UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
My Ph.D. adviser called me into his office, saying I needn't bring my notebook. After 15 minutes of listing my positive things, he looked me in the eye and said, “You are fired from the lab.”
I had moved to Israel from my native India the year before, excited to experience a new culture and study for a Ph.D. At first things went well in my new lab. Then, 3 months before I was fired, I ran into some problems. I made a few mistakes in the lab that slowed my research, but I wasn't aware that my adviser noticed them, and he never spoke to me about any concerns. I'm still not sure why he fired me, but I guess it was because of those mistakes. He wasn't confident that I could complete my research in time as we'd planned.
The first few days after I was fired were especially difficult. I spent hours staring at my computer screen, unable to get anything done. One day all I could do was sit on a beach, crying. I tried to change his mind with promising results, but he stuck to his decision. I could not break the news to my family in India, as the fear of disappointing them overwhelmed (压垮) me. I soon got into a state of sadness and anxiety. Meanwhile, the date for me to leave the country was drawing near, as my visa required me to be registered as a student. I was lonely and without hope.
Around that time, I watched Dasvidaniya, a Bollywood movie that's about a man who has 3 months to live. One line from the movie stuck out to me: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” What kind of lemonade could I make out of my present situation My desire to complete a Ph.D. was never in doubt. After much reflection, I told myself that one failed attempt was not the end of the world, and that I needed to give it another try. With renewed confidence, I emailed expected advisers and applied to other programs. Within 2 months, I landed an offer from a Ph.D. program in Italy. I accepted it and relocated to Europe, happy that my goal of completing a Ph.D. was alive once again.
I'm thankful that I didn't give up on my dream and that I found another professor willing to take me on.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者在以色列攻读博士学位期间遭遇困境。一部电影中的台词给了他启示：当生活给你柠檬时，那你就将它变成柠檬汁。
1．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The personality of the adviser.
B．The author's problems in study.
C．The possible reason for the author's being fired.
D．The author's difficulty in adapting to a new culture.
解析：选C 段落大意题。根据第二段中的“Then, 3 months before I was fired, I ran into some problems ... I'm still not sure why he fired me, but I guess it was because of those mistakes.”可知，该段主要讲述作者被解雇的可能原因。
2．What did the author do after being fired
A．He applied for a new visa.
B．He got addicted to computer games.
C．He tried to change the adviser's mind.
D．He shared the news with his family in India.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I tried to change his mind with promising results, but he stuck to his decision.”可知，被解雇后，作者试图改变导师的主意，但是无济于事。
3．What kind of “lemonade” did the author make out of the difficult situation
A．Persuading the adviser to let him stay.
B．Being responsible for different programs.
C．Holding the belief to get a doctor's degree.
D．Getting accepted by another Ph. D. program.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“With renewed confidence, I emailed expected advisers and applied to other programs ... happy that my goal of completing a Ph. D. was alive once again.”可知，作者在被解雇的困境下，他的“柠檬水”是申请另一个博士项目，并且被接受了。
4．What lesson can we learn from the story
A．Direction is more important than effort.
B．Turn to movies for comfort when in trouble.
C．A Ph.D. is important for the future.
D．Difficulties in life can be turned into something positive.
解析：选D 推理判断题。文章讲述了作者在以色列攻读博士学位期间，被导师解雇。在困境下，作者观看的一部电影中的台词给了作者很大的启示。由第四段中的“After much reflection ... and that I needed to give it another try.”可以推断，作者的经历告诉人们在生活中遇到困境时，应该换个角度，不断尝试，困境可以转化为积极的东西。
Ⅱ.完形填空
A Different Perspective
When my daughter Adrienne was twelve years old, she took a(n) __1__ class. She informed me that real __2__ uses black-and-white film. I agreed. We bought the film and she decided to take pictures __3__ the St. Louis Gateway Arch (拱门)．
The day was cloudy. I recommended we wait for sunshine, __4__ she thought the light best for the photograph she expected. The minute we got to the__5__， Adrienne walked up to one of the massive triangular-shaped legs, arched (弯) her entire body backwards against it, arms stretched overhead, and pointed her __6__ straight up the side of the arch.
I said in my most caring, motherly voice, “Honey, you need to __7__ and get the entire arch in the picture.”
__8__ who has ever seen a photo of arch knows what I mean. “It won't make __9__ if you can't see the entire thing，” I said.
“No, I want to do it this way，” she insisted. I thought, okay, we'll waste a little money on film and __10__， but she'll learn her lesson.
It __11__ I learned the lesson. Seven years later, Adrienne won a scholarship from the San Francisco Art Institute, interned (实习) at Ansel Adams Center for Photography, and had a(n) __12__ at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. People __13__ her photographs because she has a unique vision — a vision that inspired her at __14__ to photograph the Gateway Arch from an angle I thought would never__15__.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了女儿靠自己独特的摄影视角取得成功的故事。
1．A.architecture B．photography
C．direction D．introduction
解析：选B 根据下文“uses black-and-white film”可知，女儿上的是摄影课。
2．A.photographers B．architects
C．journalists D．directors
解析：选A 根据下文“We bought the film and she decided to take pictures”可知，此处指的是摄影师。
3．A.in B．of
C．for D．from
解析：选B 根据“the St. Louis Gateway Arch”可知，此处指拍圣路易斯拱门的照片。take pictures of意为“拍……的照片”。
4．A.and B．or
C．but D．though
解析：选C 根据上文“I recommended we wait for sunshine”并结合“The day was cloudy.”和“she thought the light best”可知，上下文之间构成转折关系，故选but。
5．A.stop B．scenery
C．sight D．arch
解析：选D 根据下文“straight up the side of the arch”可知，此处是信息词arch的词汇复现。
6．A.arms B．hands
C．camera D．head
解析：选C 根据语境可知，此处指女儿把胳膊伸到头顶上，并把相机对准拱门的一侧。
7．A.look forward B．back up
C．bend down D．come up
解析：选B 根据下文“get the entire arch in the picture”可知，要想把整个拱门拍进画面里，需要往后退。back up“后退”。
8．A.Anyone B．Everyone
C．Nobody D．Somebody
解析：选A 作者认为任何一个见过拱门照片的人都会赞成自己的建议。
9．A.sure B．difference
C．sense D．profit
解析：选C 作者认为如果不能看到整个事物，那就没有意义。make sense意为“有道理，有意义”。
10．A.developing B．improving
C．printing D．displaying
解析：选A 根据上文可知，作者认为女儿不听自己的建议拍照，只是在胶卷和冲洗上浪费钱。develop“冲洗胶片”。
11．A.puts out B．figures out
C．results out D．turns out
解析：选D 根据下文内容可知，女儿在摄影上取得了成功，作者吸取了教训。it turns out that意为“结果是……”。
12．A.collection B．show
C．practice D．internship
解析：选B 根据“at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco”可知，在博物馆举行的应该是展览。
13．A.praise B．assess
C．support D．deny
解析：选A 根据“because she has a unique vision”可知，女儿拍摄的照片因为其独特的视角获得了人们的赞美。
14．A.seven B．twenty
C．twelve D．nineteen
解析：选C 此处指这种独特的视角鼓舞女儿在12岁的时候拍下了拱门的照片。文章首句有提示。
15．A.make B．do
C．fit D．work
解析：选D 根据上文“It won't make ________ if you can't see the entire thing”可知，作者在女儿当初拍摄时认为这样的视角是不会起作用的，不符合人们的审美。
Ⅲ.语法填空
A drama series named Medal of the Republic __1__ (lead) to enthusiastic discussion on Chinese social media since it was broadcast on September 26, 2021. According to the series' chief director, __2__ (compare) with most drama series that tend to document the whole life of the featured individual, this series focuses specially on the individuals' most __3__ (shine) moments.
The series tells heart-warming stories about __4__ first group of eight recipients (接受者) of the Medal of the Republic, __5__ is the country's highest honor. They have made great __6__ (contribute) to the development of the People's Republic of China.
Among the recipients are Tu Youyou, awarded with the 2015 Nobel Prize, __7__ Yuan Longping who is known as Chinese “father of hybrid rice” and six other remarkable heroes.
