课时作业(一) UNIT 4 Section A Topic Talk

课时作业(二) UNIT 4 Section B Lesson 1 What's So Funny?

时作业（三) UNIT 4 Section C Lesson 2 Why Do We Need Humour?

时作业（四） UNIT 4 Section D Lesson 3 My Favourite Comedian 10

课时作业(五) UNIT 5 Section A Topic Talk 3

课时作业(六) UNIT 5 Section B Lesson 1 Enlightening a Mind 16

时作业(七) UNIT 5 Section C Lesson 2 The Objectives of Education 19

时作业（八） UNIT 5 Section D Lesson 3 Understanding 22

课时作业(九) UNIT 6 Section A Topic Talk 25

课时作业(十) UNIT 6 Section B Lesson 1 From Page to Screen 28

课时作业(十一）UNIT 6　Section CLesson 2Questions about Media

时作业(十二）UNIT 6Section DLesson 3The Advertising Game 34

课时作业（—）UNIT 4Section A　Topic Talk

(分值：35分)

I.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)

A

Sigma Xi，the Scientific Research Honor Society is honored to announce that Shirley M. Malcom is the 2021 receiver of the Gold Key Award. As the Society's highest honor, the Gold Key Award is presented to a member who has made extraordinary contributions to their profession and has encouraged critical innovations to enhance the health of the scientific research,and to promote the public understanding of science for the purpose of improving the human condition.

“Dr. Malcom has pioneered and championed much of the thinking about diversity and inclusivity in science that is finally being adopted today. We are delighted to present her with the Sigma Xi Gold Key Award,” announced Jamie Vernon, executive director and CEO of Sigma Xi. "It is hard to overstate Dr. Malcom's contributions to the sciences and science education. She is a model of the values that Sigma Xi stands for,” said Sigma Xi President Robert Pennock.

Trained as a zoologist and ecologist, Malcom has played many roles in her distinguished career, including high school science teacher, university tutor, and National Science Foundation program officer. In her current role as the senior advisor and director of SEA Change at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)，she heads initiatives that focus on advancing institutional transformation in support of diversity, fairness, and inclusiveness.

Malcom has been a pioneer and role model for African American women in science. Throughout her career,she has advocated for the advancement of science education for minority students at every level,from K-12 through college, graduate school, and beyond.

The symbolism of the Gold Key Award pays respect to the early days of Sigma Xi (late 1800s to early 19o0s)， when acceptance into the Scientific Research Honor Society was often accompanied by the presentation of a small gold key. The key represented pride in the science or engineering accomplishments of the holder. Previous receivers of the award include Walter E. Massey, Gordon E. Moore, and Norman R. Augustine.

1. Why was Dr. Malcom awarded the Sigma Xi Gold Key Award?

A.She was a zoologist as well as an ecologist.
B.She worked as a high school science teacher.
C. She promoted public understanding of variety and inclusiveness in science.
D. She set up the Education and Human Resources Programmes.

2. Which of the following words can best describe Dr. Malcom?

A. Innovative and pioneering. B. Brave and determined.
C. Considerate and optimistic. D. Cautious and friendly.

3. What do we know from the passage?

A. There are three receivers of the Gold Key Award in total.
B. The Gold Key Award is a symbol of pride and honor in science.
C. Dr. Malcom has made contributions to starting institutional transformation.
D. Dr. Malcom has advocated for the advancement of science education for all students.

4. Where can we most probably read this text?

A. In a book review. B. In a guidebook.
C. In a biography. D. In a news report.

B

Marie Curie is remembered today for her pioneering work on radioactivity, which not only earned her two Nobel Prizes but also the recognition as the “mother of modern physics". But while her research into the radioactive elements polonium and radium may have secured her a lasting scientific legacy, those same substances have also had a lasting effect on her body.

Then,in 1911,after much personal tragedy (Pierre Curie had died suddenly in 1906),Curie was awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for isolating pure radium. She would go on to devote her research to the study of the chemistry of radioactive substances as well as their applications in medicine. In fact, if it were not for Curie's work, our treatments for cancer would likely not be anywhere near as developed as they are today. But despite advocating precautions (预防）, Curie's consistent and prolonged exposure to these substances came at a cost.

Marie Curie died onJuly 4，1934，from aplastic anemia（再生障碍性贫血）caused by her work with radiation. Despite its name, aplastic anemia is more than just anemia; it is a rare blood condition that appears when bone marrow cannot make enough new blood cells for your body to function properly. When Curie died, her body was so radioactive that she had to be laid to rest in a lead-lined（铅封 的）coffin.However，no one knew this until 1995 when her coffin was unearthed.

