1、1课时跟踪练(一) Welcome to the unit & Reading Pre-reading.阅读理解APingyao, in the center of Shanxi Province, is a famous historic cultural city of China and a world cultural heritage (遗产) site.Its 90 kilometers south of Taiyuan on the Fen River.People lived in Pingyao during the New Stone Age.Its long period
2、 as a county government seat has left Pingyao with lots of historic buildings and sites, with a 2,700year history.Ninetynine of them are under government protection, including Zhengguo Temple, Shuanglin Temple and Pingyao Ancient City.During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, businessmen organized commerc
3、ial (商业的) groups that did business nationwide.Shanxi Province had some of the most important ones and Pingyao was their center.In 1823, a store, known as Rishengchang (Sunrise Prosperity), traded in bank checks rather than in silver or gold coins.It was the beginning of modern Chinese banking.Branch
4、 (分支) banks were soon set up in major cities in China and other parts of Asia, leading to great development in Pingyao.Its lacquer ware (漆器) became well known.In Pingyao Ancient City are many traditional houses and commercial buildings, 3,797 of which are protected and more than 400 of which are in
5、good condition.Not only do the houses in Pingyao show Shanxis history and culture, but this large number is valuable for studying its history, customs, ancient buildings and art.Most of these houses are still used as homes and shops of local people.In 1997, Ancient Pingyao City was listed in World H
6、eritage List as “World Culture Heritage Site”语篇解读：本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了历史文化名城山西平遥，其中包括它的历史、商业、文化、地理位置等。1What does the underlined word “them” (in Paragraph 2) refer to?AHistoric buildings and sites.2BThe three temples.CThe county government seats.DThe 2,700year history.解析：选 A 代词指代题。根据前面一句可知， them 指的是前面一句中所提
7、到的“historic buildings and sites”。故 A项正确。2Which of the following about Pingyao is NOT mentioned in the passage?AIts location. BIts tourism.CIts business. DIts history.解析：选 B 细节理解题。通读文章内容可知，第一段介绍了它的地理位置；第三段介绍了它的商业；第二段介绍了它的历史。只有 B项未提及。3During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Pingyao was a leading center in
8、 _.Aagriculture Braising cattleCcommercial trade Dmaking gold coin解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句“During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, businessmen .Pingyao was their center.” 可知，在明、清两朝期间，平遥是商业中心。故 C项正确。4If you want to know about the history of banking in China, which of the following places should you visit?
9、ASunrise Prosperity. BZhengguo Temple.CA lacquer ware store. DA commercial house.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段第三、四句“In 1823, a store, known as Rishengchang .modern Chinese banking.” 可知， Rishengchang(即 Sunrise Prosperity) 是现代中国银行的开端。故 A项正确。BOnly one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World still survives, which is
10、 the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo.The other six Ancient Wonders of the World are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.Now a new list of seven has been chos
11、en from 21 locations shortlisted for the worldwide vote by history lovers.An original list of nearly 200 sites picked out by the public was narrowed to 21 by the organizers and experts, including the former director general of UNESCO Professor Federico Mayor.Among the 21 locations were the Stoneheng
12、e (巨3石阵) in Britain, Acropolis in Athens, the Statue of Liberty in New York, Taj Mahal in India and the Great Wall in China.The only standard for the new list was that the landmarks were built or discovered before 2000.The vote was organized by a nonprofit Swiss foundation called New 7 Wonders speci
13、alizing in the protection, rebuilding and mending of historical relics.The result was announced in Lisbon, on July 7, 2007.Here is the complete list of the new seven wonders: the Great Wall of China, Petra, Chichn Itz， the Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Colosseum, Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal.For
14、more information, please click .语篇解读：本文主要讲的是新世界七大奇迹已经通过投票产生。5According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?AAll of the Ancient Seven Wonders disappeared.BThe Great Wall is one of the New Seven Wonders.CThe New Seven Wonders were chosen by voting.DThe Taj Mahal is also one of the New S
15、even Wonders.解析：选 A 推理判断题。从文章开头的“Only one of the 7 Ancient .Pyramids of Giza in Cairo.”可知金字塔目前还存在，故 A的说法是错误的。6Whats the main task of New 7 Wonders?ATo build up new wonders.BTo announce the voting results.CTo protect and restore ancient sites.DTo vote for the New Seven Wonders.解析：选 C 细节理解题。由第三段中的“.sp
