1、单元综合测评(一).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)AThe Winners Club is a bank account specially designed for teenagers.It has been made to help you better manage your money.The Winners Club is a transaction account (交易账户)where you receive a keycard so you can get to your money 24/7 thats 24 hours a day, 7 days a
2、 week!Its a club with impressive features for teenagers：No account keeping fees!Youre no millionaire so we dont expect you to pay large fees.In fact, there are no accounts keeping or transaction fees!Excellent interest rates!You want your money to grow.The Winners Club has a good rate of interest wh
3、ich gets even better if you make at least two deposits (储蓄) without taking them out in a month.ConvenientTeenagers are busy we get that.You may never need to come to a bank at all.With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone or the Internet.You can
4、have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account.This could be your pocket money or your pay from your parttime job!Mega magazine includedAlong with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.There are also fantastic offers an
5、d competitions only for Winners Club members.The Winners Club is a great choice for teenagers.And it is so easy to join.Simply fill in an application form.You will have to get permission from your parent or guardian (so we can organize that cool keycard) but it is easy.We cant wait to hear from you.
6、Its the best way to choose to be a winner!【语篇解读】文章主要是介绍了一种银行卡服务Winners Club。1Which of the following is TRUE about the Winners Club?A.Special gifts are ready for parents.B.The bank opens only on work days.C.Services are convenient for its members.D.Fees are necessary for the account keeping.【解析】细节理解题
7、。从第四段“With the Winners Club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone or the Internet.You can have money directly deposited into your Winners Club account.”可知这种服务非常方便，故C项是对的。【答案】C2The Winners Club provides magazines which _A.encourage spendingB.are free to all teenage
8、rsC.are full of adventure storiesD.help to make more of your money【解析】细节理解题。从倒数第二段的“Along with your regular report, you will receive a FREE magazine full of good ideas to make even more of your money.”可知The Winners Club 提供可以挣更多钱的杂志。故选D。【答案】D3What is the purpose of this passage?A.To set up a club.B.T
9、o provided parttime jobs.C.To organize keycards.D.To introduce a new banking service.【解析】写作意图题。纵观全文可知文章的目的是介绍一种新型的银行业务服务。故选D。【答案】DBPraguePrague is an ancient European city，featuring one of the most magnificent Old Towns in Europe，along with delicious food，inexpensive shopping and friendly people.Pra
10、gue is also famous as being home to one of the most famous 20th century writers，Franz Kafka.The famous Czech beer is also one of the reasons to visit Prague.The narrow streets of the older parts of the town are appealing the visitors to take nice long walk and settle in some of the many restaurants，
11、which offer topquality foods at a low price.The buildings there are mostly tower-shaped，and so Prague is called“City of a Hundred Spires”MauritiusAlso known as the Paradise on Earth，Mauritius lies about 560 miles east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.It is a place of magnificent natural beauty coup
12、led with excellent customer service，which makes for an unforgettable romantic experience at the edge of the worlds warmest ocean.There are lots to see and do in Mauritius：the coral reefs(珊瑚礁)surrounding the island offer stunning beauty and great underwater adventures to those who want to dive into t
13、he precious waters.The nature of Mauritius mostly resembles that of Paradise，allowing every couple visiting this island to feel like Adam and Eve.That is an experience nobody would want to miss!CyprusThe very name Cyprus，it has been said，glitters with an ageold myth.Today，history and hedonism(享乐主义)a
14、re comfortably mixed on the island.Some fivestar resorts within walking distance of wellpreserved Greek and Roman ruins offer the convenience the modern traveler has come to expect.Cyprus features a romantic history，as it was Anthonys gift to his beloved Cleopatra during the glorious days of the Rom
15、an Empire.Maybe that is why you always feel a little special once you set foot on Cyprus.For more information about many other most romantic places in the world，just log on at http：/.【语篇解读】本文简要介绍了捷克首都布拉格和毛里求斯与塞浦路斯这两个国家，目的是吸引游客。4The underlined word “Spires” in Paragraph 2 means_A.narrow streetsBinexp
