1、课时跟踪练35 Unit 5 Travelling abroad.阅读理解AWhen Huang Lizhi took her first class in African sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in February，her professor asked her and her classmates what impresses them most when it comes to Africa.Unexpectedly，Huang，31，found that words like“
2、poverty”and “safari”negative words that were often associated with the continent in media reportswere the kind of terms her African classmates didnt want to hear.Instead，they preferred to hear the question answered in this way：“Africa is the cradle of humankind” and “Africans are passionate and gene
3、rous”Apparently，there are some misunderstandings between us.Its true that with incidents like the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the emergence (出现)of pirates off the coast of Somalia hitting the news，its easy for us to keep forgetting that Africa has one of the worlds oldest civilizationsEgypt，bo
4、rn by the worlds longest river，the Nile.The proof is in the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza，which are both popular among tourists.And the tombs of ancient Egypt have also become endless sources for the literature and film industries.When it comes to the natural environment of Afri
5、ca，our misunderstandings are only bigger.But the truth is that instead of being extremely hot all year round and covered by desert，the continent has large areas of savannas(稀树草原)where lions，giraffes and zebras live，the snowcapped Kilimanjarothe highest mountain in Africaand even thick forest on the
6、island of Madagascar.These misunderstandings are one of the reasons why the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation was held on Sept.3 and 4to understand each other better.Indeed，only by visiting Africa herself did Huang see the convenient living conditions，the amazing natural be
7、auty and the friendly people.In her eyes，her classmates were as hopeful about the future of their own countries as they were about Africa as a whole，and they were quick to demonstrate both their strong will and activity.“At that moment，I knew exactly what they wantedthey wanted their culture to be r
8、espected.”1Which of the following best explains“cradle”underlined in Paragraph 2?AA small bed for babies.BA basket to hold something.CA place for people to relax themselves.DA place where something important began.2What can we infer about Africa according to the passage?AIt is very hot all year roun
9、d.BIts not a safe continent to live on.CIts different from what we imagine.DIt is bound to have a bright future.3Which of the following would Huang agree with?ATo see is to believe.BThink twice before you do.CA miss is as good as a mile.DDont judge a person by his appearance.4What can be a suitable
10、title for the text?AValuing a CultureBUnderstanding AfricaCPaying a Visit to AfricaDDiscovering a Continent【语篇解读】一部分人对非洲存在误解，而主人公经过实地考察后消除了之前对非洲地理文化的误解。1解析：词义猜测题。根据下段提到的非洲拥有人类最古老的文明之一埃及文明以及常识可知，此处表示非洲是人类的摇篮。cradle意为“摇篮”，且结合选项可知，此处cradle引申为“重要事物的发源地”。故选D项。答案：D2解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“When it comes to the na
11、tural environment of Africa，our misunderstandings are only bigger.But the truth is that.”可知，当提及非洲时，我们对它的误解很大。而第四段中也列举了非洲与我们想象中的不同之处。由此可知，我们对非洲有误解，真实的情况和我们想象中的有所不同。故选C项。答案：C3解析：推理判断题。根据第五段的内容尤其本段第一句可知，本文的主人公亲自游览非洲后，才对非洲有了真正的了解，由此可知，她会同意“眼见为实”这一观点。故选A项。答案：A4解析：主旨大意题。综观全文可知，本文主人公之前对非洲有很多误解，但亲自游览非洲后，才对非
12、洲有了正确且深入的了解，消除了之前对非洲的误解。故B项最能总结本篇文章的主题，适合做本文的标题，故选B项。答案：BBYou may not like it，but learning English is absolutely necessary if you want to succeed abroad.Not just that，you have to show your knowledge of the English language on one of the two major English proficiency(精通)tests：the IELTS or the TOEFL.W
13、hich test you should take depends on your goal.The TOEFL remains the top exam in the US.But the IELTS is gaining ground in the US and it has already been the preferred test in the UK and Australia.There are also differences in the tests themselves.They both measure the four main language requirement
