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Module 2 课时跟踪检测（二） Introduction & Reading —
Language Points
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．To the pleasure of the children, a new park is to be built on the edge (边缘) of the town.
2．I thought it would rain, but the clouds have vanished (消失) and it's a fine day.
3．It took her about ten years to complete the series (系列) of Harry Potter.
4．People are trying more and more attention to body exercise to_shape (塑造) the body.
5．Roughly (粗略地) speaking, I would say that about 100 people attended the exhibition.
6．All the students that work hard can definitely (definite) pass the exam.
7．Without hesitation (hesitate), I decided to follow them and we did have lots of fun that day.
8．Sometimes parents' love is like a(n) invisible (visible) rope, by which children are tied tightly.
9．Weak with exhaustion (exhaust), the climbers were finally lifted to safety.
10．Tom behaved well at the party; his good behaviour delighted his parents greatly.(behave)
Ⅱ.选词填空
come up to， turn away， look around for， keep one's eyes on， be laden with， put down， sweep over， hold out， cast about， dream of
1．She turned_away when he was trying to kiss her.
2．Peter failed to find the geography book he needed though he had looked_around_for it.
3．The girl is keeping_her_eyes_on the moon, lost in thought.
4．A hot wave of anger swept_over the America public because several violent attacks happened in the capital within a week.
5．At the airport Mr Liu held_out his hand, but the lady from Egypt refused to take it.
6．Stop discussing the matter.Let me_put_down your cellphone number before I forget it.
7．Three years later, the peace tree was_laden_with fruit, which surprised the children.
8．When his books fell onto the ground, a passer by came_up_to_help him pick them up.
9．He dreamed_of becoming a movie star when he was young.
10．Recently, I cast_about for a new way to do the experiment.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．有这么多人帮助我们，我们一定会成功的。
So_many_people_to_help_us,_we are sure to succeed.
2．他高兴地谈论着，好像要成为我们的班长似的。
He talked happily as_if/though_he_would_be our monitor.
3．友谊在我们的学习、工作和日常生活中起着重要作用。
Friendship plays_an_important_part_in our studies, work and everyday life.
4．毫无疑问，中国在探索太空方面已取得了巨大进步。
There_is_no_doubt_that China has made great progress in space exploration.
5．当他睁开眼，发现自己正站在一片蔚蓝的大海前。
When he opened his eyes, he found_himself_standing before the vast blue sea.
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
Success is often measured by the ability to overcome adversity. But, it is often the belief of others that gives us the courage to try.
J．K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, began writing at age 6. In her biography, she remembers with great fondness when her good friend, Sean, whom she met in secondary school, became the first person to encourage her and help build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer.
“He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition to be a writer. He was also the only person who thought I was bound to be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.”
Despite many setbacks Rowling persevered in her writing, particularly fantasy stories. But it wasn't until 1990 that she first formed the idea about Harry Potter. As she recalls, it was on a long train journey from London to Manchester when “the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into my head. To my immense frustration, I didn't have a functioning pen with me, and I was too shy to ask anybody if I could borrow one. I think, now, that this was probably a good thing, because I simply sat and thought, for four (delayed train) hours, and all the details bubbled up in my brain, and this skinny, black haired, bespectacled (戴眼镜的) boy who didn't know he was a wizard became more and more real to me.”
That same year, her mother passed away after a ten year battle with multiple sclerosis (硬化症), which deeply affected her writing. She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards.
During this time, Rowling was diagnosed with clinical depression. Unemployed, she completed her first novel in area cafes, where she could get her daughter to fall asleep. After being rejected by 12 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.
Now with seven books that have sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J．K. Rowling is the highest earning novelist in history. And it all began with her commitment to writing that was promoted by the confidence of a friend!
语篇解读：本文讲述了J.K. Rowling在朋友的鼓励下，勇敢面对各种挫折，坚持自己的文学写作梦想，最终获得了成功，从另一方面也说明了别人对自己的信心和鼓励在一定程度上起着重要的作用。
1．Who believed J．K. Rowling was to be a good writer
A．Her friend Sean. B．Her mother.
C．Her daughter. D．Her husband.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段和第三段可知答案。
2．Rowling first came up with the idea about Harry Potter________.
A．at the age of 6
B．on a train journey
C．after her mother's death
D．in her secondary school
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“As she recalls, it was on a long train journey from London to Manchester when ‘the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into my head.’”可知答案。
3．It can be concluded from Paragraphs 5 and 6 that Rowling is________.
