1、课时跟踪练1.阅读理解AMy doctor took me for a walk around the farm where she lives.I was physically and mentally exhausted and discouraged.The farm was full of life.There were insects, horses, rabbits, and cats.She told me to focus on my body in the environment.When I was ill, I intended to escape from the re
2、ality.So I expected nothing when meeting the horse named Fira.As I got closer to Fira, she nuzzled(用鼻子爱抚)her nose into my chest, putting a gentle pressure over my heart.Something happened inside me: I felt as if I had reached a wellspring(源泉)of my fears, hurts and failures.I began to melt emotionall
3、y in an uncommon way.I patted Firas nose and breathed in her smell.Fira helped me feel loved and safe.After that, I began working with Fira often, learning basic communication and leading methods to work together with her.She connected with me by responding to my emotional state and reflecting it ba
4、ck to me in an open, friendly way.In my meetings with Fira, I learned to live in the present, to focus on what was happening this day, at this moment, in this place.I learned to forget the past, with all its hurt.I learned to forget the future, which hadnt happened yet.I found deep peace in leading
5、her along the path, by using my own power to judge whether to start, stop, turn left or turn right.I found inner quiet and even joy.My work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very dark night in my soul.1What did the author think of Fira at the very beginning?AGrateful.BInterested.CWorrie
6、d. DUnconcerned.2What happened when Fira approached the author?AShe felt afraid and Fira hurt her.BShe realized how to live in the present.CShe was touched mentally in a special way.DShe learned basic communication methods with horses.3What might be the biggest gain for the author?AMaking friends wi
7、th a little horse.BLearning how to live in the future.CSpending a good time with the doctor.DFinding deep peace and inner quiet.4What is the last paragraph mainly about?AAnimals are the friends of human beings.BThe author recovers with the help of Fira.CIt is a good idea to get close to nature.DSome
8、 animals have magical abilities.【语篇解读】作者身心俱疲、抑郁沮丧，医生带作者到农场走一走，作者原以为这不会有什么用，没想到一匹名为菲拉的马竟帮助作者缓解了压力，找到了内心的宁静甚至快乐。1解析：推理判断题。根据文章第二段最后一句“So I expected nothing when meeting the horse named Fira.”可知，作者最开始认为这匹叫菲拉的马不会对自己的状况有什么帮助，由此推知，作者起初应是对菲拉不感兴趣的，故选D项。unconcerned意为“不关心的；不感兴趣的”。答案：D2解析：细节理解题。根据文章第三段第二、三句可知，
9、菲拉这匹马接近作者时，作者感到自己的内心不同寻常地开始融化，即菲拉用一种特别的方式在精神上打动了作者。故选C项。C项中的mentally和special分别对应第三段第三句中的emotionally和uncommon。答案：C3解析：推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“I found deep peace”以及“I found inner quiet and even joy.”可知，作者获得了内心深处的祥和与平静。故选D项。答案：D4解析：段落大意题。根据最后一段最后一句“My work with this horse was part of a journey out of a very da
10、rk night in my soul.”可知，作者在这匹马的帮助下得以康复，这是最后一段的主要内容。故选B项。答案：BBYoung trees dont just grow; they develop a personality and learn more about their environment and how they should best behave in it.They also help each other out whenever theres trouble.Personality, just as among people, varies among trees
11、.Some are anxious, some bold.On the authors land, there are three oak trees growing close together.One of the oak trees always starts to shed its leaves two weeks earlier than the others.Since they all experience the same temperature，the same soil and the same length of day, such variables cant be t
12、he explanation.So whats happening? Well, this tree is simply more careful than the others.Whoever holds on to their leaves longer can do more photosynthesis and store more nutrients.However, the longer a tree keeps its leaves, the higher the risk of injury.Not only do trees make their own decisions,
13、 they also learn from their mistakes.A tree, for example, keeping its leaves too long during one year will never make this mistake again.This leads to several other conclusions: trees must notice the temperature and the length of the day and be able to save their experiences somewhere.Obviously, tre
