1、Period TwoLearning about Language.阅读理解AWithout proper planning，tourism can cause problems.For example，too many tourists can crowd public places that are also enjoyed by the inhabitants(居民) of a country.If tourists create too much traffic，the inhabitants become annoyed and unhappy.They begin to disli
2、ke tourists and to treat them impolitely.They forget how much tourism can help the countrys economy.It is important to think about the people of a destination(目的地)country and how tourism affects them.Tourism should also advance the well-being(health and happiness) of local inhabitants.Too much touri
3、sm can be a problem.If tourism grows too quickly，people must leave other jobs to work in the tourism industry.This means that other parts of the countrys economy will suffer.On the other hand，if there is not enough tourism，people will lose jobs.Businesses will also lose money.It costs a great deal o
4、f money to build large hotels，airports，air terminals，first-class roads，and other support facilities needed by tourist attractions.For example，a major internationalclass tourism hotel can cost as much as 50 thousand dollars per room to build.If this room is not used most of the time，the owners of the
5、 hotel will lose money.Building a hotel is just a beginning.There must be many support facilities as well，including roads to get to the hotel，electricity，sewers to handle waste and water.All of these support facilities cost money.If they are not used because there are not enough tourists，jobs and mo
6、ney will be lost.1Which of the following has most probably been discussed in the paragraph that goes before the passage?AIt is extremely important to develop tourism.BBuilding roads and hotels is essential.CSupport facilities are highly necessary.DPlanning is of great importance to tourism.答案Dks5u主旨
7、大意题。文章首句已告诉我们，planning对旅游业来说是非常重要的。在阅读时，我们应当注意文章首句，那有可能就是文章的主题句。2Not enough tourism can lead to _Aan increase of unemploymentBa decrease in tourist attractionsCthe higher cost of support facilitiesDa rise in price and a fall in pay答案Aks5u细节理解题。根据倒数第二段可知旅游业不发达会影响就业问题。3The word “handle” in the last pa
8、ragraph most probably means _Acarry away Bpick upCget in Dtake down答案Aks5u猜测词义题。排出的废物要经由阴沟把它们带走(carry away)。BLast month，it was my first time to have a bus tour for sightseeing in Hong Kong.Its really pleasant and interesting.Sitting on the upper deck of the bus，I explored Hong Kong in a different wa
9、y.When the bus passed along the street，all the buildings and attractions along the way seemed very close to me.I bought a oneday pass priced around US $6 to enjoy unlimited(不受限制的)rides on 2 important routes.I started the trip from Central Star Ferry，and took the H1 Heritage Route to travel around th
10、e Central and Western District.After leaving Star Ferry，the bus passed Western Market and Hollywood Road，where the famous antique(古董)shops are located，then Man Mo Temple.Not only could I sightsee on the bus，I also got off at many stops.I got off in Man Mo Temple and walked along Lascar Row.Then，I go
11、t on the sightseeing bus to Dr Sun Yatsen Museum，which was built in 1914 to honor the father of the Republic of China.And the famous Hong Kong University left a good impression on me.After traveling back through the dried seafood shops without stopping，I went to the terminus(终点)at Star Ferry.After t
12、he heritage journey，I took the H2 Metropolis Route for my shopping tour.I left from Star Ferry and traveled through Wanchai to Causeway Bay and Times Square for shopping.Having bought a lot of things，I went back via St.Johns Cathedral and Statue Square in the heart of Central.Though tired，I did have
13、 lots of fun on my oneday bus tour!【语篇解读】作者乘公交车用了一天的时间游览了香港全景，沿途经过了许多著名的景点，之后，又乘车去购物，度过了愉快的一天。4How did the writer have the tour around Hong Kong?AOn foot. BBy bus.CBy subway. DBy bike.答案Bks5u细节理解题。由文章首句“Last month，it was my first time to have a bus tour for sightseeing in Hong Kong”可知，作者是乘坐公交车游览香港的。
14、5Which of the following did the writer NOT do while taking the H1 Heritage Route?AVisit Man Mo Temple.BWalk along Lascar Row.CBuy some dried seafood.DVisit Hong Kong University.答案Cks5u细节理解题。从第二段中的“.the dried seafood shops without stopping”可知，作者在经过海鲜店时并没有停下来，更没有购物。6Why did the writer take the H2 Metr
15、opolis Route?ABecause he wanted to visit the Dr Sun Yatsen Museum.BBecause he wanted to buy some things.CBecause he wanted to travel through Wanchai.DBecause he wanted to visit St.Johns Cathedral.答案Bks5u细节理解题。由第三段中“I took the H2 Metropolis Route for my shopping tour”可知，作者乘the H2 Metropolis Route是为了购
