Unit 5 What an adventure!

Section Ⅰ Starting out & Understanding ideas

單詞拼寫 根據首字母或漢語提示，用本部分所學單詞的正確形式填空。

1.I passed my English test at the first a________， which was a surprise.

2.Many of us know the famous saying “F________ is the mother of success”.

3.It has been c________that the meeting will take place next week.

4.It was really a t________ for Jack to pass the driving test without much practice. In fact， we were all excited about it.

5.To go to Russia from China， you must cross the b________.

6.There were so many people; we had to push our way through the ________ （人群）.

7.Man can’t live without water and ________ （氧氣）.

8.As a social ________（心理學家）， I know how extremely easy it is for people to excuse themselves for their mistakes.

9.The area has been declared a disaster ________（地區）.

10.You can simply call me， ________ （從而） saving you from the trouble of coming again.

選擇填空 用方框中所給短語的適當形式填空。

in search of take risks make money succeed in figure out

1.Only after they had performed hundreds of experiments did they ________solving the problem.

2.Could you help me________this problem？

3.She moved to London ________ fame and fortune.

4.If you pick off the helmet when driving， you will ________.

5.My grandmother________ by selling cakes to support the family when my father was a child.

課文語法填空

During climbing Qomolangma， many 1 （become） sick， due to the extreme weather， and a few would even lose their lives. George Mallory wrote people ate and made money to enjoy life. Alan Arnette said， “There are a thousand reasons to turn around and only one to keep 2 （go）. The one reason forces people to look deep inside themselves and figure 3 if they really have the physical， as well as mental， toughness 4 （push） when they want to stop.”

Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature， 5 some of us more likely to take risks than others. Psychologist Frank Farley refers to the personalities of these 6 （person） as “Type T”， with the “T” 7 （stand） for “thrill”.

Research also 8 （suggest） that our desire to seek risks can 9 （connect） to how much we expect to benefit from the result. With this in mind， 10 the benefits of climbing Qomolangma are worth the risks is totally up to you.

1. ________? 2. ________ 3. ________ 4.________ 5. ________

6. ________7. ________? 8. ________? 9. ________ 10. ________

閱讀理解

I woke at 4 am in a black hotel room， forced a cheese roll into my mouth， and headed to the Kaikoura dolphin-watching tour office.

With more adrenaline （腎上腺素） than I had experienced when jumping out of a plane， I put on my flippers （腳蹼） quickly and got ready for the adventure. The moment I dived off the water， I was shocked awake. No amount of coffee， tea， or sugar has ever given me such a strong wake-up. It turns out that the ocean is freezing at 5 am before the sunrise. Don’t be scared off by the temperature， though， because 5 am is when the dolphins are most playful！

After a little while， I was face to face with a wild dusky dolphin！ At one moment， it jumped up high into the air while the next it dived deep into the water. It made strange whale noises to draw the attention of more members of the group， including a tiny baby dolphin no bigger than a cat. What impressed me most was that the baby dolphin came close up， swam around playfully and kept looking at me with those black glassy eyes， seeming most interested in this strange fish-like creature that kept getting twisted （纏繞） in her own flippers.

The sun rose， warming my back as I continued to struggle with my flippers among the most graceful animals in the ocean. It was the most beautiful sight， as the dark blue of the ocean turned light greenish-blue， brightening our swimming companions for the early hours of the morning.

The practice of swimming with wild dolphins is banned in the North Island， where the species of Hector’s dolphins are in decline. But in Kaikoura， the practice is quite common and actually helping to increase the dolphin populations.

By supporting this adventurous experience， you’re supporting dolphin protection.

1. Why did the author say she was shocked awake in the water？

A. It was freezing cold. B. It was very dark.

C. She saw some dolphins. D. She got frightened.

2. What problem did the author have under the water？

A. A wild dolphin kept jumping beside her. B. She had difficulty handling her flippers.

C. Her strange appearance scared dolphins. D. A baby dolphin ran after her.

3. How did the author find her dolphin-watching？

A. Dangerous. B. Mysterious. C. Difficult. D. Meaningful.

4. What can be the best title for the text？

A. Swimming with Wild Dolphins B. Dolphins—My Playful Companions

C. Supporting Dolphin Protection D. A Deep Dive into the Ocean

閱讀七選五

There are many advantages to travel around the world. Here are a few to think about：

You will enjoy the adventure.

The reason why many people travel is that they love an adventure. There are several different types of adventures to choose from when you travel. 1 Some people enjoy diving while others prefer surfing. Wherever you go， you will make the memories of your adventure last a lifetime. You can look back on the enjoyment again and again.

You will get to know different people and places.

