高中Unit 2 Travelling around导学案

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Part 2　Listening and Talking,Reading for Writing,
Assessing Your Progress


1.主题语境:人与自然——主要国家地理概况。
2.语篇类型:应用文。
3.课文内容分析:　
从外国学生Richard的视角介绍中国最令他着迷的地方——西安。通过学习,学生能够掌握用电子邮件说明旅行计划的文体结构。同时通过写作活动,探索、思考国内外有价值的旅游资源及其文化内涵,培养学生批判性思维能力和创新性思维能力,同时,培养学生的爱国情怀及跨文化交际意识。

Richard’s Letterthe purpose of writingthe letter:1.　　　　　　　　　　　　　forthe October holidaythe visit to Xi’anthe Terracotta Army2.　　　　　　　　3.　　　　　　　　a few other famoussightsthe way of going to Xi’an:4.　　　　　　　　thetimeto leave for Xi’an:5.　　　　　　　　
答案:1.to introduce his plans　2.the Shaanxi History Museum　3.the Xi’an City Wall　4.by train
5.the day before the October holiday begins


1.check in (教材第29页)(在旅馆、机场等)登记
You’d better make everything ready before you check in for your flight.
你最好在办理登机手续前做好一切准备。



单句语法填空
①I’ll just go and check　　　　the children. 
②Check　　　　 your homework for mistakes before handing it in. 
③My parents are always checking up　　　　 me. 
翻译句子
④飞机起飞前我们要进行检查。
 
答案:①on　②over/through　③on　④We’ll check on the plane before it takes off.
2.Special requests (教材第29页)特殊要求
◆request n.(正式或礼貌的)要求;请求
vt.(正式或礼貌地)要求;请求
His request for promotion was disapproved.
他的晋升请求未获准。
Once the book you’ve requested is delivered to the nearest branch,they will inform you...(2020年天津卷,阅读理解A)
一旦你要求的那本书被送到最近的图书馆,他们就会通知你……
We request that the discussion should be put off.
我们要求推迟讨论。



单句语法填空
①In Japan,the “OK” sign is a request 　　　　 small change. 
②It is requested that all the articles　　　　(relate) to the students’ life. 
翻译句子
③参观者请勿触摸展品。
 
答案:①for　②(should)be related　③Visitors are requested not to touch the exhibits./It is requested that visitors (should) not touch the exhibits.
3.a view (教材第29页)一片风景
◆view n.视野;景色;看法
vt.观看;注视;考虑
We enjoyed a splendid view of the lake.
我们欣赏到了壮美的湖景。
To climb the mountains was hard work but as we looked around us,we were surprised by the view.
上山很艰难,但是当我们环顾四周时,我们对周围的景色感到惊讶。



写出下列句中view的含义
①In my view,playing computer games is a waste of time.　　　 
②He climbed up to the top of the tower to get a better view of the entire city.　　　 
③If we sit near the front of the bus,we’ll have a better view.　　　 
④I got an opportunity to view the movie before it was released.　　　 
单句语法填空
⑤I view him 　　　　 my best friend. 
⑥　　　　 my view,you should take part in the game. 
答案:①观点;看法　②风景　③视野　④观看
⑤as　⑥In
4.I’ve heard that it is an amazing sight,and I can’t wait to go.(教材第30页)
我听说兵马俑是一个令人惊叹的景点,我已经迫不及待了。
◆sight n.景象;视野;视力
...people experience the sights,sounds and smells of the old town.(2020年新高考全国Ⅰ卷,语法填空)
……人们可以看到这座古老城镇的风景,听到它的声音,闻到它的气味。
Never lose sight of the sights you see.
永远不要忽略你看到的景象。



单句语法填空
①They finally lost sight　　　　land. 
②　　　　first sight,it looks like a dog,but it is a stone. 
③　　　　of sight,out of mind. 
完成句子
④As the plane came down through the clouds,green fields and white houses 　　　　　　　　　　 (映入眼帘). 
答案:①of　②At　③Out 　④came into sight
5.Revise your draft according to your partner’s comments.(教材第31页)根据你同伴的评价修改你的草稿。
◆comment n.议论;评论
vi.& vt.发表意见;评论
It’s impolite to make unfavourable comments on a person’s appearance.
对他人的外貌做负面评价是不礼貌的。
I won’t comment on what people say.
我不会对人们的言论做评论。



单句语法填空
①I don’t feel I can comment 　　　　 their decision. 
②You should make a comment 　　　　 the accident that happened yesterday. 
答案:①on　②on/about

We’re taking the train,leaving the day before the October holiday begins.(教材第30页)
我们打算坐火车,在十一假期开始的前一天出发。
◆本句含有before引导的时间状语从句。
We arrived shortly before the film started.
我们在电影开始前不久到的。



完成句子
①He hung up 　　　　　　　　(我还没来得及接起电话). 
②John thinks 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(不久就) he is ready for his new job. 
③She and her family hid away for nearly twenty-five months 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(他们被发现之前). 
写出下列句中before的含义
④Think twice before you act.　　　 
⑤It will be some time before we know the full results.　　　 
⑥Before we had walked five miles,Anne complained of sore feet.　　　 
⑦Put that away before it gets broken.　　　 
答案:①before I could answer the phone　②it won’t be long before　③before they were discovered　④在……之前　⑤……之后才……　⑥不到……就……　⑦以免

1.It’s amazing that there are more than 8,000 statues,and no one in modern times knew about them until the 1970s.(教材第30页)
那里有8,000多座俑像,直到20世纪70年代才为人所知,真是非常神奇。
句中It’s amazing that...为“It+be+adj.+that从句”句型。it作形式主语,指代后面that引导的主语从句。
2.Each statue has a different face, leading researchers to believe that each one is a copy of a real soldier.(教材第30页)
每座俑像的相貌都不相同,这让研究人员认为每座俑像都是一名真实士兵的形象。
本句为复合句。句中 that引导的从句为宾语从句,作believe 的宾语;leading为现在分词,作结果状语。
3.The statues fill only one part of the emperor’s huge tomb, which still has not been completely unearthed.(教材第30页)这些俑像只是秦始皇巨大陵墓的一部分,而整座陵墓尚未被完全发掘。
主句是The statues fill only one part of the emperor’s huge tomb, which引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词 the emperor’s huge tomb。

1....I have heard that this museum is known as a “Chinese treasure house”!(教材第30页)
我听说这家博物馆被誉为“中国宝库”!
◆be known as作为……而闻名,as后接表示职业、身份等的名词。
He is little known as an artist.
几乎没人知道他是个艺术家。
Guilin is known for its beautiful scenery.
桂林因风景秀丽而闻名。



Sherlock Holmes is known as a detective and he is known to everybody for his quick thinking and keen powers of observation.夏洛克·福尔摩斯作为一名侦探而出名,他因他那敏捷的思维和敏锐的观察力而为大家所熟知。

