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【原文呈现】
TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES①UNDER THE SEA
In 1866，a terrible sea creature is seen by several ships.Biologist Professor Pierre Aronnax and his servant②，Conseil，join a ship to find and kill the creature.After a long journey into the Pacific Ocean，the creature is finally seen.While attacking[1]from the ship，Aronnax and Conseil，along with③ the whale hunter Ned Land，fall into the sea，and discover that the “creature” is actually a submarine④.They are captured and taken inside the submarine，where they meet the man in charge⑤[2]，Captain⑥ Nemo[3].Ahead of⑦ its time，the submarine is also a secret from⑧ the rest of the world.In order to keep this secret，Captain Nemo tells his three newest passengers that they are not permitted⑨ to leave the submarine.While[4] Ned Land can think only of escaping，Aronnax and Conseil are fascinated⑩ by their adventures in the new underwater world.In this part adapted from a chapter of the book[5]，Aronnax describes the experience of walking on the sea bed...
[1]本句为while引导的时间状语从句的省略，补充完整为While they are attacking。
[2]where引导的非限制性定语从句，补充说明the submarine，where在从句中作地点状语。
[3]此处作the man in charge的同位语。
[4]while在此作并列连词，意为“而，然而”。
[5]过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰this part。
【词汇积累】
①league/li ɡ/n.里格(旧时长度单位，相当于3英里或3海里)
②servant/'s v( )nt/n.仆人，佣人；雇员，职员
③along with...与……一起
④submarine/'s bm ri n/n.潜(水)艇
⑤in charge 负责，管理
charge/t ɑ d /n.主管，负责
⑥captain/'k pt n/n.船长；(体育运动)队长
⑦ahead of...在……前面
ahead/ 'hed/adv.在前面
⑧a secret from...不让……知晓的秘密
⑨permit/p 'mIt/v.允许，准许，许可
⑩fascinated/'f s ne t d/adj.被迷住的，被吸引住的
(be)adapted from...由……改编
adapt vt.改编，改写；使适应；vi.&vt.适应(新情况)
chapter/'t pt /n.章节
1 And now，how can I look back upon the impression left upon me by that walk under the waters [6]？Words are not enough to relate such wonders！Captain Nemo walked in front，one of his men following some steps behind[7].Conseil and I remained near each other，as if an exchange of words had been possible through our metal cases[8].I no longer felt the weight of my clothes，or of my shoes，of my air supply，or my thick helmet ，inside which my head shook like a nut in its shell[9].
[6]过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰the impression。
[7]独立主格结构，在句中作伴随状语；one of his men与动词follow之间是逻辑上的主谓关系。
[8]as if引导的方式状语从句，从句中使用了虚拟语气，表示与过去事实相反的假设。
[9]“介词＋关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句，补充说明my thick helmet。此处表示“在头盔里”，所以应用介词inside。
look back upon/on 回顾，回忆
leave an impression on/upon sb 给某人留下印象
waters n.[熟词生义][pl.]海域；水域
relate/r 'le t/v.相联系，有关联；讲述
an exchange of...……的交换
helmet/'helmIt/n.头盔，钢盔
nut/n t/n.坚果(仁)
light vt.照亮，使明亮
[注意]light的过去式和过去分词均有两种形式：lighted或lit，但lit比lighted更常用。light的过去分词在句中作表语时通常用lit，作定语时通常用lighted。如：
The match is lit.火柴已点燃了。
He was holding a lighted match.
他手里拿着一根点燃的火柴。
2 The light，which lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean，astonishedB21 me by its power.The solar raysB22 shone through the watery mass easily，and consumed all colour，and I clearly distinguishedB24 objects at a distance of a hundred and fifty yards.Beyond that[10] the colours darkened into fine shades of deep blue，and gradually disappeared.Truly this water which surrounded me was butB29 another air heavier than the Earth's atmosphere，but almost as clear.[11]Above me was the calm surface of the sea.[12]We were walking on fine ，even sand，not wrinkled ，as on a flat shoreB33，which keeps the impression of the waves.This dazzling carpet ，really a reflectorB35，drove away the rays of the sun with wonderful intensityB37，which accounted for the vibration which passed through every atom of liquid.Shall I be believed when I say that，at the depth ofB42 thirty feet，I could see as if I was in broad daylight ？[13]
(Adaptation from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne)
1
[10]指代前句中的a distance of a hundred and fifty yards。
[11]本句描述了主人公对水的感受，他将海水比喻为陆地上的空气，在语言表达上运用了两种比较方式，前面用“形容词比较级＋than”的结构，后面用“as＋形容词＋as”同级比较结构(本句的形容词clear后省略了as the Earth's atmosphere)。
[12]表语提前引起的倒装。正常语序是：The calm surface of the sea was above me.
