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Section Ⅴ　“Extended reading”的课文习读环节
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
(二)把握主旨大意
What's the main idea of the text？(　 )
A．A bridge for cultural exchange.
B．UNESCO World Heritage status.
C．The development of the Silk Road.
D．An astonishing variety of landscapes.
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．Which of the following is the starting point of the Silk Road network？(　 )
A．Chang'an, in Shaanxi Province of north－east China.
B．Chang'an, in Shanxi Province of north－west China.
C．Chang'an, in Shaanxi Province of north－west China.
D．Chang'an, in Shaanxi Province of south－west China.
2．How does the author mainly develop the second paragraph？(　 )
A．In time order.
B．In spatial order.
C．By logical reasoning.
D．By comparison and contrast.
3．When did the Silk Road begin to develop？(　 )
A．In the 2nd century BCE.
B．In the 2nd century CE.
C．In the 3rd century BCE.
D．In the 3rd century CE.
4．What was the main item in the trade list at the initial stage of the Silk Road？(　 )
A．China.　　　　　　 B．Silk.
C．Tea. D．Horses.
5．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text？(　 )
A．The Silk Road network played an important role in world history between 6th and 16th centuries.
B．The routes were alive with strings of horses carrying loads of goods.
C．Astronomy and medicine were introduced to China from India and Arabia.
D．Papermaking and printing were first brought to the West through the Silk Road network.
(二)阅读表达
1．What's your opinion about the Silk Road
________________________________________________________________　
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2．How do you think the journey along the Silk Road could be
________________________________________________________________　
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|阅|读|技|能|提|升| 　
本文为“总－分－总”结构的说明文。首段介绍了丝绸之路的总体情况；接下来的四段分别介绍了丝绸之路的地理风貌、历史渊源、经济贸易情况及文化交流活动，并列举事实加以说明；最后一段总结了丝绸之路的价值。文章结构严谨，条理清晰，语言简洁而富有逻辑性。说明文的常见结构为“总－分－总”或“总－分”，阅读时可先浏览首尾段，找出说明的主题，再细读文章。
(一)赏用词之妙　
1．Covering vast distances and an astonishing variety of landscapes, the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to the Mediterranean.
赏析：本句中的network用词贴切，与前半句中的vast distances及an astonishing variety of搭配使用，突出了丝绸之路覆盖面之广，辐射的区域之辽阔。
2．Assigned by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Chang'an to Central Asia, seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.
赏析：本句中的journey常用作名词，意为“旅程”，此处用作动词，意为“旅行”，属于词类活用。名词用作动词活化了原本静止的场景，使表达产生动态的效果，能够提升语言的美感。
3．In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and many other areas in societies along the network.
赏析：本句中的a bridge for cultural exchange形象地写出了丝绸之路在沟通东西方文化方面所起的作用。
[提能训练]　(选用上述词汇完成下列句子)
①This astonishing ability enables the geese to ________________________ without wasting much energy.
这种神奇的能力使得雁群能够远距离飞行而不会浪费太多能量。
②While I'm learning about business, I'm also acting as a cultural messenger, ________________________________________________.
攻读商科的同时，我也扮演着文化使者的角色，在中外文化之间架起一座桥梁。
(二)赏句式之高　
1．A key section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Chang'an－Tianshan Corridor, which stretches over a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.
赏析：本句中which引导的定语从句及分词短语covering ...详细生动地描述了绵延不绝的丝绸之路。
2．The routes were alive with strings of camels carrying loads of goods and traders selling everything imaginable.
赏析：本句中运用with复合结构描写了商路上熙来攘往的热闹景象：到处是驼队和商人，驼队满载货物，商品琳琅满目。
[提能训练]　(选用上述句式完成句子)
①Cultural heritage represents our historic cultures, _____________________________ a great opportunity to learn about what happened in the past, ______________________________ handed down from generation to generation.
文化遗产代表着我们的历史文化，为我们提供了一个了解过去发生的事情的绝佳机会，让我们的传统文化代代相传。
②____________________________ a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while reading what you wrote.
在信息或帖子中添加一个微笑或悲伤表情，你的读者在读你写的内容时就能“看到”你的面部表情。
(三)赏描摹之韵(景物描写)　
Further west on the Silk Road, the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high, snow－capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through the splendid Tianshan Mountains and emerge in the rolling valleys of Central Asia.
