1、Unit 3 课时跟踪练(一) Warming Up & Reading Pre-reading.阅读理解AWhen Mrs. Delgado asked her daughter Sonia to bring blueberry muffins (松饼) to a sick neighbor, Sonia said sure. But when Sonia found out who the neighbor was, she was not so sure. The neighbors name was Mrs. Craverham, and kids in the neighborhoo
2、d said she was the most unkind person who ever lived.Sonia walked up the path to Mrs. Craverhams. She did not like the idea of anyone being sick and alone, but what if the kids were right? A girl in Sonias science class said that Mrs. Craverham had poked (戳) her with a stick last Halloween. Sometime
3、s there were loud noises heard coming from inside. And a boy in Sonias math class said Mrs. Craverham had hung him upside down and painted him yellow when he accidentally kicked a soccer ball into her yard. Torn between (左右为难) wanting to help someone in need and not wanting to come home a different
4、color, Sonia decided to be brave.Finally Sonia knocked on the door. After a few moments, Mrs. Craverham answered the door and asked with impatience, “Who are you? What are you doing here？”Sonia said, “My mother heard you were ill. She cooked muffins for you.”Mrs. Craverham relaxed. “My, thats sweet.
5、 Im sorry if I seemed impolite, but young people sometimes dare each other to come to my door because they think Im going to do something to them. As soon as I answer the door, they run off and laugh loudly.”Suddenly, Sonia heard a loud cry. Mrs. Craverham laughed as Sonia jumped. “Oh, thats just No
6、rbert, my parrot (鹦鹉). Hes watched too many violent movies like you, I think！”语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个小女孩给邻居送松饼的故事。1According to Paragraph 1, Sonia _.Aliked blueberry muffinsB was afraid of Mrs. CraverhamCknew her sick neighbor very wellDwas the meanest kid in the neighborhood解析：选B细节理解题。由该段中的“she was n
7、ot so sure”和“Mrs. Craverham . the most unkind person who ever lived”可知，当Sonia得知这位生病的邻居是Craverham太太时，她有些害怕了。2Why did Mrs. Craverham answer the door impatiently?AShe thought it was something unpleasant again.BShe was tired of meeting visitors.CShe hated to see Sonia again.DShe was terribly sick.解析：选A细
8、节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“young people sometimes dare each other . they run off and laugh loudly”可知，Craverham太太之所以不耐烦是因为她以为又是哪个孩子在搞恶作剧，故选A项。3What will Mrs. Craverham probably do next?APaint Sonia yellow.BGive her parrot to Sonia.CAccept Sonias offerings.DHang Sonia upside down.解析：选C推理判断题。由文中Sonia所说的“My mother h
9、eard you were ill. She cooked muffins for you”和Craverham太太所说的“My, thats sweet”可知，Craverham太太接下来很可能接受Sonia送来的松饼，故选C项。BUCA Art Competition 2017Take a photograph, draw or paint a picture, put it on a postcard and you could have the chance to win an iPad.Your design should be inspired (启迪) by something
10、that happened to you today.Once youve completed your artwork, complete the entry form and send it with your postcard to：Freepost RLXLGYRS ECCLUCA Art CompetitionUniversity for the Creative ArtsFalkner RdFarnhamSurrey GU9 7DSThe University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Art Competition (“the competition
11、”) is open to people aged between thirteen and nineteen years old.Students whore studying in UCA, employees of the University or their family members or anyone else connected with the competition may not enter the competition.When sending in your competition entry you must complete the entry form (d
12、ownload the entry form from here) providing your name, age, date of birth, address, telephone number and email address and (if you are under eighteen) the name and telephone number of your parent or teacher.Only one entry per artist is allowed.The last date for entries is 5 pm on 14 July 2017.UCA wi
13、ll pick three judges, at least two of whom will be Senior Lecturers at the University. The judges will shortlist up to fifty entries for exhibition and from the shortlist, winners who get the most support will receive prizes as follows：1st iPad Air 2 WiFi 128GB2nd iPad Air WiFi 16GB3rd iPad mini WiF
14、i 16GBIf you have any questions about the competition, please email us at competitionsucreative.ac.uk with UCA Art Competition 2017 in the subject.语篇解读：本文是应用文。文章是一则比赛须知。4What has to be done to enter the competition?ADesigning a picture book.BSending an inspiring photo or picture.CRecording something
15、 that happened to you.DCreating a postcard with a photo or picture on it.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Take a photograph, draw or paint a picture, put it on a postcard”可知，这项比赛要求参赛选手设计一张带图片的明信片。5Who can take part in the competition?AStudents in the University.BPeople who work for the University.CTeenagers with
16、no relation to the competition.DFamily members of the Universitys employees.解析：选C细节理解题。根据文中的“The University for . and nineteen years old.”和“anyone else connected with the competition may not enter the competition”可知，参赛选手必须是和比赛(如举办方)毫无关系的青少年。6Where might you read the text?AOn a schools notice board.B
17、At an art exhibition.CIn a newspaper.DOn the Internet.解析：选D推理判断题。文中的关键信息“download the entry form from here”透露本文来自网络。CFor many kids, the Internet is at their fingertips. From computers to smartphones, a web of information is open to them. According to a new report from the Pew Research Center, about
