Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking
课后·训练提升
一、根据句意及首字母提示写出单词
1.Red is a s of good luck in many cultures.
答案symbol
2.The film is b on a true story.
答案based
3.D the traffic jam,we arrived there on time.
答案Despite
4.Burning coal causes air pollution and increases g warming.
答案global
5.What you’ve done means a lot to me,so I really a your timely help.
答案appreciate
6.I r her as my best friend because she always helps me with my problems.
答案regard
7.The part Tom played is a leading c in that film.
答案character
8.The Qing D lasts less than 300 years.
答案Dynasty
9.Athens,the capital of Greece,is known as the birthplace of Western c .
答案civilisation
10.Attitude plays a m role in achieving what we want.
答案major
二、单句语法填空
1.She tried to explain by means sign language.
答案of
2.I think every possible means (be) good.What do you think
答案is
3.She majored English in a famous university many years ago.
答案in
4.The doctor-patient relationship is based trust.
答案on
5.We have (variety) of flowers in our garden.
答案varieties
6.I would appreciate if you could help me with it.
答案it
7.As we know,koala is native Australia.
答案to
8.The villagers all took a friendly attitude us.
答案to/towards
三、完成句子
1.在我们的一生中难免经历起起落落。
We can’t avoid in our life.
答案going through ups and downs
2.这个习俗追溯到12世纪。
The custom the twelfth century.
答案dates back to
3.菜单上有各种菜品。
There is on the menu.
答案a variety of dishes
四、阅读理解
When I was 16 years old,I made my first visit to the United States.It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad.Like most English children,I learned French at school and I had often been to France,so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand English.But when I went to America I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.
How wrong I was!The misunderstanding began at the airport.I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Danny a ring and tell her that I had arrived.A friendly old man saw me looking like being lost and asked if he could help me.
“Yes,”I said.“I want to give my friend a ring.”
“Well,that’s nice,”he said.“Are you getting married But aren’t you a bit young ”
“Who is talking about marriage ”I replied.“I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I’ve arrived.Can you tell me where there’s a phone box ”
“Oh!”he said.“There’s a phone downstairs.”
When at last we did meet,Danny explained the misunderstanding to me.
“Don’t worry,”she said to me.“I had many difficulties at first too.There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from us British.You’ll soon get used to all the funny things they say.But most of the time British and American people can understand each other!”
1.Where was the writer from
A.He was from America.
B.He was from France.
C.He was from England.
D.He was from China.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Like most English children,I learned French at school and I had often been to France...”可知,作者来自英国。
2.The writer thought in America.
A.he wouldn’t have any language difficulties
B.he would not understand the Americans
C.the Americans might not understand him
D.he would have difficulties at the airport
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But when I went to America...without any language problems.”可知,作者原以为在美国不会遇到语言麻烦。故选A项。
3.The writer wanted .
A.to buy a ring for his friend
B.to make a call to his friend
C.to go to the telephone company
D.his friend to see him off
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Danny a ring and tell her that I had arrived.”可知,作者是想给朋友打电话。
4.From the passage we can see that “give somebody a ring” .
A.means the same in America as in England
B.means “call somebody” to the old man
C.means “be going to get married”
D.has different meanings in America and in England
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据文中那位美国老人和作者的对话可知,本题答案为D项。
五、完形填空
I had a good day today.It 1 with a morning walk with my dogs under the moonlight before daybreak.It was so beautiful.After the 2 it was time for a warm breakfast 3 by some exercise.Then I drove to the office.The warm sunlight made me smile and since I was alone with nobody else to be disturbed,I 4 along with the CD playing in my car with a loud voice and a happy heart.
My good day was just beginning,however.I helped it along by giving cheerful 5 to everyone I met.I shared smiles and was happy to have them 6 .I offered a helping hand to one friend and a pat on the back to another.Later at the store I 7 the door for a lady with her arms full of packages.I told a tired cashier what a good job she was doing and watched her whole face 8 .
When I got home I gave my daughter a hug,kissed my oldest son on the head,and 9 with my youngest son before doing some work on the computer.Then I answered letters 10 to share a loving thought or two with my friends around the world.Later in the evening I spent some 11 time reading a good book,petting my dogs on the head. 12 I ended the day the way I started it:walking my dogs under the moonlight,and having the 13 to live for one more good day.
