人教版高中英语必修一课时跟踪检测(一)

综合检测卷(一)Unit 1Friendship(时间：100分钟；满分：120分)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AMembers of a high school class of 1943 finally got the party they should have had 70 years ago.Their senior celebration was stopped by World War Ⅱ.Anthony Pegnataro，the 1943 class president of James Hillhouse High School，remembers the attack on Pearl Harbor like it was yesterday.On December 7th，1941，Pegnataro said，he and his friends were skating when they heard over the radio that America had entered a state of war.Going to war meant no party any more.Pegnataro's carefree high school life suddenly came to an end.“Most of us went right into the service after graduation，”Pegnataro said.“We graduated in June and were in the army in July.”Of the 1，585 students at James Hillhouse High School，less than 300 are still alive today and many of them never made it back from war.Pegnataro，who is now 87，decided that along with their 70－year class reunion (重聚)，they would also hold that party they never got to have.About 70 people from around the country came to dance on Sunday.“It was excellent.Everyone there just had a great time，”Pegnataro said.“Those that came guessed it might be their last one.”Pegnataro said he_was_on_cloud_nine to bring his wife of 53 years back to the party，and he introduced her to each of his classmates.“Everyone was very excited at the party.Though we had been separated for so many years，the war brought my class closer together，”he said.“We missed out on the party that we should have had.And the 70th reunion was a very important event in our lives，”Pegnataro said.“We all made it.”1．When Pearl Harbor was attacked，Pegnataro ________．A．went into the army at onceB．was skating with his parentsC．was having a Christmas partyD．was still a high school student2．The underlined part “he was on cloud nine” meant Pegnataro ________．A．was on a plane B．felt very happyC．was not comfortable D．came at nine o'clock3．In Pegnataro's opinion，the war ________．A．had its own two sidesB．made him lose everythingC．had little influence on his schoolD．lasted longer than he had expected4．What would be the best title for the text?A．Pegnataro—a man of knowledgeB．James Hillhouse High SchoolC．An unusual partyD．War and peaceBMy friend Jason and I wanted to do something to help other people who are less fortunate and help us grow at the same time.After we decided that we would volunteer in Nepal，I did some research on the Internet and I found V olunteer Nepal and felt strongly that it was the right choice for us.While making our plans，Jason and I realized that others might like the opportunity to be a part of our experience.So before leaving for Nepal，we asked the people we know whether they would be interested in donating (捐赠) cash or goods to Nepal Orphans(孤儿) Home.One friend，whose family owns a chain called Drake Supermarket，told others about it.His effort paid off.We received donations that filled 29 boxes with sporting goods，toys，coloring books，pencils，children's books，and more.The boxes were later taken to Drake's warehouse where I prepared them for shipment.Drake agreed to ship them to Nepal for free.The boxes had arrived at the V olunteer House when we arrived there.The next day，Jason and I unpacked the boxes.The children from the orphanages lined up and were able to choose a gift.This process took about an hour，but the looks on their faces and the happiness that we saw in their eyes made it one of the best days of our life.We visited the orphanages there in the following days.Being with the children at the orphanages was both sad and wonderful.I'm sure that anyone who has volunteered will understand what I mean by that.My experience as a volunteer was very rewarding(有益的)．It has changed me as a person and the way I viewed life in the past.5．The writer did some research on the Internet probably to ________．A．get in touch with some studentsB．find an organization for volunteersC．decide in which country to volunteerD．find some friends to volunteer with him6．Before leaving for Nepal，the writer ________．A．asked his friends to go with himB．filled 29 boxes with the things he boughtC．received many donations from other peopleD．bought many things in Drake Supermarket7．What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A．The children were very happy to receive the gifts.B．The writer didn't expect the kids would love the gifts.C．The writer and his friend took the gifts to the orphanages.D．The children had never received gifts from others before.8．The writer thinks that his experience as a volunteer was ________．A．