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◣ A ◢
(Book 8 Unit 1 California)
GOLD MINERS
In 1848, not long after the American-Mexican war, gold was discovered in California. The dream of becoming quickly attracted people from all over the world. The nearest, and therefore the first to arrive,
South Americans and people from the United States. Then adventurers from Europe and Asia soon followed. In fact, few achieved their
of becoming rich. Some died or returned home, but most remained in California to make a life for themselves despite great hardship. They
in the new towns or on farms. By the time California elected to become the thirty-first federal
of the USA in 1850, it was already a multicultural society.
◣ B ◢
(Book 8 Unit 3 The problem of the smakes)
When I called up my mother in the countryside on the telephone she was very upset. “There are some in our courtyard,” she told me. “Snakes come near the house now and
, and they seem to have made their home here, not far from the walnut tree. Can you
rid of them please?” I felt very proud. Here was a chance for me to
myself by inventing something merciful that would
snakes but not harm them. I knew my parents would not like me to hurt these living creatures!
If your family is like many in the United States, unloading the week’s groceries includes hauling a case or two of bottled water into your home. On your way to a soccer game or activity, it’s easy to grab a cold one right out of the fridge, right?
But all those plastic bottles use a lot of fossil fuels and pollute the environment. In fact, Americans buy more bottled water than any other nation in the world, adding 29 billion water bottles a year to the problem. In order to make all these bottles, manufacturers use 17 million barrels of crude oil. That’s enough oil to keep a million cars going for twelve months.
Imagine a water bottle filled a quarter of the way up with oil. That’s about how much oil was needed to produce the bottle.
So why don’t more people drink water straight from the kitchen faucet? Some people drink bottled water because they think it is better for them than water out of the tap, but that’s not true. In the United States, local governments make sure water from the faucet is safe. There is also growing concern that chemicals in the bottles themselves may leach into the water.
People love the convenience of bottled water. But maybe if they realized the problems it causes, they would try drinking from a glass at home or carrying water in a refillable steel container instead of plastic.
Plastic bottle recycling can help—instead of going out with the trash, plastic bottles can be turned into items like carpeting or cozy fleece clothing.
Unfortunately, for every six water bottles we use, only one makes it to the recycling bin. The rest are sent to landfills. Or, even worse, they end up as trash on the land and in rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Plastic bottles take many hundreds of years to disintegrate.
Water is good for you, so keep drinking it. But think about how often you use water bottles, and see if you can make a change.
Betty McLaughlin, who runs an organization called the Container Recycling Institute, says we should try using fewer bottles: “If you take one to school in your lunch, don’t throw it away—bring it home and refill it from the tap for the next day. Keep track of how many times you refill a bottle before you recycle it.”
And yes, you can make a difference. Remember this: Recycling one plastic bottle can save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for six hours.
| Title |
Drinking Water: Bottled or From the Tap? |
| Americans consume the |
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| Bottled water is of higher |
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| It’s more |
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| Problems with bottled water |
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| Water bottles we use cause serious |
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第一节:阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1)汉语提示；2)首字母提示；3)语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确、拼写正确。
For many of today’s advertisers,_____(重复)old ___________
ideas is not a successful a_____(方法).They realise ___________
that it does not matter how____(吸引的)the idea ___________
l____with the product is—most people know that the __________
main p______of the advertisement is making ___________
c_____spend money.Instead,these advertisers look for __________
other ways to make people n______their products. ___________
The top advertisers of today believe that using___(幽默) ___________
as well as new and____(不寻常)ideas to surprise people __________
is important in modern advertisements.Their aim is to
_____(创造)something that has never been seen before and is _________
fanscinating for peopleto look at.By doing this,they
hope to make people forget that someone is trying to
sell them something.
