1、话题三娱乐与休闲.阅读AWalt Disney World is tightening its security and has installed (安装) metal detectors (探测器) at the entrance to all four of its theme parks.The move follows a man who tried to bring a gun into the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Visitors to the parks will be selected for screening. SeaW
2、orld and Universal Studios are also expected to increase their security measures today. “Its no real surprise that Disney and SeaWorld would install metal detectors in the current situation, and we expect Universal Orlando to follow suit，” said Simon Veness, our Florida expert. “They are already the
3、 norm (惯例) at sporting field in the US, while Universal used them in the past for special events at each of their big roller coasters, to prevent mobile phones, etc., from flying out of pockets on the ride. None of the parks have announced if this will be a lasting arrangement, but we would expect i
4、t to stay in place all the time when terrorism remains a key concern in much of the world.” He said that the Six Flags parks, also popular throughout America, had used metal detectors for a number of years. “All the parks have a basic bagcheck operation for the past 14 years and this really only mak
5、es a more formal process，” he added. “It might slow down entry to the parks slightly, but we expect the process to be pretty efficient once installed.” Walt Disney World, Florida: visitor guide “The parks are all experts at crowd control and processing large numbers of visitors, and we would just su
6、ggest arriving 2030 minutes earlier at peak periods and at the opening time each day.” Telegraph recommended Orlando hotels “We review our approach to security and are carrying out additional security measures, as appropriate，” Disney said in a statement.1What is the purpose of Walt Disney World ins
7、talling metal detectors?ATo make visitors enjoy their trip.BTo have more control over safety.CTo control the number of the visitors.DTo improve their management.2What can we infer from the passage?AAll the visitors to the parks will be screened.BMetal detectors of the parks will be a lasting arrange
8、ment.CMetal detectors will decrease the efficiency of the safety.DIts good for visitors to arrive earlier at peak periods each day.3What is the best title for the passage?AMetal Detectors for the VisitorsBWalt Disney Worlds Safety MeasuresCWalt Disney World Installs Metal DetectorsDStrengthen Securi
9、tyB Fairs and theme parks never seem to lose their attraction. My kids love them as much as I do. Not everyone will agree with me though. My wife is terrified of anything more exciting than the merrygoround. So why do I love Blackpools Big One while she goes white on hearing the words “roller coaste
10、r (过山车)”？ According to psychologists, it comes down to something called a “Type T” personality. Type Ts are thrillseekers who welcome the uncertainty of activities that most people would find hairraising. It seems some of us enjoy the physical sensations associated with fear: the adrenaline (肾上腺素) r
11、ush and the beating heart. Scary rides make us feel alive. Terrifying experiences encourage a sense of excitement once were back on solid ground though we only enjoy them when were within a “protective frame” that assures us that deep down, were still safe. Recent research has found certain genes (基
12、因) which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities. Biochemists have separated a gene called DRD4 which seems more common in rollercoaster lovers like me. New technologies have allowed engineers to design coasters that change speeds quickly, shoot up hundreds of feet into the air
13、and make all sorts of twists. Research suggests that extreme fairground rides tend to appeal particularly to those of us who lead stressful, structured or controlled lives. Its certainly true that roller coasters are a way of breaking out of the humdrum (乏味的) expectations of everyday life. Theme par
14、ks allow us to act like children again, to experience true excitement and behave a little wildly. Where else as an adult can you scream at the top of your lungs and throw your arms in the air without being sent for psychological evaluation? If youre looking for a great place this summer where you ca
15、n get in touch with your inner risktaker, head for the nearest theme park. Its a scream!4What can we learn about the authors wife?AShe gets excited easily.BShe fears extreme rides.CShe loves Blackpools Big One.DShe rarely disagrees with the author.5What do people with Type T personalities tend to do
16、?APut their lives at risk.BStay energetic all the time.CAvoid the “protective frame”DEnjoy adventurous experiences.6What has recent research revealed about the Type T personality?AIt is genetically determined.BIt is common among people.CIt is caused by living separately.DIt is a result of a physical
17、 disorder.7Whats the main reason why the author appreciates extreme fairground rides?AThey help relieve stress.BThey are technologically designed.CThey contribute to parentkid relationships.DThey are a replacement for psychological evaluation.C Muir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour Wander through a
18、n ancient coastal redwood forest and explore the artistic bayside on this halfday tour from San Francisco. Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Muir Woods, home to some of the oldest and tallest trees on Earth. At the end of your tour choose between getting dropped off at Union Square in Sa
19、n Francisco or taking the ferry back to San Francisco. Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip Discover the beauty of the Sierra Nevada on this fullday trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Travel aboard a comfortable van through historic Gold Rush towns to reach the park, wh
