1、Unit 4 Protecting our heritage sites Welcome to the unit &Reading2021-2022学年高二英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第三册随堂检测一、汉译英1.Several local radio channels _(暂停) regular programming to follow the earthquake.2.We are waiting to hear the final _(结果) of the talks anxiously.3.Equipping children in primary school with th
2、e basic skills of literacy is high on the _(计划).4.Having practiced calligraphy, my deskmate made _(难以置信的) progress in handwriting.5.Newspapers have been accused of trying to set the _(议事日程)for the government.二、填空题6.It is a matter of the utmost _(urgent) to find out what has happened to these people.
3、7.One of the most common _(danger) to climbers is altitude sickness, which can affect even very experienced climbers.8.A tidal wave _(cause) by the earthquake hit the coast, causing catastrophic damage.9.There are deep _(division) in the Party over the war.10.My sister _(suspend) from her job shortl
4、y after the incident.三、阅读理解 If you think about World Heritage Sites, you probably think of places connected with ancient art and culture and historical buildings. And of course, many of these are on the World Heritage List (WHL). But the WHL contains a lot of sites that are not so obvious. Lets look
5、 at a few of them. Robben Island, South Africa This island was used through the centuries as a prison, a hospital and a military base. But its probably most famous as a maximum security prison for political prisoners (政治犯) in the twentieth century. Nelson Mandela was one of its most famous prisoners
6、. The WHL says it represents the victory of democracy (民主) and freedom. Pyrenees-Mont Perdu This is an area of great natural beauty and the mountains have many interesting geological formations. But it is also an area of small farms. People there still use a type of agriculture that used to be commo
7、n in mountainous areas of Europe but that has almost completely disappeared in modem times. The city of Brasilia, Brazil Brasilia is the capital city that was created from nothing in 1956. The WHL calls it a landmark in the history of town planning. The different areas of the city and the buildings
8、themselves were all designed at the same time carefully. Every part of the city shows the ideas of the planner and architect. Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia The Simien Mountains National Park was one of the first sites to be listed in 1978. It is one of the highest mountainous areas in Afr
9、ica, and the WHL calls it one of the most amazing landscapes in the world. It is also important for its wildlife. The number of some rare animals is getting smaller and smaller.1.Why does the author write this passage?A.To talk about the history of ancient buildings.B.To describe places of great imp
10、ortance.C.To introduce some of the not-so-obvious sites on the WHL.D.To explain when these heritage sites were listed on the WHL.2.Why does the WHL list Robben Island in South Africa?A.For the type of agriculture.B.For its political meaning.C.For the ideas of the designer.D.For the great natural bea
11、uty.3.Which of the following was listed on the WHL for its natural scenery and wildlife?A.The city of Brasilia.B.Pyrenees-Mont Perdu.C.Robben Island.D.Simien Mountains National Park.四、七选五Ready to take a gap year? A Gap Year is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university.
12、 It is often spent travelling or working. _ Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but remain less popular in America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college by taking a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows: _
13、 Although you dont have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know y
14、ourself better. Face challenges and have fun A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn how to get along in the real world. This process isnt always easy, but it is an imp
15、ortant part of growing up._ Save money and improve your college admission chances Theres a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but its not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, stu
16、dents are much more likely to know what to study in college. _ Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?A.Learn about the world and yourselfB.Only in this
17、 way can you enjoy life and have fun.C.Check out your gap year choices before making the right decision.D.It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.E.Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students.F.More students than ever before are taking a gap
18、 year before going to university.G.Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.答案以及解析一、1.答案：suspended2.答案：outcome3.答案：agenda4.答案：incredible5.答案：agenda二、6.答案：urgency解析：考查词形转换。分析句子结构,尤其是根据空前的the可知,此处应用名词。urgency紧急。7.答案：dangers解析：考查名词复数。danger在此处作可数
19、名词,意为危险因素,由空前的One of the most common判断此处需要用其复数形式。故填dangers。8.答案：caused解析：考查非谓语动词。句意:地震引发的海啸袭击了海岸,造成了灾难性的损失。分析句子结构可知,空处为非谓语,且A tidal wave与cause之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,故用动词-ed形式作定语。9.答案：divisions10.答案：was suspended三、答案：1-3.CBD解析：1.考查写作目的。文章采用的是总一分结构。根据文章第一段的最后两句以及下文的介绍可知,作者在这篇文章中介绍了世界遗产名录里一些不太被公认的地方。故选C。2.考查推理判断。
20、根据Robben Island, South Africa 部分中的But its probably most famous as a maximum security prison for political prisoners(政治犯)in the twentieth century. The WHL says it represents the victory of democracy(民主) and freedom可知,世界遗产名录指出Robben Island代表了民主和自由的胜利。由此推知,南非的Robben Island被列入世界遗产名录是因为它的政治意义。故选B。3.考查细节理
21、解。根据Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia部分中的It is one of the highest mountainous areas in Africa, and the WHL calls it one of the most amazing landscapes in the world. It is also important for its wildlife可知,Simien Mountains National Park因其景色及野生动物而被列人世界遗产名录。故选D。 四、答案：DABGE解析：本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了gap ye
22、ar的意思及学生给自己空档年的好处。“空档年”是学生在上大学之前的一段时期。在这一段时期内,学生可以了解世界、了解自己,他们不仅会玩得开心,也会面对许多挑战。 本句是承接第一段和第二段的连接句。根据第二段最后一句The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows 可知,空档年有很多好处。由此推知,D项(空档年可以给年轻人有益的学习经验和新的技能)符合语境,故选D项。分析文章结构可知,本句是下一段的小标题。根据空格后一段中的句子most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. Yo
23、u are able to work out who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons可知,大多数空档年的学生抓住机会到国外旅行,体验不同的文化。他们可以更多地了解世界,了解自己。由此可知,本段表达的是在gap year中学生可以了解这个世界和自己。故选A项。根据本段的小标题Face challenges and have fun可知,该段主要讲述了空档年中的挑战和乐趣。分析本段的内容可知,此段是指空档年不仅是度假的时间,也是迎接挑战
24、的时间,是成长过程中的重要组成部分。由此推知,空格处想表达的意思是:只有这样,你才能享受生活,享受乐趣。故选B项。本小题所在段的小标题为Save money and improve your college admission chances,即“省钱并且提高大学入学率”。根据空格前的Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, at the end of a gap year, students are much more like
25、ly to know what to study in college.可知,利用空档年可以省钱,在空档年结束时,学生更有可能知道在大学要学习什么。G项中的instead of wasting time and money playing对应本段的save your money。G项中的Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard对应本段的know what to study in college和标题improve your college admission chances。故选G项。根据空后内容Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?可知,E项(想象一个招生官在两个学生之间只录取一个)符合语境。故选E项。