UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Do you want to go to take a vacation in Northern Ireland If you do, here are some places where you can go.
The Sperrins, County Derry and Tyrone
The Sperrins are Northern Ireland's largest mountains and also its least explored. Starting from Strabane in County Tyrone to the shores of Lough Neagh in the east, Northern Ireland's largest upland area is a designated (指定的) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Mournes, County Down
The wild scenery of the Mourne Mountains sweeps down to the sea. It is the place where C．S. Lewis found his fantastic winter land of Narnia come to form in his mind, which inspired him to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The Mourne Mountains in County Down are famous for a lot of things such as challenging peaks and clear lakes.
Dunluce Castle, County Antrim
The ruin of Dunluce Castle sees a long and amazing history. The castle was first built on the amazing coastal cliffs (悬崖)of north County Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500. The earliest written record of the castle was in 1513. The amazing history of Dunluce is matched by tales of how the castle kitchens fell into the sea one stormy night in 1639.
Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim
Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean. Carrick a Rede Island (home to a single building — a fisherman's small house) is the final destination (目的地). Suspended (悬空的) almost 100 ft (30m) above sea level，the rope bridge was first made by a fisherman 350 years ago. In 2016, Carrick a Rede welcomed the highest number of visitors ever to this exciting rope bridge experience.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四处北爱尔兰的名胜。
1．Who would most probably be attracted to the Sperrins
A．People loving local cultures.
B．People loving historic places.
C．People interested in natural scenery.
D．People interested in meeting new people.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据The Sperrins, County Derry and Tyrone部分可推知，对自然风景感兴趣的人最有可能去 Sperrins。故选C。
2．After C．S. Lewis saw the wild scenery of the Mourne Mountains, he got ______.
A．disappointed B．puzzled
C．frightened D．inspired
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据The Mournes, County Down部分的“It is the place ... Wardrobe.”可知，观赏了Mourne Mountains的风景后，C. S．刘易斯受到了启发，有了写作的灵感。故选D。
3．What is the writer's purpose in writing the passage
A．To encourage readers to take a vacation.
B．To explain the value of visiting Northern Ireland.
C．To compare some places of interest in Northern Ireland.
D．To introduce some places of interest in Northern Ireland.
解析：选D 写作意图题。根据第一段“Do you want to go to ... can go.”并结合下文介绍的四个地方推知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍北爱尔兰的一些名胜。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation: all my bank cards weren't __1__ abroad, and I only had D|S5 and a return ticket in two weeks. Back then, there were no cellphones or Internet. It was __2__ who came to my rescue to get me home.
I thought the city dangerous and decided to find kind people in the __3__. With my remaining coins, I __4__ to the bus station and found a countryside that I could __5__. Five hours later, I arrived at Santa Rosa. I went knocking door to door, __6__ my situation with my very poor Spanish, __7__ everyone pointed me to another house.
Finally, I __8__ a Chinese restaurant. The owner was extremely __9__. She heard my story and felt __10__ for me. She said her son had a similar __11__. At that time, some other people were very kind to him, and she remembered how __12__ that made her feel. She invited me in, gave me food, and called the Red Cross to __13__ me.I spent my remaining days in Costa Rica with the head of Red Cross.
I realized that being able to receive kindness is a __14__ for other people as well. And kindness __15__ more kindness in small ripples (波纹)．
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在哥斯达黎加遇到困境时，得到陌生人帮助的温暖故事。
1．A.working B．paying
C．travelling D．increasing
解析：选A “我”的银行卡在国外不能用了。work 有“起作用；奏效”之意。
2．A.villagers B．tourists
C．visitors D．strangers
解析：选D 根据下文可知，作者挨家挨户敲门寻求帮助，最后得到一家中餐馆老板的帮助，所以是陌生人。
3．A.street B．town
C．countryside D．community
解析：选C 下一句有特别明显的提示，作者买票去了一个乡村。
4．A.drove B．flew
C．headed D．slid
解析：选C head 有“朝某地走去”之意，这里指作者去了公共汽车站。
5．A.buy B．afford
C．rent D．earn
解析：选B 此处表示“带着‘我’仅剩的钱，‘我’去了公共汽车站，找到了一个‘我’能付得起车票的乡村”。afford 意为“支付得起”。
6．A.explaining B．sharing
C．exchanging D．exploring
解析：选A “我”挨家挨户敲门，用蹩脚的西班牙语向人们解释“我”的处境，但每个人都向“我”指另外一户人家。explain意为“解释”。share意为“分享”，与作者的处境不符。
7．A.or B．but
C．and D．therefore
解析：选B 根据前后句可知，这里为转折关系，只有but符合语境。
8．A.thought of B．heard of
C．arrived at D．aimed at
解析：选C 最终，“我”到达了一家中餐馆，arrive at意为“到达”。
9．A.rich B．kind
C．busy D．serious
解析：选B 根据下文可知，饭店老板非常善良。
10．A.proud B．happy
C．excited D．sorry
解析：选D 此处表示“她听到‘我’的遭遇，非常同情‘我’”，feel sorry for sb.意为“同情某人”。
11．A.adventure B．experience
C．failure D．strategy
解析：选B 根据下文“At that time, some other people were very kind to him”可知，此处表示她说她的儿子有同样的经历。
12．A.warm B．curious
C．cool D．strange
解析：选A 上句说其他人对她儿子特别好，因此她的心里感到非常温暖。
13．A.choose B．calm
C．comfort D．rescue
解析：选D 她邀请“我”进门，给“我”食物，并且打电话给红十字会来对“我”实施救援。
14．A.gift B．trouble
C．trap D．request
解析：选A “我”意识到能够接受善意也是送给他人的一份礼物，根据上文可知，作者接受了饭店老板的帮助，所以才会有此感慨。
15．A.improves B．challenges
C．encourages D．designs
解析：选C 善意也会像波纹一样激发出更多的善意。这里指善意会传递，激发起更多的善意。
Ⅲ.语法填空
In June, about 160 Tibetan people took part in a competition of Guozhuang in Dukezong. Guozhuang __1__ (be) a collective bonfire (篝火) dance which allows Tibetans __2__ (show) their respect (敬意) for nature.
Walking in the old town of Dukezong in the daytime, one can always see old Tibetans, mostly women, dancing in a circle while singing __3__ (tradition) Tibetan songs. After finishing a full day's work or study, young Tibetans will dance Guozhuang outdoors at a faster pace.
A tourist guide __4__ name is Losang Tashi has worked for nearly seven years in the town. The tourism (旅游业) in the town has given him more chances to make __5__ living and understand the outside world, but the increasing number of __6__ (tourist) also means more working time and greater stress.
“When I feel tired in daily life, I always dance Guozhuang to relax. It makes me feel __7__ (full) relaxed，”he says. “Just as many people watch TV dramas to relax, many young Tibetans like me prefer dancing __8__ our own music.”
