UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking
课后·训练提升
一、单句语法填空
1.I’m (true) sorry that things had to end like this.
答案:truly
2.It gives me great (pleasant) to introduce our guest speaker.
答案:pleasure
3.This is an automatic reply, (confirm) that your email has been received.
答案:confirming
4.I took what he said (literal),but he really meant something else.
答案:literally
5. (see) from the top of the hill,the school looks like a big garden.
答案:Seen
6.The same principle was used in a method of (drill) in oilfields.
答案:drilling
7.It’s so cold that even the river has (freeze).
答案:frozen
8.He didn’t anticipate (take) care of the baby alone.
答案:taking
9.I was pleased (hear) what you had experienced during your journey.
答案:to hear
10.Mary sat by the window of the reading room, (read) a book.
答案:reading
二、完成句子
1.直到第二天,我才明白事情的真相。
the next day that I learnt the truth.
答案:It was not until
2.我们将在教室里开会,而不是在大厅里。
We will have the meeting in the classroom .
答案:rather than in the hall
3.他如此努力,我相信他未来一定会成功的。
He is so hard-working that I believe in the future.
答案:he is bound to succeed
4.天太冷了,我们不得不待在家里。
It is that we have to stay at home.
答案:so freezing cold
5.宣读结果时,他屏住了呼吸。
He while the results were read out.
答案:held his breath
三、阅读理解
Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes,mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime.We’ve also got some of the most shocking waterfalls on Earth.
Pissing Mare Falls—Gros Morne National Park,Newfoundland and Labrador
Pissing Mare Falls may have a funny sounding name but they’re no joke:in fact,they’re one of the highest waterfalls in Canada.Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park,the falls are only accessible by boat tour.
Takakkaw Falls—Yoho National Park,British Columbia
Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means the “magnificent”,and it’s a suitable word for the second-highest waterfalls in Canada.After a steep drive up a winding road,these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path.
Niagara Falls—Niagara Falls,Ontario
Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada.Actually they are made up of three different falls—the Horseshoe Falls,the most powerful in North America,are the only one located on the Canadian side.Melting glaciers (冰川) formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salt and finely ground (磨细的) rock.
Bridal Veil Falls—Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park,British Columbia
Pretty and delicate,the Bridal Veil Falls are located just east of Chilliwack,British Columbia,and really do look like a bride with a beautiful veil (面纱),with water gently pouring over smooth rock.An easy 15-minute walk to the falls takes you through rich leaves.Picnic tables are available,and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.
1.Where are Pissing Mare Falls
A.Near British Columbia.
B.In a beautiful small park.
C.On the highest mountain in Canada.
D.Between Newfoundland and Labrador.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据Pissing Mare Falls—Gros Morne National Park,Newfoundland and Labrador部分中的“Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park,the falls are only accessible by boat tour.”可知,Pissing Mare瀑布位于美丽的Gros Morne国家公园,只有乘船游览才能到达。由此推知Pissing Mare瀑布在一个美丽的小公园里。故选B项。
2.How did Niagara Falls come into being
A.It remains a mystery.
B.It originated from several rivers.
C.It was formed by the melting glaciers.
D.It was made by dissolved salt and finely ground rock.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据Niagara Falls—Niagara Falls,Ontario部分中的“Melting glaciers formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salt and finely ground rock.”可知,融化的冰川在几千年前形成了瀑布,美丽的绿色是由于溶解的盐和磨细的岩石。由此推知,尼亚加拉瀑布是由融化的冰川形成的。故选C项。
3.What can you do in Bridal Veil Falls
A.Hunting wildlife.
B.Having a picnic.
C.Collecting salt.
D.Buying veils.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据Bridal Veil Falls—Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park,British Columbia部分中的“Picnic tables are available,and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.”可知,野餐桌随处可见,沿途有很多观赏野生动物的机会。由此推知,在Bridal Veil 瀑布可以野餐。故选B项。
四、七选五阅读理解
How to protect your privacy when you travel
It hasn’t been an easy year for the privacy of travellers,at least so far.Data leaks,surveillance(监视) worries and those troublesome cameras in airplane seatbacks and hotel rooms are enough to make passengers anxious. 1 Fortunately,there are ways to safeguard your privacy on land and in the air.These tips can help you deal with these troubles.
