高中英语Module5NewspapersandMagazition&ReadingPre_reading外研版必修20128195

课时跟踪练(一) Introduction & Reading—Pre-reading
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Street Sense is a newspaper in Washington, D．C. about homeless people and issues (问题) that affect them. Homeless or formerly homeless Washingtonians write many of the articles. The newspaper’s business model is based on homeless vendors who sell the newspaper. You can hear them call out “Street Sense for sale！” near subway entrances, lunch places and other areas around the city.
The Street Sense newspaper is housed in an office in a Christian church in Washington. Every other Wednesday about fourteen thousand copies are printed. The newspaper expresses the thoughts and experiences of people who call the streets home. Four staff members work at Street Sense. Two of them are paid. The staff members write the first two pages of the paper. Interns —students working as part of their studies —and volunteers help. Homeless writers provide the rest of the material. This includes poems, stories and essays.
Mary Otto is the editor (编辑) of Street Sense. She came to the paper from the Washington Post newspaper. Mary Otto says severe mental disorders prevent many homeless people from seeking shelter. Such problems can also block them from having close relationships with other people.
Street Sense provides training to the homeless people who want to become part of the sales team. After the training, each student is given ten free copies of Street Sense. Once those are sold, trainees become real sales people. They buy papers for thirty­five cents each and sell them for a dollar.
She says the newspaper plays a part in homeless people’s live which other media can not. “The mainstream media do not usually cover poverty or homelessness too much, unless someone dies or there’s a big rally or some­thing.”
语篇解读：本文为说明文。

文章主要介绍了报纸Street Sense以及它在帮助无家可归的人方面所起的作用。

1．What can we know about Street Sense?
A．It covers the issues of homeless people.
B．It raises money for homeless people.
C．It is mainly read by homeless people.
D．It is written and edited on the street.
解析：选A 细节理解题。

根据第一段第一句可知，Street Sense是专门关注无家可归
者的问题的报纸。

2．The underlined word “vendors” in the first paragraph refers to people who ________.
A．sleep on the street
B．help homeless people on the street
C．sell something along the street
D．write articles for the newspaper
解析：选C 词义猜测题。

根据画线词后的定语从句“who sell the newspaper”可知，vendors指的是小商贩，因此C项正确。

3．Mary Otto probably believes Street Sense ________.
A．can do what other media can’t
B．is not useful to homeless people
C．can take the place of other media
D．should pay more attention to homeless people
解析：选A 推理判断题。

根据最后一段可知，Mary Otto认为Street Sense在帮助无家可归的人方面所起的作用是其他媒体不能替代的。

4．What do homeless people do for Street Sense?
A．They help train vendors.
B．They edit the newspaper for free.
C．They help find writers for the newspaper.
D．They provide some material for the newspaper.
解析：选D 细节理解题。

根据文章第二段倒数第二句可知。

B
A little girl’s quick thinking saved the lives of her mother and brother after the mom drove their car down an embankment (筑堤), causing injuries to both herself and her baby son.
On June 8, Lexi Shymanski’s mother fell asleep at the wheel outside the mountainous town of Jasper, Canada, sending her car rushing 12 meters down a roadside embankment before it came to rest with its front wheels up against a tree and its back wheels up in the air.
After she awoke to the cries of her 10­week­old brother, Peter, little Lexi knew she had to act. Undoing her seat belt, the five­year­old was able to jump out of the car, climb up the steep embankment and stop a driver for help. These actions may be the only reason her mother and brother are still alive. “I can only remember
one or two times when she got herself out of the safety belt before the accident，” Lexi’s mother Angela told the reporters. “It’s amazing and we’re just so glad she did that.”
Two men stopped to help. Luckily one was a paramedic (护理人员) who knew not to move Angela. She had broken her back in two places, and even the slightest push could have left her paralyzed (瘫痪的)．
They were taken to a local hospital before being sent to a big one in Edmonton. Lexi suffered only minor injuries, but both baby Peter and Angela had to undergo surgery (手术). They are reportedly recovering well, and the family has received over D|S19,000 through GoFundMe to cover medical costs.
Now back at home, Angela says her daughter seems extremely happy, not knowing how much her effort helped save her families’lives. “She just doesn’t know what it means，” Angela says. “She’s just five years old and so happy to be home and playing with her dog and ducks.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。

