Lesson 9 Flying coats 飞猫
Summary writing 摘要写作
Answer these questions in note form to get your points:
1. How many cats did the New York Anmail Medical Centre make a study of?
2. What had all these cats done?
3. How many of these cats had been killed?
4. What happened to a cat called Sabrina?
5. What do cats do when falling at speeds of 60 miles an hour or more?
6. What effect does this have?
Composition 作文
Write an account of cats as pets. Expand the following into a paragraph of about 150 words.
Human beings like to keep dogs and ... Dogs are..., but cats like to... Cats are especially lovable when they are still kittens. As kittens they... That's how they learn to ... A lot of people keep cats so they... As kiteens grow into cats, they like to.. They like regular meal times and enjoy... However, they also.. During the day time and at night they like to ... They often have fights with outher cats. Sometimes during the night...Cats are very clean animals. You often see them... Human beings... (88 words)
Leter writing 书信写作
You borrowed a book from a friend but your baby tore some of the pages. Write a letter of about 80 words offering to replace it. Supply a suitable Introduction and Conclusion. Use the following ideas to write the Purpose: very sorry for what has happened- had left book on low table- baby got hold of it - tore several pages- you have bought another book and are sending it.
Exercises 练习
A Underline all the verbs in the text that describe general truths( simple present tense).
B Give the correct form of the verbs in parenthese. Do not refer to the passage until you finish the exercise:
Most cats_________(remain) suspicious of humans all their lives. One of the things that________(fascinate) us most about cats is the popular belief that they ________(have) nine lives. Apparently, there_________(be) a good deal of truth in this idea. A cat's ability to survive falls__________(base) on fact.
Exercises 练习
Supply so, such, such a, or such an:
1. The film was_______ funny, we laughted all the way through it.
2. We all had_________ fun at the seaside. It's pity you weren't there.
3. It's ________ unusual exhibition, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
4. The twins are________ alike, you can't tell the difference between them.
5. There was_______ loud noise, everyone jumped.
Multiple choice questions 多项选择题
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
Comprehension 理解
1. We find cats endlessly fascinating because________.
(a) we feel there is a good deal we do not know about their lives
(b) we believe that cats have nine lives
(c) they are different from dogs and horses
(d) they can reach a speed of 60 miles an hour while falling
2. A recent study of 132 cats in New York proved________.
(a) that it is true that cats have nine lives
(b) that cats are related to flying squirrels
(c) they are different from dogs and horses
(d) that cats falling from great heights are seldom killed
3. Cats can survive great falls mainly because_______.
(a) the further they fall, the less likely they are to injure themselves
(b) a cat's ability to survive is based on fact
(c) a falling cat relaxes its legs and so increases its air-resistance
(d) they are unlikely to exceed a speed of about 60 miles an hour
Structure 结构
4. Cats have an unfailing fascination_______ most people.
(a) with (b) to (c) for (d) at
5. Cats never become submissive________.
(a) as dogs and horses (b) in the way that dogs and horses do
(c) as far as dogs and horses (d) as for dogs and horses
6. _________ popularly believed that cats have nine live.
(a) There is (b) Is (c) This is (d) It is
7. New York is ideal for this study because________ high-ruse buildings.
(a) there is plenty of (b) of the number of (c) it has plenty (d) the number
8. Over a period of five months, there was ________ of 132 cats in New York.
(a) a study (b) studied (c) some studies (d) studying
Vocabulary 词汇
9. Most cats are suspicious of human beings_______ their lives.
(a) during (b) throughout (c) through (d) while
10. _______ there is a good deal of truth in this idea.
