1、UNIT 4 课时跟踪检测(一) Starting out & Understanding ideas一、语言基础训练.单词拼写1In the early days, Peking Opera (歌剧) was performed on openair or in teahouses. 2Anna likes wearing loose clothing, which gives her greater freedom of movement (运动). 3American English differs from British English in many aspects (方面). 4
2、This dictionary is available in electronic version (版本). 5A high percentage of the female (女性的) staff in the company are parttime workers. 6At the same time, he attempted to invent a new technique (技巧) to reduce the cost. 7We are not sure when the universe (宇宙) came into being. 8Sam lives in a small
3、 dusty village on the edge (边缘) of the city. 9It seemed incredible (难以置信的) that people would still want to play football during a war. 10Have you ever dreamed of being in front of thousands of people at a concert, with everyone clapping (鼓掌) while you are singing? .单句语法填空1Only by keeping ourselves h
4、ealthy and strong can we feel energetic (energy). 2Hearing the words, he trembled with anger (angry)3Besides, watching English movies can combine English learning with/and relaxation. 4Chinas new media industry witnessed explosive (explode) development. 5Many students who were not good at English in
5、 the past are now full of confidence. 6Our friendship dating back to our childhood has lasted for years. 7Can you help to find out whose wallet it is? 8John has a unique way to get across his opinion by using as few words as possible. 9Im so stressed that Im beginning to have sleep problems. 10What
6、you said is quite to the point but what we need are experienced technical (technique) workers. .选词填空be full of confidence， date back to， find out， at first， get across， transform . into .， on the edge of ones seat， combine . and/with .1As we know, a good farmer can transform a deserted place into a
7、rich land. 2Learn to combine your knowledge and/with experience, and you are sure to succeed.3It seems difficult at_first,_but youll soon get the hang of it. 4A good teacher must get_across to his students the importance of a proper learning method. 5The old temple, which dates_back_to the 17th cent
8、ury, needs to be repaired. 6Im always sitting on_the_edge_of_my_seat whenever they announce the winner of American Idol. 7We are_full_of_confidence and look forward to your sincere cooperation. 8To find_out more information you can log on to the website of our company.完成句子1Having_worked_with many en
9、vironmental consultants, I know that a healthy environment and development should be possible at the same time.与许多环境顾问一起工作之后，我知道健康的环境和经济发展并存是有可能的。2The park was full of people, enjoying_themselves_in_the_sunshine. 这个公园满是人，他们都在阳光下玩得很开心。3Todays homework was_easy_to_do,_so Mike finished it quickly and w
10、ent out to play.今天的作业容易做，因此迈克很快完成作业出去玩了。 4Jack has changed so_much_that_I_can_hardly_recognize_him. 杰克变化这么大，以至于我几乎认不出他来。5It is such a_heavy_stone_that I cant lift it up.这个石头如此重，以至于我拿不动它。.课文缩写填空I had been always full of 1.confidence (confident) about Hamlet before I saw The Revenge of Prince Zidan th
11、e Peking Opera version of Hamlet. First, the opera brought a completely new sound to my Western ears, 2.beginning (begin) with an orchestra playing traditional Chinese instruments, one of 3.which was an instrument with two strings called jinghu. Then, I was surprised when the main characters came on
12、 stage. The costumes and masks were 4.amazing (amaze). Although the performers sang in Chinese, the music, exaggerated movements and mime helped get the meanings 5.across to the audience. The voices sounded really unique. So high were some of the female voices 6.that I was sure they could break glas
