1、UNIT 2课时跟踪练(五)WRITING WORKSHOP & READING CLUBA级语言点基础练.单词拼写1He took up the knife and drew it backwards and forwards (向前) over his desk.2Whats worse, the power was cut off and 10,000 houses collapsed (倒塌)3I think the faith (信任) that everyone has shown in him has touched him.4It will give them a chance
2、 to experience the extreme discipline (自制力) of this teaching.5Chinese models are the faces of beauty and fashion (时尚) campaigns that sell dreams to women all over the world.6The average income (收入) of Changzhou, though still well below that of Suzhou, has been on the increase.7An outstanding man fou
3、nded (创立) the countrys most advanced dog rescue center.8He has a good reference (推荐信) from his former employer.单句语法填空 1This advanced (advance) method has been introduced in every factory.2There are huge amounts of reference (refer) books which I am often confused to choose from.3This is a rejection
4、(reject) of most of what has gone before.4The most famous designers (design) are Chinese, so are the models.5I bitterly (bitter) regret that we havent been able to do better.6In addition, it is for those with a keen interest in health promotion (promote)7As the saying goes, failure (fail) is the mot
5、her of success.8They have come up with a creative (create) way to take care of their home and welcome visitors at the same time.选词填空in advance， make a commitment to， come back to， in fashion， participate in， contribute to， set up， refer to1.Its cheaper if you book the tickets in advance.2This is an
6、important topic referring to almost everyone at present.3There has been a shift in fashion from formal to more informal dress.4Carbon dioxide is a gas that traps the Earths heat. It contributes to global warming.5I made a commitment to him to pay all of the debts.6But he insisted on coming back to w
7、ork without hesitation.7Its requested that all the team members participate in the game.8In addition, the team set up a separate experiment.补全句子1It was raining hard, but by the time the class was over, the rain had stopped.雨下得很大，但等下课时，雨已经停了。2The idea that she saw this shameful incident meant nothing
8、 to him.他知道她看到了这可耻的一幕，但这对他来说毫无意义。3It was because he was ill that he didnt attend the meeting.他没有参加会议是因为他病了。4When I study English，I like to put my dictionary within my reach so that I can refer to it when necessary.当我学习英语的时候，我喜欢把词典放在我能拿得到的地方，这样我就可以在需要的时候查阅它。5My family should take care of my grandpa t
9、hese days, which is our absolute duty and fundamental responsibility.我的家人这些天应该照顾我的爷爷，这是我们的绝对义务和基本责任。.根据课文(p.40)内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要As one of Chinas bestknown athletes, contribution of Lang Ping in Chinas volleyball history is absolute and irreplaceable. (要点1) The name “Iron Hammer” resulted from her powe
10、rful playing style and earned her great achievements as a player. (要点2) In 1995, she returned from abroad to become the coach of the womens national team and led the team from victory to victory. (要点3) Lang Pings devotion to her career and influence on the sport of volleyball are loved by us.(要点4).课
11、文(p.43)语法填空Huang Danian, 1.the renowned Chinese geophysicist, was a keen and able student 2.before studying in the UK in 1993. As one of the worlds leading 3.experts (expert) in deep earth exploration technology, he 4.returned (return) home to contribute to his country after living and working in th
12、e UK for 15 years. He tried his best to make great contributions 5.to his country, sometimes 6.using (use) his own money. He helped Chinas lunar probe Yutu 7. land (land) on the moon in 2013 and launch the spacecrafts Shenzhou11 and Tiangong2 in 2016. However, he was 8.too dedicated to his work to n
13、otice his health. In November 2016, he 9.was diagnosed (diagnose) with cancer. Even in the hospital, he paid full attention to his work and the youth. He died in January 2017, 10.aged (age) just 58. His life was short but burned bright.B级话题语篇练. 阅读理解AI must have looked deep in thought, or as deep in
14、thought as an 11yearold man can, when my grandmother glanced up from her weeding to ask, “You have something on your mind, dont you？”“Yes, I was thinking that someday I want to be an Olympic speed skating champion like my hero, Eric Heiden, I want to be a doctor like my parents and I want to help ch
