1、课时跟踪练(一) Warm-up & Lesson 1 Pre-reading.阅读理解AScholastic Art：What is your job?Jayson Fann：I build humansized nests all over the world.SA：Can people sit in your nests?JF：Yes! People have dinner parties in my nests. They read and relax in them. Some of my nests even have several rooms. My nests are eve
2、n used as hotel rooms.SA：How do you make a nest?JF：First, I make a design for the nest. Then I review the design with my client (客户). After the design is final, I collect wood and work with a team to build it.SA：What do you use to make your nests?JF：I use eucalyptus (桉树) wood, which is soft and easy
3、 to bend when it is young and freshly cut. But when it dries, it becomes extremely hard. So it holds its shape and can support weight. But the structures strength also comes from the engineering how I weave the wood, and how I join major sections by bolting (用螺栓固定) them together.SA：What makes a grea
4、t nest design?JF：Placement is important. The lines of the branches create movement and energy, resulting in a cleaner, simpler background such as smooth stone or the sky which really fits the nest. For me, its all about balance.SA：What skills do you need for your job?JF：You have to be able to draw a
5、nd use different artistic tools. But you also have to know how to speak to people your clients and the people who work for you.SA：What inspires you?JF：I love to see how other artists, like Andy Goldsworthy, take common and natural materials and make something special with them.SA：What is the best pa
6、rt of your job?JF：I get to be creative in a way that doesnt harm the environment!语篇解读：本文是应用文。地景艺术家Jayson Fann受访介绍了他的工作。1Jayson Fanns nests are _.Aused for different purposesBcompletely made of woodCusually built at his homeDjust used for exhibition解析：选A细节理解题。Jayson Fann在世界各地建造的“鸟巢”用途广泛，人们可以坐在里面休息、吃饭
7、，甚至有些“鸟巢”被当作宾馆房间。2When Jayson Fann makes a nest, he usually_.Abuilds it on his ownBplaces it on a eucalyptus treeCasks his client to design it firstDtakes its surroundings into consideration解析：选D细节理解题。根据文中Jayson Fann说的“Placement is important .a cleaner, simpler background such as smooth stone or the
8、 sky which really fits the nest.”可知，在建造“鸟巢”时，Jayson Fann会考虑其周围的环境，目的就是让“鸟巢”与它处的环境相宜。3Jayson Fann is actually_.Aan animal loverBa fashion designerCa famous engineerDan environmental artist解析：选D推理判断题。根据Jayson Fann对他工作的描述从环保的角度利用自然物建造与周围环境相宜的艺术作品，由此推测，他应该是一位地景艺术家。BBrian Greene, a professor of physics a
9、nd mathematics at Columbia University, has created an online science education platform. He tries to “build a bridge” with things you know about, and then “bring you across that bridge to the strange place of modern physics”Recently I had a chance to ask Greene about wormholes (a hole which some sci
10、entists think might exist, connecting parts of space and time that are not usually connected), time travel and other mysteries of the universe. I asked him a milliondollar question: What if I went through a wormhole and prevented my parents from meeting？“Most of us believe that the universe makes se
11、nse，” Greene said. “Although there are several interesting theories about time travel, ” he added, “the laws of physics would probably prevent something so illogical from taking place.“ The good news is that the time paradox (悖论) is open for future physicists to solve.”When asked how physics could b
12、ecome more exciting for kids, Greene said that books by Stephen Weinberg, Leonard Susskind, and other physicists, “make it a great time for people who want to learn about big ideas but arent yet ready, perhaps, to learn math.”When I pointed out that some students still might find physics boring, Gre
13、ene said that the key is to teach them about things that are strange. “The basic stuff is important，” Greene said. “But I think its really important to also describe the more modern ideas, things like black holes and the Big Bang. If kids have those ideas in mind, then at least some of them will be
14、excited to learn all the details.”Greene has followed Albert Einsteins lead in trying to solve the mysteries of the universe. Now he wants kids to do the same. As Greene said, physics is “not just a matter of solving problems in an exam”. Its about experimenting, showing an interest in strange pheno
15、mena (现象) and having fun!语篇解读：本文是说明文。物理学家Brian Greene希望更多的孩子可以对现代物理学感兴趣。4A milliondollar question is probably very _.AdirectBdifficultCpersonal Dlong解析：选B词义猜测题。根据第二段Greene对这个问题的解释以及他说需要未来的物理学家去解决可知，作者提出的这个问题非常难。5The books by Weinberg and Susskind are _.Aboring to readBmainly about mathCpopular scien
16、ce booksDonly popular among kids解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段的“.books by .make it a great time for people .to learn math”可知，Greene认为Weinberg和Susskind等物理学家写的书浅显易懂，适合普通大众阅读，故这些书属于科普读物。6According to Paragraph 4, which of the following does Greene agree with?AModern physics is a boring subject.BInterest plays an imp
17、ortant role in studying.CIt is not necessary to learn all about physics.DIt is easy to describe black holes and the Big Bang.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第四段可知，当作者指出一些学生觉得物理无聊时，Greene说重要的是向孩子们讲述一些稀奇古怪的事，并描述一些诸如黑洞和宇宙大爆炸的现代物理现象，如果孩子们知道了这些，他们就愿意了解更多详细的内容，因此他认为兴趣在学习过程中起着非常重要的作用。7In the last paragraph, Greene hopes that
18、_.Akids can love science and physicsBkids can do well in physics examsCkids can have fun with experimentsDkids can find more strange things in life解析：选A推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Greene has followed .do the same.”可知，Greene希望孩子们可以像他一样对科学和物理感兴趣，去探索宇宙的奥秘。CMy name is Leanna Deeds, and I am blind. I have a bachelors
