人教版(新教材)高中英语选修1Unit5 Working the LandUnit4 Body Language课时作业3：Grammar-动词-ing形式作宾语和表语

1、Grammar动词一ing形式作宾语和表语I .阅读理解AIt is widely known that any English conversation begins with the weather.Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr.Johnsons famous comment that “When two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of weather. ThoughJohnsons observation is as accurate now as it wa

2、s over two hundred years ago, most commentators （评论员）fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weatherspeak.Bill Bryson, for example, concludes that, as the English weather is not at all exciting, the obsession with it can hardly be understood.He argues that “To an outsider, the

3、 most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it. ” Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the British Isles.Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive.Bryso

4、n is wrong, he says, “ because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomena （现象）. The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncertainty.According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well

5、as the outsider.Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather-speak among the English.Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point.The English weather conversation is not really about the weather at all.English weatherspeak is a system of signs, which is developed to help

6、the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other.Everyone knows conversations starting with weather-speak are not requests for weather data.Rather, they are routine greetings, conversation starters or the blank fillers. In other words, English weather speak is a means of soc

7、ial bonding.K语篇解读 本文为一篇议论文。由于英格兰的天气是多变的，所以英国人谈 论天气被认为是见面或者搭讪的合理开场白是再熟悉不过的了，本文就此从不同 的角度进行了解释。The author mentions Dr.Johnsons comment to show that.most commentators agree with Dr.JohnsonDr.Johnson is famous for his weather observationC the comment was accurate two hundred years agoD. English conversat

8、ions usually start with the weatherK答案X D K推理判断题。本文第一句话就给出了 K答案X,作者提到 DrJohnson的评论旨在说明英国人见面总是以谈论天气开始，故K答案U为D 项。UWhat does the underlined word obsession“ most probably refer to?A. A social trend.B An emotional state.C A historical concept.D. An unknown phenomenon.K答案B K词义猜想题。根据第二段最后一句话”那些不常见、难以 预料的天气

9、在不列颠群岛几乎是不被人知道的”可知，英国的天气根本不令人兴 奋，随之而来的一种情绪也是几乎不能被理解的。obsession可以理解成是一种谈 论天气的“强迫症”，故它是一种情绪的状态，所以K答案U为B项。According to the passage, Jeremy Paxman believes thatA. Bill Bryson has little knowledge of the weatherB there is nothing special about the English weatherC. the English weather attracts people to

10、the British IslesD English people talk about the weather for its uncertaintyK答 案工D K细节理解题。根据倒数第二段Jeremy所说的话可知，他反驳 Bryson的观点，他认为英格兰的天气是多变而又不确定的，这吸引着英国人和外 来者，所以K答案II为D项。What is the authors main purpose of writing the passage?To explain what English weatherspeak is about.To analyze misconceptions about

11、 the English weather.To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman.To convince people that the English weather is changeable.K答案A K目的意图题。根据第一段的介绍和最后一段的总结可知，本文 主要是解释英国人的weather-speak到底是关于什么的。所以答案D为A项。 B、C两项陈述有误，D项“使人们信服英国的天气是多变的”不是文章的主要 谈论内容。DBI work at a grocery store in Montreals Plateau ne

12、ighbourhood, which gets a lot of regulars.On March 12, the Quebec government announced to close all public places to stop the spread of the pandemic（流行病）of coronavirus.The next day the store was the busiest Ive ever seen.The six cash registers had to be kept open from 10 a. m.until close.lt was nuts

13、.I didnt have time to eat lunch, and whenever one of us on cash had to use the bathroom, wed have to bring in a coworker off the floor to cover for us.Since then, the atmosphere in the store has been different.Customers are mostly considerate, but whenever someone coughs or sneezes, everyone turns a

14、round to make sure that person sneezed into their elbow.Fve even seen customers come in wearing some strange get -ups.One guy even came in with a plastic Walmart bag wrapped around his entire head, with a slit cut out for his eyes.A lot of my coworkers have left to avoid a public - facing job during

15、 the pandemic.Grocery store workers across Canada are putting their health at risk every time they come in to work, but a lot of us are still making close to minimum wage.I realized that I feel more exhausted than normal even though Im working the same hours.There still have been some moments of kin

16、dness in the midst of the chaos.Fve overheard people talking on the phone who sounded as though they were organizing grocery deliveries for those stuck at home.And this past weekend a very nice lady thanked us for continuing to work.I know everyone is worried, but its useless having the same scary c

17、onversations day after day.Instead, tell us a funny anecdote, or about something nice.WeH appreciate the distraction, and youll make our day just a bit brighter.K语篇解读R本文主要介绍了 “我”在新冠病毒肺炎疫情期间在超市辛勤工作 的经历。5 . What does the author intend to show by It was nuts, in Paragraph 2?A. The goods were in short s