语法填空
①Mount Huang is famous 　　　　 its beautiful sea of clouds. 
②London is famous 　　　　 one of the best live music venues (举办场所) in the world.But if you prefer opera, theatre or similar cultural events, London will not let you down either. 
③Known 　　　　 a writer, Jin Yong, whose real name is Zha Liangyong, is well known 　　　　 Chinese people 　　　　 his wonderful works. 
答案:①for　②as　③as;to;for
2.Put up your email in the classroom or read it to the class.(教材第31页)
把你的电子邮件张贴在教室里或读给全班同学听。
◆put up 张贴;建造,搭建;提高,增加;举起;抬起;留宿
Posters were put up around our school,calling on us to join in the actions for a greener earth.
校园中到处张贴着海报,号召我们加入让地球更环保的行动中去。
Put up your hands if you have any questions.
如果有问题请举手。
They’ve put up the rent by 200 yuan a month.
他们把每月的租金提高了200元。



写出下列句子中put up的含义
①They’re planning to put up a hotel where the museum used to be.　　　　　　　 
②A notice was put up in order to remind the students of the changed lecture time.　　　　　　　 
③We put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains.　　　　　　　 
④He decided that he would drive all the way home instead of putting up at a hotel for the night.　　　　　　　 
用put的相关短语填空
⑤We 　　　　　　　　 our tent and began to sleep in it, but I really couldn’t 　　　　　　　　 the heat in it. 
⑥Jack 　　　　　　　　 the things on the table,　　　　　　　　 his coat and went out of his office in low spirits because the proposal he 　　　　　　　　 at the meeting was firmly rejected(拒绝)by his boss. 
答案:①建造　②张贴　③举起　④留宿　⑤put up;put up with　⑥put away; put on; put forward


Write to a friend about a travel plan

1.文体类型:旅行计划,属于应用文范畴。
2.要点内容:本文以电子邮件的形式介绍了作者的西安旅行计划。内容包括旅行的主要目的、重点景观、其他景点和旅行安排(出发时间、出行方式)等。



首段常用句式:
I’m very happy to receive your email.I am writing to tell you that...
The reason why I am writing to you is that...
From your email,I have known that...
中段常用句式
I am planning to go to...
I am eager to visit...
I am looking forward to going to...
I intend to...
尾段常用句式
What about your travel plan?
I’m looking forward to your reply at your convenience.

　　假设你是李华,你打算给你的好友Richard写一封电子邮件告诉他你打算今年暑假去伦敦旅行。请用英语给他写一封80个词左右的信件。
内容如下:

旅行的
主要目的
去格林尼治参观确定世界时间的大钟,看子午线,它把地球分成东西两个半球
旅行的
其他计划
去威斯敏斯特教堂,里面有许多已故诗人和作家的雕像,也去看看伦敦塔和其他著名景点
交通方式
乘飞机
最后想法
伦敦很值得一游
　　提示词:Greenwich (格林尼治)、the Meridian Line (子午线)、navigation (航海)、Westminster Abbey (威斯敏斯特教堂)


Ⅰ.对接单元词汇
1.　　　　　　　　 adv.极其;非常 
2.　　　　　　　　 adj.令人惊奇的;令人惊喜的 
3.　　　　　　　　 n.景象;景色 
4.　　　　　　　　 n.雕像 
5.　　　　　　　　 n.目的地;终点 
6.　　　　　　　　 迫不及待做某事 
答案:1.extremely　2.amazing　3.sight　4.statue
5.destination　6.can’t wait to do sth
Ⅱ.巧用单元句式、语法
1.我非常高兴,因为我的父母要在今年暑假带我去伦敦。
I am 　　　　　　　　　　　　 that my parents will take me to travel in London this summer holiday. 
2.听说那里有很多有名的景点,我迫不及待地想去了。
I 　　　　　　　　　　　　 after I hear that there are so many amazing sights there. 
3.我们要去参观格林尼治,在那里能看到确定世界时间的大钟。
We 　　　　　　　　　　　　 visit Greenwich and there we can see the famous clock that sets the world time. 
4.使我惊讶的是,子午线把地球分成东西两个半球。
　　　　　　　　　　　　 that the Meridian Line,which divides the eastern and western halves of the earth. 
5.威斯敏斯特教堂里有许多纪念已故诗人和作家的雕像。
Westminster Abbey contains statues 　　　　　　　　　　　　 the dead poets and writers. 
答案:1.extremely happy　2.can’t wait to go
3.are planning to　4.It amazes me　5.in memory of

1.第2句可以用现在分词作状语进行升级。
 
2.第3句可以用where引导的定语从句进行升级。
 
3.第4句可以用主语从句进行升级。
 
答案:1.Hearing that there are so many amazing sights there, I can’t wait to go.
2.We are planning to visit Greenwich,where we can see the famous clock that sets the world time.
3.What amazes me most is that the Meridian Line,which divides the eastern and western halves of the earth.

Dear Richard,
I am extremely happy that my parents are planning to take me to travel in London this summer holiday. Hearing that there are so many amazing sights there,I can’t wait to go.We also intend to visit Greenwich,where we can see the famous clock that sets the world time.What amazes me most is the Meridian Line,which divides the eastern and western halves of the earth.
We are visiting Westminster Abbey as well.It contains statues in memory of the dead poets and writers.
We mean to travel to London by plane.I think I am supposed to keep my eyes open to make my trip enjoyable and worthwhile.
What about your travel plan?
Yours,
Li Hua

假设你是李华,你的英国笔友Jane近期将来你所在的城市旅游。请用英语给她写一封电子邮件,告诉她你愿意为她安排住宿及旅游行程。同时,希望她帮忙给你买一条围巾,你打算将围巾作为生日礼物送给妈妈。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。








　　One possible version:
Dear Jane,
I am happy to hear that you will come to my city for sightseeing.I’m writing to tell you that I am willing to make arrangements for your tour.
As for accommodation,you can stay at my home,where there are 2 spare rooms.Besides,I’d like to help you arrange a travel schedule.First,you can visit some famous sights here,such as the red leaves in the Shi Menfang,the Old Dragon Lake.Then,you can call at the museum in my city.By the way, could you do me a favor to buy a scarf?I wish to present it to my mother as a birthday gift.
Looking forward to meeting you soon.I hope you will have fun here.
Yours,
Li Hua
课时作业(六)　UNIT 2　Part 2

Ⅰ.语境填词
1.Volunteers will　　　　(transport) to the island by boat to clean it up. 
2.We went on 　　　　hike through the woods on Sunday. 
3.Many　　　　(soldier) were sent to the earthquake area to help the people. 
4.Could you please tell me the 　　　　 (detail) of your travel plan to Nanjing? 
5.To their delight,the 　　　　 (economy) recovery is just around the corner. 
6.The manager requested him not 　　　　 (be) late for the meeting. 
7.You’ll have　　　　better view if you sit in the front of the car while travelling. 
8.He caught sight　　　　some animals unique to the rainforest in the distance. 
9.I won’t make any comments 　　　　the event before he comes here. 
10.These　　　　(statue)were discovered by some farmers while they were digging a well. 
答案:1.be transported　2.a　3.soldiers
4.details　5.economic　6.to be　7.a
8.of　9.on　10.statues
Ⅱ.单句情境写作
1.After the exam,the students 　　　　　　　(迫不及待) to know the results. 
2.Generally speaking,you must 　　　　　　　 (办理登机手续) at least an hour earlier. 
3.With the change of tour arrangements,we had to 　　　　　　　　(结账离开) ahead of time. 
4.Zhejiang 　　　　　　　　　　　　(作为……而出名) the land of tea of our country. 
5.　　　　　　　　　　　　 (要求) no one should touch the exhibits. 
答案:1.can’t wait　2.check in　3.check out　4.is known as　5.It is requested that

Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
What do you plan to do this summer vacation? Do you want to travel over the sea,experience the ocean wave and enjoy the wonderful sea scenery? If that is what you want,come and sail on a Crystal Cruise ship (游轮).We have three ships:The Crystal Queen,The Crystal Princess,The Crystal Palace.
Come and sail in luxury (奢侈) on cruises around the Caribbean Sea for 7 or 14 days.
Our seven-day cruise costs $2,000 and our two-week cruise is $3,500.A typical one week cruise:
Day One—set off from Miami
Day Two—free day in Nassau,in The Bahamas
Day Three—near Haiti
Day Four—visit Puerto Rico and Antigua
Day Five—free day in Barbados
Day Six—free day in Port of Spain,Trinidad
Day Seven—travel to Caracas,Venezuela Day Eight—fly home.
All food and drink are included in the price of your cruise (except for wines).Our cruise ships all have a cinema,a five-star restaurant,a theatre,a library and a gym.However,you have to pay extra money to enjoy the films and plays.
If you prefer to go on a cruise in another part of the world,we also organise cruises in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean.
Our ships carry over 2,000 passengers and we have nearly 600 crew members in all.So come on board today for the holiday of a lifetime!
Call immediately:020-445583
I’m sure you will enjoy your luxury cruise ship journey very much!
1.Which of the following ships is not mentioned in the passage?
A.The Crystal Palace.
B.The Crystal Prince.
C.The Crystal Queen.
D.The Crystal Princess.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Travellers need to pay $2,000 if they want to sail in luxury on cruises for 14 days.
B.Travellers can wander around Barbados on the third day.
C.The ships can carry about 600 passengers.
D.Travellers can wander around the Caribbean Sea.
3.What can people do on the cruise ships for free?
A.See films in the cinema.
B.Have some wines.
C.Do sports in the gym.
D.Enjoy plays in the theatre.
语篇导读:这是一篇说明文。作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了暑假乘坐水晶号游轮旅行的相关信息。阅读本文,有利于提升学生获取信息的能力。
答案及剖析:
1.B　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据第一段的最后一句“We have three ships:The Crystal Queen,The Crystal Princess,The Crystal Palace.”可知有三艘船:水晶皇后号、水晶公主号、水晶宫号。并没有水晶王子号,故选B。
2.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据第二段中的“Come and sail in luxury (奢侈) on cruises around the Caribbean Sea for 7 or 14 days.”可知,豪华游轮环绕加勒比海航行7或14天,即旅行者可以在加勒比海四周游览。故选D。
3.C　推理判断题。本题考查学生根据文本信息进行推断归纳的能力。根据倒数第五段中的“Our cruise ships all have a cinema,a five-star ...However,you have to pay extra money to enjoy the films and plays.”可知,“我们”的游轮都有电影院、五星级餐厅、剧院、图书馆和健身房。但是你必须额外付费才能欣赏电影和戏剧。在健身房做运动是免费的,故选C。
B
From virtual tours to e-learning tools,museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms to continue to connect with the public and share collections and stories.
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Hastings Museum and Art Gallery is a family friendly museum in Hastings with a diverse collection of about 97,000 objects of local history,fine decorative arts and natural sciences.To offer a better service,we have launched a digital museum.
The British Library
Over the past two years,our imaging specialists have been trying to digitise the globes,which form one of the most beautiful parts in the British Library’s vast maps collection.The virtual globes will be made available for up close interaction on the British Library’s website throughout 2020,with the first seven due for release on 26 March.
Art UK
Art UK is the online home for every public art collection in the UK.Art UK is a charity,which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online.Through our work,we make art available for everyone—for enjoyment,learning and research.From May we will offer users the opportunity to create and share albums of artworks as well as“digital surrogate(替代的)exhibitions”.
Leeds Art Gallery Online
The displays at Leeds Art Gallery have been selected by the staff to reflect the richness and variety of the collections.Established masterpieces are presented alongside lesser known works.It includes recent acquisitions and long term works from the collection.The collection is quite large—only a fraction(部分) is on display at any one time.When not on show,these may be seen by appointment at the Gallery.
　　　　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　
4.Which is the most inviting to a geography lover?
A.Hastings Museum and Art Gallery.
B.The British Library.
C.Art UK.
D.Leeds Art Gallery Online.
5.What is special about Art UK?
A.It is an ideal museum for a family.
B.It has the largest collection of art works.
C.It is a non-profit art learning service.
D.It displays lesser known works besides famous ones.
6.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To introduce virtual tours options.
B.To inform readers of art events.
C.To attract visitors to museums.
D.To popularise art knowledge to readers.
语篇导读:本文是一篇应用文,介绍了利用数字平台提供虚拟旅游的几家博物馆和美术馆。阅读本文,有利于学生增强对虚拟旅游的认识,开阔学生的视野。
答案及剖析:
4.B　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据第三段中的“in the British Library’s vast maps collection”可知,不列颠图书馆里收藏着很多地图,因此它对地理爱好者最有吸引力,故B项正确。
5.C　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据第四段中的“Art UK is a charity,which features almost digitised 250,000 artworks available online.”可知,英国艺术协会是一个慈善机构,其特点是几乎有25万件数字化的艺术品可以在网上找到,由此可知,英国艺术协会的特别之处在于它是一种非营利的艺术学习服务,故C项正确。
6.A　推理判断题。本题考查学生根据文本信息进行推断归纳的能力。通读全文,特别是根据第一段中的“From virtual tours to e-learning tools,museums and art galleries have been sharing resources using digital platforms”可知,从虚拟旅游到电子学习工具,博物馆和美术馆一直在利用数字平台共享资源,由此可知,本文主要介绍的是利用数字平台提供虚拟旅游的几家博物馆和美术馆,因此,本文的目的是介绍虚拟旅游的几个选择,故A项正确。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Forty minutes later I heard a voice shout,“Get up!”Then 　1　,“Get out!”I pulled on my clothes and ran out into the darkness,to see the neon-green light 　2　 from behind the mountains.There she was,the Aurora Borealis (北极光).Dawn(黎明) at midnight.Light in the darkness. 
Within moments,the northern lights were travelling at a high speed,　3　 wildly across the dark sky.They shot left and then right,speaking a 　4　 language of their own.Soon our entire group—some wore only boots and cotton bathrobes—were lost in the light of the night.To my great 　5　 and excitement,I imagined my late mother.Her image “entered into” the flying lights,“speaking”to me.And I felt as though I were with her. 
Alas the 　6　 came to an end.I’d made new friends and seen the northern lights.But I also saw my only 　7　 on finding light on the outside,on seeing Aurora,had nearly 　8　 me to the other lights.There was so much of it in my friends,my fellow travellers—even in 　9　.In fact,it was only 　10　 I’d let go of my expectations that Aurora appeared.I understood maybe the power of my mother’s love had 　11　 me to see the dance of green light in the sky. 
I finished my long journey and flew home.　12　 I got to my front door it was close to 2:00 a.m.Stepping out of the car I 　13　 into the night sky,looking for Aurora (or Mum—I wasn’t sure).I took a photo with my phone,and I found a green light in the picture.I laughed at myself,because I 　14　 I’d travelled all those miles,made all those 　15　,in search of that magical light,and it had been here with me all along. 
　　　　　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　
1.A.the other B.another
C.other D.others
2.A.smiling B.raising
C.crying D.rising
3.A.dancing B.running
C.flying D.blowing
4.A.similar B.unique
C.common D.ordinary
5.A.contribution B.regret
C.dependence D.amazement
6.A.proposal B.option
C.step D.journey
7.A.focus B.confidence
C.attitude D.detail
8.A.deafened B.blinded
C.helped D.saddened
9.A.herself B.itself
C.myself D.yourself
10.A.before B.during
C.over D.after
11.A.allowed B.ordered
C.equaled D.provided
12.A.All the time B.Over time
C.At times D.By the time
13.A.looked down B.looked up
C.looked forward D.looked for
14.A.imagined B.wished
C.realised D.proposed
15.A.plans B.ideas
C.targets D.facts
语篇导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章作者讲述了跟着旅行团看到了梦寐以求的北极光,旅行结束回到家,却发现一直寻找的那神奇的“光”,就在自己身边。阅读本文,有利于学生认识到旅游的意义。
[文章脉络]