The tourist guide is excited about __9__ (share) the local dance with visitors from across the world. “When other non Tibetan people watch us dancing, I can bring __10__ (happy) to them, ”he says. “I feel so satisfied when I tell them about the history of Guozhuang.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。锅庄舞是藏族人的一种传统舞蹈，它不仅深受藏族人的喜欢，也给游客带来快乐。
1．is 考查时态和主谓一致。该句描述客观情况，用一般现在时，主语是Guozhuang，故填is。
2.to show 考查非谓语动词。allow sb. to do sth. “允许某人做某事”。
3．traditional 考查形容词。该空用tradition的形容词形式traditional作定语修饰Tibetan songs。
4．whose 考查关系词。本空为定语从句的关系词，先行词是A tourist guide, 关系词在从句中作定语，故填whose。
5．a 考查冠词。make a living“谋生”。
6．tourists 考查名词复数。the number of ...表示“……的数量”，后面加可数名词复数。
7．fully 考查副词。该空用full的副词形式fully修饰形容词relaxed。
8．to 考查介词。dance to ...“随着……起舞”。
9．sharing 考查非谓语动词。介词about后跟动词 ing形式。
10．happiness 考查名词。该空用happy的名词形式happiness作宾语。UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Do you want to go to take a vacation in Northern Ireland If you do, here are some places where you can go.
The Sperrins, County Derry and Tyrone
The Sperrins are Northern Ireland's largest mountains and also its least explored. Starting from Strabane in County Tyrone to the shores of Lough Neagh in the east, Northern Ireland's largest upland area is a designated (指定的) Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Mournes, County Down
The wild scenery of the Mourne Mountains sweeps down to the sea. It is the place where C．S. Lewis found his fantastic winter land of Narnia come to form in his mind, which inspired him to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The Mourne Mountains in County Down are famous for a lot of things such as challenging peaks and clear lakes.
Dunluce Castle, County Antrim
The ruin of Dunluce Castle sees a long and amazing history. The castle was first built on the amazing coastal cliffs (悬崖)of north County Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500. The earliest written record of the castle was in 1513. The amazing history of Dunluce is matched by tales of how the castle kitchens fell into the sea one stormy night in 1639.
Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim
Connected to the cliffs by a rope bridge across the Atlantic Ocean. Carrick a Rede Island (home to a single building — a fisherman's small house) is the final destination (目的地). Suspended (悬空的) almost 100 ft (30m) above sea level，the rope bridge was first made by a fisherman 350 years ago. In 2016, Carrick a Rede welcomed the highest number of visitors ever to this exciting rope bridge experience.
1．Who would most probably be attracted to the Sperrins
A．People loving local cultures.
B．People loving historic places.
C．People interested in natural scenery.
D．People interested in meeting new people.
2．After C．S. Lewis saw the wild scenery of the Mourne Mountains, he got ______.
A．disappointed B．puzzled
C．frightened D．inspired
3．What is the writer's purpose in writing the passage
A．To encourage readers to take a vacation.
B．To explain the value of visiting Northern Ireland.
C．To compare some places of interest in Northern Ireland.
D．To introduce some places of interest in Northern Ireland.
Ⅱ.完形填空
I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation: all my bank cards weren't __1__ abroad, and I only had D|S5 and a return ticket in two weeks. Back then, there were no cellphones or Internet. It was __2__ who came to my rescue to get me home.
I thought the city dangerous and decided to find kind people in the __3__. With my remaining coins, I __4__ to the bus station and found a countryside that I could __5__. Five hours later, I arrived at Santa Rosa. I went knocking door to door, __6__ my situation with my very poor Spanish, __7__ everyone pointed me to another house.
Finally, I __8__ a Chinese restaurant. The owner was extremely __9__. She heard my story and felt __10__ for me. She said her son had a similar __11__. At that time, some other people were very kind to him, and she remembered how __12__ that made her feel. She invited me in, gave me food, and called the Red Cross to __13__ me.I spent my remaining days in Costa Rica with the head of Red Cross.
I realized that being able to receive kindness is a __14__ for other people as well. And kindness __15__ more kindness in small ripples (波纹)．
1．A.working B．paying
C．travelling D．increasing
2．A.villagers B．tourists
C．visitors D．strangers
3．A.street B．town
C．countryside D．community
4．A.drove B．flew
C．headed D．slid
5．A.buy B．afford
C．rent D．earn
6．A.explaining B．sharing
C．exchanging D．exploring
7．A.or B．but
C．and D．therefore
8．A.thought of B．heard of
C．arrived at D．aimed at
9．A.rich B．kind
C．busy D．serious
10．A.proud B．happy
C．excited D．sorry
11．A.adventure B．experience
C．failure D．strategy
12．A.warm B．curious
C．cool D．strange
13．A.choose B．calm
C．comfort D．rescue
14．A.gift B．trouble
C．trap D．request
15．A.improves B．challenges
C．encourages D．designs
Ⅲ.语法填空
In June, about 160 Tibetan people took part in a competition of Guozhuang in Dukezong. Guozhuang __1__ (be) a collective bonfire (篝火) dance which allows Tibetans __2__ (show) their respect (敬意) for nature.
Walking in the old town of Dukezong in the daytime, one can always see old Tibetans, mostly women, dancing in a circle while singing __3__ (tradition) Tibetan songs. After finishing a full day's work or study, young Tibetans will dance Guozhuang outdoors at a faster pace.
A tourist guide __4__ name is Losang Tashi has worked for nearly seven years in the town. The tourism (旅游业) in the town has given him more chances to make __5__ living and understand the outside world, but the increasing number of __6__ (tourist) also means more working time and greater stress.
“When I feel tired in daily life, I always dance Guozhuang to relax. It makes me feel __7__ (full) relaxed，”he says. “Just as many people watch TV dramas to relax, many young Tibetans like me prefer dancing __8__ our own music.”
The tourist guide is excited about __9__ (share) the local dance with visitors from across the world. “When other non Tibetan people watch us dancing, I can bring __10__ (happy) to them, ”he says. “I feel so satisfied when I tell them about the history of Guozhuang.”UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Of all the crazy Spanish festivals, none is wilder than the Carnival celebrations in late February. Carnival is thought to come from the Roman festival, the Saturnalia, where participants had much drinking and dancing. Carnival in Spain is celebrated nationwide though the craziest festivities are in the Tenerife and Cadiz. While each town has its own unique way of celebration, they are both devoted to having a good time. In these main towns during Carnival it seems that no one sleeps as the drinking and dancing go on from dusk till dawn. You'll see beautiful costumes and people in masks everywhere, and you'll have a lot more fun joining in the ball than just watching.
The Carnival in the Tenerife is possibly the biggest party held in Europe and the one most like the famous Carnival of Rio. One of the most popular events of the Carnival in Tenerife is the choosing of the Queen of Carnival. Keep in mind that you need tickets for many of the competitions. But if you can't get tickets you can still head to the open air parties. The celebrations take place in the whole city, and everyone is eager to have a good time.