赏析：此处用一句话写出了长安－天山廊道沿途波澜壮阔的风景，从荒漠到冰雪覆盖的高山，再到广阔的草原，从雄伟的天山，到中亚地区蜿蜒起伏的山谷。犹如打开了一卷巨幅山水画，意境辽阔，气势恢宏。
Section Ⅴ　“Extended reading”的课文习读环节
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务 　
(一)①a network of　②Chang'an　③2nd century BCE　④bridge
⑤different civilizations
(二)C
精读课文，完成以下学习任务 　
(一)1～5　CBABD
(二)1.The Silk Road promotes the exchanges of different civilizations. In addition, it also serves as a bridge for trade and cultural exchanges.So we shouldn't ignore its significance.
2．It could be very hard because of poor transport, long distances, various landforms like deserts, grasslands, high and snowcapped mountains and valleys.
课文写法借鉴
(一)①travel vast distances
②building a bridge between Chinese and foreign cultures
(二)①which provides us with; making our traditional cultures　②With a smiling or sad face added to
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Section Ⅴ　“Extended reading”
的课文习读环节
目 录
NO.1 课文阅读理解
NO.2 课文写法借鉴
课时检测
课文阅读理解
NO.1
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
a network of
Chang′an
2nd century BCE
bridge
different civilizations
(二)把握主旨大意
What's the main idea of the text
A．A bridge for cultural exchange.
B．UNESCO World Heritage status.
C．The development of the Silk Road.
D．An astonishing variety of landscapes.
√
(一)阅读理解
1．Which of the following is the starting point of the Silk Road network
A．Chang'an, in Shaanxi Province of north－east China.
B．Chang'an, in Shanxi Province of north－west China.
C．Chang'an, in Shaanxi Province of north－west China.
D．Chang'an, in Shaanxi Province of south－west China.
√
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
2．How does the author mainly develop the second paragraph
A．In time order. B．In spatial order.
C．By logical reasoning. D．By comparison and contrast.
3．When did the Silk Road begin to develop
A．In the 2nd century BCE. B．In the 2nd century CE.
C．In the 3rd century BCE. D．In the 3rd century CE.
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4．What was the main item in the trade list at the initial stage of the Silk Road
A．China.　　　　　　 B．Silk.
C．Tea. D．Horses.
√
5．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text
A．The Silk Road network played an important role in world history between 6th and 16th centuries.
B．The routes were alive with strings of horses carrying loads of goods.
C．Astronomy and medicine were introduced to China from India and Arabia.
D．Papermaking and printing were first brought to the West through the Silk Road network.
√
(二)阅读表达
1．What's your opinion about the Silk Road
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Silk Road promotes the exchanges of different civilizations. In addition, it also serves as a bridge for trade and cultural exchanges.So we shouldn't ignore its significance.
2．How do you think the journey along the Silk Road could be
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
It could be very hard because of poor transport, long distances, various landforms like deserts, grasslands, high and snow－capped mountains and valleys.
|阅|读|技|能|提|升| 　
本文为“总－分－总”结构的说明文。首段介绍了丝绸之路的总体情况；接下来的四段分别介绍了丝绸之路的地理风貌、历史渊源、经济贸易情况及文化交流活动，并列举事实加以说明；最后一段总结了丝绸之路的价值。文章结构严谨，条理清晰，语言简洁而富有逻辑性。说明文的常见结构为“总－分－总”或“总－分”，阅读时可先浏览首尾段，找出说明的主题，再细读文章。
课文写法借鉴
NO.2
(一)赏用词之妙　
1．Covering vast distances and an astonishing variety of landscapes, the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to the Mediterranean.
赏析：本句中的network用词贴切，与前半句中的vast distances及an astonishing variety of搭配使用，突出了丝绸之路覆盖面之广，辐射的区域之辽阔。
2．Assigned by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Chang'an to Central Asia, seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions.
赏析：本句中的journey常用作名词，意为“旅程”，此处用作动词，意为“旅行”，属于词类活用。名词用作动词活化了原本静止的场景，使表达产生动态的效果，能够提升语言的美感。
3．In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and many other areas in societies along the network.
