1、课时跟踪检测(二) Word power, Grammar and usage & Task.单句语法填空1No sooner had we set off/out for the construction site than we got caught in a heavy rain.2He was about to tell me the secret when someone patted him on the shoulder.3The Chinese people are willing to work together with people from around the wor
2、ld to_explore (explore) space in peaceful ways.4As the dark clouds disappeared, the moon gradually came into view.5Jim is really good for nothing, and hes always behind schedule for his work.6If we can get over our present difficulties, then everything should be all right.7They were buried (bury) in
3、 preparing for the exhibit of their new products, so they couldnt have spared any time to help you.8In order to stop the children from swimming in the sea, he keeps them staying (stay) at home all day.9. As is reported in the newspaper, talks between the two countries are making progress.10I think i
4、t is quite possible for us to reach the railway station before the train leaves.完成句子1Do_you_remember_having_seen (你还记得见过) such a man in the park?2We should often open windows to_keep_the_air_in_the_room_fresh (以保持房间里的空气清新)3We had better take a map with us in_case_we_lose_our_way (以防我们迷路)4You are sup
5、posed to look through as_many_books_as_possible (尽可能多的书)5If you dont feel like going shopping with me, you may_as_well_watch_TV (不妨看看电视) at home.阅读理解AIf you choose a hot tourist spot for your holiday, you are likely to be drowned by a great number of tourists, noise and long lines.At this point you
6、might wonder why you ever left home.Here are some tips to deal with crowds and avoid the trouble that might ruin your trip.Book Tickets in AdvanceBuy tickets online before you leave home, and skip the crowds and endless lines at your destination (目的地)Smart travelers can avoid the queue when visiting
7、 abroad with online ticket sales.Talk to PeopleYou can ask the travel agency and the hotel for help.Ask questions, get maps, ask about taxis, restaurants and the sites you wish to visit.These people are experts and can save you lots of time trying to find things out for yourself.Sign Up for Special
8、ToursIf there are any special events or tours being offered for your vacation, buy them in advance.Firstly they are usually cheaper bought in advance and secondly it makes sure you get booked in before they are sold out.Visit During the WeekdaysWe all know that most sites and events are less crowded
9、 during the weekdays than on weekends when people are off work and the kids are out of school.Flights are also usually cheaper on weekdays than on weekends.Watch the WeatherMother_nature always controls what we do especially for outdoor activities.Check the weather forecasts and plan your indoor and
10、 outdoor activities according to the weather ahead of time.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一些旅游时避免麻烦的小技巧。1How do you feel when you are drowned by a lot of tourists?AHappy.BExcited.CCool. DUpset.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句“At this point you might wonder why you ever left home.Here are some tips to deal with crowds and avo
11、id the trouble that might ruin your trip.”可知，被很多游客淹没时，我们会感到烦恼。故选D。2Which of the following is NOT mentioned (提及) in the passage?ABook Tickets in Advance.BSign Up for Special Tours.CTalk to People.DVisit During the Weekends.解析：选D细节理解题。根据小标题Book Tickets in Advance/Talk to People/Sign Up for Special Tou
12、rs/Visit During the Weekdays可知A、B、C三项在文中提到了，D项中Weekends应为Weekdays，故选D。3What does “Mother nature” in the last paragraph refer to?AMother. BTime.CWeather. DTourist spot.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据Watch the Weather中“Mother nature always controls what we do especially for outdoor activities.”可知，该画线词意思是“天气”，故选C。 4The
13、text probably comes from _.Aa news report Ba travel guideCa science fiction Da book review解析：选B文章出处题。根据第一段最后一句“Here are some tips to deal with crowds and avoid the trouble that might ruin your trip.”可知，这篇文章很可能来自旅游指南。故选B。BOn a hill 600 feet above the surrounding land, we watch the lines of rain move
14、across the scene, the moon rise over the hills, and the stars appear in the sky. The views invite a long look from a comfortable chair in front of the wooden house.Every window in our wooden house has a view, and the forest and lakes seldom look the same as the hour before. Each look reminds us wher