A．warm hearted B．open minded
C．strong willed D．easy going
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据文章第五段可知，J.K. Rowling的母亲去世后，她虽然深受影响，但仍能继续自己的生活结婚生子；根据文章第六段可知，她的《哈利·波特》第一部在12次被出版社拒绝后，终于被一家小型出版社买下。由此可知，J.K. Rowling是一个意志坚强的女人。
4．What is the best title of the passage
A．Confidence of a friend
B. J．K. Rowling's career
C．A wonderful idea
D．J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据文章前三段和最后一段可知，正是由于朋友Sean对她的信任，J.K. Rowling才能坚持自己的写作志向，最后终于取得了成功。故选项A正确。
B
Robinson Crusoe is a famous novel written by Daniel Defoe. The book tells the story of a man who is ship wrecked (遭遇海难的). He spends 28 years on an island near Venezuela. The book tells the story of everything that happens to Robinson Crusoe. He hopes someone will rescue him, but he has been there for so long on his own that he also begins to fear being rescued.
Robinson Crusoe was published in 1719. Most experts believe the story is based on the life of Alexander Selkirk, who was a Scottish sailor. On an expedition (探险) in 1704, Selkirk had an argument with his ship's captain. Selkirk thought the ship was not safe and was about to fall apart.
When the ship stopped at a remote island to get fresh water, Selkirk got off. He tried to get the other crew members to leave with him, but nobody would. The ship then sailed away without him. Selkirk spent four years and four months on his own on the island, known as Aguas Buenas.
Selkirk was finally rescued by a ship that visited the island in 1709. The ship's captain was grateful to Selkirk because he provided food for the crew when they arrived.
Now archaeologists think they have found the remains of Selkirk's camp on Aguas Buenas. They found two deep holes that would have held wooden posts. The archaeologists say this is evidence that Selkirk built a shelter there. The post holes are near a fresh water stream. They are located quite high up, which would have meant that Selkirk was able to watch out for the ships coming close to the island.
The most interesting evidence, the archaeologists say, is part of a piece of equipment used by sailors to navigate (导航). Historians believe Selkirk was a navigator, so the instrument could have belonged to him.
Robinson Crusoe was published ten years after Selkirk was rescued. Most experts think Daniel Defoe heard and read stories about Selkirk, which inspired him to write the book.
语篇解读：本文主要讲述了世界名著《鲁滨逊漂流记》的故事原型。
5．Why did Selkirk choose to land on the remote island
A．Because he had quarrels with the crew members.
B．Because the captain ordered him to get fresh water.
C．Because he wanted to go on an adventure there.
D．Because he thought the ship he was on was in danger.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段的最后一句“Selkirk thought the ship was not safe and was about to fall apart”可知，Selkirk认为他乘坐的船不安全，所以就中途下了船，来到了一个偏远的小岛上。
6．We can infer from the text that the ship that visited Aguas Buenas in 1709 ________.
A．lost its way while sailing
B．lacked fresh water upon arrival
C．was being navigated by Selkirk
D．was running out of food upon arrival
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段的第二句“The ship's captain was grateful to Selkirk because he provided food for the crew when they arrived”可推知，1709年来到Aguas Buenas的这艘船缺食物，所以对Selkirk提供食物很是感激。
7．How could Selkirk see ships that might rescue him, according to archaeologists
A．By asking the crew members on the ships.
B．By sending messages to the ships' captains.
C．By watching from his shelter high on the island.
D．By using a piece of equipment used to navigate.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The archaeologists say this is evidence that Selkirk built a shelter there ... Selkirk was able to watch out for the ships coming close to the island”可知，考古学家认为Selkirk通过建在高处的居所来观察经过的船只。
8．The author wrote the text to ________.
A．explain the origin of Robinson Crusoe
B．promote sales of Robinson Crusoe
C．criticise Alexander Selkirk's deeds
D．praise Daniel Defoe for his writing inspiration
解析：选A 写作意图题。根据文章的整体内容尤其是第二段的内容可推知，本文主要讲述了世界名著《鲁滨逊漂流记》的故事原型。
Ⅴ.阅读七选五
How to Pick a Great Book to Read
The world is full of great books, just waiting to be read. How can you pick one you'll really like Here are some tips：
What makes you happy
__1__ Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person Are there a few careers you're interested in You can find books about almost anything you like, and you're more likely to enjoy reading a book if you're already interested in its subject.
