2019_2020学年高中英语Module2TrafficJam1SectionⅠIntroduction.doc

1、Section Introduction & Reading and VocabularyComprehending 阅读理解AIn China, most people ride bikes to school, or to work, or to places where they want to go. So China is called“kingdom of bicycles”. But Americans are a people on the wheel. Wherever you go, you will see cars. There are so many cars tha

2、t there are traffic jams here and there. Now, more and more Americans would not consider it a healthy way of life. In fact, many Americans are strongly against the advancement of the wheel. We should encourage people to use fewer cars to save our environment and the energy. Everyone wants to reduce

3、pollution. But the pollution problem is very serious. People drive cars and the waste gas from them causes air pollution. On the other hand, the need for energy increases every day, and some sources of energy are running out. Oil will last for no more than 40 years, while coal could last another 300

4、 years. The way were heading is towards a world where people are going to go cold and hungry. Now in China many rich men live away from downtown. On holidays they go to some big cities and places of interest. Most of them use their own cars. But China is a country with a population of over 1.3 billi

5、on. So, if you have enough money in the future, what will you do? 【解题导语】本文说明了现在越来越多的人开始拥有私家车， 结果造成资源浪费和环境污染等问题。1In America, you will see _everywhere.AbikesBcarsCoil DcoalB解析：细节理解题。由第二段中的“But Americans are a people on the wheel. Wherever you go, you will see cars.” 可知答案为B。2The waste gas from cars cau

6、ses_Aair pollution Btraffic jamsCwaste of money Denergy problemsA解析：细节理解题。由第三段中的“People drive cars and the waste gas from them causes air pollution.”可知答案为A。3Which can be the best title for the passage? ABicycles or Cars? That Will Make a DifferenceBChina Is Called “Kingdom of Bicycles”CAmericans Are

7、 a People on the WheelDEveryone Wants to Reduce PollutionA解析：标题归纳题。文章把自行车王国中国与汽车大国美国作比较， 旨在说明在拥有13亿多人口的中国如果汽车数量激增可能造成的后果。BDriving in Canada is similar to driving in many parts of the United States. Distances and speeds, however, are posted in kilometers per hour and some signs, particularly in Quebe

8、c, may only be in French. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum(最大限度的) speed limit in Canada is 50km/hr in cities and 80km/hr on highways. On rural highways, the posted speed limit may be 100km/hr. It is not allowed to take automobile radar detectors(汽车雷达检测器) into Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Y

9、ukon. Seat belt use is required by law for all passengers, and child car seats must be used by children under 40 pounds. Some provinces require drivers to keep their vehicles headlights on during the day and some have banned (禁止) driving while using a handheld cellphone. Motorcycles cannot share a l

10、ane (车道), and safety helmets for motorcycle riders and passengers are necessary. Running a red light is a serious crime throughout Canada and drivers are advised to stop before starting when a light turns green. Winter travel can be dangerous due to heavy snowfalls and icy conditions. Some roads and

11、 bridges are often closed in winter. Snow tires are required in some provinces. Travelers should also be careful about animals while driving at night in rural areas. Highway 401, from Detroit to Montreal, is one of the busiest highways in North America. It has been the scene of many deadly traffic a

12、ccidents due to sudden and severe weather changes, high rates of speed, and heavy truck traffic. Thus drivers should be alert while traveling here. Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information and tips. Also, we suggest that you visit the website of Canadas national authority responsibl

13、e for road safety. 【解题导语】本文介绍了一些在加拿大驾车需要注意的事项。4Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? AAll signs on the roads in Quebec are in English. BAutomobile radar detectors are allowed to be used in Manitoba. CPassengers may choose not to wear seat belts while in a car in Canada. DThe speed of

14、 cars in Canadian cities should be less than 50km/hr. D解析：细节理解题。从第一段中的some signs, particularly in Quebec, may only be in French可知 A 是错误的； 从第二段中的It is not allowed to take automobile radar detectors(汽车雷达检测器) into Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Yukon. 可知 B 是错误的； 由第二段中的Seat belt use is required by l

15、aw for all passengers可知C是错误的。故选D。5Which of the following is NOT mentioned that have led to deadly accidents on Highway 401? ABad weather. BDrunk driving. CHigh speed. DHeavy traffic. B解析：细节理解题。从第四段中的. weather changes, high rates of speed, and heavy truck traffic.可知答案为B。6The underlined word “alert” i

16、n Paragraph 4 could best be replaced by _Acareful BrelaxedCnervous DpleasedA解析：词义猜测题。由第四段中的. scene of many deadly traffic accidents 可知驾车要小心。7What is the best title for the text? ADifferent Traffic Rules in CanadaBTips for Traveling by Car in CanadaCSpecial Rules for Driving in CanadaDTraffic Safety

