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Unit 1 课时跟踪检测（二） Word power, Grammar and usage &
Task
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Your network of friends and acquaintances (熟人) is one of the best assets you could have.
2．I used to be very confused with my identity (身份), but now all the problems have been solved.
3．Having no choice but to let out cries of anger, she felt hopeless (没有希望的)．
4．They knocked together two rough mailboxes (邮箱) with wooden boards.
5．It took us quite a long time to get to the amusement (娱乐) park.
6．To achieve my goal, I overcame (克服) a series of unimaginable and challenging difficulties when young.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．If it is very hot tomorrow, I would rather stay at home than go (go) to see a film.
2．Parents were too busy, so they couldn't help clean (clean) the floor.
3．Once this difficulty is overcome (overcome), other problems will be easy to solve.
4．It seems (seem) that he has a chance to get on the top of the class.
5．Why not join (join) discussions and show interest in other people's ideas
Ⅲ.阅读理解
A
Hi Irene，
I am so upset with my best friend because she refuses to accept my apology or listen to me. She won't forgive me no matter what I say. She says there's no way back and I should let it go.
Signed，
Maya
Hi Maya，
I can understand how upsetting it is to lose a best friend. Best friends have an emotional investment (感情投资) in the friendship. They also spend a great deal of time together, so breakups leave a huge sadness in both friends' lives.
You haven't shared the details of the argument or misunderstanding you had with your friend but problems may appear unexpectedly in all relationships. Sincere apologies can often smooth things over. In fact, they can make the relationship stronger.
Why won't your friend forgive you Here are a few possibilities：
·The mistake was so serious (e.g.a poor judgment) that it was unforgivable；
·Your friend over reacted (反应过激) for uncertain reasons (e.g. perhaps because of her past or other things going on in her life now)；
·This was one of a series of mistakes or misunderstandings, a final straw (稻草) that led your friend to say there was no way back.
You did the right thing by apologizing. Now you have to take a step back and give your friend the time she needs to cool off. You could try writing to her a note if you want to explain yourself but avoid apologizing repeatedly.
If she doesn't respond or change her mind, there's not much more that you can do. It_takes_two_persons_to_sustain_a_close_friendship.
Hope this helps and that you begin to heal from this loss.
Best，
Irene
语篇解读：本文为应用文。Maya写信向Irene求助，因为她的好朋友不愿意原谅她。Irene给Maya分析了问题并给出了建议。
1．What does Irene mean in her letter of Paragraph 1
A．Breakups can ruin people's lives.
B．People put lots of efforts into friendships.
C．Best friends always spend their time together.
D．The emotional investment is the most valuable.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据文中的“Best friends have an emotional investment (感情投资) in the friendship”可知，人们为友情投入了情感。
2．What's the possible reason why Maya's friend doesn't forgive her
A．Maya often over reacts to the mistakes.
B．Maya's friend is worried about Maya's past life.
C．Maya is likely to make more than one mistake.
D．Maya's friend has nothing to do with the mistake.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文中的“This was one of a series of mistakes or misunderstandings ...”可知，Maya 可能犯了不止一个错误。
3．What does Irene advise Maya to do
A．Always do the right things.
B．Avoid explaining what happened.
C．Give her friend time to calm down.
D．Write a note to apologize repeatedly.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文中的“Now you have to take a step back and give your friend the time she needs to cool off”可知，Irene建议Maya给朋友时间冷静下来。
4．What does the underlined sentence mean
A．Maya should carry on the friendship.
B．There are two persons in the friendship.
C．Both of them want to keep the friendship.
D．Maya can give up if her friend doesn't respond.
解析：选D 句意理解题。根据文中的“If she doesn't respond or change her mind, there's not much more that you can do”可知，这句话的意思是如果Maya的朋友不愿意回应，Maya应该放弃了。
B
Norma Burns has been running her organic farm for the last 18 years, but she's now looking to turn_over_a_new_leaf,_so she's giving the farm away to whoever wins her essay contest (作文竞赛)．
The Bluebird Hill Farm has been everything to Norma during the last 18 years, but running it takes a lot of work, and after Norma's husband died in 2005, she's been having a tough time taking care of everything alone. She has decided to go back to the city, but she hopes to leave her beloved farm in good hands.
Although it's been valued at around D|S450,000, she doesn't want to sell her farm. She wants to give it away to a couple who can best explain why they would be her best choice in a 200 word essay. “To me, there's no better thing in life than raising organic food，” Norma said. “I'm looking for a couple who have experience and training in organic farming and are willing and able to put in the long days and hard work that farming requires. The only thing they don't have is an actual farm.”
The “A Gift of Good Land” essay contest gives farmers the chance to live the life they've always dreamed of. Apart from the D|S300 entry fee, there are a few important conditions. First of all, applicants (申请人) must have the “experience and training” required to operate an organic farm. Secondly, the contest mentions “couples” for the reason that the farm can't be operated successfully by a single person. Ever since Norma made public the news of her essay contest, her phone hasn't stopped ringing. “It just kind of exploded，” she said.