Fact or fiction
Some books are entirely made up and imagined. Those are called fiction books. Novels, short stories are all examples of fiction. These books can transport you to another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.
Non fiction books give you the who, what, when and why. __2__ Non fiction books can bring everything to life from the first trip to the moon to what it's like to explore the deepest oceans. Try both fiction and non fiction books to see which you like better.
Find a family favorite.
What was your mother's favorite book when she was your age Or your dad's __3__ Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts. It's a fun way to get to know your family a little better, and to find a book you'll enjoy!
Ask an expert.
__4__ Tell a librarian about your interests — rock stars, sports teams, historical events, whatever you're into — and the names of some books you already like. Your librarian can help you find other books that you're sure to love.
Launch a book swap.
__5__ It's always fun to see what your friends are reading. Even if they're not exactly bookworms, you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like. You also can look for book swaps in your area. It's a great way to build your personal library for free!
A．Ask them and give it a read.
B．Many of them read novels from start to finish.
C．Why not get some friends together and trade favorite books
D．If you have a favorite hobby, look for books about that activity.
E．They tell stories using facts — but that doesn't mean they're boring.
F．Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.
G．Your local library is a great place to find books that you'll love, and you don't have to search all by yourself.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了选择课外书的方法。
1．解析：选D 根据本段最后一句和标题“What makes you happy”可知，本段主要介绍要根据自己的兴趣爱好选择喜欢的书；空处为该段总起句，反映该段主题，故D项符合文意。
2．解析：选E 根据该部分标题“Fact or fiction”可知，该部分主要介绍纪实类书籍和虚构类书籍；该部分第一段介绍了虚构类书籍；据此可以判断，第二段将介绍纪实类书籍，故E项符合文意。
3．解析：选A 根据空处前两句可知，当你的父母在你的年纪时，他们喜欢哪些书？据此可以判断，空处建议向父母询问并阅读父母喜欢的书，故A项正确。
4．解析：选G 根据空处后的“Tell a librarian about your interests”可知，作者建议告诉图书管理员你的兴趣；据此可以判断，空处与图书馆相关，故G项正确。G项的“you don't have to search all by yourself”与本段的“Your librarian can help you find”相呼应。
5．解析：选C 根据空后的“It's always fun to see what your friends are reading” “encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like”可知，看朋友正在阅读的书是很有趣的事情，要互相鼓励去阅读和分享书；据此可以判断，C项正确。
Ⅵ.课时书面表达训练(根据汉语提示完成下面小作文)
Mary 1.behaves_well (举止良好), but she is over weight.She is always 2.dreaming_of_being_in_shape (梦想拥有好身材), but she can't resist the rich diet.She feels that many people 3.keep/fix_their_eyes_on_her (注视着她), wherever she goes.She decides to make a change.She knows that dieting 4.plays_an_important_part_in (在……中起重要作用) keeping good shape.Therefore, whenever she sees the rich food, she will 5.turn_away (走开)．She first 6.hesitate_to (对……犹豫) join a fitness center, but then she makes up her mind to give it a try. 7.There_is_no_doubt_that (毫无疑问) the exercise in the fitness center takes effect.She is beginning to 8.find_herself_slimming (发现自己在变苗条)．PAGE
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课时跟踪检测（三） Other Parts of the Module
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．Rock music has no appeal (吸引力) for me; I think it is too noisy.
2．Mr Smith accumulated (积累) a large fortune by selling oil and become a millionaire within less than five years.
3．Much to his sorrow (悲伤), his pet dog was knocked over by a car.
4．Once the difficulty is overcome (克服), the work of building the subway will be completed on schedule.
5．After the accident she lost the power (能力) of speech.
6．They fell in love with each other on the train and got married (marry) a year later.
7．Mary is gifted (gift) at writing and she dreams of becoming a famous writer when she grows up.
8．I've made a few minor adjustments (adjust) to the seating plan.
9．The result is that we throw away useful possessions (possess) to make room for new ones.
10._Definitely (definite) I believe the environment will become better and better.
Ⅱ.选词填空
ahead of， look back over one's shoulder， catch a glimpse of， set out， appeal to， be restricted to， put a spell on， be associated with
1．Early last Friday morning, a crowd of people waited outside Taipei's Grand Hotel hoping to catch_a_glimpse_of_the famous businessman.
