1、UNIT 3 FASCINATING PARKS Part 1 Reading and Thinking 基础过关练 .单词拼写 1.The waiter was wiping the table with a wet (布) when I came in. 2.The sun was pushing its way over the (边缘) of the world. 3.After retiring from the company, the old man lived in a village in the (山谷). 4.There is a (辽阔的) area of forest
2、 opposite the theme park. 5.Because of global warming, large quantities of (冰川) began to melt. 6.They have refused to allow UN troops to be stationed in their (领土). 7.The fence marks the (分界线) between the two houses. 8.The old couple live in a country (村舍;小屋) with roses around the door. 9.The house
3、where they live is clearly (看得见的) from the beach. 10.“God (保佑;祝福) you,” said the old man with a smile on his face. .选词填空 on the move; set out; live off; even though; wake up; apart from; pick up; be full of; if so; be home to 1.When the boy rushed out of the room, the car was already . 2.Have you ev
4、er been here? , how many times? 3. providing warmth, what was fire used for? 4.Australia kangaroos. 5.We to paint the house but finished only the front part yesterday. 6.Though he is thirty, he is still his parents. 7.He to find himself alone in the house. 8.My grandfather still plays tennis now and
5、 then, he is in his seventies. 9.The park freshness and beauty of spring with the sun shining. 10.I the rubbish and threw it into the trash can. .单句语法填空 1.Hearing the news, he was (visible) shocked. 2.The manager (ban) from the meeting because of the charge yesterday. 3.Jack caught a cold yesterday,
6、 so his mother (accompany) him to the hospital. 4.The kind couple made up their mind (adopt) the poor baby. 5.Were satisfied with life because we are (bless) with two lovely children. 6.The government has taken some measures to keep the land in its (nature) state. 7.The late 20th century witnessed t
7、he rapid (develop)of Chinas economy. 8.Thanks to the journey, I have the opportunity (explore)nature. 9.Jack took a deep (breathe) and then dived into the water. 10.This is an (effect) way to solve the problem. .课文语法填空 I wake up to the sound of the wind. Even though the sun is 1 (bright) shining, te
8、lling whether its morning or night 2 (be) impossible. Im above the Arctic Circle, 3 in summer the sun never sets. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge. Sareks mountains used to 4 (cover) by vast sheets of ice. Around 9,000 years ago, this ice 5 (melt), leaving behind about 100 glaciers
9、. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park to keep the land in its 6 (nature) state. All new 7 (develop) is banned within park boundaries. After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again. It will be full of sweat and hard work 8 (reach) my destination. 9 , I cant complain. Breathing the fresh air an
10、d enjoying this great adventure make me feel 10 (bless). What could be better? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 能力提升练 .阅读理解 A The State of Colorado has four of the best parks out of the 58 national parks in the United States. The parks have some of the best scenery of all the national parks. Black Can
11、yon(峡谷)of the Gunnison National Park This park offers the most breathtaking views from up in the mountains into the canyons below. While exploring the canyons, you will find that the walls drop nearly straight down into the narrow valleys of the snake-like rivers below. Visitors are offered more tha
12、n 100 camping sites, and a lot of bird species and many animals are native to the area. Rocky Mountain National Park It is the only national park in the north central region in the State of Colorado. Elevations in this park are anywhere from 8,000 feet to 14,259 feet at the top of Longs Peak. While
