1、课时规范练4(必修1Module 4).阅读理解A(2017甘肃天水一模)Four great railway journeysTravelling by rail holds a romantic and old-fashioned appeal that cant be matched by flying or driving.By taking the slow route,you get to experience and interact with an area in a completely different way.The Rocky MountaineerWhere:Can
2、ada,from Vancouver to Banff,Jasper and Calgary.When:In June,which is springtime in the Rockies,complete with blooming flowers and abundant wildlife.Duration:between two and eight days,travelling only in daylight,staying in luxury hotels.Highlights:Splendid views of Rocky mountains,incredible luxury
3、at every stage of the trip,traditional native storytelling,wine classes and natural history workshop.The ChepeWhere:Mexico.It begins its journey in the mountains of Chihuahua and finishes on the Sinaloa coast.When:In the rainy season,from June to October,youll get lush vegetation(丰富的植被) and blooming
4、 cacti(仙人掌),although mid-summer (July) temperatures can reach 44C.Duration:Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours,but youll want to stop off overnight and explore traditional towns along the way.Highlights:The train winds its way down through 656 km of the spectacular Copper Canyon (which i
5、s deeper than the Grand Canyon),over 37 precarious-looking bridges and through 86 tunnels.Local people sell crafts and foods along the route.The GhanWhere:Australia,from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs.When:Going during the wet season (December,January) will allow you to see more wildlife and t
6、ropical splendour in the north,though peak season is usually the winter.Duration:Going straight through takes 52 hours.There are disembarkation points(登陆点) from which you can take tours.Highlights:Going through Australias Red Centre with cobalt-blue skies,red earth and not much elsea beautiful and s
7、erene(宁静的) experience.The Royal ScotsmanWhere:Travels around the Scottish Highlands or all the way around Great Britain.When:Warmer weather and up to 20 hours of daylight in June makes it the perfect time to watch ospreys soaring (鱼鹰飞翔) over mirror-like lochs(湖),or go in October for autumn colours a
8、nd the rather vocal stag-rutting season.Duration:Trips can be as short as two days or as long as seven.Highlights:Possibly the most expensive train journey in the world.Youll be treated like a member of the monarchy(皇室).Indulgent(放纵的) cuisine,fine wines and carriages that look like rooms at Balmoral
9、 Castle await those willing to part with a minimum of 2350 per person for a two-night trip.1.Which of the following journey has the shortest duration?A.The Chepe.B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky mountaineer.D.The Royal Scotsman.2.Visitors may have the opportunity to try some wine in .A.The Royal Scotsman and
10、The ChepeB.The Royal Scotsman and The GhanC.The Rocky Mountaineer and The ChepeD.The Rocky Mountaineer and The Royal Scotsman3.If a Chinese family wants to travel during the Spring Festival,which one would be suitable for them?A.The Chepe.B.The Ghan.C.The Rocky Mountaineer.D.The Royal Scotsman.导学号00
11、420023BFor most of his high school years,Sam Olson shot and produced several documentaries on Elgin,Illinois,United States.During that time,the 18-year-old developed an appreciation for his hometown,whether it was its high school,museum,or its history.After Olson recently moved to Chicago as he prep
12、ared for his first year of studies at Columbia College,he wrote an open letter to Elgin.“It has been a meaningful journey to travel through the years of our city,” he wrote.“To learn exactly where we came from,where these parks and landmarks,people and traditions,all came from.”Recently,Olson talked
13、 about his decision to write a heartfelt letter to his hometown and its residents.“If I didnt do the documentaries,Elgin might have left a different impact on me,” he said.“I would have written more of a thanks for letting me live hereletter rather than my thanks for allowing me to experience Elgin.
