Unit 7 Lesson 3 A Musical Genius（分层作业）英语北师大版必修第三册

Unit 7 Art Lesson 3 A Musical Genius 分层练习（原卷版） 基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03 一、将下列短语翻译为英文。 1 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1. 把…… 视作…… 2. 在某人二十几岁的时候 3. 放弃 4. 与…… 斗争 5. 把…… 添加到…… 6. 在…… 底部 7. 首次；第一次 8. 即使；尽管 9. 毫不犹豫做某事 10. 负责；掌管 11. 满面 / 灿烂的笑容 12. 流程图；作业图 二、单句填空 1．He took charge the band after his father’s death. 2．Our government advocates showing respect for the customs of the (minor)． 3．I have no (hesitate) in recommending my masterpiece to others. 4．In Africa，poor nutrition caused the (die) of the poor baby. 5．Although he has failed several times，he still struggles (keep) on. 6． (inspire) by his speech，the staff worked harder than before. 7．The announcement was put up， (signal) a clear change of policy. 8．Thanks to his (brave)，he managed to gain the respect of all the people. 9．It was really a hard time when Li Ping’s (earn) could hardly cover the expenses. 10．He always tells his children like this：hard work leads to (happy) and success. 三、根据汉语意思完成句子 1．The film was so boring! I wish . 电影太乏味了！我宁愿昨晚没有去看它。 2．The man stood there， 那个人站在那里，眼睛盯着墙上的古画。 3．I was very busy at the time， . 我当时太忙了，否则我就帮助她了。 4．The medical group was sent to Wuhan. 由五人组成的医疗队被派往武汉。 5． from readers，the author enclosed his recent photos. 为了回应读者的来信，作者附上了他的近照。 四、阅读理解 A Our grandparents tell us stories of their years over and over again.Until finally we have heard them tell the stories so many times that we wonder why they keep on repeating these old times.Unconsciously(无意识地)，this is the way our minds work to pass history on.There was a time when writing，reading，books，radio，TV and electronics of today were not present at all.Few things could be used to record and pass information on to the next generation.People would only sit around the campfire or the kitchen table，sharing stories of the past.This is called the “oral(口述的) tradition”． Children listened endlessly to families sharing stories of their youth.Memories are put in the minds of young people forever so they could later recall and tell them to their children and grandchildren.Can you recall any of this? I can.How could life of the past be able to survive for centuries without this telling of stories and information to the listening ears of the youth? Just the other day，our Uncle Martin came to visit with his two kids.As we sat around the kitchen table sharing stories and family remembrances，Uncle Martin’s laughter filled the room.He recalled several times that he was lucky to have not been hit by the falling trees.Each person in the room listened and enjoyed his details and humor. We all can continue to share stories with our children，telling of those good old days.Children do listen and want to hear true，sincere，funny and scary tales dug up from the past and then they tell their friends.So oral tradition goes on and on. 1．According to the text，how did people pass on messages in the past? A．By using electronics. B．By telling stories orally. C．By recording them in books. D．By reading books to the next generation. 2．What will happen if the stories are repeated many times? A．They can make the children feel bored. B．They can make the children’s minds clear. C．They can improve the children’s creativity. D．They can give the children a deep impression(印象)． 3．What will the children probably do after they listen to the stories from the old? A．Dig up more stories in the past. B．Share them with their friends. C．Write them down carefully. D．Tell them to their parents. 4．What may be the author’s attitude to oral tradition? A．He/She values it. B．He/She is against it. C．He/She thinks it’s outdated. D．He/She thinks it’s unreliable. B Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all，but owned by none—that’s because all of Jim’s art is created on an unusual canvas(画布)—the soft sand.He sometimes spends days working on a piece，only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it. Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago，when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick.He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish.Since then，Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art. Over the years，his drawings have become bigger，but the tools he uses haven’t changed—All he needs is a stick，a garden rake(耙) and most importantly，his lively imagination! Just like any good artist，Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas，sometimes walking for miles，in search of perfect sand.His latest piece of work，which is also the world’s largest freelance drawing(自由绘画)，was created in the desert sands of Nevada.It took Jim three trips，eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art.It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However，Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away. Jim’s art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2005.Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand—he is also an excellent chef and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”，whose motto is to celebrate food at its source.Accordingly，group dining events are held outdoors on farms，with the diners being treated to a delicious meal.The events，which are held in different farms throughout America，are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced. 5．It can be learnt from the text that . A．Denevan walks a lot to complete his work B．it is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw on C．it usually takes long for the storm to destroy Denevan’s work D．Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools 6．What does Denevan enjoy about his work according to the text? A．Walking a long distance. B．Waiting for the storm to come. C．Looking for a suitable canvas. D．Watching his work being destroyed by nature. 7．Which of the following can best describe Denevan? A．Generous. B．Open-minded. C．Imaginative. D．Traditional. 8．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Denevan loses his interest in art soon. B．Denevan is also popular as a chef. C．Being a happy chef is Denevan’s final goal in life. D．Denevan’s fame helps him with his chef job. C Attending a live musical performance in a huge sports center with lots of supporters of the musician is exciting.Even in a theatre，a skilled performer can provide a great show.Here in the U．S.，a very different kind of performance space is gaining in popularity. Singer-songwriter Annalise Emerick is getting ready to play a show.It is something she does most nights in bars，and other small spaces across the country.But tonight，the setting is even smaller.Ms Emerick will play for a few people in Kristina Shulz’s home. Ms Shulz has been holding such performances in her home for about four years.As many as 30 people have attended past shows.The crowd is usually a mix of family，friends and neighbors.But some strangers might show up，too.The performances are listed on house concert websites.“We’ve done rock，we’ve had blues，we’ve had pop，folk...pretty much anything...anything we’ll have here，” she said. House concerts have become an important part of Annalise Emerick’s earnings.“I can play a bar for 100 dollars，but I can play a house concert and if there are 50 people and they all pay $20，I’m having a great night.And they’re all buying CDs.It’s amazing.” Ms Emerick says house concert audiences tend to make more supportive fans.They follow her career，buy her new releases，and go to her shows when she is in town. “There’s just a totally unique experience as opposed to playing like a coffee shop or a bar or something like that where people are usually there，but you don’t always know if they’re there for you.” Charlie Dahan teaches music management courses.He used to organize shows for artists.Mr Dahan says house concerts can be financially risky for artists. “The downside for the artists is that most house concerts don’t pay guarantees.In fact，most house concerts by law are not allowed to charge admission.Most of them can only do a suggested donation.” On the other hand，he says house concerts can help fill an artist’s performance calendar and build a loyal following. Annalise Emerick says she has played in some homes so often that the owners have become close friends.And that’s been really nice for her. 9．