机智勇敢的5岁小姑娘Lexi挽救了妈妈和弟弟的生命。

5．Thanks to the paramedic, Angela ________.
A．was treated well in hospital
B．suffered only slight injuries
C．didn’t get further injuries to her back
D．managed to free Lexi from her seat belt
解析：选C 细节理解题。

根据文章第四段的内容可知，幸好那名护理人员懂得急救知识，没有挪动Angela，才让她没有受到第二次伤害。

6．What amazed Angela most was that ________.
A．Lexi wasn’t injured in the accident
B．Lexi freed herself from the safety belt
C．her car was undamaged in the accident
D．GoFundMe helped them cover medical costs
解析：选B 细节理解题。

根据文章第三段中Angela所讲的话可知，在她的记忆中，Lexi只有一两次解开过安全带，但是她却在车祸发生后解开安全带爬出车外求救，这让她非常惊讶。

7．What can be used as the best title of the passage?
A．A careless mother caused a terrible car accident
B．What could a 5­year­old girl do in a car accident?
C．A 5­year­old girl saved her family in a ca r accident
D．GoFundMe helped a family recover after a car accident
解析：选C 细节理解题。

根据文章内容可知本文主要介绍了机智勇敢的5岁小姑娘Lexi 挽救妈妈和弟弟的故事，由此可知C项作为文章标题最佳。

8．The passage is probably ________.
A．a news story B．a lab report
C．a letter of thanks D．a personal diary
解析：选A 推理判断题。

本文介绍了一个5岁的小姑娘Lexi在车祸发生后挽救妈妈和弟弟的故事，并且还跟踪报道了三人的后期恢复以及慈善机构的捐款事项，由此可知本文最有可能是一篇新闻故事。

C
Hundreds of years ago, news was carried from place to place by people on foot or by horse. It took days, weeks and sometimes months for people to receive news. Now it is possible to send words and pictures around the world in seconds. Billions of people learn about news stories of their own country and all over the world every day, either by watching TV or reading newspapers.
Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life since
the 18th century. Many countries have hundreds of different
newspapers. How do newspaper editors decide which news stories
to print? Why do they print some stories and not others? What makes a good newspaper story?
Firstly, it is important to report news stories. TV stations can report news much faster than newspapers. Yet, newspapers give more about the same story. They may also look at the story in another way, or they may print completely different stories to those on TV.
Secondly, a news story has to be interesting and unusual. People don’t want to read stories about everyday life. As a result, many stories are about some kind of danger and seem to be “bad” news. For example, newspapers never print stories about planes landing safely; instead they print stories about plane accidents.
Another factor (因素) is also very important in many news stories. Many people are interested in news in foreign countries, but more prefer to read stories about people, places and events in their own country. So the stories on the front page in Chinese newspapers are usually very different from the ones in British, French and American newspapers.
语篇解读：本文讲述了现代社会人们获取news 的不同方式以及一个新闻故事应具备的要素
9．According to the passage, how do people learn about news stories in the world now?
A．They carry news stories and tell others from place to place on foot or by horse.
B．They tell each other what they have seen with their eyes.
C．They watch TV or read newspapers.
D．They listen to the radio every day.
解析：选C 细节理解题。

由文章第一段最后一句“Billions of people learn ...” 可知人们通过看电视或读报纸的方式获知新闻。

10．The difference between newspaper stories and TV news reports is that ________.
A．people can learn more about the same news story from a newspaper
B．people can read the news story more quickly in a newspaper
C．people can read news stories in other countries
D．people can read news stories about their own country
解析：选A 细节理解题。

