UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND Section I Reading and Thinking 课后训练提升 一、单句语法填空 1.Until next payday,I was (literal)without any money. 答案literally 2.I want to send a bunch flowers to my mother on Mother's Day 答案of 3.The moment we were setting off,the night was (frost)and quiet,the sky clear and starry 答案frosty 4.These changes arise differences in climate and the nature of the country 答案：from/out of 5.For the (during)of the strike,we will remain closed. 答案：duration 6.It was not until she took off her dark glasses I realised that she was a famous film actress. 答案that 二、完成句子 1直到第二天，我才明白事情的真相。 the next day that I learnt the truth 答案It was not until 2.我们将在教室里开会，而不是在大厅里。 We will have the meeting in the classroom 答案：rather than in the hall 3他如此努力，我相信他未来一定会成功的。 He is so hard-working that I believe in the future 答案he is bound to succeed 4天太冷了，我们不得不待在家里。 It is that we have to stay at home
UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND Section Ⅰ Reading and Thinking 课后· 一、单句语法填空 1.Until next payday,I was (literal) without any money. 答案:literally 2.I want to send a bunch flowers to my mother on Mother’s Day. 答案:of 3.The moment we were setting off,the night was (frost) and quiet,the sky clear and starry. 答案:frosty 4.These changes arise differences in climate and the nature of the country. 答案:from/out of 5.For the (during) of the strike,we will remain closed. 答案:duration 6.It was not until she took off her dark glasses I realised that she was a famous film actress. 答案:that 二、完成句子 1.直到第二天,我才明白事情的真相。 the next day that I learnt the truth. 答案:It was not until 2.我们将在教室里开会,而不是在大厅里。 We will have the meeting in the classroom . 答案:rather than in the hall 3.他如此努力,我相信他未来一定会成功的。 He is so hard-working that I believe in the future. 答案:he is bound to succeed 4.天太冷了,我们不得不待在家里。 It is that we have to stay at home
答案：so freezing cold 5.宣读结果时，他屏住了呼吸。 He while the results were read out. 答案held his breath 三、阅读理解 Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes,mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime.We've also got some of the most shocking waterfalls on Earth. Pissing Mare Falls-Gros Morne National Park,Newfoundland and Labrador Pissing Mare Falls may have a funny sounding name but they're no joke:in fact,they're the highest waterfalls in the province.Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park,the falls are only accessible by boat tour. Takakkaw Falls-Yoho National Park,British Columbia Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means the"magnificent",and it's a suitable word for the second-highest waterfalls in Canada.After a steep drive up a winding road,these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path Niagara Falls-Niagara Falls,Ontario Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada.Actually they are made up of three different falls-the Horseshoe Falls,the most powerful in North America,are the only one located on the Canadian side.Melting glaciers() formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salt and finely ground(磨细的)rock, Bridal Veil Falls-Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park,British Columbia Pretty and delicate,the Bridal Veil Falls are located just east of Chilliwack,British Columbia,and really do look like a bride with a beautiful veil )with water gently pouring over smooth rock.An easy 15-minute walk to the falls takes you through rich leaves.Picnic tables are available,and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way 1.Where are Pissing Mare Falls? A.Near British Columbia. B.In a beautiful park. C.On the highest mountain in Canada D.Between Newfoundland and Labrador
答案:so freezing cold 5.宣读结果时,他屏住了呼吸。 He while the results were read out. 答案:held his breath 三、阅读理解 Canadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes,mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime.We’ve also got some of the most shocking waterfalls on Earth. Pissing Mare Falls—Gros Morne National Park,Newfoundland and Labrador Pissing Mare Falls may have a funny sounding name but they’re no joke:in fact,they’re the highest waterfalls in the province.Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park,the falls are only accessible by boat tour. Takakkaw Falls—Yoho National Park,British Columbia Takakkaw translated from Cree loosely means the “magnificent”,and it’s a suitable word for the second-highest waterfalls in Canada.After a steep drive up a winding road,these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path. Niagara Falls—Niagara Falls,Ontario Niagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Canada.Actually they are made up of three different falls—the Horseshoe Falls,the most powerful in North America,are the only one located on the Canadian side.Melting glaciers (冰川) formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salt and finely ground (磨细的) rock. Bridal Veil Falls—Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park,British Columbia Pretty and delicate,the Bridal Veil Falls are located just east of Chilliwack,British Columbia,and really do look like a bride with a beautiful veil (面 纱),with water gently pouring over smooth rock.An easy 15-minute walk to the falls takes you through rich leaves.Picnic tables are available,and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way. 1.Where are Pissing Mare Falls? A.Near British Columbia. B.In a beautiful park. C.On the highest mountain in Canada. D.Between Newfoundland and Labrador
答案B 解析：细节理解题。根据Pissing Mare Falls-Gros Morne National Park,Newfoundland and Labrador部分中的Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park,the falls are only accessible by boat tour..”可知，Pissing Mare瀑布位于 Gros Morne National Park。由此推知Pissing Mare瀑布在一个美丽的公园里。故 选B项。 2.How did Niagara Falls come into being? A.It remains a mystery. B.It originated from several rivers C.It was formed by the melting glaciers. D.It was made by dissolved salt and finely ground rock. 答案：C 解析：细节理解题。根据Niagara Falls-一Niagara Falls,Ontario部分中的Melting glaciers formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salt and finely ground rock.可知，融化的冰川在几千年前形成了瀑布， 美丽的绿色是由溶解的盐和磨细的岩石造成的。由此推知，尼亚加拉瀑布是由融 化的冰川形成的。故选C项。 3.What can you do in Bridal Veil Falls? A.Hunting wildlife. B.Having a picnic. C.Collecting salt. D.Buying veils. 答案B 解析：细节理解题。根据Bridal Veil Falls-Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park,British Columbia部分中的Picnic tables are available,and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.”可知，野餐桌随处可见，沿途有很多观赏野生动物 的机会。由此推知，在Bridal Veil瀑布可以野餐。故选B项。 四、七选五阅读理解 Linda Spelman was a lawyer who found a new job in a circus.She now works as a trapeze(高空秋千)artist,travelling with the circus around the world.Here is an interview with her How did you get the job? My father is a lawyer,so I thought I'd become one,too.Studying law was really hard work.1 When I finally passed my exams,I thought,"I need a break.I want to travel and learn a language."So I joined a circus.I went to Canada and did a trapeze course and,amazingly,I was good at it. 2
答案:B 解析:细节理解题。根据 Pissing Mare Falls—Gros Morne National Park,Newfoundland and Labrador 部分中的“Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park,the falls are only accessible by boat tour.”可知,Pissing Mare 瀑布位于 Gros Morne National Park。由此推知 Pissing Mare 瀑布在一个美丽的公园里。故 选 B 项。 2.How did Niagara Falls come into being? A.It remains a mystery. B.It originated from several rivers. C.It was formed by the melting glaciers. D.It was made by dissolved salt and finely ground rock. 答案:C 解析:细节理解题。根据 Niagara Falls—Niagara Falls,Ontario 部分中的“Melting glaciers formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salt and finely ground rock.”可知,融化的冰川在几千年前形成了瀑布, 美丽的绿色是由溶解的盐和磨细的岩石造成的。由此推知,尼亚加拉瀑布是由融 化的冰川形成的。故选 C 项。 3.What can you do in Bridal Veil Falls? A.Hunting wildlife. B.Having a picnic. C.Collecting salt. D.Buying veils. 答案:B 解析:细节理解题。根据 Bridal Veil Falls—Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park,British Columbia 部分中的“Picnic tables are available,and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.”可知,野餐桌随处可见,沿途有很多观赏野生动物 的机会。由此推知,在 Bridal Veil 瀑布可以野餐。故选 B 项。 四、七选五阅读理解 Linda Spelman was a lawyer who found a new job in a circus.She now works as a trapeze(高空秋千) artist,travelling with the circus around the world.Here is an interview with her. How did you get the job? My father is a lawyer,so I thought I’d become one,too.Studying law was really hard work. 1 When I finally passed my exams,I thought,“I need a break.I want to travel and learn a language.” So I joined a circus.I went to Canada and did a trapeze course and,amazingly,I was good at it. 2
