1、单元综合评估三(UNIT 3)时间:120分钟满分:120分第一部分:阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节:(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AChina has more than 30 intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCO, including papercutting, the Dragon Boat Festival, Peking Opera, acupuncture(针灸) and so on. The organization adopte
2、d a decision that Chinas “The TwentyFour Solar Terms (二十四节气)” should be put on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016 in Ethiopia.The TwentyFour Solar Terms, knowledge of time and practices in agriculture, starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the
3、 Greater Cold, moving in cycles. It developed through the observation of the suns annual movement in China. In ancient time, the method of tugui, earth sundial(日晷), was used to measure the shadow of the sun for determining the solar terms.The TwentyFour Solar Terms came into being and developed in c
4、lose relationship with Chinese agricultural production. At the initial stage of agricultural development, people began to explore the seasonal rules in the agricultural production to meet the needs in seeding, harvesting and other activities. Gradually, they formed the concept of “seed in spring, gr
5、ow in summer, harvest in autumn and store in winter”. During the spring and autumn periods, the agricultural production was highly influenced by the seasonal changes, thus forming the concept of Solar Terms.As a traditional Chinese knowledge system of time with a history of thousands of years, the T
6、wentyFour Solar Terms clearly expresses the concepts of respect for nature, and harmony between man and nature. Created by Chinese ancestors, it has functioned as a complete set of weather calendar(日历)to guide the agricultural production in China. It has also been introduced into North Korea, Japan
7、and other neighboring countries and still used in Japan. The Chinese heritage has provably influenced the peoples way of thinking and behaving and will continue to be an important carrier of Chinese cultural identity.本文主要介绍了中国传统文化的二十四节气。21According to the first two paragraphs, the TwentyFour Solar T
8、erms_.Awas used to measure the shadow of the sunBhas not been listed as one intangible cultural heritage of humanityCis the best intangible cultural heritage recognized by the UNESCODrepeats from the Beginning of Spring to the Greater Cold every year解析:细节理解题。根据第二段“The TwentyFour Solar Terms, knowled
9、ge of time and practices in agriculture, starts from the Beginning of Spring and ends with the Greater Cold, moving in cycles.”可知,中国的二十四节气从立春开始,到大寒结束,周而复始,不断循环,故选D。答案:D22We can learn from the text that _ in China in the past.Athe TwentyFour Solar Terms only influenced spring and autumnBagricultural
10、production highly influenced the seasonal changesCpeople cared about the changes of weather just for funDthe TwentyFour Solar Terms had something to do with agriculture解析:细节理解题。根据第三段“The TwentyFour Solar Terms came into being and developed in close relationship with Chinese agricultural production.”
11、可知,中国的二十四节气是与农业有关的。故选D。答案:D23We can infer from the text that the TwentyFour Solar Terms_.Ais part of traditional Chinese cultureBis strongly influenced by North Korea and JapanCis hard to explainDis an agricultural calendar merely used in China解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段“The Chinese heritage has provably influe
12、nced the peoples way of thinking and behaving and will continue to be an important carrier of Chinese cultural identity.”可以推断出,中国的二十四节气是中国传统文化的一部分。故选A。答案:ABIndia has a very vast history and heritage(遗产)The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an eff
13、ect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country.This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore.Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveller expects from his/her journey.These historical tours give an opportunity to s
