UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
In January, 2017, we participated in an archaeological(考古学的)dig near the Okbo Elementary School in Kiyotake, Japan, along with housewives and elderly farmers.It was really cold, and a strong wind was blowing all the time.
The work we did was to dig down in the soil 5 cm at a time and look for something ancient such as earthen vessels, stone tools, and arrowheads.Sometimes we dug down 30 cm at once.
We dug down to some layers which could be seen on the soil wall.The different colors of these layers showed what had happened at different ages.
Also, in a few places where ancient people cooked, there were the remains of ashes and charcoal.The material that we longed to find was “Kokuyoseki”， or obsidian (十胜石), a clear black stone for cutting meat and making arrowheads, because it is really hard to find and is beautiful.
From 8：30 to 5：00, we continued to dig in the soil.Then we had to get rid of the soil which we dug.The cold climate, the cold wind, and the dust made it hard for us.We couldn't open our eyes.
Sometimes we measured the size of each stone and our boss drew the shape.It was really detailed work and made us exhausted, but we still carried out the excavation (挖掘)．
Now, however, we feel it was a really good opportunity because we were able to feel the ancient mystery and the reality of the work.Besides, we were able to become friends with the housewives and farmers who were also participating in the dig.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者是一名学生，有幸参加了一次考古挖掘活动。在这次活动中，作者经历了考古挖掘的辛苦，学到了很多考古知识，也收获了友谊。
1．What does the author of the passage mainly tell us
A．His experience in joining in an archaeological dig.
B．How he found some ancient objects in the soil.
C．Where people can find earthen vessels and arrowheads.
D．The relationship between the author and some farmers.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。根据文章的第一句“In January,2017，we participated in an archaeological (考古学的) dig ...”以及全文的内容可以看出，文章主要讲述了作者参加的一次考古挖掘经历，所以选A。
2．From the passage we can infer that________.
A．he had to dig as deep as possible
B．digging for ancient things is boring
C．he seldom found anything ancient
D．excavation is really hard work
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第五段的第三句“The cold climate, the cold wind, and the dust made it hard ...”可知，当时天冷、风大、尘土多，考古挖掘是件“不容易的”工作。
3．What can people know from the colors of the layers of soil
A．What the weather was like a long time ago.
B．What people lived on in ancient times.
C．The exact time obsidian formed.
D．The things that happened at different ages.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段的第二句“The different colors of these layers showed what had happened at different ages.”可知，土层的不同颜色展示出不同时代发生的事情。
4．The most exciting thing for them is________.
A．to find a place where people cooked
B．to see the remains of charcoal and ashes
C．to find a kind of stone used for cutting meat
D．to dig out some arrowheads
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段的第二句可知，他们渴望发现的东西是十胜石，这种东西黑得透明，可用来切肉或做箭头，并且它很难找到，又很美丽，因此找到十胜石是他们最兴奋的事。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I just marked my first Mid Autumn Festival celebration in China.Exactly a week after arriving for my graduate studies, I was kind of homesick — memories of past__1__back in Serbia with family and friends exchanging scenes in my mind.On the morning of Friday, September 13th, the__2__on the campus was very cheerful.Chinese students explained to us the importance of the day as gifts of mooncakes were__3__.Then came the night.The full moon appeared: huge, silver ball high above the campus, and eyes looked at it with__4__.Unlike previous nights, a cool breeze swept through the campus.With Serbian music playing on my headphones, I danced my way，__5___in the wind, and forgetting myself for a moment.
As I settled back into my room, I was fascinated by the festival's idea.My__6__mind pushed me online where I came across the poem Prelude (前奏) to Water Melody, by the well known Chinese poet Su Dongpo.This poem concisely (简练地) seized what I was__7__.The message and the tone both resonated (共鸣) with my feelings.Writing to his family, Su wondered what time it was back at home.Considering the time difference between China and Serbia, I was constantly trying to__8__what time it was back at home.
Eventually, Su asked his family to join him in__9__the timeless perfection of a full moon in a cloudless night.What a way to finish! I, too, was hoping that all was well with my family.Despite the distance and__10__that came with not seeing or hearing from a loved one, we were all flourishing (茁壮成长) under the watch of the__11__moon.
And while we may go away from home, as happens from time to time, the family remains the most important__12__to our productive existence.As the Chinese used the holiday to__13__with the loved ones, the Serbian community also got together, shared a meal and walked on the streets under the neon lights (霓虹灯)．
As I write this, a day after the festival, I cannot help but look forward to the next.Thank my Chinese friends, whose__14__made me and a crowd of other foreign students experience a(n)__15__Mid Autumn Festival.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在中国的第一个中秋节。作者在中国读研究生，来中国一周后，很想念在塞尔维亚的家人和朋友，中秋节的庆祝使得作者感慨颇多。
1．A.collections B．experiences
C．hobbies D．expectations
解析：选B 根据下文“back in Serbia with family and friends exchanging scenes in my mind”可知，此处表示想起过去在塞尔维亚的经历。故选B。collection“收藏”；hobby“爱好”；expectation“期望”。
2．A.atmosphere B．scenery
C．architecture D．tradition
解析：选A 根据前文的“Mid Autumn Festival celebration”以及下文的“was very cheerful”可知，此处表示学校的气氛。故选A。scenery“景色，风景”；architecture“建筑”；tradition“传统”。
3．A.missed B．surrounded
C．recovered D．exchanged
解析：选D 根据“as gifts of mooncakes”可知，此处表示互赠月饼，故选D。miss“错过”；surround“包围，围住”；recover“恢复”。
4．A.terror B．appreciation
C．doubt D．mercy
解析：选B 根据常识可知，中秋节时人们会赏月，因此是用欣赏的目光看着月亮。故选B。terror“恐怖”；doubt“怀疑”；mercy“宽容，怜悯，仁慈”。
5．A.lying B．diving
C．struggling D．floating
解析：选D 根据“in the wind”可知，此处表示在风中飘然移动。故选D。lie“说谎，平躺”；dive“跳水，潜水”；struggle“挣扎”。
6．A.surprised B．curious
C．nervous D．upset
解析：选B 根据“I was fascinated by the festival's idea”可知，此处表示“我”的好奇心驱使“我”上网。故选B。surprised“(人)惊讶的”；nervous“紧张的”；upset“沮丧的”。
7．A.going through B．standing by
C．taking up D．setting off
解析：选A 根据下文“The message and the tone both resonated (共鸣) with my feelings.”可知，此处表示这首词简明扼要地表达了“我”所经历的东西。故选A。stand by“袖手旁观”；take up“占用，开始从事”；set off“出发，引发”。
8．A.figure out B．turn up
C．bring about D．care for
解析：选A 根据上文“Su wondered what time it was back at home”可知，此处表示“我”一直想知道回到家乡是什么时间。故选A。figure out“弄清楚，弄明白”；turn up“出现”；bring about“引起，导致”；care for“关心，照顾”。
9．A.communicating B．acquiring
C．representing D．observing
解析：选D 根据前文“The full moon ...looked at it with________.”可知，此处表示赏月。故选D。communicate“交流，传递”；acquire“获得，习得”；represent“代表，表示”。
10．A.beauty B．temperature
C．anxiety D．freedom
解析：选C 根据“that came with not seeing or hearing from a loved one”可知，此处表示“看不到亲人，也得不到亲人的音信会让我们感到焦虑”。故选C。
11．A.dull B．new
C．cold D．full
解析：选D 根据上文“the timeless perfection of a full moon”可知，此处表示满月。故选D。
12．A.unit B．group
C．field D．message
解析：选A 此处“the family”表示家庭，家庭是我们生活中最重要的单位。故选A。group“团队”；field“领域，旷野”；message“信息”。
13．A.associate B．work
C．reunite D．do
解析：选C 这里指中国人利用中秋节和亲人团聚在一起。故选C。associate with“与……交往”；work with“和……一起工作”；do with“处理”。
14．A.honesty B．generosity
C．bravery D．strength
解析：选B 根据“Thank my Chinese friends”及上文中国学生和外国学生一起过中秋并赠送月饼可知，此处表示中国朋友们很“慷慨”。故选B。
15．A.honorable B．imaginable
C．reasonable D．unforgettable
解析：选D 根据“I cannot help but look forward to the next”可知，“我”在中国度过了一个难忘的中秋节。故选D。honorable“光荣的，可敬的”；imaginable“可以想象的”；reasonable“合理的，公道的”。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Papermaking, gunpowder, printing and the compass are four great inventions by ancient Chinese people__1__have had a huge effect on the entire world.
