1、Unit 4Journey Across a Vast Land【基础训练】.单句语法填空1One interesting aspect of this bilingual series is that it caters to both the domestic andforeign markets, especially in both reading for _ (pleasant) and language learning.2 As is known to us, _ (curtain) are large pieces of material which hang from the
2、 topof a window.3Leave a basin of water outside in _ (freeze) weather.4Astorm of laughter _ (arise) and even the tiniest child joined in.5The animal was still _ (breathe), so we knew it was still alive.6To my _ (astonish), he has made such rapid progress in English this term.7For those with family m
3、embers far away, the personal computer and the phone areimportant in staying _ (connect).8While waiting for the opportunity to get _ (promote), Henry did his best toperform his duty.9_ (absorb) in painting, John didnt notice evening approaching.10Clearly and thoughtfully _ (write), the book inspires
4、 confidence in students whowish to seek their own answers.句型转换1Film has a much shorter history, especially when it is compared to such art forms as musicand painting.(升级为省略句)Film has a much shorter history, especially_.2As he was raised in the poorest area of Glasgow, he had a long, hard road to bec
5、oming afootball star.(升级为过去分词作状语)_of Glasgow, he had a long, hard road to becoming a football star.3When he was asked why he went there, he said he was sent there to be trained for a spaceflight.(升级为省略句)_，he said he was sent there to be trained for a space flight.4As he was attracted by the latest e
6、lectronic toys, the little boy stood in front of thewindows, without moving.(升级为过去分词作状语)_，the little boy stood in front of the windows, without moving.5If they were given the right kind of training, these teenage soccer players may one daygrew the international stars.(升级为过去分词作状语)_，these teenage socc
7、er players may one day grew the international stars.6When it is seen from the top of the hill, the park looks very beautiful.(过去分词作状语)_ the top of the hill, the park looks very beautiful.7If we were given more time, we could do it much better.(过去分词作状语)_， we could do it much better.8Because he was gr
8、eatly touched by his teachers words, he did a lot of things to help hisclassmates.(过去分词作状语)_ his teachers words, he did a lot of things to help hisclassmates.9Turned down many times, the man didnt lose heart.(让步状语从句)_ many times, the man didnt loseheart.【能力提升】.阅读If you want to fully enjoy your vacat
9、ion, then youd better check the Durban City Tours! Thisis actually one of the best choices in South Africa today.There is nothing more relaxing than to think about that there is a place to go and relax, right?City life is strained,_but you can escape this situation and be in the place where there is
10、 nothingbut relaxation. Here in Durban you will get to see all the amazing tourist attractions. If you loveanimals and want to see some elephants wandering around the streets, then Durban is the place togo. You can even get to ride one if you want!Here you will also get to taste all the delicious So
11、uth African food. You can choose fromItalian cooking to its native dishes. Durban is a great place to tour with your friends and family.You will learn a lot about its history through the landmarks you will see down the streets. Touristsand even the local villagers just cant get enough of these treat
12、s!However, it is important that you make the necessary arrangements. There are actually lots oftour guides that will help you as you make your journey along the streets of Durban. But if youprefer the best tour guides here in Durban, then youd better settle for the Street Scene Tours. Theirstaff are
13、 all welltrained and professional. They will certainly make your stay here anunforgettable one. No wonder tourists prefer the Street Scene Tours when it comes to Durban CityTours.1The underlined word “strained” in Paragraph 2 means“_”AeasyBstressfulCsteadyDcasual2What is the main idea of Paragraph 2