At the time, the French authorities wanted to move the Curies to the national cemetery, the Pantheon, in honor of their contributions to science and for being great figures in French history. The officials responsible for the exhumation（掘尸）contacted the French radiation protection agency with concerns about remaining radiation and asked for assistance to protect workers in the cemetery.

When the exhumers approached the grave, they detected normal levels of radiation on the air, which then rose as the grave was opened (though not by large amounts). At first, Marie Curie's coffin appeared to be made of wood, but when opened, they found it was lined with 2. 5 millimeters （o.O9 inches）of lead.Later examination of Curie's body revealed that she had remained remarkably well preserved and only small levels of alpha and beta contamination were detected. This,according to The Journal of British Society for the History of Radiology，was likely because Curie had taken steps to limit exposure to radiation in later life.

5. We can infer from the text that Marie Curie

A.invested amounts of money in her research B. was awarded the Nobel Prize for radium precaution C.is credited with the development of cancer treatment D. abandoned her research after her husband's sudden death

6. What can we know about the exhumation officials?

A.They overestimated the actual radiation level.
B.They were not licensed for the exhumation work.
C. They had no regard for the safety of their workers.
D. They were previously informed of the lead-lined coffin.

7. Why only small levels of radiation was detected from Curie's body?

A.Her body remained remarkably well preserved.
B. Curie was less exposed to radiation in later life.
C. The exhumers lacked adequate assistance technically.
D. The lead-lined coffin protected her body from radiation.

8. Which words can best describe Marie Curie based on the text?

A. Remarkable but careless. B. Successful but aggressive.
C. Ambitious and considerate. D. Committed and persistent.

Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

Caring 17-year-old, Lauren Schroeder, was inspired to help bring healthy food to needy families in her community. When she was just 14, she volunteered at a local _1_ to help fill boxes for people in need with canned and packaged food. She felt something was missing: fresh vegetables. “I thought it would be great to 2 that,” Lauren told The Washington Post about her motivation to grow and_3 homegrownproduce.

This 4 teen then told her parents of her desire to start a garden on their family farm. Initially, while proud of her daughter's _5_, Lauren's mother, Katie, admitted to some _6 wondering how much work this would mean.

Coming from a farming family, Lauren had some _ 7_ with agriculture, but she had never tried growing _8 at scale (规模). She _9_plants online, checking the instructions on how to take care of each crop. She then secured a _1o_ from the National FFA Organization, which supports _ll_ education, to cover seeds (种子） and gardening supplies.

And importantly, Lauren didn't _12 from hard work. During Iowa's hot and dry summers, she had to _13_her crops for around three hours daily. She also 14 _ checked for harmful insects, and bent down to pick her green bean crop, the most challenging vegetable to harvest in her opinion.

With assistance from her family, Lauren has donated more than 7,oo0 pounds of homegrown produce in the past two years. She has also won the _15 _ of her community.

1. ( )A. factory B. school C. shelter D. shop
2.（ )A. examine B. tolerate C. discover D. change
3. ( )A. donate B. promote C. purchase D. process
4. ( )A. honey-mouthed B. kind-hearted C. good-mannered D. open-minded
5.（ )A. reputation B. hobby C. vision D. agenda
6. ( )A. mistakes B. truths C. regrets D. concerns
7.( )A. familiarity B. difficulty C.doubt D. patience
8. ( )A. fruits B. vegetables C. grains D. trees
9. ( )A. mentioned B. shared C. ranked D. researched
10.( )A.title B. place C. fund D. plan
11.（ )A. agricultural B. cultural C. environmental D. special
12. ( )A. fall off B. set apart C. shy away D. go back
13. ( )A. gather B. water C. observe D. plant
14. ( )A. frequently B. impatiently C. occasionally D. leisurely
15.( )A.interest B. admiration C. welfare D. competition

课时作业(二） UNIT 4 Section B Lesson 1 What's So Funny?

(分值：47.5分）

I.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)

A

In October 1958, Physicist William Higinbotham created what is thought to be the first video game.

Higinbotham graduated with a degree in physics, and worked on electronics for a timing system for the atomic bomb （原子弹）．In 1947，he joined Brookhaven National Laboratory's instrumentation group. At that time, Brookhaven held annual visitors’ days, during which thousands of people would come tour the lab. Higinbotham was responsible for creating an exhibit to show off their work. Most of the existing exhibits were rather boring. Higinbotham thought he could better catch visitors’ interest by creating an interactive demonstration.

It took Higinbotham only a couple of hours to come up with the idea of a tennis game. Having worked on many electronic devices, Higinbotham had no trouble designing the simple game display. Higinbotham made some drawings, and blueprints (设计图） were drawn up. Technician Robert Dvorak spent about two weeks building the device. They called the game “Tennis for Two”.

