1、Section Learning About Language课后训练提升一、单句语法填空1.(play) basketball is very popular with boys in our school.答案Playing2.(play) basketball is what I want to do this afternoon.答案To play3.(walk) is a good form of exercise for both men and women.答案Walking4.It is no use (think) about the past or being worrie
2、d about the future.答案thinking5.Its a waste of time (quarrel) about it.We are all in the same boat.答案quarrelling6.It is worthwhile (consider) the plan.答案considering/to consider7.(communicate) on Internet is a common phenomenon,and more people hardly write letter.答案Communicating8.It is necessary for u
3、s (learn) English well.答案to learn9.(he) coming here will get us out of trouble.答案His10.(recognise) wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous.答案Being recognised二、完成句子1.看电视过多对你的眼睛有害。 too much does harm to your eyes.答案Watching TV2.赶紧行动起来吧。抱怨是没有用的。Take action immediately.Its .答案no use compla
4、ining3.在太阳下读书对眼睛有害。 harm to your eyes.答案Reading in the sun does4.对我来说,玩电脑游戏不再有乐趣。For me, computer games.答案it is no pleasure playing5.没有调查就讨论这个计划是浪费时间。 the plan without investigation.答案Its a waste of time discussing6.每天早晨朗读英语有助于提高你的口语能力。 improve your spoken English.答案Reading English aloud every morni
5、ng helps三、阅读理解We all know that theme parks are places to have fun and amuse ourselves,but among so many exciting rides there are also some dangers.Make sure you know what the safety standards are for all the attractions at the park.If you do that,you will be safe and have fun.Drink water.Believe it
6、or not,dehydrationwhen your body doesnt have enough wateris the commonest cause of injuries at theme parks.Drinking water while you are at the park is not enough.You must make sure that you drink enough water before your visit.Use your “common sense”.There are lots of people around,so make sure wher
7、e your friends or family are.Also,if you are walking and want to stop,make sure nobody is walking behind you.First step aside,then look behind and if you arent in anybodys way,then stop.It might sound exaggerated(夸张的),but crashes between people can cause accidents.Follow the instructions.The majorit
8、y of theme parks have instructions for each ride.Some rides only allow people of a certain height.So make sure you are not too tall or too short before boarding any ride.Also,people with certain diseases or conditions are advised not to go on some rides.Do remember:If you are told not to go on a rid
9、e,then DONT.Do not ride with a bad stomach or if youve just eaten.Rides can make you ill because of their violent changes of direction and your lunch may end up on someone elses head:surely not a very pleasant experience.Have fun,relax,and be a little brave!1.What is the leading reason for injuries
10、at theme parks?A.Snow.B.Dehydration.C.Fire.D.Crashes.答案B解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“.dehydrationwhen your body doesnt have enough wateris the commonest cause of injuries at theme parks.”可知,脱水当你的身体没有足够的水时是主题公园里最常见的受伤原因,也就是说脱水是在主题公园里受伤的主要原因。故选B项。2.Which of the following will the author accept?A.Children should no
11、t play in theme parks.B.One shouldnt eat anything before riding.C.One must always stay with his friends or family in theme parks.D.One must read the instructions before playing in theme parks.答案D解析推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Follow the instructions.The majority of theme parks have instructions for each ride.”可知,游
12、玩时要遵循指示说明,大多数主题公园对每一个游乐设施都有说明,因此作者会同意在主题公园玩耍前,必须要认真看一下指示说明。故选D项。3.According to the author,.A.it doesnt pay to go to theme parksB.men are more interested in theme parks than womenC.people can have lots of fun in theme parksD.shy people should not go to theme parks答案C解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Make sure you know
13、 what the safety standards are for all the attractions at the park.If you do that,you will be safe and have fun.”可知,确保你知道公园里所有景点的安全标准,如果你那样做,你会很安全,而且玩得很开心,由此可知,作者认为人们可以在主题公园玩得很开心。故选C项。四、七选五阅读理解How to Plan a Holiday TripEach year,millions of people load up the family car and set out on a holiday trip
14、.Whether its to grandmas house,a family reunion or simply a holiday getaway,these yearly road trips can often be the source of tiredness and stress.The thought of being trapped in the car with restless children or the possibility of car trouble along the way is enough to make anyone consider staying
15、 home.1Plan out the route for your car trip.If youre planning on driving to your holiday destination,a little planning can help make your trip easy.2Remember,its likely that you wont be the only person on the road during the holidays,and traffic is always a factor.Alternate(可供选择的) routes or shortcut
16、s can help reduce time spent in traffic jams and get you to your destination sooner.3 Although travelling by air can be quick and convenient,it can also be much more expensive.Start planning your trip early to take advantage of advance purchase discounts.Many airlines become extremely busy during th
17、e holidays,so booking in advance can also help ensure that you get the flights that you want.Consider your luggage needs.Before you begin packing,think about how many people will be in your car and how much room they will need to travel comfortably.This could affect the number of bags that you can t
18、ake along.4 Not only is the possibility of lost luggage a problem,but most airlines now charge extra for checked baggage.For a family of four,carrying a few bags each could result in several hundred dollars worth of baggage fees during your trip.5A.As an alternative to driving or flying,check into t
19、he possibility of travelling by train.B.Plan your trip to avoid peak travel times.C.Luckily,with a little planning,these situations can be avoided.D.Book airline tickets in advance.E.Try to pack as lightly as possible.F.For travelling by air,the number of bags that you take is a much bigger concern.
20、G.Consider your starting point and desired destination,and investigate several possible routes.答案15 CGDFE五、语篇填空The summer solstice(夏至) has been widely recognised as a festival throughout the world.The word “solstice” originates(起源) from the Latin “sol” and “sistere”,1.(mean) “sun-standing”.2. the da
21、ys lengthen,the sun rises higher and higher until it seems to stand still in the sky.It is one of the great turning points of the year,when the sun is at its 3.(high) point in the sky during a year.Today,the day is celebrated around the world.In England thousands of people gather to welcome the sunr
22、ise on the summer solstice.Throughout Europe groups light a fire and stay up all night to welcome the dawn.In Paris,the day 4.(mark) with free concerts during the annual Fete de la Musique.When it comes 5. the US,the city of Santa Barbara in California holds the countys biggest 6.(celebrate) that la
23、sts a full three-day time.On the East Coast,New York City 7.(traditional) welcomes the summer solstice with a music concert at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.In the southern part of China,eating lychees(荔枝) during the summer solstice 8.(be) a long tradition because eating lychees will cause less “heat” to the body.There is also a saying in Shandong Province 9. goes,“Eating dumplings on the winter solstice day and eating 10.(noodle) on the summer solstice day.”答案1.meaning2.As3.highest4.is marked5.to6.celebration7.traditionally8.is9.that/which10.noodles
