1、Unit 5Canada“The True North”Canada【面积】998万平方公里,居世界第二位,其中陆地面积909万平方公里,淡水覆盖面积89万平方公里。【首都】渥太华(Ottawa),地处安大略省。首都地区(包括安大略省的渥太华市、魁北克省的加蒂诺市及其周围城镇)人口137万,面积4715平方公里。年平均最高气温1526 (7月),最低气温166 (1月)。【简况】位于北美洲北部。东临大西洋,西濒太平洋,西北部邻美国阿拉斯加州,南接美国本土,北靠北冰洋。海岸线约长24万多公里。东部气温稍低,南部气候适中,西部气候温和湿润,北部为寒带苔原气候。中西部最高气温达40 以上,北部最低气
2、温低至60 。加拿大被称为“枫叶之国”。五月份的首都渥太华,映入你眼帘的却是遍地的郁金香,因为全世界最大的郁金香节将在这儿举办。郁金香是荷兰的国花。为什么加拿大会有郁金香节呢?The Canadian Tulip FestivalEach year in the first week of May, Canadas capital city of Ottawa becomes a flower ocean.These beautiful flowers announce the arrival of spring and the official opening of the Canadian
3、 Tulip Festival, which is the worlds largest tulip festival.Why does Ottawa celebrate the tulip festival with such enthusiasm(热情)? The tradition began about 70 years ago. The German army had invaded(侵略) the Netherlands in May 1940, and the royal family was forced to run away from their country. They
4、 went first to London then on to Ottawa where they were given Government House as a shelter. In 1943, Princess Julianas daughter, Princess Margriet was born at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.After the royal family returned to their homeland in 1945, Princess Juliana gave 100,000 tulip bulbs to the Canadi
5、an government and the citizens of Ottawa as a reward. This started a tradition and every year ever since, another 100,000 tulip bulbs were sent to Ottawa and planted all around the city. Over the next decade, the Canadian Tulip Festival became bigger and bigger and tourists started making Ottawa the
6、ir destination(目的地) in early May.根据上文判断正(T)、误(F)1The Canadian Tulip Festival is the worlds biggest tulip festival.()2The royal family went to London and were given Government House as a shelter.()3It was at the Ottawa Civic Hospital that Princess Margriet was born.()4To thank Canadian government and
7、 the citizens of Ottawa, Princess Juliana gave them many tulip bulbs.()5In early May, few tourists make Ottawa their destination.()答案1.T2.F3.T4.T5.FPart Warming up, Prereading, Reading & Comprehending.重点单词1_ n海港2_ vi.&n.聊天;闲聊3_ prep.在之内4_ adj.城市的;市镇的5_ n边界;国界;边沿vt.&vi.与接壤;接近6_ vi.&vt.测量;衡量;判定n计量制;计量
8、单位;措施7_ prep.&adv.在(船、飞机、火车或公共汽车)上;上(船、飞机、火车等)答案1.harbour2.chat3.within4.urban5border6.measure7.aboard.词汇拓展1_ v包围;围绕_ adj.周围的_ n环境2_ n景色;风景_ n情景,场景3_ adv.&adj.向东(的)_ adv.&adj.向西(的)_ adv.&adj.向上(的)4_ adj.轻微的;微小的_ adv.稍稍;轻微地5_ n洲;大陆_ adj.大洲的;大陆的答案1.surround; surrounding; surroundings2scenery; scene3.e
9、astward; westward; upward4slight; slightly5.continent; continental.重点短语1与其;不愿_2看见;瞥见 _3定居;平静下来;专心于 _4设法做 _5be on a trip to _6have a gift for _7all the way _8be famous for _答案1.rather than2.catch sight of3.settle down4manage to do5.去某地旅行6.有天赋7.一路上;自始至终8.因而著名.重点句式1rather than. “与其;不愿”_ take the aeropl
10、ane all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver.她们不想一路乘飞机,而是决定先飞到温哥华2独立主格结构It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, _.那儿湿度很大,所以树长得特别高,一些经测量高达90多米。3比较级than any other.Canada has _ in the world.加拿大的淡水比世界上任何其他国家都要多。答案1.Rather than2.some measuring over 90 metres3.more fresh water than any
11、other country.课文理解1According to the text, the route of Li Daiyu and Liu Qians journey is _.AVancouverCalgaryThunder BayTorontoMontrealBCalgaryVancouverThunder BayTorontoMontrealCTorontoCalgaryThunder BayVancouverMontrealDThunder BayCalgaryTorontoVancouverMontreal2Why are the cousins not flying direc