[13]句中when引导时间状语从句，as if引导方式状语从句。
astonish/ 'st nI /v.使吃惊，使惊讶
solar rays 阳光
ray/reI/n.光线，光束
consume/k n'sju m/v.消耗；吃，喝
distinguish/d 'st gw /v.看清；认出
at a distance of...在……远的地方
in the distance 在远处
darken vi.&vt.(使)变暗，变黑
gradually/'gr d u li/adv.逐渐地，逐步地
surround/s 'ra nd/vt.环绕，围绕
but[熟词生义]adv.仅仅(＝only)
fine adj.[熟词生义]颗粒细微的
even[熟词生义]adj.平坦的，平滑的
wrinkled/'r k( )ld/adj.有皱褶的
shore/ /n.岸，滨
carpet/'kɑ pIt/n.地毯
reflector n.反射物，反光板
drive away 赶走，驱散
intensity/ n'tens ti/n.(光、声等的)强度
account for...是……的原因
vibration/va 'bre ( )n/n.震颤，震动
pass through 穿过，通过
atom/' t m/n.原子
at the depth of...在……深的地方
depth/depθ/n.深，深度
in broad daylight 在大白天
【参考译文】
海底两万里
1866年，多艘船只目击到一只可怕的海洋生物。生物学家皮埃尔·阿龙纳斯教授和他的仆人康塞尔乘船出海，前去寻找并杀死这只生物。经过一段漫长的太平洋之旅，他们终于看到了这只生物。从船上发起攻击时，阿龙纳斯、康塞尔和捕鲸手内德·兰德一起掉进海里，并发现这只“生物”实际上是一艘潜水艇。他们被抓了起来并带进潜水艇里，在那里他们见到了管理者，尼摩船长。这艘潜水艇是一个超越时代的发明，对于世界上其他人而言也是个秘密的存在。为了保守这个秘密，尼摩船长告诉他的三名新乘客，他们不得离开潜水艇。尽管内德·兰德一心想要逃离这个地方，但阿龙纳斯和康塞尔已被他们在海底新世界的奇遇深深吸引住了。这部分改编自该书的其中一章，阿龙纳斯描述了他们在海底漫步的经历……　　
1 现在，我该怎样回顾那次水下漫步给我留下的印象呢？言语不足以描述这种奇遇！尼摩船长走在前面，他的一个随从跟在身后，距离他几步远。康塞尔和我彼此紧挨着，好像我们可以通过金属外壳交谈似的。我已经感觉不到我的衣服、鞋子、氧气罐和这厚厚的头盔的重量。我的头在头盔里面摇来晃去，就像果仁在壳里晃动一般。
2 光照亮了海面以下三十英尺的土壤，这股力量让我震惊。阳光毫不费力地穿过了海水，把水中的所有颜色驱散，我可以看清一百五十码以内的物体。再往远处，颜色呈现出渐次变深的深蓝色，接着渐渐消失。真的，环绕在我周围的水仿佛只是另一种空气，虽然密度较地球上的空气大，但几乎一样透明。在我之上是平静的海面。脚下的沙地又细又平，并不像平坦的海滩会随着海浪而褶皱。这块令人目眩的地毯简直是一块反光板，把太阳光线强有力地反射出去，光线所经之处的每个水分子都因此而振动。当我说，在海面以下三十英尺的地方，可以像在大白天一样看得很清楚，会有人相信我吗？
(改编自儒勒·凡尔纳的《海底两万里》)
What's the main idea of the passage
A.What happened during the sailing.
B.The story of Captain Nemo and his men.
C.What Aronnax witnessed under waters.
