Unit 9
Wheels
课时练(一) 一、单元考点落实练(练基础)(限时：40分钟)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．As you know, reading is one of the best ways to build vocabulary (词汇)．
2．The new kind of server is designed to store huge amounts (数量) of data.
3．I wondered whether he had already known the content (内容) of my email.
4．The task will be finished ahead of schedule (进度表) if nothing prevents.
5．New government figures (数字) predict that one in two marriages will end in divorce.
6．The police acknowledged that three police vehicles were damaged (损坏)．
7．I have to admit (承认) I know very little about her marriage life.
8．It suits (适合) you to have your hair cut short.
9．Stop arguing (争论) about questions of procedure and let's get down to business.
10．A man has been arrested (逮捕) in connection with the robbery.
11．You can't appreciate (欣赏) English poetry unless you understand its rhythm.
12．Take exercise regularly and you will benefit (受益) a lot from it.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．In the end the choice was narrowed down to three people who might be suitable for the job.
2．Don't keep the boy occupied (occupy) with homework all day.
3．She has been addicting herself to drinking (drink) since she broke up with her boyfriend.
4．I have to see the doctor because I have_been_coughing (cough) a lot lately.
5．When the policeman stopped us, we all looked questioningly at him, puzzled (puzzle)．
6．He pulled out a mobile phone and made a call.
7．Keep it in mind, and gradually we can gain this good learning habit and benefit from/by it.
8．They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much.
9．He was injured in the accident and was admitted to the hospital.
10．It is beyond argument that Diaoyu Islands belong to China.
11．Fed (feed) up with his lies, she won't believe in him any longer.
12．What was it that prevented him from coming in time?
13．We have provided seats for the convenience of our customers.
14．If we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
15．I don't appreciate being_treated (treat) like a secondclass citizen.
Ⅲ.单句改错
1．Every year large amounts of water has been wasted in our daily life.has→have
2．At average, people who don't smoke are healthier than people who do.At→On
3．He was careless, and as consequence he failed the test.as后加a
4．Excuse me, Marcia, a reporter from Vanity Fair had been phoning all day. Could you speak to her now？had→has
5．Is it convenient of you to come out this evening? of→for
6．It was 8：00 that he telephoned me and told me the news.that→when
7．You may rely on that he'll pay back all your money.on后加it
8．By the time he realizes he walked into a trap, it'll be too late for him to do anything about it.walked前加has
9．Exhausting, I slid into bed and fell fast asleep.Exhausting→Exhausted
10．Cycling is highly beneficial for health and the environment.for→to
Ⅳ.课文缩写语法填空
In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans came up ①with an idea that it would be better for everybody if cars were not allowed in the city centre and only bicycles were. It could contribute to ②saving (save) energy and protecting environment. Then people were free ③to_use (use) the bicycles painted by the group for short journeys. ④However,_all the bicycles were stolen by thieves, ⑤which annoyed the cycling fans. ⑥Over three decades later, the “white bike” has returned, with each one ⑦fixed (fix) with a computer chip, by which the bike's every move is recorded. In addition, the bicycles have special parking places. Nowadays, with locals and tourists ⑧using (use) the white bikes, there is already ⑨less (little) traffic in central Amsterdam. Therefore, this city, where people have been enjoying the benefits of cycling for many years, is called “City of Bicycles” because of the ⑩convenience (convenient) for bicycles there.
Ⅴ.用本单元所学知识完成写作训练
(一)依据提示补全短文
At present the number of people who surf the Internet is_going_up (正在上升) year by year. Most people agree unwillingly that most contents of the Internet are_very_beneficial/of_great_benefit_to_us (对我们非常有益). ①In my opinion, although the Internet brings us great convenience, there are large amounts of unreliable information on the Internet. Some people depend on the Internet too much and many young people are_addicted_to (沉溺于) it. As a result, surfing the Internet occupies much of their valuable time. Besides (However/But/Besides), great damage has been caused to their health. ②Last week we held a meeting to argue about the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet. At last we worked_out_a_plan (制订出一个计划) to control the time we spend surfing the Internet.
