Unit 5 Nelson Mandela-a modern hero课时作业Language points第一节：阅读理解 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。ASamuel de Champlain was a French explorer, navigator (航海家), and mapmaker. He explored muchof eastern Canada and became known as the “Father of New France”.Born into a family of sailors, Champlain, while still a young man, began exploring North America. In1603, he sailed up the Saguenay River and the St. Lawrence River. From 1604 to 1607 Champlain joined inthe exploration and settlement of the first permanent (永久的) European settlement north of Florida. Then,in 1608, he established the French settlement that is now Quebec City. He also made the first accurate (精确的) map of the Canadian coast.Champlain spent most of the rest of his life going between France and Canada. His goals were to mapNorth America and find a quicker way to get to the Pacific Ocean.In 1629 Quebec was controlled by the English and Champlain was taken to England as a prisoner.When Canada was returned to France in 1633 Champlain returned to Canada as governor of Quebec andremained in Quebec until his death on Christmas Day in 1635.Champlain was the first European to explore and describe the Great Lakes, and published maps of hisjourneys and reports of what he learned from the natives and the French living among the natives.Champlain was memorialized as the “Father of New France”, and many places and streets in NorthAmerica use his name. The most famous of these is Lake Champlain, which lies between northern New


York and Vermont.1. Which is the correct order of the events about Champlain?a. established the settlement in Canadab. travelled up the St. Lawrence Riverc. returned to Canada as governor of Quebecd. was taken to EnglandA. b-a-c-d B. b-a-d-c C. a-d-b-c D. a-b-d-c2. We can learn from the text that Champlain _____.A. was important to Canadian historyB. was famous for the lake named for him C. was the first person to explore North America D. was the first family member to work on a ship3. The underlined word “memorialized” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.A. described B. chosen C. remembered D. trusted4. What's the best title for the text?A. Exploration of North America B. Origin of Lake Champlain C. Foundation of QuebecD. Father of New FranceBA farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He hadto sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables totown. But it was raining hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetableswere sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.On his way home he saw a person lying on the snow. He placed his baskets on the ground and wasgoing to help the person to get up. At that time he found it was a dead man and there was much blood onhis body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him.The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station. Having shown the baskets, an officerasked, “Are these yours?” “Yes, sir.” the farmer answered timidly(胆怯地). “Have you killed the man?”


“No, no, sir.” the farmer said in a hurry. “When did you see the dead man?” “About seven last evening.”“Did you see who killed the man?” “No, sir.” The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen ityet?” “No, sir.” The officer became angry and told the policemen to beat him up and sent him into prison.That evening the officer went on trying. Pointing to the knife, he asked again, “Have you seen it yet?”“Yes, sir.” The officer was happy and asked, “When and where?” “I saw it here this afternoon, sir.”5. The farmer decided to sell the vegetables to _______. A. buy some food for his familyB. buy some medicine for his wifeC. go to see a doctor D. go to the cinema6. The farmer didn’t sell out his vegetables until the evening because _______. A. they were too badB. they were very expensiveC. it rained hard that morningD. people wouldn’t go out on such a bad day7. As _______, the farmer decided to help the person to stand up. A. he was ready to help others B. the person was one of his friendsC. he thought the person would thank himD. he thought the person had drunk too much8. The farmer ran away quickly because _______. A. the policemen were coming towards himB. his wife was waiting for him at homeC. he was afraid to see a dead manD. it was so late that he couldn’t stay there any longer CJacob’s Pillow Dance FestivalWhere: Becket, Massachusetts When: June 15-Aug. 24 Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes andperformances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights (最精彩的部分) this seasoninclude the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's “The Lark Ascending”, which opens thefestival. Many events are free. Ticketed performances start at $22. jacobspillow.org. Moab Music FestivalWhere: Moab, UtahWhen: Aug. 29-Sept. 9


This area is better known for mountain biking than for music. But since 1992, it has hosted a privatefestival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the ColoradoRiver to performances. Events start at $25. moabmusicfest.org. Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere: Cheyenne, WyomingWhen: July 19-28There's something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village” and Old Westmuseum to country concerts. But the competition is still the main attraction, with cowboys (牛仔) andcowgirls competing for major money in the world's largest outdoor stage. Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23. cfdrodeo.com. The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere: Cooperstown, New YorkWhen: July 6-Aug. 24Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel to upstate New York towatch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson. This year's performancesinclude Wagner's “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdi's “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays ofboth composers (作曲家). Tickets start at $26. glimmerglass.org. 9. If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?A. June 15. B. July 19. C. August 24. D. September 4.10. If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?A. $18. B. $22. C. $36. D. $41.11. If you are a big fan of Wagner, you're advised to go to _____.A. Jacob's Pillow Dance FestivalB. the Glimmerglass FestivalC. Cheyenne Frontier DaysD. Moab Music Festival


12. Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from?A. Education. B. Art. C. Business. D. Literature. D.Car washes are a common sight throughout Nigeria, but Madinat Aliyu's roadside business is veryspecial: she is the only woman car-washer in the north of the country.“This job has caused me a lot of problems,” said the 27-year-old, checking cars waiting to be cleanedin Gusau, the capital of Zamfara state.Aliyu took up her work two years ago, hoping to use the 7,000 naira (£28) she earned every month toput her younger sisters and brothers through school following the death of their mother, the only one whomade money to support the family. But her family begged her to stop doing this job, and she has received“judgment and warnings” from strangers too.“My grandmother cried for many days. Some people thought it was a joke to bring more customers(顾客). Others said if she is doing it for money, let's just give her money to stop bringing us shame,” shesaid as she got water from a well by the roadside. “But I hate laziness or depending on somebody else.”However, Aliyu has admirers. “Some customers only allow her to wash their cars,” said her colleague(同事) Shamsudeen Mohammed. “I was trained to wash cars by men, and I can honestly tell you womenare better to work under,” he added.Recently another woman came to Aliyu to ask for advice on starting her own car wash. “Unfortunatelyher family discouraged her. I told her, if you listen to them, you will find yourself begging or marrying aman who is older than your grandfather,” she said.


Though she is considered a pariah (贱民) by many, Aliyu has no plans to stop her work. “I see mendoing something and I think I can do it too.”13. Madinat Aliyu washes cars mainly to _____.A. make a livingB. learn about carsC. meet her future husbandD. know the life of the poor14. From the fifth paragraph, we know Shamsudeen Mohammed _____.A. thought Aliyu did a good jobB. trained Aliyu to wash carsC. had more customers than AliyuD. liked to work with men15. As a woman car-washer, Aliyu _____.A. gets her family's support B. dreams of going to schoolC. is thought highly of by strangersD. sets an example for the women in Nigeria16. Which of the following can best describe Aliyu?A. Shy but smart. B. Independent and confident. C. Honest but lazy. D. Humorous and imaginative. EThe brothers Grimm(格林兄弟), Jacob and Wihelm are synonymous with（同义的）fairytales. Thestories they gathered have been read by millions of children in all countries over the last two hundred years.It’s difficult to think that any children could not be attracted by a tale like Red Riding Hood(小红帽)，which never seems to grow old.This year, Dec20 marked the 200th anniversary of publication of the tales.The Brimms collected the stories and gave them to the world because they wanted to show what Germanculture was about. In their time, Germany was not yet a nation; it was a collection of little states. Like manypatriotic intellectuals(爱国知识分��