2 “It’s not clever to declare on Internet that you’re travelling to somewhere,reminding a wide range of people that your property is sitting empty,”says Danny McLoughlin.“That puts your security at risk.”Wait until you return to start posting vacation photos.
Some homeowners renting their residences may install security cameras.Travellers should find out if the hosts are required to disclose the presence of surveillance devices.If the rental comes with cameras,ensure they aren’t in a sensitive area by conducting a careful sweep. 3
Although you can’t control how a hotel or airline handles—or mishandles—your data,you can take reasonable steps to ensure the information it has won’t get you into trouble. 4 But some of the worst data leaks happen when you’re staying at a hotel.For example,a hotel clerk sometimes asks for your name and then announces your room number after you’ve checked in.You’re better off handing the employee your ID when he or she asks for your name and asking him/her to write your room number on a piece of paper.Why 5 Just to be sure,never leave the customer copy behind.You can destroy it later,but keep it under your control.
A.It’s never been better.
B.Perhaps they should be.
C.Travellers say they’re taking privacy seriously.
D.Never broadcast your journey on social media.
E.There are other people on the other side of the wall.
F.Some travellers only offer the bare minimum,such as a P.O.box instead of a home address.
G.Report anything doubtful to the host immediately—and if you don’t like what you hear,leave.
答案:1~5 BDGFE
五、微写作
结合课文主题,使用本单元所学单词与句型写一篇80词左右的短文。
1.今年暑假我和父母一起去了长白山,在那里我们度过了一段愉快的时光。(alongside;pleasant)
2.在山顶上很冷,但很值得,因为壮观的景色真的很棒。(freezing;spectacular;scenery;awesome)
3.水没有结冰,它是蓝色的,深邃而清澈。(freeze)
4.我没想到会看到一些罕见的生物,这真是太令人惊讶了。(anticipating;astonishing)
5.这次旅行的高潮是欣赏天池周围的16座山峰。(highlight;peak)
6.总之,长白山是一个一定会吸引你的地方。(is bound to)
参考范文
I went to Changbaishan alongside my parents this summer holiday,where we had a pleasant time.It was freezing at the top of the mountain,but it was worthwhile because the spectacular scenery was really awesome.The water didn’t freeze and it was blue,deep and clear.I didn’t anticipate seeing some rare creatures,which was really astonishing.The highlight of the trip was admiring the 16 peaks around Tianchi.All in all,Changbaishan is a place which is bound to attract you.Section Ⅱ Learning About Language
课后·训练提升
一、单句语法填空
1.Soon after,I was on my way to the show, (carry) a fancy black handbag and a happy smile.
答案:carrying
2.While waiting for the opportunity to get (promote),Henry did his best to perform his duty.
答案:promoted
3. (tell) about the risk of electric shocks,she is very careful while using hairdryers.
答案:Having been told
4.It will take about an hour to get there, (allow) for traffic delays.
答案:allowing
5.When (ask) about the reason for winning the prize,the girl owed the success to her teachers.
答案:asked
6.All flights (cancel) due to the thunderstorm,they had to go there by high-speed train.
答案:cancelled
7.For those with family members far away,the personal computer and the phone are important in staying (connect).
答案:connected
8. (drive) by a burning desire for adventure,Li Ming left home and started to travel around in his early twenties.
答案:Driven
9.The foreigner stood there,looking very (worry) and obviously getting lost.
答案:worried
10.In April,thousands of holidaymakers remained (stick) abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud.
答案:stuck
二、完成句子
1.从山上看,这座城市好美。
,the city looks splendid.
答案:Seen from the hill
2.她走出屋子,身后跟着她女儿。
She walked out of the house, .
答案:followed by her daughter
3.除非被邀请,否则我是不会参加这个聚会的。
,I will not attend the party.
答案:Unless invited
4.完成了作业之后,学生们回家了。
,the students went home.
