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Unit 8 Pets and us
Section 4 Focusing culture,Cross-curricular connection,Project
(分层练习)
基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03
一、短语翻译
/ 让教学更有效 高效备考 | 英语学科
1._________________________多年以来
2._________________________……象征
3._________________________猎犬
4._________________________为了好玩
5._________________________各种各样的
6._________________________19世纪末
7._________________________引起…注意
8._________________________20世纪初
9.______________________在第一次世界大战期间
10._________________________满怀骄傲
【答案】1.over the years 2.a symbol of 3.hunting dogs 4.for fun 5.all kinds of 6.the end of the 19th century 7.catch the eye of 8.In the early 20th century 9.During World War I 10.be full of pride
二、根据首字母完成单词
1. Ancient Egyptians believed cats had m______ powers and could bring good luck.
2. Good communication can help improve your r______ with family and friends.
3. Too much rain may c______ the river to rise quickly.
4. In the Middle Ages, pets were often a symbol of w______ and power.
5. European kings and q______ often kept pets as a symbol of their status.
6. My parents looked at me with p______ after I won the English competition.
7. Cats and dogs have always been the most p______ pets among people.
8. Cats became common house pets in the early 20th c______.
9. She is the most outgoing student a______ my classmates.
10. In the Middle Ages, pets were a s______ of wealth and power for nobles
【答案】1.magical 2.relationship 3.cause 4.wealth 5.queen 6.pride 7.popular
8.century 9.among 10.symbol
三、用词的适当形式填空
1.Taking care of a pet is our ___________, and it helps us become more__________ people.(responsible)
2. The ancient Egyptians believed cats had ______ powers, and their eyes looked so _______ in the dark.(magic)
3. Many people thought the king had great _____, and his strong army made him even more __________.(power)
4. In the Middle Ages, ______ was a symbol of status, and only _______ nobles could afford to keep pets with their own servants.(wealth)
5. In the Middle Ages, some nobles’ pets had their own _______, who provided careful ________ for the animals.(serve)
6. Lee Duncan felt ______ of his dog Rin Tin Tin, and the famous dog was the greatest _______ in his life.(proud)
7. Though my cousin is a close relation of mine, we have built a warm ________ by talking about our favorite pets often.(relation)
8. We can _______ any pet we like, but a cat or a dog is usually a wise _____ for busy students.(choose)
9. We are ____ to take good care of small pets if we train our ________ to be responsible.(able)
10. Cats and dogs are _______ pets around the world, and dogs are often _______________ones among families with kids.(common)
【答案】1. Responsibility responsible 2.magic magical (注意:magic描写事物属性,magical描写感受) 3.power powerful 4.wealth wealthy 5.servant service 6.proud pride 7. relationship 8.choose choice 9.able ability mon the most common
四、完成句子
1.这些年来,我们的家乡发生了很大变化。
____ _____ ______, our hometown has changed a lot.
2.如今,养宠物是很常见的事,而且宠物常常被看作是家庭的象征。Nowadays, _____ _____ ____ to keep pets, and pets are often regarded as
_____ ____ _____ family.
3.很多人把仓鼠当作宠物养,只是为了好玩。
Many people _______ hamsters _____ _____ just ____ ____.
4. 20 世纪初,人们开始在家里养各种各样的宠物,比如鸟和青蛙。
_____ ____ ____ ____ _____, people began to keep ____ ____ ____ pets at home, such as birds and frogs.
5.邓肯把他的狗林丁丁报名参加了狗展,而且他心里满是期待。
Duncan _______ his dog Rin Tin Tin _______ the dog show, and his heart
_____ _____ ____expectation.
6.那只聪明的狗林丁丁吸引了一位电影制片人的注意,后来它在全世界都出了名。
The clever dog Rin Tin Tin ______ _____ _____ ____ a film-maker, and later it became famous _____ _____ _____.
【答案】1. Over the years 2.it's common a symbol of 3.keep as pets for fun 4.In the early 20th century all kinds of 5. entered in was full of 6.caught the eye of across the world
五、短文填空
A 短文填词
Last month, our school held a handicraft competition to inspire creativity. When the notice came out, many students wanted to 1.e_________ it, hoping to catch the eye of the judges with their original works. 2.A_________ all the works, Li Hua’s small wooden dragon was truly 3.m__________.
The dragon looked lively with its carved scales and bright eyes, so it quickly became 4.p________ in our school. It was also a symbol of courage. Li Hua was 5.r_________ for every step: he used recycled wood, drew designs many times, and polished the dragon 6.c__________. His work didn’t use expensive things to show wealth, and it didn’t cause any waste.
When Li Hua won first prize, he stood on the stage with 7.p__________. He said true beauty comes from hard work, not money. Everyone nodded and agreed with him.
【答案】1.enter 2.Among 3.magical 4.popular 5.responsible 6.carefully 7.pride
B 语法填空
Animals are very important in our lives. They are not just a part of nature, but also ____1____(we) good friends. They help us in many ways and make our world more 2 (colour).
