1、Unit 8 Adventure.阅读理解A(2019安徽省合肥市高三第一次教学质量检测)Created by Casey and Shelley Black, the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre focuses on not only rescuing young abandoned wolves but educating the public. Unlike other centres, you can actually walk with the wolves and have exciting, handson interaction w
2、ith them here. And so, we gathered on late winter morning to learn, prepare and walk.Scrappy and Flora, our wolves that day, were brought to the centre when only a few days old. “They lived in the house with us for the first several months. We treated them like human babies, fed them and slept with
3、them，” said Shelley. So, they are totally used to people. However, these are wild animals. For that reason, Shelley and Casey explained, the walk is totally on the wolfs terms. “We dont approach them, but if they come up to us, we can touch them.”With all this in mind, we headed for the woods. We we
4、re walking on a logging road when suddenly, Flora, all 60 pounds of her, hurried up to me and raised up on her legs. She was almost as tall as me. As she leaned in, put her huge muddy paws on my shoulders and sniffed my face, apparently she was saying hello in wolf talk.We walked farther, maybe half
5、 a mile, while Scrappy and Flora dashed in and out of the woods stopping to occasionally roll in the snow, dig for this or that and just play. Then we all headed into the trees to a picturesque (美丽的) stream where the wolves splashed, drank and had a great time.One could point out that this whole adv
6、enture was staged (筹划) and quite artificial. But the purpose, Casey and Shelley said, is to explain the wolves place in the environment and, primarily, to let people know wolves dont have to be universally fearedthey really dont hide secretly in the woods just waiting to eat people, but theyd rather
7、 avoid people, for the most part.篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者去北光野狼中心徒步旅行的经历。1How is the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre different from others?AIt trains and educates wild wolves.BIt aims to rescue young abandoned wolves.CIt raises wolves for commercial purposes.DIt allows visitors to take a walk wit
8、h wolves.答案：D细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“Unlike other centres, you can actually walk with the wolves”可知，在北光野狼中心游客能够和狼一起散步，故选D。2What can be inferred from Shelley and Caseys explanation in Paragraph 2?AThe walk can be potentially dangerous.BThe wolves have lost all their wildness.CPeople should get close to the
9、wolves actively.DThe wolves can read peoples mind like human babies.答案：A推理判断题。根据第二段第四、五句可知，尽管狼已完全适应了和人待在一起，但是他们是野生动物；又根据本段最后两句“For that reason, Shelley and Casey explained, the walk is totally on the wolfs terms. We dont approach them, but if they come up to us, we can touch them.”可推知，和狼散步可能存在潜在的危险。
10、3Why did Flora behave like that when she saw the author on the logging road?ATo express curiosity.BTo show friendliness.CTo attract attention.DTo seek companionship.答案：B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句中的“apparently she was saying hello in wolf talk”可知，Flora的举动显然是在用狼的说话方式表达问候，因此B项正确。4Why do Casey and Shelley organize
11、 such an adventure?ATo advertise the centre.BTo publicize wolf hunting.CTo promote environmental protection.DTo clarify some conventional views of wolves.答案：D推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“But the purpose . but theyd rather avoid people, for the most part.”可推知，Casey和Shelley组织这个冒险旅行的目的是澄清一些关于狼的守旧观点。B(2019湖北名校联盟三模押题
12、第三套)I decided to ski to the North Pole. It was after I saw an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole. Back in 1996, there had never been a woman from the UK who had accomplished this challenge. I wondered what it would be like to survive in
13、temperatures cold enough to freeze your flesh in seconds, so I sent off for the application form.The application form full of pictures of male explores arrived. The words “Are you man enough for the ultimate (极限的) challenge？” made me angry and even more determined to get on the team.Over 500 individ
14、uals applied for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pick the best group. In one test, there was a huge rope ladder we had to climb, and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights. I thought my hopes were fading as most other
15、applicants sailed past, leaving me behind. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals, but great team players, and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.I had revealed (显示) my weakness, and in a pla