14、es dont have brains，but it is thought that in the sensitive tips of their roots they keep track of information and experiences.But trees arent only clever when it comes to caring for themselves.They also support each other whenever theres trouble by giving warnings and even taking care of sick and w
15、eak conspecifics (同种个体) with nutrients.For example, once the author found a very old tree stump, and its insides had rotted since a long time ago to topsoil.But the wood on the outside of the stump was still living.How was this possible? Well, the stump was nourished by its neighbours with nutrients
16、 from the root system，and this had been for at least 400 years!Why do trees do such a thing？Its simple：Its better together.Trees need the forest；it protects them from storms，provides the right microclimate and warns them of attacks.5Why does the author mention the three oak trees?ATo illustrate tree
17、s can learn from experiences.BTo show trees can make independent decisions.CTo explain trees are quite supportive to each other.DTo prove trees have the same personalities as humans.6According to the text，which of the following can best describe the general features of trees?AAnxious and bold.BSmart
18、 and adventurous.CHelpful and wellbehaved.DAdaptable and supportive.7What does the underlined phrase “do such a thing” mean?AGive warnings. BOffer assistance.CDepend on others. DProvide nutrients.8Where does this text most probably come from?AA public lecture. BA science book.CAn experiment report.D
19、A travel journal.【语篇解读】树也会培养自己的特性，了解自己的生存环境。它们不但会自己做决定，而且还会吸取以前的教训。同时，树木不但会照顾自己，而且还会互相照顾。5解析：推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“Not only do trees make their own decisions，they also learn from their mistakes.”可知，树木不仅能自己做决定，而且还能吸取教训。故可知，上段作者提到三棵橡树是为了证明树能够自己做决定。故选B项。答案：B6解析：推理判断题。文章前两段讲述树木在成长过程中培养自己的特性，为了生存自己作决定；第三、四段讲述树木
20、为生存吸取教训和互相照顾。故可推知，树木具有适应能力强和互相支持、互相照顾的特点。A项意为“焦虑的和大胆的”；B项意为“聪明的和爱冒险的”；C项意为“乐于助人的和行为端正的”；D项意为“适应能力强的和给予帮助的”。故选D项。答案：D7解析：词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“They also support each other whenever theres trouble by giving warnings and even taking care of sick and weak conspecifics with nutrients.”和后面的例子可知，树木在遇到困难时会互相帮助，互相支持
21、。A项意为“发出警告”；B项意为“提供帮助”；C项意为“依靠他人”；D项意为“提供营养物质”。故选B项。答案：B8解析：推理判断题。本文是一篇科普说明文，文中说明了树木的一些特性，因此它最可能来自科学书籍。A项意为“一次公开的讲座”；B项意为“一本科学书”；C项意为“一份实验报告”；D项意为“一本旅游杂志”。故选B项。答案：B.完形填空When you think of friends，you often think of those who accompany you for a long time.But there is another kind of 1 one that does n
22、ot unfold over a 2 period of time but springs entirely from a particular 3 In my eighth grade，I had a friend called Jenny.I 4 to stay at her farmhouse with cats and dogs.Eighth grade was a terrible year.We both 5 it，but we didnt talk about it.On cold winter days，she 6 me how she lied on her pony Red
23、wings back.Then we would 7 on long journey，riding and walking.She left in ninth grade and I 8 her.We had gotten each other through a 9 time.Anyone with children knows the rapid friendships formed with parallel parents.To Julie，I will be forever 10 We met on a 11 in New Jersey.Her twin boys were abou
24、t the same 12 as my daughter.She lived in the beach town.I lived alone with my 13 a block away.My husband had left for North Dakota，leaving me to 14 out what to do next.Now, 15 ，there was someone I could talk to.For the next weeks，we met at the beach，and I would go 16 with her so that the 17 could g
25、o on playing.The normal state of her little home 18 my broken heart.Such friends as these often 19 when your own life is off balance; they 20 you till the world settled on its axis(轴)once again.1A.classmate BfriendshipCmarriage Dneighbour2A.brief BspecialCconsistent Dlong3A.custom BfestivalCceremony