由文章第三段中“Yet, newspapers give more about the same story.”可知答案是A。

11．According to the passage, which of the following can you most possibly watch on TV?
A．You often play football with your friends after school.
B．Your teacher has got a cold.
C．A tiger in the city zoo has run out and hasn’t been caught.
D．The bike in front of your house is lost.
解析：选C 推理判断题。

文章第四段说新闻报道的是不寻常和有趣的事，很多新闻看起来往往报道的是坏的消息和一些危险的事情。

由此段可知A、B、D三项都不具备新闻的要素。

12．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A．News stories on the front page of every country are always the same.
B．People like to read interesting and unusual news.
C．Not only TV but also newspapers can help people to learn what is happening around the world.
D．Newspapers have been an important part of everyday life for more than two hundred years.
解析：选A 细节理解题。

根据文章最后一段可知中国报纸和英国、法国、美国等国的
报纸在头版报道的内容上常常不同。

根据此段可知选A。

Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables.
__1__ Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time. Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five­minute break in the middle.
__2__ Ideal (理想的) study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner. Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity.__3__
You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
__4__ Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.
__5__ This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond (纽带；契合) and help make studying enjoyable.
A．Pick a place where your children can study properly.
B．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves.
C．Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying.
D．Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too.
E．Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.
F．Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
G．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to.
答案：1～5 GBEAC
精美句子
1、善思则能“从无字句处读书”。

读沙漠，读出了它坦荡豪放的胸怀；读太阳，读出了它普照万物的无私；读春雨，读出了它润物无声的柔情。

读大海，读出了它气势磅礴的豪情。

读石灰，读出了它粉身碎骨不变色的清白。

2、幸福幸福是“临行密密缝，意恐迟迟归”的牵挂；幸福是“春种一粒粟，秋收千颗子”的收获. 幸福是“采菊东篱下，悠然见南山”的闲适；幸福是“奇闻共欣赏，疑义相与析”的愉悦。

幸福是“随风潜入夜，润物细无声”的奉献；幸福是“夜来风雨声，花落知多少”的恬淡。

幸福是“零落成泥碾作尘，只有香如故”的圣洁。

幸福是“壮志饥餐胡虏肉，笑谈渴饮匈奴血”的豪壮。

幸福是“先天下之忧而忧，后天下之乐而乐”的胸怀。

幸福是“人生自古谁无死，留取丹心照汗青”的气节。

3、大自然的语言丰富多彩：从秋叶的飘零中，我们读出了季节的变换；从归雁的行列中，我读出了集体的力量；从冰雪的消融中，我们读出了春天的脚步；从穿石的滴水中，我们读出了坚持的可贵；从蜂蜜的浓香中，我们读出了勤劳的甜美。

4、成功与失败种子，如果害怕埋没，那它永远不能发芽。

鲜花，如果害怕凋谢，那它永远不能开放。

矿石，如果害怕焚烧（熔炉），那它永远不能成钢（炼成金子）。

蜡烛，如果害怕熄灭（燃烧），那它永远不能发光。

航船，如果害怕风浪，那它永远不能到达彼岸。

5、墙角的花，当你孤芳自赏时，天地便小了。

井底的蛙，当你自我欢唱时，视野便窄了。

笼中的鸟，当你安于供养时，自由便没了。

山中的石！当你背靠群峰时，意志就坚了。

水中的萍！当你随波逐流后，根基就没了。

空中的鸟！当你展翅蓝天中，宇宙就大了。

空中的雁！当你离开队伍时，危险就大了。

地下的煤！你燃烧自己后，贡献就大了
6、朋友是什么？
朋友是快乐日子里的一把吉它，尽情地为你弹奏生活的愉悦；朋友是忧伤日子里的一股春风，轻轻地为你拂去心中的愁云。

