1、Period Five Lesson 4 Christmas基础巩固.单句语法填空1.The decorations(decorate) in their classroom are colorful.2.Why are the students working so hard these days?To get(get) ready for the coming entrance examination.3.Our teacher was so excited that she smiled with tears.4.He was sick in the evening，but the fo
2、llowing(follow) day he was better.5.On Mothers Day，we should send flowers to our mothers.6.In Western countries，its a custom to go to the church to get married.7.You should stay with your children as long as possible.8.Two guys were fighting with each other in the street.选词填空put up， carry on， at the
3、 end of， at the bottom of， turn off9.His office is at the end of the passage.10.Even after the music started they carried on talking.11.Please turn off the lights before you leave the room.12.Its said that a ship full of treasures lies at the bottom of the lake.13.So far，several tents have been put
4、up at the foot of the mountain for the climbers to sleep in.单句改错(每小题仅有 1 处错误 )14.All the afternoon he worked with the door .lockinglocked15. beautiful flowers they are!HowWhat16.The first two are free the third costs $30.whenwhile17.They stood there for half an hour the stars in the sky.watchedwatch
5、ing18.If you want to make progress，you should take your study .seriousseriously能力提升.阅读理解A(2019江西南昌二中高一上期末)Some of the Worlds FinestStained Glass(彩色玻璃) ArtworksSainte Chappelle，FranceWhile many say that Paris must-see cathedral(教堂) is Notre Dame de Paris，Sainte Chapelle should also be high up on the
6、list.Louis ordered it to be built in 1239 to house the Crown of Thorns，a famous relic from Constantinople.Within the ceilings of the church are fifteen of the worlds finest stained glass windows.Unfortunately，as a result of the French Revolution，one third of the stained glass had to be replaced.The
7、Chicago Cultural Center，USAWhile the Windy City might not house the nations winningest sports teams，it does have one of the worlds most eye-catching displays of stained glass.Todays Chicago Cultural Center， which was designed as a library in 1887，has a 38-feet-tall Tiffany glass dome(圆屋顶)，which is s
8、aid to be the largest Tiffany dome in the world.Erawan Museum，ThailandThe Erawan Museum，built in 1994，houses ancient，priceless Thai artworks，all of which are displayed within the buildings three floors，said to symbolize the three levels of the universe.The shiny stained glass is on the second floor，
9、 which museum owner Khun Lek Viriyapant considers to be the human level.Designed by German artist Jacob Schwarzkopf，the stained glass artwork shows five continents，with the sun delivering light，and therefore life， into all.Saint Vitus Cathedral，Czech RepublicWhile the Czech church whose doors many t
10、ravelers pass through every day was built way back in 1344， its amazing display of stained glass is a 20th-century donation from well-known Czech Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha.The artwork is nothing if not fitting for Prague，the city in which the stained glass is displayed.After all，it is the mode
11、rn-day Czech Republic from which dreamy Bohemians came.语 篇 解 读 这 是 一 篇 说 明 文 。文 章 介 绍 了 一 些 世 界 上 最 好 的 彩 色 玻 璃 艺 术 品 。19.Which of the following has the longest history?A.Sainte Chappelle.B.Erawan Museum.C.Saint Vitus Cathedral.D.The Chicago Cultural Center.答案 A解析 细节理解题。答案定位在 Sainte Chappelle，France
12、 部分“Louis ordered it to be built in 1239 to house the Crown of Thorns”；The Chicago Cultural Center，USA 部分“Todays Chicago Cultural Center，which was designed as a library in 1887”；Erawan Museum，Thailand 部分“The Erawan Museum，built in 1994”；Saint Vitus Cathedral，Czech Republic 部分“While the Czech church
13、whose doors many travelers pass through every day was built way back in 1344”，通过对几个时间进行比较，可知 Sainte Chappelle 建筑时间最早，即历史最悠久，故选 A。20.Where should you go if you want to see the Earth-themed stained glass?A.France. B.The USA.C.Thailand. D.Czech Republic.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据 Erawan Museum，Thailand 部分中的“Desig
14、ned by German artist Jacob Schwarzkopf，the stained glass artwork shows five continents，with the sun delivering light，and therefore life，into all.”可知，这幅彩色玻璃作品由德国艺术家 Jacob Schwarzkopf 设计，它展示了五大洲的景象，由此推断出如果你想看地球主题的彩色玻璃，你应该去泰国，故选 C。21.What is special about the stained glass in Prague?A.It fits the city
15、well.B.It is from a Bohemian.C.It is the largest of its kind.D.It sits in an ancient church.答案 A解析 推理判断题。答案定位在 Saint Vitus Cathedral，Czech Republic 部分“The artwork is nothing if not fitting for Prague，the city in which the stained glass is displayed.”(这幅作品如果不适合布拉格这座展示该彩色玻璃的城市，那就算不上什么。)由此推断出布拉格的彩色玻璃的特
16、别之处在于它很适合这座城市，故选 A。BOne of my wonderful memories is about a Christmas gift.Unlike other gifts，it came without wrap(包装).On September 11th,1958，Mum gave birth to Richard.After she brought him home from hospital，she put him in my lap，saying， “I promised you a gift，and here it is.” What an honour！ I tur
17、ned four a month earlier and none of my friends had such a baby doll of their own.I played with it day and night.I sang to it.I told it stories.I told it over and over how much I loved it!One morning，however，I found its bed empty.My doll was gone！I cried for it.Mum wept and told me that the poor lit