Players could turn a knob to adjust the angle (角度） of the ball, and push a button to hit the ball towards the other player. As long as they pressed the button when the ball was in their court, players couldn't actually miss the ball, but if they hit it at the wrong time or hit it at the wrong angle, the ball wouldn't make it over the net. When the ball went off the court or into the net, players hit a reset button to start the next round.

Visitors loved it. It quickly became the most popular exhibit, with people standing in long lines to get a chance to play. The first version （版本） had a tiny display. The next year, Higinbotham improved it with a larger display screen.

Higinbotham, who had already patented 20 inventions, didn't think his tennis game was particularly innovative.Even had he had the foresight（先见之明）to patent the game，since he worked at a government lab, the government would have owned the patent, so he wouldn't have made any money from it. Higinbotham only became well known as the inventor of the video game after an article appeared in a magazine.

1. Why did Higinbotham invent Tennis for Two?

A. To show how his lab worked. B. To entertain himself in his free time.
C. To express his fascination with tennis. D. To attract visitors’ attention to their exhibits.

2. Which of the following can best describe the invention of the game?

A. Painstaking. B. Independent.
C. Smooth. D. Time-consuming.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A. How the game was played. B. How the game was designed.
C. How visitors responded to the game. D. How Higinbotham improved the game.

4. What can we learn about the game?

A. It was patented by Higinbotham.
B. It won Higinbotham a lot of money.
C. It was considered ordinary by Higinbotham.
D. It won Higinbotham a desirable job in the government.

B

It's a cold winter day. The heater isn't on, yet you're still warm and comfortable. How is this possible? A new technology—the electric infrared (红外线的） wallpaper—is gaining popularity as a green alternative for heating homes.

Infrared wallpapers operate quite differently from traditional heating systems which heat up the air in closed homes and rely on air circulation (循环） to make homes warmer. The heating system of infrared wallpapers is built behind the wallpaper in a house and connected to the house's electricity.When the system is powered by electricity，two metallic strips（金属条）conduct and interact with a sheet of graphene （石墨烯）which then emits infrared waved to the objects in the roomtoheatthem.

Infrared wallpaper is considered to be greener than current heating systems because unlike traditional heating systems, which rely on gas, infrared wallpaper depends on electricity, which can be produced through renewable energy sources.

Using this technology alongside renewable energy can help nations meet their green targets. For example, in the United Kingdom, homes contribute to 17 % of greenhouse gas emissions. Through the use of technologies such as infrared wallpaper, the UK government can work towards reaching its goal of stopping 23 million homes from using its gas grid by 2035.

Most importantly, companies believe that infrared wallpaper is important in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings because the technology can control which rooms are being heated through a smartphone. In this way, infrared wallpaper can prevent energy from being wasted in heating rooms that are not in use.

Rooms using infrared wallpaper also reach warmer temperatures faster as solid objects are heated directly. Furthermore, the system lasts for longer as there are fewer gaps for the heat to escape.

At the moment, infrared wallpaper is still relatively costly to install (安装）,and there is still more research and development that needs to be conducted in order to encourage people to adopt thetechnology.

5. What can be learned about the heating system of infrared wallpapers?

A. It is installed in the wallpaper in a house.
B. It usually heats up the air in closed homes.
C. It can be connected to traditional heating systems.
D. It depends on electricity and graphene to heat objects.

6. What do the numbers mentioned in Paragraph 4 mainly show about infrared wallpapers?

A. They can heat more rooms each time.
B. They are more efficient than other systems.
C. They can greatly reduce carbon emissions.
D. They take longer to reach warmer temperatures.

7. What is implied about infrared wallpaper in the last paragraph?

A. It has drawn great attention worldwide.B. It is affordable for most homeowners.
C. Its widespread use has a long way to go. D. Its market is expanding rapidly.

8. What would be the best title for the text?

A. A novel way to heat homes B. New efforts to fight global warming C. How the UK government will meet its green target D. How businesses can benefit from infrared technology

Ⅱ.七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)

Although many of us may accept in theory that failure is a necessary component of all learning and growth, in practice, 1(). We may know that we need a growth mindset in order to develop, but failure remains an experience that is often associated with shame.

There are various reasons why we may fear failure. 2( ). When we fail at something, our self-image suffers. We may feel worthless, and we may criticize ourselves for our failure. If we fail publicly, our failure will be visible to others. We may fear other people's judgment. We may fear that our failure will impact or end our career, or else that it will damage our fame.

How, then, can we overcome our fear of failure so that we can truly benefit from what failing has toteach us?

3(). Reminding yourself that there is no growth without failure—no learning, no development, no new experiences can help you see what you dislike in a new light. Be open to learning from failure for overall development.

