（2019版）新人教版高中英语必修第三册Unit4Space Exploration Reading for Writing 提升一练含答案.doc

1、第 1页（共 9页）Unit4Space ExplorationSection D Reading for Writing一、单词拼写1.I amy boss into giving up that unpracticalplan.2.Buses between the counties run r.3.Natural ron the earth are limited,so weshouldnt waste them.4.Shes a pof the virtues,who we should learnfrom.5.Heavy rains occur frequently,so we ar

2、e mthesituation closely.6.Some think it useless to explore space,which is seen as a sview.7.I have a dream to sail around the gone day.8.She shook her head and wiped her tears with a t.二、阅读理解AImagine jet-setting from Tokyo to Paris,enjoyingfirst-class travel,a four-course dinner and a city tourallwi

3、thout leaving the ground.This is the future of air travel第 2页（共 9页）according to Japanese company First Airlines,which has used thepower of virtual reality to create dream vacations.Passengers avoid the costly airport transfer,the baggagefees or busy airport terminal(航站楼)and instead enjoy theprivileg

4、es of business or first-class travel and an expensivetour of Parisall while remaining motionless in Tokyo.As wellas Paris,First Airlines also offers the virtual destinationsof New York,Rome and Hawaii.After boarding,guests can settle down for the two-hourflight on their advanced Airbus seat-surround

5、ed by decorationthat is modeled on the inside of an aircraft,for maximumrealism.There is flight service and VR,foods,music for everydestination.Passengers will be served a delicious meal by airstewards,alongside drinks and other desserts.The menu dependson the destination of choiceManhattan clam cho

6、wder(蛤肉菜汤) and cheesecake for New York and salmon tartar and onion soupfor Paris.After landing at the destination,guests can enjoy a360-degree tour of the destinationall thanks toprojection(投影) mapping and video.It makes for a supposedly stress-free vacation,perfect forthose whose ability to travel

7、abroad is limited by cost orhealth.Virtual reality is becoming increasingly present第 3页（共 9页）everywhere at all times in the world of travelallowingtravellers to appreciate the wonders of the world,all withoutleaving their houses.At just 4,980 yen($46) for business class and 5,980 yen($56)for first c

8、lassthese two-hour flights are far more affordablethan their real-life flights.1.What can we learn about the future of air travel from Tokyoto Paris?A.It is high-flying.B.It is money-saving.C.It is power-wasting.D.It is time-consuming.2.When can passengers enjoy the beauty of the destination?A.Upon

9、arrival.B.During the flight.C.After boarding the plane.D.On getting off the plane.3.Who is the flight perfect for?A.People who do little physical exercise.B.People who work under great pressure.C.People who desire to travel a long distance.D.People who have health or money troubles.4.What can be the

10、 best title for the text?A.A scientific fantasy第 4页（共 9页）B.The power of virtual realityC.Japans virtual air travel abroadD.Appreciation of the global wondersBThereisarockettowerinMississippithatsreadytotestNASAenginespowerfulenoughtopusharockettotheMoonandMars.Theresoneproblem:NASAcanceledtherocketi

11、tplannedtousetotakemantotheMoonandMarsyearsago.Despitethat,Congressorderedtheagencytokeepbuildingthetoweranyway.Theentirecostoftheprogramtotaled$350million.Andthatwasntall.CongressalsoorderedNASAtokeepthetowerinworkingconditionatanadditionalcostof$700,000ayear.“Myviewofthisteststandisthatitisasortof

12、aclassicexampleofthespaceprogramnowbeingmoreaboutjobsandpeoplesdistrictsthanabouttheveryexcitingpurposeofNASA,”saidLoriGarver,aformerNASAdeputyadministrator.“Weshouldntbedirectedbyjustacoupleofcontractorsandindividualstodoself-servingprogramslikethisone.”第 5页（共 9页）ABCNewsmetwithSen.RogerWicker,whose

13、Mississippicongressionaldelegationsavedthetower,toaskWickerwhetherthetowerwasaboutsavingthelargestemployerinthecountytheJohnC.StennisSpaceCenterortoadvancespacetravel.WickertoldABCNewsthathehopedthetowerprovedtobewellspent.“Thecountrywillbenefitfromit,”Wickersaid.“ItisaninvestmentandIdobelieveadecad

14、eorsofromnowwelllookbackonitandsay,Itiswellspentbecausetheprogramhasbeenrevived.Thatisthehope.”Theprogramhasnotyetbeenrevivedandthegovernmenthasnoplanstotesttherockets.5.WhatsthepurposeofbuildingarockettowerinMississippi?A.Torealisethedreamofcarryingmantotravelinspace.B.Totestiftheenginescanpushrock

15、etstotheMoonandMars.C.TolaunchrocketstocollectinformationfromtheMoonandMars.D.TosenduprocketstotheMoonandMarstocarryoutspaceexperiments.6.What is Lori Garvers attitude towards the rocket tower?A.Cautious.B.Supportive.C.Indifferent.D.Opposed.第 6页（共 9页）7.The underlined word “revived” can be replaced b

16、y.A.reusedB.reformedC.rejectedD.recognised三、七选五阅读理解Ive been keeping an English blog for many years.Thesepractical tips have helped me over the course of my blogging.Read quality books,blogs,journals,etc.which are written inEnglish.Blogging is not always about writing.1Reading alsoimproves your Engli

17、shcomprehension,grammar,spelling,vocabulary and writing.Practice helps,so continue writing.2Trying to make a perfect post free from grammar andspelling mistakes is good but youre not making use of yourtime efficiently.3Think about the main points you want to raise.I prepare anoutline of my post and

18、a list of the points I want to talkabout.Doing this has helped me stay on track and centre on mymain points.The outline and the list of points I want to writeabout serve as my guidelines when Im writing.When writing,use simple words and sentences.第 7页（共 9页）Using simple sentences makes your job as a

19、blogger easier.4Always remember this:The aim of your writing is to get yourmessage across and the only way to become an effective writeris successfully getting your message across to your readers.Write your posts ahead of time.5To free yourself from the pressure of making a post ondaily basis,which

20、might influence your writing,consider makingyour posts ahead of time.A.Also,it makes your posts more understandable to your readers.B.Welcome comments from your blog readers.C.There are advantages of daily blogging,but if it becomestiring,forget about it.D.Dont be afraid of making mistakes.E.Mistakes can be reduced with the help of your readers.F.You need to read to be able to write fluently.G.Prepare an outline of your post.第 8页（共 9页）一、单词拼写1.argued2.regularly3.resources4.pattern5.monitoring6.shallow7.globe8.tissue/towel二、阅读理解1.B2.A3.D4.C5.B6.D7.A三、七选五阅读理解1.F2.D3.G4.A5.C第 9页（共 9页）