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UNIT 3　FASCINATING PARKS
大观念之单元话题:本单元为“人与自然”主题语境下对“人与环境、人与动植物”的探讨,以游记见闻的形式介绍了欧洲最古老的国家公园之一——瑞典萨勒克国家公园的自然风景和人文风貌,同时还介绍了一些著名的主题公园。通过学习本单元,我们可以领略世界各地不同类型的国家公园和主题公园的迷人之处,并了解他们在自然资源保护、娱乐和旅游等方面的重要意义。
①remote /r m t/adj.偏远的;偏僻的
②wilderness / w ld n s/n.荒野;荒芜的地方
③interaction / nt r k ( )n/n.相互作用
④ecology /i k l d i/n.生态;生态学
⑤be made up of 由……组成
⑥pass through 穿过;经历
类文悦读·情境导学
　　由群岛组成的皇家岛国家公园是美国最为人迹罕至的国家公园之一,那么它有哪些独特之处呢
Surrounded by Lake Superior in the state of Michigan, Isle Royale National Park is a remote① site that is made up of⑤ Isle Royale and hundreds of smaller islands close to it. It covers 894 square miles, with 209 square miles of land and 685 square miles of water. Isle Royale National Park was established in 1940 and designated (指定) a wilderness② area in 1976 to prevent further development.
The park has become one of the most significant study sites for predator-prey interactions③ and its wolves are among the most famous wild animals in the world. The grey wolf has been the top predator of Isle Royale National Park since it arrived in the late 1940s. Scientists have studied the predator-prey relationship between wolves and moose on the island for decades to better understand the ecology④ of predation and what it can teach us about our relationship with nature.
Isle Royale is one of the least-visited national parks in the US.The park is open each year from Apri1 16 through October 31, closing from November 1 through April 15 because of extreme winter weather that passes through⑥. It’s the only American national park to close for the whole winter, which likely contributes to its relatively low number of visitors.
SectionⅠ　Reading and Thinking—Comprehending
Step One:Pre-reading
According to the title and the picture,predict what this passage is mainly talking about.
答案　The passage talks about the Sarek National Park’s natural landscapes, reindeer and the author’s experience.
Step Two:While-reading
阅读策略
How to choose subheadings
　　小标题是对正文部分内容的高度凝练与概括,可以让读者在通读全文前大概了解文章的主要内容,以便在阅读中更快、更准确地理解文章内容及写作意图。那么我们该如何给每个部分选取恰当的小标题呢 在此,我们以“SAREK NATIONAL PARK—EUROPE’S HIDDEN NATURAL TREASURE”一文为例进行分析。
★关注相关细节。第一段的第二句“Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.”设置悬念——为什么阳光明媚但却分不清昼夜呢 紧接着第三句“I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets.”揭示答案,由此读者不难选出A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps为本段的小标题。
★寻找关键词。从第二段第一句“Sarek’s mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice.”中很容易锁定两个关键词mountains和ice,这正好与小标题A Land of Mountains and Ice中的Mountains and Ice完美照应。
★概括段落主要内容。第三段重点介绍the Sami与reindeer如何在这片土地上和谐共生。本段以时间为主线,前三句讲述the Sami与reindeer的传统相处模式,从第四句起讲述两者当今和谐共生的方式。由此可见,Man at Peace with Nature是最恰当的小标题。
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
1.What is the main idea of the passage
A.The Arctic Circle. B.The Sami people.
C.The reindeer. D.A fascinating park.
答案　 D
2.Read the passage quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1　A.A land of mountains and ice.
Para.2　B.Man at peace with nature.
Para.3　C.A land of adventure.
Para.4　D.A summer where the sun never sleeps.
答案　Para.1 D　Para.2 A　Para.3 B Para.4 C
Ⅱ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again and fill in the blanks.
Ⅲ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Why did the Swedish government make Sarek a national park
A.In order to attract more visitors.
B.In order to protect reindeer.
C.In order to keep people out of the land.
D.In order to keep the land in its natural state.
2.Why does the author say telling whether it is morning or night is impossible
A.Because the wind is too strong.
B.Because the watch is broken.
C.Because it’s summer above the Arctic Circle.
D.Because the sun is shining too brightly.
3.What can we infer from the third paragraph
A.Without reindeer these hundreds of years, Sami would not have lived well.
B.Sami live in villages now,so they can live well without reindeer.
C.There are not enough reindeer for Sami to live on now.
D.The number of reindeer is smaller and smaller, so Sami can’t be allowed to hunt them.
4.What does the author think of his trip to Sarek National Park
A.Challenging but worth it. B.Difficult and boring.
C.Puzzling and terrible. D.Exciting but difficult.
答案　1.D　2.C　3.A　4.A
Step Three:Post-reading
Ⅰ.难句解构
1.Following the reindeer were the Sami people,who made this territory their home.
学会断句:本句是复合句。主句是完全倒装结构,正常语序是The Sami people were following the reindeer。who made this territory their home为定语从句,修饰先行词the Sami people。
尝试翻译:跟随驯鹿到来的是萨米人,他们在这片土地上安家落户。
2.If today is anything like yesterday,it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley.
学会断句:本句是复合句。主句是it will be full of sweat and hard work。If today is anything like yesterday是条件状语从句。as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley是原因状语从句。anything like后面可以接人或物,意思是“与……相像,多少有点像”。
尝试翻译:如果今天和昨天差不多,那将会充满汗水和艰辛,因为我要徒步跨越这片地形艰险的土地,到达山谷另一端的目的地。
Ⅱ.翻转课堂(课文语法填空)
Fill in the following blanks according to the passage.
I wake up to the sound of the wind 1.buffeting (buffet) the cloth of my tent.Even though the sun is brightly shining,telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.I’m above the Arctic Circle,2.where in summer the sun never sets.I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park,3.a place with no roads or towns.
Around 9,000 years ago,reindeer began to arrive at Sarek’s mountains.Following the reindeer 4.were (be) the Sami people,who made this territory their home.In 1909,Sarek was made a national park 5.to keep (keep) the land in its natural state.
For hundreds of years,6.looking (look) after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami.Today,most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just 7.like their neighbours.But every spring,a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek and enjoy their 8.traditions (tradition) as before.
After breakfast,I pack my bag and set out again.Being in such a 9.beautiful (beauty) and wild place makes me feel 10.blessed (bless) to be alive.
[原文呈现]
SAREK NATIONAL PARK—EUROPE’S HIDDEN NATURAL TREASURE
1 A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
I wake up① to the sound of the wind [1]buffeting② the cloth③ of my tent.[2]Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.[3]I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7:30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge④. [4]Spreading out⑤ before me,branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley⑥ below. I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park,[5]a place with no roads or towns.