2．The police have appealed_to anyone with information to talk to them.
3．Education should not be_restricted_to any one specific age group.
4．He looked_back_over_his_shoulder to find a beautiful girl following him.
5．In the children's minds the Spring Festival is_associated_with fireworks and lucky money.
6．Armed with the information you have gathered, you can set_out to prepare your business plan.
7．The witch_put_a_spell_on him and he turned into a frog.
8．The other boys rushed ahead_of me and I felt worried as I fell farther and farther behind in the running competition.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．史密斯先生生气是因为杰克上学迟到了吗？
Was_it_because_Jack_came_late_for_school_that Mr.Smith got angry
2．她一发现自己犯了错，就立即改正。
On_finding_she_had_made_a_mistake,_she corrected it right away.
3．他跟一个外国女孩结婚已经一年了。
He_has_been_married_to a foreign girl for one year.
4．他拥有这套房子很多年了，但房屋所有权为他父亲所有。
He has been in_possession_of_the house for many years, but the ownership of the house is in_the_possession_of_his father.
5．我正全神贯注地读一本书，忽然一位老友来访。
I was_reading_a_book_attentively_when an old friend came to see me.
Ⅳ.完形填空
I love a good murder mystery. It is so __1__ to watch or read an exciting and interesting detective story and try to solve the __2__ yourself. Agatha Christie is undoubtedly queen of the detective story considering she __3__ over eighty books. Many people have fallen in love with her __4__ — Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective and Miss Marple, an old lady who is also an amateur __5__.
As I am a big __6__ of Agatha Christie, I was excited to __7__ her house in Devon called Greenway. I travelled to her __8__ by steam train. We went through a dark tunnel and there was lots of smoke. It was a __9__ setting for a murder like in her famous novel Murder on the Orient Express. __10__， all the passengers arrived safely!
After a pleasant walk through the woods, I __11__ the splendid house. I did a tour and I loved seeing where she wrote her __12__. Many first editions were on display in a revolving (旋转的) bookcase. However, my __13__ part of the estate (庄园) was the boathouse. There was a lovely view of the river __14__ the boathouse also served a more special purpose — inspiration for a crime __15__. In Christie's novel, Dead Man's Folly, a girl's body is __16__ in the boathouse. They even __17__ the TV adaptation of the book at Greenway.
I really __18__ my visit to Greenway. It was such a __19__ place and I was interested in seeing where Agatha Christie was __20__ to write so many exciting stories.
语篇解读：本文讲述了作者酷爱英国著名侦探小说家阿加莎·克里斯蒂的作品及参观她故居时的感受。
1．A.upset B．serious
C．successful D．fun
解析：选D 根据语境“I love a good murder mystery”“an exciting and interesting detective story”可知，作者认为阅读侦探小说是很有趣的(fun)事情，故选D。
2．A.doubt B．problem
C．murder D．method
解析：选C 根据“a good murder mystery”“detective”可知，此处指“尽力自己破案”，故选C。
3．A.read B．wrote
C．saw D．contributed
解析：选B 根据“Agatha Christie is undoubtedly queen of the detective story”可知，这是对Agatha极高的赞誉，可推出她写(wrote)了超出80本的书。故选B。
4．A.creations B．inventions
C．discussions D．reasons
解析：选A 根据语境可推知，很多人都非常喜欢Agatha的作品(creations)。故选A。
5．A.guard B．detective
C．creator D．spy
解析：选B 根据“Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective”可推断出，Miss Marple也是一位业余侦探(detective)。故选B。
6．A.guide B．fellow
C．fan D．gift
解析：选C 根据前文内容可知，作者十分喜欢看侦探小说和Agatha这个人。故可推断，作者是她的一个粉丝(fan)。
7．A.watch B．rebuild
C．explode D．visit
解析：选D 根据后文的“I travelled to her ________”可推知，作者对要去参观(visit)Agatha的故居兴奋不已。故选D。
8．A.house B．family
C．hometown D．site
解析：选A 根据前文的“________ her house”可知本空答案为house，故选A。