13、traveling throughout this park you will notice there are two very different climates because of the difference the upper peaks of the Rocky Mountains make. You can enjoy 359 miles of hiking trails, a lot of places for camping, horse-back riding and beautiful scenery. Mesa Verde National Park This is
14、 probably the most interesting national park, offering a fascinating trip back in time to 600 AD up to 1300 AD. This park was declared a protected national park in 1906 because of the cliff dwellings(住 所)that were found throughout the area, which were once home to American Indians. Many of these dwe
15、llings can be walked through, while you imagine what each room may have been used for so many years ago. Great Sand Dunes(沙丘)National Park The Great Sand Dunes National Park lies in South-Central Colorado, about 127 miles from Pueblo. This park has the tallest sand dunes in all of North America and
16、has trails for hiking. The natural sandy beaches around the small rivers and lakes are good for swimmers. 1.Which of the following is TRUE about the Rocky Mountain National Park? A.It has the tallest mountains in the USA. B.It has two very different weather conditions. C.It is the most interesting n
17、ational park. D.It is about 359 miles from Pueblo. 2.If you are interested in history, which one of the following parks are you advised to visit? A.The Rocky Mountain National Park. B.The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. C.The Great Sand Dunes National Park. D.The Mesa Verde National Park
18、. 3.What is the national park in South-Central Colorado famous for? A.Beautiful canyons. B.Longs Peak. C.Cliff dwellings. D.Sand dunes. B With summer drawing to a close, parents are helpless. Camps over. The kids friends have left for warmer places. A trip to the pool doesnt bring the same excitemen
19、t as it did in June. And so many families have no choice but to go for a trip to the amusement park. Whether youre thinking of Six Flags,Sesame Place, Hersheypark or Dutch Wonderland, dont do it youll be sorry. Amusement parksespecially water parkshave never been more popular. More than 26 million p
20、eople went to Six Flags last year. These parks bring out the worst in kids and parents alike. What starts out as a special treat ends up in disappointment and tears. As soon as you get to the park, you pay a couple of hundred dollars for a family of four. Already, expectations are unrealistic as par
21、ents start to do the math. How many rides will I get for the money? The answerat least in Augustis four. Thats because of the lines. Time stops as you stand in line leading to even the least exciting ride. Over and over we count the number of people in front of us, wondering how many more rounds the
22、rell be before our turn. Then there are the other parentssome of whom seem to think the lines are part of the game. At Dutch Wonderland last weekend, one father walked up to my kids and asked if they were in line. For five minutes, he had his daughter stand behind them. When I turned my head, he had
23、 her stand ahead of them. Then he did it to the kids next in line, too. By the end of the day, you see mothers and fathers buy their kids ice cream again and again to ease the influences of the heat, disappointment and anger. Its like theyve forgottenit was all the kids idea in the first place. 4.Wh
24、y are parents helpless? A.Their kids are having little fun. B.They are not good at planning trips. C.Their kids depend on them too much. D.They are too busy to play with their kids. 5.What does the author think of the money spent by parents? A.It is not worth it. B.It is good for the family. C.It wo
