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课时作业(十七) 选择性必修第二册 Unit 1 The mass media
一、阅读理解
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About Scholastic Kids Press
Scholastic Kids Press is a group of talented Kid Reporters,ages 1014,from across the country and around the world.Since 2000,our awardwinning young journalists have reported “news for kids,by kids”,covering politics,entertainment,the environment,sports,and more in their hometowns and on the national stage.Their stories appear online and in Scholastic magazines,which reach more than 25 million students in classrooms nationwide.
Scholastic Kid Reporters have made headlines(头条) by interviewing Pulitzer Prizewinning composer LinManuel Miranda,environmentalist Jane Goodall,Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden,Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai,Dog Man author Dav Pilkey,actress Misty Copeland,and more.
Contact Info
Email us at kidspress@scholastic.com.
How to apply?
We are now accepting Kid Reporter applications for the 20232024 program year.Learn more and download the application here.
The application to join Scholastic Kids Press includes writing a news story,story ideas and a personal article.Editors select Kid Reporters every year based on writing ability,interviewing skills and attention to detail.
To be considered,applicants must be between 1014.Students in any part of the world are welcome to apply.
What do Scholastic Kid Reporters write about?
Throughout the year,Scholastic Kid Reporters cover issues and topics that matter most to them and their peers(同龄人).This includes current events,breaking news,entertainment,sports and more from their communities.
The Kid Reporter application is now open!Click here to learn more.
1.Why does the author mention some people in the second paragraph?
A.To show Scholastic Kid Reporters' success.
B.To introduce Scholastic Kid Reporters' various readers.
C.To prove Scholastic Kid Reporters' effects on famous people.
D.To tell us the topics Scholastic Kid Reporters value.
2.What does Scholastic Kids Press pay much attention to about the applicants?
A.The place they come from.
B.Their age.
C.Their personal experience.
D.The language they speak.
3.What do Scholastic Kid Reporters mainly cover?
A.Skills in making delicious food.
B.Stories of their parents.
C.The most important things for kids.
D.Housework suitable for children.
[语篇解读]本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一家儿童新闻机构招聘小记者的相关信息。
1.A [解析]推理判断题。根据第二段可知,第二段提到的这些人都是一些著名人物,学院派儿童记者能够采访到这些人,说明很成功。故选A。
2.B [解析]细节理解题。根据“How to apply?”部分的“To be considered,applicants must be between 1014.(申请人年龄必须在10~14岁之间。)”可知,申请人的年龄必须在10~14岁之间,这是需要关注的。故选B。
3.C [解析]细节理解题。根据“What do Scholastic Kid Reporters write about?”部分的“Throughout the year,Scholastic Kid Reporters cover issues and topics that matter most to them and their peers.(在这一年中,学术儿童记者会报道对他们和他们的同龄人最重要的问题和话题。)”可知,小记者会报道对他们和他们的同龄人最重要的问题和话题。故选C。
B
(2025·河南郑州模拟)The news industry has had a rough decade.Print readership is steadily declining,newspapers are closing,and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off.In response,major newspapers have made significant changes.They're attempting to combat diminishing reader interest by shortening stories,creating clickbait(点击诱饵),and most notably,using social media to their advantage.
With the rise of social media sites,many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer.People's ability to focus on longform content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today's world.This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short,easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed.To interest a more specific and generally younger readership,newspapers have revised content,prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth.
But,in reality,there is still a demand for indepth reporting.In this era of misinformation and clickbait,readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context,analysis,and accountability.Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes,involves multiple perspectives,and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world,helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complicated matters.
While social media have changed the way we consume news,the quality of news remains essential for the public.It's crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity(完整性) of news.This means providing both quick updates and indepth analysis,and using social media to promote their content,but not at the expense of accuracy or integrity.By doing so,news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment.
4.What problem does traditional news industry face?
A.The decline of readership.
B.The lack of longform stories.
C.The spread of unreliable information.
D.The shortage of experienced journalists.
5.What does the underlined word “prioritizing” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Checking out.
B.Cutting down.
C.Paying no attention to.
D.Attaching importance to.
6.What can we know from Paragraph 3?
A.People's need for indepth reporting is decreasing.
B.Social media have played a key role in promoting hidden facts.
C.Clickbait greatly increases readers' interests in exploring truths.
D.Indepth reporting can improve readers' comprehension of complex issues.
7.According to the passage,the news industry should achieve a balance between .
A.providing quick updates and focusing on popular topics
B.stating matters in multiple perspectives and shortening articles
C.satisfying readers' preferences and ensuring the quality of news
D.widening news sources and maintaining the accuracy of contents
[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社交媒体时代下的新闻业。
4.A [解析]细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The news industry has had a rough decade.Print readership is steadily declining,newspapers are closing,and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off.”可知,传统新闻业面临的问题是读者群体数量下降。故选A。
5.D [解析]词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知,报纸修改了内容,“优先考虑”那些在视觉上吸引人的文章,而不是有深度的文章。故prioritizing意为“重视;优先考虑”,与D项意思相近。故选D。
6.D [解析]细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes,involves multiple perspectives,and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world,helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complicated matters.”可知,深度报道可以提高读者对复杂问题的理解。故选D。
7.C [解析]细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知,作者建议新闻业应该在满足读者偏好的同时,确保新闻的质量。故选C。
二、完形填空
There is much we can learn from dogs.In 1 ,they are our best companions,seeming to understand our every emotion.They accept us when we feel 2 ,waiting hours for us to return from school.And for adults,they remain our 3 friends.It's no wonder we have such 4 for them.