根据首字母及课文内容填空（每空1分，满分10分）
Yesterday, another student and I r_____________ our university’s student a______
______ to meet some international students at the airport. I saw several young people look aroud c________
_______ first. It was Tony from Colombia, closely followed by Julia from Britain. Tony a_________
_____ Julia, touched her shoulder and kissed her on the c___
_________. But Julia put up her hand in d_____
_______. Then another major m______
________ happened between Akira and George. When Darlene Coulon from France came d________
______ through the door, he shook hands with Tony. I learn from the experience that people c______
_______ with both spoken language and unspoken language. People from places like Spain and Italy are more l_____
_______ to touch each other.
Since every coin has two sides, living in large modern cities offers us many advantages, meanwhile, causes many troubles. Better education and better jobs are easy to get, and better medical care is convenient to receive in large modern cities.
People are usually well informed due to the advanced media, such as television, newspaper and net PC. Large modern cities also provide various night-life activities for the city-dwellers(城市居民). The public places like cinema, bar, disco-ball are everywhere.
On the other hand, large modern cities are too big to control, so the traffic jams and traffic accidents often happen, and the social security is a headache problem. And city-dwellers have to face the housing problem. Usually a house is too expensive for the salary earning class to buy and the rent is also high. Moreover, noise and pollution in large cities bring harm to people’s health.
Living in large modern cities
| Advantages |
● It’s easy to get better education, better jobs and 53._________. ● People are usually 54.______________ because of the advanced media. ● People can have various night-life activities in modern cities. |
| 55.___________ |
● The society is not 56. ___________. ● Citizens have to face the housing problem. ● Noise and pollution in large cities 57. __________ people’s health. |
Some people live in the world for body while others for dignity(尊严).
I once took a walk along the street a Saturday dusk, with a Pepsi can in my hand. An old woman in ragged clothes,
was living on collecting used cans, jars and tins, moved slowly towards me, with a bag on the back!
(walk) nearer, she looked up at me and then fixed her eyes on my can. At that time, I hadn’t finished my cola, so I gave
several coins instead.
She stared at me for a few seconds handed back the money. Quite confused, I asked: “Why not? Isn’t that
you want?”
“I am not a beggar,” she said (serious), word by word.
Instantly, I felt so sorry. I had intended (help) her, completely misunderstanding her. Thus I hurt her. What I could do at that moment was only to drink up the cola and handed her
emptied can. This time, she gave me a smile with
(satisfy) and gratitude in her eyes. The woman is poor in material life but is so respectable as a man. I am not only moved but also have learned a good lesson.
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空
We all know that exercise is important part of a healthy lifestyle. You will get a better general fitness with
(strong) bones and muscles. It will stop you putting
weight and you’ll feel happy
you have done something good. It’s also an opportunity to meet up with friends or make new ones.
, not everyone likes doing exercise or playing sporting. But don’t you think it’s time to stop
(make) excuses and start doing something fun and healthy?
Here are some excuses young people use they don’t want to exercise: “None of my friends or family does it.”“It’s a boy thing.”“It’s sweaty.”“I don’t want muscles.”“I’m overweight.”“I don’t like joining teams.”“I’d rather play with the computer.”
“It’s not cool.” Try (tell) David Beckham this? All right, we can’t all reach the very top, but we can benefit
being fitter. People who tell you it’s not cool are usually the
who couldn’t run to catch a bus if their lives depended on it.
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在表格中的空白处填入恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词
In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it is the fourth quality — independent will — that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in agreement with th
em. It is the ability to act rather than to be acted upon, to actively carry out the program we have developed through the other three qualities.
The human will is an amazing thing. Time after time, it has overcome unbelievable difficulties. The Helen Kellers of this world give dramatic(给人深刻印象的) evidence to the value, the power of the independent will.
But as we examine this quality in the context of effective self-management, we realize it’s usually not the dramatic, the visible, the once-in-a-lifetime, up-by-the-bootstraps(自立自强的) effort that brings lasting success. This special ability comes from learning how to use this great quality in the decisions we make every day.
The degree to which we have developed our independent will in our everyday lives is measured by our personal honesty. Honesty is, fundamentally, the value we place on ourselves. It’s our ability to make and keep promises to ourselves, to “walk our talk.”
Effective management is putting first things first. While leadership decides what “first things” are, it is management that puts them first, day-by-day, moment-by-moment. Management is discipline (training to be self-controlled), carrying it out.