答案:Having finished their homework
5.被带领参观图书馆之后,我们又被带到实验室。
the library,we were taken to the lab.
答案:Having been shown around
三、完形填空
Years ago,when we first went to Canada,we were driving through Montana to Colorado with our two children.We thought we’d find a hotel on the way without 1 ahead of time.As it was getting late,we started looking for a hotel,only to find that all the hotels were full.
2 ,around 9 p.m.,we stopped at a gas station to fill up on gas.My husband told the woman at the counter that we were 3 to find a hotel.She told us it would be 4 at such late time in a busy season.Noticing that we were worried,she said we could spend the night at her home nearby.
Though surprised at her 5 ,we gladly accepted it.She then called her son to come and lead the way,since she had to work until midnight.Soon a truck arrived and we 6 it.When we reached their home,her husband 7 us.He invited us to have coffee and we chatted when 8 his wife.She came past 12.We asked if we could leave 9 in the morning so as not to disturb them.They said we were now guests and we’d have to have breakfast with them.
Next morning,around the table were many people,and we were 10 that they would take in total 11 from a different country.After breakfast,when we 12 ,my husband asked if he could offer some 13 .But they said no.Then we left.We kept in 14 for many years.Later we lost contact,but over the years we have never forgotten their 15 .
1.A.ordering B.booking
C.seeking D.exchanging
答案:B
解析:句意:我们认为能够在路上找到一家宾馆,因此没有提前订房间。order“点菜;订购”;book“预订”;seek“寻找”;exchange“交换”。根据后句“...we started looking for a hotel,only to find that all the hotels were full.”可知作者没有提前订房间。预订房间用动词book。故选B项。
2.A.Eventually B.Incredibly
C.Typically D.Luckily
答案:A
解析:句意:最终,晚上九点左右,我们在加油站停下来加油。eventually“最终”;incredibly“难以置信地”;typically“典型地”;luckily“幸运地”。上文提到作者找了很长时间的宾馆,所以作者最终在一家加油站停下来加油。故选A项。
3.A.managing B.struggling
C.deciding D.failing
答案:B
解析:句意:我丈夫告诉柜台的那位女士我们正努力地找宾馆。manage“完成(困难的事)”;struggle“挣扎;努力”;decide“决定”;fail“失败”。根据上文可知作者一家很难找到宾馆,struggle to do sth意为“努力做某事”。故选B项。
4.A.unnecessary B.informal
C.improper D.impossible
答案:D
解析:句意:她告诉我们在旺季这么晚找到宾馆是不可能的。unnecessary “不需要的”;informal “非正式的”;improper“不合适的”;impossible“不可能的”。根据本句中的状语at such late time in a busy season可知,此处强调现在找到宾馆根本不可能。故选D项。
5.A.employment B.request
C.offer D.admission
答案:C
解析:句意:尽管很惊讶于她的提议,但我们还是欣然接受了。employment“雇用”;request“要求”;offer“主动提议;建议”;admission“承认”。故选C项。
6.A.followed B.made
C.took D.embraced
答案:A
解析:句意:很快一辆卡车来了,我们跟随其后。follow“跟随”;make“制造”;take“拿,取”;embrace “拥抱”。上句提到作者一家接受了那位女士的提议,因此应该是跟着车去她的家里。故选A项。
7.A.joined B.accepted
C.greeted D.assisted
答案:C
解析:句意:当我们到达他们家的时候,她的丈夫迎接了我们。join“加入”;accept“接受”;greet“迎接;问候”;assist“帮助”。这里指那位女士的丈夫来迎接作者一家。故选C项。
8.A.talking about B.waiting for
C.cheering up D.picking up
答案:B
解析:句意:他邀请我们喝咖啡,我们聊着天等着他妻子回来。talk about“谈论”;wait for“等待”;cheer up“欢呼”;pick up“捡起;用车接”。根据后句“She came past 12.”可知,他的妻子12点之后才回家,因此“我”们应该是在等着她。故选B项。
9.A.absolutely B.definitely
C.originally D.secretly
答案:D
解析:句意:我们问是否能在早晨悄悄地离开以免打扰他们。absolutely“完全”;definitely“明确地”;originally“起初”;secretly“秘密地,偷偷地”。根据后句“...so as not to disturb them.”可知,作者想要偷偷地走,以免打扰对方。故选D项。