Perhaps the key to having a great life is to live it one good day 14 .Perhaps the key to being 15 in this world is to love all we have today.
1.A.started out B.got along
C.took over D.broke out
答案A
解析根据第三段中的“I ended the day the way I started it:walking my dogs”可知,今天的生活是从清晨带着狗散步开始的。start out“开始从事,着手进行”。故选A项。
2.A.class B.walk
C.talk D.experiment
答案B
解析根据文章内容可知,散步后是早饭时间,紧跟着是运动。故选B项。
3.A.contacted B.impressed
C.abandoned D.followed
答案D
解析参考上一题解析。此处“followed by...”为过去分词短语做后置定语。故选D项。
4.A.jumped B.practised
C.danced D.sang
答案D
解析根据“the CD playing in my car with a loud voice and a happy heart”可知“我”跟着CD唱起歌来。故选D项。
5.A.congratulations B.designs
C.greetings D.thanks
答案C
解析“我”向“我”遇到的每个人致以愉快的问候……。greetings“问候”。故选C项。
6.A.afforded B.returned
C.ignored D.accepted
答案B
解析“我”分享微笑,很高兴他人回报微笑。return“归还,返回”。故选B项。
7.A.held B.closed
C.repaired D.knocked
答案A
解析后来“我”在商店门口为一位拿着包裹的女士拉住门。hold“抓住”。故选A项。
8.A.show up B.calm down
C.pass away D.light up
答案D
解析light up“露出喜色”。故选D项。
9.A.played B.drank
C.competed D.argued
答案A
解析和最小的儿子玩耍。故选A项。
10.A.offering B.agreeing
C.trying D.remembering
答案C
解析“我”给朋友们写回信,想和“我”全世界的朋友分享一两个充满爱意的想法。try“尝试”。故选C项。
11.A.quiet B.rainy
C.dark D.freezing
答案A
解析晚上晚点时候“我”会花费安静的时间阅读一本好书。quiet“安静的”。故选A项。
12.A.Clearly B.Confidently
C.Suddenly D.Finally
答案D
解析最后“我”以开始的方式结束了这一天。finally “最后”。故选D项。
13.A.goal B.household
C.chance D.schedule
答案C
解析有机会又过了美好的一天。chance“机会”。故选C项。
14.A.right now B.at a time
C.now and then D.at the same time
答案B
解析或许拥有美好生活的关键是好好过每一天。at a time“一次”。故选B项。
15.A.healthy B.happy
C.energetic D.successful
答案B
解析或许在这个世界上幸福的关键就是爱我们今天所拥有的一切。故选B项。
六、微写作
结合单元主题,使用本单元所学单词与句型写一篇50词左右的短文。
1.随着中国的发展,汉语已经成为一种全球性的语言。(global)
2.汉语是一门很难学的语言,无论是本地人还是外国人,他们通常发现写汉字和学好汉语都是一件很困难的事情。(native;struggle;character)
3.在我看来,你的态度和方法很重要。(my point of view;attitude;means)
4.只要你不放弃,总有一天你会体会到汉语的美。(appreciate;give up)
参考范文
With the development of China,Chinese has become a global language.Chinese is a language difficult to learn for both natives and foreigners,who usually find it a struggle to write the Chinese characters and to learn Chinese well.From my point of view,your attitude and means are very important.You will one day appreciate the beauty of the language if you don’t give up.Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking
课后·训练提升
一、根据句意及首字母提示写出单词
1.As you get older,your a towards success changes.
答案attitude
2.Except her n language,she can’t speak another language.
答案native
3.“Shore” in British English is p / (r)/.
答案pronounced
4.The president is on an o visit to Greece.
答案official
5.Worldwide sales reached 2.5 b .
答案billion
二、完成句子
1.当你参加考试时,你不能查阅你的笔记。
You mustn’t your notes when you take an exam.
答案refer to
2.他的俄语讲得就像个本地人似的。
He can speak Russian like .
答案a native speaker
3.全世界有许多人在学汉语。
There are many people learning Chinese .
答案around the world
4.那个小女孩似乎已经选择了节食。
the little girl has chosen to go on a diet.