The world contains lots of countries and not all people are the same. When travelling， you get the opportunity to meet different people from different places. 2 Travelling and talking with different people can help build or improve social skills with very little effort.

3

Different cultures are everywhere. Some places have modern cultures while others have traditional customs. Experiencing different cultures can also be educational; many travellers look for places to visit whose cultures are different from their own. 4 It teaches us respect.

You will feel relaxed after travelling.

Stress is a natural part of life. But when we have too much stress in our lives， it can be dangerous to our health. 5 It can be one of the best ways to reduce stress.

A. You will get used to different cultures.

B. You can cheer yourself up through travelling.

C. Some people like travelling to different beaches.

D. Travelling can bring joy to life， especially in stressful times.

E. There are lots of exciting places to learn about in the real world.

F. Learning about others’ lives and customs deepens our understanding of our world.

G. One important social skill we can learn is how to communicate with different people.

1. ________? 2. ________ 3. ________? 4. ________ 5. ________

Section Ⅱ Using language

單句語法填空 在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。

1.The ________ （injure） in her leg makes it impossible for her to return to track and field.

2.He looked everywhere as if in search ________ something.

3.Never before has a meeting had such a ________ （crowd） arrangement in such a short period.

4.The marriage was a ________ （fail） and they both wanted to be free of it.

5.I am ________ （thrill） and delighted that he can be here tonight.

6. ________ the aid of the doctor， Joe was back on his feet soon.

7.With the attention ________ （focus） on the task， they had no time to go to the party.

8.He’s still waiting for ________ （confirm） of the test results.

完成句子 根據漢語提示，結合本單元所學語法知識完成句子。

1. 我知道當我們陷入困境時他會幫助我們。

I knew that he ________ when we were in trouble.

2. 當他要開門時，他發現他把鑰匙忘在車里了。

When he ________the door， he found he had left his keys in the car.

3. 沒有人知道他什么時候會完成他的家庭作業。

No one knew when he________ his homework.

4. 他說他將在八點鐘到達這里。

He said he ________ at eight o’clock.

5. 我知道約翰在下午5點前結束不了工作。

I knew John ________the work by 5：00 pm.

單元語法填空 閱讀下面短文，根據上下文語境，結合本單元所學語法知識完成短文。

It was getting dark when I got home. I couldn’t find my keys. I knocked at the door. There was no answer. I got angry. Then I remembered that my wife 1 （phone） saying that she 2 （go） shopping in the afternoon. My children also told me they 3 （finish） their homework with their friends after school. I sent a message to my wife， because I wanted to know whether she 4 （come） back in an hour. But she couldn’t. I was very hungry. I thought I 5 （have） dinner as soon as possible. So I went to a restaurant.

1. ________? 2. ________ 3. ________? 4. ________? 5. ________

完形填空

I was travelling along a track at Cabbage Tree Creek， Mount Nebo， alone. Although I’d done it lots of times before， I wanted to be 1 . So I filled my backpack with 2 ， like snacks， warm clothing， and maps.

I reached the base of a waterfall. From there， I started 3 the rocks at the right side of the falls. But around three-quarters of the way up， I 4 ， breaking my left wrist （手腕） on a rock before dropping into the water. I knew I was in 5 as soon as I started swimming. 6 ， I pulled myself up onto the bank and saw my foot was hanging from my leg. I made a splint （夾板） to keep them in place. Then I got my phone from my dry bag. There was no 7 ， but I figured I could make the 30 metres east to get it. However， as I went to put the 8 in my pocket， it fell into the river. Now I 9 .

Surrounded by thick forest， there was no 10 that anyone would find me. I knew there was a junction （交匯處） of two rivers three kilometres away， where a helicopter could 11 me.

Unable to 12 ， I depended on my right hand and set off on my bottom. The following three days were very 13 . Every metre I stopped to take a rest. To keep me 14 ， I thought about my family and 15 myself. It was an incredible 16 when I reached a waterhole on my way where I drank. 17 ， I was rescued by a helicopter in the end.