26、 Dmoment4A.loved BtendedCattempted Ddemanded5A.overlooked BknewCforgot Dpreserved6A.inspired BrequiredCconsulted Dshowed7A.go out Bmake upCslow down Dfall behind8A.followed BadmiredCmissed Dforgave9A.cheerful BdifficultCgrand Ddecisive10A.reliable BmercifulCgenerous Dgrateful11A.beach BfarmCplaygrou
27、nd Dsquare12A.size BintelligenceCage Dweight13A.daughter BhusbandCsister Dparents14A.turned BpuzzledCpointed Dcarried15A.punctually BridiculouslyCsuddenly Dtheoretically16A.home BdowntownCshopping Dswimming17A.adolescents BboysCchildren Dgirls18A.ached BhardenedCcomforted Dbled19A.withdraw BarriveCd
28、isappear Dgather20A.recommended BpromotedCtolerated Dsupported【语篇解读】作者在文中提到一种特别的友谊，这种友谊虽然不是源于长时间的陪伴，而是完全源于某个特定的时刻，却能帮助你度过艰难的时光。1解析：根据上文中的“When you think of friends”及下文中对友谊的叙述可知，这里应该指的是还有另一种友谊。friendship意为“友谊”，符合语境。classmate意为“同学”；marriage意为“婚姻”；neighbour意为“邻居”。故选B项。答案：B2解析：上文第一句提到“当你想到朋友时，你常常会想到那些长时
29、间陪伴你的人。”第二句开头用了转折词But，表转折，指还有另一种友谊它并非源于长时间的陪伴，而是完全源于某个特定的时刻。long意为“长的”，符合语境。brief意为“简短的”；special意为“特别的”；consistent意为“一致的”。故选D项。答案：D3解析：前面提到还有一种友谊，它不是源于长时间的陪伴，且句中又使用了转折词But，由此可知，它是完全源于某个特定的时刻。moment意为“时刻”，符合语境。custom意为“习俗”；festival意为“节日”；ceremony意为“仪式；典礼”。故选D项。答案：D4解析：根据下文可知，“我”喜欢待在珍妮的农舍里。love意为“喜欢；热
30、爱”，符合语境。tend意为“趋于；倾向”；attempt意为“尝试”；demand意为“要求”。故选A项。答案：A5解析：根据上文中的“Eighth grade was a terrible year.”及设空处后的“but we didnt talk about it”可知，“我们”彼此都知道，但“我们”却不谈论它。know意为“知道；明白”，符合语境。overlook意为“忽视；俯视”；forget意为“忘记”；preserve意为“保护”。答案：B6解析：根据设空处后的“how she lied on her pony Redwings back”可知，她向“我”展示她是如何躺在她的小
31、马的背上。show意为“展示”，符合语境。inspire意为“鼓舞；启发”；require意为“要求”；consult意为“咨询”。故选D项。答案：D7解析：根据设空处后的“on long journey，riding and walking”可知，“我们”会出去长途旅行、骑行和散步。go out意为“出去”，符合语境。make up意为“组成；编造；化妆；弥补”；slow down意为“减慢”；fall behind意为“落后”。故选A项。答案：A8解析：根据本段提到的“我们”常常一起做各种事情及设空处前的“She left in ninth grade”(她九年级时离开了)可知，“我”很想
32、念她。miss意为“想念”，符合语境。follow意为“跟随”；admire意为“佩服”；forgive意为“原谅”。故选C项。答案：C9解析：根据本段第三句和第四句内容可知，八年级是糟糕的一年。“我们”都知道，但“我们”没有谈论它。根据后面的内容可知，“我们”常常在一起做各种事情。再根据设空处前一句的意思“她九年级时离开了，我很想念她。”可知，“我们”互相帮助彼此度过了一段艰难的时光。difficult意为“艰难的，困难的”，与上文a terrible year呼应，符合语境。cheerful意为“愉快的”；grand意为“宏伟的；豪华的”；decisive意为“决定性的；果断的”。答案：B
33、10解析：根据下文中的“I lived alone”和“My husband had left for North Dakota，leaving me to.”可知，对于朱莉，“我”是永远感激的。grateful意为“感激的”，符合语境。reliable意为“可靠的”；merciful意为“仁慈的”；generous意为“慷慨的，大方的”。答案：D11解析：根据下文中的“She lived in the beach town.”可知，“我们”是在一个海滨小镇上相遇的。beach意为“沙滩；海滨”，符合语境。farm意为“农场”；playground意为“操场”；square意为“广场”。答案：
34、A12解析：根据设空句的意思及下文提到“the could go on playing”可知，此处应指她的双胞胎男孩与“我”的女儿年龄大致相同。age意为“年龄”，符合语境。size意为“尺寸；大小”；intelligence意为“智力”；weight意为“重量”。故选C项。答案：C13解析：根据上文中的“as my daughter”可知，“我”和女儿单独住在离她家一个街区之远的地方。daughter意为“女儿”，符合语境。husband意为“丈夫”；sister意为“姐妹”；parents意为“父母”。答案：A14解析：根据设空处前的“My husband had left for Nor
35、th Dakota”可知，“我”丈夫已经去了北达科他州，留下“我”一个人苦苦思索下一步做什么。puzzle out意为“仔细考虑解决(难题等)”，符合语境。turn out意为“结果是”；point out意为“指出”；carry out意为“实施”。故选B项。答案：B15解析：根据设空处前一句可知，“我”丈夫离开了，所以没人和“我”说话。再根据设空处后的“there was someone I could talk to”可知，现在突然又有人可以和“我”说话了。suddenly意为“突然”，符合语境。punctually意为“守时地”；ridiculously意为“荒谬地”；theoreti
36、cally意为“在理论上”。故选C项。答案：C16解析：根据设空处后的“so that the could go on playing”及后面一句中的“The normal state of her little home”可知，“我”和她一起回她家。home意为“家”，符合语境。downtown意为“市区”；shopping意为“购物”；swimming意为“游泳”。答案：A17解析：根据本段提到的Her twin boys和my daughter可知，设空处指的是“我”和她的孩子们。child意为“孩子”，符合语境。adolescent意为“青少年”；boy意为“男孩”；girl意为“女孩
37、”。答案：C18解析：根据设空处后的“my broken heart”可知，她那小家庭的正常状态抚慰了“我”破碎的心。comfort意为“安慰，安抚”，符合语境。ache意为“感到痛苦”；harden意为“(使)变硬；(使)坚固”；bleed意为“流血”。故选C项。答案：C19解析：根据上文的例子和设空处后的“when your own life is off balance”可知，当你的生活失去平衡时，这样的友谊通常就到来了。arrive意为“到来，抵达”，符合语境。withdraw意为“撤退，收回”；disappear意为“消失”；gather意为“聚集”。故选B项。答案：B20解析：根据设空处前的“your own life is off balance”可知，当你的生活失去平衡时，这样的友谊就出现了。再根据设空处后的“till the world settled on its axis once again”可知，他们支持你，直到你的世界再次回归正常。support意为“支持”，符合语境。recommend意为“推荐，建议”；promote意为“促进；提升；提拔”；tolerate意为“容忍”。故选D项。答案：D