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Ⅰ．正误判断 (T or F)
1．World heritage sites are in urgent need of protection partly due to natural forces． ( )
2．During periods of violence, fighters always destroyed heritage sites on purpose． ( )
3．Some heritage sites are at risk of being lost forever because of human population growth． ( )
4．People can suffer from disastrous outcomes if heritage sites are endangered． ( )
5．Heritage protection needs urgent attention because it may give rise to many problems． ( )
[答案] 1－5 TFTTF
Ⅱ．补全信息
A．heritage sites have even been destroyed on purpose．
B．Because of high seawater temperatures
C．As a result of human population growth
D．many of which urgently need to be protected
E．perhaps even paid visits to some
1．I have the belief that some of you have heard about UNESCO heritage sites or ．
2．In some conflict areas where civil wars often break out, ．
3． ， the demand for production and consumption of goods increases．
4． ， a large amount of coral is killed and parts of the reef are seriously affected．
5．Unfortunately, they face a variety of dangers, ．
[答案] 1－5 EACBD
Ⅲ．表格填空
Heritage sites need 1．protection．
Factors lead to the 2．destruction of heritage sites． 3．Natural forces． Long term natural forces：wind，4．water and temperature．
Natural 5.disasters，the sudden and powerful natural forces.
Human activities． Wars．
6．Tourists ．
Widespread 7．development．
Disastrous 8．outcomes． Not only for the sites，but also for9．people's lives．
Take action． Not just for 10．ourselves，but for future generations．
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Ⅰ．主旨匹配
( )1．Part 1(Para．1) A．Factors lead to the destruction of
heritage sites．
( )2．Part 2(Paras．2～5)
B．Take action to protect heritage
sites．
( )3．Part 3(Para．6) C．Disastrous outcomes．
( )4．Part 4(Para．7) D．Heritage sites need protection．
[答案] 1－4 DACB
Ⅱ．单项选择
1．Which of the following is NOT the danger heritage sites face
A．Natural forces．
B．Human activities．
C．Widespread development．
D．Specialists' exploration．
2．Why may World Heritage status cause a lot of problems
A．Because of the wear and tear caused by tourists．
B．Because of long term natural forces．
C．Because of the narrow stone steps．
D．Because of the internal structure of buildings．
3．Which is one of the benefits of the reef according to paragraph 6
A．Decreasing people's job opportunities．
B．Providing home to people．
C．Improving the development of tourism．
D．Extending the coastline．
4．What is the text mainly about
A．The dangers heritage sites face and outcomes of these dangers．
B．The reasons for the disappearance of heritage sites．
C．The effects of not protecting heritage sites．
D．The suggestions on how to protect heritage sites．
5．What's the purpose of the text
A．To arouse people's interest in heritage sites．
B．To stress the importance of heritage sites．
C．To call on people to protect heritage sites．
D．To explain the reasons for the damage to heritage sites．
[答案] 1－5 DACAC
Ⅲ．概要写作微技能——段落主题句
A．阅读课文中的段落主题句
1．Heritage sites are at risk from natural forces．
2．Another big danger is human activities．
3．Meanwhile，World Heritage status may give rise to a series of problems．
B．判断下列语句哪个不是段落主题句
1．Due to human population growth，the demand for production and consumption of goods increases．
2．Such dangers can have disastrous outcomes not only for the sites themselves，but also for people．
3．Heritage protection is at the top of the agenda for the benefit of all mankind．
[答案] 1；3速读课文，完成下列任务
Ⅰ．正误判断(T or F)
1．We must attach ourselves when we sleep． ( )
2．When in space, we mainly do some biological experiments． ( )
3．When we are free, we will have a spacewalk． ( )
4．The experiment over lightning can help improve the Earth's climate． ( )
5．We have to do some workouts to keep ourselves fit． ( )
[答案] 1－5 TFFFT
Ⅱ．补全信息
A．In addition to some biological experiments
B．about locating and tracking lightning over the Earth
C．Because there is little gravity in space
D．After we slept over eight hours
E．very important to keep the astronauts fit
1． ， we have to attach ourselves so that we don't float around．
2． ， we carry out experiments in other research fields．
3． ， we start our day of work．
4．Spending some time in the gym is ．
5．I have been working on one experiment ．
[答案] 1－5 CADEB
Ⅲ．表格填空
Sleeping Because of the near absence of gravity，we have to attach ourselves．We usually sleep in private quarters，or in sleeping bags which are attached to the walls or the ceiling．
Routine tasks The routine tasks are demanding but extremely 1．rewarding．We carry out scientific research．The experiment I have been working on is to locate and track 2．lightning over large regions of the Earth．Hopefully，it will cast new light on the Earth's climate and lead to better lightning 3．protection．
The most challenging work Performing tasks 4．outside the space station，which is called a spacewalk，is the most challenging work．The 5．spacesuits allow us to breathe and protect us from exposure to the cold and radiation．
Eating Eating is different．We must eat dried or 6．freeze dried food．Salt and pepper are only in liquid form to avoid floating away and blocking the air 7．pipes．We must ensure a balanced 8．nutrients by taking pills．
Workouts To keep healthy，we 9．discipline to do at least two hours of exercise，using specially designed 10．equipment．
Leisure time Sit back with the rest of the crew，watch our remarkable planet go by and take pictures for our family and friends．
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Ⅰ．主旨匹配
( )1．Para．1 A．Our workouts．
