课时跟踪检测（二）Word power, Grammar and usage & Task
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．She worked as a receptionist (接待员) at a hotel.
2．After months of enquiry (调查), we finally found out the truth.
3．He can probably tell us all the details (细节) we want.
4．The teachers should receive an annual (每年的) medical examination.
5．Please be punctual (准时的) so that we have enough time to enjoy the beautiful nature.
6．Making reservations (预定) on the phone in advance can save your time waiting in line.
7．She invited loads of friends to her party, but only a handful (少数几个) of them turned up.
8．If the chicken is fairly small, you may simply split (分开) it in half.
Ⅱ.句型转换(每空一词)
1．You are supposed not to have postponed getting married until so late.
→You are supposed not to have put off getting married until so late.
2．Six sections made up the art exhibition.
→The art exhibition consisted of six sections.
3．Several good suggestions came up while we were discussing.
→We put forward several good suggestions while discussing.
4．He thanked me again and again indeed.
→He did thank me again and again.
5．The secretary handed me some letters when I arrived at the office.
→The secretary handed me a handful of letters when I arrived at the office.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．“五一节”到来之际，建议顾客提前订好座位。
Customers are advised to_make_seat_reservations well in advance when May Day is coming.
2．申请这个职位之前请先填一下这个表格。
Please fill_in_this_form before you apply for this position.
3．杰克不在这里？可我刚才的确看见他了。
Isn't Jack here But I_did_see_him just now.
4．获得精通英语的能力对我们来说非常重要。
It's_very_important_for_us_to_acquire excellent English language skills.
5．高速飞行时总是需要非常小心。
Extreme care is always needed when_flying_at_high_speed.
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries. These satellite based systems provide turn by turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is to blame. Sometimes a GPS error is responsible. Most often, says Barry Brown, it is a combination of the two.
We spoke to Mr. Brown by Skype. He told us about an incident involving a friend who had flown to an airport in the eastern United States. There he borrowed a GPS equipped car to use during his stay. Barry Brown: “And they just plugged in an address and then set off to their destination. And, then it wasn't until they were driving for thirty minutes that they realized they actually put in a destination back on the West Coast where they lived. They actually put their home address in. So again, the GPS is kind of ‘garbage in, garbage out’．”
Mr. Brown says this is a common human error. But, he says, what makes the problem worse has something to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment. Barry Brown: “One problem with a lot of the GPS units is that they have a very small screen and they just tell you the next turn. Because they just give you the next turn, sometimes that means that it is not really giving you the overview that you would need to know that it is going to the wrong place.”
Barry Brown formerly served as a professor at the University of California, San Diego. While there, he worked on a project with Eric Laurier from the University of Edinburgh. The two men studied the effects of GPS devices on driving by placing cameras in people's cars. They wrote a paper based on their research. It is called “The Normal, Natural Troubles of Driving with GPS.” It lists several areas where GPS systems can cause confusion for drivers. These include maps that are outdated, incorrect or difficult to understand. They also include timing issues related to when GPS commands are given.
Barry Brown says, “ to make GPS systems better we need a better understanding of how drivers, passengers and GPS systems work together.”
语篇解读：GPS功能确实给我们的生活带来了很多便利，但同时也存在很多问题。GPS系统出现的问题是司机和GPS系统失误两方面的原因造成的。为了使GPS系统更好地为我们服务，我们需要更好地理解司机、乘客和GPS系统的协调工作。
1．In Paragraph 2, Mr. Brown mentioned his friend in the conversation to ________.
A．laugh at his stupid friend
B．describe an example of human error
C．build up his own reputation
D．prove the GPS system is only garbage
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“They actually put their home address in.”和第三段第一句“Mr. Brown says this is a common human error.”可知，他们实际是输入了他们家的住址，但从下文可知布朗先生说这是人会犯的一个常见的错误，并提到他朋友这个例子，是为了向我们讲述这样一种人会犯的错误，故选B项。
2．Which of the following statement would Barry Brown be most likely to agree with
A．GPS units are to blame for the most GPS service failure.
B．We should introduce higher standard for the driving license.
C．Cameras are urgently needed to help improve GPS systems.
D．Some shortcomings of GPS equipment are more likely to result in service failure.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由第三段第二句中的“what makes the problem worse has something to do with some of the shortcomings, or failures, of GPS equipment”可知，GPS设备的某些缺点更有可能导致服务失败，故选D项。
3．According to Barry and Eric, which of the following is NOT among the areas of GPS systems that may confuse drivers
A．Wrong maps. B．Outdated maps.
C．Difficult instructions. D．Timing of GPS commands.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第四段最后三句“It lists several areas where GPS systems ... when GPS commands are given.”可知，B(outdated)、A(incorrect)、D(timing issues)都是GPS系统使司机困惑的方面，C项中谈到“很难理解的指令”不符合该部分要求。
4．What would be the best title for the text
A．Driving Confusions Can Be Caused By Small Screen
B．Driving with GPS Can Be Difficult
C．Driving without GPS Should Be Much More Convenient
D．GPS Equipment In Driving: To Be Deserted Or Not
解析：选B 标题归纳题。本文第一段But后就引出了话题，接下来第二段就举例说明，紧接着分析了这些问题是如何产生的，文章主要谈到的就是使用GPS驾车也会遇到困难，故选B项。
B
These are words that attempt to express the unique trip of a lifetime.Experience the Grand Canyon (大峡谷) as eagles do, soaring (高飞), turning, rising, and falling.Don't miss this experience.The following information will help you book your helicopter tour.