20、ere youll be amazed by supersized natural wonders. Take a hike among ancient trees, and enjoy several hours to explore the parks wonders on your own. Niagara Falls Tour Escape from New York City and head north to see both sides of the Canadian border on this guided, 2day tour to Niagara Falls. Visit
21、 Niagara Falls on both the American and Canadian sides and take a ride on the famous Maid of the Mist boat. Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US. Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour Escape to California
22、s famous wine country on this fullday tour from San Francisco. Taste regional varietals at three different wineries including both bigname and familyrun estates (庄园). Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.8Which tour should
23、you choose if you want to do some shopping?AMuir Woods and Sausalito Half Day Tour.BYosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip.CNiagara Falls Tour.DNapa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour.9What can you do on Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Tour?AAppreciate some of the oldest and tallest trees on Eart
24、h.BEnjoy supersized natural wonders.CGet some winemaking knowledge.DTake a ride on the boat.10What does the writer intend to do by writing the passage?ATo introduce some outdoor activities.BTo share some tour experiences.CTo advertise for the wine country.DTo call for protecting natural wonders.七选五
25、Summer is the season of family travel. _1_ Here are our top 5 things to teach your children before entering big crowds. How Far They Can Go_2_ For young children, you should set a rule of always hoding a parents hand. For older kids, you may be comfortable with an “I can always see you and you can a
26、lways see me” rule. To Call Your Real NameTeach your children that you will find them, so its best if they stay in one place. Whats more, teach them to call out your full name instead of “Mummy” or “Daddy” to help you more easily find them. How to Identify a “Safe Person” Make sure your children kno
27、w the best people to approach if they get separated from you. Employees working at the place youre visiting are generally “safe people”. But what about places that may not have employees, like the beach? _3_ Experts say that mums are often the most willing and bestequipped people to help kids.What t
28、o Say_4_ Remember that if your children do get separated from you, they will likely be panicked (恐慌), so dont assume that they will know how to tell strangers that they are lost. Roleplay getting lost and using simple sentences like, “I am lost” with your kids to help them know what to do if it actu
29、ally happens.Their Personal InformationMake sure your children know as much basic personal information as possible, including their full names, parents full names and telephone numbers and the address. _5_A. Teach your children to look for a mum with kids.BSometimes its not hard to find a safe perso
30、n in such places.CBut do your kids know what to do if they get separated from you?DIf your kids are too young to remember them, write them down!EIt can be hard for people to help a lost child.FTell your children to behave normally when they get lost.GIts important to talk with your children about ho
31、w close you expect them to stay with you.完形填空I remember one of my last few years at an amusement park.I spent five years working at a booth (摊位) across from a(n) _1_ comedian (喜剧演员) His name was Moonie. He was _2_ amazing, and his act was done by using gestures instead of _3_. I remember watching hi
32、s shows and always being _4_. Even when the audience wasnt _5_， or he was having a bad day, he always _6_ to keep things funny and fresh. Thats a very hard thing. When I heard it would be his last year that he performed at the amusement park, I wanted to _7_ him for all the amazing shows he had done
33、. He was _8_ with the crowd after one of his last shows of the day. As each person dropped a tip into his basket, he was pointing at them with a huge smile and saying “No, youre the _9_！” to each one. I _10_ him and dropped a twentydollar bill into his basket. He turned to me, smiling very brightly,
34、 and said, “ No, youre the greatest！” I _11_ him directly and stopped him, saying, “No, Moonie, you are the greatest! I have been _12_ your shows for five years from that booth right over there. And I just want to say a thank you for the years of amazing _13_ that you have given me.”The look on his
35、face said that he was truly touched by that _14_. He asked to shake my hand. I accepted and we shared a moment of mutual (相互的) _15_ and gratitude.1A.boring Bwonderful Cstrange Dhonest2A.partly BregularlyCabsolutely Dprobably3 A.features BcomplaintsCwords Dassistants4 A.entertained BfrightenedCtouche
36、d Dannoyed5 A.performing BhesitatingCmoving Dcooperating6. Amanaged BfailedCpromised Dsupported7 A.remember BmemorizeCinform Dthank8 A.fighting BshakingCstanding Darguing9 A.greatest BfunniestCworst Drichest10A.persuaded BpattedCcomforted Dapproached11A.called on Bcame acrossCtalked with Dlooked at1
37、2A.recording BimprovingCwatching Dlearning13A.lessons BgamesCshows Dlectures14A.question BcommentCwish Dstory15A.humor BbeliefCsurprise Drespect.语法填空Shanghai Disneyland, Beijings Universal theme park, Zhejiangs Hello Kitty theme park, Dalian Discoveryland Theme Parkthe list grows 1._ (quick). Theme
38、parks are becoming big business in China. China Wanda Group has built 2._ (it) 11th “Cultural Tourism City” in Guilin, Guangxi. Carnival Group is planning 3._ (build) ten more theme parks in China by 2020. And Dalian Haichang Group also wants to open four theme parks in the 4._ (follow) five years.