Before the invention of paper, bones, animal shells, and bamboos were all used __2__writing surfaces.Silk was used to make paper but the quality was far from __3__(satisfy)．
In 105 AD Cai Lun, an official during the Eastern Han Dynasty, invented paper from worn fishnet, bark and cloth.These raw materials could be__4__(easy)found, so large quantities of paper could __5__(produce)．
Unlike paper and printing, the birth of gunpowder was quite accidental.It was invented by accident while attempting __6__(get) magic medicine.
Chinese people invented printing around 600 AD.The skill played an important role in the Song Dynasty but __7__ (it) shortcomings were apparent.It wasted time to make a model.During the Northern Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng invented moveable type of printing after numerous __8__(test)．
A device __9__(call) Si Nan became the inspiration of the compass.In the 11th century, tiny needles were invented.One end of the needle points north__10__the other points south.The compass was thus created.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国古代的四大发明及其影响和意义。
1．that/which 考查定语从句。先行词是inventions，定语从句中缺少主语，故填关系代词that/which。
2．as 考查介词。be used as ...是固定搭配，意为“被用作……”。
3．satisfaction 考查名词。所填词作介词短语far from的宾语，故填名词satisfaction。
4．easily 考查副词。此处修饰谓语动词，在句中作状语，故填副词形式。
5．be produced 考查语态。主语paper和动词produce之间是被动关系，故用被动语态。
6．to get 考查非谓语动词。attempt后面常跟不定式作宾语，attempt to do sth.意为“尝试做某事”。
7．its 考查代词。此处指印刷术的缺点，故填形容词性物主代词its。
8．tests 考查名词复数。根据前面的修饰词numerous可知，此处指经过无数次试验，因此填名词的复数形式。
9．called 考查非谓语动词。device和call之间是被动关系，故填过去分词作定语。
10．while 考查连词。强调两者的对比，意为“而，然而”，应填连词while。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
In January, 2017, we participated in an archaeological(考古学的)dig near the Okbo Elementary School in Kiyotake, Japan, along with housewives and elderly farmers.It was really cold, and a strong wind was blowing all the time.
The work we did was to dig down in the soil 5 cm at a time and look for something ancient such as earthen vessels, stone tools, and arrowheads.Sometimes we dug down 30 cm at once.
We dug down to some layers which could be seen on the soil wall.The different colors of these layers showed what had happened at different ages.
Also, in a few places where ancient people cooked, there were the remains of ashes and charcoal.The material that we longed to find was “Kokuyoseki”， or obsidian (十胜石), a clear black stone for cutting meat and making arrowheads, because it is really hard to find and is beautiful.
From 8：30 to 5：00, we continued to dig in the soil.Then we had to get rid of the soil which we dug.The cold climate, the cold wind, and the dust made it hard for us.We couldn't open our eyes.
Sometimes we measured the size of each stone and our boss drew the shape.It was really detailed work and made us exhausted, but we still carried out the excavation (挖掘)．
Now, however, we feel it was a really good opportunity because we were able to feel the ancient mystery and the reality of the work.Besides, we were able to become friends with the housewives and farmers who were also participating in the dig.
1．What does the author of the passage mainly tell us
A．His experience in joining in an archaeological dig.
B．How he found some ancient objects in the soil.
C．Where people can find earthen vessels and arrowheads.
D．The relationship between the author and some farmers.
2．From the passage we can infer that________.
A．he had to dig as deep as possible
B．digging for ancient things is boring
C．he seldom found anything ancient
D．excavation is really hard work
3．What can people know from the colors of the layers of soil
A．What the weather was like a long time ago.
B．What people lived on in ancient times.
C．The exact time obsidian formed.
D．The things that happened at different ages.
4．The most exciting thing for them is________.
A．to find a place where people cooked
B．to see the remains of charcoal and ashes
C．to find a kind of stone used for cutting meat
D．to dig out some arrowheads
Ⅱ.完形填空
I just marked my first Mid Autumn Festival celebration in China.Exactly a week after arriving for my graduate studies, I was kind of homesick — memories of past__1__back in Serbia with family and friends exchanging scenes in my mind.On the morning of Friday, September 13th, the__2__on the campus was very cheerful.Chinese students explained to us the importance of the day as gifts of mooncakes were__3__.Then came the night.The full moon appeared: huge, silver ball high above the campus, and eyes looked at it with__4__.Unlike previous nights, a cool breeze swept through the campus.With Serbian music playing on my headphones, I danced my way，__5___in the wind, and forgetting myself for a moment.
As I settled back into my room, I was fascinated by the festival's idea.My__6__mind pushed me online where I came across the poem Prelude (前奏) to Water Melody, by the well known Chinese poet Su Dongpo.This poem concisely (简练地) seized what I was__7__.The message and the tone both resonated (共鸣) with my feelings.Writing to his family, Su wondered what time it was back at home.Considering the time difference between China and Serbia, I was constantly trying to__8__what time it was back at home.
Eventually, Su asked his family to join him in__9__the timeless perfection of a full moon in a cloudless night.What a way to finish! I, too, was hoping that all was well with my family.Despite the distance and__10__that came with not seeing or hearing from a loved one, we were all flourishing (茁壮成长) under the watch of the__11__moon.
And while we may go away from home, as happens from time to time, the family remains the most important__12__to our productive existence.As the Chinese used the holiday to__13__with the loved ones, the Serbian community also got together, shared a meal and walked on the streets under the neon lights (霓虹灯)．
As I write this, a day after the festival, I cannot help but look forward to the next.Thank my Chinese friends, whose__14__made me and a crowd of other foreign students experience a(n)__15__Mid Autumn Festival.