Helicopter Aerial (航天) Tour
Explore the Grand Canyon from the eyes of the eagle.A wonderful 12 to 15 minute helicopter tour will soar through the canyon for an aerial experience of wonderful views.Our aerial tour is not available anywhere else in the world！Ticket：$120.00 per person plus 10% tax.Please call us at 1 888 868 9378 for seasonal rates, specials or to book by phone.
Helicopter Boat Tour
Helicopter tour starts at the Grand Canyon，West Side.Take a 4,000 foot fall to the Colorado River below.Helicopters fall 4,000 feet from the canyon side to the banks of the Colorado River where visitors can enjoy a 15 to 20 minute boat ride down the Colorado.Ticket：$150.00 per person, plus 10% tax.
Champagne Helicopter Tour
Experience the beauty of the Grand Canyon：Soar above the Hoover Dam and the dead volcanoes.You go aboard a million dollar helicopter with all forward facing seats allowing 180 degrees of views in air conditioned comfort.You will see the Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon and more！You land to have a champagne picnic lunch at the Grand Canyon.
Las Vegas Adventure Tour
Helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon West include a wonderful Las Vegas adventure tour.Aerial sightseeing tours originating in Las Vegas, Nevada include breathtaking views of Lake Mead, the Mohave Desert, and the west edge of the Grand Canyon. Aerial tours including the round trip as well as combination tours attract many visitors.
Visitors arriving at the Hualapai Nation's Grand Canyon West Airport may select one of the activities above.
语篇解读：在美国大峡谷乘直升机游玩是一次独特的人生经历。飞机像老鹰一样高飞、俯冲、盘旋，人们的感受难以言表。
5．We can infer from Paragraph 2 that________.
A．the price of the seasonal ticket is different from the usual one
B．the helicopter aerial tour is common in the world
C．each person only needs to pay $120 for a helicopter tour
D．people can book very cheap tickets by phone
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段“Please call us at 1 888 868 9378 for seasonal rates ...”可推断，答案为A。
6．How much should a couple pay for a helicopter boat tour
A．150 dollars. B．165 dollars.
C．300 dollars. D．330 dollars.
解析：选D 数字计算题。根据第三段“Ticket：$150.00 per person, plus 10% tax”可知，两个人的票价是$300，再加10%的税，共$330，故答案为D。
7．Which of the following tours may be the most comfortable according to the passage
A．Helicopter Aerial Tour.
B．Las Vegas Adventure Tour.
C．Champagne Helicopter Tour.
D．Helicopter Boat Tour.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段“You go aboard a million dollar helicopter with all forward facing seats allowing 180 degrees of views in air conditioned comfort.”可知，答案为C。
8．All of the following places are included in the Las Vegas Adventure Tour EXCEPT________.
A．Lake Mead
B．the Mohave Desert
C．the west edge of the Grand Canyon
D．the Hoover Dam
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第五段“...include breathtaking views of Lake Mead，the Mohave Desert, and the west edge of the Grand Canyon.”可知，D项不属于Las Vegas Adventure Tour。
Ⅴ.语法填空
Few __1__ (place) are developing toward a cashless future as quickly as Sweden, which is now enjoying the __2__ (convenient) of electronic payment. This year, only about 20% of all payment in Sweden has been made in cash, __3__ (compare) with an average of 75% in the rest of the world. And many of the country's banks don't accept or offer cash any more.
Not everyone is happy. Some people say Sweden's electronic payment might result in more Internet crimes. Also, elderly people in Sweden who use cash may be __4__ (easy) ignored. Young people using apps to pay for everything might be at risk of __5__ (fall) into debt.
But supporters like Mr Ulvaeus refer to personal safety __6__ a reason that countries should go cash free. His son's apartment __7__ (break) into twice several years ago. “If this was a cashless country, the thieves couldn't sell __8__ they stole，” said Mr Ulvaeus.
Certainly cash isn't dead. The Swedish central bank predicts it'll become weak fast __9__ still be circulating in 20 years. Anyway, for more and more people, using cash is no longer __10__ (they) habit.
语篇解读：本文是议论文。在瑞典，现金交易越来越少，部分银行也不再办理现金业务，但是，这并不意味着现金将退出历史舞台。
1．places few修饰可数名词复数。
2．convenience 空白处所填词在句中作动词enjoy的宾语，故用convenient的名词形式。
3．compared compared with是习惯用法，意思是“与……相比”。
4．easily 空白处所填词在句中修饰谓语动词，故需用easy的副词形式。
5．falling 介词后需跟动名词作宾语。另外at risk of doing sth.表示“冒发生某事的危险”。
6．as refer to sb./sth. as ...意思是“把……称作……”。
7．was broken 主语His son's apartment是谓语break into的承受者，需用被动语态；several years ago表示过去，故用一般过去时。
8．what what they stole是宾语从句，what在从句中作宾语。
9．but 空白处前后意义上存在转折关系，故用but连接。
10．their 空白处所填词修饰名词habit，故用they的形容词性物主代词形式。课时跟踪检测（三）Grammar & Writing
Ⅰ.用适当的介词或副词填空
1．(安徽高考)The athlete's years of hard training paid off when she finally won the Olympic gold medal.
2．(福建高考)You had better set aside some time every day for sports so that you can keep yourself energetic.
3．(江西高考)I've got into the habit of calling in on my grandparents on my way home from school.
