SectionⅡLearningAboutLanguage一、同义句转换1.As we were inspired by her example,we worked even harder.→,we worked even harder.2.When/If water is heated,it will change into steam.→,water will change into steam.3.When it is seen from the top of the hill,the city looks significant.→the top of the hill,the city looks significant.4.She walked out of the house and was followed by her little daughter.→She walked out of the house, by her little daughter.5.Lost in th ought,I didn’t notice what was happening outside.→in thought,I didn’t notice what was happening outside.6.Given more time,Li Ping can do the work much better.→more time,Li Ping can do the work much better.二、单句语法填空1.Time, (use) correctly,is money in the bank.2. (translate) into English,the sentence was found to have an entirely different word order.3. (open) in 1955,Disneyland in California is regarded by many as the original fun park.4.Tsinghua University, (found) in 1911,is home to a great number of outstanding figures.5.Please remain (seat); the winner of the prize will be announced soon.6.I won’t go to the party unless (invite).7. (grow) up in the countryside,he has some difficulty in adapting to city life.8. (discuss) many times,the plan was carried out at last.三、阅读理解When you go on a trip to America,you will see the word “Motel” on signs and notice boards.It is made up of “motor” and “hotel” and it is really a hotel for people who arrive by car (however,you don’t need a car to stay at one).You have to pay when you arrive for your room,which usually has a bath.Meals are not provided but there will certainly be a cafeteria(自助餐馆).Americans eat a lot of salads and sandwiches.Along the main roads there are a lot of motels.Each tries to offer more than the others.Some provide a television in every bedroom; others have swimming pools and so on.Motels are especially useful when you are in the country,far from a town or city.You will also find them in big national parks.In these great national parks,you may meet guests you don’t expect to see.An American friend told me a short story.In the middle of a moonless night,she heard strange noises outside her motel window in the Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.Thinking it might be a thief,she jumped out of bed,opened the door and crept towards a dark shadow.As she got close,she saw the thief.She was dreadfully frightened:it wasn’t a human thief—it was a big black bear.The bear was turning over some empty tins with its paws,looking for tasty bits of food.My friend decided to leave that particular thief alone!There are also,of course,places called “rooming houses”,where they provide lodges(客房).You will see such signs as “Tourists” or “Rooms Rent”,and you could try one of these.A word of warning—looking for a room in New York during the tourist season is like looking for gold on the moon!1.Motels provide all the following EXCEPT .A.bathssC.mealsD.swimming pools2.The underlined word “crept” in paragraph 2 probably means “”.A.moved slowlyB.rushed outC.threw awayD.shouted loudly3.From the last paragraph,we can learn that in New York during the touristseason .A.tourists can find gold thereB.it is difficult to find a room thereC.tourists can have a sweet dream thereD.there is a warning for tourists to New York四、完形填空When travelling in the Canadian Rockies by car,I often notice a road sign that says,“A fed bear is a dead bear.” 1 ,I did not get it.Why is a fed bear a dead one?According to a friend,many travellers used to throw their food from their cars for the bears. 2 ,the bears turned to the roadside for food and slowly lost their ability to take care of themselves.When winter came,fewer travellers went to the mountains,which 3 less food for the bears,some of whom starved or froze to death.So the Canadian government 4 warning signs along the road,essentially advising people not to feed the bears.This reminded me of a scientific experiment.Some white mice were 5 into two groups.One group spent their days only eating and sleeping, 6 the other,fed only with half the amount of food 7 for survival,had to search for food.Half a year later,scientists found that the mice that had to search for their own food were8 ,while the fully fed ones were either ill or dead.It was 9 that the underfedwhite mice,in the 10 of searching for their food,had kept healthy by exercising in finding food,being adaptable,and 11 their immunity.Many overconcerned parents are feeding their children like bears or white mice.At present,children are only good at reading and studying,and are not 12 to think independently and act for themselves. 13 placed in strange environments,they are lost,confused,and helpless.Parents do not understand what it takes to 14 their children’s longterm success.They forget the most important thing—and that is how to cultivate their children into 15 adults,so that they can bravely undertake challenges and succeed in the future.1.A.First of all B.At the beginningC.After allD.In the end2.A.Normally B.GraduallyC.GenerallyD.Actually3.A.proved B.explainedC.meantD.advocated4.A.made up B.took upC.kept upD.put up5.A.separated B.dividedC.arrangedD.determined6.A.since B.whenC.whileD.if7.A.available B.regularC.deliciousD.necessary8.A.alive B.popularC.healthyzy9.A.evident B.reliableC.funnyD.curious10.A.stage B.processC.aimD.period11.A.practising B.affectingC.reducingD.improving12.A.forced B.advisedC.allowedD.encouraged13.A.Until B.UnlessC.OnceD.As14.A.indicate B.ensureC.demandD.predict15.A.independent B.skilfulC.helpfulD.successful五、语篇填空Dear Tom,Recently,while 1. (surf) a senior high school website of New Zealand,I saw the message you 2. (post) on it.I get to know your wish that you intend to travel in Beijing during the summer vacation with a Chinese student as your guide.3. (learn) this news,I am4.(real) willing to travel with you5. introduce Beijing to you.As6. excellent guide I am supposed7. (make) your journey8. (enjoy) and meaningful.For one thing,I will guide you to visit many great9. (place) of interest and enjoy the wonderful sightseeing.For another,I am going to tell you the long and rich history of Beijing.I am looking forward 10. the reply from you.With all my wishes youcould give me this honour.Yours sincerely,Li Hua 答案：一、1.Inspired by her example 2.Heated 3.Seen from 4.followed 5.Because I waslost6.If he was given二、ed 2.Translated 3.Opened 4.founded 5.seated 6.invited 7.Growing 8. Discussed三、1.C 根据第一段第四句中的Mealsarenotprovided可知,这里不提供餐食。