39、China now has 300 theme parks or so nationwide. However, modern entertainment 5._ (center) for family visits are still in short supply in many cities, so6._ number of large theme parks in China will still be 7._ the increase. USbased company AECOM believes China will replace America to become the la
40、rgest theme park market by 2020, having 221 million visits every year, 8._ (two) as many as those in 2015. But the industry is not universally good. 70 percent of theme parks in China 9._ (suffer) economic losses at the moment and 20 percent have nearly gone broke, according to a survey 10._ (make)
41、by Qianzhan Industry Research Institute.话题三娱乐与休闲.阅读A【语篇解读】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了迪士尼世界的四大主题公园安装探测器以提升安保措施的这一举动。1答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The move follows a man who tried to bring a gun into the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.”可知，一个男子企图携枪进入迪士尼世界的魔幻王国，这让迪士尼世界的各大主题公园纷纷安装探测器以便提升安保措施，故选B。2答案与解析：D推理判断题。根据Walt Disney
42、 World，Florida: visitor guide部分中的“and we would just suggest arriving 2030 minutes earlier at peak periods and at the opening time each day”可知，在每天旅游高峰时段提前半个小时左右到场是一个明智的选择，故选D。3答案与解析：C主旨大意题。根据第一段“Walt Disney World is tightening its security and has installed metal detectors at the entrance to all four
43、 of its theme parks.”可知，本文主要介绍了迪士尼世界的四大主题公园安装探测器以提升安保措施的这一举动，故选C项。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了游乐场那些刺激的项目很有吸引力的原因。4答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“My wife is terrified of anything more exciting than the merrygoround.”可知，游乐场除旋转木马外，其他项目都让作者的妻子感到害怕。故选B。5答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Type Ts are thrillseekers who welcome the uncerta
44、inty of activities that most people would find hairraising.”可知，T型人格的人喜欢寻求刺激。故选D。6答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Recent research has found certain genes(基因) which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities.”可知，T型人格由基因决定。故选A。7答案与解析：A推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Research suggests that extreme fairground rides
45、 tend to appeal particularly to those of us who lead stressful, structured or controlled lives. Its certainly true that roller coasters are a way of breaking out of the humdrum (乏味的) expectations of everyday life.”可知，研究表明，生活压力大、受生活束缚的人更喜欢游乐场比较刺激的项目，作者对此表示认同，认为这些项目的确可以帮助人们摆脱单调的生活，释放自我。故选A。C【语篇解读】本文是一
46、篇广告布告类短文。文章主要向读者介绍了四种不同的户外活动。8答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据Niagara Falls Tour部分中的“Then, on the road back to New York City, make a stop to shop at the Crossings Premium Outlets, one of the largest outlet malls in the US.”可知，在回纽约市的路上，可以在Crossings Premium Outlets停下来购物。故选C。9答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据Napa and Sonoma Wine Country
