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Unit 3 The Million Pound Bank Note课时作业Using language阅读理解Salvador Dali (1904-1989) was one of the most popular modern artists. The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more. Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory. There is also LEnigme sans Fin from 1938, works on paper, objects, and projects for stage and screen and selected parts from television programmes reflecting the artists showman qualities.The visitor will enter the World of Dali through an egg and is met with the beginning, the world of birth. The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.The exhibition shows how Dali draws the viewer between two infinities (无限). “From the infinity small to the infinity large, contraction and expansion coming in and out of focus: amazing Flemish accuracy and the showy Baroque of old painting that he used in his museum-theatre in Figueras,” explains the Pompidou Centre.The fine selection of the major works was done in close collaboration (合作)with the Museo Nacional Reina Sofia in Madrid, Spain, and with contributions from other institutions like the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.1.Which of the following best describe Dali according to Paragraph 1?A.Optimistic.B.Productive.C.Generous.D.Traditional.2.What is Dalis The Persistence of Memory considered to be?A.One of his masterworks.B.A successful screen adaptation.C.An artistic creation for the stage.D.One of the beat TV programmes.3.How are the exhibits arranged at the World of Dali?A.By popularity.B.By importance.C.By size and shape.D.By time and subject.4.What does the word “contributions” in the last paragraph refer to?A.Artworks.B.Projects.C.Donations.D.Documents.【答案及解析】：答案：1.B; 2.A; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了巴黎蓬皮杜艺术中心的一些情况。并且告诉人们可以通过参观这里的展品了解萨尔瓦多达利的作品风格。推理判断题。由第一段的第二句“The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more.”可知,巴黎蓬皮杜文化中心展览汇集了达利200多幅油画、雕塑、绘画等,所以可以推出他是一个多产的艺术家。故选项B正确。2.细节理解题。由第一段的第三句“Among the works and masterworks on exhibition the visitor will find the best pieces, most importantly The Persistence of Memory.”可知,The Persistence of Memory是达利的杰作之一。故选项A正确。3.细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“The exhibition follows a path of time and subject with the visitor exiting through the brain.”可知,达利的作品展览是按照时间和主题组织的。故选项D正确。4.词义猜测题。根据最后一段的句意可知,这些好的收藏主要是通过和Museo Nacional Reina Sofia的紧密合作完成的,这些收藏还包括来自于其他机构,如达利美术馆的艺术品,contributions应该是属于works类。故选项A正确。【长难句分析】The Pompidou Centre in Paris is showing its respect and admiration for the artist and his powerful personality with an exhibition bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and more.巴黎蓬皮杜文化中心通过展览汇集200多幅油画、雕塑、 绘画等,正显示出它对这位艺术家和他的强大的人格的尊重和钦佩。bringing together over 200 paintings, sculptures.在句中作exhibition的定语。BDo you love animals? Have you ever considered adopting a pet? “Yes,” you might reply. “But keeping a pet in the house is a big thing. There are lots of responsibilities to take,” you might add. It is true. Pet ownership means adoption fees, bills, food, toys, cleanup, and who knows what else. Its not something to take lightly. But the right pet can actually mean great things for you. Taking care of an animal can teach you how to be responsible and aware of the needs of others. The bond with a pet can provide immeasurable fulfillment for you. But how to pick the right pet? Dont worry! Small Birds Small birds can make a good introduction to the world of pet care. Canaries (金丝雀), for example, dont require a lot of one-on-one time, and a pair of them will happily keep one another entertained. All birds require regular cage cleaning, flesh food and water, along with a cage roomy enough for a bit of flying and some toys for amusement. Small birds dont like sudden movements or unexpected noises, so theyre best cared for by older and calmer people. Betta Fish (斗鱼) Betta fish are happiest in smaller bowls. Bettas are beautiful fish, often jewel-toned, with long flowing fins (鳍). The bowl will need regular cleaning and water changes. You can have fun decorating the bowl with sand, plants and so on. Smaller Snakes Dont be frightened! Snakes are often misunderstood. Stay away from the larger ones, and of course, poisonous snakes, and youll find that snakes can actually be pretty cool pets. The most popular variety is the corn snake, which is non-poisonous and will only grow to about 4 or 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) in length. If you adopt a young corn snake, itll become used to you very quickly, happily being with you for warmth.5.In Paragraph 1 the author intends to tell us _.A.what pet owners worry aboutB.the ways of picking the right petC.what a pet can provide for its ownerD.the responsibilities and benefits of keeping a pet6.What does the underlined word “roomy” in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Large.B.Bright.C.Crowded.D.High.7.The author advises us to adopt the corn snake because it _.A.is a pretty cool pet often misunderstoodB.is smaller and non-poisonousC.will become used to us very quicklyD.will be happy with us for warmth【答案及解析】：答案：5.D; 6.A; 7.B解析：5.段落大意题。根据第一段前部分的“There are lots of responsibilities to take”以及后面的详细说明可提炼出responsibilities;根据后部分的“But the right pet can actually mean great things for you.”可判断这一部分说的是养宠物的益处。综合起来故选择D项。6.词义猜测题。根据画线后面的“for a bit of flying and some toys for amusement”可看出,鸟笼子要能供鸟飞翔还要能放得下一些玩具,所以判定鸟笼要足够大,所以选择A项。7.细节理解题。一听到养蛇,人们第一感觉就是害怕。在第四段第三句中,作者建议人们远离大型或有毒的蛇;根据第四句可知,作者劝说人们养玉米蛇当宠物的主要理由是它无毒又长不了太大,所以不可怕。CA Competitive SportCheerleadingOver the years, cheerleading has taken two primary forms: game-time cheerleading and competitive cheerleading. Game-time cheerleaders main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. However, competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity. The majority of the teams require a certain level of tumbling (翻腾运动) ability. Its a very common thing for gymnasts, so its easy for them to go into competitive cheerleading. Usually these cheerleaders integrate lots of their gymnastics experience including their jumps, tumbling, and overall energy. They also perform lifts and throws. This is where the “fliers” are thrown in the air, held by “bases” in different positions that require strength and working with other teammates.Competitive cheerleading is also an activity that is governed by rules under which a winner can be declared. It is awarded points for technique, creativity and sharpness. Usually the more difficult the action is, the better the score is. Thats why cheerleaders are trying to experience great difficulty in their performance.Besides, there is also a strict rule of time. The whole performance has to be completed in less than three minutes and fifteen seconds, during which the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Any performance beyond the limit of time is invalid.Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries. According to some research, competitive cheerleading is the number one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for it are five times the number than for any other sport, partially because cheerleaders dont use protective equipment. Smiling cheerleaders are thrown into the air and move down into the arms of the teammates, which may easily cause injuries. Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills. Hopefully, it will appear in the Olympics since cheerleaders are just as athletic and physically fit as those involved in the more accepted sports. It should be noted that it is a team sport and even the smallest mistake made by one teammate can bring the score of the entire team down. So without working together to achieve the goal, first place is out of reach.8.What is the main purpose of competitive cheerleading?A.To compare skills of participants.B.To make the audience feel amused.C.To attract more people to watch events.D.To cheer up the competitors on the court.9.The underlined word “integrate” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”.A.examineB.combineC.identifyD.replace10.We can learn from the passage that competitive cheerleading _.A.lacks necessary guidelines to followB.enjoys greater popularity than other sportsC.requires more designed actions than gymnasticsD.has a relatively high rate of damage to the body11.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: ConclusionA.B.C.D.【答案及解析】：答案：8.A; 9.B; 10.D; 11.C解析：8.细节理解题。根据第一段competitive cheerleading is more than a form of entertainment. It is really a competitive sport.和第二段Competitive cheerleading includes lots of physical activity.和最后一段There can be no doubt that competitive cheerleading is a sport with professional skills.可知竞技啦啦队竞争性的运动,是一项具有专业技能的运动。故选A.9.猜测词义题。通常这些啦啦队长会将他们的体操经验融入其中,包括跳跃、翻滚和整体能量。“integrate”指整合,结合,融入,与combine同义,故选B.10.细节理解题。根据第五段Another reason for the fact that competitive cheerleading is one of the hardest sports is that it has more reported injuries.和Generally, these injuries affect all areas of the body, including wrists, shoulders, ankles, head, and neck.及本段的数据说明可知竞技啦啦队很容易造成队员受伤,会造成身体多个部位的伤害。故选D.11.推理判断题。文章第一段是总体介绍竞技啦啦队,第二段介绍其包括内容和标准,第三、四段介绍其难度很高,第五段介绍竞技啦啦队受伤率很高。最后一段得出结论竞技啦啦队是一项专业技能的运动。属于总分总结构,故选C.DI left university with a good degree in English Literature, but no sense of what I wanted to do. Over the next six years, I was treading water, just trying to earn an income. I tried journalism, but I didnt think I was any good, then finance, whichI hated. Finally, I got a job as a rights assistant at a famous publisher. I loved working with books, although the job that I did was dull. I had enough savings to take a year off work, and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel. Attending a Novel Writing MA course gave me the structure I needed to write my first 55,000 words. It takes confidence to make a new starttheres a dark period in-between where youre neither one thing nor the other. Youre out for dinner and people ask what you do, and youre too ashamed to say, “Well,Im writing a novel, but Im not quite sure if Im going to get there. ” My confidence dived. Believing my novel could not be published, I put it aside. Then I met an agent (代理商) who said I should send my novel out to agents. So, I did and,to my surprise, got some wonderful feedback. I felt a little hope that I might actually become a published writer and, after signing with an agent, I finished the second half of the novel. The next problem was finding a publisher. After two-and-a-half years of no income, just waiting and wondering, a publisher offered me a book dealthat publisher turned out to be the one I once worked for. It feels like an unbelievable stroke of luckof fate, really. When you set out to do something different, theres no end in sight, so to find myself in a position where I now have my own name on a contract (合同) of the publisherto be a published writeris unbelievably rewarding (有回报的) .12.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?A.I was waiting for good fortuneB.I was trying to find an admirable jobC.I was being aimless about a suitable jobD.I was doing several jobs for more pay at a time13.The author decided to write a novel .A.to finish the writing courseB.to realize her own dreamC.to satisfy readers wishD.to earn more money14.How did the writer feel halfway with the novel?A.DisturbedB.AshamedC.ConfidentD.Uncertain15.What does the author mainly want to tell readers in the last paragraph?A.It pays to stick to ones goalB.Hard work can lead to successC.She feels like being unexpectedly luckyD.There is no end in sight when starting to do something【答案及解析】：答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.D; 4.A解析：1.句意猜测题。根据Over the next six years, I was treading water, just trying to earn an income. I tried journalism, butI didnt think I was any good, then finance可知作者一直都换工作,不清楚自己应该做什么。故选C项。2.细节理解题。根据第二段中的I had enough savings to take a year off work, and I decided to try to satisfy a deep-down wish to write a novel.可知,写作是作者一直以来的梦想,故选B项。3.推理判断题。根据索三段中的My confidence ciived. Believing my novel could not be published,I put it aside. 可知,在小说写到一半时,作者的自信心开始下降,开始不确定自己的小说能否出版。4.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的When you set out to do something different, theres no end in sight, so to find myself in a position where I now have my own name on a contract of the publisherto be a published writeris unbelievably rewarding。可知,作者认为只要坚持梦想,努力一定会有回报,故选A项。
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