Medal of the Republic __8__ (center) on these heroes' devotion to their careers and continuous efforts to improve Chinese people's lives. Through the patriotism (爱国精神) and __9__ (they) never-give-up spirit displayed by the honorees, the series hopes to inspire the younger generation __10__ (dramatic) to fulfill their mission on the road to the great rejuvenation (复兴) of the Chinese nation.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章对电视剧《功勋》进行了简单介绍。
1．has led 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据since引导的时间状语从句可知，空处应用现在完成时；主语A drama series是单数，故填has led。
2．compared 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句中已有谓语动词focuses，空处应填非谓语动词；this series和compare之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，因此用过去分词形式。
3．shining 考查形容词。修饰名词moments应用形容词，shine的形容词是shining，意为“闪耀的”。
4．the 考查冠词。first是序数词，前面需加定冠词the。
5．which 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Medal of the Republic，指物，并在定语从句中作主语，故填which。
6．contributions 考查名词及其复数。make contributions to是固定搭配，意为“为……做出贡献”。
7．and 考查连词。根据句意可知，Tu Youyou和Yuan Longping是并列关系，因此空处应用表并列的连词and。
8．is centered/centers 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。center on或be centered on是固定搭配，意为“以……为中心”；全文为现在时态，且主语Medal of the Republic是单数，因此应填is centered/centers。
9．their 考查代词。根据语境可知，句子表示“他们的爱国主义精神和永不放弃的精神”，空处意为“他们的”，应用形容词性物主代词作定语，故填their。
10．dramatically 考查副词。修饰动词inspire，应用副词dramatically。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
My Ph.D. adviser called me into his office, saying I needn't bring my notebook. After 15 minutes of listing my positive things, he looked me in the eye and said, “You are fired from the lab.”
I had moved to Israel from my native India the year before, excited to experience a new culture and study for a Ph.D. At first things went well in my new lab. Then, 3 months before I was fired, I ran into some problems. I made a few mistakes in the lab that slowed my research, but I wasn't aware that my adviser noticed them, and he never spoke to me about any concerns. I'm still not sure why he fired me, but I guess it was because of those mistakes. He wasn't confident that I could complete my research in time as we'd planned.
The first few days after I was fired were especially difficult. I spent hours staring at my computer screen, unable to get anything done. One day all I could do was sit on a beach, crying. I tried to change his mind with promising results, but he stuck to his decision. I could not break the news to my family in India, as the fear of disappointing them overwhelmed (压垮) me. I soon got into a state of sadness and anxiety. Meanwhile, the date for me to leave the country was drawing near, as my visa required me to be registered as a student. I was lonely and without hope.
Around that time, I watched Dasvidaniya, a Bollywood movie that's about a man who has 3 months to live. One line from the movie stuck out to me: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” What kind of lemonade could I make out of my present situation My desire to complete a Ph.D. was never in doubt. After much reflection, I told myself that one failed attempt was not the end of the world, and that I needed to give it another try. With renewed confidence, I emailed expected advisers and applied to other programs. Within 2 months, I landed an offer from a Ph.D. program in Italy. I accepted it and relocated to Europe, happy that my goal of completing a Ph.D. was alive once again.
I'm thankful that I didn't give up on my dream and that I found another professor willing to take me on.
1．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The personality of the adviser.
B．The author's problems in study.
C．The possible reason for the author's being fired.
D．The author's difficulty in adapting to a new culture.
2．What did the author do after being fired
A．He applied for a new visa.
B．He got addicted to computer games.
C．He tried to change the adviser's mind.
D．He shared the news with his family in India.
3．What kind of “lemonade” did the author make out of the difficult situation
A．Persuading the adviser to let him stay.
B．Being responsible for different programs.
C．Holding the belief to get a doctor's degree.
D．Getting accepted by another Ph. D. program.
4．What lesson can we learn from the story
A．Direction is more important than effort.
B．Turn to movies for comfort when in trouble.
C．A Ph.D. is important for the future.
D．Difficulties in life can be turned into something positive.
Ⅱ.完形填空
A Different Perspective
When my daughter Adrienne was twelve years old, she took a(n) __1__ class. She informed me that real __2__ uses black-and-white film. I agreed. We bought the film and she decided to take pictures __3__ the St. Louis Gateway Arch (拱门)．
The day was cloudy. I recommended we wait for sunshine, __4__ she thought the light best for the photograph she expected. The minute we got to the__5__， Adrienne walked up to one of the massive triangular-shaped legs, arched (弯) her entire body backwards against it, arms stretched overhead, and pointed her __6__ straight up the side of the arch.
I said in my most caring, motherly voice, “Honey, you need to __7__ and get the entire arch in the picture.”
__8__ who has ever seen a photo of arch knows what I mean. “It won't make __9__ if you can't see the entire thing，” I said.
“No, I want to do it this way，” she insisted. I thought, okay, we'll waste a little money on film and __10__， but she'll learn her lesson.
It __11__ I learned the lesson. Seven years later, Adrienne won a scholarship from the San Francisco Art Institute, interned (实习) at Ansel Adams Center for Photography, and had a(n) __12__ at the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco. People __13__ her photographs because she has a unique vision — a vision that inspired her at __14__ to photograph the Gateway Arch from an angle I thought would never__15__.
1．A.architecture B．photography
C．direction D．introduction
2．A.photographers B．architects
C．journalists D．directors
3．A.in B．of
C．for D．from
4．A.and B．or
C．but D．though
5．A.stop B．scenery
C．sight D．arch
6．A.arms B．hands
C．camera D．head
7．A.look forward B．back up
C．bend down D．come up
8．A.Anyone B．Everyone
C．Nobody D．Somebody
9．A.sure B．difference
C．sense D．profit
10．A.developing B．improving
C．printing D．displaying
11．A.puts out B．figures out
C．results out D．turns out
12．A.collection B．show
C．practice D．internship
13．A.praise B．assess
C．support D．deny
14．A.seven B．twenty
C．twelve D．nineteen
15．A.make B．do
C．fit D．work
Ⅲ.语法填空
A drama series named Medal of the Republic __1__ (lead) to enthusiastic discussion on Chinese social media since it was broadcast on September 26, 2021. According to the series' chief director, __2__ (compare) with most drama series that tend to document the whole life of the featured individual, this series focuses specially on the individuals' most __3__ (shine) moments.
The series tells heart-warming stories about __4__ first group of eight recipients (接受者) of the Medal of the Republic, __5__ is the country's highest honor. They have made great __6__ (contribute) to the development of the People's Republic of China.
Among the recipients are Tu Youyou, awarded with the 2015 Nobel Prize, __7__ Yuan Longping who is known as Chinese “father of hybrid rice” and six other remarkable heroes.
Medal of the Republic __8__ (center) on these heroes' devotion to their careers and continuous efforts to improve Chinese people's lives. Through the patriotism (爱国精神) and __9__ (they) never-give-up spirit displayed by the honorees, the series hopes to inspire the younger generation __10__ (dramatic) to fulfill their mission on the road to the great rejuvenation (复兴) of the Chinese nation.UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When I was young, my parents kept the TV in the garage and most of the time I took no notice of it.Since I was four, I had been used to following my school's “no media” policy quite happily until the year when my mother moved the TV into the house and then I could watch videos on TV.
Being introduced to the world of movies through The Lord of the Rings was like suddenly seeing a new color.For months, I was attracted by the story of the hobbits and elves in Middle-earth.Discovering that I loved movies, I quickly realized that I wanted to make them.At 13, I got a laptop and a video camera.I told everyone who would listen about the movies that I was going to make movies.Meanwhile, I used my laptop to watch videos at night.
I thought about movies all the time, memorized entire scenes and screenplays, and recited them in whispers to my classmates.I rewrote endings and dialogues, creating perfect movies, and enjoyed these inventions as fully as the ones on the screen.
In the 8th grade, I finished my first movie.I created rhythm with images and never thought twice about why something looked right.I sent my first movie to the film program at New York State Summer School of the Arts and it was accepted.When I arrived there, I was surprised to learn that “film” was not synonymous (近似的) with digital video.So I spent my 15th summer in a dark basement making my own film again.
I re-edited my film.When it was played in our final show that summer, the voice-over (解说) asked “What did you see？” as the image went black.Then a girl appeared, rolling down a hill. “I saw magic，” the voice-over continued as she rolled through bright sunlight, then shadow, and then sunlight.
At the end, the audience murmured, “I know what she means.” That movie was about how I saw the world.It was about the day when I watched The Lord of the Rings, sitting in a closet, seeing what I wanted to see: true magic.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者从小就对电影有浓厚的兴趣，后来又通过自学、实践，逐步积累电影制作经验并从中获得乐趣和成就感的故事。
1．What did the author do to make preparations for making movies
A．She cooperated with her classmates.
