1、Module 1EuropeTop three cities of Great Britain目前,选择去欧洲旅游的人越来越多,欧洲之所以吸引人是因为那片大陆有着独特的建筑和迷人的风景。欧洲有很多著名的旅游城市,本文将介绍大不列颠及北爱尔兰联合王国的前三甲城市:伦敦、都柏林和爱丁堡。 Europe is an amazing continent and everyone should visit at least one place in their lifetime. 1 Here are some great cities to visit.London,EnglandLondon is
2、considered as the New York City of Europe. 2 It is a business and culture center,and was once the super power in Europe and the world.London is not one of those cities you can see in a weekend.You need at least a week to just know a little of what is London.Popular Attractions:The London Eye,Bucking
3、ham Palace,Elizabeth Tower.Tips:The underground and trains are confusing,so carry a map,but dont be afraid to get lost.Dublin,IrelandDublin is listed by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network as a global city,ranking among the top thirty cities in the world.It is a historical and contem
4、porary centre for education,arts,economy and industry.Ireland isnt directly connected to mainland Europe, 3 Dublin offers a great walking tour and lots of bars.Popular Attractions:The Guinness Factory and Storehouse,Trinity College,The Temple Bar.Tips:Keep an eye on the Euro exchange rate.Edinburgh,
5、Scotland 4 ,just on a smaller scale,but it is not as overwhelming (巨大的)as London,which can be seen in a weekend.Make sure to take a tour of the Scottish Highlands while you are there as the views are breathtaking,and you can go monster hunting for Nessie.Plus,Edinburgh provided the inspiration(灵感)fo
6、r JK.Rowlings famous Harry Potter series.Popular Attractions:The Elephant House,Free Walking Tour,The Castle and Royal Mile.Tips:Go to the Elephant House Caf at a random time,since it is popular with tourists and locals alike.Make sure you book a tour by a small bus,not a huge 50person one.The small
7、er ones offer a more personalized tour,and its harder to get motion sickness(晕动症)on the windy roads.根据短文内容,从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。AEdinburgh is like LondonBNothing can really be compared to LondonCso things are just a little bit differentDIt is easy to get lost when you take the underground
8、 and trains in LondonEIreland isnt directly connected to EuropeFIt offers a wide variety of cultures and many tourist attractions different styles【答案】14FBCASection Reading (Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary)新生词汇初识.匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思1acrossAn.文明2faceBn.象征;符号3rangeCprep.横过;穿过4symbolDvt.面向;面对5architect
9、En.山脉6projectFn.建筑师7sculptureGn.发源地8birthplaceHn.计划;项目;工程9civilisationIn.雕刻;泥塑10ancientJadj.古代的【答案】15CDEBF610HIGAJ.选择下列句中相对应词组的汉语意思1China is situated in the east and middle of Asia and on the west shore of the Pacific. 2Because of the snowstorm,we will have to put off our visit to the exhibition bei
10、ng held till next week. 3Today I am known as Mrs.Greenthumbs,teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show. 4He has spent the last two years working on a book about childcare. 5This World Cup has crowned one of the best teams of all time. 【答案】15BEFAC教材语篇细研第一步速读了解文章主题和段落大意速读P2教材课文,匹配段落大意1ParisAis k
11、nown as the birthplace of western civilisation.2Barcelona Bis the capital and largest city of France.3Florence Cis the second largest city of Spain.4Athens Dis an Italian city which became famous because of the Renaissance.【答案】14BCDA第二步细读把控文章关键信息细读P2教材课文,选择最佳答案1Which of the following is NOT the elem
12、ent (要素) to make Paris famous?AThe Eiffel Tower.BThe Louvre.CIts restaurants,cafs and theatres.DThe artists and writers living in Paris.2Which of the following statements is TRUE about Barcelona?AIt is the largest city of Spain.BIt is the capital city of Spain.CThe Church of the Sagrada Familia is o
13、ne of the most famous landmarks of the city.DTo finish the Church of the Sagrada Familia took the architect 20 years.3Florence is famous for many things EXCEPT Athe RenaissanceBthe landscape of the cityCmany great artists and their worksDsome art galleries,churches and museums4In which way mentioned
14、 in the text was Athens different from the other three cities?AIt is the capital city and the birthplace of the civilisation.BTwo thousand four hundred years ago,it was the worlds most powerful city.CThere are many famous buildings in Athens.DMany writers living in Athens have influenced other write
15、rs with their work.【答案】14DCBB第三步精读能力升华接轨高考根据P2课文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Paris,Barcelona,Florence and Athens are four great 1.European (Europe) cities.Paris,one of the most beautiful cities in the world,is the capital and 2.largest(large) city of France.It is famous 3.for the Eiffel Tower,its restau
16、rants,cafs and theatres.The second largest city of Spain is Barcelona,one of 4.whose famous landmarks is the Church of the Sagrada Familia 5.designed(design) by Antonio Gaudi.Florence,where the Uffizi Palace 6.is situated(situate),became famous for the Renaissance 7.that/which began in the 1300s and
17、 lasted for 300 years and 8.is visited (visit) now by about a million tourists each year.Athens,the birthplace of western civilisation,is the capital of Greece.It used to be the worlds 9.most powerful (power) city.The work of Greeces best writers who lived in ancient Athens 10.has influenced(influence) other writers ever since.