1、课时跟踪练(一) Warming Up & Reading Pre-reading.阅读理解AEars are for hearing everyone knows that. But for a creature called the Cuviers beaked whale, hearing starts in the throat, a new study found.The observation might help explain how all whales hear. The work might also help scientists understand how anim
2、als are affected by underwater sonar (声呐)This sonar，used by some ships，sends out sound waves to locate underwater objects.The Cuviers beaked whale is a socalled toothed whale. Toothed whales dive deep into the ocean in search of food. As the whales hunt, they produce sounds that reach objects and th
3、en return to the whales. This allows the animals to “see” the shape, size, and location of objects, even when theyre 1,000 meters under the sea, where it is totally dark.To better understand how the whale hears, researchers from San Diego State University in California took Xrays of two Cuviers beak
4、ed whales. The whales had died and washed up on the beach.Ted Cranford and his colleagues used the images to make a computer model of a Cuviers beaked whales head. Then, they modeled the process of sound traveling through the head.The researchers knew that some sounds get to the ears of a toothed wh
5、ale through a structure called “the window for sound”. Found on the lower jaw, this structure is very thin on the outside and has a large pad (垫) of fat on the inside.When the researchers used their computer model to work out how sound waves travel in the whales head, they were surprised to find tha
6、t sounds coming from right in front of the whale actually travel under the animals jaw. From there, sound waves move through the throat, into a hole in the back of the jaw, and finally to the pad of fat near the animals ears.语篇解读：这是一篇说明文，解释了柯氏喙鲸是如何听见声音的。1Toothed whales _ to search for what they will
7、 eat under the sea.Ameasure the shape and size of their objectsBwatch deep into the seaCask other whales to work togetherDgive out signals and wait for them to return解析：选D细节理解题。由第三段第三句可知柯氏喙鲸是通过发出信号，并等待信号返回来寻找食物。2Researchers took Xrays of two Cuviers beaked whales in order to _. Afind out why they ha
8、d died and washed up on the beachBmake a computer model of a Cuviers beaked whales headCmake sure that sound travels through the headDknow more about the way the whale hears解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知研究者拍X光片的目的是为了更好地研究柯氏喙鲸的听力特点。3According to the passage, we know that_.Athe throat is important to the Cuvie
9、rs beaked whales hearingBships send out sound waves like a Cuviers beaked whaleCthe ears are actually useless to the Cuviers beaked whaleDthe researchers havent found how the whales hear解析：选A推理判断题。根据第一段第二句可推断喉咙对柯氏喙鲸听力很重要，故选A。BFor years, the giant squid (大王乌贼) had remained a modern mystery. Living in
10、 the dark depths of the ocean, the creature is difficult for scientists to observe directly. It had also managed to avoid all attempts to film it. That changed last July: for the first time ever, scientists were able to catch the giant squid on video in its natural habitat. They were amazed by what
11、they saw. The scientists filmed the squid in the North Pacific Ocean, south of Tokyo, Japan. They followed it down to a depth of 2,952 feet. They shot more than 23 minutes of video before the squid swam off into even darker depths. The video footage will be released to the public later this month on
12、 The Discovery Channel.Tsunemi Kubodera, a zoologist at Japans National Museum of Nature and Science, led the team that filmed the squid. The team went into the ocean in a small submarine with lights invisible to both humans and squid. Since giant squid eat smaller squid, the scientists released a s
13、mall squid as bait (诱饵). Then the scientists waited in the pitch black for the giant squid to approach.The color video shows the creature floating vertically, eating the bait squid. The giant squid is 9 to 10 feet long and is missing its two longest tentacles (触须). With those tentacles, it could hav