10.A.aware B.confused
C.amazed D.anxious
答案:C
解析:句意:第二天早晨,桌子旁坐了很多人。我们很震惊他们会接纳完全陌生的人。aware“知道,意识到”;confused“疑惑的”;amazed“震惊的”;anxious“着急的”。根据前文可知,这对夫妇与作者一家完全是陌生人,因此我们感到很震惊。故选C项。
11.A.consumers B.strangers
C.relatives D.neighbours
答案:B
解析:句意同上。consumer“消费者”;stranger“陌生人”;relative“亲戚”;neighbour“邻居”。根据前文可知这对夫妇与作者一家完全是陌生人。故选B项。
12.A.insisted B.wandered
C.approached D.left
答案:D
解析:句意:在我们要离开的时候,我丈夫问他是否可以支付点费用。insist“坚持”;wander“想知道”;approach “靠近”;leave“离开”。根据上文可知,作者早餐后就要离开。故选D项。
13.A.payment B.service
C.advice D.solution
答案:A
解析:句意同上。payment“费用”;service“服务”;advice“建议”;solution“解决办法”。根据常识可知,在对方家里住宿一晚,作者丈夫是想给一些费用。故选A项。
14.A.line B.check
C.touch D.mind
答案:C
解析:句意:我们好几年都保持联系。keep in touch是固定搭配,意为“保持联系”。根据后句“Later we lost contact”可知,作者一家与对方保持好几年联系,之后才断了联系。故选C项。
15.A.passion B.eagerness
C.kindness D.encouragement
答案:C
解析:句意:之后,我们断了联系,但是多年来,我们一直没有忘记他们的善良。passion“热情”;eagerness“渴望”;kindness“善良”;encouragement“鼓励”。那位女士一家让作者一家在他们家里免费住宿一晚应该是一大善举。故选C项。
四、语篇填空
This summer I travelled from Beijing to Wuzhen,a 1.(beauty) village in Zhejiang Province.Unfolded before me was a unique image of this water country—the stone bridge and the water flowing,all like fairy tales to me.
However,2. impressed me most was not the natural scenery but the scene of a grandma bathing a little baby in a wooden basin with the door open.My friends couldn’t help 3. (take) pictures of them.To my surprise,the grandma smiled and waved at us.Suddenly,my heart was filled with 4. (warm).I shared the photo and my unbelievable experience with my friends.They were 5. (simple)moved as I was,but at the same time they reminded me of the unpleasant experiences in big cities.We feel 6. (embarrass) to see people quarrelling in public because they 7. (step) on accidentally by strangers.
According to a recent survey 8. (make) in November 2020:45 percent of the residents don’t know the names of their neighbours;63 percent don’t look forward to 9. (talk)to their neighbours;67 percent think that the relationship 10. them and their neighbours is just so-so,or even bad.
答案:1.beautiful 2.what 3.taking 4.warmth 5.simply 6.embarrassed 7.are stepped 8.made 9.talking 10.betweenSection Ⅲ Using Language,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time
课后·训练提升
一、单句语法填空
1.To my (astonish),he has made such rapid progress in English this term.
答案:astonishment
2.She became a (photograph),going around the world with her camera in her hand.
答案:photographer
3.He put on his shirt and proceeded (wear) his tie before going out.
答案:to wear
4.As far as I am concerned,your current requirement is contrary our basic principles.
答案:to
5.While waiting for the opportunity to get (promote),Henry did his best to perform his duty.
答案:promoted
二、完成句子
1.他们花了一下午的时间在那个地区参观名胜。
They spent the whole afternoon in that area.
答案:visiting the places of interest
2.据说他被选定为新任的部长。
he has been designated as the incoming minister.
答案:It’s said that
3.碰巧在一个十字路口发生了一起交通事故。
There a traffic accident at a crossroads.
