1、主题公园游玩小贴士让你的主题公园之行省钱、省时又好玩！Tips for a Successful Theme Park VisitA trip to a theme park can be a fun and memorable experience for a family(or a group of friends). But lets face it: waiting for hours in lines, getting sunburned and spending $5 on a bottle of water can make it feel a bit less magical.
2、 Luckily, a little planning can help you save money and skip(跳过) the long lines. Follow these four tips for a smooth theme park vacation.Look for discounts(折扣) on ticketsDont go straight to the park website to buy tickets; do some research first to make sure youre getting the best price possible. Ch
3、eck travel deals websites, such as TicketsatWork and Groupon, and look for discounts through memberships you may already have, such as Costco and AAA.Research rides in advanceBefore your trip, decide which rides and attractions are your top choices, and find out where theyre located. If youre travel
4、ing with kids, research height requirements as well so you know which rides are nogos.Plan your mealsBook in advance so youre not stuck waiting in line for food.(Popular restaurants can book up months in advance, so check this off your todo list well before your trip.) If youre on a budget, consider
5、 packing lunch in a cooler and putting it in a locker. When youre ready for a break, you can find a shady spot for a quick bite.Get there earlyIts tempting(诱惑人的) to sleep in while youre on vacation, but getting to the parks as soon as they open is so worth it. Youll be able to ride the most popular
6、rides before the lines get too long, and youll enjoy several hours at the park before the hottest part of the day. When the crowds start to arrive, youll be ready for a break in the shade.Section Warming Up & ReadingComprehending重点单词写作词汇1.theme n. 题目；主题(曲)2.whichever pron. 无论哪一个；任何一个3.swing n. 秋千；摇摆
7、vt.& vi.(swung, swung) 摇摆；摆动4.unique adj. 独一无二的；仅有的5.wherever adv.& conj. 无论在什么地方；各处6.preserve vt. 保存；保留n. 保护区7.deed n. 行动；事迹拓展词汇8.central adj.中心的；中央的centre n中心9.various adj.不同的；各种各样的variety n变化；多样性；种类vary vt.& vi.使不同，变化10.amusement n消遣；娱乐(活动)amuse vt.使发笑；使快乐11.attraction n有吸引力的事物；吸引attract vt.吸引att
8、ractive adj.吸引人的12.tourism n旅游业tour n旅游tourist n旅游者13.length n长度；长lengthen v加长long adj.长的阅读词汇14.cartoon n. 漫画；动画片15.fantasy n. 幻想；怪念头16.carpenter n. 木匠17.craftsman n. 匠人；能工巧匠18.bald adj. 秃头的19.tournament n. 锦标赛；联赛；(中世纪)骑士比武重点短语1.be famous for 以而闻名2.no wonder 难怪；不足为奇3.be modelled after 根据模仿； 仿造e true
9、 实现5.take care of 照顾，照料6.be familiar with 对熟悉重点句型1.whichever与whatever引导让步状语从句：Whichever and whatever you like(不论你喜欢哪一个， 不管你喜欢什么), there is a theme park for you！2.no wonder.难怪：With all these attractions, no wonder(难怪) tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland.3.more than不仅仅是：If you want to
10、 have fun and more than fun(不仅仅是娱乐), come to Disneyland！ FastreadingSkim the text and do the following exercises.1Whats the main idea of the text?AThe history of three theme parks.BAn introduction to three theme parks.CThe differences among three theme parks.DThe main attractions of three theme park
11、s.答案：B2Match the main idea of each paragraph.Para.1ATo introduce Disneyland.Para.2 BTo introduce theme parks.Para.3 CTo introduce Camelot Park.Para.4 DTo introduce Dollywood.答案：BADC CarefulreadingRead the text carefully and choose the best answer.1If your kids are fond of cartoon characters, you sho
12、uld take them to_ADollywood BDisneylandCCamelot Park DCentral Park2What is Dollywood most famous for?AIts food. BIts science.CIts rides. DIts culture.3What can the visitors do in Camelot Park?ASee fighting with swords.BTake photos of cartoon characters.CRide the roller coasterThunderhead.DMake candy