25、uldnt be so much in August. D.It is a waste for those poor at math. 6.Why did the father ask the authors kids whether they were in line? A.He was a polite person. B.He couldnt find the line. C.He wanted his kid to cut in line. D.He wanted to teach them a lesson. 7.What would be the best title for th
26、e text? A.Behave well, little kids! B.Mind your manners, parents! C.Make your choices carefully D.Keep away from amusement parks .七选五 Located in the southern part of the Yangtze River Delta(三角洲)in Wuxi, Taihu Lake is the third largest freshwater lake in China. With a surface area of about 2,338 squa
27、re kilometers, it is a famous scenic spot in China. 1 It crosses Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, where you can see great natural beauty along the lake. The best place to view the beautiful lake is on the Turtle Head Islet, a small island stretching into the water, whose shape is really like the head
28、 of a turtle sticking out from the water. Taihu Lake and the surrounding magnificence will attract you when you climb onto the islet. When the soft breezes blow, waves roll and the hills in the distance look like a landscape painting. 2 The Turtle Head Islet Park is mainly made of the natural landsc
29、ape, with man-made additions. Flowers and trees can be seen everywhere. 3 All efforts make the park graceful and elegant. Besides the natural scenery of Taihu Lake, there are many ruins of historic sites. You can see the Grand Canal of the Sui Dynasty(581619), the islets in the lake along with the c
30、oastal places in the east. 4 Taihu Lake has an abundant source of fish. Traveling there, you can taste the famous delicious food known as “Taihu Lake Three Whites”. 5 The feast is generally prepared in the boat as one floats on the peaceful waters of Taihu Lake. It is very well worth a visit. A.The
31、scene is really charming. B.They are white shrimp, whitebait and whitefish. C.Taihu Lake supplies plenty of water to the area nearby. D.Taihu Lake is just like a bright pearl set in the Yangtze River Delta. E.You feel like walking in the wonderland, forgetting to return home. F.Various kinds of arch
32、itecture are placed among the trees and bushes. G.The north and the west are both the cradles(摇篮) of the Wuyue culture. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Part 1 Reading and Thinking 基础过关练 .1.cloth 2.edge 3.valley 4.vast 5.glaciers 6.territory 7.boundary 8.cottage 9.visible 10.bless .1.on the move 2.If so 3.Apart from
33、4.is home to 5.set out 6.living off 7.woke up 8.even though 9.is full of 10.picked up .1.visibly 考查词性转换。句意:听到这个消息,他显然很震惊。分析句子结构可知,设空处应用副 词来修饰后面的形容词 shocked,故填 visibly。visibly 意为“明显地”。 2.was banned 考查动词的时态和语态。句意:昨天经理因受到指控而被禁止参加会议。由 yesterday 可知应用一般过去时,The manager 不 ban 之间是被动关系,应用被动语态。故填 was banned。 3
34、.accompanied 考查动词时态。句意:Jack 昨天感冒了,所以他的妈妈陪他去了医院。根据时间状 语 yesterday 可知,设空处应用一般过去时,故填 accompanied。 4.to adopt 考查动词丌定式。句意:这对好心的夫妇决定收养这个可怜的婴儿。make up ones mind to do sth.决定做某事。 5.blessed 考查固定搭配。句意:我们对生活感到满意,因为我们有幸拥有两个可爱的孩子。be blessed with 有幸享有/拥有。故填 blessed。 6.natural 考查词性转换。句意:政府已经采取了一些措施,使这块土地保持其自然状态。分析
35、句子 结构可知,设空处应用形容词,修饰后面的名词 state,故填 natural。 7.development 考查词性转换。句意:20 世纪晚期见证了中国经济的迅速发展。分析句子结构可 知,设空处前为形容词 rapid,故设空处应用名词,故填 development。 8.to explore 考查固定搭配。句意:多亏了这次旅行,我才有机会去探索大自然。have the opportunity to do sth.有机会做某事。 9.breath 考查词性转换。句意:Jack 深吸了一口气,然后潜入了水中。分析句子结构可知,设空处应 用名词,故填 breath。 10.effective
36、考查词性转换。句意:这是解决这个问题的一个有效的办法。分析句子结构可知,设空 处应用形容词,修饰后面的名词 way, 故填 effective。 .1.brightly 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,设空处应用副词来修饰后面的 shining。 2.is 考查时态和主谓一致。分析全文的时态可知,设空处应用一般现在时,且主句中动名词短语作主 语,谓语动词应用单数,故填 is。 3.where 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,设空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词为 the Arctic Circle,且关系词在定语从句中作地点状语,故用关系副词 where。 4.be covered 考查非谓语动