14、?ADurban is a relaxing city.BPeople dont like city life.CIt is good to have a place to relax.DOne can have fun riding elephants.3What does the last sentence in Paragraph 3 show?AThe food cant satisfy them.BThey are bored with the streets.CThey are treated very well here.DThey never get tired of the
15、sights.4The author wrote the last paragraph mainly to _.Aattract tourists to DurbanBhelp readers make arrangementsCintroduce the tour guides in DurbanDpersuade tourists to choose the Street Scene Tours.七选五Walking the Great Wall of China can be as ambitious as tackling the entire 1，800 miles fromthe
16、Gobi Desert to the Yellow Sea or spending a morning or afternoon climbing a section with atour group._1_Read about the history of the Great Walls construction so you canappreciate those many uneven steps.Book a halfday tour right from your Beijing hotel. Bring a bottle of water and a light bag, ahat
17、, sunglasses and sunscreen and, of course, your camera. Obtain necessary government permitsfor a more ambitious independent hike._2_Pack your equipment for a walk along all or alarge section of the Great Wall and then try to reduce its weight._3_ Get good maps andstudy recent trip diaries and guides
18、. Break in your climbing shoes and dont forget to put lots ofbandages and suncream in the firstaid kit.Decide whether you will begin in the Gobi Desert or at the Yellow Sea.Desert travel istiring and slowgoing._4_Create a plan and file it with a friend you will contact at regularintervals. This is a
19、n essential safety step for an isolated, dangerous trip._5_The trip is as much about absorbing cultures as walking the Great Wall. Villagersmay offer you meals and lodging. In remote areas this can be a time saver.Travel with a friend ifpossible; learn some basic Chinese before you go and engage ple
20、asantly but carefully with localpeople in the lessdeveloped regions.AAccept local kindness but exercise caution.BYou can also bring nothing with you.CConsult a good camping supply store for the lightest equipment.DThe heat is fierce so plan walks for early morningand late afternoon.EYou will connect
21、 with Chinese history and cultureand test your own limits.FBoth approaches demand some physical fitness,the right shoes and preparation.GStart that process months in advance of travel toensure your trip wont be delayed.完形填空My husband and I arrived in a new country just a month ago. We were sort of_1
22、_about what was waiting for us.However, when we_2_at the airport, a tall man withsmiling eyes greeted us. The days and months were_3_made easy for us by this kindman.He greeted us every day with his smiling face. He_4_us in going to the bank, inbuying our groceries, in telling us_5_ to buy almost ev
23、erything.He told us he is our bigbrother._6_， we watched the match in a coffee shop.During the first gettogether, he_7_us that were luckymy husband and I are_8_in this foreign land.He said he has been_9_for eight years now because he rarely sees his family,_10_they are in hishome country.During the
24、second gettogether, he_11_told us that we are his family.He saidthat he loves us and that he will_12_us because he has been given a_13_of45 days to go back to his home country. That night, he spoke these words which_14_agreat impact in my life, “You changed my life.”That night deep in our hearts we
25、were_15_by our friends words. We texted himupon reaching home, thanking him for being a big brother to us in the foreign land.,1A.curiousBworriedCcertainDcrazy2A.checkedBdroppedClandedDsettled3A.thereforeBinsteadCanyhowDotherwise4A.expectedBtroubledCcomfortedDaccompanied5A.whenBwhereCwhyDwhether6A.O