If you've always wanted to be an organic farmer but couldn't afford a farm, this is your chance. Head over to the Bluebird Hill Farm website, and sign up for the contest. Norma would pick the winning couple at last.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。最近，诺玛·柏恩斯决定将自己苦心经营的农场赠送给别人。然而她确定人选的方式非常特别，申请人只要用200词阐述自己接管农场的理由，谁写得最好，谁就能得到她的农场。
5．What does the underlined part “turn over a new leaf” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．Live a new life. B．Depend on others.
C．Help those in need. D．Make things better.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。由第一段“Norma Burns has been running her organic farm for the last 18 years”及第二段“She has decided to go back to the city”可知，诺玛·柏恩斯想把自己苦心经营的农场赠送给别人，自己到城市里过新的生活，故画线部分意为“过上新的生活”。
6．Why does Norma want to give her farm away
A．She is in need of more organic food.
B．The life on the farm is boring and lonely.
C．She wants to help new farmers get started.
D．It requires more work than she can handle.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第二段“...but running it takes a lot of work, and after Norma's husband died in 2005, she's been having a tough time taking care of everything alone”可知，自从丈夫去世后，她一个人无法管理这么大的一个农场，这是她决定把农场赠送给别人的原因。
7．What can we learn about the essay contest
A．It charges no fee to applicants.
B．Many people show interest in it.
C．The winner will be announced on the website.
D．Experienced farmers are not allowed to take part in it.
解析：选B 推理判断题。由倒数第二段“Ever since Norma made public the news of her essay contest, her phone hasn't stopped ringing.”可知，自从诺玛·柏恩斯赠送农场的消息公布后，对此感兴趣的人络绎不绝。
8．What would be the best title for the text
A．An essay to write for a contest
B．A gift to present for farming
C．A farm to win by writing an essay
D．A farm to give away for nothing
解析：选C 标题归纳题。全文讲述了诺玛·柏恩斯将把自己苦心经营的农场赠送给别人，她确定人选的方式非常特别，用200词阐述自己接管农场的理由，谁写得最好，农场就归谁。故C项作为标题最佳。
Ⅳ.语法填空
What will most help you lead a long happy and healthy life
Some cultures put more importance on work and money than others.Americans are thought to be addicted to __1__ (they) jobs and making money.They might feel the need __2__ (make) lots of money for education, medical care, houses and cars.For many of us, self worth is linked to our __3__ (profession) success or failure.Many of us spend most of our lives working — sacrificing other __4__ (activity)．
Researchers at Harvard Medical School found that wealth, social position and an important job title do not __5__ (necessary) lead to health and happiness.
A professor at Harvard Medical School said, “The surprising finding is that our relationships and how happy we are in our relationships have a powerful influence __6__ our health.” It is not just romantic relationships, but the relationships we build and care for throughout the years with friends, family members and co workers are important as well.
He __7__ (add), “Taking care of your body is important, but __8__ (tend) to your relationships is a form of self care too.” Close relationships are __9__ keep people happy throughout their lives — not money or fame.These close relationships protect people from the difficult times that come with growing older and give people __10__ better chance of having a happy life.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章主要讲了财富和地位未必会使人健康和幸福；与爱人、朋友、亲人以及同事的关系对人的健康和幸福有重要影响。
1．their 此处应用形容词性物主代词修饰名词jobs。
2．to make 动词不定式作后置定语，修饰the need。
3．professional 空格中所填单词在句中作定语，修饰名词success or failure，故用profession的形容词形式。
4．activities activity是可数名词，此处不仅仅指一项活动，故用activity的复数形式。
5．necessarily 空格中所填单词在句中修饰动词lead, 需用necessary的副词形式necessarily。
6．on have an influence on ...“对……产生影响”。
7．added 根据上一段首句的said可知，此处用动词的一般过去时。
8．tending 此处是动名词作主语；另外，空前的句子“Taking care of ...”与该句构成并列结构，有提示。
9．what what引导表语从句，且在从句中作主语。
10．a 名词chance在此处是可数名词，泛指“一个更好的机会”。PAGE
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Unit 1 课时跟踪检测（三） Grammar & Writing
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．With jobs so hard to_find (find) right now, the idea of being out of work really scares me.
2．Go to bed right away.Don't forget you need to get up as early as you can to_catch (catch) the early train.
3．—What will today's talk be about
—In the lecture to_follow (follow), the professor will tell us something about modern English usage.
4．The best way to avoid making (make) mistakes is to practice speaking (speak)．
5．To_complete (complete) all the homework assigned by the school, the students have to work at it till midnight.
6．Mr.Green stood up in defense of the 9 year old boy, saying that he was not the one to_blame (blame)．
7．The computer programs are a puzzle to me.The more I think of them, the more questions I think of to_ask (ask)．
8．Though he has a lot of money, he can do nothing but lie (lie) in the hospital's bed.