赏析：本句中的a bridge for cultural exchange形象地写出了丝绸之路在沟通东西方文化方面所起的作用。
[提能训练]　(选用上述词汇完成下列句子)
①This astonishing ability enables the geese to ____________ __________ without wasting much energy.
这种神奇的能力使得雁群能够远距离飞行而不会浪费太多能量。
②While I'm learning about business, I'm also acting as a cultural messenger, _________________________________________________.
攻读商科的同时，我也扮演着文化使者的角色，在中外文化之间架起一座桥梁。
travel vast
distances
building a bridge between Chinese and foreign cultures
(二)赏句式之高　
1．A key section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Chang'an－Tianshan Corridor, which stretches over a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.
赏析：本句中which引导的定语从句及分词短语covering ...详细生动地描述了绵延不绝的丝绸之路。
2．The routes were alive with strings of camels carrying loads of goods and traders selling everything imaginable.
赏析：本句中运用with复合结构描写了商路上熙来攘往的热闹景象：到处是驼队和商人，驼队满载货物，商品琳琅满目。
[提能训练]　(选用上述句式完成句子)
①Cultural heritage represents our historic cultures, _______ ________________ a great opportunity to learn about what happened in the past, _____________________________ handed down from generation to generation.
文化遗产代表着我们的历史文化，为我们提供了一个了解过去发生的事情的绝佳机会，让我们的传统文化代代相传。
which
provides us with
making our traditional cultures
②_________________________________ a message or post, your reader can “see” your facial expression while reading what you wrote.
在信息或帖子中添加一个微笑或悲伤表情，你的读者在读你写的内容时就能“看到”你的面部表情。
With a smiling or sad face added to
(三)赏描摹之韵(景物描写)　
Further west on the Silk Road, the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high, snow－capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through the splendid Tianshan Mountains and emerge in the rolling valleys of Central Asia.
赏析：此处用一句话写出了长安－天山廊道沿途波澜壮阔的风景，从荒漠到冰雪覆盖的高山，再到广阔的草原，从雄伟的天山，到中亚地区蜿蜒起伏的山谷。犹如打开了一卷巨幅山水画，意境辽阔，气势恢宏。
课时检测
(标 语篇配有教师讲评课件)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
My family and I had set out on a day trip from Shillong to Cherrapunji, a town known for being one of the wettest places on Earth. However, after we had been stuck in traffic for more than four hours, one of my sisters proposed going back to the city as a last attempt to save whatever remained of the day. A quick online search revealed other must－visit spots around Shillong. Most were familiar, but one caught our attention — Nartiang with its mysterious monoliths (独石碑). The photo showed tall stones piled together in a strange formation, appealing to us to explore further despite the lack of details provided.
That is how I found myself standing in the shadow of the huge monoliths of Nartiang, which is home to the thickest and largest collection in the region. Curious to uncover their history, I approached Maryo Symblai, a village elder I met later that day, who told me the story of the monoliths that has been orally passed down over generations. She said, “Back in the day, Nartiang didn't have a bazaar (集市) and the nearest one was at Raliang. On one such bazaar, a giant
named Mar Phalyngki was caught in heavy rain on his way back. He requested to borrow an umbrella from the Raliang chief's youngest daughter, but she wanted to test his legendary strength instead. ‘Why don't you go lift that huge stone in the bazaar and use it as an umbrella？’ she said dismissively. _____________ by her challenge, he just did that, but before reaching Nartiang, he placed it in a forest when the rain had stopped.”
Emboldened
“There is a certain overlap of ancient story and memory in the case of the Nartiang monoliths. The locals' account of how the place came to be is based on ancient stories or folk customs. But they also remember it because it served their ancestors as a weekly marketplace, a memorial, and a place for political gatherings. That is how oral history works. It mixes fact and fiction into collective memory，” said Dr Reeju Ray, a local writer.
Today, even though the traditional customs and more confirmed historical accounts offer some insight into the site, the mystery (奥秘) of the stone giants lasts.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者探索Nartiang巨石的故事。
1．Why did the author and his family come to visit the monoliths of Nartiang
A．It was in their original trip plan.
B．They had to choose it as an alternative.
C．It was the only remaining place to visit.
D．An elder villager gave them the suggestion.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, after we had been stuck in traffic ...with its mysterious monoliths.”可知，作者和他的家人因为交通被困，所以改变了原来的旅游路线，不得已才选择参观Nartiang及其神秘的巨石。
2．What does the underlined word “Emboldened” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Threatened.　　　　　 B．Moved.