16、物。CHave you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure (奇遇)？Riding the train can be a real adventure.That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak.I often take a fourhour trip to visit my children.Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.Last week when I was on the train a
17、nd over an hour into the train ride，there was a man sitting by himself in the back of the train carrying on a mobile phone conversation in another language.It was loud and disturbed most of the people on the train.I think it was annoying.Fortunately I sat next to a wonderful old lady who was taking
18、a twoday trip by train.She said her two daughters were distraught at the thought of her driving for three days to reach her home，although she had no trouble driving.The train ride was the only choice for her.She loved to look out of the window and watch the world go by on the train.She was fun to ta
19、lk to and asked me when my children started being parents.That is a very good question.Both of us are old and have children.She asked that same question from time to time.There are always many people on the train from all walks of life，different countries，and many languages.Riding the train is a gre
20、at way to increase your knowledge and take in all kinds of cultures.If you get hungry，you can buy food in the food car at any time.If you need to use the restroom there is always one available.It sure beats driving the car，which has to stop for food and restrooms.And it is better than taking the bus
21、.【语篇解读】本文中作者主要介绍了她的一次火车旅行经历以及她对火车旅行的看法：坐火车要比乘公共汽车和开车好。7According to the passage，the purpose of the authors train ride was_Ato do businessBto see her childrenCto visit places of interestDto see her old friends答案Bks5u细节理解题。根据第一段第四句：I often take a fourhour trip to visit my children可知，作者坐火车是去看望自己的孩子，故选B
22、项。8Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3?ADisappointed. BSatisfied.CWorried. DPleased.答案Cks5u词义猜测题。根据第三段第一句话中的a wonderful old lady和画线单词所在句子中的her driving for three days to reach her home可知，尽管老太太能开车，但是她年龄比较大了，女儿们考虑到她要开三天车才能到家，还是非常担心，故选C项。9I
23、n the authors opinion，on the train Amtrak_Athe services are quite goodBthe food is terribly expensive Call the passengers are politeDall the passengers are American答案Aks5u推理判断题。根据倒数第二段最后两句可知，人们在火车上饿了可以买东西吃，去洗手间也不会遇到问题，由此可以推断作者对火车上的服务是满意的。10.What is the best title for this passage?ATrain ridea cultur
24、al experienceBA painful experience on the trainCThe history of AmtrakDA wonderful lady答案Aks5u标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文中作者主要介绍了她的一次火车旅行经历及她对火车旅行的看法，故选A项。.根据短文内容，从短文后的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。Your schedule is packed with classes，homework，youth groups，hobbies，family and friends._1_You might also be dealing w
25、ith a relationship or family conflict.Sometimes its just too much to handle，and stress moves slowly into your life.Here are some ideas to help you balance your life and reduce stress._2_Certain practices can reduce stress hormones.These include remaining in a silent state and listening to music you
26、find calming.Dr.Kathleen Hall，founder of the Stress Institute，also recommends using positive affirmations：“Repeating a positive affirmation when you are stressed reduces the production of stress hormones.Create an affirmation you love，such as，“I am strong；I am in control；everything has a purpose.”In
27、teract Sometimes when were stressed，we want to separate ourselves from others._3_This could mean hanging out with a friend or getting involved in a group.ExerciseSports are a great way to reduce stress._4_Try different physical activities until you find one you enjoy：swimming，biking，hiking，etc._5_Wh
28、at you eat can have a big influence on how you feel.To cut down on stress，always start your day with breakfast.Also，eat more fish and nuts，and vitamin B6，found in bananas，turkey，brown rice and sweet potatoes.AEat healthilyBRelax your mind and bodyCPositively involve yourself in societyDAnd team sports arent the only way to reduce itEWe dont share it with others and always shoulder it on our ownFAnd being busy probably isnt the only thing going on in your lifeGHowever，connecting with people who matter to us can help us reduce stress答案1.F2.B3.G4.D5.A版权所有：高考资源网()