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课时测评19 Section Ⅲ Using language & Developing ideas
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[语境基础练]
维度一 品句填词(每小题1分,共10分)
1.This point is developed further at the end of this chapter (章节).
2.He had jumped overboard in New York harbor and swum to shore (岸).
3.The captain (船长) ordered all passengers and crew into lifeboats.
4.The Andes mountains stretch (绵延) for more than 8,000 km along the west coast of South America.
5.Some of the most efficient refrigerators consume (消耗)70 percent less electricity than traditional models.
6.In spite of the fog,the crew can distinguish (认出)the coastline fairly well.
7.As we drew nearer to it,the water gradually (逐渐地) deepened.
8.The old house had been long ago pulled down,and a fine broad (宽的) road was in its place.
9.They found the key buried beneath a pile of leaves.
10.As a local resident,I have been living in Beijing since I graduated from university.
维度二 词形转换(每小题1分,共8分)
1.Gradually (gradual), they are tired of life in the noisy city.
2.It is believed that reading increases our knowledge and broadens (broad) our mind.
3.They were astonished(astonish) at the news that they would have to give up the chance.
4.They were fascinated (fascinate) to see that it was similar to the one they had at home.
5.The oil well extended several hundreds of feet in depth (deep).
6.Illegal immigrants or workers refer to the people who have travelled into a country or are working without official permission (permit).
7.In order to arouse our awareness (aware) of being grateful to our parents, our school held an activity last weekend.
8.It’s reported that the energy consumption (consume) of buildings has come into focus all over the world.
维度三 固定搭配和句式(每小题3分,共15分)
1.时间允许的话,我可能和朋友去上海。(独立主格结构)
Time permitting,I may go to Shanghai with my friends.
2.大厅中间正坐着掌管公司的那个人。(完全倒装)
In the middle of the hall is sitting the man in charge of the company.
3.很多人围着他,他感觉真的很紧张。(with复合结构; surround)
With many people surrounding him,he felt really nervous.
4.让他吃惊的是,所有人都提前完成了工作。(astonishment)
To his astonishment,all the people had finished the work ahead of time.
5.老师很生气,因为他问的大多数问题和他的功课无关。(related)
The teacher was very annoyed because most of the questions he asked were not related to his lessons.
维度四 教材知识迁移(每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下面新情景,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Words are not enough 1.to relate (relate) the impression left 2.on/upon me by that walk under the waters. Captain Nemo walked in front, with a sailor 3.following (follow) him. Conseil and I remained together, as if it 4.had been (be) possible to exchange words through metal cases. It was amazing that I no longer felt the 5.weight (weigh).I was astonished by the 6.powerful (power) light, because it not only shone through the watery mass 7.easily (easy) but also made objects at a distance 8.distinguished (distinguish).Truly this clear water surrounding me was but another air heavier 9.than the Earth’s atmosphere. I nearly can’t believe I was 10.at the depth of thirty feet undersea.
[素能提升练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共20分)
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Director James Cameron went to new depths for his film-making on Sunday by setting the world record for the deepest ocean dive by a single person.
This type of extreme research is nothing new to the director.Cameron, 57, is most famous for directing Titanic(1997) and Avantar(2009).During the several years of research for Titanic, he famously traveled to the bottom of the ocean to visit the sunken ship.He also visited the deep sea as research for his fictional 1989 film, The Abyss, which is about a submarine that comes across an alien species.“Most people know me as a film-maker,” Cameron said.“But the idea of exploring the ocean has always been the stronger drive in my life.”
Cameron and his team had been preparing for the trip for seven years.On Sunday, Cameron took more than two and a half hours to make the dangerous 6.8-mile journey down to the Trench, an area with near-freezing temperatures, no sunlight, and heavy water pressure.Cameron traveled in a 24-foot-long mini-submarine he helped design, equipped with lights and 3D cameras for filming the adventure.It also had a mechanical arm for collecting samples of soil and deep-sea creatures.Humans had not visited the Mariana Trench since two divers first reached the deep-sea spot in 1960.The divers Don Walsh and Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard spent 20 minutes there but could hardly see anything.They took no pictures.