15、ildren in Africa.”I immediately knew I had confided in the right person when a knowing smile broke across her face. “Johann, of course! You can do anything you want to do！” she said simply. And with my grandmothers support, I set out to pursue my passions.14 years later, I was well ready to take hol
16、d of my first dream: becoming an Olympic champion. The Olympics in 1994 were in my home country, Norway. As I entered the Olympic stadium, I wasnt the best athlete, and many had doubts about my ability to perform well. But I had something special working for me. I had a woman in the first row who be
17、lieved in me following my passions just as much as I did. For the first time ever, my grandmother was going to see me skate.It happened. Breaking a world record, I won the gold.As I stood on the podium (领奖台) that I had dreamed about my entire life, a curious question popped into my head. Why me? Why
18、 did I win, given all the other incredible competitors out there? The reason had to be more than a grandmother who shared a belief in her grandsons dream. The question led me to only one answer: because I wanted to make a difference in the world, and with all the media attention on my success, I cou
19、ld.I immediately knew what that difference had to be: hope in the lives of the children in Africa. Six months earlier, Id been invited to Eritrea as an ambassador for Olympic Aid.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在祖母的支持下，努力追求自己的梦想，最终成为奥运会速度滑冰冠军的故事。1When the author spoke out what was on his mind, his grandmothe
20、r .Alaughed at himBsupported himChad no confidence in himDfelt quite surprised解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“And with my grandmothers support, I set out to pursue my passions.”可知，在祖母的支持下，作者开始追求他的梦想，由此可知，当作者说出他的梦想时，祖母是支持他的，故B项正确。2The author probably realized his first dream at the age of .A20B22C25D28解析：选C细节理解题。
21、根据第一段中的“I must have looked deep in thought, or as deep in thought as an 11yearold man can”及第四段中的“14 years later, I was well ready to take hold of my first dream: becoming an Olympic champion.”可知，11岁时作者说出了自己的梦想，14年后，作者准备好实现他的第一个梦想成为奥运会冠军并最终实现了，由此可知，作者在25岁时实现了他的第一个梦想，故C项正确。3What will the author tell u
22、s in the part following the passage?AHis efforts in helping the African children.BHis hard training in preparing for the next Olympics.CHis successes at other Olympic games.DHis grandmothers attitude towards him.解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，作者立即知道这种差异是什么：对非洲儿童生活的希望。六个月前，作者被邀请到厄立特里亚担任奥运援助大使。因此下一段应该要讲他去帮助非洲儿
23、童，故A项正确。4The whole passage is mainly about .Aa young boy who had many dreamsBthe encouragement from a grandmotherCa sportsman who realized his first dream of helping African childrenDan Olympic hero who made a difference in the world解析：选B主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者在祖母的支持与鼓励下，努力追求自己的梦想，最终成为奥运会速度滑冰冠军的故事，祖母
24、的支持与鼓励对作者实现梦想起到重要作用，因此这篇文章主要讲述了来自祖母的鼓励。故B项适合作文章标题。BAn idea that started in Seattles public library has spread throughout America and beyond. The concept is simple: help to build a sense of community in a city by getting everyone to read the same book at the same time.In addition to encouraging readi
25、ng as a pursuit (追求) to be enjoyed by all, the program allows strangers to communicate by discussing the book on the bus, as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools. The idea came from Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl who launched (发起) the “If All of Seattle Read
26、 the Same Book” project in 1998. Her original program used author visits, study guides and book discussion groups to bring people together with a book, but the idea has since expanded to many other American cities, and even to Hong Kong.In Chicago, the mayor (市长) appeared on television to announce t
27、he choice of To Kill a Mockingbird as the first book in the “One Book, One Chicago” program. As a result, reading clubs and neighbourhood groups sprang up around the city. Across the US, stories emerged of parents and children reading to each other at night and strangers chatting away on the bus abo
28、ut plot and character.The only problem arose in New York, where local readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population. This may show that the idea works best in mediumsized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity (一致) can be achieved. Or it may show th