16、ensive restaurantsC.topquality foods Dtowershaped buildings【解析】词义猜测题。根据本句前半句可知，spires的含义与塔有关，因此选择D项。【答案】D5We learn from the text that Mauritius _A.is part of MadagascarB.is an ideal destination for couplesC.is in the central Indian OceanD.is most famous for its good service【解析】细节理解题。根据Mauritius部分中的倒
17、数第二句“The nature of Mauritius mostly resembles that of Paradise，allowing every couple visiting this island to feel like Adam and Eve.”可知，毛里求斯是每一对夫妇的度假胜地，因此选B项。其他选项与文章内容不符。【答案】B6What makes Cyprus different from the other two places?A.It is located on an island.B.It offers charming resorts.C.It was giv
18、en as a present.D.It has a very long history.【解析】细节理解题。根据Cyprus部分第二段中的“Cyprus features a romantic history，as it was Anthonys gift to his beloved.”可知，塞浦路斯曾经是作为一个礼物送人的，因此选C项。【答案】C7A common feature of Mauritius and Cyprus is that they are _A.old BromanticC.rich Dmysterious【解析】细节理解题。根据Mauritius部分第二段最后两句
19、与Cyprus部分第二段的“Cyprus features a romantic history.”可知，这两个城市的共同之处是浪漫。【答案】BCThe freezing Northeast hasnt been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter，so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota，Florida，my bags were packed before you could say “sunshine”I left for the land of warmth and vit
20、amin C(维生素C)，thinking of beaches and orange trees.When we touched down to blue skies and warm air，I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness.Swimming pools，wine tasting，and pink sunsets(at normal evening hours，not 4 in the afternoon)filled the weekend，but the best partparticularly to my taste，dulled b
21、y months of coldweather root vegetableswas a 7 am.adventure to the Sarasota farmers market that proved to be more than worth the early wakeup call.The market，which was founded in 1979，sets up its tents every Saturday from 7 am.to 1 pm.，rain or shine，along North Lemon and State streets.Baskets of per
22、fect red strawberries；the redpainted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck；and most of all，the tomatoes：amazing，large，soft and round red tomatoes.Disappointed by many a broken，vineripened(蔓上成熟的)promise，Ive refused to buy winter tomatoes for years.No matter how attractive they look in the store，once I
23、get them home theyre unfailingly dry，hard，and tasteless.But I homed in，with uncertainty，on one particular table at the Browns Grove Farms stand，full of fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist.These were the real dealand at that moment，I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going
24、 to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldnt be experiencing again for months.Delighted as I was by the tomatoes in sight，my happiness deepened when I learned that Browns Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty，a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton，whereluckil
25、y for meI was planning to have dinner that very night.Without even seeing the menu，I knew Id be ordering every tomato on it.【语篇解读】本文为一篇记叙文。作者冬季去佛罗里达州的萨拉索塔度假，游泳池、品酒以及粉红色的晚霞都令作者陶醉不已。但是，最吸引作者的并不是这些，那么，到底是什么呢？大家快来读一读文章吧！8What did the author think of her winter life in New York?A.Exciting.BBoring.C.Relax
26、ing. DAnnoying.【解析】推理判断题。由第一段中的“The freezing Northeast hasnt been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter”和“dulled by months of coldweather root vegetables”可知，作者厌倦了纽约的冬天，因为那里根本没有乐趣，同时也厌倦了冬天的根茎蔬菜，所以可以推断出作者认为纽约的冬天是令人厌烦、枯燥和单调的。boring“枯燥的，乏味的”，故选B项。exciting“令人兴奋的”，显然与作者真实的感受相反；relaxing“令人放松的”，文中体
27、现不出作者明显的放松情绪；annoying“令人恼怒的”，作者只是感觉“枯燥、单调”，并非“恼怒”。【答案】B9What made the authors getting up early worthwhile?A.Having a swim.B.Breathing in fresh air.C.Walking in the morning sun.D.Visiting a local farmers market.【解析】细节理解题。根据题干关键信息词worthwhile可以定位到第一段的最后一句。由“.the best part.was a 7 am. adventure to the S
28、arasota farmers market that proved to be more than worth the early wakeup call.”可知，作者认为，早起去参观萨拉索塔农贸市场很值得，因此选D项。【答案】D10What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter?A.They are soft. BThey look nice.C.They taste great. DThey are juicy.【解析】细节理解题。由倒数第二段中的“.Ive refused to buy winter tomatoe
29、s for years.”可知，作者在纽约已经好多年不买冬季出售的西红柿了，然后通过“No matter how attractive they look in the store，once I get them home theyre unfailingly dry，hard，and tasteless.”可知，纽约冬季出售的西红柿只是看起来好看，但是吃着发干、很硬而且无味。故B项正确。A、C、D三项与作者所描述的纽约冬季出售的西红柿的现实情况相反，故排除。【答案】B11What was the author going to do that evening?A.Go to a farm.B
30、.Check into a hotel.C.Eat in a restaurant.D.Buy fresh vegetables.【解析】推理判断题。根据题干关键信息词that evening可定位到最后一段中的“.I learned that Browns Grove Farm is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty，a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton，whereluckily for meI was planning to have dinner that very night.