4．(陕西高考)My uncle hasn't been able to quit smoking, but at least he has cut down.
5．(天津高考)I had hoped to take a holiday this year but I wasn't able to get away.
6．(安徽高考)Traditionally, college students hold a graduation ceremony to encourage themselves before they set off on their life journey.
7．Scientists have come up with a new material that can break down over time into the soil without giving out any poisonous chemicals.
8．We have decided on the date and the place for travelling.9.Sometimes you can see beggars take advantage of people's kindness to make money.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．他以职员开始而最后成为公司的主管。
He started as an employee and ended_up_as head of the firm.
2．要想阻止历史潮流是徒劳的。
It is always futile to try to hold_back_the_progress_of_history.
3．花在锻炼上的时间取决于你正在接受的运动训练。
The length of time spent on exercising depends_on_the_sport you are training for.
4．你怎么能够靠他帮你完成这个任务呢？
How can you rely_on_him_to_help_you finish the task
5．我知道你肯定很忙，我当然不会占据你太多的时间。
I know how busy you must be and naturally I wouldn't want to take_up too much of your time.
6．离开家之前把这些衣服收好。
Please put_these_clothes_away before you leave home.
7．这证明只要我们意志坚强，就能够克服任何困难。
This proves that as long as we have a strong will, we'll be able to get_over any difficulty.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
The prospect of using electric automobiles is an exciting one. The image of the electric car in the public imagination is linked with cleanliness, cost saving and energy efficiency. If electric cars really offer all these benefits, why
aren't we using them today Can the electric cars really live up to people's expectations With companies like Nissan, Ford, GM, and Tesla Motors preparing to offer a variety of electric autos to the general public, these kinds of questions are growing in importance every day.
In order to see why electric cars are not used as widely as one might expect, it will be necessary to take a short look at the history of the electric automobile in the United States. The first true electric car built in the the US was made by William Morrison in 1891. As automobiles became more popular, sales of electric cars surpassed (超过) those of steam and gasoline pared to steam and gas cars, electric autos were cleaner, quieter, and easier to start.
However, as the years passed, the gasoline powered automobile gained market share. Two of the reasons for gasoline cars' rise were the invention of the turn key ignition (点火) and the discovery of large amounts of oil in Texas, which made gasoline more affordable for the average consumer. However, the_nail_in_the_coffin for electric cars was the increase in distances that drivers traveled in their automobiles. With improvements in the road system, people drove farther and farther away from home until the energy of electric cars' batteries was simply no longer sufficient to carry them all the way.
After learning about their physical limitations, it is clear why electric cars are not in widespread use today. Nonetheless, some progress is being made towards a future with electric cars. Slowly, battery technologies are being developed which will allow electric cars to go farther. However, don't expect to see pure electric vehicles in widespread use anytime soon.
语篇解读：电动汽车在现今是热门事物，但是是什么致使它的普及率并不高呢？
1．We can learn from the first paragraph that ________.
A．people should have more confidence in electric cars
B．current electric cars are different from what people expect
C．electric cars are benefiting the general public a lot
D．many car companies are questioning the importance of electric cars
解析：选B 推理判断题。从第一段的反问“If electric cars really offer all these benefits, why aren't we using them today？”可知，事实是电动汽车还有很多问题，使它不能完全达到人们的预期。
2．The idiom “the nail in the coffin” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”．
A．a piece of good news that gives someone confidence
B．a bad thing that brings something nearer to its ruin
C．a secret that is hidden from the public on purpose
D．a promotion that gives out wrong information
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“was the increase in distances ...all the way”可知，电动车的电池不能长距离地供电是导致电动汽车走向衰落的一个致命原因，故B项与画线词意思接近。
3．What is the author's attitude towards the future of electric cars
A．He believes they will definitely replace gas cars.
B．He thinks battery problems will stop them from developing.
C．He believes they will improve to a new stage in the long run.
D．He doubts whether people will need pure electric cars in the future.
解析：选C 观点态度题。从最后一段的“some progress is being made towards a future with electric cars”可知C项正确。
4．The passage was mainly written to ________.
A．introduce how electric cars work
B．describe the bright future of electric cars
C．explain why electric cars are not widely used
D．compare electric cars with gas cars
解析：选C 主旨大意题。文章第一段引出一个问题——热门的电动汽车普及率不高，第二、三段从历史讲起，指明形成这一局面的原因，第四段总结说电动汽车还是在发展的，但近期不可能有大突破。由此可知文章主要是讲述电动汽车不被广泛使用的原因。
Ⅳ.阅读七选五
How to Survive High School
High school can be a terrible phase if you get it all wrong.Find out how to survive high school with a few easy tips.
·Be Yourself.
High school is a fun time to make new friends, meet new people, date and socialize.Make friends with all kinds of people and not just a group which you are comfortable with.Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen.__1__ Don't give into anyone's wants.
·__2__
Choose your friends carefully and make sure you won't get influenced by anyone.Socialize, but by judging who you can connect to.You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who don't want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.
·Be Optimistic.
There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can.__3__ Don't be afraid to make friends, don't get aggressive or personal with anyone and treat others the way you want to be treated.Respect your teachers and classmates and try to be helpful if you want the same in return.
·Be Confident.
When you believe in yourself, others believe in you.Talk, walk and address people confidently and this will create a strong image about you.__4__ Be creative and unique and learn to set trends.Confidence is one quality you grow with, and people respect you for that.
