1、Unit 4 Journey Across a Vast Land同步课时作业（12）Using Language & Assessing Your Progress一、1.The little girl was worried about her situation, because she didnt have the chance _(escape).2.It was the _(photograph) that took the best picture of the lunar eclipse (月食) yesterday.3.To my _(astonish), he has ma
2、de such rapid progress in English this term.4.He put on his shirt and proceeded _(wear) his tie before going out.5.No one can avoid being influenced by _(advertise) because they are everywhere.6.她们站在远处眺望，看到湖的南边从尼亚加拉大瀑布上升 腾而起的水雾，感到非常震撼。_ _ _ _, they were astonished to see misty clouds rising from the
3、 great Niagara Falls，which is on the south side of the lake.7.她们在圣保罗街附近的可爱的商店里度过了一个下午，在画家的工作室拜访了他们。They _ the afternoon in lovely shops and _ artists in their workplaces along St Paul Street.8.我应该打电话给她看看她是否有空吃饭。I should phone her and see if she _ _ _ dinner.9.这个城市位于我们省的东部。The city _ _ _ the east of
4、our province.10.据说意大利发生了一场大地震。_ _ _ _ there has been a big earthquake in Italy.二、选词填空(可变换形式)(be) contrary to, be close to, be available for, in the distance, chat with, set off, dress. up, dream of1.Staring at the kite until it disappeared in the beautiful field _, he felt lost by a flow of various
5、emotions.2.It is said that the profit in the company _ $ 200 million this year.3.In the second step of Chinas Mars exploration program, a larger probe(航天探测器) will _ for Mars around 2030 to take samples and then return to the Earth.4.The pianist _ holding his concert with chime bells players from Hub
6、ei.5._ greed, Chinese culture believes that less is more.6.I find it quite boring to _ those who are lacking in humour.7.Collins has just finished his project, so he _ comment on my thesis.8.When the holiday season comes, the shopping mall _ with ornaments, and the streets are crowded.三、 Traveling i
7、s a very good activity. When you are fed up with your work and are allowed to take a holiday, you can go to the beautiful spots to enjoy the beauty of nature and the special character of other cities. You can breathe fresh air, visit some places of interest, meet different people and make friends wi
8、th them. Then you will forget your tiredness and troubles and be more healthy. As a result, you will feel fully relaxed and you will have the energy to undertake the new tasks waiting for you. But sometimes, traveling is not an enjoyable thing. For example, when the bus or car you take has a bad acc
9、ident, you may be trapped in it and waste your time. Whats more, the weather can be changeable. If you are climbing a mountain, it may rain suddenly. You may be caught in the rain and may catch a cold. The worst thing is that you may have your money stolen or that you may have an injury. All these a
10、re terrible things that can happen to a tourist. Therefore, before going on a trip, you must prepare yourself carefully. Firstly, you must have clear information about the weather. Secondly, you should choose a good companion so that you can help each other. Thirdly, you must be careful everywhere a
11、nd try to avoid accidents. If you do these, you can enjoy your travels better and reduce unnecessary troubles.1.In the passage, the author suggests that you should _ for a holiday.A.enjoy natureB.go to different citiesC.go nowhereD.both A and B2.In the first paragraph, the underlined phrase are fed
12、up with means _.A.finish doingB.cant doC.are tired ofD.are interested in3.What is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.You may meet with unexpected troubles on a trip.B.You may get your money stolen.C.You will have to spend a lot of money on a bus or in a car.D.Its necessary for you to know about the weat
13、her before you travel.4.In order to have a good holiday, you should _.A.be careful enoughB.have a holiday with a good friendC.take an umbrella with youD.be well prepared for your trip四、假设你是李华,你的加拿大朋友Paul打算去台湾旅游,特发电子邮件向你了解台湾岛的有关情况。请根据下列提示,用英文写一封邮件,并祝他旅途愉快。 1.台湾岛是中国最大的岛屿,位于福建省的东南部,北临东海,东临太平洋,西南面被南海环抱;
14、 2.台湾岛面积约三万六千平方千米,人口两千多万; 3.自然资源丰富,香蕉、稻米、茶叶等农产品驰名中外; 4.风景优美,气候宜人,世界各地的游客纷至沓来。注意: 1.词数100左右; 2.信的开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数; 3.可根据内容要点适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Paul,Im glad to know that youre going to Taiwan Island._Yours sincerely,Li Hua答案以及解析一、1.答案：to escape解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:那位小女孩担心自己的处境,因为她没有逃跑的机会。分析句子结构可知,空处应用不定式作定语
15、修饰the chance,故填to escape。2.答案：photographer解析：考查词形转换。句意:就是这个摄影师昨天拍摄出了最漂亮的月食照片。分析句子结构可知,该句是一个强调句,强调主语,由句意可知,此处应填photographer。3.答案：astonishment解析：句意:令我惊讶的是,这学期他的英语进步如此之快。to ones astonishment使某人惊奇的是。4.答案：to wear解析：考查proceed的用法。句意:出门前他先是穿上了衬衫,接着又系上了领带。proceed to do sth.意为接着做,继而做。5.答案：advertisements解析：考查词
16、形转换。句意:没有人能避免受到广告的影响,因为它们无处不在。分析句子结构可知,空处要用名词形式。advertisement作广告讲时为可数名词,根据空后的they可知,空处要用复数形式。6.答案：Standing in the distance7.答案：spent, visiting8.答案：is available for9.答案：is located in10.答案：It is said that二、答案：1. in the distance2. is close to3. set off4. dreams of5. Contrary to6. chat with7. is availab
17、le for8. is dressed up三、答案：1-4 DCCD解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段第二句When you are fed up with your work and are allowed to take a holiday, you can go to the beautiful spots to enjoy the beauty of nature and the special character of other cities.可知,作者建议去享受自然之美或者去欣赏其他城市的特色。2.词义猜测题。根据下文Then you will forget your tired
18、ness.waiting for you.可知经过旅行后你会忘记疲倦和困扰,完全放松后充满能量去承担新的任务。因此推断画线部分意为“厌倦”。3.细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,旅途中可能遇到一些出人意料的麻烦,故A项被提到;根据第二段倒数第二句可知,旅行中你的钱可能被偷,故B项被提到;根据最后一段第二句可知,旅行前你必须清楚地了解天气信息,故D项被提到;只有C项文章中没有提到。4.细节理解题。根据第三段第一句Therefore, before going on a trip, you must prepare yourself carefully.可知,在旅行之前,你必须好好准备。 四、答案：
19、Dear Paul,Im glad to know that youre going to Taiwan Island. Id like to give you a brief introduction about it. Taiwan Island is the largest island in our country and it faces the Pacific Ocean on the east. It lies on the south of the East Sea and the South Sea surrounds its southwest. It is located
20、 to the southeast of Fujian Province. Taiwan Island has an area of about 36, 000 square kilometres and it has a population of over twenty million. Its rich in natural resources. Agricultural products are famous both at home and abroad, such as bananas , rice and tea. The scenery is so beautiful and the climate is so pleasant that travelers from all over the world want to go there for a visit. Im sure youll have a good time there. Have a nice trip.Yours sincerely, Li Hua