1．A.collections B．experiences
C．hobbies D．expectations
2．A.atmosphere B．scenery
C．architecture D．tradition
3．A.missed B．surrounded
C．recovered D．exchanged
4．A.terror B．appreciation
C．doubt D．mercy
5．A.lying B．diving
C．struggling D．floating
6．A.surprised B．curious
C．nervous D．upset
7．A.going through B．standing by
C．taking up D．setting off
8．A.figure out B．turn up
C．bring about D．care for
9．A.communicating B．acquiring
C．representing D．observing
10．A.beauty B．temperature
C．anxiety D．freedom
11．A.dull B．new
C．cold D．full
12．A.unit B．group
C．field D．message
13．A.associate B．work
C．reunite D．do
14．A.honesty B．generosity
C．bravery D．strength
15．A.honorable B．imaginable
C．reasonable D．unforgettable
Ⅲ.语法填空
Papermaking, gunpowder, printing and the compass are four great inventions by ancient Chinese people__1__have had a huge effect on the entire world.
Before the invention of paper, bones, animal shells, and bamboos were all used __2__writing surfaces.Silk was used to make paper but the quality was far from __3__(satisfy)．
In 105 AD Cai Lun, an official during the Eastern Han Dynasty, invented paper from worn fishnet, bark and cloth.These raw materials could be__4__(easy)found, so large quantities of paper could __5__(produce)．
Unlike paper and printing, the birth of gunpowder was quite accidental.It was invented by accident while attempting __6__(get) magic medicine.
Chinese people invented printing around 600 AD.The skill played an important role in the Song Dynasty but __7__ (it) shortcomings were apparent.It wasted time to make a model.During the Northern Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng invented moveable type of printing after numerous __8__(test)．
A device __9__(call) Si Nan became the inspiration of the compass.In the 11th century, tiny needles were invented.One end of the needle points north__10__the other points south.The compass was thus created.UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Local officials in Beijing promised to further protect the city's cultural heritage, in particular the narrow streets known as hutongs.
Hutongs are commonly found in the cities of North China, but they are at risk. Beijing is currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 hutongs, most of which are near the Imperial Palaces. Only 60 years ago, the number was 3,250. In the old districts of Dongcheng and Xicheng, which cover 62 square kilometers, some people will be asked to move from hutong houses to avoid further damage to the ancient architecture.
“On average more than 100,000 people visit the Imperial Palaces during the National Day holidays. The visitors put pressure on the protection of cultural relics，” said the director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, adding that hutongs should be protected from human damage.
The government focused on how the protection plans were carried out and how the management of cultural heritages worked. Wang Shaofeng, head of the Xicheng district government, said the area has 182 cultural relics, many of which were built as far back as the Yuan Dynasty (1271－1368). The district of Xicheng has 1.28 million residents in its 57 square kilometers of land. “The most efficient way is to cut down the local population to reduce the possibility of causing harm to the heritage，” Wang said.
“Each community has been required to report the status of its cultural heritage, especially hutongs, and any action to damage the heritage will be punished，” Wang said.
No one knows for sure how many hutongs will be left in the coming 100 years.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了北京胡同的现状和保护措施。
1．How many hutongs have disappeared in the past sixty years in Beijing
A．Fewer than 1,000. B．About 2,000.
C．More than 3,000. D．Over 4,000.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Beijing is currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 ... Only 60 years ago, the number was 3,250.”可知，过去的60年间，北京的胡同减少了约2 000条。故选B。
2．According to Paragraph 3, what is the main cause of the damage to cultural relics
A．Visitors' activities.
B．Residents' attitude.
C．Communities' behaviour.
D．The government's policy.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，游客活动是对文物造成破坏的主要原因。故选A。
3．Which of the following is a useful way to protect hutongs
A．To punish anyone damaging them.
B．To attract more visitors to come.
C．To increase the local population.
D．To stop anyone from entering them.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知，惩罚破坏遗产的行为是一种可行的办法。故选A。
4．What will happen to hutongs in the near future
A．No one will remember them.
B．The number will be growing.
C．Only time will tell.
D．Hutongs will disappear completely.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，对于100年后胡同的情况，谁也不清楚，只有让时间来告诉我们。故选C。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你的外籍朋友 Mr Brown 对中国文化很感兴趣，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他来参加浙江博物馆组织的非物质文化遗产(non material cultural heritage)展览活动。内容包括：
1．写信目的； 2.时间、地点； 3.活动内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear Mr Brown，
Knowing you are interested in Chinese culture, I'm writing to invite you to have a look at the non material cultural heritage show.
Arranged in Zhejiang Museum on Saturday, the exhibition will display various non material cultural heritage, such as silk making, paper cutting, seal engraving and so on.As an enthusiast in culture, you are bound to be thrilled at those fantastic exhibitions.Not only will they be a feast for your eyes, but they will also deepen your insight into oriental culture.
Please accept my earnest invitation.Looking forward to your instant reply.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A young man had bought an old house that was in bad shape, but he and his wife believed they could restore it.They immediately went to work.Their goal was to have the old building look best for New Year's Eve get together.
Just two days before New Year, however, a storm swept through the area, leaving a hole in the wall of the house.There was obviously no time to repair the damage before New Year.Then, the sad couple attended a local auction (拍卖) that afternoon.One of the items put up for bids was an old gold and ivory colored tablecloth.Seized by an inspiration, the young man was the highest bidder at $6.50.His idea was to hang the cloth to cover the ragged hole.
On the day before New Year, it was snowy.As the young man unlocked the house door, he noticed an old woman standing at the bus stop.He knew the bus wouldn't be there within at least half an hour, so he invited her inside to keep warm.
When the woman walked in and saw the tablecloth, she rushed at it and said excitedly, “It's mine.It is my tablecloth.” She told the surprised man its history and even showed him her name in one corner of the tablecloth.She and her husband had once lived in Vienna, Austria, and their village was hit by a deadly disease.So they decided to flee to Switzerland, but her husband told her to leave first, saying he had something urgent to deal with.A few days later, it was reported that the bus her husband took fell off the cliff (悬崖) and he was never to be found.Her husband was believed to have died.Touched by her story, the young couple asked about her address, planning to send the tablecloth to her after New Year.As the bus came, she left.
In the candlelight of New Year's Eve, the tablecloth looked even more beautiful.As the man's friends left the house, they thanked the man for his arrangement and mentioned how beautiful the house looked.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
One old gentleman stayed, admiring the tablecloth.
Paragraph 2：
The young man drove the old man to that old woman's home.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
One old gentleman stayed, admiring the tablecloth.At the same time, he said to the young man, “What a coincidence.Many years ago my wife and I also owned such a tablecloth.But we lived in Vienna then.” On hearing these words, the young man told the old man about his encounter with the old woman in the house that snowy day.“Can it be true that she is alive？” asked the old man, tears streaming down his cheeks.“How can I find her？” Fortunately, the young man remembered her address.
Paragraph 2：
The young man drove the old man to that old woman's home. Together they knocked on her apartment door.When she opened it, both of them recognized each other immediately.Obviously, they were too surprised and excited to express themselves.With trembling hands, they hugged tightly.“I was told you had died.How did you find me？” the old woman said.“Thanks to that magical tablecloth，” the old man replied.The young man witnessed the tearful, joyful and thrilling reunion of the husband and wife.UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Local officials in Beijing promised to further protect the city's cultural heritage, in particular the narrow streets known as hutongs.
Hutongs are commonly found in the cities of North China, but they are at risk. Beijing is currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 hutongs, most of which are near the Imperial Palaces. Only 60 years ago, the number was 3,250. In the old districts of Dongcheng and Xicheng, which cover 62 square kilometers, some people will be asked to move from hutong houses to avoid further damage to the ancient architecture.
