1、外研版（外研版（2019）必修一）必修一 unit 6 starting out and understanding ideas 姓名：_班级：_考号：_ 一、单词拼写一、单词拼写 1.The road was covered with a _ (一大片) of ice, so be careful while going to school. 2.The path grew _ (陡峭的) as we climbed higher. 3.The lake was so _ (浅的) that we could see the bottom. 4.Fish and chips, often _
2、 (包) in a piece of paper, are still a favourite among English diners. 5.A healthy soil reduces disease and helps _ (作物) grow strong and healthy. 6.The rare vase dates back to the Ming _ (朝代). 7.Once the crop has got in this _ (土壤), it should grow well. 8.In the _ (地区) hit by the earthquake, large qu
3、antities of food are needed. 9.It was much too late to catch a bus after the party, _ (因此) we called a taxi. 二、翻译题二、翻译题 10.在他看来,减少我们生产的东西的数量可能导致一些人失去工作。(lead to) In his opinion, reducing the quantity of things we produce can _ _ _ _ _ _ _. 11.传统的火车票购买方式已经被网络购买方式取代了。(replace) _ _ _ _ buying train tic
4、kets has already _ _the one through the Internet. 12.当被问及因特网上的信息是真的还是假的,他们中一些人说他们也不确定。(sure) When asked whether the information on the Internet is true or false, some of them said that _ _ _ _. 13.就是在他得到它之后,他意识到这并不那么重要。(强调句) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ he realised it was not so important. 14.今年春运期间,有 30亿人出行,其中高铁在
5、这次人口大迁移中发挥了重要作用。 (with 复合结构) This years Spring Festival travel rush saw 3 billion people taking trips, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in the migration. 15.这个项目在会议上一提出来就吸引了很多人的 注意。 As soon as the project came up at the meeting, it _ _ _ _ . 16.过去 40 年我的家乡发生了很大的变化。 The past 40 years _ _ _ _ _ that have taken place in
6、my hometown. 17.他指给我看他向她求婚的那个确切的地点。 He showed me the exact spot _ _ _ _ _ to marry him. 18.她心情平静,无牵无挂,和大自然融为一体,一如她在这片群山中惯有的感觉。 She felt as she always did in these mountains: peaceful, without care, _ _ _ _ . 19.我难以想象这个男孩同你说话如此粗鲁,这使我很生气。 I couldnt imagine _ _ _ so rudely to you, which made me angry.
7、20.在一个国家很平常的事,在另一个国家可能很奇怪。 _ _ _ in one country may be strange in another. 21.用手机打电话很贵,所以很多人发短信。 _ _ _ _ _ is expensive, so a lot of people send text messages. 22.尽管他试了,但还是打不开门。 _ _ _ , he failed to unlock the door. 23.我不喜欢他看我的方式。 I dont like _ _ _ _ he looks at me. 24.我工作的地方是我的老师工作过的地方。 It was wher
8、e my teacher worked _ _ _ . 25.她做这件事的方式给我留下了深刻的印象。(the way in which) 26.直到昨天我才注意到这件事。(强调句；not until) 27.我们来这里是为公众服务的。(provide. for.) 28.他同我们的想法不再一致了。(in harmony with) 29.几周的大雨将道路和桥梁都冲跨了。(wash away) 30.据我所知，他将离开三个月。(as far as I know) 31.天寒地冻的冬天对橘子树是有害的。(harmful) 32.它不是为 18 岁以下的人设计的。(design) 33.雨天使他们无
9、法在户外用餐。(prevent) 34.你最好多穿些衣服出去，因为外边很冷。(wrap up) 三、语法填空三、语法填空 35.The Longji Rice Terraces _ (build) by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to whom Guangxi is home. _ (start) in the Yuan Dynasty, work on the terraces took hundreds of years, until _ (it) completion in the early Qing Dynasty. These terrace
10、s increase the areas _ which people grow rice. Besides, they can catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from _ (wash) away. But perhaps _ is most significant is the way in which people have worked in harmony _ nature to make these terraces and grow rice. Although modem technology could help produc
11、e more _ (crop), the rice growers are people for whom traditions hold much value. Today, the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of _ (visit) who come to admire this great wonder created by people _ nature working together. 四、阅读理解四、阅读理解 （一）（一） Located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous
12、 Region in south China, Guilin is considered to be the pearl of Chinas thriving tourist industry on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures. Covering an area of about 27, 800 square kilometres (10,734 square miles), the city is rather compact when compared with other major travel destin
13、ations in the country. The eye-catching landscape in which the city is situated has a kind of magic that is all its own. The strangely shaped hills together with clear waters and wonderful caves make the city such an appealing destination. It is an important cultural city with a history of more than
14、 2,000 years, and has been served as the political, economic and cultural centre of Guangxi since the Northern Song Dynasty (9601127). Its the breathtaking scenery that has attracted many famous poets and artists for thousands of years. Artists are able to find inspiration from the karst mountains a
