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课时跟踪检测(一)
[对应学生用书P103]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
There is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career building.Today,Canada has earned a good name in providing quality education and safe healthy environment for its students.That is why more than 130,000 international students enroll every year in famous Canadian universities.It is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience of education and its versatile (多样的) arts and culture.Canada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G8 countries.
To study in Canada is very cost effective.These universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the USA,New Zealand and UK where cost of education and living is very high.According to a survey in 2006,“Canada offered the lowest tuition fees for foreign students compared to UK and Australia”.
The low rate of crimes and the peaceful safe environment of the country also attract lots of international students to Canadian universities.Canada has 92 universities and 175 community colleges and university degrees have three levels—Bachelor's,Master's and Doctoral.
A Bachelor's degree in Canada is for three or four years' fulltime study depending upon the nature of the program you are doing.On the other hand,a Master's degree consists of two years of study.For a Doctoral program in Canadian university,you require a minimum of three to four or sometimes five years of research and study.
You can also find many diploma and certification (认证) programs in Canadian universities where the time is generally one year.Some of the Canadian universities are wellregarded worldwide and the degree and diploma obtained from these Canadian universities are recognized globally and promise bright future.After the completion of studies,a person could also find great job offers in Canada itself.International students require a work permit to work on campus.
[语篇解读] 本文介绍了一些在加拿大留学的好处。
1.How long will you spend at least in total if you want to finish your Bachelor's,Master's and Doctoral degrees in Canada?
A.11 years. B.9 years.
C.8 years. D.7 years.
C [推理判断题。根据文章第四段可知,完成学士学位最少需要3年时间,硕士学位2年,博士学位最少3年,加起来共是8年。]
2.What advantages does Canada have to attract foreign students according to the passage?
①Quality education. ②Safe environment.
③Versatile culture. ④Bright job future.
⑤High scholarships. ⑥Low tuition fees.
A.①②④⑤⑥ B.①②③⑤⑥
C.①③④⑤⑥ D.①②③④⑥
D [细节理解题。文章提到了去加拿大留学的许多好处,如教学质量高、环境安全、工作前景好等,但没有提到奖学金的情况。]
3.What's the author's attitude towards studying in Canada?
A.Favorable. B.Critical.
C.Doubtful. D.Not mentioned.
A [观点态度题。从全文看,作者对去加拿大留学持肯定态度。]
4.What's the best title for the passage?
A.Canadian Culture
B.The Life in Canada
C.Benefits of Studying Abroad
D.Study in Canada—a Unique Experience
D [标题概括题。本文主要介绍了一些在加拿大留学的好处。]
B
I picked up my two best friends and we were off on a road trip.I had just returned to America from a year abroad in China.So,naturally I wanted to take a trip to Canada.
Montreal,the second largest city in Canada,is a fourhour drive from my home in New Hampshire.We felt a thrill as we crossed the border into Canada.It was the first time I had ever driven across an international border.We turned on the radio to try and find some Canadian stations.
After dropping off our bags at our hotel,we were immediately walking down the famous St Catherine's Street.While we walked,two things surprised us: how cold it was and how well everyone dressed.The streets of Montreal are like a fashion show.Both men and women look like they stepped out of the pages of a magazine.
All of that fashion has to keep them warm since Montreal is so cold.In 2019,it broke the record for the most snowfall in North America.To hide from the cold we went into a small diner because we wanted to order Poutine,a very popular snack in Montreal.It is French fries covered in cheese and brown gravy (肉汁).It is delicious.
However,we had a hard time ordering the dish since the official language of Montreal is French.It is actually the fifth largest Frenchspeaking city in the world.But since the rest of Canada speak English,plenty of people were there to help.
We spent the rest of the weekend going to many historical churches and monuments in Montreal.But at night we'd head to the very modern dance clubs and bars.Montreal is a city that sits between the past and the future and the traveller can choose whichever direction he wants to go.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在加拿大蒙特利尔的经历。那里寒冷的天气、人们出入时的服装、美食、著名历史景点等都给作者留下了深刻的印象。
5.How do you understand the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?
A.The men and women are really the fashion models of a magazine.
B.The portraits of the men and women are printed in the magazine.
C.They are so well dressed that they look like models in a magazine.
D.The men and women like to copy characters in magazines.
C [词句猜测题。根据该段中的“how well everyone dressed”可知,在作者看来,蒙特利尔的人穿着时尚,像杂志里的模特。]
6.Which of the following can NOT be concluded from Paragraphs 3 and 4?
A.The author and his friends couldn't wait to explore the city.
B.The author wasn't used to the weather of Montreal.
C.The citizens from Montreal care much about what they wear.
D.Montreal often holds fashion shows.
D [细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“...we were immediately walking...”可知作者和他的朋友迫不及待地想参观蒙特利尔。根据第四段中的“To hide from the cold...”可以推知作者并不适应那里的寒冷。根据第三段最后两句可知蒙特利尔的人们非常注重着装。D项文中未提及,故选D。]
7.What can we infer from the passage?
A.The author often went to China for a visit.
B.The people they met in the diner were kind and helpful.
C.All the people in the diner were locals.
D.The author went to Montreal on business.
B [推理判断题。根据第五段中的“But since the rest of Canada speak English,plenty of people were there to help.”可推知作者及朋友在餐馆碰到的人非常友好且乐于助人。]
8.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The author listened to Canadian radio programmes and chose their first stop as advised.
B.The author took a trip to Montreal—the third largest city in Canada.
C.Montreal broke the record for the most snowfall in the world in 2019.
D.Montreal is a city which is both traditional and modern.