答案It seems that
5.如果可能的话,尽力节约水电。
,try to save water and electricity.
答案If possible
6.她和我都不喜欢跳舞。
am fond of dancing.
答案Neither she nor I
三、阅读理解
American English and British English are very different.Sometimes this difference is so big that the two seem like different languages!
Some words in British English mean things that are different in American English.For example,a “raincoat”(American English) is called a “mackintosh” in British English.But in America,a mackintosh is a kind of computer.
Most American sayings mean nothing to the British.For example,Americans like to say,“Wake up and smell the coffee”,which means “Wake up and face reality”.But the British think it is silly—they do not drink coffee in the morning.Instead,most of them drink tea.
Of course,the two languages are the same in many ways.To “call” someone(American English) is to “ring” somebody in Britain.The two languages borrow from each other a lot.But for foreign students learning English,there can be many problems.After all,American English and British English have,over the years,become so different.Foreign students often learn British English,but when they come to the USA,they cannot understand any American English!So you must ask yourself where you want to go in the future,America or England If it is England,you should learn British English.But if you want to study in America,try learning as much true American English as possible.Watch American movies,listen to American songs,read books written in American English,and talk with an American accent—not a British one!
1.From the passage we know that .
A.some American English and British English are different in meanings
B.American English and British English are in fact the same
C.American English are more popular
D.American English has more vocabularies than British English
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第二段可知,一些英式英语和美式英语在意思上有所不同。故选A项。
2.Which of the following is TRUE
A.The word “raincoat” in American English has the same meaning as “mackintosh” in British English.
B.“Mackintosh” is a kind of computer in England.
C.A lot of Englishmen like to drink coffee in the morning.
D.American sayings are ridiculous.
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据第二段中的“For example,a ‘raincoat’(American English) is called a ‘mackintosh’in British English.”可知,美式英语中的raincoat和英式英语中的mackintosh意思相同。故选A项。
3.Which of the following does the author agree with
A.If you want to study in England,you’d better learn British English.
B.It doesn’t matter whether you learn American English or British English when you want to go to America.
C.Even if you go to England,you’d better always watch American movies,because they are interesting.
D.British English is easy to learn.
答案A
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,你如果去英国,就应该学习英式英语,如果去美国就应该学习美式英语。故选A项。
四、七选五阅读理解
How to Organise a Music Festival
You love music and you always have.You want to carry out a music festival designed to attract music fans of all ages.Follow the steps and you’ll organise a successful one.
Start by making a list of the local bands and artists that you like.You’ve taken this job because you love music,so put your taste to work for you.If you like these musicians,many of the local residents will also like them. 1 You need to have many kinds of music for all age groups.
Find a great location that has much open space for outdoor festivals.You need to build a stage so the musicians can be seen from distances. 2 Not all towns need such license but it is a good idea to check before you start building.For an indoor location,you need to find a theatre that is willing to give you enough space. 3
Hire sound and engineering people to give the musicians all the help they need. 4 You can’t expect the musicians to handle these problems because they are playing.Your sound and engineering experts will allow your stars to keep the music playing.
5 If you are planning your festival for families,the last thing you want is a beer-swilling crowd starting a huge brawl (斗殴).Security people need to be present to make sure that nobody gets the idea that they want to start any kind of ruckus(骚乱).
A.You need to find security people.
B.Bigger sports stadiums will be perfect as well.
C.We can find enough songs to get a lot of money.
D.People should have practised many different songs.
E.But remember,you are trying to attract fans of all ages.
F.The last thing you want is that a group is on the stage but the speakers don’t work.
G.You can find a location by going to the local government and asking for permission.
答案1.E 2.G 3.B 4.F 5.A
五、语篇填空
In order to know a foreign language in a complete way,four things are essential.Firstly,we must understand the language when we hear it spoken.Secondly,we must be able to speak it 1. (correct) with confidence and without 2. (hesitate).Thirdly,we must be able to read the language.And fourthly,we must be able to write it.Above all,in 3. way can we ignore these basic regulations in learning the language.
