人教版必修三 unit 5 Canada—the true north Reading课时作业.docx

必修三 unit 5 canadathe true north reading课时作业一、阅读理解：arthur miller(1915-2005)is universally recognized as one of the greatest dramatists of the 20th century. miller s father had moved to the usa from austria hungary, drawn like so many others by the“ great american dream”. however, he experienced severe financial hardship when his family business was ruined in the great depression of the early l930s. millers s most famous play, death of a salesman , is a powerful attack on the american system ,with its aggressive way of doing business and its insistence on money and social status as indicators of worth. in willy loman , the hero of the play, we see a man who has got into trouble with his worth. willy is “burnt out” and in the cruel world of business there is no room for sentiment : if he cant do the work, then he is no good to his employer, the wagner company, and he must go. willy is painfully aware of this, and at loss as to what to do with his lack of success. he refuses to face the fact that he has failed and kills himself in the end. when it was first staged in 1949 ,the play was greeted with enthusiastic reviews ,and it won the tony award for best play, the new york drama critics circle award, and the pulitzer prize for drama. it was the first play to win all three of these major awards. miller died of heart failure at his home in roxbury, connecticut ,on the evening of february 10,2005,the 56th anniversary of the first performance of death of a salesman on broadway.1. why did arthur miller s father move to the usa? a. he suffered from severe hunger in his home country. b. he was attracted by the great american dream. c. he hoped to make his son a dramatist. d. his family business failed. 2. the play death of a salesman a. exposes the cruelty of the american business world b. discusses the ways to get promoted in a company c. talks about the business career of arthur miller d. focuses on the skills in doing business3. what can we learn about willy loman? a. he treats his employer badly. b. he runs the wagner company. c. he is a victim of the american system. d. he is regarded as a hero by his colleagues.4. after it was first staged, death of a salesman a. achieved huge success b. won the first tony award c. was warmly welcomed by salesmen d. was severely attacked by dramatists5. what is the text mainly about? a. arthur miller and his family. b. the awards arthur miller won. c. the hardship arthur miller experienced. d. arthur miller and his best-known play.二任务型阅读：some people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. to what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?in this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing major changes. while people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned. modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. they say that it is a jungle out there. to survive, you have to fight with whatever means that come handy. obviously greedy and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. in a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of colleagues. we are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. it is just that people are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences. in spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. in ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behaviors were more condemned then. but we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts. are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? there is no fixed answer either. some people take great pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. but i personally think that people should not be too selfish. caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship. in conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-centered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. however, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others. are modern people becoming more selfish?main comparisonscontexts _1_ are changingin the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first _2_.nowadays, people seem to be more _3_about themselves._4_are changing too.people in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的).people may strive to achieve their own _5_ at the price of their coworkers.the authors understanding_6_ for the changes in authors eyesfierce _7_ and great _8_on modern people may be responsible for the changes.the authors _9_towards topica relationship which can _10_ two sides should be established. 三、单项选择1. the peasants wanted to have their crops _ before the rain came and had to have their tractors _ day and night. a. to get in; to work b. getting in; workc. get in; worked d. got in; working 2. _ your spoken english, you need a lot of practice.a. improving b. to improve c. improve d. improved 3. at first, he was quite interested in the book but soon he _it. a. tired b. got tired of c. was tired from d. was tired with 4. -will you go to marys birthday party? - no, _ invited. i cant go to it, as i will be too busy then. a .if b. unless c. even though d. when 5. she will tell us why she feels so strongly that each of us has a role _ in making the earth a better place to live in. a. to have played b. to play c. to be played d. to be playing 6. -you just think of yourself! you kept me waiting for at least three hours. -i am sorry that you _ think so. a. would b. could c. should d. might7. -excuse me, but i want to use your computer to type a report. - you _ have my computer if you dont take care of it. a. shall not b. might not c. wont d shouldnt 8. most of the students felt disappointed at the “red may” party. they say that it _ better organized. a. had been b. had to be c. must have been d. could have been 9. washington, a state in the united states, was named _ one of the greatest american presidents. a. in honor of b. instead of c. in favor of d. by means of 10. it was on the farm _ he spent his childhood _ he learned how to grow vegetables. a. where; that b. which; when c. that；that d. which; which 11._much you enjoy chatting online, remember to get outside and make friends face to face. a. whichever b. whatever c. wherever d. however12. im sure your suggestion will _ the problem. a. contribute to solving b. be contributed to solvec. contribute to d. be contributed to solving 13. oh, im not feeling well in the stomach. i _ so much fried chicken just now. a. shouldnt eat b. shouldnt have eatenc. mustnt have eaten d. mustnt eat 14. there was no light in the dormitory when i shouted my girl friends name downstairs. she must have gone to the lecture, _?a. didnt she b. hasnt she c. mustnt she d. hadnt she 15. not only _ give people relaxation and pleasure, but _ increase their knowledge of any kind. a. can travel; it can b. travel can; can it c. can travel; can it d. travel can; it can 16. though betty doesnt like her present job, she wants to _ it until she gets another one.a. hang up to b. hang off to c. hang on to d. hang back to 17. thanks for your directions to the house; we wouldnt have found it _. a. nowhere b. however c. otherwise d. instead 18. _ , i had no difficulty in finding the famous professors house. a. directed by helen b. i was directed by helenc. with helen directin