4( ). Try to learn a new skill or hobby—a sport, cooking, dancing, drawing, playing an instrument—and be kind to yourself in the learning process. Mindfully allow yourself to fail, to try again, to fail again but better, and try again, until you get somewhere.

Keep a little diary in which you record what your failures have taught you. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself when you fail, ask yourself: What can I learn from this experience? And remember:5(

A.we can easily make the most of it
B. Look at your attitudes about failing
C. we often struggle greatly with failing
D. Build your failure muscle gently in a safe space
E. Fear may prevent you from seeking new experiences
F.While it is hard to fail,it is much worse never to have tried to succeed
G. Perhaps the most common is that our self-worth tends to be tied to success

Ⅲ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

Everyone was surprised when Disney said 1. (it) film team members were remaking The Jungle Book. Based on Rudyard Kipling's book of 2. same title,it describes the story of a boy 3. (name） Mowgli. Mowgli and his animal friends live 4. (happy) in the jungle until one day Shere Khan the tiger returns and tries 5. (drive）him out of the jungle.

In 1967, Disney adapted the book into a cartoon film, which is widely regarded 6. a classic. However, its old age shows. The new film uses much more advanced technology—not only the animals but also the jungle is digitally created. Building the jungle environment on the computer 7. (be) no easy job. It took more than 800 8. (artist) over a year to work on the project. The Jungle Book lasts for about two hours but there is enough 9. (tense） and humour to hold your attention during the whole film. Two hours seems very short 10. you're having so much fun!

课时作业(三) UNIT 4

Section C Lesson 2Why Do We Need Humour?

（分值：35分）

I.阅读理解（共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)

A

Johannes Fritz, an Austrian biologist, needed to come up with a plan again if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.

To survive the European winter,the northern bald ibis needs to migrate south for the winter over the Alps. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventionalplan.

Some 4oo years ago, the Europeans hunted these birds without stopping and devoured the last in the wild, causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild. When Mr. Fritz was born 56 years ago,the northern bald ibis could be found in Europe only in captivity (圈养).

Mr. Fritz has spent his career reintroducing the birds into the wild. Through years of trial and error,he learned to fly like a bird. He modified （改装） a lightweight aircraft so it would fly at speeds slow enough for the birds to keep up. In 2004, he led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led more migrations. But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September. The trip is expected to take about six weeks,“Still, we're optimistic that it'll work,” said Mr. Fritz.

His family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. “But the unavoidable risks are necessary,” Mr. Fritz said. “It's not so much a job, but my life's purpose."

1. What was Johannes Fritz's plan?

A. To shorten bald ibises’ migration route.
B. To lead bald ibises to migrate on a new route.
C. To better the climate patterns for bald ibises.
D. To find out a safer destination for bald ibises.

2. What does the underlined word “devoured" in Paragraph 3 mean?

A. Destroyed. B. Abused.
C. Released. D. Raised.

3.Why was Mr.Fritz's initial route for the birds ineffective?

A. Owing to the long time it consumes.
B. For the slow speed of his modified aircraft.
C. Because of the toughness along the first route.
D. Due to higher temperatures in the summer habitat.

4. Which of the following can best describe Mr. Fritz?

A. Honest. B. Innovative.
C. Straightforward. D. Demanding.

B

Does a happy person live longer? Many studies have convinced us that happiness brings good health, which has resulted in an increasing demand for speakers and products encouraging positive thinking. However, being happy does not promise that one is going to be healthy. There are other factors that influence one's health and long life such as a person's genes or even a person's socioeconomiccondition.

Some research even suggests that positive thinking can be dangerous. Positive thinking, when taken to the extreme, can cause a person to be separated from reality. For example, a person who thinks that staying happy and positive can help him recover from an illness like cancer but later fails to recover from it, may blame himself for not being happy. In this case, positive thinking may potentially make the victim disregard other factors. Sometimes the pursuit of happiness is even associated with serious mental health problems such as depression.

All types of happiness are not good for us either. For example, pride, a pleasant feeling, can sometimes rob us of the ability to empathize with others or understand another's viewpoint. This anti-social behavior can cause people around us to turn away from us, and this could, in turn, make us feel lonely and do harm to our mental and even physical health.

Moreover, unpleasant feelings can be beneficial to a person's well-being. Researchers believe that unpleasant feelings can help us make sense of our challenges and experiences in a way that supports psychological well-being. For example, if I have behaved badly towards my good friend, the feelings of guilt and sadness might motivate me to apologize and ask for forgiveness. The rebuilding of a broken relationship can be a lift to one's mental well-being.

In trying to experience happiness, we should remember that seeking for happiness as an end in itself can be self-defeating, and does not necessarily lead to better health. After all, one will surely experience setbacks and conflicts in life. Instead, learning to cope with negative emotions with a realistic positive attitude is key to a person's good health.