14、e measured up to 26 feet long. It has huge black eyes, the size of dinner plates, “It was shining and so beautiful，” Kubodera said.Because the deep ocean is so unfriendly to humans, little is known about the giant squid. Scientists say catching the mysterious creature on video is an important step t
15、oward understanding it. For centuries, sailors had reported seeing a huge, oceandwelling beast, thought to be the giant squid. The creature is also believed to be the subject of the Nordic myth of the kraken, a sea creature that supposedly attacked ships in Scandinavian waters over the past thousand
16、s of years.语篇解读：本文是一篇科普类说明文。大王乌贼生活在深海，人们很难有机会看到它，长期以来人们对它知之甚少。最近科学家在深海拍摄到了这种神秘的生物，有望揭开其神秘的面纱。4Why is it difficult to film the giant squid?ABecause it is illegal to film the giant squid.BBecause it is too expensive to make such a film.CBecause the giant squid lives in the dark deep ocean.DBecause the
17、 giant squid is dangerous to humans.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Living in the dark depths of the ocean, the creature is difficult for scientists to observe directly.”可知，因为大王乌贼生活在大洋深处，所以人们很难拍摄到它。5We can learn from the first paragraph that scientists _.Afirst saw the giant squid in the oceanBdiscovered a new s
18、ea creature in the oceanChave the ocean bottom secretly recorded on videoDhave first caught the legendary giant squid on video解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，科学家在北太平洋下到深度为2 952英尺的地方第一次拍摄了一段23分钟长的有关大王乌贼的视频。因此D项正确。6According to the passage, the giant squids longest tentacles can be _.A16 to 17 feet longB9 to 10
19、feet longCmore than 26 feet long Dabout 36 feet long解析：选A细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，这只大王乌贼有9到10英尺长，算上它的触须可达到26英尺长，由此可得出这只大王乌贼最长的触须有16到17英尺长。7The scientists released a small squid in the ocean to _.Aincrease the number of the giant squidBtrick the giant squid into coming outCmake an educational film about itDsh
20、ow concern for the giant squid解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Since giant squid eat smaller squid, the scientists released a small squid as bait(诱饵)”可知，科学家在大洋里放一条小乌贼目的是将大王乌贼引诱出来。CA contest organised by Airbnb is offering three lucky winners the chance to spend a night in the company of sharks. The winners and th
21、eir guests will get access to a transparent (透明的) glass bedroom in the 33foot deep Paris Aquarium where 35 sharks are living.Interested applicants, who must be 18 years or older and in good health, can apply for the contest through the Airbnb website. “On the 11th, 12th, and 13th of April, the Paris
22、 Aquarium will open its doors for a night in a room full of sharks，” the website states. “And not just any room: you will sleep in a round bed, with a breathtaking view of the world of sharks.” The unusual event will be hosted by a free diver, photographer, and shark enthusiast Fred Buyle, and a bio
23、logist will provide the winners with a special course on sharks their mysterious lives and their roles in the oceans ecosystem, with which the winners can better understand the sharks and thus avoid disturbing their life in the aquarium when they stay there. Upon arrival, the winners will first be t
24、aken to their rooms for presentations, followed by dinner at the shark tunnel and a night stay among the sharks. A twin bed, soap, toilet paper, and shampoo are all included in the package, as well as the breakfast of the next morning. The stay is completely free, and so is the travel arrangement to
25、 and from Paris.Applications must also include a message addressed to the judges. In 50 to 500 characters, applicants must explain why theyre the perfect candidate for the event. The choices of languages include English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese. In case of Chinese, Japanese,
26、and Korean, the word limit is between 50 and 300. Remember that other languages are not allowed. Of course, an Airbnb account is a must for every applicant.If selected, the winners will be forbidden from diving or swimming in the aquarium, and will be required to keep their hands and feet indoors at
