（人教版）高中英语选修七Unit 5 Travelling abroad话题语言应用——“出国学习或旅游”写作练习
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话题语言应用——出国学习或旅游
语言积累
交际用语
1．爱好与厌恶
I like/ don’t like doing / to do... 我喜欢/不喜欢做......
I prefer to... 我更喜欢......
（1.prefer to do/doing sth. 2. prefer sb. to do sth.
3. prefer doing to doing 4. prefer to do rather than do）
I enjoy / love/ hate doing... 我喜欢/爱/ 厌烦做......
（love/ hate接动词-ing形式表示爱好，接to do表示具体的一次）
2. 可能与不可能
We could/ might... 我们可能
...would probably suit us. ......可能会适合我们。
It would be possible to ... 可能......
It is impossible to ... 不可能......
... could /would be a perfect place for us. ......对我们来说可能是正确的地方
I don’t think you’d enjoy... 我想你不会喜欢 ......
I doubt it. 我持怀疑态度。
It’s (very) possible that... 可能......
It’s a possibility. 可能。
It could happen. 这事可能会发生。
It’s out of the question. 不可能
It’s likely/ unlikely that ... 可能/不可能......
It’s not very likely... 可能不会......
(Most) Probably, ... (最) 可能......
He/ She/ They will probably ... 他/她/他们可能会......
话题语句（1）
1．有关出国学习或旅游的词汇
tourism 旅游 individual travel 个人游 round the world tour 环球游
business/ shopping/ family/ group tour 商务/购物/家庭/团体游
guide 导游 tourist 游客 route 路途 motel 汽车旅馆
travel agency/ agent 旅行社/ 旅游代理 means of transportation 运输工具
accommodation 住处（尤指短期使用的） local conditions and customs 当地条件和风俗
brochure 小册子 destination目的地，终点
arrival 抵达(者) arrival date 抵达时间 departure 启程，发车
see off 送行 check in 到达并登记 check out 付账后离开
board/ go on board 上船（火车，飞机） on board在船（火车，飞机）上
boarding pass 登机证 traveller’s cheque 旅行支票 tourist/ traffic map 观光/交通地图
exit/ entry/ transit visa 出境/入境/过境签证
make plans 制定计划 apply for a visa/ passport 申请签证/护照
provide sb. with all the necessary expenses 提供所有必需的费用
letter of application 申请信 application form 申请表
tuition fee 学费 cost of living 生活费用
admission office 录取办公室 oversea students office 外籍学生办公室
host family接待留学生的家庭 homestay 在当地居民家居住期间
话题语句（2）
出国学习的优缺点（Advantages/disadvantages of studying in a foreign country）
Advantages (优势)：
It will help us to be independent. 有助于我们独立。
It would be easier to learn a foreign language. 学习外语更容易。
It would be easier to learn advanced knowledge and technology.
更容易学习先进的知识和技术。
It helps to learn a lot about local customs and broaden our views.
有助于了解当地风俗，拓宽视野。
It’s fun to live in a new country. 生活在一个陌生的国家很有意思。
Travelling is relaxing and we can get rid of anxiety. 旅行很放松，可以摆脱焦虑。
People who leave their native countries have many new experiences.
离开本土的人可以有许多新鲜的体验。
Disadvantages（不利）:
It would be difficult for us to communicate with others. 与人交流困难。
It will cost a lot of money. 花费很多。
It may be tiring to live in a new country. 生活在一个陌生国家也许会枯燥。
If a child studies alone in a new country, he/she must look after himself/ herself.
孩子单独在陌生国家学习，就必须照顾自己。
外籍学生遇到的困难（Problems of the oversea students）
adapting to the situation quickly 很快适应这种环境
different teaching methods/ learning methods/ situations 不同的教学方法/学习方法/环境
understanding and using everyday English 理解和使用日常英语
reaching the academic requirements of a western university 达到西方大学的学术要求
making new friends 交新朋友
Solutions
listening to the radio or watching television to be accustomed to everyday English
听收音机、看电视来习惯日常英语
asking your tutor for advice before you start your academic writing
开始写学术论文时请教导师
joining a lot of university society 加入大学社团
话题语句（3）
【Travelling abroad 语言应用---- A safe trip abroad】
A safe trip abroad
When you travel abroad, the odds (可能性) are you will have a safe and incident-free trip. Travelers can, however, become victims of crime and violence, or experience unexpected difficulties.
We have prepared the following travel tips to help you avoid serious difficulties during your time abroad. We wish you a safe and wonderful journey!
Before You Go：What to Take
Safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress in a way that could mark you as an affluent（富裕的）tourist. Expensive-looking jewelry, for instance, can draw the wrong attention.
Always try to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. You will also be less tired and less likely to set your luggage down, leaving it unattended.
Carry the minimum number of valuables, and plan places to conceal them. Your passport, cash and credit cards are most secure when locked in a hotel safe. When you have to carry them on your person, you may wish to put them each in a different place rather than all in one wallet.
If you wear glasses, pack an extra pair. Pack them and any medicines you need in your carry-on luggage. Bring travelers’ checks and one or two major credit cards instead of cash. Pack an extra set of passport photos along with a photocopy of your passport’s information page to make replacement of your passport easier in the event it is lost or stolen.
Put your name, address and telephone numbers inside and outside of each piece of luggage. Use covered luggage tags to avoid casual observation of your identity or nationality. If possible, lock your luggage.
注释：
minimum最小量 valuables贵重物品 conceal 遮盖 secure 可靠的
replacement 替换 in the event 如果 tag 标签 casual 随便的
What to Learn About Before You Go
When you leave, you are subject to the laws of the country you are visiting. Therefore, before you go, learn as much as you can about the local laws and customs of the places you plan to visit. In addition, keep track of what is being reported in the media about recent developments in those countries.
注释：
be subject to 受支配 keep track of 了解
When you do air traveling：
1. Go to the check-in desk.
2. If your bags overweigh, you have to pay excess baggage.
3. The airline representative checks your ticket and gives you a boarding card.
4. Go through passport control where an official checks your passport.
5. Go into the departure lounge
6. Go to a gate number, where you wait before you get on.
7. Board the plane and find your seat.
注释：
excess 超重的 boarding card 登记卡 passport 护照 lounge 登机大厅
Precautions to Take While Traveling
Safety on the Street
* Don’t use short cuts, narrow alleys or poorly lit streets.
* Try not to travel alone at night.
* Beware of pickpockets. They often have an accomplice.
* Know how to use a pay telephone and have the proper change or token on hand.
* If you are confronted, don’t fight back — give up your valuables.
Safety in Your Hotel
* Keep your hotel door locked at all times. Meet visitors in the lobby.
* Use the hotel safe.
* If you are out late at night, let someone know when you expect to return.
* Read the fire safety instructions in your hotel room.
注释：
Precaution 预防措施 short cuts 捷径 narrow alley 窄巷
poorly lit streets 灯光很暗的街道 beware of 当心 pickpocket 扒手
accomplice 同伙 token 代币 confront 遭遇
lobby 厅堂 ■
话题语句（4）
有用的句子----- 试试你会了吗？
1. 六个月前，谢蕾告别了她在中国的家人和朋友，登上了前往伦敦的飞机。这是她第一次离开自己的祖国。
Six months ago, Xie Lei ____________ her family and friends in China and _______ a plane ______ London. It was the first time she ________ her motherland.
2. 课间休息时我在学生餐厅碰到正排队的谢蕾，她告诉我说......
... Xie Lei told me when I saw her ____________ at the student cafeteria ________.