(二)按要求将词汇句式升级
1．用本单元高级词汇替换加部分
(1)agree unwillingly→admit
(2)depend on→rely_on
(3)As a result→In_consequence/As_a_consequence
2．按要求进行句式改写
(1)用“on (the) one hand ..., on the other (hand) ...” 结构改写句①
In my opinion, on_(the)_one_hand,_the Internet brings us great convenience. On_the_other_(hand),_there are large amounts of unreliable information on the Internet.
(2)用强调句型强调句②中的last week
It_was_last_week_that_we_held_a_meeting_to_argue_about_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_the_Internet.
二、完形填空提练(练专项)(限时：20分钟)
(2016·太原市第二学段测评)Eyes are a kind of language we use to express ourselves. Through one's eyes, we can __1__ sorrow, happiness or encouragement and many other __2__. Eyes are always one of the fastest and most direct organs to __3__ our thoughts.
I still remember an __4__ experience, which happened when I took part in a singing contest at the age of nine. It was the __5__ of my mother's eyes that encouraged me to go for it. I had showed great __6__ in singing before that. But I was too shy to sing in __7__. So one day my mother took me to __8__ up for the singing contest. With my mother's __9__ and encouragement, I was determined to meet that __10__. Standing on the stage, I suddenly found I became the __11__ of all the eyes. I got so nervous that I couldn't even __12__ my eyes open. When it was my turn to be introduced to the audience and sing, I became even more __13__. I felt my legs were shaking and my memory seemed __14__， as I couldn't remember anything. Searching for help, I __15__ my mother's eyes which were sparkling with encouragement and strong power. It seemed that they were __16__ to me, “Come on, Baby! Take it easy. I'll __17__ be with you！” I read the message through her eyes and at that moment I __18__ my confidence and began to sing my song. When I came down from the stage, she came up to me and gave me a __19__ hug, saying, “Great! I'm proud of you！” At that time, I found her eyes filled with tears of __20__. Sometimes, you see, just the encouraging eyes themselves can make a shy person brave.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。眼睛是人们表达情感的器官之一。透过眼神，人们可以读懂其中的喜怒哀乐。
1．A.feel B．read
C．find
D．cause
解析：选B 句意：透过眼神，我们可以读懂(read)其蕴含的悲伤、愉悦或鼓励等多种情绪。故B项正确。
2．A.emotions
B．passions
C．expressions
D．impressions
解析：选A emotion“情绪，情感”。根据本句中的“sorrow, happiness or encouragement and many other”可推知，这里是指像悲伤、愉悦等其他情感。故A项正确。
3．A.rewrite
B．rebuild
C．reveal
D．repeat
解析：选C reveal“揭示，表露”。句意：眼睛总是最快、最直接表露我们思想情感的人体器官之一。故C项正确。
4．A.unbelievable
B．unfair
C．unable
D．unforgettable
解析：选D unforgettable“难以忘怀的”。根据下文可知，9岁时，作者在妈妈的鼓励下，参加了歌唱比赛。这段经历令作者难以忘怀。故D项正确。
5．A.right
B．power
C．sense
D．sight
解析：选B power“功能，力量”。句意：就是母亲眼神所传递的力量鼓舞了我参加歌唱比赛。由15空后的“strong power”也可得到提示。故B项正确。
6．A.interest
B．pride
C．surprise
D．delight
解析：选A interest“兴趣”。根据语境可知，9岁时作者就参加了歌唱比赛，这说明至此以前她擅长唱歌，对唱歌很感兴趣。show interest in ...“对……表现出兴趣”，故A项正确。