useless B．helpfulC．boring D．disappointingCPeople all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times.You've made friends since childhood，but you still don't know who your true friends are.Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend.Always honestHonesty is important to keep a relationship alive.A true friend always tells you the truth.It may be hard sometimes but lying can destroy a friendship.It is important that your friend speaks honestly and never makes up stories.Always listeningThere are always periods in your life when you have problems or difficulties.A true friend will always have time to listen to your problems and give you advice.It may not be able to offer a solution to your problems but the fact that your friend makes time to listen is a sign he/she cares for you.Your friend is not a true friend if he/she can never make time for you when you are in trouble.You also need to be reasonable and accept that your friend also has other things to do so he/she can't always listen immediately to your problems.Always respectful(尊敬的)A true friend will always respect your opinion no matter whether he/she agrees or not.Your true friend may disagree but never insists that he/she is correct.Always understandingIt is possible that some problems will arise between you and your friend.A true friend will always be forgiving (体谅的)and understanding，even if it isn't his/her fault.We are all different people and we all make mistakes.A true friend is always forgiving and understanding because he/she doesn't want to take the risk of losing his/her best friend.9．What's the best title for the third paragraph?A．Always there for you.B．Keep your secrets.C．Always happy for you.D．Remember your important days.10．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A．Never tell lies to friends.B．Making time for friends.C．Sharing fun with friends.D．Paying attention to a friend's opinion.11．What's the author's purpose of writing this passage?A．To teach us how to make true friends.B．To find out how long a friendship can last.C．To introduce his experience in making friends.D．To tell us how to find out if a friend is a true friend.DMany people turn to doctors or self－help books，but they ignore a powerful thing that could help them fight illnesses：their friends.Researchers are only now starting to pay attention to the importance of friendship in health.A 10－year Australian study found that older people with a large circle of friends were 22 percent less likely to die during the study period than those with fewer friends.A large 2007 study showed an increase of nearly 60 percent in the risk (危险) for obesity among people whose friends gained weight.And last year，Harvard researchers reported that strong social ties (关系) could improve brain health as we age.“In general，the role of friendship in our lives isn't well realized，”said Rebecca，a professor at the University of North Carolina.“Friendship has a bigger effect on our psychological (心理的) health than family relationships.”While many friendship studies are about the close relationships of women，some research shows that it can do good to men，too.In a six－year study of 736 middle－aged men，having friendships reduces the risk of heart attack.Only smoking was as important a risk factor (因素) as having little social support.The exact reason why friendship has such a big effect isn't entirely clear.While friends can send a sick person to the hospital or pick up medicine，the advantages go well beyond physical help.Friendship clearly has a big psychological effect.“People with stronger friendships feel like there is someone they can turn to，”said Karen，a doctor.“The message of these studies is that friends make your life better.”12．The three studies in Paragraph 2 show that ________．A．old people need friends the mostB．friends can help us lose weightC．social ties are connected to healthD．more friends make us healthier13．What do Rebecca's words in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Friendship is more important to women than to men.B．What people need most is a friend's care.C．Friendship is more important than family relationship.D．The value of friendship hasn't been fully understood.14．Which of the following can be used here to replace the underlined word “obesity”？A．Fatness. B．Unhappiness.C．Excitement. D．Health.15．What would be the best title of the text?A．Friends Are the Best MedicineB．Friends Are as Important as a FamilyC．Having Good Friends Leads to a Longer LifeD．Friendship Makes People HappyⅡ.阅读填句(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

