1、课时跟踪检测（二） Introduction & Reading Language Points.根据提示写出单词的正确形式1It is the custom of this academy to make an annual (每年的) award for outstanding researchers in chemistry.2In face of failure, it is most important to keep up a good state (状态) of mind.3There has been below average rainfall (降雨量) this mont
2、h.4An apple falls down because of gravity (重力)5The sky was full of dark masses (堆，块) of clouds.6To live a long and healthy life, we must learn to have a balanced (balance) diet.7He has thought of a good idea for the promotion (promote) of his products.8Water was found at a depth (deep) of 30 metres.
3、9The commercial (commerce) bank is willing to lend money to these customers.10They are working under extreme (extremely) pressure at the moment.选词填空in particular， keep .free from， be trapped in， set foot on， stand out， in a state of， in the form of， adapt to 1Rescue team tried their best to save the
4、 miners who were_trapped_in the mine.2After the accident, I was in_a_state_of shock.3All the people in the country were filled with joy when their astronauts set_foot_on the moon.4Most students have little difficulty adapting_to college life.5Im interested in stories in general, and detective storie
5、s in_particular.6Youd sound a lot more polite if you make a request in_the_form_of a question.7He stands_out among the players and I can pick him out easily.8Nowadays we are trying to keep our rivers free_from factory waste.完成句子1由于考试临近，复习你的课堂笔记是个好主意。With_exams_approaching,_its a good idea to review
6、your class notes.2直到他醒来他才意识到发生了什么。Not until he woke up did_he_realize what had happened.3踏上这个岛，他声称他是第一个拥有一个岛屿的人。Setting foot on the island, he claimed that he was the_first_man_to_own_an_island.4他开车太粗心了，导致了严重的事故。He drove his car too carelessly, causing_a_serious_accident.5当你过这座狭窄的桥时一定要保持平衡。When you
7、cross the narrow bridge, you must keep_your_balance.阅读理解ATo make sure of greener development, China will combine efforts in environmental protection and ecological restoration according to the countrys newly approved guideline (指导方针) for environmental protection, part of the 13th FiveYear Plan (2016
8、2020)China surpassed its goal in environmental protection for the 12th FiveYear Plan (20112015), with carbon intensity (强度) dropping by 20 percent (the intended target is 17 percent). It is a major contribution to worldwide efforts against climate change, officials said.The new guideline stresses ef
9、forts to restore nature while reducing industrial damage to the environment. The goal is to achieve a more environmentally friendly way of living, considerable reduction in major pollutant emissions and a sounder ecological system by 2020. A good environment is a necessary part in improving peoples
10、living standards, officials said.Statistics of a report from several Chinese universities show that more than one third of the countrys industrial waste water flows directly into rivers and lakes. Water pollution within China has affected the environment, society and agriculture. It has resulted in
11、huge economic losses. Air pollution is also one of the major problems in China. Heavy haze usually covers North and East China. Environmental issues are becoming a barrier to Chinas development. Besides, heavy metal pollution in soil in China is so serious that it requires us to act immediately. 10
12、percent of the total farmland of China has heavymetalpolluted soil. The heavy metal in soil will enter into humans food chain through grain and agricultural products.The rapid industrialization of agriculture, expansion of the chemical industry, and the need to produce cheap forms of energy have cau
13、sed the continuous release of manmade organic chemicals into natural ecosystems. The guideline focuses on ecological restoration by controlling more types of pollutants than before.语篇解读：为了保护环境，恢复生态系统，中国新颁布了一项环境保护指导方针。1According to the passage, the guideline _.Ais part of the 12th FiveYear Plan of Ch
14、inaBaims to improve Chinese peoples living standardsCcalls for worldwide efforts against climate change and pollutionDfocuses on environmental protection as well as ecological restoration解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段“. China will combine efforts in environmental protection and ecological restoration .”可知，指导方针要求中
15、国在环境保护和生态修复这两方面都要付诸努力。2The underlined word “surpassed ” can be replaced by “_”AbeatBfailedCset Drealized解析：选A词义猜测题。根据画线词下文“. with carbon intensity (强度) dropping by 20 percent (the intended target is 17 percent). It is a major contribution to worldwide efforts against climate change, officials said.”