First, some animals work for us. For example, dogs can help the police find 3 (lose) people or catch bad people. They are very smart and loyal. Cows and sheep give us milk and wool, which we use to make food and clothes. Without them, life might be much harder than before.
Second, animals bring us 4 (happy). Many people keep pets like cats, dogs or birds at home. These pets are like family members. They play with us and make us feel 5 (little) lonely (孤独的) than before. When we are sad, they can comfort us with their love.
Third, animals are important for 6 environment. Bees help flowers grow by ____7_____(carry) pollen. Birds eat insects and keep the balance of nature. 8 there were no animals, our world would not be so beautiful.
However, some animals are in danger because of human 9 (activity). We cut down forests, pollute rivers and hunt too much. These make it hard for animals to live. We must protect them and their homes. We can do small things like not littering, planting trees and learning more about animals.
All in all, animals are our good friends. They help us make us happy and keep our world beautiful. Let’s treat them 10 (kind), so we can live together in a better world.
【答案】1.our 2.colourful 3.lost 4.happiness 5.less 6.the 7.carrying 8. If 9.activities 10.kindly
六、语法选择
When students at Nottingham Trent University feel they're working like a dog, they prefer to turn to a four-legged friend ____1___out their troubles to-a dog named Jimmy Chipolata.
Jimmy is _____2____famous face at NTU. He is a therapy dog(治疗犬)there.____3____ students are feeling stressed or upset, Jimmy helps cheer them up. His owner Debra Easter _____4____ works at NTU. Debra said, “Since Jimmy came here, I ____5____ many people come forward, even those shy students. Lots of _____6____ workers and students’ health can improve just by stroking (轻抚)Jimmy. ” She added that quite a lot of Students missed their pets at home and had difficulties ____7____. After spending time with Jimmy, they felt _____8_____than before. _____9____ amazing it is!
Jimmy ____10____ by Debra from a broken home two years ago. When she first saw him, he looked really overweight and ____11_____walk. However, with hard work, Jimmy overcame(克服)the difficulties in his life
____12_____ . And now he is able to help stressed-out(压力过大的)university students do the same! Jimmy really enjoys his work and loves people who pay attention____13___ him.
In fact, he ____14______ down if people don't take notice of him.
Although the staff and students love Jimmy, not everyone _____15____ in his healing power(治愈力). Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said, If the students are getting to 18, 19 and 20 and need a dog to cheer them up. they've got a real problem.
1. A. to pour B. pouring C. pour D. pours
2. A. a B. an C. the D. /
3. A. Before B. When C. Although D. Unless
4. A. also B. too C. either D. neither
5. A. see B. saw C. have seen D. would see
6. A. we B. us C. our D. ours
7. A. study B. studies C. studying D. to study
8. A. comfortable B. more comfortable C most comfortable D. the most comfortable
9. A. What B. What a C. What an D. How
10. A. saves B. saved C. is saved D. was saved
11. A. couldn't B. needn't C. mustn't D. shouldn't
12. A. brave B. braver C. bravery D. bravely
13 A. in B. for C. to D. with
14. A. get B. got C. will get D. is getting
15. A. believe B. believes C. believed D will believe
【答案】AABAC CCBDD ADCCB
【解析】本文介绍介绍一只名叫吉米·奇波拉塔医疗狗。
1.考查不定式用法。句意:他们宁愿求助于一个四条腿的朋友,向一只名叫吉米·奇波拉塔的狗倾诉他们的烦恼。这里不定式表示目的。答案选A
2.考查冠词用法。句意:吉米是英国诺丁汉特伦特大学的名人。表示“一个”用不定冠词。答案选A
3.考查连词用法。句意:当学生感到压力或沮丧时,吉米会帮助他们振作起来。When当。。。时候。符合题意。答案选B
4.考查词语辨异。句意:他的主人黛布拉·复活节也在大学工作。Also用在句子中间。表示“也”too用在句末。Either用在否定句末。答案选A
5.考查时态用法。句意:自从吉米来到这里,我看到很多人自动站出来。Since是现在完成时态标志性的词语。表示过去的动作持续至今。答案选C
6.考查代词用法。句意:我们的许多工人和学生的健康状况可以通过抚摸来改轻抚吉米。名词前面用形容词性物主代词。答案选C
7.考查动词用法。句意:她补充说,相当多的学生想念家里的宠物,学习也有困难。Have trouble doing sth,表示做某事有困难。答案选C
8.考查比较级用法。句意:他们感觉比以前舒服多了。than是比较级的主要标志。答案选B
9.考查感叹句用法。句意:真是太棒了!how后面接形容词或副词。答案选D
10.考查被动语态用法。句意:两年前,吉米被黛布拉从一个破碎的家庭中救了出来。主语是动词的承受着,要用被动语态。答案选D
11.考查情态动词用法。句意:当她第一次看到他时,他看起来非常超重,不能走路。Could表示“能,会”答案选A
12.考查副词用法。句意:吉米勇敢地克服了生活中的困难。副词修饰动词。答案选D
13.考查介词用法。句意:吉米真的很喜欢他的工作,喜欢关注他的人。Pay attention to固定搭配。答案选C
14.考查时态用法。句意:事实上,如果人们不注意他,他会趴下。“主将从现”答案选C
15.考查时态用法。句意:虽然教职员工和学生都喜欢吉米,但并不是每个人都相信他的治愈能力。Everyone作主语要用单数这里用一般现在时。答案选B
七、完形填空
There were once two doors in the same house. One was a beautiful living-room door, and the other was just a/an 16 bathroom door.
