1、课时跟踪检测（二） Reading and Thinking一、语言基础训练.单词拼写1This kind of antelope (羚羊) has long ears, looking rather like a donkey.2The story is written in plain (简单明了的) English.3I noticed a herd (兽群) of cattle coming.4Scientists have been exploring whether life exists (存在) on other planets.5He succeeded in recover
2、ing (恢复) from a leg injury.6The number of visitors is bringing a threat (威胁) to the area.7We will stand up and hold together always as one family in harmony (和谐)8Small as it is, the ant is also a creature (生物) on earth.9The valley is considered as an area of outstanding natural beauty (美)10He had an
3、 operation to remove (除去) a nail in his chest.单句语法填空1Ive got a reservation (reserve) for two nights.2Its difficult to make out what he says.3Her hand was_observed (observe) to shake.4The boy was enjoying the beauty (beautiful) of nature.5The taxi driver often reminds passengers of their belongings w
4、hen they leave the car.6He enjoys riding, fishing and shooting (shoot)7They started an attack against each other with sharp words.8In order to avoid traffic jams, I strongly suggest some effective_ (effect) measures be taken.9Unattended luggage will be_removed (remove) and may be destroyed.10(2018北京
5、高考书面表达) The university is known for its language and culture courses intended (intend) for international students.选词填空make out， remind .of， day and night， in harmony with， watch over， shoot at 1I could hear voices but I couldnt make_out what they were saying.2In the past, poor workers worked day_and
6、_night,_but they still lived a hard life.3He is very ill, and needs someone to watch_over him all the time.4The police had orders to shoot_at anyone who attacked them.5She can remind me of something important, such as exams and even my birthday.6The government should call on people to live in_harmon
7、y_with nature.完成句子1Watch_out_for the haze; it may do great harm to us.当心这种雾霾天气，它可能对我们造成很大损害。2I understand by your remark that you intend_to_leave_the_company.从你的言谈话语中，我看出你打算离开这家公司。3I didnt phone her, and thats_why she got angry with me.我没有给她打电话。那就是她对我生气的原因。4Only when he returned home did_he_realize_
8、what_had_happened. 当他回到家里时，才知道出了什么事。 5I really hope that she can recover_from_the_accident as soon as possible.我真的希望她能尽快从这次事故中恢复过来。.课文缩写填空Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. 1.Watching (watch) them move slowly across the green grass, Im struck by their 2.beauty (bea
9、utiful). At the same time, Im also reminded 3.of the danger they are in. They 4.are_being_hunted (hunt), illegally, for their valuable fur.Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang, works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.“Were not trying to save the animals，” he says.“5.Actually (actual), were trying
10、 to save ourselves.” The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope, 6.whose population dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes 7.to_make (make) profits. Their habitats were becoming 8.smaller (small) as new roads and railways were built.In order to save them, t
11、he Chinese government placed them under national protection. The measures were 9.effective (effect). The antelope population 10.has_recovered (recover) and in June, 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.二、语篇阅读训练.阅读理解Every summer, the Serengeti plains (平原) of Africa
12、are worth visiting. Millions of wild animals begin their 1,800mile journey northwards on their annual migratory (迁移的) route.In the month of November, polar bears in their thousands cross the Canadian Arctic, as they head towards the ice sheets of Hudson Bay. The sea ice that forms every winter is th
13、e key to the bears managing to exist, for here they hunt for seals (海豹)The Great Bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds, migrates each year across Europe and Asia to its wintering grounds. Unluckily, these and other migratory animals are in danger from human activity.Since 1979, ice sheets in the
14、 Arctic have gone down by 30 percent. What does this mean for polar bears? They are forced to stay on land for longer periods of time, which delays their search for food. As a result, bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they were. Besides, smaller bears also produce weaker babies, and their
15、chances of survival are at risk. In the plains of Africa, migratory animals like gazelles are traveling long distances for food, just to avoid falling prey (牺牲品) to humans who hunt them.In an unusual step, experts from 120 countries have agreed to protect 31 migratory mammals, fish and birds. The Un