9．A.perfect B．central
C．colorful D．direct
解析：选A 根据前文的“We went through a dark tunnel and there was lots of smoke”及后文的“for a murder like in her famous novel”可推知，这个地方是谋杀案的完美的(perfect)背景。故选A。
10．A.Sadly B．Fortunately
C．Hopefully D．Surprisingly
解析：选B 根据语境可知，此处表示“幸运的是，所有乘客安全到达”。故选B。
11．A.fetched B．got
C．reached D．mentioned
解析：选C 根据前文的“After a pleasant walk through the woods”可知，在穿过树林后，作者到达(reached)了Agatha的故居。故选C。
12．A.posts B．poems
C．letters D．books
解析：选D 此处表示作者喜欢参观Agatha写书(books)的地方。故选D。文末的“to write so many exciting stories”是提示。
13．A.personal B．useful
C．rewarding D．favourite
解析：选D 根据语境可知，此处指“作者最喜欢的(favourite)地方是船屋”。故选D。
14．A.or B．and
C．but D．for
解析：选C 分析句子可知，前后表示转折关系，故用转折连词but。故选C。
15．A.scenery B．sight
C．view D．scene
解析：选D 根据前文的“the boathouse also served a more special purpose — inspiration for a crime”可知，此处指这个船屋有一个更特殊的用途，它提供了犯罪场景(scene)的灵感。故选D。
16．A.dissolved B．tended
C．found D．buried
解析：选C 根据前文的内容可知，在这部小说中，一个女孩的尸体在船屋中被找到(found)。故选C。
17．A.developed B．filmed
C．adapted D．affected
解析：选B 根据后文的“the TV adaptation of the book at Greenway”可知，选B。film“拍摄(影片)”。
18．A.enjoyed B．treasured
C．exploited D．focused
解析：选A 根据语境可知，对于这次的参观作者真的很喜欢。故选A。
19．A.shocking B．beautiful
C．skilful D．helpful
解析：选B 根据文中的“the splendid house”和“There was a lovely view of the river”以及空格后的“I was interested in seeing”可知，这里的风景很美(beautiful)。故选B。
20．A.inspired B．disappointed
C．marked D．honored
解析：选A 根据最后一段的内容可知，正是这样一个地方使Agatha富有灵感，创作出了这么多令人兴奋的故事。故选A。上文中的“inspiration for”是提示。
Ⅴ.阅读理解
A
If you love adventure and excitement, then Erin Hunter's best selling Warriors series is for you. The fantasy books follow four cat clans (家族) as they try to survive in the wilderness. In the latest book, Thunder Clan warrior Ashfur has been mysteriously murdered. This sets three warrior cats named Holly leaf, Lion blaze and Jay feather on a journey to find the killer.
The three friends must deal with other problems, too. Jay feather is searching for his parents, but he must make up many lies to find them. Holly leaf encounters her own obstacles when her clan refuses to follow the warrior code. And Lion blaze discovers some unbelievable secrets. All the while, the cats face many dangers and the chance that another warrior will disappear forever.
“Erin Hunter” is really a pen name for Victoria Holmes and two other authors, Kate Cary and Cherith Baldry. They chose Hunter to cover the three of them because of Redwall, a very successful book written by Brtan Jacques. It is a similar animal fantasy about rats and mice. Because Warriors was going to fit into that bracket,_they wanted their books to go onto the bookshelves next to his. So they needed a name that would be close to Jacques alphabetically (按字母顺序地). Hunter fits perfectly.
“My favorite character is Jay feather. You never know if he is on the side of the angels or not. He's got a quite dark side. In terms of the cat that I would like to be my best friend, that would be Cinderpelt. She is so cool. She has a great sense of humor and she is a good medicine cat. Even if she wanted to be a warrior, she will make the best of her destiny.I really admire that in her，” said Victoria Holmes.
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了Warriors这本书的人物和内容。
1．The three warrior cats go on a journey mainly to ________.
A．survive in the wilderness
B．protect another warrior from disappearing
C．find the killer that murdered Ashfur
D．look for some adventure and excitement
解析：选C 细节理解题。从第一段最后两句可知这三个武士猫踏上旅程是为了找出杀害Ashfur的凶手。
2．From the second paragraph, we can learn that ________.
