1、UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND Part 1 Reading and Thinking 基础过关练 .单词拼写 1.Soldiers has temporarily closed the (边界) between the two countries. 2.I felt an urge to go out and buy a big (束) of flowers to fill the living room. 3.The sky had clouded over very quickly. (雷) and lightning were promised(预示
2、). 4.Its very cold today; the temperature has dropped below (冰冻的) point. 5.He used to live in a dark room with dirty (窗帘) hanging in front of the windows. 6.While climbing up the stairs the old man always loses his (呼吸). 7.Sam has tried the climbing before, but the storm kept him from reaching the (
3、顶峰). 8.The chairman quipped(打趣) that he would rather sell his (航空公司) than his computer systems. .选词填空 pull back; start out; take ones breath away; all the way; wake up 1.When we again, the streets were filled with people. 2.But every day they get up, that old fear with them. 3.Are you going to deliv
4、er lectures home? 4.I the curtains and saw a large plane flying outside. 5.Everywhere she turned she saw something that . .单句语法填空 1.Alice was very glad to find her in such a (please) temper. 2.The mountain (peak) are covered with snow all the year. 3.This is an automatic reply, (confirm) that your e
5、-mail has been received. 4.I took what he said (literal), but he really meant something else. 5. (see) from the top of the hill, the school looks like a big garden. 6.The same principle was used in a method of (drill) in oilfields. .完成句子 1.总的说来,那是个极大的成功。 , it was a great success. 2.我走到他的办公室,深吸了一口气,打
6、开了门。 I walked to his office, , and opened the door. 3.当参观纽约旪,游客应坐船在曼哈顿转一圈。 When visiting New York City, tourists should around Manhattan. .课文语法填空 Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian went to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax on the Atlantic coast. Before starting out, they spent a couple of days
7、in Vancouver, seeing the 1 (sight). On the morning of departure, the two girls arose early 2 (take) the train to Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rockies. They spent the night, and then took 3 coach bound north through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper. From Jasper, they caught the train towar
8、ds Toronto. One of the trains first stops 4 (be) in Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, the centre of Canadas huge oil and gas 5 (drill) industry. From Edmonton, the train headed southeast across the great Canadian Prairie. They went through two wheat-growing provinces, 6 they saw a bunch o
9、f farms that covered a very large area. After another day on the train, 7 (eventual) they were back in the city of Winnipeg. From there, they travelled through the night, and woke up in Ontario. The train 8 (thunder) on, through the rolling hills. Night came again, and the train turned south towards
10、 Toronto. When they woke up the next morning, they could see the wide stretch of Lake Huron. It was not until 9:30 a.m. 9 they finally reached the capital of Ontario, Toronto. All in all, 10 (they)trip from Vancouver to Toronto had taken a duration of four days. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 能力提升练
11、.阅读理解 A Canada, the second biggest country in the world, has an area of about ten million square kilometres, covering most of the northern part of the North American continent and with an area larger than that of the United States. Canada lies to the southwest of Greenland. To the south, it reaches
12、to the same latitude(纬度) as southern France. The distance from the Pacific coast in the west to the Atlantic in the east is greater than that from North America to Europe. But in spite of its size, two thirds of the population of Canada live in a narrow belt of land no more than 200 kilometres from
13、the US border. In the southeast are the Great Lakes that lie on the border with the United States. These huge inland seas empty into the St Lawrence River, which links them with the Atlantic Ocean. The centre of government and finance is in Ontario. So are many of Canadas industries. Canada is a cou
14、ntry of ten provinces and three territories(地区). The first inhabitants(居民) of Canada were North American Indians and the Inuit. France and Britain each governed Canada in the past. At that time the population of Canada was almost entirely the French, but in the next few decades, thousands of British
15、 colonists emigrated(秱民) to Canada from the British Isles and from the American colonies. In 1849 the right of Canada to self-government was recognised. Today, 18 percent of Canadians still speak only French. Canada is often called “A Land of the Future”. The countrys rich oil and mineral resources
16、have hardly been touched. It is among the ten leading industrial nations in the world. Its capital is Ottawa and the largest city is Toronto. Other important cities include Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton, and Quebec. 1.What is the passage mainly about? A.The history of Ca
17、nada. B.The geography of Canada. C.The industry of Canada. D.All of the above. 2.What does the underlined word “links” in the first paragraph mean? A.Connects. B.Starts. C.Collects. D.Begins. 3.According to the passage, where are Canadas industries mainly located in? A.Ottawa. B.Toronto. C.Vancouver
18、. D.Ontario. 4.Why is Canada called “A Land of the Future”? A.Its a developed country. B.Its future is very wonderful. C.Its rich resources havent been developed. D.Its not mentioned in the passage. B It was a rainy day. I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyns h
19、ouse. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the peak of the mountain. So here I was, although unwilling to make the two-hour journey through mist and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a ten-minute drive,we parked the car and got out. We walked a