人教版高中英语必修一Unit 1 课时练习Ⅰ.单项填空1．When ________ into a warm house，a piece of ice becomes smaller and smaller，until in the end it disappears completely.A．takes B．takingC．took D．taken答案：D2．(2012年银川模拟)The police chief advised his men to keep ________ and not lose their tempers.A．calm B．quietC．still D．silent解析：keep calm保持冷静，符合句意。

答案：A3．I wanted to have a word with her，but she ________ me and went away.A．saw B．calmedC．told D．ignored解析：ignore不理睬，忽视。

答案：D4．(2012年石河子月考)There is much chance that Bill will ________ from his injury in time for the race.A．restore B．cureC．treat D．recover解析：recover from从……中恢复。

答案：D5．(2012年大连统考)—Do you know anyone in Paris?—No，I'll make friends once ________.A．I'm settled B．I have settledC．I'll be settled D．I'm settling答案：B6．The comments which he made ________ marketing bothered his boss greatly.A．concern B．concernedC．to concern D．concerning答案：D7．(2012年沈阳调研)All the information we have collected in relation to that case ________ very little.A．makes up for B．adds up toC．comes up with D．pulls up with解析：add up to总计；总计共达。

WELCOMEUNIT分层跟踪检测(一)ReadingandThinkingA级必备知识基础练Ⅰ.单句语法填空1.As soon as we arrived on the island,we were eager (explore).2.The project (design) to help the disabled is very popular with them.3.At the International School they have pupils of 46 different (nationality).4.There have been cultural (exchange) between the two countries in recent years.5.After you complete the (register),you may begin working on the project.6.I felt (frighten) immediately the plane took off,but after a while I was not scared any more.7.Sharing with friends helped me bring back my(confident) and fit in with others.8.On arrival,the children (impress) with a variety of exciting rides in Disneyland.Ⅱ.短语填空1.Don’t take yourself too seriously:so you make a mistake?2.Her gentleness has me when I met her for the first time.3.My nephew made such rapid progress that he was able toin English before long.4.Young children have a limited attention span and can’tone activity for very long.5.Now that the children are older,we can themto amuse themselves.6.If we achieve our dreams at the cost of ignoring the present situation,we will probably fail .Ⅲ.单句写作1.将来我想当医生,因此,你认为我应该选择哪个课程?I want to be a doctor in the future,so what courseI should choose?2.我愿意和你交朋友,我可以告诉你一些有趣的中国文化。

01分层跟踪检测(二)LearningAboutLanguageA级必备知识基础练Ⅰ.单句语法填空1.From the above discussion we can draw a (conclude) that success comes to anyone who keeps working hard and never gives up.2.Because of the civil war,Jack and his parents (flee) to another country last month.3.In 1997,her first book got (publish).4.Mark Twain,one of the greatest (novel) in the world,left us lots of excellent works.5.We saw the village with trees and grass here and there and clear rivers (flow) around it.6.The ground is frozen, means the garbage cannot be buried.7.My club,Dream Music Club, motto is “to sing for dreams”,was founded one year ago.8.New life on campus provides opportunities to make some new friends,with views can be exchanged in depth.9.Susan told everything had happened at school to her mother over dinner.10.Jane Goodall, is one of the greatest scientists in animal,set up the Jane Goodall Institute promotes plans to look after chimps and their environment in 1977.Ⅱ.短语填空1.Mrs.White is in bad health;she cannotthis cold weather.2.The high-speed railway at present is epleted at the end of .3.After the of a couple of years,the shoes are not fit to wear.4.It is clear that the circumstances arecompletely ,so we must turn to the manager for help.5.According to the ,we can easily understand the relationship among the characters in this book.Ⅲ.单句写作1.他突然想到他应该参军以保护他的祖国不受侵略。

