Unit 4Journey Across A Vast Land同步巩固练-part 1
Reading and Thinking
【基础词汇练】
1.Alice was very glad to find her in such a (please) temper.
2.The mountain (peak) are covered with snow all the year.
3.This is an automatic reply, (confirm) that your e-mail has been received.
4.I took what he said (literal), but he really meant something else.
5. (see) from the top of the hill, the school looks like a big garden.
6.While climbing up the stairs the old man always loses his (呼吸).
7.Sam has tried the climbing before, but the storm kept him from reaching the (顶峰).
8.The chairman quipped(打趣) that he would rather sell his (航空公司) than his computer systems.
9.He used to live in a dark room with dirty (窗帘) hanging in front of the windows.
10.The same principle was used in a method of (drill) in oilfields.
11.Soldiers has temporarily closed the (边界) between the two countries.
12.I felt an urge to go out and buy a big (束) of flowers to fill the living room.
13.The sky had clouded over very quickly. (雷) and lightning were promised(预示).
14.It's very cold today; the temperature has dropped below (冰冻的) point.
【选词练】
pull back; start out; take one's breath away; all the way; wake up
1.I the curtains and saw a large plane flying outside.
2.Everywhere she turned she saw something that .
3.Are you going to deliver lectures home
4.When we again, the streets were filled with people.
5.But every day they get up, that old fear with them.
【句型练】
1.总的说来,那是个极大的成功。
, it was a great success.
2.我走到他的办公室,深吸了一口气,打开了门。
I walked to his office, , and opened the door.
3.当参观纽约时,游客应坐船在曼哈顿转一圈。
When visiting New York City, tourists should
around Manhattan.
【七选五练】
How to Bring Our Community Together
Canada is a nation that prides itself on multiculturalism and the opportunity. 1 Building social connections and a sense of belonging brings people together in ways that strengthen individual relationships as well as the whole community.
There are several things that we can do to develop strong social connections and a sense of belonging:
2 One of the simplest ways to bring a community together is through shared experiences. Events like an international food festival, a sports league featuring activities from around the world, and health and wellness programs drawing on different cultures, are excellent ways of bringing people together.
Think outside the box. 3 Many of us get caught up in our own routines and practices and forget that there are other ways of doing things. Try talking to different community members, ranging from youths to seniors, to understand their opinions of the world. 4
Try new things. Positively influencing our community can go beyond volunteering our time and resources. Consider getting involved in our community by working for the 2017 Census(人口普查) as an enumerator(普查员) or a crew leader. Census enumerators are responsible for identifying dwellings on maps, conducting personal interviews, and following up respondents in person and by phone, while crew leaders are responsible for leading, training and supervising a team of enumerators. 5
A strong feeling of unity in a community can make residents feel comfortable and at home.
A.Plan community events.
B.Encourage community members to do some community service work.
C.Social connections offer community members chances to know each other better.
D.Our multicultural tradition provides a welcoming environment for individuals and families.
E.Learning about different cultures and practices can open our mind to a whole new way of life.
F.Invite individuals of different cultures to participate in community planning to ensure that every voice is heard.
G.These positions provide an opportunity to meet new people and build relationships with members of our community.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
【阅读练】
A
It was a rainy day. I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn's house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the peak of the mountain.
So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through mist and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive,we parked the car and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped—and I gasped in amazement.
From the peak of the mountain to the slopes and valleys were rivers of daffodils(水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, was like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips.
So many questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty Why How
As we approached home, we saw a sign that read “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman—Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.” The second was: “One at a Time.” The third: “Started in 1958.”
I was so moved by what we had seen. “She changed the world,” I said, not getting over the shock. “One bulb(球茎) at a time. She started almost 40 years ago. It was probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”
“Imagine,” I added, “if I had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished ”
Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said, “better yet, start today.”
1.What does the underlined word “hyacinths” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to
A.A kind of flower.
B.Famous waterfalls.
C.Mountain springs.
D.The name of a place.
2.What did the author learn from the sign
A.Easier said than done.
B.Well begun, half done.
C.Women can shake the world.
D.Little steps add up to big success.
