***Unit 4 Journry across a vast land***

一、根据句意和汉语提示写出单词。

1.I don’t think it will work but I’ll try _______（无论如何）.

2.He _______(对比) the two different economic systems in his speech.

3.Judging from your _______（口音），you come from the West，if I’m not mistaken.

4.We could just see the outline of the house in the distance through the ________（薄雾）.

5.The early settlers _______(归因于) their survival to hard work and determination to succeed.

6.She felt there was something wrong，but couldn’t give ________(清楚易懂的) reasons.

7.If you want to sell your house，why not put an ________（广告） in the newspaper?

8.Being too anxious to help an event develop often results in the _________(相反的事情) to our intention.

 

二、根据句意，用所给单词的适当形式填空。

1.One interesting aspect of this bilingual series is that it caters to both the domestic and foreign 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 top of a window.

3.Leave a basin of water outside in ________ (freeze) weather.

4.A storm of laughter ________ (arise) and even the tiniest child joined in.

5.The animal was still ________ (breathe), so we knew it was still alive.

6.To my ________ (astonish), he has made such rapid progress in English this term.

7.For those with family members far away, the personal computer and the phone are important in staying ________ (connect).

8.While waiting for the opportunity to get ________ (promote), Henry did his best to perform his duty.

9.________ (absorb) in painting, John didn't notice evening approaching.

10.Clearly and thoughtfully ________ (write), the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek their own answers.

 

三、根据要求转换下列句子。

1.Film has a much shorter history, especially when it is compared to such art forms as music and painting.(升级为省略句)

Film has a much shorter history, especially ___________.

2.As he was raised in the poorest area of Glasgow, he had a long, hard road to becoming a football star.(升级为过去分词作状语)

____________________ of Glasgow, he had a long, hard road to becoming a football star.

3.When he was asked why he went there, he said he was sent there to be trained for a space flight.(升级为省略句)

____________________，he said he was sent there to be trained for a space flight.

4.As he was attracted by the latest electronic toys, the little boy stood in front of the windows, without moving.(升级为过去分词作状语)

____________________ ，the little boy stood in front of the windows, without moving.

5.If they were give the right kind of training, these teenage soccer players may one day grew the international stars.(升级为过去分词作状语)

____________________，these teenage soccer players may one day grew the international stars.

6.When 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.

7.If we were given more time, we could do it much better.(过去分词作状语)

→_______________， we could do it much better.

8.Because he was greatly touched by his teacher's words, he did a lot of things to help his classmates.(过去分词作状语)

→_______________ his teacher's words, he did a lot of things to help his classmates.

9.Turned down many times, the man didn't lose heart.(让步状语从句)

→______________ many times, the man didn't lose heart.

 

四、阅读理解

If you want to fully enjoy your vacation, then you'd better check the Durban City Tours! This is 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 nothing but relaxation. Here in Durban you will get to see all the amazing tourist attractions. If you love animals and want to see some elephants wandering around the streets, then Durban is the place to go. You can even get to ride one if you want!

Here you will also get to taste all the delicious South African food. You can choose from Italian 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. Tourists and even the local villagers just can't get enough of these treats!

However, it is important that you make the necessary arrangements. There are actually lots of tour guides that will help you as you make your journey along the streets of Durban. But if you prefer the best tour guides here in Durban, then you'd better settle for the Street Scene Tours. Their staff are all well­trained and professional. They will certainly make your stay here an unforgettable one. No wonder tourists prefer the Street Scene Tours when it comes to Durban City Tours.

1.The underlined word “strained” in Paragraph 2 means   “________”.

A.easy   B.stressful  C.steady   D.casual

2.What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?

A.Durban is a relaxing city.

B.People don't like city life.

C.It is good to have a place to relax.

D.One can have fun riding elephants.

3.What does the last sentence in Paragraph 3 show?

A.The food can't satisfy them.

B.They are bored with the streets.

C.They are treated very well here.

D.They never get tired of the sights.

4.The author wrote the last paragraph mainly to ________.

A.attract tourists to Durban

B.help readers make arrangements

C.introduce the tour guides in Durban

D.persuade tourists to choose the Street Scene Tours

 

五、七选五

Walking the Great Wall of China can be as ambitious as tackling the entire 1，800 miles from the Gobi Desert to the Yellow Sea or spending a morning or afternoon climbing a section with a tour group.1__   Read about the history of the Great Wall's construction so you can appreciate those many uneven steps.

Book a half­day tour right from your Beijing hotel. Bring a bottle of water and a light bag, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen and, of course, your camera. Obtain necessary government permits for a more ambitious independent hike.2__   Pack your equipment for a walk along all or a large section of the Great Wall and then try to reduce its weight.3__ Get good maps and study recent trip diaries and guides. Break in your climbing shoes and don't forget to put lots of bandages and suncream in the first­aid kit.

Decide whether you will begin in the Gobi Desert or at the Yellow Sea.  Desert travel is tiring and slow­going.  4__ Create a plan and file it with a friend you will contact at regular intervals. This is an essential safety step for an isolated, dangerous trip.