7．A.audience
B．school
C．public
D．hall
解析：选C public“公开场合”。由“But”可知，虽然作者对唱歌很感兴趣，但太害羞而不敢在公开场合唱歌。in public“在公开场合下”。故C项正确。
8．A.sing
B．jog
C．join
D．sign
解析：选D sign up for“报名参加……”，符合语境。故D项正确。
9．A.cooperation
B．company
C．comprehension
D．conduct
解析：选B cooperation“合作”；company“陪伴”；comprehension“理解”；conduct“引导，指导”。根据语境可知，在母亲的陪伴和鼓励下，作者参加了歌唱比赛。故B项正确。
10．A.challenge
B．difficulty
C．change
D．discussion
解析：选A challenge“挑战”。根据语境可知，在母亲的陪伴和鼓励下作者参加了歌唱比赛。这意味着她要面对挑战，克服害羞，在公众场合唱歌。故A项正确。
11．A.distance
B．direction
C．focus
D．front
解析：选C focus“焦点，中心”。根据语境可知，站在舞台上，作者发现观众都看着她(多双眼睛聚焦于她)，慌了神。故C项正确。
12．A.have
B．make
C．let
D．keep
解析：选D 根据语境可知，作者站在舞台上，观众都看着她，她慌了，不敢睁开眼睛看。keep“使某物一直保持……状态”，这里是指作者“不敢让眼睛一直睁着”。故D项正确。
13．A.curious
B．nervous
C．serious
D．anxious
解析：选B nervous“紧张的”。根据上文“so nervous”以及“even more”可知，当被介绍要唱歌时，作者感到更加紧张。故B项正确。
14．A.gone
B．brought
C．missed
D．left
解析：选A 根据下文“as I couldn't remember anything”可知，作者双腿打颤，头脑一片空白(失去记忆)。故A项正确。
15．A.turned
B．opened
C．met
D．raised
解析：选C 当作者慌乱无措渴求帮助时，她的眼神与母亲的眼神相遇了。从母亲的眼神中，她获得了鼓励和力量。故C项正确。
16．A.telling
B．passing
C．sending
D．speaking
解析：选D 根据下文“Come on, Baby ... ”可知，母亲的眼睛好像会说话，让作者加油，别紧张。speak to sb.“对某人说话”，符合语境。tell sb. sth.“告诉某人某事”，tell后接双宾语。故D项正确。
17．A.usually
B．always
C．almost
D．even
解析：选B 母亲的眼神鼓励作者加油，要她别紧张，母亲会一直陪伴其左右。always的频度大于usually，更能突出母亲对作者的关爱。故B项正确。
18．A.regained
B．recited
C．received
D．returned
解析：选A regain“重新获得”。根据语境可知，作者读懂了母亲眼神的意味，因此重新获得了信心和力量，开始唱了起来。故A项正确。
19．A.sudden
B．blank
C．big
D．suitable
解析：选C 根据语境可知，当作者唱完从舞台上走下来时，母亲给了她一个大大的(big)拥抱，这体现了母亲的高兴和自豪。故C项正确。
20．A.encouragement
B．sorrow
C．regret
D．joy
解析：选D joy“高兴”。根据语境可知，作者克服了害羞，成功唱完整首歌。母亲为之高兴、自豪，欣喜的眼泪夺眶而出。故D项正确。
课时练(二) 阅读理解提速练(练速度)
(限时：35分钟)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2016·攀枝花市高三第三次统一考试)
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Exhibition Tour
Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition is the world's largest exhibition devoted to Shakespeare and the London in which he lived and worked. Located beneath the reconstructed Globe Theatre on London's Bankside, the exhibition explores the extraordinary story of the Globe, and brings Shakespeare's world to life using a range of interactive (互动的) displays and live demonstrations (展示)．
Highlights
●Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London
●Tour the reconstructed Globe Theatre and see how plays were staged in Shakespeare's day
●Allday access to the interactive Globe Exhibition
●Actors, recordings and interactive displays bring Shakespeare's world to life
Details
Including：
●Entrance fee and all day access to Exhibition
●Guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (maximum 50 people)
Not including：
●Hotel pickup and drop off
●Food and drinks, unless specified
Schedule and Pricing
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to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible — we 100% guarantee it.