Off the southern coast of Spain, you'll find a different sort of Carnival in Cadiz. While it's a match for the Carnival in Tenerife in terms of fun and partying, the Carnival in Cadiz is special for its music. The crowded streets are full of musical groups, mostly singing mocking songs. The people in Cadiz are known to have the best sense of humor in Spain, and the music of Carnival reflects this. The costumes have a focus on cleverness.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西班牙的狂欢节，包括各种各样的活动、服饰和音乐等等。
1．What can we learn about the Carnival in Spain from the first paragraph
A．Saturnalia is the origin of the Carnival.
B．Carnival is celebrated in Spain every month.
C．People can have a drink for free.
D．Everyone should have a unique way of dancing.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Carnival is thought ... dancing.”可知，西班牙狂欢节是来源于罗马的农神节。故选A。
2．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A．Carnival celebrated in the Tenerife is the largest worldwide.
B．The Queen of Carnival is chosen from those who dance best.
C．It costs people nothing if they go to the open air parties.
D．People should book their tickets for all competitions ahead of time.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中“But if you can't get tickets you can still head to the open air parties.”可推断，去露天派对是不需要票的。故选C。
3．What is the unique feature of the Carnival in Cadiz
A．Having fun. B．Music.
C．Partying. D．Costumes.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“While it's a match ... music.”可知，加的斯岛的狂欢节与众不同的地方在于音乐。故选B。
4．What's the best title for the text
A．The history of Spanish Carnival
B．The spirits of Spanish Carnival
C．The warmth of the Spanish Carnival
D．The crazy Spanish Carnival
解析：选D 标题归纳题。根据第一段首句“Of all the crazy ... February.”以及文章对于西班牙狂欢节的描述可知，文章主要介绍了西班牙狂欢节的疯狂之处。所以“The crazy Spanish Carnival(疯狂的西班牙狂欢节)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选D。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，得知外教Chris想利用假期外出游玩，你愿意为他做导游。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐线路；
2．推荐理由(历史、文化等角度)；
3．你的祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris，
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Chris，
Hearing that you'll travel around during your holiday, I'm more than happy to serve as your guide. If you travel in Shandong, I strongly recommend that you pay a visit to Jinan, which is famous for its springs. It is not only a city with a long history but also has many places of interest. Besides, people in Jinan are friendly and kind. Mountain Tai is another attractive destination. Time permitting, you can experience different cultures and enjoy various local snacks.
Wish you a pleasant journey.
Yours，
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。
Mr Taylor checked again: water, food, bandage, medicines, a compass, and a map wrapped in plastic ... Bingo! He put all that he prepared for the coming hiking into his backpack.
Mr Taylor was fond of hiking, this time in particular, for it was the first time for him to hike with his two sons, Harry and Joel. Joel liked reading books about explorers and Harry joined the hiking club in his school this term. “It will be an unforgettable experience, definitely.” he whispered to himself, unconsciously a smile spreading over his face.
Harry and Joel, however, argued for the first three miles of their hiking trip. Harry accused Joel of wearing smelly old shoes. Joel blamed Harry for using all of the bug spray (喷雾防虫剂). Harry told Joel he smelled terrible. Joel called Harry a coward (懦夫)．
“Will the two of you just quiet down and enjoy our hike together？” their father said. “You're missing all of the beautiful scenery！”
It was true. Neither Joel nor Harry had taken notice of the bear their father had spied at the start of their trip. They hadn't looked up at the eagle he pointed out overhead. Worst of all, they hadn't paid any attention to the turns and twists along the way while they continued their argument.
“Joel threw a stick at me！” Harry screamed. “That's not true！” Joel shouted back.
Mr Taylor could no longer contain his anger. “And both of you need to stop arguing！” he erupted. As he turned to face them, his left foot caught on a root. He slipped backward and down muddy bank, falling into the river that ran alongside the path.
Harry and Joel raced to their father's assistance. They helped him up out of the water, and then dragged his wet backpack up onto land.
Fortunately, their wet through father found himself just slightly injured.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
But his glasses came off when he fell in the water.
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Paragraph 2：
“Just calm down.” Mr Taylor shouted, “Without my glasses, we need to work together to find our way.”
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参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
But his glasses came off when he fell in the water. Harry and Joel waded back into the river. Twigs and leaves swirled around their ankles before floating away on the current. No glasses! Harry thought they might have been swept downstream. But Mr Taylor couldn't see without his glasses. Everything was a blur to him now. How could they get home “Oh great! Now we're lost，” groaned Joel, “and it might be days before someone finds us.” “No thanks to you.” Harry blamed.
Paragraph 2：
“Just calm down.” Mr Taylor shouted, “Without my glasses, we need to work together to find our way.” Mr Taylor fumbled in his backpack and pulled the map and the compass out. Luckily, Joel learned how to read a map from his books, and Harry knew how to use a compass from his hiking club. They stopped arguing, looked down at the map, searched for the river and used the compass to find the direction. In relief, Mr Taylor beamed proudly, “You two will save the day. You're pretty good hiking partners！”UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Of all the crazy Spanish festivals, none is wilder than the Carnival celebrations in late February. Carnival is thought to come from the Roman festival, the Saturnalia, where participants had much drinking and dancing. Carnival in Spain is celebrated nationwide though the craziest festivities are in the Tenerife and Cadiz. While each town has its own unique way of celebration, they are both devoted to having a good time. In these main towns during Carnival it seems that no one sleeps as the drinking and dancing go on from dusk till dawn. You'll see beautiful costumes and people in masks everywhere, and you'll have a lot more fun joining in the ball than just watching.
The Carnival in the Tenerife is possibly the biggest party held in Europe and the one most like the famous Carnival of Rio. One of the most popular events of the Carnival in Tenerife is the choosing of the Queen of Carnival. Keep in mind that you need tickets for many of the competitions. But if you can't get tickets you can still head to the open air parties. The celebrations take place in the whole city, and everyone is eager to have a good time.
Off the southern coast of Spain, you'll find a different sort of Carnival in Cadiz. While it's a match for the Carnival in Tenerife in terms of fun and partying, the Carnival in Cadiz is special for its music. The crowded streets are full of musical groups, mostly singing mocking songs. The people in Cadiz are known to have the best sense of humor in Spain, and the music of Carnival reflects this. The costumes have a focus on cleverness.
1．What can we learn about the Carnival in Spain from the first paragraph
A．Saturnalia is the origin of the Carnival.
B．Carnival is celebrated in Spain every month.
C．People can have a drink for free.
D．Everyone should have a unique way of dancing.
2．What can we infer from Paragraph 2
A．Carnival celebrated in the Tenerife is the largest worldwide.
B．The Queen of Carnival is chosen from those who dance best.
C．It costs people nothing if they go to the open air parties.
D．People should book their tickets for all competitions ahead of time.
3．What is the unique feature of the Carnival in Cadiz
A．Having fun. B．Music.
C．Partying. D．Costumes.
4．What's the best title for the text
A．The history of Spanish Carnival
B．The spirits of Spanish Carnival
C．The warmth of the Spanish Carnival
D．The crazy Spanish Carnival
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，得知外教Chris想利用假期外出游玩，你愿意为他做导游。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1．推荐线路；
2．推荐理由(历史、文化等角度)；
3．你的祝愿。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Dear Chris，
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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。
Mr Taylor checked again: water, food, bandage, medicines, a compass, and a map wrapped in plastic ... Bingo! He put all that he prepared for the coming hiking into his backpack.
