1、Unit 2 单元主题语篇训练.阅读理解AChina is a big country, and there is no simple answer to the question “When is the best time to visit China? ” There are two best times to visit China, depending on your preference.OctoberThings to do: hike on the Great Wall, photography tourPlaces to visit: Beijing, Xian, Shang
2、hai, Guilin,Jiuzhaigou, ChengduThe best time to go to China is early autumn (October)Most of China has warm temperatures, and the summer rains have stopped (apart from around Hong Kong and Sanya) so its pretty dry.The autumn colours are also amazing.It is quiet at tourist attractions for most of the
3、 month, as the summer holiday travel crowds have gone.But try to avoid October 1st 7th, which is the Chinese National Day holiday, as attractions, transport and hotels are packed with Chinese tourists and prices go up a lot.Late Spring (April to May)Things to do: appreciate flowers, Li River cruise,
4、 ethnic festivalsPlaces to visit: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Huangshan, Guizhou, ZhangjiajieThe secondbest time to travel to China is probably in April and May, when the flowers are in bloom and the temperatures are warming up.In late spring, temperatures across China are getting into the 20s (), except
5、 the extreme northwest and northeast.While the North of China is still dry, the summer rains have already begun in the South.This could actually improve the view in the form of mountain fog in mountainous areas like the Li River and the Yellow Mountains.Ethnic festivals in Guizhou are concentrated i
6、n April and May, such as the Sisters Meal Festival.If you are interested in Miao and Dong ethnic cultures, this is a good time to visit.Travel prices are average: cheaper than June to October, but more expensive than the lower season from November to March.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了两个访问中国的最佳时间。1Which tim
7、e is best if you want to attend the ethnic festivals in Guizhou?AApril 25th.BJune 17th.COctober 1st. DNovember 9th.解析:选A细节理解题。根据Late Spring (April to May)中的“Things to do: appreciate flowers, Li River cruise, ethnic festivals”可知,在四月份到五月份期间可以去参加庆祝民族节日。故选A。2Which are the best places to visit in both Oc
8、tober and late spring?ABeijing and Zhangjiajie.BShanghai and Guizhou.CXian and Guilin.DHuangshan and Jiuzhaigou.解析:选C细节理解题。根据October中的“Places to visit: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guilin,Jiuzhaigou, Chengdu”和Late Spring (April to May)中的“Places to visit: Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Huangshan, Guizhou, Zhangj
9、iajie.”可知,在十月和晚春时节都是最佳旅游地点的是西安和桂林。故选C。3Why is late spring the best time to visit Huangshan?AThe summer rains havent come yet.BThe wet weather adds to its beauty.CThere are several special festivals there.DThe prices are the lowest of the year.解析:选B细节理解题。根据Late Spring (April to May)中的“This could actu
10、ally improve the view in the form of mountain fog in mountainous areas like the Li River and the Yellow Mountains.”可知,晚春的湿润天气使黄山更加美丽。故选B。BTrash is the talk of Shanghai. The city requires residents (居民) and businesses to sort their waste into separate bins. The task is tough: Shanghai produces more t
11、han 9 million tons of garbage every year and it lacks even a basic recycling system.As far back as 2000, the Chinese government foresaw this problem and designated eight cities, including Shanghai, to pilot trash recycling programs. They all failed completely. Not only did the cities lack the equipm
12、ent and facilities to recycle, but residents were given no rewards for sorting their trash or education about why it was so important. This ignorance continues. A 2018 survey of 3,600 residents of major Chinese cities found that nearly three quarters could not identify how to properly sort their tra
13、sh for recycling.Regardless, the government is trying again. In 2017, China announced a plan to promote “garbage sorting” in Chinas major cities. Shanghais new program is the most visible and extensive one ever attempted in China. Under the plan, citizens are required to sort their trash into four s