13、s! And the stage was really simple. 7.Using (use) some techniques, the opera 8.had_transformed (transform) a small stage into the whole universe. What I liked most was how the characters moved on stage. It was so dazzling and 9.energetic (energy) that I wasnt sure if the characters were performers o
14、r athletes! Feeling the strong 10.emotions (emotion) of love, anger, fear and grief in the performance, I could easily recognize the theme of Hamlet. 二、语篇阅读训练.阅读理解Lady Gagas latest film became an instant hit over the weekend, helping push theaters to an October ticketselling record.A Star Is Born, a
15、ctorturneddirector Bradley Coopers remake of a Hollywood classic in the late 1930s, went beyond the previous expectations of movie analysts by roughly 30 percent.The original production is such a great Hollywood myth that its no wonder Hollywood keeps telling it. Whatever the era, the director or th
16、e headliners, it tells the story of two lovers on dramatically different paths: a famous man whos racing to the bottom and a woman whos soaring to the top.Mr. Cooper does a lot right in this movie A Star Is Born, beginning with the casting of Lady Gaga, whose relaxing, naturalistic performance is th
17、e key to the movies force.A postMadonna pop artist was known for her elaborate (精心制作的) makeup and costumes, which she adopted no more here.This unmasking of Lady Gaga makes her character seem genuine or say natural, a quality that the movie is in favor of and that serves as a kind of everlasting fir
18、st principle.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了A Star Is Born这部电影的相关情况。1What does the author think of the new movie?ABoring.BRecommendable.CRidiculous. DAmusing.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第一段“Lady Gagas latest film became an instant hit . ticketselling record.”可推知，作者认为这部新电影是值得推荐的。2The underlined word “soaring” in the third para
19、graph probably means “_”ArisingBsingingCrunning Dshouting解析：选A词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“different paths: a famous man whos racing to the bottom and a woman whos soaring to the top”可推知，racing to the bottom与soaring to the top相对应，由此可知画线词意为“上升”，故选A。3What can we learn about the movie?AThe remakes of the movie adopt
20、different plots.BThe movie tells the story of two friends on different paths.CNatural performance is considered as the only principle in this movie.DThe movie is more impressive than what movie analysts expected.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“went beyond the previous expectations of movie analysts by roughly 30
21、 percent”可知，这部电影给人的印象比电影分析师预期的要好。4What is the best title for the passage?AA Hollywood Movie A Star Is BornBLady Gaga Is on the Edge of Potential Oscar GloryCA Latest Film of Lady Gaga Won the Oscar AwardDThe Box Office of Bradley Coopers New Movie解析：选A标题归纳题。根据对全文的整体理解，尤其是第一段的内容可知，本篇文章主要讲述了A Star Is
22、Born这部影片的相关内容，故A项最适合作本文标题。.阅读七选五Understanding and appreciating abstract art can be tough if you dont have much experience with art. Dont worry. The following can help you gain an appreciation of abstract artwork enormously.Relax as you look at abstract art._1_， its best to go to the gallery or view
23、the art when youre in a relaxing state so that the art affects you in a positive way. Limit distractions around you, like your cellphone, and try to clear your mind of negative or stressful thoughts._2_.Avoid saying things like “Anyone could make that” and dismiss prior opinions you have about the a
24、rtwork before you actually see it. Try to approach the art with an open mind and dont compare it with other works, especially if its not in the same style.Ask yourself how the painting makes you feel.Instead of trying to evaluate the technical aspects of the art, ask yourself how the art makes you f