朋友是成功道路上的一位良师，热情的将你引向阳光的地带；朋友是失败苦闷中的一盏明灯，默默地为你驱赶心灵的阴霾。

7、一粒种子，可以无声无息地在泥土里腐烂掉，也可以长成参天的大树。

一块铀块，可以平庸无奇地在石头里沉睡下去，也可以产生惊天动地的力量。

一个人，可以碌碌无为地在世上厮混日子，也可以让生命发出耀眼的光芒。

8、青春是一首歌，她拨动着我们年轻的心弦；青春是一团火，她点燃了我们沸腾的热血；青春是一面旗帜，她召唤着我们勇敢前行；青春是一本教科书，她启迪着我们的智慧和心灵。

精美句子
1、善思则能“从无字句处读书”。

读沙漠，读出了它坦荡豪放的胸怀；读太阳，读出了它普照万物的无私；读春雨，读出了它润物无声的柔情。

读大海，读出了它气势磅礴的豪情。

读石灰，读出了它粉身碎骨不变色的清白。

2、幸福幸福是“临行密密缝，意恐迟迟归”的牵挂；幸福是“春种一粒粟，秋收千颗子”的收获. 幸福是“采菊东篱下，悠然见南山”的闲适；幸福是“奇闻共欣赏，
疑义相与析”的愉悦。

幸福是“随风潜入夜，润物细无声”的奉献；幸福是“夜来风雨声，花落知多少”的恬淡。

幸福是“零落成泥碾作尘，只有香如故”的圣洁。

幸福是“壮志饥餐胡虏肉，笑谈渴饮匈奴血”的豪壮。

幸福是“先天下之忧而忧，后天下之乐而乐”的胸怀。

幸福是“人生自古谁无死，留取丹心照汗青”的气节。

3、大自然的语言丰富多彩：从秋叶的飘零中，我们读出了季节的变换；从归雁的行列中，我读出了集体的力量；从冰雪的消融中，我们读出了春天的脚步；从穿石的滴水中，我们读出了坚持的可贵；从蜂蜜的浓香中，我们读出了勤劳的甜美。

4、成功与失败种子，如果害怕埋没，那它永远不能发芽。

鲜花，如果害怕凋谢，那它永远不能开放。

矿石，如果害怕焚烧（熔炉），那它永远不能成钢（炼成金子）。

蜡烛，如果害怕熄灭（燃烧），那它永远不能发光。

航船，如果害怕风浪，那它永远不能到达彼岸。

5、墙角的花，当你孤芳自赏时，天地便小了。

井底的蛙，当你自我欢唱时，视野便窄了。

笼中的鸟，当你安于供养时，自由便没了。

山中的石！当你背靠群峰时，意志就坚了。

水中的萍！当你随波逐流后，根基就没了。

空中的鸟！当你展翅蓝天中，宇宙就大了。

空中的雁！当你离开队伍时，危险就大了。

地下的煤！你燃烧自己后，贡献就大了
6、朋友是什么？
朋友是快乐日子里的一把吉它，尽情地为你弹奏生活的愉悦；朋友是忧伤日子里的一股春风，轻轻地为你拂去心中的愁云。

朋友是成功道路上的一位良师，热情的将你引向阳光的地带；朋友是失败苦闷中的一盏明灯，默默地为你驱赶心灵的阴霾。

7、一粒种子，可以无声无息地在泥土里腐烂掉，也可以长成参天的大树。

一块铀块，可以平庸无奇地在石头里沉睡下去，也可以产生惊天动地的力量。

一个人，可以碌碌无为地在世上厮混日子，也可以让生命发出耀眼的光芒。

8、青春是一首歌，她拨动着我们年轻的心弦；青春是一团火，她点燃了我们沸腾的热血；青春是一面旗帜，她召唤着我们勇敢前行；青春是一本教科书，她启迪着我们的智慧和心灵。