D.The experience of passing through the bottom of the sea.
答案　C
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.Who was found in charge of the terrible creature—a submarine
A.Pierre Aronnax，the biologist.
B.Nemo，the captain.
C.Conseil，the servant.
D.Ned Land，the whale hunter.
答案　B
2.Why weren't the three new passengers permitted to leave the submarine
A.To keep a secret.
B.To enjoy more undersea scenes.
C.To help the captain Nemo.
D.To take more adventures.
答案　A
3.Which kind of feeling did the author get when walking underwater
A.Amazed. B.Nervous.
C.Scared. D.Boring.
答案　A
4.What can we learn from the passage
A.The three people fall into the sea due to the storm.
B.Professor Pierre Aronnax enjoys himself while under the sea.
C.Captain Nemo treats the three people badly while under the sea.
D.The three people are all fascinated by their adventures under the sea.
答案　B
I 1.____ (take) a walk under the waters of the sea many years ago.I will never forget the impression 2.___ (leave) on me.I find words are not enough to relate the great wonders！Captain Nemo walked in front，one of his men 3.________ (follow) some steps behind.Conseil and I 4.________ (keep) in metal cases but we remained near each other.Inside the metal cases，I didn't feel the weight of anything around me，including my shoes，my air supply and my helmet，inside 5.______ my head shook like a nut in its shell.
took
left
following
were kept
which
The light went through thirty feet of water and lit the soil below the surface of the ocean.The sunlight was so 6.________ (power) that it consumed all colour.As 7.__ result，I was able to see different objects 8.__ a distance of a hundred and fifty yards.Beyond the sunlight，the colours became fine shades of deep blue and 9.________ (gradual) disappeared.We were walking on the sand as if we were walking on a flat shore.When I tell you this story about my walk at the 10._____ (deep) of thirty feet，I don't expect you to believe me.
powerful
a
at
gradually
depth
Ⅰ.阅读词汇
选出与单词对应的汉语释义
1.league n. A.头盔，钢盔
2.servant n. B.有皱褶的
3.submarine n. C.(光、声等的)强度
4.captain n. D.原子
5.fascinated adj. E.坚果(仁)
6.helmet n. F.被迷住的，被吸引住的
7.nut n. G.潜(水)艇
8.ray n. H.船长
9.wrinkled adj. I.光线，光束
10.shore n. J.地毯
11.carpet n. K.岸，滨
12.intensity n. L.仆人，佣人
13.vibration n. M.里格(旧时长度单位，相当于3英里或3海里)
14.atom n. N.震颤，震动
答案　1～5　MLGHF　6～10　AEIBK　11～14　JCND
Ⅱ.核心词汇
1.______ n. 主管，负责
2._____ adv. 在前面
3.______ n. 章节
4._______ v. 消耗
5._____ adj. 宽的，阔的
6.______ prep. 在……之下，在……正下方
7.______ n. 居民；住户
8.____ n. 雄性动物
charge
ahead
chapter
consume
broad
beneath
resident
male
Ⅲ.拓展词汇
1.______ v.允许，准许，许可→permission n.许可，允许
2._____ v.相联系，有关联；讲述→relation n.亲属；关联→relationship n.关系；关联
3._______ v.使吃惊，使惊讶→astonished adj.感到惊讶的→astonishing adj.令人惊讶的→astonishment n.惊讶
4._________ v.看清；认出→distinguished adj.卓越的，杰出的
5.________ adv.逐渐地，逐步地→gradual adj.逐渐的，逐步的
6._______ v.环绕，围绕→surrounding adj.周围的，附近的→surroundings n.(pl.)周围的事物；环境
7._____ n.深，深度→deep adj.深的→deepen v.加深
permit
relate
astonish
distinguish
gradually
surround
depth
Ⅳ.核心短语
1.________ 主管；负责
2._______________________ 给……留下印象
3.account for _____________________________________
4.in broad daylight _________
in charge
leave an impression on/upon
是……的原因；解释；导致；占……(比例)
在大白天
Ⅴ.经典句式
1.独立主格结构
Captain Nemo walked in front，____________________________________ (他的一个下属跟在身后，距离他几步远).