C．Stimulated. D．Frightened.
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解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Why don't you go lift that huge stone in the bazaar and use it as an umbrella？”可推测，这里指在女孩话语的“刺激”下，巨人搬了石头。故画线词意为“被刺激”。
3．Why are Dr Reeju Ray's words mentioned
A．To inform what the monoliths served as.
B．To illustrate how the mysterious story came into being.
C．To introduce the feature of Nartiang monoliths.
D．To deny the overlap of ancient story and memory.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“There is a certain ... memory”可知，文中提到Dr Reeju Ray的话是为了说明这个神秘的故事是如何产生的。
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4．What is the best title for the text
A．A Trip to the Monoliths
B．The Mystery of Shillong
C．The Formation of the Monoliths
D．A Disappointing Travel Experience
解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“A quick online ... details provided.”以及下文可知，文章主要讲述了作者探索Nartiang巨石的故事。故A项“巨石之旅”适合作文章标题。
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B( )
The Forbidden City is well－known for being full of Chinese cultural and historical relics. But Masters in the Forbidden City (《我在故宫修文物》) does not just focus on the stories of the past. Instead, the documentary film focuses on ordinary people — the restorers of relics and antiquities (古董)．
The stories are told at a slow and relaxing pace, reflecting the restorers' work. Restoration of cultural relics and antiques can be time－consuming, and sometimes boring. Yet these restorers' patience and peace of mind are especially precious in a society where everything is changing so fast.
“If you choose this job, you have to stand hours of work sitting on a chair. You need to be quiet and get used to being quiet，” says Wang Jin, an ancient clock repair expert.
A touching part of the documentary is the spirit of craftsmanship (工艺) in the restorers. “Years of __________ work requires not only skill, but also faith and spirit，” China Daily commented. “Looking for precision and perfection, devoting yourself to work, patience, endurance (忍耐力), loneliness ... All these qualities come from the ‘craftsman spirit’．”
humdrum
But unlike the popular idea of serious experts who sit around being serious, the documentary shows the enthusiasm of the restorers. They play their guitars and make jokes about each other after a long day of restoration work.
One scene that has been very popular with Internet users features a young female restorer riding a bicycle through the empty Forbidden City on a Monday. While she is doing this, a narrator says, “The last person to do this was Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.”
Masters in the Forbidden City has proved many people's ideas about antique restorers wrong, allowing them to realize that they are not old, dull professors, but people in their 40s, 30s and even 20s who can be quite pleasing to the eye.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了纪录片《我在故宫修文物》。
5．According to the text, what's the main purpose of the documentary Masters in the Forbidden City
A．To show people how antiques are restored.
B．To display relics seldom seen by ordinary people.
C．To draw attention to Chinese antique restorers' lives.
D．To praise the craftsmanship of Chinese antique restorers.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Instead, the documentary film focuses on ordinary people — the restorers of relics and antiquities.”可知，这部纪录片的主要目的是让人们关注文物修复者的生活。
6．What can we learn according to Wang Jin
A．He often gets tired of his work.
B．There is no need to do restoration work fast.
C．Antique restorers need to be patient and peaceful.
D．It takes years of hard work to adapt to antique restoration.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，古董修复者需要有耐心并能习惯这种安静的生活。
7．What does the underlined word “humdrum” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Boring.　　　　　　　 B．Different.
C．Relaxing. D．Unusual.
解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“not only skill, but also faith and spirit”和“Looking for precision and perfection, devoting yourself to work, patience, endurance, loneliness ...”可推知，这种工作很单调、无聊，故画线词意为“无聊的”。
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8．Why is the bicycle－riding scene mentioned in the documentary
A．To remind the audience of the last Qing emperor.
B．To show the strange hobbies of young antique restorers.
C．To encourage the young to consider a career in antique restoration in the future.
D．To break the old, dull image of antique restorers.
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解析：推理判断题。根据最后两段可知，纪录片中骑自行车这一幕是用来打破古董修复者年老、呆滞的形象的。
C
An 85－year－old primary school constructed in 1935 in Shanghai has been lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated using new technology called the “walking machine”．The project marks the first time this “walking machine” method has been used in Shanghai to relocate a historical building.
