1、课时跟踪检测(十五) Using Language.单词拼写 1These goods will be sold at a discount.2Unemployment declined to 4 percent last month.3We must enquire further into the matter.4There are no bargains (便宜货) in the clothes shops at the moment.5Our hard work wins initial (初步的) success.6Every man has his faults (缺点；毛病)7A
2、n official from the Department of Health will be inspecting (视察) the restaurant this afternoon.8Li Mings father is a merchant (商人) and often trades with other people.单句改错1We dont allow such things being done.beingto_be2I went shopping as spite of the heavy rain.asin3It is not the way to educate a ch
3、ild by making him do things for his will.foragainst4I dont like to speak ill to others, nor do I want to hear bad things.第二个toof5At the length, he wasnt offered this job.去掉the.单句语法填空1Can those seated (seat) at the back of the classroom hear me?No problem.2We had an anxious couple of weeks waiting (w
4、ait) for the results of the experiment.3To learn English well，we should find opportunities to hear English spoken (speak) as much as we can.4As all the people were silent, the chairman said, “The meeting is dismissed.” With these words, they stood up and walked out.5It felt funny watching myself on
5、TV.阅读理解AIn a traditional Chinese family, women are expected to do the housekeeping and leave the “other business” to men.However, the appearance of the fulltime “househusband” is changing traditional family.A survey in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen shows that 22 percent, 73 percent, 34 p
6、ercent and 32 percent of whitecollar male workers, aged between 28 and 33, would be prepared to do the housekeeping if the conditions were right.Yang Wenhui, 32 years old, who worked at the office of a company preferred to quit the job. “My job was dull and steady.I was not promoted.My wife, in cont
7、rast, really likes her job. So, after our baby was born, I chose to stay at home and take care of the family while my wife works fulltime outside the home，” said Yang.Sociologists have found the fulltime househusband emerges in three main situations.Firstly, if the wife is ambitious, wellpaid and ha
8、s good job prospects, while her husband is paid poorly and has no job prospects, it makes economic sense for the woman to become the main income earner for the household. Secondly, if the wife is tired of household chores and eager to work outside the home, her husband may forfeit his job. Thirdly,
9、if the husband can do his work at home, he may take this choice as it allows him more time to take care of the family.Influenced by traditional ideas, some families with fulltime househusbands prefer others not to know about their arrangement, concerned people would laugh at a husband with “no prosp
10、ects” or wife who is “too strong”Zhou Wei said he has become usual to being a fulltime househusband although his relatives doubted this when they gathered during the holidays. “A happy life is the most important thing, not other peoples opinions，” added Zhou.1The reason for Yang Wenhui quitting his
11、job is that _.Ait is too difficult for him to do itBit is too boring for him to do itChe is too old to go on doing itDhis wife wanted him to quit it解析：选B细节理解题。从文章的第三段第二，第三句可知；理解关键词“dull，枯燥无味的”。2In which situation is a man unlikely to become a fulltime househusband?AHe can earn enough money to keep f
12、amily and has good job prospects.BHe can earn much less than his wife and will never get promoted.CHis wife hates housework and is busy with her work outside.DHis job can be done at home and he would like to stay at home.解析：选A推理判断题。从文章第四段讲的第一种情况可知。一些社会学家发现如果“妻子有野心或工资高或工作前途好，而丈夫工资低或无好的工作前途”，这种情况下丈夫更易
13、成为“全职丈夫”。3Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AA fulltime househusband is a man without prospects in life.BA fulltime househusband is much weaker than his wife.CA fulltime househusband is willing to share his experience with his relatives.DA fulltime househusband can also enjoy h
14、appiness from housework.解析：选D细节理解题。从文章最后一段可知。“对全职丈夫来说，幸福的生活是最重要的，而不用管别人的看法。”4The underlined word “forfeit” probably means “_”AappreciateBquitCcontinue Descape解析：选B词义猜测题。从文章第四段讲的第二种情况可知。如果妻子厌烦了家务活，很想到外面去工作，那么丈夫就很可能会失去他的工作，而成为“家庭全职丈夫”。BWelcome to the University HotelThe University Hotel is in the East
15、 Texas City of Huntsville at the corner of the 16th Street and Avenue H in the heart of Huntsville. It is on the beautiful and historic campus of Sam Houston State University. Enjoy the convenience and comfort of accommodations right on campus for visits with family members and Sam Houston State ath
16、letic events as well as conferences, meetings, seminars or special events. Our hotel offers a wide range of popular amenities (便利设施), friendly staffs, and a comfortable atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy your stay.The University Hotel features 95 guest rooms and suites comfortably furnished wi
17、th comfortable beds, lighted double desks, bistro tables and chairs, and private baths. All rooms are individually climate controlled and have cable color televisions. The University Hotel is an important part of the nearby Texas Criminal Justice Center and together they form a complete conference f
18、acility.Hotel DetailsCheckin Time: 3：00 pm Checkout Time: 12：00 pm100% Smoke and Tobacco Free No Pets AllowedHotel AccommodationsAll guest rooms have one king or two double beds featuring hispeed wireless Internet, microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers.AmenitiesElevator: YesPublic Phones: YesP
19、ublic Restrooms: YesVending Machines: YesDirectionsFrom Houston: Take 45 North to Huntsville, Exit 114. At the overpass light, make a right turn onto FM 1374 (Montgomery Road). Continue until it crosses Bowers Blvd at the Bearkat Football Stadium. Turn left on Bowers Blvd and continue to the stop si
20、gn at Bobby K. Marks Drive. Take a right on Bobby K. Marks Drive and travel to the end of the block. The hotel is on the left.Contact InformationPhone：(936) 2912151Fax：(936)2941683Email：SHSUhotelshsu. edu语篇解读：本文通过各方面介绍了University Hotel。5We know that the University Hotel is _.Alocated in the center o
21、f the cityBnear a Sam Houston State UniversityCmainly for parents of university studentsDopened by Sam Houston State University解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段的“in the heart of Huntsville”可知，这座酒店位于市中心。6What should you do in order to get to the hotel?ATake 45 North to Huntsville, Exit 141.BTurn right after getting t
22、o the end of the block.CKeep walking to Bowers Blvd and then turn left.DTurn left after getting to Bobby K. Marks Drive.解析：选C细节理解题。根据文章中的Directions 标题下的“Continue until it crosses Bowers Blvd at the Bearkat Football Stadium. Turn left on Bowers Blvd”可知正确答案。7Which of the following is probably NOT available in the hotel?AElevator.BCafe.CThe Internet. DPublic phones.解析：选B推理判断题。根据Hotel Accommodations标题下的内容及Amenities标题下的各项可知，酒店里没有咖啡馆。