3.What is the best title of the passage
A.An Amazing Trip to Barage
B.A Moving Story of a Mother's Love
C.A Special Sign on the Way Home
D.A Valuable Lesson From a Woman
B
Canada, the second biggest country in the world, has an area of about ten million square kilometres, covering most of the northern part of the North American continent and with an area larger than that of the United States. Canada lies to the southwest of Greenland. To the south, it reaches to the same latitude(纬度) as southern France. The distance from the Pacific coast in the west to the Atlantic in the east is greater than that from North America to Europe. But in spite of its size, two thirds of the population of Canada live in a narrow belt of land no more than 200 kilometres from the US border. In the southeast are the Great Lakes that lie on the border with the United States. These huge inland seas empty into the St Lawrence River, which links them with the Atlantic Ocean. The centre of government and finance is in Ontario. So are many of Canada's industries.
Canada is a country of ten provinces and three territories(地区). The first inhabitants(居民) of Canada were North American Indians and the Inuit. France and Britain each governed Canada in the past. At that time the population of Canada was almost entirely the French, but in the next few decades, thousands of British colonists emigrated(移民) to Canada from the British Isles and from the American colonies. In 1849 the right of Canada to self-government was recognised. Today, 18 percent of Canadians still speak only French.
Canada is often called “A Land of the Future”. The country's rich oil and mineral resources have hardly been touched. It is among the ten leading industrial nations in the world. Its capital is Ottawa and the largest city is Toronto. Other important cities include Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Quebec.
4.What is the passage mainly about
A.The history of Canada.
B.The geography of Canada.
C.The industry of Canada.
D.All of the above.
5.What does the underlined word “links” in the first paragraph mean
A.Connects. B.Starts.
C.Collects. D.Begins.
6.According to the passage, where are Canada's industries mainly located in
A.Ottawa. B.Toronto.
C.Vancouver. D.Ontario.
7.Why is Canada called “A Land of the Future”
A.It's a developed country.
B.Its future is very wonderful.
C.Its rich resources haven't been developed.
D.It's not mentioned in the passage.
【语法填空练】
Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian went to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax on the Atlantic coast. Before starting out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver, seeing the 1 (sight). On the morning of departure, the two girls arose early 2 (take) the train to Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rockies. They spent the night, and then took 3 coach bound north through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper. From Jasper, they caught the train towards Toronto. One of the train's first stops 4 (be) in Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the centre of Canada's huge oil and gas 5 (drill) industry. From Edmonton, the train headed southeast across the great Canadian Prairie. They went through two wheat-growing provinces, 6 they saw a bunch of farms that covered a very large area. After another day on the train, 7 (eventual) they were back in the city of Winnipeg. From there, they travelled through the night, and woke up in Ontario. The train 8 (thunder) on, through the rolling hills. Night came again, and the train turned south towards Toronto. When they woke up the next morning, they could see the wide stretch of Lake Huron. It was not until 9:30 a.m. 9 they finally reached the capital of Ontario, Toronto. All in all, 10 (they)trip from Vancouver to Toronto had taken a duration of four days.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
参考答案：
【基础词汇练】
1.pleasant/pleasing
2.peaks
3.confirming
4.literally
5.Seen
6.breath
7.peak
8.airline
9.curtains
10.drilling
11.border
12.bunch
13.Thunder
14.freezing
【选词练】
1.pulled back
2.took her breath away
3.all the way
4.started out
5.wakes up
【句型练】
1.All in all
2.took a deep breath
3.take a boat ride
【七选五练】
DAEFG
【阅读练】
1-3ADD
4-7DADC
【语法填空练】
1.sights
2.to take
3.a
4.was
5.drilling
6.where
7.eventually
8.thundered
9.that
10.theirUnit 4Journey Across A Vast Land同步巩固练-part 2
Learning About Language &Using Language
【基础词汇练】
1.Leave a basin of water outside in (freeze) weather.
2.Even now they might be riding wildly through the night, bound
Texas.
3.We are looking forward to their visit with eager (anticipate).
4.It doesn't seem ugly to me; on the c , I think it's rather beautiful.
5.This is certainly a good (习语) in that regard.
6.Water passes from a liquid state to a solid state when it f .
7.The (最精彩的部分) of our tour was seeing the palace.
8.He worked (与……一起) Frank and Mark and they became friends.
9.A storm of laughter (arise) and even the tiniest child joined in.
10.The animal was still (breathe), so we knew it was still alive.