“On average more than 100,000 people visit the Imperial Palaces during the National Day holidays. The visitors put pressure on the protection of cultural relics，” said the director of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, adding that hutongs should be protected from human damage.
The government focused on how the protection plans were carried out and how the management of cultural heritages worked. Wang Shaofeng, head of the Xicheng district government, said the area has 182 cultural relics, many of which were built as far back as the Yuan Dynasty (1271－1368). The district of Xicheng has 1.28 million residents in its 57 square kilometers of land. “The most efficient way is to cut down the local population to reduce the possibility of causing harm to the heritage，” Wang said.
“Each community has been required to report the status of its cultural heritage, especially hutongs, and any action to damage the heritage will be punished，” Wang said.
No one knows for sure how many hutongs will be left in the coming 100 years.
1．How many hutongs have disappeared in the past sixty years in Beijing
A．Fewer than 1,000. B．About 2,000.
C．More than 3,000. D．Over 4,000.
2．According to Paragraph 3, what is the main cause of the damage to cultural relics
A．Visitors' activities.
B．Residents' attitude.
C．Communities' behaviour.
D．The government's policy.
3．Which of the following is a useful way to protect hutongs
A．To punish anyone damaging them.
B．To attract more visitors to come.
C．To increase the local population.
D．To stop anyone from entering them.
4．What will happen to hutongs in the near future
A．No one will remember them.
B．The number will be growing.
C．Only time will tell.
D．Hutongs will disappear completely.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你的外籍朋友 Mr Brown 对中国文化很感兴趣，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他来参加浙江博物馆组织的非物质文化遗产(non material cultural heritage)展览活动。内容包括：
1．写信目的； 2.时间、地点； 3.活动内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A young man had bought an old house that was in bad shape, but he and his wife believed they could restore it.They immediately went to work.Their goal was to have the old building look best for New Year's Eve get together.
Just two days before New Year, however, a storm swept through the area, leaving a hole in the wall of the house.There was obviously no time to repair the damage before New Year.Then, the sad couple attended a local auction (拍卖) that afternoon.One of the items put up for bids was an old gold and ivory colored tablecloth.Seized by an inspiration, the young man was the highest bidder at $6.50.His idea was to hang the cloth to cover the ragged hole.
On the day before New Year, it was snowy.As the young man unlocked the house door, he noticed an old woman standing at the bus stop.He knew the bus wouldn't be there within at least half an hour, so he invited her inside to keep warm.
When the woman walked in and saw the tablecloth, she rushed at it and said excitedly, “It's mine.It is my tablecloth.” She told the surprised man its history and even showed him her name in one corner of the tablecloth.She and her husband had once lived in Vienna, Austria, and their village was hit by a deadly disease.So they decided to flee to Switzerland, but her husband told her to leave first, saying he had something urgent to deal with.A few days later, it was reported that the bus her husband took fell off the cliff (悬崖) and he was never to be found.Her husband was believed to have died.Touched by her story, the young couple asked about her address, planning to send the tablecloth to her after New Year.As the bus came, she left.
In the candlelight of New Year's Eve, the tablecloth looked even more beautiful.As the man's friends left the house, they thanked the man for his arrangement and mentioned how beautiful the house looked.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
One old gentleman stayed, admiring the tablecloth.
Paragraph 2：
The young man drove the old man to that old woman's home.
UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（四） 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
In some parts of China, mainly in Anhui Province and Zhejiang Province, spread groups of grey tiled (灰瓦) and white walled houses, forming one of the most typical scenes captured in traditional Chinese landscape paintings. It is Hui style architecture, one of the major Chinese architectural styles of ancient times.
Hui style architecture developed into a significant building school in the Song Dynasty. In the mid Ming Dynasty, gardens and houses constructed with Hui styles developed very quickly along with the success of Hui commerce. Hui style architecture soon stepped out from Huizhou and was introduced to big towns.
Hui style architecture is characterized by the arrangement of villages together with nature, and a simple and beautiful exterior (外观)．
Hui style houses are usually ones with skylights (天井). With a square skylight surrounded by houses from four sides or from left, right and backside, these houses can reduce the heat of sunshine and enjoy ventilation (通风). All the houses gathers water from the skylight.
In ancient times, the colors used for buildings were very strict.Bright colors could only be used in palaces, temples and for government officials. So people in Huizhou chose the black and white colors to paint their houses.
Generally speaking, the exterior appearance of Hui style buildings differs little while their interior can vary a lot based on the wishes of the owners. Home decoration is characterized by three types of Hui carving: stone carving, wood carving and brick carving.
To take a look at the Hui style architecture, Xidi Village in Yixian County, Anhui Province, is the best place to go. It is a site of typical Hui houses, and one of the “Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui” that have been collectively listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国的徽派建筑的历史、风格和国际认可。
1．What can we learn about Hui style architecture
A．It is common across China.
B．It differs greatly exteriorly.
C．It focuses on landscape paintings.
D．It wins international recognition.
解析：选D 细节理解题。由最后一段最后一句可知，徽派建筑已经获得了国际认可。故选D。
2．What aspect of Hui style architecture does Paragraph 4 talk about
A．Its interior appearance.
B．Its roof structure.
C．Its practical functions.
D．Its strange shapes.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第四段中“these houses can reduce the heat of sunshine and enjoy ventilation (通风). All the houses gathers water from the skylight ”可知，第四段介绍了徽派建筑的实际功能。故选C。
3．Why are Hui style buildings mostly black and white
A．Bright colors were strictly controlled.
B．Bright colors were disliked by the people.
C．Light colors best fit in with nature.
D．Light colors could reflect sunshine.
解析：选A 细节理解题。由第五段内容可知，在古代平民百姓不准用明亮的颜色，所以徽派建筑多用黑白两色。故选A。
4．What's the purpose of the last paragraph
A．To advertise UNESCO.
B．To share information on visits.
C．To introduce a heritage site.
D．To call for protection.
解析：选B 写作意图题。由最后一段第一句可知，本段的目的是告诉读者如果想实地参观的话应该去哪里。故选B。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
China is making great effort to protect its cultural relics.In early May, State Administration of Cultural Heritage (SACH) added nearly 2,000 unmovable cultural relics sites to the list.So the number of these sites on this list will increase to more than 4,000.__1__
The newly added sites were reviewed (评审) by more than 130 experts.They spread around Shaanxi, Henan, Hunan, Hebei and Jiangsu provinces, including nearly 800 pieces of ancient architecture and over 500 ancient ruins.__2__
In an interview, the head of the SACH said that new types of cultural relics sites have been newly listed to get protection at first, including industrial relics, rural architecture and cultural landscapes.__3__For example, some are in the North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Despite great achievements during the years of effort, problems still exist.__4__Historic relics get stolen and antiques are taken abroad secretly.
The head of the SACH says that people has faced a challenge to the protection of cultural relics for a long time.So, balancing the relationship between economic development and protection of history is important.__5__He also used good examples of protection, describing how some cultural relics sites have become education bases for young people and popular tourist places, where a lot of people spend their holiday.
A．The SACH has found a total of more than 4,000 cultural relics.
B．They also include outstanding modern architecture.
C．Many relics have been destroyed in the process of urban construction.
D．All of them need protecting as quickly as possible.
