1、课后限时作业(十三)Section Warming Up and Reading单句语法填空(建议用时：7分钟)1Mark is such an aggressive salesman that he can manage _to complete_(complete) the whole years marketing program within only six months.2The man says that we have to go _aboard_ half an hour before the ship sails.3Standing on the top of the ta
2、ll building, you can catch sight _of_ the whole city.4He came all the way to China for learning it better rather than _making_(make) money.5He tried to run away but gave up when he found himself _surrounded_ (surround)6The country had been at war for a long time, but life there settled _down_ finall
3、y.7She can speak seven languages. It seems that she has a gift _for/of_ learning languages.8Can you wait until I have finished _measuring_(measure) the garden? It takes me about half an hour.9If you leave matches or cigarettes on the table _within_ little childrens reach, there will be too much dang
4、er at home.10Bats are surprisingly longlived creatures, some _having_(have) a life span of around 20 years.阅读理解(建议用时：14分钟)AWhether you want to spend your new year in a nearby attraction or a distant one, there are plenty of wonderful places for you to lead to it.Nashville, TennesseeMusic city knows
5、how to throw a festive party at any time of a year, but over New Years Eve you can enjoy the annual Jack Daniels Music City Midnight concert, which will offer a free show to the public to count down to the new year as a music note drops. In Nashville, the average flight price for January has been un
6、der $300 and the average price for a hotel has been under $250.Laguna Beach, CaliforniaIf your ideal destination involves sand, surfing, diving or sailing, slip away to Laguna Beach. During New Years week you can make a bargain at highend hotels. At Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa you can take advantage of
7、chargefree beach chairs and breakfast as well as a heated swimming pool. For a more costeffective stay, consider checking into Laguna Beach Lodge.HonoluluNew Years Eve in Honolulu offers a winning combination of festive beachfront fireworks displays and familyfriendly amusements. “There are multiple
8、 fun activities specially designed for families with kids of all agesthats what makes it wellknown.” says Carrie Peters, travel editor at H. Hotel deal site goS shows rooms of under $200 per night for stays from Dec.30 to Jan. 3.Portland, OregonFor an undisturbed New Year, consider Portland, for the
9、 simple reason that you can walk anywhere without being bothered. Besides, you can stay in fivestar accommodations without getting your wallet flat. goS currently shows nightly rates at the Heathman Hotel, a fourandahalfstar hotel, at $162 for stays between Dec.30 and Jan.3.语篇导读本文为应用文，主要介绍了几个适合度过新年的
10、旅游胜地。1Which of the following is famous for music?AHonolulu. BLaguna Beach.CNashville. DPortland.解析C细节理解题。根据Nashville, Tennessee部分的第一句可知，Nashville是一个音乐城市，因音乐而闻名，故选C项。2What kind of people is Laguna Beach suitable for?AThose who are not good at bargaining.BThose who are lacking money.CThose who want to
11、 kill their time.DThose who are fond of water sports.解析D推理判断题。根据Laguna Beach, California部分的第一句可知，拉古纳沙滩有沙滩，可以冲浪、潜水和航行，由此可知，Laguna Beach适合那些喜欢水上运动的人，故选D项。3What does Honolulu specially offer this year?AFestival fireworks. BFamilybased activities.CSpecial theme parks. DSelected exhibitions.解析B细节理解题。根据Ho
12、nolulu部分的第二句可知，Honolulu有许多专门为家庭设计的有趣的活动，故选B项。BYouve flown halfway around the world; youve found out this place that nobody in Falongland or Thailand seems to have ever heard of; so what on earth is there to do here？You consider this question as you sink into an old wooden beach chair that holds you
13、above the sand.It was a long journey from Bangkok to Huaplee. By the time you found the bus station and got yourself sorted out, it took almost as long as the flight from Falongland.Huaplee is located just south of Hua Hin, about two hundred kilometres from Bangkok, down the west side of the Gulf of
14、 Thailand. Not many tourists find this place, and the ones that do wonder if finding it has been their purpose all along.Theres an apparent laziness that surrounds you here. Its what this place offers, and its free of charge. The small waves that tap the shoreline seem to slow everything down. You s
15、ettle into your beach chair in preparation for a long rest. You sit there and watch the sea.Its early afternoon, so the cook comes out and asks what youd like to eat this evening. Before long hes rushed off to the market to buy the ingredients for whatever it was that you orderedevery meal fresh and
16、 to order. No menu here.There is no poolside noise here but just that wonderfully warm, clear blue sea. Theres no street noise. The only sounds are the murmurs(低语声) of nature.For now you just count your blessings(福祉), listing them in the sand with your toe. You dont have to worry about being late fo
17、r work. You dont have to do anything.The beach to your right stretches off to the horizon(地平线), slowly narrowing to nothingness(不存在的状态) only to reemerge(再度出现) again on your left, now steadily widening until it covers the chair beneath you. Sand to your left and sand to your right; its unbroken, endl
18、ess. No start, no end, just sand, sun, and peace. Step off it, and you reenter the world of traffic, stress, work, and hurry.Normally youre the type who cant sit still for more than ten minutes, but youre on Huaplee Lazy Beach now and, in the right frame of mind, it stretches all the way around the
19、world.“How could it take me so long to find it？” you wonder. 语篇导读本文为说明文，主要介绍了作者在Huaplee Lazy Beach旅游时的见闻和感受。4What happened when the author first went to Huaplee Lazy Beach?AHe had difficulty in finding it.BHe became sensitive to smell.CHe failed to sort himself out.DHe found it unworthy.解析A推理判断题。根据前
20、三段的内容可知，作者费了好大的劲才找到Huaplee Lazy Beach，故选A项。5What is special about the food service at Huaplee Lazy Beach?AQuick delivery. BSelf service.CFree food. DNo menu.解析D细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知，这里没有菜单，故选D项。6In the authors opinion, when can a tourist enjoy Huaplee Lazy Beach most?AWhen he draws pictures in the sand.