Departure (出发) point
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Departure time
Tours depart daily every 15 to 30 minutes
April 23 to October 9
9：00 am to 5：00 pm. On Monday, tours run all day. Tuesday to Saturday, last tour departs at 12：30 pm and at 11：30 am on Sunday due to performances taking place on these days.
October 10 to March 31
10：00 am to 5：00 pm.
Important note: As we are a working theatre, the Exhibition and/or tours may sometimes not be available due to events, rehearsals (排练), and performances. When the Globe tours are not available, Rose or Bankside tours can be offered instead.
Theatre Tour
and Exhibition Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition $21.12
Theatre Tour and Afternoon Tea Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour and Exhibition plus Afternoon Tea at 3：00 pm in the Swan Brasserie or Bar. 59.44
1．In this Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Tour, we can ________.
A．visit the original Globe Theatre
B．enjoy a British afternoon tea for free
C．visit the exhibition in the Globe Theatre
D．experience Shakespeare's world in an interactive way
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“the exhibition ...displays and live demonstrations (展示)”可知，在莎士比亚环球剧场之旅中，我们可以以一种互动的方式体验莎士比亚的世界。故答案选D。
2．This passage can be found ________.
A．in a newspaper
B．in a magazine
C．on the Internet
D．in a guidebook
解析：选C 文章出处题。根据Schedule and Pricing部分第一句可知，游客可以点击链接，查询游览日期的票价。故本文可能出现在互联网上。故答案选C。
3．What will be provided if the Globe tours are not available?
A．An alternative.
B．Afternoon tea.
C．Hotel pickup.
D．A Shakespeare's play.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Important note部分第二句可知，如果不能参观环球剧场，游客可以赏玫瑰或欣赏河岸风光。即还有其他可供选择的景点。alternative意为“可供选择的事物”。故答案选A。
B
(2016·长春市普通高中质检一)There are some strange driving laws in different countries.
Countries Laws
Vietnam If you're in Vietnam without a Vietnamese driver's license, you risk a prison sentence of up to three years.
Russia In Moscow, if your car is dirty enough to draw dust art, you will be fined about 2,000 rubles (about US $55). Worse yet, it's illegal to wash your car by hand in public places — forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities.
Thailand Drivers — males or females — can't drive shirtless, whether it's a car, a bus, or a tuktuk.
France France requires its drivers to carry a portable breathalyzer (酒精测量仪) all the time when driving a car. The onetime breathalyzer cost around US $5, and if you don't have one, you will be fined US $15.
Cyprus Raising your hands in the car can get you fined of US $35. The law states a driver can be fined if the person is in an irregular position inside the car or raises his hands from the steering wheel unnecessarily.
Japan Politeness isn't just the culture in Japan; it's part of driving laws. Splashing a person by driving through a puddle (小水坑) with your car will cost you over US $60. The country is also strict with its DUI (酒驾) laws — riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars.
4．Where should you go to wash your car when you are in Moscow?
A．The car wash facilities.B．Any public place.
C．Your home.
D．The forest.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Russia一栏中的“... forcing you to take it to one of the few car wash facilities.”可知，A项正确。
5．What can get you fined for in Cyprus?
A．Forgetting to carry a portable breathalyzer.
B．Not having a Cyprus driver's license.
C．Putting your hands above your head when you are driving.
D．Driving without a shirt.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据Cyprus一栏中的“The law states a driver can be fined ...the steering wheel unnecessarily.”可知，C项正确。
6．If you are fined thousands of dollars in Japan, you may have been ________.
A．in an irregular position in your car
B．sitting in a car with a drunk driver
C．splashing a person with mud
D．impolite to other drivers
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Japan一栏中“... riding with or lending your car to a driver who gets caught drinking can lead to a fine costing thousands of dollars.”可知，B项正确。
7．This text can most likely be found in ________.