16、ited Nations 11th annual Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was held in Quito, Ecuador. For the first time, 900 experts attended the conference, and the enthusiastic support shows the world is united in conservation (保护) efforts.What does getting on a protected list mean? Countr
17、ies that have signed the agreement will be required to pass laws locally and work with other countries that fall within the animals migratory path. Only one animal did not make the list. The African lion was rejected (拒绝) for lack of information of the countries where it lives.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了野生动
18、物在迁徙途中遭受人类的捕杀或受到人类活动的影响导致数量急剧下降，在联合国第11届野生动物迁徙物种年度保护大会上，专家们呼吁世界各国联合起来保护迁徙物种。1What can we learn from the passage?AThe Great Bustard is one of the largest flying birds.BThe weight of polar bears today is lighter than what it was.CIn the 1970s, ice sheets went down by 30 percent.D120 experts have agree
19、d to protect 21 migratory animals.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第四段中的“As a result, bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they were.”可知，现在北极熊的体重比原来少了60磅，故B项正确。2Why was the African lion not included on the list from the passage?AWe dont know which countries it lives in.BIt isnt a migratory animal.CExperts were n
20、ot interested in this animal.DIt was not travelling long distances for food.解析：选A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Only one animal did not make the list. The African lion was rejected (拒绝) for lack of information of the countries where it lives.”可知，非洲狮没有在名单之内是因为我们不知道它们生活在哪些国家，故A项正确。3The writer writes this passage aimi
21、ng to _.Alet us know about the animalsBprevent the rare animals from dying outCinform us of the effects of climate changeDdraw our attention to helping the migratory animals解析：选D写作意图题。阅读全文可知，文章介绍了很多野生动物在迁徙途中遭受人类的捕杀或受到人类活动的影响导致数量急剧下降，在联合国第11届野生动物迁徙物种年度保护大会上，专家们呼吁世界各国联合起来保护迁徙物种。由此可知本文的写作目的是引起人们的注意来帮助迁
22、徙动物，故D项正确。.阅读七选五Every day can be a fresh, new beginning this is very important if you had a difficult day before. By starting with a positive attitude, you can face the challenges of the day in a good state of mind. _1_Exercise. Exercising is one of the best methods to start your day for your mind a
23、s well as the body. _2_ In addition, it also reduces stress and improves your metabolism (新陈代谢). So go for a walk, go for a bike ride, or go to the gym in the morning.Organize yourself. _3_ Make a todo list and make an effort to follow it. It will keep you organized and make your day easier. However
24、, make sure that your todo list is manageable. There are only so many things you can do in a day.Smile. Starting your day by acting the way you want to feel can help you be more positive. _4_ The easiest thing to do is smile. Just smile because you are alive and you can. Watch or listen to something
25、 humorous so you can laugh. It makes you feel positive and really good about yourself and the world that surrounds you.Keep important items in the same place. To make mornings less busy, start a habit keeping your important items in one easily accessible place. _5_ This way, you are never looking fo
26、r that lost item when you are running behind.AWrite down the tasks for the day.BTry other actions to get yourself to feel happier.CTry some of the following tips to start your day right.DPut your keys, wallet, purse, and other important items there.EInstead of rushing through the morning, go slow an
27、d take your time.FIt increases brain function, which can help you get a jumpstart on the day.GIf you feel annoyed or tired, do something physical to make yourself feel happy.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。如何开始新的一天呢？本文提出了一些实用的建议。1选C由下文给出的一些开始新的一天的建议可判断选C项。2选F由后一句可推断此处说明运动的作用，故选F项。3选A由后一句“Make a todo list and make an
28、effort to follow it.”可知，此处建议写下任务。4选GG项中的“make yourself feel happy”与本段中的主题词“smile”相吻合。5选DD项中的“keys, wallet, purse, and other important items”与本段中“important items”相吻合。三、基础写作训练.完成句子1Hunting_too_much_greatly_affected the number of wild animals.过度捕猎极大地影响了野生动物的数量。2Some animals have died_out and others are
29、 in_danger.一些动物灭绝了，一些动物处于危险中。3We should protect_wild_animals_from_being_harmed_ and live in_peace_with_ them.我们要保护野生动物免受伤害， 并与它们和平共处。4Our government has_paid_attention_to_the_situation and has taken a series of measures.我们的政府已经关注这个形式并采取了一系列措施。5So far, we have succeeded in preventing_the_situation_fr
30、om getting worse.到目前为止，我们已经成功阻止了这种状况的恶化。.连句成篇(将第题中的句子加入适当的衔接词连句成篇)Hunting_too_much_greatly_affected_the_number_of_wild_animals._As_a_result,_some_animals_have_died_out_and_others_are_in_danger._We_should_protect_wild_animals_from_being_harmed_and_live_in_peace_with_them._Fortunately,_our_government_has_paid_attention_to_the_situation_and_has_taken_a_series_of_measures._So_far,_we_have_succeeded_in_preventing_the_situation_from_getting_worse.