They both had terrible lives. The house was full of 17 children who were always slamming (摔门) and kicking the doors. Each night, when everyone was asleep, the doors would talk about their poor 18 . The living-room door was always ready to shout with anger, but the bathroom door would calm him down, saying, “Don’t worry. They’re children. They’ll soon learn. Wait and things will 19 .”
And so the living-room door would calm down for a while. But one day, after a big party and much slamming and kicking of the doors, the living-room door 20 lost his temper and became very angry, saying, “That’s enough! The next time someone slams me, I’m going to 21 , and they’ll learn how important I am.” The next day, the first time he was slammed, the living-room door broke.
This caused great 22 in the house, and the children were punished. But after a few days, the house owners didn’t want to have a broken door. Instead of 23 it, they decided to buy a new one. The old door was abandoned (抛弃).
By then the beautiful living-room door regretted what he had done. For not being 24 enough, he was now abandoned, waiting to be turned into firewood. Meanwhile, his friend, the not so good-looking bathroom door, remained in his place, and the children were treating him with greater 25 than before.
16. A. new B. ugly C. heavy D. light
17. A. naughty B. wise C. nervous D. polite
18. A. dreams B. appearances C. experiences D. houses
19. A. matter B. improve C. repeat D. suffer
20. A. seldom B. luckily C. happily D. finally
21. A. laugh B. break C. work D. cry
22. A. joy B. excitement C. surprise D. trouble
23. A. selling B. repairing C. painting D. finding
24. A. beautiful B. careful C. patient D. friendly
25. A. happiness B. anger C. sadness D. care
【答案】16. B 17. A 18. C 19. B 20. D 21. B 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要介绍了孩子们经常摔打家里的两扇门,对此起居室的门和浴室的门做出了不同的反应,起居室的门坏了,虽然它比浴室的门漂亮,可是最终没有逃脱被抛弃的命运。
16. 句意:一扇是美丽的客厅门,另一扇是丑陋的浴室门。
new新的;ugly丑陋的;heavy重的;light轻的。根据最后一段“the not so good-looking bathroom door”可知,浴室门是丑陋的。故选B。
17. 句意:屋子里到处都是顽皮的孩子,他们总是摔门、踢门。
naughty调皮的;wise智慧的;nervous紧张的;polite礼貌的。根据“slamming and kicking the doors”可知,会摔门和踢门的孩子是调皮的。故选A。
18. 句意:每天晚上,每个人都在睡觉时,门们会谈论它们的不幸。
dreams梦想;appearances外貌;experiences经历;houses房子。根据前文“slamming and kicking the doors”可知门被粗鲁地对待,是不好的经历。故选C。
19. 句意:等一等,事情会有所改善。
matter要紧;improve提高;repeat重复;suffer遭受。根据语境“Don’t worry. They’re children. They’ll soon learn.”可知,事情会改善的。故选B。
20. 句意:但是有一天,在一次大型聚会和多次摔门、踢门之后,客厅的门终于发脾气了。
seldom很少;luckily幸运地;happily开心地;finally最终。根据“That’s enough”可知门受够了,最终发脾气了。故选D。
21. 句意:下次有人猛摔我时,我就破掉,他们就会知道我有多重要。
laugh笑;break打破;work工作;cry哭。根据“the living-room door broke”可知,门坏了,故选B。
22. 句意:这给房子造成了很大的麻烦,孩子们受到了惩罚。
joy快乐;excitement激动;surprise惊讶;trouble麻烦。根据“the living-room door broke”可知门坏了,给房子造成了麻烦。故选D。
23. 句意:他们决定购买一个新的,而不是修好它。
selling卖;repairing修理;painting绘画;finding找到。根据“they decided to buy a new one”可知他们打算买新门,没打算修理。故选B。
24. 句意:由于不够耐心,他现在被抛弃了,等待被变成柴火。
beautiful漂亮的;careful认真的;patient有耐心的;friendly友好的。根据“Wait and things will …”可知,劝说要等待,说明不够耐心。故选C。
25. 句意:同时,他的朋友,那扇不是很好看的浴室门,留在了他的位置,孩子们对他的照顾更加仔细。
happiness快乐;anger愤怒;sadness伤心;care关心。前文提到“ the living-room door broke”和“… and the children were punished”可知孩子们因为弄坏门被惩罚,所以对待门会比以前更加关心。故选D。
八、阅读理解
A
Once upon a time, in a deep forest lived a hard-working and kind-hearted squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was known for his kind and helpful nature. He was always ready to give a hand to anyone in need.