A．a law document
B．a fashion magazine
C．an international newspaper
D．a column on interesting cultures
解析：选D 文章出处题。 A“一份法律文件”；B“一本时尚杂志”；C“一份国际报纸”；D“一个关于有趣文化的专栏”。本文介绍的这些国家的奇怪的驾车法规与国家的文化有关，故D项正确。
C
(2016·河北普通毕业班质量检查)The term “smog” was first used in London during the early 1900's to describe the combination of smoke and fog. What we typically call “smog” today is a mixture of pollutants but is primarily made up of groundlevel ozone (臭氧)．
Ozone can be beneficial or harmful depending on where it stays. The ozone staying high above the Earth protects human health and the environment,
but groundlevel ozone is responsible for the choking, coughing, and painful eyes associated with smog. The ozone in smog also prevents plants growth and can cause widespread damage to crops and forest.
Major smog occurrences often are linked to heavy motor vehicle traffic, high temperatures, sunshine, and calm winds. Weather and geography affect the position and severity of smog. Because temperature regulates the length of time it takes for smog to form, smog can form faster and be more severe on a hot and sunny day. When warm air stays near the ground instead of rising and winds are calm, smog may stay trapped over your city for days. As traffic and other sources add more pollutants to the air, the smog gets worse. Smog is often more severe away from the pollution sources because the chemical reactions that cause smog occur in the atmosphere while the reacting chemicals are being moved by the wind.
Smog is a visible example of air pollution. You can look into the distance during the day to see how much smog there is in the air. In addition, most cities measure the concentrations of pollutants in the air and report the results to the public.
Environmental Protection Agency sets national standards for pollutants. Areas that fail to meet the standards for at least one air pollutant are called “nonattainment (不达标) areas”. New measures are being taken by local governments across the country to reduce air pollution in nonattainment areas. These include: banning charcoal barbecues and wood burning in stoves or fireplaces when pollution levels are high; developing programs to encourage carpooling and voluntary “ozone actions”； limiting traffic in overcrowded areas; expanding or improving public transportation systems; requiring employers to contribute to employee public transportation costs; assessing “smog fees” on cars according to the number of miles driven and vehicle emissions (排放) produced; and even buying and breaking up older “superdirty” cars.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要谈论了烟雾的形成原因、危害以及地方政府针对这一现象所采取的应对措施。
8．According to the passage, groundlevel ozone can______.
A．damage the environment
B．benefit human health
C．protect crops and forest
D．limit the spread of smog
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“...but groundlevel ozone is ... damage to crops and forest.”可知，地平面上的臭氧对环境和人体是有坏处的。故选A。
9．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Air quality is better in time of calm wind.
B．Smog is more severe near pollution sources.
C．It takes more time for smog to form in hot weather.
D．Chemical reactions occur in the moving air and cause smog.
解析：选D 正误判断题。根据第三段最后一句中的“because the chemical reactions ... by the wind”可知，化学反应在流动的空气里发生并且导致了烟雾。故选D。
10．Which indication shows more exact the air is poor?
A．Heavy motor vehicle traffic in big cities.
B．Widespread damage of crops and forest.
C．Clear outlines of hills in the distance.
D．High concentrations of pollutants in the air.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，空气中高浓度的污染物能较准确地表明空气质量差。故选D。
11．What is included in the measures being taken by the local governments?
A．Unconditional banning of wood burning.
B．Encouraging carpooling and public transportation.
C．Charging all the vehicles more “smog fees”．
D．Buying new cars to replace superdirty old cars.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“developing programs to encourage carpooling ...”以及“expanding or improving public transportation systems” 可知，地方政府采取的措施包括鼓励人们拼车，扩大和改进公共交通运输体系等。故选B。
D
(2016·合肥市第二次质量检测)Personal moneymanagement website Mint. com suggests recently that responsible parents should give their kids credit cards — possibly starting as young as middle school. The website says a credit card will help children master responsible spending habits and give parents the chance to teach them some valuable lessons.
It's absolutely true that kids should learn about how a credit card works and how to use it responsibly. But the idea that they need a card of their own to practise is questionable.