[1]此处是现在分词短语作定语,修饰the wind。
[2]本句是一个复合句。even though引导让步状语从句;“telling whether...night”是动词-ing形式作主语;whether引导宾语从句。
[3]本句是一个复合句。where引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词the Arctic Circle。
[4]此处是动词-ing形式作状语。
[5]此处是同位语,解释说明Sarek National Park。
2 A Land of Mountains and Ice
Sarek’s mountains used to⑦ be covered by vast⑧ sheets of ice.Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted,[6]leaving behind⑨ about 100 glaciers⑩. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive.[7]Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home.[8]Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. [9]Though the Sami are allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park,no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries .At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible .Close by, there are a few reindeer [10]feeding on grass.
[6]此处是动词-ing形式作状语。
[7]本句是一个复合句。“Following the reindeer...people”为完全倒装句;who引导非限制性定语从句;从句中含有“make+宾语+宾语补足语”结构。
[8]此处是动词-ing形式作主语,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。
[9]此处是though引导让步状语从句。
[10]此处是动词-ing形式作后置定语,修饰reindeer。
3 Man at Peace with Nature
For hundreds of years,[11]looking after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami. They used the reindeer’s meat for food, their bones for tools, and their skin for making clothes and tents. [12]Since reindeer were always on the move,the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them. Today, most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just like their neighbours. But every spring, a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek, living in tents or old cottages and enjoying their traditions. I am not a Sami, but in Sarek I’ve adopted some of their habits.[13]For example, this morning my breakfast is flat bread warmed over a fire, dried reindeer meat, and some sweet and sour berries that I found growing near my tent.
[11]此处是动词-ing形式作主语,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。
[12]此处是since引导原因状语从句。
[13]本句是一个复合句。warmed over a fire是过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰flat bread;dried是过去分词作前置定语,修饰reindeer meat;that引导定语从句,修饰先行词some sweet and sour berries;从句中含有“find+宾语+宾语补足语”结构,动词-ing形式growing near my tent在从句中作宾语补足语。
4 A Land of Adventure
After breakfast, I pack my bag and set out again. Since I must carry all of my food and supplies with me, my bag weighs about 30 kilograms.[14]If today is anything like yesterday, it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley. However,I cannot complain. Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel blessed to be alive. Here I am, alone under this broad sky,[15]breathing the fresh air, and enjoying this great adventure. What could be better
[14]本句是一个复合句。if引导条件状语从句;as引导原因状语从句。
[15]此处是动词-ing形式作状语。
[名师圈点]
①wake up 醒来
[注意]wake up to在句中指因听到风拍打帐篷发出的声响而醒来,wake up to还可表示“意识到,认识到”,近义词组为awake to。
②buffet / b fIt/ vt.连续猛击;打来打去
/ b feI; b feI/ n.自助餐
③cloth /kl / n.(一块)布;织物;布料
④edge /ed / n.边;边缘;边线;刀刃 vt.& vi.(使)徐徐移动;给……加边
on/at the edge of 在……的边缘
⑤spread out 伸展;延长
⑥valley / v li/ n.谷;山谷;溪谷
⑦used to do sth过去常常做某事
be used to doing sth习惯于做某事
be used to do sth被用来做某事
⑧vast /vɑ st/ adj.辽阔的;巨大的;庞大的
⑨leave behind 留下;落后
⑩glacier / ɡl si (r); ɡleIsi (r);NAmE ɡleI r/ n.冰川
reindeer / reIndI (r)/ n.驯鹿
[注意]其复数形式是原形reindeer或reindeers。
territory / ter tri; ter t ri/ n.领土;版图;领域;地盘
apart from... 除……之外(还)
in order to 为了,以便(表示目的)
be allowed to do sth被允许做某事
ban /b n/ vt.明令禁止;取缔
n.禁令
ban sb from doing sth 禁止某人做某事
boundary / ba ndri/ n.边界;界限;分界线
cottage / k tId / n.小屋;(尤指)村舍;小别墅
visible / vIz bl/ adj.看得见的;可见的
invisible adj.看不见的
feed on... 以……为食
look after 照顾;照看
on the move 在行进中;在移动中
pick up 收拾;收起
accompany / k mp ni/ vt.
陪同;陪伴;伴随;(尤指用钢琴)为……伴奏
accompany sb to some place陪某人去某地
company n.陪伴;公司
live a modern life 过着一种现代化的生活
a small number of 少量的
a huge/large number of 大量的
the number of... ……的数量
adopt / d pt/ vt.采用;采取;采纳 vt.& vi.领养
[形近词]adapt v.适应;改编
sour / sa (r)/ adj.酸的;有酸味的
pack one’s bag 收拾某人的包
set out 出发;启程;(怀着目标)开始工作
set out to do 着手做
carry sth with sb 某人随身携带某物
weigh linking-v.有……重;重
anything like...像……那样的东西
bless /bles/ vt.祝福
blessed adj.神圣的;有福的
be blessed with... 在……方面有福气
[参考译文]　 萨勒克国家公园——欧洲隐藏的自然财富
1.一个太阳永不停歇的夏天
风噼里啪啦地拍打着我的帐篷的布,我在这声响中醒来。即使阳光明媚,也不可能分辨出是早上还是晚上。我在北极圈内,夏天太阳从不落山的一个地方。我看了看表,是早上七点半。我离开帐篷,走到山边。拉帕河的支流流过下面的山谷,在我面前伸展开来。我身处瑞典北端偏远的萨勒克国家公园,一个既没有公路也没有城镇的地方。
2.群山冰封之地
萨勒克的山上曾经被大片的冰层覆盖。大约9 000年前,这些冰融化了,留下了大约100座冰川。不久之后,驯鹿开始来到这里。跟随驯鹿到来的是萨米人,他们在这片土地上安家落户。到达这里是相当困难的,所以除了萨米人很少有人到过萨勒克。1909年,为了使这块土地保持自然状态,萨勒克被列为国家公园。虽然萨米人被允许在公园里继续保持他们的传统生活方式,但其他人不可以住在这里,而且在公园范围内禁止进行任何新的开发。远在山谷的另一边,可以看到一座古老的萨米人的小屋。旁边有几只驯鹿在吃草。
3.人与自然和谐相处
几百年来,照顾驯鹿是萨米人的一种生活方式。他们用驯鹿的肉做食物,骨头做工具,毛皮做衣服和帐篷。由于驯鹿总是在迁徙,所以萨米人会收起他们的帐篷,跟随而去。今天,大多数萨米人在萨勒克附近的村庄都有房子,和他们的邻居一样过着现代生活。但每年春天,少数萨米人仍然跟随他们的驯鹿进入萨勒克的山谷,住在帐篷或老房子里,享受他们的传统。我不是萨米人,但在萨勒克,我采纳了他们的一些习惯。例如,今天早上我的早餐是火上烤的扁面包、驯鹿肉干,还有一些我发现的长在我帐篷附近的酸酸甜甜的莓果。
4.冒险之地
早饭后,我收拾好行李,又出发了。因为我必须随身携带所有的食物和补给品,所以我的包重约30千克。如果今天和昨天差不多,那将会充满汗水和艰辛,因为我要徒步跨越这片地形艰险的土地,到达山谷另一端的目的地。然而,我不能抱怨。在这样一个美丽而荒凉的地方,我觉得活着是幸运的。我在这里,独自一人在这广阔的天空下,呼吸着新鲜空气,享受着这场伟大的冒险。还有什么比这更好的呢
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共27.5分)
A
Here are four of the U.S.’s least crowded parks, plus what to see and do in them.