A．Jay feather likes to tell lies and is unreliable
B．the warrior code of Holly leaf's clan is terrible
C．the journey is not easy for the three cats
D．there are lots of unbelievable secrets among the clans
解析：选C 推理判断题。第二段主要介绍了这三个武士猫将要面对的危险，由此可见他们的旅程是不轻松的。
3．The underlined word “bracket” in the third paragraph most probably means “________”．
A．range B．level
C．angle D．species
解析：选A 词义猜测题。第三段主要介绍本书的作者笔名的由来：Erin Hunter是三位作家的化名。他们起这个名字是由于之前的一本关于老鼠的奇幻小说。他们书中的人物也属于这一类。因此bracket的意思是“范围”，与range同义。
4．Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Cinderpelt
A．She has a sense of humor.
B．She is on the side of the angels.
C．She makes the best of her destiny.
D．She is a good medicine cat.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四段的“She has a great sense of humor and she is a good medicine cat. Even if she wanted to be a warrior, she will make the best of her destiny. ”可知B项没有提及。
B
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Monitor readers share their favorite titles
I am reading Why Wall Street Matters, by William D. Cohan. It is not only informative but very readable, well researched, and easily understood. I find myself having to make course corrections about many preconceived (事先形成的) ideas about the financial engine of the United States and global economy. He has a real problem with Sen. Elizabeth Warren's ideas for improving matters. But other than that, I found him very knowledgeable about his subject.
—Kay Hanser, Ballwin, Mo.
If you have a love of flying, I recommend Mavericks of the Sky, by Barry Rosenberg and Catherine Macaulay. It tells the true story of the development of the US Air Mail service, which was made possible by the early flights and routes taken on by courageous pilots during and after World War Ⅰ. The details of the danger and risks these pilots faced as well as the political, economic, and social advantages of a faster way to deliver mail make for a very interesting read.
—Rick Onderdonk, Tehachapi, Calif.
Nigel Hamilton has produced an original book explaining how Franklin Roosevelt assumed (承担) leadership of America's response to Nazi and Japanese threats, detailing the responsibility of the US president as commander in chief of the nation's armed forces. The Mantle of Command: FDR at War, 1941－1942 is an impressive account of how Roosevelt dealt with his own “team of rivals (对手)”， which laid the basis for the global leadership of the United States in the second half of the 20th century.
—Bill Wagnon, Topeka, Kan.
I am being heartened a great deal by studying The Age of Sustainable Development, by Jeffrey D. Sachs. From ending extreme poverty to reducing humanity's influence on the planet. Sachs offers concrete strategies for progress. It's especially convincing when used as a text for his MOOC (massive open online course) offered free of charge from Columbia University.
—Sara Manifold, Poulsbo, Wash.
语篇解读：文章是一本杂志的四位读者对自己喜爱的书目的简评。
5．What do we know about Why Wall Street Matters
A．It is hard to understand.
B．It still needs correcting.
C．It was written by a successful banker.
D．It challenges Elizabeth Warren's ideas.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第一段中的“He has a real problem with Sen. Elizabeth Warren's ideas for improving matters”可知，这本书的作者对Sen. Elizabeth Warren的观点提出质疑。
6．Whose favorite book would you choose if you're interested in air transport
A．Kay Hanser's. B．Rick Onderdonk's.
C．Bill Wagnon's. D．Sara Manifold's.
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第二段中的“It tells the true story of the development of the US Air Mail service”可知，Rick Onderdonk推荐的这本书跟航空运输有关。
7．Which book talks about a political leader
A．Why Wall Street Matters.
B．Mavericks of the Sky.
C．The Mantle of Command: FDR at War, 1941－1942.
D．The Age of Sustainable Development.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第三段中的“an original book explaining how Franklin Roosevelt ... US president as commander in chief of the nation's armed forces”可知，The Mantle of Command: FDR at War, 1941－1942有关美国总统，即政治领袖。
8．How does Sara Manifold feel after reading The Age of Sustainable Development
A．Angry. B．Depressed.
C．Encouraged. D．Amused.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“I am being heartened a great deal by studying The Age of Sustainable Development”可知，作者读完这本书后精神受到鼓舞。PAGE
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Module 2课时跟踪检测（一） Introduction & Reading — Pre?
reading
阅读理解
A
“A serious attack on the fantasy story for children comes from those who do not wish children to be frightened.” C．S. Lewis writes in an essay named Three Ways of Writing for Children. Those who say that children must not be frightened mean two things. Firstly, they mean that we mustn't do anything likely to give children fears, and secondly, they want to keep out of their minds that they are born into a world of death, violence (暴力), wounds and evil (邪恶). C．S. Lewis says he agrees with the first reason, but not the second.
