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Unit 3 A taste of English humour课下作业（一三）课下作业（一） 考点过关针对练.单词拼写1Having friends means that you will have someone to talk to so that you wont feel lonely and depressed (沮丧的)2It is said that the early European playingcards were designed for entertainment (娱乐) and education.3We cant go abroad this year, so well have to content (使满足) ourselves with a holiday in Shanghai.4He went to bed drunk (喝醉的), and when he woke up he found he still had his shoes on.5The businessman has achieved great success in his career, but as a father, he is a failure (失败者)6He was surprised that his answer should have caused such a strong reaction (反应)7It is for these reasons that I am firmly convinced (确信的) that this rule will promote the learning atmosphere and our teamwork spirit.8According to my own understanding, a good teacher is also a good performer (表演者) in class.9The two boys were whispering (低语，耳语) when the head teacher came in from the back door.10As is known to us all, Yuan Longping is a(n) outstanding (杰出的) Chinese scientist in agriculture.语境语法填空1My performance in the activity convinced the director of my ability and I was chosen to_star (star) in the film directed (direct) by him, which astonished (astonish) my parents greatly.Though they were content with their simple life, they encouraged me to follow my dream.2Alvin was a film director (direct)He, a man with a humorous personality, was particularly (particular) good at inspiring actresses.His first film, to which peoples reaction (react) was not strong, was considered to be a failure (fail)However, his career took off soon after that he had a messy private life.3I found it hard to fit in with my new class, which depressed me very much.Yesterday, I came into the classroom with a new hairstyle.To my surprise, all boys came up to greet me, as if we had_been (be) good friends for years.As you can expect, we found a mon topic, making (make) me bee popular with my classmates soon.根据提示补全句子/句型转换1有些人一失去工作，就觉得好像到了世界末日似的。(as if)Some people, on losing a job, may feel as_if_it_were_the_end_of_the_world.2正像上面提到的，敬老院里的老年人也需要温暖和关爱。(as引导定语从句)As_is_mentioned_above,_what elderly people in the nursing home also need is warmth and care.3让我感到诧异的是他好像毫不在乎我的感受。(astonish)What_astonished_me_was_that he didnt seem to care about my feelings.4供水已被暂时切断，因为工人正在维修其中一个主管道。(cut off)The water supply has_been_cut_off temporarily because the workers are repairing one of the main pipes.5The snow lasted a week.It resulted in serious traffic confusion in the whole area.(分词作结果状语)The snow lasted a week, resulting_in serious traffic confusion in the whole area.语境辨义根据语境选出content的词性和词义1She is quite content to live at home with her parents._B_2She began to live in peace and content._C_3She uncovered the bottle and poured out the contents._E_4There is a table of contents in front of a dictionary._D_5Will it content you if I let you have candy tomorrow？_A_课下作业（二） 话题阅读培优练.根据提示填空The celebrity I admire best is Ni Ping.As is known to us all, she is not_only_an_outstanding_hostess_but_also (不仅是一位杰出的主持人也是) a famous actress.However, few people know she has_a_gift_for_painting (有绘画天赋)After retirement, she is not content to_do (do) nothing at all, so she began drawing just to_entertain (entertain) herself.She struggled to create her own style of painting, making (make) her painting more attractive.The reasons why I like Ni Ping are as follows.To begin with, her paintings are so vivid and lovely that they make everyone astonished (astonish)Whats more, her positive attitude towards life and determination to overe difficulties always make me inspired (inspire) whenever I am in trouble.All in all, Ni Ping has set_a_good_example (树立好榜样) to us, from whom we learn a lot.片段选词填空wander around， determined， attract， star in， miserable， confidence， outstanding， entrance About the year 1900, a small, darkhaired boy was often seen waiting outside the back entrance to London theaters.His name was Charlie Chaplin.He looked thin and hungry but his blue eyes were determined.He was hoping to get work in show business.When Chaplin couldnt get work, he wandered_around the city streets.He found food and shelter wherever he could.Sometimes he was sent away to a home for children who had no parents.He was cold and miserable there and the children were beaten for the slightest fault.By the time he was thirty, Chaplin was the greatest, bestknown and bestloved edian in the world.Chaplins films have attracted a large audience in various countries.Charlie Chaplin not only directed films but also starred_in them.In 1972 he was given a special Oscar for his outstanding work in films.He is loved and remembered as a great actor who could inspire people with great confidence.课下作业（三） 高考语篇提能练.