2.as if/though引导方式状语从句
Conseil and I remained near each other，______________________________________
____________________ (好像我们可以通过金属外壳交谈似的).
3.完全倒装
Above me __________________________ (是平静的海面).
one of his men following some steps behind
as if an exchange of words had been possible through our metal cases
was the calm surface of the sea
核心词汇
1.charge n.主管，负责 v.收(费)，(向……)要价；指责；控告
[教材原句]　They are captured and taken inside the submarine，where they meet the man in charge, Captain Nemo.他们被抓了起来并被带进潜水艇里，在那里他们见到了管理者，尼摩船长。
(1)charge (sb) (sth) for...　　　　 为……(向某人)收费/要价(价钱)
charge sb with (doing) sth 指控某人(做)某事
(2)in charge (of...) 主管/看管/负责(……)
in the charge of... 在……的掌管之下
take charge of... 负责/看管……
free of charge 免费
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/补全句子
①(人教选必四U1)Whoever is charged ____a crime should be presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
②This is a highly complex task，and we must find someone capable to take charge ___it.
③I thought they would deliver the goods to the port ____________ (免费)，but actually they _________________________________(收了我将近100美元的运费).
④(2025·浙江卷1月)The movements of the black and white pieces reflect the basic ideas of Eastern philosophy，according to Tu Ningning，who is __________ (负责) the exhibition.
with
of
free of charge
charged me almost $100 for the delivery
in charge of
2.permit v.允许，准许，许可 n.许可证(→permission n.许可，允许)
[教材原句]　In order to keep this secret，Captain Nemo tells his three newest passengers that they are not permitted to leave the submarine.为了保守这个秘密，尼摩船长告诉他的三名新乘客，他们不得离开潜水艇。
(1)permit sb to do sth　　 允许某人做某事
permit doing sth 允许做某事
time/weather permitting 如果时间/天气允许的话
(2)ask (for) permission 请求允许
without permission 未经允许
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/补全句子
①(2023·浙江卷1月)Citizens of higher social classes were permitted ______(live) closer to the center of the circles.
②Many shop owners don't permit _______(park) cars in front of their shops.
③(北师大必修三U7)Some think it is a crime if done without a property owner's __________ (permit)，while others see this as a rich form of non-traditional cultural expression.
④_______________________________ (如果天气允许的话)，the competition to be held in our school stadium will begin at 2 pm and last for roughly 3 hours.( 应用文写作之通知)
to live
parking
permission
Weather permitting/If weather permits
3.relate v.相联系，有关联；讲述(→related adj.有关系的，有关联的→relation n.关系；亲属)
[教材原句]　Words are not enough to relate such wonders！言语不足以描述这种奇遇！
(1)relate A and/with/to B　 把A与B联系起来
relate to 与……相关；涉及，谈到
(2)be related to 与……有关
(3)in relation to 关于；涉及
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/完成句子
①(2024·新课标Ⅰ卷)The differences between print and digital reading results are partly related __ paper's physical properties(性质).
②Most of the people who became sick related their symptoms(症状) __________the food they'd eaten the day before.
③The good _______(relate) between human beings and nature is one of the key aspects in building a harmonious society.
④此外，为了丰富我们的知识并获得很多乐趣，我们应该积极参加一些与阅读有关的活动。
Besides，to get our knowledge enriched and gain a lot of pleasure，we should actively participate in some activities _________________________________________.(应用文写作之倡议书)
to
and/with/to
relation
(that are) related to reading/ in relation to reading
4.astonish v.使吃惊，使惊讶(→astonishing adj.令人惊讶的→astonished adj.感到吃惊的→astonishment n.惊异，惊讶)
[教材原句]　The light，which lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean，astonished me by its power.光照亮了海面以下三十英尺处的土壤，这股力量让我震惊。
(1)be astonished to do/that... 　　　 惊讶于……
(2)to one's astonishment 令某人吃惊的是
in astonishment 吃惊地
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/完成句子
①(2024·新课标Ⅱ卷)Given the __________(astonish) potential of AI to transform our lives，we all need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future.
②Standing in the distance，they were _________(astonish) to see misty clouds rising from the great Niagara Falls，which is on the south side of the lake.
③To my ___________(astonish)，my car was gone but the key was in my pocket.