The excitement and the travel.I always wanted to travel and learn languages and I've done all of that.Also,I get on really well with circus people.I've learned so much about life from them. Have you made any sacrifices(to do this job? No,I haven't,not really.3 I do miss my family sometimes,but that's all. What would you like to do next? I'm 40 now.4 There are Russian trapeze artists still going strong in their fifties. What advice would you give to someone who wanted to do your job? 5 But generally,I'd say to anyone with a dream,"Go for it!You only live once,so why stay in a boring job?" A.What do you like most about it? B.What's your daily life like? C.We often do the act in the evening D.You need to be fit and strong and have a head for heights E.I'd like to carry on doing this until I'm at least 50 F.So I took up gymnastics in the evenings to help me relax. G.I gave up doing something that I hated and I'm doing something that I love 答案：1~5 FAGED 五、语篇填空 We often like new things-new clothes,new phones,new furniture.But when it comes to cities,older is often better.This is 1. (certain)true of Montreal,one of Canada's oldest cities. Begin your visit with Mount Royal,the 2. (high)point in the city.At various viewing 3. _(point)you can see and photograph much of the city below.If your visit is in the fall,enjoy Montreal's glorious autumn colours.The foliage()on every tree will be bright red,orange.yellow and purple.But at any time of year,you will likely meet people 4. _(speak)many languages from many backgrounds. The road down from Mount Royal 5. _(pass)through McGill University,one of Canada's top schools.Below McGill is the Golden Square Mile,6. is a great area for walking tour.If it is too hot 7. too cold outside,you can walk Montreal's more than 32 kilometres of underground streets. 8. you may not want to miss is to wander in the Old Port of Montreal district,ride the huge Observation Wheel for wonderful views of the city and
The excitement and the travel.I always wanted to travel and learn languages and I’ve done all of that.Also,I get on really well with circus people.I’ve learned so much about life from them. Have you made any sacrifices(牺牲) to do this job? No,I haven’t,not really. 3 I do miss my family sometimes,but that’s all. What would you like to do next? I’m 40 now. 4 There are Russian trapeze artists still going strong in their fifties. What advice would you give to someone who wanted to do your job? 5 But generally,I’d say to anyone with a dream,“Go for it!You only live once,so why stay in a boring job?” A.What do you like most about it? B.What’s your daily life like? C.We often do the act in the evening. D.You need to be fit and strong and have a head for heights. E.I’d like to carry on doing this until I’m at least 50. F.So I took up gymnastics in the evenings to help me relax. G.I gave up doing something that I hated and I’m doing something that I love. 答案:1~5 FAGED 五、语篇填空 We often like new things—new clothes,new phones,new furniture.But when it comes to cities,older is often better.This is 1. (certain) true of Montreal,one of Canada’s oldest cities. Begin your visit with Mount Royal,the 2. (high) point in the city.At various viewing 3. (point) you can see and photograph much of the city below.If your visit is in the fall,enjoy Montreal’s glorious autumn colours.The foliage(枝叶) on every tree will be bright red,orange,yellow and purple.But at any time of year,you will likely meet people 4. (speak)many languages from many backgrounds. The road down from Mount Royal 5. (pass) through McGill University,one of Canada’s top schools.Below McGill is the Golden Square Mile,6. is a great area for walking tour.If it is too hot 7. too cold outside,you can walk Montreal’s more than 32 kilometres of underground streets. 8. you may not want to miss is to wander in the Old Port of Montreal district,ride the huge Observation Wheel for wonderful views of the city and
look for a huge circus tent 9. _(see)Cirque du Soleil's travelling shows.Each show carries with it 10. unique feeling.It's a flavour of the historic city,Montreal. :1.certainly 2.highest 3.points 4.speaking 5.passes 6.which 7.or 8.What 9.to see 10.a
look for a huge circus tent 9. (see) Cirque du Soleil’s travelling shows.Each show carries with it 10. unique feeling.It’s a flavour of the historic city,Montreal. 答案:1.certainly 2.highest 3.points 4.speaking 5.passes 6.which 7.or 8.What 9.to see 10.a