1、UNIT 4HISTORY AND TRADITIONS课时作业13基础检测1We stopped at the nearby (附近的) shop to buy some drinks before climbing the mountain.2Shang Zhi is the chief (最高级别的) commander who was in charge of the launch of Shenzhou .3With the development of the Internet, many individuals (个人) favour online shopping becaus
2、e it is more convenient and can save time.4About three decades ago, China was known as the “Bicycle Kingdom (王国)”5We are very puzzled (迷惑) about the reason why he refused our invitation.6That countrys military (军事的) leaders have shut the door on any further peace talks.7She stepped back appearing su
3、rprised and put up her hands, as if in defence (防御)8The government passed a law that declared it not legal (合法的) to catch and sell this kind of animals.9The pretty girl found herself surrounded (围绕) by many people when she came to herself.10There is convincing evidence (证据) that listening to loud mu
4、sic can do great harm to our hearing.11Music builds selfconfidence.It gives children a sense of achievement (成就) and success.12Our new office is located within the centre of the town, and the location (位置) is convenient for me.13Thousands of people battled (搏斗) with police and several were reportedl
5、y wounded.14The new port (港口) has been opened to foreign ships.15Heres what I have come up with about why travel is so fascinating (极有吸引力的)1I am_puzzled (puzzle) that I havent heard from Liz for so long.2She listened with a puzzled (puzzle) expression on her face.3Youd better take a sun umbrella to
6、defend (defence) yourself from the sunshine.4Then I found myself surrounded (surround) by half a dozen boys.5The surroundings (surround) which a child grows up in may have an effect on his development.6Her lack of interest in the job was becoming increasingly evident (evidence)7Too much work and too
7、 little rest often leads to illness.8Im surprised to hear that Sue and Paul have broken up.They seemed very happy together when I last saw them.9Firemen had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside.10You can refer to your notes if necessary.11As is known to all, Diaoyu Island belong
8、s (belong) to China.12But Sarah, who has taken part in shows along with top models, wants to prove that she has brains as well as beauty.13If necessary，you can give me a call.14Throwing (throw) rubbish everywhere will destroy environment.15She had her computer stolen (steal) the other day.能力提升阅读下面短文
9、，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。The Eiffel Tower is very famous in France.It is visited by 7 million visitors a year.The Eiffel Tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel in the late 19th century.On Monday, March 31st, 2019, it turned 130.The look of the Eiffel Tower is greatly loved by people today, but thing
10、s were different when the design was first shown to the public.Many French artists thought that the design was ugly.However，Eiffel did not change a thing.He believed that once it was completed, people in Paris and visitors around the world would love the tower.He was certainly right.The tower became
11、 popular with the public as soon as it opened on March 31st, 1889, two years after the construction began.Over 3,000 people came to look at this new tower and even made the effort to climb the 1,710 stairs to the top.The 984foottall Chrysler Building in New York City beat it.Today, the tower houses
12、a number of restaurants on its first and second levels.The third level has been turned into a vast platform (平台)From there visitors can see the entire city of Paris.While visitors are allowed to take the stairs to the first two levels, the platform can only be got to by taking the elevators.To ensur
13、e that the “Iron Lady” always looks good, the tower is cleaned and repainted every eight years.Its an effort that takes a team of 25 workers, an entire year.If you travel to Paris one day, dont miss it, the excellent achievement.本文主要是关于the Eiffel Tower的历史。1When Gustave Eiffel first showed his design
14、 to the public, _.Athe public celebrated the birth of itBmany French artists disliked the designCthe public thought it would be a popular towerDmany French artists decided to change the design答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中but things were different when the design was first shown to the public.Many French artis
15、ts thought that the design was ugly.可知，当Gustave Eiffel首次向公众展示他的设计时，许多法国艺术家不喜欢这个设计。故选B。2When did the construction of the Eiffel Tower start?AIn 1887.BIn 1888.CIn 1889.DIn 1890.答案：A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中The tower became popular with the public as soon as it opened on March 31st, 1889, two years after the con
