UNIT 2 Section ⅢListening and Talking，Reading for Writing
一、语言基础训练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Over the years，my grandmother is losing her (视力)．
2．As the (经济) heated up, so did car sales.
3．Farmers still sometimes (挖掘) human bones here.
4．At the meeting, you raised a reasonable (要求)．
5．There's a fine (景象) of the lake from our hotel window.
6．In my book Beyond Java，I discussed these problems in (细节)．
7．In this age of (信用) cards，it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency(货币) with you when you arrive in a country.
8．The Giant Stone Buddha at Leshan Mountain in Sichuan Province is the largest (像) of Buddha in the world.
9．Jerry did not regret giving the (评论)but felt that he could have expressed it differently.
10．She placed a bunch of flowers at the (坟墓)．
Ⅱ.用适当的介词填空
1．The 5G technology made a rapid progress modern times.
2．China has always been known a land of politeness and honesty.
3．That's all now.We'll have something for you a little later.
4．He has a plan starting a music club at school.
5．This is not the original picture, but just a copy it.
6．Soon the beautiful scenery of the mountain came sight.
7．The police refuse to comment whether it is the truth or not.
8．We are living the 21st century，where we have used more modern technology.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．The meeting of the students.
这次会议将着重讨论学生们的健康饮食问题。
2．To be honest， because no one shares my sorrows and joys.
老实说，我觉得孤独，因为没有人分担我的忧愁和快乐。
3．He computer games.
他最近玩电脑游戏有些走火入魔了。
二、培优提升训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
There were smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway，wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favourite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved.
I had always travelled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.I looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the causeway and in Malaysia.Johor Bahru was just another city like the city of Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.Then the first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive；I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even the trees were smiling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3?00 p．m.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all around me.They all looked beautiful.When my uncle arrived with a smile，I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug.I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile.We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
1．The author expected the train trip to be .
A．adventurous B．pleasant
C．dull D．exciting
2．What did the author remember most fondly of his train trip？
A．The friendly country people.
B．The mountains along the way.
C．The crowds of people in the streets.
D．The simple lunch served on the train.
3．Which of the following statements can be known according to the passage？
A．People on the train were the villagers' favorite relatives.
B．The writer spent the whole journey reading magazines.
C．The writer thought he enjoyed the train journey at last.
D．The writer's uncle gave him a warm hug with a huge smile.
4．What can we learn from the story？
A．Comfort in travelling by train.
B．Pleasure of living in the country.
C．Reading gives people delight.
D．Smiles brighten people up.
Ⅱ.语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sarah Jayne is a twenty-year-old girl from the U．K..After she read the book Pay It Forward, she realized that our world would become a much 1. (good) place if everyone could do three favors (善意的行为) for others.She lost her father 2. the age of eight, so she felt pity for her friend's children whose dad died 3. (recent)．Sarah talked and played with the children to make their mother's life easier.
This “success” led to the second favor, which was to set up a counseling (咨询) service at her school 4. (help) improve the students' mental (心理的) health.Her third favor was for a neighbor, an old woman named Anna who lost 5 (she) eyesight.It was Anna that 6. (introduce) the book Pay It Forward to Sarah two months ago.As she loved reading, it was 7. real act of kindness to spend time 8. (read) out loud for the neighbor and keeping her company every night.
Sarah said, “I couldn't believe at first how three small favors could make a big 9. (different)．All the people 10. were helped by me have promised to pay favors forward.”
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。
When I was ten years old, my mother decided she wanted a dog.My sister and I were excited about the idea.We went to the local shelter (收容所) where we discovered a dog who had been hit by a car.His back left leg was badly injured, and he was clearly in terrible pain, dragging it around behind him.
My mother adopted (收养) the dog and took him to the vet (兽医)．The vet fixed his leg and said he would be fine.It took him a long time to get well, and he had to be helped up and down the stairs to our second-floor apartment for weeks.The bad leg was always a little shorter than the others, but he got along fine.So, we had a dog.
Now our dog needed a name.My mother couldn't think of any name except that of a dog on a television show—a smart dog named Kleo.So she named our dog Kleo.
Kleo loved all of us, letting my sister and me put him in dolls' clothes, cut his hair, and play with him, but my mom was his savior (救星)．When she left the house to go shopping, he howled (吠叫) at the top of his voice until she returned.And when she came home, he was beside himself with happiness.
Kleo went with us on vacation each summer, driving from our home in Washington State to our grandparents' homes in Massachusetts and New York.We never had to worry about Kleo; we just opened the door and he got out, did what was needed and got back in the car.
One day, we stopped at midday for gas and a bathroom break at a station in the middle of nowhere.It had started to rain.Everyone rushed out of the car and took off in several directions.A few minutes later, we were on the road again.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Hours passed when my mom asked suddenly, “Where's the dog？”
Paragraph 2：
We went all the way back to the gas station but couldn't find Kleo.
UNIT 2 Section ⅢListening and Talking，Reading for Writing
一、语言基础训练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Over the years，my grandmother is losing her sight (视力)．
2．As the economy (经济) heated up, so did car sales.
3．Farmers still sometimes unearth (挖掘) human bones here.
4．At the meeting, you raised a reasonable request (要求)．
5．There's a fine view (景象) of the lake from our hotel window.
6．In my book Beyond Java，I discussed these problems in detail (细节)．
7．In this age of credit (信用) cards，it is still important to have at least a little of the local currency(货币) with you when you arrive in a country.
8．The Giant Stone Buddha at Leshan Mountain in Sichuan Province is the largest statue (像) of Buddha in the world.
9．Jerry did not regret giving the comment (评论)but felt that he could have expressed it differently.
10．She placed a bunch of flowers at the tomb (坟墓)．
Ⅱ.用适当的介词填空
1．The 5G technology made a rapid progress in modern times.
2．China has always been known as a land of politeness and honesty.
3．That's all for now.We'll have something for you a little later.
4．He has a plan for starting a music club at school.
5．This is not the original picture, but just a copy of it.
6．Soon the beautiful scenery of the mountain came into sight.
7．The police refuse to comment on/about whether it is the truth or not.
8．We are living in the 21st century，where we have used more modern technology.
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．The meeting will focus on the healthy eating of the students.