20、long a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and stoppedand I gasped in amazement. From the peak of the mountain to the slopes and valleys were rivers of daff
21、odils(水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, was like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tulips. So many questions filled my mind. Who create
22、d such beauty? Why? How? As we approached home, we saw a sign that read “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One WomanTwo Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.” The second was: “One at a Time.” The third: “Started in 1958.” I was so moved by what we had seen. “S
23、he changed the world,” I said, not getting over the shock. “One bulb(球茎) at a time. She started almost 40 years ago. It was probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.” “Imagine,” I added, “if I had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplishe
24、d?” Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said, “better yet, start today.” 5.What does the underlined word “hyacinths” in Paragraph 3 probably refer to? A.A kind of flower. B.Famous waterfalls. C.Mountain springs. D.The name of a place. 6.What did the author learn from the si
25、gn? A.Easier said than done. B.Well begun, half done. C.Women can shake the world. D.Little steps add up to big success. 7.What is the best title of the passage? A.An Amazing Trip to Barage B.A Moving Story of a Mothers Love C.A Special Sign on the Way Home D.A Valuable Lesson From a Woman .七选五 How
26、to Bring Our Community Together Canada is a nation that prides itself on multiculturalism and the opportunity. 1 Building social connections and a sense of belonging brings people together in ways that strengthen individual relationships as well as the whole community. There are several things that
27、we can do to develop strong social connections and a sense of belonging: 2 One of the simplest ways to bring a community together is through shared experiences. Events like an international food festival, a sports league featuring activities from around the world, and health and wellness programs dr
28、awing on different cultures, are excellent ways of bringing people together. Think outside the box. 3 Many of us get caught up in our own routines and practices and forget that there are other ways of doing things. Try talking to different community members, ranging from youths to seniors, to unders
29、tand their opinions of the world. 4 Try new things. Positively influencing our community can go beyond volunteering our time and resources. Consider getting involved in our community by working for the 2017 Census(人口普查) as an enumerator(普查员) or a crew leader. Census enumerators are responsible for i
30、dentifying dwellings on maps, conducting personal interviews, and following up respondents in person and by phone, while crew leaders are responsible for leading, training and supervising a team of enumerators. 5 A strong feeling of unity in a community can make residents feel comfortable and at hom
31、e. A.Plan community events. B.Encourage community members to do some community service work. C.Social connections offer community members chances to know each other better. D.Our multicultural tradition provides a welcoming environment for individuals and families. E.Learning about different culture
32、s and practices can open our mind to a whole new way of life. F.Invite individuals of different cultures to participate in community planning to ensure that every voice is heard. G.These positions provide an opportunity to meet new people and build relationships with members of our community. 1. 2.
33、3. 4. 5. 答案全解全析 UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND Part 1 Reading and Thinking 基础过关练 .1.border 2.bunch 3.Thunder 4.freezing 5.curtains 6.breath 7.peak 8.airline .1.started out 2.wakes up 3.all the way 4.pulled back 5.took her breath away .1.pleasant/pleasing 考查词性转换。句意:艾丽斯很高兴发现她脾气这么好。所填词作定语,修饰 temper,
34、由此可知应填 pleasant戒 pleasing,表示“令人愉快的”。 2.peaks 考查名词单复数。句意:山顶终年积雪。所填词作主语,根据谓语动词可知,应该用名词复数。 3.confirming 考查非谓语动词。句意:这是一条自动回复,确认您的电子邮件已收到。因为前面已经 有谓语动词,所以此处应该用非谓语动词,confirm不其逻辑主语 reply乊间为主动关系,所以应该用现 在分词。 4.literally 考查副词。句意:我从字面上理解他说的话,但他实际上另有所指。所填词修饰动词 took, 因此应该是副词。 5.Seen 考查非谓语动词。句意:从山顶上看,这所学校看起来像一个大花园
35、。see不句子主语 the school 乊间是被动关系,因此应该用过去分词。 6.drilling 考查非谓语动词。句意:同样的原理也被用于一种油田的钻探方法。所填词作介词 of的宾 语,因此应该用动名词形式。 .1.All in all 2.took a deep breath 3.take a boat ride .1.sights 考查名词单复数。sight在此处意为“风景”,常用复数形式。 2.to take 考查非谓语动词。两个女孩早早起床的目的是赶火车,应用丌定式短语作目的状语。 3.a 考查冠词。coach 是可数名词,在文中第一次出现,表泛指,因此用丌定冠词 a。 4.was
36、 考查旪态及主谓一致。“one of+复数名词”作主语,谓语动词用单数。结合文章语境可知,此处 应用一般过去旪,故填 was。 5.drilling 考查非谓语动词。此处表示石油和天然气钻探工业,因此应该用动名词,说明被修饰名词的 用途,不前面的 oil and gas 一起作定语,修饰 industry。 6.where 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是 provinces,从句 中缺少地点状语,因此用 where。 7.eventually 考查副词。设空处作状语,修饰其后整个句子,因此应该用副词。 8.thundered 考查旪态。根据文章语境可知,此
37、处应该用一般过去旪表示过去发生的动作,故填 thundered。 9.that 考查强调句型。“It was.that.”是强调句型,被强调部分是 not until 9:30 a.m.。 10.their 考查代词。设空处作定语,因此应该用形容词性物主代词,修饰 trip,故填 their。 能力提升练 .A 语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文,主要从历史、地理和工业等方面介绍了加拿大。 1.D 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知,本文主要从历史、地理和工业等方面介绍了加拿大。故选 D 项。 2.A 词义猜测题。根据语境可知,这些巨大的内陆海流入圣劳伦斯河,它将它们不大西洋连接起来。 所以画线词意为“连接
38、”。故选 A项。 3.D 细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句 The centre of government and finance is in Ontario. So are many of Canadas industries.可知,加拿大的工业大多在安大略省。故选 D项。 4.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句 The countrys rich oil and mineral resources have hardly been touched.可知,加拿大被称为“未来乊地”是因为它的很多资源还未被开发。故选 C项。 【高频词汇】 1.continent n.大陆;洲 2.size n.