He goes on to comment, “Since it is so likely that they will meet cruel (残酷的) enemies, let them at least hear of brave fighters and heroic courage. By limiting your child to perfect and nice stories of child life in which nothing alarming ever happens, they would fail to face fears and hardships.” “It would be nice，” he continues, “if no little boy in bed ever hears a frightening sound. But if he is to be frightened, I think St. George, or any bright champion in armor (盔甲), is a better comfort than the idea of the police.”
Bruno Bettelheim, a well known child psychologist, also points out that fantasy stories provide children with a valuable education about good and evil. He believes that all children have many personal fantasies filled with fears and fantasy stories comfort them and offer solutions. Happy endings tell them that solutions and hope are real and model the kind of happy life children want to find.
A good fantasy suggests rather than teaches possible answers to life. It's believed that reading fantasies quickens the ability to get and put ideas from books to reality. It's what good literature does — it makes life larger.
语篇解读：本文作者反驳了一些反对儿童阅读奇幻文学的错误观点，并强调了阅读奇幻文学的必要性。
1．According to the first paragraph, C．S. Lewis thinks that ________.
A．children shouldn't read any fantasy story because it is bad
B．adults shouldn't do things that may frighten their children
C．death and badness should be kept out of children's minds
D．writing a fantasy story is the best way of writing for children
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段的“C.S. Lewis says he agrees with the first reason, but not the second.”可知，他同意上面提到的“Firstly, they mean that we mustn't do anything likely to give children fears”由此可知，他认为我们不应该做任何让孩子害怕的事情。故选B。
2．What probably is St. George according to the text
A．He is a policeman in real life.
B．He is a murderer caught by the police.
C．He is a brave man in a fantasy novel.
D．He is a frightening person in a story.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段的“But if he is to be frightened, I think St. George, or any bright champion in armor (盔甲), is a better comfort than the idea of the police.”可知，St. George不是警察也不是令人害怕的人物，而是可以用来安慰孩子的勇敢的幻想小说中的人物。故选C。
3．Why should children read fantasy literature according to Bruno Bettelheim
A．Because it encourages children to have a lot of fantasies.
B．Because it helps children overcome fears and find solutions.
C．Because it teaches children to write their own fantasy stories.
D．Because it gives children a happy memory when they grow up.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段的“He believes that all children have many personal fantasies filled with fears and fantasy stories comfort them and offer solutions.”可知选B。
4．It can be inferred from the last paragraph that ________.
A．literature can give readers more frightening stories
B．fantasies can improve one's ability to solve problems
C．personal fantasies can help children get away from danger
D．most children can understand what fantasy literature is
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者认为幻想文学可以帮助孩子解决问题。故选B。
B
I once saw a TV programme at college about a scientist who used “drift bottles (漂流瓶)” to mark ocean currents. It was a rather boring programme. I was more interested to read an article about someone who found a bottle on a beach with a message inside. Like the drift bottles, it had been thrown into the sea — but 21 years before. I decided to find out more about such bottles, and I started work on this intriguing (非常有趣的) research.
An early message in a bottle was thrown into the sea by Christopher Columbus during a terrible storm. He wrote about his discovery of America and expected that his message would be sent to the Queen of Spain. He wanted the news to reach her, but he thought he might be drowned (淹死) in the storm. In fact, he survived but the bottle was never found.
I would be excited to find a message in a bottle, but in the 16th century, it could be dangerous. In those days, the British Navy (海军) used messages in bottles to send information about the enemy. When Queen Elizabeth Ⅰ found out that a boatman had opened a bottle containing one of these secret messages, she created a new job, Uncorker of Ocean Bottles. I was amazed to learn that anyone else who opened a bottle could be sentenced to death. It seems very strange to us now.
A long time ago, before dating websites existed to help people find partners, a sailor in Sweden put this message in a bottle — “To someone beautiful and far away.” It was found by a young woman in Sicily. She answered the message — “I am not beautiful, but it seems a miracle (奇迹) I found your message.” They began to write letters to each other, and eventually got married.
Nowadays it's easy to communicate with anyone anywhere in the world, but I think people will still go on throwing bottles with messages into the ocean and guessing where the winds and the waves will carry them. And how romantic it would be to find a bottle with a message inside!
语篇解读：漂流瓶是人们穿越广阔大海进行交流的一种有趣的交流方式。投进大海的漂流瓶不知道将漂向何方、被何人捡到，充满着未知的神秘气息。
5．Why did the author do some research on bottles thrown into the sea
A．He had found a message in one.