Channel Islands National Park, California
Tourists find many ways to explore this group of five wild islands off the coast of Santa Barbara. Beginner-friendly paddling trips let visitors take in abundant sea caves and wildlife, such as gray whales and sea lions. Strong currents (洋流) and shifting weather make going with a guide a smart move.
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
This coast-meets-mountains reserve takes wildlife watching to the next level. Use the park’s only maintained long path to the outlook over Harding Icefield for breathtaking views of this icy landscape. Along the way, keep an eye out for black bears, wolves and mountain goats. From a tour boat, look out for whales and dolphins among the waves and sea lions and seals on the beaches.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Brazilian free-tailed bats are a star attraction at this park. Each year, these bats make their way back from their winter grounds in Mexico to rest in the park’s network of limestone (石灰岩) caves. August and September bring the best bat watching when the year’s babies take to the skies with their parents. Around sunset, the bats leave the caves by the hundreds of thousands to eat insects.
North Cascades National Park, Washington
Known as the “American Alps”, this park holds more than 400 miles of paths that take hikers and horseback riders to wildflower fields, old-growth forests, glacier viewpoints and remote lakes. One standout is the Desolation Peak Trail, which leads to a mountaintop cabin where Jack Kerouac, a famous 20th-century American novelist, spent a summer.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国四个较为冷门的国家公园的相关情况。
1.What’s the role of a guide in Channel Islands National Park
A.Avoiding wild animals.
B.Finding the most attractive spots.
C.Managing currents and varying weather.
D.Finding suitable ways to explore wild islands.
答案　C　[细节理解题。根据Channel Islands National Park, California部分“Strong currents (洋流) and shifting weather make going with a guide a smart move.”可知,在Channel Islands National Park导游的作用是帮助游客应对复杂的洋流和天气变化。故选C。]
2.What wildlife might tourists see on a boat ride in Kenai Fjords National Park
A.Sea lions and seals.
B.Gray whales and black bears.
C.Brazilian free-tailed bats.
D.Wolves and mountain goats.
答案　A　[细节理解题。根据Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska部分“From a tour boat, look out for whales and dolphins among the waves and sea lions and seals on the beaches.”可知,游客乘船游览Kenai Fjords National Park时可能会看到海狮和海豹。故选A。]
3.Which park might appeal to someone who loves literature
A.Channel Islands National Park.
B.Kenai Fjords National Park.
C.Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
D.North Cascades National Park.
答案　D　[推理判断题。根据North Cascades National Park, Washington部分“One standout is the...novelist, spent a summer.”可知,North Cascades National Park可能会吸引喜欢文学的人。故选D。]
B
Many guests have had the pleasure of observing the magnificent cheetahs (猎豹) that find shelter on the Tswalu Private Reserve, but they might not be aware of the work to make these wild cats feel comfortable in the presence of humans. As a conservation photographer, I spent a day with conservator Clement Motau to understand what it takes to habituate cheetahs.
Habituating wildlife is an on-going process —slowly getting wild animals used to the presence of vehicles and people. Animals like cheetahs receive regular visits from the wildlife conservation team. That way they learn that in this privately protected area, humans pose no threat to them.
Clement, now 29 years old, spent his early childhood in Middelburg, but he would go to the rural area every chance he got, including most school holidays. “I enjoyed climbing mountains and being outdoors. I always knew I wanted to work with wild animals.” He decided to study nature conservation rather than become a tour guide because “dealing with people all the time is not my strongest point.” After three years of studies, he came to Tswalu in 2016 and was offered a position on the conservation team. Though one day rarely looks the same as another, with tasks ranging from collaring wild dogs to mending fences, the chance to spend time with cheetahs is an experience he particularly enjoys.
An hour after we first spotted Artemis, Clement’s favorite cheetah, she is still on the move, clearly looking for a meal. She is a beautiful animal, and I am in no hurry to leave. Though she seems unbothered by our presence, we don’t want to negatively impact her chances of feeding. Wildlife tourism is an essential conservation tool, both to raise awareness and to pay for all the costs. But the wellbeing of the animals always comes first. “She is very obliging with us today,” he says. “So relaxed. The guides and our guests will love her. She’ll be a future star.”
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过与猎豹保育员的一天之行,了解了猎豹如何适应栖息地并习惯人类的存在。
4.What do we know about habituating wild animals
A.It’s a process to get wild animals used to humans.
B.It’s done by paying random visits to wild animals.
C.Wild animals will benefit from this practice.
D.Such practice is limited to private reserves.
答案　A　[细节理解题。文章第二段第一句“Habituating wildlife is an on-going process —slowly getting wild animals used to the presence of vehicles and people.”可知,使野生动物适应栖息地即让它们能够习惯人类的存在。故选A项。]
5.Why did Clement choose to become a nature conservator
A.Because he liked a job with various tasks.
B.Because being a tour guide was not his dream.
C.Because he enjoyed spending time with wild animals.
D.Because working with animals was his strongest point.
答案　C　[细节理解题。文章第三段第三句“I always knew I wanted to work with wild animals.”和第三段最后一句“ Though one day rarely looks...he particularly enjoys.”可知,Clement选择成为一位自然保育员是因为他喜欢和野生动物待在一块。故选C项。]
6.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably mean
A.Artemis is responding to our request.
B.Artemis is warning us to keep a distance.
C.Artemis is inviting us to enter her territory.
D.Artemis is feeling comfortable with our presence.
