1、课时作业( 八) Section Grammar & Writing.单句语法填空1The train _ (arrive) in three hours.2The telephone _(ring)Would you answer it?3Shut up! You _ always_(speak) when our teacher is giving a class.4I feel so sick now that I _(see) a doctor this afternoon.5The man who gave a lecture last October_(come) to our s
2、chool tomorrow.6We _(go out) in an hour.Please make sure that everything is ready.7 “I _ (read) the new book Harry Potter these days.It is great.”said Amy.8Ive got two tickets for a wonderful film.I_(go)with my sister.9Did you tell Julia about the result?Oh，no ， I forgot.I_(call) her now.10Because t
3、he shop _(close) down，all the T-shirts are sold at half prices.答案：1.is arriving 2.is ringing 3.are；speaking 4.am seeing 5.is coming 6.are going out 7.am reading8am going 9.will call 10.is closing.阅读理解AAround the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities.Of course，
4、there have always been people who have looked for adventuresthose who have climbed the highest mountains，traveled into unknown parts of the world or sailed in small boats across the greatest oceans.Now，however，there are people who look for an immediate excitement from a risky activity which may only
5、 last a few minutes or even seconds.Bungee jumping can be considered a good example for such an activity.You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with a rope tied to your ankles(脚踝)You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground.It is said that
6、 2 million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping.Other activities which most people would say are as dangerous as bungee jumping include jumping from a tall building and diving into the sea from the top of high rocks.Why do people take part in such activities as these？Some people sug
7、gest that it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring.Not very long ago，peoples lives were constantly in danger.They had to go out and hunt for food，diseases could not easily be cured，and life was a continuous battle for survival.Nowadays，according to many people，life offers li
8、ttle excitement.They live and work in comparatively safe conditions；they buy food in shops；and there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill.The answer for some of these people is to look for danger in activities such as bungee jumping.1How many reasons mentioned in the passa
9、ge why people take part in dangerous sports?A1. B2. C3. D4.2What is special about bungee jumping?AIt is hard to find a proper place for it.B It is dangerous，but people can get great pleasure in a short time when they play bungee jumping.CThe people，who take part in it，need special training.DIt is th
10、e only sport that needs a rope.3According to the passage，one rule of bungee jumping is that _.Ayou must stand on the top of the building before you start jumping downB you must have a long strong rope tied to your anklesConly mountain-climbers can take part in itDyou should jump from above the sea o
11、r river to keep yourself safe答案：解题导语 现代生活变得安逸和枯燥了，许多人通过极限运动寻求愉悦和刺激，或许这就是极限运动得以流行的原因。1B 解析：细节理解题。文章在第三段提到 Some people suggest that it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring.和第四段提到 Nowadays，according to many people，life offers little excitement.The answer for some of these peop
12、le is to look for danger in activities.也就是说共有两个原因。2B 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段 Now，however，there are people who look for an immediate excitement from a risky activity which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.及第二段首句Bungee jumping.such an activity.可知正确答案。3B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段第二句 You jump from a high place 2
13、00 meters above the ground with a rope tied to your ankles(脚踝 )可知正确答案。BLong Beach, a 28-mile area of beach， lies in southwestern Washington, and is generally called Long Beach Peninsula.Comm- unities there take you back to old days of a simple lifestyle.Here, visitors can relax and enjoy the good of