3. 大多数外籍学生在进入学位课程前都要学一年预科，而谢蕾已经读完半年了。
She is halfway through the ______________, which most foreign students complete before ___________.
4. 你还必须习惯一种全新的生活方式，在一开始时这就会占去你的全部精力。
You have to get used to ___________, which can take up all your _____________.
5. 于是我就那篇论文写了一篇类似小结性的文章，修改了草稿，然后把论文交了上去。
So I _______________ the article, _______ my _______ and ____________.
6. 我原以为会得到高分结果得了个E。我非常吃惊。
I thought I would ______________ but I got an E. I ___________________!
7. 更重要的是，我现在是一个自主学习者。
_____________, I am now a more ____________ learner.
8. 谢蕾告诉我说，现在她在英国感到自在多了。
Xie Lei told me that she ____________ in England now.
9. 关于谢蕾的进步，我们将在今后几期的报纸中作跟踪报道。同时我们衷心祝愿她学业有成。她是应该取得成功的。
We will _________ Xie Lei’s ________ in later editions of this newspaper but for now, we __ ______Xie Lei ______________________. She ____________________.
10. 秘鲁提供丰富的旅游资源（体验），从古代的遗址、具有数百年历史的西班牙式的村庄，到茂密的森林、耸立的高山和临海的沙漠。
Peru offers _______________ from __________ and __________ Spanish villages to thick forests, high mountains and _____________.
参考答案：
1. said goodbye to; boarded（上飞机、船等）; for; had ever left
2. waiting in a queue; between lectures
3. preparation year; applying for a degree course.
4. a whole new way of life; concentration（注意力）in the beginning（起初）
5. made a summary of; revised; draft; handed the essay in
6. get a really good mark; was numb (失去知觉) with shock（震惊）
7. More importantly; autonomous
8. feels much more at home (feel at home 感觉自在，无拘束)
9. follow; progress; wish; all the best in her new enterprise (事业，事业心，公司); deserves to succeed （deserve to do 应受/应该得到......）
10. a variety of (各种各样的) experiences; ancient ruins; centuries-old; desert coastline
写作运用
个人信件----给网友的信
朋友之间的书信来往是交流观点、表达感情的一种沟通工具，所以这类书信应注意所使用的语言应朴实、流畅，而且应根据收信人和写信人之间的身份、关系的不同用不同的语气和表达形式。
本单元的给网友的信内容主要是介绍景点、给出旅游或出国学习的建议等方面。注意写作时内容要简洁明了，紧扣要点，条理清晰、层次分明，过渡自然。
典型词句：
get information about... 了解......的情况
express one’s idea/ feeling... 表达某人的思想/情感
write sb. a letter saying... 给某人写信说......
explain sth. to sb. 向某人解释某事
take sb.’s side 站在某人一边，支持某人
I’m writing to you about the lecture to be given next Monday.
我给你写信时想打听一下下周一讲座的事。
How time flies! It’s three months since I saw you last.
光阴似箭！我们已经3个月没有见面了。
Please don’t fail to write to me. 请别忘了给我写信。
Thank you for the past favour. 感谢你过去的帮助。
Thank you for doing so much to make my trip to London interesting/ pleasant.
为了使我去伦敦的旅游有趣/愉快，你付出了很多，特此感谢。
写作范文
Example 1
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友鲍勃决定来中国，在你市某所大学学习中国文化和汉语，他想了解一下有关情况，请你根据以下信息，给他写一封信。
1. 中美日常生活方面的不同（如：饮食、学习、交通、住宿）；
2. 交朋友的难与易；
3. 学习汉语是了解中国文化的最佳方法；
4. 你能帮助他安顿下来的事情。
参考范文：
Dear Bob，
I’m really pleased that you will be coming to China to study the language and culture. Living in China might seem a little strange at first, but I’m sure you’ll soon fit in.
I think most things here are cheaper than those in your country. Our food is tasty but some might be oily, but we have Western food too. KFC and McDonald are very popular here.
Chinese people are very friendly and easygoing, so if you are sociable, it’ll be easy for you to get used to the life here. I’ll introduce you to my family and friends, and you won’t feel lonely, I’m sure. Besides, it’ll help you to learn Chinese and Chinese culture.
In a word, I’ll try my best to make you feel at home, and I’m looking forward to meeting you.
Yours,
Li Hua
Example 2
假如你叫李华, 你的笔友Tom最近给你来信, 信中说他决定来中国学习, 但是对中国的文化, 尤其是节日文化一无所知。请你根据下面的提示给他回封信, 向他介绍最具中国特色的四个节日。
参考词汇：glutinous 粘的
参考范文：
Dear Tom,
How are you? I’m glad to have received your letter and learned you wanted to study in China. In your letter, you mentioned that you don’t know anything about Chinese festivals. Now I’d like to introduce you the four representative Chinese festivals — the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-autumn Day.
The most important festival ― the Spring Festival (the 1st day of the 1st lunar month) marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar, so the first meal is rather important. People usually eat Jiaozi (a substantial stuffed dumpling), which represents reunion of all family members.
People look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. Fifteen days later comes the Lantern Festival. On that day we eat sweet dumplings, which also symbolize reunion.
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on May the fifth on the lunar calendar, when we eat Zongzi (a pyramid-shaped mass of glutinous rice wrapped in leaves) in honor of the great patriotic poet, Qu Yuan.
We celebrate the Mid-autumn Day on the fifteenth day of every lunar August. Its typical food is mooncakes, which are round shaped, indicating getting together as well as the celebration of good harvests.
I hope you will be satisfied with my introduction. I’m looking forward to meeting you and studying together with you.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
有关旅游的短文
请根据以下表格提示，用英语写一篇120词的短文。
旅游
利
呼吸到新鲜空气，领略大自然的美丽以及别的城市的风姿。忘记你的疲劳，强身健体。
弊
天气多变，易生病，东西被偷，受伤，浪费时间和金钱。
你的看法
旅游时应做好充分准备，了解天气情况，结伴旅行相互照应，小心不出事故。
参考范文：
With the development of society, more and more people have money and time for travelling.
Travelling is a very good activity. When we are tired of our work or study, we may travel in our spare time to breathe the fresh air, enjoy the beauty of nature and the charms of other cities, forgetting our tiredness and build up our bodies.
But sometimes, travelling is something not very comfortable. The weather changes a lot, and we may get sick easily. The worst of all is that you may have your money stolen or get injured. Of course, travelling is a waste of time and money.
So in my opinion, we should make full preparations for the travel, get the information about the weather, try to go with a fellow traveler so that you can take care of each other, and avoid any accidents.
巩固练习
一、单项选择
1. －It’s the second time that I ______ to Shanghai.
－What great changes! It’s ten years since I ______ it last time.
A．have been; left B．had been；left C．am; had left D．come; had left
2. Without a passport, entering and leaving the country is ________.
A. out of the question B. beyond question C. in question D. out of question
3. I don’t mind picking up your things from the store. ______， the walk will do me good.
A．Sooner or later B．Still C．In time D．Besides
4. _______the company at such an evening party, he has been choosing a suit which will ________ him best.
A．Representing; agree B．Represented; fit
C．Represent; match D．To represent; suit
5. We must learn to ________the new life when going abroad.
A．adapt B．adapt to C．adapt with D．adapt in
6. It’s unnatural for a mother to leave her child ________to enjoy herself.
A．alone B．lonely C．lone D．loneliness
7. A new building must ______ with the styles of other buildings in this district, which have been here for two hundred years.