31、”，句中的that very night是关键信息词。由此可知，这个农场是Jack Dusty(一个新开的饭馆)的一个(蔬菜和水果)供应商，而幸运的是作者那晚正好要去这个位于the Sarasota Ritz Carlton的饭馆吃饭。故C项正确。此处并未提到“晚上去一个农场”“入住一家宾馆”，因此可以排除A、B两项。文章最后一句话说的是在那个饭馆直接点(order)每一道带西红柿的菜，而不是D项所说的“买新鲜的蔬菜”。【答案】CDThe Cherokee Indians (切罗基族北美印第安人之一族) of the early 1800s were intelligent and hardw
32、orking people. Most could read. Some lived in log cabins and others lived in large houses. A Cherokee named Sequoyah made an alphabet for his language so it could be read and written as well as spoken.As early as 1802 the state of Georgia and the federal government had signed an agreement with the C
33、herokee Indians that stated that the Indian land belonged to Georgia. In 1829 President Jackson had a “removal bill” introduced to Congress. The bill said that all Cherokee Indians would have to move to a reservation (保留区) in Oklahoma. Georgia took the Cherokee Indians land and began to break it int
34、o small pieces to be given to the white settlers.All contracts between Cherokee Indians and whites were canceled. Anyone owing money to a Cherokee Indian didnt have to pay back. Some whites attacked and burned the Cherokee Indians homes. The Cherokee Indian leaders were arrested and their homes were
35、 taken away.In 1835 two Cherokees who were not elected leaders of the tribe signed a treaty (协议) with the federal government. The treaty arranged for the Cherokee Indians to move away from Georgia. The treaty was not good because no elected leader had signed it. More than 16，000 Cherokees signed a p
36、etition (请愿书) asking that the treaty should be canceled. President Jackson refused. In 1838 ten thousand American soldiers were sent to Georgia to remove the Cherokees from the land they had lived on as long as anyone could remember. They were taken to a makeshift prison until the trip west could be
37、gin.The trip to Oklahoma began in cold weather. More than four thousand Cherokee Indians died on the trip.One fourth of the tribe died on the trail known as the“Trail of Tears”. The Cherokees call this trail Nunna-da-ul-tsun-yi，meaning “The Place Where They Cried”【语篇解读】本文是记叙文，讲述了北美印第安人中的一个部族切罗基族的一段历
38、史。12We learn from the first paragraph that the Cherokee Indians of the early 1800s _A.had no their own languageB.passed on their knowledge by word of mouthC.lived a very primitive lifeD.could build houses【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段可知，19世纪初，切罗基族人有的住在原木小屋里，也有的住在大房子里，说明他们会建造房子。【答案】D13What happened to the Cherokee
39、Indians after the “removal bill” was introduced to Congress?A.They were allowed to ask all their money back.B.They moved to a better place.C.They lost their land.D.They sold their land to the white settlers.【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段可知，“迁徙令”提交国会后，切罗基族人的土地被白人瓜分，因此选C。【答案】C14We can infer from the third paragraph
40、that the treaty _A.was against the will of the Cherokee IndiansB.didnt take effect in the endC.was turned down by President JacksonD.was misunderstood by most Cherokee Indians【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段可知，切罗基族人签署请愿书，要求取消协议，说明该协议违背了他们的意愿。【答案】A15What would be the best title for the passage?A.An unfair treatyB.A r
41、emoval billC.The story of an Indian tribeD.The early history of the Indians【解析】标题归纳题。综合分析全文可知，本文主要讲述了切罗基族的一段历史，因此C项作为文章的标题最佳。【答案】C.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)Guide for TeenagersThe teenage years can be tough, and its normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings dont go away or become
42、 so intense that you cant handle them, you may be suffering from depression._16_Try not to isolate yourselfWhen youre depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. _17_ S
43、pend time with friends, especially those who are active.Keep your body healthyMaking healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Ever heard of a “runners high”？ Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance
44、 class. Any activity helps! _18_As for food, make sure youre feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid alcohol and drugsYou maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a “mood boost，” even if just for a short time. However, sub
45、stance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed._19_ You will need special treatment for your substance problem._20_Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern yo
46、u feel you cant talk to your parents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If youre dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust.A.Ask for help if you are stressedB.Even a sho
47、rt walk can be beneficial.C.Turn to your parents for helpD.As you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.E.In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worsenot betterin the long run.F.The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.G.Help is available and you hav
48、e more power than you think.16【解析】根据上文提到“But if these feelings dont go away or become so intense that you cant handle them, you may be suffering from depression.”如果不能处理这种紧张的情绪，你可能会感到压抑，故选G项“帮助可以给你更多的力量”。【答案】G17【解析】根据下文提到“Spend time with friends, especially those who are active.”与那些积极向上的朋友在一起，故选D项“当你
49、出门走进这个世界时会感到好些”。【答案】D18【解析】根据上文提到“Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps！”身体的活动可能比药物更有效，因此参加体育活动、骑车或跳舞，故选B项“甚至是散步也是有益的”。【答案】B19【解析】根据上文提到“However, substance use can not only make depres
50、sion worse, but can cause you to become more depressed.”药物的滥用不仅会使病情糟糕还会加重，故选E项“总之，喝酒和吃药长期看来会让你感到更糟糕的”。【答案】E20【解析】根据下文提到“Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you cant talk to your parents about, see a doctor.”如果考试压力过重可以跟老师交谈，此外如果你
51、担忧你的健康又不想跟父母交流，可以去看医生，故选A项“如果感觉有压力，可以去求助”。【答案】A.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)When I was 12 years old，my grandparents passed away.I was really close to them，and losing them was the hardest thing Ive ever had to_21_It was as if my whole world had fallen and I_22_into this huge hole of depression(抑郁).Althoug
52、h I was fighting against depression，it was difficult to be_23_，but I had to try.I joined a Womens Choir(合唱团).Mr.Wright was the choral director and he was so funny that the first day，I just knew I had made the best_24_of my life.As the year progressed，I loved the chorus more and more.I began to smile
53、 again and really enjoy_25_Then one day that all changed.My friends started talking about me behind my back.I was_26_，and I was very sad.Mr.Wright came over and asked what was wrong.The look in his eyes told me that I could_27_him.Trying hard to_28_back tears，I told him the whole story.When I finish
54、ed，he nodded and told me，“Remember：No one is worth stealing your tears.” What Mr.Wright said really struck a chord(心弦) in my heart.He_29_cared about me and what was going on.Ill never be able to thank him enough，because he not only has saved me but has influenced every day of my life since.Any time
55、I feel like_30_，I remember Mr.Wrights words and push forward.Im proud to say that I_31_my depression，and Im now a senior.Im still a part of the chorus，and now Im also in the best choir at my school.Mr.Wright is a hero_32_everyone he meets.He cares about every single person who walks through his door
56、.Thats _33_he deserves to be Educator of the Year.He deserves the_34_not just this year but every year.Mr.Wright，you are a(n)_35_teacher，and I hope you realize that youre my hero.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍的是对作者有很大影响的合唱团的导演Mr.Wright。21A.look throughBlook up toC.get through Dgo through【解析】作者的祖父母去世了，那是作者经历的最艰难的事情。go
