1、Module 6Old and NewPart 1Introduction,Reading and Vocabulary.用所给单词的适当形式填空1.He is a software .(engineering)2.They are planning a bridge over the river.(construction)3.The custom from the 10th century.(date)4.This hotel is big enough 1,000 guests.(accommodate)5.A wind can produce electricity.(generate
2、)6.This plane the sun as a source of energy.(harness)7.The climate change is perhaps caused by human activities.(globe)答案:1.engineer2.to construct3.dates4.to accommodate5.generator6.harnesses7.global.语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When it comes to finding one of the kind cities 1. (visit),you c
3、annot go wrong by choosing the city of Madrid in Spain.Madrid offers good restaurants,2.(excite) attractions,great shopping centers and much more.It also offers a number of 3. (chance) to experience the culture of Spain 4. understand the city,the country,and people a little better.Without doubt,Spai
4、n,5. (exact) speaking,the city of Madrid,is one of the top vacation destinations 6. a tourist should go to on the entire continent of Europe.The city of Madrid is not only 7. capital of Spain,but it is also the countrys largest city.The Manzanares River flows right through the center of Madrid and o
5、ffers a 8. (wonder) setting or background to many of the attractions that are found there.Madrid is filled 9. religious and historical sites(场所).The city 10. (found) centuries ago and its wealth of history is considered as a great way to inform and educate those who want to learn more about Madrid a
6、nd even Spain.The biggest strength that Madrid has is the large selection of fun and interesting things to do there,and it is really worth visiting.答案及剖析:1.to visit考查非谓语动词。这里是动词不定式作定语,修饰前面的cities。2.exciting考查非谓语动词。这里是现在分词作定语,修饰attractions。3.chances考查名词的复数形式。根据空前的a number of可判断,此处应用名词的复数形式。4.and考查连词。
7、空前的experience the culture of Spain与空后的understand the city,the country,and people a little better为并列关系,故用并列连词and。5.exactly考查副词。这里修饰speaking,故用副词形式。6.that/which考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,此句是定语从句,其先行词是vacation destinations,并且关系词在从句中作宾语,故用that/which。7.the考查冠词。在这里特指西班牙首都。8.wonderful考查形容词。根据空后setting or background可知
8、,此处应填一个形容词来修饰后面的名词。9.with考查介词。固定结构be filled with意为“充满”。10.was founded考查动词的时态和语态。分析句子结构可知,本句中的主语the city与谓语动词found之间为被动关系;centuries ago说明事情发生在过去,故此处用一般过去时的被动语态。.阅读理解AHave you ever lost your car on a parking lot?It happens.You park and go shopping.When you get back,you forget where your car is.Then yo
9、u start walking around clicking on the panic button on your car key so the alarm goes off.It can be upsetting,especially on a hot,sunny day.If you want to find your car easily,you need to pay a monthly subscription(订购) fee just to fix expensive GPSGlobal Positioning System.But is there a way to trac
10、k your vehicle without spending a fortune?Yes,now there is!A California-based company created a tiny device(设备) that works with your smartphone,and it could be exactly what youre looking for!Its called TrackR.It is an advanced tracking device in the size of a quarter.Its changing the way we keep tra
11、ck of the important things in our lives.Its easy to work!Download the free TrackR app to your smartphone,connect the app to your device and youre ready to go!The entire process of setting it up only takes 5 minutes or less.You can attach it to your key,your bag,your wallet,your notebook and anything
12、 else you dont want to lose.Then use the TrackR app to locate(找出的正确位置) your missing things in seconds.Forget expensive GPS or tracking services.Nobody wants to pay expensive monthly subscription fees.We understand how stressful these things can be.If you have the TrackR,you can just hide it under yo
13、ur cars floor mat or under the seat,somewhere it wont be found if your car gets stolen.1.What does the underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refer to?A.The car. B.The smartphone.C.The company.D.The device.2.What can we learn about the TrackR?A.Its a breakthrough.B.Its complex to use.C.It works
14、 as an alarm.D.It still needs improving.3.Why did the California-based company invent the TrackR?A.To compete with GPS.B.To help people save money.C.To prevent cars from being stolen.D.To help people remember more things.语篇解读:本文主要介绍了一个能够帮助人们找到汽车位置以及遗失物品的设备。答案及剖析:1.D代词指代题。该词所在句中提到的事物有三个:设备、公司和手机,再结合上
15、文,定位车的GPS太贵,而人们又经常会忘记把车停在了哪里可知,人们寻找的是能找到车的设备,由此可知,it指代的是the device。2.A推理判断题。根据第三段中的Its changing the way we keep track of the important things in our lives可知,TrackR是一个突破。3.B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Nobody wants to pay expensive monthly subscription fees.We understand how stressful these things can be可知,这家公司发明Tr
16、ackR是为了帮助人们省钱。BPrograms of Covenant HouseCovenant House opens doors of chances and hopes to help homeless youth through three programs:Outreach,Crisis Care,and Rights of Passage,each playing a specific role in the journey from homelessness to a bright future.1.OutreachIf homeless kids cant get to us
17、,we go straight to them through our Outreach Program.Covenant House Outreach teams go to the most deserted streets,visit schools,and make connections within communities(社区).We get to know local homeless youth,making sure they have something to eat and letting them know that were here if they need us
18、.2.Crisis CareMany homeless youth have stressful situations and require immediate attention.Crisis Care is designed to address these needs including medical care,hot showers,clean clothes,and meals.First we heal(治愈) the body,and then we heal the person.3.Rights of PassageA majority of homeless youth
19、 do not know how to find a job,save money,pay bills,cook healthy meals,and even do the dishes.Rights of Passage gives homeless youth timely help.4.Whats the aim of Covenant House?A.To help homeless youth.B.To raise money for charities in America.C.To help homeless youth express their thoughts.D.To f
20、ind out the reasons for youth homelessness.5.What does the program Outreach focus on?A.Getting close to more homeless youth.B.Gathering more homeless youth together.C.Leaving homeless youth in communities forever.D.Learning about homeless youths various needs.6.What does Covenant House think is the
21、most important?A.Safety.B.Surroundings.C.Physical conditions.D.Psychological problems.7.What can homeless youth do with the help of Covenant House?A.Find their parents.B.Live independently.C.Go back to school.D.Serve local communities.语篇解读:本文介绍了美国慈善机构Covenant House的相关信息。答案及剖析:4.A推理判断题。根据图片中的It is a
22、leading advocate on behalf of homeless youth及对Covenant House的三个项目的介绍可知,Covenant House的目的是帮助那些无家可归的青少年。5.A推理判断题。根据If homeless kids cant get to us,we go straight to them through our Outreach Program.可知,Outreach项目是接触更多无家可归的青少年。6.C细节理解题。根据First we heal the body,and then we heal the person可知,Covenant House首先重视的是无家可归的青少年的身体情况。7.B推理判断题。根据最后一段可知,在Covenant House的帮助下,无家可归的青少年能独立生活。