答案　D　[句意理解题。文章最后一段第三句“Though she seems unbothered by our presence, we don’t want to negatively impact her chances of feeding.”和最后一段最后一句“So relaxed. The guides and our guests will love her. She’ll be a future star.”可知,对于人类的出现Artemis完全没有感到惊慌,仍自在地捕猎。导游和客人都很爱她,说明Artemis已经习惯了人类的存在,没有不适的反应。故选D项。]
7.What is the text mainly about
A.A remarkable cheetah conservator.
B.A reserve for cheetahs.
C.A cheetah conservation program.
D.A tour with a cheetah conservator.
答案　D　[主旨大意题。文章第一段最后一句“As a conservation photographer, I spent a day with conservator Clement Motau to understand what it takes to habituate cheetahs.”可知,作为一名野生动物保护摄影师,作者花了一天时间与保育员Clement Motau一起了解是什么使得猎豹适应栖息地。故选D项。]
C
The Hangzhou Xixi National Wetland Park in East China’s Zhejiang Province, founded in 2005, is the country’s first national wetland park. Situated in the western part of Hangzhou, Xixi is only 5 kilometers away from the West Lake, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site in the city.
Water is the soul of Xixi. With an area of 11.5 square kilometers, the park is mostly covered by streams, ponds, lakes and swamps, with six long rivers forming a tangled network of waterways. Nearly 70 percent of the park is water and the length of waterways inside the park surpasses 100 kilometers.
Additionally, about 85 percent of the land in Xixi is covered by plants such as reeds(芦苇), willows and persimmon (柿子) trees and a variety of wildlife living among them, making Xixi a great platform for animal and bird watching, scientific research and education.
Because of its abundant water resources and species, Xixi Wetland is an important part of Hangzhou’s ecosystem and helps purify water, relieve flooding, regulate the climate and maintain biodiversity. Nestled in an urban area of the city, it is called “the natural purifier of Hangzhou”.
As well as providing a place for people to enjoy the region’s natural charm, Xixi Wetland is also a cultural treasure which has been described and extolled by scholars throughout history.
Xixi was a land of beauty and a place of seclusion (隐居) in the eyes of ancient people. Inspired by the elegance of Xixi, many literati (文人)—including Su Dongpo, Tang Bohu, Dong Qichang and Yu Dafu —created numerous literary works about the place. Some of them are showcased on the inscribed boards and tablets dotted throughout the wetland park.
The Xixi Wetland was not quite so well-known to people until the famous Chinese film director Feng Xiaogang used it as a backdrop for part of his 2008 film If You Are the One, adding the wetland to the list of must-visit tourist attractions in Hangzhou.
Today, the pristine (未开发的) scenery, the rustic (淳朴的) charm of a country lifestyle and the ancient traditions of Xixi attract tourists from around the world.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了杭州西溪国家湿地公园的相关内容。
8.How long is the waterway of Xixi National Wetland Park
A.Over 5 kilometers. B.Over 11.5 kilometers.
C.Over 70 kilometers. D.Over 100 kilometers.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Nearly 70 percent of the park is water and the length of waterways inside the park surpasses 100 kilometers.”可知,公园内的水道长度超过100公里。故选D。]
9.Why is Xixi National Wetland Park called “the natural purifier of Hangzhou”
A.Because it is a platform for animal and bird watching.
B.Because it is a platform for scientific research and education.
C.Because it is nestled in an urban area of the city.
D.Because its ecosystem helps purify water.
答案　D　[细节理解题。根据文章第四段可知,西溪国家湿地公园被称为“杭州的天然净化器”是因为西溪湿地拥有丰富的水资源和物种,是杭州生态系统的重要组成部分,具有净化水质、缓解洪水、调节气候和维持生物多样性的作用。故选D。]
10.The underlined word “extolled” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “　　　　”.
A.criticized B.praised
C.represented D.painted
答案　B　[词义猜测题。根据画线单词下一段“Xixi was a land of beauty and a place of seclusion(隐居) in the eyes of ancient people. Inspired by the elegance of Xixi...”可知,受到西溪之美的启发,许多文人都曾颂扬西溪公园,创作了许多关于西溪的文学作品。由此可知,画线单词和“颂扬”相近。故选B。]
11.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A.Return to Paradise
B.Tourist Attractions in Hangzhou
C.Hangzhou, the Natural Purifier
D.A Place of Seclusion
答案　A　[标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了西溪国家湿地公园,西溪湿地不仅是人们享受自然魅力的人间天堂,也是历史上学者们描绘和颂扬的文化宝库。由此可知,选项A“Return to Paradise(重返天堂)”为最佳标题。故选A。]
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
When I was standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away.　1　 It’s just a local park near London that I’d never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the peaceful garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement (低调).
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with”, he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn’t shout about its beauty.　2　
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London.　3　 Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
　4　 I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he “survived exams” and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as “studying in the countryside”. This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents’ telling me to work hard but not to exaggerate my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as “real gold will shine sooner or later”, to encourage long-term devotion to one’s chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I’ve realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement.　5　 It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it’s an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A.I’ve been impressed by British humor all the time.
B.They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
C.But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
D.Cliveden isn’t a famous holiday place where visitors flock.
E.Rather, its beauty is reserved for the local community only.
F.This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
G.Over the years, I’ve been familiarizing myself with British modesty.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了Cliveden花园的美丽以及花园带给作者的感悟。
1.D　[本句主要说明了上文提到的Cliveden花园的情况,结合后文提到这只是一个公园,并不知名,故D项“Cliveden并不是一个游客云集的著名度假胜地。”符合语境,故选D。]
2.C　[本句为本段最后一句,故承接上文说明朋友对英国风景的看法,故C选项“但我看得越多,就越能看到它宁静的优雅。”描述自己的看法,符合语境,故选C。]
3.B　[上文提到了中国游客是否会去伦敦以外的地方旅游的疑问,后文则提到了一些著名景点,可知本句是在说明中国游客的旅游特点,故B选项“他们往往更喜欢有良好声誉的地方。”符合语境,故选B。]
4.G　[下文提到了牛津的朋友的谦逊,故G选项“这些年来,我已经熟悉了英国人的谦逊”符合语境,故选G。]
5.F　[作者经历了两种文化,且都强调了低调,可知本句承接上文说明文化对作者的影响,后文It指代Cliveden。故F选项“这种混合使我欣赏Cliveden不同寻常的美”符合语境,故选F。](共84张PPT)
主题语境:人与自然——自然生态
UNIT 3　FASCINATING PARKS
大观念之单元话题:本单元为“人与自然”主题语境下对“人与环境、人与动植物”的探讨,以游记见闻的形式介绍了欧洲最古老的国家公园之一——瑞典萨勒克国家公园的自然风景和人文风貌,同时还介绍了一些著名的主题公园。通过学习本单元,我们可以领略世界各地不同类型的国家公园和主题公园的迷人之处,并了解他们在自然资源保护、娱乐和旅游等方面的重要意义。
①remote /r m t/　adj.偏远的;偏僻的
②wilderness / w ld n s/　n.荒野;荒芜的地方
③interaction / nt r k ( )n/　n.相互作用
④ecology /i k l d i/　n.生态;生态学
⑤be made up of 由……组成
⑥pass through 穿过;经历
类文悦读·情境导学
　　由群岛组成的皇家岛国家公园是美国最为人迹罕至的国家公园之一,那么它有哪些独特之处呢
Surrounded by Lake Superior in the state of Michigan, Isle Royale National Park is a remote① site that is made up of⑤ Isle Royale and hundreds of smaller islands close to it. It covers 894 square miles, with 209 square miles of land and 685 square miles of water. Isle Royale National Park was established in 1940 and designated (指定) a wilderness② area in 1976 to prevent further development.