A．catch up B．come up C．put up D．fit in
8. He was a much older tennis player, but he had a(n) ________ over other players in experience.
A. benefit B. profit C. power D. advantage
9. The manager said to the employees, “You ________ a reward for your efforts.”
A. observes B. deserts C. deserves D. reserves
10. When I travelled to England, I couldn’t _______ on the left side. It doesn’t seem to bother the English, ________.
A. get used to drive; although B. get used to driving; though
C. be used to drive; however D. be used to driving; after all
11. —Don’t throw your cigarette out of the car window. You _______ start a forest fire.
—I am sorry. I _______________.
A. can; am not thinking B. may; wasn’t thinking
C. should; didn’t think D. could; don’t think
12. Studying abroad was ________ amazing experience for me and I will never forget the days when I lived with ______ Smiths.
A. an; the B. the; the C. an; a D. an; /
13. Sometimes a few words of ________ from his teacher to the one who has just failed in the exam may encourage him to stand up.
A. compromise B. confidence C. comfort D. consultant
14. — Look! Black clouds are gathering.
— Yes. It’s ________ that a heavy rain is coming.
A. possibly B. probably C. likely D. really
15. The gifted engineer ________ a model of the atomic generator.
A. dragged B. drafted C. dropped D. drilled
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～20各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
For many people today，reading is no longer relaxation．To keep up their work they must 1 letters，reports，trade publications，interoffice communications，not to mention newspapers and magazines: a never-ending flood of words．In getting a job or advancing in one，the ability to read and comprehend(理解) quickly can mean the difference 2 success and failure．Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are 3 readers．Most of us develop poor reading 4 at an early age，and never get over them．The main deficiency(缺乏) 5 in the actual materials of language itself — words．Taken individually，words have 6 meaning until they are joined together into phrases， 7 and paragraphs． 8 ，however，the untrained reader does not read groups of words．He laboriously reads one word at a time，often regressing(倒退，退回) to 9 words or passages．Regression，the tendency to look back over what you have just read，is a common bad habit in reading．Another habit which 10 down the speed of reading is vocalization(发声) sounding each word either orally or mentally as one reads．
To 11 these bad habits，some reading clinics use a device called an 12 ，which moves a bar(or curtain) down the page at a predetermined speed．The bar is set at a slightly faster rate 13 the reader finds comfortable，in order to“stretch”him．The accelerator(加速器) forces the reader to read 14 ，making word-by-word reading，regression and subvocalization practically impossible．At first 15 is sacrificed for speed．But when you learn to read ideas and concepts，you will not only read faster， 16 your comprehension will improve．Many people have found their 17 skill drastically improved after some training． 18 Charlie Au，a business manager，for instance，his reading rate was a reasonably good 172 words a minute 19 the training，now it is an excellent 1，378 words a minute．He is delighted that how he can 20 a lot more reading materials in a short period of time．
1．A．apply B．write C．offer D．read
2．A．in B among C．between D．within
3．A．good B．curious C．poor D．quick
4．A．practice B．habits C．situations D．custom
5．A．lies B．combines C．exists D．involves
6．A．little B．a lot C．much D．some
7．A．words B．passages C．sentences D．language
8．A．Fortunately B．Generally C．Logically D．Unfortunately
9．A．find B．reread C．rewrite D．read
10．A．puts B．cuts C．slows D．comes
11．A．overcome B．make C．move D．recover
12．A．accelerator B．actor C．amplifier D．observer
13．A．to B．as C．beyond D．than
14．A．fast B．slowly C．loudly D．silently
15．A．meaning B．comprehension C．reading D．regression
16．A．but B．and C．or D．for
17．A．writing B．comprehension C．training D．reading
18．A．Look at B．Take C．Make D．Consider
19．A．before B．at C．after D．in
20．A．deal with B．go over C．write down D．get through
三、阅读理解
阅读短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳答案。
Paricutin was born in Mexico in February, 1943.At that time, Paricutin was 500 feet high, and it is now over 9,000 feet high. Today Paricutin is asleep.
What is Paricutin? It was the first volcano (火山) in the world which was seen from its birth right up to the present day. On February 20, 1943, a peasant and his wife set out to work in their corn fields from the Mexican village of Paricutin. They were surprised to find the earth warm under their feet. Suddenly they heard noise deep in the earth and a small hole appeared in their field. In the afternoon there was a sudden loud noise and stones were thrown high in the air. The peasants ran from the field and turned to watch. They saw the birth of a volcano.
Large quantities of stone and lava broke out and a little hill began to form. By evening this hill was 100 feet high and hot ashes were falling on the village. At night the strong light of the hot lava lit up the countryside. The trees near the village were killed and the villagers had to leave their houses. When the village was destroyed, its name was given to the volcano. The news quickly reached Mexico City, far to the east. Many people came to watch the scene. The volcano grew and grew for ten years and hundreds of square miles of forests were destroyed. Then Paricutin went to sleep.
1. What was destroyed in the growing up of the volcano?
A. The little hill of stone.
B. The villagers living close by.
C. The forests and fields around Paricutin.
D. The Mexican peasant and his wife.
2. In this passage the writer is trying to _________.
A. tell us an interesting happening
B. explain a scientific theory
C. make us believe something
D. make up an interesting lie
3. What can we learn about volcanoes from this passage?
A. New volcanoes may appear in places where people do not expect them to be.
B. Volcanoes are always growing.
C. Volcanoes are active from time to time.
D. New volcanoes are active for only ten years.
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在标有1～10的空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
（1）
Lake Titicaca, a famous lake in South America, is located on the border between Bolivia and Peru. But the lives of the ancient people who once lived around the lake and __1__ culture was thought to be highly advanced, have long remained a secret. Recently __2__, scientists taking part in an exploration project at the lake have found __3__ they believe to be a 1000-year-old temple __4__ the water.
Divers from the study group have discovered __5__ building scientists think is the remains of a temple built by the people who once lived beside the lake. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site later this week __6__ bad weather forces a change in their plans.
“The scientists have not yet had the opportunity to study the materials carefully,” said project director, John Aubi. “But some __7__ (put) forward the idea that the remains date from this period because of their __8__ (similar) to those found elsewhere.”
The research team has so far this year made more than 200 dives into water 30 metres deep. During these dives, __9__ have been recording the ancient remains on film. There will be a meeting, __10__ (start) later this year to review the film.
（2）
Were you the first or the last child in your family? Or were you a middle or an only child? Some people think __1__ matters where you were born in your family. But there are different ideas about what birth order means. Some people say that oldest children, __2__ are smart and strong-willed, are very likely __3__ (succeed). The reason __4__ this is simple. Parents have a lot of time for their first child and give him or her a lot of attention. An only child will succeed for __5__ same reason.
What happens to the __6__ children in the family? Middle children don’t get so much attention, so they don’t feel that important. If a family has many children, the middle one sometimes gets lost in the crowd. The youngest child, __7__, often gets special treatment. Often this child grows up to be funny. But a recent study saw things quite __8__ (difference). The study found that first children believed in family rules. They didn’t take many chances in __9__ lives. They usually __10__ (follow) orders. Rules didn’t mean as much to later children in the family. They took chances and they often did better in life.