18、upply.B The store was having a big sale.The cashiers complained about their work.The locals rushed to do shopping like crazy.K答案DK词义猜想题。在第二段可以知道疫情期间市民疯狂购物，“我们”超市的工作人员“简直是忙疯了“，应选D项。XWhat does Paragraph 3 convey about customers?A. They like to shop here in disguise.B They are panicky about the disease

19、.C. They are more friendly to each other.D. They have taken proper preventive measures.K答 案R B K推理判断题。由第三段可知在疫情期间人们还是感到恐慌的； 应选B项。1Which of the following best describes the author?A Optimistic.B . Talented.C. Ambitious.D. Efficient.K答案R AK推理判断题。由最后一段可知作者的态度是“乐观的”，应选A项。U. What is the best title for th

20、e text?A. It is not work but worry that killsB Helping others is helping ourselvesMoments of kindness shine in a time of chaosHere is what its like working in the pandemicK答案D K主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了在疫情期间我的工作和人们生活 的情况；应选D项。1CWhen I first came to Mexico, I spoke relatively good Spanish and I could hold a conv

21、ersation.So when I asked a local ice-cream seller when he could give me a new delivery of chocolate ice cream, he said “ahorita”.I waited in his shop, my Englishness making me feel it would be rude to leave.Half an hour passed and still no ice cream arrived, so I asked again about the chocolate ice

22、cream.“Ahorita”, he told me again.His face was a mix of confusion and maybe even embarrassment.I was tom.Waiting longer wasnt good, but I felt it was impolite to walk away.But finally, dark clouds appeared overhead and I had to go home.As I left, I let him know that I obviously couldnt wait any long

23、er and it really wasnt my fault.His face was, once again, full of confusion.As I sat on the bus, I replayed the conversation in my head and decided that the ice-cream seller was a liar.This incident faded from my memory until years later when I came back to live in Mexico.I discovered that when a Me

24、xican says ahorita”，it could mean tomorrow, in an hour, within five years or never.Ahorita“ is even used as a polite way of saying “ No, thank you ” when a Mexican refuses an offer.Even after almost seven years in Mexico , this response can still catch me off guard when Im hosting friends； I find my

25、self unsure whether I should give my guests what I offered them.K语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。作者初到墨西哥时，由于语言上的障碍遭遇 了一次尴尬的购物事件。Why didnt the author leave the shop early?A. He wanted an ice cream very much.B He decided to teach the seller a lesson.He thought it was impolite to do so.He was eager to know what was going

26、 on.K答 案UCK细节理解题。根据第二段的I waited in his shop, my Englishnessmaking me feel it would be rude to leave 和第三段中的 Waiting longer wasnt good, but I felt it was impolite to walk away可知，作者认为贸然离开是不礼貌的。H 10. How did the author feel when recalling his shopping experience on the bus?A. Worried.B. Annoyed.C. Confu

27、sed.D. Disappointed.K答案H B K推理判断题。根据第三段的最后一句可知，作者坐在公交车上， 大脑里过了一遍和冰激凌小贩的对话，他认为这个小贩骗了他，因此感到很气愤。U 11. “Ahorita can be the reply to “A. When shall we meet?B - How about that storm last night?When did you finish your work?Would you mind if I opened the window?K答案力A K推理判断题。根据第四段可知，ahorita可用于回答将来的时间 或表示从不，

28、也可用于拒绝别人的提议。B项询问观点看法；C项询问过去的时 间；D项为征求意见。IWhat does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean?A. Surprise me.B. Get me down.C. Drive me away.D. Make me nervous.K答案A K短语理解题。结合ahorita的意思及所在语境可知，当作者宴请朋友向他们提供东西时，如果朋友说ahorita,作者不知道朋友是接受还是拒绝， ahorita这一回应依旧令作者感到愕然。D n.七选五How to Develop Interpersonal Sk

29、illsPeople use interpersonal skills daily-socially as well as professionally-and usually without even being conscious of their effectiveness.In the workplace, listening, communicating, working together and manners are important interpersonalskills.An employee who falls short of any of these soft ski

30、lls must work consciously to strengthen and develop them. 1Listen up.Active listening is a skill that must be learned and practiced.2 The active listener provides feedback by focusing their full attention on the speaker and responding with verbal and non-verbal clues that the speakers message is hea

31、rd and understood.Avoid failure to communicate.Simply talking to people does not guarantee that your message is getting across.Common barriers to communication are lack of verbal clues, cultural differences, lack of interest, distractions, and unfamiliar expressions.Expect such barriers and deal wit

32、h them.Learn to think before you speak, and express yourself clearly and carefully. 3Get it together.Working together is the key to working effectively.4 Create such an environment, rather than competition, and respect the opinions of others.Praise and thank co-workers for their contributions and treat all suggestions and opinions with respect.5The basics of these i