1、课时跟踪练(一) Introduction & Reading Pre reading.阅读理解AFrench cuisine is extremely diverse, with only the Chinese having similar variety in their food. This variety is supported by the French passion for good food in all its forms, Frances extraordinary range of different geographical conditions and clima
2、tes that support the local production of many types of ingredients (原料), and Frances long and varied history. In many ways, an understanding of the culture of French food is an understanding of France itself.Meals range from the very basic, such as the traditional baguette (棍子面包), cheese and inexpen
3、sive wine, to very elaborate meals that can include a dozen dishes and different wines consumed over several hours. Obviously, the latter type of dining is hardly used by most people. However, it is this dining that is typically found in “French restaurants” outside France, giving many foreigners th
4、e mistaken impression that French food is heavy and complicated. In fact, much of the French cuisine is fairly simple, relying on highquality fresh ingredients and loving preparation.Almost all the famous French dishes are regional specialties. The French Mediterranean uses olive oil, herbs and toma
5、toes in many of its dishes. The cuisine of northwest France uses butter, soured cream and apples. The cuisine of northeast France has a strong German influence which includes beer and sauerkraut (泡菜). Throughout the south in general there tends to be more use of vegetables and fruit (in part due to
6、the favorable climate)Any discussion about the influences on French cuisine would be incomplete without recognizing the historical contribution of Italy to the development of French cooking. In 1533, Catherine De Medicis (a Florentine princess) married a French prince. At this point, France was not
7、known for its food. Catherine brought many Italian chefs with her to France, who introduced to France a variety of dishes, food preparation and dining practices. Although France and Italy obviously have evolved very different food cultures, much of Frances current food culture can be traced back to
8、this time.1Which of the following statements is NOT true?AChinese cuisine is full of variety.BFrance has different climates.CFrance has a long history.DFrench cuisine lacks variety.解析：选D细节理解题。从第一段的“French cuisine is extremely diverse, with only the Chinese having similar variety in their food.”可知D项描
9、述错误。2In France, a meal that includes a dozen dishes and different wines _.Ais often consumed by average peopleBcan only be found in restaurantsCis not common among most peopleDis considered to be simple by most people解析：选C推理判断题。从第二段的“Obviously, the latter type of dining is hardly used by most people
10、.”可知C项正确。3What is the third paragraph mainly about?AFeatures of food in different parts of France.BTable manners in different parts of France.CWhat influenced the development of French cuisine.DHow French cuisine affects local culture.解析：选A段落大意题。第三段主要描述了法国不同地区的美食的特点。4We can learn from the last parag
11、raph that _.AItalian food is more complicated than French foodBItalian food culture is still influencing French foodCFrench food was not as famous around the 1530s as it is nowDFrench food is more famous than Italian food解析：选C推理判断题。从最后一段的“At this point, France was not known for its food.”可知C项正确。BOve
12、r 100 years ago, German immigrants (移民) first started selling hot dogs at places like Coney Islands Nathans Famous. This is the place where hot dogs were first sold in America, but then something interesting happened. People began making their own hot dogs, and people of every region put its unique
13、things on the snack. So what are Americas best hot dogs?On our search for Americas best hot dogs, we kept an eye out for places with a unique style of hot dogs. We made sure of considering online reviews from locals as well as the quality of the ingredients (作料). We also considered the entire experi
14、ence, from driving up to the restaurant or stand to placing your order to taking that first bite.We sorted through dozens of hot dog stands and restaurants in search of the best in America. In order to be included, the vendor needed to have a trademark (商标) dog, with toppings that add something extr
15、a. For example, Bens Chili Bowl in Washington,DC. doesnt only have a trademark frank (the halfsmoke), but it also has a trademark topping (chili). It is thought highly of by locals and professional eaters alike, and eating there is a great experience. For these reasons, its high on our list.Sadly, t
16、here were some famous stands that didnt_make_the_cut. While the original Nathans Famous in Coney Island might very well be the most wellknown hot dog stand in America, it didnt win a place on our best American hot dog list.The stands that serve the best hot dogs are those ancient stands that have be
17、en serving the same exact product day in and day out for many years. People usually have to wait in line for one hot dog from such stands.5When Americans began making their own hot dogs, they _.Alearned from each otherBmade hot dogs that looked very interestingCdeveloped their own style of hot dogsD
18、asked for advice from Nathans Famous解析：选C细节理解题。根据第一段的“People began making their own hot dogs, and people of every region put its unique things on the snack.”可知，人们开始制作他们独特风格的热狗。6Which might NOT be considered to find the best American hot dogs?AThe whole experience.BThe cost of the hot dog.CReviews on