The park has become one of the most significant study sites for predator－prey interactions③ and its wolves are among the most famous wild animals in the world. The grey wolf has been the top predator of Isle Royale National Park since it arrived in the late 1940s. Scientists have studied the predator－prey relationship between wolves and moose on the island for decades to better understand the ecology④ of predation and what it can teach us about our relationship with nature.
Isle Royale is one of the least－visited national parks in the US.The park is open each year from Apri1 16 through October 31, closing from November 1 through April 15 because of extreme winter weather that passes through⑥. It’s the only American national park to close for the whole winter, which likely contributes to its relatively low number of visitors.
文本整体理解
内
容
索
引
语篇助解释疑
课时测评作业
Section Ⅰ　Reading and Thinking—Comprehending
文 本 整 体 理 解
Step One:Pre-reading
According to the title and the picture,predict
what this passage is mainly talking about.
答案　The passage talks about the Sarek
National Park’s 　　 　　,
　 　　　　　and 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　.
natural landscapes
reindeer
the author’s experience
Step Two:While-reading
阅读策略
How to choose subheadings
　　小标题是对正文部分内容的高度凝练与概括,可以让读者在通读全文前大概了解文章的主要内容,以便在阅读中更快、更准确地理解文章内容及写作意图。那么我们该如何给每个部分选取恰当的小标题呢 在此,我们以“SAREK NATIONAL PARK—EUROPE’S HIDDEN NATURAL TREASURE”一文为例进行分析。
★关注相关细节。第一段的第二句“Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.”设置悬念——为什么阳光明媚但却分不清昼夜呢 紧接着第三句“I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets.”揭示答案,由此读者不难选出A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps为本段的小标题。
★寻找关键词。从第二段第一句“Sarek’s mountains used to be covered by vast sheets of ice.”中很容易锁定两个关键词mountains和ice,这正好与小标题A Land of Mountains and Ice中的Mountains and Ice完美照应。
★概括段落主要内容。第三段重点介绍the Sami与reindeer如何在这片土地上和谐共生。本段以时间为主线,前三句讲述the Sami与reindeer的传统相处模式,从第四句起讲述两者当今和谐共生的方式。由此可见,Man at Peace with Nature是最恰当的小标题。
Ⅰ.Read for the main idea
1.What is the main idea of the passage
A.The Arctic Circle. B.The Sami people.
C.The reindeer. D.A fascinating park.
√
2.Read the passage quickly and match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1　A.A land of mountains and ice.
Para.2　B.Man at peace with nature.
Para.3　C.A land of adventure.
Para.4　D.A summer where the sun never sleeps.
答案 Para.1 D　Para.2 A　Para.3 B　Para.4 C
Ⅱ.Read for the structure
Read the passage again
and fill in the blanks.
the Arctic Circle
covered
ice
reindeer
traditions
wild
Ⅲ.Read for details
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answers.
1.Why did the Swedish government make Sarek a national park
A.In order to attract more visitors.
B.In order to protect reindeer.
C.In order to keep people out of the land.
D.In order to keep the land in its natural state.
√
2.Why does the author say telling whether it is morning or night is impossible
A.Because the wind is too strong.
B.Because the watch is broken.
C.Because it’s summer above the Arctic Circle.
D.Because the sun is shining too brightly.
√
3.What can we infer from the third paragraph
A. A.Without reindeer these hundreds of years, Sami would not have lived well.
B.Sami live in villages now,so they can live well without reindeer.
C.There are not enough reindeer for Sami to live on now.
D.The number of reindeer is smaller and smaller, so Sami can’t be allowed to hunt them.
√
4.What does the author think of his trip to Sarek National Park
A.Challenging but worth it.
B.Difficult and boring.
C.Puzzling and terrible.
D.Exciting but difficult.
√
Step Three:Post-reading
Ⅰ.难句解构
1.Following the reindeer were the Sami people,who made this territory their home.
学会断句:本句是复合句。主句是　 　　　结构,正常语序是The Sami people were following the reindeer。who made this territory their home为　　　　从句,修饰先行词the Sami people。
完全倒装
定语
尝试翻译:　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
跟随驯鹿到来的是萨米人,他们在这片土地上安家落户。
2.If today is anything like yesterday,it will be full of sweat and hard work as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley.
学会断句:本句是复合句。主句是______________________________
________。If today is anything like yesterday是　　 　　从句。as I hike over this difficult land to my destination on the other side of the valley是__________从句。anything like后面可以接人或物,意思是“与……相像,多少有点像”。
it will be full of sweat and hard
work
条件状语
原因状语
尝试翻译:　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
____________________________________________________________
如果今天和昨天差不多,那将会充满汗水和艰辛,因为我要徒步跨越这片地形艰险的土地,到达山谷另一端的目的地。
Ⅱ.翻转课堂(课文语法填空)
Fill in the following blanks according to the passage.
I wake up to the sound of the wind 1.　　　　　　　　 (buffet) the cloth of my tent.Even though the sun is brightly shining,telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.I’m above the Arctic Circle,2.　　　　　　 in summer the sun never sets.I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park,3.　　　　　　 place with no roads or towns.
buffeting
where
a
Around 9,000 years ago,reindeer began to arrive at Sarek’s mountains.Following the reindeer 4.　　　　　　 (be) the Sami people,who made this territory their home.In 1909,Sarek was made a national park 5.　　　　　　 (keep) the land in its natural state.