14、tudy and explore Indian history.Here are some of the historical travel packages:Forts (堡垒) and palacesThe rich cultural past of India is showed in the countless forts and palaces across the country.Most of the forts were constructed to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the ki
15、ngs and queens.Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc.India heritage toursThe main purpose of India heritage tours is to m
16、ake Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian heritage.The heritage of the country is at least 5,000 years.Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc.South India historical toursSouth India is known for its diversity and
17、 there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourist destinations in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on.文章主要向读者介绍了印度历史文化之旅。印度有着丰富的历史文化遗产,过去发生的重大事件对印度的文化、宗教、生活方式和经济有
18、着很深远的影响。24What is the main purpose of this passage?ATo tell us how to explore the history of India.BTo introduce some historical tours about India.CTo help study the culture and history of India.DTo report some important events in Indian history.解析:写作意图题。根据第一段“These historical tours give an opportun
19、ity to study and explore Indian history.”和第二段“Here are some of the historical travel packages”可知,文章主要介绍了一些与印度的历史有关的旅游项目,故选B项。答案:B25What attracts tourists to explore India?AIts cheap and rich products.BIts famous kings and queens.CIts historical culture and heritage.DIts beautiful natural scenery.解析:
20、细节理解题。根据第一段“.every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country.This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore.”可知,过去发生的一些重大事件对印度的文化、宗教、生活方式和经济等产生了影响,这是人们喜欢到印度旅游的主要原因之一,故选C项。答案:C26For what reason were most forts bu
21、ilt?ATo honour the kings. BTo act as a palace for queens.CTo defend the country or the city.DTo attract more tourists.解析:细节理解题。根据“Most of the forts were constructed to keep the enemy away.”可知,大多数堡垒的建造是为了抵御敌人入侵,保卫国家或城市,故选C项。答案:C27What can we know about Rajput heritage?AIt is a famous fort in India.BI
22、t is one of the heritages in India.CIt has a long history of 500 years.DIt lies in South India.解析:细节理解题。倒数第二段主要介绍的是印度的文化遗产,Rajput heritage是遗产之一,而不是堡垒,排除A;根据“The heritage of the country is at least 5,000 years.”排除C;倒数第二段未提到印度南部,排除D;根据倒数第二段“Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput her
23、itage, Golden Triangle.”可知,Rajput heritage是印度文化遗产中的一个,故选B项。答案:BCA 9yearold boy in Indiana stopped a wouldbe carjacker(劫车贼)on Christmas Day from running away with his fathers truck.Kevin Cooksey was inside the One Stop Express gas station in Kokomo buying medicine for his wife when a man jumped into
24、the drivers seat of his truck.Cooksey had left the engine running and the door unlocked.“When I saw my truck door open,I was like,Oh my God,what am I going to tell my wife?” Cooksey said.His son,Larry,was sitting in the back seat.“As soon as he opened the door,I got frightened,” said Larry.“So I pul
25、led out the gun and pointed it to his head.”This was enough to make the carjacker think twice and he jumped out of the truck to try another car.Parked beside Cookseys truck was Kyle Sparlings black Trailblazer.He also had left the engine running as he went into the store.The man got in Sparlings SUV
26、 and took off.“I didnt know what to think.I just kind of ran outside and watched him,” said Sparling.As the man sped off,Cooksey told Sparling to get into his truck and the two men began to run after him.The icy winter conditions made the driving difficult,but the pair followed at a safe distance as
27、 the carjacker drove in a “Z” way.After a few miles,the carjacker knocked into the sign of a local business,American Tool and Party Rental.Cooksey and Sparling called police to the place.The police put 32yearold Ollie Dunn into prison.Sparlings car was damaged in the wheel,and the windscreen got cra
28、cked after the sign fell on it.“I was just glad he didnt knock into anybody,” Sparling said.“That was my biggest fear,I think.”这篇文章主要讲了印第安纳州的一个九岁男孩阻止劫车贼后,劫车贼开了另一辆车但最终被逮捕的故事。28How did Larry stop the carjacker?AHe hit him with a gun.BHe begged him to stop.CHe cried for others help.DHe frightened him a