14、 total rest.Bird WatchingThere are different kinds of birds on Long Beach.Its best if you observe from a distance and dont try to frighten them.The Southwest Loop Route Map can be got through the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau office by calling 1-800-451-2542.HorsesA popular activity on Long B
15、each is horseback riding.Two businesses in the city of Long Beach offer guided horseback tours along the beach: Black Country Wilderness Outfitters and Skippers Equestrian Center.You may also bring your own horse.Among the adventures offered with horses is a wagon (四轮马车) ride along the beach, a carr
16、iage ride through Seaview or Long Beach, a back country pack trip, or a sunset ride by horseback on the beach.CampingRV (活动房屋式旅游车) and tent camping arent allowed on the beach.There are private campgrounds and RV parks in the area, as well as Cape Disappointment State Park.Camp fires are allowed with
17、in 100 feet off the beach, but must be away from the dry grass.Swimming and Other ActivitiesSwimming is allowed, but you must be careful.The waters are very cold and dangerous.Surfing is advised only for experienced surfers.Beach driving is allowed at certain areas on the beach.The speed limit is 25
18、 mph.Building sand castles, digging sand to find something, bicycle riding and flying kites are also popular activities in the area.Enjoy your trip to Long Beach, Washington!4What can we learn about Long Beach from the passage?AIt is a world-famous tourist attraction.B It is to the southwest of Wash
19、ington.CIts people live a simple life.DIt is 28 kilometers long.5If we call the number 1-800-451-2542，we can get some information about _.Athe hotels Bbird watchingChorseback riding Dthe travel routes6Which of the following is allowed on Long Beach?ASleeping in your own tent.B Digging sand to find s
20、omething.CSetting camp fires far away from the beach.DDriving at the speed of 30 mph along the beach.7This passage is most probably taken from_.Aa travel guide Ba news reportCa feature story Da research paper答案：解题导语 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了关于 Long Beach 这一旅游景点的信息。4C 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，Long Beach的居民过着简朴的生活。5C
21、 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，拨打这个电话能够获得有关旅游路线图的信息。6B 解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，在沙滩上挖掘以寻找东西是这里受欢迎的活动之一，是被允许的。根据第四段第一句可知，这里不允许搭帐篷，故排除 A 项；根据第四段最后一句可知，只能在离海滩 100 英尺以内的地方生篝火，而且必须远离干草，故排除 C 项；根据倒数第二段倒数第二句可知，在这里驾车时速度不能超过每小时 25 英里，故排除 D 项。7A 解析：推理判断题。本文主要介绍了关于 Long Beach 这一旅游景点的信息，因此最有可能选自旅游指南。.语法填空W：Thanks for call
22、ing Quality Inn.Marine speaking.M：Hello.Im interested in _1_(book)a room for the September long weekend.W：Im afraid were totally booked for that weekend.Theres a convention in town and were the _2_ (close)hotel to the convention centre.M：Oh，I didnt know.Well，what about the weekend after that?W：So.Fr
23、iday the seventeenth?M：Yes.Friday and Saturday.W：It looks like we have a few vacancies _3_(leave)We recommend that you make a reservation， though.Its still considered the peak season then.M：Okay.Do you have any rooms _4_ two double beds？Were a family of four.W：Yes，all for our rooms have two double b
24、eds.The rate for that weekend is $129 _5_night.M：Thats reasonable.And do you have cots？One of my daughters _6_ be bringing a friend.W：We do，but _7_ also charge an extra ten dollars per person for any family with over four people.The cot is free.M：Okay，but Im not sure _8_ she is coming.Can we pay whe
25、n we arrive?W：Yes._9_，we do require a fifty dollar credit card deposit to hold the room.You can cancel up to five days in advance and we will refund your deposit.M：Great，I _10_(call) you right back.I have to find my husbands credit card.W：Okay.Oh ，and just to let you know.our outdoor pool will be cl
26、osed，but our indoor pool is open.答案：1.booking 解析：介词后应用动名词形式。2closest 解析：根据语境可知，此处应用形容词的最高级。3left 解析：过去分词用作定语，它表示一个被动的动作。4with 解析：此处意为“你们有带两张双人床的房间吗？”with“带有，具有” 。5a/per 解析：此处意为“一个晚上收费 129 美元”，故应填a/per，表示“每一” 。6might/may 解析：下文的信息“Im not sure”表明空格处用might/may。7we 解析： 根据语境可知，此处指的就是上文的 We，故代词应该保持一致。8if/whether 解析： 根据上下文可知，前后表示转折，后边还有逗号，故应用副词 However。9However 解析：根据上下文可知，前后表示转折，后边还有逗号，故应用副词 However。10will call 解析：表示临时决定用“will do”。