课时跟踪检测(一)FriendshipⅠ.单项填空1．(2014·齐鲁名校高三联合测试)—Help! Help! Police ...—________，madam. What's the trouble?A．Be quiet B．Calm downC．Shut your mouth D．So rude2．(2014·武汉市武昌区高三联考)What I want to ________ to teenagers is that being addicted to the Internet will to some degree do harm to both mental and physical health.A．get off B．get throughC．get across D．get down3．(2014·合肥高三一模)—Did you receive the letter the next day?—No.Somehow, it was three weeks ________ I received it.A．since B．whenC．that D．before4．(2014·成都第三次诊断)When first ________ down in Chengdu, Maria found herself unable to get used to the spicy food.A．settling B．settledC．settles D．to settle5．(2014·马鞍山高三模拟)Schools in China are required to ________ at least one “Sports Day” per academic year.A．set aside B．set downC．set out D．set off6．(2014·兰州一中考前冲刺)It is the third time so far that such a festival ________ in my hometown.A．is held B．has been heldC．will be held D．had been held7．(2014·天津十二区县联考)This football player was accused of taking money for not scoring goals ________.A．by chance B．on endC．in turn D．on purpose8．How can Linda ________ from her illness in this room when it's so dirty and cold? It will only make her worse.A．escape B．recoverC．separate D．graduate9．After ________ series of unsuccessful attempts, he has finally passed ________ driving test.A．/; the B．a; theC．the; a D．/; a10．(2014·德州模拟)—Where did you find the professor who made the speech yesterday?—It was in the hall ________ the students often have a meeting.A．where B．whichC．that D．when11．I am tired ________ the partner I have been working with; he is too hard a person ________.A．with; to get along withB．from; to be got along withC．of; to get along withD．of; getting along with12．(2014·杭州学军中学高三质检)—I said hello to you in the street yesterday, but you ________ me completely.—I'm sorry. Maybe I didn't notice you.A．cheated B．hidC．ignored D．recognized13．(2014·南京金陵中学模拟)I failed again, but my parents encouraged me and told me that failure ________ the mother of success.A．was B．isC．be D．has been14．(2014·宜宾五校第二次调研考试)Teachers' Day is a time to be ________ to all teachers who deserve special recognition.A．available B．gratefulC．generous D．ridiculous15．—Must I do well in all the subjects, Mum?—Sure, baby! As an old saying goes, knowledge is ________.A．command B．effortC．power D．energyⅡ.完形填空(2014·皖南八校联考)Annie, a neighbor's daughter, was away for her first semester at college this school year.She was a very sweet girl but just a bit shy.When her birthday came around, I found out she was feeling a bit __1__.Her family was quite poor and __2__ were tight, so there wouldn't be any birthday visitors.I wanted to __3__ her a card and maybe a small gift to __4__ her day a bit.I got her school __5__from her mom and planned to pick something up.Then I got a(n) __6__！I __7__ perhaps a bit more birthday cheer was needed here.I bought some balloons, birthday hats, and __8__ novelties (新颖小巧而价廉的物品) at a store.I took a small __9__ and asked three other people in my area at work to __10__ Happy Birthday and send some birthday wishes to her.It was such fun making the recording! Other people __11__ what we were doing and __12__ their voices, so it really sounded like we had a party going on!Then I bought her a small present and a card as __13__ planned.The real fun was packing them to be sent.I __14__ everything so it was like opening a mini birthday party! At the last minute I added a pack of cupcakes and a box of birthday candles __15__ sending them off.I got a call a few days later.Annie said her roommates and one of their neighbors in the __16__ got together with her and held a party for her the moment they arrived.She sounded so __17__ and I was so glad that she had some friends to __18__ her special day with.It was such an easy and __19__ thing to do.The people who helped me make the tape still laugh and talk about it.And Annie __20__ me it was the most fun birthday she would remember！1.A.lonely B．nervousC．alone D．worried2．A.thoughts B．financesC．measures D．times3．A.provide B．sellC．send D．draw4．A.attract B．rememberC．describe D．brighten5．A.number B．campusC．address D．report6．A.idea B．surpriseC．chance D．message7．A.decided B．thoughtC．wished D．concluded8．A.another B．othersC．other D．one9．A.radio B．cameraC．recorder D．phone10．A.say B．singC．repeat D．make11．A.took out B．set outC．gave out D．found out12．A.added B．devotedC．cleared D．lifted13．A.suddenly B．originallyC．finally D．carefully14．A.collected B．paidC．arranged D．expected15．A.until B．afterC．unless D．before16．A.dormitory B．homeC．classroom D．office17．A.familiar B．happyC．wonderful D．upset18．A.help B．compareC．share D．witness19．A.funny B．challengingC．fun D．time-consuming20．A.warned B．convincedC．advised D．toldⅢ.阅读理解(2014·合肥高三一模)If you feel at present that you don't have enoughfriends in your life, one reason may be that you have let yourself become toobusy to make time for the relationships you already have. Starting and keepingfriendship requires effort and commitment. Many of us let ourlives become so busy with work and other commitments that we don't get around to scheduling time for pleasure and renewal with the friends, relatives and acquaintances we already have.Making the effort to call your friends more regularly and to accept more of the invitations you receive from others can improve your social life in a hurry!Are there any people you could call right now and be assured of a pleasant welcome? Are there people that you could count on to help you in time of difficulty? Can you have close talks with them? Do you have fun when you are together? Are you happy to have them in your life?If you haven't seen much of them lately, is it because you have become too busy? Have you grown apart? Was there an argument?If the main reason you haven't been getting together with the people you already know is that you have gotten too busy, take a good look at how you spend your time. Compare it with your real values and priorities in life. Is your busy lifestyle really bringing you the quality of life that youwant?If you have become too busy for friends, why has this happened? Are you seeking material toys in your life at the expense of relationships with other human beings? Have you allowed your time to be over-committed because younever say “No” to anyone? Do you insist on doing things yourself that could be delegated to others? If so, why? Do you believe that everything depends on you?Examine whether the way you are now spending your time accurately reflects your deepest values and priorities. Make sure that you schedule adequate time for the things that are truly most important to you.If you really want to keep friends in your life, make a space in your schedule, and a space in your heart for them.1．In this passage the author mainly discusses ________.A．how to balance friendship and workB．how to spend our spare timeC．whether we should keep friendshipD．whether we should invite friends to dinner2．Which of the following doesn't indicate a good relationship?A．You have someone to count on when you are in trouble.B．You have someone to have close talks with.C．You feel depressed with others in life.D．You have fun when you are with someone.3．The reason why you have become too busy for friends may be the following EXCEPT that ________.A．you spend too much time seeking material toys in your lifeB．you feel it difficult to keep friendshipC．you stick to doing everything all by yourselfD．you never refuse whatever other people ask you to do4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A．Too Busy for Friendship?B．Too Busy with Work?C．How to Spend Your TimeD．How to Make New Friends答案Ⅰ.1.选B句意：“救命！救命！警察……”“冷静点，夫人。