阅读理解(2019江西名校联盟检测)Americans are remembering rock musician Thomas Earl Petty.Petty died at his home “surrounded by family, his bandmates and friends” in Malibu, California.He was 66 years old.Pettys longserving manager Tony Dimitriades has made a statement confirming the time of the singers death.Petty and his band finished their most recent tour at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.In December, Petty told Rolling Stone magazine that he thought this would be the groups last performance together.Singersongwriter Bob Dylan was a friend of Pettys.They performed together over 20 years ago in a group called the Traveling Wilburys.In a statement to Rolling Stone magazine, Dylan said Pettys death was “shocking, crushing news”And he added, “He was a great performer, full of the light, a friend, and Ill never forget him.”Petty was born on October 20, 1950 in Florida.The New York Times newspaper reported that he had a difficult childhood and did not do well in school.Petty said he first wanted to bee a rock and roll star after meeting Elvis Presley while Presley was in Florida filming a movie called Follow That Dream.Petty rose to fame in the 1970s with his band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.They were known for hits such as “American Girl”， “Listen to Her Heart” and “You Got Lucky”The group became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.But alongside his success, Petty suffered from depression (抑郁症) and turned to drugs.A 2015 biography told about his addiction to the drug heroin in the 1990s.Warren Zanes, the writer of Petty: The Biography, told The Washington Post that Petty “hit a point in his life when he did not know what to do with the pain he was feeling”Petty once told CNN, “Music, as far as I have seen in the world so far, is the only real magic that I know.There is something really honest and clean and pure and it touches you in your heart.”1What kind of person is Petty according to Dylan?AGenerous and creative.BOptimistic and selfless.CActive and gifted.DConsiderate and kind.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段中Dylan对Petty的评价“He was a great performer, full of the light, a friend, and Ill never forget him.”可推知，Dylan认为Petty思想上很活跃，也很有才华，故选C项。2Who inspired Petty to bee a rock and roll star?APresley. BDylan.CZanes. DDimitriades.解析：选A细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“Petty said he first wanted to bee a rock and roll star after meeting Elvis Presley while Presley was in Florida filming a movie called Follow That Dream.”可知，Petty是受到Presley的影响而想成为一名摇滚明星的，故选A项。3When did Petty bee famous?AIn his teens. BIn his twenties.CIn his fifties. DIn his sixties.解析：选B细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的“Petty was born on October 20, 1950 in Florida.”以及第五段中的“Petty rose to fame in the 1970s with his band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.”可知，Petty出生在1950年，而他是在20世纪70年代成名的，据此可算出他是在二十多岁的时候成名的。4Why was Petty addicted to heroin?AHe experienced a troubled childhood.BHe was proud of his success in music.CHe wanted to escape from his suffering.DHe lost hope for life because of his illness.解析：选C推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“But alongside his success, Petty suffered from depression (抑郁症) and turned to drugs.”“Petty hit a point in his life when he did not know what to do with the pain he was feeling”可推知，Petty因无法摆脱抑郁的痛苦而开始吸食海洛因，故选C项。.阅读七选五(2019石家庄模拟)How to Be a Good Team LeaderTeamwork is essential in school, sports, and group activities.Being a good team leader involves a lot of skills, but knowing how to relate to your team is one of the most important qualities a good team leader should have.Show respect.As a leader, you will sometimes have to make a decision in a hurry._1_ Youd better explain clearly why you made the decision and ask for feedback from your team, which shows that you are a leader with respect._2_If some people are a little behind on a project or task, help them.Be patient and spend some time with the individual to assess why there is an issue.In addition, find a task for everyone no matter what their skill or level is._3_Encourage your team.Sometimes people are scared to try something, and this is where the leader es in._4_ Its more likely that your team will get motivated and have the job done at last.Recognize the positive results.Acknowledge your team for a job well done, even if its small.You dont have to reward good work with a pay raise._5_ Taking a second or two to stop and thank your team makes a difference.Once you follow the tips mentioned above, you will make a good team leader.AInclude everyone.BKeep a positive attitude.CA pay raise will cheer up your team.DOral appreciation holds a lot of weight.EAfter all, they all want to contribute in some way.FShow your team that the task is possible, even if difficult.GBut this may not always be what everyone in your team wants.1选G根据空处前后两句的句意可以判断，空处与前一句形成转折关系，表示这么做并非团队每个成员想要的，并引出后一句，故G项正确。2选A根据空处所在的位置可知，空处是该段标题；由该段第二、三句可知，该段主要陈述要关注每个成员，故A项正确。3选E根据空处前一句可知，要给所有人找到任务，不管他们的技能或水平是什么样的；据此可以判断，空处解释此举的原因，故E项(毕竟每个团队的成员都想以某种方式做出贡献)符合语境。4选F根据该段的标题可知，要鼓励你的团队成员；结合空处后一句可知，你的团队成员很有可能被激励，从而最终完成工作；据此可以判断，空处承上启下，陈述激励的方式，故F项(向团队成员证明，即使任务很困难，也是可能完成的)符合语境。5选D根据空处前一句可知，你无需为团队成员良好的工作表现加薪；据此可以判断，D项(口头表扬会起到很大的作用)与此处匹配。.