1、Unit 5Theme parks.阅读理解ABandhavgarh National Park in India is best known for its amazing setting,as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India.In addition to tigers,there are also bears,deer,wolves,birds,etc.Location:In Madhya Pradesh state,almost 200 kilometers northeast of Jabalpur
2、.The nearest village is Tala,which is the access point of the park.Opening Hours and Safari(游猎)TimesSafaris operate twice a day,starting at dawn until late morning,and mid afternoon until sunset.The best time to visit the park is early in the morning or after 4 p.m.to spot the animals.The park is cl
3、osed from July 1 to September 30 due to the monsoon season(季风季节).Bandhavgarh ZonesBandhavgarh is divided into three main zones:Tala (the parks best zone,with the most tigers),Magdhi (the second best zone to see tigers),and Khitauli (scenic and less visited,although tiger sightings do occur there; pa
4、rticularly good for birding).Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep SafarisBandhavgarh has become expensive to visit in recent years.Entry fees have increased since October 2014.When going on a safari,separate fees must be paid for park entry and jeep hire.Entry tickets are priced per vehicle (up to six pe
5、ople).For 20152016,park entry tickets cost as follows:Tala Zone:2,400 rupees for Indians,4,800 rupees for foreigners.(Up to six people)Other Zones:1,200 rupees for Indians,2,400 rupees for foreigners.(Up to six people)Jeep HireExpect to pay about 2,200 rupees to hire a jeep,in addition to the entry
6、cost.This can be done at the park entrance.All hotels can arrange jeep hire and tours,but at a higher rate.Its much less trouble though.Besides,unlike many national parks in India,its possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.1.What is Bandhavgarh National Park most famous for?A.Lots of tig
7、ers.B.Beautiful birds.C.Species of bears.D.A number of wolves.2.When can you visit the park?A.In July. B.In August.C.In September.D.In October.3.How much should five Americans pay for entry fees to visit Magdhi Zone?A.1,200 rupees.B.2,400 rupees.C.4,800 rupees.D.6,000 rupees.4.Which of the following
8、 statements is TRUE about jeep hire in the park?A.Tourists dont have to hire jeeps.B.Hiring jeeps from hotels costs less money.C.Tourists can only hire a jeep from the park.D.Jeep hire fees are included in the entry cost.语篇解读:本文是应用文。文章是印度的班达迦国家公园的旅游指南。答案及剖析:1.A细节理解题。由文章开头的Bandhavgarh National Park i
9、n India is best known for its amazing setting,as well as having the highest concentration of tigers in India.可知,该公园因众多的老虎而闻名。2.D细节理解题。由Opening Hours and Safari(游猎)Times部分的The park is closed from July 1 to September 30可知,该公园在7月1号到9月30号关闭。故选D项。3.B细节理解题。由Entry Fees and Charges for Jeep Safaris部分的Entry
10、tickets are priced per vehicle.(up to six people)及Other Zones:1,200 rupees for Indians,2,400 rupees for foreigners.(Up to six people)可知,作为外国人的五位美国游客可以乘坐一辆车游览Magdhi Zone,需要交纳入场费2 400卢比。4.A细节理解题。由文章末的unlike many national parks in India,its possible to take private vehicles into Bandhavgarh.可知,游客不是必须租吉
11、普车,他们可以开私家车进该公园。B(21世纪报高三版第34期)When going through a serious illness,you learn to know what love,faith(信仰) and beauty really are.I know this all too well,because Ive experienced a terrible illness myself.I was diagnosed(诊断) with both breast and colon(结肠) cancer at the same time,and my entire outlook
12、on life completely changed.I thought I had it rough after having to raise my daughter alone,but going through cancer made my previous years seem like heaven.When you suffer from a serious illness like cancer,it makes you wonder what you did to deserve such a thing.The love of my family helped me to
13、forget my pain,however.Their love was the greatest reason I had to fight the cancer and live.At times,I didnt think I would make it,but because of the unconditional love of my family,I found out whos there at this most critical time of my life.Through it all,not only did I find what love truly means
14、,but I found what true beauty really is.Through all the treatment I endured,I still felt beautiful.Whether were dealing with an illness or any other negative feeling about ourselves,we still need to feel beautifulon both the outside and inside.Each passing day Im allowed to open my eyes,the days are
15、 brighter,because Im able to see and appreciate it that much more.True beauty is within and when you feel beautiful on the inside,it shows so clearly on the outside.Honestly,I could not have done or felt the way I did and still do without my family.I feel within my heart that I survived cancer just
