1、Unit 6 单元主题语篇训练 （课时作业一）AMagical History TourJoin us for our fifth annual exploration of fascinating historic sites around Greater Portland that youve never seen or maybe didnt even know existed! The Magical History Tour is your key to unlocking fascinating historical places that are not usually open
2、 to the public.It is a selfguided adventure guaranteed to amaze and amuse both adults and children.Equipped with a map，and at your own pace，you will be greeted by guides at each location ready to share the history of the tour stop.In the 5th year of the Magical History Tour，we will be presenting an
3、exciting mix of both new sites and favorites from the past four years.The Magical History Tour check in begins at 9：45 am at Maine Historical Societys Brown Library.At this time，you will find out where the tour will take you as you receive your map and ticket into each site.Follow us on Facebook，Twi
4、tter，and Instagram for updates, chances to win tickets and some other exciting opportunities; and feel free to share your tour experiences to our social media pages using MHStour!Time: 10：00 am. 4：00 pm., Saturday, May 9Location: 485 Congress StreetTickets: Get your tickets online, by calling us at
5、2077741822，or by visiting our Museum Store at 489 Congress Street.$25/Adult MHS Member; $35/Adult General Admission; $5/Juniors under age 18.Volunteering：We need volunteers for the Magical History Tour! Volunteers help for half the day of the tour and are given a free ticket to the tour to enjoy eit
6、her before or after their volunteer shift!For more information，email us at eventsmainehistory. org or call us at 2077741822.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个能够带你去探索不对外开放、不被人所熟悉的历史遗址的活动：Magical History Tour以及活动的详细信息。1Whats the purpose of the Magical History Tour?ATo explore unfamiliar historic sites.BTo visit so
7、me worldfamous attractions.CTo provide children with history classes.DTo make some private places known to the public.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，Magical History Tour的目的是带你去探索那些不对外开放，不被人所熟悉的历史遗址。2How much should a couple(one is MHS Member)and a kid pay?AD|S55.BD|S65.CD|S75. DD|S105.解析：选B数字计算题。根据Tickets部分中
8、“D|S25/Adult MHS Member；D|S35/Adult General Admission；D|S5/Juniors under age 18.”可知，一对其中一个是MHS成员的夫妻和一个孩子需要付：2535565美元。3What can we learn from the text?AYou can buy a ticket by emailing.BTourists will only be guided by a map.COnly new sites are available for the tour.DVolunteers can take part in the
9、tour for free.解析：选D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句可知，志愿者可以获得免费门票。BGerman artist HA Schult is an unusual artist who uses trash (废物) to make sculptures.“We are living in the time of garbage，” says Schult.“I created a thousand sculptures of garbage.They are a mirror of ourselves.” Here，Schult was talking about his 1
10、,000 trash sculptures in the form of humans.He first exhibited them in 1996 in the western German state of North RhineWestphalia.“They are social sculptures，” he explains.“They are not only sculptures for the eyes.They are sculptures to spread the idea that we live in a time of garbage.” So far, Sch
11、ults social sculptures have been on show in Paris，in Moscows Red Square, on the Great Wall of China, and in the desert next to the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo.HA Schults work is unforgettable.Although his work has had a big influence on the art world, Schult remains modest about his creations: “Arti
12、sts have to learn every time.We are not important.All that counts is the time in which we are living.”Trash art has been around for years.But it seems that only the popular artists are regarded as true artists when working with trash.Why cant common people be considered artists when they use the sam
13、e things and change them into some form of personal art？Maybe its because we all have our own preset ideas of what art is and isnt, or whom artists are or should be.You can be an artist like Schult if you try.Look at used metal cans.What might be done with them？Imagine them in any number of new uses
14、，or imagine them simply as an art form.What about boxes or clothing？Boxes can usually serve as new storage containers and houses for pets.And clothing？Imagine taking old clothes and turning them into hats or hanging organizers.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了一位德国艺术家利用垃圾创造艺术作品的故事，并以此鼓励读者行动起来，为环保出一份力。4What do we know abo
15、ut Schults sculptures?AThey served as garbage containers.BThey reflected environmental issues.CThey were first shown in Paris, France.DThey were to raise economic awareness.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第二段第三句可知，Schult的作品反映了环境问题。5HA Schults artistic works also get the message across that an artist must _.Abe sociall