19、degree (学士学位) in journalism. However, my journalism career lasted ten months. I could not have a better job because I could not see. So when I was offered a fulltime job as a secretary for the Office for Students with Disabilities at Portland Community College (PCC), I took it. However, Im sure that
20、 my experience with higher education, and my understanding of how it works was one of the reasons I was employed, and I know my college education has helped me over the years.Technology has also helped me overcome difficulties. I learned to read with an optacon, an electronic reading device (装置) whi
21、ch allows blind people to read printed material.I achieved a great deal in my career today through perseverance (坚持不懈) and hard work. I believe people with disabilities, above all, must learn the value of hard work because they must work harder at everything they do than other people.I have a good a
22、ttendance record at work. It has served me well. People with disabilities have fewer other duties in life because there are some things they cant do. So, once they have a job, they can go to work every day.I have used initiative (主动性) at work to solve problems, especially my own. Since I have always
23、 worked with people, I collect information at work, and I use it to help them. I solve many small problems for people every day.People with disabilities, and all people, should learn the system, respect it, and make it work well for them. I have done that all my life. As the years passed, I decided
24、that continuing to work for PCC would be easier than starting over with another employer because I am known for what I can do.Advice I would give to others with disabilities who are starting to plan their careers or look for employment: Always do your best. Take advantage of any opportunities that c
25、ome your way. Use technology to help you. When you get a job, stick to it.语篇解读：本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位波特兰社区学院残疾学生办公室盲人秘书的故事。8According to the text, Leanna Deeds _.Aworked as a journalist for a yearBputs a value on her college educationCgraduated from PCC with a bachelors degreeDheads the Office for Student
26、s with Disabilities at PCC解析：选B细节理解题。由第一段中的“However, Im sure that my experience with higher education .I know my college education has helped me over the years.”可知，Leanna Deeds认为她在大学里的教育对她的帮助极大。9Leanna Deeds made achievements in her career by _.Aworking hardBgoing to work every dayCsolving technolog
27、ical problemsDfinding new employment every year解析：选A细节理解题。由第三段中的“I achieved a great deal in my career today through perseverance (坚持不懈) and hard work.”可知，Leanna Deeds通过坚持不懈和刻苦努力获得了职业上的成就。10How does Leanna Deeds find her work in PCC?AShe considers it a boring job.BShe can do it with skill and ease.CS
28、he loves it though its quite tiring.DShe finds it hard to please her employer.解析：选B推理判断题。由第五段中的描述及倒数第二段中的“As the years passed, I decided that continuing to work for PCC would be easier .known for what I can do.”可以推断，Leanna Deeds目前在PCC工作得游刃有余。11What does Leanna Deeds mainly intend to tell us?AAll roa
29、ds lead to Rome.BWherever you are, you can succeed.CWork hard, try your best and stick to it.DHowever hard it is, you should never give up.解析：选C主旨大意题。由文中的描述以及最后一段中的“Always do your best .When you get a job, stick to it.”可知，作者通过本文主要告诉读者要刻苦努力、全力以赴并坚持到底。.阅读七选五The importance of first impressions in finan
30、ceWhen it comes to the world of finance, first impressions mean everything. First impressions also mean that not everyone is treated equally, and people who look and sound the part are received better than people who make a poor first impression._1_TimingIt only takes 30 seconds to make a lasting im
31、pression, and this is true even when youre not there. This means dont be late! _2_ Being late shows that you dont have respect for other peoples time. This is not the impression you want to give your employer, so make sure you are at least 510 minutes early.HandshakeYour handshake can say a lot abou
32、t you. _3_ Too tight, youre domineering (盛气凌人的). A warm and firm (坚定而有力的) handshake is perfectly acceptable.Body LanguageYour body movements are part of both your personality and appearance. Use them wisely. Carry yourself with confidence, like youre very successful, even if youre not. Walking in wi
33、th purpose and power will give you an air of confidence. _4_KnowledgeIf your interviewer asks what you think of the companys recent efforts, the last thing you want to do is just stare back. Do your research. _5_ Who founded it? What is their goal? You want to show the employer that you care enough
34、to read up on who they are.Doing your research and putting it all together confidently and knowledgeably is exactly what the interviewers look for in an employee.AWhen was the company founded?BYou may not be able to recover from it.CToo loose, youre weak or not confident.DYoure expected to ask intel
35、ligent questions.EHere are a few tips to help you make your first impression.FBy doing this, you can leave a good impression in your interview.GBeing late will ruin your first impression in the eyes of your interviewer.语篇解读：本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何给人留下美好的第一印象。1E由下文中列举的四项可知，E项内容“如下是帮你留下美好的第一印象的几条建议”符合此处语境。2G
36、由该空前的“This means dont be late！”和该空后的“Being late shows that you dont have respect for other peoples time.”可知，设空处指“迟到会毁了你在面试官眼中的第一印象”。3C由该空后的“Too tight, youre domineering (盛气凌人的)”可知，设空处是说，如果你的握手无力的话，会显得柔弱或不自信。4F由该空前的“Carry yourself with confidence .give you an air of confidence.”可知，这样做可以在面试时留下一个好印象。5A由该空后的“Who founded it? What is their goal？”可知，设空处也是对该公司信息的提问，故A项符合此处语境。