Unit3 Listening and Speaking 课时跟踪检测一、听力强化训练Ⅰ.听下面句子，然后判断每句中的附加疑问句部分是用升调还是降调，升调的在括号中填↗，降调的在括号中填↘1．You will go to see films, won't you？(↗)2．They went to the library, didn't they？(↗)3．He is from China, isn't he？(↘)4．There are over one thousand people in the hall, aren't there？(↘)5．Daming will have a birthday party, won't he？(↗)6．He is from Canada, isn't he？(↗)7．Lily will study abroad, won't she？(↘)8．She is from England, isn't she？(↘)9．I'm not late, am I？(↗)10．You're from London, aren't you？(↗)Ⅱ.听力训练(一)听第1段材料，完成第1至4题。

根据录音内容判断下列陈述是否正确，正确的在括号内填T，不正确的在括号内填F。

1．Betty didn't do well at the sports meeting.(F)2．Peter did well at the sports meeting. (F)3．Joe won the high jump. (T)4．Bob was first in the men's 100-metre race. (T)(二)听第2段材料，回答第5、6题。

5．How often does Tim run now?A．Every day.B．About two days a week.C．About four days a week.6．When did Tim start running?A．When in university.B．When in high school.C．When in primary school.(三)听第3段材料，回答第7、8题。

课时跟踪检测（一） Warming Up & Reading — Language PointsⅠ.单句语法填空1．It was in prison that he set down the story.2．After going through the woods, you’ll find a hospital.3．The house fell down before she was able to save her little daughter.4．She joined an English club in order to improve her English.5．The couple told us it was the fourth time that they had_visited (visit) the West Lake.6．Before eating, please add some salt to the dish.7．As far as I’m concerned (concern), it is not a good idea to go camping tonight.8.While swimming (swim) in the river, we saw a fish jump out of the river.9．It is no good staying up too late every day.Ⅱ.完成句子1.He was_very_upset_about_the_fact (为此事很难过) that they couldn’t go to the beach.2．The teacher made every effort to calm_his_student_down (使他的同学冷静下来) after the exam.3．I got up early in_order/so_as_not_to_be_late_for_school (为了上学不迟到)．4．The police went_through_our_luggage (检查了我们的行李) before we got on the plane.5．A_series_of_wet_days (一连串的雨天) drove me crazy.6．The time I spend on reading every day adds_up_to_two_hours (合计两个小时)．7．I won’t go there unless_(I_am)_invited (除非受到邀请)．8．He treated me so badly that I couldn’t_stand_it_any_longer (不能再忍受了)．Ⅲ.阅读理解ADear Mr Black，I used to have a really good group of friends. Now they’re all getting into smoking and drinking. I want to find a new group of friends, but I’m shy. How can I know who are the types of people I should make friends with, and who will accept me?Yours，MikeDear Mike，You’ve already made a very important step because you’ve realized that it’s time to find new friends. Making and keeping good friends is a challenge for all of us, whether you are shy or not. Since you’ve done this successfully before, one thing is to think back on how you developed friendships in the past.Probably the best way to make and keep friends is to find others who share your interests. Lasting friendships often develop between people who enjoy the same activities. You also want to be with friends who share your values and goals for life. It just depends on what your own interests are.That old saying is also true — the best way to have a friend is to be a friend. Reach out to the others who share your interests, sit with them at lunch, invite them to join you in the activities you all like, listen to their thoughts and tell them about yours. Being a real friend takes time and effort. With time and effort, I’m sure you will find some very good friends during your school years and you’ll always be in touch after leaving school.Yours，Tom Black语篇解读：Mike 想结交一些新伴侣，故写信向Mr Black寻求建议。