( )2．Para．2 B．Our eating．
( )3．Para．3 C．The most challenging work．
( )4．Para．4 D．Our leisure time．
( )5．Para．5 E．My stay on a space station come to
an end．
( )6．Para．6 F．Our routine tasks．
( )7．Para．7 G．Our sleeping．
[答案] 1—7 EGFCBAD
Ⅱ．单项选择
1．How is an astronaut's life according to the first paragraph
A．Challenging but magical．
B．Ordinary and boring．
C．Unusual but frightening．
D．Private and strange．
2．What is the most challenging work in space
A．Carrying out a variety of biological experiments．
B．Performing various tasks outside the space station．
C．Locating and tracking lightning over large regions．
D．Checking support systems and doing some cleaning．
3．Why is eating in space different from on the Earth
A．Because there are no balanced nutrients．
B．Because all food is only in liquid form．
C．Because there is not enough fresh food．
D．Because food often blocks the air pipes．
4．How does an astronaut keep healthy in space
A．By taking special medicine for health care．
B．By sitting together with the rest of the crew．
C．By preventing himself from floating around．
D．By doing at least two hours of exercise every day．
5．What's the author's attitude towards his life on the space station
A．Positive． B．Disapproving．
C．Doubtful． D．Cautious．
[答案] 1－5 ABCDA
Ⅲ．续写素材积累——段落主题句
A．阅读课文中含有段落主题句的语句
1．In view of the low gravity environment，eating is also different in space．
2．Spending some time in the gym is of vital importance to astronauts' health．
3．During our leisure time，there's nothing we like more than to sit back with the rest of the crew and watch our remarkable planet go by，taking pictures for our family and friends back home．
B．判断下列语句中哪个不是段落主题句
1．Living in space is every would be astronaut's dream．
2．The strangeness of living in space is apparent from the moment we sleep．
3．The routine tasks that occupy most of the day are demanding，but they can also be extremely rewarding．
[答案] 1速读课文，完成下列任务
Ⅰ．正误判断 (T or F)
1．There are many valleys carved by humans in Canada． ( )
2．About 20% of Canada's population is foreign born． ( )
3．Some earliest settlers came to Canada by boat． ( )
4．Cape Breton Island is located in the Nova Scotia Province． ( )
5．Canada has been always recognized by the United Nations as the best country to live in． ( )
[答案] 1－5 FTFTF
Ⅱ．补全信息
A．Apart from its geographical diversity
B．Given these cultural differences
C．with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds
D．a broad and beautiful country
E．one of the most ethnically diverse nations
1．It is stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean．
2．It is also in the world with distinct cultures．
3．One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls ．
4． ， Canada's many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents．
5． ， it comes as no surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002．
[答案] 1－5 DECAB
Ⅲ．表格填空
Introduction It is a broad and beautiful country that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and it is also one of the most ethnically diverse 1．nations in the world．
Geographical diversity It consists of 2．ten provinces and three territories．The grand Rocky Mountains rising to the east of the Pacific Ocean，are home to high peaks and deep 3．valleys．The mighty Niagara Falls is its unique scenic spot．
The 4．ethnic variety It is thought that some earliest settlers crossed 5．the Bering Strait to Canada．The eastern provinces were settled by Europeans centuries ago．6．About one fifth/one out of five population is foreign born．
Cultural diversity You can take part in the celebrations of the Chinese New Year in 7．Vancouver or have tea in the Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden．You can taste French food and see the original buildings in the 8．French style of architecture in Montreal．You can dance to fiddle tunes and enjoy the cultures and traditions of 9．Celtic settlers on Cape Breton Island．
Conclusion Canada is a very special place to live and visit，which has been consistently 10．ranked as one of the best countries to live in．
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Ⅰ．主旨匹配
( )1．Para．1 A．Geographical diversity
( )2．Para．2 B．Cultural diversity
( )3．Para．3 C．Conclusion
( )4．Para．4 D．Introduction
( )5．Para．5 E．The ethnic variety
[答案] 1—5 DAEBC
Ⅱ．单项选择
1．Which is the unique scenic spot in Canada
A．Jasper National Parks．
B．High peaks．
C．The Niagara Falls．
D．Slow moving glaciers．
2．Where did the first Europeans settle in
A．In the eastern provinces．
B．In the western provinces．
C．In the southern provinces．
D．In the northern provinces．
3．Which is NOT included in the population of Canada
A．Scottish． B．French．
C．African． D．Singapore．
4．Where can you experience the culture of Celtic
A．In Vancouver． B．In Montreal．
C．In Chinese Garden． D．On Cape Breton Island．
[答案] 1—4 CACD
Ⅲ．续写素材积累——风景描写
A．阅读课文中含有风景描写的语句
1．To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains，which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water．
2．Ancient，slow moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests．
3．One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds．
B．判断下列语句中哪个不是描写风景的
1．From the towering mountain peaks to the depths of the forests to the urban centers，Canada's geographical wonders，ethnic groups and their cultures make it a unique place to live and visit．
2．As you are exposed to diverse cultures，you may feel transported through time and space．
3．Indeed，it has been consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the best countries to live in，and visitors are always welcome!
