Unit 5 Nelson Mandel-a modern hero
李仕才
【阅读理解】
As is known to us all, many teen celebrities(名人) feel and think that having a slimmer figure can do great good to them. But, does size really matter? Are teenage fans trying hard to become like their celebrity idols(偶像)? Do celebrities really have the power to influence people, especially teenagers?
For the longest time, many parents blame teen idols for influencing the way their kids act. Have you noticed how teens idolize the celebrities these days? Even, their personal affairs are being followed by kids these days. Take for example the case of Lindsay Lohan and Mary Kate Ashley. They are definitely famous teen stars. But, since they are trying to project an image to satisfy a lot of people in show business, their health and body suffer. Many kids are aware of this problem. But they are easily influenced by these celebrities to exercise and eat less.
It is a fact that the media, and especially famous teen celebrities, can influence people powerfully. But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place. Teens watching TV shows and reading magazines are easily pulled into the dieting and harmful eating habits because the media have some ways to pull these acts. They use thin models and celebrities to endorse(做广告宣传) products or to star in an up-and-coming shows or movies. With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way.
Living in today’s time and generation is a bit disturbing to a lot of parents. Media, especially as well as the celebrities, have a very powerful influence to drive teenagers to good or bad. It’s good that we can control ourselves to avoid bad things from happening. If not, parents should really be aware and guide their teens to determine what’s in and what’s out.
【文章大意】本文主要讲述青少年如何受偶像的影响以及偶像们也受青少年的影响这种社会现象, 以此警示家长们正确利用偶像对孩子们的影响。
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1. From the passage we can find Lindsay Lohan ________. A. lives an unhealthy lifestyle B. lives a rich and happy life C. doesn’t get any exercise D. sets a good example for teenagers
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第二段“. . . their health and body suffer”可知她过着不健康的生活, 故选A。
2. According to the writer, why are teenagers easily influenced by some TV shows? A. They are tired of school.
B. Their celebrity idols appear in many TV shows. C. They’re in their development period. D. They have nothing to do in their spare time.
【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段“But teenagers are easily influenced because teenage years are the period when our personality and identity developments take place”可知青少年是个性等的发展阶段, 易受影响, 故选C。 3 Many celebrities have to be on diet________. A. to keep healthy to face competition B. to survive under pressure C. to keep a slim size
D. to satisfy their teenage fans
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段的最后一句话“With fierce competition, celebrities are forced to eat less and do extreme exercise routines to get the roles or offers that come their way. ”判断明星们的节食是因为压力太大。故选B。 4. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Parents’ responsibilities B. Advice on self-control C. Bad influences of celebrities D. Media’s bad influences
【解析】选C。主旨大意题。通读全文, 文章主要叙述了明星们对孩子们的不良影响。故选C。
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Ⅰ 教材与语法填空
根据教材课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Nelson Mandela, 1. (bear) on July 18, 1918, is the first black president of South Africa. He 2. (study) law after he entered university. After that he 3. (form) ANC Youth League. Then in 1952 he set up a law office to help poor black people. Because of his fight 4. the government and anti-black laws, he 5. (sentence) to five years of hard labour. Then ANC began 6. (blow) up buildings in 1963 and he was sentenced to prison for life on Robben Island in 1964.Twenty six years 7. (late), he was freed by the white government. In 1994 he was made president of South Africa 8. the government by and for the black people was 9. (final) set up.
Nelson Mandela was really 10. great man! 答案：1.born 2.studied 3.formed 4.against 5.was sentenced 6.to blow 7.later 8.and 9.finally 10.a Ⅱ 教材与话题写作
(Ⅰ)用本单元所学知识完成下列句子。
1．我第一次听说史蒂芬·霍金时， 就被他对研究的奉献精神所感动。(the first time; devotion)
答案：The first time I heard of Stephen Hawking, I was moved by his devotion to the research.
2．在日常生活中， 他处于很大的麻烦之中。(in great trouble)
答案：In his daily life, he is in great trouble.
3．只有求助于电脑时， 他才能讲话、阅读和写作。(only when...; turn to)
答案：Only when he turned to the computer was it possible for him to speak, read and write.
4．他对世界的贡献是无与伦比的。(have no equal)
答案：His contributions to the world have no equal. 5．在我看来， 任何东西都无法回报他对科学的贡献。(in one’s opinion; in reward for)
答案：In my opinion, nothing could be in reward for his contributions to science. (Ⅱ)将以上句子连成短文，要求衔接连贯、过渡自然。
【完形填空】
When you give thanks for help，everyone benefits.And the __1__ will last longer than you'd expect：researchers have found that writing thank-you notes raises
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