For hundreds of years,6.　　　　　　 (look) after reindeer was a way of life for the Sami.Today,most Sami have houses in villages near Sarek and live a modern life just 7.　　　　　　 their neighbours.But every spring,a small number of Sami still follow their reindeer into the valleys of Sarek and enjoy their 8.　　　　　　 (tradition) as before.
were
to keep
looking
like
traditions
After breakfast,I pack my bag and set out again.Being in such a 9._________(beauty) and wild place makes me feel 10._____________ (bless) to be alive.
beautiful
blessed
语 篇 助 解 释 疑
[原文呈现] SAREK NATIONAL PARK—
EUROPE’S HIDDEN NATURAL TREASURE
1 A Summer Where the Sun Never Sleeps
I wake up① to the sound of the wind [1]buffeting② the cloth③ of my tent.[2]Even though the sun is brightly shining, telling whether it is morning or night is impossible.[3]I’m above the Arctic Circle, where in summer the sun never sets. Checking my watch, I see that it is 7:30 a.m. I leave my tent and walk over to the mountain edge④. [4] Spreading out⑤ before me,branches of the Rapa River flow through the valley⑥ below. I’m in the remote far north of Sweden in Sarek National Park,[5]a place with no roads or towns.
[1]此处是现在分词短语作定语,修饰the wind。
[2]本句是一个复合句。even though引导让步状语从句;“telling whether...night”是动词－ing形式作主语;whether引导宾语从句。
[3]本句是一个复合句。where引导非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词the Arctic Circle。
[4]此处是动词－ing形式作状语。
[5]此处是同位语,解释说明Sarek National Park。
2 A Land of Mountains and Ice
Sarek’s mountains used to⑦ be covered by vast⑧ sheets of ice.Around 9,000 years ago, this ice melted,[6]leaving behind⑨ about 100 glaciers⑩. Soon after, reindeer began to arrive.[7]Following the reindeer were the Sami people, who made this territory their home. [8]Getting here is quite difficult, so apart from the Sami very few people have ever seen Sarek. In 1909, Sarek was made a national park in order to keep the land in its natural state. [9]Though the Sami are
allowed to continue their traditional way of life in the park,no one else can live here, and all new development is banned within park boundaries .At the far side of the valley, an ancient Sami cottage is visible .Close by, there are a few reindeer [10]feeding on grass.
[6]此处是动词－ing形式作状语。
[7]本句是一个复合句。“Following the reindeer...people”为完全倒装句;who引导非限制性定语从句;从句中含有“make＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构。
[8]此处是动词－ing形式作主语,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。
[9]此处是though引导让步状语从句。
[10]此处是动词－ing形式作后置定语,修饰reindeer。
[11]此处是动词－ing形式作主语,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。
[12]此处是since引导原因状语从句。
[13]本句是一个复合句。warmed over a fire是过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰flat bread;dried是过去分词作前置定语,修饰reindeer meat;that引导定语从句,修饰先行词some sweet and sour berries;从句中含有“find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构,动词－ing形式growing near my tent在从句中作宾语补足语。
[14]本句是一个复合句。if引导条件状语从句;as引导原因状语从句。
[15]此处是动词－ing形式作状语。
[名师圈点]
①wake up 醒来
[注意]wake up to在句中指因听到风拍打帐篷发出的声响而醒来,wake up to还可表示“意识到,认识到”,近义词组为awake to。
②buffet / b fIt/ vt.连续猛击;打来打去
/ b feI; b feI/ n.自助餐
③cloth /kl θ/ n.(一块)布;织物;布料
④edge /ed / n.边;边缘;边线;刀刃 vt.& vi.(使)徐徐移动;给……加边
on/at the edge of 在……的边缘
⑤spread out 伸展;延长
⑥valley / v li/ n.谷;山谷;溪谷
⑦used to do sth过去常常做某事
be used to doing sth习惯于做某事
be used to do sth被用来做某事
⑧vast /vɑ st/ adj.辽阔的;巨大的;庞大的
⑨leave behind 留下;落后
⑩glacier / ɡl si (r); ɡleIsi (r);NAmE ɡleI r/ n.冰川
reindeer / reIndI (r)/ n.驯鹿
[注意]其复数形式是原形reindeer或reindeers。
territory / ter tri; ter t ri/ n.领土;版图;领域;地盘
apart from... 除……之外(还)
in order to 为了,以便(表示目的)
be allowed to do sth被允许做某事
ban /b n/ vt.明令禁止;取缔n.禁令
ban sb from doing sth禁止某人做某事
boundary / ba ndri/ n.边界;界限;分界线
cottage / k tId / n.小屋;(尤指)村舍;小别墅
visible / vIz bl/ adj.看得见的;可见的
invisible adj.看不见的
feed on... 以……为食
accompany / k mp ni/ vt.陪同;陪伴;伴随;(尤指用钢琴)为……伴奏
accompany sb to some place陪某人去某地
company n.陪伴;公司
live a modern life过着一种现代化的生活
a small number of 少量的
a huge/large number of 大量的
the number of... ……的数量
adopt / d pt/ vt.采用;采取;采纳 vt.& vi.领养
[形近词]adapt v.适应;改编
sour / sa (r)/ adj.酸的;有酸味的
pack one’s bag 收拾某人的包
set out 出发;启程;(怀着目标)开始工作
set out to do 着手做
carry sth with sb某人随身携带某物
weigh linking－v.有……重;重
anything like...像……那样的东西
bless /bles/ vt.祝福
blessed adj.神圣的;有福的
be blessed with...在……方面有福气
[参考译文]　 萨勒克国家公园
——欧洲隐藏的自然财富
1.一个太阳永不停歇的夏天
风噼里啪啦地拍打着我的帐篷的布,我在这声响中醒来。即使阳光明媚,也不可能分辨出是早上还是晚上。我在北极圈内,夏天太阳从不落山的一个地方。我看了看表,是早上七点半。我离开帐篷,走到山边。拉帕河的支流流过下面的山谷,在我面前伸展开来。我身处瑞典北端偏远的萨勒克国家公园,一个既没有公路也没有城镇的地方。
2.群山冰封之地
萨勒克的山上曾经被大片的冰层覆盖。大约9 000年前,这些冰融化了,留下了大约100座冰川。不久之后,驯鹿开始来到这里。跟随驯鹿到来的是萨米人,他们在这片土地上安家落户。到达这里是相当困难的,所以除了萨米人很少有人到过萨勒克。1909年,为了使这块土地保持自然状态,萨勒克被列为国家公园。虽然萨米人被允许在公园里继续保持他们的传统生活方式,但其他人不可以住在这里,而且在公园范围内禁止进行任何新的开发。远在山谷的另一边,可以看到一座古老的萨米人的小屋。旁边有几只驯鹿在吃草。
3.人与自然和谐相处
几百年来,照顾驯鹿是萨米人的一种生活方式。他们用驯鹿的肉做食物,骨头做工具,毛皮做衣服和帐篷。由于驯鹿总是在迁徙,所以萨米人会收起他们的帐篷,跟随而去。今天,大多数萨米人在萨勒克附近的村庄都有房子,和他们的邻居一样过着现代生活。但每年春天,少数萨米人仍然跟随他们的驯鹿进入萨勒克的山谷,住在帐篷或老房子里,享受他们的传统。我不是萨米人,但在萨勒克,我采纳了他们的一些习惯。例如,今天早上我的早餐是火上烤的扁面包、驯鹿肉干,还有一些我发现的长在我帐篷附近的酸酸甜甜的莓果。
4.冒险之地
早饭后,我收拾好行李,又出发了。因为我必须随身携带所有的食物和补给品,所以我的包重约30千克。如果今天和昨天差不多,那将会充满汗水和艰辛,因为我要徒步跨越这片地形艰险的土地,到达山谷另一端的目的地。然而,我不能抱怨。在这样一个美丽而荒凉的地方,我觉得活着是幸运的。我在这里,独自一人在这广阔的天空下,呼吸着新鲜空气,享受着这场伟大的冒险。还有什么比这更好的呢
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共27.5分)
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Here are four of the U.S.’s least crowded parks, plus what to see and do in them.
