1、课时作业(三)Discovering Useful Structures (Grammar)必备知识基础练进阶训练第一层.单词拼写1We can _ (下载)a movie, old or new, from the Internet within a few minutes.2It is known that the Peoples _ (共和的)of China was founded on October 1, 1949.3The Olympic Games began with a _ (游行)of all the competing nations.4Depending on the
2、ir _ (专业的)knowledge, they quickly put out the fire, which made all of us cheer up.5Guests will be checked for the equipment during the routine bag check that happens near the parks _ (入口)6I have met with some problems in the recent studying _ (过程)7He asked me to give him a _ (张)of paper.8Every year,
3、 millions of _ (海外的)visitors come to China.用适当的关系词填空1This is the room _ my grandma used to live.2The reason _ he explained at the meeting was not sound.3The boy _ I thought to be honest lied to me.4This was the reason _ he took apart the machine.5My eldest son _ work takes him all over the world is
4、in New York at the moment.6Their child is at the stage _ she can say individual words but not full sentences.7We have entered into an age _ dreams have the best chance of coming true.8The teacher is good because she always tries her best to be the one _ classes are more active and lively with some s
5、tories and examples.9The watch _ was a gift from his father was very important to him and he was determined to find it.10He started out as a basketball prodigy(神童)_ skipped college and took his talents directly to NBA.11Everywhere there are new freeways, tunnels and bridges _ carry the ever increasi
6、ng traffic under or over the river.12This is all _ I can do for you.13There are many places _ we can visit.14We dont have much money _ can be spent on the books.15This is the only question _ was raised at the meeting.用适当的“介词关系代词”填空1Yesterday we paid a visit to the company _ Li Mings father works.2I
7、dont know the reason _ he was late for school.3He is the model _ we should learn.4Las Vegas has many wonderful restaurants _ you can eat many different kinds of food.5I dont know the person _ my mother is talking.完成句子1他们和我一起待了三周，在这期间我们一起学英语。They stayed with me for three weeks _ time we learned Engli
8、sh together.2我个人有广泛的爱好，踢足球是我最喜欢的。I have a wide range of hobbies, _ playing football is the favorite one.3我们研究了幸福感，现在我们对它已经很了解了。Weve studied the sense of happiness, _ we now know a great deal.4我想要感谢我的老师，没有她的帮助，我不会取得进步。I want to thank my teacher, _ I cant make progress.5每个人都会遇到需要帮助的情况。Everyone can get
9、 into the situation _ we need help.关键能力综合练进阶训练第二层.阅读理解ALocated in Pisa, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy has become the sign of Italy. It is the third oldest structure in Pisas Cathedral Square. There are eight floors in the Leaning Tower of Pisa including observation deck at the top. The weight o
10、f the tower is about 14,500 metric tons. There are some amazing facts of the Leaning Tower of Pisa that we will mention here.The Leaning Tower of Pisa was not originally intended to lean, but because it was built on soft soils the tower gradually leaned to one side. Prior to its restoration (修复) fro
11、m 1990 to 2001, the tower had a tilt (倾斜) of 5.5 degrees. Many people think that it will fall one day. Millions of tourists come to the lawns around the tower to take the classic photo pretending to hold up or knock down the tower.It is said that you must visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa during the d
12、ay. At night the shops are closed and it appears unimpressive. But, if you plan to visit on a full moon night, the tower will look charming. Mornings are the best time to beat the crowds. Summer in Pisa is very hot and wet, but you can expect rain in fall and winter.Even though some people regard th
13、e tower to be an engineering failure owing to the tilt, the tower has acquired a special place in history. The tower has also been used for experiments by the famous Italian scientist named Galileo Galilei. He is believed to have thrown two balls of different mass from the tower to prove that their
14、falling time is not related to their mass.On your tour you should not miss various places of interest near the Leaning Tower of Pisa including Lucca, Florence, and Santa Maria della Spina.1Why does the tower tend to lean to one side?ABecause the base of the tower was not strong.BBecause it was origi
