新教材2024年高中英语Unit2IconicAttractions过关检测B新人教版选择性必修第四册

其次单元过关检测(B卷)(时间:90分钟满分:120分)第一部分阅读(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。AInParis,theSeineRiverplaysmanyrolesinthecity.ItseparatestheRightBankfromtheLeftBank,actingasadividinglineinParis.Itprovidestransportationviaboatandtheopportunityforromanticwalks.Inaddition,lotsofParis'touristattractionsarelocatedonbothsidesoftheriver,includingtheEiffelTower,theLouvre,andsoon.TheBasicsOneofthebestwaystoseetheSeineRiveristowalkalongit.Youcanalsowalkacrosstheriveronbridgestoseesomeofthemostwell-knownarchitectureinFrance.Besides,aSeineRivercruiseallowsyoutorestyourlegsandadmirethesamesights.Ifyoubookalunchordinnercruise,youcanenjoyyoursightseeingaswellasaFrenchmeal.ThingstoKnowBeforeYouGoWhileyouarerunningthroughParis'maintouristareas,theSeineRiverishardtomiss.Youwon'thavetogofartofindit.Morethan30bridgescrosstheSeineRiverwithinthecitylimits.Yououghttowearcomfortableshoesforwalkingalongthebanksandbridges.Youhadbetterbepreparedforcrowdsonpopularbridges.WhentoGetThereForapeacefulwalk,headtotheriverintheearlymorninghoursbeforethecrowdarrive.Orgoforanafter-dinnerwalktotakeinthereflectionsoftheCityofLightonthewater.ExploringtheCanalSaint-MartinInnortheastParis,theCanalSaint-MartinisconnectedtotheSeineRiver.Itishometosmallerwaterways.InsteadoftheSeineRiver'sbusytrafficandnoisytourists,therearesomequietfootbridgesandfriendlylocalshere.Youcanwalkslowlyalongthetree-shadedpathsandenjoyamorelaid-backatmosphere.1.IfyoutakeaboattripontheSeineRiver,youcan.

A.getabookabouttheSeineRiverB.takepartintheboatraceinParisC.haveafreeFrenchmealwiththecaptainD.appreciatethefamousarchitecturecomfortably答案D解析细微环节理解题。依据TheBasics部分的“Besides,aSeineRivercruiseallowsyoutorestyourlegsandadmirethesamesights.”可知,乘船巡游塞纳河可以解放你的双腿,还能观赏到同样的风光。故选D项。2.WhatshouldyouprepareforwalkingalongtheSeineRiveraccordingtotheauthor?A.AguidebookofParis.B.Atickettothebridge.C.Apairofshoessuitableforwalking. D.Agreatdealofknowledgeaboutbridges.答案C解析细微环节理解题。依据ThingstoKnowBeforeYouGo部分的“Yououghttowearcomfortableshoesforwalkingalongthebanksandbridges.”可知,沿着河岸和桥行走,你应当穿舒适的鞋子。故选C项。3.What'sthefeatureoftheCanalSaint-MartincomparedtotheSeineRiver?A.It'snoisierhere. B.It'seasiertofind.C.Ithasfewervisitors. D.Ithasmorebeautifultrees.答案C解析推理推断题。依据最终一段的“InsteadoftheSeineRiver'sbusytrafficandnoisytourists,therearesomequietfootbridgesandfriendlylocalshere.”可知,这里没有塞纳河繁忙的交通和嘈杂的游客,这里有的是静静静的人行桥和友好的当地人。故选C项。BItwasabittercoldeveninginnorthernVirginiamanyyearsago.Theoldman'sbeardwasglazedbywinter'sfrostwhilehewaitedforarideacrosstheriver.Thewaitseemedendless.Hisbodybecamenumbandstifffromthefrigidnorthwind.Itwaslongbeforeheheardthefaint,steadyrhythmofhoovesalongthefrozenpath.Anxiouslywatchingseveralhorsemencomingup,heletthefirstonepassbywithoutanyeffortstogethisattention,thenanotherpassedby,andanother.Finally,thelastriderdrewnearwheretheoldmansatlikeasnowstatue.Whentheoldmancaughttherider'seyeandsaid,“Sir,wouldyoumindgivinganoldmanaridetotheotherside?”Stoppinghishorse,theriderreplied,“Sure!”Seeingtheoldmanunabletolifthishalf-frozenbodyfromtheground,thehorsemangotdowntohelphim.Thehorsemantookhimnotjustacrosstheriver,buttohisdestinationjustafewmilesaway.Astheyapproachedthetinybutcozycottage,thehorseman'scuriositycausedhimtoenquire,“Sir,Inoticedyouletseveralotherriderspassbywithoutmakinganefforttosecurearide.ThenIcameupandyouimmediatelyaskedmeforaride.Iamcuriouswhy,onsuchabitternight,youwouldwaitandaskthelastrider.WhatifIhadrefusedandleftyouhere?”Theoldmanlookedtheriderstraightintheeyesandreplied,“IreckonIknowpeopleprettygood.Ilookedintotheeyesoftheotherridersandimmediatelyfoundnoconcernformysituation.Itwouldhavebeenuselesseventoaskthemforaride.ButwhenIlookedintoyoureyes,yourgentlespiritwouldwelcometheopportunitytogivemeassistanceinmytimeofneed.”Thoseheart-warmingcommentstouchedthehorsemandeeply.“I'msogratefulforwhatyouhavesaid,”hetoldtheoldman.“MayInevergettoobusyinmyownaffairsthatIfailtorespondtotheneedsofotherswithkindnessandcompassion.”Withthat,ThomasJeffersonturnedhishorsearoundandmadehiswaybacktotheWhiteHouse.4.Whydidn'ttheoldmanaskthepreviousridersforaride?A.Becausehewaswaitingforthelastrider.B.Becausehiseffortsfailedtogettheirattention.C.Becauseheassumedtheyhadnoconcernforhim.D.Becausehewastoonumbtolifthishalf-frozenbody.答案C解析细微环节理解题。依据第五段的“Ilookedintotheeyesoftheotherridersandimmediatelyfoundnoconcernformysituation.”可知,老人没有恳求前面骑者的帮助是因为他在这些骑者的眼中没有看到关切。故选C项。5.Whatcausedthelastridertostopandhelptheoldman?A.Theoldman'spoorsituation. B.Kindnessandsympathy.C.Hisownaffairs. D.Theoldman'swarmcomments.答案B解析推理推断题。依据第五段的对话可推断出,最终一个骑者帮助老人是出于本身的和善和对老人的怜悯。故选B项。6.Whatdoyouknowabouttheoldman?A.Hegavethelastrideranopportunitytohelp.B.Helivedinabighouseafewmilesaway.C.Hejudgedpeoplebylookingintotheireyes.D.Herecognisedthelastrideratfirstsight.答案C解析推理推断题。依据第五段的“Theoldmanlookedtheriderstraightintheeyesandreplied,‘IreckonIknowpeopleprettygood.Ilookedintotheeyesoftheotherridersandimmediatelyfoundnoconcernformysituation...'”可推断出,老人是通过眼神来推断人的。故选C项。7.Whichcanbethebesttitleofthistext?A.LookintoYourEyes BpassionofaGreatManC.TheLastRidertoHelp D.ReturntotheWhiteHouse答案B解析标题归纳题。文章叙述了在一个寒冷的傍晚,一个老人等待过路的骑者带他过河。然而好几个骑者过去了,老人都麻木不仁。当最终一个骑者过来的时候,老人恳求他帮忙。他们顺当地到达了目的地。骑者很新奇地问老人为什么不寻求前面几个人的帮助。老人回答说没有在他们的眼中看到关切,而从这个骑者的眼中看到了关切。而这个骑者正是托马斯·杰斐逊。所以短文最佳标题为“一个伟人的怜悯”。故选B项。C(2024·山东卷)Inthemid-1990s,TomBisselltaughtEnglishasavolunteerinUzbekistan.Heleftaftersevenmonths,physicallybrokenandhavinglosthismind.Afewyearslater,stillattractedtothecountry,hereturnedtoUzbekistantowriteanarticleaboutthedisappearanceoftheAralSea.Hisvisit,however,endedupinvolvingalotmorethanthat.Hencethisbook,ChasingtheSea:LostAmongtheGhostsofEmpireinCentralAsia,whichtalksaboutaroadtripfromTashkenttoKarakalpakstan,wheremillionsofliveshavebeendestroyedbytheslowdryingupofthesea.ItisthestoryofanAmericantravellingtoastrangeland,andofthepeoplehemeetsonhisway:Rustam,histranslator,alovely24-year-oldwhopickeduphiscolorfulEnglishinCalifornia