All of the following about the house concerts in Kristina Shulz’s home are true EXCEPT . A．some strangers might attend the concerts B．many kinds of music have been played in the concerts C．the performances are listed on house concert websites D．the concerts have become an important part of her income 10．What does “a totally unique experience” refer to? A．People come just for your music. B．People come to drink coffee. C．People are paying much for your music. D．People are buying your CDs. 11．In Charlie Dahan’s opinion，house concerts . A．should charge admission B．should do more donations C．bring uncertain income D．help artists make friends 12．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The Advantages of House Concerts B．The Popularity of House Concerts C．Ways to Get Loyal Fans for Artists D．Ways to Fill an Artist’s Calendar 五、阅读七选五 Ways to Create Calm in Your Daily Life Most of us need some space for calm in our lives.A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm. 1 You can use these skills to create calm in your busy schedule. Go walking.Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere.Simply walking and taking in the view is stress reducing. 2 It makes room for new ideas to take root. Appreciate nature.When we think of nature we think of getting out into the open air，and that’s great if you can. 3 Actually，nature is everywhere.Find a park or a small patch(小块地) of great green，or just stick your head out of the window！You have many ways to appreciate nature. Listen to music.Many people listen to music to calm themselves down.Music actually lifts us out of ourselves.Discover what music works for you. 4 Do some activities.Certain activities like yoga and Tai Chi need quiet focus. 5 They are good for the body，mind and spirit.Classes are a good place to begin，but once you learn the skills，you can practice anywhere：home，school or even on the road. Try out some of these ways and you’ll soon be practicing “moments of calm”． A．But what if you are in the city? B．Notice the animals around you. C．They are perfect for active calming. D．Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling. E．It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head. F．With enjoyable music even work can be“music to your ears”． G．You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on，or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours. 六、完形填空 “Kevin，we are getting a divorce，” said my mother.My heart plunged.I was 9 years old and I thought that my life was going to 1 .My brother and I were going to move with my mother to southern California.My dad was to 2 in New Jersey because of work.My family was splitting apart. Now that my mom is a single parent，I do my own 3 ，make dinner and do extra chores around the house. 4 it was hard at first，I now recognize the positive 5 that this responsibility had on me.My mother gave me these chores and duties so that I would learn to become 6 and trustworthy. I strive to display these 7 in all aspects of my life，and have seen the benefits.When I was only 11 years old，my 8 told me that he was selecting me as soccer team captain because of my determination and ability to get my teammates to 9 themselves.We lost the championship，but I won the 10 play award for keeping my team together. I thought my parents’ divorce was going to be the worst thing that 11 happened to me.Ironically(讽刺的是)，it turned out to be the 12 .I wasn’t willing to let it ruin my life without putting up a fight，and 13 was my family. At age 9，I struggled with the confusion and 14 of divorce.Today，at age 16，I understand that 15 can bring opportunity and success，and that hard work，determination and self-control can turn your worst time into your best time. 1．A.fall apart B．give away C．pick up D．take off 2．A.drop B．remain C．call D．break 3．A.housework B．farming C．cooking D．laundry 4．A.Although B．Because C．If D．Since 5．A.attitude B．experience C．effect D．situation 6．A.self-centered B．self-absorbed C．self-disciplined D．self-concerned 7．A.skills B．difficulties C．emotions D．