In his well-equipped submarine, Cameron was able to spend three hours in the Trench, exploring and filming.He plans to use his recordings in a 3D film production for movie theaters and for a National Geographic TV special.“I see this as the beginning,” Cameron said.“It’s not a one-time deal.This is just the beginning of opening up this new frontier.”
语篇解读 本文是一篇人物传记类文章。文章主要讲了导演詹姆斯·卡梅隆为他的电影制作创造了单人深海潜水的世界纪录。
1.We learn from the passage that James Cameron__________.
A.won’t dive again in the future
B.is known as a film-maker to most people
C.is the only one who has ever been to the deep ocean
D.is famous for having reached the deepest ocean with his friends
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段的“‘Most people know me as a film-maker,’ Cameron said.”可知,大多数人都知道詹姆斯·卡梅隆是电影制片人。故选B。
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the film The Abyss?
A.It takes place underwater.
B.It was Cameron’s first fictional film.
C.Cameron spent seven years researching for it.
D.Cameron dived to the bottom of the Trench for it.
答案:A
解析:推理判断题。根据第二段的“The Abyss, which is about a submarine that comes across an alien species.”由此推断出,电影《深渊》发生在水下,故选A。
3.It can be inferred from the passage that__________.
A.Cameron is very interested in high-tech
B.Cameron plans to use his recordings in the deep sea in all his films
C.Cameron will continue his exploration of the deep ocean
D.Cameron wants to make a lot of money from his exploration
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段的“’I see this as the beginning,’ Cameron said.’It’s not a one-time deal.This is just the beginning of opening up this new frontier.’”由此推断出,卡梅隆将继续他的深海探险。故选C。
4.What’s the best title for the passage?
A.The Great Movies of James Cameron
B.James Cameron’s Autobiography
C.Hardship Under Water
D.A Director’s Deep Dive
答案:D
解析:标题归纳题。文章主要讲述了一位导演的深海潜水。故选D。
B
Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east.However,businessmen and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.
In ancient times,silk from China found its way overland to India,the Middle East,and Rome,along what became known as the Silk Road.A trading route across the sea was also made longer along the coasts of the Indian Ocean,centered around Ceylon(now Sri Lanka).Here,businessmen from China and many other places met to trade.
Later,the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions.Between 1405 and 1433,seven large fleets(舰队) sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration.Under the command of Zheng He,they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea,and then to the east coast of Africa.African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold,silk,and spices.Although China stopped further expeditions(远征) after 1433,these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
To reach out across the sea remains a strong desire today.The ancient sea routes travelled by Zheng He are being revisited with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,which is part of the Belt and Road Initiative(“一带一路”倡议).The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road areas, and strengthen the relations between China and the rest of the world. China has poured billions of money into systems and services along these routes,which will help to greatly develop the whole area for the benefit of future trade and cultural exchange.
China has also joined its friends across the sea on other important projects.In recent years,China has joined other nations on several expeditions to explore the Arctic.From a scientific point of view,there is an urgent need to study the Arctic in order to understand climate change and its effects.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国从古至今的海洋探索历程。
5.What do we know about the ancient sea routes?
A.Columbus first explored the sea routes.
B.The Silk Road existed longer than the sea routes.
C.Businessmen travelled along the sea routes for their king.
D.A sea route was extended along the Indian Ocean coasts.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A trading route... centered around Ceylon(now Sri Lanka).”可知,以锡兰(今斯里兰卡)为中心的一条横跨海洋的贸易路线沿印度洋海岸延伸。故选D项。
6.What can be inferred about China’s expeditions in the Ming Dynasty?
A.They were stopped for economic reasons.
B.They were considered to be a waste of money.
C.They had an influence on the world trade.