答案及剖析:
1.B　根据“Forty minutes later I heard a voice shout,‘Get up!’”可知,这是作者听到的另外一个声音。表泛指。选B。
2.D　看到北极光之前,作者先看到霓绿色的光从山后升起。故选D。
3.C　根据“the northern lights were travelling at a high speed”可知,北极光在天空中飞行。故选C。
4.B　这里指北极光用自己独特的语言叙述。故选B。
5.D　to one’s amazement表示“令某人惊讶的是”,amazement与excitement并列,指作者看着北极光的时候,想起已故的母亲,这让作者又惊又喜。故选D。
6.D　根据下文“I finished my long journey and flew home.”可知,作者感叹旅程已经结束。故选D。
7.A　focus on表示“关注”,从观看北极光的经历可知,作者一直关注找外面的光。故选A。
8.B　“我”也看到了“我”唯一专注于找到外面的光,当“我”看到北极光时,“我”几乎对其他光线视而不见。故选B。
9.C　“我”的朋友,“我”的旅伴,甚至“我”自己身上都对它有很多的期盼。故选C。
10.A　根据“I’d let go of my expectations that Aurora appeared.”可知,作者一直在寻找北极光,就在自己要放弃自己的期望之前,北极光出现了。故选A。
11.A　allow sb to do sth 表示“允许某人做某事”,作者认为这是已故母亲爱的力量让自己看到了北极光。故选A。
12.D　作者旅行结束,到家前门时,已经快凌晨2点了。故选D。
13.B　根据“looking for Aurora (or Mum—I wasn’t sure).”可知,作者抬头仰望夜空。故选B。
14.C　根据“I laughed at myself,”可知,作者突然意识到自己一直寻找的神奇的光,其实一直就在自己身边。故选C。
15.A　作者为了寻找北极光,制订了很多计划。故选A。
核心素养提升(Unit 2)
(时间:120分钟　满分:150分)

