1、 Topic 2Travelling abroad (Book 7Unit 5).阅读理解A话题词数建议用时早期航海3037分钟Long ago, sailors sailed to faraway places without the ability to rely on modern instruments to lead the way. Still, many were able to sail across vast, uncharted oceans and arrive at their destinations safely. Why didnt more sailors ge
2、t lost at sea? What kinds of equipment did they use to find their way?In early sailing history, few maps were available. Sailors had to rely on memory and on written guides called pilot books. Pilot books offered sailors information about how long it took to get to certain ports and instructions abo
3、ut getting in and out of the ports. Pilot books did not offer much information about sailing far from land.Later, sailors used maps, charts, and information from other explorers to plan their trips. Early maps and charts offered descriptions of islands and coastlines that helped sailors navigate. Ex
4、perienced sailors learned where harbors, fresh water, supplies, and friendly people might be found. They were also able to warn others about dangers.Some of the early navigation practices and equipment used on these ships proved to be quite trustworthy. Early sailors used a tool called the astrolabe
5、 (星盘) to figure out the positions of stars and the sun to determine their location. For centuries, sailors planned their routes, sailed, and recorded their progress using the North Star as their only reference. They also used patterns of wind and waves as directional clues. Even though ocean waves m
6、ay look the same to inexperienced eyes, they have different shapes related to the depth of the ocean and their closeness to land. Sailors even found a way that clouds and seabirds could help them.The sailors of yesterday relied heavily on their observations and studies of the sea. Although their tec
7、hniques were simple, they were able to achieve great things during their adventures at sea.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了早期航海中水手们是如何确定航向而不会在海上迷路的。1According to the text, pilot books _.Aare maps charted by other sailorsBare guides written by other sailorsCoffer descriptions of islands and portsDoffer informat
8、ion about sailing far away解析：选B细节理解题。由第二段中的“Sailors had to rely on memory and on written guides called pilot books.”可知，航海书是手写的指南。2We know from the text that early explorers and sailors _.Aestablished the shipping networkBinvented many modern sailing toolsCcould locate all the ports and islandsDshare
9、d information and offered warnings解析：选D细节理解题。由第三段中的“sailors used maps, charts, and information from other explorers”和“Experienced sailors learned . warn others about dangers.”可知，早期的探险家和水手为彼此提供信息、警告危险。3What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AHow early sailors found their way.BThe importance of early naviga
10、tion.CThe difficulty of sailing far from land.DWhat early sailors found on their journeys.解析：选A段落大意题。由第四段中的“Early sailors used a tool . determine their location.”和“They also used patterns of wind . as directional clues.”以及“Sailors even found a way that clouds and seabirds could help them.”可知，本段主要介绍了
11、早期的水手如何在海上确定航行的方向。4Whats the authors attitude towards the sailors of yesterday?AObjective.BSympathetic.CPraiseworthy. DRegretful.解析：选C观点态度题。由最后一段中的“Although their techniques were simple, they were able to achieve great things during their adventures at sea.”可知，尽管过去水手们用的技术很简单，但是他们在海上探险中也取得了伟大的成就，由此可以
12、推断，作者对过去水手们持赞扬的态度。B话题词数建议用时特色创意公园2757分钟(2018威海一中高三第二次质检)For families on vacation, a playground provides a welcome break from sightseeing. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challeng
13、e.Fruit and Scent Park, StockholmIs there a picky eater on a steady diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a trip to Swedens Fruit and Scent Park will change his or her culinary (烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair
14、of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom. Now, who can say you cant play with your food?Nishi Rokugo Park, TokyoLocated between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires (橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more t
15、han 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, bridges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of course, tire swings. Theres little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.Bicentennial Chi
