高中英语选择性必修一 课时分层作业9 表达·作文巧升格

课时分层作业(九)

Ⅰ.阅读

A

Opened in September 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is the second Disney Park in Asia.It experienced a difficult time upon its opening.The Park, as well as two themed hotels, was built on Lantau Island.

The Park opened to strong competition in the form of Ocean Park.Hong Kong Disneyland is one of only two parks in Hong Kong, which has become one of the world's leading cities in recent years.It kept Chinese cultural traditions in mind when they built the Park to avoid a cultural backlash (抵制)．Designers added to the custom of Feng Shui.

Disney and Hong Kong announced the Park in 1999, and construction (建设) began in 2003.The Park had one of the shortest construction periods in Disney history.Disney actually announced that the opening of the Park would be brought forward, from 2006 to September 2005.

The Park attracted 5.2 million visitors in its first year, below the expected 5.6 million.There was a lack of attractions, with Fantasyland opening with just one dark ride.Summer Passes were announced to increase the number of tourists.Autopia, Stitch Encounter and it's a Small World opened between 2006 and 2008 to offer more attractions at the Park.

The number of tourists dropped in 2007 to just over 4 million, so Disney planned a big expansion (扩大) project to attract more tourists and bring the Park back to its normal level.In July 2009, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a three­land expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland, and in 2010, Toy Story Land opened.

These new attractions have certainly paid off, with the Park earning record profit (盈利) in 2013.In that year, over 7 million guests entered the Park.

With enough room for a second Park and the promise of more attractions to come, it seems that there is indeed a great beautiful tomorrow for Hong Kong Disneyland.

【语篇解读】　香港迪士尼乐园刚开放时游客量不是很理想，但现在已经很受游客欢迎。

1．What do we know about Hong Kong Disneyland upon its opening?

A．It was the best Disney Park in Asia.

B．It wasn't very successful at first.

C．It didn't face much competition.

D．It was against Chinese culture.

B　[推理判断题。根据第一段的“It experienced a difficult time upon its opening.”以及后面提到刚开园时，游客量并未达到预期可知，香港迪士尼乐园刚开放时并不是很成功。]

2．Compared to most other Disney parks，Hong Kong Disneyland         ．

A．is much smaller in size

B．has more customs to consider

C．had a longer preparation for opening

D．had a shorter period of time for construction

D　[细节理解题。根据第三段的“The Park had one of the shortest construction periods in Disney history.”可知，香港迪士尼乐园比其他大多数迪士尼乐园所需要的建设时间都要短。]

3．What's the author's attitude toward the future of Hong Kong Disneyland?

A．Hopeful.　　　　　 B．Worried.

C．Uninterested.   D．Doubtful.

A　[作者态度题。根据末段的“it seems that there is indeed a great beautiful tomorrow for Hong Kong Disneyland”可知，作者对香港迪士尼乐园的未来很有信心。]

B

The most popular of the amusement parks in Canada is Paramount Canada's Wonderland.This park frequently gets the most visitors of any seasonal park in North America.One reason is its numbers of wild rides.For younger kids, the television characters are very exciting.You can see Fred Flinstone, Sponge­Bob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer.There are often rides starring these characters that are more popular among younger children.There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch as well.What's more, the admission to the park includes the nearby Splash Works.

Another popular theme park is Galaxyland Amusement Park.Amusement park's fun shouldn't be limited to just the summer months, and Galaxyland is aware of this.As the world's largest indoor amusement park, Galaxyland packs in it 25 breathtaking rides and attractions.It is also home to one of the world's largest indoor roller coasters.Galaxyland remains one of the most popular theme parks in Canada for older children because of attractions like the Rock ‘N’ Ride Dance Party.This party combines music, music videos and unlimited rides from 8 p．m. to midnight.

One of the most visited amusement parks in Canada on the west coast is Playland.Playland, unlike other Canadian theme parks, has a long history in its city.Playland has all the fun of a carnival, with scary houses, merry­go­rounds(旋转木马) and a ferris wheel.There are also modern additions in the park, like a climbing wall for kids and a video game room.Playland is open from spring through fall, though only on weekends and holidays before June 18 and after September 1st.

