Period Four Writing
Ⅰ.基础写作专练：翻译下列句子，体会句型特点 1．她昨晚回家很晚。
________________________________________________________________________ 2．会议将持续两个小时。
________________________________________________________________________ 3．在过去的十年里，我的家乡已经发生了巨大的变化。
________________________________________________________________________ 4．这种事情全世界各地每天都在发生。
________________________________________________________________________ 5．1919年，在北京爆发了“五四”运动。
________________________________________________________________________ 6．这个盒子重五公斤。
________________________________________________________________________ 7．秋天有些鸟飞到南方去。
________________________________________________________________________ 8．我的爷爷早晨起得很早。
________________________________________________________________________ 9．每天下午有许多学生到图书馆来借书。
________________________________________________________________________ 10．一位盲人手里拿着拐杖缓慢而小心地走着。
________________________________________________________________________ Ⅱ.阅读理解
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Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years? Jane Addams (1860—1935)
Addams helped the poor and worked for peace.She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need.In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson (1907—1964)
Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America.The popular 1962 book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects (影响) of pollution on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans.
Angela Merkel (1954—) In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country.She had been a scientist in the past.As Germany's leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.
Sandra Day O'Connor (1930—)
When Sandra Day O'Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman.However, she became the first woman to join the US Supreme Court (最高法院) in 1981 after years of hard work.
Margaret Thatcher (1925—2013)
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In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman Prime Minister (首相)．She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row.Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain's “Iron Lady”．
Marie Curie (1867—1934)
Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation (辐射能)．Her research led to new medical treatments and arms.She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.
1．Who once won the Nobel Prize? A．Jane Addams and Marie Curie.
B．Jane Addams and Margaret Thatcher. C．Marie Curie and Angela Merkel. D．Marie Curie and Rachel Carson.
2．What do Angela Merkel and Margaret Thatcher have in common? A．Both of them were scientists before coming to power.
B．Both of them are the first women heads of their countries. C．Both of them are famous for being strict. D．Both of them have worked for three terms. 3．Who once failed to find a job?
A．Jane Addams. B．Sandra Day O'Connor. C．Rachel Carson. D．Margaret Thatcher.
4．What would be the best title for the text? A．Great women B．Famous scientists
C．Strong leaders D．Ways to success for women
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Some people will do just about anything to save money.And I am one of them.Take my family's last vacation.It was my six-year-old son's winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a week long trip.The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back.But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay.I took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight.Yes, I encouraged—okay, ordered—them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta dollars.Our total take：$1, 600.Not bad, huh?
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar.And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing(揭露) the worst tricks.I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money's worth.I'm also tight-fisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants.But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape
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longer, and it's the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.
1．Why did Delta give the author's family credits? A．They took a later flight. B．They had early bookings.
C．Their flight had been delayed. D．Their flight had been cancelled. 2．What can we learn about the author? A．She rarely misses a good deal. B．She seldom makes a compromise.
C．She is very strict with her children. D．She is interested in cheap products. 3．What does the author do?
A．She's a teacher. B．She's a housewife. C．She's a media person. D．She's a businesswoman. 4．What does the author want to tell us? A．How to expose bad tricks. B．How to reserve airline seats. C．How to spend money wisely. D．How to make a business deal. Ⅲ.书面表达
高中阶段学习比较紧张，正确的学习方法尤为重要。下表显示了两位同学不同的学习方法，请简要叙述并发表你的观点。 学习方法 白天 晚上 李华 上课专心听讲，尽可能经常向老师请教疑难问题。 花较少时间完成作业，早点休息，上课经常保持旺盛的精力。 王海 上课打瞌睡，漏掉了许多要点。 花较多的时间完成作业，熬夜学习，导致注意力无法集中。 注意：1.词数100左右，短文的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数； 2．短文需包括表中所有要点，内容可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇： attentively 专心 energetic 精力旺盛 concentrate on 集中精力于 effectively 有效地
Li Hua and Wang Hai are two students of Senior Three.Both of them work hard but they have different learning methods.
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Period Four Writing
Ⅰ.1.She went home very late yesterday evening. 2．The meeting will last two hours.
3．Great changes have taken place in my hometown in the past ten years. 4．Things of this sort are happening all over the world every day. 5．The May Fourth Movement broke out in Beijing in 1919. 6．This box weighs five kilos.
7．In autumn, some birds fly to the south. 8．My grandfather gets up early in the morning.
9．Every afternoon a lot of students come to the library to borrow books. 10．A blind man was walking slowly and carefully with a stick in his hand.
Ⅱ.A
【文章大意】 本文主要介绍了过去的一个世纪中对人类有巨大影响力的几位女性。 1．A 细节理解题。从文中Jane Addams 部分里“In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.”和Marie Curie部分里“She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911.”可知Jane Addams和Marie Curie获得了诺贝尔奖，故选A项。
2．B 细节理解题。从文中Angela Merkel部分里“In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country.”和Margaret Thatcher部分里“In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman Prime Minister(首相)．”可知，这两位女性的共同点是她们都是她们国家的第一位女领导人。故选B项。
3．B 细节理解题。从文中Sandra Day O'Connor部分里“…in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman.”可知，Sandra Day O'Connor在1952年由于是一名女性没能找到工作。故选B项。
4．A 主旨大意题。本文结构层次鲜明，主要介绍了几位伟大又有影响力的女性，故选A项。
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【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过一家人乘飞机返家过程中由于机票超额预订，从而推迟回家而得到航空公司的赔偿一事，引出在日常生活中如何利用一些机会合理地花钱，体现了一个女人在持家方面的睿智。
1．A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day.”可知，他们是因为放弃乘坐这班飞机，改为第二天离开，从而得到了航空公司的赔偿。故选A项。
2．A 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged—okay, ordered—them to wait it out at the airport, to ‘earn’ more Delta dollars.”和第三段中“And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.”可知，作者丈夫和儿子的航班再次被推迟，他们得到了更多的钱，作者让他们继续在机场等待“赚钱”，她很少错过能赚钱的机会，故选A项。
3．C 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.”可知，作者是一名记者，故选C项。
4．C 主旨大意题。根据全文，尤其是第一段和最后一段可知，作者想告诉大家的是如何明智地花钱，故选C项。
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Ⅲ. One possible version：
Li_Hua_and_Wang_Hai_are_two_students_of_Senior_Three.Both_of_them_work_hard_but_they_have_different_learning_methods.Li Hua listens to her teachers attentively, tries to catch everything that the teachers say in class and consults her teachers as often as possible if she has some problems.Because of this, she spends less time doing her homework, so it is certain that she can go to bed earlier and she always keeps energetic in the day.
However, Wang Hai has quite a different way of learning.He likes to sit up late at night doing his homework, so he often feels sleepy in class.As a result, he misses lots of key points and it usually takes him more time to finish his homework, which makes it difficult for him to concentrate on what he is doing.
In my opinion, Li Hua learns more effectively in class and has more free time to enjoy herself.So I prefer her learning method.
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