·Love High School.
__5__ Make the most of it, and you will never get those moments e up with prank ideas, get a detention, top your class, make the best friends, drink, go to prom, party, but just make as many memories as you can!
With these tips to survive high school, you will surely be proud of graduating as an all round approaching adult carrying the best roots.So, when you throw those hats in the air, feel the freedom and remember every moment you spent in “High School”．
A．Fall in love with it.
B．Keep Good Company.
C．Practice positive thinking.
D．And always wear your smile.
E．Do your thing, and don't imitate others.
F．Study as hard as you can in your spare time.
G．Just be yourself and create a strong self image.
语篇解读：本文为议论文。关于如何度过高中阶段，作者给出了几条可行的建议。
1．解析：选G 根据上文中的“Most peer pressure cases are because of the weak image created by freshmen.”可知要做自己，建立更加牢固的自我形象。
2．解析：选B 根据“You will find friends, but stay away from the ones who don't want to be your friends as a bad company is tempting, but the good one is true.”可知本段主要讲的是要和好人交朋友，故B项正确。
3．解析：选C 根据上文中的“There is nothing better than having a smile on your face whenever you can.”可知要培养积极的思维。
4．解析：选E 根据下文中的“Be creative and unique and learn to set trends.”可知做自己的事情，不要模仿别人。
5．解析：选A 根据本段的小标题“Love High School.”可知要爱高中。课时跟踪检测（四）Project
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．The war they launched upon our country was an aggressive (侵略的) one.
2．After a hard day's work, I'd like to enjoy a glass of beer (啤酒) to get relaxed.
3．Because of heavy air pollution, one health problem after another arose (产生) in this town.
4．The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake (刹车) to avoid hitting it.
5．A small plane crashed (坠毁) on the top of a mountain, causing ten deaths.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．如果我们不立即采取措施的话，很有可能发生更多类似的事故。
If we don't take immediate measures, more accidents like this are_likely_to_occur.
2．如此多的生词使得这篇文章更加难以理解。
So many new words make_the_article_more_difficult_to_understand.
3．由你来负责这项工程。
It_is_up_to_you_to_take charge of the project.
4．这本书旨在指导你提高你的阅读能力。
The book is_aimed_at_guiding_you in improving your reading ability.
5．你认为心脏病与吸烟有关吗？
Do you think that heart disease is_in_connection_with smoking
Ⅲ.完形填空
Just the other day, a fierce storm hit our community. I looked out the window and witnessed a tree being __1__ by the fierce winds. The branches bent, and swayed (摇摆) back and forth, thanks to their __2__ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately stuck to the branches because their life __3__ the tree. The powerful trunk that __4__ the tree upright bent slightly backwards from the force in a battle to __5__ its position.
After the storm had passed, the tree gracefully returned to its __6__ position standing tall amongst the chaos. It managed to __7__ the storm. It didn't look the same as leaves had shed from its branches and the soil had loosened a bit, but what __8__ is that the tree won the fight for its life.
For a long time I couldn't understand why this tree __9__ my attention the way it did. As time passed, it became __10__ that it wasn't just about the tree but about the roots, which, although unseen, dig deep into the soil providing __11__ and nutrition. The roots allow the tree to be able to take a __12__ because they are there to support them.
I couldn't but ask myself how deep the roots are in my life. __13__， the next time you catch your kids __14__， when the job is driving you crazy, when you are underpaid and the __15__ is tight, and when the storms of life are raging, go back to your roots. Life is full of __16__. They will make you sway, make you __17__， make you lose some leaves but the deeper your roots the stronger you stand.
Faced with __18__ you might bend but don't break. No matter how hard the wind blows don't let life __19__ you into an uncomfortable position. Your __20__ lies in your roots.
语篇解读：几天前，作者亲眼目睹了一棵树经历了暴风雨却幸存下来的整个过程。作者借其告诉了我们一些人生的道理。
1．A.crushed B．abused
C．broken D．removed
解析：选B 句意：我朝窗外看去，目睹了一棵树被狂风摧残。abuse意为“摧残，伤害，虐待”；crush意为“压坏，压碎，挤压变形”；break意为“打破，摔碎，折断”；remove意为“移动，搬动；去除”。
2．A.height B．thickness
C．flexibility D．outline