五、书面表达
假如你是李华。你打算明年出国留学。请你根据以下要点提示，给你的美国笔友Lucy写一封电子邮件。
1. 出国留学的打算，如在申请学位课程之前学习一年英语，住在寄宿家庭；
2. 出国留学的原因。
词数100左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
答案与解析
一、单项选择
1. A。根据答语中last time可知since从句应用一般过去时，排除C、D两项；而首句主句是一般现在时，句型“It be＋the＋序数词＋time(that)从句”要求从句用现在完成时，所以A项为最佳选项。
2. A。句意：没有护照，要进入或离开那个国家是不可能的。out of the question 不可能的；beyond question 无可争辩的；out of question 毫无疑问的。
3. D。besides副词，意为“况且，再说”。该句意为“我很乐意去商店把你的东西取回来。再说走一走对我自己也有好处”。根据题意，D项正确。
4. D。句意：为了代表公司参加这样的一个晚会，他一直在挑选一套最适合的西装。suit侧重“身份、口味、款式、花样适合”；fit侧重“尺寸/大小合适”。
5. B。adapt to 适应。句意：出国时我们必须学会适应新生活。
6. A。leave sb. alone 不理/不烦扰某人。alone 单独的；lonely 孤独的。
7. D。fit in with与……一致/相适应，符合句意。catch up with赶上，追上；come up with提出，想出；put up with忍受，容忍。
8. D。句意：他虽是一名年龄较大的网球运动员，但是在经验方面他比其他选手占优势。benefit 利益，好处；profit 利润；power 权力；advantage 有利条件，优势。
9.C。句意：经理告诉雇员说：“你的努力应得到奖赏。” observe 观察，遵守；desert 抛弃，背弃；deserve 应得到，值得；reserve 保留，保护。
10. B。第一空用get/be used to driving... 表示“习惯于......开车”，排除A、C；第二空用though在句末表示转折。
11. B。扔烟头“可能”引起火灾，用may表示推测，也可以用can表示客观的可能性；答语说“刚才没想到”，指当时的动作，用过去进行时。
12. A。experience 表示“经验、体验”时是不可数名词，而表示“经历、阅历”时是可数名词，此处指“一段经历”；“定冠词+姓氏+s”表示“......一家”，the Smiths 史密斯一家。
13. C。句意：有时，老师对考试失败的学生说的几句安慰话能鼓励他恢复信心。compromise 妥协；confidence 自信；comfort 安慰；consultant 顾问。
14. C。likely（可能的）是形容词，其它三词是副词。
15. B。 句意：那位天才工程师画了一幅原子发电机草图。draft 起草，画草图；drag 拖拽； drop 落下，下降；drill 操练。
二、完形填空
1．D。阅读(read)信件、报告……，因为本文主题是有关阅读的，而此例说明“阅读”的普遍与必要。
2．C。快速阅读和理解能力是关系到成败的关键所在。between...and...为固定搭配。
3．C。英语中阅读速度快的人称为good reader。反之，就是poor reader。根据上下文可知，多数人都属于poor reader。
4．B。指大多数人早期养成看书慢的习惯。所以，应选habits(习惯)。custom指风俗习惯。
5．A。指主要的困难“在于”语言的自身要素，即单词。lie与in搭配，exist指“存在”。
6．A。这里的意思是：如果单个地看这些词，它们并没有什么意义。a lot许多；much许多；some有点；只有little(很少)是否定词，合乎逻辑。
7．C。由所在句子可知，把没有什么意义的词连在一起成为短语、_____和段落后才能有意义，短语和段落之间的文字单位应为“句子”。
8．D。此句意为：作者对未受过阅读训练的人的不良习惯感到遗憾。Fortunately幸运地；Generally一般；Logically合乎逻辑地。故Unfortunately(不幸地)合乎句意。
9．B。此句意为：在阅读时经常重读(反复读)。因此，选reread(重读)。
10．C。put down写下，压制，制止；cut down削减；come down流传下来，故A、B、D项不合题意。只有slow与down搭配的意思是“放慢”，在此合适。
11．A。overcome意为“克服”；make意为“创作，制作”；move意为“移动”；recover意为“恢复”。
12．A。此句意为：有些训练阅读的机构会使用快读器这种工具使人们克服不良阅读习惯。因此，选accelerator(快读器)，14空所在句子也有提示。actor演员；amplifier放大器；observer观察者。
13．D。前面的“faster”决定了这里应当选than，构成比较级。
14．A。此句意为：快速阅读器迫使你加快阅读速度，使你再也不能逐词阅读、回顾前文内容或者默读。read fast指“快速阅读”。
15．B。从下句对比可知，速读最初会影响理解。所以，选comprehension(理解力)。
16．A。与前半句中的“not only”相呼应，构成句式“不仅……而且……”。
17．D。全文中心为reading及有关阅读速度的训练，所以此处指阅读技能。
18．B。take与后面的“for instance”构成短语，意为“以……为例”。其他三项不构成搭配。
19．A。这里提到受训之前与受训之后的比较，因此选before。
20．D。此处意为：在较短时间内读完大量的材料。deal with (对付)，go over (复习)，write down (写下)均不妥。只有get through (读完)最恰当。
三、阅读理解
1.C。从The trees near the village were killed and the villagers had to leave their houses.看出，村子周围的树木和田野都被毁了。
2. A。这是一道概括题，作者要告诉我们一个有趣的故事，一个火山竟然从脚底下冒出来。
3. A。从第二段第三句They were surprised to find the earth warm under their feet. Suddenly they heard noise deep in the earth and a small hole appeared in their field.看出火山也许在人们没有预料的地方冒出来。
四、语法填空
（1）
1. whose。whose引导定语从句修饰前面的名词the ancient people，且在从句中作定语。
2. however。因此句与上个句子在句意上是转折关系，且有逗号隔开，填however。
3. what。what引导宾语从句，what表示“……的东西”。
4. under/beneath/in。表示“在水下”用under/beneath都可以。in the water 在水里。
5. a。第一次提到，填a，修饰building。
6. unless。根据上下文句意，此处需要填“如果……不”，所以填unless。
7. have put。根据上下文可知，科学家已经提出了提出一种观点……
8. similarity/similarities。因为because of后接名词或代词，填similar的名词similarity（不可数名词）或similarities（具体的相似之处）。
9. they。用they指代上文的the research team的具体成员，作主语。
10. starting。start作a meeting的非限制性定语，补充说明a meeting。“会议开始”是主动关系，用动词-ing形式。
（2）
1. it。it是形式主语，代替后面where引导的从句。句意：一些人认为你在所有孩子中第几个出生很重要。
2. who。用who引导非限制性定语从句，代替that oldest children在从句中作主语。
3. to succeed。sb. + be likely to do sth. 某人可能会做某事。
4. for。the reason for…是固定搭配，意为“……的原因”。
5. the。the same 同一个。same通常与the连用。
6. other。第一段讲述了第一个孩子和独生子的情况，而第二段要说的是其他孩子，包括中间和最小的孩子，所以填other（其他的）。
7. however/though。此句与上一句子是转折关系，而且放在句中，可以用however或though（然而）。
8. differently。此句中saw后接宾语things，后面填形容词作宾语补足语，说明things的特点，相当于things are quite different。
9. their。主语They的物主代词their。句意：他们在“他们的”生活中没有很多机会。
10. followed。follow orders 听从命令。
五、书面表达
Dear Lucy,
How are you?
I’ve decided to study abroad next year. Before applying for a degree course, I will first spend a year focusing on my English, which I think is very important for my further study. Instead of living in student accommodation or an apartment, I’d like to live with a host family, which I think will give me the chance to learn more about the new culture. As for the main reason why I want to study abroad, the academic benefit comes first. Studying abroad is quite different from studying in China because of the different academic requirements which will train me to become a more autonomous learner. Secondly, it will allow me to become independent. While studying abroad, I will have to learn how to use the phone, how to pay my bus fare, and how to ask a shopkeeper for things in English. I must do all of these on my own, so it will give me the chance to be independent.