17、and Road Conditions in CanadaB解析：标题归纳题。从第五段中的Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information and tips.可推知本文主要讲述了在加拿大驾驶时应注意的事项。 完形填空I was cycling and noticed a person, about a quarter of a kilometer in front of me. I could tell he was cycling _1_ than me and decided to try to catch him. I h

18、ad about a kilometer to go on the road _2_ turning off.So I _3_ cycling faster and faster and every block, I _4_ closer to him. After just a few minutes I was only about 100 yards _5_ him, so I really picked up the pace and _6_ myself. You would have thought I was competing in the Olympics and cycli

19、ng in the _7_ part of a race.Finally, I caught up with him and _8_ him. On the inside I felt so _9_“I beat him！”Of course, he didnt even know we were _10_After I passed him, I _11_ that I had been so focused on competing against him that I had _12_ my turn. Therefore, I had to turn around and go all

20、 the way back.Isnt that what happens in life when we _13_ competing with coworkers, neighbors, and friends, _14_ to prove that we are more successful or more important? We spend our time and energy chasing after _15_ and we miss out on our own _16_ to our future.The _17_ of unhealthy competition is

21、that its a never ending cycle. There will _18_ be somebody ahead of you, someone with a better job, more money and more education, etc.Therefore, just take what _19_ has given you, your height, weight and personality. Stay focused and live a healthy life. Theres no _20_ in life. Run your own race an

22、d wish others well!【解题导语】作者在一次骑车中，发现前面有一个人骑得比自己慢， 他就像比赛一样努力赶超，最终超过，但自己却走错了路。通过这件事作者意识到，我们花时间和精力追逐别人，却错过了通往未来的路。要接受生活给你的，集中精力，过健康的生活， 让生活中没有不良竞争。1A.more patiently Bmore nervouslyCmore excitedly Dmore slowlyD解析：根据空后的decided to try to catch him可知，“我”前面的那个人骑车比我慢，所以“我”决定赶上他。故选D。2A.before BafterCunless Dw

23、henA解析：“我”在转弯前大约有一公里的路程。故选A。3A.enjoyed BpracticedCstarted DkeptC解析：所以“我”开始骑得越来越快。故选C。4A.stayed BgotCfelt DsteppedB解析：每过一个街道“我”都离他更近。get close to靠近，故选B。5A.next to BbelowCahead of DbehindD解析：几分钟之后，“我”在他后面只有100码了。故选D。6A.protected Bpushed Csupported DcomfortedB解析：所以“我”加快速度，催促自己。故选B。7A.same BonlyClast Do

24、therC解析：你可能以为“我”正在参加奥运会到了自行车比赛的最后时刻。故选C。8A.passed Bshouted at Claughed DhelpedA解析：最后“我”赶上了他， 超过了他。故选A。9A.calm BwarmClucky DproudD解析：在“我”内心，“我”感到如此自豪。故选D。10A.racing BexercisingCcelebrating DcyclingA解析：“我”赢了他，当然，他甚至都不知道“我们”在赛车。故选A。11A.believed BrealizedCpredicted DexpectedB解析：超过了他之后“我”才意识到“我”只顾集中精力超过他

25、，结果忘了转弯。故选B。12A.waited BmissedCmade DignoredB解析：超过了他之后“我”才意识到“我”只顾集中精力超过他，结果忘了转弯。故选B。13A.worry about Bthink aboutCdepend on Dfocus onD解析：当“我们”专注于与同事、邻居和朋友竞争时，试图证明“我们”更成功或更重要，这难道不是生活中发生的吗？ 故选D。14A.trying Bagreeing Ccontinuing DrememberingA解析：当“我们”专注于与同事、邻居和朋友竞争时，试图证明“我们”更成功或更重要，这难道不是生活中发生的吗？ 故选A。15A.

26、him BherCthem DyouC解析：“我们”花时间和精力追逐他们，“我们”却错过了通往未来的路。故选C。16A.paths BentrancesCplans DbarriersA解析：“我们”花时间和精力追逐他们，“我们”却错过了通往未来的路。故选A。17A.task BdifficultyCproblem DgoalC解析：不健康竞争的问题在于它是一个永无止境的循环。故选C。18A.never BoftenCsometimes DalwaysD解析：总会有人在你前面，一个有更好的工作、更多的钱和更好的教育的人。故选D。19. Afuture BeducationClife DtimeC解析：因此，接受生活给你的，你的身高、体重和个性。故选C。20A.mistake BcompetitionCpressure DchallengeB解析：集中精力，过健康的生活。生活中没有竞争。经营好自己的家庭，祝福别人！ 根据句意可知选B。