qualities 8．A.father B．headmaster C．brother D．coach 9．A.enjoy B．teach C．prove D．push 10．A.fierce B．fair C．close D．decisive 11．A.never B．even C．ever D．almost 12．A.best B．worst C．busiest D．first 13．A.so B．such C．as D．neither 14．A.pain B．memory C．significance D．emergency 15．A.barriers B．families C．parents D．Routines 七、语法填空 China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations.1. is a state located in East Asia.China is rich in history，ancient Chinese architecture and culture，and has contributed 2. (wide) to global arts. It is a common knowledge that gunpowder was first made in China，though it is a misunderstanding 3. the Chinese used it only for festivals.In fact，the Chinese had various weapons(武器) 4. (use) gunpowder. Calligraphy is one of the major arts of China，and has recently entered the Western world.Chinese literature 5. (exist) since around 1,000 BC. The total population of China is 6. (much) than one billion.Around a fifth of the world’s population 7. (live) in China. The Chinese consider red as their 8. (luck) color.Red is a symbol of happiness for them and is commonly used at Chinese festivals，weddings，birthdays and other festive(喜庆的) occasions.The giant panda is China’s most beloved animal.Pandas are also considered a symbol of bravery. The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world,9. (build) by Qin Shihuang，the first emperor of China.It is the largest engineering project ever carried out 10. the history of mankind. $Unit 7 Art Lesson 3 A Musical Genius 分层练习（解析版） 基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03 一、将下列短语翻译为英文。 1 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1. 把…… 视作…… 2. 在某人二十几岁的时候 3. 放弃 4. 与…… 斗争 5. 把…… 添加到…… 6. 在…… 底部 7. 首次；第一次 8. 即使；尽管 9. 毫不犹豫做某事 10. 负责；掌管 11. 满面 / 灿烂的笑容 12. 流程图；作业图 答案：1.regard ... as 2.in one’s twenties 3.give up 4.struggle /fight with /against 5.add ... to 6.at the bottom of 7.for the first time 8.even if /though 9.not hesitate to do sth 10.take charge of 11.broad smile 12.flow chart 二、单句填空 1．He took charge the band after his father’s death. 2．Our government advocates showing respect for the customs of the (minor)． 3．I have no (hesitate) in recommending my masterpiece to others. 4．In Africa，poor nutrition caused the (die) of the poor baby. 5．Although he has failed several times，he still struggles (keep) on. 6． (inspire) by his speech，the staff worked harder than before. 7．The announcement was put up， (signal) a clear change of policy. 8．Thanks to his (brave)，he managed to gain the respect of all the people. 9．It was really a hard time when Li Ping’s (earn) could hardly cover the expenses. 10．He always tells his children like this：hard work leads to (happy) and success. 【答案】1．of 2． minorities 3．hesitation 4．death 5．to keep 6．Inspired 7．signaling 8．bravery 9．Earnings 10．happiness 三、根据汉语意思完成句子 1．The film was so boring! I wish . 电影太乏味了！我宁愿昨晚没有去看它。 2．The man stood there， 那个人站在那里，眼睛盯着墙上的古画。 3．I was very busy at the time， . 我当时太忙了，否则我就帮助她了。 4．The medical group was sent to Wuhan. 由五人组成的医疗队被派往武汉。 5． from readers，the author enclosed his recent photos. 为了回应读者的来信，作者附上了他的近照。 答案： 1． I hadn’t gone to see it last night. 2．his eyes staring at the old picture on the wall. 3．otherwise I would have helped her. 4． composed of five people 5．In response to the letters 四、阅读理解 A Our grandparents tell us stories of their years over and over again.Until finally we have heard them tell the stories so many times that we wonder why they keep on repeating these old times.Unconsciously(无意识地)，this is the way our minds work to pass history on.There was a time when writing，reading，books，radio，TV and electronics of today were not present at all.Few things could be used to record and pass information on to the next generation.People would only sit around the campfire or the kitchen table，sharing stories of the past.This is called the “oral(口述的) tradition”． Children listened endlessly to families sharing stories of their youth.Memories are put in the minds of young people forever so they could later recall and tell them to their children and grandchildren.Can you recall any of this? I