D.Seven large fleets set sail from the East China Sea during the expeditions.
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Although China stopped further expeditions(远征)... active channels between other cultures for centuries.”可知,虽然中国在1433年后停止了进一步的探索,但这些陆地和海洋路线在随后的几个世纪里仍是与其他文化之间的活跃通道,由此可推断,中国明朝的远洋探险对世界贸易产生了影响。故选C项。
7.What’s the goal of the Belt and Road Initiative?
A.To satisfy people’s strong desire and need.
B.To promote trade and develop friendships.
C.To understand the climate change and its effects.
D.To improve the systems and services along the routes.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The aim of this initiative is to encourage cooperation... the rest of the world.”可知,“一带一路”倡议的目的是促进贸易和发展友谊。故选B项。
8.What is the text mainly about?
A.The Belt and Road Initiative.
B.The history of the Silk Road.
C.Brave businessmen and explorers.
D.China’s exploration across the sea.
答案:D
解析:主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了中国从古至今在海洋探索方面所做的尝试和取得的成绩。故选D项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
Many years ago I went on vacation for a week at a resort in Mexico.This resort offered sporting activities,such as yoga,volleyball,rock climbing,hiking and so on,which made it a unique experience for me.Arriving at the resort,I decided to try every activity it offered at least once,no matter what it was.
It was a really enjoyable vacation,but one thing really surprised me.__1__ If they weren’t familiar with an activity, or they weren’t good at it, they wouldn’t participate because they didn’t want to embarrass themselves.
I want to relate this to life because we’re here to get the most enjoyment out of life. When we do, life can truly be an adventure. __2__ Life for them becomes something to fear, and something that they’re just not willing to try because of other’s comments, or because they are afraid to embarrass themselves.
__3__ When we feel it,we are less likely to try that new activity or to fully explore our world.And when we begin to observe what others think about us,it can affect our choices in life.We start to get the idea of staying in our comfort zones and sticking with what we’re best at. __4__ And sadly,I believe it starts to keep us from living life well.
Think of life in this way:Life is like a one-week vacation at a resort,and there are thousands of things we can try during our week.Sadly,we miss out on so many things because we do care what our behavior can look like to others.In the process of considering that, many of us can miss out on the chance to live our lives to the fullest.__5__ It can be hard,but if we are able to overcome our fear,we may discover that we are at a resort of a lifetime.Each possible adventure is calling us for trying in out.If we do so,then when we take our last breath,we can look back on our life and say,“I lived very well.”
A.However,that isn’t true for many people.
B.Life is an awkward experience to everyone.
C.Others’ disapproval can have a lot of power over us.
D.Life really is a beautiful adventure if we are willing to try new things.
E.We never allow ourselves to be seen as not skilled at the things we do.
F.There are some things people are rather good at,but others that they’re not.
G.Many people participated in only one or two activities the whole time they were at the resort.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己的一场旅行经历告诉我们:别太在乎他人的评论和质疑,勇敢尝试新事物,欣然接受生活带给我们的新体验。
1.答案:G
解析:结合上文中的“It was a really enjoyable vacation,but one thing really surprised me.”可推断,下文将会进一步说明让作者感到惊讶的事。G选项阐释了这一具体内容。故选G。
2.答案:A
解析:空处前后在语意上形成了转折,所以设空处需要承上启下的内容;结合选项可知,A项符合语境。
3.答案:C
解析:根据下文中的“what others think about us”可知,此处讲述在意他人看法给我们带来的影响。选项C与下文意思一致,故选C。
4.答案:E
解析:结合上文可知,别人的质疑会影响我们的选择,我们开始产生想要待在舒适区做我们最擅长的事情的想法;选项E给出了我们想要走出舒适区的原因,承接上文。故选E。
5.答案:D
解析:联系上下文可知,本段是在鼓励人们勇于冒险、敢于尝试新事物,结合选项可知,D项符合语境。故选D。
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