④让我惊讶的是，一直在英语上有困难的汤姆，在英语演讲比赛中赢得了第一名。
_____________________________________________Tom，who had always struggled with English，won the first prize in the English Speech Contest.(读后续写之细节描写)
astonishing
astonished
astonishment
What made me astonished was that/It astonished me that
5.distinguish v.看清；认出；使出众；辨别，区分(→distinguished adj.卓越的，杰出的)
[教材原句]　...and I clearly distinguished objects at a distance of a hundred and fifty yards.……我可以看清一百五十码以内的物体。
(1)distinguish...from... 把……与……区分开来
distinguish between A and B 区分A与B
distinguish oneself as 使自己出名；以……著称
(2)be distinguished for 因……而出名
be distinguished as 作为……而出名
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/句式升级
①He was one of Australia's most __________(distinguish) artists，famous for his portraits and landscapes.
②Before birth，babies can tell the difference between loud sounds and voices.They can even distinguish their mother's voice ____that of a female stranger.
③He was famous for his knowledge of economics and was elected as head of the economics department.
→_______________________________________，he was elected as head of the economics department.(形容词短语作状语)
distinguished
from
Distinguished for his knowledge of economics
6.surround v.环绕，围绕(→surrounding adj.周围的，附近的→surroundings n.周围的事物；环境)
[教材原句]　Truly this water which surrounded me was but another air heavier than the Earth's atmosphere，but almost as clear.真的，环绕在我周围的水仿佛只是另一种空气，虽然密度较地球上的空气大，但几乎一样透明。
(1)surround...with...　 用……包围……
be surrounded by/with... 被……围绕着/包围
(2)in...surroundings 在……环境中
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/补全句子/句式升级
①(2025·全国二卷)If you're among the groups of people who are enjoying the mental and physical health benefits of surrounding yourself ____plants，don't beat yourself up if one (or a few！) doesn't make it.
②Standing on the top of the mountain，we can have a good view of the __________ (surround) hills.
③(人教选必二U2)Some may struggle and suffer from culture shock when learning how to behave in new ___________(surround).
④The farm ____________________________(被绿树环绕) and located at the foot of the hill near our school.There is a small river flowing through the farm.
→_________________________, the farm is located at the foot of the hill near our school，with a small river flowing through it.(过去分词短语作状语)
with
surrounding
surroundings
is surrounded by/with green trees
Surrounded by/with green trees
重点句式
as if/though引导方式状语从句
[教材原句]　Conseil and I remained near each other，as if an exchange of words had been possible through our metal cases.康塞尔和我彼此紧挨着，好像我们可以通过金属外壳交谈似的。
as if/though意为“好像，似乎，仿佛”，可以引导方式状语从句或表语从句。
(1)若as if/though引导的从句中的内容为非真实的情况，从句通常用虚拟语气，从句谓语动词的形式有：
①表示与现在的事实相反：过去式(be动词用were)；
②表示与过去的事实相反：had＋过去分词；
③表示将来的可能性不大：would/might/could＋动词原形。
(2)若从句表示的情况是真实的或极有可能发生的，从句用陈述语气。
(3)省略形式：as if＋不定式/动词-ing形式/过去分词/形容词/介词短语/...。
[即学即练]　单句语法填空/完成句子
①Though the local villagers were poor，they offered their clothes and food as if I ____(be) their own family.
②Initially，when we discussed my opinion，I felt he was eyeing me doubtfully as if _____
(say) how stupid it was.
③浓雾笼罩了整个城市。好像把一张厚厚的黑色的毯子扔到它的上面。
The thick smog covered the whole city.It was ____________________________________
______ (读后续写之明喻)
were
to say
as if a thick black blanket had been thrown over it.
一、课文词汇
1.after a long journey into 在……旅行很久
2.along with the whale hunter 和捕鲸人一起
3.in order to keep this secret 为了保守这个秘密
4.be not permitted to leave the submarine 不允许离开潜水艇
5.clearly distinguish objects at a distance of... 清晰地辨认出……距离以内的物体
6.the calm surface of the sea 平静的海面
7.a flat shore 平坦的海滩
探险故事
二、补充词汇
1.raise international awareness 引起国际关注
2.flee for one's life 逃生
3.be armed with 用……武装起来
一、课本原句
1.Ahead of its time，the submarine is also a secret from the rest of the world.