can.How could life of the past be able to survive for centuries without this telling of stories and information to the listening ears of the youth? Just the other day，our Uncle Martin came to visit with his two kids.As we sat around the kitchen table sharing stories and family remembrances，Uncle Martin’s laughter filled the room.He recalled several times that he was lucky to have not been hit by the falling trees.Each person in the room listened and enjoyed his details and humor. We all can continue to share stories with our children，telling of those good old days.Children do listen and want to hear true，sincere，funny and scary tales dug up from the past and then they tell their friends.So oral tradition goes on and on. 1．According to the text，how did people pass on messages in the past? A．By using electronics. B．By telling stories orally. C．By recording them in books. D．By reading books to the next generation. 2．What will happen if the stories are repeated many times? A．They can make the children feel bored. B．They can make the children’s minds clear. C．They can improve the children’s creativity. D．They can give the children a deep impression(印象)． 3．What will the children probably do after they listen to the stories from the old? A．Dig up more stories in the past. B．Share them with their friends. C．Write them down carefully. D．Tell them to their parents. 4．What may be the author’s attitude to oral tradition? A．He/She values it. B．He/She is against it. C．He/She thinks it’s outdated. D．He/She thinks it’s unreliable. 语篇解读　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。在书写、广播、电视等被发明之前，人们是靠口头流传的形式传承历史故事的。今天，孩子们依然喜欢让大人们给他们讲故事。 1．答案　B 解析　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“People would only sit around the campfire or the kitchen table，sharing stories of the past.”可知，过去人们主要是以口头讲故事的方式来传递信息的。 2．答案　D 解析　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Memories are put in the minds of young people forever...”可知，反复地给孩子讲故事可以加深他们的记忆，让他们以后能清晰地回忆起来。由此可知，故事重复许多次可以给孩子留下深刻的印象。 3．答案　B 解析　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Children do listen and want to hear true，sincere，funny and scary tales dug up from the past and then they tell their friends.”可知，孩子们想听到真实的、真诚的、有趣的和恐怖的故事，然后他们会给朋友们讲这些故事。 4．答案　A 解析　推理判断题。通读文章并结合倒数第二段中Uncle Martin到作者家讲故事，大家其乐融融的事例可知，作者认为oral tradition是一个很好的传统，作者很重视它。 B Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all，but owned by none—that’s because all of Jim’s art is created on an unusual canvas(画布)—the soft sand.He sometimes spends days working on a piece，only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it. Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago，when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick.He ended up drawing a 12-foot-long fish.Since then，Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art. Over the years，his drawings have become bigger，but the tools he uses haven’t changed—All he needs is a stick，a garden rake(耙) and most importantly，his lively imagination! Just like any good artist，Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas，sometimes walking for miles，in search of perfect sand.His latest piece of work，which is also the world’s largest freelance drawing(自由绘画)，was created in the desert sands of Nevada.It took Jim three trips，eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art.It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However，Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away. Jim’s art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary named “Sandman” in 2005.Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand—he is also an excellent chef and founder of an organization called “Outstanding in the Field”，whose motto is to celebrate food at its source.Accordingly，group dining events are held outdoors on farms，with the diners being treated to a delicious meal.The events，which are held in different farms throughout America，are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced. 5．It can be learnt from the text that . A．Denevan walks a lot to complete his work B．