11.I wasn't qualified to apply for the job really but I got it (反正).
12.Meanwhile it has (上升) like another star in the North.
13.She led us to a room with a balcony overlooking the (港口).
14.Another group of research students have (注册) at the college this year.
15.You must go through customs in order to pass across the b .
16.Once more I am in Boston, I have not been for ten years.
【选词练】
be impressed by;take one's breath away;pay attention to;be covered with;
ahead of;make a profit;be bound for;be unique to;be home to;chat with
1.How do I know if the bus Berkeley
2.We know that this problem China, and we should handle it immediately.
3.In my opinion, they should have quality.
4.The sight and I was struck by its beauty.
5.Last night, she went online and her friends back home.
6.They will of ten pence on every copy they sell.
7.The election was held six months schedule.
8.I what I saw and heard during this visit.
9.The shore things that had been washed up by the sea.
10.The park bears, wolves, and other wild animals.
【句型练】
1.When it is seen from the top of the hill, the park looks very beautiful.(过去分词作状语)
→ the top of the hill, the park looks very beautiful.
2.受她所说的话的启发,他去了西部,当了一名教师。(inspire)
, he went to the West and became a teacher.
3.由于对他的成就不满意,他更加努力地工作。(satisfy)
, he worked harder.
4.Turned down many times, the man didn't lose heart.(让步状语从句)
→ many times, the man didn't lose heart.
5.汤姆对这些书不感兴趣,把它们收好并锁了起来。(interest)
,Tom locked them away.
6.If we were given more time, we could do it much better.(过去分词作状语)
→ , we could do it much better.
7.Because he was greatly touched by his teacher's words, he did a lot of things to help his classmates. (过去分词作状语)
→ his teacher's words, he did a lot of things to help his classmates.
【语法填空练】
Canadian Prime Minister led the government officials through Vancouver's historic Chinatown for the city's annual Chinese New Year Parade.
Lion dancers 1 (dress) in silver, purple and red danced to the drum beats outside the Chinese Cultural Centre. The event marks the 2 (large) gathering of lion dancers in all of Canada. At one crossing, a massive golden dragon danced under 3 control of about a dozen young men.
Vancouver is home 4 more than 400,000 Chinese-Canadians. “I love the Chinese New Year Parade because it's an 5 (include) activity and we highlight the strength of each person,” said Mayor Gregor. The event showed a contrast between Canada and 6 he called a “discomforting” immigration order issued by the U.S. President Donald Trump that banned travel to the U.S.
Penny Lim was one of the viewers, who 7 (hold )a camera in her hand. Her father moved to Vancouver from Guangdong Province. Born here, Lim has been coming to the parade for decades 8 (record)and photograph the lion dancers. “The colors are various, and the 9 (combine)of orange, pink, yellow are quite exciting,” she said. “It's a connection to our culture, and 10 (essential) it's festive and a lot of fun.”
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
【完型练】
Many people think of Israel as being hot all year round. But this is far from the 1 . While it's true that Israel's weather is famously steamy in July and August, it is 2 not this way all the time. Israel's weather also 3 from that in North America and Western Europe. Here, you will basically 4 two different seasons: winter from late October to mid-March, and summer from April to October.
September and October are traditionally regarded as the busiest and most crowded months for tourism in Israel. The next 5 time is in April. In between these months, the country is typically less crowded and busy. This makes 6 a good time to visit.
During the season, the weather in Israel is cool and rainy. The average temperatures at this time 7 from 50 to 60 degrees F at night and 62 to 72 degrees F during the day. The only areas that normally receive snowfall are Golan Heights and Mount Hermon. Tel Aviv and other coastal 8 do not receive any snow at all. As you can imagine, people 9 from coastal places to experience snowfall when it does 10 !
During February and March, the entire country experiences a beautiful 11 . Almost everywhere you go, you will see green popping up—a lovely 12 of the plentiful winter rain. The regions of Golan and Galilee are 13 covered with wild flowers. It is quite a beautiful view. 14 , there's really no “bad” time to visit Israel. But if you'd like to visit the country during its 15 busy season, winter is the right time to plan your trip.