语言积累
交际用语
1．爱好与厌恶
I like/ don’t like doing / to do... 我喜欢/不喜欢做......
I prefer to... 我更喜欢......
（1.prefer to do/doing sth. 2. prefer sb. to do sth.
3. prefer doing to doing 4. prefer to do rather than do）
I enjoy / love/ hate doing... 我喜欢/爱/ 厌烦做......
（love/ hate接动词-ing形式表示爱好，接to do表示具体的一次）
2. 可能与不可能
We could/ might... 我们可能
...would probably suit us. ......可能会适合我们。
It would be possible to ... 可能......
It is impossible to ... 不可能......
... could /would be a perfect place for us. ......对我们来说可能是正确的地方
I don’t think you’d enjoy... 我想你不会喜欢 ......
I doubt it. 我持怀疑态度。
It’s (very) possible that... 可能......
It’s a possibility. 可能。
It could happen. 这事可能会发生。
It’s out of the question. 不可能
It’s likely/ unlikely that ... 可能/不可能......
It’s not very likely... 可能不会......
(Most) Probably, ... (最) 可能......
He/ She/ They will probably ... 他/她/他们可能会......
话题语句（1）
1．有关出国学习或旅游的词汇
tourism 旅游 individual travel 个人游 round the world tour 环球游
business/ shopping/ family/ group tour 商务/购物/家庭/团体游
guide 导游 tourist 游客 route 路途 motel 汽车旅馆
travel agency/ agent 旅行社/ 旅游代理 means of transportation 运输工具
accommodation 住处（尤指短期使用的） local conditions and customs 当地条件和风俗
brochure 小册子 destination目的地，终点
arrival 抵达(者) arrival date 抵达时间 departure 启程，发车
see off 送行 check in 到达并登记 check out 付账后离开
board/ go on board 上船（火车，飞机） on board在船（火车，飞机）上
boarding pass 登机证 traveller’s cheque 旅行支票 tourist/ traffic map 观光/交通地图
exit/ entry/ transit visa 出境/入境/过境签证
make plans 制定计划 apply for a visa/ passport 申请签证/护照
provide sb. with all the necessary expenses 提供所有必需的费用
letter of application 申请信 application form 申请表
tuition fee 学费 cost of living 生活费用
admission office 录取办公室 oversea students office 外籍学生办公室
host family接待留学生的家庭 homestay 在当地居民家居住期间
话题语句（2）
出国学习的优缺点（Advantages/disadvantages of studying in a foreign country）
Advantages (优势)：
It will help us to be independent. 有助于我们独立。
It would be easier to learn a foreign language. 学习外语更容易。
It would be easier to learn advanced knowledge and technology.
更容易学习先进的知识和技术。
It helps to learn a lot about local customs and broaden our views.
有助于了解当地风俗，拓宽视野。
It’s fun to live in a new country. 生活在一个陌生的国家很有意思。
Travelling is relaxing and we can get rid of anxiety. 旅行很放松，可以摆脱焦虑。
People who leave their native countries have many new experiences.
离开本土的人可以有许多新鲜的体验。
Disadvantages（不利）:
It would be difficult for us to communicate with others. 与人交流困难。
It will cost a lot of money. 花费很多。
It may be tiring to live in a new country. 生活在一个陌生国家也许会枯燥。
If a child studies alone in a new country, he/she must look after himself/ herself.
孩子单独在陌生国家学习，就必须照顾自己。
外籍学生遇到的困难（Problems of the oversea students）
adapting to the situation quickly 很快适应这种环境
different teaching methods/ learning methods/ situations 不同的教学方法/学习方法/环境
understanding and using everyday English 理解和使用日常英语
reaching the academic requirements of a western university 达到西方大学的学术要求
making new friends 交新朋友
Solutions
listening to the radio or watching television to be accustomed to everyday English
听收音机、看电视来习惯日常英语
asking your tutor for advice before you start your academic writing
开始写学术论文时请教导师
joining a lot of university society 加入大学社团
话题语句（3）
【Travelling abroad 语言应用---- A safe trip abroad】
A safe trip abroad
When you travel abroad, the odds (可能性) are you will have a safe and incident-free trip. Travelers can, however, become victims of crime and violence, or experience unexpected difficulties.
We have prepared the following travel tips to help you avoid serious difficulties during your time abroad. We wish you a safe and wonderful journey!
Before You Go：What to Take
Safety begins when you pack. To help avoid becoming a target, do not dress in a way that could mark you as an affluent（富裕的）tourist. Expensive-looking jewelry, for instance, can draw the wrong attention.
Always try to travel light. You can move more quickly and will be more likely to have a free hand. You will also be less tired and less likely to set your luggage down, leaving it unattended.
Carry the minimum number of valuables, and plan places to conceal them. Your passport, cash and credit cards are most secure when locked in a hotel safe. When you have to carry them on your person, you may wish to put them each in a different place rather than all in one wallet.
If you wear glasses, pack an extra pair. Pack them and any medicines you need in your carry-on luggage. Bring travelers’ checks and one or two major credit cards instead of cash. Pack an extra set of passport photos along with a photocopy of your passport’s information page to make replacement of your passport easier in the event it is lost or stolen.
Put your name, address and telephone numbers inside and outside of each piece of luggage. Use covered luggage tags to avoid casual observation of your identity or nationality. If possible, lock your luggage.
注释：
minimum最小量 valuables贵重物品 conceal 遮盖 secure 可靠的
replacement 替换 in the event 如果 tag 标签 casual 随便的
What to Learn About Before You Go
When you leave, you are subject to the laws of the country you are visiting. Therefore, before you go, learn as much as you can about the local laws and customs of the places you plan to visit. In addition, keep track of what is being reported in the media about recent developments in those countries.
注释：
be subject to 受支配 keep track of 了解
When you do air traveling：
1. Go to the check-in desk.
2. If your bags overweigh, you have to pay excess baggage.
3. The airline representative checks your ticket and gives you a boarding card.
4. Go through passport control where an official checks your passport.
5. Go into the departure lounge
6. Go to a gate number, where you wait before you get on.
7. Board the plane and find your seat.
注释：
excess 超重的 boarding card 登记卡 passport 护照 lounge 登机大厅
Precautions to Take While Traveling
Safety on the Street
* Don’t use short cuts, narrow alleys or poorly lit streets.
* Try not to travel alone at night.
* Beware of pickpockets. They often have an accomplice.
* Know how to use a pay telephone and have the proper change or token on hand.
* If you are confronted, don’t fight back — give up your valuables.
Safety in Your Hotel
* Keep your hotel door locked at all times. Meet visitors in the lobby.
* Use the hotel safe.
* If you are out late at night, let someone know when you expect to return.
* Read the fire safety instructions in your hotel room.
注释：
Precaution 预防措施 short cuts 捷径 narrow alley 窄巷
poorly lit streets 灯光很暗的街道 beware of 当心 pickpocket 扒手
accomplice 同伙 token 代币 confront 遭遇
lobby 厅堂 ■
话题语句（4）
有用的句子----- 试试你会了吗？
1. 六个月前，谢蕾告别了她在中国的家人和朋友，登上了前往伦敦的飞机。这是她第一次离开自己的祖国。
Six months ago, Xie Lei ____________ her family and friends in China and _______ a plane ______ London. It was the first time she ________ her motherland.
2. 课间休息时我在学生餐厅碰到正排队的谢蕾，她告诉我说......
... Xie Lei told me when I saw her ____________ at the student cafeteria ________.
3. 大多数外籍学生在进入学位课程前都要学一年预科，而谢蕾已经读完半年了。
She is halfway through the ______________, which most foreign students complete before ___________.