这次会议将着重讨论学生们的健康饮食问题。
2．To be honest， I feel lonely because no one shares my sorrows and joys.
老实说，我觉得孤独，因为没有人分担我的忧愁和快乐。
3．He has recently become addicted to computer games.
他最近玩电脑游戏有些走火入魔了。
二、培优提升训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
There were smiling children all the way.Clearly they knew at what time the train passed their homes and they made it their business to stand along the railway，wave to complete strangers and cheer them up as they rushed towards Penang.Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favourite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved.
I had always travelled to Malaysia by plane or car, so this was the first time I was on a train.I did not particularly relish the long train journey and had brought along a dozen magazines to read and reread.I looked about the train.There was not one familiar face.I sighed and sat down to read my Economics.
It was not long before the train was across the causeway and in Malaysia.Johor Bahru was just another city like the city of Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past.As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green.Then the first village came into sight.Immediately I came alive；I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting.I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life.Then everything came alive.The mountains seemed to speak to me.Even the trees were smiling.I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry.I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3?00 p．m.Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth.I looked at the people all around me.They all looked beautiful.When my uncle arrived with a smile，I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug.I had never done this before.He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile.We walked arm in arm to his car.
I looked forward to the return journey.
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者乘火车去马来西亚旅行过程中的见闻和感受。路上，有村民站在铁路旁边，满脸笑容地对过往的旅客打招呼，作者感受到他们的热情，旅途也变得有趣起来，不再无聊。
1．The author expected the train trip to be C .
A．adventurous B．pleasant
C．dull D．exciting
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I did not particularly relish the long train journey... and reread.(我并不是特别喜欢长途火车旅行，所以带了十几本杂志，一遍又一遍地读。)”可推知，作者以为火车旅行会很无聊。故选C。
2．What did the author remember most fondly of his train trip？ A
A．The friendly country people.
B．The mountains along the way.
C．The crowds of people in the streets.
D．The simple lunch served on the train.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段最后三句“Often whole families stood outside their homes and waved and smiled as if those on the trains were their favourite relatives.This is the simple village people of Malaysia.I was moved.(通常全家人都会站在他们的家门口，挥手微笑，就好像火车上的人是他们最喜欢的亲戚一样。这是马来西亚的普通村民。我很感动。)”可知，火车旅行中最令作者难忘的是淳朴友好的村民们。故选A。
3．Which of the following statements can be known according to the passage？ C
A．People on the train were the villagers' favorite relatives.
B．The writer spent the whole journey reading magazines.
C．The writer thought he enjoyed the train journey at last.
D．The writer's uncle gave him a warm hug with a huge smile.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“From then on my journey became interesting.”以及倒数第二段中的“They all looked beautiful.”和“his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile(他饱经风霜的脸上洋溢着快乐的笑容)”可推知，作者最后对此次旅行是满意的。故选C。
4．What can we learn from the story？ D
A．Comfort in travelling by train.
B．Pleasure of living in the country.
C．Reading gives people delight.
D．Smiles brighten people up.
解析： 推理判断题。通读全文可知，马来西亚村民的热情和微笑让旅途中原本无聊的作者振奋起来，欣赏沿途的一切。而作者下了火车后，叔叔微笑迎接，作者回以拥抱，让彼此都无比快乐。由此可推知，这篇文章告诉我们微笑让人快乐。故选D。
Ⅱ.语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sarah Jayne is a twenty-year-old girl from the U．K..After she read the book Pay It Forward, she realized that our world would become a much 1.better (good) place if everyone could do three favors (善意的行为) for others.She lost her father 2.at the age of eight, so she felt pity for her friend's children whose dad died 3.recently (recent)．Sarah talked and played with the children to make their mother's life easier.
This “success” led to the second favor, which was to set up a counseling (咨询) service at her school 4.to help (help) improve the students' mental (心理的) health.Her third favor was for a neighbor, an old woman named Anna who lost 5.her (she) eyesight.It was Anna that 6.introduced (introduce) the book Pay It Forward to Sarah two months ago.As she loved reading, it was 7.a real act of kindness to spend time 8.reading (read) out loud for the neighbor and keeping her company every night.
Sarah said, “I couldn't believe at first how three small favors could make a big 9.difference (different)．All the people 10.who/that were helped by me have promised to pay favors forward.”
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个英国女孩因为读了一本书后做了三个善举，并使得受助者也愿意去帮助别人。
解析：
1．考查形容词比较级。根据该空前的much可知，该空应用形容词的比较级。故填better。
2. 考查介词。at the age of表示“在……岁时”。故填at。
3．考查副词。该空应用副词修饰动词。故填recently。
4．考查非谓语动词。该空用动词不定式表目的。故填to help。
5．考查代词。该空应用形容词性物主代词修饰eyesight。故填her。
6．考查时态。根据“two months ago”可知，说的是发生在过去的一件事，所以用动词的一般过去时。故填introduced。
7. 考查冠词。act表示“行为；举动”时为可数名词，此处表示“一个”，real为辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
8．考查非谓语动词。spend time doing sth.表示“花时间做某事”。故填reading。
9．考查名词。make a big difference表示“有很大影响”。故填difference。
10. 考查定语从句。先行词为All the people，关系词引导定语从句，在从句中作主语。故填who/that。
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。
When I was ten years old, my mother decided she wanted a dog.My sister and I were excited about the idea.We went to the local shelter (收容所) where we discovered a dog who had been hit by a car.His back left leg was badly injured, and he was clearly in terrible pain, dragging it around behind him.
My mother adopted (收养) the dog and took him to the vet (兽医)．The vet fixed his leg and said he would be fine.It took him a long time to get well, and he had to be helped up and down the stairs to our second-floor apartment for weeks.The bad leg was always a little shorter than the others, but he got along fine.So, we had a dog.
Now our dog needed a name.My mother couldn't think of any name except that of a dog on a television show—a smart dog named Kleo.So she named our dog Kleo.
Kleo loved all of us, letting my sister and me put him in dolls' clothes, cut his hair, and play with him, but my mom was his savior (救星)．When she left the house to go shopping, he howled (吠叫) at the top of his voice until she returned.And when she came home, he was beside himself with happiness.