1.A.truth B.reason
C.cause D.mark
2.A.necessarily B.surely
C.fully D.narrowly
3.A.comes B.differs
C.results D.rises
4.A.suffer B.refuse
C.experience D.understand
5.A.hottest B.busiest
C.latest D.longest
6.A.summer B.spring
C.winter D.autumn
7.A.get B.range
C.rise D.keep
8.A.cities B.areas
C.yards D.pots
9.A.come back B.give up
C.crowd in D.run away
10.A.work B.disappear
C.happen D.open
11.A.performance B.movement
C.change D.design
12.A.sense B.cause
C.reason D.result
13.A.regularly B.possibly
C.occasionally D.particularly
14.A.Besides B.Though
C.However D.Overall
15.A.more B.fewer
C.less D.much
【阅读练】
Each year Canada Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick, celebrates our community's rich and delicious heritage with our annual Chocolate Fest. Now in its 30th year, this week-long, family-oriented festival is “choc-full” of activities, fun events, and all things chocolate-related. Our beloved mascot, the Great Chocolate Mousse, and his lovely wife Tiffany, invite you to join us this August for the sweetest festival of the year—Chocolate Fest!
Ball Hockey Tournament
Time: 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location:Garcelon Civic
Dust off your hockey sticks, turn back the clock, enjoy the great game of Ball Hockey and be the first team to claim the “Chicken Bone Cup”. We encourage sportsmanship and equal opportunities for all players. For details call Heather, 465-5616. Sponsored by SUBWAY Restaurants and Chocolate Fest. Cost:$100/team.
Ca-r-ma Charlotte County Coffee Morning
Time: 9:30 am to 12 noon
Location: St. Stephen Town Square
Come out and join us for a Starbucks coffee, a cup of tea or juice, scrumptious(美味的) home-baked goods and many featuring chocolate. Sponsored by Ca-r-ma Charlotte County and adoption programs—caring for homeless and feral cats.
Dot's Delecto Birthday Party
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County, 54 Disher Lane, Oak Bay, NB
Who does St. Stephen love Dot Larsen! Please join us for chocolate cake and chocolate milk and help celebrate Dot's birthday. Come and play in our indoor/outdoor playground, have your face painted and enjoy a barbecue to help raise funds for the Barracuda Swim Team. For details call BGCCC, 466-4300.
Lucy the Lady Bug's 1st Birthday Party
Time: 12 noon to 3 pm
Location: Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews, NB
Come to celebrate with Lucy and her friends for a picnic on our front lawn—bring your own picnic, or grab lunch at our Garden Cafe. At 2 pm, join Lucy and her friends for an amazing race adventure through the big maze, obstacle courses on the main lawn, find treasure in the fantasy garden and much, much more! Cost:$38/Family Day Pass, $16/Adults, $12/Students and Seniors, Free/Children 6 and younger.
1.If you love home bakery, you may go to .
A.Garcelon Civic
B.Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County
C.St. Stephen Town Square
D.Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews
2.When will you go if you want to raise money for a swimming team
A.From 11 am to 2 pm.
B.From 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
C.From 9:30 am to 12 noon.
D.From 12 noon to 3 pm.
3.If your grandparents accompany your 5-year-old sister to Lucy the Lady Bug's 1st Birthday Party, they may pay at least .
A.$32 B.$44
C.$24 D.$38
参考答案：
【基础词汇练】
1.freezing
2.for
3.anticipation
4.contrary
5.idiom
6.freezes
7.highlight
8.alongside
9.arose
10.breathing
11.anyhow
12.arisen
13.harbour
14.enrolled
15.border
16.where
【选词练】
1.is bound for
2.is unique to
3.paid attention to
4.took my breath away
5.chatted with
6.make a profit
7.ahead of
8.was impressed by
9.was covered with
10.is home to
【句型练】
1.Seen from
2.Inspired by what she had said
3.Not satisfied with his achievement
4.Though/Although he was turned down
5.Not interested in the books
6.Given more time
7.Greatly touched by
【语法填空练】
1.dressed
2.largest
3.the
4.to
5.inclusive
6.what
7.held
8.to record
9.combinations
10.essentially
【完型练】
1-5ABBCB
6-10CBBCC
11-15CDDDC
【阅读练】
CACUnit 4Journey Across A Vast Land同步巩固练-part 3
Using Language, Assessing Your Progress &Video Time
【基础词汇练】
1.We were (astonish) at what he said at the meeting.