26、nceBSoCTwiceDFinally7A.informedBwarnedCblamedDconvinced8A.togetherBnearbyCaroundDapart9A.sickBlonelyCcheerfulDscared10A.ifBunlessCasDalthough11A.secretlyBjokinglyCproudlyDsincerely12A.rememberBmissCforgetDrespect13A.delayBrightCvacationDdate14A.createdBdesignedCsolvedDreceived15A.puzzledBtouchedCast
27、onishedDFlattered.语法填空Its just another day for William Lindesay. It begins by spending some time with hissons.and the Great Wall of China. He has lost count of the number of times he 1._(climb) the wall. However, he still remembers the day he first saw 2._.The UK native came back to China in 1986 wi
28、th 3._ (plan) to run the walls entire4._ (long) but it didnt quite work out that time. He came back a year later and fulfilledhis dream, before finally settling in China in 1990. Lindesay has had eight books on the GreatWall 5._ (publish) over the years. He has completed three photo projects that sh
29、ow6._ it has changed with the passage of time and led conservation efforts to protect it. Nowhe and his Chinese friends are using drones (无人机) 7._ (film) the Great Wall, whichprovides a 8._ (complete) new and fascinating perspective.In many ways, the Great Wall has defined Lindesays life. His solo a
30、dventure 9._(describe) as “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall”. He even received amedal 10._ the Chinese government for his conservation efforts.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。The guitar in the corner of the room is as silent as it has ever been for years now. It has
31、 beenmore than three months that no one has played it, and no one will ever play it again. Alayer ofdust has formed all over it. I could dust it off, but somehow I feel unworthy of touching it, letalone picking it up.It had been such a big part of my childhood, hearing its amazing notes flowwithout
32、hesitation, but only when held by the right hands did it sound as amazing as it could. I hadalways been afraid of it somehow. I am still a bit, since the sound was always strong yetcomforting.I cant stop thinking about how I will never hear it again, how it would probably stay in thatcorner of my ro
33、om for the rest of eternity. Sitting in the sofa facing the guitar I could almost seehim, my dad, telling me that it was the second best thing in his life. I remember that moment sowell. I was seven. I asked him,“Whats the first？” and he told me “You”It made me feel so special, being picked over an
34、instrument that could make such wonderfulmusic with just a bit of help from the man that was in front of me. When he was home, everywaking minute there was music radiating from it. The music made me feel safe, like if there wasntanything else in the world but its amazing sounds. I stayed staring at
35、the dust covered the guitarremembering the last time I saw my dad; he was heading out once more. He was excited and hewas always proud of serving his country. He never complained. The only thing that he wouldntlike was being away from Mum and me.If I had known that it was the last time I would see h
36、im, I would have never let him go, and Iwould have begged him not to leave. I would have told him that I didnt want the guitar to stay inthe corner collecting dust.注意：1.续写词数应为 150 左右；2请按如下格式作答。He would have left anyways, I thought.He loved protecting his country, and he used to saythat he did it bec
37、ause he wanted me to be safe._It was getting late. I stood up from the couch and headed to bed._参考答案【基础训练】.单词拼写1pleasure2.curtains3.freezing4.arose5.breathing6.astonishment7.connected8.promoted9.Absorbed10.written.句型转换1when compared to such art forms as music and painting2Raised in the poorest area3
