1、课时跟踪练(三) Lesson 2 the stores were already closed. What about in the morning? No, the next day was Sunday and my speech was scheduled for 9：00 am.Ninety seconds later, however, my cold sweat had been replaced with a single idea.The next morning, I began my speech, “You might be wondering why I am wea
2、ring running shoes today. Well, its about this request here. When Im done speaking, Ill be running door to door and I want every one of you to come running with me, too.” My little “goofup” became a clever demonstration (示范) of action speaking louder than words.My shoe lesson number two.My brother w
3、as getting married. We had just witnessed the signing of the papers at their house, and they were rushing over to another place for the ceremony. As we locked up their house, my wifes shoes broke. So off to the nearest shoe store we flew. We knew they would wait for us before starting the ceremony.
4、What we did not know was how long they would wait.That day, my wife performed a miracle (奇迹) that no other woman has done before or since. She went into the store and came out just five minutes later with the perfect pair of shoes.Perhaps the most important lesson here is that, contrary to popular b
5、elief, the shoe does not make the man/woman. But the lack of shoes can surely build character.语篇解读：本文为夹叙夹议文。突发的意外情况往往可以改变我们的旧习惯，从而帮助我们形成更加积极的性格和能力。9Upon thinking of his shoes on the plane, the author felt _.Aproud BdelightedCpanicky Dencouraged解析：选 C 推理判断题。由第二段 “. I suddenly broke out in a cold swea
6、t as I realized I had left my dress shoes at home”可知，作者一想到自己将穿着跑鞋参加这个重要的会议，感到非常惊慌。10What does the underlined part “goofup” probably mean?AImage. BMistake.CSuccess. DPresent.解析：选 B 词义猜测题。作者忘记了穿正式的鞋子，然而他却非常机智，把这样一个小失误演变为一个向客户们展示自己“用事实说话”的有力例证。由该词语境可知，goofup意为“ 错误，失误” 。11Before entering the shoe store,
7、 the author thought it _. Astrange to be in a dilemma for a second timeBa great pity to have to miss his brothers weddingCimportant to test the quality of a new pair of shoesDunlikely for his wife to finish shopping in a short time解析：选 D 细节理解题。由第六段 “What we did not know was how long they would wait.
8、”及第七段“She went into the store and came out just five minutes later .”可知，作者认为，按照惯例妻子将会花费很长的时间在商店里挑选一双自己满意的鞋子。12Whats the message the author conveys in the text?AEmergencies can help shape our character.BYou can never judge a person by his looks.CIts hard to change our character overnight.DNever buy s
9、hoes without trying them on first.解析：选 A 主旨大意题。由最后一段 “But the lack of shoes can surely build character.”可知，通过两个有关鞋子的故事，作者表明的观点是：意外的突发情况往往可以改变我们的固有习惯，从而有助于塑造我们的积极个性。.阅读七选五_1_Home can be a great place for children to study. Its important to provide a workspace of their own where they can read books or
10、 just write a letter to their friends.Location (位置)_2_ The kitchen and the dining room are not so well suited for regular study, since books and pens get in the way of the daytoday uses of those areas. Set up a place where a child can settle in and leave papers and pens at hand without having to cle
11、ar everything away each night. For a child that likes being alone, set aside a corner of his bedroom, but keep it separate from things like games, music and other hobbies not related to studying.Keeping Things in OrderParents should encourage their child to spread out, but to leave it neat and order
12、ly when he isnt using his workspace. Ownership is very important for selfrespect. _3_ The workplace should be personal, but not another part of the playroom._4_Encourage the whole family to help build a supportive environment that children need for success in school. Give them a good example of how
13、to deal with problems, how to manage time and get things done in the right way. _5_ Study will be more enjoyable and effective when supported by the whole family.AAttitude Is EverythingBBring Organisation into Your HomeCHere are several ways to choose a location.DBuilding a Good Home Learning EnvironmentEHold a cando attitude and your child will follow your example.FSetting up a space in a common area of your home can be a good idea for children.GA child who learns to organise his space will carry organisation into every corner of his life.答案：15 DFGAE