Mr Taylor was fond of hiking, this time in particular, for it was the first time for him to hike with his two sons, Harry and Joel. Joel liked reading books about explorers and Harry joined the hiking club in his school this term. “It will be an unforgettable experience, definitely.” he whispered to himself, unconsciously a smile spreading over his face.
Harry and Joel, however, argued for the first three miles of their hiking trip. Harry accused Joel of wearing smelly old shoes. Joel blamed Harry for using all of the bug spray (喷雾防虫剂). Harry told Joel he smelled terrible. Joel called Harry a coward (懦夫)．
“Will the two of you just quiet down and enjoy our hike together？” their father said. “You're missing all of the beautiful scenery！”
It was true. Neither Joel nor Harry had taken notice of the bear their father had spied at the start of their trip. They hadn't looked up at the eagle he pointed out overhead. Worst of all, they hadn't paid any attention to the turns and twists along the way while they continued their argument.
“Joel threw a stick at me！” Harry screamed. “That's not true！” Joel shouted back.
Mr Taylor could no longer contain his anger. “And both of you need to stop arguing！” he erupted. As he turned to face them, his left foot caught on a root. He slipped backward and down muddy bank, falling into the river that ran alongside the path.
Harry and Joel raced to their father's assistance. They helped him up out of the water, and then dragged his wet backpack up onto land.
Fortunately, their wet through father found himself just slightly injured.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
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But his glasses came off when he fell in the water.
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“Just calm down.” Mr Taylor shouted, “Without my glasses, we need to work together to find our way.”
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重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The first people in Canada crossed the Bering Strait from Asia.In the north the Inuit lived by hunting seals, walruses (海象) and whales.They also hunted caribou (北美驯鹿)．On the west coast people hunted deer, bear and beaver (河狸)．They also fished.On the plains people lived by hunting buffalo.In the east people grew crops of beans, squash (南瓜), maize (玉米) and sunflower seeds.
The first Europeans to reach Canada were the Vikings.In 986 a Viking called Bjarni Herjolfsson was blown off course by a storm and he spotted a new land.However, he sailed away without landing. In 1001 a man named Leif Eriksson landed in the new land, which he named Vinland (it was part of Canada). However, Eriksson did not stay permanently.Later the Vikings did establish a colony (殖民地) in North America but they abandoned it because of conflict with the natives.
However, after the Vikings, Canada was forgotten until the end of the 15th century. In 1497 the English king Henry Ⅶ sent an Italian named John Cabot on an expedition across the Atlantic to Newfoundland. Cabot discovered rich fishing waters off the coast of Canada.
Then in 1534 and in 1535－1536 a Frenchman named Jacques Cartier (1491－1557) sailed on two expeditions to Canada.On 10 August 1535 (St Lawrence's Day) he sailed into the St Lawrence River, which he named after the saint.
However, no permanent European settlements were made in Canada until the early 17th century. In 1603 a Frenchman named Samuel de Champlain (1567－1635) sailed up the St Lawrence River. In 1604 he founded Port Royal in Acadia (Nova Scotia)．In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec. (The name Quebec is believed to be an Algonquin word meaning a narrow part of a river). In 1642 the French founded Montreal. The new colony in Canada was called New France. By 1685 the population of New France was about 10,000.By 1740 it was 48,000.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了加拿大人口的构成及城市的逐渐形成。
1．In which part of Canada did people grow crops
A．In the north. B．In the east.
C．On the west coast. D．On the plains.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句可知，东部的人种植庄稼。
2．Who was the first European to reach Canada
A．Leif Eriksson. B．Bjarni Herjolfsson.
C．John Cabot. D．Samuel de Champlain.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段前两句“The first Europeans to reach Canada ... called Bjarni Herjolfsson was blown off course by a storm and he spotted a new land.”可知，Bjarni Herjolfsson是最早来到加拿大的欧洲人。
3．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Europeans set foot on Canada.
B．Europeans started expeditions.
C．Europeans fought against the natives.
D．Europeans began to make permanent settlements.
解析：选D 段落大意题。文章最后一段第一句为该段的主题句。
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．The early history of Canada
B．The languages of Canada
C．Europeans started expeditions
D．The war between Europeans and Canadians
解析：选A 标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了加拿大人口的构成及城市的逐渐形成，即加拿大早期的历史。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
After spending a term in Spain, I have been trying to work out which common impressions on Spain have some truth in them and which don't. __1__
Spain is always warm and sunny. This is not true. The city I stayed in, which is in central Spain, often becomes colder than London in winter. However, the city receives little rain all year round and gets very hot in summer.__2__In Andalusia of southern Spain, for example, the temperature can be cool but pleasant in winter, but becomes very high in summer.
The Spanish love to have fun. __3__The Spanish people I meet tend to be very warm and open. Spaniards love to celebrate life through different festivals throughout the year. As well as religious festivals, they celebrate others such as La Tomatina, a festival in Valencia where people throw tomatoes at each other.
__4__This is true. Both locals and tourists enjoy watching Flamenco shows just as much, especially in Andalusia. It is also possible to see them in Madrid and Barcelona, but they tend to be more for tourists. I recommend seeing a Flamenco show in Cadiz or Jerez de la Frontera. The flamenco in Cadiz takes on a more cheerful style. Maybe this is because the people of Cadiz live by the sea and have access to beautiful sandy beaches.
Spain is a fascinating country, in which you are sure to have lots of fun. I find that a lot of the common impressions on Spain hold some truth. __5__ Spanish culture is very complex and the traditions and culture, as well as food and weather, can vary between regions.
A．Spain is famous for its Flamenco.
B．Here's what I have discovered so far.
C．But the country is not limited to them.
D．I have seen a lot of evidence that this is true.
E．The following are correct impressions on Spain.
F．Southern Spain tends to be warmer than northern Spain.
G．Northern Spain is colder in summer and also colder in winter.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了作者在西班牙待了一个学期后，对常见的对于西班牙的印象进行了分析，发现有些印象是真的，有些是假的。
1．选B 根据空格前的“trying to work out ... truth ... don't”以及下文列出的内容可知，空格处是引出作者的发现，选项B中的 what I have discovered 与之对应，故答案为B。
2．选F 这一整段是关于西班牙的天气的，因此空格处也应该跟天气有关，可从F或G项中选择。再根据后面举的例子(西班牙南部的 Andalusia 冬季凉爽，夏季炎热)可知答案为F。此处没有具体介绍北部的气候，故排除选项G。
3．选D 本段小标题说西班牙人喜欢尽情地玩，空格后的内容说他们热情、开放，有很多活动，故空格处旨在引出下文用于说明这个印象是真实的证据，故答案为D。
4．选A 根据空格后出现的“watching Flamenco shows”可知，空格处的句子中应该有Flamenco, 故答案为A。
5．选C 根据空格后讲到的西班牙文化是复杂的，因地区差异而不同可知，空格处是一个承上启下的句子。因空格前后的内容不一致，故答案为C。
Ⅲ.完形填空
I have been looking forward to visiting Paris since I was young. When my daily life in New Jersey seemed boring, I __1__ about walking around the streets of Paris. With our financial situation __2__， European travel became a __3__.