Kleo went with us on vacation each summer, driving from our home in Washington State to our grandparents' homes in Massachusetts and New York.We never had to worry about Kleo; we just opened the door and he got out, did what was needed and got back in the car.
One day, we stopped at midday for gas and a bathroom break at a station in the middle of nowhere.It had started to rain.Everyone rushed out of the car and took off in several directions.A few minutes later, we were on the road again.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Hours passed when my mom asked suddenly, “Where's the dog？”
Paragraph 2：
We went all the way back to the gas station but couldn't find Kleo.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Hours passed when my mom asked suddenly, “Where's the dog？”That's when we found Kleo wasn't in the car.Realizing that Kleo might have been left at the gas station, mom decided to turn back to the gas station.On our way back, my sister and I looked out the window every now and then, hoping to see Kleo, but we didn't.Fearing that he might be hit by a car or hurt, we sped up the car.
Paragraph 2：
We went all the way back to the gas station, but we couldn't find Kleo. Where did the dog go Near the gas station, we looked around, calling his name.Suddenly, mom heard Kleo barking from the woods behind the gas station.We rushed to the woods, only to find Kleo wet and dirty in an animal trap.We pulled him out as hard as we could.He was unhurt, just a little dirty.The dog rushed to mom excitedly.Once again, mom was his savior.UNIT 2 Section ⅠListening and Speaking，Reading and Thinking
一、语言基础训练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Your local library will be a useful (来源) of information.
2．In this (强大的) empire，the emperor was the only supreme ruler.
3．The river is (狭窄的) at its source and becomes wide on the flat land.
4．I (认出) him as soon as he came into the room.
5．A (地址) has been chosen for the new school.
6．The (官员) were all amazed at the amazing scene.
7．More and more travellers are looking for bed and breakfast (住宿) in private homes.
8．Everyone admires the (独特的) architecture designed by the architect.
9．Spain is still our most popular holiday (目的地)．
10．Trains are generally cheaper and more convenient than other (类型) of transport.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1． he succeeded.
他是通过自己的勤奋工作而成功的。
2． we are hopeful for the future.
由于这些理由，我们对未来充满希望。
3．Fingerprints every individual.
指纹对每个人来说都是独一无二的。
4．There's nobody in the classroom that noon .
那天中午教室里除了我之外没有任何人。
5． who can work in such difficult conditions.
我真佩服那些能在如此艰苦的条件下工作的人。
6．We by ship.
我们将用船只运送这些产品。
7． a pretty girl waiting for someone.
隔壁桌是一个正在等人的漂亮姑娘。
8． 200 American college students.
参观长城的是200名美国大学生。
9．At that time the Romans .
那时，罗马人统治着一个很大的帝国。
10．When we were the gas gave out.
当我们离目的地只有几英里的路程时，汽油用完了。
二、培优提升训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Peru is famously known as the “land of the Incas”. A trip to Peru has been on my wish list for quite a while.It was finally time for me to visit the country.
My first day started in Lima, the capital of Peru.I met with the G Adventures representative(代表) here about the tour.G Adventures is an organization that helps you to connect with other like-minded people in small group-based travel activities.They played a big part in helping to make Peru an unforgettable experience for me! In Lima, my representative discussed the plan of my tour, and I also had the chance to explore Lima in my own time, with many activities, including a city tour, show, biking tour, and more.
Day two had me taking a flight from Lima to Cusco.Many people visit Cusco for shopping but for me the main reason for spending a day or two in Cusco was to acclimatize(适应)to the altitude(海拔)．As I'd decided to reach the wonder of Machu Picchu, acclimatizing had become important to avoid altitude sickness.I was happy to spend a day exploring Cusco.Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire.Today, it's famous for its artists, paintings, clothing and traditional instruments.There's something for everyone in this city.
The day finally came! Day three had me enjoying a lovely guided visit to Machu Picchu at sunrise.I had free time to explore these ruins(遗迹) on my own as well as with my guide.It was a lot to take in! I had to stop for a moment and felt the energy(能量) of such an ancient city.The history here was unbelievable and I will never forget my time here for as long as I live!
1．What is the author's attitude to G Adventures？
A．Doubtful. B．Satisfied.
C．Uninterested. D．Hopeful.
2．Why did the author stay at Cusco？
A．To go shopping.
B．To find a local guide.
C．To get used to the high altitude.
D．To do research about the Inca Empire.
3．How did the author feel when traveling around Machu Picchu？
A．Full of excitement. B．Out of place.
C．Terribly tired. D．Very regretful.
4．What is the best title for the text？
A．My love of traveling
B．My wonderful trip to Peru
C．Peru: the “land of the Incas”
D．Traveling: the future of Peru
Ⅱ.七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Commonsense Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad
When a holiday is just around the corner, you may be planning a trip abroad.But to enjoy a worry-free adventure abroad，you also should pay attention to the following commonsense safety tips for travelling abroad.
1.
Another reason to take only carryon baggage—besides avoiding baggage fees—is that the less you have to carry around，the more quickly you can move，if necessary.You should always have a free hand.Besides，you won't be exhausted from dragging all those bags around. 2.
Lock it up.
Leave your hotel with only what you need and lock up the rest.Take a lock for your luggage just in case your hotel doesn't offer a safe. 3. If you don't need all your cash and cards, don't take them all with you when you go out for a day of sightseeing or shopping.Also, leave your passport in the hotel.Make photocopies of all your important documents and leave the hotel with a copy of your passport plus one photo ID.Why？ 4. If all of your identification is in it, imagine the trouble you'll have to go through to replace it all.
Think and plan.
Always keep in mind that，when you travel abroad，you are in a place you don't know well and you can always be a target.Trust your senses. 5. After your arrival，ask the hotel staff and locals about the areas you are thinking of visiting，especially at night.And you should walk in well-lit areas at night and know how to contact the local police with your cell phone or a payphone in a foreign country, if necessary.
A．Travel light.
B．Pay by credit card.
C．Imagine having your bag stolen off a restaurant table.
D．You should also make it a habit to take your watch with you.
E．Plus, dragging lots of bags is a dead giveaway that you aren't a local resident.
F．You should call ahead to be sure，especially if your luggage is made of cloth material.
