1、Communication Workshop，Language Awareness 7，Culture Corner & Bulletin Board 基础巩固 .单词拼写 1.In the course of evolution(进化)，some birds have lost the power of flight. 2.To calculate(计算) just how much mothers would earn from that labour，it suggested some of the roles that mums could take on. 3.They often
2、argue about money and their relationship is becoming fragile(脆弱的). 4.He recognized the valid(有充分理由的) arguments that both sides were making. 5.All hospital beds should be allocated(分配) on the basis of need. 6.He got the position on the strength of his skill in finance(资金). 7.The gallery in north Lond
3、on used to be a warehouse(仓库). 8.The local government adopted(采纳) the idea that the woods should be protected. 9.If you learn to be considerate(想得周到的) to others，you will make more friends. 10.These quilts(被子) will give you much protection against the cold. .单句语法填空 11.To my relief，the old couple were
4、 both kind to the adopted(adopt) son. 12.As a matter of fact，he didnt like his new job at all. 13.There are as many students in her class as in our class. 14.To seek more financial(finance) support，he came to this city. 15.The club has received an additional allocation(allocate) of tickets. 16.Ten y
5、ears ago，he was forced to leave his country for political(politics) reasons. 17.Seeing the sharpened(sharpen) stick in my hand，the thief was frightened. 18.In some remote areas，some children dont have access to education. .完成句子 19.She is as/so clever a student as you (are). 她和你一样都是聪明的学生。 20.The best
6、 way he could think of at that time was to give him more money. 当时他能想到的最好办法就是给他更多的钱。 21.At no time did I feel they were being unreasonable. 我一点也不觉得他们是不讲道理的。 22.This is one of the best books that have ever been written.这是有史以来写得最好的书之一。 23.It is considerate of you to call on your relatives from time to
7、 time.你时不时地拜访亲戚，真是 周到。 能力提升 .阅读理解 A On a cool morning，Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southern Kenya.His calmness makes it easy to forget that hes tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world.Kasaine is tracking lionsespecially one lion called Marti，who is the real-life Lion
8、 King of Selenkay Conservancy. Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish，but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life.Born into a traditional Maasai family，he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife.Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense o
9、f where they have been and where they may be going.During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school，he learned how to tell the paw prints(爪印) of a lion from those of other animals. Growing up， Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous an
10、imals.For many Maasai ， tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection.But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them.He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path，searching for the lion that has left upon it his prints. Each year，thousands of tourists crowd Ke
11、nyas national parks to try to have a look at the “big five”； elephants， rhinoceros， leopards， buffaloes and lions.The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nations economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife.If Kenyas wildlife disappears，so does its second-largest sourc
12、e of income. Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地) for animals.But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas.They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditi
13、onal Maasai lifestyle.But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection. 语篇解读 本文通过讲述 Kasaine 根据狮子的脚印追踪狮子、保护狮子的故事介绍了肯尼亚 的野生动植物保护。即使人们因居住地被划为专门供动物居住的地方而不得不离开他们最初 的家，他们也非常高兴，因为这对野生动植物保护起到重要作用。 24.How did Kasaine track lions? A.By working together with tourists. B.By running a
14、fter them all the time. C.By going to school every day. D.By studying their paw prints. 答案 D 解析 细节理解题。由第二段最后一句“During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school，he learned how to tell the paw prints(爪印) of a lion from those of other animals.”可知，Kasaine 通 过研究狮子的脚印追踪狮子。故选 D。 25.What can we learn from P