57、 through经历。【答案】D22A.looked BbrokeC.fell Dturned【解析】好像整个世界都塌了，我陷入了极大的抑郁中。fall into陷入，落进。【答案】C23A.happy BcalmC.bright Dextraordinary【解析】尽管我在与抑郁作斗争，但是仍很难高兴起来。【答案】A24A.suggestion BdecisionC.announcement Darrangement【解析】我知道我做出了人生中最好的决定(decision)，这个决定就是上句提到的“I joined a Womens Choir”。【答案】B25A.care BnatureC
58、.health Dlife【解析】我重新开始微笑，并真正享受生活。【答案】D26A.refused BforgottenC.hurt Dtrapped【解析】朋友们开始背后议论我，这使我受到伤害。hurt伤害。【答案】C27A.trust BimpressC.respect Dsatisfy【解析】他的眼神告诉我，我可以信任他。由下文“I told him the whole story”可知，作者是信任他的。trust信任。【答案】A28A.set BholdC.take Dbring【解析】极力抑制眼泪的同时，我把整个故事告诉了他。hold back抑制。【答案】B29A.official
59、ly BcuriouslyC.exactly Dtruly【解析】他确实很关心我和事情的进展。truly真正地，的确。【答案】D30A.getting up Bgetting offC.giving up Dgiving away【解析】每当我想放弃的时候，我就会想起Mr.Wright的话，并继续前行。【答案】C31A.beat BsufferedC.developed Dreflected【解析】我很自豪地说我打败了抑郁。beat击败。【答案】A32A.about BwithC.to Dat【解析】对于Mr.Wright所遇到的每个人来说，他是一位英雄。故选C。【答案】C33A.when B
60、whatC.where Dwhy【解析】这就是他应得今年“年度教育工作者”的头衔的原因。Thats why.这就是为什么。【答案】D34A.title BjobC.quality Dlabor【解析】他不仅今年赢得了这个头衔，他每年都应得到。title头衔，称号。【答案】A35A.amusing BcuriousC.amazing Dadvanced【解析】根据文章对Mr.Wright 的描写可知，Mr.Wright 是一位令人惊羡的老师。amazing令人惊羡的。【答案】C.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)My interest in Chinese food starte
61、d years ago, when I was a young reporter for the Washington Post. Our office wasnt far 36._ Chinatown, where I found some very good Chinese restaurants. The first time I ever ate Chinese food, I loved it. I 37._ (notice) the fresh taste of the meat and vegetables. When I learned more about the food,
62、 I began to understand why 38._ has this special feature.Many years ago, China had 39._ energy crisis because it lost much of its wood due to overpopulation and poor 40._(manage) of its forests. This loss was very bad for the country, of course, but it turned out to be very good for the food. Wood b
63、ecame very expensive and hard to get, so the Chinese had to either find a substitute for their 41._(value) wood, or learn how to use it better. There werent any substitutes so people found ways to economize.In order to economize in 42._(cook), they had to use very little wood. So they started cuttin
64、g their meat and vegetables into small pieces before they put them in the hot oil. That way, the food cooked 43._(fast) and they saved more fuel. The food 44._(prepare) in this way kept its fresh flavorand its this flavor 45._ attracts people from other countries to the art of Chinese cooking.【语篇解读】
65、本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了作者对中国食物的热爱和中国烹饪的由来。36from考查介词。 句意：我们的办公室离唐人街不远，be far from意为“离远”，符合句意。故填from。37noticed考查动词的时态。根据上下文的时态可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填noticed。38it考查代词。句意：当我对这种食物了解得更多时，我开始明白为什么这种食物会如此特别。空格处与前一分句中的“the food”为同一事物，为了避免重复，故用代词“it”指代“the food”。故填it。39an考查冠词。 句意：多年以前，中国发生了一次能源危机空格处修饰“energy crisis”，表示泛指，cri
66、sis在该句中为可数名词单数，且“energy”的读音以元音音素开头，因此填不定冠词an。40management考查词性转换。根据空格前的形容词poor及空格后的介词of可知，空格处应为名词。故填management。41valuable考查词性转换。空格后是名词wood，因此应用所给词的形容词形式修饰wood。故填valuable。42cooking考查词性转换。介词in后用名词、代词或动名词。cook作名词时意为“厨师”，不合句意，因此要用其动名词形式cooking，意为“烹饪”。43faster考查副词的比较级。“the food cooked _”与and后的“they saved
67、more fuel”是并列关系，故此处也应用副词fast的比较级faster。44prepared考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，句子的谓语动词是kept，故prepare是非谓语动词。prepare与主语the food之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，因此用其过去分词形式。故填prepared。45that考查强调句型。去掉its和空格后，句子剩余部分结构和意义都完整。 由此可知，本句是一个强调句。故填that。.应用文写作(满分15分)星光中学(Xingguang High School)近期举行了一次登山活动。假定你是学校英语报记者，请写一篇短文，报道此次活动。内容包括：1时间与地点：4月10
68、日，大青山(Daqing Mountain)；2活动的过程；3你对于这次活动的评论。注意：1.词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。_【参考范文】In order to encourage the students to take outdoor exercise, our school organized a mountainclimbing on April 10. Hundreds of us took part in it. At 8：00 am，we gathered at the foot of Daqing Mountain and set out for the top