Urbanization (城市化) has continued to significantly threaten architectural heritage.In the capital Beijing, for instance, more than 1,000 acres of its historic hutongs and traditional courtyard homes were destroyed between 1990 and 2010.
In the early 2000s, cities including Nanjing and Beijing — due to the critics' protest about the loss of old neighborhoods — drew up long－term plans to preserve what was left of their historic sites, with protections introduced to safeguard buildings and restrict developers.
These conservation efforts have taken different forms.In Beijing, a near－ruined temple was transformed into a restaurant and gallery, while in Nanjing, a cinema from the 1930s was restored to its original form, with some additions providing ____ for modern use.In 2019, Shanghai welcomed Tank Shanghai, an art center built in renovated (重修的) oil tanks.
it
“Relocation is not the first choice, but better than destroying，” said Lan，the Shanghai primary school's project supervisor. “I'd rather not touch the historical buildings at all.” “Building relocations，” he said, however, “are a workable option.” “The central government is putting more emphasis on the protection of historical buildings.I'm happy to see that progress in recent years.”
Shanghai has arguably been China's most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation.The survival of a number of 1930s buildings and 19th－century “shikumen” (or “stone gate”) house has offered examples of how to give old buildings new life.
“We have to preserve the historical buildings no matter what happens，” Lan said. “The relocation has challenges, but in general, it is cheaper than destroying and then rebuilding something in a new location.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了各个城市为保护历史遗迹所做的努力，并详细介绍了上海重新安置历史遗迹的方法。
9．How did cities respond to the loss of historic sites
A．They criticized the developers.
B．They rebuilt the historic hutongs.
C．They ended the significant threat.
D．They proposed the protection project.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第三段可知，21世纪初，包括南京和北京在内的城市制定了长期计划来保护遗留下来的历史遗迹，包括保护建筑和限制开发。
10．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．An original form.　 B．A new addition.
C．A cinema. D．A temple.
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解析：代词指代题。根据第四段第二句中的“a cinema from the 1930s was restored to its original form”可知，it是指电影院。
11．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 6
A．Provide strong evidence.
B．Introduce different opinions.
C．Summarize previous paragraphs.
D．Add some background information.
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解析：推理判断题。根据第六段第二句“The survival of a number of 1930s buildings ...of how to give old buildings new life.”可知，本段中作者提供证据证明在遗产保护方面，上海可以说是中国最先进的城市。
12．What's the best title for the text
A．Walking Machine： a New Technology
B．Relocation： a New Option for Relics
C．Old Building Torn down for Modern Use
D．Historical Site “Walks” to New Life
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解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“An 85－year－old primary school ... the ‘walking machine’．”和下文的介绍可知，文章主要是讲现在对待历史遗迹采取了一种重新安置的方法。故B项最适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
International tourism is becoming interestingly popular, and large numbers of people from all over the world come to visit famous places such as the Great Wall of China and the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. 13 They've thrown rubbish everywhere, brought more traffic and even done serious damage to ancient relics.
As for the damage, there are many different causes.For example, the paintings in the Sistine Chapel are being damaged by people breathing onto them when they visit. 14 That may raise the humidity (湿气) of the air and damage the paintings.Damage in other places such as the Great Wall is because of tourists climbing on delicate (脆弱的) areas.Besides, roads have also been built to help visitors climb the Wall easily.These activities can cause a lot of damage to the area.
15 Firstly, we have to cut down tourist numbers, because fewer visitors will result in less damage.Secondly, we should make strict rules about which areas people can visit and what they can do when they get there. 16 People will not be allowed to walk off the paths.Visitors to indoor places can be asked to wear masks to protect the paintings.
In short, it is necessary to control tourism at famous places. 17 And people who live hundreds of years later will have no chance to see these great places.
A．For example, special paths can be built.
B．What can we do to deal with these problems
C．The Great Wall was built over 2,000 years ago.
D．However, these visitors have caused many problems.
E．Traveling is the best way for us to get to know the world.
F．If we do not do this, these places will disappear from our planet.