Channel Islands National Park, California
Tourists find many ways to explore this group of five wild islands off the coast of Santa Barbara. Beginner-friendly paddling trips let visitors take in abundant sea caves and wildlife, such as gray whales and sea lions. Strong currents (洋流) and shifting weather make going with a guide a smart move.
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska
This coast-meets-mountains reserve takes wildlife watching to the next level. Use the park’s only maintained long path to the outlook over Harding Icefield for breathtaking views of this icy landscape. Along the way, keep an eye out for black bears, wolves and mountain goats. From a tour boat, look out for whales and dolphins among the waves and sea lions and seals on the beaches.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
Brazilian free-tailed bats are a star attraction at this park. Each year, these bats make their way back from their winter grounds in Mexico to rest in the park’s network of limestone (石灰岩) caves. August and September bring the best bat watching when the year’s babies take to the skies with their parents. Around sunset, the bats leave the caves by the hundreds of thousands to eat insects.
North Cascades National Park, Washington
Known as the “American Alps”, this park holds more than 400 miles of paths that take hikers and horseback riders to wildflower fields, old-growth forests, glacier viewpoints and remote lakes. One standout is the Desolation Peak Trail, which leads to a mountaintop cabin where Jack Kerouac, a famous 20th-century American novelist, spent a summer.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国四个较为冷门的国家公园的相关情况。
1.What’s the role of a guide in Channel Islands National Park
A.Avoiding wild animals.
B.Finding the most attractive spots.
C.Managing currents and varying weather.
D.Finding suitable ways to explore wild islands.
解析　细节理解题。根据Channel Islands National Park, California部分“Strong currents (洋流) and shifting weather make going with a guide a smart move.”可知,在Channel Islands National Park导游的作用是帮助游客应对复杂的洋流和天气变化。故选C。
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2.What wildlife might tourists see on a boat ride in Kenai Fjords National Park
A.Sea lions and seals. B.Gray whales and black bears.
C.Brazilian free-tailed bats. D.Wolves and mountain goats.
解析　细节理解题。根据Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska部分“From a tour boat, look out for whales and dolphins among the waves and sea lions and seals on the beaches.”可知,游客乘船游览Kenai Fjords National Park时可能会看到海狮和海豹。故选A。
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3.Which park might appeal to someone who loves literature
A.Channel Islands National Park.
B.Kenai Fjords National Park.
C.Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
D.North Cascades National Park.
解析　推理判断题。根据North Cascades National Park, Washington部分“One standout is the...novelist, spent a summer.”可知,North Cascades National Park可能会吸引喜欢文学的人。故选D。
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B
Many guests have had the pleasure of observing the magnificent cheetahs (猎豹) that find shelter on the Tswalu Private Reserve, but they might not be aware of the work to make these wild cats feel comfortable in the presence of humans. As a conservation photographer, I spent a day with conservator Clement Motau to understand what it takes to habituate cheetahs.
Habituating wildlife is an on-going process —slowly getting wild animals used to the presence of vehicles and people. Animals like cheetahs receive regular visits from the wildlife conservation team. That way they learn that in this privately protected area, humans pose no threat to them.
Clement, now 29 years old, spent his early childhood in Middelburg, but he would go to the rural area every chance he got, including most school holidays. “I enjoyed climbing mountains and
being outdoors. I always knew I wanted to work with wild animals.” He decided to study nature conservation rather than become a tour guide because “dealing with people all the time is not my strongest point.” After three years of studies, he came to Tswalu in 2016 and was offered a position on the conservation team. Though one day rarely looks the same as another, with tasks ranging from collaring wild dogs to mending fences, the chance to spend time with cheetahs is an experience he particularly enjoys.
An hour after we first spotted Artemis, Clement’s favorite cheetah, she is still on the move, clearly looking for a meal. She is a beautiful animal, and I am in no hurry to leave. Though she seems unbothered by our presence, we don’t want to negatively impact her chances of feeding. Wildlife tourism is an essential conservation tool, both to raise awareness and to pay for all the costs. But the wellbeing of the animals always comes first. “She is very obliging with us today,” he says. “So relaxed. The guides and our guests will love her. She’ll be a future star.”
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者通过与猎豹保育员的一天之行,了解了猎豹如何适应栖息地并习惯人类的存在。
4.What do we know about habituating wild animals
A.It’s a process to get wild animals used to humans.
B.It’s done by paying random visits to wild animals.
C.Wild animals will benefit from this practice.
D.Such practice is limited to private reserves.
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解析　细节理解题。文章第二段第一句“Habituating wildlife is an on-going process —slowly getting wild animals used to the presence of vehicles and people.”可知,使野生动物适应栖息地即让它们能够习惯人类的存在。故选A项。
5.Why did Clement choose to become a nature conservator
A.Because he liked a job with various tasks.
B.Because being a tour guide was not his dream.
C.Because he enjoyed spending time with wild animals.
D.Because working with animals was his strongest point.
解析　细节理解题。文章第三段第三句“I always knew I wanted to work with wild animals.”和第三段最后一句“ Though one day rarely looks...he particularly enjoys.”可知,Clement选择成为一位自然保育员是因为他喜欢和野生动物待在一块。故选C项。
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6.What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably mean
A.Artemis is responding to our request.