47、 Tour部分中的“Learn about the winemaking process during guided tours, and appreciate the regional culture with a stop for lunch.”可知，在纳帕和索诺玛葡萄酒乡村之旅中，可以在导游的带领下了解葡萄酒酿造过程。故选C。10答案与解析：A推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文是一篇广告类短文。文章主要向读者介绍了四个不同的户外活动。故选A。.七选五【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在带孩子外出旅行前必须教给孩子的五件事情。1答案与解析：C空前表明夏季是全家旅行的季节和空后提到下面是在
48、出门旅行前必须教给孩子的五件事情可知，C项(但是如果你的孩子跟你分开了，他们知道做什么吗？)起到承上启下的作用。故选C。2答案与解析：G根据本段标题“How Far They Can Go”可知，本段建议父母告诉孩子他们可以走多远。G项中的how close you expect.与How Far They Can Go相呼应。故选G。3答案与解析：A下句的关键词mums与A项中的a mum with kids对应。且空后提到的“妈妈通常愿意帮助孩子”与A项中说的“找一位带着孩子的妈妈”意思相承接。故选A。4答案与解析：F根据空后的“Remember that if your children
49、 do get separated from you，they will likely be panicked”可知，该段是教孩子在走失时行为举止要正常。故选F。5答案与解析：D本段建议让孩子记住个人信息，所以D项(如果孩子太小记不住这些信息，就把它们写下来！)符合语境。them指代前面提到的一系列个人信息。故选D。.完形填空【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，作者在游乐园摆摊的五年中，天天观看一位喜剧演员的表演，在对方最后一年表演时，作者向那位喜剧演员表达了感谢。 1答案与解析：B根据下文的amazing可知“我”的摊位对面是个极好的喜剧演员。2答案与解析：C根据语境可知“我”认为他极其令人惊叹。
50、absolutely“绝对地；极其”。3答案与解析：C根据空前的“using gestures instead of”可推知他的表演只用手势而不用语言。4答案与解析：A这是一位很出色的喜剧演员，因此“我”总会被他逗乐。entertain“使有兴趣；使快乐；娱乐”。故A项符合题意。5答案与解析：D甚至当观众不配合，或者在他哪一天过得不好时，他也总是设法保持趣味性和新鲜感。故D项符合文意。cooperate“合作；协助，配合”。6答案与解析：A参见上题解析。manage to do sth.“设法做某事”。7答案与解析：D根据下文中的“And I just want to say a thank
51、you for the years of amazing _13_ that you have given me.”可知，“我”想谢谢他这些年所做的精彩表演。故选D。8答案与解析：C在当天最后的演出结束后，他站在人群中。9答案与解析：A根据下文的“He turned to me，smiling very brightly，and said，No，youre the greatest！”可知，当每个人把小费投进他的篮子时，他便会对每个人说“不，你是最棒的！”。故选A。10答案与解析：D“我”走近他，把一张20美元的钞票扔进他的篮子里。故选D。comfort“安慰”；approach“(在距离或时
52、间上)靠近，接近”。11答案与解析：D“我”直视着他，打断他说：“不，Moonie，你才是最棒的！”根据语境及空后的directly可知，D项符合文意。call on“呼吁”；come across“偶遇”；talk with“与谈话”；look at“看着”。12答案与解析：C联系语境，此处表示“我在那边那个摊位上看你的表演已经五年了”。上文中的“I remember watching his shows and always being _4_.”也是提示。13答案与解析：C根据上文中的“I wanted to _7_ him for all the amazing shows he ha
53、d done.”可知，此处意为“我只想说谢谢你多年来带给我的精彩表演”，故选C。14答案与解析：B联系语境，此处“that _14_”指代“我”对他说的一番话，故B项comment“议论，评论，解释”符合文意。15答案与解析：D联系语境，此处表示我们分享了一个彼此尊重与感激的时刻。故选D。.语法填空【语篇解读】随着经济和社会文化的发展，在中国，主题公园也在蓬勃发展。1答案与解析：quickly考查词形转换。空处需用副词修饰动词grows，故填quickly。2答案与解析：its考查代词。空处在此限定11th“Cultural Tourism City”，表示所属，意为“它的”，故填its。3答
54、案与解析：to build考查非谓语动词。plan to do sth.意为“打算做某事”，此处不定式用作宾语，故填to build。4答案与解析：following考查词形转换。空处需用形容词following修饰名词词组five years，the following five years意为“接下来的五年”。5答案与解析：centers考查名词复数。结合下文中的are可知，空处需用复数形式centers。6答案与解析：the考查冠词。根据空前提到的很多城市缺少供家庭参观的现代化娱乐中心可知，此处指的是大型主题公园的数量将会增长。the number of.意为“的数量”，故填the。7答
55、案与解析：on考查介词。on the increase意为“在增长”。8答案与解析：twice考查倍数表达法。“倍数as原级as”意为“是的倍”，此处需填twice表示“两倍”。9答案与解析：are suffering考查时态和主谓一致。由语境及后面的“at the moment”可知，空处所表示的动作现在正在发生，应用现在进行时；又因为主语为70 percent of theme parks in China，所以谓语动词应用复数，故填are suffering。10答案与解析：made考查非谓语动词。空处作后置定语修饰survey，且make与survey之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填过去分词made。