I was told it was my boss who found I hadn’t turned up on Monday morning and phoned my sister. She 18 a few people， including my friend Judy， who 19 to know about my walking plans. I didn’t even remember telling her， but I was so 20 I had！

1. A. curious B. safe C. famous D. creative

2. A. presents B. valuables C. basics D. souvenirs

3. A. climbing B. hitting C. painting D. seeking

4. A. escaped B. returned C. cried D. stopped

5. A. public B. trouble C. place D. progress

6. A. Finally B. Actually C. Currently D. Obviously

7. A. sound B. power C. signal D. response

8. A. map B. food C. tool D. phone

9. A. worried B. relaxed C. changed D. understood

10. A. doubt B. chance C. problem D. wonder

11. A. monitor B. recognize C. notice D. drop

12. A. write B. move C. shout D. walk

13. A. tiring B. short C. important D. familiar

14. A. changing B. going C. imagining D. waiting

15. A. thanked B. enjoyed C. questioned D. encouraged

16. A. pity B. honor C. relief D. disaster

17. A. Sadly B. Fortunately C. Suddenly D. Normally

18. A. called B. invited C. reminded D. recommended

19. A. refused B. failed C. wished D. happened

20. A. sorry B. disappointed C. grateful D. proud

語法填空

Fabien Cousteau was born with deep love for the ocean. His grandfather and his father were ocean 1 （explore） and documentary filmmakers. Today， Fabien 2 （follow） his family’s footstep， trying to protect the planet’s endangered ocean life and to reach 3 balance between environmental problems and market economies.

Fabien is well known for his study of sharks. In 2001， he created a TV special 4 （base） on the shark attacks that occured along the New Jersey shoreline in 1916. Then in 2003， 5 the help of a large crew （全體船員）， Fabien created a shark submarine （潛艇） that enabled him to put 6 （he） inside the shark world. For the next four years， Fabien was part of a series of activities called Ocean Adventures， 7 offered a look into some of the most fantastic ocean species. In 2010， Fabien and his team spent 31 days underwater 8 （discover） the climate change and pollution which are affecting the oceans.

Fabien is 9 （current） working on a documentary film about the adventures of Mission 31， as well as 10 （build） an Ocean Learning Center to provide children with the opportunity to learn about oceans.

1.________? 2. ________ 3. ________? 4. ________? 5. ________

6. ________? 7. ________8. ________? 9. ________? 10. ________

短文改錯

Last week， my friends invited me go camping to see the sunrise. I felt so exciting and asked for my parents’ permission. Luckily， he agreed. We got to the mountain top that we would stay for a whole night. We were singing together while one of my friends were playing the guitar. The next morning， we wake up at about five o’clock. We could not wait to see the sun to come up. After a while， we saw the red color light up the sky gradual. It was so amazing views. The beauty in nature impressed me at that moment.

Section Ⅲ Developing ideas

單詞填空 用所給詞的適當形式填空。

1.His data must be ________ by the board of the World Bank， a ________ likely to come in the next two weeks. （confirm）

2.The mall was so ________！ I’m totally beat from fighting the ________all day long.（crowd）

3.A man who still keeps on through many times of ________ is not a ________ person. （fail）

4.As ________ determines actions， an ________ and blind behavior is the most terrible one. （aware）

5.Once upon a time， a king who was polite to ________countries lived in a big house ________ by a large forest. （surround）

6.The canyon is not very broad—about 300 meters， but it’s rather ________ —up to 17 meters in . （deep）

7.We need things________， so ________are very important. （consume）

8.When ________ accident happens， people should send the ________to hospital. （injure）

9.To our great ________， the boss wasn’t ________ at the news at all. （astonish）

10.The mouse Cosette was her only ________， a mouse in the ________ of an elephant. （serve）

單句表達 根據括號內提示翻譯句子。

1. 老師的關心和愛護將會給學生留下深刻的印象。（leave a（n）... impression upon...）

2. 昨天，我去拜訪了那位掌管著一家大公司的經理。（in charge of）

3. 這對雙胞胎長得很像，幾乎沒有人能分辨得出哪個是哪個。（distinguish… from…）

4. 天氣允許的話，我們將于本周六上午九點騎自行車去一家農場。（獨立主格結構）

5. 隨著時間的流逝，他逐漸意識到健康的重要性。（with + 賓語+ 賓補）

提示寫作

選用所給詞匯或句型造句，并組成一段連貫的短文（80詞左右）。

permit charge distinguish... from... relate to adapt to I would like to...

It has left such a deep impression upon me that... It astonished me that...

閱讀理解

A

A group of volunteers joined forces to form a human chain to free four dolphins which had been stranded （擱淺） in a canal （運河） for four days. The four dolphins were seen in the water near the Fossil Park， Florida， US， on Sunday. Experts from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission （FWC） had monitored the dolphins’ activities in the past few days and hoped that they would swim out with the tide.

But when the dolphins struggled to leave the canal， brave volunteers joined members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to form a rescue team to free them. Dozens of people gathered to take videos and pictures of the kind act. A team of 14 volunteers held hands to act as a block to guide the dolphins out of the narrow channel. They shouted and patted （拍打） the water with their hands to direct the dolphins to the vast waters of Riviera Bay. Dolphins find their way in the water through echolocation. That means， by making high-frequency sounds， they can recognize the echoes of sound waves to find their way around.