One sunny morning, Sammy was busy collecting nuts for the winter. Suddenly, he heard a strange noise coming from a nearby bush. Hoping to find out what was happening, he got near the bush and looked inside. There, he found a little bird with a broken wing, struggling to fly.
Sammy felt sorry for the bird and quickly chose to help. He carefully carried the bird back to his comfortable tree hole and tried to cure its wing with leaves and soft grass. Day after day, Sammy gave the bird food and cared for it until its wing got better. As the weeks passed, the bird’s wing grew stronger, and it was finally able to fly again. The bird thanked Sammy cheerfully and promised to help him in return whenever he needed it.
Not long after, a terrible storm attacked the forest, and Sammy’s tree hole was blocked by fallen branches. Sammy was caught and he didn’t know what to do. Just then, the bird flew by and saw Sammy’s predicament. It quickly flew to the nearby animals and asked for help.
It took the animals quite a long time to, together, clear the branches and free Sammy from the hole. Sammy felt so thankful and found that his kindness had come back to him in the most surprising way.
From that day on, Sammy has continued to help others, and the forest animals have learned the value of kindness and helping each other. They live happily, knowing that together, they can overcome any challenge.
1. What was Sammy famous for in the forest
A. His ability to collect nuts. B. His skill of making tree holes.
C. His kindness to help others. D. His warm heart in protecting the forest.
2. Why did Sammy decide to help the little bird
A. He wanted to show how strong he was.
B. He didn’t want to let the bird suffer.
C. He planned to carry it back to his tree hole.
D. He needed the bird to help him collect nuts.
3. How did the bird help Sammy in return
A. By catching him in a terrible storm.
B. By helping him carry away the leaves.
C. By asking other animals to help together.
D. By showing him where to get free from the hole.
4. What does the underlined word “predicament” probably mean
A. A great difficulty for Sammy.
B. A place that Sammy liked to hide.
C. A chance for Sammy to get free.
D. A serious illness that Sammy suffered from.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A
【解析】本文主要讲述了善良的松鼠Sammy乐于助人,当他陷入困境时,周围的小动物都纷纷来帮助他的故事。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Sammy was known for his kind and helpful nature.”可知,Sammy以其善良和乐于助人的天性而闻名。故选C。
2. 推理判断题。根据第二段“There, he found a little bird with a broken wing, struggling to fly.”可知,小鸟的翅膀受了伤,由此推测,Sammy决定帮助小鸟是因为他不想让这只小鸟受苦。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“It quickly flew to the nearby animals and asked for help.”可知,作为回报,小鸟通过让其他动物一起帮忙来帮助Sammy。故选C。
4. 词义猜测题。根据倒数第三段“Not long after, a terrible storm attacked the forest, and Sammy’s tree hole was blocked by fallen branches. Sammy was caught and he didn’t know what to do.”可知,由于一场可怕的风暴袭击了森林,Sammy的树洞被倒下的树枝堵住了,他被困在了树洞里,他不知道该怎么办。由此猜测,predicament意为“a great difficulty for Sammy”。故选A。
B
Humans have kept animals as pets for tens of thousands of years, but have you ever imagined we would have robot pets in the future
Jean-Loup Rault, PhD, is an animal scientist at the University of Melbourne in Australia. 1 “The Tamagotchi in the early 1990s was really the first robot pet, and now some big companies have improved it a lot,” Rault told ABC News.
2 “You don’t have to feed it. You don’t have to walk it. 3 And you can go on holidays without feeling bad,” Rault said.
It’s not clear whether or not robot pets would completely replace real ones. 4 When a Japanese robot seal (海豹) called Paro was introduced to hospital patients, it helped improve their moods and helped them make friends with others.
5 “If we get used to a robot pet that doesn’t need food, water or exercise, perhaps it will change how humans treat other living beings,” Rault said.
So are dogs and cats a thing of the past as Rault says Perhaps for future pet owners with a close connection to technology, this might be the case.