15、nally designed like that.CBecause many people came to knock it down.DBecause the builders used lots of soft soils.2When is the best time to visit the tower without being disturbed?AIn summer. BAt night.CIn winter. DIn the morning.3What has made the tower much more famous?AIt will fall to the ground
16、in the soon future.BIt is an obvious engineering failure.CGalileo once did experiments on the tower.DThe restoration lasted more than ten years.BArchaeologists (考古学家) may have found the location of an ancient Greek city, Kane. For more than 400 years, what happened to Kane has confused experts. The
17、city, mentioned in many ancient texts, was on one of a group of three islands in the Aegean Sea. These islands were all located off the coast of modernday Turkey. Two of the islands, now known as the Garip Islands, are still there.However, the third island, an important stopping point on ancient tra
18、de routes, no longer appeared on maps made after the 16th century. No one knew why.Geoarchaeologists have helped solve the mystery. They said that the island didnt disappear. New evidence suggests that this former island is a mainland peninsula (半岛) now. Thats almost completely surrounded by water.H
19、ow did the island turn into a peninsula? At one time, a channel between two areas of land separated the island and the mainland. “The original channel was blocked out，” said Felix Pirson, the leader of the study. That means the space between the island and the mainland was filled with materials carr
20、ied by running water.Instead of finding solid ground, the geoarchaeologists discovered loose soil and rock. For scientists, this suggests that the land there was formed recently, perhaps because of the earthquakes.The scientists are looking forward to doing further testing. They hope to figure out e
21、xactly when the land bridge between the mainland and the island formed. They said that this could provide them with more information about the area during ancient times. “The aim is to reconstruct the ancient environment to understand history，”said Felix Pirson.4What are experts confused at?AThe fat
22、e of Kane.BThe location of Kane.CThe discovery of Kane.DThe features of the Garip Islands.5What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?AHow the peninsula was formed.BWhen the island was formed.CWhere the island lies at present.DWhy the island cant be seen now.6Which of the following do the scienti
23、sts agree with?ADisasters often happened in Kane.BIts important to build a city like Kane.CKane is mainly made up of solid ground.DKanes soil may be formed due to earthquakes.7. What is the scientists aim of doing the research according to Felix Pirson?ATo protect the environment.BTo know more about
24、 history.CTo reconstruct the ancient city.DTo build a land bridge between the islands.七选五We all know the importance of curiosity, and here are some tips on how to develop it.Keep an open mind. This is essential if you are to have a curious mind. Be open to learning, unlearning, and relearning things
25、. _1_ Therefore, you should be prepared to accept this possibility and change your mind._2_ Most people just accept the world as it is. This way, they will certainly lose the “holy curiosity”. Try to dig deeper beneath the surface of what is around you. A sure way to dig deeper beneath the surface i
26、s asking questions. What, why, when, who, where, and how are the questions curious people always ask.Dont label anything as boring. Whenever you label something as boring, you close one more door of possibilities. Curious people are unlikely to consider things boring. _3_ Even if they dont yet have
27、time to explore them, they will leave the door open to be visited another time.Take learning as something fun. If you see learning as a burden, theres no way you will want to dig deeper into anything. That will just make the burden heavier. However, if you think of learning as something fun, you wil
28、l naturally want to dig deeper. _4_Read diverse materials. It will introduce you to the possibilities and excitement of other worlds which may attract your interest in exploring further. One easy way to do this is through reading diverse materials. _5_ Itll feed your mind with the excitement of a ne
