1、1Module 2 课时跟踪练(一) Introduction I made mine. I was doing it for Grandpa, but more than that, I was doing it for Grandpa raised me to be proud of my country and pride didnt stop.语篇解读：这篇文章围绕在学校进行忠诚宣誓这一事情展开的。作者对这件事情非常虔诚，因为这表达了她对已过世的祖父的思念，而周围其他学生也对宣誓有了更正确的理解。1How did other students behave during later p
2、ledge periolds?AThey gradually quit the pledge.BThey continued to show curiosity.CThey did the pledge with sincerity.DThey made fun of those who did the pledge.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，其他学生逐渐不再进行宣誓。故选 A项。2How did I feel about hiding in the bathroom for the pledge?AHappy. BExcited.CGuilty. DNervous.解析
3、：选 C 细节理解题。根据第四段的“There I couldnt see the flag and felt guilty to be hiding like that.”可知，作者对自己躲起来的进行宣誓有种罪恶感。因此选 C项。3What would be the best title for the passage?AThe first day at schoolBMy grandpaCThe secret in the locker roomDThe pledge of loyalty解析：选 D 标题归纳题。文章主要围绕在学校进行忠诚宣誓这一事情展开的。第一段最后一句“We will
4、 begin with the pledge (誓言) of loyalty.”也可作为提示。因此选 D项。4The author did the pledge every day because _.Athe flag had a special meaning for herBthe headmaster required her to do soCall the teachers and students did thatDit was a way to show love for her grandpa解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据第七段中作者回答其他同学的疑问时提到“My grand
5、pa fought in World War . doing it for him.”可知，她进行宣誓是纪念自己过世的祖父。因此选 D项。3BIn America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12. Students are required to take certain subjects like English, social studies, math, science, and physical education. In addition, they choose a
6、mong elective subjects to complete their high school education. Electives include subjects in technology, music, art, and foreign languages. Each student in the school has their own locker for books and personal items. This convenience saves students from carrying textbooks, and allows students a sm
7、all space they can decorate with posters and favorite objects.Most high schools have at least one sports team that competes in local events, and all students are encouraged to be involved in athletics. Schools often offer football, baseball and softball (垒球 ), basketball, volleyball, tennis, and soc
8、cer. Some may even have sports like golf, swimming, gymnastics and crosscountry skiing.Many high school students have parttime jobs by the age of 15 or 16, some even earlier. Their first jobs are often babysitting or cutting lawns, but later they will likely get a job at a fastfood restaurant, video
9、 store, or clothing shop.Sixteen years old is legal driving age in most states, and students usually want to own a car as soon as they can. Some parents allow their children to drive a family vehicle, and may even buy a car as a graduation present. Others prefer that their sons and daughters earn en
10、ough to purchase a used vehicle. Regardless, many teenagers feel its a necessity to own a car, and will do whatever it takes to be able to drive.Each school holds certain yearly (一年一次的) activities for the entire school body, such as homecoming, prom night, holiday celebrations, etc.Homecoming is cel
11、ebrated each fall, usually on a weekend, and events leading up to it may last all week. While homecoming is celebrated differently at each school, it usually includes a parade and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen, and ends with a football game and school dance.语篇解读：文章讲述了美国高中的课程、体育活动、可从事
12、的兼职、社交活动和驾驶等。5What elective subjects can American high school students choose?4AEnglish, music and art.BEnglish, music and technology.CFrench, music and art.DMath, French and art.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，美国高中生的选修课有“subjects in technology, music, art, and foreign languages”，所以 C正确。6Which of the following
13、 is WRONG about the locker for books?AIt is convenient for students.BIt makes the students not bother to carry books.CIt can be decorated according to the students tastes.DIt can be used to hide some expensive things.解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据第二段可知，储物柜是用来方便放书的，学生还可以装饰它。但没提到放置贵重物品。7We can infer from the passage
14、 that _.Amost high schools attach importance to sports Bmost high school students are dependentCstudents in every state can get a driving license at 16 Dused cars are popular among students解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第三段可知，大多数学校至少有一个自己的体育队，并鼓励所有的学生参加运动，因此可推知 A正确。8The main idea of the passage is about _.Aschool j
15、obs BAmerican schools Cschool sports Dschool courses 解析：选 B 主旨大意题。根据每段的主题(课程、兼职、活动、体育和驾驶)可知， B综合概括了各段的内容；而 A、C、D 均是文章的部分内容，不能包括全部的主题。CA delightfullooking robot called MEDi, or Medicine and Engineering Designing Intelligence, is being used to help make doctors visits less painful.The Alerta Childrens
