1、课时作业14Using languageAThe following is the information of some excellent hotels at the famous resort (度假胜地) for skiers in Italy.Hotel Ela550 per personThe Hotel Ela has a relaxed atmosphere. It lies in the centre of the resort, only 100m from the main ski lift and 300m from the ski school meeting poi
2、nt. Its ideal for those who prefer a hotel which is very close to all the resorts action.Rooms (24 people): Twin rooms with cable TV, hairdryer, shower and WC.All rooms have recently been redecorated.Hotel Sport540 per personIt is near to shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel is a great choice for
3、those looking for lively nightlife. The famous bar is just on the ground floor.Rooms (24 people): All rooms are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors and have hairdryer, minisafe, satellite TV, shower and WC.Please note: This hotel does not accept groups larger than 6 people.Hotel Xalet Verdu559 per per
4、sonIt is an attractive hotel decorated in a traditional style and offers comfortable accommodation. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. It is 300m from the main ski lift and the village centre.Garage：10 a daySafe deposit boxes: free in reception; 20 per week, in room.52 rooms: Twin or double be
5、drooms with shower, hairdryer, satellite TV, telephone and safe.本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了意大利滑雪胜地附近的几个旅馆。1What is the benefit of staying in Hotel Ela?AIts the cheapest of all the hotels.BIts the best among all the hotels.CIts convenient for the resorts activities.DIt has rooms with cable TV and a hairdryer.答案：C
6、解析：细节理解题。由Hotel Ela部分中的“It lies in the centre of the resort.Its ideal for those who prefer a hotel which is very close to all the resorts action.”可知，该旅馆位于滑雪胜地的中央地带，对于参加滑雪胜地的活动来说非常便利。2What is the characteristic of Hotel Sport?AGuests can enjoy the exciting nightlife there.BAll its rooms have just bee
7、n redecorated.CIt sometimes offers free accommodation.DIt is the largest of all the hotels.答案：A解析：细节理解题。由Hotel Sport部分中的“The hotel is a great choice. nightlife.”可知，顾客可以享受充满活力的夜生活。3How much should you pay to use a garage and a safe deposit box in reception for a week in Hotel Xalet Verdu?A90. B70.C30
8、. D10.答案：B解析：细节理解题。由Hotel Xalet Verdu部分的“Garage：10 a day”及“Safe deposit boxes: free in reception”可知，车库的使用费为每天10英镑，一周共70英镑；使用接待处的保险箱免费。故共需支付70英镑。BChina has completed its homegrown BeiDou Navigation (导航) Satellite System (BDS) with the successful launch of two more BDS3 satellites, 19 in all, and has
9、started providing services to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since the end of 2018. The BDS, which will compete against the US Global Positioning System (GPS), will provide highprecision, reliable positioning, navigation and timing services anywhere in the world by the
10、 end of 2020.The Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious effort to improve regional cooperation and connectivity in a transcontinental range. The initiative aims to strengthen infrastructure (基础设施), trade, and investment links between China and some 65 other countries. It is also expected to increa
11、se Beijings influence in these countries.“This is a key step for the BDS developing from a Chinese home system to a regional and then a global navigation system，” said Yang Changfeng, chief designer of the BeiDou system. China plans to launch another 11 BDS3 satellites between the end of 2018 and 20
12、20. China developed the BDS through a unique technological approach, contributing Chinese wisdom to the theory and construction of international satellite navigation systems.Altogether 18 BDS satellites have been sent into space in 2018, making this year the most intensive launch of the BDS satellit
13、es. They improved their work efficiency by reforming the management process. The number of satellite staff at the launch center has been reduced by nearly half, and the testing time before launch has been shortened by nearly a third. In the CAST production base in Beijing, several BDS satellites are
14、 being manufactured at the same time. They try to improve intelligent manufacturing capability, and cut down production times. Construction of the BDS3 system has accelerated.Once the BDS is fully completed, it will be the fourth global satellite navigation system after the US GPS system, Russias GL
15、ONASS and the European Unions Galileo. India too, is building its navigational system called the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), with an operational name of NAVIC.这是一篇说明文，介绍了中国北斗卫星导航系统正在一步一步地完成它的既定目标，并将最终成为全球第四大卫星导航系统。4When can the BDS offer global services?AIn 2018. BIn 2019.CI
16、n 2020. DIn 2025.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“The BDS, which will compete against the US Global Positioning System (GPS), will provide highprecision, reliable positioning, navigation and timing services anywhere in the world by the end of 2020”可知，到2020年底，北斗卫星导航系统将提供全球服务，故C项正确。5What can the BDS do now?ATake t
17、he place of the GPS of the USA.BWatch anyone anywhere in the world.CControl the Belt and Road countries.DServe the Belt and Road Initiative.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“has started providing services to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) since the end of 2018”可知，北斗卫星导航系统自2018年底就已经开
18、始为“一带一路”沿线国家提供服务，故D项正确。6What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?AThe unique characters of the BDS.BThe Chinese technology of the BDS.CThe efforts of the staff of the BDS.DThe difficulties the BDS has to deal with.答案：C解析：段落大意题。根据第四段内容，特别是根据“Altogether 18 BDS satellites have been sent into space in 20