13、 in the oldfashioned way.4Which of the following is WRONG about Disneyland?AIt can be found in several parts of the world.BYou may see Snow White in a parade or on the street.CIt also has many exciting rides.DTourism is decreasing wherever there is a Disneyland.答案：14.BDAD StudyreadingAnalyze the fol
14、lowing difficult sentences in the text.1Some parks are famous for having the biggest or longest roller coasters, others for showing the famous sights and sounds of a culture.此句中含some.others.(一些另一些)结构；同时后半句用了承上省略的语法，补全后为others are famous for showing the famous sights and sounds of a culture。翻译一些公园因为拥
15、有最大或者最长的过山车而闻名，另一些则因展示了某一文化中那些著名的视觉景象和声音而闻名。2It will bring you into a magical world and make your dreams come true, whether you are travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character.句中whether.or.用来引导让步状语从句，意思是“无论还是；不管还是”。 翻译无论你是在太空遨游、参观
16、海盗船，还是邂逅你最喜欢的童话故事或者迪斯尼卡通里的人物，它(迪斯尼)会把你带到魔幻的世界，使你梦想成真。3Visit the candy shop to try the same kind of candy that American southerners made 150 years ago, or take a ride on the only steamengine train still working in the southeast USA.Visit the candy shop take a ride on the only steamengine train 翻译(你可以
17、)去糖果店品尝和150年前美国南方人制作的一模一样的糖果，也可以去坐一坐在美国东南部唯一一辆依然运行的蒸汽火车。themeimn.题目；主题(曲)fun n. U乐趣，玩笑 adj.有趣的，使人快乐的funny adj. 滑稽的，好笑的more than不仅仅；多于，超过variousverIsadj.不同的；各种各样的cartoonktunn.漫画；动画片be famous for以而闻名be famous as.作为而出名roller coasterrl kstn.过山车whicheverwItevpron.无论哪一个；任何一个be familiar with.(某人)对熟悉sth./sb
18、. be familiar to sb.某物/某人为某人所熟悉come true实现。其为不及物动词短语，主语常为dream。realize vt.实现piratepaIrtn.海盗；盗版fairyferItale神话故事；童话wanderwnd vi.& vt.漫游，闲逛wander around漫步，闲逛fantasyfntsIn.幻想；怪念头amusementmjuzmntn.消遣；娱乐(活动)swingswIvt.& vi.(swung，swung)摇摆；摆动 n秋千； 摇摆terrifying adj.可怕的terrified adj.恐惧的，害怕的terrify v使恐惧，使十分害
19、怕attractiontrknn.有吸引力的事物；吸引no wonder难怪；不足为奇tourismtrIzmn.旅游业whereverwerevadv.&conj.无论在什么地方；各处uniquejunikadj.独一无二的；仅有的carpenterkpntn.木匠craftsmankrftsmnn.匠人；能工巧匠oldfashioned adj.旧式的，老式的engineendInn.引擎；发动机preserveprIzvn.保护区vt.保存；保留lengthlen.长度；长long(adj.)length(n.)lengthen(v.)historical adj.有关历史的；历史学的d
20、eeddidn.行动；事迹be modelled after根据模仿；仿造主动语态为：model.after.。swordsdn.剑tournamenttnmntn.锦标赛；联赛；(中世纪)骑士比武a tennis tournament一场网球锦标赛【核心素养链接】多莉山主题公园(Dollywood)，坐落在美国田纳西州的皮格佛格。美国乡村乐坛有史以来最富创造力的著名歌手多莉帕顿于1986年在自己的家乡田纳西收购了一家衰败的、古老的公园并在此基础上创建了这个公园，该公园是以美国东南部民俗文化为主题的公园。卡默洛特公园(Camelot Park)，也译作卡梅伦魔术王国公园，位于英国兰开斯特，以传
21、说中亚瑟王居住的宫殿Camelot来命名。公园根据中世纪亚瑟王和圆桌骑士的情景布置，有奇幻的魔术表演、骑士表演和音乐演奏会等内容。THEME PARKSFUN ANDMORE THAN FUNWhich theme park would you like to visit? There are various kinds of theme parks, with a different park for almost everything: food, culture, science, cartoons， movies or history. Some parks are famous fo
22、r having the biggest or longest roller coasters， others for showing the famous sights and sounds of a culture. Whichever and whatever you like, there is a theme park for you! 此处为省略句，补充完整为others are famous for showing the famous sights and sounds of a culture。Whichever and whatever you like中的Whicheve
23、r和whatever引导的是让步状语从句，在从句中Whichever和whatever作动词like的宾语，此时，Whichever和whatever可以替换成No matter which和no matter what。The theme park you are probably most familiar with is Disneyland. It can be found in several parts of the world. It will bring you into a magical world and make your dreams come true， wheth
