1、Unit 3Travel journal课时作业.阅读A(2020黑龙江省哈尔滨六中高三第一次调研考试)9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking TourIn remembrance of the events that took place on September 11, 2001, take this 2.5hour walking tour. Walk through the space of the former World Trade Center in New York City (NYC). A guide with a personal co
2、nnection to the events of that day shares stories of tragedy and heroism. Please wear comfortable shoes.Lower East Side Food and Culture TourTake a deep dive into the food culture of Manhattans Lower East Side during this 3hour guided small group tour. Follow your guide to hidden treasures for taste
3、s of everything from pancakes to Chinese dumplings. Along the way, your guide will cast light on the neighborhoods rich, varied food culture, which helps you understand NYC as a whole. Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge. Tour runs rain or shine.Statue of Liberty and Ellis Isl
4、and TourGet up close and personal with Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty on this 4.5hour tour. Listen to the live narration from your guide and learn about the history of both spots. Jump the queue and enjoy access to reserve line boarding the ferry. Then take in the amazing views of southern M
5、anhattan as you cross New York Harbor. Food or drinks of any kind are not permitted.Big Apple Helicopter TourIt might seem impossible to see the highlights of NYC in just 15 minutes. But this helicopter tour makes it a reality. Listen to commentary from your pilot as you fly by the Statue of Liberty
6、, Central Park and other landmarks. Youll see more of the city on this tour than an entire day of exploring on foot. Reservations are required.篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国纽约四个值得一游的著名景点。1Which tour is perfect for those expecting a quick look of NYC?ABig Apple Helicopter Tour.BStatue of Liberty and Ellis I
7、sland Tour.CLower East Side Food and Culture Tour.D9/11 Memorial and Ground Zero Walking Tour.答案：A细节理解题。根据最后一段第一、二句“It might seem impossible to see the highlights of NYC in just 15 minutes. But this helicopter tour makes it a reality. (似乎不可能在15分钟内看完纽约的精华之处。但这次直升机之旅可以实现。)”可知，Big Apple Helicopter Tour
8、可以在十五分钟之内浏览到纽约最精彩的地方。故选A。2What do we know about Lower East Side Food and Culture Tour?AIt is a night tour.BIt involves treasure hunting.CIt is childfriendly.DIt will be canceled if it rains.答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句“Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge.”可知，下东区美食与文化之旅中，五岁及以下的孩童免费。故选C
9、。3What can tourists do on Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour?AShare their first hand stories.BTake some water with them.CHave a birdview of southern Manhattan.DEnjoy special right to board the ferry.答案：D细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“Jump the queue and enjoy access to reserve line boarding the ferry.”可知，在自由女神像
10、和埃利斯岛之旅中，乘客可以不用排队就能享受到预约服务登上渡轮。故选D。【词汇积累】heroism n. 英雄主义highlight n. 最好(或最精彩、最激动人心)的部分cast light on 阐明at no charge 不收费【佳句背诵】Youll see more of the city on this tour than an entire day of exploring on foot.在这趟旅程中，比起一整天的徒步探索，你将看到这座城市的更多景象。B(2020山东省东营市广饶实验中学高三月考)It was a rainy day. I had no desire to dr
11、ive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyns house. But she had insisted that I come to see something at the top of the mountain.So here I was, although unwilling to make the twohour journey through fog and rain. After lunch, my daughter requested me to drive her to Barage. After a tenmi
12、nute drive，we parked the car and got out.We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black green evergreens towered over us. Gradually the peace and silence of the place began to fill my mind. Then we turned a corner and stoppedand I gasped in amazement.From the top of the moun
13、tain to the slopes and valleys, were rivers of daffodils (水仙) in full bloom. A sea of amazing colors, like a carpet before us. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and spilled gold down the mountainside. At the center hung a waterfall of purple hyacinths. Here and there were breathtaking tuli