Travelling to France with my __4__ was exciting, but it would not be __5__ without facing problems and figuring them out.
We had just started to get __6__ with the Paris subway system. Thus using it was very difficult. We were walking at a slow pace until we __7__ the subway was about to leave. As soon as I __8__， the doors shut with my mom on the other side. I did not have my cellphone, neither of us spoke a word of __9__ and we had no idea how to __10__ each other. My mom and I, who were both __11__， began to pound on the doors. Suddenly, a man with a puzzled look on his face walked over to the doors and simply __12__ them. My mom stepped on and we hugged as if we __13__ for the first time in years. A huge sense of __14__ washed over us, followed by embarrassment.
__15__， my mom and I were able to celebrate the victories of finding destinations.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。一次巴黎之旅让“我”意识到身处陌生环境总会遇到一些困难。
1．A.talked B．worried
C．heard D．daydreamed
解析：选D 根据上下文的内容可知，当“我”在新泽西州的生活无聊的时候，就幻想着在巴黎街头漫步。
2．A.improving B．changing
C．worsening D．appearing
解析：选A 根据本空前后的内容可知，随着家庭经济状况的改善，欧洲之旅变成了现实。
3．A.goal B．reality
C．habit D．source
解析：选B 参见上题解析。
4．A.sister B．husband
C．mother D．friend
解析：选C 根据第8空后的“with my mom on the other side”可知，和妈妈一起去法国旅行是令人兴奋的。
5．A.beneficial B．typical
C．practical D．complete
解析：选D 根据下文内容尤其是最后一段的内容可知，如果没有遇到问题并解决问题的经历，那这次法国之旅就是不完整的。
6．A.satisfied B．familiar
C．bored D．popular
解析：选B 根据本空后的“using it was very difficult”可知，“我们”刚刚开始熟悉巴黎的地铁系统，因此使用它非常困难。
7．A.guessed B．realized
C．predicted D．felt
解析：选B 根据下文内容可知，“我们”走得很慢，直到“我们”意识到地铁要开了。
8．A.got on B．speeded up
C．started off D．fell over
解析：选A 根据下文内容可知，“我”刚一上地铁，门就关上了，“我”妈妈留在了门的另一边。
9．A.English B．German
C．Russian D．French
解析：选D 根据上文内容可知，“我”是个美国人， 这次欧洲之旅是去法国的巴黎，因此，此处想表达的是“我们”都不会说法语。
10．A.comfort B．encourage
C．remind D．connect
解析：选D “我”没有手机，“我”和妈妈都不会说法语，“我们”不知道如何取得联系。
11．A.shocked B．regretful
C．anxious D．annoyed
解析：选C 妈妈和“我”都很着急，开始猛敲车门。
12．A.unlocked B．destroyed
C．closed D．repaired
解析：选A 根据本空后的“My mom stepped on”可知，突然，一个满脸疑惑的男士走到了门口，打开了车门。
13．A.survived B．reunited
C．responded D．communicated
解析：选B 根据上文内容可知，妈妈走了过来，“我们”拥抱在了一起，仿佛这是多年来的第一次团聚。
14．A.shame B．anger
C．relief D．peace
解析：选C 一种强烈的解脱感涌上心头，随之而来的是尴尬。
15．A.Gradually B．Eventually
C．Thankfully D．Naturally
解析：选B 最终，“我们”可以庆祝找到目的地的胜利。UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（四） 重点题型强化练
重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The first people in Canada crossed the Bering Strait from Asia.In the north the Inuit lived by hunting seals, walruses (海象) and whales.They also hunted caribou (北美驯鹿)．On the west coast people hunted deer, bear and beaver (河狸)．They also fished.On the plains people lived by hunting buffalo.In the east people grew crops of beans, squash (南瓜), maize (玉米) and sunflower seeds.
The first Europeans to reach Canada were the Vikings.In 986 a Viking called Bjarni Herjolfsson was blown off course by a storm and he spotted a new land.However, he sailed away without landing. In 1001 a man named Leif Eriksson landed in the new land, which he named Vinland (it was part of Canada). However, Eriksson did not stay permanently.Later the Vikings did establish a colony (殖民地) in North America but they abandoned it because of conflict with the natives.
However, after the Vikings, Canada was forgotten until the end of the 15th century. In 1497 the English king Henry Ⅶ sent an Italian named John Cabot on an expedition across the Atlantic to Newfoundland. Cabot discovered rich fishing waters off the coast of Canada.
Then in 1534 and in 1535－1536 a Frenchman named Jacques Cartier (1491－1557) sailed on two expeditions to Canada.On 10 August 1535 (St Lawrence's Day) he sailed into the St Lawrence River, which he named after the saint.
However, no permanent European settlements were made in Canada until the early 17th century. In 1603 a Frenchman named Samuel de Champlain (1567－1635) sailed up the St Lawrence River. In 1604 he founded Port Royal in Acadia (Nova Scotia)．In 1608 Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec. (The name Quebec is believed to be an Algonquin word meaning a narrow part of a river). In 1642 the French founded Montreal. The new colony in Canada was called New France. By 1685 the population of New France was about 10,000.By 1740 it was 48,000.
1．In which part of Canada did people grow crops
A．In the north. B．In the east.
C．On the west coast. D．On the plains.
2．Who was the first European to reach Canada
A．Leif Eriksson. B．Bjarni Herjolfsson.
C．John Cabot. D．Samuel de Champlain.
3．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Europeans set foot on Canada.
B．Europeans started expeditions.
C．Europeans fought against the natives.
D．Europeans began to make permanent settlements.
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．The early history of Canada
B．The languages of Canada
C．Europeans started expeditions
D．The war between Europeans and Canadians
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
After spending a term in Spain, I have been trying to work out which common impressions on Spain have some truth in them and which don't. __1__
Spain is always warm and sunny. This is not true. The city I stayed in, which is in central Spain, often becomes colder than London in winter. However, the city receives little rain all year round and gets very hot in summer.__2__In Andalusia of southern Spain, for example, the temperature can be cool but pleasant in winter, but becomes very high in summer.
The Spanish love to have fun. __3__The Spanish people I meet tend to be very warm and open. Spaniards love to celebrate life through different festivals throughout the year. As well as religious festivals, they celebrate others such as La Tomatina, a festival in Valencia where people throw tomatoes at each other.
__4__This is true. Both locals and tourists enjoy watching Flamenco shows just as much, especially in Andalusia. It is also possible to see them in Madrid and Barcelona, but they tend to be more for tourists. I recommend seeing a Flamenco show in Cadiz or Jerez de la Frontera. The flamenco in Cadiz takes on a more cheerful style. Maybe this is because the people of Cadiz live by the sea and have access to beautiful sandy beaches.