姓名，年级：时间：课时跟踪练(一）Section Ⅰ Warming Up & R eading — Pre.reading Ⅰ.阅读理解AIf you are planning on traveling, there are a few simple rules about how to make life easier both before and after your journey.First of all, always check and doublecheck departure （出发） time。

It is surprising how few people really do this carefully. Once I arrived at the airport a few minutes after ten。

My secretary had got the ticket for me and I thought she had said that the plane left at 10：50。

When I arrived at the airport, the person at the departure desk told me that my flight was closed。

Therefore， I had to wait three hours for the next one and missed an important meeting。

The second rule is to remember that even in this age of credit cards （信用卡)，it is still important to have some local money in cash (现金）. Once I arrived at a place at midnight and the bank at the airport was closed。

课时跟踪检测(二)English around the worldⅠ.单项填空1．(2014·安徽合肥四校高三联考)—Where shall we go during this holiday, the Great Wall or the West Lake?—________ It's all the same to me.A．Enjoy yourself.B．It's a deal.C．Don't mention it. D．It's up to you.2．(2014·江西红色六校高三联考)—Shall I come another day to get further information about your bookstore?—Sure. My secretary and librarian will be at your ________.A．help B．companionC．service D．request3．(2014·安徽省芜湖三校一模)A recent study has ________ an unexpected conclusion that the African elephant should be divided into two different species.A．kept up with B．made up withC．caught up with D．come up with4．(2014·齐鲁名校高三联合测试) ________ among the crowd by Mike, her net friend, she was wearing a bright blue skirt in particular.A．RecognizedB．To be recognizedC．To recognizeD．Having been recognized5．Women are playing ________ more and more important part in ________ society — they hold up half the sky.A．/; the B．a; /C．a; the D．/; /6．(2014·安庆一模)—According to my grandma, it is a good idea to drink chicken soup when you have a cold.—________，scientists agree with her.A．Sooner or later B．Once in a whileC．To be exact D．Believe it or not7．(2014·台州高三检测)Linda's health is improving ________ day by day, and the doctor has advised her to stay home for a couple of weeks.A．frequently B．graduallyC．fluently D．actually8．There is ________ as a free dinner in this world. As the saying goes, “No pains, no gains.”A．no such a good thing B．such no good thingC．no such good thing D．not so a good thing9．(2014·吉林一中高三质检)The museum is ________ in a park surrounded by a number of impressive buildings.A．blocked B．basedC．occupied D．located10．(2013·苏南四校3月联考)You'll have to understand that this is how we do things ________ your mother does it differently.A．so that B．as well asC．even if D．no matter what11．Happy people don't necessarily have the best things; they ________ everything that comes their way.A．get the hang of B．think little ofC．make the most of D．take possession of12．(2014·济南一中模拟)As everybody knows, kangaroos are native ________ Australia and are often regarded as one of Australia's national treasures.A．in B．toC．from D．with13．—Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the supermarket?—OK. Go ________ along the street, turn left and you'll see a tall building. That is the supermarket.A．mostly B．normallyC．straight D．aimlessly14．(2010·福建高考)Drunk driving, which was once a ________ occurrence, is now under control.A．general B．frequentC．normal D．particular15．It took ________ building supplies to construct these energy-saving houses. It took brains, too.A．other than B．more thanC．rather than D．less thanⅡ.阅读理解(2014·福建省南平市质量检查)As a language student there are several reasons why learning about cultural aspects is important and fun. One is interest. Knowing about the way people behavemakes your reading more interesting. Another reason is usefulness.If you are going to have a conversation with native speakers of a language you learn, you need to know the sort of topics that interest them once you get past “Hello”. You need to know something about their favorite sports, the current (现时的) government of the country where the language is spoken, current fashions in clothes and outstanding national events in recent times, to mention a few. Showing that you know something about their country can lead to interesting conversations.The way people think is closely connected with language. Languages are one channel through which different cultures present their ideas both within themselves and in contact with others. The fact that a language does not have the same range of words as another language does not mean that they do not value those things as much.Whether or not your main intention to learn a language is to learn about people's cultural backgrounds or to deal with a degree course, you will be learning about it indirectly from various sources about culture like the coursebooks, films, the news, literature or even travel brochures (手册). You could make a long list just by thinking of all the things that are important to the culture such as customs that go back centuries, architecture, traditional ceremonies, the way people relate to each other in families, the value that are important to a society, the sense of humour that people share, movies, music and art. All these cultural aspects are important to language learners if they want to get a better understanding of the language itself.1．Which of the following contributes to a conversation with native speakers?A．Greeting them by saying “Hello”．B．Talking about their religious beliefs.C．Telling them about your favorite sports.D．Mentioning interesting topics in their culture.2．What role does a language play in the culture?A．It offers the same range of words as another language.B．It is a channel through which people present their ideas.C．It values people's ideas and thoughts to a certain degree.D．It deals with the relationship between thoughts and language.3．The last paragraph mainly deals with ________.A．people's main purpose to learn a foreign languageB．the importance to learn about cultural backgroundsC．different cultural sources and main cultural aspectsD．how people think and what is valued by a society4．What might be the best title for this passage?A．What is a culture aboutB．Why do we learn cultureC．What to learn in a cultureD．How to learn about cultureⅢ.任务型读写(2013·皖南八校高三第三次联考)Do you love travelling? If the answer is yes, then have you ever thought about why? You may maintain that travelling can help you expand your scope of knowledge, especially geographical and historical learning. It will provide more chances for you to enjoy food and try on clothes that you otherwise cannot possibly have. A famous English author Francis Bacon (1561—1626) makes a point when he says that, “Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.”Evidence of leisure travel can be traced (追溯) as far back as ancient Babylon. But this sort of travel only really took off after World War Ⅱ. This year, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the 1 billionth tourist will cross an international boundary before the end of this month. That means that one in seven people on the planet travelled this year, something that would not have been possible a few decades ago. Around 20 years ago only the rich could travel.While the US and France remain the two largest destinations for world travel, experts say much of the explosive growth in tourism has been to countries like Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and the Ivory Coast, which weren't even on the world tourism map a decade ago. The top five destinations in the world, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, are Paris, London, New York, the Mediterranean and Turkey.Several factors have led to the boom in world travel. The prosperity of people in Asia is one factor. People in Asian developing countries have lifted their incomes above middle-class levels in the past few years. “And a lot of them have used their new wealth to travel. In addition, travel costs have been reduced thanks to the rapid development of transportation and competition between airlines to give customers the best prices.答案Ⅰ.1.选D由空后的“去哪儿对我来说都一样”可知，答话人是让对方做决定。