Yes, credit cards are a teaching tool, but it's the time you spend educating them about money management that does the teaching, not the piece of plastic. Sit down with your child — here we are referring to teens and walk them through your credit card statements. Point out important things like the due date, late fee warning, and APR (年贷款利率)．
If you have good credit, adding a child as an authorized user onto one of your credit cards also provides teachable moments. Allow kids to use the card to make specific purchases and require their participation in payment.
Since the card is still in your name, you can take them off it at any point and cut off their access if they're not able to handle the responsibility.
Another option is to set them up with an account at a local bank that offers free use of a debit card (借记卡). Unlike credit card, the debit card has no overdraft (透支) function. Children can only use the card to pay for things and the money is taken directly from their bank account. If the account is empty, the worst that will happen is the card being declined at a cash register.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。一家网站认为给孩子办理信用卡有助于孩子养成良好的消费习惯，增强他们的责任感。但是作者认为，父母教育孩子管理钱财的最好办法是把孩子添加为自己的信用卡授权用户或为孩子建立借记卡账户。
12．Why does Mint. com advise parents to give middle school kids credit cards?
A．To leave their kids financially independent.
B．To help their kids form good spending habits.
C．To teach their kids how to save pocket money.
D．To strengthen the relationship with their kids.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，该网站认为，父母给孩子办理信用卡有助于孩子养成良好的消费习惯。故选B项。
13．The author considers a credit card as a teaching tool because ________.
A．it motivates teens to ask their parents for less financial support
B．it helps teenagers to know some basic knowledge of credit cards
C．it contains detailed financial information on the cardsurface
D．it offers parents the chance to teach kids to managemoney
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句可知，作者认为信用卡是一种教育工具，是因为孩子使用信用卡给了父母一个教孩子如何管理钱财的机会。故选D项。
14．What is the purpose of adding kids as credit card authorized users?
A．To avoid extremely high overdraft fees.
B．To encourage them to share household expenses.
C．To teach them to be responsible credit card users.
D．To help them pay close attention to their bank account.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中“... adding a child as an authorized user ... require their participation in payment.”和倒数第二段中“if they're not able to handle the responsibility”可知，把孩子添加为信用卡授权用户，可以使孩子为自己的消费买单，这有助于孩子成为有责任心的信用卡用户。故选C项。
15．What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?
A．Further information about the debit card.
B．The overdraft functions of a debit card.
C．More disadvantages of credit cards.
D．The kids' attitude towards a credit card.
解析：选A 预测推断题。文章的最后一段提到了另一种选择是为孩子们建立借记卡账户，并简单介绍了其与信用卡的不同，由此可推知，文章接下来最有可能会介绍借记卡的更多信息。故选A项。
.阅读七选五
(2016·石家庄市高三教学质检一)Attending college after high school isn't for everyone. If you are looking to explore your choices, check out these alternatives and they will help you make a decision that is right for you.
●Get a job.
The responsibility of holding down a fulltime job is a good way for you to translate into adulthood, not to mention it's a financial necessity. __1__
●Start a business.
Have you always been an entrepreneur (企业家)? __2__ The trick is finding your position and pursuing it. You can start by listing your strengths and interests, and finding potential industries that would put them to good use. And remember, even if you fail, it will give you much experience.
●__3__
Adult education classes are a great way to sample college life without going fulltime. It will give you the opportunity to take various classes and decide what direction you want to go before committing to a major or degree program. __4__
●Turn a hobby into a moneymaker.
__5__ With enough passion and drive, a hobby such as painting, music, or baking could become a viable moneymaker. If you are able to do what you love, please try to make a living at it.
A．Take adult education classes.
B．Serve in the army for education.
C．However, you will want to adapt yourself to a job that offers career growth.
D．If
you have a special talent in one hobby, perhaps you can turn it into a career.
E．Some teens choose to take a year or two off before continuing their education, while others jump right into the workforce.
F．Especially in this Internet age, there are many business opportunities for you to start working for yourself.
G．Start by researching community colleges in your area to find one that offers classes that appeal to you.