14、”The letter shows Olson as a teen curious about Elgins past.He remembers the Elgin veterans (老兵) he interviewed for a project,and how they served in the US army.He wishes he could see “iconic (标志性的) structures” in their heyday (全盛期),such as the Elgin National Watch Company.One of his dream projects
15、is to document former Elgin National Watch workers and what it was like living and working in Elgin in the 1950s,he said.He also wrote about how he hopes he could see Elgin High School in the old days,when “students crowded the front steps made of old brick”.The Elgin teens love for the city may com
16、e as a surprise to adults and teens alike.Olson said he understands teenagers have so much on their minds that the past,present and future of their hometowns is not at the forefront (最重要的).Olson is aware of the reputation Elgin has locally.But Elgin,like other communities,has its share of challenges
17、,with residents and others fighting to make it the best it can be.“We have to keep Elgins spirit and history alive as long as we can,because its our hometown,” Olson said.4.When Olson moved to Chicago,.A.he had little idea about his future plansB.he couldnt wait to write a letter to his familyC.he h
18、ad already produced some documentaries about the cityD.he felt proud to remember the old traditions of his hometown5.Which of the following groups of people inspired Olsons documentary works on Elgin?a.retired soldiers from the US armyb.teachers at Columbia Collegec.workers at the former Elgin Natio
19、nal Watch Companyd.students from the old Elgin High SchoolA.abc B.abd C.acd D.bcd6.What is the authors purpose in writing the story?A.To promote Olsons documentaries on his hometown.B.To explain why Olson was so curious about Elgins past.C.To describe Olsons love for his hometown and what he did to
20、show it.D.To present the difficulties Olson experienced when producing documentaries.导学号00420024.七选五阅读理解(2017福建厦门一中考前模拟)Master Your DeadlinesThe struggle begins in high school,sometimes earlier.Deadlines,and lots of them,start to pile up.At college,the pressure sometimes leads to last-minute rush an
21、 unsatisfactory work.At work,failing to meet deadlines can easily get you fired.1 Here are a few best practices.Assign deadlines to what matters.If the task isnt of high importance,dont set a specific deadline.In this way,you are able to keep it on your radar for a while without feeling pressured.2
22、This will provide just enough pressure to ensure you get it done.3 Set a personal deadline for yourself a day or two before the actual deadline.4 If youre working with a group of people,add in even more time to account for potential follow-ups and the need for approvals.Keep communicating.5 This mea
23、ns letting others know when something is taking longer than expected,when a delivery didnt come in,when a client is not providing the necessary information,etc.Although it may feel embarrassing to admit that something is not on schedule,being honest is much better for relieving your stress.A.Plan fo
24、r flexible hours.B.Finish your project as early as possible.C.But if an activity is urgent,set a deadline immediately.D.In this way,youll never have to stay up late and feel stressed.E.But handled properly,deadlines can actually improve productivity.F.Whenever you feel challenged to finish work on t
25、ime,communicate.G.So if anything takes longer than expected,you can still wrap it up and submit it on time.导学号00420025.书面表达(2017吉林第四次调研)假如你是李华,你的美国笔友Tom今年9月份即将来中国留学,他打算选择一个适合自己的寄宿家庭,但是他对中国不太了解,请你用英语给他写一封100词左右的书信,提出你的建议并写明原因。注意:首句和格式已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Tom,Im glad to know that you will come to China to
26、study as a homestay student this September.Yours,Li Hua #课时规范练4(必修1Module 4).1.A细节理解题。抓住题目的关键词“shortest duration”最短的持续时间。对比四大旅行路线用时“between two and eight days.travelling only in daylight”;“Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours”;“Going straight through takes 52 hours”;“Trips can be as short
27、 as two days or as long as seven.”可知The Chepe这一路线旅行时间最短。故选A项。2.D细节理解题。关键词try some wine,在 The Rocky Mountaineer 中定位 “wine classes and natural history workshop”;在 The Royal Scotsman 中定位 “fine wines and carriages”可知游客可能在如上两条路线有机会尝试一些葡萄酒。故选D项。3.B推理判断题,根据题目中的关键信息点 during the Spring Festival,通查四个地点的时间栏,从T
28、he Ghan中的“Going during the wet season (December,January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north,though peak season is usually the winter.”可知如果一个中国家庭想在春节期间旅行应选择The Ghan。故选B项。4.D细节理解题。根据第四段可知D项正确。5.C细节理解题。在第七至九段中,a,c,d均有提到。故选C项。6.C写作意图题。文章介绍了美国少年Olson拍摄家乡纪录片的事迹,传达了Olse
29、n对家乡深厚的爱。.15 ECAGF.Dear Tom,Im glad to know that you will come to China to study as a homestay student this September.However,I am anxious about your trouble in choosing a suitable homestay because of limited knowledge of China.So I will offer some suggestions.First of all,it is of great importance
30、to ensure it is near your school for traffic jams are everywhere during rush hours in China.Besides,it will be better to find a host family that can cover the charges for water and electricity.In addition,a well-educated host will be helpful for you to learn Chinese history and cultures.Last but not least,you should take the living and diet habits into consideration.I do hope that you will find an ideal homestay as soon as possible.Yours,Li Hua