it is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw on C．it usually takes long for the storm to destroy Denevan’s work D．Denevan is very particular about his drawing tools 6．What does Denevan enjoy about his work according to the text? A．Walking a long distance. B．Waiting for the storm to come. C．Looking for a suitable canvas. D．Watching his work being destroyed by nature. 7．Which of the following can best describe Denevan? A．Generous. B．Open-minded. C．Imaginative. D．Traditional. 8．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Denevan loses his interest in art soon. B．Denevan is also popular as a chef. C．Being a happy chef is Denevan’s final goal in life. D．Denevan’s fame helps him with his chef job. 语篇解读　Jim Denevan是一位了不起的艺术家，但没有一个人拥有他的作品，那是因为他所有的艺术是创作在一个不寻常的画布——柔软的沙子上。他有时花上几天的时间来创作一件作品，结果却发现它被大海或风暴冲走了，而这正是他喜欢的方式。 5．答案　A 解析　推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Since then，Jim has traveled over 1,800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.”、第四段中的“...sometimes walking for miles，in search of perfect sand.”和“It took Jim three trips，eight days and over 100 miles of walking to create this 3-mile work of art.”可知，Denevan走了很多路来完成他的作品。故选A。 6．答案　D 解析　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However，Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away.”可知，Denevan喜欢看着他的作品被大自然破坏。故选D。 7．答案　C 解析　推理判断题。根据第三段“Over the years，his drawings have become bigger，but the tools he uses haven’t changed—All he needs is a stick，a garden rake(耙) and most importantly，his lively imagination！”可知，Denevan是富于想象力的。故选C。 8．答案　B 解析　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sand—he is also an excellent chef and founder of an organization called ‘Outstanding in the Field’，whose motto is to celebrate food at its source.”可知，Denevan作为厨师也很受欢迎。故选B。 C Attending a live musical performance in a huge sports center with lots of supporters of the musician is exciting.Even in a theatre，a skilled performer can provide a great show.Here in the U．S.，a very different kind of performance space is gaining in popularity. Singer-songwriter Annalise Emerick is getting ready to play a show.It is something she does most nights in bars，and other small spaces across the country.But tonight，the setting is even smaller.Ms Emerick will play for a few people in Kristina Shulz’s home. Ms Shulz has been holding such performances in her home for about four years.As many as 30 people have attended past shows.The crowd is usually a mix of family，friends and neighbors.But some strangers might show up，too.The performances are listed on house concert websites.“We’ve done rock，we’ve had blues，we’ve had pop，folk...pretty much anything...anything we’ll have here，” she said. House concerts have become an important part of Annalise Emerick’s earnings.“I can play a bar for 100 dollars，but I can play a house concert and if there are 50 people and they all pay $20，I’m having a great night.And they’re all buying CDs.It’s amazing.” Ms Emerick says house concert audiences tend to make more supportive fans.They follow her career，buy her new releases，and go to her shows when she is in town. “There’s just a totally unique experience as opposed to playing like a coffee shop or a bar or something like that where people are usually there，but you don’t always know if they’re there for you.” Charlie Dahan teaches music management courses.He used to organize shows for artists.Mr Dahan says house concerts can be financially risky for artists. “The downside for the artists is that most house concerts don’t pay guarantees.In fact，most house concerts by law are not allowed to charge admission.Most of them can only do a suggested donation.” On the other hand，he says house concerts can help fill an artist’s performance calendar and build a loyal following. Annalise Emerick says she has played in some homes so often that the owners have become close friends.And that’s been really nice for her. 9．All of the following about the house concerts in Kristina Shulz’s home are true EXCEPT . A．some strangers might attend the concerts B．many kinds of music have been played in the concerts C．