It is absolutely not easy to succeed in 4. (learn) a language.5. good memory is of great help,but it is not enough only 6. (memorise) rules from a grammar book.It is not much use learning by heart a long list of words and their meanings,studying the dictionary and so on.We must try by using the language.If we are 7. (satisfy) with only a few rules we have memorised,we are not really learning the language.Yet,the rules of “Learn Through Use” are always good 8. (choose) for those 9. are studying a new language.Practice is important.We must practise speaking and 10. (write) the language whenever we can.
答案1.correctly 2.hesitation 3.no 4.learning 5.A
6.to memorise 7.satisfied 8.choices 9.who 10.writingSection Ⅲ Discovering Useful Structures
课后·训练提升
一、用适当的关系词填空
1.This is the place we held a party last week.
答案where
2.Do you remember the days we spent together on the farm
答案that/which
3.I don’t know the reason he didn’t turn to his good friend for help yesterday.
答案why
4.Let’s get to the reason I’m making this video.
答案why
5.This is the place we visited last year.
答案that/which
6.Do you remember the days we chatted with each other all night
答案when
二、用适当的关系词补全短文
Children are always happy on the day 1. summer vacation begins.They think about the plans 2. they have for the summer.Some children go to a-day camp 3. is near their home.At the end of the day,they can go home.Other kids choose to go to a camp in the country 4. they are taught by camp counselors(顾问).These counselors are often college students 5. are trying to earn a little extra money during their summer vacation.Some kids go to professional camps.There they can improve a particular skill or learn a new hobby 6. they are interested in.This is the reason 7. specialised camps are popular with both parents and kids.There are some kids 8. parents take them on a trip in a car.They often visit state and national parks.
答案1.when 2.that/which 3.that/which 4.where 5.who/that 6.which/that 7.why 8.whose
三、阅读理解
The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare’s times is estimated to have been about five million.Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language,mainly in the United States,Canada,Great Britain,Ireland,South Africa,Australia and New Zealand.In addition to the standard varieties of English found in these areas,there are a great many regional and social varieties of the language as well as various levels of usage that are employed both in its spoken and written forms.
In fact,it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages.The purposes of English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.
The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language.Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers,English is a language in which some of important work in science,technology,and other fields is being produced,and not always by native speakers.It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications,international conferences,and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations.It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries,especially former British colonies.Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government,commerce,industry,law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.
1.Which is the best title for this passage
A.The Difficulties of Learning English
B.International Communications
C.The Standard Varieties of English
D.English as a World Language
答案D
解析标题归纳题。根据全文内容尤其是第三段第一句可知,英语在各个国家的很多领域被广泛应用,故选D项。
2.Which of the following statements is NOT true
A.Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English.
B.There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world.
C.It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English.
D.People learn English for a variety of reasons.
答案A
解析细节理解题。根据第一段第二句及第二段第一句的描述可知此题的答案为A项。
3.According to the passage,what is the main reason for the widespread use of English
A.It was popular during Shakespeare’s times.
B.It is used in former British colonies.
C.It serves the needs of its native speakers.
D.It is a world language that is used for international communication.
答案D
解析推理判断题。根据最后一段的描述可知,D项正确。
4.What type of developing countries would be most likely to use English
A.Those geographically close to the United States.
B.Those interested in the culture of the United States.
C.Former colonies of Great Britain.
D.Countries where international conferences are held.
答案C
解析细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知此题答案为C项。
四、七选五阅读理解
Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good,most would admit that their spoken English is poor.Whenever I speak to Chinese students,they always say,“My spoken English is poor.” 1 I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.
First,they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited vocabulary. 2 However,you can speak with a limited vocabulary,if you choose a positive attitude.Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.
3 Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous.Yet students should remember that their goal should be fluency not accuracy.Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly.However,in speaking your aim is fluency.You want to get your message across,to talk to someone in English,as quickly and as well as you can,even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense,but it doesn’t matter. 4
The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening.You have one mouth but two ears!All that hearing is necessary for you to start speaking.
Fourth,most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive (主动的) language learners.Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their spoken English,they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. 5
A.Second,they are afraid of making mistakes.
B.Obviously the best answer is to expand their vocabulary.
C.They may try to avoid making similar mistakes next time.
D.However,their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”!
E.The second reason lies in the reluctance of using what has just been learned.
F.If you have this proactive outlook,then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.
G.The person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.