B．She made use of the best equipment.
C．She practised professional skills.
D．She learned from other movies.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“At 13, I got a laptop and a video camera ... watch videos at night.”以及第三段的内容可知，作者仔细琢磨所看的电影中的细节，在认真摸索中学习制作电影。
2．How did the author feel after she took part in the program mentioned in Paragraph 4
A．Doubtful. B．Motivated.
C．Peaceful. D．Worried.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“I was surprised to learn ... making my own film again.”可知，作者参加课程后认识到了电影和数字视频的区别，因此作者在黑暗的地下室里再次进行电影创作。据此可以推断，作者从这次参加的课程中受到了激励。
3．What do we know about the film from the last two paragraphs
A．It was too abstract to understand.
B．It was about the author doing magic.
C．It conveyed the author's feelings and dream.
D．The author was explaining its plot as it was on.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“That movie was about how I saw the world. It was about the day when ... true magic”可推断出，这部电影传达了作者对这个世界的看法和梦想。
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．True Magic
B．A New World
C．How Did TV Change My Life
D．How Did I Make My First Film
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据最后一段可知，《指环王》这部电影深深地影响着作者，作者因此喜欢上了电影制作，并通过自己的努力，创造出了属于自己的真正的奇迹；另外，文章最后一句中的“true magic”也点明了文章的主旨，故A项适合作文章标题。
B
In a new move, doctors are using feature films in order to encourage their patients to talk more freely about their problems. Supporters of “film therapy (疗法)” say that discussing characters and plot lines from a proper film can help people to understand their feelings better.
One of those using the method is Dr Zhang, a doctor from Shanghai, who charges ￥250 for a one-hour “film therapy” session. He said, “I was treating a woman who had been badly heartbroken in a relationship, and who was experiencing such strong feelings that it was difficult for her to speak about them. I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, when the hero realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film unlocked all the feelings she had buried. Each time she watched and cried, she felt better.”
Dr Zhang admits that film therapy does not work for everyone, but says he has used it successfully with about a third of his clients. “Through the films' characters, plots and even music, it allows people to face their problems.” He said that Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays the part of an unemployed man who is so depressed that he uses violence, was an example of the dangerous results of not letting anger go. “I used this film with a patient who was very upset because he was holding back a lot of the anger he felt towards people who had hurt him，” said Dr Zhang. “We talked about Michael Douglas's character and the disastrous path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to burst out like a time bomb.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在一项新举措中，医生们正在使用故事片来鼓励他们的病人更坦率地谈论他们的问题。目前，“电影疗法”取得了一定的成效。
5．What can we learn about Dr Zhang
A．He used to be an actor.
B．He likes to review different films.
C．He favors the film therapy.
D．He is good at sharing his feelings.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可知，张医生非常支持使用电影疗法，所以才会对大约三分之一的客户使用这一疗法。
6．Why did the patient cry when she watched On the Waterfront
A．She brought her sufferings to mind.
B．She was touched by the film.
C．She realized she had been cheated.
D．She thought of her lover.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film unlocked all the feelings she had buried.”可知，观看《码头风云》这部电影，使得那位患者想起了自己深藏已久的痛苦，所以才会哭。
7．After discussing Falling Down with Dr Zhang, the patient decided to________.
A．learn from Michael Douglas
B．act out his anger through violence
C．forgive those who once hurt him
D．release his anger on a regular basis
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，在跟张医生讨论了《城市英雄》这部电影之后，那位患者决定要定期释放自己的愤怒，以防它会像定时炸弹一样爆发。
8．Which statement is Dr Zhang more likely to agree on
A．Film stars can help people to solve their problems.
B．Films can contribute to unlocking hidden feelings.
C．The film therapy should be popularized all over the world.
D．The film therapy can apply to every patient.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段中张医生所说的话“Watching and discussing the film unlocked all the feelings she had buried.”可知，张医生认为，电影有助于释放患者隐藏的情感。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你校将组织观看电影《我和我的祖国》(My People, My Country)，该片讲述了新中国成立70年间普通百姓与祖国息息相关的故事。请你写一封电子邮件邀请你的外籍教师Jerry一起观看，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．时间和地点；
3．你对这次活动的看法。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear Jerry，
To celebrate the birthday of our country, our school will organize a viewing activity. I'm writing to invite you to join us in seeing a film called My People, My Country.
The film will be shown in The Star Cinema in the city centre from 7：00 p．m. to 9：00 p．m. this Saturday.I'm sure this film will help you have a better understanding of China. Of course, you are welcome to express your opinion of the film. I hope that you can accept our invitation.
Looking forward to your early reply.
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。
It was Saturday and I was lying in bed daydreaming about what I wanted to do today when Dad just called me to get up at seven o'clock. I wanted to stay at home and play my favourite games. I wanted to listen to some music and then play football with my friends. I wanted to hang out with my friends and watch a movie. I wanted to enjoy a big meal in the restaurant and chat with my friends till midnight.
At 7：30, Dad was again shouting at me to get up. So, I got up, put some casual clothes on and lay in the sofa in the sitting room for a little bit.
My dad walked in, urging me to put on some nice clothes that were suitable for me to walk around in on such a hot day. I asked, “Why should I do that I won't go out. I'm just staying at home. I have a lot of businesses to deal with.” Looking me directly in the eyes, Dad told me something about the place called Give Kids the World. It was designed for the families to spend a vacation with children who had a very serious illness. About four years ago, my dad became a volunteer, doing several jobs there, including serving food and giving gifts. I thought that would be very boring, but Dad insisted that I should go with him, promising that I would like it.
Though I was unwilling, I still got dressed and went into the car. Dad drove me to a village not very far from our community. When we arrived at the storehouse in the middle of the village, there were already some people sorting out the food and gifts. We immediately joined them, putting the food into boxes and the gifts on the back of a cart.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Then, Dad told me that we were going to deliver a toy to every child from door to door in the village.
Paragraph 2：
Once back in that cart, Dad told me that they all had a life-threatening illness and that they might not live to see tomorrow.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Then, Dad told me that we were going to deliver a toy to every child from door to door in the village. We came to the first house and a woman answered the door. Sitting in the middle of the living room was a little boy in a wheelchair. I gave him the gift, and his face lit up with joy. In another house, I met a girl who was deaf and only partially sighted. Seeing the gift, she got excited and made a sign with her hands, which, her mom said, was the sign for thanks.
Paragraph 2：
Once back in that cart, Dad told me that they all had a life-threatening illness and that they might not live to see tomorrow. Suddenly, I realized I should be more thankful that I didn't have these illnesses. I no longer want to enjoy myself at home, play football or watch movies with my friends. I now go to the village regularly and I have even taken my friends along. We would much rather be doing this, seeing things that not a lot of people really get to see and making a difference to these kids' lives.UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When I was young, my parents kept the TV in the garage and most of the time I took no notice of it.Since I was four, I had been used to following my school's “no media” policy quite happily until the year when my mother moved the TV into the house and then I could watch videos on TV.
Being introduced to the world of movies through The Lord of the Rings was like suddenly seeing a new color.For months, I was attracted by the story of the hobbits and elves in Middle-earth.Discovering that I loved movies, I quickly realized that I wanted to make them.At 13, I got a laptop and a video camera.I told everyone who would listen about the movies that I was going to make movies.Meanwhile, I used my laptop to watch videos at night.
I thought about movies all the time, memorized entire scenes and screenplays, and recited them in whispers to my classmates.I rewrote endings and dialogues, creating perfect movies, and enjoyed these inventions as fully as the ones on the screen.
In the 8th grade, I finished my first movie.I created rhythm with images and never thought twice about why something looked right.I sent my first movie to the film program at New York State Summer School of the Arts and it was accepted.When I arrived there, I was surprised to learn that “film” was not synonymous (近似的) with digital video.So I spent my 15th summer in a dark basement making my own film again.
I re-edited my film.When it was played in our final show that summer, the voice-over (解说) asked “What did you see？” as the image went black.Then a girl appeared, rolling down a hill. “I saw magic，” the voice-over continued as she rolled through bright sunlight, then shadow, and then sunlight.
At the end, the audience murmured, “I know what she means.” That movie was about how I saw the world.It was about the day when I watched The Lord of the Rings, sitting in a closet, seeing what I wanted to see: true magic.
