1、课时跟踪练(一) Warming Up & Reading Pre-reading.阅读理解AMatthew Ames returned to Brisbane from Melbourne at the weekend after experiencing one of many rounds of surgery, becoming Australias first bionic (仿生学的) man.Matthew Ames was at home on Monday morning, adjusting to national media attention and life with
2、 titanium rods (钛杆) in what remains of his arms and legs.If all goes to plan, later in the year he will have more surgery to fix bionic prosthetics (假肢)It all started 15 months ago, when the Origin Energy engineer who lived with his wife Diane and four children in Camp Hill in Brisbanes east began f
3、eeling like he was coming down with the “man flu”A week later he was in hospital, senseless and on life support, which was caused by a deadly form of bacteria.“He had a 99% chance of dying，”Matthews son Luke, 9, said in a program, Sunday Night which drew more than 2.12 million viewers nationally.Mat
4、thews younger sons Ben, 8, and Will, 7, added：“And only 1% of living.”Proudly Will concluded：“And the 1% won against the 99%.”Matthews families were told Matthews only chance of survival was to have his four limbs removed.For Diane, the choice was easy.She could not allow their children to grow up w
5、ithout a father.Eventually, Matthew came to, only to find he had no arms and legs.On Monday, he is attending a Pride of Australia Medal ceremony for which he has been nominated (被提名) in the courage category.“The 40yearold is slowly getting used to a few more people knowing about his story，” his sist
6、er Kate told Fairfax Media.“We told his story so that he was known to the kids, and thus people wouldnt stop and stare，” Kate continued.“Were not sure what to expect now that his story has aired across Australia.The effect it would have in a positive way on people is beyond our expectation.”语篇解读：澳大利
7、亚人Matthew Ames因病不得不截去四肢以挽救其生命，手术后，Matthew又通过多次手术安装了假肢，他战胜病魔的意志和决心鼓舞了很多人。1From the first two paragraphs we can learn that Matthew Ames _.Ahas finished all of his operationsBis the first bionic man in the worldCis becoming the focus of the publicDhad his arms and legs cut completely解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“
8、adjusting to national media attention”可知，他正成为公众焦点。2From what Matthew Ames sons say, we can conclude that _.Ait was a wonder for their father to escape from deathBmost doctors refused to operate on their fatherCthe sons love is the cure of their fathers diseaseDthe sons pray moved God and saved their
9、 father解析：选A推理判断题。根据第三段中的“He had a 99% chance of dying”和第五段中的“And the 1% won against the 99%.”可推断A项正确。3What was the attitude of Matthews wife when he was advised to cut his legs and arms?ADoubtful.BSupportive.CCautious. DCasual.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第六段中的“For Diane, the choice was easy.She could not allow th
10、eir children to grow up without a father.”可判断他妻子Diane是支持他截肢保命的。4What would be the best title for the passage?AA Lucky Father BA Bionic ManCA National Hero DA Reliable Husband解析：选B标题归纳题。这是一则关于Matthew Ames因病截肢后安装人工假肢的新闻报道，所以用A Bionic Man作为标题合适。B I am the third daughter in a family of five.I was born a
11、t Malden Hospital and was immediately sent to Floating Hospital in Boston.I had a hole in my heart and a low platelet count (血小板计数), which are common problems of people with TAR syndrome (综合征)I came home for a short stay after my birth and then went back and did not return home until just before Tha
12、nksgiving.My parents have told me that after I was born our family doctor had a very important conversation with them.He said，“You have two choices with your daughter.One is that you do everything for her now, in the future, and after you die; the other is that you do nothing.” My parents picked the
13、 former.I do not have a great many memories of my childhood but I do remember I spent the first ten years in and out of hospitals.I do remember I stayed in the Boston hospital until I was around 2 years old and then I went to Shriners.I guess few children can bear that.Ive grown up with great determ
14、ination.I think that was a personality trait that I was born with and then my family developed that in me as I grew up.I had to deal with a lot of people making fun of me, staring at me, and pitying me.At a young age I realized that I could hide my pain with laughter.So I used that method when other
15、 children made fun of me and they stopped a lot faster than if I cried.Laughter was not the expected response so I guess they didnt feel it was fun to continue.There was emotional and physical pain.I required the aid of a walker until I was about five years old.I had about ten major operations befor
16、e the age of ten.I had to relearn to walk several times.I think having TAR syndrome has made me a strong person physically and emotionally.Despite these difficulties and challenges, I have gone on to be awarded a Masters Degree and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do (跆拳道), and I am now an inspirational spe
17、aker.语篇解读：面对病痛及他人的嘲笑，作者以乐观的态度面对人生，并取得了一系列成就。5From the first paragraph, we can learn that _.Athe writers parents knew about her disease before she was bornBthe writer didnt go back home until she was two years oldCthe writers parents found that they could do nothing for herDthe writers parents were b
18、rave enough to accept the cruel reality解析：选D推理判断题。根据第一段“One is that you do .picked the former.”可知当作者的父母知道了她的病情后，还是选择为她做一切，由此判断他们勇敢地接受了残酷的现实，因此D项正确。6What was the writers childhood like? AIt was hopeless.BIt was hard for her. CIt was quite enjoyable. DIt was fun.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知作者从出生后就长时间住院，这种状况很少
19、有孩子能忍受，由此判断，童年对她来说是艰难的，故选B。7What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe authors born disability.BThe authors childhood memory.CThe authors great determination.DThe authors ability to deal with others.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据第三段首句“Ive grown up with great determination.”可知作者认为她的坚定与生俱来，然后在她的