解析：选C 句意：树枝弯了，来回地摇摆着，多亏了它们的柔韧性才没有折断。flexibility意为“柔韧性，灵活性”；height意为“身高，高度”；thickness意为“厚，厚度”；outline意为“外形，轮廓；概括，纲要”。
3．A.answered for B．depended on
C．catered for D．touched on
解析：选B 句意：树叶不顾一切地固守在树枝上，因为它们的生命依靠这棵树。answer for意为“对……负责；因……而受到惩罚”；depend on意为“依靠，依赖；取决于”；cater for意为“提供饮食及服务；迎合”；touch on意为“提及；涉及”。
4．A.held B．tied
C．pulled D．raised
解析：选A 句意：在一场保持自己的位置的战斗中，使这棵树保持直立的强大的树干由于外力稍稍向后弯曲。hold意为“使保持(某一位置)”；tie意为“系，捆，扎”；pull意为“拉，拖，扯”；raise意为“举起，抬高”。
5．A.achieve B．reach
C．establish D．maintain
解析：选D 参见上题解析。maintain意为“维持，保持”；achieve 意为“完成，达到，获得”；reach意为“到达，抵达，达到”；establish意为“建立，确立，创建”。
6．A.current B．final
C．original D．comfortable
解析：选C 句意：在暴风雨过去之后，这棵树优雅地回到原位，在一片混乱中高高地耸立着。original意为“原来的，最初的”；current意为“目前的，现在的”；final意为“最终的，最后的”；comfortable意为“舒服的，安逸的”。
7．A.explore B．avoid
C．chase D．survive
解析：选D 句意：它在这场暴风雨中设法活了下来。survive意为“幸存，存活”；explore意为“探测；探索”；avoid意为“避免，防止”；chase意为“追赶，追逐”。
8．A.counts B．differs
C．concerns D．reveals
解析：选A 句意：它看上去不一样了，因为树叶已经从树枝上脱落，而且土壤有点变松，但重要的是这棵树赢得了这场生命之战。count意为“重要；有价值”；differ意为“不同，有区别”；concern意为“涉及；使担忧”；reveal意为“揭示；揭露”。
9．A.fixed B．transferred
C．escaped D．caught
解析：选D 句意：我很长时间都无法理解为什么这棵树会吸引我的注意力。catch意为“引起，吸引；接住，抓住”；fix意为“修理，维修”；transfer意为“转移，调动”；escape意为“逃离，逃脱”。
10．A.strange B．obvious
C．possible D．reasonable
解析：选B 句意：随着时间的推移，显而易见，这不仅仅跟这棵树有关，而且还跟树的根有关。obvious意为“明显的，显然的”；strange意为“奇怪的，古怪的”；possible意为“可能的；合理的”；reasonable意为“公平的；合理的”。
11．A.surroundings B．resources
C．probability D．stability
解析：选D 句意：尽管，树根不为人所见，但它们深扎于土壤，给树提供养分，使树站得更稳。stability意为“稳定(性)；稳固”；surroundings意为“(周围的)环境”；resource意为“资源；财力”；probability意为“可能性；概率”。
12．A.beating B．stand
C．chance D．turning
解析：选A 句意：树根使树有能力遭受打击，因为它们会在那里支撑住它。take a beating为固定短语，意为“挨打；受到打击”。
13．A.However B．Therefore
C．Nevertheless D．Besides
解析：选B 句意：我不得不问我自己在人生中的根扎得有多深。本文为借物喻人。文章借此句过渡，由对树根的描述转为对人的生命之根的描述。空后下文与过渡句前一段的内容构成因果顺承关系。therefore意为“因此，所以”；however意为“然而；但是”；nevertheless意为“然而；但是”；besides意为“而且；此外”。
14．A.misbehaving B．struggling
C．withdrawing D．misunderstanding
解析：选A 句意：下一次你当场抓住你的孩子调皮捣蛋。misbehave意为“品行不端；调皮捣蛋”；struggle意为“斗争；奋斗，努力”；withdraw意为“撤退，撤回”；misunderstand意为“误解，误会”。
15．A.security B．deadline
C．money D．community
解析：选C 句意：当你报酬过低，手头的钱紧时。money意为“金钱”；security意为“安全”；deadline意为“截止日期”；community意为“社区”。
16．A.surprises B．choices
C．storms D．changes
解析：选C 根据上文的“and when the storms of life are raging”可知，人生充满着暴风雨。
17．A.smile B．bend
C．hesitate D．advance
解析：选B 句意：暴风雨会使你摇晃、弯曲、失去一些叶子， 但是你的根扎得越深，你站得越有力。bend意为“弯曲，变弯，弯腰”；smile意为“微笑”；hesitate意为“犹豫，踌躇”；advance意为“前进，进步”。
18．A.opportunities B．challenges
C．tasks D．differences
解析：选B 句意：面对挑战，你可以“弯曲”一下但不要被折断。challenge意为“挑战”；opportunity意为“机会”；task意为“任务”；difference意为“差异”。
19．A.trick B．argue
C．force D．admit
解析：选C 句意：无论风刮得多么猛烈，不要让生活迫使你进入令人不舒服的境地。force意为“迫使，强迫”；trick意为“欺骗，哄骗”；argue意为“争论，辩论”；admit意为“承认；准许进入”。
20．A.courage B．ambition
C．value D．strength
解析：选D 根据上文的“the stronger you stand”可知，你的力量在于你的根。strength意为“力气，力量”；courage意为“勇气，胆量”；ambition意为“雄心，抱负”；value意为“价值；重要性”。
Ⅳ.阅读理解
It's surprising to see bicycles back on the streets of many cities again but with a new look thanks to the sharing economy and a boom (兴起) in bike sharing companies that work through mobile apps — sort of like car hailing (叫车) services Uber or Didi, except for bikes.
Cheap, practical and green, sharable bikes have become very popular with students and young professionals in China's leading cities. Why do we have to own a bike when we can use our mobile phone to scan a QR code (扫描二维码) and unlock a nearby, new bike, ride it for however long we want at incredibly low prices (1 yuan or 0.5 yuan for 30 minutes), park and lock it, and then move on, only to pick up another bike elsewhere later in the day
Bike sharing companies in China sport a parade of colorful brands of their smart bikes — orange for Mobike and yellow for Ofo, to name two market leaders among some 30 companies that have jumped into this area. Just as with Uber and Didi, you can bet there will be price wars and battles.
You might say that bike sharing is nothing new or exciting. After all, bike sharing services have appeared in New York City and London. But the business model and technology for bike sharing in China is more advanced than in the West. In China, you can drop your rented bike wherever you want — thanks to GPS technology that locates and tracks the position for each bicycle.