答案1.D 2.B 3.A 4.G 5.F
五、语篇填空
Easy Ways to Build Vocabulary
It’s not all that hard to build an advanced and large vocabulary.Like many things in life,it’s 1. long process,and the best part of the process is that there’s enough room for improvement,2. means you’ll just keep getting better and better.Of course you have to work at it.You wouldn’t think that a few 3. (month) of exercise in your teens would be enough 4. the rest of your life,and that’s also true for building your vocabulary—you have to keep at it daily,and pretty soon you will find that you have an excellent vocabulary.
One of the 5. (effect) ways to build vocabulary is to read good books.You need to 6. (real) read at least one good book a week,preferably a classic.This isn’t as hard as it 7. (sound),and it is far better than any other method because you improve your vocabulary while 8. (read) an interesting piece of literature.Another nice thing is that you learn both new words and 9. (they) use unconsciously,meaning that you will tend to use the words 10. (learn) this way in conversations almost automatically.
答案1.a 2.which 3.months 4.for 5.effective
6.really 7.sounds 8.reading 9.their 10.learned/learntSection Ⅳ Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing
课后·训练提升
一、根据句意及首字母提示写出单词
1.In British English we call it underground but in American English it’s called s .
答案subway
2.The a is another way of saying flat.
答案apartment
3.As we all know, man is born e .
答案equal
4.Our country won independence after a long s .
答案struggle
5.Today,the generation g hasn’t disappeared,but it is getting narrow.
答案gap
6.This kind of work d patience.
答案demands
7.The beautiful scenery of Mount Tai is beyond d .
答案description
8.V is of great importance to master a language.
答案Vocabulary
二、完成句子
1.在美国英语中“pants”是什么意思
What do you “pants” in American English
答案mean by
2.我开电视你介意吗
Would you mind me the TV
答案turning on
3.她在与别人相处上有问题。
She has getting along with others.
答案problems/trouble in
4.你的成功取决于你对生活与工作的态度。
Your success your attitude towards life and work.
答案depends on
5.谈及数学,没有人比得上他。
When it comes to maths,he .
答案has no equal
6.目前好的医生供不应求。
Good doctors at present.
答案are in great demand
7.你可以向年长者求助。
You can ask those you for help.
答案senior to
8.老师要求他清晰地描述那个问题。
The teacher asked him to give of the problem.
答案a clear description
9.写作文时,确保每个句子与主旨有关。
While writing a composition,make sure that each sentence the topic.
答案relates to
10.在买礼物前,你应该从接受者的角度来考虑。
Before buying a present,you should think about it from the receiver’s .
答案point of view
三、阅读理解
These days,more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone.It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends.But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks.The more,the better.It can open my eyes and improve my language skills.Of course,it also can help me to get good grades.Do you know how to read more and learn more Here are some tips for you.
◆Be clear about your purpose for reading
Before you start reading,ask yourself why you are reading this book.Most people read for two main reasons,pleasure or knowledge.Being clear about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read,but also remind you why reading the book is important to you,so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.
◆Read only what you are interested in
No matter what you are reading,it is important to enjoy what you read.Your friends may tell you the books they love,but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
◆Give up books that you don’t enjoy
You may have chosen books that you are interested in,and they serve your purpose.But while you are reading them,there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading.Whenever you realise that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading,give it up.Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore.
◆Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought.The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date!I don’t need to return those books.Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.Before you read each book,ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.
1.According to the passage,the writer might be a .
A.teacher B.doctor
C.student D.scientist
答案C
解析推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Of course,it also can help me to get good grades.”可知选C项。
2.Why do most people read books
A.To get the latest news and communicate with friends.
B.For pleasure or knowledge.
C.To open their eyes and improve their language skills.
D.To get good grades.
答案B
解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Most people read for two main reasons,pleasure or knowledge.”可知选B项。
3.What should you do when you find the book which you are reading is boring
A.Keep on reading.
B.Set a reading goal.
C.Read the books your friends love.
D.Give up the book.
答案D
解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Whenever you realise that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading,give it up.”可知选D项。
4.This passage mainly tells us .
A.how to read more and learn more
B.how to choose a good book
C.how to read faster
D.why we should read more books
答案A
解析主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Do you know how to read more and learn more ”可知选A项。