18、tle thing had been sent to a hospital.It had a fever.For several days，I heard Mum and Dad whispering such words as “hopeless”， “pitiful”，and “dying”，which sounded ominous.Christmas was coming.“Dont expect any presents this year， ” Dad said，pointing at the socks I hung in the living room.“If your bab
19、y brother lives， thatll be Christmas enough.”As he spoke，his eyes filled with tears.Id never seen him cry before.The phone rang early on Christmas morning.Dad jumped out of bed to answer it.From my bedroom I heard him say， “What？Hes all right？” He hung up and shouted upstairs.“The hospital said we c
20、an bring Richard home！”“Thank God！” I heard Mum cry.From the upstairs window，I watched my parents rush out to the car.I had never seen them so happy.And I was also full of joy.What a wonderful day！ My baby doll would be home.I ran downstairs.My socks still hung there flat.But I knew they were not em
21、pty；they were filled with love!语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。作者刚出生不久的弟弟生病住院，全家都承受了巨大的心理压力。而圣诞节早晨弟弟的康复出院是给整个家庭最好的圣诞礼物。整篇文章表达了亲情在这个并不富裕的家庭里的巨大感召力。22.What happened to the author on September 11th,1958?A.He got a baby brother.B.He got a Christmas gift.C.He became four years old.D.He received a doll.答案 A解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第一
22、句“On September 11th,1958，Mum gave birth to Richard.”可知，作者有了一个小弟弟，故 A 项正确。23.What does the underlined word “ominous” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A.Impossible. B.Boring.C.Difficult. D.Fearful.答案 D解析 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“It had a fever.For several days，I heard Mum and Dad whispering such words as hopeless， p
23、itiful，and dying.”可知，在作者幼小而懵懂的心里，父母用的这些词具有一定的惊吓作用。由此可推知，ominous 意为“可怕的” 。故选 D 项。24.Which word can best describe the feeling of the father when Christmas was coming?A.Excitement. B.Happiness.C.Sadness. D.Disappointment.答案 C解析 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“As he spoke，his eyes filled with tears.”可知，父亲的内心充满了“悲伤(sadnes
24、s)” 。25.What is the passage mainly about?A.A sad Christmas day.B.Life with a lovely baby.C.A special Christmas gift.D.Memories of a happy family.答案 C解析 主旨大意题。由文章最后几段可知，作者弟弟的康复出院是给这个家庭和作者的最好的圣诞礼物。故选 C 项。.七选五Green is an important color in nature. 26 It is also the color of most growing plants.27 For e
25、xample，a greenhorn is someone who has no experience or someone who is new to a situation.In the fifteenth century，a greenhorn referred to a young cow or ox whose horns(角 ) had not yet developed.A century or so later，a greenhorn was for a soldier who had not yet had any experience in battle.By the ei
26、ghteenth century， a greenhorn had the meaning it has todaya person who is new in a job.Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb.The expression comes from the early twentieth century. 28 You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden contin
27、ues to grow long after your plants have died.The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains. 29 Besides，Green is also the color used to describe the powerful feelingjealousy.The green-eyed monster is not a frightening creature(生物) from
28、outer space.It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play Othello. 30 In most places in the world，a green light is a signal to move ahead.In everyday speech，a green light means approval to continue with a project.A.Sometimes，the word green me
29、ans young，fresh and growing.B.It describes the unpleasant feeling when someone else has something that he wants.C.A person with a green thumb seems to have the power to make plants grow quickly and well.D.People enjoy different colors.E.It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees.F.It was the r
30、esult of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.G.You should take care of the plants in your garden.语篇解读 本文是说明文。绿色是大自然中非常重要的一种颜色。本文主要介绍了几个与绿色有关的习语的含义。26.答案 E解析 空后提到，绿色也是大多数植物的颜色，故 E 项“它是草和树叶的颜色”符合语境。27.答案 A解析 由本段中的例子可知，greenhorn 这个词可以指毫无经验的新手、牛角还未长成的小牛和没有任何战斗经验的士兵，可推断有时绿色这个词意味着年轻、
31、新鲜和成长。28.答案 C解析 空格后面给出例子，如果你种的植物已经死亡了许久，但邻居女士的花园里的植物依旧生长，你可能会说，她有一个“绿拇指” 。由此可知，空格处应对有“绿拇指”的人进行解释，故选 C。29.答案 F解析 前面一句提到，绿色革命指的是几年前开发新品种的大米和其他谷物，故 F 项“绿色革命是有着绿拇指的农业科学家努力的结果”紧承上文。30.答案 B解析 上文提到，绿色还用来描述忌妒这种强烈的情感，故 B 项“它描述了当别人拥有他想要的某样东西时的不愉快感觉”符合语境。.短文改错Why are more and more people learning English hardl
32、y?Firstly，English ，which is widely speaking in todays world，has become an international language.Many countries use it in their official language.Secondly，English was seen as a window of the world.Unless you have a excellent command of English，youll have some trouble learn about it.Thirdly，if you le
33、arn English well，we will have more chances to succeed.Lastly，English helps you learn more about foreign cultures and make more friend.Therefore，its necessary for us students learn English well.If you believe in yourself，and you will learn it well.答案Why are more and more people learning English ？hard
34、lyhardFirstly，English ，which is widely in todays world，has become an international speakingspokenlanguage.Many countries use it their official language.Secondly，English seen as a inas wasiswindow of the world.Unless you have excellent command of English，youll have some aantrouble about it.Thirdly，if you learn English well， will have more chances to learnlearning weyousucceed.Lastly，English helps you learn more about foreign cultures and make more .Therefore，its necessary for us students learn English well.If you believe in friendfriends toyourself，and you will learn it well.