16、可知，在“十二五”期间，中国的碳强度下降了20%(预定目标是17%)，在全球控制气候变化方面做出了巨大贡献。因此中国是超额完成了目标。surpass意为“超过”。3What does Para. 4 mainly talk about?AThe huge influence of serious pollution on China.BThe current situation of environmental pollution in China.CChinas achievement in fighting pollution in recent years.DMeasures the C
17、hinese government takes to deal with pollution.解析：选B段落大意题。本段分别介绍了中国的水污染、空气污染和土壤污染问题。因此本段主要是说中国当前环境污染的现状。4What can we know from the passage?AMost cities in China suffer serious air pollution.BWater pollution is the biggest problem compared with other kinds of pollution.CMore types of pollutants shoul
18、d be controlled to restore ecosystems.DReducing carbon emissions is the chief goal of the 13th FiveYear Plan.解析：选C细节理解题。根据最后一段“The guideline focuses on ecological restoration by controlling more types of pollutants than before.”可知，为了恢复生态系统，更多类型的污染物应该被控制。BAntarctic seabirds are breeding (繁殖) later, b
19、ecause thinner sea ice is causing their food supplies to decline, a new study says.The birds, which nest in East Antarctica, have delayed their spring arrival by an average of nine days and egglaying by an average of two days over the past 50 years, according to polar researchers from the French Nat
20、ional Center for Scientific Research in Villiers en Bois, France. Study authors Christophe Barbrand and Henri Weimerskirch attribute this later breeding activity to decrease in sea ice caused by climate change.The researchers say the disappearing sea ice, combined with a longer seaice season, has in
21、terfered with the birds breeding cycle by reducing the amount of krill (磷虾) and other prey (猎物) available in early spring in Antarctica.Because Antarcticas seasons are opposite those in the Northern Hemisphere, spring on the icy continent begins in October.The study is based on data collected at sea
22、bird colonies between 1950 and 2004 in Adlie Land, on the eastern edge of the frozen continent.The findings were published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Of the nine species studied, some arrived up to 30 days later than they had in previous years.Despite much later a
23、rrivals, the birds are laying their eggs at pretty much the same time as they had in the past.In the most extreme cases, birds were laying their eggs an average of 3.7 days later in the season than they were 50 years ago.语篇解读本文主要介绍了生活在南极洲东部的海鸟推迟繁殖的原因。5. What is the passage mainly about?ASeabirds are
24、 breeding later in East Antarctica.BThe amount of krill in the ocean has decreased.CThe weather in Antarctica has changed.DThe spring in Antarctica is beginning later.解析：选A主旨大意题。纵观全文，主要介绍的是现在生活在南极洲东部的海鸟的繁殖期由于气候变化而延后。6In which of the following months is it autumn in Antarctica?AOctober. BSeptember.CN
25、ovember. DJune.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第二段第二句可推知南极6月应是秋天。7How many kinds of seabirds were studied by the researchers?ATwo. BFive.CNine. DThirty.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第五段可推知研究了九种鸟。8What does the underlined word “attribute”in Para.1 mean?AContribute. BCause.COwe. DDevote.解析：选C词义猜测题。研究者认为这种推迟的生育行为是由于气候变化海冰减少而引起的。attribute
26、 . to .“认为由引起或产生”，C项与之相符。.阅读七选五Good Money HabitsIts the right time for a financial plan. Most plans are made in extreme excitement when you get a pay rise, or after reading a selfhelp book. _1_ Here are some tips that will help you stay the course all year through.Take baby steps.The other day a col
27、league said，“I have decided to wake up at 6：30 am., starting tomorrow.” But she usually woke up at 8：30. Two hours earlier is a difficult task. After a few days I asked her how she was progressing. Her disappointed smile said it all. _2_ If she had considered pushing the clock by 5 minutes every 10
28、days, shed reach her 6：30 am. goal in eight months. Get the idea? Now simply replace time with savings.Tell apart a plan and a habit.We make plans with a conscious mind, and habits are formed so that eventually they are dealt with by our subconscious mind; and they stick. So dont be in a rush to inv
29、est (投资) your money. Go with a systematic investment plan (SIP) of a mutual fund or start a recurring deposit (RD，定期存款). As human beings, we want to progress. _3_Get your familys support._4_ If your daughter knows that she can only eat out one weekend a month because youre putting money away for a E
30、uropean trip in 2018, she will be much more cooperative and feel she is a part of the decision._5_Link your investment to a particular financial goal; your commitment to it will be stronger. A client decided to open an RD, but she seemed directionless about the investment. Once we suggested that she
31、 link it to her daughters education fund, she immediately increased the amount she was investing. When you name your investment, the goal takes on a greater meaning.AGive your goals a meaning.BThe charm dies down, and so does the enthusiasm.CIts a good idea to involve your family in your financial p
32、lan.DLook at them as a promise to yourself, a promise that needs to be honored.EI suggested that she set her alarm for 5 minutes before her regular time.FIf you know this well in advance, you are less likely to buy an expensive mobile phone on an urge.GOnce a habit is formed, we want to move ahead a
33、nd will most probably increase the investment amount without any encouragement.语篇解读：很多人都有理财的冲动，但如何保持好的理财习惯呢？本文给出了一些专业的理财建议。1解析：选B从上句可知，人们会在极度兴奋的状态下制订理财计划，而这些时刻往往是得到加薪或读完一本自助书时。但吸引力会逐渐消逝，激情也一样，所以原来制订计划时的激情会慢慢消退，下文的建议会帮你保持全年的理财激情。故选B项。2解析：选E由此空后一句可知，如果她每十天把时间提前5分钟，那她在8个月内就可以达到每天早上6：30起床的目标。E项(我建议她设置闹钟
34、时比往常时间提前5分钟)符合语境，故选E项。3解析：选G此空所在段落的主题为：分清计划和习惯。计划是刻意的，习惯是下意识的。所以不要急着投资，要制订计划，然后慢慢养成习惯。G项(一旦投资习惯养成，我们就想不断前进，并极有可能在没有任何鼓励的情况下不断增加投资数额)符合语境，故G项正确。4解析：选C空处下一句指“当女儿知道你的理财计划对她有利的时候，她就会支持你的计划。”C项(让家人参与到你的理财计划中去是一个好主意)符合语境。故选C项。5解析：选A从该标题下的例子可知，当毫无方向的客户把投资计划和女儿的教育联系起来时，她即刻增加了投资数额。所以投资要和某一特定目标联系起来，这样你对此目标的投入
35、意愿就会更加强烈。故A项正确。.课时微写作(根据汉语提示完成小作文)Li Ming works in a big company. Shortly after he 1.set_foot_in (踏入) it, he 2.adapted_himself_to (使自己适应) the new environment. He works so hard that he 3.stands_out (突出) and 4.gets_promoted (获得晋升). Whats more, he can 5.balance_work_and_family (平衡工作和家庭). Therefore, his wife and daughter both love him very much.