Discipline obtains from belief—belief in a set of values, belief in an overriding(最主要的) purpose, to a long-term or short term goal that must be carried out.
In other words, if you are an effective manager of 
yourself, your discipline comes from within; it is a function of your independent will. You are a follower of your own deep values and their source. And you have the will, the quality to control your feelings and moods rather than depend on others or have your work half done.
| Title |
The power of independent will |
| Theme |
Independent will makes self-management |
| Reasons |
·The example given to ·Power of independent will helps to make one’s · ·It’s our ability to have our promises made and |
| Suggestions |
·Effective managers should know ·Effective managers with discipline should |
| ·You ·Your feelings and moods are able to be |
Yuan Longping is a man who 1.w the land, does his research and grows hybrid rice. He is an agricultural 2.p . He 3.d his whole life to finding ways to increase the rice output without 4.e the area of fields. 5.T to his research, more people can be free from 6.h .Yuan is 7.s with his life. He enjoys 8.l to violin music. He cares little about his money and fame. He 9. t________ gives millions of yuan to 10. e_______ others for their research. He is a great person.
阅读下面短文, 请根据短文后的要求进行答题。（请注意问题后的词数要求）
[1] The year 2008 has one extra day in it--February 29th, why does this happen? Well, it actually takes the planet Earth a little more than 365 days to revolve completely around the sun. After four years an extra 24 hours have accumulated so an extra day is added to the calendar.
[2] It is called a leap year because hundreds of years ago in England, the extra day wasn't legally recognized. The British just leapt over that day. Therefore a year with 29 days in February is consequently called a leap year and that . If you are born on 29th February in a leap year, there are difficulties in celebrating your birthday. So people tend to celebrate on either 28th February or 1st March every year.
[3] There is a well-known tradition in the UK associated with 29th February, introduced many centuries ago. Women are allowed to break with tradition and propose (求婚) to their boyfriends on this day. This all started back in the 5th Century, when a famous Irish saint, Bridget, complained to Saint Patrick, another famous Irish saint, that women had to wait too long for men to propose. According to the legend, Saint Patrick said any female longing for a proposal could ask their boyfriend to marry them on this additional day in February.
[4] Now in 2008, there are calls for 29th February to become a public holiday. Some people believe that it should be an official day off, because no one gets paid for working in a leap day. For the moment though, the British still have to go to work on this day.What is the main idea of the text? ( no more than 8 words)
Complete the following statement with proper words. ( no more than 5 words)
Hundreds of years ago, a popular tradition in England was recommended
Which 29th February. How long does it take the planet Earth to revolve completely around the sun? (no more than 9 words)
Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. ( no more than 8 words)
What does the word "them" (Line 5, Paragraph 3) probably refer to? ( no more than 3 words)
课文背诵（每空1分，共20分）
（1）
When I told her that ourwould begin
an altitude of more than 5,000 metres, she
to be excited
it. When I told her the air would be hard to
and it would be very cold, she said it would be an interesting
. I know my sister well.
she has made up her
, nothing can change it.
（2）
Bricks covered the ground like red autumn . No wind,
, could blow them away. Two
fell and most of the bridges also fell or were not safe for
. The railway
were now useless
of steel. Tens
thousands of cows would never give milk again.
（3）
"The last thirty years have seen the number of laws stopping our
and progress,
today we have reached a
where we have almost
rights at all"
As time went by, Charlie Chaplin began __79____ films. He grew more and more ___80____ as his charming character, the little tramp, became known __81_________ the world, The tramp, a poor, _____82____ man with a moustache, ___83___ (wear) large trousers, worn-out shoes and a small round___84__ .He walked around stiffly ____85___ (carry) a walking stick. This character was a social failure ____86__ was loved for his optimism and determination to ___87_______ all difficulties. He was the underdog __88____ was kind even when others were unkind to him.
动词填空（共10题，每小题0.5分，共5分）
1. The 8,892-kilometre-long border is said to be the longest border in the world not __________ (defend) by an army
or the police.
