1、课时跟踪练(一) Warming Up & Reading Pre-reading.阅读理解AMusic festivals in EuropeVisiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures.These days there is such a number of choices that its possible to spend the whole summer watching live music in exciting place
2、s.Of course, its also a chance to meet people from across the world.Melt! Festival, GermanyThis festival takes place on the site of an open air museum for industrial machinery.Theres also a lake which can be used for swimming when its hot.This years lineup has over 120 different bands (乐队)Around 90%
3、 of the people attending the festival are German providing a perfect chance to practise speaking the language.Exit Festival, SerbiaSet on the banks of the Danube in an old fortress (城堡), the festival began as a way to show peoples dissatisfaction with the government.These days its less political (政治
4、的) but still worries about people who are poor, ill, old, etc.and tries to help them.This years festival will host many famous bands.From electronic music and dance music to hard rock, there is something for everyone to enjoy.Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, ScotlandSet on a Scottish estate (庄园) nea
5、r Inverness, this year Belladrum will welcome artists from around the world.The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party) which is always a lively event.It doesnt even matter if youre a beginner because the band teaches you each dance.Opener Festival, P
6、olandHeld in an airfield near the northern city of Gdansk, each year Opener has a seriously good selection of bands.This year is no exception, with many famous bands set to play.Not only are there amazing artists, but both Poland and the festival itself also provide very excellent value for money.语篇
7、解读：本文是应用文。文章介绍了欧洲的四个音乐节。1What is special about Melt! Festival?AIt provides German lessons.BIt is held by a local museum.CThe bands are from 120 countries.DMost of the festival goers are German.解析：选D细节理解题。由Melt! Festival, Germany部分中的“Around 90% of the people attending the festival are German”可知答案。2Wh
8、y did Exit Festival begin?AFor political reasons.BFor personal reasons.CTo help stop a fight. DTo offer help to the poor.解析：选A细节理解题。由Exit Festival, Serbia部分中的“the festival began as a way to show peoples dissatisfaction with the government.These days its less political (政治的)”可知，该音乐节最初是为了抗议政府产生的。3What
9、 makes Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival different from the others?AIt falls in summer.BIt is a live music festival.CIt teaches people Scottish dances.DIt invites the most famous bands.解析：选C细节理解题。由Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland部分中的“The most enjoyable part of the weekend is the ceilidh (trad
10、itional Scottish dance and party)”和“the band teaches you each dance”可知，在该音乐节，人们可以学跳苏格兰舞蹈。BThe origins of the Christmas traditions are the most fascinating of any holiday.All our favorite activities can be traced (追溯) back to specific points in history, and knowing how these things came about just ma
11、kes celebrating Christmas much more wonderful.The original Nicholas was born in 280 AD in the small country of Lycia, which is now part of modern Turkey.Nicholas became first a priest (牧师) and then a bishop (主教) in the early Christian church.The first paintings of him show Nicholas wearing the cloth
12、es of a Christian bishop red decorated with white.When we see Santas suit today, were still seeing the two kinds of colors.Nicholas became famous for giftgiving.In the early fourth century, a legend began to spread about Nicholas coming at night to the home of three poor girls who did not have money
13、 and therefore could not get married.While the girls slept, Nicholas left gold coins in their stockings, which were drying by the fire.Thats how the tradition of Santa filling stockings got its start.In 1841, Santa first appeared at a department store in Philadelphia.This Santa tried to climb down a
14、 chimney to impress the children who were watching, but he got stuck halfway down.In 1890, department store Santas began appearing all over America, especially on the East Coast around Boston.Parents in other countries joined together and hired passenger trains to take their families to see these Sa
15、ntas.At the same time, Ralph EMorris of the New England Telephone Company suggested that strings of lights be hung on Christmas trees.After all, lights would be much safer than candles.Our modernday image of Santa as a fat man is based on ads of the CocaCola company in the 1930s.Artist Hans Sundblom
16、 used a retired salesman named Les Prentice as his model.语篇解读：本文为记叙文。圣诞节传统的起源是所有节日中最吸引人的，人们了解这些起源也是为了使圣诞节过得更美妙。4What can we learn from Paragraph 1?AChristmas is the most important holiday.BThe traditions of Christmas are based on facts.CThere was not any record of Christmas in the past.DMore and mor
17、e people begin to celebrate Christmas.解析：选B推理判断题。由第一段可知，我们喜欢的任何圣诞节传统都可以追溯到历史上特定的由来，并且知道这些活动是如何产生的。由此可推知，这些传统都是建立在事实之上的。5What do we know about Nicholas?AHe set up the first Christian church.BHe was called Santa Claus when he was born.CHis clothes are similar to Santas suit in color.DHis image is the
18、same as the modernday Santa.解析：选C推理判断题。由第二段“.red decorated with white.When we see Santas suit today, were still seeing the two kinds of colors.”可知，尼古拉斯第一批画像中穿着基督教主教的衣服红色镶有白色的衣服。在如今圣诞老人的装扮中，我们看到的仍然是这两种颜色。6Three poor girls are mentioned to _.Aprove that Nicholas used to be a rich manBtell of the origi