Spain is a fascinating country, in which you are sure to have lots of fun. I find that a lot of the common impressions on Spain hold some truth. __5__ Spanish culture is very complex and the traditions and culture, as well as food and weather, can vary between regions.
A．Spain is famous for its Flamenco.
B．Here's what I have discovered so far.
C．But the country is not limited to them.
D．I have seen a lot of evidence that this is true.
E．The following are correct impressions on Spain.
F．Southern Spain tends to be warmer than northern Spain.
G．Northern Spain is colder in summer and also colder in winter.
Ⅲ.完形填空
I have been looking forward to visiting Paris since I was young. When my daily life in New Jersey seemed boring, I __1__ about walking around the streets of Paris. With our financial situation __2__， European travel became a __3__.
Travelling to France with my __4__ was exciting, but it would not be __5__ without facing problems and figuring them out.
We had just started to get __6__ with the Paris subway system. Thus using it was very difficult. We were walking at a slow pace until we __7__ the subway was about to leave. As soon as I __8__， the doors shut with my mom on the other side. I did not have my cellphone, neither of us spoke a word of __9__ and we had no idea how to __10__ each other. My mom and I, who were both __11__， began to pound on the doors. Suddenly, a man with a puzzled look on his face walked over to the doors and simply __12__ them. My mom stepped on and we hugged as if we __13__ for the first time in years. A huge sense of __14__ washed over us, followed by embarrassment.
__15__， my mom and I were able to celebrate the victories of finding destinations.
1．A.talked B．worried
C．heard D．daydreamed
2．A.improving B．changing
C．worsening D．appearing
3．A.goal B．reality
C．habit D．source
4．A.sister B．husband
C．mother D．friend
5．A.beneficial B．typical
C．practical D．complete
6．A.satisfied B．familiar
C．bored D．popular
7．A.guessed B．realized
C．predicted D．felt
8．A.got on B．speeded up
C．started off D．fell over
9．A.English B．German
C．Russian D．French
10．A.comfort B．encourage
C．remind D．connect
11．A.shocked B．regretful
C．anxious D．annoyed
12．A.unlocked B．destroyed
C．closed D．repaired
13．A.survived B．reunited
C．responded D．communicated
14．A.shame B．anger
C．relief D．peace
15．A.Gradually B．Eventually
C．Thankfully D．NaturallyUNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
阅读理解专项练(对应配套检测卷P233)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Making my way slowly along the cliff (悬崖) face, I gazed (注视) at the great appearance of each temple I passed. As I entered the first cave and looked up at the feitian, I wondered how many hundreds of thousands of others, from near and far, have looked at the same great paintings and statues.
Sometime between the 4th and 14th century, Mogao was an important Buddhist center connecting East Asia and South Asia. Hundreds of caves were carved into a cliff face running along the Daquan River. Located on the ancient Silk Road, one of the great trade routes in ancient times, it created an environment of artistic and cultural exchange between the different cultures.
My personal adventure to Dunhuang had taken me, by way of train and bus, from Xining in Qinghai Province to Lanzhou in Gansu Province, and through the Jiayu Pass. From there, I continued on through Yumen Pass, also known as the Jade Gate, and crossed the Gobi Desert to find this small and sleepy desert town, and to see these caves for myself.
As I explored the temples, I was amazed by the vividness of the paintings and statues. It was almost as though they were painted or carved the day before. I had discovered the reason why people travel.
There are more than 2, 000 coloured statues that were carved 1,500 years ago. More than 1,400 statues are well protected so they can still be appreciated. During the thousand years of artistic activity, the style of the wall paintings and statues changed. The early caves show greater Indian and Western influences, while during the Tang Dynasty the influences of Chinese painting styles became noticeable.
Today, the Mogao Caves stand out from the desert like a shinning pearl on the Silk Road.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过作者的经历介绍了丝绸之路上的一颗明珠——莫高窟。
1．What made the writer amazed
A．The well protected temples.
B．The large number of tourists.
C．The preserved coloured statues.
D．Some paintings made not long ago.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段中“As I explored the temples ... before.”可知，保存完好的彩色雕像让作者很惊讶。故选C项。
2．Which of the following best describes the wall paintings and statues
A．Highly developed. B．Plain.
C．Culturally mixed. D．Noticeable.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第五段中“The early caves show ... noticeable.”可知，壁画和雕塑融合了不同的文化。故选C项。
3．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Style Changes Over Years
B．The Pearl of the Silk Road
C．Influential Western Culture
D．My Views on Dunhuang
解析：选B 标题归纳题。根据最后一段内容可知，本文主要介绍了丝绸之路上的一颗明珠——莫高窟。B选项“丝绸之路的明珠”最适合作文章标题。故选B项。
B
“This material is called xiangyunsha，” said Song Fei, while she introduced a traditional cheongsam (旗袍) to customers in a flagship shop. “Dyed with pure plant extracts and unpolluted river mud, the time honored silk cloth is named ‘soft gold’ in the textile (纺织的) industry.”
To everyone's surprise, the knowledgeable Song, who has unbelievable insights into cheongsam, a body hugging one piece Chinese dress for women, has practiced law for 10 years in Chengdu City. In 2017, she traveled to Suzhou to learn design and handicraft skills of cheongsam and traditional costumes, becoming a cheongsam designer.
At first, Song's family and friends were not optimistic about her choice to switch from a distinguished career to an artistic field. Knowing little about clothing, Song met with a huge challenge. “The pain was unthinkable, but since I had chosen that profession, I had to stick to it. I want a career that I truly enjoy，” said Song.
Song returned to Chengdu with new skills and creative passion in 2019 and founded her design brand. “To be honest, compared with my previous job, this one is harder and leaves me with much greater financial pressure. But my sense of satisfaction is beyond comparison when my works are recognized and appreciated，” said Song.
“Traditional cheongsams are one piece tailored dresses of Chinese origin that require making with natural materials by hand. However, modern cheongsams are often made with artificial materials and produced by machine，” Song said. “In the face of rapid social and economic changes, traditional cheongsams are receiving less attention due to the popularity of mass produced cheongsams.”
To save the beauty of traditional culture, Song wants to blend people's daily lives with time honored handicrafts, believing that traditional culture should not be the zone of museums. She aims to pass on traditional Chinese culture, which is a meaningful type of work with social responsibilities.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章对著名的旗袍设计师进行了采访和报道，介绍了她对中国传统服装的热爱和独到见解。
4．Where did Song probably work in the past
A．In a design room for costumes.
B．In a museum of traditional culture.
C．At an office of legal affairs.
D．At a flagship shop of cheongsams.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“To everyone's surprise ...City. ”可知，宋女士可能过去在法律事务办公室工作。故选C。
5．What made Song change her job
A．Love for traditional costumes.
B．Persuasion from family and friends.
C．Unthinkable pain from the former job.
D．Great financial pressure.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“In 2017, she traveled to ... designer.”，第三段中“I want a career that I truly enjoy”和第四段中“Song returned to ... brand.”可知，对传统服装的热爱让宋女士改变了她的工作。故选A。
6．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A．The future development of cheongsams.
B．The main producing process of cheongsams.
