1、随着时代的进步和生活方式的改变，英国人的度假习惯也在不断地变化着。In the nineteenth century，railways were built from the big industrial cities like Leeds and Manchester to seaside towns like Blackpool and Scarborough.For the first time，ordinary working people could visit the seaside.They used to take day trips on Sundays and specia
2、l days like Easter.Traditionally，people sat in deckchairs on the beach，swam in the sea，and ate fish and chips.Children could watch Punch and Judy puppet shows，build sandcastles and ride donkeys on the beach.In the 1950s，the first package holidays were sold.Throughout the 60s and 70s，the British incr
3、easingly began to give up the traditional seaside holiday in favour of sunshine and warmer seas in countries like Spain and Greece.Caravan and camping holidays also became popular in the 60s and 70s as car ownership increased. In the 1990s，budget airlines like EasyJet cut the cost of air tickets to
4、many European destinations.Longdistance flights also came down in price，so holidays to destinations in Australia and Asia became affordable to ordinary families.A growing number of people began to book their own flights and accommodation and，as a result，the package holiday market decreased.The holid
5、ay habits of the British are continuing to change.Increasing levels of wealth mean that，for many families，a second foreign holiday often a winter skiing holiday is possible.City breaks are also growing in popularity，and not only to nearby destinations Las Vegas，Dubai and Cape Town are all favourites
6、 for long weekends.And independent travel is becoming more and more popular as the Internet allows holidaymakers to find the best deals online.阅读障碍词1puppetn木偶2caravan n大篷车3destination n目的地4accommodation n住宿5budget airlines 廉价航空公司诱思导读阅读短文，判断正(T)误(F)。1Traditionally，the British spent their holidays vis
7、iting the seaside.()2In the 1950s，the British increasingly began to give up the traditional seaside holidays.()3In the 1990s，the package holiday market increased.()4With the development of the Internet，independent travel is becoming more and more popular.()【答案】14TFFTSectionReading(Introduction & Rea
8、ding and Vocabulary).匹配下列单词的词性及汉语意思()1.acrossAn.文明()2.face Bn.象征；符号()3.range Cprep.横过；穿过()4.symbol Dvt.面向；面对()5.architect En.山脉()6.project Fn.建筑师()7.sculpture Gn.发源地()8.birthplace Hn.计划；项目；工程()9.civilisation In.雕刻；泥塑()10.ancient Jadj.古代的【答案】15CDEBF610HIGAJ .选择下列句中词组的汉语意思A.致力于B.坐落于C.有史以来D.诸如E.由于F.作为而
9、出名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 being held till next week. 3Today I am known as Mrs.Greenthumbs，teaching gardening and hosting a gardening show. 4He has spent the l
10、ast two years working on a book about childcare. 5This World Cup has crowned one of the best teams of all time. 6Insects，such as mosquitoes，flies，butterflies and so on，have their functions in nature. 【答案】16BEFACDGreat European CitiesPARISParis is the capital and largest city of France，situated(坐落) o
11、n the River Seine.It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is visited by more than eight million tourists every year.The most popular place for tourists is the Eiffel Tower，the famous symbol of Paris.One of the worlds largest art galleries，the Louvre，is also located (位于) in Paris.The
12、city is also famous for its restaurants，cafs and theatres.About twothirds of Frances artists and writers live in Paris伟大的欧洲城市巴黎巴黎是法国的首都，也是法国最大的城市，坐落在塞纳河畔。巴黎是世界上最美丽的城市之一，每年有800多万人去那里观光游览。最受游客欢迎的旅游景点是埃菲尔铁塔，它是巴黎著名的象征。世界上最大的艺术馆之一卢浮宫，也坐落于此。这个城市也以餐馆、咖啡馆和剧院而闻名。大约有三分之二的法国艺术家与作家居住在巴黎。 助读讲解situated on the Riv
13、er Seine是过去分词短语作定语，修饰Paris，可以扩展为一个非限制性定语从句：which is situated on the River Seine。the famous symbol of Paris为the Eiffel Tower的同位语。BARCELONABarcelona is the second largest city of Spain and is situated on the northeast coast，about five hundred kilometres east of the Spanish capital，Madrid.One of Barcel
14、onas most famous landmarks (标志性建筑) is the Church of the Sagrada Familia，which was designed by an architect called Antonio Gandi.Gaudi worked on the project from 1882 until his death in 1926.The church hasnt been finished yet！巴塞罗那巴塞罗那是西班牙的第二大城市。位于东北海岸线上，距离首都马德里东部约500公里，巴塞罗那最著名的标志性建筑之一是圣家族大教堂，它是由建筑师安东
15、尼奥高迪设计的。高迪从1882年起从事这项工程直至1926年逝世。这个教堂至今还未建成！助读讲解句中Madrid是the Spanish capital的同位语，about five hundred kilometres east of the Spanish capital作定语，修饰Barcelona。which was designed by an architect called Antonio Gandi是which引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Church of the Sagrada Familia，从句中的called Antonio Gandi为过去分词短语作后置
16、定语，修饰an architect。FLORENCEFlorence is an Italian city which became famous because of the Renaissance，a great artistic movement which began in the 1300s and lasted for three hundred years. During the Renaissance，some of the greatest painters of all time lived and worked in Florence.Many of Florences
17、most beautiful paintings and sculptures were produced by great artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.Florence is visited each year by about a million tourists who come to see the art galleries(美术馆)，churches and museums.The Uffizi Palace is the most famous art gallery in the city.佛罗伦萨佛罗伦
18、萨是一座因文艺复兴而闻名的意大利城市，文艺复兴这场伟大的艺术运动始于14世纪并且持续了300年。在文艺复兴时期，历史上一些最伟大的画家在佛罗伦萨生活和工作。佛罗伦萨许多最美的绘画和雕塑是由像达芬奇和米开朗琪罗这样的大艺术家所创作的。每年大约有100万人来参观佛罗伦萨的美术馆、教堂和博物馆。乌菲兹美术馆是此城中最著名的美术馆。助读讲解句中两个which引导的都是定语从句，分别修饰先行词an Italian city和a great artistic movement。who come to see .为who引导的定语从句，修饰先行词about a million tourists，who在从句
19、中作主语，可以替换为that，不能省略。ATHENSAthens，the capital of Greece，is known as the birthplace of western civilisation.Two thousand four hundred years ago，it was the worlds most powerful city.Buildings such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis Hill were built during this period.Greeces best writers lived in ancient
20、 Athens.Their work has influenced other writers ever since.雅典雅典是希腊的首都，作为西方文明的发祥地而闻名于世。2 400年前，它是世界上最强大的城市。一些诸如雅典卫城山上的帕农神庙那样的建筑都是在这段时期建造的。希腊最为著名的作家就居住在古雅典。他们的作品影响了后世的作家。助读讲解the capital of Greece是句子主语Athens的同位语。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 known as the birthplace ofwestern civilisation.2Ba
21、rcelona 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 element (要素) to make Paris famous?AThe Eiffel Tower.BT
22、he 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 one of the most famous landmarks of the city.DTo fi
23、nish 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 in the text was Athens different from the other t
24、hree 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 writers with their work.【答案】14DCBB第三步研读能力升华接轨高考根据P2教材课文
25、，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 restaurants，cafs and theatres.The second largest city
26、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 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 most 9.powerful (power) city.The work of Greeces best writers who lived in ancient Athens 10.has influenced(influence) other writers ever since.