Andy Garrett， a biologist of the FWC said， “We were able to keep that chain together. The dolphins were interested. They actually came over right away.” He added that when the team reached a bridge， the dolphins appeared a bit nervous and started doing some spins. “They made one real hard pass at our team and then went under the bridge and took off，” Garrett said. The operation lasted about 45 minutes and the rescue team did not use nets or any items that could stress the dolphins.

1. What can we know about the dolphins from Paragraph 1？

A. They swam out of the canal. B. They lived in a canal.

C. They lost their way. D. They were trapped in the water.

2. Why did volunteers shout and pat the water？

A. To attract people. B. To guide the dolphins out.

C. To celebrate their success. D. To test the reactions of the dolphins.

3. What words can best describe the rescuers？

A. Brave and caring. B. Absorbed and humorous.

C. Smart and generous. D. Independent and energetic.

4. What does the text mainly tell us？

A. Dolphins swam to the canal to hunt for food.

B. Some dolphins were rescued by volunteers.

C. Volunteers trained four dolphins to find their way home.

D. Experts studied the ways of dolphins finding directions.

B

A while back I caught a news report on something called couch surfing （沙發客） and the network of trusting souls who make this phenomenon possible. They offer to put up travelers free of charge and help them on their ways. At first， it sounded unbelievable. I mean， inviting strangers into one’s home for one or two nights？ Give me a break.

However， I was intrigued. I decided to investigate. The only way to truly learn about this phenomenon was to dive in. So I planned a trip to Finland， a country I had always wanted to explore. I would couch surf at every stop there.

If ever any anxiety existed when stepping into the unknown， it disappeared when my first host met me at the train station. Ari looked like my idea of a typical Finn： tall and blue-eyed. Finns were also supposed to be famously reserved （寡言少語的）. Ari was anything but that. He was a live wire， giving me an enthusiastic welcome and hiking with me to his apartment， where he showed me the sleeping sofa， served me tea and engaged me in warm conversation. He also handed me a key to come and go as I pleased.

If this was what couch surfing was all about—trust and friendship—then I had gotten off to a good start. As I boarded my next train to continue my journey， I began to think about this couch surfing idea. What urged these people to open their homes to strangers？ I concluded that there was a desire to lend a hand to like-minded folks who might enrich their own lives.

Seven cities in 14 days. Seven hosts. Seven new friends. If couch surfing taught me anything， it’s this： Most people are good and generous. Where will couch surfing take me next？ Who knows？ But I can’t wait to find out.

5. What does the underlined word “intrigued” in Paragraph 2 mean？

A. Relaxed. B. Disappointed. C. Interested. D. Embarrassed.

6. What can we learn about Ari？

A. He was lonely. B. He was a man with few words.

C. He treated the author as a friend. D. He was very rich.

7. The author thinks people offer “couch surfing” to strangers .

A. to take an adventure B. to exchange houses for a short time

C. to learn more about others’ lives D. to satisfy their desire to offer help

8. What can be the suitable title for the text？

A. Travel on Trust and Couches B. A Free Travel in Finland

C. Experiences in Strangers’ Houses D. A Plan for Couch Surfing

完形填空

In 1982 Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it struck something and sank. He was out of the shipping lanes and floating （浮） in a lifeboat 1 . His supplies were few. His 2 was small. Yet when three fishermen found him seventy-six days later， he was much 3 than he was when he started， but alive.

The thing that caught my eye was how he 4 to keep himself going when all hope seemed lost， when there seemed no 5 in continuing the struggle， when he was suffering greatly， when his lifeboat was broken with a hole and after more than a week struggling with his weak body to 6 it， it was still leaking water. He was 7 and extremely tired. Giving up would have seemed the only wise 8 .

When people survive these kinds of circumstances （狀況）， they do something with their 9 that give them the courage to keep going. Many people in 10 desperate （絕望的） circumstances give in or go mad. Something the survivors do with their thoughts helps them find the 11 to carry on.

“I tell myself I can 12 it，” wrote Callahan in his account. “Compared to what others have gone through， I’m 13 . I tell myself these things over and over， building up my 14 to keep going.”

I wrote that down after I read it. It struck me as something 15 . And I’ve told myself the same thing when my own 16 seemed far off. And every time I 17 it， I always come back to my senses.

So here， coming to us from the extreme edge of 18 are words that can give us strength. Whatever you’re going through， tell yourself you can handle it. 19 this to yourself over and over， and it will help you get through the 20 situation with a little more determination.