Capitan,a lovely dog,always 5 his master Miguel.But when Miguel passed away,Capitan disappeared—only to 6 later at the graveyard(墓地),lying on Miguel's grave.Despite many 7 to bring him home,Capitan always ran away,back to the graveyard 15 miles from the house.Such 8 touched Miguel's family and the graveyard caretakers.Capitan didn't 9 himself to new friends.He just stayed close to the gravesite,sleeping there every night and sitting 10 during the day.
Capitan became a symbol of faithfulness.But it still remains 11 how he found the grave in the first place.Miguel died in a different town and was 12 directly to the site.There was no clue for Capitan to follow,yet he 13 the man he loved.For us humans,we can more easily find those we love.Capitan reminds us that despite the difficulties that 14 us,there is always a way to get back to 15 love.
1.A.yards B.childhood
C.neighborhood D.schools
2.A.left out B.worn out
C.stressed out D.fed up
3.A.current B.missing
C.committed D.new
4.A.affection B.respect
C.hope D.knowledge
5.A.amused B.followed
C.inspired D.struck
6.A.take off B.carry on
C.turn up D.break down
7.A.reasons B.chances
C.steps D.attempts
8.A.devotion B.charity
C.sympathy D.preference
9.A.prove B.compare
C.attach D.limit
10.A.comfortably B.awkwardly
C.perfectly D.watchfully
11.A.simple B.unknown
C.encouraging D.alive
12.A.introduced B.reduced
C.transferred D.linked
13.A.located B.persuaded
C.revealed D.defended
14.A.push B.threaten
C.combine D.separate
15.A.romantic B.selfless
C.peaceful D.patient
[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。Miguel去世后,他的狗Capitan找到他的墓地,整天待在墓地附近,成为忠诚的象征。
1.B [解析]句意:在童年,它们是我们最好的伙伴,似乎理解我们的每一份情感。yard院子;childhood童年;neighborhood街区;school学校。根据该句中的best companions和下文的And for adults可知,此处说的是在童年时。故选B。
2.A [解析]句意:当我们感到被冷落时,它们接受我们,一连几个小时等我们放学回家。leave out忽视;wear out磨损;stress out焦虑不安;fed up对……厌烦。根据句意和句中的accept us可知,此处是说当我们感到被冷落时。故选A。
3.C [解析]句意:对于成年人来说,它们仍然是我们忠实的朋友。current现在的;missing丢失的;committed忠诚的;new新的。根据下文讲述的Capitan的故事和最后一段中的faithfulness可知,狗是我们忠实的朋友。故选C。
4.A [解析]句意:难怪我们对它们有这么深的感情。affection感情;respect尊重;hope希望;knowledge 知识。根据上文提到的“In 1 ,they are our best companions”和“And for adults,they remain our 3 friends.”可知,我们对狗有感情,喜欢它们。故选A。
5.B [解析]句意:Capitan是一只可爱的狗,它总是跟着它的主人Miguel。amuse逗乐;follow跟着;inspire激励;strike击打。根据下文的master可知,Capitan一定是跟着它的主人。故选B。
6.C [解析]句意:但是当Miguel去世后,Capitan不见了——后来才出现在墓地,躺在Miguel的坟墓上。take off起飞;carry on继续;turn up出现;break down分解。根据上文的disappeared可知,此处是说Capitan后来出现在墓地。故选C。
7.D [解析]句意:尽管多次尝试把它带回家,但Capitan总是逃跑,回到离房子15英里的墓地。reason原因;chance机会;step步伐;attempt尝试。根据下文的“bring him home,Capitan always ran away,back to the graveyard 15 miles from the house”可知,Capitan的家人尝试把Capitan带回家。故选D。
8.A [解析]句意:这种忠诚感动了Miguel的家人和墓地管理员。devotion忠诚;charity慈善;sympathy同情;preference偏好。根据上一句“Despite many 7 to bring him home,Capitan always ran away,back to the graveyard 15 miles from the house.”可知,Capitan对Miguel的忠诚感动了Miguel的家人和墓地管理员。故选A。
9.C [解析]句意:Capitan没有结交新朋友。prove证明;compare比较;attach系上;limit限制。根据下一句“He just stayed close to the gravesite,sleeping there every night and sitting 10 during the day.”可知,Capitan整天守在Miguel的墓地旁,所以它没有结交新的朋友。故选C。
10.D [解析]句意:它只是待在墓地附近,每天晚上睡在那里,白天警觉地坐在那里。comfortably舒适地;awkwardly笨拙地;perfectly完美地;watchfully警觉地。根据语境和空前的sitting可知,白天Capitan一定是警觉地坐在墓地附近。故选D。
11.B [解析]句意:但我们仍然不知道它最初是如何找到坟墓的。simple简单的;unknown未知的;encouraging鼓舞人心的;alive活着的。根据下文的There was no clue for Capitan to follow可知,我们不知道Capitan最初是如何找到坟墓的。故选B。
12.C [解析]句意:Miguel在另一个城镇去世,被直接运送到墓地。introduce介绍;reduce减少;transfer转移,运送;link联系。根据空前的Miguel died in a different town可知,Miguel是从另一个城镇运送到墓地的。故选C。
13.A [解析]句意:Capitan没有线索可循,但它找到了它爱的人。locate找到;persuade说服;reveal揭示;defend保护。根据上文的he found the grave in the first place可知,Capitan找到了它爱的人。故选A。
14.D [解析]句意:Capitan提醒我们,尽管困难将我们分开,但总有办法找回无私的爱。push推动;threaten威胁;combine合并;separate分开。根据上文讲述的Miguel和Capitan的故事可知,他们被分开了。故选D。
15.B [解析]句意见上题解析。romantic浪漫的;selfless无私的;peaceful和平的;patient耐心的。根据上文的讲述可知,Capitan对Miguel的爱是无私的。故选B。
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