19、 the Internet.DWhether it has a unique style.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知，A、C、D三项的内容都有提到，但并没有提到价格因素。7Bens Chili Bowl in Washington,DC. is most probably _.ApopularBexpensiveCbig Dnew解析：选A推理判断题。根据第三段的“It is thought highly of by locals and professional eaters alike, and eating there is a great experience. For
20、 these reasons, its high on our list.”可推断，这家热狗店很受欢迎。8The underlined part in Paragraph 4 means some famous stands _.Adidnt cut their hot dogsBfailed to appear on the listCwerent really that famousDdidnt change their hot dogs解析：选B句意理解题。根据第四段Nathans Famous例子可知，画线部分的意思是指一些著名的热狗店并没有出现在最好吃热狗的名单上。CChildren
21、 who drink more milk do not necessarily develop healthier bones, researchers said on Monday in a report that stresses exercise and modest consumption of calciumrich (含钙丰富的) foods such as tofu and broccoli (花椰菜)The report drew its conclusions from previously published studies and was written by resea
22、rchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which advocates a strict vegetarian diet. “Under scientific study, the support for the milk myth is defeated. This analysis of 58 published studies shows that the evidence on which US. milk intake recommendations are based is scant.” sai
23、d study author Dr. Amy Lanou in a statement.The US. government has gradually increased recommendations for daily calcium intake, largely from milk products. But the Physicians Committees report said increasing consumption of milk products was not necessarily the best way to provide the necessary cal
24、cium intake of at least 400 milligrams per day. Other ways to get the absorbable calcium found in one cup of cows milk include a cup of orange juice, two packages of instant oats (燕麦), two thirds cup of tofu, or 12/3 cups of broccoli, the report said. And it also pointed out that milk products provi
25、de 18 percent of the total energy and 25 percent of the total fat intake in the diets of American children who are developing increasing rates of obesity.Frank Greer, who specializes in childrens illnesses at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, said the ideal way to achieve the goal of healthy b
26、ones is to make sure children exercise and consume up to 1,300 milligrams a day of calcium.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了仅喝牛奶不能让孩子骨骼强健，理想的方式是进行适当锻炼并且补充足够的钙。9What can be a suitable title for the passage?ACalcium is more important than milkBVegetarian diet becomes popularCHow to get rid of obesityDDoes more milk really
27、 benefit us?解析：选D标题归纳题。本文通过一个研究结论颠覆了传统的思想：喝牛奶可满足孩子对钙的需求。除此之外，适当的锻炼和蔬菜水果也是补钙的途径，故答案为D项。10What does the underlined word “scant” in the second paragraph most probably mean?AAccurate. BEnough.CNot enough. DInaccurate.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句话“美国政府建议逐渐增加每天的钙的摄入量”可推知原来的摄入量是不够的，故选C项。11Which of the following sta
28、tements is NOT mentioned as a way to get absorbable calcium?ADrinking cows milk.BDrinking orange juice.CTaking more exercise.DEating some tofu.解析：选C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Other ways to get the absorbable calcium found . broccoli”可知A、B、D三项提到，C项未提及，故选C。12We can see from the passage that _.AAmerican childrens
29、obesity has something to do with milk intakeBThe US. government has realized exercise is important for healthier bonesCResearchers are all against childrens calcium intake from milk productsDChildren can develop healthier bones only by consuming milk products解析：选A推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知牛奶产品占那些变得肥胖的儿童的脂肪
30、摄入量的25%，由此可推断牛奶的摄入和儿童的肥胖有关。.阅读七选五How to be a better readerReading is an extremely important skill. It is by reading that you learn much of what you need to know for your different school subjects. _1_ Here are some suggestions on how to be a better reader.Know your reading purpose. _2_ The kind of r
31、eading you do in class or for your homework is different from how you read a novel for pleasure in the summer vacation. If you know your reading purpose, you can choose the best reading method.Use all the information in the book. Good textbooks are wellorganized, with titles, subtitles, introduction
32、s, summaries or conclusions. Many books also have pictures with captions (说明文字). _3_ Another aspect of good writing is that each paragraph has a topic sentence. If you concentrate on understanding the topic sentence, this may help you to understand what comes next._4_ You cant really expect to under
33、stand a difficult book if you are trying to read in the same room with the television on and your little brother distracting (使某人分心) you. The same goes for reading on the bus on the way to school. You cant expect to read a textbook and listen to music at the same time either. Try to find a quiet and
34、 comfortable place with good light, and your dictionaries and other materials nearby.Use your dictionary wisely. A common mistake of ESL students is to look up each unknown word in the texts they are given to read. _5_ It can even make understanding more difficult because by the time you reach the e
35、nd of the paragraph, you have forgotten what you read at the beginning! So use your dictionary wisely.AChoose the right time to read.BChoose a right place to read.CLook at all these first before starting to read.DBut it takes a long time and can be very boring.EThe wider your vocabulary is, the easier you will find your reading.FReading is also an excellent way to improve your general English.GThe way you read a book or a text depends largely on your reasons for reading it.答案：15FGCBD