G．You are smart and mature，so if something or some situation doesn't feel safe, it probably isn't.
Ⅲ.语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sally Gook 1. (wake)up every morning to a deep blue sky and bright sun.For the last two years she has been living on the tiny Greek island of Lipsi, 2. is only 16 square kilometres in size and has a population of just 650.
But until a few years ago she 3. (live)in London.“I was working for American Express and I had a good social life and earned a lot 4. money.But I had to get up early every morning, often in horrible weather，and take the tube(地铁) 5. (work)．”
Then one day she and a friend decided they needed a 6 (relax) holiday, and they came to Lipsi.“I loved it—the people，the mountains, the sun，and the delicious food. 7. (sudden)I knew there was a different life 8. (wait)for me here.”A few months later she applied for a job at the travel company which 9. (organise)her holiday.
Since then she has been living on Lipsi and working as a tourist guide.Her boyfriend，who is Greek，is 10. farmer.Sally said，“I've only been back to London once, and I can't imagine ever living there.”
UNIT 2 Section ⅠListening and Speaking，Reading and Thinking
一、语言基础训练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．Your local library will be a useful source (来源) of information.
2．In this powerful (强大的) empire，the emperor was the only supreme ruler.
3．The river is narrow (狭窄的) at its source and becomes wide on the flat land.
4．I recognised (认出) him as soon as he came into the room.
5．A site (地址) has been chosen for the new school.
6．The officials (官员) were all amazed at the amazing scene.
7．More and more travellers are looking for bed and breakfast accommodations (住宿) in private homes.
8．Everyone admires the unique (独特的) architecture designed by the architect.
9．Spain is still our most popular holiday destination (目的地)．
10．Trains are generally cheaper and more convenient than other types (类型) of transport.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1． It was through hard work that he succeeded.
他是通过自己的勤奋工作而成功的。
2． It is for such reasons that we are hopeful for the future.
由于这些理由，我们对未来充满希望。
3．Fingerprints are unique to every individual.
指纹对每个人来说都是独一无二的。
4．There's nobody in the classroom that noon other than me .
那天中午教室里除了我之外没有任何人。
5． I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.
我真佩服那些能在如此艰苦的条件下工作的人。
6．We will transport the products by ship.
我们将用船只运送这些产品。
7． At the next table was a pretty girl waiting for someone.
隔壁桌是一个正在等人的漂亮姑娘。
8． Visiting the Great Wall were 200 American college students.
参观长城的是200名美国大学生。
9．At that time the Romans took control of a vast empire .
那时，罗马人统治着一个很大的帝国。
10．When we were only a few miles from our destination the gas gave out.
当我们离目的地只有几英里的路程时，汽油用完了。
二、培优提升训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Peru is famously known as the “land of the Incas”. A trip to Peru has been on my wish list for quite a while.It was finally time for me to visit the country.
My first day started in Lima, the capital of Peru.I met with the G Adventures representative(代表) here about the tour.G Adventures is an organization that helps you to connect with other like-minded people in small group-based travel activities.They played a big part in helping to make Peru an unforgettable experience for me! In Lima, my representative discussed the plan of my tour, and I also had the chance to explore Lima in my own time, with many activities, including a city tour, show, biking tour, and more.
Day two had me taking a flight from Lima to Cusco.Many people visit Cusco for shopping but for me the main reason for spending a day or two in Cusco was to acclimatize(适应)to the altitude(海拔)．As I'd decided to reach the wonder of Machu Picchu, acclimatizing had become important to avoid altitude sickness.I was happy to spend a day exploring Cusco.Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire.Today, it's famous for its artists, paintings, clothing and traditional instruments.There's something for everyone in this city.
The day finally came! Day three had me enjoying a lovely guided visit to Machu Picchu at sunrise.I had free time to explore these ruins(遗迹) on my own as well as with my guide.It was a lot to take in! I had to stop for a moment and felt the energy(能量) of such an ancient city.The history here was unbelievable and I will never forget my time here for as long as I live!
文章大意：本文为一篇记叙文，介绍了作者的一次去秘鲁旅行的美妙经历。
1．What is the author's attitude to G Adventures？ B
A．Doubtful. B．Satisfied.
C．Uninterested. D．Hopeful.
解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第二段关键句“G Adventures is an organization that helps you to connect with other like-minded people in small group-based travel activities.They played a big part in helping to make Peru an unforgettable experience for me！(G Adventures是一个帮助你在小组旅行活动中与其他志同道合的人建立联系的组织。他们发挥了很大的作用，使秘鲁成为我难忘的经历！)”可知，作者对G Adventures很满意。故选B项。
2．Why did the author stay at Cusco？ C
A．To go shopping.
B．To find a local guide.
C．To get used to the high altitude.
D．To do research about the Inca Empire.
解析： 细节理解题。根据文章第三段关键句“Many people visit Cusco for shopping but for me the main reason for spending a day or two in Cusco was to acclimatize(适应) to the altitude(海拔)．(很多人去库斯科购物，但对我来说，在库斯科待上一两天的主要原因是为了适应海拔。)”可知，作者待在Cusco是为了适应高海拔。故选C项。
3．How did the author feel when traveling around Machu Picchu？ A
A．Full of excitement. B．Out of place.
C．Terribly tired. D．Very regretful.
解析： 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段关键句“Day three had me enjoying a lovely guided visit to Machu Picchu at sunrise.(第三天，我在导游的带领下在日出时分游览了马丘比丘。)”及“It was a lot to take in! I had to stop for a moment and felt the energy of such an ancient city.The history here was unbelievable and I will never forget my time here for as long as I live！(要看的东西太多了！我不得不驻足片刻，感受这座古老城市的活力。这里的历史令人难以置信，只要我活着，我就永远不会忘记我在这里度过的时光。)”可知，在参观Machu Picchu时，作者是非常兴奋的。故选A项。
4．What is the best title for the text？ B
A．My love of traveling
B．My wonderful trip to Peru
C．Peru: the “land of the Incas”
D．Traveling: the future of Peru
解析： 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Peru is famously known as the ‘land of the Incas’．A trip to Peru has been on my wish list for quite a while.It was finally time for me to visit the country.(秘鲁以‘印加人的土地’而闻名。秘鲁之旅在我的愿望清单上已经有一段时间了。终于到了我去这个国家旅游的时候了。)”并结合下文内容可知，本文介绍了作者的一次去秘鲁旅行的美妙经历，“My wonderful trip to Peru(我美妙的秘鲁之旅。)”符合本文主旨。故选B项。
Ⅱ.七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Commonsense Safety Tips for Travelling Abroad
When a holiday is just around the corner, you may be planning a trip abroad.But to enjoy a worry-free adventure abroad，you also should pay attention to the following commonsense safety tips for travelling abroad.