高考主播音频
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
　　　　　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　
1.What should the man take?(　B　)
A.A winter coat.
B.A light jacket.
C.A winter jacket.
2.Who has a serious cold?(　A　)
A.Sue. B.Selina. C.Stephen.
3.Why doesn’t the woman send Jim to Grammar School?(　C　)
A.Jim doesn’t like it.
B.She can’t afford the fee.
C.It’s a long distance from her house.
4.What time is it now?(　A　)
A.It’s 3:00 p.m. B.It’s 4:30 p.m.
C.It’s 6:00 p.m.
5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?(　C　)
A.When road repairs will be finished.
B.Where there are traffic jams.
C.Why Mary was late.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.What is the woman’s opinion about extreme sports?(　A　)
A.Exciting. B.Dangerous.
C.Frightening.
7.What did the man do yesterday?(　C　)
A.He went waterskiing.
B.He tried bungee jumping.
C.He climbed the mountains.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Why did the man make the call?(　B　)
A.He wanted to check out.
B.He wanted to have his room cleaned.
C.He wanted to order a room.
9.Where will the man go in 20 minutes?(　C　)
A.To the park. B.To the library.
C.To the museum.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What is unusual about the members of the Golden Sail Orchestra?(　A　)
A.They are all teenagers.
B.They are chosen from No.110 High School.
C.They are the most famous musicians in the world.
11.What does the man offer to do for the woman?(　C　)
A.Lend her some money.
B.Cook dinner for her.
C.Buy her a concert ticket.
12.Where does the conversation probably take place?(　B　)
A.In a cafeteria.
B.In a classroom.
C.In a concert hall.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.What is the relationship between the speakers?(　A　)
A.Teacher and student.
B.Father and daughter.
C.Tour guide and tourist.
14.When did Henry Ⅷ kill Elizabeth’s mother?(　B　)
A.In 1533. B.In 1536.
C.In 1558.
15.What was Elizabeth good at?(　A　)
A.Languages. B.Music.
C.Plays.
16.Who introduced potatoes to Europe?(　B　)
A.Sir Francis Drake.
B.Walter Raleigh.
C.Elizabeth Ⅰ.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.What did Vernon ask the speaker to do?(　C　)
A.Look after his house.
B.Check his mailbox.
C.Take care of his birds.
18.What happened when the speaker arrived at Vernon’s house?(　A　)
A.He couldn’t open the door.
B.He found he brought the wrong key.
C.He couldn’t find the key to the mailbox.
19.What made the speaker anxious?(　C　)
A.It was getting dark.
B.He might draw others’ attention.
C.He didn’t know how to face Vernon.
20.Why did the speaker feel like a fool?(　B　)
A.He made too much noise.
B.What he did made him look like a thief.
C.He forgot to ask the policeman for help.
听力原文
第一节
(Text 1)
M:Do you think it’ll be cold?Should I pack my winter coat?
W:It looks like it’ll be warm this week.I think you just need a light jacket.
(Text 2)
W:Stephen won’t go to the party because he has to work.
M:Selina has to study and Sue has caught a bad cold,so they won’t go,either.
(Text 3)
M:Carol,why not send Jim to Grammar School?Doesn’t he like it?
W:Yes,he does.But it is too far from here.
(Text 4)
M:Hi,Jenny.Let’s go to the gym later today!
W:Sure,what time do you want to go?How about 4:30 p.m.?
M:OK.Then I still have 90 minutes left to finish the paper due on Monday.
(Text 5)
M:Mary,you came home late today.Are there any traffic jams?
W:Yeah.I’d waited at the bus stop for almost half an hour.Then the bus arrived.But road repairs on Renmin Street haven’t been finished.
第二节
(Text 6)
W:Hey,Mike,you look really brown.What were you up to over the weekend?
M:I had a great weekend.On Saturday,I went waterskiing.That was some experience!
W:I’m sure it was.Those extreme sports give me a real thrill.I’ve even tried bungee jumping.It’s brilliant.But why are you so brown?Were you at the beach?
M:No,Yesterday,I went mountain climbing with the mountaineering club.I was out in the sun all day.
(Text 7)
W:Hello!This is the front desk.May I help you?
M:This is Room 2031,and we have just checked in.
W:Yes?
M:Our room hasn’t been cleaned up yet.Could you please send one of your cleaners to clean our room?
W:Oh,I’m very sorry,sir.We’ll send someone right away,probably in five minutes or so.Your room number again and your name,please?
M:Our room number is 2031,and my name is Harry Chen.
W:Thank you.I’ll send someone right now.
M:Thank you.Could you please ask them to come as soon as possible?We’d like to leave for the museum in 20 minutes.
(Text 8)
W:Would you like to go to the school concert with me tonight?
M:I didn’t know there was going to be a concert.Who’s playing?
W:The Golden Sail Orchestra from Beijing No.101 High School.
M:Oh,great!I heard an orchestra like that a few days ago.It was very unusual.All the players were teenagers.
W:It must be the same group.The piano player is 17 years old and the youngest violin player is no more than 14 years old.
M:They are excellent musicians.I just loved that last concert and I’m sure I’ll enjoy this one,too.I’m glad you asked me.
W:The concert starts at 7:00 this evening.Do you want to go out to eat dinner first?
M:Sure,but it’s on me this time.
W:I really appreciate that.I’m quite short of money these days.
M:Well,I’ll pay for the dinner,and I’ll buy you a ticket as well.Don’t worry about the money problem.
W:That’s very kind of you.
M:A friend in need is a friend indeed.Ha-ha,let’s go straight to the cafeteria after this class.
(Text 9)
M:OK.Close your books.Listen,please,and write notes on Elizabeth Ⅰ.Ready?Tom!What are you doing?Listen to me!Well,OK.Elizabeth’s father,Henry Ⅷ,married Anne Boleyn in 1533.Elizabeth was born in the same year.
W:Can you repeat the date,please?
M:Yes,it’s 1533.Then,when Elizabeth was only three years old,Henry killed Elizabeth’s mother.And he sent Elizabeth away.But she had a good classical education.
W:Excuse me.Can you explain that,please?
M:Yes,a “classical education”means you study ancient Greek and Latin.She could speak and write six different languages and Elizabeth also loved music and the theatre.And the Elizabeth period was a very interesting time for the theatre.Remember,Elizabeth was queen from 1558 to 1603.This period was a very exciting time in English history.Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world and Walter Raleigh went to America...
W:Can you spell that,please?
M:What,America?
W:No,Raleigh.
M:Yes,Walter Raleigh,it’s W-A-L-T-E-R,R-A-L-E-I-G-H.Walter Raleigh introduced new things to Europe—tobacco,potatoes and coffee.
(Text 10)
M:My friend,Vernon Davis kept birds.One day he phoned and told me he was going away for a week.He asked me to feed the birds for him and said that he would leave the key to his front door in my mailbox.Unfortunately,I forgot all about the birds until the night before Vernon was going to return.What was worse,it was already dark when I arrived at his house.I soon found the key Vernon left for me could not unlock either the front door or the back door.I was getting anxious and disappointed.I kept thinking of what Vernon would say when he came back.I was just going to give up when I noticed that one bedroom window was slightly open.I found a thick stick and pushed it under the window.I made a lot of noise.But in the end,I managed to climb up and open the window.I actually had one leg inside the bedroom when I suddenly realised that someone was shining a flashlight at me.I looked down and saw a policeman and an old lady,one of Vernon’s neighbours.I felt like a complete fool at that time.
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The city of Amsterdam is one of the best preserved in all of Europe.When visiting this remarkable city,you tend to forget your troubles just for a moment.With this travel guide,you will be able to discover the real Amsterdam.
Best Time to Visit Amsterdam
To see the tulip (郁金香) flowers you can visit from mid-April to early May.For the New Year’s celebration,there’re a lot of parties going on then.However,if you want to enjoy a quieter and more relaxing Amsterdam,visit from October to March.
Getting Around Amsterdam
You can rent a bike to go wherever you want to go.Public transportation is also convenient.You can get a chip card for about $9.
What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam
Plan ahead since most of the attractions are usually busy and be careful with your wallets as the city is well-known for pickpockets.Also be cautious when you are buying something in the markets.
The Best of Amsterdam Rijks Museum
This museum is one of the finest in the world.Make sure you arrive before 10 a.m. to avoid big crowds.
Vondel Park
If you are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying some peace and quiet,make a trip to this top choice park in the city.
Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is very fascinating; you will definitely be moved as you see Vincent van Gogh’s life and how he developed through art.
A’DAM Tower
If you want to get the inspiring views of Amsterdam,take the lift to the top of this tower.You can also climb aboard the giant four-person swing for some fun rides.
21.In which month can visitors feel more at ease in Amsterdam?
A.June. B.July.
C.September. D.November.
22.What is the purpose of the part “What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam”?
A.Providing help.
B.Giving warnings.
C.Explaining situations.
D.Expressing disappointment.
23.Where should you go to get a bird’s-eye view of Amsterdam?
A.Rijks Museum.
B.Vondel Park.
C.The Van Gogh Museum.
D.A’DAM Tower.
语篇导读: 这是一篇说明文。短文向游客介绍了去阿姆斯特丹旅游的相关信息。阅读本文,有利于开阔学生的视野。
答案及剖析:
21.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。由“Best Time to Visit Amsterdam”中的“However,if you want to enjoy a quieter and more relaxing Amsterdam,visit from October to March.”可知,然而,如果你想享受一个更安静、更放松的阿姆斯特丹,应该在十月份到三月份间来旅游。十一月在十月到三月之间。故D项正确。
22.B　推理判断题。本题考查学生根据文本信息进行推断归纳的能力。由“What You Should Know Before Visiting Amsterdam”中的“Plan ahead since most of the attractions... be cautious when you are buying something in the markets.”可知,其目的是给予游客提醒。故B项正确。
23.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。由“A’DAM Tower”中的“If you want to get the inspiring views of Amsterdam,take the lift to the top of this tower.”可知,如果你想俯瞰阿姆斯特丹的风景,你应该去A’DAM Tower。故D选项正确。
B
Many families take their children on vacation.They will usually travel for a few days or weeks during school breaks.But Julie and Tim Smith have planned a longer vacation with their two children.The Smith family is on a one-year trip around the world.They plan to visit 30 countries in all.Right now,the four travellers are about halfway through their trip.
Mrs Smith says they are trying to see as much of their world as they can.Mr Smith says one of the most interesting experiences of the trip has been meeting new people.He says people have been extremely friendly,very welcoming and love their kids.Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met.He says,“I learned in Africa that people have very different lifestyles than in America.”His sister,9 year-old Kara,discovers that she likes Thai food.Mrs Smith says that the trip teaches the children a lot.
It took the family a year to prepare for the trip.They had to sell their house and cars.Mrs Smith left her job and her husband is using unpaid leave.They carry small bags filled with lightweight clothing and whatever else they need.Mrs Smith says she enjoys being able to carry everything she needs on her back.She says she does not miss the things she has back home.“What has become more important is making these memories as a family and taking‘those’with us instead.”
The Smiths will continue to head east for the next six months.
24.In what way is the Smith family’s trip different from many others’ according to Paragraph 1?
A.They take their children on vacation.
B.They travel around the world for a year with children.
C.They travel during school breaks with children.
D.They travel for a few weeks with children.
25.What does Tyler find interesting during the trip?
A.Living in Africa.
B.Learning different Lifestyles in America.
C.Having Thai food.
D.Learning about the people they have met.
26.Which of the following is NOT true about the Smiths’ preparation for the trip?
A.They left their jobs.
B.It took the Smith family a year.
C.They sold their house and cars.
D.They put lightweight clothing in small bags.
27.What does the underlined word “those” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A.The small bags they carry.
B.The memories of the family.
C.The things on her back.
D.The things back home.
语篇导读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了史密斯一家与众不同的家庭旅行。阅读本文,有利于增强学生对旅游的认识。
答案及剖析:
24.B　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据文章第一段的“But Julie and Tim Smith have planned ... on a one-year trip around the world.”可知,史密斯一家的旅行与其他人的不同之处在于,他们和孩子旅行一年的时间。故选B项。
25.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据文章第二段的“Eleven-year-old Tyler says he has enjoyed learning about the people they have met.”可知,泰勒认为了解他们遇到的人很有趣。故选D项。
26.A　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据文章第三段的“Mrs Smith left her job and her husband is using unpaid leave.”可知只有史密斯夫人辞去了工作,而她的丈夫没有辞去工作,故A项这一表述错误。
27.B　词义猜测题。本题考查学生在具体语境中推测词语意义的能力。根据文章第三段的“What has become more important is making these memories as a family...”可知,画线部分those指代上文中提到的一家人在一起的回忆。故选B项。
C
Visit Chicago Children’s Museum
In brief:
This museum offers plenty of fun hands-on activities for kids.However,this is one of the few Chicago museums not “fun for the whole family” as adults and older kids will be bored to tears.
Address:700 East Grand Ave.(Navy Pier),Chicago
Phone:312-527-1000
Public transportation:
CTA bus lines 29 (State Street),65 (Grand Avenue),and 66(Chicago Avenue) all serve Navy Pier.
Parking fees:
·Monday through Thursday:$20
·Friday through Sunday:$24
·Holidays:$24
Opening hours:
·Weekdays:10 a.m.5 p.m.
·Weekends:10 a.m.8 p.m.
Entrance fees:
·Adults:$12
·Children:$12
·Seniors (65+):$11
·Children (under 5):free
Activities:
Located at one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions,Navy Pier,the museum offers three floors of activities for kids,including:
·Play It Safe—all about home safety
·Inventing Lab—provides parts and instructions for creating things
·Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighbourhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus
·Climbing Schooner—a three-floor climbing building
·My Museum—kids get to create various pieces of art that are “all about me”
·Skyline—kids learn about skyscrapers (摩天大楼) and design their own buildings
·Tree House Trails—a play area designed like a forest
·Waterways—water activities showing how pumps and dams work
28.How much will John (10),his parents (40) and sister (6) pay if they drive to the museum at 2 p.m. on Monday?
A.$36. B.$48.
C.$56. D.$68.
29.Kids who are fond of creating works of art should choose 　　　. 
A.Play It Safe B.Inventing Lab
C.My Museum D.Skyline
30.If you go to Kids Town,you can 　　　. 
A.go on a short trip to a forest
B.buy some gifts for your friends
C.know more about pumps and dams
D.experience Chicago neighbourhood life
31.What can we know about Chicago Children’s Museum?
A.It is a three-floor building.
B.It is not fit for adults or older kids.
C.It is the most popular museum in Chicago.
D.It is one of Chicago’s top tourist attractions.
语篇导读:本文是一篇应用文,介绍了参观芝加哥儿童博物馆的相关信息。阅读本文,有利于培养学生获取文中信息的能力。
答案及剖析:
28.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据Parking fees中的“Monday through Thursday:$20”及Entrance fees中的“Adults:$12 Children:$12”可知,他们一家四口星期一下午两点去参观博物馆需要花费12×4+20=68(美元),故D项正确。
29.C　推理判断题。本题考查学生根据文本信息进行推断归纳的能力。根据Activities中的“My Museum—kids get to create various pieces of art that are ‘all about me’”可知,在“我的博物馆”活动中,孩子们可以创作各种“关于我的”艺术品,由此可知,喜欢创作艺术作品的孩子应该选择“我的博物馆”活动,故C项正确。
30.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据Activities中的“Kids Town—a playroom recreating a Chicago neighbourhood where kids can pretend to do things like shopping for groceries and driving a CTA bus”可知,“儿童城”活动创造一种芝加哥社区的环境,所以在这个活动中可以体验到芝加哥社区生活,故D项正确。
31.B　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据第一段中的“this is one of the few Chicago museums not ‘fun for the whole family’ as adults and older kids will be bored to tears”可知,芝加哥儿童博物馆不适合成人和年龄较大的孩子,故B项正确。
D
I’ve been really lucky this year.Not only did I have the opportunity to live in France,but I was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend.Now she is studying in Essen,a large city in Western Germany.I recently went to stay with her—it was my first visit to Germany!Essen is a very large city.It has all the conveniences of any large city so I felt immediately at home.I love the variety of shops,restaurants,shopping malls,cocktail bars,nightclubs,parks and even a lake.There is also a city-wide network of trams(有轨电车),which makes getting around a piece of cake!
I found the people to be really friendly,and most Germans speak very good English,which made life easy for me.I was surprised by the casual attitude to alcohol in Germany,where it seems normal for people to drink beer on the street or on the tram.My girlfriend and I visited two famous local cities.Dusseldorf and Cologne,which are both on the Rhine River.Dusseldorf is an urban metropolis (大都市) with a great variety of restaurants.We took a boat tour on the river and went up the Rhine tower,a really tall building which offers great views across the city.Cologne,as you might know,is world famous for its perfumes.The cathedral(大教堂) there is an unmissable landmark.We made the effort to climb to the top of one of the cathedrals’ tower.The spiral(螺旋的) stairs seemed endless,but it was worthwhile for the impressive sights from the top.
We also went in a cable car over the river and tasted a German delicacy called “Spaghettieis” which is ice cream with strawberry sauce!I also got to try the famous German sausage.I must admit,I really enjoyed the food!The only disappointment was the grey and rainy weather,which proves that Britain does not have the worst weather in Europe!
32.Why did the writer feel lucky this year?
A.He will have a chance to live in Germany.
B.He met his girlfriend in France by chance.
C.He got an opportunity of learning in Germany.
D.He was able to live in France and visit other countries.
33.What do Dusseldorf and Cologne have in common?
A.They are both famous for unique perfumes.
B.They both serve traditional German sausage.
C.They both have many towers with a long history.
D.They both offer wonderful views from the tower top.
34.According to the writer,which country has the “worst” weather in Europe?
A.Britain. B.Italy.
C.Germany. D.France.
35.What can be the best title of the passage?
A.My First Visit to Germany
B.A Brief Introduction to Germany
C.A Guide to Germany
D.An Unforgettable Trip
语篇导读:这是一篇记叙文。本文主要记叙了作者第一次游历德国的所见所闻。阅读本文,有利于开阔学生的国际视野。
答案及剖析:
32.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据第一段中的“I’ve been really lucky this year.Not only... I was able to see some other countries with my girlfriend.”可知,作者觉得今年很幸运因为他能够住在法国,并去其他国家旅游。故选D。
33.D　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据第二段中的“We took a boat tour on the river ... building which offers great views across the city.”以及“We made the effort to climb to the top of one ... was worthwhile for the impressive sights from the top.”可知Dusseldorf 和 Cologne的共同点是都能从塔顶看到美妙的景色。故选D。
34.C　细节理解题。本题考查学生识别和理解文本中具体信息的能力。根据文章最后一句可知,作者认为德国的天气最糟糕。故选C。
35.A　主旨大意题。本题考查学生理解文本主旨要义的能力。根据第一段中的“I recently went to stay with her—it was my first visit to Germany!”以及文章主要内容围绕作者在德国的游历情况展开,可知选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面的短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