4. 你还必须习惯一种全新的生活方式，在一开始时这就会占去你的全部精力。
You have to get used to ___________, which can take up all your _____________.
5. 于是我就那篇论文写了一篇类似小结性的文章，修改了草稿，然后把论文交了上去。
So I _______________ the article, _______ my _______ and ____________.
6. 我原以为会得到高分结果得了个E。我非常吃惊。
I thought I would ______________ but I got an E. I ___________________!
7. 更重要的是，我现在是一个自主学习者。
_____________, I am now a more ____________ learner.
8. 谢蕾告诉我说，现在她在英国感到自在多了。
Xie Lei told me that she ____________ in England now.
9. 关于谢蕾的进步，我们将在今后几期的报纸中作跟踪报道。同时我们衷心祝愿她学业有成。她是应该取得成功的。
We will _________ Xie Lei’s ________ in later editions of this newspaper but for now, we __ ______Xie Lei ______________________. She ____________________.
10. 秘鲁提供丰富的旅游资源（体验），从古代的遗址、具有数百年历史的西班牙式的村庄，到茂密的森林、耸立的高山和临海的沙漠。
Peru offers _______________ from __________ and __________ Spanish villages to thick forests, high mountains and _____________.
参考答案：
1. said goodbye to; boarded（上飞机、船等）; for; had ever left
2. waiting in a queue; between lectures
3. preparation year; applying for a degree course.
4. a whole new way of life; concentration（注意力）in the beginning（起初）
5. made a summary of; revised; draft; handed the essay in
6. get a really good mark; was numb (失去知觉) with shock（震惊）
7. More importantly; autonomous
8. feels much more at home (feel at home 感觉自在，无拘束)
9. follow; progress; wish; all the best in her new enterprise (事业，事业心，公司); deserves to succeed （deserve to do 应受/应该得到......）
10. a variety of (各种各样的) experiences; ancient ruins; centuries-old; desert coastline
写作运用
个人信件----给网友的信
朋友之间的书信来往是交流观点、表达感情的一种沟通工具，所以这类书信应注意所使用的语言应朴实、流畅，而且应根据收信人和写信人之间的身份、关系的不同用不同的语气和表达形式。
本单元的给网友的信内容主要是介绍景点、给出旅游或出国学习的建议等方面。注意写作时内容要简洁明了，紧扣要点，条理清晰、层次分明，过渡自然。
典型词句：
get information about... 了解......的情况
express one’s idea/ feeling... 表达某人的思想/情感
write sb. a letter saying... 给某人写信说......
explain sth. to sb. 向某人解释某事
take sb.’s side 站在某人一边，支持某人
I’m writing to you about the lecture to be given next Monday.
我给你写信时想打听一下下周一讲座的事。
How time flies! It’s three months since I saw you last.
光阴似箭！我们已经3个月没有见面了。
Please don’t fail to write to me. 请别忘了给我写信。
Thank you for the past favour. 感谢你过去的帮助。
Thank you for doing so much to make my trip to London interesting/ pleasant.
为了使我去伦敦的旅游有趣/愉快，你付出了很多，特此感谢。
写作范文
Example 1
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友鲍勃决定来中国，在你市某所大学学习中国文化和汉语，他想了解一下有关情况，请你根据以下信息，给他写一封信。
1. 中美日常生活方面的不同（如：饮食、学习、交通、住宿）；
2. 交朋友的难与易；
3. 学习汉语是了解中国文化的最佳方法；
4. 你能帮助他安顿下来的事情。
参考范文：
Dear Bob，
I’m really pleased that you will be coming to China to study the language and culture. Living in China might seem a little strange at first, but I’m sure you’ll soon fit in.
I think most things here are cheaper than those in your country. Our food is tasty but some might be oily, but we have Western food too. KFC and McDonald are very popular here.
Chinese people are very friendly and easygoing, so if you are sociable, it’ll be easy for you to get used to the life here. I’ll introduce you to my family and friends, and you won’t feel lonely, I’m sure. Besides, it’ll help you to learn Chinese and Chinese culture.
In a word, I’ll try my best to make you feel at home, and I’m looking forward to meeting you.
Yours,
Li Hua
Example 2
假如你叫李华, 你的笔友Tom最近给你来信, 信中说他决定来中国学习, 但是对中国的文化, 尤其是节日文化一无所知。请你根据下面的提示给他回封信, 向他介绍最具中国特色的四个节日。
参考词汇：glutinous 粘的
参考范文：
Dear Tom,
How are you? I’m glad to have received your letter and learned you wanted to study in China. In your letter, you mentioned that you don’t know anything about Chinese festivals. Now I’d like to introduce you the four representative Chinese festivals — the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-autumn Day.
The most important festival ― the Spring Festival (the 1st day of the 1st lunar month) marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar, so the first meal is rather important. People usually eat Jiaozi (a substantial stuffed dumpling), which represents reunion of all family members.
People look forward to the end of winter and to the coming of spring. Fifteen days later comes the Lantern Festival. On that day we eat sweet dumplings, which also symbolize reunion.
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on May the fifth on the lunar calendar, when we eat Zongzi (a pyramid-shaped mass of glutinous rice wrapped in leaves) in honor of the great patriotic poet, Qu Yuan.
We celebrate the Mid-autumn Day on the fifteenth day of every lunar August. Its typical food is mooncakes, which are round shaped, indicating getting together as well as the celebration of good harvests.
I hope you will be satisfied with my introduction. I’m looking forward to meeting you and studying together with you.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
有关旅游的短文
请根据以下表格提示，用英语写一篇120词的短文。
旅游
利
呼吸到新鲜空气，领略大自然的美丽以及别的城市的风姿。忘记你的疲劳，强身健体。
弊
天气多变，易生病，东西被偷，受伤，浪费时间和金钱。
你的看法
旅游时应做好充分准备，了解天气情况，结伴旅行相互照应，小心不出事故。
参考范文：
With the development of society, more and more people have money and time for travelling.
Travelling is a very good activity. When we are tired of our work or study, we may travel in our spare time to breathe the fresh air, enjoy the beauty of nature and the charms of other cities, forgetting our tiredness and build up our bodies.
But sometimes, travelling is something not very comfortable. The weather changes a lot, and we may get sick easily. The worst of all is that you may have your money stolen or get injured. Of course, travelling is a waste of time and money.
So in my opinion, we should make full preparations for the travel, get the information about the weather, try to go with a fellow traveler so that you can take care of each other, and avoid any accidents.
巩固练习
一、单项选择
1. －It’s the second time that I ______ to Shanghai.
－What great changes! It’s ten years since I ______ it last time.
A．have been; left B．had been；left C．am; had left D．come; had left
2. Without a passport, entering and leaving the country is ________.
A. out of the question B. beyond question C. in question D. out of question
3. I don’t mind picking up your things from the store. ______， the walk will do me good.
A．Sooner or later B．Still C．In time D．Besides
4. _______the company at such an evening party, he has been choosing a suit which will ________ him best.
A．Representing; agree B．Represented; fit
C．Represent; match D．To represent; suit
5. We must learn to ________the new life when going abroad.
A．adapt B．adapt to C．adapt with D．adapt in
6. It’s unnatural for a mother to leave her child ________to enjoy herself.
A．alone B．lonely C．lone D．loneliness
7. A new building must ______ with the styles of other buildings in this district, which have been here for two hundred years.