19、18, making this year the most intensive launch of the BDS satellites. They improved their work efficiency by reforming the management process.”可知，2018年是北斗导航卫星发射最为密集的一年，他们通过改革管理流程来提高工作效率，由此可知，本段主要介绍北斗卫星导航系统全体员工为之所付出的努力，故C项正确。7What can be the main idea of the text?AChinas BDS is approaching its goal s
20、tep by step.BChinas BDS has become the fourth global satellite navigation system.CChinas BDS helps BRI increase Beijings international influence.DThe unique technological approach makes Chinas BDS outstanding.答案：A解析：主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据最后一段中的“Once the BDS is fully completed, it will be the fourth global
21、 satellite navigation system after the US GPS system, Russias GLONASS and the European Unions Galileo.”可知，本文主要介绍了中国北斗卫星导航系统正在一步一步地完成它的既定目标，并将最终成为全球第四大卫星导航系统，故A项正确。阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Getting out into the great outdoors is an even better idea than you think. _1_ It also creates
22、some wonderful summer memories for your family.Need more convincing evidence? There are some benefits of camping as a family, including how its great for your health.Its good exercise.Lets not forget the most obvious benefit of camping. _2_ Even if youre taking a fishing trip, youre burning more cal
23、ories than youll burn sitting indoors.And if you hike or bike, youre performing cardiovascular (心血管的) exercise that will help keep your heart and lungs healthy._3_ Youve probably tried unplugging the TV at home, but short of throwing it out of the window, because kids are going to watch more than we
24、 want them to.Out in the wild, there is no television.Youll watch nature together, go exploring, and have that oneonone attention you need as a family.It is a good way to truly connect with nature.Too often we take nature for granted.In fact, spending a few days in nature with the family will teach
25、your kids things they may have never known before. _4_ However, in the wild they will learn how to build a fire, catch fish, see animal habitats, and all the natural architecture nature offers.You have no stress after the camping. Vacations can be stressful.Sometimes when you get home from vacations
26、, you need another rest for your last vacation. _5_ Youll get home feeling energetic.Its even better than a cup of coffee.AYou can stay away from TV.BThey may know how to work an iPad.CYoull meet new challenges each time.DSure, it saves some money if you stays in a camper.EYoure spending a lot of ti
27、me performing physical activities.FMany campers report better sleep cycles when they return from a trip.GBut once you settle into camping with your family, the stress of every day will disappear.本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了和家人一起进行户外活动的好处。1D解析：上文讲走出去到户外比你想象的还要好，下文讲它也能为你的家人创造一些美好的夏日回忆。D项“如果你待在一个野营车里，这当然会为你节省钱”符合语
28、境，且下文的“camping”也是提示，故选D。2E解析：本段的主题为“它是很好的锻炼”，而E项“你正在花费很多时间进行体育锻炼”是对下文具体内容的概括，符合语境，故选E。3A解析：该空是段落主题句。本段主要讲到户外活动可以使你和家人远离电视，而A项“你能远离电视”概括准确，符合语境，故选A。4B解析：空前一句讲“事实上，和家人一起在大自然中度过几天会教会你的孩子之前可能不知道的事情”，再结合空后一句可知，空处应讲孩子在室内会做的事情。B项“他们可能会操作iPad”，空处前后形成语意上的衔接，故选B。5G解析：本段的主题是露营后你会没有压力，且根据本段中的描述可知，G项“但是，一旦你适应和家人
29、一起露营，每天的压力就会消失”符合语境，故选G。阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Sara Savick remembers one special Easter when she was nine years old. Her parents gave her a baby duckling in a yellow basket.“Mom said later that she bought the little duck because she felt sorry for it，” recalled Sara. The p
30、eople at the pet store colored the feathers pink for Easter. Sara named the duck Pinky.Saras mother really didnt think the baby duck would survive very long. But to her surprise, Pinky grew and got stronger and stronger. Soon, the little duckling was a healthy duck with white feathers.“We fed Pinky
31、oatmeal, cooked and uncooked, and small pieces of vegetables，” said Sara. Pinky lived inside the house with Sara and her family. She specially fancied taking baths with Sara. Everyone treated Pinky as a family member.But just when everything appeared to be perfect, the night of the “talk” came. Sara
32、s mom and dad sat her down, explaining that the best thing for Pinky was to live a normal duck life, with other ducks. It was not natural for ducks to live indoors with a family, her father told her. He added Pinky needed to swim in ponds and do all the same things that ducks in the wild do.Sara sta
33、rted to cry, knowing what was going to happen. Saras parents decided to take Pinky to a park, which was two miles away. There was a pond with a lot of other ducks. Pinky would have the chance to live a natural life and Sara could still visit her.The big day came, Sara and her parents put Pinky in a
34、box and drove to the park. Sara said that Pinky did not look happy; maybe Pinky was convinced that she was a human, not a duck.答案Paragraph 1：Everyone was sad when they left Pinky at the pond, even Saras father. But he tried to convince Sara that Pinky was fine. Walking towards the car, Sara looked o
35、ver her shoulder and saw Pinky standing alone. The other ducks were swimming around in circles, looking at Pinky. To Sara, it seemed that they were trying to identify the strange animal. They didnt recognize Pinky as a duck. Worried about Pinky, Sara dreamed of Pinky being bullied by other ducks the
36、 whole night.Paragraph 2：The next morning, when looking out of the kitchen window, Sara couldnt believe her eyes! There was Pinky, happily walking around on the grass. Thrilled at what she saw, she kept asking herself, “How did she make it？” After all, it was two miles away and she managed to walk b
37、ack through the city street. Incredible! But her parents drove Pinky back to the pond again regardless of her request. The following morning, there was Pinky again on the grass! Seeing Pinky again, her father, waving his arms about wildly, moved his lips without saying anything. Meanwhile, Sara, overjoyed, hugged Pinky tightly, tears streaming down her cheeks.