The Grand Canyon is a large river canyon in Arizona.It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places.36.　　　 The canyon is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. 
Over millions of years,the Colorado River cut through rocks as it passed through the area.37.　　　 Now,the canyon is surrounded (围绕) by high walls on either side,while the river continues to move at the bottom of the canyon. 
Besides its large size,the Grand Canyon is also known for its beautiful colours.The canyon is made of layers of rock (岩层),and each layer of rock has a different depth and colour.Geologists (地质学家) have found almost 40 different layers of rock.
The Grand Canyon is home to different kinds of plants and animals.38.　　　 Many types of animals live in the area,including the bald eagle,bobcats,bats and Gila monsters. 
American Indians have lived in the area for around 3,000 years.Spanish explorers (探险家) first discovered the area in 1540.Later,other Spanish explorers returned in 1776.39.　　 
Arizona became part of the United States in 1848,and the first geological studies were completed on the Grand Canyon in 1856.40.　　　 About five million tourists visit the park each year. 
A.Its widest point is 18 miles wide.
B.It’s not the deepest canyon in the world.
C.Weather changes quickly at the Grand Canyon.
D.Slowly,the river made the way deeper and deeper.
E.There are over 1,700 known plants growing in the area.
F.Today,the canyon is part of the Grand Canyon National Park.
G.However,they didn’t stay,as they found the canyon impossible to cross.
语篇导读:这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国科罗拉多大峡谷。阅读本文,有利于增强学生对科罗拉多大峡谷的认识,开阔学生的国际视野。
答案及剖析:
36.A　本题考查学生理解篇章段内句间衔接关系的能力。设空处所在段落是对大峡谷地理位置及情况的介绍。根据设空处前文“It is over 220 miles long and over a mile deep in some places.”可知,大峡谷的部分地方长度超过220英里,深度超过1英里。A 选项 “Its widest point is 18 miles wide.”表示大峡谷最宽的地方有18英里,与前文相呼应。故选A项。
37.D　本题考查学生理解篇章段内句间衔接关系的能力。设空处前文“Over millions of years,the Colorado River cut through rocks”解释了大峡谷形成的原因是由于科罗拉多河切断了岩石。D 项中的“河流让路越来越深”串联上文。故选D项。
38.E　本题考查学生理解篇章段内句间衔接关系的能力。根据前文“The Grand Canyon is home to different kinds of plants and animals.”可知,大峡谷是很多种动植物的生长地。E 选项中的“区域内有超过1,700种知名植物”与上文呼应。故选E项。
39.G　本题考查学生理解篇章段内句间衔接关系的能力。本段是对大峡谷历史文化的介绍。由该空前的 “Spanish explorers(探险家) first discovered the area in 1540.Later,other Spanish explorers returned in 1776.”可知,西班牙探险家1540年首先发现了该地区,另一些西班牙探险家1776年回到了该地区。G 项承接上文,说明了西班牙探险家的情况并解释了他们没有停留在此的原因是发现峡谷无法穿越。G 项中的 they 对应前文的“Spanish explorers”。故选G项。
40.F　本题考查学生理解篇章段内句间衔接关系的能力。根据空后“About five million tourists visit the park each year.”可知,每年有大约五百万人去公园旅行。F选项介绍大峡谷是美国大峡谷国家公园的一部分。设空处后文的 the park 指的是F项中的“the Grand Canyon National Park”。故选F项。
第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I used to travel to make myself relaxed.Two years ago,I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of　41　,so I went to Las Vegas for a holiday.I just wanted to get away and relax for a while. 
When I was on holiday,a(n)　42　 suddenly came to me.I had long wished to pay a visit to the Greek island of Santorini.Therefore,the idea of a two-week European 　43　 alone was born. 
I’d driven alone across the US before,but travelling to other　44　 whose languages aren’t the same as mine frightened me.I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to 　45　 with anyone. 
But I soon　46　 that if I wanted to follow my dreams,I had to 　47　 out of my comfort area.If I let 　48　 take control of me,I’d get nowhere. 
As I　49　 for more places to visit on my trip,I found Mykonos,Greece,which I 　50　 just as much as I liked Santorini.When I arrived in Europe,it was like I was in a dream. 
What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice.As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw,I was completely　51　 from the pressure of my work.How 　52　 it was to see people riding their bikes to the 　53　 they would like to go to!  
Some people might say,“It’s not a big　54　;it’s just Venice.Thousands of people go there every day.” But it was more than that to me.It was about having a 　55　 and when it was time for it to come true,don’t be afraid to let it go. 
41.A.joy B.pressure
C.loss D.pain
42.A.invitation B.incident
C.stranger D.idea
43.A.stay B.research
C.vacation D.study
44.A.cities B.parks
C.countries D.companies
45.A.communicate B.play
C.agree D.travel
46.A.selected B.responded
C.realised D.suggested
47.A.look B.leave
C.make D.step
48.A.fear B.pride
C.anger D.courage
49.A.asked B.provided
C.searched D.cared
50.A.explored B.visited
C.doubted D.liked
51.A.absent B.free
C.different D.tired
52.A.peaceful B.generous
C.hard D.nice
53.A.castles B.places
C.situation D.homeland
54.A.deal B.reality
C.order D.event
55.A.business B.future
C.dream D.journey
语篇导读:本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。本文作者讲述了自己克服沟通障碍,独自去其他国家旅行,实现了自己的梦想的经历。阅读本文,有利于培养学生不畏艰难、勇于实现梦想的品质。
[文章脉络]