C．The original materials of traditional and modern cheongsams.
D．The difference between traditional and modern cheongsams.
解析：选D 段落大意题。根据第五段第一句和第二句“Traditional cheongsams ... machine”可知，第五段主要是讲传统旗袍和现代旗袍的区别。故选D。
7．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “blend” in Paragraph 6
A．Rid. B．Combine.
C．Compare. D．Exchange.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据第六段第一句中的“believing that traditional culture should not be the zone of museums ”可知，宋女士认为传统文化不应该只待在博物馆里，为了传承传统文化，她想把人们的日常生活与古老的手工艺品融为一体，所以blend意为“使结合”。故选B。
C
Before coming to China 10 months ago, I knew nothing much about China. My little knowledge was through television programs and lectures on community medicine in which China played a key role in ancient medicine. Previously, in my local community where I lived with my grandmother, I only knew China as a nation in East Asia with its popular movie actor, Jackie Chan. Having a history teacher as an uncle motivated me to read and study the histories of nations, and Chinese history captured my heart. After studying Chinese history, I would strongly say that China is a reflection of light to nations of the world that have lost faith in themselves, particularly African nations.
My aim of coming to China is to study in the MBBS program at Hainan Medical University and acquire skills that will make me useful when I go back to Nigeria. Furthermore, developing my spoken Chinese language skills from my Chinese friends and listening to Chinese folktales truly touch my heart to love and embrace Chinese culture with so much diversity. Spreading the history and showing respect for the national flag have made the Chinese people so patriotic (爱国的)．
I understand in China that agriculture is a vital industry not just for rural people alone; this sector employs over three hundred million farmers, as well as feeding the nation at large. The agricultural sector has a great impact on the economy of China.
As a result, my stay in China has taught me that food is an important medicine to the body. Back in Nigeria I never had such understanding until I came to China and observed that the Chinese did not eat just to get satisfied, but eat to be healthy. They serve their dishes based on the seasons and most times add vegetables to their meals to strengthen their immune systems.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。本文作者来自尼日利亚，在海南医科大学攻读MBBS课程。让我们看一看作者眼中的中国吧。
8．What caused the writer to learn Chinese history
A．Television programs and lectures on community medicine.
B．The fact that China plays an important role in the whole world.
C．The fact that he had a history teacher as an uncle in Africa.
D．The fact that he himself has a gift for Chinese language.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Having a history teacher as an uncle motivated me to read and study the histories of nations, and Chinese history captured my heart.”可知，是作者当历史老师的叔叔激发了他阅读并研究历史的积极性，使他开始学习中国历史。
9．Why did the writer come to China
A．To finish his university education in Hainan, China.
B．To acquire medical skills and return to help people in Nigeria.
C．To develop his spoken Chinese language skills from friends.
D．To listen to Chinese folktales and embrace Chinese culture.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“My aim of coming ... go back to Nigeria.”可知，作者来中国的目的是学医，回国后治病救人。
10．What may be the writer's attitude towards Chinese culture
A．Critical. B．Negative.
C．Indifferent. D．Admiring.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Furthermore，developing my spoken Chinese ... so much diversity.”可以看出，作者对中国文化是非常钦佩的。
11．What can we infer about the writer from the article
A．He can speak fluent Chinese nowadays.
B．He thinks Chinese people are good at eating healthily.
C．He now has a good knowledge of Chinese medicine.
D．He has returned to his own country as a doctor.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Back in Nigeria ... eat to be healthy.”可知，作者认为，中国人擅长健康饮食。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Travelling is a great way to interact with a culture which might be completely different from your own.
__1__ Before I moved to Sicily I had travelled around the whole of Italy, the south and the north, and I absolutely fell in love with the culture and the language, so I was inspired to learn the language and also to move here. And here I am now, living in Sicily.
__2__ When you get back home you'll have lots of stories to tell your friends and family. Even if something isn't very fun, it will be funny to look back and laugh at those awkward or harsh moments. For example, I was travelling with a group of friends in Pisa and we took the wrong bus to get to the beach area, so we ended up being stuck in the rain and having to walk back.
When you travel, you expose yourself to different people. __3__ It's a great learning experience for both you and the other person because you can share and exchange your own ideas and opinions on a range of topics. For example, I met an Iranian philosopher and we talked about the magic of nature. A lot of his ideas were shaped by his Iranian background and Iranian philosophy. __4__
Travelling is the realization of home. __5__ Since I've been away from London, I've come to appreciate the little things that I used to take for granted, like our amazing transport — everything runs on time; everything runs well. So sometimes it takes being away from home to realize how much you absolutely love your hometown.
A．It was a really interesting discussion.
B．Travelling will make you a really good storyteller.
C．Travelling could enrich your awareness of the world.
D．They may have a completely different outlook on life.
E．We realize how much we miss our hometown when we travel.
F．Travelling might just convince (说服) you to move to another country.
G．Being away from home, we miss our friends and our family very much.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。旅行是与另外一种文化进行交流的好方法。作者通过讲述自己的经历来介绍旅行的好处；旅行可以让你成为一个可以分享故事的人；旅行可以遇到不同的人并交流观点和看法；旅行让你更爱自己的家乡。
1．选F 根据下文可知，作者在搬去西西里岛之前曾去意大利旅游，并爱上了它的文化和语言，因而受到鼓舞学习了那里的语言，最终搬到西西里岛居住。因此推断此处讲述旅行可以说服你搬到另一国家。故选F。
2．选B 根据空后一句可知，当你结束旅行回家时，你会有许多故事告诉你的朋友和家人，因此推断旅行让你成为可以讲述故事的人。故选B。
3．选D 根据空前一句和空后一句可知，当你旅行时，你会遇到不同的人。这对你和另一个人都是一个很好的学习经历，因为你们可以在一系列的话题上分享和交流自己的想法和观点。因此推断D项“他们或许对生活有完全不同的观点。”符合语境。故选D。
4．选A 根据空前两句可知，作者遇到了一个伊朗哲学家，他们讨论了大自然的神奇，这位伊朗哲学家的许多想法受到了他的伊朗背景和伊朗哲学的影响。因此推断这是一场真正有趣的讨论。故选A。
5．选E 根据下文“So sometimes it takes being away from home to realize how much you absolutely love your hometown.”可知，有时候远离家乡才会意识到你有多么爱你的家乡，因此推断E项“当我们旅行时，我们会意识到我们有多么思念家乡。”符合语境。故选E。UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
阅读理解专项练(对应配套检测卷P233)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Making my way slowly along the cliff (悬崖) face, I gazed (注视) at the great appearance of each temple I passed. As I entered the first cave and looked up at the feitian, I wondered how many hundreds of thousands of others, from near and far, have looked at the same great paintings and statues.
Sometime between the 4th and 14th century, Mogao was an important Buddhist center connecting East Asia and South Asia. Hundreds of caves were carved into a cliff face running along the Daquan River. Located on the ancient Silk Road, one of the great trade routes in ancient times, it created an environment of artistic and cultural exchange between the different cultures.