15、nd the unmatched beauty of the Lijiang River. Today Yangshuos nightlife has sprung up to keep pace with contemporary China. You can still catch a glimpse of Guilins yesteryear in the countryside where it has been and continues to be home to many ethnic minority groups. Every comer you look is pictur
16、e postcard perfect! It is truly impossible to take a bad photo. There is an ancient saying hereEast or west, Guilin scenery is the best. The former US president Bill Clinton visited Guilin in 1998. He said, I heard of the name of Lijiang River long ago. Today I visit Lijiang River. It is more vivid
17、and genuine than what I thought before. Nowhere is like Guilin. It makes me think of the traditional Chinese paintings. 1.What is the evidence that best supports the pearl of Chinas thriving tourist industry？ A.The natural beauty and historic treasures. B.The eye-catching caves and magic people. C.T
18、he clear waters and strangely shaped hills. D.The long history and famous poets and artists. 2.How long has Guilin been the political centre of Guangxi? A.1,127 years.B.1,059 years.C.1,998 years.D.2,000 years. 3.Why is Bill Clinton mentioned in the text? A.To indicate Guilin is home to ethnic minori
19、ty groups. B.To show Guilin is separated from outside world. C.To support Guilins landscape is the best. D.To tell readers he is a former president. （二） A severe drought (干旱) has caused water levels in Southeast Asias Mekong River to drop to their lowest in more than 100 years. It may have harmful e
20、ffects on fish, as well as the tens of millions of people living and working along the river, experts warn. This year, the dry conditions in the Mekong region happened due to warm Pacific Ocean currents (洋流) known as the El Nio. But climate change is also a driving factor, experts say, causing the m
21、onsoon (季风) season to shorten sharply. The situation was made worse by water dam operators upstream, with holding water for their own purposes. Many rice farmers in the area have been unable to plant their main crop, raising fears of a heavily decreased harvest this fall. Less water flow could also
22、have a bad influence on fish reproduction in the Mekong River basin. This is normally the time when fish use rising water levels to reproduce their young, but there is little sign of this happening so far this year. Perhaps even more alarming, experts expect that droughts and damage to the water flo
23、w of the Mekong River will become more common, and they warn that it could eventually destroy the entire ecosystem. Starting from the Tibetan highlands, the Mekong River flows through six Asian countries, including China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, before emptying into the South
24、China Sea. The river basin is home to the largest inland fishery in the world and more than 60 million people depend on it to make a living. Few rivers in the world rise and fall with the seasons as much as the Mekong River, which can drop up to 40 feet in some places at the end of the dry season. W
25、hen the monsoon rains arrive, they normally produce a flood that brings with its sediment (沉积物) to agriculture as well as enormous amounts of larvae (幼虫) and tiny fish, including many endangered species, such as the Mekong giant catfish, that are swept into the Tonle Sap where they can grow. 1.How m
26、any reasons are there for the drought of the Mekong River this year? A.One.B.Two.C. Three.D.Four. 2.What can we know from the passage? A.Droughts are likely to happen more frequently in the future. B.The water levels of the Mekong River are becoming lower and lower. C.The Mekong River starts from th
27、e Tibetan highlands and ends in the Tonle Sap. D.The harvest of fish in the Mekong River hasnt been greatly affected because of the droughts. 3.Whats the attitude of experts to the water flow of the Mekong River in the future? A. Positive.B. Unconcerned.C. Worried.D. Negative. 4.In which magazine ca
28、n we most probably find this passage? A. National Geography. B. Scientific American. C. Overseas English. D. Tourism. （三）（三） .History Fair Competition Understanding history is vital to understanding ourselves as a people and as a nation. History is much more than the study of dusty old objects and e
29、vents long past. It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become. Thornton fiddle School History Fair Competition makes understanding history exciting, engaging, and fun! This Years Theme All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the