语法填空(2019广州综合检测)More than 700 years ago, a 17yearold Italian youth followed his father and uncle on a journey to the East, dreaming about the mysteries of China.The three set _1_ on a path that might have frightened even the most ambitious travellers.The young adventurer was Marco Polo.Having a talent for languages, Marco Polo learned to speak Mongolian language and Chinese.Later under the orders of Kublai Khan, he _2_ (travel) far and wide across China.Along the way, he stopped _3_ (record) detailed notes about the local customs, geography and values of the people, so as to report back to the Khan.Marco Polo returned to Venice 24 years later.With _4_ (count) treasures brought back from the East, he became _5_ wealthy man overnight._6_ he witnessed in China aroused much interest among his countrymen.Marco Polos journey to China and the contents of the _7_ (vivid) written book, The Travels of Marco Polo, which _8_ (think) to be a fairy tale in Europe at the time, triggered a wave of European interest in the Orient.Marco Polos story is both one about an explorers search for riches and a Westerner _9_ (follow) his dream to reach China.More than 700 years later, China, the once mysterious oriental nation, is igniting the Chinese dream of many modern Marco Polos, attracted by its rapid _10_ (develop) and its growing importance in the world.语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。马可波罗在17岁时就随父亲和叔叔来到中国，并在马可波罗行纪中讲述了中国那时的发展情况。七百多年后的今天，中国以其快速的发展和在世界上日益重要的地位吸引了更多外国友人。1off/out考查介词。该句意为：这三个人踏上了一条可能连最雄心勃勃的旅行者都害怕的道路。set off/out为固定短语，意为“启程，出发”。2travelled/traveled考查动词的时态。根据第一段第一句中的时间状语“More than 700 years ago”可知，此处讲述的事情发生在七百多年前，故用一般过去时。3to record考查非谓语动词。一路上，他停下来详细记录当地的风俗、地理和人们的价值观，以便向可汗汇报。根据语境可知，空处表示停下来的目的，故用动词不定式作目的状语。4countless考查形容词。根据语境可知，他从东方带回了无数的珍宝，一夜之间成了富翁。空处修饰名词treasures，故用形容词形式，再根据语境可知，应填countless，表示“数不尽的”。5a考查冠词。该处泛指“一位富翁”，且wealthy的读音以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a。6What考查主语从句。分析该句结构可知，空处引导主语从句，并在从句中作及物动词witnessed的宾语，故用What引导该主语从句。7vividly考查副词。空处修饰动词written，故用副词形式。8was thought考查动词的时态和语态。which指代The Travels of Marco Polo，为从句的主语，且该主语和动词think之间是被动关系，故用被动语态；再根据前文时态可知，应用一般过去时的被动语态。9following考查非谓语动词。a Westerner和动词follow之间是主动关系，且该处作后置定语，故用动词ing形式。10development考查名词。空前由形容词rapid修饰，且空处与后面的importance并列，故用名词形式。.读后续写阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。It was an Art lesson. Rachel sat at the desk watching her classmates preparing the water jars and paints. She understood why Mrs.Weston asked her to sit down and got Lisa to fetch everything for her. It was always a disaster when Rachel tried to do Art!Rachel sighed and reached out to dip her brush in some black paint and oh, no! She knocked over the jar. The water spread across the desk and drowned the paper. Lisa called Mrs. Weston to see what Rachel had done. Rachel went red in the face. She jumped to her feet to get a cloth. Her chair fell over backwards. She turned round and her paintbrush caught Lisa across the face, giving her a black moustache. Lisa was so surprised that she fell back against a wire bookstand. It came crashing down and the books went all over the floor.How clumsy! Rachel thought as she went home on the bus. The bus stopped outside her house. She jumped up and her elbow (肘部) knocked a womans hat right over her eyes. Oh, no! Rachel said sorry, got off and ran indoors. Mum wasnt in the kitchen but lay in bed as she caught an awful cold. Rachel offered to make a cup of tea but Mum would rather wait for Dad. Rachel sighed. She understood Mum was afraid she would spill (洒出) it. “But would you go to Mrs.Willow for some cold cures？” asked Mum. Rachel turned to the door at once. “But Rachel, Mrs.Willows house is full of beautiful things, so if she asks you to e in, youd better say no.” Rachel sighed and ran out.Mrs.Willow was an old lady with white hair and sharp_blue_eyes living in an old house. She opened the door and invited Rachel in. Rachel said why she came and that she preferred to wait outside remembering her mothers warning. Mrs.Willow insisted Rachel e inside. Rachel took a deep breath and stepped in. She looked round Mrs.Willows sitting room and saw at once why Mum had been worried.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1：There were beautiful things everywhere pretty china figures and delicate vases. Paragraph 2：With a smile Mrs.Willow forted her saying it had been broken before. 参考范文：Paragraph 1：There were beautiful things everywhere pretty china figures and delicate vases. Rachel stood very still, afraid of knocking something over. Mrs.Willow handed Rachel a small brown bottle of cold cure. Rachel couldnt wait to get away, feeling any minute there would be a disaster. She thanked her and turned to the door when something brushed against her leg. Rachel was so surprised that she jumped backwards. It was a cat! But her elbow hit a vase and it fell to the floor, broken. How awkward!Paragraph 2：With a smile Mrs.Willow forted her saying it had been broken before. Rachel sighed and stared at her. “I did, when I was young. You couldnt have been as clumsy as I was，” Willow said, her sharp_blue_eyes shining. “Keep telling yourself you can manage it and it will work.” Rachel doubtfully said that several times. After they cleared up the vase, they drank tea from china cups and ate cakes off delicate plates and Rachel didnt break another thing. It was a kind of magic. Rachel smiled.
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