16、ecializing in the protection, rebuilding and mending of historical relics.”可以确定，C 项是正确的。7From this passage, those that can be selected as a wonder _.Amust look beautiful and wonderfulBmust be built or discovered before 2000Cmust be in the WestDmust have a history of at least 2,000 years old解析：选 B 细节
17、理解题。从第二段的最后一句可以知道，入选的唯一标准：必须是公元 2000年前建造或发现的建筑，因此 B项是正确的。8Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?AVoting for the New Seven WondersBDisappearance of the Ancient Seven Wonders4CStonehenge in BritainDThe New Seven Wonders of the World解析：选 D 标题归纳题。本文主要讲的是通过投票产生的新世界七大奇迹，故选 D。CWith n
18、atural disasters bothering their lives every year, most people want to be prepared.Anyone in the world can be attacked by a natural disaster so it is very necessary to be prepared for these kinds of possibilities.The basic needs to be stored for times of disasters are explained below.You should turn
19、 to a survival expert (生存专家) for help.Having proper training will help you think and act properly when natural disasters attack.You should find excellent experts to make sure that you get the right kinds of training.Natural disasters will make food supply difficult in your area.Food is an important
20、requirement.Rich food is very important in such times of danger.Buy some foods that are easily stored, like biscuits, hard candy, etc.Bottled foods are not a good choice, while dry fruits would be best as they last long and give us energy.Make a plan of action in times of disasters.Knowing what to d
21、o in different situations will increase your chances of survival.You should know where to go.You and your family members should also have a safe way of communicating with each other.Draw a plan and have drills (演习) with your family members in your free time.Make the experience fun to avoid making it
22、 seem like hard work for children.Natural disasters are natures anger.There is nothing we can do to stop such disasters.The only point of control that lies in our hands is to recover from such disasters.语篇解读：自然灾害是无法避免的， 一定要提前为防范自然灾害做好准备。9The main purpose of the passage is to help people _.Afight aga
23、inst natural disasters bravelyBkeep calm in times of natural disastersCprepare for natural disasters beforehandDtake steps to reduce the damage of natural disasters解析：选 C 写作意图题。第一段最后一句“The basic needs to be stored for times of disasters are explained below.”表明，本文主要告诉我们要为应对突发的自5然灾害提前做准备。10What does t
24、he author think is necessary for us to do?AReceive experts training.BTake part in more sports.CStay active and healthy.DCarry enough money with us.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第二段“Having proper training .right kinds of training.”可知，我们有必要接受救灾方面的专家的培训。11Which kind of food is the most suitable to store before a disa
25、ster according to the author?ABiscuits. BDry fruits.CHard candy. DBottled foods.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第三段 “.dry fruits would be best as they last long and give us energy.” 可知答案。.阅读七选五The only rose without thorns in the world is friendship.A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your
26、heart._1_：SmileSmile, smile and continue to smile.It costs nothing, but it can enrich those who receive it.It happens in a flash but the memory lasts forever.It creates happiness in the home and classroom.A smile cannot be bought, begged, or borrowed._2_.If you want other people to like you, make th
27、em feel important and do it sincerely!ArgumentsSome people tend to argue.Arguments give them a sour disposition and create a depressing atmosphere around them.The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it._3_.If the other person continues in an argumentative manner, excuse yourself and
28、walk away._4_Choose your friends carefully.If others try to persuade you to smoke, take drugs, steal, gamble etc., dare to say NO.Doing the wrong thing is the quickest way to lose friends honest, good, and upright friends.Stay on the right track and be a respected citizen with a sincere reputation._
29、5_.Deep down in your heart you should know what is right and good.6ADoing the wrong thingBIf you are wrong, admit it quickly and apologizeCIt comes from the heartDRemain on the right side of the lawEIf you want to make more friends, become genuinely interested in other people and pay attention to th
30、e following aspectsFIt only can be got from truly great friendsGThe following are the skills to make friends语篇解读：本文主要论述了交朋友时要注意的事项。1选 E 文章开篇讲述了真正的朋友是怎样的，下文又在阐述交朋友时应注意的事项，所以 E项可以引出下文。2选 C 前文阐述微笑买不到，乞求不到，借不到，所以下文应该提及它来自哪里，所以选择 C项。3选 B 根据前文的 “avoid it” 以及后面的“If the other .” 可推知应选B项。4选 A 下文讲述了择友要谨慎，不要做错误的事情，所以 A项正确。5选 D 前文提及 “Stay on the right track and be a respected citizen with a sincere reputation.”， 所以 D项正确。