【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。就加拿大的三家主题公园的特色及具有代表性的娱乐项目和设施进行了介绍。

4．Which of the following is TRUE about Paramount Canada's Wonderland?

A．It is the largest seasonal park in Canada.

B．It offers many interesting shows to visitors.

C．Its rides star many characters popular among adults.

D．It has the biggest number of visitors of all the Canadian parks.

B　[细节理解题。 从第一段关于Paramount Canada's Wonderland的介绍中“There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch as well.”可知B项正确。]

5．What makes Playland different from other Canadian theme parks?

A．Its large indoor roller coaster.

B．Its video game room.

C．Its location.

D．Its long history.

D　[细节理解题。 从第三段中“Playland，unlike other Canadian theme parks，has a long history in its city.”可知，该主题公园悠久的历史是与其他的加拿大主题公园所不同的地方。]

6．What do these three popular theme parks have in common?

A．They all have attractions for children.

B．They are all open throughout the year.

C．They all have parties at night.

D．They are all outdoor parks.

A　[推理判断题。从第一段的“There are often rides...more popular among younger children.”，第二段的“Galaxyland remains...for older children because of attractions like the Rock ‘N’ Ride Dance Party.”及第三段的“...a climbing wall for kids...”可知，这三个主题公园的共同之处是都有给孩子们准备的设施或活动。]

7．The text is mainly intended to         ．

A．encourage people to travel in Canada

B．compare different theme parks in Canada

C．introduce some popular Canadian theme parks

D．offer some tips on visiting theme parks in Canada

C　[主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了加拿大的三个主题公园。]

Ⅱ.读后续写

阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

When tragedy struck his little girl during the Depression (大萧条), this father did the only thing he could.

The tragedy happened in the year 1933.I was only 6 years old when I was rushed to the hospital with two crushed feet.My parents were told I might never walk again.

The accident happened when I was sitting in front of our house in Lowell, Massachusetts.I was playing in a puddle(水坑) after a rainstorm and suddenly felt a huge weight on my feet.When I looked up，there was a car tire on them.I cried out, but the motor was running and no one could hear me over the engine.

The driver ran across the street for a newspaper.When he got back to his car, he drove away—never knowing he had parked on my feet.

Just about then，our neighbor's son came home and saw me bending over my feet in pain.He immediately carried me home, and I remember thinking how tall and strong he was.

An ambulance came, and I remained in the hospital for 3 weeks while my feet were “repaired”．When I returned home, I could hardly walk.

I sat in our bay window and watched the children play on the street and longed to join them...but I couldn't.I felt so left out despite my parents' company.

My parents were told that if I was ever to walk again, I'd need treatment, which in those days meant riding a tricycle(三轮车) to strengthen the muscle and eventually get my feet back into condition for walking.

Our family couldn't afford such an extravagance(奢侈品)．Times were tough during the Depression, and there were five mouths to feed, besides buying coal and wood for the stove.

Dad couldn't afford the bus fare and on cold winter days he walked 7 miles every day in his only winter coat to get to work.No，there was no money for a tricycle.I would be a cripple(瘸子) all my life.

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Then one day, while sitting at my usual place in the window, I saw my father walking up the street carrying a tricycle on his shoulder.                                                      

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It was many years later before I learned where and how Dad had got the tricycle.                                                      

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Then one day, while sitting at my usual place in the window, I saw my father walking up the street carrying a tricycle on his shoulder.Was that true? I couldn't believe my eyes.I opened the window and cried out.“Is that tricycle for me？” Having put down the tricycle，Dad told me that it belonged to me, “Ride the tricycle every day, and then you will be all right, my girl！”From then on, with my father's company, I rode it every day to strengthen my muscle.Regardless of pain, I kept on practicing riding.Eventually I got my feet back into condition, and could walk normally!

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It was many years later before I learned where and how Dad had got the tricycle. My mother told me what happened on those cold winter days.In his only winter coat, he was wandering around the hospital.He begged the doctor to save my feet.Moved by my father, the doctor asked the hospital to give my father a part­time job to do.With the doctor's help, my father got the job.Working day and night, eventually, he earned enough money to buy the tricycle.