24、er you are travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship or meeting your favourite fairy tale or Disney cartoon character. As you wander around the fantasy amusement park, you may see Snow White or Mickey Mouse in a parade or on the street. Of course Disneyland also has many exciting rides, from
25、giant swinging ships to terrifying freefall drops. With all these attractions， no wonder tourism is increasing wherever there is a Disneyland. If you want to have fun and more than fun, come to Disneyland!you are probably most familiar with是省略了关系代词that或which的定语从句，修饰先行词The theme park。“whether.or.”意为“
26、不管还是”，在此引导让步状语从句。As在此引导时间状语从句。wherever there is a Disneyland是wherever引导的地点状语从句，wherever在句中作地点状语，wherever比where语气强烈。Dollywood, in the beautiful Smoky Mountains in the southeastern USA, is one of the most unique theme parks in the world. Dollywood shows and celebrates Americas traditional southeastern
27、 culture. Although Dollywood has rides, the parks main attraction is its culture. Famous country music groups perform there all year in indoor and outdoor theatres. People come from all over America to see carpenters and other craftsmen make wood, glass and iron objects in the oldfashioned way. Visi
28、t the candy shop to try the same kind of candy that American southerners made 150 years ago, or take a ride on the only steamengine train still working in the southeast USA. You can even see beautiful bald eagles in the worlds largest bald eagle preserve. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has
29、one of the best old wooden roller coasters, Thunderhead.It is worldfamous for having the most length in the smallest space. Come to Dollywood to have fun learning all about Americas historical southeastern culture!Although Dollywood has rides是Although引导的让步状语从句。that American southerners made 150 year
30、s ago是that引导的定语从句，修饰先行词candy。现在分词短语still working in the southeast USA作后置定语，修饰the only steamengine train。本句为祈使句，含有固定搭配“have fun(in) doing sth.”。If you want to experience the ancient days and great deeds of English knights and ladies, princes and queens, then Englands Camelot Park is the place for you
31、. Every area of the park is modelled after life in the days of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. In one place, you can watch magic shows with Merlin the Wizard. If you want to see fighting with swords or on horseback, then the jousting area is a good place to visit. If you do well ther
32、e, King Arthur may choose you to fight in the big jousting tournament. Do you like animals? Then visit the farm area, and learn how people in ancient England ran their farms and took care of their animals.To enter a world of fantasy about ancient England, come to Camelot Park ！主题公园娱乐又不仅仅是娱乐你想参观哪一个主题
33、公园呢？有各种各样的主题公园，不同的公园有不同的主题，但几乎囊括了一切：食物、文化、科学、卡通、电影或历史。一些公园因为拥有最大或者最长的过山车而闻名，另一些则因展示了某一文化中那些著名的视觉景象和声音而闻名。不论你喜欢哪一个，不管你喜欢什么，都会有一个适合你的主题公园！可能你最熟悉的主题公园是迪斯尼乐园。世界上好几个地方都有迪斯尼乐园。无论你是在太空遨游、参观海盗船，还是邂逅你最喜欢的童话故事或迪斯尼卡通里的人物，它(迪斯尼)会把你带到魔幻的世界，使你梦想成真。当你在梦幻游乐园中漫游时，你可能会在游行队伍中或者街上看到白雪公主或米老鼠。当然，迪斯尼还有很多令人激动的供乘骑的游乐设施，从巨大的
34、吊船到可怕的自由落体(设施)。有这么多具有吸引力的东西，难怪哪里有迪斯尼乐园，哪里的旅游业就会兴旺。如果你想娱乐而又不仅仅是娱乐，那就请来迪斯尼乐园吧！位于美国东南部美丽的斯莫基山脉中的多莉山主题公园，是世界上最独特的主题公园之一。多莉山主题公园展示并颂扬美国东南部的传统文化。尽管多莉山主题公园有供乘骑的游乐设施，但该公园最具吸引力的还是它的文化。著名的乡村音乐乐团全年都会在室内和露天的剧院里演出。美国各地的人来到这里观看木匠和其他的工匠用老式的方式制作木制品、玻璃制品和铁制品。(你可以)去糖果店品尝和150年前美国南方人制作的一模一样的糖果，也可以去坐一坐在美国东南部唯一一辆依然运行的蒸汽火
35、车。你甚至可以在世界上最大的秃鹰保护区看到美丽的秃鹰。多莉山主题公园为那些喜欢乘骑设施的人提供了最好的老式木制过山车之一雷暴云砧。它因在最小的空间拥有最大的长度而闻名于世。来多莉山主题公园尽情地了解关于美国东南部的所有历史文化吧！如果你想体验远古时代和英国的骑士、贵妇、王子和王后的伟大事迹，那么英国的卡默洛特公园是(适合)你的去处。园内所有景区都是按照亚瑟王和圆桌骑士生活的时代复制的。在一个地方，你还能和大魔术师梅林一起观看魔术表演。如果你想观看击剑比赛或马上格斗，那么格斗区是一个很好的参观地。如果你在那表现好的话，亚瑟王可能会选你参加大型的骑马比武。你喜欢动物吗？接下来参观农场区，在这里你可