15、aragraph 4? A.Maasai people are born animal lovers. B.Tourism is a big threat to Kenyas wildlife. C.Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection. D.Small animals are not included in their protection policy. 答案 C 解析 推理判断题。 由第四段中的“The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the
16、nations economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife.If Kenyas wildlife disappears，so does its second-largest source of income.”可知， 肯尼亚从它的野生动植物保护中受益很多。 故 选 C。 26.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A.Kenyas economic development. B.Peoples leaving their original ho
17、mes. C.Kenyas second-largest income source. D.Kenyan peoples traditional Maasai lifestyle. 答案 B 解析 代词指代题。画线句子意为：但是人们很高兴，因为 确实对野生动植物保护 有作用。由最后一段前两句“Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地) for animals.But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in th
18、e area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas.”可知，“it”指的是人们 离开他们最初的家。故选 B。 27.What is the best title for the text? A.Wildlife Protection in Kenya B.Meeting a Dangerous Animal C.Wilson Kasaines Wise Choice D.Learning to Live with Lions 答案 A 解析 标题归纳题。本文通过讲述 Kasaine 追踪狮子、保护狮
19、子的故事介绍了肯尼亚的野生 动植物保护。故选 A。 B The effects of climate change set in，coastal cities such as the Italian city of Venice and the American city of New Orlean are slowly sinking.So is Bangkok.Officials in the city and scientists say they do not know how long people will be able to continue living in the Tha
20、i capital. Thailands military rulers are considering action.The National Reform Council wants the government to form a committee to deal with the warnings that Bangkok could be permanently underwater many years from now. The Saen Canal was built in Bangkok in the late 1830s.In a neighborhood near th
21、e waterway， walkways are breaking up.Walls on homes，small businesses and an Islamic center appear to be bending.The area is sinking about two centimeters a year，which is two times the average rate for the rest of Bangkok. “I dont know what to do，” says Vijitri Puangsiri who has lived in the neighbor
22、hood for 44 years.Her home needs to be repaired every year because of the sinking ground.The walkway in front of her century-old house where she operates a small restaurant must also be repeatedly repaired. “If you travel on the canal boats，you can see how this is all hollow，” Somsak Kongeeng says，“
23、The buildings to see him are sinking because they were not built on solid foundations.” He joked that if we come back to see him again in 20 years，the water level will be almost as high as his head.But he is also partly serious.That might be only a small overstatement in a city that is， on average，j
24、ust two meters above sea level. Observers say two reasons for the sinking are a rising sea level and too much pumping of groundwater.Another reason，they say，is the decision by developers to build so many high-rises because they earn quantities of money by doing so.This kind of development worries th
25、ose who are concerned with the rising water level. 语篇解读 由于气候变化的影响，地面下沉、海平面上升，这将危害沿海地区居民的住 房安全。 28.What do we know from the passage? A.Vijitri Puangsiris home needs repairing owing to the broken walkway. B.The Saen Canal was a supporting evidence of the sinking ground. C.Somsak Kongeeng simply treats
26、 the sinking as a joke. D.Bangkok is not suitable for people to live in any more. 答案 B 解析 推理判断题。根据第三段的“The Saen Canal was built in Bangkok in the late 1830s.In a neighborhood near the waterway，walkways are breaking up.”以及“The area is sinking about two centimeters a year，which is two times the averag
27、e rate for the rest of Bangkok.”可知，The Saen Canal 有力地证明了地面在下沉。故选 B。 29.To slow down the sinking of the city in a practical way，we suggest . A.replacing the loose soil with concrete B.forbidding pumping groundwater C.repairing their homes every year D.stopping the rising of sea level 答案 B 解析 细节理解题。 根