16、y responsibleBbe as modest as possibleCmake garbage recyclableDtake diverse artistic forms解析：选A推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句和第二段的整体内容可推知，Schult的作品同样传递了一个思想，即艺术家除了自己的艺术追求之外，也应该有社会责任感。6According to the last two paragraphs，the author probably agrees that _.Ait takes talent to be a trash artistBpreset ideas are impor
17、tant to artistsCtrash art cant be seen as a real art formDaverage people can also make trash artists解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，作者认为普通人也可以利用周围的废物或者垃圾而成为一位艺术家。7Which of the following is the best title for the text?ACould You Be a Trash Artist?BWhat Are Social Sculptures?CDo You Know about Trash Art?DHow C
18、an We Deal with Used Cans?解析：选A标题归纳题。文章最后一段第一句点题；再结合全文内容可推知，本文主要通过讲述一位艺术家利用垃圾创造艺术作品的故事，激励人们行动起来，为环保做贡献，人人都可以成为一位艺术家。CWhen people comment on the beauty of a city, besides referring to its scenic attractions, they typically focus on two other major elements: the architecture and the general layout of
19、the streets and municipal (市政的) features.The latter aspect is the direct result of urban planning.There is archeological evidence of urban planning stretching back thousands of years in ancient Egypt and Greece.From the Greeks, the Romans adopted a gridlike design for their cities, towns, and villag
20、es.As the Romans conquered different areas, this design spread to various parts of the world.Over millennia, various urban planning concepts have evolved, including the Garden City movement, which began at the very end of the 19th century in the United Kingdom.Initiated by Sir Ebenezer Howard, the m
21、ovement promoted the development of suburban cities.It has been influential in various countries, including the United States and Canada.One of the progressive cities, when it comes to engineering its urban design, is Paris.In an attempt to provide a better quality of life for Parisians, expresident
22、 Nicolas Sarkozy proposed a development project called The Grand Paris.A major component of the project is the modernization of the transportation network in the region and the creation of an automatic metro system for Paris.In addition, it advocates the development of urban projects like housing an
23、d educational facilities centered around the transportation network.Nowadays, the city is also exploring methods to meet its commitment to limiting carbon emissions as outlined in the Paris Agreement.A French architectural firm has carried out a fascinating research study called Paris Smart City 205
24、0, with the idea of changing Paris using eight types of ecofriendly towers, along with abundant vegetation and park space.One type of highrise, multiuse structure is called the honeycomb towers.The roofs of the towers will be covered with solar panels for generating electricity.Clearly, Paris is amo
25、ng the major cities that are embracing the concept of a cleaner, more natural future.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了城市规划的历史及巴黎的城市规划。8Who first spread the idea of urban planning?AThe Egyptians. BThe Romans.CThe Greeks. DThe French.解析：选B细节理解题。由第一段的最后一句可知，城市规划的理念最初是由罗马人传播开来的。9Why is Sir Ebenezer Howard mentioned?A
26、He introduced the concept of urban design to America.BHe advocated a healthy rural lifestyle.CHe helped improve Europeans life.DHe started an urban planning trend.解析：选D推理判断题。由第二段中的“Initiated by Sir Ebenezer Howard, the movement . has been influential in various countries”可知，在城市发展的历史上Sir Ebenezer How
27、ard提出的城市规划理念影响很大。10What is the most important feature of The Grand Paris?AUpdating the transportation network.BReducing carbon emissions.CSetting up more schools.DBuilding more houses.解析：选A细节理解题。由第三段中的“A major component of the project is the modernization of the transportation network”可知，由法国前总统萨科齐提出
28、的巴黎改造工程的主要部分是对交通运输系统的更新。11What can we infer from the last paragraph?AThe honeycomb towers will be mainly used to generate electricity.BParis Smart City 2050 has been outlined in the Paris Agreement.CThe Paris Agreement has a great influence all over the world.DParis Smart City 2050 would turn Paris
29、into a green city.解析：选D推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Paris is among the major cities that are embracing the concept of a cleaner, more natural future.”可知，巴黎的2050城市智能化工程旨在将巴黎变成一个绿色环保的城市。tips 三步巧解数字计算题数字计算题通常由文章中的数字信息构成。题目所涉及的信息通常是时间的长短、年龄的大小、数量或价格的多少等等。此类试题往往要通过文章中两个或两个以上的数字进行运算或对比才能得出答案。有些数字信息在文章中的位置相对集中，而很多时候它们的位置比较分散。以下三步为解决数字计算题的通用方法：分析题干内容，定位所询问数字在文章中的位置；分析文章数字信息，查找逻辑关系；对数字进行必要的运算及单位换算。例如上文A篇阅读中的第2题：题干内容：a couple (one is MHS Member) and a kid原文信息：D|S25/Adult MHS Member；D|S35/Adult General Admission；D|S5/Juniors under age 18.数字计算：2535565由此可推出答案： B
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