课时跟踪练（一）Section ⅠWarming Up & Reading — Pre-reading Ⅰ.阅读理解AOn my first day of high school, I asked an eleventh-grader where my class was. And he told me it was “on the fourth floor, next to the pool.” I found out five minutes later that we don't even have a fourth floor and there's no pool either! Besides that, I didn't have any trouble with the older kid.I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the homework load (工作量) and size of the school. I went from maybe fifteen minutes of homework a night to several hours, so I had to learn how to make full use of time! Our class size is around 550, but joining in clubs, sports, music, and other activities at school makes it easier to get to know people in every grade.The best advice I can give about the years you spend in high school is to learn things for yourself, not just to get a good grade. There have been so many tests that I've prepared for the night before, gotten an A, and not remembered anything later. I've changed that this year, and I enjoy school so much more. Don't take easy classes just to have a simple year. If you have a choice between chemistry and sports, the first will prove to be a lot more useful!While drinking and smoking might be present in some middle schools, they're also around in high school. I have a lot of friends who promised they'd never drink or smoke, but are now partying every weekend. If you have “fun” and spend your nights wasted instead of studying, you will regret it when you're applying for (申请) coll ege. The“friends” who say you're a loser for not partying are really not your friends at all. It's hard to see your closest friends grow apart and go in different directions, but don't follow their footsteps. Create your own path in life and make your own decisions.语篇解读：本文是议论文。