A．catch up B．come up C．put up D．fit in
8. He was a much older tennis player, but he had a(n) ________ over other players in experience.
A. benefit B. profit C. power D. advantage
9. The manager said to the employees, “You ________ a reward for your efforts.”
A. observes B. deserts C. deserves D. reserves
10. When I travelled to England, I couldn’t _______ on the left side. It doesn’t seem to bother the English, ________.
A. get used to drive; although B. get used to driving; though
C. be used to drive; however D. be used to driving; after all
11. —Don’t throw your cigarette out of the car window. You _______ start a forest fire.
—I am sorry. I _______________.
A. can; am not thinking B. may; wasn’t thinking
C. should; didn’t think D. could; don’t think
12. Studying abroad was ________ amazing experience for me and I will never forget the days when I lived with ______ Smiths.
A. an; the B. the; the C. an; a D. an; /
13. Sometimes a few words of ________ from his teacher to the one who has just failed in the exam may encourage him to stand up.
A. compromise B. confidence C. comfort D. consultant
14. — Look! Black clouds are gathering.
— Yes. It’s ________ that a heavy rain is coming.
A. possibly B. probably C. likely D. really
15. The gifted engineer ________ a model of the atomic generator.
A. dragged B. drafted C. dropped D. drilled
二、完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～20各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
For many people today，reading is no longer relaxation．To keep up their work they must 1 letters，reports，trade publications，interoffice communications，not to mention newspapers and magazines: a never-ending flood of words．In getting a job or advancing in one，the ability to read and comprehend(理解) quickly can mean the difference 2 success and failure．Yet the unfortunate fact is that most of us are 3 readers．Most of us develop poor reading 4 at an early age，and never get over them．The main deficiency(缺乏) 5 in the actual materials of language itself — words．Taken individually，words have 6 meaning until they are joined together into phrases， 7 and paragraphs． 8 ，however，the untrained reader does not read groups of words．He laboriously reads one word at a time，often regressing(倒退，退回) to 9 words or passages．Regression，the tendency to look back over what you have just read，is a common bad habit in reading．Another habit which 10 down the speed of reading is vocalization(发声) sounding each word either orally or mentally as one reads．
To 11 these bad habits，some reading clinics use a device called an 12 ，which moves a bar(or curtain) down the page at a predetermined speed．The bar is set at a slightly faster rate 13 the reader finds comfortable，in order to“stretch”him．The accelerator(加速器) forces the reader to read 14 ，making word-by-word reading，regression and subvocalization practically impossible．At first 15 is sacrificed for speed．But when you learn to read ideas and concepts，you will not only read faster， 16 your comprehension will improve．Many people have found their 17 skill drastically improved after some training． 18 Charlie Au，a business manager，for instance，his reading rate was a reasonably good 172 words a minute 19 the training，now it is an excellent 1，378 words a minute．He is delighted that how he can 20 a lot more reading materials in a short period of time．
1．A．apply B．write C．offer D．read
2．A．in B among C．between D．within
3．A．good B．curious C．poor D．quick
4．A．practice B．habits C．situations D．custom
5．A．lies B．combines C．exists D．involves
6．A．little B．a lot C．much D．some
7．A．words B．passages C．sentences D．language
8．A．Fortunately B．Generally C．Logically D．Unfortunately
9．A．find B．reread C．rewrite D．read
10．A．puts B．cuts C．slows D．comes
11．A．overcome B．make C．move D．recover
12．A．accelerator B．actor C．amplifier D．observer
13．A．to B．as C．beyond D．than
14．A．fast B．slowly C．loudly D．silently
15．A．meaning B．comprehension C．reading D．regression
16．A．but B．and C．or D．for
17．A．writing B．comprehension C．training D．reading
18．A．Look at B．Take C．Make D．Consider
19．A．before B．at C．after D．in
20．A．deal with B．go over C．write down D．get through
三、阅读理解
阅读短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳答案。
Paricutin was born in Mexico in February, 1943.At that time, Paricutin was 500 feet high, and it is now over 9,000 feet high. Today Paricutin is asleep.
What is Paricutin? It was the first volcano (火山) in the world which was seen from its birth right up to the present day. On February 20, 1943, a peasant and his wife set out to work in their corn fields from the Mexican village of Paricutin. They were surprised to find the earth warm under their feet. Suddenly they heard noise deep in the earth and a small hole appeared in their field. In the afternoon there was a sudden loud noise and stones were thrown high in the air. The peasants ran from the field and turned to watch. They saw the birth of a volcano.
Large quantities of stone and lava broke out and a little hill began to form. By evening this hill was 100 feet high and hot ashes were falling on the village. At night the strong light of the hot lava lit up the countryside. The trees near the village were killed and the villagers had to leave their houses. When the village was destroyed, its name was given to the volcano. The news quickly reached Mexico City, far to the east. Many people came to watch the scene. The volcano grew and grew for ten years and hundreds of square miles of forests were destroyed. Then Paricutin went to sleep.
1. What was destroyed in the growing up of the volcano?
A. The little hill of stone.
B. The villagers living close by.
C. The forests and fields around Paricutin.
D. The Mexican peasant and his wife.
2. In this passage the writer is trying to _________.
A. tell us an interesting happening
B. explain a scientific theory
C. make us believe something
D. make up an interesting lie
3. What can we learn about volcanoes from this passage?
A. New volcanoes may appear in places where people do not expect them to be.
B. Volcanoes are always growing.
C. Volcanoes are active from time to time.
D. New volcanoes are active for only ten years.
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在标有1～10的空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
（1）
Lake Titicaca, a famous lake in South America, is located on the border between Bolivia and Peru. But the lives of the ancient people who once lived around the lake and __1__ culture was thought to be highly advanced, have long remained a secret. Recently __2__, scientists taking part in an exploration project at the lake have found __3__ they believe to be a 1000-year-old temple __4__ the water.
Divers from the study group have discovered __5__ building scientists think is the remains of a temple built by the people who once lived beside the lake. The project leaders hope to begin raising important materials from the site later this week __6__ bad weather forces a change in their plans.
“The scientists have not yet had the opportunity to study the materials carefully,” said project director, John Aubi. “But some __7__ (put) forward the idea that the remains date from this period because of their __8__ (similar) to those found elsewhere.”
The research team has so far this year made more than 200 dives into water 30 metres deep. During these dives, __9__ have been recording the ancient remains on film. There will be a meeting, __10__ (start) later this year to review the film.
（2）
Were you the first or the last child in your family? Or were you a middle or an only child? Some people think __1__ matters where you were born in your family. But there are different ideas about what birth order means. Some people say that oldest children, __2__ are smart and strong-willed, are very likely __3__ (succeed). The reason __4__ this is simple. Parents have a lot of time for their first child and give him or her a lot of attention. An only child will succeed for __5__ same reason.
What happens to the __6__ children in the family? Middle children don’t get so much attention, so they don’t feel that important. If a family has many children, the middle one sometimes gets lost in the crowd. The youngest child, __7__, often gets special treatment. Often this child grows up to be funny. But a recent study saw things quite __8__ (difference). The study found that first children believed in family rules. They didn’t take many chances in __9__ lives. They usually __10__ (follow) orders. Rules didn’t mean as much to later children in the family. They took chances and they often did better in life.