29、w world.ANever take things as granted.BDont spend too much time on just one world.CTry to pick a book or magazine on a new subject.DSome things you know and believe might be wrong.EIt doesnt matter that you dont agree to others opinions.FInstead, they always see these things as a door to an exciting
30、 new world.GSo look at life through the glasses of fun and enjoy the learning process.语法填空Do you like travelling? Staying 1._ (health) while 2._ (travel)can help to ensure your trip is a happy and enjoyable one. 3._ you are travelling abroad, here are the tips you need to make your trip much 4._ (ea
31、sy)Make sure you have got the signed passport (护照) and visa. Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport! Make two copies of your passport identification page. This will help a lot if your passport 5._ (steal). Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry
32、the other 6._ you in a separate place from your passport.Read the Public Announcements or Travel Warnings for the countries you plan to visit. Get yourself familiar with local laws and customs of the countries to 7._ you are travelling.Leave a copy of your itinerary (旅行日程) with family or friends at
33、home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.Do not accept packages from strangers. Do not carry too much money or 8._ (necessary) credit cards. If we make enough 9._(prepare) ，we will succeed. Have 10._ good time!课时作业(三)Discovering Useful Structures (Grammar)必备知识基础练.单词拼写1download2.Repu
34、blic3.parade4.professional5.entrance6.process7.sheet8.overseas.用适当的关系词填空1where2.that/which3.who/whom/that4.why5.whose6where7.when8.whose9.which/that10.who/that11which/that12.that13.that14.that15.that.用适当的“介词关系代词”填空1in which2.for which3.from whom4.in which5to/with whom.完成句子1during which2.among which3
35、.about which4without whose help5.where关键能力综合练.阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了比萨斜塔的相关情况。1答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据文章第二段首句The Leaning Tower of Pisa was not originally intended to lean, but because it was built on soft soils the tower gradually leaned to one side.可知，这座塔向一边倾斜是因为塔的地基不牢。2答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据文章第三段倒数第二句Mornings a
36、re the best time to beat the crowds.可知，早晨参观斜塔时不会被打扰，是最佳时间。3答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据文章第四段中的.the tower has acquired a special place in history. The tower has also been used for experiments by the famous Italian scientist named Galileo Galilei. He is believed to have thrown two balls of different mass from the
37、tower to prove that their falling time is not related to their mass.可知，伽利略在这座塔上做过实验使这座塔更加有名。B【语篇解读】考古学家发现了古希腊的一座古城Kane。古城位于一个岛屿上，该岛曾是古代贸易路线的重要停靠点，但是在16世纪以后的地图中消失了，这一直使专家感到困惑。4答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“For more than 400 years, what happened to Kane has confused experts.”可知，Kane的命运使专家感到困惑。5答案与解析：A主旨大意题。根据
38、第四段首句“How did the island turn into a peninsula？”以及下文的内容可知，本段主要讲述的是这个半岛是如何形成的，所以选A项。6答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“.perhaps because of the earthquakes.”可知，Kane土壤的形成可能与地震有关。7答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“The aim is to reconstruct the ancient environment to understand history.”可知，他们的目的是了解历史，所以选B项。.七选五【语篇解读】好奇心非常重
39、要，本文为我们介绍了一些培养好奇心的建议。1答案与解析：D根据上文的relearning things和下文的Therefore, you should be prepared to accept this possibility and change your mind. 可知，D项“你了解和相信的一些事情有可能是错的”符合语境。2答案与解析：A根据下文的Most people just accept the world as it is. This way, they will certainly lose the“holy curiosity.”可知，A项“不要把一切都想当然”符合语境。
40、3答案与解析：F根据上文的Curious people are unlikely to consider things boring.可知，接下来会讲他们实际是怎么想的，故F项“相反，他们总是把这些事情看作通往一个令人兴奋的新世界的一扇门”符合语境。4答案与解析：G由本段的主题句Take learning as something fun.以及接下来对将学习当作负担和将学习当作乐趣两种不同心态的对比可得出结论：因此透过快乐的眼镜来看生活，享受学习的过程。故选G项。抓住关键词fun和learning。5答案与解析：C上文的One easy way to do this is through re
41、ading diverse materials.中的关键信息为diverse materials，C项刚好是对这一关键信息的进一步解释。.语法填空【语篇解读】本文就外出旅行时的注意事项给出了实用的建议。只有做好旅行的准备工作，才能玩得开心。1答案与解析：healthy考查形容词。stay healthy保持健康，形容词作表语。2答案与解析：travelling考查省略。while doing sth.为状语从句的省略。3答案与解析：If考查连词。此处用从属连词引导状语从句，表示“如果你在国外旅行”。4答案与解析：easier考查形容词比较级。much用来修饰比较级，因此此处需要用easy的比较
42、级形式。5答案与解析：is stolen考查时态和语态。passport与steal之间为被动关系，再结合上下句时态可知用一般现在时的被动语态。6答案与解析：with考查介词。表示“随身携带”用介词with。7答案与解析：which考查定语从句。which在从句中作介词to的宾语。句意：让你自己熟知你要去旅行的那些国家的当地的法律和习俗。8答案与解析：unnecessary考查形容词。句意：不要携带太多的钱和不必要的信用卡。unnecessary不必要的。9答案与解析：preparations考查名词。make preparations做准备。10答案与解析：a考查冠词。have a good time玩得高兴，过得愉快。