My personal adventure to Dunhuang had taken me, by way of train and bus, from Xining in Qinghai Province to Lanzhou in Gansu Province, and through the Jiayu Pass. From there, I continued on through Yumen Pass, also known as the Jade Gate, and crossed the Gobi Desert to find this small and sleepy desert town, and to see these caves for myself.
As I explored the temples, I was amazed by the vividness of the paintings and statues. It was almost as though they were painted or carved the day before. I had discovered the reason why people travel.
There are more than 2, 000 coloured statues that were carved 1,500 years ago. More than 1,400 statues are well protected so they can still be appreciated. During the thousand years of artistic activity, the style of the wall paintings and statues changed. The early caves show greater Indian and Western influences, while during the Tang Dynasty the influences of Chinese painting styles became noticeable.
Today, the Mogao Caves stand out from the desert like a shinning pearl on the Silk Road.
1．What made the writer amazed
A．The well protected temples.
B．The large number of tourists.
C．The preserved coloured statues.
D．Some paintings made not long ago.
2．Which of the following best describes the wall paintings and statues
A．Highly developed. B．Plain.
C．Culturally mixed. D．Noticeable.
3．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Style Changes Over Years
B．The Pearl of the Silk Road
C．Influential Western Culture
D．My Views on Dunhuang
B
“This material is called xiangyunsha，” said Song Fei, while she introduced a traditional cheongsam (旗袍) to customers in a flagship shop. “Dyed with pure plant extracts and unpolluted river mud, the time honored silk cloth is named ‘soft gold’ in the textile (纺织的) industry.”
To everyone's surprise, the knowledgeable Song, who has unbelievable insights into cheongsam, a body hugging one piece Chinese dress for women, has practiced law for 10 years in Chengdu City. In 2017, she traveled to Suzhou to learn design and handicraft skills of cheongsam and traditional costumes, becoming a cheongsam designer.
At first, Song's family and friends were not optimistic about her choice to switch from a distinguished career to an artistic field. Knowing little about clothing, Song met with a huge challenge. “The pain was unthinkable, but since I had chosen that profession, I had to stick to it. I want a career that I truly enjoy，” said Song.
Song returned to Chengdu with new skills and creative passion in 2019 and founded her design brand. “To be honest, compared with my previous job, this one is harder and leaves me with much greater financial pressure. But my sense of satisfaction is beyond comparison when my works are recognized and appreciated，” said Song.
“Traditional cheongsams are one piece tailored dresses of Chinese origin that require making with natural materials by hand. However, modern cheongsams are often made with artificial materials and produced by machine，” Song said. “In the face of rapid social and economic changes, traditional cheongsams are receiving less attention due to the popularity of mass produced cheongsams.”
To save the beauty of traditional culture, Song wants to blend people's daily lives with time honored handicrafts, believing that traditional culture should not be the zone of museums. She aims to pass on traditional Chinese culture, which is a meaningful type of work with social responsibilities.
4．Where did Song probably work in the past
A．In a design room for costumes.
B．In a museum of traditional culture.
C．At an office of legal affairs.
D．At a flagship shop of cheongsams.
5．What made Song change her job
A．Love for traditional costumes.
B．Persuasion from family and friends.
C．Unthinkable pain from the former job.
D．Great financial pressure.
6．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A．The future development of cheongsams.
B．The main producing process of cheongsams.
C．The original materials of traditional and modern cheongsams.
D．The difference between traditional and modern cheongsams.
7．Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “blend” in Paragraph 6
A．Rid. B．Combine.
C．Compare. D．Exchange.
C
Before coming to China 10 months ago, I knew nothing much about China. My little knowledge was through television programs and lectures on community medicine in which China played a key role in ancient medicine. Previously, in my local community where I lived with my grandmother, I only knew China as a nation in East Asia with its popular movie actor, Jackie Chan. Having a history teacher as an uncle motivated me to read and study the histories of nations, and Chinese history captured my heart. After studying Chinese history, I would strongly say that China is a reflection of light to nations of the world that have lost faith in themselves, particularly African nations.
My aim of coming to China is to study in the MBBS program at Hainan Medical University and acquire skills that will make me useful when I go back to Nigeria. Furthermore, developing my spoken Chinese language skills from my Chinese friends and listening to Chinese folktales truly touch my heart to love and embrace Chinese culture with so much diversity. Spreading the history and showing respect for the national flag have made the Chinese people so patriotic (爱国的)．
I understand in China that agriculture is a vital industry not just for rural people alone; this sector employs over three hundred million farmers, as well as feeding the nation at large. The agricultural sector has a great impact on the economy of China.
As a result, my stay in China has taught me that food is an important medicine to the body. Back in Nigeria I never had such understanding until I came to China and observed that the Chinese did not eat just to get satisfied, but eat to be healthy. They serve their dishes based on the seasons and most times add vegetables to their meals to strengthen their immune systems.
8．What caused the writer to learn Chinese history
A．Television programs and lectures on community medicine.
B．The fact that China plays an important role in the whole world.
C．The fact that he had a history teacher as an uncle in Africa.
D．The fact that he himself has a gift for Chinese language.
9．Why did the writer come to China
A．To finish his university education in Hainan, China.
B．To acquire medical skills and return to help people in Nigeria.
C．To develop his spoken Chinese language skills from friends.
D．To listen to Chinese folktales and embrace Chinese culture.
10．What may be the writer's attitude towards Chinese culture
A．Critical. B．Negative.
C．Indifferent. D．Admiring.
11．What can we infer about the writer from the article
A．He can speak fluent Chinese nowadays.
B．He thinks Chinese people are good at eating healthily.
C．He now has a good knowledge of Chinese medicine.
D．He has returned to his own country as a doctor.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Travelling is a great way to interact with a culture which might be completely different from your own.
__1__ Before I moved to Sicily I had travelled around the whole of Italy, the south and the north, and I absolutely fell in love with the culture and the language, so I was inspired to learn the language and also to move here. And here I am now, living in Sicily.
__2__ When you get back home you'll have lots of stories to tell your friends and family. Even if something isn't very fun, it will be funny to look back and laugh at those awkward or harsh moments. For example, I was travelling with a group of friends in Pisa and we took the wrong bus to get to the beach area, so we ended up being stuck in the rain and having to walk back.
When you travel, you expose yourself to different people. __3__ It's a great learning experience for both you and the other person because you can share and exchange your own ideas and opinions on a range of topics. For example, I met an Iranian philosopher and we talked about the magic of nature. A lot of his ideas were shaped by his Iranian background and Iranian philosophy. __4__
Travelling is the realization of home. __5__ Since I've been away from London, I've come to appreciate the little things that I used to take for granted, like our amazing transport — everything runs on time; everything runs well. So sometimes it takes being away from home to realize how much you absolutely love your hometown.
A．It was a really interesting discussion.
B．Travelling will make you a really good storyteller.
C．Travelling could enrich your awareness of the world.
D．They may have a completely different outlook on life.
E．We realize how much we miss our hometown when we travel.
F．Travelling might just convince (说服) you to move to another country.
G．Being away from home, we miss our friends and our family very much.