15、e we are.There is space for our three boys to play outside, shoot arrows, collect tree seeds, build earth houses and climb tress.Our kids have learned the names of the trees, and with the names have come familiarity and appreciation. As they tell all who show even a passing interest, maple (枫树) make
16、s the best fighting sticks and white pines are the best climbing trees.The air is clean and fresh. The water from the well has a pleasant taste, and it is perhaps the healthiest water our kids will ever drink. Though they have one glass of juice a day and the rest is water, they never say anything a
17、gainst that.The_seasons_change_just_outside_the_door. We watch the maples turn every shade of yellow and red in the fall and note the poplars (杨树) putting out the first green leaves of spring. The rainbow smelt fills the local stream as the ice gradually disappears, and the wood frogs start to sing
18、in pools after being frozen for the winter. A family of birds rules our skies and flies over the lake.语篇解读：本文描述了作者与家人身居大自然怀抱中切身的感受。文章主要展示了作者居住环境的美丽和在此美景中生活的惬意。5What can be learned from Paragraph 2?AThe scenes are colourful and changeable. BThere are many windows in the wooden house.CThe views remind
19、 them that they are in a wooden house.DThe lakes outside the windows are quite different in colour.解析：选A推理判断题。本段中提到，每扇窗户都会有不同的风景，森林和湖泊很少与一小时之前所见到的一样。据此可知，作者身居的环境是多彩和变换的。故选A。6By mentioning the names of the trees, the author aims to show that _.Athe kids like playing in treesBthe kids are very familia
20、r with treesCthe kids have learned much knowledgeDthe kids find trees useful learning tools解析：选C细节理解题。根据第四段“Our kids have learned the names of the trees . As they tell all . white pines are the best climbing trees.”可知孩子们已经掌握了关于周围环境(包括树在内)的很多知识。故选C。7What does the underlined sentence in the last parag
21、raph mean?AThe change of seasons is easily felt.BThe seasons make the scenes change.CThe weather often changes in the forest.DThe door is a good position to enjoy changing seasons.解析：选A句意理解题。画线部分的字面意思：季节就在门外变化着。再根据本段对周围大自然的变化的描写可知，作者身处此地，能够很容易地感觉到季节的变化。故答案为A。8What is the main purpose of the author w
22、riting the text?ATo describe the beauty of the scene around the house.BTo introduce her childrens happy life in the forest.CTo show that living in the forest is healthful.DTo share the joy of living in nature.解析：选D写作意图题。此题推测文章的写作目的。通读全文后不难了解，作者是在与读者分享自己身居大自然的快乐生活。故答案为D。.语法填空 In 1982, July 1st was of
23、ficially established as Canada Day. _1_ (variety) events are organized on this day, including parades, concerts, festivals and firework displays, _2_ attract Canadians of all ages across the country.Canada Day is the years biggest national party. Canadas national flag can be seen everywhere and many
24、 people have their faces _3_ (paint) red and white, which are Canadas national colors. The _4_ (celebrate) in Ottawa, Canadas capital city, are especially grand and exciting.In Quebec, many people spend Canada Day _5_ (move) from one house to another. So in Quebec, Canada Day is also known _6_ Movin
25、g Day.Many organizations, businesses and stores are closed on this day. Only some bookstores, hospitals and gas stations may be open. Post offices are closed, too. As Canada Day _7_ (fall) during the Canadian summer holidays, all schools are closed as well. In some areas, special services _8_ (provi
26、de) for large events.The Canadians enjoy _9_ (they) to the full on this day. The only problem is _10_ the concerts, parades and festivals may cause traffic jams in some major cities.语篇解读：本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了加拿大国庆节。1Various空格中所填单词在句中修饰名词events，需用variety的形容词形式。2which关系代词which指代先行词events，引导非限制性定语从句，并在从句中作主语。
27、3paintedhave their faces painted red and white 是have sth. done结构。其中painted red and white 是过去分词短语作宾语补足语。4celebrations空格中所填单词在句中作主语，需用celebrate的名词形式；由于谓语动词是are，故用celebration的复数形式。5movingsb. spend time doing sth.表示“某人花时间做某事”。6asbe known as .是固定短语，意为“被称为”。7falls这里说的是一般性情况，故用一般现在时。8are provided主语services是谓语动词动作的承受者，谓语动词用被动语态；这里说的是经常性情况，故用一般现在时。9themselvesenjoy oneself表示“玩得愉快”。10thatthat引导表语从句，that在句中起连接作用。