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1、北 师 大 版 话 题 读 写 补 充 材 料：“2+1”篇（阅 读 提 升+写 作 天 地）模 块 Unit 1Lifestyles阅 读 提 升 AThe Erie Canal was the first important national waterway built in the US.It crossed New Yorkfrom Buffalo on Lake Erie Troy to Albany on the Hudson River.It joined the Great Lakes with theAtlantic Ocean.The canal served as a

2、route over which industrial goods could flow into the west,and materials could pour into the east.The Erie Canal helped New York develop into the nationslargest city.The building of the canal was paid for entirely by the state of New York.It cost$7 143 789,butit soon gained its price many times over

3、.Between 1825,when the canal was opened,and 1882,whentoll charges（过 运 河 费）were stopped,the state collected$121 461 891.For a hundred years before the Erie was built,people had been talking about a canal whichcould join the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.The man who planned the Erie Canal and car

4、riedthe plan through was De Witt Clinton.Those who were against the canal laughingly called it“Clintons Ditch（沟）Clinton talked and wrote about the canal and drew up plans for it.He andGovernor Morris went to Washington in 1812 to ask for help for the canal,but they wereunsuccessful.Clinton became go

5、vernor of New York in 1817,and shortly afterwards,on July 4,1817,brokeground for the canal in Rome,N.Y.The first part of the canal was completed in 1820.As the canalgrew,towns along its course developed fast.The length of the canal is 363 miles.1.We can see that the Erie C a n a l.A.joined the Great

6、 Lakes togetherB.crossed New York from north to southC.played an important part in developing New York CityD.was the first waterway built in the US2.It can be inferred that into the Atlantic Ocean.A.the Great Lakes flow B.the Hudson River flowsC.Lake Erie flows D.the Erie Canal flows3.Which of the f

7、ollowing is true according to the passage?A.The Erie Canal brought profits of over$114,000,000.B.Its 363 miles from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.C.The West was more advanced than the East when the canal was built.D.Many other states helped New York built the canal.4.Which of the following i

8、s true according to the passage?A.Clinton broke ground for the canal at both ends.B.Clinton started building the canal before he became govemor.C.All parts of the canal were completed at the same time.D.Construction of the canal took eight years.BThe Man of Many Secrets Harry Houdini was one of the

9、greatest American entertainersin the theater this century.He was a man famous for his escapes from prison cells,from woodenboxes floating in rivers,from locked tanks full of water.He appeared in theaters all over Europe andAmerica.Crowds came to see the great Houdini and his“magic“tricks.Of course,h

10、is secret was not magic,or supernatural powers.It was simply strength.He had theability to move his toes as well as he moved his fingers.He could move his body into almost anyposition he wanted.Houdini started working in the entertainment world when he was 17,in 1891.He and hisbrother Theo performed

11、 card tricks in club in New York.They called themselves the HoudiniBrothers.When Harry married in 1894,he and his wife Bess worked together as magician andassistant.But for a long time they were not very successful.Then Harry performed his first prisonescape,in Chicago in 1898.Harry persuaded a dete

12、ctive to let him try to escape from the prison,andhe invited the local newspapermen to watch.It was the publicity（宣 传）that came from this that started Harry Houdinis success.Harry hadfingers trained to escape from handcuffs and toes trained to escape ankle chins.But his biggestsecret was how he unlo

13、cked the prison doors.Every time he went into the prison cell,Bess gave hima kiss for good luck and a small skeleton key,which is a key that fits many locks,pass quicklyfrom her mouth to his.Harry used these prison escapes to build his fame.He arranged to escape from the local prisonof every town he

14、 visited.In the afternoon,the people of the town would read about it in their localnewspapers,and in the evening every seat in the local theater would be full.What was the result?World-wild fame,and a name remembered today.1.According to the passage,Houdini success in prison escapes depends o n.A.hi

15、s special tricks and supernatural powersB.his unusual ability and a skeleton keyC.his magic tricks and unhuman powersD.his wisdom and magic tricks2.In the fourth paragraph,the underlined word“this”refers t o.A.his first prison escape B.the year 1898C.the publicity D.Harry Houdinis success3.It can be

16、 inferred from the passage that Houdini became f a m o u s.A.in 1894 B.before he marriedC.at the age of 17 D.when he was about 244.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A.A Skeleton Key B.A Man of Many SecretsC.World-wild Fame D.Great Escape写 作 天 地 假 如 你 是 某 电 视 台“科 技 博 览”节 目 的 编

17、辑，每 周 你 们 栏 目 要 向 观 众 介 绍 一 项 科 技 发 明。本 周 你 们 栏 目 的 推 荐 话 题 是“Life on the Go”。要 向 观 众 简 要 介 绍 手 机。请 你 为 栏 目 主 持 人 准 备 一 篇 英 文 文 稿。文 稿 内 容 必 须 包 括：1.手 机 被 视 为 大 发 明 的 原 因；2.现 今 手 机 的 功 能；3.你 认 为 未 来 的 手 机 会 注 意：1.短 文 的 开 头 已 为 你 写 好，不 计 入 总 词 数；2.词 数 为 120左 右。This is Science and Technology View of ou