答案：1～5 CFAGD
课时练(三) 第Ⅱ卷强化增分练(练规范)
(限时：45分钟)
.语法填空
(2016·青岛市高三统一质检)Hongbao, a red envelope with small amounts of money in, is a gift that is guaranteed to be warmly received, not only because of the cash, but also because of its __1__ (tradition) symbolism and best wishes for the future. This is true throughout China, __2__ (especial) in the south where people regard receiving hongbao __3__ an auspicious (吉祥的) beginning to the New Year.
Legend in the south has it that a devil used to appear to harm children and the elderly. __4__ loud noise would frighten __5__ devil away, so did the color red.
Firecrackers took care of the noise and during the Spring Festival couplets (对联) also helped keep him away. But firecrackers couldn't go off all day so children and the elderly also got hongbao, red envelopes __6__ (contain) money.
The tradition __7__ (survive) millennia and giving hongbao to children and the elderly remains popular among Chinese people all over the world. It has also made its way into workplaces where bosses often give __8__ (employ) hongbao and most recently, companies have adopted online marketing strategies __9__ hongbao is distributed, hoping __10__ companies and staff members have a good start.
Giving hongbao at the beginning of the Lunar New Year indicates best wishes for the future.
1．traditional 红包是一种很受欢迎的礼物，不仅是因为里面的现金，而且是因为它的传统象征和对未来的美好祝愿。
2．especially 在中国这是真的，尤其是南方，在那里，人们认为收到红包是新年的吉祥开始。
3．as regard ... as ...“认为……是……”。
4．But 传说在南方有一个恶魔过去常出来伤害孩子和老人。但是，正如红色一样，大的噪音也能够吓跑恶魔。
5．the 此处指上文提到的“devil”，故用定冠词the。
6．containing 所以孩子和老人也能够得到装有钱的红色信封——红包。
7．has survived 这种传统已经存在了几千年了，送红包给孩子和老人仍然受到全世界中国人的欢迎。
8．employees 老板常常给员工发红包。
9．where 最近，很多公司采取网上营销策略派送红包，祝愿他们的公司和员工有一个良好的开始。where引导定语从句，且在从句中作状语。
10．their 参见上题解析。
Ⅱ.短文改错
(2016·太原市第二学段测评)
Dear Linda，
I'm so exciting and happy to hear that you're coming to China. Since your trip is scheduled for the middle of July, time is not a problem for me because of I will be having my summer vacation at that time.
I've been very busy recently, for I've been preparing for coming exam, which is vitally for me and my future life. Last week, I attended an English speech contest intend for high school students all over the province and I win the first prize. I've always been dreaming of having an opportunity to travel in Englishspeaking countries like your to practise and improve my English.However, I also want to make friend with people from other countries.
I am looking forward to see you.
Yours，
Dai Hong
答案：第一句：exciting→excited
第二句：去掉because后的of
第三句：coming前加the; vitally→vital
第四句：intend→intended; win→won
第五句：your→yours
第六句：However→Besides; friend→friends
第七句：see→seeing
Ⅲ.书面表达
(2016·河北省邢台市摸底考试)假如你是李华，目前正在一所外国语学校读高中。最近一段时间你比较关注美国文化，尤其对美国的节日感兴趣。请你给你的美国网友Tom写一封电子邮件，询问他关于感恩节的一些情况。内容要点如下：
1．介绍自己的近况；
2．询问他关于感恩节的一些情况(起源、庆祝的时间和方式等)；
3．表示感谢。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3．开头和落款已为你写好，但不计入总词数。Dear Tom，
Thanks for your email last time.___________________________________________
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Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Tom，
Thanks for your email last time. I'd like to tell you that I am now focusing my attention on American culture, especially American festivals.
When it comes to American festivals, what attracts me most is Thanksgiving Day. Since I have never spent the festival in America in person, I know little about it. I would appreciate it greatly if you can tell me something about it. My questions are as follows: How did it come into being? When and how do people celebrate it? What's its significance?
I hope you can give me assistance in this problem and thank you in advance.
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua