1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家课时作业(十七)Unit 5Theme parksSection Warming Up & ReadingPrereading(本栏目内容，在学生用书中以独立形式分册装订！).阅读理解AExtremely tired，I got back to my hotel after the oneday tour.The amazing tour kicked off in the early morning and I made some drawings on the bus.Along the way，I saw many Duck Tours，rides on
2、both land and sea，and they were very interesting.It was a bright day to be spent on the island called Sentosa.As soon as we got there，we took a free train to Palawan Beach which is the southernmost point to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.I took a short walk along the beach in the hope of collecting
3、some tiny seashells.To my great disappointment，not a single seashell came into sight.Then I began looking around to see if there were some people playing beach volleyball，for I am particularly fond of volleyball and also a member of my schools female (女子的) volleyball team.However，it saddened me that
4、 there wasnt anyone playing the sport because of the burning sun.In the afternoon we started our amazing adventure in Universal Studios.I once paid a visit to Universal Studios in the US，and Universal Studios Singapore is equally amazing.My favorite of all the rides we tried was the Revenge of the M
5、ummy Roller Coaster.Although we had spent a long time waiting in line，the ride turned out to be very worthwhile.After the ride，I went to the Jurassic Park and bought a Tshirt there.Of course no trip was going to be complete without seeing the parades and shows on the streets.Few people could resist
6、(抵抗) the cheerful atmosphere.In a word，it was a wonderful day.语篇解读本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者去新加坡圣淘沙岛玩耍的经历。1Why did the author decide to walk along the beach?ATo get seashells.BTo relax after playing.CTo enjoy the breathtaking scenery.DTo look for some volleyball players.解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I took a short walk al
7、ong the beach in the hope of collecting some tiny seashells”可知，作者沿着海滩漫步是想拾一些贝壳。答案：A2What is the authors opinion on Universal Studios Singapore?AIt is very exciting.BIt is a little disappointing.CIt is the most amazing one in the world.DIt isnt as good as Universal Studios in the US.解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“
8、Universal Studios Singapore is equally amazing”可知，作者非常喜欢新加坡环球影城。答案：A3What can we infer about the author?AShe always hates school sports.BShe greatly enjoyed her tour.CShe doesnt like noisy places.DShe failed to see the parades.解析：推理判断题。根据作者在第三段描述自己在环球影城的经历和第四段谈到街上喜庆的氛围以及最后一段的总结In a word，it was a won
9、derful day可知，作者在当天的旅行中玩得非常开心。答案：BBAlmost all theme park accidents can be prevented.Here，based on coverage of theme park safety，are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.If you are visiting with children，take a moment to explain the ride to them，and tell them how they sho
10、uld behave.They are depending upon you to keep them safe.Set a good example to them by following the rules of the park，and make sure that they know you expect them to follow those rules，too.Tell them to stay seated，to hold the grab bar or put their hands on the laps，and not to stick their knees and
11、feet outside a ride vehicle.Make them look to you for the okay to get on or off a ride，too.And never put a crying child on a ride.If your child starts to cry，let others pass you in line until your child is calmed.Or，gently exit the queue and find something more relaxing to do.Young kids cant keep an
12、 adults pace in a theme park.Let them take plenty of breaks.“Kids get tired，” said TPI reader Matt Johnson，a father of four.“Tired kids make parents even more tired.And tired kids and parents may get hurtphysically and emotionally.” He advises that parents plan a midday break，perhaps a swim back at
13、the hotel，to avoid midday heat and crowds.“You will see cranky (急躁的) families having a miserable time while you are refreshed and having a great evening.”语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了如何在主题公园里保证家人尤其是孩子的安全。4Paragraph 2 tells readers that_.Achildren should be trained to be more independentBadults should tell chi
14、ldren some safety rules firstlyCadults should set a good example to behave well in a theme parkDthere is a danger to take young children to visit a theme park解析： 主旨大意题。该段第一句是主题句。即带孩子的游客有责任教育孩子有关公园的注意事项，让他们做守规则的游客。答案：B5. If your child begins to cry just when he is going to take a ride，you should_.Ate
15、ll him to be relaxedBmake him share your interestCgive up the present activityDencourage him to be brave解析：细节理解题。根据第四段可知孩子哭时不能进行这项活动，C为正确选项。 答案：C6We may infer from Matt Johnsons words that_.Ahe doesnt like to visit a theme park with his childrenBparents with many children may be tired of visiting a
16、theme parkCnot all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme parkDvisitors should arrange everything carefully before starting解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“You will see cranky families having a miserable time”可知C为正确选项。答案：C7Whats the main idea of the passage?ASome tips to help stay safe in a theme
17、park.BTheme parks.CSet a good example to the children.DA miserable time in a theme park.解析：主旨大意题。根据文章第一段可知本文主要介绍了如何在主题公园里保证家人尤其是孩子的安全。答案：ACIve discovered the joy of a new thing.Online grocery (杂货) shopping.But I actually enjoy going to the supermarket.Seems Im not the only one; only about 3% of peop
18、le do grocery shopping online，compared with around 30% who shop for clothes and electronics.I was interested，so I decided to do my own very unscientific research.Step one: I talked to a small group of friends about their preferences.One mother described it as the happiest thing in her week when she
19、was stuck at home with two small kids and handsome young men would arrive at the door bearing groceries.Seems busy mums are very much in favour of home deliveries.Step two：sign up and try it myself.My choice was Aussieowned Countdown.I managed to do the whole shop in about 15 minutes.The only proble
20、m is that you have to place an order of at least $50 and pay the seemingly standard $15 delivery fee.But given the cost of groceries，who has ever left a supermarket spending less than $50? I was impressed Countdown offered sameday delivery on a Sunday when I placed my order at 9.30 am.Sure enough，at
21、 about 2.30 pm，I got a phone call from a delightful courier chap (快递员) called Ian，who told me he was at my house with the groceries and was leaving them on the back deck.Two minutes later he called again saying hed left the groceries in the house because wed left the backdoor wide open.He even offer
22、ed to lock the house up and put the key somewhere safe.I have a real fear that we will more and more quickly move to online shopping for everything and shops will become something of the past.As a teenager，hanging around the shops on a Saturday with friends is what we did.So even though I enjoy the
23、experience of online grocery shopping，perhaps Ill just stick with my regular trips to my local New World to keep real shops alive a bit longer.语篇解读 本文是议论文。随着网上选购杂货的发展，超市会不会退出历史舞台？8. What did the mother mentioned in Paragraph 3 think of online grocery shopping?AShe loved it.BShe was against it.CShe w
24、ould give it a try. DShe had no interest in it.解析：推理判断题。由第三段中的“the happiest thing”和“in favour of home deliveries”可知，这位妈妈喜欢网上选购杂货，因为送货上门，这样就免去了自己出门的麻烦。答案：A9What did the author like most about online Countdown?AIts high quality groceries. BIts low delivery fees.CIts good service. DIts low prices.解析： 细
25、节理解题。由第五段中的I was impressed Countdown offered sameday delivery on a Sunday及下文对于快递员表现的描述可知，作者对他们的服务很满意。答案：C10Why does the author prefer supermarket shopping?AShe finds it much easier.BShe can save more money.CShe has a fond feeling for it.DShe had a bad online shopping experience.解析：推理判断题。由最后一段可知，作者很怀
26、念小时候和朋友们一起去超市的经历，说明她对超市有种特殊的情感。 答案：C11What would be the best title for the text?AIs online shopping popular?BThe joy of grocery shoppingCThe future of online shoppingDIs supermarket shopping dying?解析：标题归纳题。由全文大意可知，作者认为尽管网上选购杂货方便快捷，但是会不会很快将超市购物取代就很难说了。答案：D.七选五Every year in Australia，the strongest lon
27、gdistance runners race more than 500 miles from Sydney to Melbourne.The race takes more than five days to complete.It attracts worldclass athletesthe kind who become spokespeople for sports shoes and drinks.In 1983，however，as the competitors lined up to race，they were joined by a 61yearold farmer we
28、aring overalls (工作服)_1_ The other runners thought he was a confused spectator (观众)Cliff told them that he was there to race.He explained that on his familys sheep farm，he often had to round up 2,000 or so animals by himself.Cliff said，“_2_”When the race began，the younger runners flew past Cliff.Inst
29、ead of trying to catch them，Cliff shuffled (拖着脚走) along in an unusual way._3_ But something happened.When all the other runners took a break to sleep，Cliff kept running.The other runners caught up to him each morning.But finally Cliff was too far ahead to be passed._4_Cliff received $10,000 for winn
30、ing the race.He said he did not realize there would be prize money，and he gave the money to his fellow runners.Doing this made him a hero in Australia.Since then，many runners have started to use his special way of running._5_ The farmer changed longdistance racing and proved that age and style arent
31、 everything.AHis name was Cliff Young.BHe greeted them with a big smile.CNo one sleeps during the race anymore，either.DOn the fifth day，the sheep farmer shuffled into first place.ECliff was welcomed by cheerful crowds when he went home.FSometimes I had to run after those sheep for two or three days.
32、GThe other runners and the spectators thought he would never finish the race.语篇解读本文是记叙文。1983年悉尼至墨尔本的长跑比赛中，出现了现实版“龟兔赛跑”的赛况。1解析：下文Cliff told them that he was there to race提到这个农民的名字时直接用了Cliff，因此可推断，上文提到过他的全名，故本空填A项。答案：A2解析： 本空为Cliff所说的话，F项主语为第一人称，符合直接引语特点，且F项中的those sheep与上文中的sheep farm存在词汇复现关系。答案：F3解析
33、：上文提到其他选手都快速出发了，而Cliff却拖着脚步前行，这种跑步方式的对比让他的对手和观众们都认为他不可能到达终点。且G项与下文中的But something happened构成转折关系。答案：G4解析：本段简单讲述了整个比赛过程，D项内容为比赛的结果；且下文中的winning the race与D项中的shuffled into first place属于同义复现。答案：D5解析： 由上文中的“many runners have started to use his special way of running”可知，许多比赛者开始采用他的赛跑步法，C项内容也涉及比赛者向他学习的东西，即比赛期间不睡觉。答案：C- 6 - 版权所有高考资源网