21、BWhen he plans a detailed schedule.CWhen he forgets his daily routine.DWhen he sits in a beach chair.解析C推理判断题。根据第六至八段的内容可知，忘记日常工作，全身心投入到Huaplee Lazy Beach的怀抱，才能充分享受它给人带来的乐趣，故选C项。7What does the author imply by his question at the end of the passage?AHe should have come to the place earlier.BHe should
22、nt have spent so much time on the trip.CHe should have understood the wonder of nature.DHe shouldnt have counted his blessings.解析A推理判断题。根据全文可知，作者非常享受Huaplee Lazy Beach之旅给他带来的快乐，怪自己没有早点发现这个地方，故选A项。七选五(建议用时：8分钟)The British have many traditions but there is one thing that I have to mentiontaking aftern
23、oon tea. As we all know, the British people have a preference for drinking tea, with more than 160 million cups drunk every day, but it was the invention of afternoon tea that turned drinking tea into a popular pastime.Now it is popular in the UK. and its available to anyone who can afford it. Altho
24、ugh it can be enjoyed at home, the best way to experience it is at a small hotel or cafe. Some of the most famous places to drink tea are Claridges, The Savoy or at The Ritz in London. _1_Make sure you order the correct thing. What you should order is afternoon tea not high tea, or cream tea._2_3_ I
25、ts an important occasion. Certain places demand a man wear a jacket and tie and that ladies should wear a hat.Mind the position of your napkin. _4_ It will keep your clothes clean and can be used to wipe small crumbs(食物碎屑) from your face.Stir(搅拌) your tea correctly. Do not clink(使发出叮当声) your spoon a
26、gainst the cup and do not leave it in the cup！_5_Hold the tea cup correctly. Hold the tea cup by its handle with your thumb and forefinger together, and then use your middle finger to support and balance the cup underneath. Do not allow your little finger to stick out.ADress smartly.BDrink with smal
27、l delicate bites.CYou should stir back and forth not around in circles.DWhen you sit down, place a napkin on your lap.EThese are something different.FA napkin is a must.GBut if you want to visit such a place, remember the rules you must obey to avoid being asked to leave.语篇导读本文为说明文。享用英式下午茶可不是随意的事情，需
28、要认真对待，并要注意礼节。1解析G承接关系。根据上文提到的几个地方和下文中的几个主题句可知，空处应是引出喝下午茶应该注意的一些礼节，故选G项。2解析E诠释关系。根据空前一句可知，空处应是说这些茶是不同的，故选E项。3解析A总分关系。本段主要讲着装，选项中只有A项与本段内容紧密相关，故选A项。4解析D顺承关系。空后的It指的是napkin，根据本段的主题句可知，D项(入座时，把餐巾平铺在大腿上)承接下文，故选D项。5解析C诠释关系。根据本段的主题句可知，本段主要讲搅动茶水的方式，故选C项。.语法填空(建议用时：8分钟 )After a quiz last autumn, Kuang crosse
29、d the continent eastward to Toronto to visit his good schoolmate, the distance 1._(measure) approximately 5,000 kilometers.His train started from Vancouver, a city 2._(surround) by mountains. After confirming his baggage was aboard the train, Kuang settled down in his seat. Having 3._ gift for commu
30、nication, he 4._(start) chatting with another passenger within 5 minutes. Their 5._(topic) included the Canadian traditions, the Prime Minister, the mixture of races, 6._ the terrifying Great Fall. After a nice buffet at noon, he was pleased 7._(find) that the scenery was impressive. He saw beautifu
31、l harbours in the distance, 8._(wealth) urban areas and maple forest that covered thousands of acres. He even managed to catch sight of an eagle flying upward over bushes.Kuang reached Toronto which lies 9._(slight) near the border at a misty(多雾的) dawn. There was frost and the broad downtown streets
32、 were very quiet. Though it was early, Kuang phoned 10._(he) schoolmate in a booth nearby at once rather than waiting for him to come. They had a good time together. 语篇导读本文为记叙文，讲述了Kuang的一次横穿加拿大的旅行。1measuring解析考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语，且从句前无连词，故此处应用非谓语动词；the distance和measure之间是主谓关系，应用现在分词形式，故填measuring。2surroun
33、ded解析考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语，且从句前无连词，故此处应用非谓语动词；a city和surround之间是动宾关系，故用过去分词作后置定语修饰a city。3a解析考查冠词。此处表示泛指，gift以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a。4started解析考查时态。事情发生在过去，故用一般过去时。5topics解析考查名词的数。根据下文所列出的内容可知，此处应用复数形式topics。6and解析考查连词。上下文之间是并列关系，故用and连接。7to find解析考查非谓语动词。be pleased to do sth很高兴做某事，为固定搭配。8wealthy解析考查词性转换。此处应用形容词作定语修饰名词urban areas，故填wealthy。9slightly解析考查词性转换。此处应用副词作状语修饰动词lies，故填slightly。10his解析考查代词。此处应用形容词性物主代词作定语修饰schoolmate。