16、struction began.可知，the Eiffel Tower是1887开始建造的。故选A。3What do we learn about the levels of the Eiffel Tower?AThe first level is provided for hotels.BRestaurants are all on the second level.CThe third level is mainly for sightseeing.DThe elevators can go to all the three levels.答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中The th
17、ird level has been turned into a vast platform (平台)From there visitors can see the entire city of Paris.可知，the Eiffel Tower的第三层主要是为了观光。故选C。4The writer mainly wants to tell us about the Eiffel Towers _.A130th celebrationBpopularityCbrief historyDdesigner答案：C解析：主旨大意题。本文主要是关于the Eiffel Tower的历史。故选C。根据短
18、文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。After too many “Ill start next Mondays”， you finally decide to start your clean eating plan. 1._G_. Here are some top tips to help you beat the food temptation(诱惑)and keep healthy.Keep your goal in mindSome people go as far as to suggest sticking a picture of yo
19、ur ideal body on your fridge.If that can work for you, go ahead. 2._D_. Keep your goal in mind.Remember that the choices you make today will decide how your body looks and feels.3_A_This doesnt mean eating a cheat meal or the chocolate you have been dreaming of.Try connecting rewards with nonfood it
20、ems rather than junk food.Reward your fitness exercise and clean eating with dancing，singing Karaoke or new jeans to go with your new figure.Start smallWeve heard that Rome wasnt built in a day.We should follow the same principle when it comes to dropping weight or eating clean. 4._F_. By the end of
21、 the year, you would have made around fifty small changes thats more than enough to equal big results.Prepare healthy snacks5_C_. Have healthy snacks such as a small tub of blueberries, nuts, apple slices with nut butter, julienne carrots, or other vegetables within easy reach.AReward yourselfBWatch
22、 your weightCBeat the temptation by always being preparedDJust remember why you started beating the temptationEWhen you feel really thirsty, have a cup of cold water insteadFWe can start by making one simple small change every week or twoGYou look at the model on the cover of a magazine and wonder h
23、ow she made it本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了一些帮助你击败食物诱惑并保持健康的重要提示。解析1根据下文Here are some top tips to help you beat the food temptation(诱惑)and keep healthy.这里有一些帮助你击败食物诱惑并保持健康的重要提示可知，G项“你看着杂志封面上的模特，想知道她是怎么做到的。”符合语境。故选G。2根据下文Keep your goal in mind.Remember that the choices you make today will decide how your body looks
24、 and feels.记住你的目标。请记住，你今天做出的选择将决定你的身体的外观和感觉可知，D项“记住你为什么开始打败诱惑。”符合语境。故选D。3根据设空下一段内容可知是要奖励自己，故A项符合语境。故选A。4根据下文By the end of the year, you would have made around fifty small changes thats more than enough to equal big results.到今年年底，你会做出大约五十个小的变化，这些变化足以等同于大的结果可知，F项“我们可以从每周或每两周进行一次简单的小改变开始。”符合语境。故选F。5根据本
25、段小标题与设空后内容可知，设空处应与准备有关。故选C。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。Although English is not as old as Chinese, 1.it is spoken by many people around the world every day.English speakers are always making new words and we should be able to know where most words come from.Sometimes, 2.however,_no one may really
26、 know where a word comes from.Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, 3.especially (especial)when they are not made of ham? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America 4.from Europe.They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburg.They did not speak good English, bu
27、t they ate good food.Some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef.Never had they seen such 5.a strange way.They couldnt help 6.asking (ask)the Germans what it was.The Germans did not understand the question and answered, “We came from Hamburg.” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and h
28、ad an idea.He made up 7.his mind to do something new.He cooked some round pieces of the beef like 8.what the men from Hamburg ate and 9.sold (sell)in quite a few countries around the world.Whether this story is true or not, it certainly is 10.interesting (interest)本文介绍英语中的词汇的来历，举了汉堡包的例子，说明我们可以了解一些单词
29、的来历是很有趣的事情。解析1考查it的用法。句意：虽然英语没有汉语那么古老，但世界各地的许多人每天都说英语。此处用it指代English。2考查副词。句意：然而，有时候，没有人真正知道一个单词的来源。此处表示一种转折关系，因为空格后面有逗号，所以此处应该用however。3考查副词。句意：你有没有想过为什么汉堡包被称为汉堡包，尤其是当它们不是用火腿做的时候？副词修饰when引导的时间状语从句，故答案为especially。4考查介词。句意：大约一百年前，一些人从欧洲来到美国。故答案为from。5考查不定冠词。句意：一些美国人看到他们吃圆形的牛肉。他们从来没有见过这么奇怪的方式。结合句意可知答案
30、为a。6考查固定搭配。couldnt help doing sth.情不自禁做某事，故答案为asking。7考查形容词性物主代词。句意：他下定决心要做些新的事情。make up ones mind下定决心，结合句意可知答案为his。8考查宾语从句引导词。句意：他做了一些圆形的牛肉片，就像汉堡人吃的那样，卖到世界上一些国家。此处是介词like后面的宾语从句，从句缺少引导词，且从句谓语动词ate缺少宾语，故答案为what。9考查并列谓语。句意：他做了一些圆形的牛肉片，就像汉堡人吃的那样，卖到世界上一些国家。此处是并列谓语，所以句子用一般过去时态，故答案为sold。10考查形容词。句意：不管这个故事是不是真的，它肯定是有趣的。结合句意可知答案为interesting。