29、at New Yorkers rather missed the point, putting all their energy and passion into the choice of the book rather than discussion about a book itself.Ultimately as Nancy points out, the level of success is not measured by how many people read a book, but by how many people are enriched by the process
30、or have enjoyed speaking to someone with whom they would not otherwise have shared a word.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了由西雅图公共图书馆发起的一个鼓励人们在同一个时间共读一本书的活动迅速传遍了美国，甚至走向了世界。同时向我们讲述了该项活动的实施以及所取得的成绩。5What is the purpose of the project launched by Nancy?ATo invite authors to guide readers.BTo encourage people to read
31、and share.CTo involve people in community service.DTo promote the friendship between cities.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“as well as promoting reading as an experience to be shared in families and schools”和“who launched (发起) the If All of Seattle Read the Same Book”可知，发起这项活动的目的是鼓励阅读和分享。6Why was it difficult fo
32、r New Yorkers to carry out the project?ABecause they had little interest in reading.BBecause they were too busy to read a book.CBecause they came from many different backgrounds.DBecause they lacked support from the local government.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The only problem arose in New York, where local
33、readers could not decide on one book to represent the huge and diverse population.”可知，纽约人不能实施该项活动的原因是纽约人来自很多不同的背景，因此他们无法决定所有人同时读哪一本书。7According to the passage, where would the project be more easily carried out?AIn large communities with little sense of unity.BIn large cities where libraries are far
34、 from home.CIn mediumsized cities with a diverse population.DIn large towns where agreement can be quickly reached.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段中的“This may show that the idea works best in mediumsized cities or large towns, where a greater sense of unity (一致) can be achieved.”可知，中等城市或比较大的市镇，人们达成共识比较容易。8According
35、 to Nancy, the degree of students of the project is judged by .Athe careful selection of a proper bookBthe growing popularity of the writersCthe number of people who benefit from readingDthe number of books that each person reads解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知，这个活动是通过多少人从此过程中受益来衡量的。.语法填空The China Manned Space
36、 Agency said the flight of the carrier rocket Long March5B 1 (successful) confirmed the overall design and technologies of the new rocket and also marked the beginning of 2 third stage in Chinas manned space program, 3 aims to put a manned space station into orbit.After the maiden flight of the Long
37、 March5B, the core module (核心舱) of the space station， 4 (name) Tianhe, and two experiment capsules Wentian and Mengtian, 5 (send) into space soon. The assembly of the stations core module has been completed, and the two experiment capsules and the scientific payloads are under 6 (develop). The crew
38、7 (member) to participate in the construction of the space station have been selected and are trained for the missions.“No matter8 the conditions change, the spirit of selfreliance and hard work should not be lost. Workers in the aerospace sector should make an effort9 (expand) our space exploration
39、 and make our country a great space power10 soon as possible.” Said Chairman Xi.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国航天载人计划第三阶段的相关情况。1successfully考查词性转换。此处修饰动词confirm，应用副词，故填successfully。2the考查冠词。序数词前面用定冠词the，表示“第个”，the third stage意为“第三阶段”，符合题意。故填the。3which考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Chinas manned space prog
40、ram，先行词在从句中作主语，that不能引导非限制性定语从句，故填which。4named考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处是非谓语动词作定语，修饰the core module (核心舱) of the space station，name与其之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，所以用过去分词作定语。故填named。5will be sent考查动词的时态和语态。结合上下文以及这里的时间状语soon可知，此处应用一般将来时，主语是核心舱和两个实验舱，跟send之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，所以要用被动语态。故填will be sent。6development考查词性转换。under是介词，后面用名词作宾语。故填development。7members考查主谓一致和名词的单复数。结合谓语部分的助动词have，以及参与空间站建设的人员应该不止一个可知，此处应用复数名词。故填members。8how考查状语从句。no matter疑问词，引导让步状语从句。根据语境可知，此处说明无论情况如何变化。故填how。9to expand考查非谓语动词。make an effort to do意为“努力做”，是固定短语。故填to expand。10as考查固定短语。as soon as possible 意为“尽快”，是固定短语。故填as。