人教版必修一Unit 2 English around the world reading课时作业(4).docx

unit 2 english around the world reading课时作业第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（a、b、c和d）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。agreece keeps tradition of kindness to strangers alivethere is an ancient greek word, “philoxenia”, which means “friend to a stranger”. it stands for a practice that was widespread (广为流传的) in greece thousands of years ago. people of the greek world regarded it as a duty to hold out a hand of friendship to strangers when they came to visit their land. many works of greek literature, such as homers poetry, have examples of people giving this kind of friendship and receiving it in return. even though modern greece is going through hard economic (经济的) times, the whole country especially athens is still a friendly place. today, athens, the capital of modern greece, still has a reputation for philoxenia. visitors from abroad can find many cheap places to stay, such as the many “filoxenia” hotels, and the many private homes that form a network of places where strangers can spend a night or two. one of the most moving examples of this idea is the friendship that this poor country has shown to refugees (难民) from war-torn (饱受战争侵袭的) syria and other places. people who run away from war zones are not always treated kindly by their host countries, but greece has made refugees more welcome than most. this fits a popular greek saying: “friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.” it is true that there is an implication（含意） of reciprocity in philoxenia. guests are expected to behave well, and a person who has received friendship must offer friendship in return. philoxenia also worked as a political concept (政治概念) in ancient times. city-states would make friendship pacts (契约) with each other. these were thought of as examples of philoxenia. perhaps, given the importance of greek political thinking in world history, the modern practice of alliances (结盟) between nations shows the long-lasting influence (影响) of philoxenia.1.what can we learn about greece from paragraphs 1 and 2?a. it is the friendliest country for strangers to visit.b. it has a tradition of being friendly toward strangers.c. its people are open to new things.d. it is home to the greatest number of “filoxenia” hotels.2. the underlined word “reciprocity” in paragraph 4 most probably means _.a. hosts treating guests kindlyb. behaving well when you are in a foreign countryc. offering friendship in times of needd. treating others the way they have treated you3. in the authors opinion, the best example of philoxenia is the kindness greece has displayed toward _.a. refugees b. tourists c. students d. athletesbwhats on?electric underground7.30pm1.00am free at the cyclops theatredo you know whos playing in your area? were bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)？ if so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by jules skye, a successful record producer. hes going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.gee whizz8.30pm10.30pm comedy at kaleidoscopecome and see gee whizz perform. hes the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. this joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. gee whizz really knows how to make you laugh! our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks（快餐）.simons workshop5.00pm7.30pm wednesdays at victoria stagethis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. the workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years experience of teaching comedy. his workshops are exciting and fun. an evening with simon will give you the confidence to be funny.charlotte stone8.00pm11.00pm pizza worldfine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. charlotte stone will perform songs from her new best-selling cd, with james pickering on the piano. the menu is italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). book early to get a table. our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.4.who can help you if you want to have your music produced?a. gee whizz. b. jules skye.c. charlotte stone. d. james pickering.5.at which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?a. the cyclops theatre. b.victoria stage. c. kaleidoscope. d. pizza world.6.what do we know about simons workshop?a. it requires membership status. b. it lasts three hours each time.c. it is run by a comedy club. d. it is held every wednesday.7.when will charlotte stone perform her songs?a. 5.00pm7.30pm. b. 7.30pm1.00am.c. 8.30pm10.30pm. d. 8.00pm11.00pm.cyour house may have an effect on your figure. experts say the way you design your homecould play a role in whether you pack on the pounds (体重增加)or keep them off. you can make your environment work for you instead of against you. here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.open the curtains and turn up the lights. dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious (难为情) when theyre in poorly lit places and so more likely to eat lots of food. if your home doesnt have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.mind the colors. research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites(食欲). in one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. so when its time to repaint, go blue.dont forget the clock or the radio. people who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. and while youre at it, actually sit down to eat. if you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. it makes you less likely to rush through a meal.downsize the dishes. big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. we eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. when we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. and well pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.8.the text is especially helpful for those who care about _.a. their body shape b. their home comforts c. house buying d. healthy diets9.a home environment in blue can help people _.a. digest food better b. regain their appetites c. burn more calories d. reduce food intake30.what are people advised to do at mealtimes?a. use smaller spoons. b. play fast music.c. eat quickly. d. turn down the lights.11.what can be a suitable title for the text?a. is your home environment relaxing?b. ways of serving dinnerc. effects of self-consciousnessd. is your house making you fat?dgrandparents answer a callas a third-generation native of brownsville, texas, mildred garza never planned to move away. even when her daughter and son asked her to move to san antonio to help with their children, she politely refused. only after a year of friendly discussion did ms. garza finally say yes. that was four years ago. today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would have had in separate cities.no statistics show the number of grandparents like garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren. yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. even president obamas mother-in-law, marian robinson, has agreed to leave chicago and move into the white house to help care for her granddaughters. according to a study by grandparents, 83 percent of the people said mrs. robinsons decision will influence grandparents in the american family. two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of obamas family.in the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldnt get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,says christine crosby, publisher of grand, a magazine for grandparents.we now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when youre raising children.moving is not for everyone. almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices(牺牲), but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.12.why was garzas move a success?a. it improved her living conditions.b. it strengthened her family ties.c. it enabled her to make more friends.d. it helped her know more new places.13.what was the reaction of the public to mrs.robinsons decision?a. 17% expressed their support for it.b. few people responded sympathetically.c. the majority thought it was a trend.d. 83% believed it had a bad influence.14.what did crosby say about people in the 1960s?a. they were unsure of themselves.b. they wanted to live away from their parents.c. they were eager to raise more children.d. they had little respect for their grandparents.15.what does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?a. get to know themselves better.b. ask their children to pay more visits to them.c. sacrifice for their struggling children.d. make decisions in the best interests of their own.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。how to become a morning person?here are some habits you can focus on that can help you become a better morning person: 16 .for five minutes each morning, write three things you aregratefulfor today. practicing gratitude about what we have going for us can restructure our brain to focus on positive things.always have breakfastif youre pressed for time, pick something. a breakfast gives you energy and its fuel for your brain. try reflectingreflecting e