Unit 1　Teenage Life

课时作业(一)　Listening and Speaking

.单词拼写

1．Since his parents died early, he had to earn his own living when he was a ________ (青少年)．

2．We had a heated ________ (辩论) on whether or not to accept the offer.

3．The article is good in ________ (内容), only it's a bit wordy.

4．Our climate gets warmer and warmer because of ________ (温室) effect.

5．They are trying to think of a ________ (合适的) place for picnic.

6．Tom and Mike now help in a local hospital as ________ (志愿者) three days a week.

7．He ________ (较喜欢) to stay at home rather than go out last weekend.

8．Read the ________ (目录) carefully before you begin a book.

9．She has learned to make ________ (芭蕾舞) clothes for herself since she was a little girl.

10．________ (事实上), I don't agree with your opinion.

.单句语法填空

1．Our monitor debated ________ our maths teacher about the solution to the problem in class.

2．Jack went to a remote village to do some ________ (volunteer) work.

3．The boy prefers English ________ Chinese.

4．True happiness comes when we learn to be content ________ what we have.

5．In other words, every action and ________ (move) in Beijing Opera is important.

6．I don't think the film is ________ (suit) for children because it contains some violent scenes.

7．Lake Constance used to be polluted but it had been cleaned ________ in recent years.

 

 

 

.阅读

A

Japanese students work very hard but many are unhappy. They feel heavy pressures from their parents. Most students are always told by their parents to study harder and better so that they can have a wonderful life in the future. Though this may be a good idea for those very bright students, it can have terrible results for many students who are not gifted (有天赋的)  enough. Many of them have tried very hard at school but have failed in the exams and have their parents lose hope. Such students feel that they are hated by everyone else they meet and they don't want to go to school any longer. They become dropouts.

It is surprising that though most Japanese parents are worried about their children, they do not help them in any way.  Many parents feel that they are not able to help their children and that it is the teachers' work to help their children. To make matters worse, a lot of parents send their children to those schools opening in the evenings and on weekends—they only help the students to pass the exams and never teach them any real sense of the world.

Many Japanese schools usually have rules about everything from the students' hair to their clothes and things in their school bags. Child psychologists (心理学家)  now think that such strict rules are harmful to the feelings of the students. Almost 40% of the students said that no one had taught them how to get on with others, how to tell right from wrong and how to show love and care for others, even for their parents.

1．Who does “dropouts” refer to?

A．Those who make troubles in and out of school.

B．Those who go about or stay at home instead of being at school.

C．Those who try hard but always fail in the exams.

D．Those who lose hope and give up some of their subjects.

2．What makes the author surprised?

A．That Japanese parents are worried about their children.

B．That it is the teachers' work to help their children.

C．That Japanese parents don't give their kids help.

D．That the teachers only help the students to pass the exams.

3．Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A．The Trouble in Japanese Schools

B．The Problems of Japanese Students

C．Education in Japan

D．The Pressures on Japanese Students

B

Before you were my teacher, I thought that teaching was the last thing I wanted to do. Why would someone want to come in every day and attempt to instruct students, many of whom couldn't care less, or to get paid very little compared with the work he or she put in?

You may have thought that the only thing I was learning from you was the course, but that's not all I learnt. From reference books to funny jokes, you made each class exciting. You always tried to make class charming so that we could be excited about learning. However, those days have gone by.

Whenever I was confused and needed extra help, you were the exact one to turn to. I would walk into your room for help and there would be several kids. You ran from one student to the next helping each one through their confusion. You could have gone back home after the bell rang. Instead, you chose to stay and care about what your students did.

You didn't only care about my learning, but you also cared about other things I was involved in. At the beginning of the year, we wrote down our hobbies and interests. You remembered what we wrote, too. I had missed class for track meets (田径运动会) and when I came back the next day, you would ask me how it went. Many of the teachers never bothered to ask what I liked to do.

These things showed me the value of teaching. They showed me how much of an influence a teacher can have on a student. I want to be the one that influences students and pushes them towards success. I want students to leave my classroom thinking that their time was worthwhile (值得的). I want to be the inspiration for them that you were for me. Whenever it gets hard for me to continue on this path, I'll remember you and what you did for me.

4．What did the author think of teaching before the teacher taught him?

A．Dull but worthwhile.

B．Boring and low－paid.

C．Honourable but dangerous.

D．Challenging and easily－attacked.

5．How did the author find the teacher's class in Paragraph 2?

A．Disappointing.　　　　　

B．Difficult.

C．Wonderful. 

D．Common.

6．Why did the teacher ask his students to write down their hobbies and interests?

A．To understand them better.

B．To involve them in more activities.

C．To treat them differently.

D．To control them in a better way.

7．What does the author think the value of teaching lies in?

A．The care and passion that teachers have.

B．The process of students' forming a good habit.

C．The successful students whom a teacher has taught.

D．The influence on students' development in the future.

.七选五

If you've ever had a bad night of sleep, you know it's difficult to stay awake in class when you're tired. Classrooms can be boring and dark. __1__ To keep yourself awake, you can try to join in the class.

Join in class discussion. Ask and answer questions about the lecture. __2__ Actually, it might be helpful to set a goal of answering or asking at least 3 questions per class. This is because talking will help you stay alert (警觉的)．

Take detailed notes. This is a good way to help you focus on the lecture and stay engaged (参与的).  Listen  closely to the lecture and try to take as detailed notes as possible. You can use different pens to mark different sections. __3__

__4__ Listening actively is a great way to force yourself to stay awake because it requires engagement (参与) of your mind as well as your body. Even if you don't take notes, listening actively can help you keep your eyes open for the contents of the lesson.

Interact with your classmates. __5__ Engage in conversation and contribute meaningful points. Try to sit yourself near students who always volunteer to speak in class and you will have a lot to say in discussion.

A．Listen actively to the lesson.

B．Some people may refuse to take notes.

C．And your teacher's voice might make you sleepier.

D．Try to take notes carefully to help you stay awake.

E．Group discussions are a great time to keep you awake.

F．This will help if you're bored with the content of the lecture.

G．You can also change colors occasionally to keep your mind alert.

.语法填空

Last week I 1.________ (take) on a difficult task of showing kindness. The idea came from a few posts on a website. I decided 2.________ (reach) out to a few people I hadn't talked to for the past few years.

One was a cousin, 3.________ I had lost touch with for 25 years. She was very happy when we got 4.________ touch. The other two were friends I hadn't talked to for nearly 10 years. It was really good to talk to 5.________ (they) both.

With one of them, I reached out at a great time for him. He had forgotten my name 6.________ (entire) but remembered I disliked 7.________ (run) when young because I had asthma. He was grateful that I called him and said some very kind 8.________ (thing) to me about our past. I am glad our friendship mattered to him.

I think 9.________ is good to be the one of taking the initiative (主动性) to be kind and reach out. Even if it seems difficult at the time, in the end it offers 10.________ (wonder) rewards!