5. What's the writer's opinion in this passage?

A. Negative thinking can be dangerous. B. Staying happy can bring good health.
C. Unpleasant feelings cannot be beneficial. D. Happiness cannot ensure one's good health.

6. When can positive thinking be dangerous according to the passage?

A. When we use it with a realistic attitude to solve problems.
B. When we focus on it as an only determinant of happy life.
C. When we think it one of the necessary factors for good health.
D. When we realize it may rob us of the ability to understand others.

1 unpleasant feelings be beneficial to a person's well-bei

A. They rebuild a broken relationship.
B. They lead to self-reflection and personal growth.
C. They help keep the problems and challenges away.
D. They prevent long-term negative effects on mental health.

8. Which of the following has the similar meaning of “an end in itself"?

A. An ultimate goal. B. An individual plan.
C. A final decision. D. A great start.

Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

Mariah Reading is an environmentalist, who grew up with an early appreciation for nature. While studying art at Bowdoin College, she saw the vast amounts of _1_ from her painting and sculpture classes. She began to seriously consider her footprint as a(n) 2. “How can I paint landscapes if I'm _3them?" she thought. Then she started using the refuse （垃圾） as her canvas(画布).

After graduation, Mariah travelled throughout the country, _4_ rubbish to bring to her studio. One day，a _5hubcap （轮毂盖） she found by the side of the road gave her a new 6.She noticed the half hubcap had cracked off to7the line of the mountain range that she was in. So she _8 the mountain landscape on it and held it up in front of the real _ 9 and took a photo. It became the first in her _10_ series.

Over the years, she has painted more than 1o0 pieces of rubbish and photographed her transformations 11 matching real-life landscapes. It's like 12new life into forgotten objects. Her practice 13the principle of “leaving no trace" by _14 painting with sculpture and photography.

Mariah hopes people see themselves and their own habits 15 into her works and make small changes in their everyday lives.

1. ( )A. paper B. power C. waste D. work
2. ( )A. artist B. cleaner C. journalist D. mechanic
3.( )A. exploring B. harming C. forgetting D. shaping
4. ( )A. picking up B. learning about C. complaining of D. taking out
5. ( )A.hidden B. lost C. new D. broken
6. ( )A. medium B. life C. reason D. idea
7. ( )A. damage B. connect C.form D. cross
8. ( )A. protected B. painted C. changed D. enjoyed
9. ( )A. range B. car C. picture D. road
10. ( )A.outdated B. ongoing C. energy-consuming D. self-centered
11. ( )A.from B. without C. against D. as
12.( )A. forcing B. breathing C. attracting D. turning
13.（ )A. ignores B. replaces C. integrates D. highlights
14.（ )A. surrounding B. filling C. combining D. comparing
15.( )A. trapped B. admitted C. added D. reflected

课时作业(四) UNIT 4

Section D Lesson 3 My Favourite Comedian

（分值：35分）

I.阅读理解（共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)

A

After a meeting shortly before the winter break,I walked through the halls of floor 3 in MetaForum, ready to leave the building, when I heard a voice call out my name. It was a friend with whom I shared a connection that is quite rare around this campus—both of us are from Slovakia. Extremely happy to hear my native language after so long, I joined him in the room that hebooked to study in.

During our conversation, he revealed to me that first-year committees existed within the study association GEWIS and that he belonged to one. Long story short, he took me to the GEWIS room where I started the process of joining one committee. Not only did GEWIS give me a social life during the pandemic but it also presented me with countless exciting activities and opportunities. Unfortunately, most of my international friends cannot relate.

During the summer break, I got a text from Fort who is now our chairman. He said that there were plans to start a committee to get more internationals involved in GEWIS. Fort is a local student. I was surprised to see him taking such an initiative. I appreciated the sympathy (同情) for the difficulty that internationals deal with, so I joined the first meeting.

Fast forward to today we are a committee containing 8 different nationalities. You might see us on campus wearing our iconic light-green and purple T-shirts with the word “GeLOBAL”on it. With our diverse teams, there is no shortage of ideas for making GEWIS more internationalfriendly, and for fun activities.

On the 25th of October, we kicked things off with our first official GEWIS activity—Around the Globe with GeLOBAL. The people who joined took part in a fun yet educational pub quiz involving trivia （冷知识）questions from all around the world. They also got the opportunity to learn useful phrases (such as pick-up lines) from a wide pool of languages. There were snacks and drinks—including foreign ones, of course. There was a welcoming, inclusive energy in the air.

1. Why does the author have a rare relationship with his friend?

A.They seldom see each other. B. They connect in a special way.
C. They come from the same country. D. They don't know each other very well.