5__ The trip is as much about absorbing cultures as walking the Great Wall. Villagers may offer you meals and lodging. In remote areas this can be a time saver.  Travel with a friend if possible; learn some basic Chinese before you go and engage pleasantly but carefully with local people in the less­developed regions.

 

A.Accept local kindness but exercise caution.

B.You can also bring nothing with you.

C.Consult a good camping supply store for the lightest equipment.

D.The heat is fierce so plan walks for early morning and late afternoon.

E.You will connect with Chinese history and culture and test your own limits.

F.Both approaches demand some physical fitness,the right shoes and preparation.

G.Start that process months in advance of travel to ensure your trip won't be delayed

 

六、语法填空

It's just another day for William Lindesay. It begins by spending some time with his sons...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 with 3.________ (plan) to run the wall's entire 4.________ (long) — but it didn't quite work out that time. He came back a year later and fulfilled his dream, before finally settling in China in 1990. Lindesay has had eight books on the Great Wall 5.________ (publish) over the years. He has completed three photo projects that show 6.________ it has changed with the passage of time and led conservation efforts to protect it. Now he and his Chinese friends are using drones (无人机) 7.________ (film) the Great Wall, which provides a 8.________ (complete) new and fascinating perspective.

In many ways, the Great Wall has defined Lindesay's life. His solo adventure 9.________ (describe) as “the most successful foreign exploration of the Great Wall”. He even received a medal 10.________ the Chinese government for his conservation efforts.

 

七、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 been more than three months that no one has played it, and no one will ever play it again. A layer of dust has formed all over it. I could dust it off, but somehow I feel unworthy of touching it, let alone picking it up.  It had been such a big part of my childhood, hearing its amazing notes flow without hesitation, but only when held by the right hands did it sound as amazing as it could. I had always been afraid of it somehow. I am still a bit, since the sound was always strong yet comforting.

I can't stop thinking about how I will never hear it again, how it would probably stay in that corner of my room for the rest of eternity. Sitting in the sofa facing the guitar I could almost see him, my dad, telling me that it was the second best thing in his life. I remember that moment so well. I was seven. I asked him,  “What's the first？” and he told me “You”.

It made me feel so special, being picked over an instrument that could make such wonderful music with just a bit of help from the man that was in front of me. When he was home, every waking minute there was music radiating from it. The music made me feel safe, like if there wasn't anything else in the world but its amazing sounds. I stayed staring at the dust covered the guitar remembering the last time I saw my dad; he was heading out once more. He was excited and he was always proud of serving his country. He never complained. The only thing that he wouldn't like was being away from Mum and me.

If I had known that it was the last time I would see him, I would have never let him go, and I would have begged him not to leave. I would have told him that I didn't want the guitar to stay in the 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 say that he did it because he wanted me to be safe.

 _________

It was getting late. I stood up from the couch and headed to bed. 

________

***参考答案***

一、1.anyhow 2  contrasted 3  accent 4 mist 5 owed 6 coherent  7 advertisement 8  contrary

二、1.pleasure　2.curtains　3.freezing　4.arose　5.breathing　6.astonishment　7.connected　8.promoted　9.Absorbed　10.written

三、句型转换

1.when compared to such art forms as music and painting

2.Raised in the poorest area

3.When asked why he went there

4.Attracted by the latest electronic toys

5.Given the right kind of training

6.Seen from

7.Given more time

8.Greatly touched by

9.Though/Although he was turned down

四、阅读

1.B　词义猜测题。根据后文“...but you can escape this situation and be in the place where there is nothing but relaxation”可知，strained意为“压力大的”。故选B。

2.A　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。

3.D　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。

4.D　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。

五、七选五

1.F　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，故选F项。

2.G　由空前的“Obtain necessary government permits for a more ambitious independent hike”可知，这需要一个过程，因此G项符合语境。

3.C　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。

4.D　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。

5.A　由下文中的“Villagers may offer you meals and lodging”“engage pleasantly but carefully with local people”可知，本段的主旨是接受当地人的善意，但要谨慎行事。

六、语法填空

1.has 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has climbed。

2.it　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it。

3.plans　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“William Lindesay跑完长城的计划”，表泛指，应用复数形式。故填plans。

4.length　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。

5.published　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publish与books之间是被动关系，应用过去分词。故填published。

6.how　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。

7.to 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。

8.completely　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。

9.is/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。

10.from　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努力。分析句子可知，奖章是来自于中国政府的。故填from。

七、参考范文：

He would have left anyways, I thought. He loved protecting his country, and he used to say that he did it because he wanted me to be safe. The last time he played the guitar for me, he promised to teach me how to play it after he came back. Then he left again,  the guitar standing there,  collecting dust! And he couldn't keep his promise for every time. Mum went out, getting everything ready for the funeral. My dad never came back after serving his country. He sacrificed his life in the war.

It was getting late. I stood up from the couch and headed to bed. Halfway to my room,  I stared 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. “I'm proud of you, Dad. You are a hero, ”I said. “And I will play your guitar now.”

***Wish you good luck!***