14、ps.A lot of questions filled my mind. Who created such beauty? Why? How?As we approached the home. We saw a sign that read “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking”. The first answer was：“One WomanTwo Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.” The second was：“One at a Time.” The third：“Started
15、in 1958.”I was so moved by what we had seen. “She changed the world，” I said, not getting over the shock, “one bulb (球茎) at the time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the beginning of an idea, but she kept at it.”“Imagine，” I added, “if I had a vision and worked at it, just a little bi
16、t every day, what might I have accomplished？”Carolyn looked sideways at me, smiling. “Start tomorrow，” she said. “Better yet, start today.”篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者应女儿邀请到Barage观赏美景，当看到一个女人花费了40年种下的漫山的鲜花后，她明白了“不积跬步，无以至千里”的道理。4Why did the author decide to visit her daughter?AShe missed her very much.BShe
17、didnt want to disappoint her.CShe must pick her up.DShe had an urge to look at the sea of flowers.答案：B细节理解题。从第一段得知，作者并不想去女儿家， 但是女儿坚持想让作者去，所以作者不想让女儿失望。故选B。5What does the underlined word “hyacinths” probably refer to?AA kind of flowers.BFamous waterfalls.CMountain springs.DA name of a place.答案：A推理判断题。
18、由第三段可知，山上开满了水仙花、郁金香，中间是另一种像瀑布一样成片的紫色的花：风信子。所以选A。6What did the author learn from the sign?AEasier said than done.BWell begun, half done.CWomen can shake the world.DLittle steps add up to big success.答案：D推理判断题。由标识牌上的内容可知，漫山的花都是一个人种的，且开始于1958年，再由倒数第二段作者的反思推断，作者学到了“不积跬步，无以至千里”的道理。故选D。7What is the best t
19、itle of the passage?AAn Amazing Trip to BarageBA Moving Story of a Mothers LoveCA Special Sign on the Way HomeDA Valuable Lesson from a Woman答案：D标题判断题。文章讲述了作者在山上看到的叹为观止的美景后，知道一个女人坚持40年种花所带来的改变，作者得到了启发，明白了坚持的力量，故选D。【词汇积累】spill v. (使)洒出，泼出，溢出breathtaking adj. 激动人心的；惊人的be thick with 弥漫着；充满tip over 翻倒【长
20、难句分析】So here I was, although unwilling to make the twohour journey through fog and rain.所以我来了，虽然我不愿意花两个小时历经雨雾天气。分析：此句是主从复合句。although后跟一个省略的让步状语从句，补充完整为although I was .；主语使用了部分倒装。C(2020安徽省黄山市屯溪一中高三月考)I took a motor rickshaw to the train station in the city of Belapur. The driver didnt speak much Engl
21、ish, but understood “Belapur Railway Station”. I had my tabla, a traditional drum from India, my suitcase with my clothes and other essentials. The feeling of flying by cars in this little machine is as if you are inside a box with tiny wheels, dashing through terrible traffic.I arrived at the stati
22、on safely, and took a heavy breath as I unloaded my baggage before the ticket office. It was the first time that I had taken a train in India. I wanted to go to Tilak Nagar, where I was going to learn traditional vocal music. Standing in line, I counted at least 20 people staring at me. I bought my
23、ticket, which was only 55 cents for a 20minute train ride. The prices still blow me away.When the train came after 15 minutes or so, I got on with all speed, as the train only stops for a few seconds. The locals again stared at me. This was a train especially for local transport. After a while, a yo
24、ung man asked me if he could talk to me. He wanted to know if I was in a band. I stated no, but I love to play the tabla. Through the conversation I knew he was a student of engineering with his exams being tomorrowI wished him good luck for the exams sincerely, as I know what it means to Indian stu
25、dents to get good marks on their exams. If students do not get good enough scores, job opportunities will be few in a highlycompetitive environment.The student I met helped me unload my luggage as the train reached Tilak Nagar Station. He shook my hand strongly and looked into my eyes with marks of