,OlegandNatasha,hishostsinTashkent,andastringofforeignaidworkers.ThisisaquicklookatlifeinUzbekistan,madeoffriendlinessandwarmth,butalsoitsdarkersideofsociety.InSamarkand,MrBisselladmiresthearchitecturalwonders,whileonhiswaytoBukharahegetsatasteofpolicemethodswhensuspectedofdrugdealing.InFerghana,heattendsamountainfuneral(葬礼)followedbyastrangedrinkingparty.AndinKarakalpakstan,heissaddenedbytheduststorms,diseasesandfishingboatsstuckmilesfromthesea.MrBissellskillfullyorganizeshistoricalinsightsandculturalreferences,makinghistaleawell-roundedpictureofUzbekistan,seenfromWesterneyes.HisjudgmentandreferencesaredecidedlyAmerican,aswellashisdelicatestomach.Astheauthorexplains,thisisneitheratravelnorahistorybook,orevenapieceofreportage.Whateveritis,theresultisafineandvividdescriptionofthepurestofCentralAsiantraditions.8.WhatmadeMrBissellreturntoUzbekistan?A.Hisfriends'invitation. B.Hisinterestinthecountry.C.Hisloveforteaching. D.Hisdesiretoregainhealth.答案B解析细微环节理解题。由第一段第三句可知,Bissell先生之所以回到乌兹别克斯坦,是因为他被这个国家深深吸引。故选B项。9.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“that”inparagraph2referto?A.Developingaseriousmentaldisease. B.TakingaguidedtourinCentralAsia.C.WorkingasavolunteerinUzbekistan. D.WritinganarticleabouttheAralSea.答案D解析代词指代题。由第一段末句以及其次段第一句可知,代词that指代上文中出现的Bissell先生回到乌兹别克斯坦,所写的一篇关于咸海消逝的文章。故选D项。10.WhichofthefollowingbestdescribesMrBissell'sroadtripinUzbekistan?A.Romantic. B.Eventful.C.Pleasant. D.Dangerous.答案B解析推理推断题。由第三段的描述可知,Bissell先生的乌兹别克斯坦之行充溢了友善和暖和,也了解到了社会的阴暗面。在前往布哈拉的途中他曾被怀疑贩毒被警方拘捕。在费尔干纳,他参与了一个葬礼,后又参与了一场怪异的酒会。在卡拉卡尔帕克斯坦他又遭受了沙尘暴、疾病及渔船被困等事情,所以说Bissell先生的乌兹别克斯坦之行有许多变故。故选B项。11.Whatisthepurposeofthistext?A.Tointroduceabook. B.Toexplainaculturalphenomenon.C.Torememberawriter. D.Torecommendatraveldestination.答案A解析写作意图题。作者开宗明义,提到Bissell先生回到乌兹别克斯坦来写一篇关于咸海消逝的文章。接下来介绍他此行远远超越了这一点。他出版的《ChasingtheSea:LostAmongtheGhostsofEmpireinCentralAsia》一书,讲解并描述了旅途中的种种经验。最终一段指出,Bissell先生以超群的技艺将历史领悟和文化参考融入他的故事中,从西方人的视角全方位地再现乌兹别克斯坦的现状。所以本文作者旨在介绍一本书。故选A项。DCitiesusuallyhaveagoodreasonforbeingwheretheyare,likeanearbyportorriver.Peoplesettleintheseplacesbecausetheyareeasytogettoandnaturallysuitedtocommunicationsandtrade.NewYorkCity,forexample,isnearalargeharbouratthemouthoftheHudsonRiver.Over300yearsitspopulationgrewgraduallyfrom800peopleto8million.Butnotallcitiesdevelopslowlyoveralongperiodoftime.Boomtownsgrowfromnothingalmostovernight.In1896,Dawson,Canada,wasunmappedwilderness(荒野).Butgoldwasdiscoveredtherein1897,andtwoyearslater,itwasoneofthelargestcitiesintheWest,withapopulationof30,000.DawsondidnothaveanyofthenaturalconveniencesofcitieslikeLondonorParis.Peoplewentthereforgold.Theytravelledoversnow-coveredmountainsandsailedhundredsofmilesupicyrivers.ThepathtoDawsonwascoveredwiththirtyfeetofwetsnowthatcouldfallwithoutwarning.Anavalanche(雪崩)onceclosedthepath,killing63people.FormanywhomadeittoDawson,however,therewardswereworththedifficulttrip.Ofthefirst20,000peoplewhodugforgold,4,000gotrich.About100ofthesestayedrichmenfortherestoftheirlives.Butnomatterhowrichtheywere,Dawsonwasnevercomfortable.Necessitieslikefoodandwoodwereveryexpensive.Butsoon,thegoldthatDawsondependedonhadallbeenfound.Thecitywascrowdedwithdisappointedpeoplewithnointerestinsettlingdown,andwhentheyheardtherewerenewgolddiscoveriesinAlaska,theyleftDawsonCityasquicklyastheyhadcome.Today,peoplestillcomeandgo—toseewheretheCanadiangoldrushhappened.TourismisnowthechiefindustryofDawsonCity—itspresentpopulationis762.12.WhatattractedtheearlysettlerstoNewYorkCity?A.Itsbusinessculture. B.Itssmallpopulation.C.Itsgeographicalposition. D.Itsfavourableclimate.答案C解析细微环节理解题。由第一段中的“Peoplesettleintheseplacesbecausetheyareeasytogettoandnaturallysuitedtocommunicationsandtrade.NewYorkCity,forexample,isnearalargeharbouratthemouthoftheHudsonRiver.”可知,像纽约市这样的城市往往占据重要的地理位置,交通、通信和贸易便利,由此推知答案为C项。13.WhatdoweknowaboutthosewhofirstdugforgoldinDawson?A.Two-thirdsofthemstayedthere. B.Oneoutoffivepeoplegotrich.C.Almosteveryonegaveup. D.Halfofthemdied.答案B解析推理推断题。由其次段中的“Ofthefirst20,000peoplewhodugforgold,4,000gotrich.”可知,最早来淘金的20,000人里,有4,000人依靠挖掘黄金致富,占总人数的1/5,所以答案为B项。14.WhatwasthemainreasonformanypeopletoleaveDawson?A.Theyfoundthecitytoocrowded. B.Theywantedtotrytheirluckelsewhere.C.Theywereunabletostandthewinter. D.Theywereshortoffood.答案B解析细微环节理解题。由最终一段中的“Butsoon,thegoldthatDawsondependedonhadallbeenfound.Thecitywascrowded...whentheyheardtherewerenewgolddiscoveriesinAlaska,theyleftDawsonCityasquicklyastheyhadcome.”可知,金矿被开采殆尽,特殊是当得知阿拉斯加发觉新的金矿后,人们已经没有爱好接着留在这里。据此得出许多人离开Dawson的主要缘由是要到别处找寻新的金矿,答案为B项。15.Whatisthetextmainlyabout?A.Theriseandfallofacity. B.ThegoldrushinCanada.C.Journeysintothewilderness. D.TourisminDawson.答案A解析主旨大意题。文中主要介绍加拿大城市Dawson因为金矿而崛起,又因为金矿被开采殆尽而衰落,经济只能依靠旅游业支撑,所以A项“一座城市的兴衰”能精确概括文章内容。其次节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,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。Travellingwithkids,regardlessofage,isaterriblethingfornewparents.Responsibilityishighandtravelexpensesmightbeunexpectedatanypointofthetrip.Ifyouareplanningyourfirstroadtriporvacationwithchildren,thereareseveralimportantthingstoconsider.Getachildlocator.16andmanyparentssometimeslosetheirkids.Populartouristdestinationsareovercrowded,too.So,ifyouareafraidoflosingyourchildren,getachildlocatortobeawareofwhereyourkidsaregoingwhentheyaccidentallygetlost.

17.Youdonotneedtopacktonsoftoys,sweetsandatabletfullofgamesinordertokeepyourlittleonesentertained.Youcanencouragethemtocreateatraveljournal,readortellstories,orgivethemacameratocapturethemostpreciousmomentsduringyourtrip.18.

19.Thisisamustevenduringtheshortestroadtrip.Youcanhandleaheadache,butyourchildcan't.Ifyoudonotknowwhattoputinyourfirstaidkit,consultyourchildren'sdoctor,becauseallchildrenaredifferent.

Apartfromtheabove,money,passports,avoidingheavyluggage,pickafamilyfriendlydestinationandfamilyfriendlyaccommodationsarealsoneeded.Travellingwithkidsisexcitingandinteresting.Yourfirsttripmightnotbesoexciting,butwithacarefulpreparation,yourfamilytripwillbethemostmemorableone.20.