1.A
Another reason to take only carryon baggage—besides avoiding baggage fees—is that the less you have to carry around，the more quickly you can move，if necessary.You should always have a free hand.Besides，you won't be exhausted from dragging all those bags around. 2.E
Lock it up.
Leave your hotel with only what you need and lock up the rest.Take a lock for your luggage just in case your hotel doesn't offer a safe. 3.F If you don't need all your cash and cards, don't take them all with you when you go out for a day of sightseeing or shopping.Also, leave your passport in the hotel.Make photocopies of all your important documents and leave the hotel with a copy of your passport plus one photo ID.Why？ 4.C If all of your identification is in it, imagine the trouble you'll have to go through to replace it all.
Think and plan.
Always keep in mind that，when you travel abroad，you are in a place you don't know well and you can always be a target.Trust your senses. 5.G After your arrival，ask the hotel staff and locals about the areas you are thinking of visiting，especially at night.And you should walk in well-lit areas at night and know how to contact the local police with your cell phone or a payphone in a foreign country, if necessary.
A．Travel light.
B．Pay by credit card.
C．Imagine having your bag stolen off a restaurant table.
D．You should also make it a habit to take your watch with you.
E．Plus, dragging lots of bags is a dead giveaway that you aren't a local resident.
F．You should call ahead to be sure，especially if your luggage is made of cloth material.
G．You are smart and mature，so if something or some situation doesn't feel safe, it probably isn't.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了国外旅游的安全常识。
解析：
1. 根据下文的“Another reason to take only carryon baggage—besides avoiding baggage fees—is that the less you have to carry around, the more quickly you can move, if necessary.”可推知，出国旅游带的东西越少越好，要轻装上阵。故选A。
2. 根据上文的“Besides，you won't be exhausted from dragging all those bags around.”可推知，拖很多行李有很多弊端，故选E项做补充说明。故选E。
3. 根据上文的“Take a lock for your luggage just in case your hotel doesn't offer a safe.”可知，此处在讲对行李的处理办法。故选F。
4. 根据下文的“If all of your identification is in it，imagine the trouble you'll have to go through to replace it all.”可推知，事先给自己的重要证件复印很重要，因此可推知空前讲的应该是假设你的包被偷了。故选C。
5. 根据上文的“Trust your senses.”可推知，要相信自己的直觉，尤其是安全方面的。故选G。
Ⅲ.语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sally Gook 1.wakes (wake)up every morning to a deep blue sky and bright sun.For the last two years she has been living on the tiny Greek island of Lipsi, 2.which is only 16 square kilometres in size and has a population of just 650.
But until a few years ago she 3.lived (live)in London.“I was working for American Express and I had a good social life and earned a lot 4.of money.But I had to get up early every morning, often in horrible weather，and take the tube(地铁) 5.to work (work)．”
Then one day she and a friend decided they needed a 6.relaxing (relax) holiday, and they came to Lipsi.“I loved it—the people，the mountains, the sun，and the delicious food. 7.Suddenly (sudden)I knew there was a different life 8.waiting (wait)for me here.”A few months later she applied for a job at the travel company which 9.had organised (organise)her holiday.
Since then she has been living on Lipsi and working as a tourist guide.Her boyfriend，who is Greek，is 10.a farmer.Sally said，“I've only been back to London once, and I can't imagine ever living there.”
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Sally Gook(萨利·古克)在希腊Lipsi(利普西)岛上的生活经历以及到这座小岛生活的缘由。
解析：
1．考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语every morning 可知，陈述习惯性的动作应用一般现在时；主语Sally Gook和谓语动词wake为主动关系；主语Sally Gook为单数。故填wakes。
2. 考查定语从句的引导词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，解释说明先行词the tiny Greek island of Lipsi，指物，且在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which。故填which。
3．考查动词的时态和语态。根据时间状语until a few years ago可知，陈述过去的事实应用一般过去时。主语she和谓语live之间为主动关系。故填lived。
4. 考查介词。此处指作者社交生活很好，挣了很多钱。固定搭配a lot of意为“许多”。故填of。
5．考查非谓语动词。设空处应用非谓语动词。此处表示乘地铁去上班，应用不定式表示目的。故填to work。
6．考查词性转换。根据名词holiday可知，此处要用-ing结尾的形容词作定语，表示事物的特征，relaxing意为“令人放松的”。故填relaxing。
7．考查词性转换。修饰整句话应用副词作状语。句首字母应大写。故填Suddenly。
8．考查非谓语动词。设空处应用非谓语动词。动词wait与逻辑主语a different life为主动关系，应用现在分词。故填waiting。
9．考查动词的时态和语态。句意：几个月后，她向为她安排假期的旅游公司申请了一份工作。根据句意可知，动词organise先于动词applied发生，applied是过去时，所以organise应用过去完成时。定语从句中的which指代先行词the travel company，且与动词organise为主动关系。故填had organised。
10. 考查冠词。根据设空后的可数名词单数farmer可知，此处应用不定冠词，泛指“一个农民”。故填a。UNIT 2 Section ⅡDiscovering Useful Structures
一、语言基础训练
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．The foreign guests (arrive) in Beijing tonight.
2．The man who gave a lecture last October (come) to our school tomorrow.
3．He (leave) Beijing for London.His wife is expecting their next reunion in Beijing.
4．We (go) out in an hour.Please make sure that everything is ready.
5．I (take) my children to see some animals in the zoo this Saturday.
6．Our train (leave) at 8?00, so we have an hour left.
7．Mary (leave) for Shenyang by plane at 3?00 this afternoon.
8．Her train leaves at 11?30 a．m.，and Bob (see)her off then.
9．They (wait) for a taxi outside the school gate now.