26、genuine care and friendship, despite us meeting for only 20 minutes.篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在印度乘车的经历，与一名学生的交谈使他感悟很深。8Which of the following best explains the authors feeling of riding in a motor rickshaw?ARelaxed.BCourageous.CFrightened.DExcited.答案：B推理判断题。根据第一段作者描述乘motor rickshaw时“The feeling of flying
27、 by cars in this little machine is as if you are inside a box with tiny wheels, dashing through terrible traffic.”可推知，这种车开得飞快，不够安全，所以坐这样的车是需要勇气的(courageous)，故选B项。9Why did so many people stare at the author at the station?ABecause he was carrying a strange instrument.BBecause his suitcase was too lar
28、ge for him.CBecause he was a foreigner to the local people.DBecause he couldnt understand what they said.答案：C推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The locals again stared at me. This was a train especially for local transport.”可推知，这些人盯着他看是因为他不是当地人，故选C项。10What do we know about the young man mentioned in the passage?AHe want
29、ed to learn to play tabla from the author.BHe was a student on the way to a university.CHe was a genuine and helpful university student.DHe wished to find a job in Tilak Nagar.答案：C细节理解题。根据第三段和第四段的叙述可知，这个学生乐于助人，而且很真诚，是一名要参加考试的大学生，故选C项。11What can be the best title for the text?ATraveling Is the Most M
30、emorial TimeBA Warmhearted Indian Student I MetCI Learn to Play the Tabla in IndiaDMy First Train Travel in India答案：D标题判断题。本文讲述的是作者第一次在印度乘火车的旅行经历，故选D项。【词汇积累】rickshaw n. 人力车；黄包车essential n. 必不可少的东西；必需品genuine adj. 真诚的；诚实的with all speed 以全速；迅速地【长难句分析】The feeling of flying by cars in this little machin
31、e is as if you are inside a box with tiny wheels, dashing through terrible traffic.坐在这个小车里从汽车旁边飞过的感觉：就像你坐在一个有小轮子的盒子里，飞驰在糟糕的交通中。分析：这是一个主从复合句。is后跟一个由as if引导的表语从句，从句中dashing through terrible traffic为现在分词作伴随状语。.语法填空(2020湖南省雅礼中学高三月考试卷(一)Living a life with meaning and purpose is the key to improving your
32、psychological wellbeing. Your purpose doesnt 1 (necessary) have to involve changing the world or finding a career 2 (devote) to helping others.Instead, you might make it your purpose to be kind every day. 3 you feel like your life lacks purpose, dont worry. There are many ways you can find purpose i
33、n life and build a life that has more meanings. You can begin by thinking about the legacy (遗赠) you would like to leave behind. Write down how youd like to 4 (remember) at the end of your life, or think about the impact you want to leave 5 the planet. Then, establish some 6 (objective) that can help
34、 you realize your dream. 7 (work) toward your goals will give you a reason to get out of bed every day, beyond earning money.Thinking positively 8 (improve) your psychological wellbeing. In turn, as your psychological wellbeing improves, 9 becomes easier to think positively and feel good overall. Sp
35、end time thinking about some of the best memories of your life. Whether its a family vacation you went on 10 years ago or an award you won at work two years ago, recalling the 10 (happy) times in your life can bring more positivity to your thinking.1 2. 3. 4. 5 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述的是过有意
36、义有目的的生活是改善心理健康的关键。1necessarily考查词性转换。句意：你的目标不一定要改变世界或找到一份致力于帮助他人的职业。此处是用副词修饰动词 have to。故填necessarily。2devoted考查非谓语动词。句意：你的目标不一定要改变世界或找到一份致力于帮助他人的职业。固定搭配：be devoted to “致力于，专心于”。此处用过去分词短语作后置定语，相当于定语从句which is devoted。故填devoted。3If/When考查状语从句的连接词。句意：如果/当你觉得你的生活缺乏目标，不要担心。此处是条件/时间状语从句的引导词，置句首单词首字母大写。故填I
37、f/When。4be remembered考查非谓语动词。句意：写下你希望在生命的最后被人记住的方式，或者想一想你希望给这个星球留下的影响。would like to do sth. “愿意做某事”。此处句子主语you和remember之间是被动关系，用被动形式表达“你想怎样被记住”。故填be remembered。5on考查介词。句意：写下你希望在生命的最后被人记住的方式，或者想一想你希望给这个星球留下的影响。impact on “对的影响”，故填on。6objectives考查名词。句意：然后，建立一些目标来帮助你实现你的梦想。some后面跟名词复数，故填objectives。7Worki
38、ng考查非谓语动词。句意：不止是挣钱，每天从床上爬起来朝着你的目标努力会给你一个理由。此处是动名词作主语，故填Working。8improves/will improve考查动词的时态。句意：积极地思考会改善你的心理健康。此句中缺少谓语，主语是动名词，文章主时态是一般现在时，根据句意，此处需要用一般现在时的第三人称单数形式或将来时，故填improves/will improve。9it考查代词。句意：反过来，随着你的心理健康状况的改善，你会更容易积极地思考，整体感觉也会更好。此处是it作形式主语，动词不定式作真正的主语。故填it。10happiest考查形容词的最高级。句意：无论是10年前的家庭度假，还是两年前在工作中的获奖，回忆生活中最快乐的时光都能给你的思想带来更多的积极因素。与前句中的 the best memories相对应，应用 happy的最高级形式。故填happiest。