2. I am sure that the people in the disaster areas are on their way to__________ (live) a better life.
3. With all the cartoon books I needed__________ (buy), I left the bookstore.
4. The little girl, who has been spoiled has got used to __________(offer) everything she needs.
5. After getting lost, the hiker spent several days walking through wild, lonely countryside before__________.(find)
6. It is such a small problem that it is hardly worth __________ (trouble) about.
7. I’d be the first__________ (admit) that I might be wrong.
8. One aim of genetically modified research is__________ (produce)food which will make us healthier.
9. At first he refused to accept any responsibility but he ended up __________.(apologize)
10.__________(expose)to lead does great harm to children’s learning ability.
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions or complete the statements in no more than 12 words．
The iPad is a tablet computer designed and developed by Apple．It is particularly marketed as a platform for audio and visual media such as books, periodicals, movies, music, and games, as well as web content．At about 700 grams （25 ounces）, its size and weight are between those of most contemporary smart phones and laptop computers．Apple released the iPad in April 2010, and sold 3 million of the devices in 80 days．
The iPad runs the same operating system as the earlier iPod Touch and iPhone．It can run its own applications as well as ones developed for the iPhone．Without modification, it will only run programs approved by Apple and distributed via its online store．
Like iPhone and iPod Touch, the iPad is controlled by a multi-touch display ?a break from most previous tablet computers, which used a pressure-triggered stylus（尖笔）．The iPad uses a Wi-Fi data connection to browse the Internet, load and stream media, and install software．Some models also have a 3G wireless data connection, The device is managed and synced（同步） by iTunes on a personal computer via USB cable．
Media reaction to the device has generally been neutral or positive, with more positive reaction after the device was launched．
（Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN 12 WORDS．）
1．The Marketing Strategy of iPad is to make it ____ for audio and visual media．
2．The programs approved by Apple can only be bought from ____．
3．How do people control some previous tablet computers?
4．What's the media reaction to the device prior to its launch?
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意：每空只填一个单词。
Bored at school now? How do you think it will look in the future? Last week, about 600 teenagers in the U.S. imagined a future changed by technology in which their lessons are taught by robots and they learn about celebrities (名人)and alien(外星人)languages.
According to a survey published last week by the U.S. ,Internet service provider American Online(AOL), only one in 100 thinks that in the future they will walk from home to school; the rest believe they will use jet packs, and hover boards(滑板) as everyday transport.
All the participants(参与者)of the survey are teenagers born into the Internet age. The study is to show how the first cyber (网络的)generation dream about a future life created by advanced technology.
Most believe there will still be schools to go to, but that technology will play an increasingly important role in learning. The 600 teens surveyed think there will still be teachers, but 37 percent imagine them to be robots. Some 24 percent believe that teachers will still be human but they will have inter-changeable microchips so that one person can teach all subjects.
More than one in two believe hover boarding will be popular, while one-third say that wearing rocket boots will be their favorite activity. Another third think jet packs will be popular. Nearly 30 percent think playing football and bike-riding will remain popular.
When it comes to the curriculum(课程), they think future generations will be learning about robot building(63 percent), alien languages(47 percent) celebrities(26 percent) and R’n’B music(22 percent).
Children will wear virtual(虚拟的)reality helmets(头盔) to bring lessons to life, say 40 percent, while over 20 percent believe they will not need lessons because microchips implanted(植入)in their head will send relevant information into the brain. Matt Whyman, adviser to the chief medical officer on youth issues of AOL, said: “ The kids seem very aware of the liberation qualities of technology.”
Title ( 1 )_________school
| Changes in the way of (2)___traveling |
At present, most students walk to school. In the future, students will use jet packs, and hover boards. |
| Changes in the way of (3)______ |
In the future, robots will (4)_______ as teachers and human teachers should be (5)_________ with inter-changeable microchips so that one person can teach all subjects. |
| Changes in the way of (6)_______ |
Virtual reality helmets can bring (7) ________ lessons to them and with the help of microchips implanted in their head, they will not need lessons. |
| Changes in (8)_______ |
Most students will (9)_______ hover boarding, wearing rocket boots and jet packs while a small (10)_______ of students think playing football and bike-riding will remain popular. |
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