E．Cultural relics sites should become positive factors to improve economic development.
F．When talking about protecting the cultural relics, the head of SACH ordered some to be saved.
G．Moreover, many of the new sites also include valuable cultural relics from ethnic minority regions (少数民族地区)．
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了国家文物局把一些文化遗迹增加到名单中，以使这些文化遗迹得到很好的保护。
1．选D 根据本段第一句可知，中国在文化遗迹保护方面一直在努力，今年又在不可移动文物名单上增加了接近2 000处，共有4 000多处，它们都需要尽快地得到保护。
2．选B 根据上句中的“including nearly 800 pieces of ancient architecture and over 500 ancient ruins”可知，这些新增加的文化遗迹包括接近800处古建筑和500多处古代废墟。B项是对此话题的进一步说明，即它们也包括一些杰出的现代建筑。
3．选G 根据下句“For example, some are in the North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.”可以判断，前面说明的是少数民族地区的一些有价值的文化遗迹。
4．选C 根据上文中的“problems still exist”可知，空格处内容应为在文物保护工作中遇到的问题。
5．选E 此段说明人类应该在经济发展和保护文化遗迹之间取得平衡。只有E项(文化遗迹应该成为促进经济发展的积极因素)与段落大意相吻合。
Ⅲ.完形填空
Culture and tradition are the soul of a country. When a country __1__ them, it's difficult for it to make __2__. Chinese culture can be seen everywhere, __3__ I didn't really understand it at first. Then I realized I had to __4__ something in order to understand it.
Last winter I decided to __5__ all the activities organized for foreign students to celebrate the Spring Festival.
The __6__ began a month ago with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联). On February 10, we __7__ an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw the brush pen, I became __8__. Why is there such a pen How do we use it
After understanding the tools, we started our creative __9__. I tried to hold the brush and start writing __10__ but the tip of the brush pen was too __11__ and I couldn't grasp it at all. I was __12__， but I didn't give up. After several __13__， I wrote a line of words. At this time, I found that my sleeves were dirtied with ink as I was too focused on practising. __14__， I was very happy, because I had learned the essence of writing calligraphy.
Through this activity, I came to __15__ the amazing Chinese culture more.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了作者通过参加一些为外国学生组织的庆祝春节的活动，开始更多地欣赏到神奇的中国文化。
1．A.owns B．keeps
C．loses D．spots
解析：选C 根据“Culture and tradition are the soul of a country.”和“it's difficult for it to ...”可知，此处表示当一个国家失去文化和传统。故选C。
2．A.sense B．money
C．peace D．progress
解析：选D 根据上文“Culture and tradition are the soul of a country.”可知，文化和传统是一个国家的灵魂。当一个国家失去了它们，它就很难取得进步。故选D。
3．A.but B．for
C．so D．or
解析：选A 上文提到“中国文化随处可见”，下文提到“一开始我并没有真正理解它”，上下文之间形成转折关系，需用连词but连接。故选A。
4．A.ignore B．experience
C．miss D．say
解析：选B 根据第二段内容可知，作者意识到自己要经历一些事情才能真正理解中国文化。故选B。
5．A.bring about B．set off
C．participate in D．figure out
解析：选C 根据“all the activities organized for foreign students to celebrate the Spring Festival”可知，作者参加了所有为外国学生组织的庆祝春节的活动。故选C。
6．A.performances B．preparations
C．traditions D．operations
解析：选B 根据“with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联)”可知，此处指用对联进行装饰，所以是准备工作。故选B。
7．A.launched B．discovered
C．celebrated D．reported
解析：选A 根据“an activity to write Spring Festival couplets”可知，此处指举办了一个书写新年对联的活动。故选A。
8．A.excited B．patient
C．proud D．curious
解析：选D 根据“Why is there such a pen How do we use it？”可知，作者对毛笔感到好奇。故选D。
9．A.plan B．imagination
C．journey D．decoration
解析：选D 根据上文“with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联)”可知，此处指使用对联作为装饰。故选D。
10．A.wisely B．carefully
C．neatly D．skillfully
解析：选B 根据“I couldn't grasp it at all”可知，作者打算握住毛笔小心翼翼地来写对联。故选B。
11．A.heavy B．soft
C．tight D．small
解析：选B 根据常识可知，书写对联的毛笔笔尖是软的。故选B。
12．A.disappointed B．impressed
C．frightened D．delighted
解析：选A 根据“I couldn't grasp it at all”可知，作者感到很失望。故选A。
13．A.marches B．harvests
C．turns D．attempts
解析：选D 根据“I couldn't grasp it at all”和“but I didn't give up”可知，作者没有放弃，又尝试了几次。故选D。
14．A.If not B．Even so
C．That is D．As usual
解析：选B 上文提到“这时，我发现我的袖子被墨水弄脏了”，下文提到“我还是很高兴”，上下文之间形成转折关系。故选B。
15．A.spread B．teach
C．appreciate D．change
解析：选C 根据“the amazing Chinese culture”可知，通过这次活动，作者开始更多地欣赏到神奇的中国文化。故选C。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（四） 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
In some parts of China, mainly in Anhui Province and Zhejiang Province, spread groups of grey tiled (灰瓦) and white walled houses, forming one of the most typical scenes captured in traditional Chinese landscape paintings. It is Hui style architecture, one of the major Chinese architectural styles of ancient times.
Hui style architecture developed into a significant building school in the Song Dynasty. In the mid Ming Dynasty, gardens and houses constructed with Hui styles developed very quickly along with the success of Hui commerce. Hui style architecture soon stepped out from Huizhou and was introduced to big towns.
Hui style architecture is characterized by the arrangement of villages together with nature, and a simple and beautiful exterior (外观)．
Hui style houses are usually ones with skylights (天井). With a square skylight surrounded by houses from four sides or from left, right and backside, these houses can reduce the heat of sunshine and enjoy ventilation (通风). All the houses gathers water from the skylight.
In ancient times, the colors used for buildings were very strict.Bright colors could only be used in palaces, temples and for government officials. So people in Huizhou chose the black and white colors to paint their houses.
Generally speaking, the exterior appearance of Hui style buildings differs little while their interior can vary a lot based on the wishes of the owners. Home decoration is characterized by three types of Hui carving: stone carving, wood carving and brick carving.
To take a look at the Hui style architecture, Xidi Village in Yixian County, Anhui Province, is the best place to go. It is a site of typical Hui houses, and one of the “Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui” that have been collectively listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
1．What can we learn about Hui style architecture
A．It is common across China.
B．It differs greatly exteriorly.
C．It focuses on landscape paintings.
D．It wins international recognition.
2．What aspect of Hui style architecture does Paragraph 4 talk about
A．Its interior appearance.
B．Its roof structure.
C．Its practical functions.
D．Its strange shapes.
3．Why are Hui style buildings mostly black and white
A．Bright colors were strictly controlled.
B．Bright colors were disliked by the people.
C．Light colors best fit in with nature.
D．Light colors could reflect sunshine.
4．What's the purpose of the last paragraph
A．To advertise UNESCO.
B．To share information on visits.
C．To introduce a heritage site.
D．To call for protection.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
China is making great effort to protect its cultural relics.In early May, State Administration of Cultural Heritage (SACH) added nearly 2,000 unmovable cultural relics sites to the list.So the number of these sites on this list will increase to more than 4,000.__1__
The newly added sites were reviewed (评审) by more than 130 experts.They spread around Shaanxi, Henan, Hunan, Hebei and Jiangsu provinces, including nearly 800 pieces of ancient architecture and over 500 ancient ruins.__2__
In an interview, the head of the SACH said that new types of cultural relics sites have been newly listed to get protection at first, including industrial relics, rural architecture and cultural landscapes.__3__For example, some are in the North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
Despite great achievements during the years of effort, problems still exist.__4__Historic relics get stolen and antiques are taken abroad secretly.
The head of the SACH says that people has faced a challenge to the protection of cultural relics for a long time.So, balancing the relationship between economic development and protection of history is important.__5__He also used good examples of protection, describing how some cultural relics sites have become education bases for young people and popular tourist places, where a lot of people spend their holiday.
A．The SACH has found a total of more than 4,000 cultural relics.
B．They also include outstanding modern architecture.
C．Many relics have been destroyed in the process of urban construction.
D．All of them need protecting as quickly as possible.
E．Cultural relics sites should become positive factors to improve economic development.
F．When talking about protecting the cultural relics, the head of SACH ordered some to be saved.
G．Moreover, many of the new sites also include valuable cultural relics from ethnic minority regions (少数民族地区)．
Ⅲ.完形填空
Culture and tradition are the soul of a country. When a country __1__ them, it's difficult for it to make __2__. Chinese culture can be seen everywhere, __3__ I didn't really understand it at first. Then I realized I had to __4__ something in order to understand it.
Last winter I decided to __5__ all the activities organized for foreign students to celebrate the Spring Festival.
The __6__ began a month ago with the decorating of our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联). On February 10, we __7__ an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw the brush pen, I became __8__. Why is there such a pen How do we use it
After understanding the tools, we started our creative __9__. I tried to hold the brush and start writing __10__ but the tip of the brush pen was too __11__ and I couldn't grasp it at all. I was __12__， but I didn't give up. After several __13__， I wrote a line of words. At this time, I found that my sleeves were dirtied with ink as I was too focused on practising. __14__， I was very happy, because I had learned the essence of writing calligraphy.
Through this activity, I came to __15__ the amazing Chinese culture more.
1．A.owns B．keeps
C．loses D．spots
2．A.sense B．money
C．peace D．progress
3．A.but B．for
C．so D．or
4．A.ignore B．experience
C．miss D．say
5．A.bring about B．set off
C．participate in D．figure out
6．A.performances B．preparations
C．traditions D．operations
7．A.launched B．discovered
C．celebrated D．reported
8．A.excited B．patient
C．proud D．curious
9．A.plan B．imagination
C．journey D．decoration
10．A.wisely B．carefully
C．neatly D．skillfully
11．A.heavy B．soft
C．tight D．small
12．A.disappointed B．impressed
C．frightened D．delighted
13．A.marches B．harvests
C．turns D．attempts
14．A.If not B．Even so
C．That is D．As usual
15．A.spread B．teach
C．appreciate D．changeUNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Four Most Amazing Cultural World Heritage Sites
Acropolis of Athens
As the name suggests, one of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites Acropolis of Athens has the location of Athens, Greece. It is a heritage site since 1987. The site is an ancient castle that is on a high rocky outcrop over the city of Athens containing the remains of the Parthenon and other ancient important structures. It is one of the most famous monuments (遗迹) in Europe.
Rapa Nui National Park
One of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites, it is in the Easter Island. You know it as the heritage site since 1995. These are a Monolithic (庞大而单一的) human figures that are carvings by the Rapa Nui people from rock between the years 1250 and 1500. These have overly large heads three eighths the size of the whole statue and Paro which is the tallest, almost 10 meters high with 75 tonnes of weight.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a place in Mexico. It is a heritage site since 1988. One of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites, Chichen Itza was a large pre Columbian city. It is a gift by the Maya people. Being a major focal point in the northern Maya lowlands for centuries, it was one of the largest Maya cities. Today, Chichen Itza is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico. It receives around 1.2 million visitors each year.
Taj Mahal
You will find this one of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites in Agra, India that has bagged a place in the heritage site since 1983. It is white marble tomb which was built between 1632 and 1653 under the order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四处令人惊叹的世界文化遗产。
1．How long has Acropolis of Athens become a heritage site
A．Since 1987. B．Since 1995.
C．Since 1988. D．Since 1983.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Acropolis of Athens部分中“It is a heritage site since 1987.”可知，Acropolis of Athens从1987年变成遗址。故选A项。
2．Which site will you choose if you want to see huge human figures
A．Acropolis of Athens.
B．Rapa Nui National Park.
C．Chichen Itza.
D．Taj Mahal.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Rapa Nui National Park部分中“These are a Monolithic(庞大而单一的)human figures ...the years 1250 and 1500.”可知，在Rapa Nui National Park能看到巨大的人像。因此如果你想看到巨大的人像可以去Rapa Nui National Park。故选B项。
3．Whom was Taj Mahal built in memory of
A．The Rapa Nui people.
B．The Maya people.
C．Shah Jahan.
D．Mumtaz Mahal.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Taj Mahal 部分中“It is white marble ... wife, Mumtaz Mahal.”可知，Taj Mahal的建造是为了纪念Mumtaz Mahal。故选D项。
B
More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created an entire framework to mark the passage of time in a year based on observation of the sun's movement, called “The 24 Solar Terms”．
In the international meteorological field, the 24 solar terms are recognized as “the fifth invention of China”. In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The 24 solar terms are: Start of Spring; Rain Water; Awakening of Insects; Spring Equinox; Clear and Bright; Grain Rain; Start of Summer; Grain Buds; Grain in Ear; Summer Solstice; Minor Heat; Major Heat; Start of Autumn; The End of Heat; White Dew; Autumn Equinox; Cold Dew; Frost's Descent; Start of Winter; Minor Snow; Major Snow; Winter Solstice; Minor Cold and Major Cold.
Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice are the two days of the year with the longest and shortest amount of daylight respectively, while Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox are days with the most balanced amount of daytime and nighttime. Through these four points, a year is divided into four parts: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
In ancient times, this system not only guided agricultural production, helping farmers to expect the changes in temperature, spring planting and autumn harvest, but also directed Chinese folk customs. For example, Winter Solstice was the first one created among the 24 solar terms, and later turned into a festival held in honor of ancestors.
Nowadays, the 24 solar terms could not only be applied to farming, but also guide Chinese in everyday life. They remind people to adapt to the changes in the seasons through suitable foods and cultural ceremonies. Seasonal customs still enjoy widespread popularity, such as eating spring pancakes at Start of Spring, sweeping ancestors' tombs at Qingming, gaining weight to keep warm at Start of Autumn and eating nutritious food to store energy at Start of Winter. They have actually become important traditions in Chinese life.
This ancient time system has gained new charm in the new era. It reflects the emotional connection, the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese, who respect and live in harmony with nature. It has a deep impact on the way people think and their principles of conduct.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了24节气以及24节气在我国农业生产、传统习俗及人们生活方式等方面的影响。
4．Why are the 24 solar terms called “the fifth invention of China”？
A．They were included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the ICH of Humanity.
B．They were created by Chinese people.
C．They are considered of equal importance to China's four great inventions.