10．At this time next month, they (have) a holiday in Hainan.
11．Don't enter the house, because the walls (paint)．
12．Hurry up！Mark and Carol (expect) us.
13．—Hi，Tina，can I use your car for a while this afternoon
—Sorry, it (repair)．
14．My money (run out)，so I'll go to the bank to fetch some in case.
15．She (always complain) about her living conditions and low salary.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．He tonight.He has got his plane ticket.
他今天晚上就要动身了，已经买好了机票。
2．They to meet their friends.
两天后他们将乘飞机去重庆见朋友。
3． Tom at the station at six.
我打算6点钟到车站接汤姆。
4．The official said that the next flight in ten minutes.
这名官员说，下个航班10分钟后起飞。
5．—There are so many people crowding in front of the shop.What's up
—The shop and all the goods are being sold at half price.
——好多人挤在这家商店门前。出了什么事情？
——这家商店要倒闭了，所有的货物半价销售。
6．—Ann is in hospital.
—Oh, really？I don't know.I go and visit her.
——安住院了。
——哎呀，真的吗？我不知道啊，我要去探望她。
二、培优提升训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning.Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me.Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place.Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing.I loved it.I soon made friends with the local skaters.We spoke our own language.And my favorite: Safe.Safe meant cool.It meant hello.It meant don't worry about it.Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man.Safe.A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “Safe! Safe! Safe！” And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington.I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming.Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there.I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring.The day was cold but clear; tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters.Weaving(穿梭) among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam.Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded(滑) up to the beam.He sat next to me.He seemed not to notice the man next to him.But soon I caught a few of his glances.“I was a local here 20 years ago, ” I told him.Then, slowly, he began to nod his head.“Safe, man.Safe.”
“Yeah, ” I said.“Safe.”
1．What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London？
A．He felt disappointed.
B．He gave up his hobby.
C．He liked the weather there.
D．He had disagreements with his family.
2．What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe！” probably mean？
A．Be careful! B．Well done!
C．No way! D．Don't worry.
3．Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London？
A．To join the skateboarding.
B．To make new friends.
C．To learn new tricks.
D．To relive his childhood days.
Ⅱ.完形填空
What I love most about traveling isn't seeing the famous landmarks or eating great food.It's watching my mom gasp (倒抽气) at something 1. and unexpected.In Yellowknife, it was the bright aurora (极光)．In Japan, it was 3,000 cherry trees.To get to them, we had to travel great distances (距离) and 2. our trips just right.All of them were better because we saw them 3. .
When I tell people how much I like to 4. with my mom they often feel 5. .We expect parents to show their children the 6. .When children become older, things are 7. .They prefer traveling with friends.They no longer have to see the world through their 8. .
When I was little, my mother was my 9. .She is responsible (负责的) for everything that makes me a good person.She's kind and patient but she has little time to 10. .So at 23, I booked two tickets to Yellowknife.We would explore the world as friends; I could 11. my mother to see the world on her own terms.
Our trips are not without 12. times.We've gotten on the wrong train, encountered (遭遇) wild animals, and even lost our passports.But I have never 13. any of the trips with my mother.Before our 14. , I had no idea how much my mom loved the mountains.Most of all, I never knew how much I could 15. her as a friend.
1．A.personal B．safe
C．similar D．beautiful
2．A.time B．expect
C．share D．miss
3．A.silently B．again
C．together D．quickly
4．A.talk B．travel
C．work D．agree
5．A.surprised B．worried
C．excited D．nervous
6．A.future B．truth
C．power D．world
7．A.important B．possible
C．different D．simple
8．A.parents B．neighbors
C．classmates D．friends
9．A.leader B．teacher
C．partner D．player
10．A.leave B．dream
C．hide D．relax
11．A.force B．help
C．promise D．choose
12．A.old B．interesting
C．hard D．great
13．A.regretted B．tried
C．realized D．changed
14．A.meetings B．holidays
C．projects D．trips
15．A.praise B．love
C．remember D．test
Ⅲ.语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ancient China's most famous travel writer and geographer, Xu Xiake contributes to Jiangyin's popularity.As 1. hometown of Xu Xiake, Jiangyin has made it a modern destination for travelers 2. home and abroad.But ancient 3. (adventure), Xu Xiake, remains the main reason why people come there.So far, the Travel Diary of Xu Xiake 4. (read) widely.
Xu Xiake spent over three decades 5 (travel) throughout 16 provinces, describing his explorations in detail.His diaries belong to the category of travel literature, 6. is known not only for taking travel as its subject but also describing the author's 7. (experience)．
Xu Xiake was born to a wealthy father, who 8. (prefer) nature to power, and landscapes over official positions in particular.Xu Xiake took after his father.He enjoyed books on history, geography and adventure. 9. (obvious) he enjoyed reading about China's mountains and rivers.The little child decided he would see the beautiful scenery himself 10.and he finally made it when he grew up.
UNIT 2 Section ⅡDiscovering Useful Structures
一、语言基础训练
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．The foreign guests are arriving (arrive) in Beijing tonight.
2．The man who gave a lecture last October is coming (come) to our school tomorrow.
3．He is leaving (leave) Beijing for London.His wife is expecting their next reunion in Beijing.
4．We are going (go) out in an hour.Please make sure that everything is ready.
5．I am taking (take) my children to see some animals in the zoo this Saturday.
6．Our train is leaving (leave) at 8?00, so we have an hour left.
7．Mary is leaving (leave) for Shenyang by plane at 3?00 this afternoon.
8．Her train leaves at 11?30 a．m.，and Bob is seeing (see)her off then.
9．They are waiting (wait) for a taxi outside the school gate now.
10．At this time next month, they will be having (have) a holiday in Hainan.
11．Don't enter the house, because the walls are being painted (paint)．
12．Hurry up！Mark and Carol are expecting (expect) us.
13．—Hi，Tina，can I use your car for a while this afternoon
—Sorry, it is being repaired (repair)．
14．My money is running out (run out)，so I'll go to the bank to fetch some in case.
15．She is always complaining (always complain) about her living conditions and low salary.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．He is leaving tonight.He has got his plane ticket.
他今天晚上就要动身了，已经买好了机票。
2．They are flying to Chongqing in two days to meet their friends.