14、s：speaking，reading，writing and listening.However，the tests are very different in their form and methodology.“Compared with the TOEFL，the IELTS test requires you to actually have a grasp of the language and an ability to use it，rather than simply being well prepared for the test，”explained IELTS exam
15、iner Julian Fisher.The key reasons for this are that the IELTS test requires fillin answers besides multiple choice(选择题)，and its speaking section is done with a real examiner instead of a computer.The examinee is given a topic related to daily life.“The facetoface interview with a trained speaker of
16、 English allows for communicative interaction(互动)，which reflects real academic and workplace situations，”said senior exam marketing officer Pang Shuai.What scores do I need? For the IELTS，a band score of 5 to 7 is fine for the majority of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.For top schools，you
17、 will probably need at least a 7.When it comes to the TOEFL，there is a range.It all depends on the colleges.Ordinary schools will let you get by with a score as low as 60.For a toptier university，on the other hand，you will need to score upward of 100 points on your TOEFL.5What does Paragraph 2 sugge
18、st?AThe TOEFL score is preferred in Australian universities.BUniversities in the UK mainly see students IELTS scores.CThe IELTS is more widely accepted than the TOEFL by US schools.DIn the US，the TOEFL score is not as important as it once was.6What does Pang Shuai think of the facetoface interview?A
19、More exams should take this exam form.BIt is helpful in ones studies and at work.CThis exam form can make testtakers more relaxed.DA testtaker can score high simply by preparing well.7Which of the following is correct if you want to go to a top university in the UK or US?AA 7 on the IELTS is probabl
20、y a must.BA score of 60 on the TOEFL is enough.CYou should take both the TOEFL and the IELTS.DYou need a 7.5 on the IELTS for postgraduate programmes.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了雅思和托福考试的特点、区别以及要求等。5解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“.the IELTS is gaining ground in the US and it has already been the preferred test in the UK and Aust
21、ralia.”可知，在美国，雅思考试正在普及，而在英国和澳大利亚，雅思已成为他们的首选考试，即英国的大学主要看学生的雅思考试成绩。故选B项。答案：B6解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中庞帅说的话“The facetoface.and workplace situations，”可知，庞帅认为这种面对面的口语考试中的交流互动，可很好地体现现实生活中的学习以及工作的情景。由此可知，这种面对面的口语考试对我们的学习和生活是有帮助的。故选B项。答案：B7解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“For top schools，you will probably need at least a 7”可知，如果你想
22、要申请英国的顶尖大学，那么雅思成绩可能至少要达到7分。故选A项。答案：A.完形填空Running used to be my nightmare.In high school I found it 1 to finish the PE running test and I was always one of the last students to 2 the finish line，out of breath.Then，in 2012，my friend 3 me if I would like to join a 10 km event with him，my 4 reaction was
23、，“No way! I hate running.” Over the weekend I thought about his 5 I thought，“Why do I hate running when I havent tried it？” 6 ，I decided I should give running another 7 before I said I hated it.I told my 8 I would like to enter the 10 km event with him.He was pleased to hear that I would 9 him.He ad
24、vised I should surf the Internet for a running 10 to help me learn how to run.Having downloaded it，I enjoyed following the running application as I could see 11 in my running each week.I went from not being able to run for no more than 5 minutes to running for over 30 minutes! My younger self would
25、not have 12 it.I went from hating running to loving running!On the day of the 10 km running event I was both excited and nervous. 13 ，it was time to put my new skills into 14 Among those who came to 15 me were my friends and family，with whose support I 16 to finish the 10 km in 72 minutes.It was dif
