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Unit 5 Period 4 Reading for Writing
一、基础自测完成句子
1.听说你对学习汉语感兴趣,我很高兴。(interest)
I'm delighted to hear that you are ______________________________.
2.对于你在信中提到的要求,这里有一些建议。(demand)
Here are some suggestions for __________________________________________.
3.首先,多阅读一些经典的中文书籍是一个好主意,这样你不仅可以扩大词汇量,还可以欣赏汉字之美。(enlarge, appreciate)
To begin with, it's a great idea to read more classic Chinese books, with which not only can you __________________________, but you can also ____________________________________.
4.其次,你应该多听或多看中文节目,交更多的中国朋友。在我看来,这些都是有效的学习方法。(effective)
Secondly, you're expected to listen to or watch more Chinese programmes and make more Chinese friends, which ______________________ from my point of view.
5.我希望这些建议对你有帮助。(find+宾语+宾补)
I hope you'll ____________________________________________.
二、阅读理解
A
It was a Sunday morning on a subway in New York.People were sitting quietly — some reading newspapers, some lost in thought, some resting with their eyes closed.It was a calm, peaceful scene.
Then suddenly, a man and his children entered the subway car.The children were so noisy that immediately the situation changed.
The man sat down next to me and closed his eyes.The children were shouting, throwing things, even grabbing people’s papers.It was very disturbing.And yet, the man sitting next to me did nothing.
It was difficult not to feel annoyed.I could not believe that he could let his children run wild like that and do nothing about it, taking no responsibility at all.It was easy to see that everyone else on the subway felt annoyed, too.So finally I turned to him and said,“Sir, your children are really disturbing a lot of people.I wonder if you couldn’t control them a little more?”
The man realised what happened and said softly,“Oh, you’re right.I guess I should do something about it.We just came from the hospital where their mother died about an hour ago.I don’t know what to do, and I guess they don’t know how to handle it either.”
Can you imagine what I felt at that moment? Suddenly I saw things differently, and because I saw differently, I thought differently, I felt differently, I behaved differently.My anger disappeared.My heart was filled with the man’s pain.Feelings of sympathy(同情) flowed freely.Everything changed at once.
1.What changed the situation on the subway?
A.People’s shouting.
B.The father’s silence.
C.The children’s noise.
D.People’s complaining.
2.Why was the author displeased with the father?
A.He was disturbing.
B.He took no action.
C.He was too strict with his children.
D.He didn’t take care of his children.
3.What do we learn about the author in the end?
A.He felt sorry.
B.He felt happy.
C.He said thanks to the man.
D.He gave presents to the children.
4.What does the author want to tell us by sharing the story?
A.We need to be friendly to strangers.
B.Parents should try to control their children.
C.Be ready to help others when they are in need.
D.Don’t judge others before we understand them.
B
Many people believe that you lose the ability to learn new languages as you get older.Language experts, however, will tell you that you’re never too old to learn a new language.As you get older, it can be more difficult to learn a new language, though.
Children and adults learn new languages in different ways.For children, language is their lives.They study for thousands of hours every year, because they need to learn languages to become part of their communities.Adults, on the other hand, are already part of a language community.Learning a new language means becoming part of another language community, and adults rarely get the chance to practise as much as young children do.
Moreover, children learning a new language are expected to make mistakes.This gives them freedom when learning to be daring and confident.Adults, however, often feel pressured to be perfect when learning a new language.This can discourage many people and make it even harder to learn a new language.
When young children learn a new language, they come to see various languages as a “normal” part of society.This mindset (思维模式) helps them embrace learning a new language without feeling like they’re doing something unusual or “too hard”.
So if you want to learn a new language, go for it! It’s never too late to learn a new language.If you’re older, it may take more work, but it can be done.If you’re a young child, though, now is the time to step out and learn a new language!
5.By saying “language is their lives” in Paragraph 2, the author means that children .
A.can’t live without language
B.lead a happy life every day
C.practise a new language a lot
D.are taken good care of by adults
6.What may make it hard for adults to learn a new language?
A.They are afraid of being laughed at.
B.They usually have too many interests.
C.They think making mistakes is natural.
D.They always make different kinds of mistakes.
7.Which of the following shows the difference between children and adults in learning a new language?
A.The behaviour they have.
B.The learning attitudes.
C.The future plans they have made.
D.The materials they are using.
8.According to the author, a new language .
A.can never be learnt by the old people
B.can be grasped by the old people easily
C.can be understood only by the old people
D.can be learnt by both the old and the young
一、基础自测完成句子
1.interested in learning Chinese
2.your demands mentioned in your letter
3.enlarge your vocabulary; appreciate the beauty of Chinese characters 4.are effective learning methods
5.find these suggestions helpful/beneficial
二、阅读理解
1.C 细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知,地铁车厢里原本很安静,可是这几个孩子的吵闹彻底打破了原来的宁静。
2.B 推理判断题。根据第四段可知,作者对这位父亲非常不满,因为他任由自己的孩子在车厢里吵闹却无所作为。
3.A 推理判断题。根据最后两段可知,作者听了那位父亲的解释后才恍然大悟,不但彻底消失了怒气,而且开始同情那位父亲和孩子们。显然他应该后悔自己前面对那位父亲说过的话。
4.D 推理判断题。综合全文可知,作者通过分享这则故事想告诉我们——在不了解他人的情况下不要轻易评判他们。
5.C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的They study for thousands of hours every year可知,他们每年要花费成千上万个小时学习语言,由此可以推知其意思是指儿童在学习新语言的时候进行了大量的语言练习。
6.A 细节理解题。第三段最后一句中的This指代上句Adults, however, often feel pressured to be perfect when learning a new language.,由此可知,成年人学习语言的时候,往往因为追求完美而感到有压力;也就是说,成年人在学习语言时会担心因犯错误而被嘲笑。
7.B 推理判断题。根据第二至四段内容可知,儿童和成年人学习的方法不同、态度不同会导致学习结果的不同。
8.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的It’s never too late to learn a new language.可知,什么时候学习一门新的语言都不晚,也就是说成年人和儿童都可以学习新的语言。
三、主题微写作
假定你是李华,一个外国中学生社团打算来你校感受汉字艺术。请你写一篇演讲稿,介绍中国的汉字,内容如下:
1.汉字的发展; 2.汉字的重要性;
3.你的看法。
注意:1.词数80左右;开头结尾已给出;
2.使用本课学到的词汇和表达。
Good afternoon everybody! It is my honor to deliver a speech on Chinese characters.
That's all. Thanks for your listening!
三、主题微写作
主题微写作(参考范文)
Good afternoon everybody! It is my honor to deliver a speech on Chinese characters.
Chinese characters have a long history. They evolved from simple pictures to complex structures, reflecting the wisdom and creativity of our ancestors. Over time, they have become an essential part of Chinese culture and a unique form of art.
Besides, Chinese characters are not only the means of communication but also the carrier of our history, culture, and traditions. By learning Chinese characters, we can better understand the depth and breadth of Chinese civilization.
In the end, we should respect and protect Chinese characters, and pass on this valuable cultural heritage to future generations.
That's all. Thanks for your listening!
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