外研版高一英语必修四module 5 a trip along the three gorges reading and vocabulary课时作业含答案

1、Module 5 A Trip Along the Three Gorges.阅读理解You may know the Eiffel Tower as one of the most famous man­made monuments(纪念塔) in the world, and you'd be absolutely right! Read on to learn about the history of the great Eiffel Tower.Travelers from around the world flock (蜂拥)to Paris, France, to

2、 visit the Eiffel Tower, making it the most visited paid monument in the entire world! In fact, in 2010, the Eiffel Tower welcomed its 250 millionth visitor!The history of the Eiffel TowerThe Eiffel Tower was named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the famous monume

3、nt.Construction began in January of 1887 and was completed in about two years.Their plan was to finish the tower in time to be the entrance arch for the World's Fair in 1889.This fair celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, which took place from 1789 to 1799.The height competi

4、tionLocated on the Champs de Mars, the tower is the tallest structure in Paris.It was the tallest man­made structure in the world for 41 years until the Chrysler Building in New York was built.Then the spire (尖顶) on the top of the tower was added, raising its height to 17 feet taller than the C

5、hrysler Building.It is now 1,063 feet tall! There are various copies of the Eiffel Tower in the world including a half­scale model at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.Three shades of the wonderSome pictures make the Eiffel Tower look like a dark iron color.But it is, in fact, bronze.Not only that,

6、but the tower is actually painted three different shades to make it appear even taller: darkest on the bottom and lightest on the top.本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了埃菲尔铁塔的历史及其相关信息。1Why was the Eiffel Tower constructed?ATo show great respect for Gustave Eiffel.BTo make Paris the most visited city in the world.CTo be

7、the sign of French people's construction skill.DTo be the entrance arch for the World's Fair in 1889.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Their plan was to finish the tower in time to be the entrance arch for the World's Fair in 1889.”可知，埃菲尔铁塔是为了作为当时的世博会的入口拱门而修建的。故选D。2Which of the following does the aut

8、hor mention in the passage?AThe political meaning of the Eiffel Tower.BThe disadvantages of the Eiffel Tower.CThe location of the Eiffel Tower.DThe cost of the Eiffel Tower.答案：C解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Located on the Champs de Mars，the tower is the tallest structure in Paris.”可知，文中提到了埃菲尔铁塔的位置。故选C。其他三项文中均未涉及

9、。3What can we know about the Eiffel Tower according to the passage?AIt is the most famous man­made monument.BIt has a half­scale model at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.CIt was finished in exactly two years.DIt is made of iron.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，埃菲尔铁塔在世界各地有多个复制品，其中一处位于Paris Hotel in La

10、s Vegas，故选B。4What's the main purpose of the passage?ATo introduce the historical meaning of the Eiffel Tower.BTo raise people's awareness of protecting the Eiffel Tower.CTo offer people some information about the Eiffel Tower.DTo call on people to visit the Eiffel Tower.答案：C解析：写作意图题。根据文章第一段以

11、及后面各个小标题可知，文章主要介绍了埃菲尔铁塔的历史及其相关信息，故选C。.七选五How to pass an important testWhether it's a first grade science test or College Entrance Exam, all tests have one thing in common: you have to pass._1_Stuck in a situation where you don't know what to do? This article can help.Tips1.Once you get the s

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15、sts vocabulary, reading and maths skills.BStudies show that if you get enough sleep, your brain will be much more efficient.CFailing the test won't help you in the long run, so it's important to know how to prepare to pass that big test.DShowing up without something as simple as a pencil can

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