18、r TV station.We are now on the air with a 45-minuteregular program to bring you a big invention-cell phones.模 块 Unit 2HeroesAHOLIDAY HOMES IN MALLORCAHoliday houses in Mallorca sailing and fishing port-quiet even in summer season.Beautifullysituated houses with sights of sea and mountains,yet near t

19、o shops and restaurants.Cars and bicyclesfor hire.Sailing and sports clubs nearby.ITALY IN COMFORTLuxury coach(-carriage)trips of Italy,out of normal holiday season.21 days to visit fiveItalian cities starting from London 1 st May,1 st September.The trips are guided by profess orMartin Davis.Head of

20、 Italian Studies,London University.See the arts and culture of historic Italy.KIBBUTZ HOLIDAYS IN ISRAEL(以 色 歹 U)Working holidays on a kibbutz(co-operative farm)in Israel.All nationalities welcome forone to three months,if prepared to work morning with kibbutz members.Accommodation(住 宿),food and tri

21、ps to historic sights all provided free-you pay only for the special low-cost return flight.TWO WEEKS ON A CARIBBEAN ISLANDTwo-week holidays in the Hotel Splendid,on a lovely beach with golden sands and deep-bluesea.Tennis,golf,sailing and all water sports,trips around the island arranged.Near to to

22、wn ofCastries with lively evening entertainment-dancing.1 st November-31 st March=720 per person1 st April-30th October=850 per personJack and his wife Mary,who have recently retired,want to see places of cultural and historicinterest abroad,but Mary hates flying.Peter and Maria,university students,

23、want to travel as far as possible on little money,and wouldlike to get to know a country by working there for three months with other young people.Michael,a young computer programmer,has been working hard and needs a holiday to relax inwinter.He would like to go somewhere warmer and sunny,where he c

24、an swim in the sea,and heenjoys sports and dancing.Herry and Kate,both teachers,and their two sons,have to take their holiday during the schoolsummer holidays.There must be plenty for the boys to do,although Harry and Kate just want tohave beautiful scenery,good food and wine-and peace.1.Michael wou

25、ld most probably go to for his holiday.A.Italy B.Israel C.Mallorca D.a Caribbean island2.The most suitable place where Peter and Maria can enjoy their holiday would beA.an Italian city B.a kibbutz in Israel C.a Caribbean island D.the port in Mallorca3.The best holiday for Jack and Mary would b e.A.t

26、he 21-day coach trip of ItalyB.the 2-week stay in the Hotel SplendidC.the 14-day trip around a Caribbean islandD.the working holidays for 1-3 months on a kibbutz in Israel4.Harry and Kate and their sons would l i k e.A.a holiday working on a kibbutz in IsraelB.a holiday visiting cities by coach in I

27、talyC.a holiday house in the fishing port in MallorcaD.a holiday hotel on a lovely beach on a Cambean Island5.You can find this passage most probably i n.A.a school library B.a tourist agency C.the post office D.the museumBThe Fourth 21th Century Cup”National English Speaking Competition is to be he

28、ld inShanghai.Organizers:China Daily and Shanghai Broadcasting Network.Co-ordinater:China University English Speaking Association(CUES A).Co-sponsors(联 办 单 位)：English Speaking Union(ESU),Lotus Software(China)Co.Ltd.,Times Publishing Group of Singapore,Hilton Shanghai,Pearson Education,ForeignLanguag

29、e Teaching&Research Press.Date:March 26(Friday),1999.Place:Hilton Shanghai.Competition Format(形 式):Each student will present a prepared speech on the given topic,followed by a three-minute off-hand speech and a three-minute question and answer period withthe judges.Prepared speech period:six minutes

30、.Q&A period:three minutes.Speech topic:People and Nature:In search of harmony(和 谐)in a new age+your personalopinion.(Topic for the off hand speech will be given on the day of com petition).Prizes:Besides books and certificates(证 书),the top two winners will be offeredscholarships(奖 学 金)to travel to t

31、he annual international English-speaking competition which willbe held by the English Speaking Union in London in May,1999.The third and fourth place winnerswill be offered a study trip to Singapore,sponsored by the Times Publishing Group.The fifththrough 10th place winners will be offered cash priz

32、es.All the competitors will receive certificatesfrom the English Speaking Union and book prizes provided by Pearson Education and ForeignLanguage Teaching&Research Press.The teachers of the top winners will also receive a one-yearmembership to the International Association of Teachers of English as

33、a Foreign Language(IATEFL)1.The main purpose of this passage i s.A.to invite you to take part in the competitionB.to tell you some information of the competitionC.to help to improve your spoken EnglishD.to show you how to win the competition2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the Shangha