36、以了解古英格兰人是如何打理他们的农场以及照看他们的动物的。想进入古英格兰的梦幻世界，就来卡默洛特公园吧！ 阅读理解A(2019淮南高一检测)Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places：Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops(研习班) for making landmade piec
37、es, travelling exhibits, book signings by childrens favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops an
38、d educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Preshow play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing artsPu
39、ppet(木偶) making and stage makeup are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.Try handson(亲身实践的) science. Visit one of the many handson science museums around the country. These science playlands are great fun for kids and grownups alike. Theyll keep your child mentally and physically a
40、ctive the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.【解题导语】本文为家长们介绍了四个不同主题的博物馆。1If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit _Aan art museumBa natural history museu
41、mCa YoutheaterDa handson science museumB解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky.可知，对宇宙感兴趣的孩子会去自然历史博物馆。2What can kids do at a Youtheater?ALook at rock collections.BGive performances.CSee dinosaur models.DWatch
42、puppet making.D解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的kids can discover the secret about performing artsPuppet(木偶) making可知，孩子们在这里可以观看木偶制作表演。3Where does this text probably come from?AA tourist map.BA museum guide.CA science textbook. DA news report.B解析：文章出处题。本文介绍了四个不同主题的博物馆，因此可以推断这篇文章摘自博物馆指南类的书籍。BThe great auk. The heath
43、hen. The Labrador duck. The Carolina parakeet. You may have never heard of these birds. However, you surely have heard of the passenger pigeon. Like the passenger pigeon, the four other species were also driven into extinction from North America by man. All of the five birds are included in Todd McG
44、rains “Lost Bird Project” which will be leaving the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville, FL after spending almost a year there.“Lost Bird Project is an opportunity to host an exhibit that shows the relationship between art and nature and art and the environment，” Cummer Museum Marketing
45、 Manager Amber Sesnick said.Birds are meant to sing and move. But these birds just stand there. “I hope the exhibit has brought attention to issues around the way that we affect the world around us as humans in our society，” Sesnick said. “I dont know if one exhibit has had that result, but I think
46、that every time we are able to do something like this, it is one more drop in the bucket(水桶) towards moving forward in the best direction.”The most famous species in “Lost Bird Project” is the passenger pigeon. The passenger pigeon mainly lived in the east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States
47、, numbering in the billions. In the early 1800s, it was likely the bird species with the largest population in the world. In 1900, the last confirmed wild pigeon was shot in Ohio. In 1914, the last passenger pigeon, a female named Martha, died in the Cincinnati Zoo.“All of the species of birds in th
48、e exhibition were the ones that I wasnt even aware of，” Sesnick said. “That was eyeopening for me personally. Having to be confronted with(面对) the idea of species going extinct because of our actions is probably something everyone should be thinking more about. And the exhibition can encourage peopl