16、ce like the Arctic, you have to be yourself, as there is nowhere to hide. These personalities of asking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.I realized that by being myself, I could succeed. I was selected for the team. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever imag
17、inedmore importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities.篇章导读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者在英国还没有女性完成探索北极圈挑战的情况下，报名参加了探索北极圈活动，并最终入选为团队一员的故事。在这个过程中作者明白了要正视自己的弱点。5How did the author react on seeing the advertisement?AShe go
18、t cross.BShe was determined.CShe got frightened.DShe was hesitating.答案：B细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“The words Are you man enough for the ultimate (极限的) challenge？ made me angry and even more determined to get on the team.”可知，作者在看到广告后，更加坚定要加入团队。故选B。6What did the organizers view as the most important in the select
19、ion of new hands?APersonal quality.BIndividualability.CSpirit of teamwork.DCourage to challenge.答案：C细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句中的“the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals, but great team players, and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team”可知，在选拔新人时，组织者们看中的是团队合作精神。7Wh
20、at does the author think of womens showing weakness?ABeneficial.BShameful.CMerciful.DDisturbing.答案：A细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“These personalities of asking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.”可知女性展示自己的弱点是很有必要的。故选A。8Whats the intention of the author in writing this passage?ATo insp
21、ire us to prepare for our future goal.BTo advise women how to turn to others.CTo make suggestions to her team members.DTo encourage people to explore the unknown.答案：D推理判断题。这篇文章主要讲述了作为一名女性，作者报名参加探索北极圈活动，并最终入选为团队一员的故事。在选拔团队成员时，作者明白了要勇于正视自己的弱点，探索未知的世界，故选D。.七选五(原创题)How to Travel AbroadTraveling abroad c
22、an be a strikingly simple endeavor(努力) when youre prepared. Read on for more specific tips on successfully traveling abroad. Do your research. You need to research where you are going, the flight times and prices for airlines, and which documents you need to take with you. _1_. Some cities really ne
23、ed a week to see what they have to offer. Travel times also need to be taken into consideration. Traveling by train can take longer than traveling by car. _2_. Make sure you have the most uptodate guidebook for the area of the world you intend to visit. Some are updated every year. Others are update
24、d every other year, or every few years. A good guidebook is a $1520 investment that can save a lot of headache.Understand the basic customs of the area. Before going on the trip, research what is and is not acceptable in your destination. _3_. Remember: some things are okay for locals to do, but not
25、 for tourists to do.Learn some basic phrases of the country you are going to. This is just polite. Even if you struggle with it, the locals will appreciate that youve at least tried their language instead of rudely asking “Do you speak English？” If you use the native language to ask for something, e
26、xpect the reply to be in that language and at normal conversational speedwhich is going to be faster than the audio lessons you learned. This is not to say that you shouldnt learn some basic greetings and questions. _4_.Consider leaving basic toiletries (旅行洗漱包) behind. _5_. Nearly every country youl
27、l visit will have basics like toothpaste, deodorant, soap, and contact solution, and you cant carry more than three ounces of any liquid in carryon luggage, anyway. Carry copies of your prescriptions in case you run out.AGet a good guidebookBWhen you arrive, observe how others act in personCPlan out
28、 your route carefullyDDont take everything you think youll needECopy the behaviors of othersFDont forget to bring anything for your tripGYou should, however, be ready for the responses篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。国外旅行是一件很令人开心的事，但是要做哪些准备让整个行程更加轻松愉快呢？1C本段的第一句Do your research.与C项 “Plan out your route carefully”相呼应，仔细
29、规划你的出行路线，故选C。2A根据本段中出现的“guidebook”提示可知，选A。3B本段讲要了解所到之地的风俗和行为禁忌，因此刚到的时候，要注意观察其他人的行为，故选B。4G本段讲对目的地语言的学习。选项G与设空处前面的句子“This is not to say that you shouldnt learn some basic greetings and questions.”呼应，故选G。5DD项中的“Dont take everything you think youll need”与本段第一句中的“leaving . behind”呼应，均指不要带太多不必要的洗漱用品，故选D。.