1．What did the author do to make preparations for making movies
A．She cooperated with her classmates.
B．She made use of the best equipment.
C．She practised professional skills.
D．She learned from other movies.
2．How did the author feel after she took part in the program mentioned in Paragraph 4
A．Doubtful. B．Motivated.
C．Peaceful. D．Worried.
3．What do we know about the film from the last two paragraphs
A．It was too abstract to understand.
B．It was about the author doing magic.
C．It conveyed the author's feelings and dream.
D．The author was explaining its plot as it was on.
4．What can be the best title for the text
A．True Magic
B．A New World
C．How Did TV Change My Life
D．How Did I Make My First Film
B
In a new move, doctors are using feature films in order to encourage their patients to talk more freely about their problems. Supporters of “film therapy (疗法)” say that discussing characters and plot lines from a proper film can help people to understand their feelings better.
One of those using the method is Dr Zhang, a doctor from Shanghai, who charges ￥250 for a one-hour “film therapy” session. He said, “I was treating a woman who had been badly heartbroken in a relationship, and who was experiencing such strong feelings that it was difficult for her to speak about them. I told her that her situation reminded me of On the Waterfront, when the hero realizes his brother is dishonest and he feels a great sense of betrayal (背叛). My patient identified so easily with him that she started to cry. Watching and discussing the film unlocked all the feelings she had buried. Each time she watched and cried, she felt better.”
Dr Zhang admits that film therapy does not work for everyone, but says he has used it successfully with about a third of his clients. “Through the films' characters, plots and even music, it allows people to face their problems.” He said that Falling Down, in which Michael Douglas plays the part of an unemployed man who is so depressed that he uses violence, was an example of the dangerous results of not letting anger go. “I used this film with a patient who was very upset because he was holding back a lot of the anger he felt towards people who had hurt him，” said Dr Zhang. “We talked about Michael Douglas's character and the disastrous path he takes, and my patient then realized that he needed to let go of his feelings more regularly so as not to burst out like a time bomb.”
5．What can we learn about Dr Zhang
A．He used to be an actor.
B．He likes to review different films.
C．He favors the film therapy.
D．He is good at sharing his feelings.
6．Why did the patient cry when she watched On the Waterfront
A．She brought her sufferings to mind.
B．She was touched by the film.
C．She realized she had been cheated.
D．She thought of her lover.
7．After discussing Falling Down with Dr Zhang, the patient decided to________.
A．learn from Michael Douglas
B．act out his anger through violence
C．forgive those who once hurt him
D．release his anger on a regular basis
8．Which statement is Dr Zhang more likely to agree on
A．Film stars can help people to solve their problems.
B．Films can contribute to unlocking hidden feelings.
C．The film therapy should be popularized all over the world.
D．The film therapy can apply to every patient.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，你校将组织观看电影《我和我的祖国》(My People, My Country)，该片讲述了新中国成立70年间普通百姓与祖国息息相关的故事。请你写一封电子邮件邀请你的外籍教师Jerry一起观看，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．时间和地点；
3．你对这次活动的看法。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，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。
It was Saturday and I was lying in bed daydreaming about what I wanted to do today when Dad just called me to get up at seven o'clock. I wanted to stay at home and play my favourite games. I wanted to listen to some music and then play football with my friends. I wanted to hang out with my friends and watch a movie. I wanted to enjoy a big meal in the restaurant and chat with my friends till midnight.
At 7：30, Dad was again shouting at me to get up. So, I got up, put some casual clothes on and lay in the sofa in the sitting room for a little bit.
My dad walked in, urging me to put on some nice clothes that were suitable for me to walk around in on such a hot day. I asked, “Why should I do that I won't go out. I'm just staying at home. I have a lot of businesses to deal with.” Looking me directly in the eyes, Dad told me something about the place called Give Kids the World. It was designed for the families to spend a vacation with children who had a very serious illness. About four years ago, my dad became a volunteer, doing several jobs there, including serving food and giving gifts. I thought that would be very boring, but Dad insisted that I should go with him, promising that I would like it.
Though I was unwilling, I still got dressed and went into the car. Dad drove me to a village not very far from our community. When we arrived at the storehouse in the middle of the village, there were already some people sorting out the food and gifts. We immediately joined them, putting the food into boxes and the gifts on the back of a cart.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Then, Dad told me that we were going to deliver a toy to every child from door to door in the village.
Paragraph 2：
Once back in that cart, Dad told me that they all had a life-threatening illness and that they might not live to see tomorrow. UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(四) 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A cartoon cat, sick of the annoying mouse living in his home, plots to take him out with a trap loaded with cheese. The mouse, wise to his plan, safely removes the snack and walks away with a full belly.
You can probably guess what happens next. The story ends as it almost always does: with the cat yelling out in pain as yet another plan backfires.
The duo (搭档) was dreamt up from a place of desperation. MGM's animation department, where creators William and Joseph Barbera worked, had struggled to compete with other studios who had hit characters like Porky Pig and Mickey Mouse.
Out of boredom, the animators began thinking up their own ideas. Barbera said he loved the simple concept of a cat and mouse cartoon, with conflict and chase, even though it had been done countless times before.
Puss (猫咪) Gets the Boot was the first they released, in 1940. It was a hit and won the studio an Oscar nomination for best animated short. Jasper and Jinx, as they were first known, became Tom and Jerry.
According to Barbera, there was no real discussion about the characters not speaking, but having grown up with silent films starring Charlie Chaplin, the creators knew they could be funny without dialogue.
Tom and Jerry, with its slapstick (闹剧) violence and dark comedy, remains extremely popular around the world today.
In the 80 years since their creation, the cat and mouse have appeared in everything from a “kids” version to a 1992 musical movie where they sang and spoke. Warner Brothers, who now own the rights to Tom and Jerry, will release a new live-action film just before Christmas this year.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了猫和老鼠这两个经典动画角色的诞生和发展。
1．What are the first two paragraphs used as
A．A hook. B．The background.
C．An example. D．The proof.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据文章前两段的内容，特别是“You can probably guess what happens next.”可知，前两段通过讲述猫和老鼠的小故事，旨在吸引读者继续读下去。hook意为“吸引人的事物”。
2．Why was the mouse and cat duo made up
A．Because they were the creators' favorite.
B．Because of Porky Pig and Mickey Mouse.
C．Because of MGM's competition with other studios.
D．Because of the conflict of enemy animals.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段可知，猫和老鼠这对组合是在MGM的动画部与其他拥有热门卡通角色的工作室竞争时创造出来的。
3．What were the characters originally called
A．William and Joseph. B．Jasper and Jinx.
C．Puss and Boot. D．Tom and Jerry.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第五段可知，猫和老鼠这两个角色最初的名字是Jasper和Jinx。
4．What does the writer feel about this silent cartoon
A．Rejective. B．Sympathetic.
C．Cautious. D．Fond.
解析：选D 观点态度题。根据最后两段的内容可知，作者介绍了猫和老鼠这两个动画角色的受欢迎程度，由此可见，作者是非常喜欢这部卡通的。
B
As a classic love movie of the twentieth century, Titanic makes one scene a long-lasting cinematic shot: Jack let go of his hand and sank in the icy seawater, leaving the chance of living to his lover Rose, who finally survived on wooden door debris (残骸)．
More than 100 years since the disastrous event and more than two decades after the earliest release of the movie Titanic, there have been many “door theories”. Audiences debate heatedly over whether or not Jack and Rose could have both fit onto the wooden debris and survived. So, was there room for Jack
In a TV program, hosts Jamie and Adam even did an experiment using an exact replica (仿制品) of the wooden piece from the movie, and the two proved that if they had tied Rose's life jacket to the bottom of the door to strengthen its buoyancy (浮力), they would have managed to stay afloat.
However, their conclusion was debunked when director Cameron said that the freezing water and Jack's high temperature would have made the life jacket solution impossible. He also said that the debate is beyond the point the movie is trying to make, which is focused on the tragic love story of Jack and Rose, not physics.
The largest debris recovered from the real Titanic is now displayed in the Maritime Museum. The museum's website states that a replica was once built for the movie based on the museum's Titanic collection which is known as the “door” used in the death scene. Unfortunately, the size of the debris coupled with the weight of Rose on top could work, but not if Jack's additional weight was added to it.