12、t to Montreal on the Atlantic coast?ABecause they have not got so much money.BBecause they want to take the train to have a good view of Canada.CThe aeroplane is so fast.DThe distance from the west coast to the east isnt so long.3What is “The True North” according to the text?AThe northern part of C
13、anada.BThe name of a part of Canada.CThe name that they call the whole country.DThe name of the train that goes across Canada.4Which is NOT true about Vancouver?AIt is a very beautiful city.BIts population is increasing rapidly.CThe trees are very tall in the north of Vancouver.DIt is surrounded by
14、rivers.5Which of the following statements about Canada is TRUE?ACanada has the largest amount of fresh water in the world.BCanada is empty within a few hundred kilometres of the USA border.CCanada is 55,000 kilometres from coast to coast.DAll the Canadians have a gift for riding wild horses.答案1.A2.B
15、3.D4.D5.A教材原文A TRIP ON “THE TRUE NORTH”Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada to visit their cousins in Montreal on the Atlantic coast. Rather than take the aeroplane all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train from west to east across Canada. The thought
16、 that they could cross the whole continent was exciting.Their friend, Danny Lin, was waiting at the airport. He was going to take them and their baggage to catch “The True North”, the crossCanada train. On the way to the station, he chatted about their trip.“Youre going to see some great scenery. Go
17、ing eastward, youll pass mountains and thousands of lakes and forests, as well as wide rivers and large cities. Some people have the idea that you can cross Canada in less than five days, but they forget the fact that Canada is 5,500 kilometres from coast to coast. Here in Vancouver, youre in Canada
18、s warmest part. People say it is Canadas most beautiful city, surrounded by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Skiing in the Rocky Mountains and sailing in the harbour make Vancouver one of Canadas most popular cities to live in. Its population is increasing rapidly. The coast north of Vancouver has s
19、ome of the oldest and most beautiful forests in the world. It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some measuring over 90 metres.”That afternoon aboard the train, the cousins settled down in their seats. Earlier that day, when they crossed the Rocky Mountains, they managed to catch sig
20、ht of some mountain goats and even a grizzly bear and an eagle. Their next stop was Calgary, which is famous for the Calgary Stampede. Cowboys from all over the world come to compete in the Stampede. Many of them have a gift for riding wild horses and can win thousands of dollars in prizes.After two
21、 days travel, the girls began to realize that Canada is quite empty. At school, they had learned that most Canadians live within a few hundred kilometres of the USA border, and that Canadas population is only slightly over thirty million, but now they were amazed to see such an empty country. They w
22、ent through a wheatgrowing province and saw farms that covered thousands of acres. After dinner, they were back in an urban area, the busy port city of Thunder Bay at the top of the Great Lakes. The girls were surprised at the fact that ocean ships can sail up the Great Lakes. Because of the Great L
23、akes, they learned, Canada has more fresh water than any other country in the world. In fact, it has onethird of the worlds total fresh water, and much of it is in the Great Lakes.That night as they slept, the train rushed across the top of Lake Superior, through the great forests and southward towa