A.KeepthemcarefulB.KeepthementertainedC.Packasmall,kid-friendlyfirstaidkitD.Boardgamesmightbeagoodchoice,tooE.AirportsandtrainstationsareusuallyovercrowdedF.AvoidingyourlittleonesintheplanningofthetripisagoodideaG.Involveyourlittleonesintheplanningofthetrip,whichwillhelpyou答案16.E17.B18.D19.C20.G其次部分语言运用(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。Lastnightoneofour3familydogswashitandkilledbyacarinfrontofmymother'shouse.Thedogsbecame,moreorless,mymother'ssubstitute21afterherhumanonesgrewupandmovedout.Theonethatwaskilledhad22withmymumfarmorethantheothers.Sheisshockedandupset.Ilovedthedog,23mytruesadnesscurrentlycomesfromhavingtowatchmymotherendureanother24aftereverythingshehasbeenthroughinherlife.InthemidstofallofthisIhavetosincerely25thedriver.Itwasnothisfault.Thedogchasedadeerintothe26atnight.Inaneffortnottohitthedeerhesuddenlychangedthe27,notseeingthedog,resultinginherdeath.Thedriver28,carefullywrappedourdoginablanketto29herdignity,andcarriedheruptomymother'sfrontdoor.Hewas30shakingandveryupset.Heinformedmymotherof31happenedandshebrokedownimmediately.Hecomfortedherthebestastrangercould.Helefthis32andofferedassistanceinanywayhecould.

Whathereallydidwas33mymotherfromhittingona34sceneherselfwhileshewassearchingforthedog.Hecouldhaveveryeasilycontinuedonhisway,buthedidsomethingthatIwouldneverforget.Thankyou,Stranger.Yourestoredmy35inhumanity.

21.A.children B.petsC.property D.belongings答案A解析句意:在她亲生的孩子们都已经长大从家里搬了出去后,这些狗或多或少地成为母亲的干儿子、干女儿。故选A项。22.A.kept B.helpedC.bonded D.touched答案C解析句意:而死的那条狗与我母亲感情深厚,远远超过另外两只。bondwithsb意为“与某人培育特殊关系”。故选C项。23.A.besides B.whileC.or D.but答案D解析由下文“mytruesadness”可知,前后是转折关系。D项符合文意。24.A.incident B.tragedyC.situation D.scene答案B解析由下文“shehasbeenthroughinherlife”和前文“another”可知,母亲一生经验了许多事情,而失去狗对她来讲是又一个悲剧。tragedy“悲剧”,故选B项。25.A.criticise BfortC.applaud D.blame答案C解析句意:在这场灾难的阴影之中,我不得不对肇事车辆的司机心生赞美。criticise“指责”;comfort“劝慰”;applaud“鼓掌,赞扬”;blame“指责”。故选C项。26.A.field B.roadC.square D.room答案B解析句意:夜里,那条狗追着一只鹿,冲到了马路上。road“马路”,故选B项。27.A.mind B.wheelC.idea D.direction答案D解析句意:司机竭力避开车撞到鹿,猛一转方向却没有看到狗,于是造成了狗的死亡。direction“方向”,故选D项。28.A.pulledaway B.tookoffC.pulledover D.pulledoff答案C解析依据“carefullywrappedourdoginablanket”可知,这里指司机将车立刻停到路边。pullover“把车停到路边”,故选C项。29.A.preserve B.developC.hide D.cancel答案A解析preservesb'sdignity意为“保留某人的尊严”。这里用毯子将狗包住是为了保留它的尊严。故选A项。30.A.suddenly B.casuallyC.accidentally D.obviously答案D解析句意:他明显在颤抖,非常哀痛。suddenly“突然”;casually“随意地”;accidentally“偶然地”;obviously“明显地”。故选D项。31.A.that B.howC.what D.why答案C解析句意:他向我母亲告知了事情的经过,她的心情立刻就崩溃了。informsbofsth,of为介词,后面内容作其宾语从句。空格处在从句中作主语,意为“什么事情”。故选C项。32.A.goods B.informationC.car D.house答案B解析句意:他留下了自己的信息,并且会尽他所能供应帮助。goods“物品”;information“信息”;car“汽车”;house“房子”。故选B项。33.A.spare B.separateC.ban D.tell答案A解析句意:但他真正做到的是,让我的母亲免于发觉狗不见出门找寻时撞见惨不忍睹的场面。sparesbfromdoingsth“使某人免遭……”,故选A项。34.A.wonderful B.pleasantC.unforgettable D.horrible答案D解析依据常识可知,狗被撞死的场面应当是惨不忍睹的。horrible“恐怖的”,故选D项。35.A.energy B.faithC.decision D.doubt答案B解析句意:感谢你,生疏人。你复原了我对人性的信任。energy“能量”;faith“信念”;decision“确定”;doubt“怀疑”。故选B项。其次节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Onemorning,Iwaswaitingatthebusstop,worriedabout36.(be)lateforschool.Thereweremanypeoplewaitingatthebusstop,37.someofthemlookedveryanxiousand38.(disappoint).Whenthebusfinallycame,weallhurriedonboard.Igotaplacenext39.thewindow,soIhadagoodviewofthesidewalk.Aboyonabike40.(catch)myattention.Hewasridingbesidethebusandwavinghisarms.Iheardapassengerbehindmeshoutingtothedriver,butherefused41.(stop)untilwereachedthenextstop.Still,theboykept42.(ride).Hewascarryingsomethingonhisbikeandshouting.Finally,whenwecametothenextstop,theboyranuptothedoorofthebus.Iheardaconversation.Thenthedriverstoodupandasked,“43.anyoneloseasuitcaseatthelaststop?”Awomanonthebusshouted,“Ohdear!It's44.(I).”Shepushedherwaytothedriverandtookthesuitcasethankfully.Everyoneonthebusbegantalkingaboutwhattheboyhaddone,andthecrowdofstrangers45.(sudden)becamefriendlytooneanother.