16、ldrens Park, Santiago, ChileSet a top San Cristbal Hill, the Bicentennial Childrens playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200 years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementa
17、ry (补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.5What is mainly talked about in the text?APrograms designed for culture exchange.BTheme parks attracting most tourists.CCreative sites for family to hang out.DTop museums
18、 around the world.解析：选C主旨大意题。本文主要向读者介绍了三个有特色的创意公园：瑞典斯德哥尔摩的水果和香味公园；日本东京的Nishi Rokugo游乐场(轮胎游乐场)和智利圣地亚哥的二百周年纪念儿童公园。结合第一段可知，这三个公园主要是针对家庭的，而不是针对任何游客的。6What can be learned about Fruit and Scent Park?AIt is located in Tokyo, Japan.BIts design was led by some artists.CIt is aimed to balance peoples diet.DIt
19、s facilities are modelled after fruits.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段可知瑞典斯德哥尔摩的水果和香味公园里的设施大多是水果造型的。7When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to_.Awear thick protective clothesBavoid moments when its hotCtake umbrellas and raincoatsDwatch out for the equipment解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知到日本东京的Nishi Rokugo游乐场(轮胎游乐场)
20、游玩的最好时间是上午的早些时候和下午的晚些时候。也就是说要避开天热时段。8Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Childrens Park?ABecause it becomes part of the surroundings. BBecause it was built to improve peoples lives.CBecause it amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.DBecause it provides slides for both children and adults.解
21、析：选C推理判断题。 根据第四段最后一句可知到智利圣地亚哥的二百周年纪念儿童公园游玩的孩子的父母可以得到很好的放松，因为里面有很多座位和喷泉。可推知到此游玩，既可以使孩子得到快乐，也能让父母得到放松。.阅读七选五While you are travelling abroad, cultural mistakes are more serious than linguistic mistakes, which can lead to serious misunderstanding and even ill feeling between individuals. _1_Touching Som
22、eone_2_ In Mediterranean countries, if you dont touch someones arm when talking to them or if you dont greet them with kisses or a warm hug, youll be considered cold. But backslap (拍背) someone who isnt a family member or a good friend in Korea, and youll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the hea
23、d is considered sacred never even pat a child on the head.Talking over DinnerIn some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, the food is the thing, so dont start chatting about your days adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner._3_ Its not because your group is unfriendly
24、, but because mealtimes are for eating, not talking.Removing Your Shoes or NotTake off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and youll be co
25、nsidered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces. _4_Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior. _5_ And dont feel offended if something seems offensive like queue jumping. After all, this is a global villa
26、ge, and we are all very different.APersonal space varies as you travel the globe.BAsians consider removing shoes impolite at home.CNever be completely surprised by anything.DThe linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.ELook out for the following cultural mistakes and t
27、ry to avoid them.FIf not, keep the shoes on.GYoull likely be met with silence.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了一些出国旅游时应当注意的文化上的错误。1选E该空是一个总结句，用来引出下面要提到的话题，起承上启下的作用，故选E项。2选A结合小标题“Touching Someone”及下文提到的不同国家对于触碰有不同的习俗可知，不同的地方对个人空间的理解各不相同。故选A项。3选G上文介绍在中国、日本和一些非洲国家，吃饭时不要闲谈。由此可知，吃饭时要保持沉默，只有G项与此相关。故选G项。4选F该空与前一句是相反的情况，
28、上文提到“如果你在门口看到一排鞋子，就松开你的鞋带”，接下来就应当描写与之相反的情况，故选F项。5选C从空格后的“And dont . like queue different.”可知，此空与该句表示并列关系，也应是“不要”，故选C项。.短文改错(2018甘肃高三诊断)Recently our local government has decided to broaden a narrow road and there is a temple of over 100 years old along a road. Whether the temple should pulled down ha
29、ve caused a heated discussion.Some agree that we should pull it down to carrying out the construction project because it can solve some traffic problem and make our life convenient. Beside, it helps improve the image of our city. But the people who are for the idea believe that we can have another o
30、ne solution. How should we pull it down? The temple has a long history and tells us something of our city. We can move it away and keep it as long as we like. So far there had been no conclusion over the matter.答案：第一句：road前的athe/this第二句：should后加be; havehas第三句：carryingcarry; problemproblems第四句：BesideBesides第五句：foragainst; 去掉one第六句：HowWhy第九句：hadhas