G．Their breath contains very small drops of water that are present in the air.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章就如何保护旅游胜地提出了几点建议。
13．选D　根据上文“International tourism ...Vatican.”和下文“They've thrown rubbish ...relics.”可知，游客给旅游地点带来了问题。 故D项承上启下，符合语境。选项中的“these visitors”和下文中的“They”指代对象一致。
14．选G　根据上文“For example ...visit.”和下文“That may raise the ...the paintings.”可知，人的呼吸会对绘画作品造成破坏。故G项承上启下，符合语境。选项中的“breath”和上文中的“breathing”语义一致。
15．选B　空处位于本段段首，应为本段的主题句。由下文可知，本段主要讲了如何保护旅游胜地。故B项符合语境。下文中的“Firstly, we have to”和“Secondly, we should”是对空处的回答。
16．选A　根据下文“People will not be allowed to walk off the paths.”可知，人们必须走小路。故A项引出下文，符合语境。选项中的“paths”和下文中的“paths”描述对象一致。
17．选F　根据上下文可知，如果不控制旅游胜地的旅游业，这些地方可能会消失。故F项承上启下，符合语境。选项中的“these places will disappear from our planet”和下文中的“will have no chance to see these great places”语义一致。UNIT 4　课时检测(五)　“Extended reading”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
My family and I had set out on a day trip from Shillong to Cherrapunji, a town known for being one of the wettest places on Earth. However, after we had been stuck in traffic for more than four hours, one of my sisters proposed going back to the city as a last attempt to save whatever remained of the day. A quick online search revealed other must visit spots around Shillong. Most were familiar, but one caught our attention — Nartiang with its mysterious monoliths (独石碑). The photo showed tall stones piled together in a strange formation, appealing to us to explore further despite the lack of details provided.
That is how I found myself standing in the shadow of the huge monoliths of Nartiang, which is home to the thickest and largest collection in the region. Curious to uncover their history, I approached Maryo Symblai, a village elder I met later that day, who told me the story of the monoliths that has been orally passed down over generations. She said, “Back in the day, Nartiang didn't have a bazaar (集市) and the nearest one was at Raliang. On one such bazaar, a giant named Mar Phalyngki was caught in heavy rain on his way back. He requested to borrow an umbrella from the Raliang chief's youngest daughter, but she wanted to test his legendary strength instead. ‘Why don't you go lift that huge stone in the bazaar and use it as an umbrella？’ she said dismissively. Emboldened by her challenge, he just did that, but before reaching Nartiang, he placed it in a forest when the rain had stopped.”
“There is a certain overlap of ancient story and memory in the case of the Nartiang monoliths. The locals' account of how the place came to be is based on ancient stories or folk customs. But they also remember it because it served their ancestors as a weekly marketplace, a memorial, and a place for political gatherings. That is how oral history works. It mixes fact and fiction into collective memory，” said Dr Reeju Ray, a local writer.
Today, even though the traditional customs and more confirmed historical accounts offer some insight into the site, the mystery (奥秘) of the stone giants lasts.
1．Why did the author and his family come to visit the monoliths of Nartiang
A．It was in their original trip plan.
B．They had to choose it as an alternative.
C．It was the only remaining place to visit.
D．An elder villager gave them the suggestion.
2．What does the underlined word “Emboldened” in paragraph 2 mean
A．Threatened.　　　　　 B．Moved.
C．Stimulated. D．Frightened.
3．Why are Dr Reeju Ray's words mentioned
A．To inform what the monoliths served as.
B．To illustrate how the mysterious story came into being.
C．To introduce the feature of Nartiang monoliths.
D．To deny the overlap of ancient story and memory.
4．What is the best title for the text
A．A Trip to the Monoliths
B．The Mystery of Shillong
C．The Formation of the Monoliths
D．A Disappointing Travel Experience
B()
The Forbidden City is well known for being full of Chinese cultural and historical relics. But Masters in the Forbidden City (《我在故宫修文物》) does not just focus on the stories of the past. Instead, the documentary film focuses on ordinary people — the restorers of relics and antiquities (古董)．
The stories are told at a slow and relaxing pace, reflecting the restorers' work. Restoration of cultural relics and antiques can be time consuming, and sometimes boring. Yet these restorers' patience and peace of mind are especially precious in a society where everything is changing so fast.
“If you choose this job, you have to stand hours of work sitting on a chair. You need to be quiet and get used to being quiet，” says Wang Jin, an ancient clock repair expert.
