1、Period One Warming Up & ReadingPrereading.阅读理解AIf you are planning on travelling,there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.First of all,always check and doublecheck departure(出发) time.It is surprising how few people really do this carefully.Once I
2、arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten.My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10:50.When I arrived at the airport,the person at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed.Therefore,I had to wait three hours for the next one and miss
3、ed an important meeting.The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards(信用卡),it is still important to have some local money in cash(现金) Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed.The only way to get to my hotel was by taxi but because I had no d
4、ollars,I offered to pay in pounds instead.“Listen! I only take real money!” the driver said angrily.You can imagine how terrible I felt at that moment.The third and the last rule is to find out as much as you can about the weather at your destination before you leave.I feel sorry for some of my work
5、mates who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May,when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester,to places like Athens, Rome or Madrid,where it is already beginning to get quite warm during the day.语 篇 解 读 本 文 为 说 明 文 ,主 要 介 绍 了 如 何 做 好 旅 行 前 的 准 备 工 作 。1Where is the writer most probably fr
6、om?ABritain. BThe USA.CItaly. DGreece.答案 A解析 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“I offered to pay in pounds instead”和最后一段中的“when it is still fairly cool in London or Manchester”可知 A 为正确选项。2When the writer found he had no dollars to pay the taxi driver,he .Aasked the driver to give him a free rideBoffered to pay in pounds
7、Cgave the driver some fake(假的) moneyDtried to pay by credit card答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段的“I offered to pay in pounds instead”可知。3Generally, in May the weather in London is .Awarm and dry Bcold and dryChot and wet Dcool and rainy答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.who travel in heavy suits and raincoats in May,when it
8、is still fairly cool in London.”可知 D 为正确选项。4The writer mainly tells us .Ahow to make life easierBhow to be well prepared for a tripChow to enjoy ourselves on the tripDhow to schedule our trip答案 B解析 主旨大意题。本文作者通过自身经历向我们介绍了如何为旅行做好准备。BMy dad,Jacob Robin,was born and raised in Mount Wolf,Pennsylvania,and
9、 in 1927,at the age of 28,he decided to go south for the winter.Surprisingly,the only transportation he had for this long trip was his trusty bicycle.As summer was coming to an end,he packed a few necessities in a box,tied it on his bike and started on the long journey.Dad would ride all day,and in
10、the evening hed stop at a farmhouse along the way and offer to do some work in exchange for food and a place to sleep.As he got farther south,hed find a church where he could bed down for the night.Surrounded by orange and grapefruit groves(树丛 ),he always had plenty to eat for breakfast.Finally,he r
11、eached Tampa,a rapidly growing city where there was plenty of work.He got a job with a construction company,and he built himself a little shack(棚屋) that he could call home.Dad loved his job and made lots of friends,but as the months rolled along,he began thinking of home.Spring was fast approaching
12、back in Pennsylvania,so he decided it was time to leave the south and head back to Mount Wolf.Fortunately,Dads boss and colleagues obtained other work that was taking them north, so the boss offered to take Dad along and drop him off in Pennsylvania.Its hard for me to imagine travelling all that way
13、 to Florida on a bicycle,and it would have been worse heading into the cool spring of the north.If you asked Dad what he did with his bicycle and shack when he left Florida,he would smile and say, “I gave them all to a homeless man.”语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。作者的父亲是一个颇具冒险精神的人。28 岁时,他独自一人骑自行车去遥远的南方过冬。5Why did the
14、 authors Dad go south in 1927?ATo spend his holiday there.BTo find a wellpaid job there.CTo visit his friends and relatives.DTo spend the winter in a warm place.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“he decided to go south for the winter”可知,作者的爸爸到南方去的目的是在一个暖和的地方度过将要到来的冬天。6Which word can best describe the authors Dad?
15、AFaithful. BAdventurous.CCareless. DQuickminded.答案 B解析 推理判断题。通读全文可知,作者的父亲因为自己突如其来的一个想法就敢于孤身一人骑自行车去遥远的南方过冬,尽管过程艰辛,但他没有放弃自己的打算。由此可推知,他是一个颇具冒险精神的人。7What can we know about the authors Dad from the text?AHe could hardly feed himself during the long trip.BHe was unwilling to give up his bicycle and shack.
