高中英语选择性必修四 Unit 2　Section A　Reading and Thinking 课时习题

1、Unit 2ICONIC ATTRACTIONSSection AReading and Thinking课后篇巩固提升基础夯实.单词拼写1.There are two (政治的) parties in the USthe Democratic Party and the Republican Party.答案political2.The (赤道) is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres.答案equator3.Lets go to the supermarket to buy the food and drin

2、ks for the (烧烤).答案barbecue4.As you can see,the first question he asked me was quite (简单的).答案straightforward5.As we passed by,a smell of bread drifted from some distant (面包店).答案bakery6.You have read that sound makes air (振动),thus making sound waves.答案vibrate.短语填空refer to,major in,in contact with,agre

3、e with,make up,play an important part in,feel at home,do some research1.When I study English,I like to put my dictionary within my reach so that I can it when necessary.答案refer to2.In the next part,the author would most probably discuss with you how to for the lost time.答案make up3.Have you been your

4、 friends in the last few weeks?答案in contact with4.It is universally acknowledged that reading learning English.答案plays an important part in5.My friendly and supportive colleagues here soon helped me to .答案feel at home6. science or engineering,youll have no trouble finding work after graduation.答案Maj

5、oring in7.We can on the Internet to learn more about the topic.答案do some research8.We should analyse what they said and not just everything.答案agree with.完成句子1.据说,这个故事被翻译成了20多种语言。 the story has been translated into over 20 languages.答案It is said that2.参观艺术展览时,我们讨论了伟大艺术家的作品。 the art exhibition,we disc

6、ussed the great artists works.答案While visiting3.父亲节是一个子女表达他们对父亲的爱和尊重的节日。Fathers Day is a festival sons and daughters will show their love and respect to their father.答案on which4.我家有个花瓶,据说是从明代传下来的。My family has a vase,which is said to the Ming Dynasty.答案date back to5.土著人必须与大自然密切接触,这样他们才能在这片广阔的土地上生存。T

7、he Aborigines had to be in close contact with nature survive in this vast land.答案so as to素养提升.阅读理解A主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:应用文词数:278难度:If youd like to go sightseeing,the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaJiuzhaigou Valley,which lies in t

8、he northern part of Sichuan Province,China,reaches a height of more than 4,800 m,with a series of different forest ecosystems(生态系统).Its particularly famous for its excellent waterfalls.About 140 kinds of birds live in the valley,as well as a number of endangered plants and animals,including the gian

9、t panda.Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami,which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century,is of great archaeological(考古的) interest.The discovery of objects from Euro

10、pe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.Henderson IslandHenderson Island,which lies in the eastern South Pacific,is one of the few atolls(环礁) in the world whose ecology has been untouched by humans.Its particular

11、ly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island.It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.The Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian architecture.It was built

12、by the emperor Shah Jehan,who ruled India in the 17th century.It was in memory of his favourite wife who died in 1631.The architecture was given a World Heritage Status in 1983.【语篇解读】本文为应用文。文章介绍了四处世界遗产遗址供游客选择。1.Which of the following can be found in Jiuzhaigou Valley?A.Wonderful waterfalls.B.Ancient

13、 objects.C.Beautiful buildings.D.Untouched ecology.答案A解析细节理解题。由第二段中“Its particularly famous for its excellent waterfalls.”可知,在九寨沟能够观赏到瀑布。2.What can we learn about the Taj Mahal?A.It doesnt exist now.B.It was built by an emperors wife.C.It has become a place of interest.D.It looks more beautiful than

14、 other buildings.答案C解析细节理解题。由最后一段中“The architecture was given a World Heritage Status in 1983.”可知,泰姬陵已经成为一处旅游胜地。3.In which part of a newspaper can we read the text?A.Industry.B.Travel.C.Science.D.Business.答案B解析文章出处题。通读全文可知,这篇文章介绍了四个世界遗产遗址,最有可能出现在报纸的旅游专栏中。B主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:说明文词数:320难度:The Forbidden City

15、 is well known for being full of Chinese cultural and historical relics.But Masters in the Forbidden City(我在故宫修文物) does not just focus on the stories of the past.Instead,the documentary movie,which came out in Chinese cinemas on Dec.16,focuses on ordinary people the restorers(修复者) of relics and anti

16、quities(古董).The stories are told at a slow and relaxed pace,reflecting the restorers work.Restoration of cultural relics and antiques can be time-consuming,and sometimes boring.Yet these restorers patience and peace of mind are especially precious in a society where everything is changing so fast.“I

17、f you choose this job,you have to stand hours of work sitting on a chair.You need to be quiet and get used to being quiet,” says Wang Jin,an ancient clock repair expert.A touching part of the documentary is the spirit of craftsmanship(工艺) in the restorers.“Years of humdrum work requires not only ski

18、ll,but also faith and spirit,”China Daily commented,“Looking for preciseness(精确) and perfection,devoting yourself to work,patience,endurance(忍耐),loneliness.all these qualities come from the craftsman spirit.”But unlike the popular idea of stuffy(古板的) experts who sit around being serious,the document

19、ary shows off the enthusiasm of the restorers.They play their guitars and make jokes about each other after a long day of restoration work.One scene that has been very popular with Internet users features a young female restorer riding a bicycle through the empty Forbidden City on a Monday.While she

20、 is doing this,a narrator says,“The last person to do this was Puyi,the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.”Masters in the Forbidden City has proved wrong many peoples ideas about antique restorers,allowing them to realise that they are not old,dull professors,but people in their 40s,30s and even 20s

21、who can be quite pleasing to the eye.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了纪录片我在故宫修文物所反映出的中国古董修复师的工匠精神。4.Whats the main purpose of the documentary Masters in the Forbidden City?A.To show people how antiques are restored.B.To display relics seldom seen by ordinary people.C.To draw attention to Chinese antique restorers

22、lives.D.To praise the craftsmanship of Chinese antique restorers.答案C解析细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Instead,the documentary movie,which came out in Chinese cinemas on Dec.16,focuses on ordinary people the restorers of relics and antiquities”可知,纪录片我在故宫修文物的主要目的是让人们关注中国古董修复师的生活。5.According to Wang Jin,we can learn tha

23、t .A.he often gets tired of his workB.there is no need to do restoration work fastC.antique restorers need to be patient and peacefulD.it takes years of hard work to adapt to antique restoration答案C解析细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Yet these restorers patience and peace of mind are especially precious in a society where everything is changing so fast.(然而,在一个一切都在快速变化