18、three out of four kids aged 12 to 13 connect the Internet using a mobile device (移动设备) from time to time. Many younger kids are online too.Julian Zeitlinger, 9, from New Jersey, uses his computer to watch videos and play games. To keep him safe online, his parents monitor (监测) his web use and discus
19、s Internet safety with him. “I ask my parents if something is wrong，” Julian says.Mobile devices offer more ways than ever to share personal information. The information can be dangerous in the wrong hands. A study found that 62% of children aged 8 to 17 have had an unpleasant online experience.Have
20、 you ever had to enter a parents email address when signing up for a website? That safety net is there because of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The law says sites for kids under 13 cannot collect personal information, such as a phone number or full name, without a parents perm
21、ission (允许)This July, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will update COPPA for the first time since the law was created, in 1998 when there were no smartphones. “The nature of the way kids get online has changed，” FTC lawyer Phyllis Marcus said.When the changes take effect, COPPA will apply to (适用于)
22、 mobile devices and newer forms of advertising. It will expand what falls under “personal information” to include videos, photographs and services that give user location (位置)COPPA doesnt cover everything that can go wrong onilne. Thats why kids and parents need to know what to look out for and to s
23、top and think before sharing information online.“There is a misunderstanding that if a site is following COPPA, it is totally safe，” says privacy expert Shai Samet. He runs kidSAFE, which checks whether a site meets kidSAFE standards and is safe. “Its important that kids know how useful the Internet
24、 is but that it also can be dangerous if you are not careful，” he adds.语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章告诫人们应该注意上网安全。7Julians parents check his web use to make sure _.Ahe doesnt watch too many videosBhe doesnt play computer gamesChe stays safe on the InternetDhe controls his online time解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To keep him s
25、afe online, his parents monitor (监测) his web use”可知，Julian的父母监测他的上网情况是为了确保他的网络安全。8How does the author explain childrens unpleasant online experiences?ABy describing his own experiences.BBy presenting scientific research.CBy showing differences.DBy using examples.解析：选B写作手法题。根据第三段中的“A study found that
26、 62% of children aged 8 to 17 have had an unpleasant online experience.”可知，作者主要是通过引用研究结果来说明孩子们不愉快的上网经历。9People often hold the wrong idea that _.Aformal websites are always safeBthe Internet is becoming safer and saferCCOPPA can ensure their complete safetyDdaily checks prevent future online problems
27、解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“There is a misunderstanding that if a site is following COPPA, it is totally safe”可知，人们认为遵循COPPA法案的网站可以确保他们上网的绝对安全，然而事实表明，这是错误的观念。10Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo ask parents to look out for their kids.BTo tell people to be careful online.CTo offer tips on online safety.D
28、To introduce an online law.解析：选B写作意图题。通读全文可知，由于上网的方式在发生改变，因此相应的确保上网安全的法案也要进行更新调整，特别是文章最后一句中的“it also can be dangerous if you are not careful”点明文章主旨，即：告诫人们在上网时应该小心谨慎。故B项符合题意。.阅读七选五Internships (实习) are similar to training young students in their chosen paths. Sometimes it is good to get internships in
29、ternationally. _1_ Getting a summer international internship can be a lot of work but if you know how to get it, it would be all worth it.Pay a visit to your teacher.Ask your teacher what internship is best for you in the summer. Ask about international internships and if he can give you any advice.
30、 International schools often contact local schools to give them a list of summer internships. Dont just meet him with the internship application form a week away. _2_ Some documents take time to be processed.Surf the Internet for information.You can find international schools that need internships o
31、n the Internet. _3_ Send out your selfintroduction at least one week before. Follow up now and then but not so much that it becomes annoying. You can also contact schools from abroad and ask about their internship programs. Try to ask some questions, as these are important for you to get that intern
32、ship you need.Ask your family or friends for help.Some of your family members may already have an international internship experience, so they can give you some advice. _4_ He may help you land an international summer internship. There is always someone who can direct you to a person who has a way t
33、o these internships._5_Most students get internship opportunities to earn money. You should not make money the first of your choices. Make experience and socialization the most important. Some internships give a small allowance (补贴) instead of a full pay. Dont skip these internships.AAsk your teache
34、rs for details of their experiences.BOne of your friends might know someone overseas.CTake unpaid international internships into consideration.DAlways prepare your documents at least a month before.EThese are important for you to get that internship you need.FIt will give you an opportunity to experience different cultures.GTake note of their contact numbers in the announcement pages.答案：15FDGBC