30、 quality of life for Americans throughout history. To many people, technology means computers, hand-held devices, or vehicles that travel to distant planets. However, technology is also the application of scientific knowledge to solve a problem, touching lives in countless ways. Individuals or group
31、s may enter one of the following categories: Performance Documentary(纪实作品) Essay Writing Category Requirements Performance: A dramatic presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. If special clothes are used, they should truly represent a given period. Documentary: A visual presentation (
32、such as a video, slide show, or computer project) no more than 10 minutes long. A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeakers will be available. Students must provide their presentations on CDs before Friday, March 23. Essay Writing: An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,500 words. No illustrati
33、ons(图解) are allowed. Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included. Important Dates January 5Submit a topic proposal to your history teacher. The teacher may require a second proposal if the first is off-topic or unclear. February 5Submit a first draft of your essay, performanc
34、e script(剧本), or documentary highlights. February 19 A committee of teachers will evaluate materials and give opinions. Students then have an opportunity to improve their products. March 9Submit a final draft of your essay. March 15Performance and documentary committee preview March 24Thornton Middl
35、e School History Fair Competition 7:00A. M-9:00A. MParticipants signing in at the gym 10:00A. M. -6:00PM.Competition and judges review 7:00P.M.Awards ceremony and picnic 1.According to Paragraph 1,what is the major goal of understanding history? A.To preserve national traditions.B.To prepare for a h
36、istory competition. C.To better know the present and future.D.To further explore historical mysteries. 2.What is the theme of this years competition? A.Technology advances science.B.Science interacts with technology. C.Science has made the study of history easy. D.Technology has improved the life of
37、 Americans. 3.Among the items provided by the school for a visual presentation are_. A.special clothes and a screenB.a desktop computer and a CD C.a projector and special clothesD.a desktop computer and loudspeakers 4.What would a participant have to do with an essay of 1,500 words to meet the categ
38、ory requirement? A.Include more information in the essay.B.Remove the references. C.Provide a cover for the essay.D.Explain the details with illustrations. 5.What will the committee of teachers do on February 19? A.Preview performances and documentaries.B.Make comments on the materials. C.Improve th
39、e participants first draft. D.Collect a second proposal from the participant. 参考答案参考答案 1.答案：sheet 2.答案：steep 3.答案：shallow 4.答案：wrapped 5.答案：crops 6.答案：dynasty 7.答案：soil 8.答案：region 9.答案：therefore 10.答案：lead to some people losing their jobs： 11.答案：The traditional way of; been replaced by 12.答案：they w
40、ere not sure 13.答案：It was after he got it that 14.答案：with high-speed trains playing an important role： 15.答案：attracted many peoples attention 16.答案：have seen the great changes 17.答案：where he had asked her 18.答案：at one with nature 19.答案：the boy speaking 20.答案：What is ordinary 21.答案：Talking on a mobil
41、e phone 22.答案：Although he tried 23.答案：the way in which 24.答案：that I work 25.答案：I was impressed by the way in which she did it. 26.答案：It was not until yesterday that I noticed it. 27.答案：We are here to provide a service for the public. 28.答案：His ideas were no longer in harmony with ours. 29.答案：Weeks o
42、f heavy rain have washed away roads and bridges. 30.答案：As far as I know, he will be away for three months. 31.答案：Freezing winter is harmful to orange trees. 32.答案：Its not designed for anyone under age eighteen. ： 33.答案：The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. 34.答案：Youd better wrap up well befo
43、re you go out, because it is very cold outside. 35.答案：were built Starting its in being washed what with crops visitors and ：考查动词的时态和语态.根据文章内容可知建造龙脊梯田发生在过去, The Longji Rice Terraces 与 build 之间为被动关系,故用一般过去时的被动语态. 考查非谓语动词. work 与 start 之间为主动关系,因此应用现在分词短语作状语. 考查代词.修饰名词 completion 应用形容词性物主代词. 考查介词.先行词为 t
44、he areas, 因此用介词 in. 考查非谓语动词. prevent.from doing 阻止做 , 且 the soil 与 wash away 之间为被动关系, 故填 being washed. 考查名词性从句.此处为主语从句,该从句中缺少主语,指 .的事情, 故用连接代词 what. 考查固定搭配. in harmony with 意为 与.协调. 考查名词的数. crop 为可数名词,此处被 more 修饰,因此用复数形式. 考查名词.此处是定语从句的先行词,根据关系代词 who 可知,设空处指人, thousands of 修饰可数名词 复数,故填visitors. 考查连词.