B．He had read an article about one.
C．He had to do a project on them at college.
D．He had watched a TV programme about them.
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第一段中的“I was more interested to read an article about someone ... I decided to find out more about such bottles”可知，作者读到一篇关于21年前被扔到海里的漂流瓶被发现的故事后对漂流瓶产生了极大的兴趣，从而开始了对漂流瓶的研究工作。
6．Christopher Columbus put a message into a bottle to ________.
A．study ocean currents
B．report his discovery
C．ask for rescue
D．try his luck
解析：选B 推理判断题。由第二段中的“He wrote about his discovery of America ... He wanted the news to reach her”可知，哥伦布在信上写下他发现了美洲，希望这一信息能送到西班牙女王手上。
7．How did the author feel about the 16th century punishment for opening ocean bottles
A．Frightening. B．Amusing.
C．Astonishing. D．Satisfying.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第三段中的“I was amazed to learn that anyone else who opened a bottle could be sentenced to death. It seems very strange to us now”可知，作者对这一惩罚感到很吃惊。
8．Why did the young woman in Sicily reply to the Swedish sailor's message
A．She wanted to have a pen friend.
B．She felt she fitted his description.
C．She failed to access a dating website.
D．She was impressed by the bottle's journey.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“I am not beautiful, but it seems a miracle (奇迹) I found your message”可知，西西里岛的这位年轻女子认为她能捡到来自瑞典水手的漂流瓶是一个奇迹。
C
Robert Frost (1874－1963) is one of America's most beloved poets. He was a contemporary of many modernist poetic movements, but he wasn't associated (与……有联系) with any particular group of poets. He stuck to his own literary beliefs, and as a result, he attracted a good deal of criticism from the literary world. But, it is just because he was such a person and his voice was so original that Frost became so beloved. If you are to choose one of his poems and read it aloud on a busy street, we are sure that many people will recognize the poem immediately as Frost's.
Mending Wall, which is the first poem in North of Boston, Frost's second book of poetry, is one of his most popular poems. It is a poem about two neighbors who fix a rock wall that lies between their homes. “I” want to destroy the wall, and the “neighbor” wants to leave it standing.
We just can't get enough of walls, can we People love boundaries (界线). We love them when we're little, protecting our precious toys from our troublesome (令人烦恼的) brothers and sisters. As we get older, we begin to throw around the gentle term “personal space”， as in “GET OUT OF MY ROOM！” In college, we really learn how the idea of “My house is your house” doesn't always result in happy roommate relationships. After we become adults with good jobs and a lot of cool things, we often put up fences, gates, walls, or doors to protect our stuff and keep the peace.
Walls help us protect ourselves, but their downside is that they often keep people from communicating with each other. Mending Wall makes us take a look at how we use our walls and boundaries, and why we use them the way we do. This poem sends a wake up call to the universe.There are walls between our hearts.
语篇解读：本文是一篇诗歌评论。文章介绍了美国著名诗人罗伯特·弗罗斯特并赏析了他的名作《修墙》。
9．What can we learn about Robert Frost
A．His writing style is special.
B．His first poem is about life.
C．He often criticized other poets.
D．He joined many poetic movements.
解析：选A 细节理解题。由第一段末“If you are to ... as Frost's”可知，随便拿一首弗罗斯特的诗到街上去朗读，就会有人看出是他的诗。这说明他的写作风格特别，容易辨认。
10．In Paragraph 3, what does the author want to show
A．Sharing with others brings us happiness.
B．There seem lots of walls in our life.
C．Walls let people know about themselves.
D．Personal space is important to everyone.
解析：选B 推理判断题。作者对弗罗斯特的名作《修墙》进行简单介绍后，在第三段描述了这样一个事实：人们从小到大不断地树立各种围墙。
11．The third paragraph is developed by ________.
A．space B．example
C．time D．comparison
解析：选C 写作手法题。在第三段作者按照时间顺序展开全段，指出了人们从孩童时期到长大成人，不断地建立“心墙”。
12．The underlined word “downside” in the last paragraph can be replaced by “________”．
A．true use B．old way
C．negative part D．major difference
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据最后一段but一词的转折可知，第四段讲墙可以保护人的同时，也阻止了人们的交流。因此downside此处有“不足之处”的意思。