In a word, science has proven that Jack didn't die for nothing and did indeed sacrifice himself to save the love of his life.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人们认为在《泰坦尼克号》影片中，Jack和Rose二人本可以都幸免于难，但最终科学证明电影的结局是合理的。
5．What's the purpose of Paragraph 1
A．To lead readers to the topic.
B．To introduce a movie.
C．To raise a question.
D．To highlight characters.
解析：选A 推理判断题。第一段主要讲到在影片《泰坦尼克号》中，Jack把生还的机会让给了Rose而自己却牺牲了，该段旨在引出下文对于Jack是否有生还机会的讨论和论证，因此，第一段起到了引出话题的作用。
6．What is the conclusion of Jamie and Adam based on
A．The development of the plot.
B．A physics experiment.
C．The theme of the movie.
D．A heated debate.
解析：选B 细节理解题。 根据第三段中的“Jamie and Adam even did an experiment using ... to stay afloat”可知，主持人Jamie和Adam通过做物理实验得出了结论。
7．What does the underlined word “debunked” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Confirmed. B．Opposed.
C．Approved. D．Concerned.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。 根据画线词后面的内容可知，Cameron对于两位主持人所做实验的结论持不同看法，故B项“相反的”与画线词词义最为接近。
8．We can infer that the movie's ending is ________.
A．unrealistic B．confusing
C．reasonable D．surprising
解析：选C 推理判断题。 上文讲Cameron对实验持不同看法，再根据最后一段中的“science has proven ... love of his life”可以推断，科学证明Jack最终为爱牺牲的结局很合理。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Writing a film analysis essay is an assignment that is less likely to terrorize those who fear the idea of writing an essay, because it allows them to write about something most people enjoy.
__1__ Then watch it again. Take notes during the first viewing and, if you are analyzing a movie that is available on DVD, be ready with your remote control to pause and rewind (倒片)．
Critically engage the movie so that you can effectively produce a strong essay. __2__ Ideas for essays taking this route could include an analysis of how the film is photographed, how the movie relates a historical event in a dramatic way without compromising the facts or how a single sequence within the film relates to larger cinematic concepts, like overlapping (重叠) dialogue or the use of dramatic irony.
__3__ Include the name of another technician on the film if your analysis will be focusing on that aspect. Write your film analysis with the movie at hand if possible.
Provide a brief overview of the story, but avoid the temptation to pad your word count by writing what amounts to a synopsis(outline) of the story rather than analysis. __4__
Familiarize yourself with technical languages related to the art of film-making. Write about subjective camera work if the analysis is dealing with a part of the movie shot from the point of view of one of the characters. __5__
A．Watch the movie carefully.
B．Write about the emotional tone of the film.
C．Introduce the film and its major participants.
D．Rely on your memory to write your film analysis.
E．Reveal plots if they relate directly to your analysis.
F．Focus on a single thematic concept related to the film.
G．Properly using film-making terms will strengthen your essay.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章针对怎样写一篇电影分析给出了几条建议。
1．选A 根据下文“Then watch it again.”可知，上文应是与观看电影有关。故A项“仔细看这部电影”承接下文，符合语境。
2．选F 根据下文可知，本段是告诉读者写电影分析应该从哪些方面入手。故F项“把注意力集中在与电影相关的单一主题概念上”承接下文，符合语境。
3．选C 后文提到“包括参与电影制作的另一个技术人员的名字”。故C项“介绍影片及其主要参与者”承接下文，符合语境。
4．选E 根据上文可知，要写与电影相关的东西，而不要凑字数。故E项“如果情节与你的分析直接相关，就把它们展示出来”承接上文，符合语境。
5．选G 根据上文可知，本段建议合理使用电影制作相关术语。故G项“适当地使用电影制作术语会使你的文章更有说服力”承接上文，符合语境。
Ⅲ.完形填空
Have you ever seen a movie in which a building was burned down or a bridge was destroyed Have you seen films in which two trains crashed or a ship __1__ into the ocean If so, you may have wondered how these things could happen without __2__ the actors and actresses in the film.
The man who knows the __3__ is the special-effects man. He has one of the most important__4__ in the film industry. He may be ordered to __5__ a flood or make a battlefield explosion. But he may also be told to create a __6__ effect which is much less exciting, but just as important to the success of the film.
In a __7__ of one movie there was a big glass bowl filled with water in which small fish were swimming. The director of the movie __8__ the fish to stop swimming suddenly so that they seemed to stare at an actor. Then the director wanted the fish to __9__ staring and swim. But fish couldn't be ordered to do anything. It was quite a __10__.
The special-effects man thought about the problem for a long time. The result was an idea of __11__ the fish with the harmless use of electricity. First he applied electricity to the fish bowl, causing the fish to be absolutely __12__. Then he rapidly reduced the amount of electricity, allowing the fish to be free. Thus he got the humorous effect the __13__ wanted.
In other parts of film-making, there are also special-effects men who have developed __14__ skills in creating certain kinds of effects. Jim White, who has been a special-effects man for thirty-two years, is best known for his __15__ of explosions.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了电影特效的制作过程。
1．A.buried B．sank
C．fell D．dropped
解析：选B 根据常识可知，与火车相撞并列，此处应表示船下沉。
2．A.telling B．harming
C．protecting D．organizing
解析：选B 根据“without”可知，此处表示在拍摄这些灾难时，不伤害演员。
3．A.news B．question
C．message D．secret
解析：选D 根据常识可知，特效人员了解其中的奥秘。
4．A.films B．jobs
C．factories D．companies
解析：选B 此处表示特效人员的工作是电影产业中的重要工作之一。
5．A.prevent B．fight
C．pour D．create
解析：选D 此处表示他可能被命令制造一次洪灾或爆炸。与后面的“make”并列，此处应用create。
6．A.terrible B．horrible
C．funny D．special
解析：选D 此处表示但他也可能被告知创造一次特别的效果，但不是那么令人兴奋。special effect“特效”，对应上文提到的“the special-effects man”。
7．A.scene B．step
C．stage D．room
解析：选A 根据“there was a big glass bowl filled with water in which small fish were swimming”可知，这是电影中一个场景。
8．A.ordered B．wanted
C．decided D．doubted
解析：选B 根据下文的“Then the director wanted the fish ...”可知，此处为want的原词复现。
9．A.return B．continue
C．stop D．start
解析：选C 根据上文的“they seemed to stare at an actor”可知，此处表示导演想让鱼停止盯着演员，继续游动。
10．A.success B．failure
C．problem D．disappointment
解析：选C 根据“But fish can't be ordered to do anything.”可知，让鱼儿听命令是一个难题。下文“the problem”也是提示。
11．A.controlling B．operating
C．driving D．lighting
解析：选A 根据下文的“with the harmless use of electricity”可知，此处指用无害的电量控制鱼儿。
12．A.pure B．interesting
C．still D．quiet
解析：选C 根据下文的“allowing the fish to be free”可知，此处表示让鱼儿完全静止。
13．A.actor B．actress
C．director D．special-effects man
解析：选C 根据上文的“The director of the movie ________ the fish to stop swimming”可知，此处是导演的要求。
14．A.fast B．particular
C．humorous D．careful
解析：选B 根据前文举例可知，创造各种特效是需要特殊技巧的。
15．A.imagination B．work
C．repair D．design
解析：选B 根据语境可知，Jim White从事电影特效工作三十二年，最为人知的就是他的爆炸(特效)工作。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(四) 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A cartoon cat, sick of the annoying mouse living in his home, plots to take him out with a trap loaded with cheese. The mouse, wise to his plan, safely removes the snack and walks away with a full belly.
You can probably guess what happens next. The story ends as it almost always does: with the cat yelling out in pain as yet another plan backfires.
The duo (搭档) was dreamt up from a place of desperation. MGM's animation department, where creators William and Joseph Barbera worked, had struggled to compete with other studios who had hit characters like Porky Pig and Mickey Mouse.
Out of boredom, the animators began thinking up their own ideas. Barbera said he loved the simple concept of a cat and mouse cartoon, with conflict and chase, even though it had been done countless times before.
Puss (猫咪) Gets the Boot was the first they released, in 1940. It was a hit and won the studio an Oscar nomination for best animated short. Jasper and Jinx, as they were first known, became Tom and Jerry.
According to Barbera, there was no real discussion about the characters not speaking, but having grown up with silent films starring Charlie Chaplin, the creators knew they could be funny without dialogue.