25、eel. _3_， it has an emotional impact on you. Do be honest with yourself when determining your real feeling.Research the artists life.Some galleries have an informational plaque (匾牌) near the artwork that describes the artist. Read the informational plaque next to the artwork. This is a great way to
26、better understand the artist and his mindset when he created the art. Most abstract art tries to capture a feeling or emotion like sadness, rage, or happiness. _4_.Speak and interact with abstract artists.If you like, you can find abstract artists in collective studios or at their art shows. _5_. Ge
27、tting their perspective may give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of their work.Well now, if you still dont get abstract art and cant appreciate it, try to create some artworks yourself. If you dont know where to start, you can look up tutorials online or take a local art class.ALook at t
28、he artwork as objectively as you canBIf it makes you happy, sad, anxious, or excitedCAs long as you understand the techniques used to create the artDSince being distracted or stressed can actually affect how you enjoy artETake the time to respectfully speak to themFFor example, if the artist witness
29、ed a war, a depressing feeling may be conveyed in his artGThere are different styles and types of art for you to further research语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何欣赏抽象艺术作品。1选D根据段落小标题“Relax as you look at abstract art.”以及空后的“its best to go to . in a positive way”可推知，前后句表示逻辑上的因果关系，前因后果，且与下文中的“distractions”呼应，故选D
30、项。2选A空处为段落小标题。根据对本段的整体理解可知，欣赏艺术作品时避免武断或被固有的观念所束缚，要以开放的心态欣赏它，由此可推知，本段主要讲的是要尽可能客观地欣赏艺术品，故选A项。3选B根据空后的“it has an emotional impact on you”可推知，空处表示艺术作品给你的感受，与空前的“ask yourself how the art makes you feel”呼应，故选B项。4选F根据空前一句“Most abstract art tries to capture a feeling or emotion like sadness, rage, or happin
31、ess.”可推知，空处应是举例进一步解释说明，故选F项。5选E根据段落小标题“Speak and interact with abstract artists.”以及空后一句可推知，花点时间和艺术家们对话，从而可以对其所创作的艺术作品有更深层次的理解和认识，故选E项。三、基础写作训练.完成句子1When I was invited to experience a campus activity named “Closer to Peking Opera”， I was on_the_edge_of_my_seat. 当我被邀请去体验一个名为“更接近京剧”的校园活动时，我非常激动。2As we
32、know, dating_back_to_more_than_200_years,_Peking Opera is very popular in China. 众所周知，京剧可以追溯到200多年前，在中国非常受欢迎。3Last week, I attended_the_activity with my Chinese friend. 上周，我和我的中国朋友一起参加了这个活动。4We watched a_wonderful_Peking_Opera_performance in the welldecorated hall. 我们在一个装饰精美的大厅里观看了一场精彩的京剧表演。 5Hardly
33、 had the show begun when_I_was_at_once_amazed_by the elegant movements of the actors and the pleasant music. 演出刚开始，我就被演员们优雅的动作和悦耳的音乐惊呆了。6Its a show that combines_music,_singing,_drama,_poetry_and_costume_design_with explosive effect. 这是一个集音乐、歌唱、戏剧、诗歌和服装设计于一体的具有爆炸效果的节目。7We saw_an_exhibition about Pek
34、ing Opera. 我们看了一个关于京剧的展览。 8A variety of exhibits were on display, such_as_costumes,_facial_masks,_spears and so on. 展出了各种各样的展品，如服装、面罩、长矛等。9This activity has_been_transformed_into a big window to understand Chinese culture. 这项活动已经成为了解中国文化的一个大窗口。 .连句成篇(将题中的句子加入适当的衔接词连句成篇)When_I_was_invited_to_experien
35、ce_a_campus_activity_named_“Closer_to_Peking_Opera”，_I_was_on_the_edge_of_my_seat._As_we_know,_dating_back_to_more_than_200_years,_Peking_Opera_is_very_popular_in_China._Last_week,_I_attended_the_activity_with_my_Chinese_friend.We_firstly_watched_a_wonderful_Peking_Opera_performance_in_the_welldecor
36、ated_hall._Hardly_had_the_show_begun_when_I_was_at_once_amazed_by_the_elegant_movements_of_the_actor_and_the_pleasant_music._Its_a_show_that_combines_music,_singing,_drama,_poetry_and_costume_design_with_explosive_effect.After_that,_we_saw_an_exhibition_about_Peking_Opera._A_variety_of_exhibits_were_on_display,_such_as_costumes,_facial_masks,_spears_and_so_on.For_me,_this_activity_has_been_transformed_into_a_big_window_to_understand_Chinese_culture.