Bike sharing is regarded as a way to reduce traffic jams, cut air pollution, and improve health. However, statistics show more than 10,000 sharable bikes have been damaged in various ways — such as bikes being painted or key like QR codes being damaged. In Beijing and Shanghai, bikes are being dropped everywhere and starting to crowd city sidewalks. Fortunately, the bike sharing companies are considering the problems.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。仿佛一夜之间，国内共享单车突然火爆了起来。这些共享单车给人们带来便利的同时也带来了一些问题。
1．What do we know about bike sharing in China
A．It is a completely new economy.
B．It takes traditional bikes off the streets.
C．It works in a similar way to car hailing.
D．It is based on the same technology used in the West.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第一段“bike sharing companies that work through mobile apps — sort of like car hailing services Uber or Didi, except for bikes”可知，共享单车的运作模式和叫车软件类似。
2．What is stressed in Paragraph 2
A．The convenience of using sharable bikes.
B．Reasons why people don't have to own bikes.
C．The advanced technology behind bike sharing.
D．The present situation of the bike sharing market.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由第二段可知，本段强调了使用共享单车的便利，包括价格低廉、随用随取等。
3. What is most likely to be talked about in the paragraph following the text
A．Bike sharing around the world.
B．Problems caused by sharable bikes.
C．Measures to improve the bike sharing service.
D．Ways to encourage the proper use and parking of bikes.
解析：选D 推理判断题。由最后一段可知，共享单车面临被蓄意破坏和随意停放带来的问题，共享单车公司也意识到了这些。由此可知，接下来可能会谈到应对这些问题的措施。
4．What would be the best title for the text
A．Mobike vs Ofo: a bike sharing battle
B．Bike sharing service is rising in China
C．Bike sharing faces challenges in China
D．The rise of the sharing economy in China
解析：选B 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了共享单车在中国的兴起，同时也客观指出了其利弊。
Ⅴ.语法填空
We use flowers as messengers, to say something we might have trouble saying __1__ (direct) ourselves. Over time flowers have come to symbolize the most powerful human experiences: beauty, love, hope, and rebirth. Sweet flowers alone can say __2__ one fears expressing. We've listed some of the most famous flowers __3__ have a special significance.
In Mao Zedong's poem Ode to the Plum Blossom (《咏梅》), the plum blossom was used __4__ (praise) great soldiers who sacrificed their lives for a better life for Chinese people.
__5__ great Chinese poet Li Bai from the Tang Dynasty once compared Yang Yuhuan's beautiful face to blooming peonies (牡丹). Flowering in May, peonies' large petals and strong colors are linked to prosperity and __6__ (rich) in traditional Chinese culture.
The orchid (兰花) is well known for its delicate smell. Beautiful articles and poems __7__ (call) “lanzhang” by Chinese people in ancient times.
Roses, of course, have the __8__ (colorful) meaning among all the flowers. Red roses, to this day, mean “I love you.” A red rose, rather than yellow roses, __9__ (act) as the traditional romantic gift given to your love on Valentine's Day. __10__ (send) yellow roses can be risky, as they represent either friendship or envy.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了人们把花当作信使来表达情感。
1．directly 考查副词。由空前的动词saying可知，此处应用副词修饰，故填directly。
2．what 考查宾语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句，同时结合语境“一个人害怕表达什么”，所以填what。
3．that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，从句缺少主语，先行词为flowers且有形容词最高级修饰，所以空处只能填关系代词that而不能用which。
4．to praise 考查非谓语动词。结合语境可知此处应用不定式作目的状语，所以填to praise。be used to do sth.“被用来做某事”。
5．The 考查冠词。句中Li Bai作poet的同位语，而介词短语from the Tang Dynasty是后置定语，所以空处应填定冠词The表特指。
6．richness 考查名词。空前and一词决定其前后单词词性相同，and前prosperity (繁荣)是名词，所以空处应该也是名词，形容词rich的名词是richness。
7．were called 考查动词的时态和语态。sth. be called sth. “……被称为……”，是固定搭配；由时间状语“in ancient times (在古代)”可知，此处应用一般过去时的被动语态。
8．most colorful 考查形容词最高级。由句末介词短语“among all the flowers(在所有的花之中)”可知，这里应用形容词的最高级，所以填most colorful。
9．acts 考查动词的时态及主谓一致。本段描述的都是客观情况，故应用一般现在时；句子的主语是A red rose，而不是rather than后的yellow roses，所以谓语动词应该用单数形式，故填acts。
10．Sending 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句中缺少主语，所以应用动词 ing形式作主语，故填Sending。课时跟踪检测（一）Section Ⅱ Welcome to the unit & Reading — Language points
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．On the night of our anniversary (周年纪念日) we went to a small restaurant on the other side the lake.
2．Unfortunately (可惜地), he missed the chance of being chosen.
3．A fire broke out, and the people in the building were almost choked (窒息) to death by the heavy smoke.
4．The government is the highest authority (权力机构) in the country.
5．The news reached us via (通过) a friend of mine.
6．I wonder if you could postpone (延迟) your trip to the weekend because we are short handed right now.
7．If you are going to read only one or two sections (部分), we suggest those two.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．他是我们的朋友，为什么不把这个秘密告诉他呢？
He is our friend.Why_not_tell him the secret
2．这儿有一些问题，其中一些我认为对你来说太难了。
Here are the questions, some_of_which/of_which_some I think difficult for you.