24、rds Toronto.译文参照“真北方”之旅李黛予和她的表妹刘倩去加拿大大西洋海岸的蒙特利尔看望她们的表兄妹。她们不想一路乘飞机,而是决定先乘飞机到温哥华,再从西海岸乘火车横穿加拿大到达东海岸。要横贯整个大陆的想法很是令人兴奋。朋友林丹尼在机场等候她们。他要带着她们和她们的行李去火车站乘坐横越加拿大的“真北方”号列车。在去火车站的路上,林丹尼聊起了她们的旅程。“你们沿途将会看到美丽壮阔的风景。一路向东行,你们会经过一座座山脉,上千个湖泊、森林,还有宽阔的河流和许多大城市。有些人认为在不到5天的时间里就能穿越加拿大。但是他们忘记了这样一个事实:加拿大从东海岸到西海岸共有5500公里。这儿,温哥
25、华,是加拿大最温暖的地方。人们说温哥华是加拿大最美丽的城市,被大山和太平洋环抱。落基山可以滑雪,海港供你扬帆,这些使得温哥华成为加拿大最受欢迎的居住城市之一。这个城市的人口增长很快。在温哥华北面的海岸上保存着世界上最古老、最美丽的森林。那儿的湿度很大,所以树都长得特别高,一些高达90多米。”那天下午表姐妹俩才登上火车落了座。火车先是穿越落基山脉,她们总算看到了野山羊,甚至还看到了一只大灰熊和一只鹰。她们的下一站就是卡尔加里,这个城市因“大西部赛马会”而闻名。来自世界各地的牛仔们来参加赛马会比赛。他们中许多人都有骑野马的才能,他们能赢得几千美元的奖金。两天以后,她们开始意识到加拿大人烟稀少。她们
26、在学校学过,大多数加拿大人居住在靠近美国几百公里以内的边境地带,加拿大的人口也只有三千万多一点儿。但是现在看到这么空旷的国家,她们很惊讶。火车穿过一个种植小麦的省份,她们看到了面积有数千英亩的农场。晚饭后,她们又回到城市,位于五大湖区最北端的繁忙的港口城市桑德湾。海轮可以开到五大湖,让表姐妹俩感到吃惊。她们知道,因为五大湖,加拿大的淡水比世界上任何其他国家都要多。事实上,加拿大拥有世界三分之一的淡水量,其中大部分都蓄在五大湖泊里。那天夜里她们睡着了,火车越过苏必利尔湖北部,穿过大森林,朝南向多伦多飞驰着。The farmer surrounded his house and garden wi
27、th a fence.那个农民用一道篱笆把房子和花园围住。The surrounding towns have been included into Xiongan New Area.周边的县城已经被包括进了雄安新区。After the meeting he was surrounded by a crowd of reporters.会后,他被一群记者围住了。surround. with/by. 以包围be surrounded by/with. 被包围surrounding adj. 周围的surroundings n. 环境巧学助记Once upon a time, a king who
28、 was polite to surrounding countries lived in a castle surrounded by a large forest and having wonderful surroundings.从前,在一个绿树环绕、环境优美的城堡里住着一位国王,他对邻邦十分友好。即学即用单句语法填空Some insects take on the colour of their _(surround) to protect themselves.They live in a beautiful village, with many trees and flowers
29、_(surround) it._(surround) by thick bamboo, the ancient city hadnt been discovered until the 1960s.完成句子The small village _.这个小村子被绿树环抱。答案surroundingssurroundingSurroundedis surrounded with/by green treesThe box measures 2 metres long by 2 metres high.这个箱子长2米,高2米。You should take effective measures to
30、improve your working conditions.你们应采取有效措施来改善你们的工作条件。In the old days, my mother always made new clothes to my own measure with the Spring Festival coming.过去,妈妈在春节来临时总是为我量身做新衣服。measure sth. by sth. 用来衡量measure sb. for. 为某人量尺寸take measures to do sth. 采取措施做某事make. to ones measure 依照某人的尺寸做巧学助记Much to my
31、sadness, I have to wear the coats made to my own measure because Im getting fatter. Although I know a mans beauty shouldnt be measured by his figure, its time for me to take measures to lose weight.让我非常伤心的是,我不得不穿根据我自己的体形量身定做的外套,因为我变胖了。虽然我知道一个人的美不能用他的身材来衡量,但现在是我采取措施减肥的时候了。关键点拨measure意为“某物长/宽/高为”时,是系动
32、词,用主动形式表被动含义。即学即用单句语法填空The little boy would like to have his weight _(measure)This room _(measure) 6 meters long by 4 meters wide.We should take measures _(protect) the environment from pollution.单句改错I can make an evening dress for my own measure._Mark lives in a big pleasant room measures about 5 m
33、eters by 6 meters._答案measuredmeasuresto protectfortomeasuresmeasuringThe 10% price rise is well within the limits set by the government.10%的物价上涨远未超过政府限定的范围。We are doing everything within our power to figure out the puzzle.我们正尽我们所能来破解这个难题。Im looking for a nearby place for my holiday. Any good ideas?H
34、ow about the Moon Lake? It is within easy reach of the city.我正在找一个附近的地方度假。有什么好主意吗?月亮湖怎么样?它离城市不远。within sight 看得见;在视线之内within ones power 在某人能力之内within (ones) reach 触手可及即学即用完成句子You must finish the work _.你必须在两天之内完成这项工作。Dont put the medicine _.别把药放在孩子够到的范围内。Try to do everything _.做每件事都要尽力而为。答案within tw