[答案] 2；3速读课文，完成下列任务
Ⅰ．正误判断 (T or F)
1．Zheng He's fleet was considered the largest sailing the seas at that time． ( )
2．Zheng He's fleet sailed the seas with the help of Zheng He's Navigation Map． ( )
3．Zheng He's voyages used to be considered only as legends by some historical experts． ( )
4．Columbus was born in Spain and became an explorer． ( )
5．Columbus made several voyages with the hope of finding a direct route from the Atlantic Ocean to the East Indies． ( )
[答案] 1－5 TFTFT
Ⅱ．补全信息
A．wrote down what had happened during their voyages
B．thought the records of the voyages were nothing but legends
C．which meant the people were very skillful in building ships
D．to discover more new parts of the world
E．thanks to his bravery and brilliant sailing skills
1．The largest ships were over 140 metres in length， ．
2．His discovery inspired explorers such as Captain James Cook ．
3．Columbus managed to keep everyone out of danger ．
4．For many years, some historians ．
5．As they sailed, the navigators ．
[答案] 1－5 CDEBA
Ⅲ．表格填空
Zheng He's exploration Columbus's exploration
Departure time In 1405 On 3 August，1.1492
Departure point Taicang 2．Spain
Fleet size 3. over 200 ships 3 ships
Number of crew members 4.28，000 90
Places of arrival More than 5.30 countries and regions．As far as theeast coast of Africa． The 6．Caribbean
Total number of voyages 7 voyages 7.4 voyages
Significance Helped develop and 8．strengthenharmonious relations．Exposed foreign people to 9．Chinese culture．Allowed the Chinese to better understand overseas lands． “Discovered” 10．the New World．Opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration．
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Ⅰ．主旨匹配
Text A
( )1．Para．1 A．The evidence of Zheng He's
voyages．
( )2．Para．2 B．Zheng He's first voyage．
( )3．Para．3 C．Zheng He's seven voyages．
( )4．Para．4 D．The impact of Zheng He's
voyages．
[答案] 1—4 BCDA
Text B
( )1．Para．1 A．Columbus's voyages．
( )2．Para．2 B．The major contribution of
Columbus's voyages．
( )3．Para．3 C．Columbus's early life．
[答案] 1—3 CAB
Ⅱ．单项选择
1．How did Zheng He's seven voyages affect China and its neighbours
A．They promoted its neighbours' economy．
B．They let its neighbours know China better．
C．They made these countries and regions stronger．
D．They improved the relations between other countries．
2．What made these voyages no longer legends
A．Many ships were discovered in Nanjing．
B．The fleet was found in Nanjing．
C．The factory which made the fleet was found．
D．The records of these voyages were found．
3．Why did Columbus call the natives Indians
A．Because he thought the islands were in the East Indies．
B．Because they lived in the East Indies．
C．Because they came from the East Indies．
D．Because he liked living in the East Indies．
4．Which of the following can best describe the two explorers
A．Sensitive and doubt．
B．Brave and persistent．
C．Creative and trustworthy．
D．Independent and sympathetic．
5．What's the similarity between the two explorers
A．They were welcomed by local people．
B．They promoted local construction successfully．
C．Their accomplishments were acknowledged constantly．
D．They made great contributions to our understanding of the world．
[答案] 1－5 BCABD
Ⅲ．续写素材积累——人物评价
A．阅读课文中含有人物评价的语句
1．In the summer of 1405，Zheng He，one of China's greatest explorers，set sail from Taicang on his first voyage．
2．Zheng He's seven voyages had a far reaching impact on China and its neighbours．
3．．．．he is remembered as one of China's most influential explorers．
B．判断下列语句中哪个不是含有人物评价的
1．He even sailed as far as the east coast of Africa．
2．The major contribution of this great explorer is that he “discovered” the New World．
3．His voyages opened a new chapter of the Age of Exploration，a period which witnessed many important geographical findings．
[答案] 1