30、语法填空(2019山东师大附中高三第一次模拟考试)There are many great destinations in the UK. One of _1_ is the SouthWest of England. The most popular regions surrounding the SouthWest _2_ (be) the counties of Devon and Cornwall. They are by the coast and known _3_ having the sunniest weather in the UK.In the heart of the
31、SouthWest, Dartmoor National Park _4_ (vote) the UKs favorite in 2016. There are plenty of breathtaking walks to choose from _5_ will lead you to discover Dartmoofs ancient charm!In the SouthWest you will find plenty of attractive and often deserted _6_ (beach). Some examples include Whitesand Bay i
32、n Cornwall and Woolacombe beach in Devon. If you dont mind the _7_ (slight) cooler temperatures than other beach destinations in Europe, you are in for a real treat!Apart from_8_ (surround) by beautiful nature, the SouthWest is full of urban gems (精华). The city of Exeter in Devon has great shopping
33、centers as well as lots of cafes _9_ pubs. Cornwall has its own treasures toopretty villages and towns such as St Ives and Mousehole line the coastline and make for the perfect locations to spend those _10_ (relax) summer afternoons!1_2._3._4._5_6._7._8._9_10._篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国最受欢迎的旅游景点之一Dartmoo
34、r National Park。1them考查代词。介词of后面用代词宾格，这里指many great destinations，故填them。2are考查动词的时态和主谓一致。这里在讲述一个事实，句子用一般现在时态，且主语是regions，复数形式，故填are。3for考查介词。句意：它们位于海边，以拥有英国最晴朗的天气而闻名。固定词组：be known for “因而闻名”。故填for。4was voted考查动词的时态和语态。句子主语Dartmoor National Park和谓语动词vote之间是一种被动关系，再根据in 2016，可知句子用一般过去时态的被动语态。故填was vot
35、ed。5which考查定语从句的引导词。此处walks是先行词，指物，在介词后面指物用which引导定语从句，故填which。6beaches考查名词。根据“plenty of”可知，此处用名词复数，故填beaches。7slightly考查词性转换。此处cooler是比较级，应该填程度副词，修饰比较级加强语气，故填slightly。8being surrounded考查非谓语动词。根据句意可知，西南地区被美丽的大自然包围。此处apart from “除之外”后面用动名词作宾语，且句子主语the SouthWest和surround之间是一种被动关系，所以是动名词一般式的被动式作宾语，故填be
36、ing surrounded。9and考查连词。根据句意可知，咖啡馆与酒吧是并列关系，故填and。10relaxing考查词性转换。此处指“令人放松的”夏日午后，形容词修饰名词，同时夏日午后是物，故填relaxing。.书面表达(2019河北衡水中学高三二调考试)假如你是一名英国学生Harry，有一位中国笔友Li Hua想了解一下你的家乡爱丁堡，请你根据提示回复一封电子邮件。提示内容：爱丁堡：苏格兰的首府，政治和文化中心。人口：约46万。面积：264平方公里。地理位置：苏格兰 (Scotland) 的东南部。交通：机场位于市中心，公共交通十分便利。天气：气候温和 (mild climate)。
37、旅游：最受欢迎的旅游城市；古老建筑众多；每年吸引200多万名游客，是理想的度假胜地。注意：1.词数110左右；2开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Li Hua，How are things with you? Today Im writing to tell you something about Edinburgh which you asked about in the last email. Yours faithfully，Harry精彩范文Dear_Li_Hua，How_are_things_with_you?_Today_Im_writing_to_tell_you_som
38、ething_about_Edinburgh_which_you_asked_about_in_the_last_email. Edinburgh, located in the southeast of Scotland, is the capital of Scotland as well as its political and cultural center. It covers an area of 264 square kilometers with only a small population of about 460,000.With the airport of Edinb
39、urgh lying in the center of the city, it is convenient for people to go around. Whats more, you can easily get wherever you are going using public transport. Close to seaside, Edinburgh has a mild climate, which makes it one of the most popular tourism cities in the UK. It attracts more than 2 milli
40、on tourists every year. What makes it unique is its splendid ancient architecture standing along streets, such as the Edinburgh Castle.Whats your plan for this summer holiday? I would be more than happy to guide you around our city if you would arrange for a visit here. It would be a good place to spend a holiday.Yours_faithfully，Harry
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