2. Which word best describes the author's attitude to GEWIS?

A. Grateful. B. Tolerant.
C. Resistant. D. Critical.

Vhy did Fort want to start a committee for foreign stude

A. To make himself their leader. B. To help them adapt to life there.
C. To teach them different languages. D. To involve them in international affairs.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.GEWIS: the platform B. The internationals C.GEWIS: welcome you D. The campus life abroad

课时作业(十一) UNIT 6

Section C Lesson 2 Questions about Media

(分值：47.5分）

I.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)

A

At 19, determined not to spend my gap year stuck at home, I took off with a friend and we traveled around Europe for months. We stayed in the cheapest accommodation and lived on bread andcheese.

This was 1990, a time before mobile phones and the Internet, when the primary contact with home was mails from the post office. Before I left, Mom had made me a money bag and a sleeping sheet to avoid unclean bedding. She didn't want me to go, and these gifts were her way of telling me to have a wonderful time.

It's only now, as my 18-year-old daughter is preparing to leave on her own gap year trip, that I understand how Mom felt.

While working multiple jobs and saving money, my daughter has also researched where to stay, how to get around and what to do before setting off. She rarely asks for my opinion and I am unsure whether I should wade in (介人） or back off. I want to be supportive but not too involved. I want to be cool but not aloof (漠不关心的). I want to be like the perfect travel guide.

After all, when she first mentioned gap year travel, I was encouraging, wanting her to have her own experiences that shape her. Though I'm not quite ready, this trip is about her. This is not 1990 and I am not stuck at home waiting for a letter. Therefore, I haven't concentrated too long on the idea of her not being here. I have promised not to bother her with messages, but at least I know she can contact me when she wants to.

1. What do we know about the author's travel in 1990?

A. She traveled around Europe alone.
B.She probably contacted home by letter.
C. She worked multiple jobs while traveling.
D. She booked her accommodations online.

lat bothered the author about her daughter's upcoming

A. She was worried about the cost of the trip.
B. She had little knowledge about the destination.
C.She was unsure of how involved she should be.
D. She doubted her daughter's ability to look after herself.

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3. What did the author finally decide to do?

A. Turn a blind eye to her daughter.
B. Take charge of her daughter's trip.
C. Contact her daughter as often as possible.
D.Stay connected but not disturb too much.

4. What's the author's purpose of writing the text?

A. To analyse parent-child relationship.
B. To suggest how to plan a gap year trip.
C. To compare different gap year travel experiences.
D. To share mixed feelings about her daughter's trip.

B

In Switzerland, Liu Hongjia and Liu Yuxi use a drone to capture the moment when they are filming a vlog. The couple's beautifully edited travel vlogs are proving popular on such platforms as travel website Qyer, while their personal accounts on Sina Weibo jointly have more than 810, O0ofollowers.

In this booming era of social media, more and more “media travelers” are joining their peers online in producing creative videos of their tourism experiences. And the growing popularity of short videos in China is a trend that's also encouraging ordinary tourists to follow suit.

When it comes to creating a hit travel vlog, the personal touch is what makes all the difference. “Filming a travel vlog is like making a documentary of your own, where you record beautiful scenery, interesting experiences and honest feelings," Liu Hongjia says. Some people watch them to learn how to take beautiful photos, while others want to find out more about popular travel destinations. Either way, what is appealing to audiences is the personality of the presenter. It's like watching movies. When people like a director's style, they will follow his new work.

To embrace （迎合）the growing trend for shooting short videos in China，travel website Mafengwo started to encourage its users to post vlogs about their trips in 2018, which have now become an important part of its user-generated content.

According to Zhao Qian, head of Mafengwo's short-video content, its users have uploaded over 2 million short videos online, covering a wide range of themes, such as food, scenic areas and hotel experiences. “For a long time, tourists often shared their trips online via photos and words. However, short videos have become the new trend because they're bright, direct and fun. It's also an efficient way for visitors to find information about local travel experiences,” she says.

5. What's the function of the first paragraph?

A. To summarize the whole passage.
B. To arouse readers’interest in tourism.
C. To introduce the topic of the whole passage.
D. To emphasize the importance of short videos.

6. How can a travel blogger make his work attractive?

A.By demonstrating his personal style.
B.By following a famous director's example.
C. By teaching people how to take good photos.
D. By revealing more information about tourist spots.

7. Why does Mafengwo encourage its users to upload short videos about their trips?

A. Short videos are bright, direct and fun.
B. That caters to the growing popularity of short videos.
C. The content of short videos is mainly generated by its users.
D. Short videos provide information about local travel experiences.