38、When asked why he went there4Attracted by the latest electronic toys5Given the right kind of training6Seen from7Given more time8Greatly touched by9Though/Although he was turned down【能力提升】.阅读1B词义猜测题。根据后文“.but you can escape this situation and be in the place wherethere is nothing but relaxation”可知，st
39、rained 意为“压力大的” 。故选 B。2A段落大意题。第二段通过有压力的城市生活来反衬德班是一个放松休闲的好去处，A 项概括了此意。3D细节理解题。第三段中讲到德班之所以是一个好去处，是因为它所展示出的历史，而这是游客甚至是当地人永远也欣赏不够的，故选 D。4D推理判断题。文章最后一段先指出要做好安排，德班的导游都会帮助游客，接着“But”一词进行转折，引出该段所要强调的重点内容：如果想选择到最好的导游可以选择Street Scene Tours，故选 D。.七选五1F根据空前一句可知，游览长城有两种选择，这与 F 项中的 Both approaches 相呼应，前后紧密相连，符合逻辑，
40、故选 F 项。2G由空前的“Obtain necessary government permits for a more ambitious independenthike”可知，这需要一个过程，因此 G 项符合语境。3C空前一句讲为登长城打包装备并尽量减轻重量，故 C 项符合语境。4D由空前的“Desert travel is tiring and slowgoing”可知，此处在讲与沙漠相关的问题，故应选 D 项。5A由下文中的“Villagers may offer you meals and lodging”“engage pleasantly butcarefully with lo
41、cal people”可知，本段的主旨是接受当地人的善意，但要谨慎行事。.完形填空1B由常识可知当人们初到异国他乡，在举目无亲的情况下，面对陌生的环境心里是担忧的、不安的。故选 B。2C根据“at the airport”可知他们是乘飞机去的，所以用 land“着陆，降落”。故选 C。3A由下文可知因为有了这个和善的人的帮助，他们在这个新地方的生活变得很容易，所以此处表示因果关系，故选 A。4D根据下文“going to the bank, in buying our groceries”，可以判断作者和她丈夫是在他的陪同下购物。故选 D。5B根据语境“in telling us_5_to b
42、uy almost everything”可知他告诉我们去哪里买东西，此处指买东西的地方，故选 B。6 C根据下文“During the first gettogether”和“During the second gettogether”可知是两次。故选 C。7D由下文的讲述可知这位好心的“大哥哥”独自在国外八年，通过这种对比可知因为有着丈夫的陪伴，作者深信自己是幸运的。故选 D。8A根据上下文可以判断，此处侧重与那位好心人孤身一人在国外居住进行对比，故选 A。9 B根据下文“he rarely sees his family.they are in his home country”可知，
43、他是独自一人居住在国外，所以用 lonely“孤独的”，故选 B。10C根据“he rarely sees his family”和“they are in his home country”可知，前后句是因果关系，故选 C。11 D由语境可知， 当他说“He said that he loves us.”的时候应该是发自内心、 真诚地说，故选 D。12B根据“because he has been given a _13_ of 45 days to go back to his home country”可知他要回国，故此处表示在此期间他会想念作者和她丈夫。故选 B。13C根据下文“.fr
44、om his vacation”可知他获得了一个 45 天的假期，故选 C。14A那天晚上，他的话对作者的生活产生重大影响。故选 A。15B根据上文“He said that he loves us”可知，这位热心人让作者和她丈夫非常感动，故选 B。.语法填空1has climbed考查时态。句意：他已记不清爬了几次长城了。分析句子可知，此处表示爬长城是 William Lindesay 从过去到现在一直做的事情，应用现在完成时。故填 hasclimbed。2it考查代词。句意：然而，他仍然记得第一次看到它的那天。分析句子可知，此处的 it 指代的是上文的“the Great Wall”。故填
45、 it。3plans考查名词复数。句意：这位土生土长的英国人于 1986 年回到中国，计划跑完整个长城但当时并没有完全成功。plan 是可数名词，分析句子可知，此处指“WilliamLindesay 跑完长城的计划”，表泛指，应用复数形式。故填 plans。4length考查名词。句意：这位土生土长的英国人于 1986 年回到中国，计划跑完整个长城但当时并没有完全成功。分析句子可知，此处应表示“长城的长度”，应用名词。故填 length。5published考查过去分词。句意：多年来，林赛已经出版了八本关于长城的书。分析句子可知， 此处已有谓语动词 had， 应用非谓语动词， 且 publis
46、h 与 books 之间是被动关系，应用过去分词。故填 published。6how考查宾语从句。句意：他已经完成了三个摄影项目，展示了它是如何随着时间的推移而变化的，并领导了保护工作。分析句子可知，此处是一个宾语从句，且表示“展示了它是如何随着时间的推移而变化的”。应用 how 来引导。故填 how。7to film考查动词不定式。句意：现在，他和他的中国朋友们正在用无人机拍摄长城， 这提供了一个全新而迷人的视角。 分析句子可知， 此处表示用无人机的目的是拍摄长城，应用动词不定式表示。故填 to film。8completely考查副词。句意：现在，他和他的中国朋友们正在用无人机拍摄长城，这
47、提供了一个全新而迷人的视角。 分析句子可知， 此处的 completely 修饰 new and fascinating，修饰形容词用副词。故填 completely。9is/was/has been described考查时态。句意：他的个人冒险被称为“外国长城探险最成功的一次”。分析句子可知，此处的 describe 与主语 solo adventure 之间是被动关系。且分析文章可知，此处使用一般过去时，一般现在时或现在完成时的被动语态皆可。故填is/was/has been described。10from考查介词。句意：他甚至获得了中国政府颁发的一枚奖章，以表彰他在保护环境方面所做的
48、努力。分析句子可知，奖章是来自于中国政府的。故填 from。.写作参考范文：He would have left anyways, I thought. He loved protecting his country, and he used to saythat he did it because he wanted me to be safe. The last time he played the guitar for me, hepromised to teach me how to play it after he came back. Then he left again,the
49、guitar standingthere,collecting dust!And he couldnt keep his promise for every time. Mum went out, gettingeverything ready for the funeral. My dad never came back after serving his country. He sacrificedhis life in the war.It was getting late. I stood up from the couch and headed to bed. Halfway to
50、my room,Istared at the guitar again,taking it to my room. I cleaned it,as if there had never had dust on it.It looked as if Dad had never left. I laid the guitar beside my bed, as if hearing Dad playing again.Those beautiful notes flowing like a flowing river. “Im proud of you, Dad. You are a hero,