五、书面表达
假如你是李华。你打算明年出国留学。请你根据以下要点提示，给你的美国笔友Lucy写一封电子邮件。
1. 出国留学的打算，如在申请学位课程之前学习一年英语，住在寄宿家庭；
2. 出国留学的原因。
词数100左右，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
答案与解析
一、单项选择
1. A。根据答语中last time可知since从句应用一般过去时，排除C、D两项；而首句主句是一般现在时，句型“It be＋the＋序数词＋time(that)从句”要求从句用现在完成时，所以A项为最佳选项。
2. A。句意：没有护照，要进入或离开那个国家是不可能的。out of the question 不可能的；beyond question 无可争辩的；out of question 毫无疑问的。
3. D。besides副词，意为“况且，再说”。该句意为“我很乐意去商店把你的东西取回来。再说走一走对我自己也有好处”。根据题意，D项正确。
4. D。句意：为了代表公司参加这样的一个晚会，他一直在挑选一套最适合的西装。suit侧重“身份、口味、款式、花样适合”；fit侧重“尺寸/大小合适”。
5. B。adapt to 适应。句意：出国时我们必须学会适应新生活。
6. A。leave sb. alone 不理/不烦扰某人。alone 单独的；lonely 孤独的。
7. D。fit in with与……一致/相适应，符合句意。catch up with赶上，追上；come up with提出，想出；put up with忍受，容忍。
8. D。句意：他虽是一名年龄较大的网球运动员，但是在经验方面他比其他选手占优势。benefit 利益，好处；profit 利润；power 权力；advantage 有利条件，优势。
9.C。句意：经理告诉雇员说：“你的努力应得到奖赏。” observe 观察，遵守；desert 抛弃，背弃；deserve 应得到，值得；reserve 保留，保护。
10. B。第一空用get/be used to driving... 表示“习惯于......开车”，排除A、C；第二空用though在句末表示转折。
11. B。扔烟头“可能”引起火灾，用may表示推测，也可以用can表示客观的可能性；答语说“刚才没想到”，指当时的动作，用过去进行时。
12. A。experience 表示“经验、体验”时是不可数名词，而表示“经历、阅历”时是可数名词，此处指“一段经历”；“定冠词+姓氏+s”表示“......一家”，the Smiths 史密斯一家。
13. C。句意：有时，老师对考试失败的学生说的几句安慰话能鼓励他恢复信心。compromise 妥协；confidence 自信；comfort 安慰；consultant 顾问。
14. C。likely（可能的）是形容词，其它三词是副词。
15. B。 句意：那位天才工程师画了一幅原子发电机草图。draft 起草，画草图；drag 拖拽； drop 落下，下降；drill 操练。
二、完形填空
1．D。阅读(read)信件、报告……，因为本文主题是有关阅读的，而此例说明“阅读”的普遍与必要。
2．C。快速阅读和理解能力是关系到成败的关键所在。between...and...为固定搭配。
3．C。英语中阅读速度快的人称为good reader。反之，就是poor reader。根据上下文可知，多数人都属于poor reader。
4．B。指大多数人早期养成看书慢的习惯。所以，应选habits(习惯)。custom指风俗习惯。
5．A。指主要的困难“在于”语言的自身要素，即单词。lie与in搭配，exist指“存在”。
6．A。这里的意思是：如果单个地看这些词，它们并没有什么意义。a lot许多；much许多；some有点；只有little(很少)是否定词，合乎逻辑。
7．C。由所在句子可知，把没有什么意义的词连在一起成为短语、_____和段落后才能有意义，短语和段落之间的文字单位应为“句子”。
8．D。此句意为：作者对未受过阅读训练的人的不良习惯感到遗憾。Fortunately幸运地；Generally一般；Logically合乎逻辑地。故Unfortunately(不幸地)合乎句意。
9．B。此句意为：在阅读时经常重读(反复读)。因此，选reread(重读)。
10．C。put down写下，压制，制止；cut down削减；come down流传下来，故A、B、D项不合题意。只有slow与down搭配的意思是“放慢”，在此合适。
11．A。overcome意为“克服”；make意为“创作，制作”；move意为“移动”；recover意为“恢复”。
12．A。此句意为：有些训练阅读的机构会使用快读器这种工具使人们克服不良阅读习惯。因此，选accelerator(快读器)，14空所在句子也有提示。actor演员；amplifier放大器；observer观察者。
13．D。前面的“faster”决定了这里应当选than，构成比较级。
14．A。此句意为：快速阅读器迫使你加快阅读速度，使你再也不能逐词阅读、回顾前文内容或者默读。read fast指“快速阅读”。
15．B。从下句对比可知，速读最初会影响理解。所以，选comprehension(理解力)。
16．A。与前半句中的“not only”相呼应，构成句式“不仅……而且……”。
17．D。全文中心为reading及有关阅读速度的训练，所以此处指阅读技能。
18．B。take与后面的“for instance”构成短语，意为“以……为例”。其他三项不构成搭配。
19．A。这里提到受训之前与受训之后的比较，因此选before。
20．D。此处意为：在较短时间内读完大量的材料。deal with (对付)，go over (复习)，write down (写下)均不妥。只有get through (读完)最恰当。
三、阅读理解
1.C。从The trees near the village were killed and the villagers had to leave their houses.看出，村子周围的树木和田野都被毁了。
2. A。这是一道概括题，作者要告诉我们一个有趣的故事，一个火山竟然从脚底下冒出来。
3. A。从第二段第三句They were surprised to find the earth warm under their feet. Suddenly they heard noise deep in the earth and a small hole appeared in their field.看出火山也许在人们没有预料的地方冒出来。
四、语法填空
（1）
1. whose。whose引导定语从句修饰前面的名词the ancient people，且在从句中作定语。
2. however。因此句与上个句子在句意上是转折关系，且有逗号隔开，填however。
3. what。what引导宾语从句，what表示“……的东西”。
4. under/beneath/in。表示“在水下”用under/beneath都可以。in the water 在水里。
5. a。第一次提到，填a，修饰building。
6. unless。根据上下文句意，此处需要填“如果……不”，所以填unless。
7. have put。根据上下文可知，科学家已经提出了提出一种观点……
8. similarity/similarities。因为because of后接名词或代词，填similar的名词similarity（不可数名词）或similarities（具体的相似之处）。
9. they。用they指代上文的the research team的具体成员，作主语。
10. starting。start作a meeting的非限制性定语，补充说明a meeting。“会议开始”是主动关系，用动词-ing形式。
（2）
1. it。it是形式主语，代替后面where引导的从句。句意：一些人认为你在所有孩子中第几个出生很重要。
2. who。用who引导非限制性定语从句，代替that oldest children在从句中作主语。
3. to succeed。sb. + be likely to do sth. 某人可能会做某事。
4. for。the reason for…是固定搭配，意为“……的原因”。
5. the。the same 同一个。same通常与the连用。
6. other。第一段讲述了第一个孩子和独生子的情况，而第二段要说的是其他孩子，包括中间和最小的孩子，所以填other（其他的）。
7. however/though。此句与上一句子是转折关系，而且放在句中，可以用however或though（然而）。
8. differently。此句中saw后接宾语things，后面填形容词作宾语补足语，说明things的特点，相当于things are quite different。
9. their。主语They的物主代词their。句意：他们在“他们的”生活中没有很多机会。
10. followed。follow orders 听从命令。
五、书面表达
Dear Lucy,
How are you?
I’ve decided to study abroad next year. Before applying for a degree course, I will first spend a year focusing on my English, which I think is very important for my further study. Instead of living in student accommodation or an apartment, I’d like to live with a host family, which I think will give me the chance to learn more about the new culture. As for the main reason why I want to study abroad, the academic benefit comes first. Studying abroad is quite different from studying in China because of the different academic requirements which will train me to become a more autonomous learner. Secondly, it will allow me to become independent. While studying abroad, I will have to learn how to use the phone, how to pay my bus fare, and how to ask a shopkeeper for things in English. I must do all of these on my own, so it will give me the chance to be independent.