27、 all times. Photographing is not allowed because sharks are sensitive to light. Besides, the organisers advise against watching movies like Jaws before checking in.语篇解读：本文属于广告类应用文，主要介绍了Airbnb公司组织的一场选拔比赛，三名获胜者将有机会在水下的玻璃卧室中与鲨鱼共度一晚。8What will the three winners of the contest be allowed to do?ASwim alon
28、g with some sharks.BPlay with sharks for two days.CView how sharks sleep at night.DSleep in a room surrounded by sharks.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段，尤其是第二句“The winners and their guests will get access to a transparent (透明的) glass bedroom in the 33foot deep Paris Aquarium where 35 sharks are living.”可知，三名获胜者将有机会
29、睡在鲨鱼环绕的房间里，故D项正确。9Whats the purpose of the special course in Paragraph 3?ATo help the winners develop an interest in sharks.BTo guide the winners how to live in the aquarium.CTo tell the winners about the ecosystem in the ocean.DTo help the winners learn how not to disturb the sharks.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三
30、段第一句中的“a biologist will provide the winners with a special course on sharks their mysterious lives and their roles in the oceans ecosystem, with which the winners can better understand the sharks and thus avoid disturbing their life in the aquarium when they stay there”可知，学习该课程是为了让获胜者更好地了解鲨鱼，避免惊扰它们的
31、生活，故D项正确。10What can be inferred from the last paragraph about the winners?AThey can dive in the aquarium.BThey can take photos of the sharks.CThey must stay indoors at all times.DThey must watch movies about sharks before checking in.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第六段第一句“If selected, the winners will be forbidden fro
32、m diving or swimming in the aquarium, and will be required to keep their hands and feet indoors at all times.”可知，获胜者将被禁止在水族馆潜水或游泳，将被要求一直将他们的手和脚放在室内；据此可以判断，获胜者必须一直待在室内，故C项正确。.阅读七选五If you could do or have anything you want, what would you desire in your life? What actually happens to those successful
33、people who do seem to get everything they desire? Lets take a closer look.They know what they want. _1_ They keep moving forward. They dont see the results they are getting as failure.They are focused. If you have ever seen any professional sports players, you know what focused people look like. For
34、 example, a line backer has to know where the runner is going and make decisions as to what he is going to do. _2_ Instead, he is thinking about getting to the point where the runner is going to be and stopping him.They know how to separate what is important from what is not. We have so many decisio
35、ns to make every day. Sometimes you get a call from a friend to go out for lunch. _3_ However, you decide to lunch with your friend and end up spending more time than expected. So you are behind and have to stay back late in the office. When you are able to separate what is important from what is no
36、t, you will find yourself achieving your goals a lot faster. _4_They are committed. When it takes more than six months to achieve a goal, people who are committed will stay the course (坚持到底) to the very end. Most people want their goals achieved in a week. _5_ Whatever goal you are planning to achie
37、ve, take these four qualities and include them in your action plan.AHe is thinking about nothing else.BThere are shortterm goals and longterm goals.CUsually successful people do respond very quickly!DYou know you need to finish what you are doing at present.ESuccessful people do not give up when wha
38、t they want does not happen.FThese features work together in combination, giving successful people a huge advantage.GAnd youll find yourself doing more of what you want to do rather than things you have to do.语篇解读：假如你可以做任何你想做的事情，拥有任何你想要的东西，那么你希望得到什么呢？那些成功人士，他们似乎可以得到任何他们想要的东西，他们在生活中又是怎样做的呢？1选E本题所在段落说明了成功人士知道他们想要什么，为了这个目标他们会一直向前，决不会放弃。E项与下一句意义衔接。2选AA项与下一句意义衔接，后卫队员什么都不考虑，他只是想着要追上前锋队员并阻止他。3选DD项与下一句构成转折，你接到一个朋友的电话叫你出去吃午饭，你知道你现在必须要完成一些工作，但是最后你还是决定和朋友出去吃饭，并花了比原先计划要多的时间。4选GG项和前一句构成并列，说明了把重要的和不重要的事情分开的好处。5选BB项中的 shortterm goals and longterm goals 与下一句中的 Whatever goal 相对应，说明了不管你想实现什么样的目标，一定要具备这四种品质。
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