Tom and Jerry, with its slapstick (闹剧) violence and dark comedy, remains extremely popular around the world today.
In the 80 years since their creation, the cat and mouse have appeared in everything from a “kids” version to a 1992 musical movie where they sang and spoke. Warner Brothers, who now own the rights to Tom and Jerry, will release a new live-action film just before Christmas this year.
1．What are the first two paragraphs used as
A．A hook. B．The background.
C．An example. D．The proof.
2．Why was the mouse and cat duo made up
A．Because they were the creators' favorite.
B．Because of Porky Pig and Mickey Mouse.
C．Because of MGM's competition with other studios.
D．Because of the conflict of enemy animals.
3．What were the characters originally called
A．William and Joseph. B．Jasper and Jinx.
C．Puss and Boot. D．Tom and Jerry.
4．What does the writer feel about this silent cartoon
A．Rejective. B．Sympathetic.
C．Cautious. D．Fond.
B
As a classic love movie of the twentieth century, Titanic makes one scene a long-lasting cinematic shot: Jack let go of his hand and sank in the icy seawater, leaving the chance of living to his lover Rose, who finally survived on wooden door debris (残骸)．
More than 100 years since the disastrous event and more than two decades after the earliest release of the movie Titanic, there have been many “door theories”. Audiences debate heatedly over whether or not Jack and Rose could have both fit onto the wooden debris and survived. So, was there room for Jack
In a TV program, hosts Jamie and Adam even did an experiment using an exact replica (仿制品) of the wooden piece from the movie, and the two proved that if they had tied Rose's life jacket to the bottom of the door to strengthen its buoyancy (浮力), they would have managed to stay afloat.
However, their conclusion was debunked when director Cameron said that the freezing water and Jack's high temperature would have made the life jacket solution impossible. He also said that the debate is beyond the point the movie is trying to make, which is focused on the tragic love story of Jack and Rose, not physics.
The largest debris recovered from the real Titanic is now displayed in the Maritime Museum. The museum's website states that a replica was once built for the movie based on the museum's Titanic collection which is known as the “door” used in the death scene. Unfortunately, the size of the debris coupled with the weight of Rose on top could work, but not if Jack's additional weight was added to it.
In a word, science has proven that Jack didn't die for nothing and did indeed sacrifice himself to save the love of his life.
5．What's the purpose of Paragraph 1
A．To lead readers to the topic.
B．To introduce a movie.
C．To raise a question.
D．To highlight characters.
6．What is the conclusion of Jamie and Adam based on
A．The development of the plot.
B．A physics experiment.
C．The theme of the movie.
D．A heated debate.
7．What does the underlined word “debunked” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Confirmed. B．Opposed.
C．Approved. D．Concerned.
8．We can infer that the movie's ending is ________.
A．unrealistic B．confusing
C．reasonable D．surprising
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Writing a film analysis essay is an assignment that is less likely to terrorize those who fear the idea of writing an essay, because it allows them to write about something most people enjoy.
__1__ Then watch it again. Take notes during the first viewing and, if you are analyzing a movie that is available on DVD, be ready with your remote control to pause and rewind (倒片)．
Critically engage the movie so that you can effectively produce a strong essay. __2__ Ideas for essays taking this route could include an analysis of how the film is photographed, how the movie relates a historical event in a dramatic way without compromising the facts or how a single sequence within the film relates to larger cinematic concepts, like overlapping (重叠) dialogue or the use of dramatic irony.
__3__ Include the name of another technician on the film if your analysis will be focusing on that aspect. Write your film analysis with the movie at hand if possible.
Provide a brief overview of the story, but avoid the temptation to pad your word count by writing what amounts to a synopsis(outline) of the story rather than analysis. __4__
Familiarize yourself with technical languages related to the art of film-making. Write about subjective camera work if the analysis is dealing with a part of the movie shot from the point of view of one of the characters. __5__
A．Watch the movie carefully.
B．Write about the emotional tone of the film.
C．Introduce the film and its major participants.
D．Rely on your memory to write your film analysis.
E．Reveal plots if they relate directly to your analysis.
F．Focus on a single thematic concept related to the film.
G．Properly using film-making terms will strengthen your essay.
Ⅲ.完形填空
Have you ever seen a movie in which a building was burned down or a bridge was destroyed Have you seen films in which two trains crashed or a ship __1__ into the ocean If so, you may have wondered how these things could happen without __2__ the actors and actresses in the film.
The man who knows the __3__ is the special-effects man. He has one of the most important__4__ in the film industry. He may be ordered to __5__ a flood or make a battlefield explosion. But he may also be told to create a __6__ effect which is much less exciting, but just as important to the success of the film.
In a __7__ of one movie there was a big glass bowl filled with water in which small fish were swimming. The director of the movie __8__ the fish to stop swimming suddenly so that they seemed to stare at an actor. Then the director wanted the fish to __9__ staring and swim. But fish couldn't be ordered to do anything. It was quite a __10__.
The special-effects man thought about the problem for a long time. The result was an idea of __11__ the fish with the harmless use of electricity. First he applied electricity to the fish bowl, causing the fish to be absolutely __12__. Then he rapidly reduced the amount of electricity, allowing the fish to be free. Thus he got the humorous effect the __13__ wanted.
In other parts of film-making, there are also special-effects men who have developed __14__ skills in creating certain kinds of effects. Jim White, who has been a special-effects man for thirty-two years, is best known for his __15__ of explosions.
1．A.buried B．sank
C．fell D．dropped
2．A.telling B．harming
C．protecting D．organizing
3．A.news B．question
C．message D．secret
4．A.films B．jobs
C．factories D．companies
5．A.prevent B．fight
C．pour D．create
6．A.terrible B．horrible
C．funny D．special
7．A.scene B．step
C．stage D．room
8．A.ordered B．wanted
C．decided D．doubted
9．A.return B．continue
C．stop D．start
10．A.success B．failure
C．problem D．disappointment
11．A.controlling B．operating
C．driving D．lighting
12．A.pure B．interesting
C．still D．quiet
13．A.actor B．actress
C．director D．special-effects man
14．A.fast B．particular
C．humorous D．careful
15．A.imagination B．work
C．repair D．designUNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Shakespeare_once_wrote_that_all_the_world_is_a_stage,_but_these_days_it's_more_like_a_movie_set. Get to know some films to find fantastic film locations you should check out on your travels.
The Sound of Music
Austria's hills are certainly alive with the sound of music and tourists. Mozart may have been born in Salzburg, but The Sound of Music really put it on the map and now about 70 percent of people visit it because of the movie. Cross Residenzplatz Square and visit the Palace of Leopoldskron where the children in the film fell into the lake.
Troy
Although the Palace of Troy was filmed on sets built at Shepperton Studios in the UK, most of the 2004 movie was shot in Malta, Baja California and Mexico. Malta with historic sites and beautiful blue waters was a good choice to replace Greece. Troy was shot at a host of locations, including Golden Bay, Hal Far as well as Fort Ricasoli (where the city of Troy was constructed). The Trojan horse from the film is now lying on the waterfront in Canakkale, Turkey.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget Jones is brought to life as we watch the work and romance in London. Her special corner flat is above the Globe Tavern by Borough Market, one of the city's oldest and biggest food markets. According to The Telegraph, it would be highly unlikely that she could afford to buy a place like that today since it has risen in value by more than 240 percent.
Harry Potter
J. K. Rowling started writing the Harry Potter books while she was living in Edinburgh, Scotland, so it's no surprise that she set most of the story there. The Hogwarts Express travels through the Scottish Highlands and along the 31 meters high Glenfinnan Viaduct. The second highest waterfall in the UK, Steal Falls can be seen during Quidditch matches.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一些曾作为著名电影拍摄片场的景点城市。
1．What does the author mean by saying “Shakespeare once wrote that all the world is a stage, but these days it's more like a movie set”？
A．More movies will need more sets.
B．More and more films are being made.
C．All the world has become a huge stage for arts.
D．Many places have become famous because they were used as movie sets.
解析：选D 句意理解题。根据文章第一句以及下文对四部影片拍摄片场所在的旅游城市的介绍可推断出，作者说这句话意思是，许多城市因作为电影拍摄片场而出名。
2．Which of the following films has background in more than one country
A．The Sound of Music. B．Troy.