the performances are listed on house concert websites D．the concerts have become an important part of her income 10．What does “a totally unique experience” refer to? A．People come just for your music. B．People come to drink coffee. C．People are paying much for your music. D．People are buying your CDs. 11．In Charlie Dahan’s opinion，house concerts . A．should charge admission B．should do more donations C．bring uncertain income D．help artists make friends 12．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The Advantages of House Concerts B．The Popularity of House Concerts C．Ways to Get Loyal Fans for Artists D．Ways to Fill an Artist’s Calendar 语篇解读　这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了家庭式音乐会在美国正在变得越来越流行，同时也介绍了一些艺术家对这种形式的音乐会的看法。 9．答案　D 解析　细节理解题。根据文章第四段首句可知，家庭式音乐会已经成为Annalise Emerick收入中重要的一部分。D项[这些音乐会已经成为她(Ms Shulz)收入的重要部分]不符合以上说法，人称不一致，故选D项。 10．答案　A 解析　词义猜测题。根据画线部分所在句可知，这和在咖啡厅或者酒吧等地方演奏是完全不同的经历，人们通常在那些地方，但你不知道他们是否是为了你来的。可猜测，画线部分指的是，在家庭式音乐会上，人们是专门为了听你的音乐而来的。故选A项。 11．答案　C 解析　推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的“Mr Dahan says house concerts can be financially risky for artists.( Mr Dahan说家庭式音乐会对音乐家来说会有经济上的风险。)”可推测，他认为家庭式音乐会的收入不稳定。故选C项。 12．答案　B 解析　标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了在美国，家庭式的音乐会正在变得越来越流行。故选B项。 五、阅读七选五 Ways to Create Calm in Your Daily Life Most of us need some space for calm in our lives.A few simple minutes can create much needed moments of calm. 1 You can use these skills to create calm in your busy schedule. Go walking.Walking is perfect and you can do it well anywhere.Simply walking and taking in the view is stress reducing. 2 It makes room for new ideas to take root. Appreciate nature.When we think of nature we think of getting out into the open air，and that’s great if you can. 3 Actually，nature is everywhere.Find a park or a small patch(小块地) of great green，or just stick your head out of the window！You have many ways to appreciate nature. Listen to music.Many people listen to music to calm themselves down.Music actually lifts us out of ourselves.Discover what music works for you. 4 Do some activities.Certain activities like yoga and Tai Chi need quiet focus. 5 They are good for the body，mind and spirit.Classes are a good place to begin，but once you learn the skills，you can practice anywhere：home，school or even on the road. Try out some of these ways and you’ll soon be practicing “moments of calm”． A．But what if you are in the city? B．Notice the animals around you. C．They are perfect for active calming. D．Music is a way to express the way that they are feeling. E．It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head. F．With enjoyable music even work can be“music to your ears”． G．You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on，or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours. 语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了繁忙的工作之余我们也需要使自己的内心平静。文中告诉了我们几种使自己平静的方法。 1．答案　G 解析　根据上句可知，短短几分钟就可以创造我们需要的平静，根据下句可知，你可以用下面的方法在繁忙的安排中创造平静。G项“You don’t have to find a mountain to sit on，or empty your mind of all thoughts for hours.(你不需要去找座山坐着，也不需要花几个小时清空你所有的想法。)”连接上下文，故选G项。 2．答案　E 解析　根据上句可知，简单的散步和看风景就能减轻压力，而下一句是讲这样做的作用。E项“It’s a time to get stressful thoughts out of your head.(这个时候有压力的想法可以从你的脑海中消失。)”符合上下文语境，故选E项。 3．答案　A 解析　根据上句可知，我们一提到自然就会想到去开阔的地方，空白处提出问题：如果在城市怎么办？随后总结：自然随处可见。A项连接上下文，故选A项。 4．答案　F 解析　本段主要讲用听音乐来使自己平静，F项讲音乐的作用，符合语境，故选F项。 5．答案　C 解析　上句提到瑜伽和太极，C项中的They指代的是上句提到的瑜伽和太极，这两种活动是保持平静的好方法，与上句紧密联系，故选C项。 六、完形填空 “Kevin，we are getting a divorce，” said my mother.My heart plunged.I was 9 years old and I thought that my life was going to 1 .My brother and I were going to move with my mother to southern California.My dad was to 2 in New Jersey because of work.My family was splitting apart. Now that my mom is a single parent，I do my own 3 ，make dinner and do extra chores around the house. 