这艘潜水艇是一个超越时代的发明，对于世界上其他人而言也是个秘密的存在。
2.While Ned Land can think only of escaping，Aronnax and Conseil are fascinated by their adventures in the new underwater world.
尽管内德·兰德一心想要逃离这个地方，但阿龙纳斯与康塞尔已被他们在海底新世界的奇遇深深吸引住了。
3.And now，how can I look back upon the impression left upon me by that walk under the waters
现在，我该怎样回顾那次水下漫步给我留下的印象呢？
4.The light，which lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean，astonished me by its power.
光照亮了海面以下三十英尺的土壤，这股力量让我震惊。
二、其他表达
1.We flew through the tunnel and got into the time machine.
我们飞过隧道，进入了时光机器。
2.What impressed me most was the expedition to the ruins of ancient civilisations under the sea.
给我印象最深的是对海底古文明遗址的探险。
3.The little girl came to herself and found she was still sleeping under the tree.
小姑娘苏醒过来，发现自己依然睡在树底下。
1.尽管为了保守这个秘密，他们不能离开时光机器，但是他们已经被时光机器里的奇遇深深地吸引了。
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2.看起来我们是在平静的海面上，但是一股未知的力量使我们震惊。
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In order to keep this secret，they are not permitted to leave the time machine，but they are fascinated by their adventures in the time machine.
It seemed as if we were on the calm surface of the sea，but an unknown power astonished us.
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Ⅰ.单句语法填空(每小题1.5分，共15分)
1.It is believed that reading increases our knowledge and ________(broad) our mind.
2.After graduation from college we _______(gradual) lost track of each other and the memories we shared seemed to fade away with time.
3.In some countries，tourists need to apply for the _________(permit) of the local people if they want to camp in some places.
4.To my ___________(astonish)，he still remembered my birthday after we had separated for so many years.
5.The athletes started their training months ahead __time to prepare for the international competition.
broadens
gradually
permission
astonishment
of
6.The fine objective of city greening is to make our environment more comfortable for us to live in，but not just make our ___________(surround) green.
7.The doctor ___charge explained to the patient what the treatment would be like.
8.We want to shock people into realising that many smokers die all too soon from illness and diseases ______ (relate) to smoking.
9.The lecture mainly deals with the trouble young children have in distinguishing right ____
wrong.
10.They explored the depth of the forest，__________ (surround) by towering trees and the sounds of unknown creatures.
surroundings
in
related
from
surrounded
Ⅱ.完成句子(每小题3分，共9分)
1.我们家门前矗立着一棵千年古树。(完全倒装)
________________________________with a history of 1，000 years.
2.看到考试结果，我是如此绝望，以至于我感觉好像被扔进了黑暗的世界。(as if 引导表语从句)
Seeing the result of the exam，so desperate was I that I felt_________________________
_______________.
3.她紧紧地抱住贴心的双胞胎，双眸满是泪水。(独立主格结构)
She hugged the caring twins tightly，__________________________.
In front of our house stands an old tree
as if I had been thrown into a world of darkness
her eyes filled with/full of tears
Ⅲ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分，共20分)
A
Growing up on a farm，Tori James spent most of her early years outdoors，building shelters and playing in muddy streams.She describes herself as an ambitious，adventurous child who was fascinated by the survival guidelines on her bedside table.Even so，James says she was unaware at that time that，one day，she might be the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Qomolangma.
Today，James is a professional adventurer.Yet ahead of her first expedition at the age of 18，which she spent a long time mapping the cracks of Iceland's Vatnaj kull Glacier with the British Exploring Society.James recalls doubting her ability to last a month out in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath.“It's by stepping out of our comfort zone that we understand our true potential，”she explains.“That's when the magic happens.”
Although James has spent a significant part of her life exploring some of the most remote landscapes in the world，when it comes to traveling，she believes that there are numerous ways for everyone to push back their boundaries，other than by undertaking physical challenges.James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical(成见的) image of the rugged，hardy explorer.“I am such a believer that，with the right support and skills，everyone can bring something to an expedition，” she says.