3．通常，很难用英语来表达唐诗的确切意思。
More often than not, it is difficult to_convey_the_exact_meaning_of a Tang poem in English.
4．现在，许多新婚夫妇喜欢放大他们的结婚照，并把它们挂在墙上。
Nowadays many new couples like to_enlarge_their_wedding_photos and hang them on the wall.
5．丝绸之路是一条具有历史意义的国际通道，它使古老的中国文化与印度文化、希腊文化、罗马文化连接起来。
The Silk Road was an international passage with historic significance, which linked_up_ancient_Chinese_culture_with that of India, Greece and Rome.
Ⅲ.完形填空
This morning, I started very late in my car to my office. I was in a __1__ to reach my office as my clients were waiting for me there. Unfortunately, I got __2__ in a traffic jam. All the cars stood in a line, and drivers __3__ honked horns (按喇叭) to get rid of their __4__. I got down from my car and moved forward in search of the __5__ of the traffic jam. At a turning a young man was struggling hard to move forward his car, which might __6__. Everyone there was just __7__ the man without coming to offer __8__ to him. In the meantime, they were __9__ the man for the traffic jam. The number of cars was gradually increasing. The man's face turned __10__ as everyone taunted (奚落) him for creating this public __11__. Nobody was in the mood for __12__ the man for his error.
Seeing this, I __13__ rushed to help the man, followed by other four drivers. We __14__ to push the car. Very soon it started with a loud sound. The man smiled in __15__ the moment his car worked again. Then he thanked us and made a(n) __16__ to everyone there and moved off.
After that I went into deep thought over the human __17__ in the times of crisis (危机). Every human being on this earth unavoidably makes errors. When other people do that we blame them, but when we are in the same condition we desire to gain __18__. In the times of crisis we should try to __19__ them instead of blaming others. Forgiving is a __20__ choice, as it not only avoids conflicts further, but also spreads love.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者遇到交通堵塞后得到启示——当我们遇到问题时，不要责备，而要合力解决问题。
1．A.dream B．way
C．hurry D．distance
解析：选C 根据空格前的“I started very late”和空格后的“as my clients were waiting for me”可知，C项符合语境。in a hurry to do sth.“急于做某事”。
2．A.injured B．stuck
C．lost D．fined
解析：选B 不幸地，“我”遇上了交通堵塞。get stuck in“陷入”。根据语境可知选B项。
3．A.gradually B．carefully
C．nervously D．constantly
解析：选D 句意：所有的汽车排成队，司机一直在按喇叭来消除怒气。根据语境可知选D项。constantly“一直重复不断地”。
4．A.fear B．trouble
C．anger D．sadness
解析：选C 参见上题解析。根据语境可知选C项。anger“怒气”。
5．A.alarm B．cause
C．source D．routine
解析：选B 句意：我下车向前走，寻找交通堵塞的原因。根据语境可知，作者想找到堵车的原因，故选B项。 cause“原因”。
6．A.break down B．speed up
C．set off D．run away
解析：选A 根据文中的“At a turning a young man was struggling hard to move forward his car”可知，年轻人的车可能抛锚了，故选A项。break down“(机器)损坏，出故障”。
7．A.comforting B．directing
C．watching D．operating
解析：选C 每个人都只是在那儿看着那个年轻人，没有前来帮忙。根据语境可知选C项。
8．A.affection B．agreement
C．assessment D．help
解析：选D 参见上题解析。根据语境可知选D项。affection“喜爱”，agreement“一致”，assessment“评价”，均不符合语境。
9．A.reflecting B．blaming
C．encouraging D．participating
解析：选B 句意：同时，他们责备年轻人导致了交通堵塞。blame sb. for sth.“因某事而责备某人”，故选B项。
10．A.black B．pale
C．white D．red
解析：选D 当每个人都奚落他时，那个人的脸变红(red)了。
11．A.absence B．relationship
C．inconvenience D．attention
解析：选C 根据上文中提到的“traffic jam”可知，堵车导致不方便，故选C项。inconvenience“不便”。
12．A.forgiving B．annoying
C．persuading D．preferring
解析：选A 根据上文中的“as everyone taunted (奚落) him for creating this public ________”可知，没有人原谅他，故选A项。
13．A.tiredly B．immediately
C．purposely D．regretfully
解析：选B 句意：看到这种情况，我立刻冲过去帮忙，另外四个司机也跟了过去。immediately“立即”，符合语境。
14．A.pretended B．cooperated
C．permitted D．promised
解析：选B 根据上文中的“followed by other four drivers”可知是合作，故选B项。cooperate“合作”。
15．A.effect B．confidence
C．relief D．sorrow
解析：选C 句意：当他的车再次启动时那个年轻人如释重负地笑了。in relief“如释重负，松了口气”，故选C项。
16．A.apology B．cry
C．decision D．complaint
解析：选A 他感谢我们，并向在场的每个人道了歉，然后离开了。故选A项。apology“道歉”。
17．A.attraction B．imagination
C．attitude D．management
解析：选C 结合上下文内容可知，此处是说人们的态度，故选C项。
18．A.satisfaction B．pity
C．benefit D．experience
解析：选B 句意：当我们处于同样的情况下时，我们渴望获得同情。此处与“When other people do that we blame them”相对比，故选B项。pity“同情”。
19．A.praise B．equip
C．replace D．overcome
解析：选D 如果出现危机，我们应该克服困难而不是责备其他人。故选D项。overcome“克服”。
20．A.painful B．similar
C．wise D．common
解析：选C 原谅是一种明智的(wise)选择，因为它不仅仅可以避免矛盾，还可以传播爱。故选C项。
Ⅳ.阅读理解
Bike Share Toronto is the city's official bike share program, designed to give locals and visitors a fun, affordable and convenient alternative to walking, taxis, buses and the subway. There are 200 Bike Share Toronto stations and 2,000 bikes across the city, making Bike Share the most accessible way to get around and explore.