2.Actors and actresses smile at the (photograph) and television cameras.
3.After everyone was seated, the chairman (proceed) to announce his plan.
4.We were a at the news of her sudden death.
5.The (持续时间) of protection available shall amount to at least 10 years.
6.She is a talented musician as well as a (摄影师).
7.He stopped to glance over the (模糊的) lake where water joined the sky.
8.Many of these birds migrate to the (海岸) in the summer.
9.As soon as we heard his a , we knew he was from Sichuan.
10.At last it comes home to me how much I owe my parents.
11.The (injure) workers are now being taken good care of in the hospital.
12.Modern industry would be out of the question without iron and
(钢).
13.In delight, they begin to (为……干杯) her health in the town.
14.By (黄昏) they finally found the two men on top of a hill.
15.After stopping to rest, they (继续做) up the hill.
16.We (explore) every means but could not find a good solution.
17.A satisfied customer is the best (广告) that we hope to have.
【选词练】
owe...to...;note down;close to;in contrast to;go on a tour of
1.He his survival his strength as a swimmer.
2.After spending a whole night on the train, we arrived in Shanghai, and
the city.
3.They then the time of that most unforgettable event.
4.I'd like an apartment public transportation.
5.He looks healthier his former self.
【句型练】
1.那座著名的公园位于芝加哥以北约30公里处。
The famous park is about Chicago.
2.他考试及格了,和我预料的情况相反。
He passed the examination, what I had expected.
3.据说意大利发生了一场大地震。
there has been a big earthquake in Italy.
4.随着该技术的应用,他们取得了一个较好的结果。(apply)
the technology, they achieved a better result.
5.他的兴趣范围很广,从下象棋到集邮。(range)
His multiple interests chess stamp collecting.
【七选五练】
It's not unusual to see an unreasonable child lying on the ground drumming his heels. Beside him is a desperate mother yelling at the top of her lungs. 1
If you took all the parenting styles around the world and ranked them by their gentleness, the Inuit(因纽特人) approach would certainly rank near the top. All the moms mention one golden rule: 2 The Inuit's no-yelling policy is their central component to raising cool-headed kids. The culture views scolding, or even speaking to children in an angry voice, as inappropriate, although little kids are pushing parents' buttons.
Playful “storytelling” is another trick to sculpting kids' behavior. 3 Parents “retell” what happened when a boy throws a tantrum(发脾气)by way of what Shakespeare would understand all too well: putting on a “drama”. After the child has calmed down, the parents will review what happened when the child misbehaved, usually starting with a question: “Can you show us how to throw a tantrum ” 4 If he takes the bait and performs the action, the mom will ask a follow-up question with a playful tone. For example: “Does that seem right ” or “Are you a baby ” She is getting across the idea that “ big boys” won't throw a tantrum.
5 What you do in response to your children's emotions shapes their brains. So next time, seeing your boy misbehave, try using the Inuit's storytelling approach. And don't forget to keep cool. After all, boys will be boys.
A.Don't shout or yell at small children.
B.Then the child has to think what he should do.
C.They teach the children challenges of life on the land.
D.Raising a well-behaved kid is really a head-scratching thing.
E.Kids' brains are still developing the circuits needed for self-control.
F.But this storytelling differs hugely from those fairy tales full of moral lessons.
G.Those are the very things that the traditional knowledge of hunting cultures teaches and passes on to the younger generation.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
【阅读练】
Traveling is a very good activity. When you are fed up with your work and are allowed to take a holiday, you can go to the beautiful spots to enjoy the beauty of nature and the special character of other cities. You can breathe fresh air, visit some places of interest, meet different people and make friends with them. Then you will forget your tiredness and troubles and be more healthy. As a result, you will feel fully relaxed and you will have the energy to undertake the new tasks waiting for you.
But sometimes, traveling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, when the bus or car you take has a bad accident, you may be trapped in it and waste your time. What's more, the weather can be changeable. If you are climbing a mountain, it may rain suddenly. You may be caught in the rain and may catch a cold. The worst thing is that you may have your money stolen or that you may have an injury. All these are terrible things that can happen to a tourist.
Therefore, before going on a trip, you must prepare yourself carefully. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, you should choose a good companion so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere and try to avoid accidents. If you do these, you can enjoy your travels better and reduce unnecessary troubles.