答案:happened to be
4.我整个早上一直都在努力使我的新房间井然有序。
I to get my new room in order all morning.
答案:have been trying
5.我们得等很长时间,因此我们打牌来消磨时间。
We had a long wait,so we played cards .
答案:to kill time
三、阅读理解
Travelling 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,travelling 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 the same city
C.go nowhere
D.meet more people
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“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.”可知,作者建议去享受自然之美或者去欣赏其他城市的特色。故选A项。
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
答案:C
解析:词义猜测题。根据下文中的“Then you will forget your tiredness...waiting for you.”可知,经过旅行后你会忘记疲倦和困扰,完全放松后充满能量去承担新的任务。因此推断画线部分意为“厌倦”。故选C项。
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.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,旅途中可能遇到一些出人意料的麻烦,故A项被提到;根据第二段中的“The worst thing is that you may have your money stolen or that you may have an injury.”可知,旅行中你的钱可能被偷,故B项被提到;根据最后一段中的“Firstly,you must have clear information about the weather.”可知,旅行前你必须清楚地了解天气信息,故D项被提到;只有C项文章中没有提到。故选C项。
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
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Therefore,before going on a trip,you must prepare yourself carefully.”可知,在旅行之前,你必须好好准备。故选D项。
四、完形填空
Two years ago,my whole family went to Vietnam,the country of my ancestors.The feeling of 1 still exists in me whenever I think about the visit.
When I first 2 of the plane into the burning hot weather,I thought the trip would be long,boring and hot.I didn’t 3 my grandparents and uncle because I had never seen them before.However,the longer I was there,the more I 4 the stay.I became very fond of my grandmother,and also loved talking about what my parents did when they were 5 .The more time I spent with them,the more I knew I would 6 them when it came time for me to go back to the United States.Besides my grandparents,I also loved to spend time with my 7 .Because they were close to my age,they knew 8 where to take me for fun.We went on boat rides,mountain climbing and to many parks and gardens.
I had a great time,and also realised how 9 I am to live in a developed country.Although the country itself is splendid,there are many poor and homeless people.The most 10 thing was that there were many disabled people,especially children begging for food or money.Looking through these people’s eyes made me
11 what I took for granted.I had many 12 ,but was not putting them to use properly.
Finally the last day in Vietnam arrived,and we had to 13 from our relatives.Though there were tears and sadness,we all knew that one day we will 14 and have more opportunities to discover each other.Two years have passed,and I still remember this 15 like it was yesterday.
1.A.suffering B.excitement
C.regret D.hesitation
答案:B
解析:suffering “痛苦,苦难”;excitement“兴奋”;regret“后悔,遗憾”;hesitation“犹豫”。根据下文的描述可知,文章介绍了作者在越南美好的旅行,B项符合文章感彩。故选B项。
2.A.stepped out B.looked out
C.kept out D.ran out
答案:A
解析:根据后面的into the burning hot weather可知,作者从飞机里面出来。step out“出去”;look out“当心”;keep out“不进入”;run out“用完”。故选A项。
3.A.admire B.serve
C.recognise D.describe
答案:C
解析:根据后面的“...because I had never seen them before.”可知,因为我以前没见过祖父母和叔叔,所以我没有认出他们来。admire“钦佩;仰慕”;serve“为……服务”;recognise“认出”;describe“描述”。故选C项。
4.A.expected B.disliked
C.ignored D.enjoyed
答案:D