Sometimes，she adds，it's only out in the field that someone's hidden talents emerge.A diverse team can be the key to a successful trip，particularly given the role of exploration in today's world.“Historically，exploration has been about people finding nature's hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome them，or beat them，” says James.“But now，for me at least，exploration is about connecting with nature，not conquering it.It's about our connection to the living world around us，it's about sharing its importance once we've returned and it's about figuring out how to go on an adventure sustainably.”
[解题导语] 　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Tori James从小喜欢探险，长大后成为专业的探险家，形成了自己对探险旅行的独特见解。
1.What do we know about James
A.She was once questioned about her ability.
B.She enjoys reading thrilling adventure survival stories.
C.She was a child with big dreams and a desire for exploration.
D.She might be the youngest woman to conquer Mount Qomolangma.
解析　C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“She describes herself as an ambitious，adventurous child who was fascinated by the survival guidelines on her bedside table.”可知，她曾经是个怀揣远大梦想且热衷于探索的孩子。故选C。
2.What would James probably agree with according to paragraph 3
A.Few ways are there for us to push back our boundaries.
B.Future explorers are supposed to take risks bravely.
C.Exploring remote landscapes in the world is of significance.
D.Support and skills are sure to bring out the best in explorers.
解析　B　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged，hardy explorer.”可知，James还鼓励那些有志于探险的人不要对传统观念中那种粗犷顽强的探险家形象反感。由此可推知，James认为未来的探险家应该勇敢地冒险。故选B。
3.What might be the value of exploration nowadays
A.To make the most of people's hidden talent.
B.To overcome the possible hardest obstacles.
C.To figure out how to have a successful adventure.
D.To engage in sustainable interactions with nature.
解析　D　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But now，for me at least，exploration is about connecting...how to go on an adventure sustainably.”可推知，与自然进行可持续的互动可能是当今探索的价值所在。故选D。
4.What might be the best title for this passage
A.Born to Be Adventurers
B.Connecting with the Living World
C.James's Amazing Expeditions
D.Adventurer James's Travel Insight
解析　D　标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了James对探险旅行的独特见解。故D项“探险家James的旅行见解”为最佳文章标题。
B
While temperatures continue to climb，visitors are still coming to visit Death Valley National Park on the border between California and Nevada.The park is known as the hottest place on Earth.This past weekend，the temperatures climbed to 53.33 ℃.Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.
Early information from the park service shows that across the nation's 424 national parks，at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes.That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.
Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue.While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need，it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.
Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted.Alessia Dempster，who was visiting from Edinburgh，Scotland，said，“It's very hot especially when there's a gentle wind.You would think that maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat，but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”
Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains，the park service's website says.The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface.The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.
Still，several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists.Badwater Basin，made up of salt flats，is considered the lowest point in all of North America.Ubehebe Crater dates back over 2，000 years.And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.
Josh Miller，a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far，shared that feeling.“It's hot，but the scenery is awesome，” he said.
[解题导语]　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国死亡谷，这里的气温非常高，但还是吸引了很多人前来参观。
5.What do most visitors do in Death Valley
A.Cool themselves in time.
B.Do lots of physical exercises.
C.Stay away from park rangers.
D.Carry dryers with them.
解析　A　细节理解题。根据第一段中“Most visitors...before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.”可知，在死亡谷国家公园游玩时，大部分游客都会及时给自己降温。故选A。
6.Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2
A.To encourage the elderly to travel more.
B.To express admiration for mountain climbers.
C.To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.
D.To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.
解析　D　推理判断题。根据第二段内容可推知，作者提及这位65岁的老人是为了说明在死亡谷国家公园游玩的危险之处，故选D。
7.What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley
A.Its covering area.
B.Its attractive spots.
C.The reason why it is so hot.
D.The service of its park's website.
解析　C　段落大意题。第五段提到死亡谷是一个低于海平面的狭窄地区，周围环绕着高山，干燥的空气和小的植物覆盖面让阳光加热了公园的表面，然后热量被困在山谷里。由此可知，本段介绍了死亡谷如此炎热的原因。故选C。
8.What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs
A.It has a short history.
B.It is worth visiting.