9．She will tell us why she feels so strongly that each of us has a role to_play (play) in making the earth a better place to live.
10．I really appreciate having (have) time to relax with you on this nice island.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．实际上，我一直期望能在周日和你见面，一起度过一段美好的时光。
Actually, I have been expecting to meet you on Sunday to_have_a_good_time.
2．我写此信是想请您帮我修改我的求职信和简历。
I am writing to_ask_you_to_help_polish my letter of application and resume.
3．在操场上做同样的体育活动给我们提供了促进友谊的机会。
Doing_the_same_sports_on_the_playground_gives us the opportunity to promote our friendship.
4．我是一名中国学生，计划暑假期间去英国一个暑期学校学习。
I am a student in China and I plan_to_go_to_Britain to attend a summer school during the vacation.
5．这项活动的目的是培养英语学习兴趣，练习听、说能力。
The purpose of this programme is_to_develop_our_interest_in_English_learning_and practical abilities in listening and speaking.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
A
When I was a kid, I was very interested in everything around me. When my friends were crying, I would share that sad feeling. When it snowed, I would go out and walk in the snow. But a busy life made me feel less eager to learn or know as I entered high school. I was a good student getting good grades, but I wasn't a good friend. However hard it snowed, I didn't look out of the window any more. Finally, I realized I was self satisfied and I wanted my old self back again.
Since then, attempts at experiencing and learning new things began. Thanks to this change in attitude, I could participate in the “Japan Future Leaders School” as one of the five representatives of Korea. However, the process was never easy. The selection process was very long and thorough. Many people, including school teachers and parents, were concerned about my choice, saying I'd better focus on my studies. However, I didn't regret my determination. And while spending three weeks with hundreds of teenagers from around the world, I learned how to be with others and be confident about myself.
After returning to Korea, I came up with an answer to a question that had been worrying me for years — what do I want to do with my life For this, I started to challenge different things in various fields. I always knew the importance of sharing but to put it into practice was another thing. So I worked as a volunteer to help old and disabled people.
My previous days in high school were full of worries and discouragements. But these wonderful experiences brought me not only a better understanding of various social phenomena (现象) but also a deeper understanding of myself and people around me.
语篇解读：本文是夹叙夹议文。繁忙的高中生活让作者失去了自我，于是作者决定尝试新的事物并参加了一个日本的未来先驱学校，从中学会了与人相处以及自信。
1．What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 1
A．He came across something unpleasant.
B．He was unsatisfied with what he'd got.
C．He used to be both curious and energetic.
D．He left it hard to get used to the new school life.
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第一段“When I was a kid, I was very interested in everything around me ... But a busy life made me feel less eager to learn or know as I entered high school”可推知，作者原来是好奇和活跃的。
2．What happened to the author when he decided to attend the “Japan Future Leaders School”？
A．He was well aware of the final result.
B．He made use of all available resources.
C．He went through some mental struggle.
D．He lost the support from others.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第二段“Many people, including school teachers and parents, were concerned about my choice, saying I'd better focus on my studies”可知，当作者决定参加Japan Future Leaders School的时候，周围的人都不支持作者。
3．How did the author feel when coming back to Korea
A．He felt clear about his life goal.
B．He felt confused about his future.
C．He felt happy for staying with his family.
D．He felt tired of being asked the same question.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由倒数第二段“...I came up with an answer to a question that had been worrying me for years — what do I want to do with my life？”及之后作者的做法可知，回国后作者对一直困扰他的问题(未来想要做什么)有了答案。
4．What did the author most probably learn from his experiences
A．Experience without learning is better than learning without experience.
B．Outside the classroom learning makes a big difference.
C．Actions speak louder than words.
D．It's never too late to learn.
解析：选B 推理判断题。由最后一段可知，作者从校园之外的经历中学到了很多东西。由此可推知，他会明白课外的学习是很重要的。
B
Not long ago, as my daughter and I were arriving at my son's basketball practice, an airplane flew over us.
“Are they coming to bomb (轰炸) us, Daddy？” she asked, moving closer to me. My daughter told me she'd heard something at school — a news story about an airport and bombs and people getting killed. We talked a bit about the story she'd heard, about how terrible things do happen sometimes, then I promised her that the airplane roaring above wasn't going to harm us.
In today's culture with mass media, families are surrounded by stories of shootings, bombings and other violent news. Our kids won't fully understand these stories, but they'll be frightened just the same. As parents, we need to help them have the necessary facts to process these terrible events and a broader understanding to ease their fears.
A child's world is pretty small, and kids may think that the terrible news events they've heard about are just across town or right next door. They might ask if it's safe to go to a mall, or as in the case with my daughter, if the airplane roaring overhead is going to attack. Depending on the terrible events, kids may also believe a number of inaccuracies that are spread at school or from conversations with friends. So correct whatever exaggerations (夸张) or inaccuracies they may have heard. One of the first things I talk about with my kids is simple geographic distance. We look at a map or globe and talk about where the terrible events happened and how far away it is from our home.
