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1、U7课本课后练习答案Active Reading 1Exercises Reading and understandingDealing with unfamiliar wordsReading and interpretingDeveloping critical thinkingExercises Reading and understanding2 Answer the questions.1 Why was the writer fascinated by the pickle jar? He was fascinated at the sound the coins made as
2、they were dropped into the pickle jar.2 What did the writers father do with the money when the jar was full? He took it to the bank.3 What was the money for? The money was to pay for his son to go to college.4 Where was the pickle jar when he visited his parents after leaving college? It was gone he
3、 did not know where it was.Exercises 5 How did the writer feel? He felt sad.6 What had the pickle jar taught the writer? It had taught him the values of determination, perseverance and faith.7 Where was the pickle jar when he returned with his family? The pickle jar was on the floor beside the dress
4、er.8 What kind of relationship did the writer have with his father? They seemed to have a close relationship although the writer did not say this directly. The father cared for his son and his education. They both shared some deep feelings which they could not put into words. 3 Match the words with
5、their definitions4 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes. 5 Answer the questions about the words and expressionsExercises Dealing with unfamiliar wordsExercises 3 Match the words for sounds with their definitions.1 to make smal
6、l sounds of pain, fear, or sadness2 to make short sharp knocking sounds as something moves or shakes3 the sound that small metal objects make when they hit each other4 to make a sound less loud5 a low sound made by something heavy falling or hitting somethingjingle mute rattle thud whimperjingleratt
7、lemutethudwhimperExercises Now decide what word you can use to describe the sound of:(a) a small, frightened animal whimper e.g. The whimpering dog was trying to escape to the corner of the room(b) someone covering someone elses mouth to stop them shouting mute e.g. The enemy were coming nearer and
8、nearer, so he muted his friends shout; they must not be heard.Exercises Now decide what word you can use to describe the sound of:(c) a heavy branch falling from a tree to the ground thud e.g. There was a dull thud as the box hit the floor.(d) an old bicycle on a bad road rattle e.g. The old taxi ra
9、ttled down the street.(e) coins in your pocket jingle e.g. Just then there was the jingle of keys outside the door.Exercises 4 Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box. You may need to make other changes.1 She threw the beans into a pan of boiling water.2 I could he
10、ar the cheerful sounds of church bells through the window.3 My uncle worked in a factory which produced steel.cashier define determination fund millsignificant stack tone tosstossedtonesmillExercises 4 He piled up the glinting silver coins so the bank clerk could count them.5 My grandfather gave an
11、important sum of money to my college savings.6 My dads hard work and motivation and love described our relationship.cashier define determination fund millsignificant stack tone tossstackedcashiersignificantfunddeterminationdefinedExercises 5 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If
12、someone sees to something, do they (a) take, or (b) refuse to take responsibility for it?2 If you do something with perseverance, do you (a) keep trying with determination, or (b) do it because youve been told to?3 If you do something doggedly, do you do it (a) even if its difficult, or (b) only whe
13、n its easy?4 If you get laid off from your job, does it mean (a) you get a better job, or (b) you lose your job?5 Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1 If someone sees to something, do they (a) take, or (b) refuse to take responsibility for it?2 If you do something with perseverance
14、, do you (a) keep trying with determination, or (b) do it because youve been told to?3 If you do something doggedly, do you do it (a) even if its difficult, or (b) only when its easy?4 If you get laid off from your job, does it mean (a) you get a better job, or (b) you lose your job?Exercises 5 If y
15、ou want to make something palatable, do you want to make it (a) more quickly, or (b) taste better?6 Is a gamut of emotions likely to be (a) a single emotion, or (b) a series of emotions?7 If something holds someone back, is it likely to (a) stop them from doing something, or (b) help them to do some
16、thing?8 If someone speaks eloquently, do they (a) use only a few words, or (b) say something in a beautiful way?9 If someone lectures you on something, do they (a) talk to you seriously to criticize you, or (b) give you a talk bout a serious subject?5 If you want to make something palatable, do you
17、want to make it (a) more quickly, or (b) taste better?6 Is a gamut of emotions likely to be (a) a single emotion, or (b) a series of emotions?7 If something holds someone back, is it likely to (a) stop them from doing something, or (b) help them to do something?8 If someone speaks eloquently, do the
18、y (a) use only a few words, or (b) say something in a beautiful way?9 If someone lectures you on something, do they (a) talk to you seriously to criticize you, or (b) give you a talk bout a serious subject?Exercises Reading and interpreting6 Work in pairs. Decide what the metaphors mean.1 Taking the
19、 coins to the bank was always a big production.2 Youll get to college on pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, .3 A lump rose in my throat .4 . there was a strange mist in her eyes.Exercises 1 Taking the coins to the bank was always a big production.Going to the bank with the savings was a big drama
20、 or celebration. In the bank the father was proud to show the cashier how he was saving for his son; going to the ice-cream parlour afterwards was also a special occasion, including getting some change to start saving again.Exercises 2 Youll get to college on pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, .“
21、Youll get to college by saving small coins, if we save enough of them over a period of time,” .Exercises 3 A lump rose in my throat .I felt sudden sadness because I remembered how Dad supported my education through years of saving.Exercises 4 . there was a strange mist in her eyes.She felt strong em
22、otions because she knew what the pickle jar had meant for her husband and she knewit was now a jar for their daughter.Exercises Developing critical thinking7 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.1 Do you think the passage would be better or more interesting if the events were in a different seque
23、nce?2 What are the core values of the writers family?3 Do you think your family shares these values?4 Do you think these values would be different if college education were free?5 How would you describe the style of the passage? amusing serious philosophical ironic sentimental Choose sentences from
24、the passage to support your answers.Exercises 1 Do you think the passage would be better or more interesting if the events were in a different sequence? The chronological order in the passage:A The writer remembered his childhood when his dad saved coins, took them to the bank and celebrated the dep
25、osit.B He finished college and found that the jar had disappeared. He thought of the values he learnt.C He got married, told his wife about the pickle jar and how his dad kept saving even when he was unemployed.D They took their baby to the parents house and found the pickle jar beside the dresser.