A touching part of the documentary is the spirit of craftsmanship (工艺) in the restorers. “Years of humdrum work requires not only skill, but also faith and spirit，” China Daily commented. “Looking for precision and perfection, devoting yourself to work, patience, endurance (忍耐力), loneliness ... All these qualities come from the ‘craftsman spirit’．”
But unlike the popular idea of serious experts who sit around being serious, the documentary shows the enthusiasm of the restorers. They play their guitars and make jokes about each other after a long day of restoration work.
One scene that has been very popular with Internet users features a young female restorer riding a bicycle through the empty Forbidden City on a Monday. While she is doing this, a narrator says, “The last person to do this was Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.”
Masters in the Forbidden City has proved many people's ideas about antique restorers wrong, allowing them to realize that they are not old, dull professors, but people in their 40s, 30s and even 20s who can be quite pleasing to the eye.
5．According to the text, what's the main purpose of the documentary Masters in the Forbidden City
A．To show people how antiques are restored.
B．To display relics seldom seen by ordinary people.
C．To draw attention to Chinese antique restorers' lives.
D．To praise the craftsmanship of Chinese antique restorers.
6．What can we learn according to Wang Jin
A．He often gets tired of his work.
B．There is no need to do restoration work fast.
C．Antique restorers need to be patient and peaceful.
D．It takes years of hard work to adapt to antique restoration.
7．What does the underlined word “humdrum” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Boring.　　　　　　　 B．Different.
C．Relaxing. D．Unusual.
8．Why is the bicycle riding scene mentioned in the documentary
A．To remind the audience of the last Qing emperor.
B．To show the strange hobbies of young antique restorers.
C．To encourage the young to consider a career in antique restoration in the future.
D．To break the old, dull image of antique restorers.
C
An 85 year old primary school constructed in 1935 in Shanghai has been lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated using new technology called the “walking machine”．The project marks the first time this “walking machine” method has been used in Shanghai to relocate a historical building.
Urbanization (城市化) has continued to significantly threaten architectural heritage.In the capital Beijing, for instance, more than 1,000 acres of its historic hutongs and traditional courtyard homes were destroyed between 1990 and 2010.
In the early 2000s, cities including Nanjing and Beijing — due to the critics' protest about the loss of old neighborhoods — drew up long term plans to preserve what was left of their historic sites, with protections introduced to safeguard buildings and restrict developers.
These conservation efforts have taken different forms.In Beijing, a near ruined temple was transformed into a restaurant and gallery, while in Nanjing, a cinema from the 1930s was restored to its original form, with some additions providing it for modern use.In 2019, Shanghai welcomed Tank Shanghai, an art center built in renovated (重修的) oil tanks.
“Relocation is not the first choice, but better than destroying，” said Lan，the Shanghai primary school's project supervisor. “I'd rather not touch the historical buildings at all.” “Building relocations，” he said, however, “are a workable option.” “The central government is putting more emphasis on the protection of historical buildings.I'm happy to see that progress in recent years.”
Shanghai has arguably been China's most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation.The survival of a number of 1930s buildings and 19th century “shikumen” (or “stone gate”) house has offered examples of how to give old buildings new life.
“We have to preserve the historical buildings no matter what happens，” Lan said. “The relocation has challenges, but in general, it is cheaper than destroying and then rebuilding something in a new location.”
9．How did cities respond to the loss of historic sites
A．They criticized the developers.
B．They rebuilt the historic hutongs.
C．They ended the significant threat.
D．They proposed the protection project.
10．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to
A．An original form.　　　 B．A new addition.
C．A cinema. D．A temple.
11．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 6
A．Provide strong evidence.
B．Introduce different opinions.
C．Summarize previous paragraphs.
D．Add some background information.
12．What's the best title for the text
A．Walking Machine: a New Technology
B．Relocation: a New Option for Relics
C．Old Building Torn down for Modern Use
D．Historical Site “Walks” to New Life
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
International tourism is becoming interestingly popular, and large numbers of people from all over the world come to visit famous places such as the Great Wall of China and the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.__13__ They've thrown rubbish everywhere, brought more traffic and even done serious damage to ancient relics.
As for the damage, there are many different causes.For example, the paintings in the Sistine Chapel are being damaged by people breathing onto them when they visit.__14__ That may raise the humidity (湿气) of the air and damage the paintings.Damage in other places such as the Great Wall is because of tourists climbing on delicate (脆弱的) areas.Besides, roads have also been built to help visitors climb the Wall easily.These activities can cause a lot of damage to the area.