B.Artemis is warning us to keep a distance.
C.Artemis is inviting us to enter her territory.
D.Artemis is feeling comfortable with our presence.
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解析　句意理解题。文章最后一段第三句“Though she seems unbothered by our presence, we don’t want to negatively impact her chances of feeding.”和最后一段最后一句“So relaxed. The guides and our guests will love her. She’ll be a future star.”可知,对于人类的出现Artemis完全没有感到惊慌,仍自在地捕猎。导游和客人都很爱她,说明Artemis已经习惯了人类的存在,没有不适的反应。故选D项。
7.What is the text mainly about
A.A remarkable cheetah conservator.
B.A reserve for cheetahs.
C.A cheetah conservation program.
D.A tour with a cheetah conservator.
解析　主旨大意题。文章第一段最后一句“As a conservation photographer, I spent a day with conservator Clement Motau to understand what it takes to habituate cheetahs.”可知,作为一名野生动物保护摄影师,作者花了一天时间与保育员Clement Motau一起了解是什么使得猎豹适应栖息地。故选D项。
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C
The Hangzhou Xixi National Wetland Park in East China’s Zhejiang Province, founded in 2005, is the country’s first national wetland park. Situated in the western part of Hangzhou, Xixi is only 5 kilometers away from the West Lake, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site in the city.
Water is the soul of Xixi. With an area of 11.5 square kilometers, the park is mostly covered by streams, ponds, lakes and swamps, with six long rivers forming a tangled network of waterways. Nearly 70 percent of the park is water and the length of waterways inside the park surpasses 100 kilometers.
Additionally, about 85 percent of the land in Xixi is covered by plants such as reeds(芦苇), willows and persimmon (柿子) trees and a variety of wildlife living among them, making Xixi a great platform for animal and bird watching, scientific research and education.
Because of its abundant water resources and species, Xixi Wetland is an important part of Hangzhou’s ecosystem and helps purify water, relieve flooding, regulate the climate and maintain biodiversity. Nestled in an urban area of the city, it is called “the natural purifier of Hangzhou”.
As well as providing a place for people to enjoy the region’s natural charm, Xixi Wetland is also a cultural treasure which has been described and extolled by scholars throughout history.
Xixi was a land of beauty and a place of seclusion (隐居) in the eyes of ancient people. Inspired by the elegance of Xixi, many literati (文人)—including Su Dongpo, Tang Bohu, Dong Qichang and Yu Dafu —created numerous literary works about the place. Some of them are showcased on the inscribed boards and tablets dotted throughout the wetland park.
The Xixi Wetland was not quite so well-known to people until the famous Chinese film director Feng Xiaogang used it as a backdrop for part of his 2008 film If You Are the One, adding the wetland to the list of must-visit tourist attractions in Hangzhou.
Today, the pristine (未开发的) scenery, the rustic (淳朴的) charm of a country lifestyle and the ancient traditions of Xixi attract tourists from around the world.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了杭州西溪国家湿地公园的相关内容。
8.How long is the waterway of Xixi National Wetland Park
A.Over 5 kilometers. B.Over 11.5 kilometers.
C.Over 70 kilometers. D.Over 100 kilometers.
解析　细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Nearly 70 percent of the park is water and the length of waterways inside the park surpasses 100 kilometers.”可知,公园内的水道长度超过100公里。故选D。
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9.Why is Xixi National Wetland Park called “the natural purifier of Hangzhou”
A.Because it is a platform for animal and bird watching.
B.Because it is a platform for scientific research and education.
C.Because it is nestled in an urban area of the city.
D.Because its ecosystem helps purify water.
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解析　细节理解题。根据文章第四段可知,西溪国家湿地公园被称为“杭州的天然净化器”是因为西溪湿地拥有丰富的水资源和物种,是杭州生态系统的重要组成部分,具有净化水质、缓解洪水、调节气候和维持生物多样性的作用。故选D。
10.The underlined word “extolled” in Paragraph 5 most probably means “　　　　”.
A.criticized B.praised C.represented D.painted
解析　词义猜测题。根据画线单词下一段“Xixi was a land of beauty and a place of seclusion(隐居) in the eyes of ancient people. Inspired by the elegance of Xixi...”可知,受到西溪之美的启发,许多文人都曾颂扬西溪公园,创作了许多关于西溪的文学作品。由此可知,画线单词和“颂扬”相近。故选B。
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11.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A.Return to Paradise
B.Tourist Attractions in Hangzhou
C.Hangzhou, the Natural Purifier
D.A Place of Seclusion
解析　标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了西溪国家湿地公园,西溪湿地不仅是人们享受自然魅力的人间天堂,也是历史上学者们描绘和颂扬的文化宝库。由此可知,选项A“Return to Paradise(重返天堂)”为最佳标题。故选A。
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Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
When I was standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away.　1　 It’s just a local park near London that I’d never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the peaceful garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement (低调).
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with”, he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn’t shout about its beauty.　2　
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London.　3　 Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
　4　 I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he “survived exams” and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as “studying in the countryside”. This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents’ telling me to work hard but not to exaggerate my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as “real gold will shine sooner or later”, to encourage long-term devotion to one’s chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I’ve realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement.　5　 It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it’s an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A.I’ve been impressed by British humor all the time.
B.They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
C.But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
D.Cliveden isn’t a famous holiday place where visitors flock.
E.Rather, its beauty is reserved for the local community only.
F.This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
G.Over the years, I’ve been familiarizing myself with British modesty.
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了Cliveden花园的美丽以及花园带给作者的感悟。
1.D　[本句主要说明了上文提到的Cliveden花园的情况,结合后文提到这只是一个公园,并不知名,故D项“Cliveden并不是一个游客云集的著名度假胜地。”符合语境,故选D。]
2.C　[本句为本段最后一句,故承接上文说明朋友对英国风景的看法,故C选项“但我看得越多,就越能看到它宁静的优雅。”描述自己的看法,符合语境,故选C。]
3.B　[上文提到了中国游客是否会去伦敦以外的地方旅游的疑问,后文则提到了一些著名景点,可知本句是在说明中国游客的旅游特点,故B选项“他们往往更喜欢有良好声誉的地方。”符合语境,故选B。]
4.G　[下文提到了牛津的朋友的谦逊,故G选项“这些年来,我已经熟悉了英国人的谦逊”符合语境,故选G。]
5.F　[作者经历了两种文化,且都强调了低调,可知本句承接上文说明文化对作者的影响,后文It指代Cliveden。故F选项“这种混合使我欣赏Cliveden不同寻常的美”符合语境,故选F。]
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