两天后他们将乘飞机去重庆见朋友。
3． I'm going to meet Tom at the station at six.
我打算6点钟到车站接汤姆。
4．The official said that the next flight was taking off/would take off in ten minutes.
这名官员说，下个航班10分钟后起飞。
5．—There are so many people crowding in front of the shop.What's up
—The shop is closing down and all the goods are being sold at half price.
——好多人挤在这家商店门前。出了什么事情？
——这家商店要倒闭了，所有的货物半价销售。
6．—Ann is in hospital.
—Oh, really？I don't know.I will go and visit her.
——安住院了。
——哎呀，真的吗？我不知道啊，我要去探望她。
二、培优提升训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning.Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me.Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place.Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing.I loved it.I soon made friends with the local skaters.We spoke our own language.And my favorite: Safe.Safe meant cool.It meant hello.It meant don't worry about it.Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man.Safe.A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “Safe! Safe! Safe！” And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington.I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming.Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there.I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring.The day was cold but clear; tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters.Weaving(穿梭) among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam.Then a rail-thin teenager, in a baggy white T-shirt, skidded(滑) up to the beam.He sat next to me.He seemed not to notice the man next to him.But soon I caught a few of his glances.“I was a local here 20 years ago, ” I told him.Then, slowly, he began to nod his head.“Safe, man.Safe.”
“Yeah, ” I said.“Safe.”
文章大意：本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆小时候在英国南岸这个伦敦滑板手们的圣地以及和他们一块度过的美好时光。
1．What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London？ A
A．He felt disappointed.
B．He gave up his hobby.
C．He liked the weather there.
D．He had disagreements with his family.
解析： 推理判断题。根据题干关键词 “after he moved to London” 定位在原文第一段“Without my beloved beaches and endless blue-sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place.(没有我心爱的海滩和无尽的蓝天，我感到不知所措和格格不入。)”所以，作者是失望的。故选A。
2．What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe！” probably mean？ B
A．Be careful! B．Well done!
C．No way! D．Don't worry.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据题干关键词 “Safe! Safe! Safe！”定位在原文第二段 “And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.(这就是重要的着陆技巧，成为一名优秀的滑冰运动员。)”表示做得好，所以应该是鼓励的话语。故选B。
3．Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London？ D
A．To join the skateboarding.
B．To make new friends.
C．To learn new tricks.
D．To relive his childhood days.
解析： 细节理解题。根据题干关键词 “when he returned to London” 定位在原文第四段 “When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there.(当我2004年回到伦敦时，我发现自己在南岸漫步，在那里待了几个小时。)”所以这里是漫步，重温童年时光。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空
What I love most about traveling isn't seeing the famous landmarks or eating great food.It's watching my mom gasp (倒抽气) at something 1.D and unexpected.In Yellowknife, it was the bright aurora (极光)．In Japan, it was 3,000 cherry trees.To get to them, we had to travel great distances (距离) and 2.A our trips just right.All of them were better because we saw them 3.C .
When I tell people how much I like to 4.B with my mom they often feel 5.A .We expect parents to show their children the 6.D .When children become older, things are 7.C .They prefer traveling with friends.They no longer have to see the world through their 8.A .
When I was little, my mother was my 9.B .She is responsible (负责的) for everything that makes me a good person.She's kind and patient but she has little time to 10.D .So at 23, I booked two tickets to Yellowknife.We would explore the world as friends; I could 11.B my mother to see the world on her own terms.
Our trips are not without 12.C times.We've gotten on the wrong train, encountered (遭遇) wild animals, and even lost our passports.But I have never 13.A any of the trips with my mother.Before our 14.D , I had no idea how much my mom loved the mountains.Most of all, I never knew how much I could 15.B her as a friend.
文章大意：本文为一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者喜欢带母亲一起去旅行的故事和作者对于此的看法。
1．A.personal B．safe
C．similar D．beautiful
解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它是看着我妈妈对一些美丽而意想不到的东西倒吸气。A.personal个人的；B.safe安全的；C.similar相似的；D.beautiful漂亮的。根据后文“In Yellowknife, it was the bright aurora(极光). In Japan, it was 3,000 cherry trees.”可知，此处表示美丽而又意外的东西。故选D项。
2．A.time B．expect
C．share D．miss
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了到达那里，我们必须长途跋涉，并把旅行的时间安排得恰到好处。A.time为……安排时间；B.expect期待；C.share分享；D.miss错过。根据“To get to them, we had to travel great distances(距离)”和“just right”可知，为了到达目的地，作者和母亲需要合理安排时间。故选A项。
3．A.silently B．again
C．together D．quickly
解析： 考查副词词义辨析。句意：它们都变得更好了，因为我们是一起看的。A.silently寂静地；B.again再次；C.together一起；D.quickly快速地。根据上文“It's watching my mom gasp(倒抽气)”可知，作者和母亲一起看了美丽的风景。故选C项。
4．A.talk B．travel
C．work D．agree
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我告诉人们我有多喜欢和妈妈一起旅行时，他们经常感到惊讶。A.talk交谈；B.travel旅行；C.work工作；D.agree同意。根据第一段内容可知，作者喜欢和母亲一起去旅行。故选B项。