14、eparate categories: residual waste, recyclable waste, hazardous waste (such as batteries and light bulbs) and household food waste.Importantly, the system in Shanghai is uniquely public. Residents can only throw away waste during certain hours, ensuring that neighbors will see who is and who isnt so
15、rting properly. They must empty food waste into public bins without using bags, so everyone can also see what theyre throwing away. A fine of up to 200 yuan, roughly D|S30, awaits those who dont sort waste. And officials will cut off garbage collection for the whole community if they dont obey the r
16、ules.At the same time, Shanghai has spent weeks using every possible propaganda tool, from the social media to local and even national newspapers, to explain how and why residents should recycle. On Sina Weibo, the subject has been under heated discussion, with reports that the new regulations apply
17、 to foreign tourists as well. Younger Chinese seem to have favorable opinions of the program, though they fear it will be timeconsuming.语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了上海开始实行严格的垃圾分类政策。4Why did the trash recycling programs in 2000 fail in China?ABecause of the lack of trash recycling technology and awareness.BDue
18、 to no experience of trash sorting and recycling.COwing to Chinese cities producing too much trash to be dealt with.DOn account of the Chinese government not predicting the trash problem.解析:选A细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知,2000年的垃圾回收利用方案的失败是因为缺乏必要的设备和设施,并且居民也缺乏相关的意识。5Which of the following behavior disagrees with
19、 the trash sorting regulations?AThrowing away garbage at the stated time.BSorting their trash into four separate categories.CPutting trash into public bins without using bags.DLimiting the amount of the trash that could be thrown each time.解析:选D细节理解题。根据第三段和第四段内容可知,规定没有限制每次扔垃圾的数量。6What does the under
20、lined word “propaganda” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?AAvoiding risks.BEconomic guarantees.CCarrying out policies.DBroadcasting information.解析:选D词义猜测题。根据后文中的“from the social media to local and even national newspapers”及“to explain how and why residents should recycle”可知,该词意为“宣传”。7What worries young p
21、eople about the trash sorting program?APaying more charges.BSpending too much time.CSuffering inconvenience.DExposing personal privacy.解析:选B细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Younger Chinese seem to have favorable opinions of the program, though they fear it will be timeconsuming.”可知,年轻人担心在垃圾分类上会花费太多时间。.短文改错How time fli
22、es! It wont be long after I say goodbye to my high school life. Look back on what has happened, I really want to share one of the most unforgettable experience with you.It was my first time to give English speech. I felt worried, so I turned to Mrs. Li, my English teacher, with help. She had encoura
23、ged me to work hardly and practise more. Confidently, I practised them countless hours. My performance was very successful that it impressed my classmates a lot. I was not a talent speaker; I knew it took the SWEAT to finally taste the SWEET success.答案:第二句:afterbefore第三句:LookLooking; experienceexper
24、iences第四句:give后加an第五句:withfor第六句:去掉had; hardlyhard第七句:themit或去掉them第八句:veryso第九句:talenttalented.书面表达假定你是李华,班级将组织一次以“我心目中的英雄”为主题的班会活动,请你以Heroes in My Heart为题,写一篇演讲稿。 基本要求如下:1你心目中英雄的标准;2你心目中英雄的事迹简介(请举12例);3从这些英雄事迹中,你学到了些什么。注意:词数100左右。参考范文:Heroes in My HeartHello, everyone,Some people think that a hero
25、 must be a person who has made outstanding contributions to the country or the world.Some people may regard the one who saved many lives as a superhero.In my heart, a hero must be an everyman who is helpful and brave in daily life.My father is such a person, who is always ready to help.My father is
26、not only warmhearted but also very brave.Last summer, our family was on vacation at the beach.My father was watching my brother and me play in the water when a woman alerted him that two children in the deeper water appeared to be in danger.Hearing this, he immediately swam to the struggling kids.After doing his best to rescue the two kids successfully, my father got tired and exhausted.He told the reporter, “I took action out of instinct, and I was just doing what any dad would do.” My father set a good example for us, and his spirit will always inspire us to move on.