A. It won’t make a mess in your house.
B. There are a lot of advantages of a robot pet.
C. The future life of animals is worrying.
D. He believes robot pets are going to be our new pets.
E. But some studies show that the smart machines are helpful.
F. However, robot pets may affect our attitudes (态度) toward animals.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. E 5. F
【导语】本文是说明文。本文围绕未来的机器人宠物展开,介绍了机器人宠物的发展、优势、作用及可能带来的影响。
1. 根据前文“Jean-Loup Rault, PhD, is an animal scientist at the University of Melbourne in Australia.”介绍了让-卢普·劳尔特的身份,后文他提及电子宠物鸡及大公司对其的改进,D选项“他认为机器人宠物将成为我们的新宠物。”承接上文介绍的人物,引出下文他对机器人宠物的相关表述,符合语境。故选D。
2. 根据后文“You don’t have to feed it. You don’t have to walk it ...”此处应是总述机器人宠物有很多优点。选项B“机器人宠物有很多好处。”符合语境。故选B。
3. 根据“You don’t have to walk it ... And you can go on holidays without feeling bad,”可知,此处应是与机器人宠物的具体的优点有关。选项A“它不会把你的房子弄得一团糟。”符合语境。故选A。
4. 根据“When a Japanese robot seal (海豹) called Paro was introduced to hospital patients, it helped improve their moods and helped them make friends with others.”可知,此处应是引出机器人宠物在实际应用中的积极作用。选项E“但有些研究表明,智能机器是有帮助的。”符合语境。故选E。
5. 根据“‘If we get used to a robotic companion (同伴) that doesn’t need food, water or exercise, perhaps it will change how humans care about other living beings,’ Rault said.”可知,此处应是与人类对待其他生物的态度有关。选项F“然而,机器人宠物可能会影响我们对动物的态度。”符合语境。故选F。
C
In our lives, pets have become much more than just animals that share our homes. They are cherished companions, offering unconditional love and support that enriches our daily existence in profound ways.
Dogs, often hailed as “man’s best friend,” are a prime example of the deep-seated bond between pets and humans. From the moment a puppy enters a family, it begins to form an emotional connection. They greet us with wagging tails and excited barks after a long day at work, instantly lifting our spirits. Dogs are not only great for companionship but also serve practical purposes. Service dogs, for instance, assist people with disabilities, whether it’s guiding the blind, alerting those with hearing impairments to sounds, or providing support to individuals with mobility issues. Their loyalty makes them invaluable partners in these roles.
Cats, with their independent yet affectionate nature, also hold a special place in many households. A purring cat curled up on our laps can bring a sense of calm and relaxation. They may seem aloof at times, but their gentle nuzzles and soft meows when they seek attention show their love for their human companions. Cats can also be great for reducing stress. Studies have shown that interacting with a cat can lower blood pressure and ease anxiety.
Small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters, though less commonly thought of in terms of close relationships, also offer unique forms of companionship. They may be more timid, but with patience and gentle handling, they can become comfortable around their owners. Watching these small creatures go about their daily activities, such as nibbling on food or playing in their cages, can be a source of simple joy.
The relationship between pets and humans is a two-way street. We provide them with food, shelter, and medical care, while they offer us emotional support, a reason to be more active (especially in the case of dogs that need walks), and a sense of purpose. In fact, for many people living alone, a pet can be their main source of social interaction.
However, this special bond also comes with responsibilities. We need to ensure that our pets are healthy, happy, and well-cared for. This includes regular vet check-ups, proper nutrition, and sufficient exercise (where applicable). In return, the love and loyalty our pets give us make all the efforts worthwhile.
In conclusion, the relationship between pets and humans is a beautiful and essential part of our lives. It teaches us about love, responsibility, and the simple pleasures that come from sharing our world with another living being. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a small furry friend, these pets become an integral part of our families, and their presence makes our lives more fulfilling.
1. Why are dogs often called “man’s best friend”
A. Because they are the most popular pets.
B. Because they can perform various tasks for humans.
C. Because they offer unconditional love and practical assistance.
D. Because they are easy to train.
2. How do cats help reduce stress
A. By always being affectionate and clingy.
B. By purring and seeking attention in a gentle way.
C. By playing energetic games with their owners.
D. By being independent and not demanding much attention.
3. What is the significance (重要性) of small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs in human-pet relationships
A. They are mainly for show and decoration.
B. They offer unique forms of companionship and simple joy.
C. They are more intelligent than other pets.
D. They require very little care compared to dogs and cats.
4. What does the author mean by “the relationship between pets and humans is a two-way street”
A. Pets and humans should walk on the street together.
B. Both pets and humans should be trained.
C. Humans should only focus on taking care of pets.
D. Pets give and get care and love from humans.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文,围绕宠物与人类的关系展开,介绍宠物作为珍贵伙伴,给人类带来无条件的爱、情感支持、实际帮助等,强调宠物与人类的关系是生活中美好且重要的部分,让生活更充实。
1. 细节理解题。根据“Dogs, often hailed as ‘man’s best friend,’...They are great for companionship... Service dogs...assist people with disabilities...Their loyalty make them invaluable partners”可知,狗被称为“人类最好的朋友”是因为它们给予无条件的爱和实际帮助。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据“Cats... A purring cat curled up on our laps can bring a sense of calm and relaxation. ...their gentle nuzzles and soft meows when they seek attention show their love...Cats can also be great for reducing stress”可知,猫通过咕噜咕噜叫、用温柔的方式寻求关注来帮助减压。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。根据“Small pets like rabbits...also offer unique forms of companionship...Watching these small creatures go about their daily activities, such as nibbling on food or playing around in their cages, can be a source of simple joy”可知,小型宠物提供独特的陪伴和简单的快乐,故选B。
4. 词句猜测题。根据“We provide them with food, shelter, and medical care, while they offer us emotional support...”可知,“宠物和人类的关系是双向道”意思是宠物和人类互相给予和获得关爱与照顾。故选D。Unit 8 Pets and us
Section 4 Focusing culture,Cross-curricular connection,Project
(分层练习)