5．A.surprised B．worried
C．excited D．nervous
解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A.surprised惊讶的；B.worried担忧的；C.excited激动的；D.nervous紧张的。根据下文“They prefer traveling with friends.”可知，孩子长大了喜欢和朋友去旅行，因此，当听见作者喜欢和母亲一起旅行时，人们是惊讶的。故选A项。
6．A.future B．truth
C．power D．world
解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们期望父母带孩子去看世界。A.future未来；B.truth真相；C.power能力；D.world世界。根据下文“see the world”可知，我们希望父母带着孩子去看世界。故选D项。
7．A.important B．possible
C．different D．simple
解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当孩子们长大了，事情就不同了。A.important重要的；B.possible可能的；C.different不同的；D.simple简单的。根据下文“They prefer traveling with friends.They no longer have to see the world through their 8. .”可知，当孩子长大了，事情就不同了。故选C项。
8．A.parents B．neighbors
C．classmates D．friends
解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们不再需要通过父母看世界。A.parents父母；B.neighbors邻居；C.classmates同班同学；D.friends朋友。根据“expect parents to show their children the 6. ”可知，当孩子们长大了，不再需要通过父母看世界了。故选A项。
9．A.leader B．teacher
C．partner D．player
解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我小的时候，我母亲是我的老师。A.leader领导者；B.teacher老师；C.partner伙伴；D.player选手。根据下文“She is responsible (负责的) for everything that makes me a good person.”可知，小的时候，作者母亲是作者的老师。故选B项。
10．A.leave B．dream
C．hide D．relax
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她善良而有耐心，但她很少有时间放松。A.leave离开；B.dream梦想；C.hide躲藏；D.relax使……放松。根据下文“So at 23, I booked two tickets to Yellowknife.We would explore the world as friends”可知，作者母亲很少有时间放松，因此，作者订了票带她去旅游。故选D项。
11．A.force B．help
C．promise D．choose
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我可以帮助我母亲用她自己的方式看世界。A.force强迫；B.help帮助；C.promise承诺；D.choose选择。根据上文“So at 23, I booked two tickets to Yellowknife.”可知，作者打算帮助母亲看看世界。故选B项。
12．A.old B．interesting
C．hard D．great
解析： 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们的旅行并非一帆风顺。A.old老的；B.interesting有趣的；C.hard艰难的；D.great伟大的。根据下文“We've gotten on the wrong train, encountered (遭遇) wild animals，and even lost our passports.”可知，作者和母亲的旅行也遇到过困难，也是艰难的。故选C项。
13．A.regretted B．tried
C．realized D．changed
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我从来没有后悔过和母亲一起去旅行。A.regretted后悔；B.tried尝试；C.realized意识到；D.changed改变。根据文章第一段描述可知，作者喜欢和母亲一起旅行，因此，虽然遇到了困难，但是从来没有后悔和她一起旅行。故选A项。
14．A.meetings B．holidays
C．projects D．trips
解析： 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我们旅行之前，我不知道我母亲有多爱山。A.meetings会议；B.holidays假期；C.projects计划；D.trips旅行。根据前文“any of the trips with my mother”可知，在和母亲旅行前，作者不知道她有多爱山。故选D项。
15．A.praise B．love
C．remember D．test
解析： 考查动词词义辨析。句意：最重要的是，我从来不知道，我可以如此作为一个朋友那样爱她。A.praise赞扬；B.love爱；C.remember记得；D.test测试。根据“as a friend”和语境可知，作者爱母亲，也可以像朋友那样爱她。故选B项。
Ⅲ.语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ancient China's most famous travel writer and geographer, Xu Xiake contributes to Jiangyin's popularity.As 1.the hometown of Xu Xiake, Jiangyin has made it a modern destination for travelers 2.at/from home and abroad.But ancient 3.adventurer (adventure), Xu Xiake, remains the main reason why people come there.So far, the Travel Diary of Xu Xiake 4.has been read (read) widely.
Xu Xiake spent over three decades 5.traveling/travelling (travel) throughout 16 provinces, describing his explorations in detail.His diaries belong to the category of travel literature, 6.which is known not only for taking travel as its subject but also describing the author's 7.experiences (experience)．
Xu Xiake was born to a wealthy father, who 8.preferred (prefer) nature to power, and landscapes over official positions in particular.Xu Xiake took after his father.He enjoyed books on history, geography and adventure. 9.Obviously (obvious) he enjoyed reading about China's mountains and rivers.The little child decided he would see the beautiful scenery himself 10.and he finally made it when he grew up.
文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国古代最著名的旅行作家和地理学家徐霞客的生平。
解析：
1. 考查冠词。句意：作为徐霞客的故乡，江阴已成为国内外游客的现代化旅游目的地。名词hometown后有定语of Xu Xiake修饰，特指，用定冠词the限定。故填the。
2．考查介词。句意：作为徐霞客的故乡，江阴已成为国内外游客的现代化旅游目的地。at home and abroad和from home and abroad是固定搭配，意为“海内外；国内外 ”。故填at/from。
3．考查名词。句意：但古代冒险家徐霞客仍然是人们来这里的主要原因。分析句子可知，提示词在句中作主语，应用名词adventurer，结合单数谓语动词remains可知，主语为单数名词。故填adventurer。
4．考查动词时态语态和主谓一致。句意：至今，《徐霞客游记》已广为传阅。分析句子可知，read(阅读)是句中谓语动词，与主语the Travel Diary of Xu Xiake之间是被动关系，句中有时间状语So far，应使用现在完成时态，又因主语是专有名词，是单数概念，所以谓语动词也应使用单数形式。综上，谓语应用现在完成时的被动语态，单数形式。故填has been read。
5．考查非谓语动词。句意：徐霞客用了30多年的时间走遍了16个省份，详细描述了他的探索。spend...doing...为固定搭配，意为“用/花……做……”，用动名词作宾语。故填traveling/travelling。
6. 考查定语从句。句意：他的日记属于旅行文学的范畴，它不仅以旅行为主题，而且还以描写作者的经历而闻名。分析句子可知，空格处为非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词travel literature，指物，关系词代替先行词在定语从句中作主语，应使用关系代词which引导该定语从句。故填which。
7．考查名词。句意：他的日记属于旅行文学的范畴，它不仅以旅行为主题，而且还以描写作者的经历而闻名。根据句意和空格前名词所有格author's可知，空格处应用名词，结合句意，作者的“经历”是复数概念，用复数形式。故填experiences。
8．考查动词时态。句意：徐霞客有一个富有的父亲，他的父亲喜欢自然胜过权力，尤其是风景胜过官职。分析句子可知，prefer(更喜欢)是定语从句中谓语动词，与主语who(即a wealthy father)之间是主动关系，讲述过去的事情，应使用一般过去时态。故填preferred。
9．考查副词。句意：显然，他喜欢读有关中国山川的书。根据句意，提示词在句中作评注性状语，用副词obviously，意为“显然”，句首单词首字母大写。故填Obviously。
10. 考查连词。句意：这个小孩决定他要自己去看美丽的风景，他长大后终于实现了梦想。结合句意分析句子可知，空格前是两个并列分句，用并列连词and连接。故填and。