答案及剖析:
41.B　根据“I was completely 　51　 from the pressure of my work.”可知,“我”处于许多压力之下。故选B项。  
42.D　在下文“Therefore,the idea of a two-week European 　43　 alone was born.”中发现关键词idea,可知“我”突然想到一个主意。故选D项。  
43.C　根据“When I was on holiday”可知,因此,一个为期两周的去欧洲度假的想法诞生了。故选C项。
44.C　根据“whose languages aren’t the same as mine”可知“我”到其他国家旅行了。故选C项。
45.A　根据“but travelling to other 　44　 whose languages aren’t the same as mine frightened me”可知,“我”担心不能和任何人交流。故选A项。  
46.C　47.D　但“我”很快意识到(realised),如果“我”想追随梦想,“我”就必须走(step)出“我”的舒适区。
48.A　根据“I’d get nowhere”可知,如果“我”被害怕控制住,“我”会一事无成。
49.C　根据“I found Mykonos,Greece”可知,“我”在旅途中寻找更多的地方。故选C项。
50.D　根据“I liked Santorini”可知,“我”找到了希腊的米科诺斯,“我”喜欢那里就像“我”喜欢圣托里尼一样。故选D项。
51.B　根据“How 　52　 it was to see people riding their bikes to the 　53　 they would like to go to!”可知,“我”完全摆脱了工作的压力。故选B项。  
52.D　53.B　看到人们骑着自行车去他们想去的地方真是太好了!
54.A　根据“it’s just Venice.Thousands of people go there every day”可知,没什么大不了的。It’s not a big deal表示“没什么大不了的”,是固定用法,故选A项。
55.C　根据上文“But I soon 　46　 that if I wanted to follow my dreams”可知,怀揣一个梦想,当有机会实现的时候,不要害怕,放手实现它。故选C项。 
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面的短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Simon Wakefield travelled round Yunnan after leaving university.While in Yunnan,he was astonished by how 56.　　　　 (vary) the landscape is.Down in the south,it’s very tropical,but in the northwest,Lijiang,a half new and half old town is on the side of a mountain,its peak 57.　　　　 (cover) with snow.Seen from above,the old town is a maze in 58.　　　　 the tourists get lost. 
He went to the village where the Naxi people live.He found that it is the women 59.　　　　 run Naxi society.They have the custom of playing cards in the middle of the street.He also found the Naxi language is the only hieroglyphic (阶层式) language still 60.　　　　 use and that Naxi culture is 61.　　　　 (particular) famous for its music.Passed from father to son,the music hasn’t changed for centuries.He went to watch 62.　　　　 performance in an old wooden hall,which 63.　　　　 (play) by Naxi men,some of whom looked as if they were well over 100 years old. 
At last he understood that it is the 64.　　　　 (diverse) that makes Yunnan attractive.However different people may appear 65.　　　　 (be) at first,we are all the same,all equal. 
语篇导读:这是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了外国人Simon Wakefield云南之行的所见所感。阅读本文,有利于学生了解外国人眼中的中国,培养学生的跨文化交际意识。
答案及剖析:
56.varied　本题考查形容词。此处为“how+形容词+主谓”形式的感叹句,此处需要填形容词,表示“多姿多彩的”,应用形容词varied,侧重多样性。
57.covered　本题考查独立主格结构。两分句间无连词,因此此处为独立主格结构,its peak与cover构成逻辑上的动宾关系,故用过去分词形式表被动。
58.which　本题考查定语从句。此处为“介词+关系代词”结构定语从句,修饰先行词maze,作介词in的宾语,指物,应用关系代词which。
59.who/that　本题考查强调句。分析句子结构可知此处为强调句结构“it is/was+被强调部分+that/who+其他部分”,此处被强调部分为the women。
60.in　本题考查介词。表示“在使用中”用短语in use。
61.particularly　本题考查副词。修饰后文形容词famous应用副词particularly,作状语。
62.a　本题考查冠词。表示具体的表演,performance是可数名词,此处表泛指“一场表演”,应用不定冠词,且performance是发音以辅音音素开头的单词,故用a。
63.was played　本题考查动词时态语态及主谓一致。根据上文went可知应用一般过去时,且定语从句中主语与谓语动词构成被动关系,应用一般过去时的被动语态。从句中谓语动词的数与先行词performance保持一致,应用单数。
64.diversity　本题考查名词。此处为强调句,强调的是主语,用名词diversity,表示抽象意义,不可数。故填diversity。
65.to be　本题考查不定式。句意:无论人们最初看起来是怎样的不同,我们都是一样的,都是平等的。appear后跟动词不定式,appear to do表示“好像……”。
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　假设你是学生李华,你的英国好友Tom写信询问你的暑假旅游计划。请根据以下提示用英语给他回一封电子邮件。
内容提示:
1.八月初乘火车;
2.了解当地风俗;
3.购买纪念品
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。