D．They mark the passage of time in a year.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句可知，24节气被称为“中国的第五项发明”是因为国际气象领域认为24节气与中国的四大发明同等重要。故选C。
5．What role did the 24 solar terms play in ancient China
A．They all turned into important festivals held in honor of Heaven and ancestors.
B．They offered guidance for agricultural activities and directions for folk customs.
C．They reminded people of everyday changes in temperature.
D．They helped ancient emperors to make their country more powerful.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第五段中“In ancient times ... customs.”可知，24节气在古代指导农业生产及民间习俗。故选B。
6．What is the main idea of the last but one paragraph
A．The guidance of the 24 solar terms in modern Chinese people's daily life.
B．The foods Chinese people eat in different seasons.
C．The popularity of seasonal customs in China.
D．The tradition of eating spring pancakes at Start of Spring in China.
解析：选A 段落大意题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知，倒数第二段主要介绍了24节气在现代中国人日常生活中的指导作用。故选A。
7．About the 24 solar terms, which of the following statements is TRUE
A．In 2016, the 24 solar terms were recognized as “the fifth invention of China”．
B．Summer Solstice is the day of a year with the shortest daytime.
C．Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties created Winter Solstice.
D．Through the 24 solar terms, Chinese people show their wisdom and creativity.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“It reflects the emotional connection, the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese, who respect and live in harmony with nature.”可知，D选项“通过24节气，中国人展示了他们的智慧和创造力”正确。故选D。
C
Born in the coldest city in the world, Yakutsk in Siberia, Alex developed an interest in photography (摄影) from a very young age when he would spend hours developing film in the darkness of his bathroom.When he was old enough to travel, he packed his bag, hit the road and has visited more than 84 countries since he began his journey.
He began travelling around the world as a travel photographer, mainly taking photos of nature.After a few years he became more interested in people.He said, “While travelling the world, I realized that people were the most interesting part of my travel experience.I was most attracted by people living in far places, where the traditional lifestyle and ancient culture remained untouched by the outside world.I felt that life there had a close connection to the tradition of people.”
Since then, he has begun a project called The World in Faces.He has travelled deep into Siberia and China, to places unknown by the outside world where the population of the locals are down to their last few hundred.He wants to tell their stories before it's too late.Alex feels that a lot of cultures are vanishing and wants to record them.“I believe that without cultural diversity (多样性) our world will become faceless.Many of the world traditions that have been present for thousands of years have disappeared.” This project is also important to him because he wants to share the idea that we are all on the same side — we are all humans.
Alex will continue to record these very unique people.For him, it is a job of love and necessity.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。摄影爱好者Alex游历84个国家，通过摄影记录下了那些与世隔绝的民族和他们正在消失的文化。
8．Why did Alex start the long journey
A．To make a film.
B．To take photos of people.
C．To follow his hobby of photography.
D．To know of different people and cultures.
解析：选C 推理判断题。文章首句中提到Alex小时候就对摄影感兴趣，结合下文他在旅途中用照片记录所见所闻可知，他游历各国是为了追随自己的摄影爱好。
9．What was Alex most interested in during his travelling
A．The wonderful natural views.
B．The peaceful life of the locals.
C．The right life attitudes of the locals.
D．The well protected culture of the locals.
解析：选D 细节理解题。分析第二段内容，尤其是“I was most attracted by people living in far places ...had a close connection to the tradition of people.”可知，Alex发现了很多偏远地区的人们的生活与他们的文化传统紧密相连，他被在全球化背景下保存如此完好的文化传统深深吸引。
10．What does the underlined word “vanishing” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Dying out. B．Settling down.
C．Giving in. D．Falling behind.
解析：选A 词义猜测题。结合画线词后的“wants to record them”和下文“I believe that without cultural diversity (多样性) our world will become faceless.”可知，Alex认为很多文化正在消失，为了保护文化的多样性，他选择通过旅行拍照的方式把这些文化记录下来。vanish意为“消失”。
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．Importance of cultural diversity
B．Disappearing cultures recorded in photos
C．Small population groups around the world
D．Travelling and photographing around the world
解析：选B 标题归纳题。分析全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了Alex游历各国，通过摄影记录下了那些正在消失的民族和文化，希望借此保护文化的多样性。选项B完整、准确地概括了本文的主旨。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Natural sites and historic buildings, when left alone, can slowly be in bad condition.__1__ For these reasons we must protect them.
“World Heritage” is the title given to places chosen from natural sites and buildings around the world.These places are considered special, valuable and require protection.They may be places of nature or cultural heritages that are the pride of the people in the country.__2__ Each is a treasure of our planet that must be protected for us and our future generations.
Even extremely beautiful natural environments can be in bad condition if they are left alone.__3__ For instance, the Galapagos Islands are now protected by rules that stop people from bringing or removing plants and animals to or from the islands, moving rocks and touching the animals.In the US, people are not allowed to visit Grand Canyon National Park by vehicle.It aims to protect the park's environment from the gas produced by cars.__4__ Australia is making stricter laws to prevent agricultural chemicals from flowing into the ocean near the Great Barrier Reef.Efforts are also being made to protect Natural Heritage sites in Japan.In Shiretoko, only a small number of people are allowed to walk on its nature path at the same time.__5__
A．They may also be home to endangered species (物种)．
B．Today there are many Natural Heritage sites around the world.
C．People can change these places too, just as the wind and rain can.
D．Natural Heritage is valued for geographical characteristics and beautiful scenery.
E．That's why measures are being taken around the world to protect them.
F．It can reduce the risk of people accidentally stepping on valuable plants.
G．There are even security guards there who can arrest people that break the rules.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章论述了人们一定要保护自然遗产和历史建筑，如果没人理会它们，它们的状况会慢慢变得很糟糕。
1．选C 文章首句提到自然遗址和历史建筑，当没人管的时候，可能会慢慢地处于糟糕的状态。再根据下文“出于这些原因，我们必须保护它们”可知，C项“人们也可以改变这些地方，就像风雨一样”符合文意。
2．选A 根据上文“它们可能是自然或文化遗产，是这个国家人民的骄傲”可知，A项“它们也可能是濒危物种的家园”符合文意。A项中的may also be和上文中的may be相呼应。
3．选E 根据上文“即使是非常美丽的自然环境，如果它们不被理会，也会处于糟糕的状态”可知，E项“那就是为什么全世界都在采取措施保护它们”符合文意。
4．选G 根据上文“它的目的是保护公园的环境不受汽车尾气的影响”可知，G项“那里甚至还有保安人员，他们可以逮捕违反规则的人”是对上文内容的进一步说明。even“甚至”，表达了上下句之间的递进关系。
5．选F 根据上文“在知床，一次只允许很少的人同时走在它的自然的小路上”可知，F项“这样就可以降低人们不小心踩到有价值的植物的风险”符合语境，前后句之间是因果关系，人越少就越不容易踩到珍贵植物。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Four Most Amazing Cultural World Heritage Sites
Acropolis of Athens
As the name suggests, one of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites Acropolis of Athens has the location of Athens, Greece. It is a heritage site since 1987. The site is an ancient castle that is on a high rocky outcrop over the city of Athens containing the remains of the Parthenon and other ancient important structures. It is one of the most famous monuments (遗迹) in Europe.
Rapa Nui National Park
One of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites, it is in the Easter Island. You know it as the heritage site since 1995. These are a Monolithic (庞大而单一的) human figures that are carvings by the Rapa Nui people from rock between the years 1250 and 1500. These have overly large heads three eighths the size of the whole statue and Paro which is the tallest, almost 10 meters high with 75 tonnes of weight.
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a place in Mexico. It is a heritage site since 1988. One of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites, Chichen Itza was a large pre Columbian city. It is a gift by the Maya people. Being a major focal point in the northern Maya lowlands for centuries, it was one of the largest Maya cities. Today, Chichen Itza is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico. It receives around 1.2 million visitors each year.
Taj Mahal
You will find this one of the most amazing cultural world heritage sites in Agra, India that has bagged a place in the heritage site since 1983. It is white marble tomb which was built between 1632 and 1653 under the order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
1．How long has Acropolis of Athens become a heritage site
A．Since 1987. B．Since 1995.
C．Since 1988. D．Since 1983.
2．Which site will you choose if you want to see huge human figures
A．Acropolis of Athens.
B．Rapa Nui National Park.
C．Chichen Itza.
D．Taj Mahal.
3．Whom was Taj Mahal built in memory of
A．The Rapa Nui people.
B．The Maya people.
C．Shah Jahan.
D．Mumtaz Mahal.
B
More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created an entire framework to mark the passage of time in a year based on observation of the sun's movement, called “The 24 Solar Terms”．
In the international meteorological field, the 24 solar terms are recognized as “the fifth invention of China”. In 2016, the 24 solar terms were included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The 24 solar terms are: Start of Spring; Rain Water; Awakening of Insects; Spring Equinox; Clear and Bright; Grain Rain; Start of Summer; Grain Buds; Grain in Ear; Summer Solstice; Minor Heat; Major Heat; Start of Autumn; The End of Heat; White Dew; Autumn Equinox; Cold Dew; Frost's Descent; Start of Winter; Minor Snow; Major Snow; Winter Solstice; Minor Cold and Major Cold.
Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice are the two days of the year with the longest and shortest amount of daylight respectively, while Spring Equinox and Autumn Equinox are days with the most balanced amount of daytime and nighttime. Through these four points, a year is divided into four parts: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
In ancient times, this system not only guided agricultural production, helping farmers to expect the changes in temperature, spring planting and autumn harvest, but also directed Chinese folk customs. For example, Winter Solstice was the first one created among the 24 solar terms, and later turned into a festival held in honor of ancestors.
Nowadays, the 24 solar terms could not only be applied to farming, but also guide Chinese in everyday life. They remind people to adapt to the changes in the seasons through suitable foods and cultural ceremonies. Seasonal customs still enjoy widespread popularity, such as eating spring pancakes at Start of Spring, sweeping ancestors' tombs at Qingming, gaining weight to keep warm at Start of Autumn and eating nutritious food to store energy at Start of Winter. They have actually become important traditions in Chinese life.
This ancient time system has gained new charm in the new era. It reflects the emotional connection, the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese, who respect and live in harmony with nature. It has a deep impact on the way people think and their principles of conduct.
4．Why are the 24 solar terms called “the fifth invention of China”？
A．They were included in the UNESCO's Representative List of the ICH of Humanity.
B．They were created by Chinese people.
C．They are considered of equal importance to China's four great inventions.
D．They mark the passage of time in a year.
5．What role did the 24 solar terms play in ancient China
A．They all turned into important festivals held in honor of Heaven and ancestors.
B．They offered guidance for agricultural activities and directions for folk customs.
C．They reminded people of everyday changes in temperature.
D．They helped ancient emperors to make their country more powerful.
6．What is the main idea of the last but one paragraph
A．The guidance of the 24 solar terms in modern Chinese people's daily life.
B．The foods Chinese people eat in different seasons.
C．The popularity of seasonal customs in China.
D．The tradition of eating spring pancakes at Start of Spring in China.
7．About the 24 solar terms, which of the following statements is TRUE
A．In 2016, the 24 solar terms were recognized as “the fifth invention of China”．
B．Summer Solstice is the day of a year with the shortest daytime.
C．Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties created Winter Solstice.
D．Through the 24 solar terms, Chinese people show their wisdom and creativity.
C
Born in the coldest city in the world, Yakutsk in Siberia, Alex developed an interest in photography (摄影) from a very young age when he would spend hours developing film in the darkness of his bathroom.When he was old enough to travel, he packed his bag, hit the road and has visited more than 84 countries since he began his journey.
He began travelling around the world as a travel photographer, mainly taking photos of nature.After a few years he became more interested in people.He said, “While travelling the world, I realized that people were the most interesting part of my travel experience.I was most attracted by people living in far places, where the traditional lifestyle and ancient culture remained untouched by the outside world.I felt that life there had a close connection to the tradition of people.”
Since then, he has begun a project called The World in Faces.He has travelled deep into Siberia and China, to places unknown by the outside world where the population of the locals are down to their last few hundred.He wants to tell their stories before it's too late.Alex feels that a lot of cultures are vanishing and wants to record them.“I believe that without cultural diversity (多样性) our world will become faceless.Many of the world traditions that have been present for thousands of years have disappeared.” This project is also important to him because he wants to share the idea that we are all on the same side — we are all humans.
Alex will continue to record these very unique people.For him, it is a job of love and necessity.
8．Why did Alex start the long journey
A．To make a film.
B．To take photos of people.
C．To follow his hobby of photography.
D．To know of different people and cultures.
9．What was Alex most interested in during his travelling
A．The wonderful natural views.
B．The peaceful life of the locals.
C．The right life attitudes of the locals.
D．The well protected culture of the locals.
10．What does the underlined word “vanishing” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Dying out. B．Settling down.
C．Giving in. D．Falling behind.
11．What can be the best title for the text
A．Importance of cultural diversity
B．Disappearing cultures recorded in photos
C．Small population groups around the world
D．Travelling and photographing around the world
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Natural sites and historic buildings, when left alone, can slowly be in bad condition.__1__ For these reasons we must protect them.
“World Heritage” is the title given to places chosen from natural sites and buildings around the world.These places are considered special, valuable and require protection.They may be places of nature or cultural heritages that are the pride of the people in the country.__2__ Each is a treasure of our planet that must be protected for us and our future generations.
Even extremely beautiful natural environments can be in bad condition if they are left alone.__3__ For instance, the Galapagos Islands are now protected by rules that stop people from bringing or removing plants and animals to or from the islands, moving rocks and touching the animals.In the US, people are not allowed to visit Grand Canyon National Park by vehicle.It aims to protect the park's environment from the gas produced by cars.__4__ Australia is making stricter laws to prevent agricultural chemicals from flowing into the ocean near the Great Barrier Reef.Efforts are also being made to protect Natural Heritage sites in Japan.In Shiretoko, only a small number of people are allowed to walk on its nature path at the same time.__5__
A．They may also be home to endangered species (物种)．
B．Today there are many Natural Heritage sites around the world.
C．People can change these places too, just as the wind and rain can.
D．Natural Heritage is valued for geographical characteristics and beautiful scenery.
E．That's why measures are being taken around the world to protect them.
F．It can reduce the risk of people accidentally stepping on valuable plants.
G．There are even security guards there who can arrest people that break the rules.
