't like the idea of online learning
C. children's study may be affected D. parents have no time to look after children
( )2. Except for learning at home, what is also necessary according to the writer?
A.To keep playing online games. B. To keep touching different people.
C.To do some physical exercises outside. D.To teach children about health knowledge.
( )3. The underlined word“suspension” in Paragraph 4 probably means _ .
A. plan B. stop C. growth D. change
( )4. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Students would rather go to school.
B. The date of going to school is decided.
C. Online teaching will help students study.
D. Parents believe children can teach themselves.
( )5. What's the best title for this passage?
A. A Special Way to Learn at Home B. A New War with a New Chance
C. A Way to Keep Mentally Healthy D. A Method to Make Parents Worried
B
Matthew Youlden speaks nine languages well and understands more. When I told Matthew how I had been struggling to pick up a second language, he had the following advice for me.
Matthew learned several languages together with his twin brother Michael. They started learning their first foreign language, Greek, when they were only eight years old. Matthew and Michael pushed each other to really go for it. So if Matthew realized that Michael was doing better than he was, he would get a bit jealous and then tried and outdid him. Even if you can't get a brother or sister to join you on your language learning, finding some kind of partner will push both of you to always try just a little bit harder and stay with it. It's a really great way of actually going about it. You have someone with whom you can speak, and that's the idea behind learning a new language.
When you have no one else to speak to, there's nothing wrong with talking to yourself in a foreign language. It might sound really strange, but actually speaking to yourself in a language is a great way to practice if you' re not able to use it all the time. If you don't know how to go about learning a new language, this can keep new words and phrases fresh in your mind. It also helps build up your confidence for the next time you speak with someone.
Using your new language in any way is a creative act. Matthew and Michael practiced their Greek by writing and recording songs. Think of some fun ways to practice your new language: make a radio play with a friend, draw a comic strip, write a poem or simply talk to whomever you can.
Different languages have different pronunciation. One way to learn English pronunciation well is to really look at someone while they are saying words. It might be difficult at the beginning, but you will feel easy later. If you can't watch a native-speaker in person, watching foreign-language films and TV is good, too.
( )6. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Something interesting between Michael and his brother.
B. Why Michael and his brother learned Greek.
C. The importance of communication between brothers.
D. It's a great way to learn a foreign language with a partner.
( )7. What does the underlined word“jealous” mean?
A. Feeling unhappy. B. Feeling comfortable.
C. Feeling similar. D. Feeling meaningless.
( )8. Why is talking to yourself a good idea?
A. Because it makes you healthier.
B. Because it is a great way to remember difficult words.
C. Because it is a great way to stay happy.
D. Because it makes you practice more.
( )9. Why does the writer write the passage?
A. To introduce two famous people. B. To explain some reasons.
C. To give some advice. D. To encourage us to learn more languages.
三、任务型阅读
下面文章中有五处需要添加小标题,请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出符合各段意思的小标题,其中有一项是多余选项。
English can be a challenging language to learn, but there are things you can do to make the learning process easier.
1._______________
Decide how fluent you want to become and set small goals that will help you reach the level step by step. Small steps are easier to work through. For example, if learning 40 new words each month makes you nervous, tell yourself to learn 10 new words each week.
2._______________
Practice your English skills every day. Set a specific time for your practices each day, and focus on studying during that time. Tell your teacher, classmates, friends, or relatives about your plan and ask them to check on your progress.
3._______________
Don't be afraid of making mistakes when you practice your English. If you stop practicing because you are unsure of your skill level, you won't be able to improve. When you don't feel confident, review the progress you' ve already made with your English studies. Then you might feel encouraged to continue improving yourself.
4._______________
If you have difficulty motivating yourself, find some ways to reward yourself for reaching your short- term language learning goals. The reward can be related to your English studies, but it doesn't have to be. For example, you might reward yourself after reaching a small goal by buying your favorite snack or visiting your favorite restaurant.
5._______________
Be patient. Learning English easily does not mean that you will learn the language quickly. If you do not study hard or review past lessons often, you might forget about the information you learned. Regular practice is the only way to remember English on a long-term basis.
A. Set goals.
B. Be confident.
C. Keep practicing.
D. Reward yourself.
E. Practice with other students.
F. Make a plan for your daily practice.
四、语法填空
It is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy, 1. _ few know how 2. _
( find) happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on3. _( we).
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time 4. _( think) about the future— for example, getting into college or getting a good job— that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasure, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several good friends tend to live happier and 5. _( health) lives.
The 6. _( two) secret to lead a happy life is to be active. Many people experience this by dancing, or playing a sport. You can forget about your problems, and only think 7. _ the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they offer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. 8. _ you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend discuss his or her studies, go shopping to get food for 9. _ old neighbor, or simply help out around the house 10. _( wash) the dishes.
五、单词拼写
Learning English well seems to be difficult for lots of students. Here are some tips for you.
First, listening is the 1. _(秘诀) of language learning. You must listen to the teacher carefully. You should also listen to the English news on the radio from VOA or BBC. It's a little difficult, so you should be 2. _(有耐心的) while listening. Sometimes you need to repeat 3. _(大声地). It's also a good idea to take 4. _(笔记) in your English class.
5. _(第二), you should read more. You can read the 6. _(课本) and English articles to learn some useful words and 7. _(句子). And try to review them from time to time. While reading, pay attention to the main idea.
Finally, it's necessary to take every chance 8. _(练习). Don't be afraid to make 9. _(错误).
I hope the above suggestions could be helpful in 10. _(提高) your English.
六、话题作文
假如你是张华,以下是你友好结对学校 Maple Knoll High School的好友 Andrew发给你的一封电子邮件,请你根据该邮件的内容,给Andrew回复并提出你自己在英语学习中所碰到的问题。
Hi, Zhang Hua, How's it going? I'm glad that I have become a student in Grade 9. Maybe both of us will have many tasks ahead. I wonder if you have any ideas about it. Here are my problems. My favorite subject is English, but I don't know how to improve my spoken English? How can I increase my English vocabulary(词汇)? Look forward to your reply. Best wishes! Andrew
注意:(1)请回复邮件中所提及的两个问题,可适当发挥;(2)邮件中不得出现真实人名和校名等相关信息;(3)词数100左右。
写作思路:1.如何开头:表示很开心收到来信,表明学好英语很重要。2.如何提高口语提出合理的建议。3.如何扩大词汇提出合理的建议。4.说出自己在学英语上的困惑,并希望得到帮助。
Hi, Andrew,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Zhang Hua
Unit 1 Section A 提升练习答案
一、1-5. ABADA 6-10. CADAB 11-15. CDCBD
二、1-5. CDBCA 6-9. DADC
三、1. A 2. F 3. B 4. D 5. C
四、1. but 2. to find 3. ourselves 4. thinking 5. healthier
6. second 7. about 8. If 9. an 10. washing
五、1. secret 2. patient 3. aloud 4. notes 5. Second
6. textbook 7. sentences 8. to practice 9. mistakes 10. improving
六、 Hi, Andrew,
Glad to hear from you. It's important us to learn English well.
If you want to improve spoken English, you should spend at least thirty minutes reading English aloud every morning. You'd better take every chance to communicate with others in English, especially with foreigners. You can also go to the English corner. As for English vocabulary, I think you should read English newspapers. When you meet new words, you can write them down and recite them again and again. You can also make word cards to remember new words. I have some problems learning English as well. Could you tell me how to increase my reading speed and how to improve my listening skills. I am looking forward to your reply.
Zhang Hua
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