C．Bridget Jones's Diary. D．Harry Potter.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Troy部分的第一句可知，《特洛伊》这部电影的拍摄背景地分别在英国、 马耳他、 下加利福尼亚和墨西哥这几个国家，即《特洛伊》这部电影的背景地不止在一个国家。
3．What do the last two films have in common
A．Both of them are mainly about romance.
B．Both authors lived in the same house.
C．Most of their stories were set in the UK.
D．They cause the prices of houses to rise.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Bridget Jones's Diary部分的“Bridget Jones is brought to life as we watch the work and romance in London.”及Harry Potter部分的“J. K. Rowling started writing the Harry Potter books while she was living in Edinburgh, Scotland, so it's no surprise that she set most of the story there.”可知，这两部电影都以英国为背景地。
B
During his first year at Stanford, Trace Guzmán won a part in a short film — a comedy about college girls — directed by an upper-class student engaged in the film and media studies program. At the end of a 12-hour day on the set of The Ice Queen Society, which was shot on campus, Guzmán realized that he could happily continue for hours on end.
“I remember thinking this was the best thing in the world，” he said. “Then I stopped and thought, ‘Oh, this is what it feels like to do something you love.’ That was the moment I fell in love with acting.”
Guzmán pursued his newfound passion in the classroom through film studies courses, as well as classes on screenwriting and script (脚本) analysis. His favorite class was “Writing the Television Plot”. To develop comedy writing skills outside the classroom, Guzmán joined the Robber Barons, and the students sketched a comedy group that performed in the Geology Corner Auditorium. As a junior, Guzmán spent the winter quarter studying in Madrid with fellow Stanford students through the Bing Overseas Studies Program.
Guzmán, who was planning to move to Los Angeles to make a career in acting, said he would miss the stimulating conversations and intellectual enthusiasm of Stanford. But he was ready for the next stage of his life and the opportunity to use his art for good.
“I'm a Stanford student and I might shoot too high sometimes，” he said. “Obviously, it's a cliché (陈词滥调) to say I want to make a change in the world. But that's a beautiful thing — something a lot of Stanford students want to do. And I think that's awesome.”
语篇解读：Guzmán是斯坦福大学的一名学生，一次演出经历让他爱上了表演，并决定努力提升自己的表演能力，他还憧憬通过自己的专业去改变世界。
4．What inspired Guzmán to study acting
A．His love of watching films.
B．His acting experience.
C．The film and media studies program.
D．Encouragement of college girls.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“‘Oh, this is what it feels like to do something you love.’ That was the moment I fell in love with acting.”可知，Guzmán的演出经历激励他走上了学习表演的道路。
5．Why did Guzmán join the Robber Barons
A．To make a film.
B．To learn script analysis.
C．To work as a comedian.
D．To improve his writing skills.
解析：选D 细节理解题。 根据第三段中的“To develop comedy writing skills outside the classroom, Guzmán joined the Robber Barons”可知，Guzmán加入Robber Barons是为了提升自己的喜剧写作技巧。
6．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Guzmán's plan.
B．Guzmán's effort.
C．Guzmán's hobbies.
D．Guzmán's achievement.
解析：选A 段落大意题。根据第四段中的“who was planning to move to Los Angeles ... he would ... his art for good.”可知，本段主要讲述了Guzmán未来的打算。
7．Which of the following best describes Guzmán
A．Reliable. B．Independent.
C．Ambitious. D．Mature.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据文章内容和最后一段中的“Obviously, it's a cliché to say I want to make a change in the world ... that's awesome.”可知，Guzmán是一个有抱负的人。
C
From high definition (高清) television to 3D TV, if we asked our screens to produce life-like and realistic pictures, that is certainly what we got. As the 3D TV revolution picks up pace, it's time to stop studying the technology itself and to start seeing exactly how we, as television fans, can benefit from it, and how it will change our viewing experience.
It is true that what you've got is good if you don't know what you're missing out on; in other words, if you're living with a perfectly common television, which has no HD capabilities, the chances are that you're not hoping for HD TV and that your picture looks as clear as you need it to be.But as soon as you try HD TV, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes to your viewing pleasure and the same is true of 3D TV.
3D TVs are rapidly becoming as common as other TVs on goods shelves (货架) of retailers and in the homes of people across the UK.And as the technology develops, the picture becomes clearer, sharper and more real. Television shows that look particularly good in 3D are sports, nature programs and those that are exciting and full of special effects, and lovers of these are in for a real treat when they buy a 3D TV.
More and more football matches are shown on 3D TV, and those fans who have experienced a 3D football match compare it to being there in person.The same is true of nature programs, particularly those that feature brightly colored animals and plants, the details of which are quite realistic when viewed on 3D TV.
Exciting films have always lent themselves to 3D technology, with dinosaurs surrounding you in your own living room and so on — it can be a frighteningly realistic experience for viewers!
语篇解读：3D电视是继高清电视之后的新产品，它给人以逼真的感觉，很受人们欢迎。
8．Some people are happy with perfectly common televisions because ________.
A．they don't know the benefits of HD TV and 3D TV
B．their common televisions are very expensive
C．they don't have enough money to buy HD TV or 3D TV
D．their televisions must have some HD capabilities
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It is true that what you've got is good if you don't know what you're missing out on ...”可知，有些人对普通的电视很满意是因为他们不知道高清电视和3D电视的好处。
9．What does the underlined word “retailers” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．People who study HD television.
B．Businessmen who sell goods to consumers.
C．People who are ready to buy something.
D．Places where a lot of goods are stored.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词前文“... other TVs on goods shelves of”可知，其他电视机摆在货架上，由此可知“retailers”意为“零售商们”。
10．What television programs look particularly good on 3D TV
A．Sports programs and nature programs.
B．Music programs and education programs.
C．Education programs and nature programs.
D．Art programs and writing programs.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Television shows that look particularly good in 3D are sports, nature programs”可知，体育与自然类节目在3D电视上效果特别好。
11．This text is written mainly to tell readers ________.
A．the difference between HD TV and 3D TV
B．there is a need to buy HD TV or 3D TV
C．the rapid development of technology
D．3D TV gives viewers a realistic experience
解析：选D 写作意图题。根据第一段中的“...can benefit from it, and how it will change our viewing experience”与最后一段中的“it can be a frighteningly realistic experience for viewers”可知，本文主要告诉读者3D电视的好处：3D电视给人带来逼真的感觉。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
You go home from work very tired. You want to sit in front of the TV and watch something fun. What better than a cartoon Both children and most adults love cartoons. Of course, there are cartoons that are directed specifically to adults. __1__ So, why do adults like cartoons so much
They have well-written characters.
Well, there are plenty of reasons. __2__ Screenwriters, designers, musicians are all working together to bring the best outcome to the big screen. Cartoons have well-written characters facing complicated situations. Sometimes the scripts are even better than those in adult films. So, it comes no surprise that cartoons appeal to grown-ups as well.
They bring out the child in us.
Remember the time It was a Saturday morning and we used to sit in front of the TV and enjoy cartoons. __3__ What' s more, they show our inner child. By watching cartoons, we forget the trouble of everyday life and leave our problems behind.
We love heroes.
Almost every cartoon has to do with the journey of a character. It is a journey towards adulthood, or towards finding oneself, or succeeding in an adventure. And who doesn't love heroes like that __4__ Plenty of times, the characters in cartoons are bigger-than-life and that's what we need to believe humans (or animals) again.
__5__
Watching cartoons, the viewers enter fantastic worlds and cartoons have become works of art. Just remember the first scene in the Lion King. The sun comes up and animals from all over the jungle come to meet the new lion club. In recent years, cartoons use photo-realistic environments to make the scene bigger and better.
A．A feast for the eyes.
B．A little treat for adults.
C．Plenty of talent works in producing cartoons.
D．They remind us of ourselves, our strengths and weaknesses.
E．They bring out that specific feeling, longing for our lost childhood.
F．And there is also the chance that adults will love a kid's movie more.