4 it was hard at first，I now recognize the positive 5 that this responsibility had on me.My mother gave me these chores and duties so that I would learn to become 6 and trustworthy. I strive to display these 7 in all aspects of my life，and have seen the benefits.When I was only 11 years old，my 8 told me that he was selecting me as soccer team captain because of my determination and ability to get my teammates to 9 themselves.We lost the championship，but I won the 10 play award for keeping my team together. I thought my parents’ divorce was going to be the worst thing that 11 happened to me.Ironically(讽刺的是)，it turned out to be the 12 .I wasn’t willing to let it ruin my life without putting up a fight，and 13 was my family. At age 9，I struggled with the confusion and 14 of divorce.Today，at age 16，I understand that 15 can bring opportunity and success，and that hard work，determination and self-control can turn your worst time into your best time. 1．A.fall apart B．give away C．pick up D．take off 2．A.drop B．remain C．call D．break 3．A.housework B．farming C．cooking D．laundry 4．A.Although B．Because C．If D．Since 5．A.attitude B．experience C．effect D．situation 6．A.self-centered B．self-absorbed C．self-disciplined D．self-concerned 7．A.skills B．difficulties C．emotions D．qualities 8．A.father B．headmaster C．brother D．coach 9．A.enjoy B．teach C．prove D．push 10．A.fierce B．fair C．close D．decisive 11．A.never B．even C．ever D．almost 12．A.best B．worst C．busiest D．first 13．A.so B．such C．as D．neither 14．A.pain B．memory C．significance D．emergency 15．A.barriers B．families C．parents D．Routines 语篇解读　尽管父母离异带给作者诸多痛苦，但是作者也从中学会了坚强，养成了良好品质并给自己的人生带来了积极影响。 1．答案　A 解析　父母离异了，我感觉我的生活要崩溃了。fall apart崩溃。 2．答案　B 解析　父母离异后，作者和兄弟跟随母亲将要去加利福尼亚南部，父亲因为工作的关系，继续留在新泽西，家庭正式破裂了。remain仍然是，符合语境。 3．答案　D 解析　和下文做饭、做杂务并列只能是自己洗衣服了。 4．答案　A 解析　尽管(Although)这一切一开始很难，但是我现在认识到它的积极影响(effect)。 5．答案　C 解析　参照上题解析。 6．答案　C 解析　和trustworthy并列，表示一种好的人的品质，只能选C项，self-disciplined自律的。 7．答案　D 解析　此处指的是上文提到的“...and trustworthy”这些好的品质(qualities)。 8．答案　D 解析　选我当足球队长的当然是教练(coach)了。 9．答案　D 解析　教练选我当队长是因为我的果断以及能使队员鞭策他们自己的能力。enjoy享受；teach教；prove证明；push鞭策，督促。只有D项符合语境。 10．答案　B 解析　fair play award公平竞赛奖。 11．答案　C 解析　ever曾经，我过去认为父母离婚对我来说将是发生过的最糟糕的事。 12．答案　A 解析　根据Ironically(讽刺的是)可知上下句意思相反，故此处选与worst相反的词best。 13．答案　D 解析　我不想没有奋勇抵抗就让它毁了我的生活和家庭。“neither＋be/助动词/情态动词＋主语”表示前面的否定情况也适用于后者。 14．答案　A 解析　和confusion并列只能是pain(痛苦)。父母离婚带来的痛苦和困惑。 15．答案　A 解析　障碍(barriers)会带来机会和成功，这是作者的人生感悟。 七、语法填空 China is one of the world’s oldest civilizations.1. is a state located in East Asia.China is rich in history，ancient Chinese architecture and culture，and has contributed 2. (wide) to global arts. It is a common knowledge that gunpowder was first made in China，though it is a misunderstanding 3. the Chinese used it only for festivals.In fact，the Chinese had various weapons(武器) 4. (use) gunpowder. Calligraphy is one of the major arts of China，and has recently entered the Western world.Chinese literature 5. (exist) since around 1,000 BC. The total population of China is 6. (much) than one billion.Around a fifth of the world’s population 7. (live) in China. The Chinese consider red as their 8. (luck) color.Red is a symbol of happiness for them and is commonly used at Chinese festivals，weddings，birthdays and other festive(喜庆的) occasions.The giant panda is China’s most beloved animal.Pandas are also considered a symbol of bravery. The Great Wall of China is the longest wall in the world,9. (build) by Qin Shihuang，the first emperor of China.It is the largest engineering project ever carried out 10. the history of mankind. 语篇解读 　 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了有关中华文明的一些事实。 1．答案　It 解析　考查代词。本句中缺少主语，且指代上文的“China”，故填It。 2．答案　widely 解析　考查词性转换。副词修饰谓语“has contributed”，故填widely。 3．答案　that 解析　考查主语从句引导词。分析句子可知，此处为that引导的主语从句。因为从句中不缺少句子成分，所以用that引导从句，that不充当任何成分，只起到连接作用。 4．答案　using 解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，名词weapons与动词use之间为主谓关系，故用现在分词在句中作后置定语。 5．答案　has existed 解析　考查时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“since around 1,000 BC”可知，应使用现在完成时，又因主语为第三人称单数，故填has existed。 6．答案　more 解析　考查固定搭配。短语more than后接数词，意为“超过，多于”。 7．答案　live/lives 解析　考查主谓一致。population前有百分数或分数修饰时，其谓语动词用单数或复数形式均可。 8．答案　lucky 解析　考查词性转换。形容词修饰名词color。lucky color意为“幸运色”。 9．答案　built 解析　考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知，动词build与逻辑主语“The Great Wall of China”为动宾关系，故用过去分词built。 10．答案　in 解析　考查介词。短语in the history of “在……的历史上”。故填in。 $