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1、 Section Grammar & Writing课时作业.单句语法填空1In Australia, many road signs are now both in English and Chinese, making(make) it easier for Chinese tourists to travel.2Knowing(know) how long the test would last, the students who finished settled back and waited until the end of the exam.3Weather permitting(
2、permit), we are going to visit you tomorrow.4Many parents dont take their kids interests and ages into consideration, only to_find(find) “More haste, less speed”the kids curiosity is being killed.5Being(be) a shy girl, she never dares to speak in public.6The fire lasted nearly a month, leaving(leave
3、) nothing valuable.7When comparing(compare) different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without many similarities.8Having_been_told(tell) many times, he finally understood what it meant.9(2019 江苏启东检测)_Having_waited(wait) for the bus for thirty minutes, he lost his patience and
4、 felt very anxious.10Though lacking(lack) money, he still bought a gift for his wife.阅读理解AGene Wolfe is one of the most admired and respected American science fiction and fantasy writers. He is also a productive writer of outstanding short fiction, which is collected in many volumes over the last fo
5、rty years, most recently in The Best of Gene Wolfe.Although Wolfe is not as wellknown to readers as he once was, he has been the receiver of great praise, including three World Fantasy Awards, two Nebulas, and eight Hugo Award nominations (提名)Scifi author Harlan Ellison has called him, “no less than
6、 one of the finest, most original writers in the world today”， and the Encyclopedia of Science Fiction names him “quite possibly the most important” writer in the field of science fiction.Born in 1931, New York, Gene Wolfe moved frequently as a child，but spent most of his growingup years in Texas.Wo
7、lfe began writing fiction in 1956, selling his first story, The Dead Man，to Sir magazine in 1965.He produced a vast amount of short fiction during the 1960s and 1970s, many of which were published in Damon Knights Orbit anthologies.In 1972 Wolfes groundbreaking The Fifth Head of Cerberus appeared.Th
8、e story of human conquest (征服) upon two distant planets, the book examines issues of identity, individuality, and the results of colonialism upon both the colonized and the colonizer.The novel was later listed in David Pringles 1985 list of The 100 Best Novels in science fiction for the period 19491
9、984.Many of his novels, The Shadow of the Torturer included, rely on a diary or letter to tell his story.In addition, Wolfes early interest in mystery novels shines through in his ability to drop cleverly hidden clues (线索) that allow the reader to grasp at the possible narrative behind the narrative
10、.By 1984 Wolfe was able to retire and devote himself fulltime to his writing.Yet despite (尽管) all this，and despite the continuing respect of his colleagues, his work has become somewhat unfamiliar.Wolfes admirers hope this fact will be at least somewhat improved by his most recent offering, The Wiza
11、rd Knight, which falls within the fantasy type that is currently popular.【解题导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了美国科幻、奇幻小说家吉恩沃尔夫。1What is Harlan Ellisons attitude toward Gene Wolfe?AConcerned.BSympathetic.CAdmiring. DRegretful.解析：选C观点态度题。由第二段中的“Scifi author Harlan Ellison has called him，no less than one of the finest,
12、most original writers in the world today”可知，科幻作家Harlan Ellison对吉恩沃尔夫赞誉有加。2What do we know about The Fifth Head of Cerberus?AIt was well received.BIt was Gene Wolfes first novel.CIt was published in Sir magazine.DIt was coauthored by David Pringle.解析：选A推理判断题。由第三段中的“The novel was later listed in David
13、 Pringles 1985 list of The 100 Best Novels in science fiction for the period 19491984.”可知，吉恩沃尔夫的刻耳柏洛斯的第五个头受到读者的好评。3Which has great influence on Gene Wolfes writing style?AHis understanding of life.BHis childhood experiences.CHis colleagues suggestions.DHis love for mystery fiction.解析：选D推理判断题。由倒数第二段中
14、的“.Wolfes early interest in mystery novels shines through in his ability.”可知，吉恩沃尔夫早期对推理小说的兴趣极大影响了他的写作风格。4What can we infer about Gene Wolfe from the last paragraph?AHis work has become less popular.BHe became famous for The Wizard Knight.CHis fans were disappointed to some degree.DHe stopped fantasy
15、 writing after his retirement.解析：选A推理判断题。由最后一段中的“his work has become somewhat unfamiliar”可知，吉恩沃尔夫的作品变得有些不太为人所知。BSometimes people call each other“scaredcat”. But have you ever thought about this expression? When a cat is frightened, its heart starts beating faster，its muscles get tense and there are
16、changes in the chemicals in its bloodstream. Although the cat doesnt realize this, its body is getting ready for action. If the danger continues，the animal will do one of two things. It will protect itself，or it will run away as fast as it can.Something like this also happens to people. When we are excited, angry or sc