26、ficult but I felt a sense of 17 for having tried it.From this experience I learned we should never 18 our potential before a try! It 19 that I really enjoyed running.To this day I still enjoy running 20 I do not do it very often.1A.amazingBdisappointingCexhausting D puzzling2A.across BpastCdraw Dcro
27、ss3A.recommended BaskedCbegged Dadvised4A.instant BdifferentCstrange Dserious5A.reply BresponseCwords Dproblems6A.In addition BOn all sidesCIn a word DIn the end7A.try BsolutionCdirection Dscene8A.family BfriendCclassmate Drunner9A.choose BattendCjoin Dchange10A.concept BmindC application Dconscious
28、ness11A.progress BtroubleCinformation Dwealth12A.liked BriskedCbelieved Dnoticed13A.Eventually BInsteadCActually DSimilarly14A.plan BpracticeCidea Dheart15A.teach BaccompanyCsupport Dchallenge16A.agreed BwantedCtried Dmanaged17A.relief BprideCcalmness Dregret18A.maintain BinsureCdeny Dadmit19A.worke
29、d out Bturned outCleft out Dgot out20A.if only Bonly ifCas if Deven if【语篇解读】作者最不喜欢的事情就是跑步，但在朋友的邀请和自己的考虑下，他决心尝试一下，于是在网上下载了一个应用程序学习如何跑步。在跑步锻炼的过程中，他发现自己喜欢上了跑步。1解析：根据上文中的“Running used to be my nightmare.”可知，作者过去讨厌跑步，所以高中时期的体育跑步测验对作者来说是令人感到精疲力竭的事。amazing意为“令人惊诧的”；disappointing意为“令人失望的”；exhausting意为“使人筋疲力
30、尽的”；puzzling意为“令人迷惑的”。故选C项。答案：C2解析：根据“out of breath”可推知，作者总是那些跑得喘不过气来，并且最后“跑过”终点线的人中的一位。across作介词和副词，意为“越过”；past作介词和副词时，意为“越过”；draw意为“拉；牵”；cross意为“穿过，跑过(终点线等)”。故选D项。答案：D3解析：根据固定句型ask sb if.可知，作者的朋友“询问”作者是否愿意和他一起参加十公里跑步。recommend意为“推荐；介绍”；beg意为“乞求；请求；恳请”；advise意为“建议”。故选B项。答案：B4解析：根据上文作者厌恶跑步可知，作者听到邀请后
31、“瞬间的”反应就是拒绝。instant意为“立即的；直接的”；different意为“不同的”；strange意为“奇怪的”；serious意为“严重的；严肃的”。故选A项。答案：A5解析：根据下文语境可知，此处指作者整个周末都在考虑朋友对他说的“话”。reply意为“回答；回复”；response意为“反应；回复”；problem意为“问题；麻烦事”；sbs words意为“某人说的话”。故选C项。答案：C6解析：根据设空前的问句及设空后的“I decided I should give running another 7 before I said I hated it.”可知，设空处应表
32、示“最终，最后”之意。in addition意为“此外”；on all sides意为“到处；在各方面；方方面面”；in a word意为“总之”；in the end意为“最后”。故选D项。答案：D7解析：此处指作者决定在自己说厌恶跑步之前，再“尝试”一下。try意为“尝试”；solution意为“解决办法”；direction意为“方向；指导”；scene意为“景色；景致”。故选A项。答案：A8解析：根据第一段中的“my friend 3 me if I would like to join a 10 km event with him”可知，是作者的朋友邀请他参加十公里跑步，因此这里自然
33、是告诉朋友。故选B项。答案：B9解析：此处指朋友很高兴作者能够加入。根据第一段中的“join a 10 km event”可知，此处为join的原词复现。choose意为“选择”；attend意为“出席”；join意为“加入”；change意为“改变”。故选C项。答案：C10解析：根据下一段第一句中的“I enjoyed following the running application”可知，朋友建议“我”上网下载一个跑步应用程序以帮助“我”学习如何跑步，此处为application的原词复现。concept意为“概念；观点”；mind意为“思维”；application意为“应用程序”co
34、nsciousness意为“意识；知觉；觉悟；感知”。故选C项。答案：C11解析：根据语境可知，通过下载的跑步应用程序，作者每周都可以看到自己的进步。progress意为“进步”；trouble意为“麻烦”；information意为“信息”；wealth意为“财富”。答案：A12解析：设空处后面的it指代前一句的“I went from not being able to run for no more than 5 minutes to running for over 30 minutes！”，即年轻时的作者绝对不会相信自己能从跑不了5分钟，到现在可以跑30多分钟。risk意为“冒险”；
35、believe意为相信；notice意为“注意到”。故选C项。答案：C13解析：根据语境可知，此处表示，最后终于到了把自己所学的新技能付诸实践的时候了。eventually意为“最终”；instead意为“相反；却”；actually意为“实际上”；similarly意为“类似地；相似地”。故选A项。答案：A14解析：put.into practice意为“将付诸实践”，符合语境。plan意为“计划”；practice意为“实践；练习”；idea意为“想法；看法”；heart意为“心(脏)”。故选B项。答案：B15解析：根据下文中的“with whose support I.to finish
36、 the 10 km in 72 minutes”可知，此处指支持作者的那些人是作者的朋友和家人。teach意为“教”；accompany意为“陪伴”；support意为“支持”；challenge意为“挑战”。故选C项。答案：C16解析：manage to do sth意为“设法做到某事”；agree to do sth意为“同意做某事”；want to do sth意为“想要做某事”；try to do sth意为“设法做某事”。此处指作者成功地在72分钟内跑完了10公里，故选D项。答案：D17解析：“a sense of名词”为固定搭配，意为“的感觉”。此处表达的是，虽然很难，但作者为自
37、己的尝试而感到自豪。a sense of pride意为“自豪感”。relief意为“宽慰”；pride意为“自豪；骄傲”；calmness意为“镇静；冷静”；regret意为“后悔；遗憾”。答案：B18解析：根据语境和逻辑关系可知，此处表示在尝试之前永远不要否认自己的潜力。maintain意为“维持，保持”；insure意为“确保；保证”；deny意为“否定；否认”；admit意为“承认”。答案：C19解析：句意为：结果证明，我非常喜欢跑步。turn out意为“最后结果是”，符合语境。work out意为“算出”；leave out意为“遗漏；不包括”；get out意为“出去”。故选B项。答案：B20解析：句意为：直到今天，即使不经常跑步，我仍然喜欢这项运动。if only意为“要是就好了”；only if意为“只要就”；as if意为“好像”；even if意为“即使”。故选D项。答案：D