35、o dayswithin childrens reachwithin your powerThe family settled down in the US just before the war broke out.就在战争爆发前,这家人在美国定居了下来。Dont just waste your precious time; settle down to reading.不要把大好时光浪费掉,坐下来读点书。It took her a while to settle into her new job.过了一段时间她才适应了新工作。settle vt. & vi. 解决(问题、纠纷等);定居se
36、ttle down to (doing) sth.(to为介词) 开始注意某事物;静下心来做某事settle on/upon 决定;同意(某事)settle in/into 适应(新的家、工作、环境等)settlement n. 解决;定居;协议settler n. 定居者;移民者巧学助记After this panda settled down in the mountain, she settled herself down. Look! She is settling down to eating bamboo leaves.这只大熊猫定居在这座山里之后,她终于让自己平静下来了。看!她现
37、在正在专心地吃竹叶。即学即用单句语法填空How can I settle down _ my work, surrounded by the naughty children?He wants me to settle _, but now I want him to find an adventure.He found it hard to settle down to _(do) his work.答案todowndoingThe soldiers managed to save(succeeded in saving) the boy out of the ruins.战士们设法把那个男
38、孩从废墟中救了出来。Let me help you solve the puzzle.Oh, thanks, but I can manage it myself.让我来帮助你解决这个难题吧。噢,谢谢,我自己能行。How on earth do you manage without a washing machine?没有洗衣机你是如何应付的?manage v控制;驾驭;管理;经营;处理;对付口语中manage常与can, could, be able to连用,表示“能对付”manage it 设法完成manage without 在没有应付过去manager n. 经理;老板managem
39、ent n. 经营;管理即学即用单句语法填空Your house is always so neathow do you manage _ with three children?Three years ago, I was the _(manage) of a radio station.Having worked for two days, Steve managed _(finish) his report on schedule.The companys failure was mainly due to bad _(manage)句型转换He succeeded in overcom
40、ing his weakness with his efforts.He _ his weakness with his efforts.答案itmanagerto finishmanagementmanaged to overcomeShe said that she caught sight of me in the crowd.她说她在人群中看见了我。We fell in love with the villa at first sight.第一眼看到这别墅我们就喜欢上了它。The castle came into sight as we went round a bend in the
41、 road.我们在路上拐了个弯,城堡就映入了眼帘。at first sight 初次见到;乍看上去at the sight of 一看见就lose sight of 看不见out of sight 看不见(视野之外)in/within sight 看得见(视野之内)come in to sight 进入眼帘即学即用介词填空Suddenly they got separated, and then lost sight _ each other._ first sight their demands seemed reasonable.完成句子He turned around and _.他转过
42、身来,看见了一位老妇人。The baby cried _.那婴儿一看见他妈妈就哭起来了。答案ofAtcaught sight of an old womanat the sight of his motherIts said that the boy, who has a gift for language, once led a hard life.据说那个有语言天赋的小男孩曾经过着非常艰难的生活。Its simply unbelievable to me that the threeyearold girl is very gifted in music.对我来说这简直令人难以置信,这个三
43、岁的女孩非常有音乐天赋。As is known to us all, Lang Lang is a gifted pianist.众所周知,郎朗是一位有天赋的钢琴家。gift n. 才能;天赋;礼物have a talent forhave a gift for 有天赋giftedtalented adj. 有天赋的be gifted in(doing) sth. 有(做)某事的天赋巧学助记The gifted musician is a man of many gifts, who had a gift for music when he was a child, and now he is
44、 gifted in playing many musical instruments.这位有才华的音乐家是一个多才多艺的人。当他是个孩子时就有音乐天赋。现在他擅长演奏很多乐器。即学即用单句语法填空Bolt is one of the _(gift) players in the world.When she was young, she was gifted _ teaching.Unlike other girls, Mary has a gift for _(play) football.英译汉He has a gift for painting and his sister is a
45、person of many gifts._答案giftedinplaying他有绘画天赋,而他姐姐则是一个多才多艺的人。关键点拨本句中rather than为并列连词,用来连接两个平行结构,如:代词、名词、形容词、介词短语、动名词或不定式,也可连接谓语动词等。Rather than allow the vegetables to go bad, he sold them at half price.与其让蔬菜烂掉,他不如半价把它们卖掉。You rather than he are to be invited to the party.你而不是他将被邀请参加宴会。I would rather