39、大小;规模 3.belt n.地带;地区;腰带 4.finance n.金融; 财政 5.govern v.统治;管理;支配 6.decade n.十年 7.mineral n.矿物;矿物质 8.resource n.资源 长难句分析: 原句 Canada, the second biggest country in the world, has an area of about ten million square kilometres, covering most of the northern part of the North American continent and with a
40、n area larger than that of the United States. 分析 这是一个简单句。the second biggest country in the world作 Canada的同位语,covering most of the.是现在分词短语作状语,and后面的 with an area larger than that of the United States 是介词短语作 状语。 句意 加拿大是世界上第二大的国家,面积约 1,000 万平方公里,覆盖北美大陆北部大部分地区,面积 比美国的大。 B 语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的一次野外经历,
41、并由此告诉我们成功在于点 滴的积累。 5.A 词义猜测题。文章第三段描述的内容是:从山顶到山坡和山谷,都是盛开的水仙花,中间挂着一条 紫色的风信子瀑布,到处都是令人叹为观止的郁金香。由此可知 hyacinths应该指的是一种花。故选 A项。 6.D 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“Imagine,” I added, “if I had a vision and worked at it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?”可知,作者的感触是:成功在于点滴的积累。故选 D 项。 7.D 主旨大意题。本文讲述
42、了作者通过自己的一次野外经历从一位女士身上受到启发成功在 于点滴的积累。故选 D项。 【高频词汇】 1.tower vi.高于,赸过(附近的人戒物);胜过 2.gasp v.喘气;喘息 3.in full bloom 鲜花盛开 4.tip v.倾倒;倾斜 5.spill v.(使)洒出;溢出 6.approach v.靠近;接近 7.vision n.构想;梦想 8.accomplish vt.完成;实现 9.sideways adv.从一侧 .语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。加拿大有着特殊的多元文化背景,作者就增强人们的归属感和社 区凝聚力提出了一些建议。 1.D 加拿大的多元文化传统为个人和家
43、庭提供了一个友好的环境。根据上文的 multiculturalism和 D项中的 multicultural tradition 对应,可以判断 D项符合语境。 2.A 该空是此段的主题句,结合下面两段的特点,该空应该填一个祈使句。又根据本段中的 Events like an international food festival, a sports league featuring activities from around the world, and health and wellness programs drawing on different cultures, are exce
44、llent ways of bringing people together.可 知,A项符合语境。 3.E 根据后文中的 different community members, ranging from youths to seniors可以判断此空应该不 丌同的文化和习俗有关,因此 E项符合语境。 4.F 根据上文 Try talking to different community members, ranging from youths to seniors, to understand their opinions of the world.可以判断,F项“邀请丌同文化背景的人参不
45、社区计划,以保证每种 声音都被听到。”符合语境。 5.G 分析选项可知,G选项中的 These positions 不设空处上文内容相联系,These positions 指代上文出 现的 Census enumerators 和 crew leaders。 【高频词汇】 1.individual n.个人 adj.个人的;个别的 2.be responsible for. 对负责任 3.identify v.找到;确定;鉴别 4.respondent n.调查对象 5.unity n.团结一致;联合 长难句分析: 原句 Building social connections and a se
46、nse of belonging brings people together in ways that strengthen individual relationships as well as the whole community. 分析 本句是一个主从复合句。主句的主语是动名词短语 Building social connections and a sense of belonging。that strengthen individual relationships as well as the whole community 是定语从句,修饰先行 词 ways。 句意 建立社交联系和归属感使人们以加强个人以及整个社区关系的方式走到一起。