29、way with a gun.解析:细节理解题。由 “So I pulled out the gun and pointed it to his head.”可知Larry用枪把劫车贼吓跑了,故选D。答案:D29Why could the carjacker easily drive away the SUV?AThe carjacker broke into it.BIt was parked in the wrong place.CNobody was in but the engine was on.DThe driver went to buy medicine for his wif
30、e.解析:细节理解题。由“He also had left the engine running as he went into the store.”可知劫车贼很容易就把SUV开走,是因为没有人在车里,但是发动机开着,故选C。答案:C30What ended the carjackers escape?AThe police stopped him.BHis driving ability was very poor.CThe SUV got damaged in an accident.DCooksey and Sparling caught up with him.解析:推理判断题。由“
31、Sparlings car was damaged in the wheel,and the windscreen got cracked after the sign fell on it.”可知SUV在一次事故中损坏了,故选C。答案:C31What does the underlined word “That” in the last paragraph refer to?ASpralings car was stolen.BSparlings car was damaged.CThe carjacker might run away.DThe carjacker might hurt s
32、omebody.解析:代词指代题。由 “I was just glad he didnt knock into anybody,” Sparling said.That was my biggest fear,I think.”可判断出画线词指劫车贼可能会伤害到某些人,故选D。答案:DDDuring the mid1960s, Vinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was a wasteland, which was often under attack from the US air force. Vietnamese soldiers who were fight
33、ing against the US discussed how to make people there safe. Some suggested moving the people underground. Then they began to build a tunnel (隧道). The Vinh Moc tunnel was built for the people of Son Trung and Son Ha in Vinh Linh county of Quang Tri Province. It was built in several stages, beginning
34、in 1966 and was in use until 1971. It grew to include wells, kitchens, rooms for each family and hospitals. Around 60 families lived in the tunnel.Deep under the ground, hidden from soldiers, people lived in the tunnel for many years. They survived. The tunnel was a success and no villagers lost the
35、ir lives thanks to it.During that time, 17 children were born in the tunnel, each of whose lives was a proof that the tunnel was effective in protecting the villagers. As time goes by, it has become both a historical site and a tourist attraction for people wishing to learn about a heroic period in
36、Vietnams history.The total length of the tunnel network is nearly 2 km, and has three floors. It was built over two years. The two sides have small houses every 3 m. The tunnel center has a 150seat hall, a hospital and maternity rooms (产房). It is linked to the sea by seven exits, which also function
37、 as ventilators (通风设备), and to a nearby hill by another six.People wanting to know about the Vietnam War should have some knowledge of the tunnel network in Quang Tri. The tunnel network shows the wisdom and bravery of the local people in their fight for their identity.Ten years after the war ended,
38、 the Vinh Moc tunnel was opened to tourists. These days, the government is working to protect the historical relic.本文为说明文,介绍了越南的历史文化遗产之一the Vinh Moc tunnel。该隧道位于越南的Vinh Linh,体现了当地人的智慧和勇敢。32Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?ADuring the mid1960s, Vietnam was at war
39、 with the US.BVinh Linh, Quang Tri in Vietnam was an undeveloped place.CSoldiers built the tunnels as hiding places for villagers there.DSome people in the tunnel suffered much and died during the 1960s.解析:细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“They survived. The tunnel was a success and no villagers lost their lives than
40、ks to it.”可知选D。答案:D33The villagers living in the tunnels were _ during those years.AawfulBsafeCpoorDgenerous解析:推理判断题。地面上在发生战争,而文章第三段说村民们生存了下来,第四段提到17个孩子出生,由此可以推断出隧道里的村民的生活是安全的。答案:B34According to the passage, the Vinh Moc Tunnel _.Ais nearly 2 km in length with bad ventilationBhad been built for 7 ye
41、ars before it came into useCis a place that shows the bravery of the local peopleDwas first built as a base for the Vietnamese army解析:细节理解题。根据文章第六段中的“The tunnel network shows the wisdom and bravery of the local people in their fight for their identity.”可知选C。答案:C35What is the best title for the passa