16、so I could continue to share my life with them,while sharing my story with others.I share my story with others as I hope to make a positive impact on those who are ill or just feeling down.We as people should never allow anything to steal our joy or self-esteem(自尊).We can turn something terrible lik
17、e cancer into something positive if we focus on the great things that come out of it.After all,its at the worst times of our lives that the best things can happen.Indeed,I would never have known how truly loved I was if I had never become ill.Lying in that hospital bed,I felt more loved than I ever
18、had before.I truly believe that when we survive a tragedy(悲剧),its for a reason.We all have a purpose,and through that purpose,compassion(同情心),strength,faith and true beauty is born.5.What was the authors reaction toward her cancer at the beginning?A.She thought she deserved it.B.She felt life was un
19、fair to her.C.She firmly believed that she could get through it.D.She was worried that she couldnt raise her daughter alone.6.During her treatment,the author .A.learned to be more grateful for lifeB.realized the importance of a healthy lifestyleC.repaired her relationship with her familyD.found it h
20、ard to get rid of her negative emotions7.What is the authors advice to people going through hardship?A.To show their family unconditional love.B.To develop a hobby to help them get through it.C.To share their stories and feelings with others.D.To stay positive and appreciate the great things in life
21、.8.In the authors opinion,tragedies .A.often take place without a reasonB.rob people of their self-esteem and compassionC.give people a purpose to live their life forD.could help people find the true beauty of life语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。作者很不幸地被查出患有乳腺癌和结肠癌。但是来自家庭的爱使她忘记了痛苦,她鼓励人们要乐观、坚强。答案及剖析:5.B细节理解题。根据第五段中的“Wh
22、en you suffer from a serious illness like cancer.”可知,作者认为生活对她是不公平的。6.A推理判断题。根据第九段中的“Through all the treatment I endured,I still felt beautiful.”可知,此题应选A。7.D细节理解题。根据倒数第七段中的“I share my story with others as I hope to make a positive.”可知,此题应选D。8.D细节理解题。根据第八段及倒数第四段After all,its at the worst times of our
23、lives that the best things can happen.可知,作者认为悲剧能帮助人们发现生活中真正的美。.语法填空(2018山东潍坊高三三模)If Alex Morgan had not traveled to Beijing for the Summer Olympic Games in 2008,he could never have imagined his childhood dream coming true in China,far away from his hometown in Germany.Alex worked in London at the ti
24、me.“I went to Beijing for relaxation,never 1. (think) of settling down in China.”Alex set foot in China 2. the first time in 2008.During his six-week stay,3.(astonish)by the countrys amazing development and the abundant opportunities it afforded,he made up his mind to seek 4. new life there.After th
25、e Olympics,he quit his job in London and 5. (fly) to Beijing.“Coming to China is one of the best 6. (decision)Ive ever made in my life,”Alex,42,told Beijing Review.“Running my own business has been my dream since childhood.”Alex said.“I repeatedly tell my family and friends I should have come here 7
26、.(early)to fulfill my business dream.”His bakery gradually drew an 8. (increase) number of local Chinese customers 9. valued the sugar-and additive-free qualities of his German flavored bread.Alex said,“The secret of SUCCESS,I think,is patience because it really took time 10.(let) customers accept m
27、y bread.”答案及解析:1.thinking考查非谓语动词。think 与I之间是主动关系,故用动词-ing形式作状语。2.for考查介词。for the first time 为固定短语,意为“第一次”。3.astonished考查非谓语动词。主语he与astonish之间存在被动关系,故用过去分词作状语。4.a考查冠词。根据上下文的意思,此处表示“寻找一种新生活”,表泛指,故用不定冠词。5.flew考查时态。根据上文的谓语动词quit可知,and前后并列相同时态,故此处要用一般过去时。6.decisions考查名词复数。One of 后应用名词复数。7.earlier考查比较级。根据
28、上下文意思,此处应用比较级,表示“我应该早一点儿来这里”。8.increasing考查形容词。修饰名词number 应该用形容词。9.who/that考查定语从句。先行词是人,定语从句中缺主语,故用who/that。10.to let考查非谓语动词。It takes some time to do sth.固定句型,意为“花费多长时间做某事”。.书面表达假定你是李华,听闻国外某网站要在全球范围内评选 “The Most Qualified Student”(最美中学生),请你用英语给该网站写一封推荐信。内容包括:1.介绍被推荐人(林扬)的基本信息;2.说明推荐理由。注意:1.词数100左右;2
29、.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.文章的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Editor,Yours sincerely,Li HuaOne possible version:Dear Editor,Im a senior high school student and I happened to hear that your website was hosting an activity to select The Most Qualified Student.It is a great honor for me to introduce to you one of my very
30、 best friends,Lin Yang.First of all,he,who is among the most diligent students in our school,not only studies hard,but also behaves well.Secondly,he stands out for his diverse hobbies,including painting and playing the violin.Last but not least,he is warm-hearted and willing to help others in need.Therefore,I here recommend him to you with all my heart and I look forward to hearing from you at the earliest possible moment.Yours sincerely,Li Hua