G．They overcome barriers trying to find true meaning and happiness in their existence.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了不仅儿童喜欢动画片，而且许多成年人也喜欢，甚至还有专门为成年人拍摄的动画片。文章分析了成年人喜欢动画片的原因。
1．选F 根据下文的“So, why do adults like cartoons so much？”可推断出，成年人也喜欢儿童看的动画片，故F项“成年人也有可能更喜欢孩子的电影”符合语境。
2．选C 根据下文的“Screenwriters, designers, musicians are all working together to bring the best outcome to the big screen.”可知，是许多人的共同努力创造出了优秀的动画作品，故C项“众多人才参与到动画电影的制作当中”符合语境。
3．选E 根据小标题“They bring out the child in us.”可知，动画片激发出了我们身上的童真。E项“它们唤起了那种特殊的感觉，让我们怀念失去的童年”符合语境。
4．选G 根据上文可知，动画中的英雄人物在冒险旅程中寻找自我，克服困难，获得成功，故G项“它们克服困难，努力在生活中寻找真正的意义和幸福”符合语境。
5．选A 根据第一句可知，本段主要叙述了动画片把观众带入一个奇妙的世界，动画片已经成为艺术作品。由此可知，动画片给我们带来视觉上的盛宴，故A项符合语境。UNIT 1 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Shakespeare_once_wrote_that_all_the_world_is_a_stage,_but_these_days_it's_more_like_a_movie_set. Get to know some films to find fantastic film locations you should check out on your travels.
The Sound of Music
Austria's hills are certainly alive with the sound of music and tourists. Mozart may have been born in Salzburg, but The Sound of Music really put it on the map and now about 70 percent of people visit it because of the movie. Cross Residenzplatz Square and visit the Palace of Leopoldskron where the children in the film fell into the lake.
Troy
Although the Palace of Troy was filmed on sets built at Shepperton Studios in the UK, most of the 2004 movie was shot in Malta, Baja California and Mexico. Malta with historic sites and beautiful blue waters was a good choice to replace Greece. Troy was shot at a host of locations, including Golden Bay, Hal Far as well as Fort Ricasoli (where the city of Troy was constructed). The Trojan horse from the film is now lying on the waterfront in Canakkale, Turkey.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget Jones is brought to life as we watch the work and romance in London. Her special corner flat is above the Globe Tavern by Borough Market, one of the city's oldest and biggest food markets. According to The Telegraph, it would be highly unlikely that she could afford to buy a place like that today since it has risen in value by more than 240 percent.
Harry Potter
J. K. Rowling started writing the Harry Potter books while she was living in Edinburgh, Scotland, so it's no surprise that she set most of the story there. The Hogwarts Express travels through the Scottish Highlands and along the 31 meters high Glenfinnan Viaduct. The second highest waterfall in the UK, Steal Falls can be seen during Quidditch matches.
1．What does the author mean by saying “Shakespeare once wrote that all the world is a stage, but these days it's more like a movie set”？
A．More movies will need more sets.
B．More and more films are being made.
C．All the world has become a huge stage for arts.
D．Many places have become famous because they were used as movie sets.
2．Which of the following films has background in more than one country
A．The Sound of Music. B．Troy.
C．Bridget Jones's Diary. D．Harry Potter.
3．What do the last two films have in common
A．Both of them are mainly about romance.
B．Both authors lived in the same house.
C．Most of their stories were set in the UK.
D．They cause the prices of houses to rise.
B
During his first year at Stanford, Trace Guzmán won a part in a short film — a comedy about college girls — directed by an upper-class student engaged in the film and media studies program. At the end of a 12-hour day on the set of The Ice Queen Society, which was shot on campus, Guzmán realized that he could happily continue for hours on end.
“I remember thinking this was the best thing in the world，” he said. “Then I stopped and thought, ‘Oh, this is what it feels like to do something you love.’ That was the moment I fell in love with acting.”
Guzmán pursued his newfound passion in the classroom through film studies courses, as well as classes on screenwriting and script (脚本) analysis. His favorite class was “Writing the Television Plot”. To develop comedy writing skills outside the classroom, Guzmán joined the Robber Barons, and the students sketched a comedy group that performed in the Geology Corner Auditorium. As a junior, Guzmán spent the winter quarter studying in Madrid with fellow Stanford students through the Bing Overseas Studies Program.
Guzmán, who was planning to move to Los Angeles to make a career in acting, said he would miss the stimulating conversations and intellectual enthusiasm of Stanford. But he was ready for the next stage of his life and the opportunity to use his art for good.
“I'm a Stanford student and I might shoot too high sometimes，” he said. “Obviously, it's a cliché (陈词滥调) to say I want to make a change in the world. But that's a beautiful thing — something a lot of Stanford students want to do. And I think that's awesome.”
4．What inspired Guzmán to study acting
A．His love of watching films.
B．His acting experience.
C．The film and media studies program.
D．Encouragement of college girls.
5．Why did Guzmán join the Robber Barons
A．To make a film.
B．To learn script analysis.
C．To work as a comedian.
D．To improve his writing skills.
6．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Guzmán's plan.
B．Guzmán's effort.
C．Guzmán's hobbies.
D．Guzmán's achievement.
7．Which of the following best describes Guzmán
A．Reliable. B．Independent.
C．Ambitious. D．Mature.
C
From high definition (高清) television to 3D TV, if we asked our screens to produce life-like and realistic pictures, that is certainly what we got. As the 3D TV revolution picks up pace, it's time to stop studying the technology itself and to start seeing exactly how we, as television fans, can benefit from it, and how it will change our viewing experience.
It is true that what you've got is good if you don't know what you're missing out on; in other words, if you're living with a perfectly common television, which has no HD capabilities, the chances are that you're not hoping for HD TV and that your picture looks as clear as you need it to be.But as soon as you try HD TV, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes to your viewing pleasure and the same is true of 3D TV.
3D TVs are rapidly becoming as common as other TVs on goods shelves (货架) of retailers and in the homes of people across the UK.And as the technology develops, the picture becomes clearer, sharper and more real. Television shows that look particularly good in 3D are sports, nature programs and those that are exciting and full of special effects, and lovers of these are in for a real treat when they buy a 3D TV.
More and more football matches are shown on 3D TV, and those fans who have experienced a 3D football match compare it to being there in person.The same is true of nature programs, particularly those that feature brightly colored animals and plants, the details of which are quite realistic when viewed on 3D TV.
Exciting films have always lent themselves to 3D technology, with dinosaurs surrounding you in your own living room and so on — it can be a frighteningly realistic experience for viewers!
8．Some people are happy with perfectly common televisions because ________.
A．they don't know the benefits of HD TV and 3D TV
B．their common televisions are very expensive
C．they don't have enough money to buy HD TV or 3D TV
D．their televisions must have some HD capabilities
9．What does the underlined word “retailers” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．People who study HD television.
B．Businessmen who sell goods to consumers.
C．People who are ready to buy something.
D．Places where a lot of goods are stored.
10．What television programs look particularly good on 3D TV
A．Sports programs and nature programs.
B．Music programs and education programs.
C．Education programs and nature programs.
D．Art programs and writing programs.
11．This text is written mainly to tell readers ________.
A．the difference between HD TV and 3D TV
B．there is a need to buy HD TV or 3D TV
C．the rapid development of technology
D．3D TV gives viewers a realistic experience
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
You go home from work very tired. You want to sit in front of the TV and watch something fun. What better than a cartoon Both children and most adults love cartoons. Of course, there are cartoons that are directed specifically to adults. __1__ So, why do adults like cartoons so much
They have well-written characters.
Well, there are plenty of reasons. __2__ Screenwriters, designers, musicians are all working together to bring the best outcome to the big screen. Cartoons have well-written characters facing complicated situations. Sometimes the scripts are even better than those in adult films. So, it comes no surprise that cartoons appeal to grown-ups as well.
They bring out the child in us.
Remember the time It was a Saturday morning and we used to sit in front of the TV and enjoy cartoons. __3__ What' s more, they show our inner child. By watching cartoons, we forget the trouble of everyday life and leave our problems behind.
We love heroes.
Almost every cartoon has to do with the journey of a character. It is a journey towards adulthood, or towards finding oneself, or succeeding in an adventure. And who doesn't love heroes like that __4__ Plenty of times, the characters in cartoons are bigger-than-life and that's what we need to believe humans (or animals) again.
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Watching cartoons, the viewers enter fantastic worlds and cartoons have become works of art. Just remember the first scene in the Lion King. The sun comes up and animals from all over the jungle come to meet the new lion club. In recent years, cartoons use photo-realistic environments to make the scene bigger and better.
A．A feast for the eyes.
B．A little treat for adults.
C．Plenty of talent works in producing cartoons.
D．They remind us of ourselves, our strengths and weaknesses.
E．They bring out that specific feeling, longing for our lost childhood.
F．And there is also the chance that adults will love a kid's movie more.
G．They overcome barriers trying to find true meaning and happiness in their existence.