(a) As a matter of fact (b) In the event (c) It would seem (d) Surprisingly enough
11. That cats can survive falls from great heights is_______ by the facts.
(a) explained (b) tested (c) supported (d) borne
12. One cat fell 32 storeys.________ she only suffered a broken tooth.
(a) Even so (b) Although (c) Moreover (d) In spite of
Lesson 10 The loss of the Titanic "泰坦尼克"号的沉没
Summary writing 摘要写作'
Answer these quesions in note form to get your points:
1. Where was the Titanic sailing?
2. What was seen by a lookout?
3. When did the ship turn sharply?
4. Did it sail alongside the iceberg, or did it collide with it?
5. What was heard from below?
6. What did the captain do?
7. What did he find?
8. When did everyone jump overboard?
9. Why were 1,500 people drowned?
Composition 作文
It not more that 200 words write an imaginary account of what happened on the Titanic immediately after the order to abandon ship was given. Use the ideas given below. Do not write more than three paragraphs.
Title: Abandon ship.
Introduction: Order to abandon ship unexpected- everybody unprepared.
Development: Immediate effect- panic and confusion- people rushing in all directions- crew came up from below- lifeboats lowered- people jumped overboard-- struggle to get into lifeboats- lifeboats full.
Conclusion: Titanic sank rapidlly- people in water- cries of despair- lifeboats moved away.
Letter writing 书信写作
Which of the following addresses is correct:
19 Kingsley Ave.
Sandford Park,
London, N.W.8,
England.
August 24th,19-
19 Kingsley Ave.,
Sandford Park,
London, N.W.8,
England.
24th Aug.,19-
19 Kingsley Ave.,
Sandford Park,
London, N.W.8,
England.
Aug. 24th,19-
Exercises 练习
A Underline the verbs in the passage which tell us what had happened. Note how they have been used.
B Give the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Do not refer to the passage until you finish the exercise.
1. At that time, she was the largest ship that ever________(build).
2. After the alarm________(give), the great ship_____(turn) sharply to avoid a direct collision.
Exercises 练习
Supply the missing words in the following sentences:
1. He studied physics at university. He is a p________.
2. He works in a mine. He is a m_______.
3. Pasteur did a great service to________(human).
4. He is trying to make a good_____(impress).
5. His paintings have been admired for their______(original).
Multiple choice questions 多项选择题
Choose the correct answers to the following questions.
Comprehension 理解
1. When the Titanic set out from Southampton__________.
(a) she was carrying a very large cargo
(b) she was making a voyage which is only attempted by very large ships
(c) only two of her watertight compartments were flooded
(d) she was sailing on her maiden voyage
2. What happened once the iceberg had been spotted?
(a) The Titanic got lost in the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
(b) The alarm was given that there was a collision ahead.
(c) The Titanic quickly changed her course.
(d) The Titanic turned just as the iceberg rose steeply out of the water.
3. The Titanic sank because______.
(a) she had been badly damaged by an iceberg
(b) the captain was slow to realize the true nature of the damage
(c) no more than five of her watertight compartments had been flooded
(d) instead of trying to save her, people plunged into the water
Structure 结构
4. ______ were 1,316 passengers and a crew of 891.
(a) On her board (b) On board her (c) Boarding her (d) On boarding her
5. No one thought she_______ sink, for she had sixteen watertight compartments.
(a) would be possible to (b) would be able to (c) should (d) could possibly
6. She _______ four days when a huge iceberg was suddenly spotted.
(a) sailed (b) was sailing (c) has sailed (d) had been sailing
7. So faint_______ that no one thought...
(a) the noise was (b) had been the noise (c) it was the noise (d) it had been the noise
8. As there were _______ lifeboats for everybody...
(a) as little (b) so little (c) very few (d) too few
Vocabulary 词汇
9. The great ship______ sharply to avoid a direct collision.
(a) veered (b) changed (c) went back (d) cornered
10. The Titanic turned________ narrowly missing the immense wall...
(a) in next to no time
(b) on a sudden impulse
(c) with no time to spare
(d) nearly on time
11. The captain went down to________.
(a) explore (b) investigate (c) examine (d) inquire
12. There was not enough_______ in the lifeboats for everybody.
(a) room (b) place (c) volume (d) area