26、The grandfather was saving for his granddaughter.Exercises 2 What are the core values of the writers family? The core values seem to be love, sacrifice, the importance of saving and education, determination, perseverance and faith.Exercises 3 Do you think your family shares these values? Yes, my fam
27、ily shares the values of hard work, determination, perseverance, saving for the future and wanting the best for the child. My parents worked hard and saved whatever they could to help me at college. I feel the responsibility to work hard because of the effort my parents made. But the passage doesnt
28、mention the responsibility of the child. I wonder whether this is the same between America and China.Exercises 4 Do you think these values would be different if college education were free? Some of the values would be similar, but the value of saving might be different because savings for college fe
29、es would not be needed if college education were free.Exercises 5 How would you describe the style of the passage? amusing serious philosophical ironic sentimental The passage seems mainly sentimental and philosophical. The style is strongly descriptive which evokes memories of the pickle jar and th
30、e relevant key events. The passage mentions the core values and philosophy of the writers family. Examples from the passage to illustrate its style include: Dad would empty his pockets and toss his coins into the jar. As a small boy I was always fascinated at the sounds the coins made as they were d
31、ropped into the jar. (Para 1)Exercises A lump rose in my throat as I stared at the spot beside the dresser where the jar had always stood. (Para 5)My dad was a man of few words, and never lectured me on the values of determination, perseverance, and faith. The pickle jar had taught me all these virt
32、ues far more eloquently than the most flowery of words could have done. (Para 5)With a gamut of emotions choking me, I dropped the coins into the jar. (Para 9)Our eyes locked, and I knew he was feeling the same emotions I felt. Neither one of us could speak. (Para 9)Active Reading 2Exercises Reading
33、 and understandingDealing with unfamiliar wordsReading and interpretingDeveloping critical thinkingReading and understanding 3. Choose the best way to complete the sentences.Exercises 3 . Choose the best way to complete the sentences. 1 Serena is . (a) the same age as Venus (b) a little older than V
34、enus (c) younger than Venus (d) a lot older than VenusExercises c2 Whatever she does, Serena wants to . (a) do her best (b) do better than Venus (c) please her parents (d) earn moneyExercises a3 Serena was encouraged to do well by . (a) her father (b) her mother (c) the whole family (d) both her par
35、entsExercises d4 When they were growing up, the Williams sisters . (a) didnt have any money (b) had to work hard for their success (c) earned a lot of money from their jobs (d) didnt need to worry about moneyExercises b(Although this is true now, it was not true when they were growing up and didnt h
36、ave jobs.)(Serena says they werent rich or poor, and they had to earn money for themselves.)5 Venus is different from Serena because she . (a) is quieter (b) has a stronger sense of humour (c) is more private (d) says what she thinksExercises d6 The two sisters . (a) dont get on with each other (b)
37、are exactly like each other (c) get on with each other almost all the time (d) look after each otherExercises c(Yes, they work well together; they have always been close and hardly squabble at all.)(They both say that Venus protects Serena, not vice versa.)Dealing with unfamiliar words4 Replace the
38、underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in Activity 46 Answer the questions about the words and expressionsExercises 4. Replace the underlined words with the correct form of the words in the box.1 She is a person who w
39、ants to do things perfectly.2 Venus and Serenas talent is something they are born with, but they have also worked very hard to be successful.Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoilperfectionistinnate3 He injured his row of bones down the middle of his back when he f
40、ell.4 My brother is older than me, and when we were at school, he felt very determined to look after me so I wouldnt be harmed.Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoilspineprotective5 She is really friendly and likes meeting people, but I prefer to do things on my ow
41、n.6 Grandparents may sometimes allow their grandchildren everything they want and make them selfish if theyre not careful. Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoiloutgoingspoilGrandparents may sometimes spoil their grandchildren if theyre not careful.7 The weather ca
42、n affect your feeling of being happy or unhappy.8 She was a famous Hollywood person who everyone admires.Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoilmoodlegendShe was a Hollywood legend.5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in Activity 4.1 In their
43、 schoolwork and their tennis, the Williams sisters have tried to achieve .2 You need to be talented to play tennisat the most competitive level.Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoilperfectioninnately3 Venus isnt as as Serena.4 As the older sister, Venus likes to S
44、erena from getting hurt.Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoiloutgoingprotect5 As the younger sister, Serena could have been by Venus, and allowed to have or do everything she wanted. 6 Serena understands what kind of her sister is in even before she says anything.