Tell the truth, but don't describe information that will deepen fears. Your goal as a parent is to help your kids feel safe and learn how to handle stress. Children are comforted by the safety their parents provide, knowing that even if bad things happen, the family will get through it together. This creates what scientists call “tolerable (可忍受的) stress”．
语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章介绍如何帮助孩子正确理解暴力新闻，消除孩子的恐惧。
5．Why was the author's daughter so frightened at the airplane
A．The plane flew very low.
B．She never saw an airplane before.
C．They live where a war is going on.
D．She had heard some terrible news at school.
解析：选D 细节理解题。分析第二段可知，由于女儿在学校听到一些关于飞机轰炸的消息，故看到飞机感到恐惧，以为飞机会来轰炸他们。
6．What does the author usually do first to reduce his kids' fears
A．Comforting and calming the kids.
B．Teaching them geographic distance.
C．Giving them information of the events in detail.
D．Correcting exaggerations and inaccuracies about the events.
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第四段“One of the first things I talk about with my kids is simple geographic distance”可知，为了消除孩子的恐惧，作者首先让他们对地理位置有清楚的了解。
7．What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A．Kids shouldn't talk about terrible events at school.
B．Kids are most fearful of events happening nearby.
C．Exaggerations and inaccuracies deepen kids' fears.
D．Kids have a correct idea of geographic distance.
解析：选C 推理判断题。分析第四段可知，孩子的恐惧会由于对事件的夸张和不准确信息而加剧。
8．What would be the best title for the text
A．How to keep kids safe in dangerous situations
B．How to help kids process news of violence
C．What “tolerable stress” means
D．Why kids get fearful
解析：选B 标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要介绍了如何帮助孩子正确理解和处理暴力新闻，消除他们的恐惧。
Ⅳ.语法填空
Eddie Hatfield, __1__ is a father of six, said he always wanted to give back to children, and two years ago __2__ (start) collecting money from his fellow tool makers at Whirlpool Corp. to donate bikes to children for the Toys for Tots program.
After __3__ (collect) enough money to donate 15 bikes in 2015, 24 in 2016 and 36 in 2017, Hatfield said the tool makers' generosity continues to grow.
“We are hoping to collect 40 this year，” Hatfield said.“It just keeps __4__ (get) bigger and bigger.”
Bikes __5__ (buy) through the Fremont Wal mart with the help of a Wal mart grant (补助金) of $750, Hatfield said.
“There are a lot of kids out there __6__ need, and I started this because I thought when I was a kid, __7__ would have been great to get a bike，” Hatfield said.“I always hear kids say they want bicycles for Christmas, so I talked to my several __8__ (self) friends at work and we put our money together and raised $1,470.”
“It's __9__ (real) special for me, because I love kids so much and I will do whatever I can do __10__ (help) out，” Hatfield said.
语篇解读：本文讲述了Hatfield为孩子们捐赠自行车的善行。
1．who 考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，补充说明Eddie Hatfield，且在从句中作主语，故填who。
2．started 考查一般过去时。由“two years ago”可知，此处用一般过去时，故填started。
3．collecting 考查动词 ing形式作宾语的用法。After后应跟动词 ing形式作宾语，且Hatfield与collect之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故填collecting。
4．getting 考查动词 ing形式作宾语的用法。keep doing sth.意为“保持做某事”。
5．were bought 考查一般过去时的被动语态。Bikes与buy之间是被动关系，且由语境可知此处用一般过去时，故填were bought。
6．in 考查介词。in need意为“需要”。
7．it 考查it的用法。设空处作形式主语，真正的主语是to get a bike，故填it。
8．selfless 考查形容词作定语的用法。由设空处后的friends可知，此处应填形容词；再根据语境可知表示“我的几个无私的朋友”，故填selfless (无私的)。
9．really 考查副词。设空处修饰形容词special，故填副词really。
10．to help 考查不定式作状语的用法。Hatfield想尽他所能来帮助孩子们，故填to help。PAGE
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Unit 1 课时跟踪检测（四） Project
Ⅰ.根据首字母或汉语提示写出单词的正确形式
1．He hesitated (犹豫) before he took the last cake.
2．If you export nothing but raw materials you're at the mercy (怜悯) of world prices.
3．Without pausing (停顿) for breath he walked straight to the office.
4．She is new here, so naturally she is eager (热切的) for friendship.
5．It's not his work that bothers me. It's his attitude.
6．I think I'm likely to get the job if Bob doesn't apply for it.
7．He continued speaking, regardless of my feelings on the matter.
8．I asked him his name, but he didn't respond.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．但是多数学生对失败采取积极的态度。
But most students take_an_active_attitude_towards/to failure.
2．少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。
Work hard when_(you_are)_young,_or you'll regret.
3．他神情沮丧是因为钱被偷了。
The reason why he looks so depressed is that he had_his_money_stolen.