49、e to do that.”【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。Lost Bird Project是一个美国保护鸟类的项目，它旨在让人们知道人类行为对环境的影响。4What do we know about the five species in the “Lost Bird Project”？AThey all belonged to the family of pigeons.BThey were all unknown to the public.CThey all died out in North America.DThey were all native to the US.C解析：细节
50、理解题。根据第一段中的Like the passenger pigeon, the four other species were also driven into extinction from North America by man.可知，它们在北美都灭绝了。5What is “Lost Bird Project” most probably held for?AEncouraging people to love art.BTelling about the history of some species.CRaising money for the endangered animal
51、s.DShowing humans negative influences on nature.D解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Lost Bird Project” is an opportunity to host an exhibit that shows the relationship between art and nature and art and the environment.以及第三段中的I hope the exhibit has brought attention to issues around the way that we affect the world a
52、round us as humans in our society.可知，这个项目主要是为了让人们知道人类行为对自然的不利影响。6What is the text mainly about?ASome facts about the passenger pigeon.BSome ancient species in North America.CAn exhibition of some extinct bird species.DThe Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens.C解析：主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了一个与五个已经灭绝的鸟类物种有关的展览
53、。CWater conservation(保护) means using limited water supply wisely and caring for it properly. Since each of us depends on water to support life, it is our responsibility to learn more about water conservation and how we can help keep our sources pure and safe for generations to come. Below are some o
54、f the main reasons why its important to conserve water.It diminishes the effects of drought and water shortages. Even though our need for fresh water is always increasing because of population and industry growth, the supply we have stays the same. Even though water eventually returns to the Earth t
55、hrough the water cycle, its not always returned to the same spot, or with the same quantity and quality. By reducing the amount of water we use, we can better protect against future drought years.It guards against a series of social problems. Failing to conserve water can eventually lead to a lack o
56、f water supply, which can have bad results. These include rising costs, reduced food supplies, health dangers, and even political conflict. Many fears have been expressed that water wars will occur in the future as water is becoming scarcer(更稀缺的) and scarcer.It helps to protect our environment. Redu
57、cing our water usage reduces the energy required to process water and deliver it to businesses, farms, and communities, which, in turn, helps to reduce pollution and conserve energy.It builds safe and beautiful communities. Hospitals, gas stations, health clubs, gyms, and restaurants all require lar
58、ge amounts of water to provide services for communities. Reducing our usage of water means that these services can continue to be provided. Much of our fresh water can also be used for beautifying our surroundingstrees, flowers, vegetable gardens, as well as filling public fountains.Water conservati
59、on requires effort, and every little bit helps. Dont think that what you do does not matter. We can all make changes in our lifestyles to reduce our water usage. The trick is making water conservation a way of lifenot just something we think about once in a while.【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者认为我们平时节约用水很重要，他给出了一
60、些理由，以此来鼓励人们节约用水。7What does Paragraph 1 mainly show?AConserving water is very difficult.BEveryone should learn to conserve water.CMany people dont care about water waste.DWater shortage will influence the later generations.B解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的Since each of us depends on water to support life, it is our
