Comprehenslon作文
Give short answers to these questions in your own words as far as possible. Use one complete sentence for each answer.www.xiao84.com
1 Why is it difficult to read on a train?
2 What makes long car journeys unpleasant?
3 What are the two disadvantages of travelling by sea?
Vocabulary词汇
Explain the meanings of the following words and phrases as they are used in the passage: cramped and stuffy (1. 4);monotonous(1. 6);lulls(1. 7); in snatches(1. 7);destination(1. 9); stretch your legs(1. 13); sacrifice(1. 16).
Summary writing摘要写作
In not more than 80 word give an account of the advantages of travelling by air. Use your own words as far as possible. Do not include anything that is not in the last paragraph.
Composition作文
Write a Composition in about 300 words on one of the following:
a Which form of transport do you prefer for long distance journeys: train, car, or ship?
b The disadvantages of travelling by air.
Letter writing书信写作
You had bought a ticket to the theatre but now find that you will be unable to go. Write a letter of about 100 words to a friend enclosing the ticket and explaining why you are sending it to him.
Key structures and Special difficulties关键句型和难点
Rewrite the following sentence without changing the meaning. Then refer to 1. 28.
You travel so smoothly that there is nothing to prevent you from reading or sleeping.
The journey…
Multiple choice questions多项选择题
Choose the correct answers to the following questions. Unit 3 Lesson 44
Comprehension 理解
1 The great disadvantage shared by train and car travel alike is ______ .
a．the fact that one cannot get to sleep on either form of transport
b．the fact that one cannot concentrate on what one is reading
c．the monotony of travelling at fast speeds along railway lines or roads
d．the tedium and discomfort of the journey
2 An aeroplane journey invariably provides such distractions as ______ .
a．the thought that one has not long to wait before arriving
b．the exhilarating quality of the air one breathes at 30，000 feet
c．being able to watch a film or drink champagne
d．the marvellous views of land or clouds you can see from the plane
3 Having arrived at your destination by air, you will ______ .
a．not feel exhausted as you will have had plenty of sleep
b．feel the expense was worth the comfort and speed of the 500-mile flight
c．have the satisfaction of knowing you could not have got there any faster
d．at least feel fresh though your clothes might be a mess
Structure结构
4 People travelling long distances frequently have to decide ______ they would prefer to go by land sea or air. (11. 1-2)
a．which
b．how
c．what
d．if
5 If you are ______ a sleeper…(11. 8-9)
a．luckily getting
b．lucky and get
c．to get luckily
d．so lucky to get
6 -and enjoy good food ______ , of course, that the sea is calm. (11. 13-14)
a．provided
b．in the event
c．in case
d．if only
7 In addition, it ______ their being the most expensive form of transport. (1. 19)
a．has been a grave disadvantage
b．is the great disadvantage that
c．is a great disadvantage
d．has been the great disadvantage of
Vocabulary词汇
8 If it is not and you are ______ , no form of transport could be worse. (11. 14-15)
a．probably seasick
b．bad at sailing
c．sick of the sea
d．prone to seasickness
9 Nothing can ______ aeroplanes for speed and comfort. (11. 19-20)
a．match with
b．equal
c．equal with
d．equal to
10 For a few hours, you ______ a deep armchair to enjoy the flight. (11. 22-23)
a．relax in
b．sit up in
c．sit on
d．install
11 You can enjoy the extraordinary ______ of unbroken cloud plains…(11. 26-27)
a．scene
b．vision
c．spectacle
d．scenery
12 You won't spend the next few days getting ______ a long and arduous journey. (1. 30)
a．above
b．over
c．up from
d．away from