45、Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoilspoiledmood7 The specialist doctor treats people with back and injuries. 8 Pete Sampras was a(n) tennis player in the 1990s.Exercises innate legend mood outgoingperfectionist protective spine spoilspinelegend / legendary6. Answ
46、er the questions about the words and expressions.1If you get yourself together, do you (a) find something you need, or (b) make yourself calm and organized before doing something?Exercises 6. Answer the questions about the words and expressions.1If you get yourself together, do you (a) find somethin
47、g you need, or (b) make yourself calm and organized before doing something?2 Is go without likely to mean (a) you dont have things you need, or (b) you have everything you need?Exercises 2 Is go without likely to mean (a) you dont have things you need, or (b) you have everything you need?3 If someth
48、ing comes your way, (a) are you given it by someone because you need it, or (b) do you get it by chance?Exercises 3 If something comes your way, (a) are you given it by someone because you need it, or (b) do you get it by chance?4 Is what with used to (a) give a number of reasons for a situation, or
49、 (b) describe more than one situation?Exercises 4 Is what with used to (a) give a number of reasons for a situation, or (b) describe more than one situation?5 If you have a squabble with someone, do you (a) have a small argument, or (b) share a joke?Exercises 5 If you have a squabble with someone, d
50、o you (a) have a small argument, or (b) share a joke?6 If you have distractions, do you (a) concentrate on what you are doing, or (b) stop thinking carefully about what you are doing?Exercises 6 If you have distractions, do you (a) concentrate on what you are doing, or (b) stop thinking carefully ab
51、out what you are doing?Reading and interpreting7. Look at the sentences from the passage and answer the questions about the figurative language.Exercises 1 . born with silver spoons in our mouths. Is to be born with a silver spoon in your mouth likely to mean born into a rich or a poor family?Exerci
52、ses Into a rich or privileged family (they have enough money to have silver spoons for the newborn baby).2 . handed to us on a plate. If something is handed to you on a plate, is it easy or difficult to obtain?Exercises It is easy to obtain and you dont have to make an effort for it.3 an important b
53、uilding block in both our characters. Is a building block likely to be one of the basic parts that something is made from or a piece of wood that young children play with?Exercises It refers to one of the basic parts that something is made from, which is very important for laterdevelopment.4 . to st
54、ore things up If you store things up, are you likely to forget about it, or remember it in a way that will cause problems in the future?Exercises You are likely to remember it in a way that willcause problems in the future (a similar expression isto bottle it up, like keeping it in a sealed bottle).
55、5 . to get things off her chest If you get something off your chest, are you likely to talk about something which has been worrying you so you feel better about it, or to keep it to yourself?Exercises You are likely to talk about something which has been worrying you so you feel better about it late
56、r.6 . laughing my head off. If you laugh your head off at something, is it likely to be very funny or very painful?Exercises It is likely to be very funny (similar expressions are I killed myself with laughter / I fell about laughing).Developing critical thinking 8. Work in pairs and discuss the que
57、stions.Exercises 1 Whats your opinion about the relationship between Venus and Serena?Exercises Their relationship is clearly close. They shared abedroom until Venus was 15 and they have been good friends. They obviously play tennis very well together and theyve won many doubles titles.2 Do you thin
58、k their close relationship has helped them achieve success?Exercises Surely it has. Theyve been practising tennis togethersince childhood. This has enabled them to play wellwith each other, and they have won many doublestitles.3 Did the sisters have a “normal” childhood? Do you think their childhood
59、 was affected in any way by their talent for tennis?Exercises The Williams sisters started tennis when they were very small, which was unusual at that time in Los Angeles. Their father is said to have pushed them and they didnt have any distractions all they had to do was play tennis. This didnt sou
60、nd like a “normal” childhood and it was obviously affected bytheir great talent for tennis. 4 What do you think is their parents role in their success?Exercises Their parents worked hard to provide the rightconditions and support for the sisters success. Theyplayed a pivotal role in their success.5
61、Is it right for parents to encourage their child to train hard for something even if it means the child misses out on a normal childhood?Exercises Generally yes, if the child is keen to do it and has talent. Of course, the talent is only seen when the child has opportunity and makes an effort. Even so, children need a balance with their social life.