42、ge?AHow to protect the Vinh Moc tunnelBA painful memory of the Vietnam WarCThe wisdom and bravery of the VietnameseDThe Vinh Moc tunnela famous historical relic in Vietnam解析:标题归纳题。阅读全文可知文章介绍了越南的著名历史遗产之一the Vinh Moc tunnel。答案:D第二节:(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The wo
43、rld where we live is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures._36_. A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures._37_. Reading works by autho
44、rs who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an accurate glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people. For example,_38_, she will often read them stories based on a cultures folktale.Another way to learn about
45、 different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. A variety of languagelearning books, software, and audio programs are available at the public library or bookstores._39_.Making contact with people who are native speakers of the language allows her to gain firsthand knowledge of a particula
46、r culture as she struggles to learn the language._40_.Whether a person wants to learn more about regions in Japan, the Middle East, Africa, or any other world culture, becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows p
47、eople to gain insight into a particular cultural groups way of life.Awhen a student wants to learn more about a different cultureBwhen a teacher wishes to expose her students to a different cultureCOne way is to read books written by authors from a particular cultureDLearn about different cultures b
48、y tasting food from a specific cultural groupEGaining an understanding of other cultures benefits both you and other peopleFA person can choose a language to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the languageGIts important to develop an appreciation for different cultures to become a
49、 wellrounded person本文为说明文。文章介绍了欣赏不同文化的方法。36G解析:根据下文的“A way to develop this appreciation is to try to learn about other cultures around the world.”可知,G项“要成为一个全面发展的人,培养对不同文化的欣赏是很重要的”符合此处语境。其中G项中的appreciation和different cultures与下文中的appreciation和other cultures相对应。故G选项正确。37C解析:根据上文“There are several ways
50、 to become knowledgeable about different cultures.”及下文的“Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture”可知,C项“一种方法是阅读来自特定文化的作者写的书” 符合此处语境。其中C项中的One way与上文中的several ways相对应,“read books written by authors from a particular culture”与下文相对应。故C选项正确。38B解析:根据下文“she will ofte
51、n read them stories based on a cultures folktale”可知,B项“当老师想让学生接触不同的文化时”符合此处语境。其中B项中的a teacher和her students分别对应下文中的she和them。故B选项正确。39F解析:根据上文“Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language. A variety of languagelearning books, software, and audio programs are avai
52、lable at the public library or bookstores.”可知,F项“一个人可以选择一门语言来学习,并找到学习程序来帮助她掌握这门语言”符合此处语境。其中F项中的a language to learn和locate learning programs与上文中的learn a foreign language和audio programs相对应。故F选项正确。40D解析:根据下文“becoming familiar with its food is a giant step in the right direction.”可知,D项“通过吃特定文化群体的食物来了解不同
53、文化” 符合此处语境。其中D项中的tasting food与下文中的becoming familiar with its food相对应。故D选项正确。第二部分:语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节:(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A girl was 17 and she was very depressed (沮丧的) because she didnt score well in her college entrance exams. She wasnt satisfied with her _41_
54、because she expected more. She started staying alone.Her parents were _42_ because she didnt share anything with them. They gave her some time,_43_ things didnt change. So they _44_ to visit a doctor. That doctor told them to stay out, and he started questioning her about her _45_ in his office alon
55、e. But she didnt say a single word. After 40 minutes, she was still _46_. Later, the doctor told them that their daughter was in depression. The doctor gave them some medicine, and advised them to visit a psychiatrist (精神病医生)Her parents didnt _47_ her any medicine and they also didnt follow the advi
56、ce to take her to a psychiatrist. What they did was _48_ her more than before. They started spending most of their time with their daughter. They always tried to make her _49_. They comforted her, and helped her to be strong. After a week, she started _50_ and asking for her favorite food. She start