34、i English SpeakingC o m p e t i t i o n?.A.Where and when it will take place.B.Its program.C.What each winner will be offered.D.The number of its competitors.3.Suppose you get the sixth place,y o u l l.A.travel to London for free.B.become a one-year member of IATEFLC.get some money,some books and a

35、certificateD.get a chance to study in Singapore4.An“off-hand s p e e c h e s.A.a speech not longer than three minutesB.a speech without preparationC.a speech with a piece of paper in handD.a speech which is well prepared写 作 天 地 在 即 将 举 行 的 中 美 高 中 生 夏 令 营 活 动 中，你 和 你 的 美 国 朋 友 将 讨 论 学 生 中 的“追 星”问 题,

36、请 你 根 据 下 面 的 提 示 写 一 篇 发 言 稿。注 意：1.根 据 要 点 可 适 当 发 挥 但 内 容 要 连 贯、完 整;2.文 章 开 头 已 给 出，不 计 入 总 词 数；3.词 数：120左 右。追 星 表 现 模 仿 衣 着、发 型、嗜 好、举 止 等。追 星 后 果 迷 失 自 我、荒 废 学 业 等。你 的 看 法 科 学 家 等 贡 献 最 大；应 专 心 学 习，成 为 有 用 之 材。参 考 词 汇：id o l偶 像 Ladies and gentlemen.Nowadays,star-worshiping（追 星）is popular among te

37、enagers,.模 块 Unit 3Celebration阅 读 提 升 AAs a result of pollution,Lake Erie,on the borders of the USA and Canada,is now without anyliving things.Pollution in water is not simply a matter of“poisons“killing large numbers of fish overnight.Very often the effects of pollution are not noticed for many mon

38、ths or years because the firstorganisms（生 物 体）to be affected are either plants or plankton.But these organisms are the food offish and birds and other creatures.When this food disappears,the fish and birds die too.In this way awhole food chain can be wiped out,and its not until dead fish and water b

39、irds are seen at the riversedge or on the seashore that people realize what is happening.Where do the substances which pollute the water come from?There are two main sources ofsewage（污 水）and industrial waste.As more detergent（洗 涤 剂）is used in the home,so more ofit is finally put into our rivers,lake

40、s and seas.Detergents harm water birds,dissolving the naturalsubstances which keep their feathers water-proof.Sewage itself,if not properly treated,makes thewater dirty and prevents all forms of life in rivers and the sea from receiving the oxygen they need.Industrial waste is even more harmful as t

41、here are many highly poisonous things in it,such as copperand lead（铅）.So,if we want to stop this pollution,the answer is simple:sewage and industrial waste must bemade clear before flowing into the water.It may already be too late to save some rivers and lakes,but others can still be saved if the co

42、rrect action is taken at once.1.Pollution of water is n o t i c e d.A.when the first organisms are affectedB.when a good many fish and birds dieC.when poisonous things are poured into waterD.as soon as the balance of nature is destroyed2.The living things die because there is n o in the lake or rive

43、r.A.water B.fishC.poison D.oxygen3.Which of the following is harmful according to the passage?A.OrganismsB.Plants and plankton in the waterC.Waste water from cleaningD.Industrial waste made clear before flowing into the water.4.The way to stop water pollution is t o.A.realize the serious situation c

44、learlyB.put oxygen into the riverC.make the waste material harmless before flowing into the waterD.make special room in the sea for our rubbishBSport not only is physically challenging,but it can also be mentally challenging.Criticism（批 评）from coaches,parents,and other teammates,as well as pressure

45、to win can create an excessive（过 度 的）amount of anxiety or stress for young athletes.Stress can be physical,emotional（情 感 的），or psychological（心 理 的）,and research has indicated that it can lead to burnout.Burnout hasbeen described as dropping or quitting of an activity that was at one time enjoyable.T

46、he early years of development are critical years for learning about oneself.The sport setting isone where valuable experiences can take place.Young athletes can,for example,learn how to worktogether with others,make friends,and gain other social skills that will be used throughout theirlives.Coaches

47、 and parents should be aware,at all times,that their feedback to youngsters can greatlyaffect their children.Youngsters may take their parents,and coaches?criticisms to heart and find aflaw（缺 陷）in themselves.Coaches and parents,should also be careful that youth sport participation（参 与）doesn*t become

48、the work for children.The outcome of the game should not be more important than the process oflearning the sport and other life lessons.In todays youth sport setting,young athletes may beworrying more about who will win instead of enjoying themselves and the sport.Following a game,many parents and c

49、oaches direct their attention on the outcome and find fault with young peoplesperformances.Research indicates that positive（主 动 的）reinforcement（力 口 强）motivates and hasa greater effect on learning than criticism.Again criticism can create high levels of stress,which canlead to burnout.1.An effective

50、way to prevent the burnout of young athletes i s.A.to reduce their mental stressB.to increase their sense of stressC.to make sports less competitiveD.to make sports more challenging2.According to the passage,sport is positive for young people in t h a t.A.it can create high levels of stressB.it enab