1.In the passage, the author suggests that you should for a holiday.
A.enjoy nature
B.go to different cities
C.go nowhere
D.both A and B
2.In the first paragraph, the underlined phrase “are fed up with” means .
A.finish doing
B.can't do
C.are tired of
D.are interested in
3.What is NOT mentioned in the passage
A.You may meet with unexpected troubles on a trip.
B.You may get your money stolen.
C.You will have to spend a lot of money on a bus or in a car.
D.It's necessary for you to know about the weather before you travel.
4.In order to have a good holiday, you should .
A.be careful enough
B.have a holiday with a good friend
C.take an umbrella with you
D.be well prepared for your trip
【语法填空练】
Li Daiyu and her cousin arrived in Toronto, and they went up the CN Tower and looked across the shores of Lake Ontario. They were 1 (astonish) to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls, 2 is on the south side of the lake.
Around dusk, the girls met Lin Fei, one of Li Daiyu's mother's old schoolmates, who 3 (move) to Canada many years earlier.
The train left late that night and arrived in Montreal early the next morning. At the station, 4 contrast to Toronto, they heard people talking in French. They were surprised to see that all the 5 (sign) and advertisements were in French and many people spoke English with 6 accent.
They spent the afternoon in lovely shops and 7 (visit) artists in their workplaces along St Paul Street.
That night the train was speeding along the St Lawrence River towards the Gulf of St Lawrence and down to the 8 (distance) east coast towards the province of Nova Scotia and its 9 (large) city, Halifax. The cousins dreamt 10 (happy) of the beautiful cobblestone streets, old brick buildings, and the red maple leaves of Montreal.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
【写作练】
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
I first played ping-pong in our basement(地下室) at home. My brother and I asked for an old wooden table from my grandfather. It was painted green. Although it was very simple, it served its purpose every day. My father never really played any other sports with me, but ping-pong was one that he played quite well and it took me plenty of time before I could beat him. My elder brother was also a very good competitor.
When I got to university, I was happy to discover a ping-pong table in the common room. I spent a great deal of time there, often until the midnight. There were about three or four friends that I often played against. We were all at the same skill level. One of them had ever played in a tournament(锦标赛). A friend from Germany said his father had ever won the German National Tournament. We took part in a tournament. My ranking(名次) was the third place, but I had beaten the first and second place winners when we had played for fun. I sometimes played with other friends who didn't play ping-pong well, so I would use my left hand to give them an advantage. But before long I became so skilled with my left hand that they no longer had the advantage.
Later, I played in a ping-pong competition which was held by my university. I lost at first. But because it was double climination(双淘汰制), I went to the loser group. I beat all the players and then played against the student who had beaten me in the first round. Surprisingly, I beat him 3 times and won the competition.
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Later, there was a tournament held in the city where I studied.
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After the tournament I didn't often play the sport because of the busy study.
参考答案：
【基础词汇练】
1.astonished
2.photographers
3.proceeded
4.astonished
5.duration
6.photographer
7.misty
8.shore
9.accent
10.to
11.injured
12.steel
13.toast
14.dusk
15.proceeded
16.had explored
17.advertisement
【选词练】
1.owed;to
2.went on a tour of
3.noted down
4.close to
5.in contrast to
【句型练】
1.thirty kilometers north of
2.contrary to
3.It is said that
4.With the application of
5.range from;to
【七选五练】
DAFBE
【阅读练】
DCCD
【语法填空练】
1.astonished
2.which
3.had moved
4.in
5.signs
6.an
7.visiting
8.distant
9.largest
10.happily
【写作练】
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Later, there was a tournament held in the city where I studied. It was a tournament for university students. Players came from all the northern universities. I felt very proud because I took part in it for my university. I believed that I could play pretty well and get a good ranking in the tournament. However, I felt very nervous, because I played against a student who had won many times. I played very hard and tried my best. Although I lost the tournament, it was a good practice.
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After the tournament I didn't often play the sport because of the busy study. But I played ping-pong with my friends when I was free. I thought it was a great deal of fun to play ping-pong with friends. It was also a good way to make our friendship closer and keep us healthier. We sometimes took part in a competition together, but we didn't care about winning or not. We all knew that a win was not everything. We just enjoyed playing together and had a wonderful time.