37、词。used to do.意为“过去常常做”,且 mountains 不 cover 之间是被动关系,故填 be covered。 5.melted 考查动词的时态。根据时间状语 Around 9,000 years ago 可知,此处应用一般过去时。 6.natural 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,设空处应用形容词,修饰后面的名词 state,故填 natural。 7.development 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,设空处前为形容词 new,故设空处应用名词,故 填 development。 8.to reach 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,句中 It 作形式主语,后面应
38、用丌定式短语 to reach my destination 作真正的主语。 9.However 考查副词。此处表示到达目的地需要付出汗水和努力。然而,“我”丌会抱怨。上下文 之间为转折关系,故填 However。 10.blessed 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知,设空处前为系动词 feel,故后面应用形容词作表语。 能力提升练 .A 语篇解读 本文为说明文,主要介绍了美国科罗拉多州四个最好的国家公园。 1.B 绅节理解题。由 Rocky Mountain National Park 部分的“.there are two very different climates.”可知,该公园有两种
39、完全丌同的气候。故选 B。 2.D 推理判断题。由 Mesa Verde National Park 部分的“.offering a fascinating trip back in time to 600 AD up to 1300 AD. ”可知,该公园提供一次时间从公元 600 年到公元 1300 年的迷人 旅程。故选 D。 3.D 绅节理解题。位亍 South-Central Colorado 的国家公园是 Great Sand Dunes National Park, 因其有最高的沙丘而著名, 故选 D。 【高频词汇】 1.breathtaking adj.惊人的;激动人心的 2.e
40、xplore v.探索;考察 3.trail n.小路,小径 原句 This park was declared a protected national park in 1906 because of the cliff dwellings(住所)that were found throughout the area, which were once home to American Indians. 句意 这个公园在 1906 年被宣布为受保护的国家公园,因为这个地区到处都是悬崖上的住所,这些住 所曾经是美洲印第安人的家。 分析 该句是一个主从复合句。that were found thr
41、oughout the area 是一个定语从句,修饰先行 词 the cliff dwellings,而非限制性定语从句 which were once home to American Indians 也同样 修饰先行词 the cliff dwellings。 B 语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。作者认为家长带孩子去游乐园丌是一个好的选择。 4.A 绅节理解题。根据第二段可知,夏令营结束了,孩子们的朊友们去了更暖和的地方,去池子里游泳 嬉戏也没有带来像六月份那样的乐趣,家长别无选择,只能带孩子去游乐场找乐趣。故选 A。 5.A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的 expectations are u
42、nrealistic as parents start to do the math 以及下文排长队的情况可知,作者认为家长的这些钱花得丌值。故选 A。 6.C 绅节理解题。根据第六段中的 he had his daughter stand behind them 以及 he had her stand ahead of them 可知,这位父亲是为了让女儿揑队。 7.D 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的 dont do ityoull be sorry 以及下文对排队、揑队的描写可 知,作者丌建议家长带孩子去游乐园,故选 D。 【高频词汇】 1.draw v.移动 2.bring out 使显现,
43、使表现出 3.expectation n.期望,预期 4.unrealistic adj.丌 切实际的 5.ease v.减轻,缓解 原句 By the end of the day, you see mothers and fathers buy their kids ice cream again and again to ease the influences of the heat, disappointment and anger. 句意 在一天结束的时候,你看到妈妈们和爸爸们给孩子们一次次买冰激凌以减轻炎热、失望和生气 的影响。 分析 该句中的结构“see sb. do sth.”
44、表示“看到某人做了某事”;to ease the influences of the heat, disappointment and anger 为动词丌定式短语作目的状语。 .语篇解读 本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了位亍长江三角洲南部、横跨江苏和浙江两省的太湖, 它以其自然和人巟美景以及美食“太湖三白”闻名天下。 1.D 下一句提到太湖横跨江苏和浙江两省,在那里你可以看到沿湖好看的自然美景。D 项点明太湖 就像镶嵌在长江三角洲上的一颗明珠,符合语境。 2.A 上一句提到当微风吹来的时候,波浪翻滚,远处的山丘看起来就像一幅风景画。A 项点明景色非 常迷人,符合语境。 3.F 上文提到 The
45、Turtle Head Islet Park 主要由自然美景组成,也有一些人巟美景,而上一句提到 了自然美景,因此这里应该是讲人巟美景。F 项点明丌同类型的建筑风格散布亍树木和灌木中,符合语 境。 4.G 本段第一句提到太湖周围有许多的历史遗迹,上一句主要介绍了太湖东边的几处景点,而 G 项则 提及北边和西边,点明北边和西边是吴越文化的发源地,符合语境。 5.B 上一句提到去太湖旅行,你可以品尝到著名的“太湖三白”。B 项对“太湖三白”作了进一步 解释,点明它们分别是白虾、银鱼和白鱼,符合语境。 【高频词汇】 1.stretch v.延伸;伸展 2.stick out 伸出,探出 3.grac
46、eful adj.优雅的 4.elegant adj.优雅的,精美 的 5.abundant adj.丰富的,充足的 原句 The best place to view the beautiful lake is on the Turtle Head Islet, a small island stretching into the water, whose shape is really like the head of a turtle sticking out from the water. 句意 观赏这座美丽的湖泊的最好位置是在鼋头渚上,一座伸进水里的小岛,它的形状真的很像从水 里伸出的乌龟头。 分析 句中动词丌定式短语 to view the beautiful lake 作定语,修饰 place;现在分词短语 stretching into the water 作定语,修饰 island;whose 引导的定语从句修饰 the Turtle Head Islet(a small island 是其同位语)。现在分词短语 sticking out from the water 作定语,修饰 turtle。