8. How does Zhao Qian feel about short travel videos?

A. Cautious. B. Appreciative.
C. Concerned. D. Indifferent.

Ⅱ.七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) Take these easy steps to keep your eyes healthy.

Eat Well

1（）Nutrients（营养物）like omega-3 fatty acids，lutein，zinc，and vitamins C and E might help prevent age-related sight problems. To get them, fill your plate with green leafy vegetables,oily fish，eggs，and oranges.2（）That lowers your odds of obesity（肥胖）and related diseases like type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults.

Quit Smoking

It makes you more likely to get cataracts (白内障），among many other medical problems. If you've tried to kick the habit before only to start again, keep at it. 3(） Ask your doctor for help.

Use Safety Eyewear

If you use dangerous materials on the job or at home, wear safety glasses. Sports like ice hockey,racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye injury. 4(）Helmets （头盔）with protective face masks will protect your eyes.

LookAwayFrom the ComputerScreen

Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause trouble focusing at a distance, dry eyes, headaches, and neck pain. To protect your eyes, you can try the following strategies. Make sure your glasses are up to date and good for looking at a computer screen. Choose a comfortable, supportive chair. If your eyes are always dry, try using artificial tears. 5( ) Look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Get up at least every two hours and take a 15-minute break.

A.Wear eye protection.
B. Rest your eyes every 20 minutes.
C. Good eye health starts with the food on your plate.
D. Take tests to see how well your eyes work together.
E. They can provide general eye care and treat eye diseases.
F. A well-balanced diet also helps you stay at a healthy weight.
G. The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed.

得分

Ⅲ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on February 2nd, aims to raise global awareness about the important role of wetlands for people and our planet.

World Wetlands Day 1. （adopt）by the United Nations in 2021.It makes efforts 2. (realize) the long Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs） and deal with global issues related to climate and biodiversity（生物多样性）challenges.Now with seven years left for the SDGs, the UN is calling again to restore wetlands.

This year's theme is “Time for Wetland Restoration", 3. brings to attention the rapid loss of wetland systems worldwide. In just 50 years, 35 % of the world's wetlands 4. (lose） since 1970. Wetlands are disappearing three times 5. （fast） than forests and are Earth's most 6. (threaten） ecosystem. Human activities that lead to loss of wetlands include construction, pollution, overfishing and so on. It is 7. opportunity for us to rethink and change how humans impact the environment.

While wetlands cover just 6 % of the Earth's surface, they are home 8. about 40 % of the world's plant and animal species. Wetlands provide people with food and water, offering natural protection and 9. (serve） many other important functions.

Huge changes are needed to solve the climate and biodiversity crisis, yet there are small things we can all do to keep our wetlands and our wildlife 10. (health).

课时作业(十二) UNIT 6

Section D Lesson 3 The Advertising Game

（分值：35分）

I.阅读理解（共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分）

A

A flood hit Yellowstone National Park on June 13, 2022. The disaster was caused by a combination of unusually heavy rains and rapidly melting snow. The high and fast water flows destroyed bridges and swept away entire roadways, leaving communities and homes isolated. Fortunately,more than 10,ooo park visitors were safely evacuated.

The town of Gardiner, along the Montana-Wyoming border, was particularly hard hit. The floodwaters left almost 900 people with no power or water for many days. Gardiner's economy, which depends on the almost three-quarters of a million visitors who pass through the park's north gate annually, is likely to take a hit. The floodwaters severely damaged the main north entrance road to Yellowstone, and could take years to rebuild.

Park officials have begun work on improving an alternative road to Gardiner. This will ensure that locals can access food, supplies, and other essential emergency services. A limited number of tourists may also be allowed into Gardiner once the road is stable.

Yellowstone's north gate is closed indefinitely. But the park's south gate opened to visitors on June 22, 2022. Park officials have started a new entry system to prevent overcrowding. It is based on the last number of the visitor's vehicle license plate and the calendar date of the month.Cars with odd（奇数的） numbers can visit the park on odd days of the month，while those with even（偶 数的） numbers can go on even days.

Established in 1872, Yellowstone is America's oldest national park. The 3,472-square-mile reserve spans three states and is home to some unique wildlife. It is known for its natural beauty that includes mountains, rivers and lakes. The forces of fire and ice shaped the park over thousandsofyears.

1. What does the underlined word “isolated" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A. Tracked. B. Separated.
C. Decorated. D. Improved.

2. What was the possible result of the flood?

A. Gardiner's economy would get into trouble.
B. Communities and homes were left in ruins.
C. Almost 900 people were trapped in the park.
D. The park's south gate was closed for a while.