4．如果你有什么困惑，尽管向老师求助，不要犹豫。
If you have any puzzle, please don't hesitate_to_turn_to_your_teacher.
5．多亏你的帮助，我才能通过考试。
Thanks_to_your_help,_I was able to pass the exam.
Ⅲ.完形填空
There was once a time when my kids got into arguing with one another. One would say something __1__， and the other would fight back. Then “He __2__ it！” and “I'm only doing what he does！” kicked in. They were in a __3__ cycle (循环) and the longer it went on, the more it got out of __4__.
One day I was in the supermarket because the regular food store was out of __5__ I needed. I noticed a tube shaped container of small, fancy chocolates as I waited to __6__. Things like that were not in my __7__， but I bought them anyway.
At home I gathered the kids together and __8__ them the chocolates. “Oh! Why did you __9__ those, Mama？” my elder son asked. “They're argument stoppers，” I told them. The kids looked __10__. “Do you want to try one？” They __11__， and I gave them each a piece of chocolate. “Here's the __12__，” I said. “Whoever stops an argument gets one, __13__ it's mother that stops it.”
Over the next few days, I used a different way to stop an argument. Whenever a spat (口角) broke out I __14__ called out, “Who's going to stop this argument？” Everyone just went __15__. It didn't take long, really, to __16__ a normal talk.
By the __17__ we ran out of chocolates, I went to buy more. In this way we had a __18__ relationship (关系) in our family. The chocolates are a reminder that there is something far __19__ than a painful argument. Later, my kids slowly learned to __20__ others gently and friendly.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。家里的孩子不时吵嘴，作者后来找到了使得孩子和睦相处的办法，也让他们养成了友好待人的好习惯。
1．A.strange B．rude
C．amusing D．wrong
解析：选B 由“and the other would fight back”可知，说的话不那么友好。
2．A.deserved B．instructed
C．meant D．started
解析：选D 由“I'm only doing what he does”可知，这是孩子们的申辩，互相指责是对方先开始的。
3．A.bad B．lasting
C．regular D．natural
解析：选A 由上句可知，互相指责，这是个恶性循环。延续时间越久就越会失去控制。
4．A.work B．breath
C．control D．curiosity
解析：选C 参见上题解析。
5．A.anything B．nothing
C．everything D．something
解析：选D 由“I was in the supermarket”可知，常规的食品商店没有作者要买的一些东西。
6．A.leave B．pay
C．contribute D．park
解析：选B 买完东西接下来是等着结账。
7．A.eyes B．mind
C．budget D．shoes
解析：选C 由“I was in the supermarket”和“but I bought them anyway”可知，巧克力不在作者的预算中。
8．A.showed B．offered
C．awarded D．threw
解析：选A 由下文可知，作者只是把她买的巧克力拿给孩子们看。
9．A.like B．need
C．do D．buy
解析：选D 由前后文可知，大儿子问妈妈为什么买巧克力。
10．A.upset B．content
C．surprised D．bored
解析：选C 由“They're argument stoppers”和之后作者的解释可知，孩子们对妈妈说的话不理解，感到惊讶。
11．A.whispered B．agreed
C．admitted D．frowned
解析：选B 由“and I gave them each a piece of chocolate”可知，孩子们表示愿意品尝。
12．A.rule B．cure
C．news D．result
解析：选A “Whoever stops an argument gets one, ________ it's mother that stops it”即是作者提出的规则。
13．A.as though B．only if
C．if only D．even though
解析：选D 由“Whoever stops an argument gets one”中Whoever的提示可知，即使是妈妈也不例外。
14．A.simply B．hopefully
C．slowly D．suddenly
解析：选A 由“I used a different way to stop an argument“，结合第一段的情况可知，作者只是简单地说：“谁打算停战？”
15．A.wild B．cautious
C．silent D．mad
解析：选C 由“stop this argument”可知，每个人就都安静了。
16．A.make room for B．get back to
C．get ready for D．look forward to
解析：选B 从争吵回到了正常的交谈。
17．A.way B．chance
C．end D．time
解析：选D 由“I went to buy more”可知，巧克力吃完时，作者就再去买一些。
18．A.true B．serious
C．good D．special
解析：选C 由上文可知，孩子们可以好好说话，家人之间的关系变好了。
19．A.more positive B．sweeter
C．more scientific D．stronger
解析：选B 由巧克力和a painful argument的比较可知，巧克力提醒孩子们有的东西比痛苦的争吵甜蜜多了。
20．A.treat B．meet
C．challenge D．defeat
解析：选A 根据前后文可知，后来孩子们逐渐地学会了温和而友善地待人。
Ⅳ.阅读理解
My friend once said to me, “I don't have time to read. That's why I buy audio books (有声读物). I can turn them on in the car as I'm driving to and from work, and find that enjoyment in books without physically reading.” It is true. Working forty or more hours a week, who truly has that time to sit on a comfortable sofa to read a good book
When I was free, I researched the Internet and found some pretty wonderful audio works of literature online — books I'd heard of, but never had the chance to read.
