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1、课时跟踪练(一) Introduction & Reading Pre reading.阅读理解AWhen he was 22, Rob Stewart traveled the world for four years. He wanted to call attention to the mistreatment of sharks. His 2007 film, Sharkwater, documents the cruel practice of removing sharks fins (鳍) for money and leaving the animals to die. In
2、his latest documentary, Revolution, Stewart takes on an even bigger challenge: climate change.The Canadian filmmaker says that climate change has harmed people and places everywhere: “It is stronger than any government or organization. If we educate people, they will make better decisions about prot
3、ecting natural resources.”According to a recent report on climate change, “The atmosphere and ocean have warmed, the amounts of snow and ice have reduced, and the sea levels have risen.” These developments are endangering crops, wildlife, fish, and even people.Stewart says that the consequences of c
4、limate change will be irreversible unless people take action, especially young people. “Its up to kids to be the moral compass (道德指南) of society，” he believes, “and say, Guys, this is not right.”Many kids took action after seeing Sharkwater. Elementary school students in the Northern Mariana Islands
5、, for example, got their local government to ban the sale of shark fins.Felix Finkbeiner, 17, of Germany is also part of the “revolution” to save the planet. In 2007, Felix started a youth group called PlantforthePlanet, whose motto is “Stop Talking. Start Planting.” The group raises money to plant
6、trees. So far, PlantforthePlanet has planted nearly 200 trees around the world. “Future generations are the ones who will be suffering the most from inaction (无作为)，” Felix says. His goal is to plant millions of additional trees.“When we started four years ago，” Felix tells Stewart in Revolution, “we
7、 thought we had to save the polar bear. We thought we had to save the environment. But soon after, we found out that its about our future, that we have to save our own future.”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了电影制作人Rob Stewart为保护环境所作出的努力以及他对年轻人的影响。1What can we learn about Rob Stewart?AHe cares about the environmen
8、t.BHe likes taking challenging jobs.CHe spends most of his time traveling.DHe made his first film four years ago.解析：选A推理判断题。根据Stewart拍摄的两部关于鲨鱼和气候变化的电影以及文中他所说的关于环境问题的话可知，他关爱环境。2What does the underlined word “irreversible” in Paragraph 4 mean?AEasy to accept.BHard to notice.CImpossible to change.DUnne
9、cessary to worry about.解析：选C词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“. If we educate people, they will make better decisions about protecting natural resources”可知，画线词所在句子是说“如果人们不采取行动，那么由于气候变化引发的严重后果将不可扭转”。3Which of the following can best describe Felix Finkbeiner?AEasygoing.BFarsighted.CPeaceloving. DSelfcentered.解析：选B细节理解题。根
10、据最后一段Felix Finkbeiner说的“we thought we had to save the polar bear . we have to save our own future.”可知，他是一个非常有远见的年轻人。4What would be the best title for the text?AThe best way to helpBA famous filmmakerCTips on saving our futureDHelping a planet in trouble解析：选D标题归纳题。气候变化引发了一系列严峻的问题。本文讲述了电影制作人Rob Stewar
11、t以及在他的影响下其他年轻人为保护环境所作出的努力。D项全面地概括了本文保护地球环境这一主题。BIf you havent played games with an 80yearold couple, youre missing out. Each week, my best friend and I hang out with senior citizens. Volunteering at a retirement village provides us with a great opportunity to meet new people and enrich the lives of
12、the people we meet. We have learned so much from talking with senior citizens, and we are blessed to have this opportunity to reach out to those in our community. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the faces of the elderly light up when we walk into the room.Though my school only requires 10 comm
13、unity service hours, I have continued to volunteer throughout high school. While our 10hour requirement is a good start, schools should require more volunteer hours. Volunteering offers students an irreplaceable way to help their communities and expand their knowledge of the world.Some believe that
14、forcing students to volunteer is defeating the purpose of volunteering, because its not volunteering if you are required to do it. However, sometimes students need an extra push to reach out to their communities. Its because some students dont know the benefits of volunteering. After they start volu
15、nteering, theyll realize that volunteering can benefit them a lot and they will want to volunteer more.Through volunteering, Ive learned many valuable life skills. Besides teaching valuable life skills, volunteering may lead to a parttime job opportunity as well. If students prove their reliability
16、(可靠性) and hard work ethic while volunteering, employers may take that into consideration and offer them a job. My best friend got her summer job after volunteering several summers at the Boy Scout camp.There are various other benefits of volunteering. Besides making a difference in peoples lives, students develop communication skills and acceptance of