3. What can be inferred from the text?

A. Local people can get daily necessities from visitors.
B. The park has adopted a new system to recognize faces.
C.The license plate number decides when cars enter the park.
D. More tourists may flood into the park for geological features.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A. Flooding Has Caused Widespread Damage in the US B. Yellowstone National Park Was Closed due to Flooding C. Natural Beauty Makes Yellowstone America's Oldest Park D. Yellowstone National Park Partially Reopens After Flooding

B

Heat can kill. It lowers a worker's ability to concentrate and leads to notable increases in workplace injuries, research suggests.

Yet, for reasons including financial need, workplace pressure and a lack of awareness of the health impacts of high temperatures, many people continue to work past their heat tolerance. Outdoor workers，notably those within the construction and agricultural industry，are the most affected by rising heat. Even the fittest people in the world are impressionable like the Olympic athletes collapsing in the baking heat of Tokyo.

There are some easy ways to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion (热衰竭）． Optimizing work hours to avoid workers being out when the sun is at its hottest may have the greatest effect on employees'health.

Individualized, wearable sensors could be a useful tool for determining likely heat exhaustion. Early adoption of these devices would be a win-win, according to Dr Jennifer Runkle, an environmental epidemiologist（流行病学家）：boosting productivity and reducing injury“while ensuring the health and safety of an ageing workforce and reducing the risk of heat exhaustion".

Wider take-up of wearable heat sensors by employees, employers and healthcare providers would also help overcome gaps in heat awareness.

"One important finding we discovered in our research with outdoor workers is that there was a mismatch between workers’ability to sense heat risk and their actual exposure to extreme heat gained by wearables,” said Dr Runkle.

Another aid could be wearable cooling technology, but such devices are limited in availability. A wearable cooling or warming device worn inside clothing uses electrical conductors that transfer (转移） heat when electricity is run through them.

There are promising examples of companies taking more responsibility for protecting workers from extreme heat, such as managers of bus drivers in Jinan, China. Responsible employers should be providing drinks and shaded rest areas to outdoor workers.

5. What does the underlined word “impressionable” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. Highly impressive. B. Slightly sensible.
C. Easily influenced. D. Hardly evaluated.

6. What did Dr Runkle find out?

A. The workforce was ageing rapidly.
B. Wearable heat sensors lacked great accuracy.
C. Employers attached little importance to heat exhaustion.
D.Workers'heat awareness and actual heat were different.

7. Why are bus drivers in Jinan mentioned in the last paragraph?

A. To stress the popularity of wearable cooling devices.
B. To show their employers are responsible.
C. To reveal they are very tolerant of extreme heat.
D.To describe their unbearable pressure of work.

8. What can be the best title for the text?

A. Adjustments to Work Hours Can Be Life-saving B. Campaigners Are Calling for Workplace Protection C.How Can New Technology Protect Outdoor Workers? D. How Were Body Temperature Monitors Invented?

Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

This wasn't the way I wanted to see Rome.

I was supposed to go to Rome with my mom back in 2019, however, life had _1 plans. A week before our trip, my mom developed a cough, which later became a _2 diagnosis (诊断） of cancer. My mom spent the final months of her life in chemotherapy (化疗），_3 trying to fight a terrible disease so that she wouldn't let her family down. And she didn't. _ 4_, she showed us how to never give up on life, even if it was a(n) _ 5 battle.

So, when she eventually passed away, I booked a trip to Rome. Sure, it wasn't the trip I had 6 for. But I wanted my mom to live on through me and didn't want to live a life where the phrases “should have” and “would have” swirled (盘绕） through my head and 7 my happiness.

So, I _8_. I spent two weeks doing all the things my mom and I had wanted to do.

And that's when it 9 me. Maybe my mom wasn't 10 there, but I felt her presence every minute of every day.Her presence 11me that life isn't about the things we buy or the money that we _12_. It's about making _13_with the people we love.

And after my trip to Rome, I finally knew that my mom would _14 be there because she had forever changed my life in the _ 15_ possible way.

1. ( )A. different B. serious C. special D. detailed
2. ( )A. doubtful B. wrong C. heartbreaking D. breathtaking
3.( )A.secretly B. eagerly C. unwillingly D. carelessly
4. ( )A.However B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Therefore
5. ( )A. losing B. easy C. ongoing D. important
6. ( )A. saved B. changed C. hoped D.left
7. ( )A. knocked down B. brought back C. used up D. ate away
8. ( )A. went B. quit C. escaped D. relaxed
9. ( )A.troubled B. shaped C.hurt D.hit
10. ( )A. naturally B. typically C. physically D. constantly
11. ( )A.mentioned B. reminded C. prepared D. challenged
12.( )A. give B. waste C. have D. want
13.( )A. memories B. comments C. decisions D. suggestions
14.（ )A. already B. always C. luckily D. cheerfully
15.（ )A.fastest B. newest C. strangest D. best

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