答案36.being37.and38.disappointed39.to40.caught41.tostop42.riding43.Did44.mine/me45.suddenly第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华,你的新西兰挚友Lucas发邮件向你询问厦门鼓浪屿的有关景点。请你回复邮件,内容包括:1.景点介绍:林巧稚纪念馆、马约翰纪念馆、郑胜利雕像、钢琴博物馆(任选1个);2.表达期盼。留意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细微环节,以使行文连贯。参考词汇:鼓浪屿Kulangsu

参考范文DearLucas,Iamverygladtoreceiveyouremail,inwhichyouexpressedyourdesiretoknowaboutthescenicspotsofKulangsuinXiamen.Nowletmerecommendoneofthemtoyou.YoumustknowZhengChenggong,whowasagreatnavigatorinthehistoryofChina.ThestatueofZhengChenggongstandsattheFudingRockonthesoutheasterntipofKulangsu,whichlookslikeamanfacingthemagnificentsea,wearingarmourandholdinghisswordinhishand.Hisimageisstrongandimposing.TherearemanyplacesworthvisitinginKulangsu.Ihopemyrecommendationhasmadeyouwanttovisithere.Yours,LiHua其次节(满分25分)阅读下面材料,依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。续写词数应为150左右。Adam,Nick,andTomwerebestfriends.Fiveyearsaftertheirgraduationfromcollege,NickcalledAdamandTom,invitingthemtocelebratehisbirthdayonhispersonalyacht(游艇).Theygotveryexcited.Itwasabrightandsunnysummerday.AsNickwasstudyingthesafetymeasuresoftheseajourney,hesawAdamandTomcomingtowardshisyacht.Withhugehugsandsmilesoneveryface,thethreegreetedeachotherintheirusualway.“Thankyouboysforcomingandmakingmybirthdayevenmorespecial,”saidNick.“Butbeforegettingstarted,hopeyoubothknowthereisadangerzoneataparticularpointonthissea,”warnedAdam.“Don'tworry.Iwillstayawayfromit.Nowletthepartybegin!”Nickresponded,startingtoturnthesteeringwheel(方向盘)oftheyacht.Treatingthefriendsonthebeautifulwhiteyachtsailingonthebluewaterwasaperfectidea.Theywerehavingawonderfultime,talking,eatingandjoking.Howtimeflew!Itstartedgettingdark.“Heyguys!It'stimetogoback,”Tomshouted.“MrSailor,turnyourship'swheelandtakeusbackhome,”saidAdam.Littledidtheyknowtheyweregoingtoencounterlife-threateningchallengesahead.Unknowingly,NickcrossedthedangerzoneAdamhadmentionedearlier.Whenrealisingthis,Nickdecidedtomakeaturnimmediately.Unfortunately,astrangenoisecamefromtheengineandthentheyachtstopped.Expertatmendingmachines,AdamofferedtoexaminetheengineandaskedNicktofetchthetoolbox.Nickwashurryingtogetitwhenheslipped,fallingintotheseawater.“Nick!”TomandAdamscreamed.Panicked,Nickstartedshoutingforhelp.TomrushedinsidetheyachttogetalifejackettorescueNick,butdidn'tfindone.Instead,hefoundalongropeandherushedoutwithit.JustthenAdamshoutedontopofhisvoice,“Nick!Look,there'sasharkbehindyou!”