Unit 4 Reading and thinking 同步练习--高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第一册.docx

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1、Reading and thinking 同步练习I.阅读 A Other cultures can be different from ours in many aspects! They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses. People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours. However, they can also be similar in ways o

2、f connecting with each other. We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages. Some legends hold that, thousands of years ago, there4. was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth. It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same lan

3、guage though historical evidence does not support this, of course. Today, there are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Yet, there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings. For exa

4、mple, some people believe music is a universal language. There may be some scientific support for this idea, too. Experts have learnt that, across cultures, people can recognise three common emotions in music: happiness, sadness and fear. So what other types of universal languages might there be? So

5、me people believe dance is a universal language. Along with music, dancing seems to be a common interest shared by people all over the world. Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it? We bet you could! Another uni

6、versal language that you might not have thought of is math! If you think about it now, though, it just makes sense. The value of pi is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are on Earth, likewise, figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations,regardless of whether you

7、re counting in dollars, pesos or coconuts.1. What does the underlined word“this” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A. The view that people only used one language. B. The fact that there used to be many languages. C. The evidence that proves old languages funny.D. The doubt that people didnt understan

8、d each other.2. Why is music regarded as a universal language? A. It can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.B.It can be understood more easily than languages. C.It usually comes from different backgrounds. D.It helps people to share common feelings.3. What are the universal languages accord

9、ing to the passage?A. Math, English and music. B. Music, dance and math. C.History, culture and music. D. Emotion,pi and music.4. What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Various Differences Between Cultures B. Music Helps People Show FeelingsC. Universal Languages Connect Different Cultures D.C

10、ross-cultural Communication HistoryB Many kids help out around the house with chores such as emptying the dishwasher, putting laundry away, and taking out the trash. In exchange, some kids get allowances or other rewards such as extra computer time. But some people do not think that kids should get

11、rewards for doing chores. Susie Walton,a parenting educator and family coach,believes that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isnt worth doing unless you get something in return Running any kind of household is a team effort,Susie said“A homeis a living space for everyone in

12、the family.Its important for kids to see that we all have responsibilities in the house, and that families decide together how they want their home to look, and how they are going to keep it looking like everyone wants it to look.” Other people believe that getting a cash allowance or other rewards

13、motivates kids to do chores, and it also teaches them real world lessons about how we need to work to earn money.There are also new applications that give kids points and digital gifts that can be redeemed(兑换)either online or in the real world. With the ChoreMonster app, kids earn digital points by

14、completing chores that they can turn in for real-life rewards such as extra Xbox time or a trip to the mall.“Our goal is to encourage kids to earn rewards,” says Chris Bergman, founder of ChoreMonster. “Kids need positive reinforcement to help motivate them.” What do you think? Should kids be reward

15、ed for doing chores? Or should kids help out around their homes without getting anything in return? Write a 200-word response. Send it to tfkasks4 youtime forkids. com. Your response may be published in a future issue of Time For Kids.Please include your grade and contact information of your parent

16、or teacher if you want your response to be published.The deadline for responding is February 18.5. How does the author start the passage? A. By presenting some facts. B. By listing some evidence.C. By comparing different views. D. By stating his own experiences.6.According to Susie Walton,A. kids sh

17、ould be rewarded for doing choresB. parents decide what kids can do for the family C. kids have the responsibility to share housework D. kids can get extra computer time for doing chores7.Paragraph 3 is mainly about . A. Chris Bergmans opinion on raising kids B. main reasons why kids need encouragem

18、ent C. how to motivate kids to try new applicationsD. the advantage of rewarding kids for doing chores8. The purpose of writing the text is to .A. invite readers to express their opinions B. inform readers of two different opinions C. call on readers to reflect on their behaviorD, present the author

19、s viewpoint about parenting.七选五How to Develop Interpersonal Skills People use interpersonal skills dailysocially as well as professionallyand usually without even being conscious of their effectiveness. In the workplace, listening, communicating, working together and manners are important interperso

20、nal skills. An employee who falls short of any of these soft skills must work consciously to strengthen and develop them. 1 Listen up. Active listening is a skill that must be learned and practiced. 2 The active listener provides feedback by focusing their full attention on the speaker and respondin

21、g with verbal and non-verbal clues that the speakers message is heard and understood. Avoid failure to communicate. Simply talking to people does not guarantee that your message is getting across.Common barriers to communication are lack of verbal clues,cultural differences,lack of interest, distrac

22、tions, and unfamiliar expressions. Expect such barriers and deal with them. Learn to think before you speak, and express yourself clearly and carefully. 3 Get it together. Working together is the key to working effectively. 4 Create such an environment, rather than competition, and respect the opini

23、ons of others. Praise and thank co workers for their contributions and treat all suggestions and opinions with respect. 5 The basics of these interpersonal skills are the rules of politeness and good manners. Respecting other cultures can strengthen a relationship. Be aware of what is happening in y

24、our co-workerslives and care for them. Stay cheerful and positive in the office. A.Mind your manners.B. Stay positive to infect others.C. Working successfully with others can make a career. D. It can avoid letting the speakers message disappear. E. Practice smiling in front of the mirror until you f

25、eel confident.F.Otherwise,the employee cant get along with superiors and co-workers.G. Control your non-verbal communication-facial expressions, body language and eye contact.完形填空 Everyone loves getting cards on their birthday. For Bailey Sellers, the card from her father is a card that shell l fore

26、ver. Her father,Mike Sellers,died of cancer in 2013, just a few months before her 17th birthday. But her dad made sure he could still 2 her special day, even in death. Before his death he prepaid a flower shop to 3 flowers and a card to her every year on her birthday.The last flowers and 4 came last

27、 week,for her 21st birthday. In the card that came with this years flowers,Mike Sellers told his daughter,“This is my last letter to you until we meet again. You are and will always be the most precious 5 I was given. I will still be with you through every milestone. Just look around and there I wil

28、l be.” 6 by her late fathers gesture, Sellers posted a photo of the flowers, the card and an old 7 of her dad raising her up on his shoulders during a long ago trip to the beach. “Miss you so much daddy,” the post 8 , with a little purple heart. The post moved thousands of people, who not only share

29、d it but also told their own stories of how they 9 the pain of losing a parent. Sellers 10 that pain; she said she became 11 after her fathers death. So now shes studying psychology(心理学), hoping to be able to one day help people get out of the kind of 12 that once enveloped her. “He would be so 13 t

30、hat he pulled off such a beautiful gesture, which offers an important 14 for all of us. He made people happy.He made people realise that they shouldnt take the people who 15 them for granted.”1.A.collectB.valueC. receiveD. play2.A. spendB. enjoy C. celebrateD. spare3.A. produceB. deliverC.buyD. take

31、4.A. cardB. story C. giftD. letter5. A. resourceB.flower C. jewelD. honey6.A.Touched B. AppreciatedC. Admired D. Disappointed7.A.memory B.photo C.book D. gesture8. A. startedB. whispered C. beganD. ended9.A. dealt withB. kept outC. carried onD. settled down10.A.puzzled B. measuredC. understoodD. dou

32、bted11.A.frightenedB. upset C. sleepyD.hurt12.A.happinessB. worryC. fearD. sadness13.A.proudB. confusedC. contentD. shocked14.A. hopeB. exampleC. lessonD. milestone15. A.look aroundB. stand for C. care aboutD. think of参考答案I.阅读 A篇1-4 ADBC B篇5-8 ACDA.七选五1-5 FDGCA.完形填空1-5 BCBAC 6-10 ADACB 11-15 DACCC学科网（北京）股份有限公司