46、laugh on the backseat of a bicycle than cry in a BMW car.I would laugh on the backseat of a bicycle rather than cry in a BMW car.I preferred to laugh on the backseat of a bicycle rather than cry in a BMW car.我宁可坐在自行车上微笑,也不愿意坐在宝马车里哭泣。(1)rather than后接不定式时,不定式可以带to,也可以不带to,但当rather than位于句首时,只能接不带to的不定
47、式。(2)rather than连接两个名词或代词作主语时,谓语动词应与rather than前面的名词或代词在人称和数上保持一致。(3)常见的含rather than的句型:(4)other than不同于;除了以外or rather 更确切地说即学即用单句语法填空What we expect from you is working hard rather than hardly _(work)Rather than _(stay) here, I prefer to leave.I think it is the manager, rather than the workers, that
48、 _(be) to blame.I prefer _(starve) rather than _(beg) in the street.完成句子Sue never carried anything _.苏从来都只带着一个小钱包。He got home late last night, _ early this morning.他昨晚很晚,更确切地说,今天一清早才回到家。答案workingstayisto starve; begother than a small purseor rather关键点拨本句中some measuring over 90 metres属于“代词现在分词”构成的独立主
49、格结构。独立主格结构相当于一个状语从句,常用来表示时间、原因、条件、方式、伴随等。其中前面的名词或代词在意义上为后面结构的逻辑主语。Time permitting, I will measure you for a pair of trousers.如果时间允许的话,我给你量一下尺寸做一条裤子。A lot of work to do, he cant go home now.有许多工作要做,他不能回家。More time given, we should have done it much better.给更多时间,我们会做得更好。The huntsman entered the forest
50、, gun in hand.那位猎人手拿着枪进了树林。独立主格结构形式归纳:名词/代词现在分词(表示主动和进行)名词/代词过去分词(表示被动和已经完成)名词/代词不定式(表示将要发生的动作)名词/代词形容词/副词/介词短语(常用来说明名词或代词的性质、特征或所处的状态)with名词/代词现在分词/过去分词/形容词/介词短语/副词/动词不定式即学即用单句语法填空Many things _(settle), the manager looks worried.It _(be) a fine day, the children went to the park.Much time _(spend)
51、sitting at a desk, office workers are generally troubled by health problems.Bats are surprisingly longlived creatures, some _(have) a lifespan of around 20 years.单句改错The work finishing, he went out to play._答案to settlebeingspenthavingfinishingfinished.单词拼写1It was a terrible accident. All passengers
52、_(在船上) fell into the river.2We must take preventive _(措施) to reduce crime in the area.3It was _(在之内) my power to help her.4The rural _(风景) was so beautiful that he decided to stay one more week.5It is wellknown that the world is made up of seven _(洲) and four oceans.6The salesgirl pretended not to h
53、ear me and went on _(闲谈) with a lady in blue.7Could you give me a hand to carry my _(行李) to the bedroom?8The area _(与毗邻) on the Yorkshire Dales.答案1.aboard2.measures3.within4.scenery5.continents6.chatting7.baggage8.borders.介、副词填空1John says he will settle _ after he gets married.2I caught sight _ her
54、getting on a bus when I came out of the bookstore.3They soon made me a new suit _ my measure.4After a long walk, I would like to have a cold drink rather _ hot coffee.5The competition is a platform to find the children who have a gift _ painting.答案1.down2.of3.to4.than5.for.完成句子1It was so noisy outsi
55、de that he couldnt _(静下心来读书)2Science should be developed to benefit human beings _(而不是危害他们)3All the students _(坐好后), the lecture began.4. _(那么多人围着他), the little boy felt a little nervous.5Mother _(有使的天赋) guests feel at home.答案1.settle down to reading2rather than harm them3having sat down4Surrounded
56、by so many people5has a gift for making课后作业(十三).单句语法填空1Im feeling _(slight) better now.2Therere many _(harbour) in our country.3The boy_(lead) the way, we had no trouble finding the strange cave.4Tom was chatting _ his classmates when the head teacher came in.5When the fire broke out, everyone manag
57、ed _(escape) from the hotel.6The pianist _(surround) by a crowd of fans will hold a concert in the Workers Stadium.7As we got _(board) the train, we said goodbye to him.8Its a suitable _(locate) for the new school.9_(measure) 258,000 square metres in area, the National Stadium looks very magnificent