__15__ Firstly, we have to cut down tourist numbers, because fewer visitors will result in less damage.Secondly, we should make strict rules about which areas people can visit and what they can do when they get there.__16__ People will not be allowed to walk off the paths.Visitors to indoor places can be asked to wear masks to protect the paintings.
In short, it is necessary to control tourism at famous places.__17__ And people who live hundreds of years later will have no chance to see these great places.
A．For example, special paths can be built.
B．What can we do to deal with these problems
C．The Great Wall was built over 2,000 years ago.
D．However, these visitors have caused many problems.
E．Traveling is the best way for us to get to know the world.
F．If we do not do this, these places will disappear from our planet.
G．Their breath contains very small drops of water that are present in the air.
UNIT 4　课时检测(五)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者探索Nartiang巨石的故事。
1．选B　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, after we had been stuck in traffic ...with its mysterious monoliths.”可知，作者和他的家人因为交通被困，所以改变了原来的旅游路线，不得已才选择参观Nartiang及其神秘的巨石。
2．选C　词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“Why don't you go lift that huge stone in the bazaar and use it as an umbrella？”可推测，这里指在女孩话语的“刺激”下，巨人搬了石头。故画线词意为“被刺激”。
3．选B　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“There is a certain ... memory”可知，文中提到Dr Reeju Ray的话是为了说明这个神秘的故事是如何产生的。
4．选A　标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“A quick online ... details provided.”以及下文可知，文章主要讲述了作者探索Nartiang巨石的故事。故A项“巨石之旅”适合作文章标题。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了纪录片《我在故宫修文物》。
5．选C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Instead, the documentary film focuses on ordinary people — the restorers of relics and antiquities.”可知，这部纪录片的主要目的是让人们关注文物修复者的生活。
6．选C　细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，古董修复者需要有耐心并能习惯这种安静的生活。
7．选A　词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“not only skill, but also faith and spirit”和“Looking for precision and perfection, devoting yourself to work, patience, endurance, loneliness ...”可推知，这种工作很单调、无聊，故画线词意为“无聊的”。
8．选D　推理判断题。根据最后两段可知，纪录片中骑自行车这一幕是用来打破古董修复者年老、呆滞的形象的。
[C]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了各个城市为保护历史遗迹所做的努力，并详细介绍了上海重新安置历史遗迹的方法。
9．选D　细节理解题。根据第三段可知，21世纪初，包括南京和北京在内的城市制定了长期计划来保护遗留下来的历史遗迹，包括保护建筑和限制开发。
10．选C　代词指代题。根据第四段第二句中的“a cinema from the 1930s was restored to its original form”可知，it是指电影院。
11．选A　推理判断题。根据第六段第二句“The survival of a number of 1930s buildings ...of how to give old buildings new life.”可知，本段中作者提供证据证明在遗产保护方面，上海可以说是中国最先进的城市。
12．选B　标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“An 85 year old primary school ... the ‘walking machine’．”和下文的介绍可知，文章主要是讲现在对待历史遗迹采取了一种重新安置的方法。故B项最适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章就如何保护旅游胜地提出了几点建议。
13．选D　根据上文“International tourism ...Vatican.”和下文“They've thrown rubbish ...relics.”可知，游客给旅游地点带来了问题。 故D项承上启下，符合语境。选项中的“these visitors”和下文中的“They”指代对象一致。
14．选G　根据上文“For example ...visit.”和下文“That may raise the ...the paintings.”可知，人的呼吸会对绘画作品造成破坏。故G项承上启下，符合语境。选项中的“breath”和上文中的“breathing”语义一致。
15．选B　空处位于本段段首，应为本段的主题句。由下文可知，本段主要讲了如何保护旅游胜地。故B项符合语境。下文中的“Firstly, we have to”和“Secondly, we should”是对空处的回答。
16．选A　根据下文“People will not be allowed to walk off the paths.”可知，人们必须走小路。故A项引出下文，符合语境。选项中的“paths”和下文中的“paths”描述对象一致。
17．选F　根据上下文可知，如果不控制旅游胜地的旅游业，这些地方可能会消失。故F项承上启下，符合语境。选项中的“these places will disappear from our planet”和下文中的“will have no chance to see these great places”语义一致。
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