20、成长过程中，又得到父母的进一步培养，故选C。8When other children made fun of her, the writer would _. Aremain silentBshout backClaugh Dcry loudly解析：选C细节理解题。根据最后一段的“At a young age .made fun of me .”可知当受到他人嘲笑时，作者选择和嘲笑她的孩子一起笑，故选C。 CChristopher Thomas, 27, was a writer by night and a teacher by day when he noticed he was alw
21、ays tired and was losing weight fast.Diagnosed with diabetes (糖尿病), Thomas would need to inject himself with insulin (胰岛素) three times a day for the rest of his life or risk nerve damage, blindness and even death.And if that werent bad enough, he had no health insurance.After a month of feeling upse
22、t, Thomas decided hed better find a way to fight back.He left Canton, Michigan for New York, got a job waiting tables, nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created , a free online community for diabetics and their loved ones a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information
23、 and resources.Jason Swenckis son, Kody, was diagnosed with diabetes at six.Father and son visit the online childrens forums (论坛) together most evenings.“Kody gets so excited, writing to kids from all over，” says Swencki, one of the sites volunteers.“They know what hes going through, so he doesnt fe
24、el alone.”Kody is anything but alone: Diabetes is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, with 24 million diagnosed cases.And more people are being diagnosed at younger ages.These days, Thomass main focus is his charity (慈善机构), Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to
25、people 225 to date who cant afford a diabetics huge expenses.Fightit.org has raised about $23,000 in products and in cash.In May, Thomas will hold the first annual Diabetic Rockstar Festival in the Caribbean.Even with a staff of 22 volunteers, Thomas often devotes up to 50 hours a week to his cause,
26、 while still doing his fulltime job waiting tables.“Of the diabetes charities out there, most are putting money into finding a cure，” says Bentley Gubar, one of Rockstars original members.“But Christopher is the only person I know saying people need help now.”语篇解读：27岁的作家兼教师Christopher Thomas发现自己患了糖尿
27、病。在一个月的消沉沮丧之后，他决定寻求一种方式与疾病抗争。他创办了域名为的网站，以此为平台，糖尿病患者可以免费分享彼此的故事、信息和资源，并与他们所爱的人沟通交流。9Which of the following is TRUE of Christopher Thomas?AHe needs to go to the doctor every day.BHe studies the leading cause of diabetes.CHe has a positive attitude to his disease.DHe encourages diabetics by writing art
28、icles.解析：选C推理判断题。从第二段首句“After a month of feeling upset, Thomas decided hed better find a way to fight back.”可以看出，Christopher Thomas对他的疾病抱有积极的态度。另外，A、B两项在文中没有相关的叙述；D项说他通过写作来鼓励糖尿病人也是不正确的。文章第一段只提到他在知道自己患病前从事过写作。10D was created for _.Adiabetics to communicateBvolunteers to find jobsCchildren to amuse th
29、emselvesDrock stars to share resources解析：选A细节理解题。由第二段中的“ .nicknamed himself the Diabetic Rockstar, and created , a free online community for diabetics and their loved ones a place where over 1,100 people share personal stories, information and resources.”可知A项正确。11According to the text, Kody_.Afeels
30、lonely because of his illnessBbenefits from Chelps create the online kids forumsDwrites childrens stories online解析：选B细节理解题。由第三段中的“They know what hes going through, so he doesnt feel alone.”可知Kody从获益了。故B项正确。12What can we learn about Fight It?AIt helps the diabetics in financial difficulties.BIt organ
31、izes parties for volunteers once a year.CIt offers less expensive medicines to diabetics.DIt owns a wellknown medical website.解析：选A细节理解题。由第五段中的“ .Fight It, which provides medicines and supplies to people .Fightit.org has raised about $23,000 in products and in cash.”可知，它帮助糖尿病人应对资金方面的困难。故A项正确。.阅读七选五S
32、ome people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place.If youre not one of these lucky types, dont worry._1_Remark on the surroundings or occasions.If youre at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way like this: “I love this song.” or “Th
33、e food is great.”_2_ For example, “How is the wine？” or “Who do you know here？”Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started._3_ For example, “I really like your purse.Can I ask where you got it？” or “Youre really doing well in this.Can y
34、ou show me how to do it？”Remark on anything you have in common.People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too.How does your son like it？”_4_ Dont say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religion.Stick to light subjects like the we
35、ather, surroundings, and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.Listen effectively._5_ You cant concentrate on what someones saying if youre thinking about what youre going to say next.The key to effective communication is to focus fully on the speaker and show interest in whats
36、being said.Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with “yes” or “uh huh”AChoose subjects youre interested in.BUse a praise to create a good atmosphere.CKeep the conversation going with small talk.DIt is not the same as waiting for your turn to talk.EAsk specific
37、 questions that are related to the drinks.FAsk a question that requires more than just a yes or no answer.GHere are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.语篇解读：本文就如何与别人有效交流提出了几点建议。1选G本句起到承上启下的作用，空前一句表示“如果你不是这类幸运的人，也不用担心”，紧接着下一句应该表述“这里有一些如何与陌生人交流的几点建议”，故选G项。2选F根据设空处后的“How is the wine？”，“Wh
38、o do you know here？”及“so asking a question is a good way .”可知，这里应是教我们怎么提出问题，与别人有效地交流，故选F项。3选B根据设空处后的“I really like your purse.Can I ask where you got it？”和“Youre really doing well in this.Can you show me how to do it？”可看出这些都是赞美的话，故选B项，用赞扬对方来创设良好气氛与文章此部分相匹配。4选C设空处为本段的主题句，之后为对主题的阐述。不要说些明显冒犯别人、政治宗教方面的话题及“Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings .”可知，C项中的small talk与此处的light subjects相呼应，故选C项。5选D本段内容强调倾听的重要性，根据本空后一句表达“当你在思考接下来要说什么的时候，你就不会专心听别人讲话”，言外之意，我们不要等着机会去说话，而要专心去听，故选D项。