58、.10He is said to be _(gift) in music, and has won many prizes.答案1.slightly2.harbours3.leading4.with5.to escape6.surrounded7.aboard8.location9Measuring10.gifted.短语填空rather than, have a chat with, settle down, catch sight of, have a gift for, on the way to, be surrounded by, go through1. _ the superma
59、rket, I met two men, who had a violent quarrel.2My house _ a lot of trees, so we feel cool even during summer hot days.3If you _ Mary, ask her to come and see me.4It is good for you to _ your friends sometimes.5We can achieve a lot when we learn to let our differences unite, _ divide us.6They first
60、_ a valley, then a forest and at last to the village.7Mr. Smith had stayed in many parts of the world, and he finally _ in Canada in the 1990s.8Lucy _ music and dreams of becoming a famous pop singer.答案1.On the way to2.is surrounded by3.catch sight of4.have a chat with5.rather than6.went through7.se
61、ttled down8.has a gift for.单句改错1We spent an enjoyable evening chatting with old times._2Mark lives in a big pleasant room measured approximately five metres by six metres._3He lay there, his teeth set, his eyes looked straight up._4The river lies to the border between the US and Mexico._5Fortunately
62、, I managed getting in touch with a Dartmoors Livestock Protection officer._6He tried to run away but gave up when he found himself surrounding._7I think Tom, rather than you, are to blame._8His articles show that he has a gift with writing and he is sure to become a writer._9The plane crashed, kill
63、ed all 200 people aboard._10He lay on his back in bed, his hands to cross under his head._答案1.withabout2.measuredmeasuring3lookedlooking4.toon5.gettingto get6surroundingsurrounded7.areis8.withfor9killedkilling10.to crosscrossed.阅读理解ACanada, the second biggest country in the world, has an area of abo
64、ut ten million square kilometres, covering most of the northern part of the North American continent and with an area larger than that of the United States. Canada lies to the southwest of Greenland. To the south, it reaches to the same latitude(纬度) as southern France. The distance from the Pacific
65、coast in the west to the Atlantic in the east is greater than that from North America to Europe. But in spite of its size, two thirds of the population of Canada live in a narrow belt of land no more than 200 kilometres from the US border. In the southeast are the Great Lakes that lie on the border
66、with the United States. These huge inland seas empty into the St Lawrence River, which links them with the Atlantic Ocean. The centre of government and finance is in Ontario. So are many of Canadas industries.Canada is a country of ten provinces and three territories(地区). The first inhabitants(居民) o
67、f Canada were North American Indians and Inuit. France and Britain each governed Canada in the past. At that time the population of Canada was almost entirely the French, but in the next few decades, thousands of British colonists emigrated(移民) to Canada from the British Isles and from the American
68、colonies. In 1849, the right of Canada to selfgovernment was recognised. Today, 18 percent of Canadians still speak only French.Canada is often called “A Land of the Future”. The countrys rich oil and mineral resources have hardly been touched. It is among the ten leading industrial nations in the w