57、ed smiling and she was back again to her _51_ life.One day, she told her parents she would never _52_ them in her life again and would never give up her dream of becoming a doctor. Then she made _53_ for the next years college entrance exam. Luckily, she was accepted by Johns Hopkins University to s
58、tudy _54_.I think parents are not only parents, they are also the best _55_ sometimes who can treat you with their love.本文是记叙文。因考大学失利,女孩患上抑郁症。后来在父母的关心、安慰和鼓励下,她振作起来,最终实现了她的理想,考上了美国的重点医科大学。41A.resultsBmethodsCmannersDattitudes解析:根据上文“because she didnt score well in her college entrance exams”可知,她对她的考试
59、结果不满意。答案:A42A.interested BcarefulCserious Dworried解析:由下文“because she didnt share anything with them”可知,女孩的父母非常担心。答案:D43A.so BbutCor Dand解析:空格前后内容之间存在转折关系,父母给了女孩一些时间,但没有什么转变。答案:B44A.waited BdecidedCasked Dpromised解析:由上文“things didnt change”可知,事情并没有转变,所以他们决定去看医生。答案:B45A.ideas BproblemsCstories Ddreams
60、解析:根据下文“Later, the doctor told them that their daughter was in depression”可知,医生问了女孩她的问题。答案:B46A.sad BweakCquiet Dnervous解析:由上文“But she didnt say a single word”可知,40分钟过去了,但女孩依然保持沉默。答案:C47A.give BfindCpass Dshow解析:根据上文“The doctor gave them some medicine”可知,医生给开了一些药,但是女孩的父母并没有让她吃。答案:A48A.visit BloveCed
61、ucate Dsurprise解析:根据下文可知,女孩的父母所做的是给女孩更多的爱。答案:B49A.laugh BrememberCunderstand Dstudy解析:根据上文可知,女孩非常忧郁,所以她的父母总是设法让她笑。答案:A50A.acting BworkingCtalking Dplaying解析:根据下文“asking for her favorite food”可知,女孩开始说话。答案:C51A.common BnormalChard Dprivate解析:从上文“she started _50_ and asking for her favorite food”及本句内容可
62、知,她恢复到以前正常的生活了。答案:B52A.hate BfrightenCdisappoint Dshock解析:根据下文“would never give up her dream of becoming a doctor”可知,女孩决定不再让父母失望。答案:C53A.changes BchoicesCexplanations Dpreparations解析:从下文“she was accepted by Johns Hopkins University”可知,女孩为来年的大学入学考试做准备。答案:D54A.medicine BhistoryCbusiness Dscience解析:根据上
63、文“her dream of becoming a doctor”可知,幸运的是,女孩被约翰霍普金斯大学录取去学习医学。答案:A55A.partner BfriendCdoctor Dlistener解析:根据上文内容及下文“sometimes who can treat you with their love”可知,作者想表达的意思是父母是孩子最好的医生,他们有时能用爱治好孩子的病。答案:C第二节:(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。To celebrate the Lantern Festival the Palace
64、Museum organized its first light show in the Forbidden City.The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five _56_(century), was opened at night for the first time in 94 years. It was lit up with giant red lanterns and projections of ancient paintings. Masterpieces such as Along the River During the Qi
65、ngming Festival were projected on the roofs, giving visitors a feeling like walking _57_ time. The design team smartly combined high technology_58_(light) with the principles of cultural relic preservation.Only 3,000 people_59_(allow) in on that day: 500 people who booked their tickets online, and 2
66、,500 _60_(invite) guests including model workers, officers, soldiers, and ambassadors.With _61_ series of wellplanned and touristfriendly cultural activities, the Palace Museum is now on a campaign to make traditional Chinese culture more _62_(access) to the general public. It has set an example to
67、other museums in our country, most of _63_ seem to be still living in days gone by. Hopefully, the handsome turnover will be used _64_(appropriate) to better protect the Forbidden City and improve _65_(it) international image of being part of the worlds cultural heritage.这是一篇记叙文。为了庆祝元宵节,故宫博物院在紫禁城举办了
68、它的第一次灯展。文章介绍了有关这次灯展的内容、观众、意义等。56centuries解析:考查名词。century是可数名词,前面有five修饰,应用名词复数形式。故填centuries。57through解析:考查介词。句意:清明河上图等名作被投射在屋顶上,让游客们有一种穿越时间的感觉。结合句意,该处指“在时间中穿过”,故应填介词through。58lighting解析:考查名词。句意:设计团队巧妙地将高科技照明与文物保护原则结合起来。该空作动词combine的宾语,且表示“照明”的意思,故应填名词lighting。59were_allowed解析:考查时态和语态。根据前两段可知,该句叙述的是
69、发生在过去的事情,应用一般过去时态。且主语3,000 people和allow之间是被动关系,该句应用被动语态。综上,该空应填were allowed。60invited解析:考查非谓语动词。该空修饰名词guests,且guests和invite之间是被动关系,应用过去分词作定语,故填invited。61a解析:考查冠词。表示“一系列的”应用a series of.,故该空填冠词a。62accessible解析:考查形容词。句意:故宫博物院正在进行一项运动,使中国传统文化更容易为公众所理解。该题考查maken.adj.结构,其中adj.作宾语补足语。故该空应填形容词accessible。63w