How it works
·Become an Annual Member or buy a Day Pass to access the system.
·Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it.
·Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active.
·Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock (停泊处) to make sure it's locked.
Choose a plan
·For visitors
Day Pass: $7. Unlimited 30 minute rides in a 24 hour period.
3 Day Pass: $15. Unlimited 30 minute rides in a 72 hour period.
·For locals
Monthly Pass: $25. Unlimited 30 minute rides for a month.
Annual Membership：$90. Unlimited 30 minute rides for a whole year. The Annual Membership is the best deal for locals of Toronto and other frequent riders.
The first 30 minutes of each ride is included with the membership or pass price. Avoid extra fees by dropping off your bike every 30 minutes at any other station. If you keep a bike out for longer than 30 minutes at a time, you will be charged an extra $1.50 for the first 30 minutes over, $4 for the next 30 minutes, and $7 for each additional 30 minutes after that.
Contact us
·Customer Service: (855)898 2388
·Repair Service: (855)898 2378
·Corporation Partners: (855)898 2398
·Employment Opportunities: (855)898 2498
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文中介绍了多伦多城市单车共享项目，该项目针对游客和本地人有不同的单车共享卡。
1．Which is the most suitable choice for locals to access the system in Toronto
A．Day Pass. B．3 Day Pass.
C．Monthly Pass. D．Annual Membership.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据“Choose a plan”部分中的“The Annual Membership is the best deal for locals of Toronto and other frequent riders.”可知，使用共享单车时，办理年卡对多伦多当地人来说是最好的选择。故选D。
2．How much will the extra fee be if you travel for two hours by bike
A．$5.5. B．$9.5.
C．$12.5. D．$15.5.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The first 30 minutes of each ride is included with the membership or pass price ... $7 for each additional 30 minutes after that.”可知，使用共享单车2小时的前30分钟的费用包括在单车卡里，而剩下的90分钟的费用为$1.5＋$4＋$7＝$12.5。故选C。
3．For more information about working at Bike Share Toronto, contact it at ________.
A．(855) 898 2388 B．(855) 898 2378
C．(855) 898 2398 D．(855) 898 2498
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据本文最后一句的“Employment Opportunities: (855) 898 2498”可知，咨询Bike Share Toronto的就业机会应拨打(855)898 2498。故选D。
4．Which of the following statement is TRUE
A．A member can get a code or a key to the bike.
B．Bike Share Toronto is a non profit program.
C．Shared bikes have taken the place of other vehicles.
D．The green light on the dock shows the bike is unlocked.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据“How it works”部分中的前两条可知，单车会员可获得骑车代码或用会员钥匙打开车锁。其他选项与文章内容不符，故选A。
Ⅴ.阅读七选五
Everyone hates being stuck in a traffic jam, but sadly, many people have to deal with it every day. There are steps you can take to help you handle it.
__1__ This will help if you're stuck in a long traffic jam and get hungry, and it's honestly a pretty good time waster, too. Try to bring food that won't make a mess in the car! If you're drinking anything sweet, be careful of spilling (洒出)．
Play a road game. Playing a road game is a great way to get rid of the boredom. __2__ I Spy is a very popular road game where you say “I spy with my little eyes something that is ...” and you say the color of the object you've chosen, and the others have to guess what it is.
Take a breath. __3__ If you don't feel comfortable in a serious traffic jam where the cars aren't moving at all, just roll down the window or even open the door (if it's safe to do so), and take a breath beside your car for a second. This can help you feel better if you're carsick.
__4__ There are plenty of other things you can do while being stuck in a traffic jam! Ask the driver to go to a good radio station and start calling in and get involved (使参与). No matter who's watching you, sing along to the song on the radio at the top of your voice and dance around in your seat to the song! Start a conversation with the people in the car next to you! __5__
A．Get creative with your free time.
B．Pack some snacks before you go.
C．Talk to your doctor about car sickness.
D．Try thinking about something important in the traffic jam.
E．Many people experience car sickness in a long journey.
F．There are lots of games that are fun and enjoyable for everyone!
G．Pretend you know them and start by saying, “I haven't seen you for ages！”
语篇解读：本文为说明文。在现代社会，堵车已经是司空见惯的事情，那么怎样应对堵车呢？
1．解析：选B 根据下文“Try to bring food that won't make a mess in the car”可知，走之前可以准备一些吃的东西。
2．解析：选F 根据空前的“Playing a road game is a great way to get rid of the boredom”可知，有很多有趣而且让人愉快的游戏。
3．解析：选E 根据下文“This can help you feel better if you're carsick”可知，很多人在长途旅行中会晕车。
4．解析：选A 根据下文内容可知，堵车时还可以做一些不同寻常的事情。
5．解析：选G 根据空前的“Start a conversation with the people in the car next to you”可知，你可以假装认识他们，和他们打招呼：“好久不见了！”