69、orld. Its capital is Ottawa and the largest city is Toronto. Other important cities include Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Quebec.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文,主要从历史、地理和工业等方面介绍了加拿大。1What is the passage mainly about?AThe history of Canada.BThe geography of Canada.CThe industry of Can
70、ada.DAll of the above.解析考查主旨大意。根据文章内容可知,本文主要从历史、地理和工业等方面介绍了加拿大,故选D项。答案D2What does the underlined word “links” in the first paragraph mean?AConnects.BStarts.CCollects.DBegins.解析考查词义猜测。根据语境可知,这些巨大的内陆海流入圣劳伦斯河,它将它们与大西洋连接起来。所以画线词意为“连接”,故选A项。答案A3According to the passage, where are Canadas industries mainl
71、y located in?AOttawa.BToronto.CVancouver.DOntario.解析考查细节理解。根据第一段的“The centre of government and finance is in Ontario. So are many of Canadas industries.”可知,加拿大的工业大多在安大略省,故选D项。答案D4Why is Canada called “A Land of the Future”?ABecause its a developed country.BBecause its future is very wonderful.CBecau
72、se its rich resources havent been developed.DIts not mentioned in the passage.解析考查细节理解。根据最后一段的“The countrys rich oil and mineral resources have hardly been touched.”可知,加拿大被称为“未来之地”是因为它的很多资源还未被开发,故选C项。答案CBI picked up my two best friends and we were off on a road trip. I had just returned to America f
73、rom a year abroad in China. So, naturally I wanted to take a trip to Canada.Montreal, the second largest city in Canada, is a fourhour drive from my home in New Hampshire. We felt a thrill as we crossed the border into Canada. It was the first time I had ever driven across an international border. W
74、e turned on the radio to try and find some Canadian stations.After dropping off our bags at our hotel, we were immediately walking down the famous St Catherines Street. While we walked, two things surprised us: how cold it was and how well everyone dressed. The streets of Montreal are like a fashion
75、 show. Both_men_and_women_look_like_they_stepped_out_of_the_pages_of_a_magazine.All of that fashion has to keep them warm since Montreal is so cold. Last year it broke the record for the most snowfall in North America. To hide from the cold we went into a small diner because we wanted to order Pouti
76、ne, a very popular snack in Montreal. It is French fries covered in cheese and brown gravy(肉汁). It is delicious.However we had a hard time ordering the dish since the official language of Montreal is French. It is actually the fifth largest Frenchspeaking city in the world. But since the rest of Can
77、ada speak English, plenty of people were there to help.We spent the rest of the weekend going to many historical churches and monuments in Montreal. But at night wed head to the very modern dance clubs and bars. Montreal is a city that sits between the past and the future and the traveller can choos
78、e whichever direction he wants to go.语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在加拿大蒙特利尔的经历。那里寒冷的天气、人们时髦的服装、美食、著名历史景点等都给作者留下了深刻的印象。5How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?AThe men and women are really the fashion models of a magazine.BThe portraits of the men and women are printed in the magazine.CT
79、hey are so well dressed that they look like models in a magazine.DThe men and women like to copy characters in magazines.解析考查细节理解。根据该段中的“how well everyone dressed”可知,在作者看来,蒙特利尔的人穿着时尚,像杂志里的模特。答案C6Which of the following can NOT be concluded from the passage?AThe author and his friends couldnt wait to