19、n of Santa filling stockings Cshow Christmas was set up mainly for the poorDdescribe a famous story in the early fourth century解析：选B细节理解题。由第三段“Thats how the tradition of Santa filling stockings got its start.”可知，提到三个穷苦女孩是为了讲述圣诞老人把礼物放进袜子这一传统的由来。7What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?ASanta d
20、idnt become popular until the year 1890.BCandles have never been used on Christmas trees.CThe CocaCola company designed the image of Santa.DSanta began giving gifts by climbing down chimneys in 1841.解析：选A推理判断题。由倒数第二段可知，1890年，圣诞老人百货商场盛行于美国，尤其是在波士顿的东海岸。世界各地的家长一起带着家人，坐着租来的旅客列车观赏这些圣诞老人。由此可知，圣诞老人于1890年开始
21、流行。CI cant remember a time when my bedroom didnt have a bookshelf.From Dr.Suess to Mother Goose, I had all kinds of books that progressed in size as I got older.My earliest memory of books was sitting on my bed at night with my mom reading to my older brother and me from CS.Lewis, JR.R.Tolkien, or M
22、adeleine LEngle.And my first beloved book that was all mine was a childrens book about being a chosen child.As an adopted (收养的) child, this book helped me learn that my family was my very own because they chose me.As I got older, the books got thicker and more difficult.The first set of books I ever
23、 bought with my own money was LM.Montgomerys Anne of Green Gables.When in elementary school, there was a book catalog (目录) that would come out.We could take it home and have our parents help us order new books.Then the books would be sent to the school.There was nothing better than getting my little
24、 bag of books.My love for science fiction was deepened by my older brothers love for it.Beyond being the person to introduce me to Star Trek and Doctor Who, it was his copy of The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks that got me really interested in science fiction.I read classics in high school.The fi
25、rst time I had the thought that I wanted to be a writer was after reading Edgar Allan Poes work.And his use of words floored me.I remember using his word “phantasmagorical” for a senior paper.Yeah, its no wonder I ended up an English major and English teacher passing on my love for the written word
26、and the books students could hold in their hands.语篇解读：本文是记叙文。作者在家庭成员的影响下逐渐爱上阅读，并走上了教书育人之路。8What was the authors earliest memory of books?AShe read some classics by herself.BShe was thirsty for childrens books.CShe was often read to by her mother.DShe borrowed books from her brother.解析：选C细节理解题。由第二段中的
27、“My earliest memory of books was sitting on my bed at night with my mom reading to my older brother and me”可知答案。9What happened after the author read her first favorite book?AShe loved her family much more.BShe hoped to have her own home.CShe planned to read more books.DShe found that she was adopted
28、.解析：选A细节理解题。由第二段中的“this book helped me learn that my family was my very own because they chose me”可知，通过读这本书，作者更加爱她的家庭。10How did the author feel after getting some books on the book catalog?ALucky.BExcited.CSurprised. DDisappointed.解析：选B推理判断题。由第三段中的“There was nothing better than getting my little bag
29、 of books.”可知，作者收到这些书时非常兴奋。11How did the author become interested in science fiction?ABy reading Star Trek with her brother.BBy being introduced to Doctor Who.CBy talking about it with her brother.DBy reading The Sword of Shannara.解析：选D细节理解题。由第四段中的“it was his copy of The Sword of Shannara by Terry B
30、rooks that got me really interested in science fiction”可知，作者在读了The Sword of Shannara这本书后迷上了科幻小说。.阅读七选五Every day can be a fresh, new beginning this is very important if you had a difficult day before.By starting with a positive attitude, you can face the challenges of the day in a good state of mind.
31、_1_Exercise.Exercising is one of the best methods to start your day for your mind as well as the body._2_ In addition, it also reduces stress and improves your metabolism (新陈代谢)So go for a walk, go for a bike ride, or go to the gym in the morning.Organize yourself._3_ Make a todo list and make an ef
32、fort to follow it.It will keep you organized and make your day easier.However, make sure that your todo list is manageable.There are only so many things you can do in a day.Smile.Starting your day by acting the way you want to feel can help you be more positive._4_ The easiest thing to do is smile.J
33、ust smile because you are alive and you can.Watch or listen to something humorous so you can laugh.It makes you feel positive and really good about yourself and the world that surrounds you.Keep important items in the same place.To make mornings less busy, start a habit keeping your important items
34、in one easily accessible place._5_ This way, you are never looking for that lost item when you are running behind.AWrite down the tasks for the day.BTry other actions to get yourself to feel happier.CTry some of the following tips to start your day right.DPut your keys, wallet, purse, and other impo
35、rtant items there.EInstead of rushing through the morning, go slow and take your time.FIt increases brain function, which can help you get a jumpstart on the day.GIf you feel annoyed or tired, do something physical to make yourself feel happy.语篇解读：本文为说明文。如何开始新的一天呢？本文提出了一些实用的建议。1选C由下文给出的一些开始新的一天的建议可判断选C项。2选F由后一句可推断此处说明运动的作用，故选F项。3选A由后一句“Make a todo list and make an effort to follow it.”可知，该空建议写下任务。4选GG项中的“make yourself feel happy”与本段中“smile”相吻合。5选DD项中的“keys, wallet, purse, and other important items”与本段中“important items”相吻合。