69、 in high spirits. All the way we were chatting, singing and laughing, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. About two hours later, we all reached the top. Bathed in sunshine, we jumped and cheered with joy.The activity benefited us a lot. Not only did it get us close to nature, it also p
70、romoted the friendship among us. What a wonderful time!.读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Alan and the other campers sat around the fire chewing meat chops.It would be Alans first night in a tent，and he was excited but a little nervous.As they ate，the conservation officer
71、spoke，“Much of the wildlife in this area comes out only at night.So after supper，lets start a night watch.Volunteers will take turns to stay down here by the fire，away from the tents.Those who take part will get a chance to see a world that many of you never knew existed.”Alans stomach tightened.“Is
72、nt it dangerous？”someone asked.“No，its quite safe，”the officer said.“There are no dangerous animals this close to Cape Town.Any volunteers？”A toughlooking kid with red hair muttered something about needing a good nights sleep.Another boy spoke up，“Ill take a shift.”The kid whod sat next to Alan on t
73、he bus volunteered.Alan sat tight.Then one of the girls raised her hand with a giggle.Alan frowned.If a girl could do it，he could，too.He volunteered.A few more kids raised their hands，and then the officer explained，“This is how it works.When the rest of you go to bed，the first watcher takes his or h
74、er place by the fire.The duty of the watcher is to keep the fire going gently.After thirty minutes，he or she wakes the next person.”Alan heard his voice asking，“Are you sure its absolutely safe？”The officer looked at him，“Well，nothing is absolutely safe.Crossing the road isnt absolutely safe.But the
75、 danger is minimal.We wouldnt have taken you here otherwise.Do you still want to volunteer？”Alan nodded but felt uneasy.Sleeping in a tent with other campers had sounded OK，but the idea of being alone in the night made him tremble.Earlier that day，the officer had challenged the campers to spot anima
76、l tracks along the river.That was fun.But being alone in the dark was not.Alans flashlight was already fading to a dim glow because he had used it too often.Looking around，Alan thought he saw a large bird swooping(俯冲) and wondered if it was an owl.He had seen small paw prints in the sand by the rive
77、r.Was the owl hunting for the creature that had made them?Paragraph 1：Then there was a noise.Alan froze.Something was there in the darkness._Paragraph 2：The next morning，the officer asked for reports._【参考范文】Paragraph 1：Then there was a noise.Alan froze.Something was there in the darkness.Slowly，he r
78、eached for his flashlight.Another metallic sound，near the cooking pots. Alans finger stabbed at the button on the flashlight.There，with a discarded bone in its mouth，was a creamybrown creature with dark spots and a striped tail.Alan stared，and the creature stared back.Its round ears pricked and its
79、sharp nose twitching.Then it was gone.Alan felt a rush of excitement.He crawled near the pots and saw small doglike paw prints.Carefully，he rearranged the pots to cover them.Paragraph 2：The next morning，the officer asked for reports.Most kids claimed to have heard noises in the darkness.“I saw somet
80、hing，”said Alan，and he described it.Then he moved the pots and showed everyone the tracks.“Well done！Youve met our local spotted genet，”said the officer，smiling.“Normally a genet lives on mice and birds，but this one likes chop bones，too.He visits our campsite sometimes，but only if the watcher is very quiet.Good for you！”Alan held his head high.Inside，though，he knew it was fear that had kept him so quiet.Next time，he thought，“I will be just as quiet，but no longer afraid.”