16、 Hospital in Canada purchased four of the MEDi robots earlier this year. The bionic (能力超人的) friends hang out with children in the waiting room and also accompany them during different procedures, according to RxRobots, the group that created MEDi. The MEDis purpose is to help children cope with pain
17、 and reduce their stress. The robots have produced real 5results. According to a study done at the hospital, kids who interact with a MEDi robot reportedly experience 50 percent less pain during medical procedures than those who do not. “Parents told us that when they left the hospital, their childr
18、en said almost nothing about the needle and told everyone about the robot， ” Tanya Beran, founder and chief scientific officer at RxRobots, told CNBC of MEDis success at the childrens hospital.The twofoottall robots can relieve patients anxiety by telling stories or playing games with the kids. MEDi
19、 robots are also programmed to speak several different languages, and are equipped with facial recognition capabilities (能力). The robots can interact with the children during various types of procedures like blood tests. Not only do the robots comfort the children, but they also make the kids more w
20、illing to work with medical staff.“Our research shows that when children interact with MEDi robots, they are more cooperative in the procedure， ” Beran said. “This means that the procedure is completed more quickly, resulting in greater health care efficiency (效率) ” Beran said that MEDi robots are a
21、lso a hit with parents. “Knowing that there is something out there that eases the stress, anxiety and sometimes traumatic (创伤的 ) experiences, is great， ” Sheila Sousa, the mother of an 8yearold patient said.语篇解读：这篇文章主要介绍了儿童医院使用的名叫 MEDi的机器人，它能够减轻孩子在看病时的痛苦，缩短检查的时间。9MEDi robots are mainly used to _.Ahe
22、lp foreign patients communicate with doctorsBassist doctors in completing medical proceduresCtake kids to the hospital if their parents are busyDmake kids feel less pain during medical procedures解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据第一段的“help make doctors visits less painful”和第二段的“The MEDis purpose is . pain and reduce th
23、eir stress.”可知，机器人主要用来减轻孩子在看病时的痛苦。因此选 D项。10The underlined word “relieve” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_”Acause BreduceCincrease Dremove解析：选 B 词义猜测题。根据第二段的“The MEDis purpose . reduce their 6stress.”可以猜测出这里的 relieve与 reduce同义，表示“减少” 。因此选 B项。11We can learn from the passage that MEDi _.Ais badlookingB
24、is one foot tallCcan recognize facesDcan only speak English解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第三段的“. and are equipped with facial recognition capabilities(能力) ”可知，机器人有识别人脸的能力。因此选 C项。12Where does the passage probaly come from?AA travel guide.BA science magazine.CA book review.DA storybook.解析：选 B 文章出处题。文章主要介绍了儿童医院使用的名叫 M
25、EDi的机器人，很可能选自科学杂志。因此选 B项。.阅读七选五I love having something to look forward to. I love birthdays. _1_ The trouble is keeping the balance between having a great time and making your birthday boy/girl feel special and staying in budget! Here are some tips that have helped me keep the balance, so I hope the
26、y work for you as well.Make use of all the free birthday offers that are out there. _2_ There is no reason why you shouldnt get three free meals on your birthday! Also, most places offer birthday discounts for your whole birthday month not just on your special day. Check out this list of birthday di
27、scounts for ideas of things you might like._3_ Thanks largely to the Internet and all the selfless design bloggers out there, there are tons of free decoration ideas you can use. Its as easy as finding what you want, printing and going shopping. Also, having a party kit in a box helps you reuse cute
28、 decorations so that you dont really have to worry about spending money on these next time.If you are doing a birthday party, make sure you get a “venue” (聚集地) on the cheap. _4_ If it is wintertime, go skating and have hot chocolate. If its summertime, see if you can borrow a pool from your friends
29、or neighbors. If its springtime, pack picnic type lunches and go on a hike. It will be fun 7and produce special feelings, but not having to pay for a location or activity will allow you more money on things like food and party favors.DIY. _5_ Make your own invitations. Make your own cake. In fact, m
30、any things related with your birthday can be done by yourself.ATurn to the Internet for help.BTry to work with what is in season.CI love making someone I care about feel special.DYou can always save money by doing things by yourself.EIn fact, who else doesnt like this idea?FWhen you are throwing a party, you need decorations on the cheap.GTons of restaurants offer free meals for the actual birthday person as well.答案：15 CGFBD