80、explore the city.BThe author wasnt used to the weather of Montreal.CThe citizens from Montreal care much about what they wear.DMontreal often holds fashion shows.解析考查细节理解。根据第三段第一句话中的“we were immediately walking.”可知作者和他的朋友迫不及待地想参观蒙特利尔。根据第四段中的“To hide from the cold.”可以推知作者并不适应那里的寒冷。根据第三段最后两句可知蒙特利尔的人们非
81、常注重着装。D项文中未提及,故选D。答案D7What can we infer from the passage?AThe author often went to China for a visit.BThe people they met in the diner were kind and helpful.CAll the people in the diner were locals.DThe author went to Montreal on business.解析考查推理判断。根据第五段中的“But since the rest of Canada speak English,
82、plenty of people were there to help.”可推知作者及朋友在餐馆碰到的人非常友好且乐于助人。答案B8Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe author listened to Canadian radio programmes and chose their first stop as advised.BThe author took a trip to Montrealthe third largest city in Canada.CMontreal broke the re
83、cord for the most snowfall in the world last year.DMontreal is a city which is both traditional and modern.解析考查细节理解。根据文章最后一段中的“Montreal is a city that sits between the past and the future.”可知,蒙特利尔既有往昔的风采,也有现代的气息,由此可确定答案为D。答案D.七选五阅读填空Summer is the season of family travel. _1_ Here are our top 5 thing
84、s to teach your children before entering big crowds.How Far They Can Go_2_ For young children, you should set a rule of always holding a parents hand. For older kids, you may be comfortable with an “I can always see you and you can always see me” rule.To Call Your Real NameTeach your children that y
85、ou will find them, so its best if they stay in one place. Whats more, teach them to call out your full name instead of “Mummy” or “Daddy” to help you more easily find them.How to Identify a “Safe Person”Make sure your children know the best people to approach if they get separated from you. Employee
86、s working at the place youre visiting are generally “safe people”. But what about places that may not have employees, like the beach? _3_ Experts say that mums are often the most willing and bestequipped people to help kids.What to Say_4_ Remember that if your children do get separated from you, the
87、y will likely be panicked(恐慌), so dont assume that they will know how to tell strangers that they are lost. Roleplay getting lost and using simple sentences like, “I am lost” with your kids to help them know what to do if it actually happens.Their Personal InformationMake sure your children know as
88、much basic personal information as possible, including their full names, parents full names and telephone numbers and the address. _5_ATeach your children to look for a mum with kids.BSometimes its not hard to find a safe person in such places.CBut do your kids know what to do if they get separated
89、from you?DIf your kids are too young to remember them, write them down!EIt can be hard for people to help a lost child.FTell your children to behave normally when they get lost.GIts important to talk with your children about how close you expect them to stay with you.语篇解读:本文介绍了在带孩子外出旅行前必须教给孩子的五件事情。1
90、解析由空前表明夏季是全家旅行的季节和后句说下面是在出门旅行前必须教给孩子的五件事情可知,C项(但是如果你的孩子跟你分开了,他们知道做什么吗?)起到承上启下的作用,故选C项。答案C2解析根据本段标题How Far They Can Go可知,本段建议父母告诉孩子他们可以走多远。G项中的“how close you expect.”与How Far They Can Go相呼应,故选G项。答案G3解析下句的关键词mums与A项中的“a mum with kids”对应。且下句提到的“妈妈通常愿意帮助孩子”与A项中说的“找一位带着孩子的妈妈”意思相承接,故选A项。答案A4解析根据下文的“Remember that if your children do get separated from you,they will likely be panicked”可知,该段是教孩子在走失时行为举止要正常,故选F项。答案F5解析本段建议让孩子记住个人信息,所以D项(如果孩子太小记不住这些信息,就把它们写下来!)符合语境。them指代前面提到的一系列个人信息,故选D项。答案D