C.It draws fewer and fewer tourists.
D.It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.
解析　B　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Still，several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists.”及后面提到的几个景点Badwater Basin、Ubehebe Crater、Zabriskie Point以及最后一段中“It's hot，but the scenery is awesome”可推断，死亡谷是一个值得游玩的地方。故选B。
Ⅳ.完形填空(每小题1分，共15分)
Hunter Leininger，from Georgia，USA，has been doing adventure racing (探险速度赛) since he was seven years old.Now，at age 19，he has set world records，travelled around the globe，and 1 over 50 races！And he is now on a mission to 2 other young people to follow their own 3 .
Hunter became interested in adventure racing through his dad.While playing football，Hunter was looking to 4 something new.He asked his dad if he could 5 him in an adventure race，and he went on to complete his first race in about 6 hours.
He has learned a lot of perseverance through adventure racing.There can be a lot of 6 in a race，but if you drop out，your whole team will have to 7 .This is unlike other team sports，where you can stop and be 8 by another player.In racing，and in his life，the sport has 9 Hunter to keep going when times get 10 .
As reported by the USARA，Hunter wants to inspire young people that they can 11 incredible things at whatever 12 and that they don't have to 13 until they get older. 14 people put off their dreams at a young age，they tend to never come back to them，which 15 them never accomplishing anything.The best time to do something is now，so go after your dreams before it's too late!
[解题导语]　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了19岁的亨特·莱宁格在探险速度赛中创造了世界纪录的故事。探险速度赛让他学会了坚持不懈的精神，他激励年轻人立足当下，勇于追随自己的梦想，可以在任何年龄都能实现不可思议的事情。
1.A.missed B.reported
C.organized D.completed
解析　D　根据上文“he has set world records，travelled around the globe”可知，他完成(complete)了50多场比赛。
2.A.inspire B.invite
C.advise D.order
解析　A　根据上文“he is now on a mission”和最后一段中的“Hunter wants to inspire young people that...until they get older”可知，他现在的使命是激励(inspire)其他年轻人追随自己的梦想(dream)。
3.A.interests B.dreams
C.tastes D.rhythms
解析　B　参见上题解析。
4.A.try B.discover
C.create D.share
解析　A　根据下文“something new”可知，亨特想尝试(try)一些新事物。
5.A.help B.meet
C.comfort D.join
解析　D　根据下文“in an adventure race”和“complete his first race”可知，亨特问他的爸爸是否可以和他一起参加(join)冒险比赛。
6.A.fun B.harm
C.pain D.cooperation
解析　C　根据下文“but if you drop out”及语境可知，比赛中可能会有很多痛苦(pain)。
7.A.restart B.stop
C.change D.struggle
解析　B　根据下文“This is unlike other team sports，where you can stop and be by another player.”可知，探险速度赛不同于其他团体运动，如果你退出比赛，你的整个团队将不得不停止(stop)。
8.A.replaced B.supported
C.encouraged D.caught
解析　A　根据下文“by another player”可知，此处指由另一名运动员代替(replace)。
9.A.required B.forced
C.attracted D.taught
解析　D　根据上文“He has learned a lot of perseverance through adventure racing.”可知，这项运动教会(teach)了亨特在更困难的(tougher)时期坚持下去。
10.A.better B.tougher
C.more special D.stranger
解析　B　参见上题解析。
11.A.accept B.imagine
C.choose D.achieve
解析　D　根据下文“incredible things”可知，此处指实现(achieve)不可思议的事情。
12.A.age B.level
C.degree D.status
解析　A　根据下文“they don't have to until they get older”可知，亨特希望激励年轻人可以在任何年龄(age)实现不可思议的事情，不必等(wait)到自己变老。
13.A.wait B.practice
C.perform D.compete
解析　A　参见上题解析。
14.A.Unless B.Although　
C.Once D.Because
解析　C　根据下文“they tend to never come back to them”可知，一旦(once)人们在年轻的时候推迟梦想，他们往往就不会再去实现它们。
15.A.provides for B.puts off
C.results in D.objects to
解析　C　根据上文内容及下文“never accomplishing anything”可知，此处指这导致(result in)人们永远无法完成任何事情。

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