D [细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“Montreal is a city that sits between the past and the future...”可知,蒙特利尔既有往昔的风采,也有现代的气息,由此可确定答案为D。]
C
Virginia is the hometown of George Washington,the first president of the United States.And it is also a place where you can explore nature and history and learn about America and its beginnings.
Mount Vernon,Virginia
The perfect place to begin your trip is at George Washington's beloved home,Mount Vernon,Virginia.His home has been operated as a museum since 1858 and it is kept the way it was when he lived here.Visit the museums and learn things about George Washington beyond his military (军事的) and political life,such as the fact that he opened the first distillery (酿酒厂) in the country.
Fort Hunt Park,Virginia
Fort Hunt Park is a great place to have a picnic lunch today,but in the past it has played an important part in the military history of the country.In World War Ⅱ it was the site of very secret meetings.
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve,Virginia
Wetlands are an important part of the ecosystem and are beautiful,a joy to explore because of all of the plants and animals that live there.You can explore over 300 acres on foot or by canoe (独木舟),or both.
Jones Point Lighthouse,Virginia
The lighthouses (灯塔) along Chesapeake Bay are not like others that you may be familiar with,and for that reason alone,this one is well worth a visit.It was first used in 1856 and was almost torn down.Today it is a 50acre park with bike trails and picnic tables.Come at night and see the light shine once again.
[语篇解读] 本文介绍了华盛顿的故乡Virginia的一些游玩景点,有Fort Hunt Park,Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve等。
9.What can we learn from the text about George Washington's home?
A.It was the site of very secret meetings in World War Ⅱ.
B.It has been used as a distillery since 1858.
C.It remains the same as when George Washington lived there.
D.There are a lot of animals and plants there.
C [推理判断题。由Mount Vernon,Virginia部分中的第二句“...kept the way it was when he lived here.”可知,C选项是正确的。]
10.Why is Jones Point Lighthouse well worth a visit?
A.Because it is a place where you can explore the past on an actual working farm.
B.Because it is different from other lighthouses.
C.Because in the old days it guided the ships up the Potomac River.
D.Because it is an important part of the ecosystem.
B [细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“...for that reason alone,this one is well worth a visit.” 可知,B选项是正确的。]
11.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.You can explore Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve on foot or by car.
B.Jones Point Lighthouse played an important part in the military history of the country.
C.George Washington opened the first distillery in the world.
D.If you go to Jones Point Lighthouse at night,you can see the light shine once again.
D [细节理解题。根据Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve,Virginia部分中的最后一句“You can explore over 300 acres on foot or by canoe (独木舟),or both.” 可知,A选项是错误的。B选项内容在文中并没有提及,故B项错误。根据Mount Vernon,Virginia部分中的最后一句“...he opened the first distillery (酿酒厂) in the country.” 可知,C选项是错误的。根据最后一段的最后一句“Come at night and see the light shine once again.”可知,D选项是正确的。]
12.In which column (专栏) of a website might this text appear?
A.Nature. B.Travel.
C.Medicine. D.Health.
B [文章出处题。文章介绍了华盛顿故乡的几个游玩景点,所以本文应该会出现在网站的旅游专栏中。]
Ⅱ.七选五
House Sitting
In many countries of the world people do what is called house sitting.It means that if owners of the house are going away,they want someone to come into their home and look after the house and maybe pets while they are away.
In Australia,many people travel.After people retire,they might buy a van and travel all over the country. 1
So if someone wants to travel or go away for some reason,they might want someone in their home to care for it and keep the gardens tidy.House sitters might have to care for pets.Also,quite a few people have swimming pools in their back yard and they need cleaning. 2 I feel it is a great way of seeing the country,because you go and stay in a new city,get to meet new people,and have time to go sightseeing in a new area.
3 There are websites where you find the advertisements by people who want to travel,and by replying to the advertisement,you can make arrangements to go and look after their home.
There are some requirements to be a house sitter.You must be a trusted person,so that the home owner knows you will not steal anything.You must be able to go when the house owner wants you to go,so you need lots of free time. 4 You need to be good with pets,able to care for cats and dogs,or other pets they may have.
Some house sitting jobs are just for a few days or a couple of weeks while the house owners have a short holiday.Sometimes it is for much longer.We have had one house sit for six months,while the home owner travelled to Europe.
5 Then you can travel to many different countries and stay there.One of the important things to get is references from the home owners where you have stayed.A reference is a written letter to say that you are trustworthy and have looked after their home well.You can show these letters to possible house sitting jobs and they know you will do a good job.
A.I have done house sitting many times.
B.Thousands of people do this all the time.
C.It is also possible to do house sitting in other countries.
D.Generally you have many opportunities to get a house sitting job.
E.You must take a little care over what your description says about you.
F.This is an international house sitting service for all city and country areas.
G.You must have a good car,so you can travel to different parts of the country.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文,介绍了帮经常旅游的家庭照顾宠物,打理庭院的工作。人们可以借此工作节省旅游成本,并到全世界旅行。
1.B [根据上文的提示,“In Australia,many people travel.After people retire,they might buy a van and travel all over the country.”在澳大利亚有很多人旅游,应该是很多人都这样做。故B合适。]
2.A [A项说明作者经常这样做,下文描述的是作者对此做法的感受,故A合适。]
3.D [选项中的“many opportunities”与下一句介绍的“There are websites where you find the advertisements by people who want to travel”相对应,有很多机会可以从事看房工作,故选D。]
4.G [因为目的是旅游,所以一辆好车是必备的,这样你可以很方便地去其他地方。故选G。]
5.C [由下文的“you can travel to many different countries”可知,此处讲去其他国家旅行也可以用这种方式,故C项符合。]
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