A while ago there was this movie I missed at the cinema, and to my surprise I found the audio book for it online and therefore bought it. After it arrived, I listened to it every trip, to and from work daily. It was like being in the movie theatre, listening to that book being read out loud to me. I enjoyed the experience so much that within a week I was back at my favorite store online ordering more audio books. My other choice of audio literature is those books that will help me focus on more positive sides of life.
Sometimes I feel like a robot. Day in and day out I get up, get the kids' clothes prepared for school, pack the lunches for everyone, eat breakfast, ensure the kids are ready for school and drop the kids to school. I then travel forty five minutes to work for eight hours. Does this sound familiar to you Audio books have helped me relax and enjoy a great novel without saving time to physically sit somewhere and enjoy a book.
I'm so grateful to my friend for sharing her audio literature adventures with me.
语篇解读：本文是记叙文。作者听了朋友的建议后开始购买有声读物，从而在忙碌的生活中通过听有声读物找到了快乐。
1．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．The balance between work and life.
B．The friend's interest in audio books.
C．The enjoyment in books during trips.
D．Having no time for physical reading.
解析：选D 代词指代题。由画线词前后的“I don't have time to read”和“who truly has that time to sit on a comfortable sofa to read a good book”可知，It指的是因为忙碌而没有时间读书。
2．What makes the author feel like a robot
A．Her frequent journeys.
B．Her busy daily chores.
C．Her heavy office work.
D．Her busy social activities.
解析：选B 细节理解题。由第四段“Day in and day out I get up ...I then travel forty five minutes to work for eight hours”可知，是作者忙碌的日常事务使她觉得自己像个机器人。
3．What would be the best title for the text
A．How I fall in love with reading
B．How to find audio books online
C．How audio books beat paper books
D．How I find pleasure in listening to books
解析：选D 标题归纳题。作者听了朋友的建议后开始购买有声读物，从而在忙碌的生活中寻找到了快乐。
Ⅴ.阅读七选五
How to make conversation with a group of strangers
One of the most common fears is speaking to strangers. While most people don't naturally enjoy talking to strangers, it is an art that you can learn. When you learn how to make conversation with a group of strangers, you never have to stand by yourself at a party again.
__1__ Say hi and tell the group your name. Don't focus on how boring you think you sound. Remember that others in the group are probably just as self conscious as you are. Doing so to a group of strangers may result in making others feel comfortable enough to open up. They may secretly be glad that you made the first move.
Practice talking to as many strangers as possible throughout the day. __2__ Soon it will be second nature for you to walk up to a group of strangers and introduce yourself.
Make a comment about something interesting in the environment. This may be something as simple as the decorations for the party or the band providing the entertainment. __3__
Ask for an opinion. People enjoy giving their opinion on any subject. __4__ Asking for an opinion works immediately to break the ice and encourages the entire group to talk with you.
Learn to listen. Making conversation is about more than trying to find the right words to say. __5__ And then find out the next thing you should say. Make sure that your response invites another response.
A．Introduce yourself.
B．Try to catch strangers' attention.
C．Ask about book ideas, gift ideas or dining ideas.
D．Each time you do this, you will feel more confident.
E．Develop the habit of listening to others carefully to understand them.
F．A comment like this gives the group something in common to discuss.
G．Ask the group to share what they do for a living or whether they enjoy their work.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。本文介绍了如何和一群陌生人交谈。
1．解析：选A 本空为本段的主旨。由下句的“tell the group your name”可知，本段主要说明了要做自我介绍以迈出交谈的第一步。
2．解析：选D D项的“Each time you do this”与上句的“Practice talking to as many strangers as possible”呼应。
3．解析：选F F项承接上一句来说明诸如此类的评论能够让大家有共同的讨论话题，并且与本段的首句呼应。
4．解析：选C 本空承上启下。上文中提到人们喜欢对任何事物发表自己的观点，C项是对本段的主旨句“Ask for an opinion”的举例说明。
5．解析：选E 本空承上启下。E项的“listening to others”与本段的主旨句“Learn to listen”呼应，用来说明要养成习惯仔细倾听以理解别人，然后找到接下来该说的事。PAGE
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Unit 1 课时跟踪检测（一） Welcome to the unit & Reading —
Language points
Ⅰ.根据首字母或汉语提示写出单词的正确形式
1．He swore (发誓) that he would pay the money back soon.
2．When I went in, he pretended (假装) to be reading a book.
3．I don't believe he treated his grandparents in this manner (方式)．
4．I think you'd better apologize (道歉) to your mother for what you said this morning.
5．Blamed (责备) for the breakdown of the school computer network, Alice was in low spirits.
6．The girl used to feel awkward to dance in front of others.
7．He was accused of betraying his country during the war.
8．If I were you, I'd talk with them instead of arguing with them.
9．He is very sensitive about being small, so don't mention it.