基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03
一、短语翻译
/ 让教学更有效 高效备考 | 英语学科
1._________________________多年以来
2._________________________……象征
3._________________________猎犬
4._________________________为了好玩
5._________________________各种各样的
6._________________________19世纪末
7._________________________引起…注意
8._________________________20世纪初
9.______________________在第一次世界大战期间
10._________________________满怀骄傲
二、根据首字母完成单词
1. Ancient Egyptians believed cats had m______ powers and could bring good luck.
2. Good communication can help improve your r______ with family and friends.
3. Too much rain may c______ the river to rise quickly.
4. In the Middle Ages, pets were often a symbol of w______ and power.
5. European kings and q______ often kept pets as a symbol of their status.
6. My parents looked at me with p______ after I won the English competition.
7. Cats and dogs have always been the most p______ pets among people.
8. Cats became common house pets in the early 20th c______.
9. She is the most outgoing student a______ my classmates.
10. In the Middle Ages, pets were a s______ of wealth and power for nobles
三、用词的适当形式填空
1.Taking care of a pet is our ___________, and it helps us become more__________ people.(responsible)
2. The ancient Egyptians believed cats had ______ powers, and their eyes looked so _______ in the dark.(magic)
3. Many people thought the king had great _____, and his strong army made him even more __________.(power)
4. In the Middle Ages, ______ was a symbol of status, and only _______ nobles could afford to keep pets with their own servants.(wealth)
5. In the Middle Ages, some nobles’ pets had their own _______, who provided careful ________ for the animals.(serve)
6. Lee Duncan felt ______ of his dog Rin Tin Tin, and the famous dog was the greatest _______ in his life.(proud)
7. Though my cousin is a close relation of mine, we have built a warm ________ by talking about our favorite pets often.(relation)
8. We can _______ any pet we like, but a cat or a dog is usually a wise _____ for busy students.(choose)
9. We are ____ to take good care of small pets if we train our ________ to be responsible.(able)
10. Cats and dogs are _______ pets around the world, and dogs are often _______________ones among families with kids.(common)
四、完成句子
1.这些年来,我们的家乡发生了很大变化。
____ _____ ______, our hometown has changed a lot.
2.如今,养宠物是很常见的事,而且宠物常常被看作是家庭的象征。Nowadays, _____ _____ ____ to keep pets, and pets are often regarded as
_____ ____ _____ family.
3.很多人把仓鼠当作宠物养,只是为了好玩。
Many people _______ hamsters _____ _____ just ____ ____.
4. 20 世纪初,人们开始在家里养各种各样的宠物,比如鸟和青蛙。
_____ ____ ____ ____ _____, people began to keep ____ ____ ____ pets at home, such as birds and frogs.
5.邓肯把他的狗林丁丁报名参加了狗展,而且他心里满是期待。
Duncan _______ his dog Rin Tin Tin _______ the dog show, and his heart
_____ _____ ____expectation.
6.那只聪明的狗林丁丁吸引了一位电影制片人的注意,后来它在全世界都出了名。
The clever dog Rin Tin Tin ______ _____ _____ ____ a film-maker, and later it became famous _____ _____ _____.
五、短文填空
A 短文填词
Last month, our school held a handicraft competition to inspire creativity. When the notice came out, many students wanted to 1.e_________ it, hoping to catch the eye of the judges with their original works. 2.A_________ all the works, Li Hua’s small wooden dragon was truly 3.m__________.
The dragon looked lively with its carved scales and bright eyes, so it quickly became 4.p________ in our school. It was also a symbol of courage. Li Hua was 5.r_________ for every step: he used recycled wood, drew designs many times, and polished the dragon 6.c__________. His work didn’t use expensive things to show wealth, and it didn’t cause any waste.
When Li Hua won first prize, he stood on the stage with 7.p__________. He said true beauty comes from hard work, not money. Everyone nodded and agreed with him.
B 语法填空
Animals are very important in our lives. They are not just a part of nature, but also ____1____(we) good friends. They help us in many ways and make our world more 2 (colour).
First, some animals work for us. For example, dogs can help the police find 3 (lose) people or catch bad people. They are very smart and loyal. Cows and sheep give us milk and wool, which we use to make food and clothes. Without them, life might be much harder than before.
Second, animals bring us 4 (happy). Many people keep pets like cats, dogs or birds at home. These pets are like family members. They play with us and make us feel 5 (little) lonely (孤独的) than before. When we are sad, they can comfort us with their love.
Third, animals are important for 6 environment. Bees help flowers grow by ____7_____(carry) pollen. Birds eat insects and keep the balance of nature. 8 there were no animals, our world would not be so beautiful.
However, some animals are in danger because of human 9 (activity). We cut down forests, pollute rivers and hunt too much. These make it hard for animals to live. We must protect them and their homes. We can do small things like not littering, planting trees and learning more about animals.
All in all, animals are our good friends. They help us make us happy and keep our world beautiful. Let’s treat them 10 (kind), so we can live together in a better world.