45、此处 people 与 nature 之间为并列关系,故用 and. 阅读一答案：1-3 ABC ：1.细节理解题.根据第一段第一句中的 on account of the natural beauty and historic treasures 可知,桂林 之所以被称为 中国蓬勃发展的旅游业的明珠, 是因为其拥有的自然美景和历史瑰宝. 2.细节理解题.根据第一段中的 and has been served as the political, economic and cultural centre of Guangxi since the Northern Song Dynasty (96
46、0-1127) 可知,桂林从北宋起就是广西的政治中心,也就是从 960年起,至今已1,059年,故选B. 3.推理判断题.根据第三段可知,例子是用来证明观点的,作者提到克林顿总统,就是为了证明桂林山水甲 天下. 阅读二答案：1-4 CACA ：1.细节理解题.根据文章第二段可知湄公河干旱有三个原因:被称为厄尔尼诺的温暖的太平洋暖流、 气候变化以及水坝运营商为了自己的目的拦截水. 2.细节理解题.根据文章第四段中的 Perhaps even more alarming, experts expect that droughts and damage to the water flow of th
47、e Mekong River will become more common 可知将来干旱可能会发生得更加频繁. 3.推理判断题.根据文章第四段中的 and they warn that it could eventually destroy the entire ecosystem 可 知专家对未来湄公河的水流充满了忧虑. 4.推理判断题.综合全文可知,湄公河由于多种原因水位降至100多年以来的最低点,这不仅对鱼有害,而 且会对沿河成百上千万的人的工作和生活带来危害,专家警告说将来干旱可能会发生得更加频繁.由此 可推断本文很可能出现在国家地理上. 阅读三答案：1.C; 2.D; 3.D;4.
48、A; 5.B ：1.细节理解题。由第一段It is an essential part of who we are today and who we will become可知,历史 告诉了今天我们是谁,将来我们要成为谁,它是我们重要的组成部分。所以根据第一段,了解历史的主要 目地是更好地了解现在和未来。故 C 选项正确。 2.细节理解题。由 This Years Theme 中的All participants must address how communication or transportation technology has promoted the quality of lif
49、e for American throughout history 可知,所有的参 与者都必须要说明通信或运输技术如何在整个历史过程中如何提高了美国人的生活质量。所以今年 竞赛的主题是:技术提高了美国人的生活。故 D选项正确。 3.细节理解题。由 Documentary 中的A desktop computer, screen, projector, and loudspeaker will be available可知,将提供台式电脑、屏幕、投影仪和扬声器。所以学校提供的视觉展示设备包括台式电 脑和扩音器。故 D选项正确。 4.细节理解题。本题采用排除法。由 Essay Writing 中的
50、An academic paper of 2,000 to 2,5000 words No illustration are allowed。Please do not include covers. A list of references must be included可知,要求 一份 2000 至 25000字的学术论文。不允许有插图。请不要包括封面。必须包括一份参考文献列表。 所以通过排除法,可以看出 B,C,D 选项都被排除,故一个参与者需要在文章中列入更多的信息才能使一 篇 1500 字的论文满足类别要求。故 A选项正确。 5.细节理解题。由 Important Dates 中的