10．She always wants to be the focus of attention.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．他进步地如此快，以至于老师们对他感到很满意。
He has made such_rapid_progress_that the teachers are very pleased with him.
2．他的惊慌表明刚刚肯定发生了什么可怕的事情。
His panic suggested that something terrible must_have_happened just now.
3．那个乞丐挨家挨户地讨饭。
That beggar went from door to door begging_for_food.
4．她上个星期天去看电影了，我也去了。
She went to the movies last Sunday, and_so_did_I.
5．一听到被北京大学录取的消息，汤姆高兴地跳起来了。
Upon hearing the news that he_was_admitted_into Peking University, Tom jumped with joy.
Ⅲ.完形填空
The bond of friendship
I never realized the importance of friends until I was thirteen and reached the seventh grade. Before that, a friend was __1__ only to help in completing the work and to have lunch with me and __2__ me.
My father was __3__ to Varanasi, a city in India in the year 1998. __4__， we moved to a new house, a new area and with all this, a new __5__. It was then that I was promoted to the seventh grade. There I met those seven students whom now I can __6__ refer to as my friends. They taught and made me realize that friendship not only __7__ sitting together and having lunch, but it is a bond that keeps us __8__.
Our friendship was not like __9__ of others. It was __10__. There were seven of us — Abhishek, Kaushiki, Shubhi, Shivam, Kanwal, Puneet and I. Like the seven __11__ of the rainbow (彩虹), we always remained together and __12__ that we would remain together. Our bond of friendship was growing stronger when my father's transfer letter (调令) came as a(n) __13__ to me, to us.
I was __14__ to return to my hometown and with tears in my eyes, I __15__ my beloved school and my beloved friends. It was the first time in my life that I had felt __16__. I never made such friends in my new school. I __17__ them and their friendship. Now, __18__ we have been separated for two years, we still call each other, take care of each other and help each other a lot in our __19__. Now, we have given our board examinations of class tenth, hoping the best __20__ for each other and strengthening our bond of friendship.
语篇解读：本文是夹叙夹议文。起初，作者不懂得友谊的意义。后来，爸爸到新的地方工作后，作者也在那里交到几个朋友，明白了友谊的真正意义。他和朋友的关系越来越密切，然而，爸爸的调令下来了，作者不得不回到家乡，离开他的朋友们，但是他们的友谊依然坚固。
1．A.reminded B．allowed
C．trained D．needed
解析：选D 由上句“I never realized the importance of friends”可知，在那之前，作者需要朋友的时候一般是有事需要帮忙。
2．A.look for B．talk about
C．sit with D．call on
解析：选C 下文的“sit together”有提示。朋友会来跟作者坐在一起吃午饭。
3．A.switched B．sent
C．introduced D．guided
解析：选B 由下文的“transfer letter”可知，作者的爸爸被派到另一个地方工作。
4．A.In fact B．In addition
C．As a result D．At least
解析：选C 本句是上句的原因导致的结果。
5．A.school B．community
C．problem D．citizen
解析：选A 由下句的“the seventh grade”可知，爸爸来到了新地方工作，作者也转入了新学校。
6．A.carefully B．proudly
C．patiently D．hopefully
解析：选B 由下文他们的交往可知，作者现在可以自豪地说这些人是他真正的朋友。
7．A.means B．manages
C．demands D．offers
解析：选A 由本空后“but it is a bond”可知，真正的友谊不仅仅意味着坐在一起吃午饭。
8．A.peaceful B．busy
C．together D．around
解析：选C 由本空前“friendship”和“bond”可知，真正的友谊是把他们聚在一起的纽带。
9．A.some B．most
C．one D．that
解析：选D 与本空前“friendship”构成呼应。作者与朋友们的友谊跟他人的友谊不同。
10．A.extra B．different
C．constant D．previous
解析：选B 参见上题解析。
11．A.colors B．ends
C．rings D．locations
解析：选A 由本空后“rainbow”和“remained together”可知，就像彩虹的七色，他们七个人永远在一起。
12．A.promised B．concluded
C．proved D．admitted
解析：选A 由本空前后“remained together”和“we would remain together”可知，他们互相承诺以后要永远在一起。
13．A.adjustment B．shock
C．news D．motivation
解析：选B 由下文作者返回家乡可知，他们的关系正变得越来越亲密时，突然有一天，爸爸要调回去工作了，这让他们很震惊。
14．A.willing B．encouraged
C．pressed D．delighted
解析：选C 由上文的“transfer letter”可知，爸爸要调回去工作了，所以作者也被迫返回家乡。
15．A.left B．deserted
C．hurt D．forgot
解析：选A 由本空前“return to ...”可知，作者要回到家乡去了，要离开他所喜爱的学校和朋友。
16．A.nervous B．curious
C．uncertain D．lonely
解析：选D 由上句情况可知，离开了朋友，作者感觉非常孤独。
17．A.pleased B．lost
C．missed D．lacked
解析：选C 由“I never made such friends in my new school”可知，作者非常怀念朋友们以及他们之间的友谊。
18．A.since B．when
C．because D．although
解析：选D 由本空后“separated”和“still”得出，现在，虽然他们已经分开两年了，但仍然互相打电话。
19．A.careers B．studies
C．interests D．languages
解析：选B 由下句“board examinations”可知，他们互相关照，在学习上互相帮助。
20．A.information B．settlement
C．choices D．results
解析：选D 由上句他们参加了考试可知，他们祝愿彼此都能取得好的考试成绩。
Ⅳ.阅读理解
As human beings, the people you spend time with, the places you often visit, the food you eat, and the thoughts you think all affect who you are on a deep level. They contribute to your view of the world, and finally to your health.