[写作指导]

　　One possible version:
Dear Tom,
How are you getting along with your study?The reason why I am writing to you is to inform you of my travel plan for the summer holiday.
I intend to take the train to Dalian in early August,which can offer me a chance to enjoy the scenery along the way.While travelling there,I will collect some information about local customs in the north.
Besides,I am planning to taste the local snacks and buy some souvenirs in memory of the trip.
What about your arrangements?
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面的材料,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。
There was once a little boy called Daniel whose dream was to have his very own pirate ship and sail around the seas,finding treasure that had been lost a long,long time ago.Daniel always spent his weekends with his grandma and granddad.His mummy would drop him off every Saturday morning at 9 o’clock on the dot and pick him back up on Sundays at 6 o’clock just after tea time.Grandma and Granddad’s house was a big old farm house with a big garden and was next to a meadow full of lovely flowers.At the bottom of the garden stood Granddad’s workshop (工作间) and an old wooden hut (小屋).
One sunny Sunday morning,Daniel was sitting at the table with his granddad having breakfast and told him that he had a dream the night before that he was captain of a pirate ship searching for lost treasure.Granddad said to little Daniel,“Well,to find any lost treasure of pirates,you need a treasure map!Pirates can’t go anywhere without a map.”So little Daniel and his granddad spent all that sunny afternoon making a map to find the lost treasure.There were a lot of dangers for pirates searching for treasure and by tea time they had finished the map where it showed sharks,quicksand and other pirates little Daniel would have to overcome.
Daniel’s mum arrived to take him home and he gave his granddad a hug goodbye and off he went still thinking about the pirate ship.
　　注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
The next day Daniel’s granddad decided he would start building Daniel’s pirate ship from his dream to surprise him the next weekend. 





Paragraph 2:
Saturday morning was the day of the big surprise for little Daniel and at 9 o’clock, 





[写作指导]
1.阅读文章,掌握主旨方向

2.明确写作思路,确定续写内容

3.汇集故事线索,列出写作要点

4.优化语言,完善续写逻辑
One possible version:
The next day Daniel’s granddad decided he would start building Daniel’s pirate ship from his dream to surprise him the next weekend.He got straight to work!Granddad knew he needed lots of wood to build a fantastic pirate ship and looking in the garden,he saw his old wooden hut.Granddad thought to himself,“I can use the wood from the old hut.”He started to pull down the old hut and then carried all the wood into his workshop where he could cut up the wood and start making little Daniel’s dream pirate ship.
Saturday morning was the day of the big surprise for little Daniel and at 9 o’clock,he arrived and saw Granddad was standing at the front of his workshop.Daniel went over and gave him a hug.Granddad then pulled open the big door.There was the big surprise—a newly-made pirate ship!The little boy was so excited that he began to jump up and down.“Oh thank you!Granddad,my dream has come true!”he said.That day the grandfather and the grandson began to plan for an adventurous journey into the big sea.