解析:上文提到,作者原以为这次旅行会非常漫长、炎热、令人厌烦。根据However可知,该句和上文之间是转折关系,由此可以推知,作者待的时间越长,就越喜欢待在那儿。expect“期望;预料”;dislike“不喜欢”;ignore“忽略”;enjoy“喜欢;享受”。故选D项。
5.A.poor B.young
C.healthy D.happy
答案:B
解析:作者和祖母待在一起,那么谈论的应该是自己父母年轻时的事情。poor“贫穷的”;young“年轻的”;healthy“健康的”;happy“快乐的”。故选B项。
6.A.miss B.blame
C.consult D.understand
答案:A
解析:作者越来越喜欢自己的祖父母,所以,作者认为当自己回到美国后,会越来越思念他们。miss“错过;思念”;blame“责备”;consult“咨询”;understand“理解”。故选A项。
7.A.classmates B.parents
C.colleagues D.cousins
答案:D
解析:根据后面的“Because they were close to my age...”可以推知,作者在祖父母家和堂兄弟们一起玩耍。classmate“同班同学”;parent“父(母)”;colleague“同事”;cousin“堂兄(妹)”。故选D项。
8.A.differently B.formally
C.exactly D.curiously
答案:C
解析:因为堂兄(弟)和作者年龄相仿,所以他们确切地知道带作者去哪儿玩。differently“不同地”;formally“正式地”;exactly“确切地;精确地”;curiously“好奇地”。故选C项。
9.A.anxious B.frightened
C.lucky D.pleased
答案:C
解析:根据and可知,前后两句感彩一致,故可知作者过得很开心,同时意识到自己生活在发达国家是多么的幸运。anxious“焦虑的”;frightened“害怕的”;lucky“幸运的”;pleased“高兴的”。故选C项。
10.A.extraordinary B.significant
C.excellent D.heartbreaking
答案:D
解析:句意:最令人心碎的是有很多残疾人,尤其是儿童乞讨。extraordinary“非凡的”;significant“意义重大的”;excellent“卓越的,杰出的”;heartbreaking“令人心碎的”。故选D项。
11.A.realise B.design
C.schedule D.imagine
答案:A
解析:句意:透过这些人的眼睛使我意识到了一些我认为理所当然的东西。realise“意识到”;design“设计”;schedule“(在时间上)安排,计划”;imagine“想象”。故选A项。
12.A.relatives B.assignments
C.appointments D.opportunities
答案:D
解析:和那些残疾人相比,作者意识到自己有很多的机会,但是并没有好好地利用这些机会。relative “亲戚”;assignment “任务”;appointment “约会;任命”;opportunity“机会”。故选D项。
13.A.part B.hear
C.recover D.benefit
答案:A
解析:根据the last day可知,作者要离开越南,要和亲戚们分开了。part“(使)分开”;hear“听见”;recover“恢复”;benefit“使受益”。故选A项。
14.A.appear B.remain
C.change D.reunite
答案:D
解析:根据后面的“...have more opportunities to discover each other.”可知,有一天,“我”们会重聚,有更多的机会发现彼此。appear“出现”;remain“留下,仍然处于……状态”;change“改变”;reunite“(使)重聚”。故选D项。
15.A.incident B.adventure
C.trip D.celebration
答案:C
解析:句意:两年过去了,但我仍然记得去越南的那次旅行,仿佛就在昨天。第二段中的“I thought the trip would be long...”亦是提示。incident“事件”;adventure“冒险”;trip“旅行”;celebration“庆祝”。故选C项。
五、语篇填空
Canada is bilingual(双语的),with English and French as the official languages.As of 1996,the percentage of Canadians reporting English 1. their mother tongue was just under 60 percent while those reporting French as their mother tongue was 2. (slight)less than 24 percent.The percentage of native English 3. (speaker) had risen over the previous decade,while
4. of French speakers had declined.At the same time,about 17 percent of all Canadians could speak both official languages,though this is a regionalised phenomenon.In those provinces with the 5. (large) number of native French speakers,38 percent and 33 percent respectively were bilingual,numbers that had been increasing steadily over the previous twenty years.In contrast,Ontario,6. accounts for more than 30 percent of the total population of Canada,has been an English-French bilingualism rate of about 12 percent.This is in part a result of the patterns of 7. (immigrate)over time,which 8. (see)the majority of all immigrants getting to Ontario.And in part because all official and commercial services in Ontario 9. (conduct) in English,even though French is available by law,if not by practice.English-French bilingualism is less important in the everyday lives of those 10. (live) outside of Quebec and New Brunswick.
答案:1.as 2.slightly 3.speakers 4.that 5.largest 6.which 7.immigration 8.sees 9.are conducted 10.living