六、语法选择
When students at Nottingham Trent University feel they're working like a dog, they prefer to turn to a four-legged friend ____1___out their troubles to-a dog named Jimmy Chipolata.
Jimmy is _____2____famous face at NTU. He is a therapy dog(治疗犬)there.____3____ students are feeling stressed or upset, Jimmy helps cheer them up. His owner Debra Easter _____4____ works at NTU. Debra said, “Since Jimmy came here, I ____5____ many people come forward, even those shy students. Lots of _____6____ workers and students’ health can improve just by stroking (轻抚)Jimmy. ” She added that quite a lot of Students missed their pets at home and had difficulties ____7____. After spending time with Jimmy, they felt _____8_____than before. _____9____ amazing it is!
Jimmy ____10____ by Debra from a broken home two years ago. When she first saw him, he looked really overweight and ____11_____walk. However, with hard work, Jimmy overcame(克服)the difficulties in his life
____12_____ . And now he is able to help stressed-out(压力过大的)university students do the same! Jimmy really enjoys his work and loves people who pay attention____13___ him.
In fact, he ____14______ down if people don't take notice of him.
Although the staff and students love Jimmy, not everyone _____15____ in his healing power(治愈力). Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said, If the students are getting to 18, 19 and 20 and need a dog to cheer them up. they've got a real problem.
1. A. to pour B. pouring C. pour D. pours
2. A. a B. an C. the D. /
3. A. Before B. When C. Although D. Unless
4. A. also B. too C. either D. neither
5. A. see B. saw C. have seen D. would see
6. A. we B. us C. our D. ours
7. A. study B. studies C. studying D. to study
8. A. comfortable B. more comfortable C most comfortable D. the most comfortable
9. A. What B. What a C. What an D. How
10. A. saves B. saved C. is saved D. was saved
11. A. couldn't B. needn't C. mustn't D. shouldn't
12. A. brave B. braver C. bravery D. bravely
13 A. in B. for C. to D. with
14. A. get B. got C. will get D. is getting
15. A. believe B. believes C. believed D will believe
七、完形填空
There were once two doors in the same house. One was a beautiful living-room door, and the other was just a/an 16 bathroom door.
They both had terrible lives. The house was full of 17 children who were always slamming (摔门) and kicking the doors. Each night, when everyone was asleep, the doors would talk about their poor 18 . The living-room door was always ready to shout with anger, but the bathroom door would calm him down, saying, “Don’t worry. They’re children. They’ll soon learn. Wait and things will 19 .”
And so the living-room door would calm down for a while. But one day, after a big party and much slamming and kicking of the doors, the living-room door 20 lost his temper and became very angry, saying, “That’s enough! The next time someone slams me, I’m going to 21 , and they’ll learn how important I am.” The next day, the first time he was slammed, the living-room door broke.
This caused great 22 in the house, and the children were punished. But after a few days, the house owners didn’t want to have a broken door. Instead of 23 it, they decided to buy a new one. The old door was abandoned (抛弃).
By then the beautiful living-room door regretted what he had done. For not being 24 enough, he was now abandoned, waiting to be turned into firewood. Meanwhile, his friend, the not so good-looking bathroom door, remained in his place, and the children were treating him with greater 25 than before.
16. A. new B. ugly C. heavy D. light
17. A. naughty B. wise C. nervous D. polite
18. A. dreams B. appearances C. experiences D. houses
19. A. matter B. improve C. repeat D. suffer
20. A. seldom B. luckily C. happily D. finally
21. A. laugh B. break C. work D. cry
22. A. joy B. excitement C. surprise D. trouble
23. A. selling B. repairing C. painting D. finding
24. A. beautiful B. careful C. patient D. friendly
25. A. happiness B. anger C. sadness D. care
八、阅读理解
A
Once upon a time, in a deep forest lived a hard-working and kind-hearted squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was known for his kind and helpful nature. He was always ready to give a hand to anyone in need.
One sunny morning, Sammy was busy collecting nuts for the winter. Suddenly, he heard a strange noise coming from a nearby bush. Hoping to find out what was happening, he got near the bush and looked inside. There, he found a little bird with a broken wing, struggling to fly.
Sammy felt sorry for the bird and quickly chose to help. He carefully carried the bird back to his comfortable tree hole and tried to cure its wing with leaves and soft grass. Day after day, Sammy gave the bird food and cared for it until its wing got better. As the weeks passed, the bird’s wing grew stronger, and it was finally able to fly again. The bird thanked Sammy cheerfully and promised to help him in return whenever he needed it.
Not long after, a terrible storm attacked the forest, and Sammy’s tree hole was blocked by fallen branches. Sammy was caught and he didn’t know what to do. Just then, the bird flew by and saw Sammy’s predicament. It quickly flew to the nearby animals and asked for help.
It took the animals quite a long time to, together, clear the branches and free Sammy from the hole. Sammy felt so thankful and found that his kindness had come back to him in the most surprising way.