1. A. abroad B. alone C. forever D. instead

2. A. age B. lifeboat C. body D. chance

3. A. skinnier B. shorter C. happier D. safer

4. A. asked B. decided C. managed D. afforded

5. A. trouble B. interest C. point D. attempt

6. A. row B. make C. observe D. fix

7. A. starved B. disappointed C. confused D. worried

8. A. challenge B. choice C. advice D. result

9. A. tools B. hands C. minds D. hearts

10. A. similarly B. physically C. mentally D. differently

11. A. luck B. direction C. courage D. method

12. A. handle B. use C. realize D. imagine

13. A. intelligent B. careful C. quick D. fortunate

14. A. body B. determination C. character D. business

15. A. difficult B. important C. unique D. creative

16. A. goals B. talents C. ideas D. terms

17. A. click B. ignore C. approach D. say

18. A. experiment B. period C. flood D. survival

19. A. Explain B. Show C. Tell D. Keep

20. A. embarrassing B. hard C. typical D. familiar

Writing

話題表達指導

話題介紹

話題：一次歷險。要求運用本單元的核心知識，寫一篇短文來介紹一段難忘的冒險經歷。

建議體裁：記敘文。

注意事項：要把握好記敘文的六個要素，即五個W和一個H，包括時間（when）、地點（where）、人物（who）、事件（what）、原因（why）和過程（how）。另見下表：

題例導學

題目

假如你是高一學生李華，寒假里你和父母去三亞旅游，體驗了一次海底潛水。請根據下面的內容，為校報的英語園地寫一篇短文，介紹你的潛水經歷。內容包括：

1. 背景；

2. 過程；

3. 感受。

注意：

1. 詞數100左右；

2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

思路引導1·要點分析

1. 背景：時間、地點、天氣等；

2. 過程：穿戴潛水裝備、欣賞多彩繽紛的水下世界等；

3. 感受：對潛水的評價、對下一次潛水的期待等。

思路引導2·本單元語言知識運用

根據漢語意思及提示翻譯句子。

1. 換上潛水衣后，我向海里游去。（after doing sth）

2. 海里有和陸地上一樣多的動物。（as... as...）

3. 直到這次潛水，我才看到如此有趣的水下世界。（含有not until的強調句型）

4. 這次潛水之旅給我留下了深刻的印象。（which引導的定語從句）

5. 它不僅讓我看到了精彩的水下世界，也讓我體驗了美麗的大海。（not only... but also...）

思路引導3·連句成篇

范例展示

During the winter vacation， my parents took me to Sanya. I had an unforgettable experience of underwater diving.

After changing into my diving suit， I went to the sea. With the help of the coach， I started to dive. I saw a colorful underwater world！ All kinds of fishes are wearing beautiful clothes. There are as many animals in the sea as on land. I just found that the original diving is not so terrible， but full of fun. It was not until this diving that I could see such an interesting underwater world.

This diving trip is an experience which leaves me a deep impression. Not only did it let me see the wonderful underwater world， but also let me experience the beautiful sea.

話題表達

上周末你的學校組織了一次爬山活動，請用英語寫一篇日記。內容包括：

1. 時間、地點、交通工具；

2. 過程；

3. 感受。

注意：

1. 詞數100左右；

2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。

Section Ⅳ Presenting ideas

核心短語與句型回顧

短語

1. in ________ of? 尋找

2. open ________ 打開；發展；開張

3.good ________ 大筆的錢；辛苦掙來的錢

4. ________money 賺錢

5. succeed________ 成功……

6. ________ one’s life 取某人的性命

7. bring... into ________ 使……成為焦點

8. take________ 冒險

9. ________ to 涉及；查閱

10. up ________ 由……決定

11. take one’s ________量體溫

12. ________ for 對……做出解釋

13. in ________ 主管，負責

14. ________ to 適應……

15. leave an ________upon sb 給某人留下印象

16. ________ to 涉及；與……相關

17. ________sb with/by sth 某事使某人驚訝

句型

1. 序數詞（+ 名詞）+ to do sth

Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and ________ （第一位乘船到達印度的歐洲人）.

2. as + adj./adv. + as…

Only 30% ________ （一樣多的氧氣） available at sea level.

3. not… until…

...although his body would ________ （直到很多年后才被發現）.

4. which引導的定語從句

This dazzling carpet， really a reflector， drove away the rays of the sun with wonderful intensity， ________（這就是震動的原因） which passed through every atom of liquid.

請根據提示，運用本單元核心知識，就“一次歷險經歷”的話題，談談你的看法。

提示：需用以下句型。

1. I was fascinated by…

2. I was to… when suddenly…

3. It made me feel…