28、据最后一段第一句“Observers say two reasons for the sinking are a rising sea level and too much pumping of groundwater.”可知，过度的抽取地下水也是导致地面下沉 的原因，所以要防止地面下沉，就应该禁止抽取地下水。故选 B。 30.What is the writers purpose of writing the passage? A.To appeal to protect the city of Bangkok. B.To explain the reasons for the sinkin
29、g. C.To stress the significance of Bangkok. D.To inform us of the situation of Bangkok. 答案 A 解析 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“So is Bangkok.Officials in the city and scientists say they do not know how long people will be able to continue living in the Thai capital.”可知，Bangkok 正在下沉，所以作者呼吁大家保护这个城市。故选 A。 31.What is t
30、he best title of this passage? A.The Saen CanalCause of the Sinking B.A Warning from Bangkok C.Bangkoka Coastal City at Risk D.Reasons for Sinking Buildings 答案 C 解析 标题归纳题。本文在第一段点出主题：沿海城市由于气候原因，岌岌可危。下文就曼 谷的地面下沉问题进行了详细介绍。故选 C。 .七选五 Cycling is a good form of sports；here are some tips on how to do it sa
31、fely and comfortably. 32 .“Pushing with the wrong part of the foot can raise your risk of developing a painful injury of the heel， ”says Rob Werstine， a sports physiotherapist(理疗师) and board member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.“You should push with the ball of your foot，” he says. Put o
32、n clothes.While its warm，wear layers of clothing，with clothing close to the body that breathes and outer layers that do not absorb water. 33 . Be reasonable. 34 ，dont sign up for a 50-kilometre ride.And while cycling is great exercise for people who want to get into shape， if your doctor advises you
33、 not to do tiring exercise， cycling shouldnt be your starting position.Werstine says，“Walk to begin getting into shape and then graduate to cycling.” Fix the fit.“If you develop lower back pain or numbness in your hands and fingers from cycling，the reason may be that your bike isnt adjusted properly
34、 for your height. 35 ，but if you have continuing problems，consider consulting a bike fit physiotherapist，”Werstine says. Be mindful.You have to pay attention on the roads to vehicles，other cyclists and pedestrians. 36 .Or do some reading about how to avoid dangerous cycling situations，bicycle ，for i
35、nstance，listing 10 types of car-bike accidents and how to avoid them. A.Watch your feet B.Ask experts for help C.Stop there and let others pass by first D.Go for bright colors that help you be seen E.If you are just starting out and arent in good shape F.Consider taking a cycling safety course to pr
36、actise your skills G.A good cycle shop can help you find the right height for the seat 语篇解读 本文介绍了骑车要注意的安全事项。 32.答案 A 解析 本空位于句首，是一个小标题。根据下句：用脚的错误部位推动会增加脚后跟受伤的 风险。可知要关注你的脚。故选 A。 33.答案 D 解析 本段介绍了骑车时衣服的选择问题。上一句说的是所穿衣服的性质，由此可知此空处 说的是所选衣服的颜色。故选 D(要寻找有助于你被看见的明亮的颜色)。 34.答案 E 解析 由语境及空后的“dont sign up for a 50
37、-kilometre ride.”可知 E 项(如果你是刚开始， 而且你的身体状况不好)符合语境。 35.答案 G 解析 根据空前一句可知，此处是关于调节自行车以适应你的高度，只有 G 项与“高度”有 关，故选 G。 36.答案 F 解析 根据上句：你要注意道路上的车辆，其他骑自行车的人和路人。再根据空格下句：或 是寻找骑车安全信息的网站。or 是关键词，所以“要想避免危险，可以上骑车的课程，或是 寻找骑车安全信息的网站。”故选 F。 .短文改错 What is something you cant see but is all around you？What hold an airplane
38、 in the sky？ The answer with all these questions is air.Though you cant see air，but you know its there.You can feel them.Air is a mixture of invisible gas.Put your hands on your chest and take deep breath.What happens？Your chest rises so your lungs are filled with air.Also，the tires on bikes， cars，t
39、rucks and buses need air to keep roll.The atmosphere blocks out much of the suns harmful rays.The atmosphere traps the heat from the sun.It makes our world warmly enough for life to grow. 答案 What is something you cant see but is all around you？What hold holds an airplane in the sky？ The answerwith t
40、o all these questions is air.Though you cant see air，but 或but yet you know its there.You can feel them it .Air is a mixture of invisible gas gases.Put your hands on your chest and take a deep breath.What happens？Your chest rises so because/when/while your lungs are filled with air.Also，the tires on bikes，cars，trucks and buses need air to keep roll rolling.The atmosphere blocks out much many of the suns harmful rays.The atmosphere traps the heat from the sun.It makes our worldwarmly warm enough for life to grow.