From that day on, Sammy has continued to help others, and the forest animals have learned the value of kindness and helping each other. They live happily, knowing that together, they can overcome any challenge.
1. What was Sammy famous for in the forest
A. His ability to collect nuts. B. His skill of making tree holes.
C. His kindness to help others. D. His warm heart in protecting the forest.
2. Why did Sammy decide to help the little bird
A. He wanted to show how strong he was.
B. He didn’t want to let the bird suffer.
C. He planned to carry it back to his tree hole.
D. He needed the bird to help him collect nuts.
3. How did the bird help Sammy in return
A. By catching him in a terrible storm.
B. By helping him carry away the leaves.
C. By asking other animals to help together.
D. By showing him where to get free from the hole.
4. What does the underlined word “predicament” probably mean
A. A great difficulty for Sammy.
B. A place that Sammy liked to hide.
C. A chance for Sammy to get free.
D. A serious illness that Sammy suffered from.
B
Humans have kept animals as pets for tens of thousands of years, but have you ever imagined we would have robot pets in the future
Jean-Loup Rault, PhD, is an animal scientist at the University of Melbourne in Australia. 1 “The Tamagotchi in the early 1990s was really the first robot pet, and now some big companies have improved it a lot,” Rault told ABC News.
2 “You don’t have to feed it. You don’t have to walk it. 3 And you can go on holidays without feeling bad,” Rault said.
It’s not clear whether or not robot pets would completely replace real ones. 4 When a Japanese robot seal (海豹) called Paro was introduced to hospital patients, it helped improve their moods and helped them make friends with others.
5 “If we get used to a robot pet that doesn’t need food, water or exercise, perhaps it will change how humans treat other living beings,” Rault said.
So are dogs and cats a thing of the past as Rault says Perhaps for future pet owners with a close connection to technology, this might be the case.
A. It won’t make a mess in your house.
B. There are a lot of advantages of a robot pet.
C. The future life of animals is worrying.
D. He believes robot pets are going to be our new pets.
E. But some studies show that the smart machines are helpful.
F. However, robot pets may affect our attitudes (态度) toward animals.
C
In our lives, pets have become much more than just animals that share our homes. They are cherished companions, offering unconditional love and support that enriches our daily existence in profound ways.
Dogs, often hailed as “man’s best friend,” are a prime example of the deep-seated bond between pets and humans. From the moment a puppy enters a family, it begins to form an emotional connection. They greet us with wagging tails and excited barks after a long day at work, instantly lifting our spirits. Dogs are not only great for companionship but also serve practical purposes. Service dogs, for instance, assist people with disabilities, whether it’s guiding the blind, alerting those with hearing impairments to sounds, or providing support to individuals with mobility issues. Their loyalty makes them invaluable partners in these roles.
Cats, with their independent yet affectionate nature, also hold a special place in many households. A purring cat curled up on our laps can bring a sense of calm and relaxation. They may seem aloof at times, but their gentle nuzzles and soft meows when they seek attention show their love for their human companions. Cats can also be great for reducing stress. Studies have shown that interacting with a cat can lower blood pressure and ease anxiety.
Small pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters, though less commonly thought of in terms of close relationships, also offer unique forms of companionship. They may be more timid, but with patience and gentle handling, they can become comfortable around their owners. Watching these small creatures go about their daily activities, such as nibbling on food or playing in their cages, can be a source of simple joy.
The relationship between pets and humans is a two-way street. We provide them with food, shelter, and medical care, while they offer us emotional support, a reason to be more active (especially in the case of dogs that need walks), and a sense of purpose. In fact, for many people living alone, a pet can be their main source of social interaction.
However, this special bond also comes with responsibilities. We need to ensure that our pets are healthy, happy, and well-cared for. This includes regular vet check-ups, proper nutrition, and sufficient exercise (where applicable). In return, the love and loyalty our pets give us make all the efforts worthwhile.
In conclusion, the relationship between pets and humans is a beautiful and essential part of our lives. It teaches us about love, responsibility, and the simple pleasures that come from sharing our world with another living being. Whether it’s a dog, a cat, or a small furry friend, these pets become an integral part of our families, and their presence makes our lives more fulfilling.
1. Why are dogs often called “man’s best friend”
A. Because they are the most popular pets.
B. Because they can perform various tasks for humans.
C. Because they offer unconditional love and practical assistance.
D. Because they are easy to train.
2. How do cats help reduce stress
A. By always being affectionate and clingy.
B. By purring and seeking attention in a gentle way.
C. By playing energetic games with their owners.
D. By being independent and not demanding much attention.
3. What is the significance (重要性) of small pets like rabbits and guinea pigs in human-pet relationships
A. They are mainly for show and decoration.
B. They offer unique forms of companionship and simple joy.
C. They are more intelligent than other pets.
D. They require very little care compared to dogs and cats.
4. What does the author mean by “the relationship between pets and humans is a two-way street”
A. Pets and humans should walk on the street together.
B. Both pets and humans should be trained.
C. Humans should only focus on taking care of pets.
D. Pets give and get care and love from humans.

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