61、responsibility to learn more about water conservation.可知我们每个人都应该节约用水。8What does the underlined word “diminishes” in Paragraph 2 mean?AProves. BReduces.CExamines. DRemoves.B解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的By reducing the amount of water we use, we can better protect against future drought years.可知，这里是指节约用水可以“减轻”干旱的影
62、响。9Why does the author mention the services in Paragraph 5?ATo explain what services need water the most.BTo show water is widely used in our daily life.CTo explain why people today love to conserve water.DTo show conserving water benefits our communities.D解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的It builds safe and beautifu
63、l communities. Hospitals, gas stations, health clubs, gyms, and restaurants all require large amounts of water to provide services for communities.可知作者此举是为了表明节约用水对我们的社区有益。10Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AWhy do Water Resources Become Scarcer?BHow Can We Make Our World a B
64、etter Place?CWhy Should We Conserve Water in Our Daily Life?DHow Can We Conserve Water to Protect Our Earth?C解析：标题归纳题。根据文章内容，特别是第一段末尾的文章主旨句Below are some of the main reasons why its important to conserve water.可知，文章主要阐释我们平时为什么要节约用水，由此可知答案。 七选五In the United States, heart disease remains the top cause
65、 of death for women. 1._ Whats worse, only one in twenty believes heart disease is the leading health problem for women. Thats really terrible.Recently, the Journal of the American Heart Association published the recent findings. Holly Gooding and Courtney Brown are the authors of the study. They sa
66、y that more than half of all adult women are aware that heart disease is the biggest health threat they face. 2._In the short term, young women have a low risk of heart diseases. 3._ And there is clear evidence that issues(问题) related to heart disease risk begin in childhood and early adulthood. The
67、 authors also argue that young adults usually focus on the present and do not think longterm.4_ According to the authors, the most effective way to improve cardiovascular(心血管的) health is dealing with conditions that increase risks before signs of heart disease develop. However, teenagers do not usua
68、lly discuss cardiovascular diseases with their doctors. So it is difficult to raise awareness of heart health among them.According to the authors, improving health education in school may be a good solution. 5._ Not really. A new study suggests that increasing the number of hours they spend doing th
69、ings like walking and gardening may reduce the risk of getting heart diseases.ASo what can young women do?BSo is it too late for older women?CBut adult women are more likely to face that risk.DBut only one in ten young women knows the fact.EHowever, the lifetime risk is high, the authors add.FHoweve
70、r, both young and adult women can get heart diseases.GThus, they are surprised that younger women are not aware of it.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了年轻女性缺少关于心脏病风险的知识。1D解析：本空设于段中，与前一句存在逻辑上的转折关系。前一句讲心脏病在美国一直是引起女性死亡的主要原因。此空转折，指出尽管这样，只有十分之一的年轻女性知道这个事实。2G解析：本空设于段尾，与前一句存在逻辑上的因果关系。前一句指出，一半多的成年女性知道心脏病是她们面临的最大的健康威胁，所以他们对于年轻女性不知道这一点感到很诧异。3E解析：本空设于段中，是一个过渡句。前一句讲短期而言，年轻女性患心脏病的概率很小，此空表示，那个杂志的作者说，然而，年轻女性在一生中患心脏病的概率却很大。下一句接着说，已经有明显的证据表明和心脏病有关的问题在童年或者刚成年的时候也会出现。4A解析：本空设于段首，是本段的主题句。本段后面的内容都是围绕此句具体展开说明的。5B解析：本空设于段中，与下文存在逻辑上的指代关系。下文中的they指的就是B选项中的older women。