This can work to your advantage. For example, be with a mentor (良师益友). This is someone you often deal with because you admire and want to be like them. The goal is to hang around with this person so that you begin to have the way they think, act, and react to life events. You're up leveling simply by being around them.
Just the same, the more time you spend with people in negative habits, the more likely you are to take these on as your own. Remember, everything is energy. It's your responsibility to protect yourself and your energy from low or negative spirits.
What you may not realize is that when it comes to your health, the opinions and practices of the people around you influence your choices and behaviour, maybe even more than you know. Think about it: if you hang around with healthy eaters who make their own food, always take the stairs, and are strict about their exercise, you'll likely start to pay more attention to what you eat and how often you exercise.
On the contrary, spend time with people who are making excuses about their poor food choices, and spend their waking hours in the seated position, and soon you might find yourself doing the same.
When you don't pay attention to people you hang around with, your view will change. As your view changes, your standards drop and your behaviour no longer shows the best that you can do. You stop living life completely.
语篇解读：本文是议论文。我们的生活习惯会受到周围人的影响，所以我们要跟有好的生活习惯的人在一起。
1．What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A．We really care about our environment.
B．We play an important role in our world.
C．We are determined by what happens to us.
D．We are easily influenced by our environment.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第一段“the people you spend time with, the places you often visit, the food you eat, and the thoughts you think all affect who you are on a deep level”可推知，周围的环境对我们有很大的影响。
2．What should we do according to the author
A．Be around people who can positively shape us.
B．Stop making excuses when we make a mistake.
C．Be strong minded in front of different views.
D．Avoid following in our friends' footsteps.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由全文，尤其是第二、三段可知，跟良师益友在一起对我们有利，跟习惯不良的人在一起对我们影响不好。由此可知，我们应该跟对我们有积极影响的人做朋友。
3．How is the text mainly developed
A．By explaining reasons.
B．By giving examples.
C．By making classifications.
D．By following the order of importance.
解析：选B 篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，文章以周围的人对我们的世界观和健康的影响为事例，从正反两方面阐述了作者的观点，故B项正确。
Ⅴ.阅读七选五
Communication skills：What is active listening
Active listening is a special way of communicating. Its goal is to make it easier for people to clearly express ideas and feelings. It can lead to a better understanding between a speaker and a listener.
Active listening can be guided by a third person, such as a therapist (治疗专家)．__1__ Active listening works best when the speaker and the listener sit facing each other. The two people take turns talking. The goal is for the listener to give full attention to the speaker. You should avoid thinking about what to say next or whether what the speaker is saying is right.__2__ Try as much as possible to see things from the speaker's point of view.
Once the speaker finishes talking, you should repeat back the main points of what he or she just said.__3__ It gives him or her a chance to clear up any misunderstandings. The speaker can explain his or her ideas until he or she feels fully understood. __4__ From there, the two people switch back and forth (来回地) until they have both fully heard and understood each other.
Active listening is very useful for people who live or work together. Family members and co workers often have bad listening habits. They react to each other based on what they expect the other person to say rather than on what is actually said.__5__
A．You do not have to agree on everything.
B．Or, it can be done by two people on their own.
C．The speaker and the listener then switch roles.
D．Instead, focus on understanding what is being said.
E．Active listening gives them a way to break this pattern.
F．An active listener first listens carefully, without talking.
G．Doing that lets the speaker know how well you understood what was said.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了沟通技巧之积极倾听。
1．解析：选B B项中的“done by two people on their own”与本空前的“guided by a third person”构成对比关系。
2．解析：选D 根据本空前一句“You should avoid thinking about what to say next or whether what the speaker is saying is right”可知，D项“反之，你要将注意力集中在对方说了什么上面”符合语境。
3．解析：选G G项中的that指代本空前一句中的“repeat back the main points of what he or she just said”。本空后一句中的It指代G项内容“这样做能使说话者了解到你对其所说内容明白了多少”。
4．解析：选C 根据本空后一句“From there, the two people switch back and forth until they have both fully heard and understood each other”可知，C项“然后，说话者与聆听者角色互换”符合语境。两者语意上为承接关系。
5．解析：选E E项中的this pattern指代本空前一句“They react to each other based on what they expect the other person to say rather than on what is actually said”。