70、hich解析:考查定语从句。逗号后是非限制性定语从句,修饰museums,引导词在从句中作介词of的宾语,指物,应用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。64appropriately解析:考查副词。该空修饰动词,应该用副词,故填appropriately。65its解析:考查代词。句意:希望这笔可观的营业额能被适当利用,更好地保护这座紫禁城,改善其作为世界文化遗产一部分的国际形象。该空修饰名词image,故应用形容词性物主代词,故填its。第三部分:写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节:(满分15分)学校校报正在征集关于保护文化遗产的文章,假如你是李华,给校报写一篇80词左右的文章,阐述
71、保护文化遗产的重要意义。内容要点:1文化遗产是不可再生的财富,保护文化遗产是我们当代人义不容辞的职责;2保护文化遗产,其意义也关乎未来;3保护非物质文化遗产是每一个人的义务,对待文化遗产我们必须怀着欣赏的态度。注意:1开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;2不能逐字逐句翻译,但可适当增加细节。参考词汇:intangible cultural heritage非物质文化遗产Dear Editor,Im delighted to write an article to tell the importance of protecting cultural relics.As is wellknown to
72、 all, protecting cultural relics is of great importance, because cultural relics are nonrenewable wealth. Therefore, its our contemporary peoples bound responsibilities to protect them. Whats more, the meaning of protecting cultural relics is related to our future. It is vital for the young generati
73、on to understand the meaning of cultural relics so that we can protect cultural relics better. Thus, we can leave more valuable property to our children.There is no deny that everyone has a responsibility to protect the cultural heritage. However, we must have an appreciative attitude towards cultur
74、al relics. Only by learning to enjoy cultural relics can we make full use of all we can to protect them.Yours sincerely,Li Hua第二节:(满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。Nicholas, a teenager, often watched Grylls survival shows Man vs Wild in his spare time. In each show, Grylls is
75、abandoned in a wild area and has to manage to find his way out by himself, which made Nicholas very interested and he really learned a lot of survival tips from it. But Nicholas had never imagined that what he had learned would save his own life one day.One Sunday, Nicholas, went skiing at Sugarloaf
76、 Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a terrible snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he turned off the path by accident. Before he knew it, Nicholas was lost, all alone! He didnt have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder
77、by the minute.Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use.He decided to stop skiing. Because he knew that there was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. S
78、o the first thing he did was to find shelter from the freezing wind and snow. If he didnt, his body temperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him. Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a huge mass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piled branches on to
79、p of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as he could.By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow and drank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldnt lose too much water. Not knowing how much longer he could last, Nicholas did the only thing he couldhe lay in his snow cave
80、 and slept. The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldnt find anyone. 答案Paragraph 1:On Tuesday, Nicholas went out again to find help.The same result! He felt disappointed and a little fear. Following his tracks, he returned to the snow cave,without which he could have died that n
81、ight. The next morning, Nicholas was too hungry to walk further, but he knew he must go because if he was lying here,what waited for him is only death. Luckily when he had struggled himself to the stream,some volunteer searchers found him. After stuck in the snow for three days, Nicholas was saved.P
82、aragraph 2:“I made it!” answered Nicholas when he was interviewed by Grylls.“I might not have survived this snowstorm,had it not been for your survival shows.” When Grylls heard about Nicholas words, he was super impressed by the brave boy. He made a decision quickly that he would ask Nicholas to act as an guest in his show and tell his survival tips to all the audience in front of the TV. Maybe it will help a lot of other people.