16、CHis plan to go south was not supported by his family.DHis trip back home was much easier thanks to his boss.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知,作者的爸爸搭乘老板的便车回到了家乡,没有像去时那样受旅途奔波之苦。8The text most probably appears in a magazine on .Aeducation BhistoryCtravel Denvironment答案 C解析 推理判断题。本文讲述了作者的爸爸一路骑自行车到美国南方过冬的经历,因而本
17、文最可能出现在一本有关旅行的杂志上。CTravel is one of the most exciting experiences a human being can have.Imagine how the Italian traveler Marco Polo must have felt when he found himself on Chinese soil,seeing a way of life quite different from what hed seen before.And how marvelous(了不起的) it must have been to listen
18、 to Zhang Qian when he returned to China from his journey through Central Asia and West Asia!His brain must have been packed with everything hed seen and heard,leading to the founding of the Silk Road.Some people have traveled all over the world,and travel is a way of life for them.They perhaps know
19、 what to expect before they travel.Thats why the best travel is the first one.Imagine a person who has always wanted to travel to the United States.Of course,he has probably seen the Statue of Liberty a thousand times on TV,and the White House,and all the other famous sights.But nothing would compar
20、e to the thrill of looking out of the cabin window(舷窗) as the plane lands,watching the buildings and streets of the real America come into view.Although travel is often just for recreation,its also educational.We may not know that we are getting an education,but we still are.Were learning every day:
21、new words in a new language,new people,and new ways of life.But this learning takes place in the school of the world, not the classroom.One of the lessons we learn is undoubtedly a moral one.As we get to know foreign places,we come to understand that there are many different ways to live,and that th
22、e way we live isnt necessarily the best.The British politician Benjamin Disraeli summed this up well when he said, “Travel teaches toleration.”语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了旅行是最令人兴奋的体验之一。旅行不只是为了娱乐,还有教育意义。9The author uses Marco Polo and Zhang Qian as examples to .Aexplain how the Silk Road was foundedBpresent
23、 travel as an amazing experienceCshow how the way people travel has changedDdescribe important cultural exchanges in history答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Travel is one of the most exciting experiences a human being can have.”可知,作者举马可 波罗和张骞的例子就是为了证明旅行是一种令人兴奋的体验。10By saying “the best travel is the first one” i
24、n Paragraph 2,the author means that .Aones first trip is usually the most challengingBno other trip is better than ones first tripCthere is always much to learn on ones first tripDpeople usually make better preparations for their first trip答案 B解析 推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句“Of course,he has probably seen the St
25、atue of Liberty a thousand times on TV,and the White House,and all the other famous sights.But nothing would compare to the thrill of looking out of the cabin window(舷窗) as the plane lands,watching the buildings and streets of the real America come into view.”可知,作者这么说想表达的是第一次旅行是最好的。11The underlined
26、word in Paragraph 3 probably means “ ”Alearning BknowledgeCfun Drisk答案 C解析 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“its also educational”以及上下文语境可知,此处表示旅行不只是为了娱乐,还有教育意义,故画线词词义为“fun” 。12According to the last two paragraphs,the author believes that .Atraveling should be included in formal educationBtraveling improves peoples con
27、fidence in their lifestyleCa foreign journey may raise peoples cultural understandingDthere is more to learn from adventures than classes答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Were learning every day:new words in a new language,new people,and new ways of life.But this learning takes place in the school of the world,
28、not the classroom.”可知,作者认为国外旅行会提高人们对文化的理解。.七选五Top Tips for Traveling AbroadTraveling abroad,for business or pleasure,should be a fun experience. 13 Plan well in advance for your trip,prepare yourself for what you might experience,and protect yourself as much as you can from any accidents.Here are so
29、me tips:Check you are fit for travel.Before you book your trip abroad you should be aware of any health problems at your destination. 14 Besides this,you should make sure you receive the necessary vaccines(疫苗) 15 Dont forget to take your medication with you.You can carry your necessities on the plan
30、e with you.It is wise to take the double amount of necessities that you needput half in your carryon bag and half in your “in the hold” bag.That way,if your carryon bag gets stolen, you still have your necessities in your hold bag. 16 Your medication makes your skin weaker,so protect it from sun by
31、wearing sunscreen or a hat,and seeking shade where possible.Also,you may find that you are more sensitive to the heat,so drink plenty of water and carry a fan handy.Eat and drink wisely.While abroad,drink bottled water and even cleaned your teeth with bottled water.Take extra care of your diet to av
32、oid any stomach upsets.Eat vegetables and fruit that have been washed. 17 If in doubt,speak to a medical person to check what food to avoid.ACheck your medicine,ticket,passport and other necessities.BAvoid eating uncleaned food,shellfish and ice cream.CJust remember the three “p” s.DOn the website,y
33、ou can search for travel advice on different countries.EYou should check about your fitness to travel to certain countries.FTravel insurance is a must.GProtect yourself against the sun and heat.语篇解读 本文是说明文。如何让你的国外之旅成为一次有趣的经历?本文为你列出了几条国外旅行的小贴士。13答案 C解析 根据下文“Plan.,prepare. ,and protect.”可知,三条建议都以字母“p”开头,故 C 项“只需记住这三条以字母 p开头的建议”符合语境。14答案 E解析 本段主要谈论国外旅行前的体检,E 项“你应该检查自己的健康状况是否适合去某些国家”符合上下文语境。15答案 A解析 本段主要讲述旅行中不要忘记携带药物和其他生活必需品,故 A 项符合语境。16答案 G解析 后面一句提到,你的药物可能会使你的皮肤变得脆弱,所以要通过涂防晒霜或戴帽子来保护它免受阳光的伤害,故选 G。17答案 B解析 本段主要谈论饮食要明智、健康,故 B 项“避免食用不洁净的食物、贝类海鲜和冰激凌”符合语境。