1、UNIT 3 FASCINATING PARKSSection Assessing Your Progress & Video Time基础测评. 根据句意及汉语提示写出正确单词1. When he gets bored he likes (闲逛) around the woods.2. Many cities with (禁令) still allow shoppers to purchase paper bags.3. Seeing the children playing happily, he stopped and watched with(愉悦). 4. I was fascina
2、ted by the (雄伟的) hotel.5. Queen Mary started the (时尚) for blue and white china in England. 6. They got to the mountain top, (骑自行车) over 100 miles. 7. The council is expected to (采用) the new policy at its next meeting. 8. Symptoms include a slight fever, a headache and loss of (食欲). 9. It is better t
3、o (伸展) the tight muscles first before taking exercise.10. Last night I heard the sound of the wind (连续猛击) the windows.答案:1. wandering2. bans3. amusement4. splendid5. fashion6. cycling7. adopt8. appetite9. stretch10. buffeting. 单句语法填空1. Learning there are so many homeless people in the country, she s
4、et out(raise) money for them.2. It is my honour to know everyone of you. May you be (bless) with health and happiness.3. Short trips may be tiring, but they are really (reward).4. Thanks to their efforts, the project was finished ahead schedule.5. She cant help laughing at anything she finds (amuse)
5、.6. Our clothes are lightweight, (fashion) and practical for holidays.7. He entertained us for hours his stories and jokes.8. He had a wonderful childhood, (travel) with his mother to all corners of the world.9. (hear) how others react to the book you have just read creates an added pleasure.10. The
6、 people (wait) for the bus are talking with each other loudly.答案:1. to raise2. blessed3. rewarding4. of5. amusing6. fashionable7. with8. travelling9. Hearing10. waiting. 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空on the move, set out, live off, happen to, appeal to, up to, be familiar with, upside down, in addition to, put on
7、performances1. The thief turned the house before finding some valuable items.2. They find it hard to the money they make.3. The band last Sunday to collect money for local charities.4. Seeing a group of deer , I stopped my car and let them cross the road first.5. Two passers-by be standing by and sa
8、w how the accident happened.6. Ice cream especially children.7. I got a lot of tips my weekly wage.8. She has two years of working experience, so I think she isthe job.9. When on a long walk, remember to wear suitable shoes.10. Having worked in New York for several years, hethe city.答案:1. upside dow
9、n2. live off3. put on performances4. on the move5. happened to6. appeals to7. in addition to8. up to9. setting out10. is familiar with提升测评. 阅读理解AThis past summer I went on a journey to Canadas Arctic with Students On Ice. When I left Calgary I wondered what I would find, what I would learn and who I
10、 would meet. On the trip to Ottawa I was wrapped in a blanket of uncertainty and excitement. But when I first met the group, I knew I didnt have anything to worry about. I was soon part of a big family setting out on an amazing adventurean adventure of a lifetime!When we reached the Arctic I saw a v
11、ast land that appeared untouched and original. I was surprised by its great size and beauty. I stood on the Kapitan Khlebnikov and saw twelve polar bears. They walked in search of seal holes, and patiently waited for a meal. I learned that polar bears are successful only one out of every twenty hunt
12、ing attempts.However, I learned that the Arctic and its people are being threatened by pollution and global warming. I learned that pollutants are carried by the ocean and air and have a bad effect on all Arctic people. I learned that global warming has put polar bears at risk because a warmer clima
13、te means that they have a shorter time to hunt seals on the ice.The trip was a feast(盛宴) for the senses. I have learned more about our environment, and particularly how alive and interesting the Arctic is and why it is so important to take care of it. I learned pollution, ignorance of individuals an
14、d global problems need to be solved. The Arctic deserves to be preserved. My trip with Students On Ice has made me more determined to try to ensure that I do not leave harmful footprints on either Earth or its people.1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. The writer was too excited to brin
15、g a blanket.B. The writer was excited and curious before the trip.C. The group was strict with its members.D. The writer found it hard to fit in with the group.解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“On the trip to Ottawa I was wrapped in a blanket of uncertainty and excitement.”可知,旅途之前作者很兴奋,对旅途充满了好奇,故选B。答案:B2. Which is T
16、RUE about the polar bears according to the passage?A. Its not easy for them to catch seals.B. They are endangered because the land is vast.C. They prefer a little warmer climate.D. They warmly welcomed the writer and her party.解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I learned that polar bears are successful only one out o
17、f every twenty hunting attempts.”可知,北极熊每20次捕猎尝试中只有一次成功,即北极熊抓捕海豹并不容易,故选A。答案:A3. How did the writer feel about the trip according to the last paragraph?A. Surprising.B. Alarming.C. Disappointing.D. Rewarding.解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I have learned more about our environment, and particularly how alive and in
18、teresting the Arctic is and why it is so important to take care of it.”可知,此次旅行对于作者来说是值得做的、有益的,故选D。答案:D4. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Polar Bears in the ArcticB. My Trip to the Canadian ArcticC. The Arctic Is Under Serious ThreatD. Global Warming and Canadas Arctic解析:标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了
19、作者在加拿大北极圈旅行的经历,讲述了旅途中的所见所闻,以及由此而产生的感悟和启发,故选B。答案:BBIn the 1960s, while studying the volcanic history of Yellowstone National Park, Bob Christiansen became puzzled about something that, oddly, had not troubled anyone before: He couldnt find the parks volcano. It had been known for a long time that Yel
20、lowstone was volcanic in naturethats what accounted for all its hot springs and other steamy features. But Christiansen couldnt find the Yellowstone volcano anywhere.Most of us, when we talk about volcanoes, think of the classic cone(圆锥体) shapes of a Fuji or Kilimanjaro, which are created when erupt
21、ing magma(岩浆) piles up. These can form remarkably quickly. In 1943, a Mexican farmer was surprised to see smoke rising from a small part of his land. In one week he was the confused owner of a cone five hundred feet high. Within two years it had topped out at almost fourteen hundred feet and was mor
22、e than half a mile across. Altogether there are some ten thousand of these volcanoes on Earth, all but a few hundred of them extinct. There is, however, a second less known type of volcano that doesnt involve mountain building. These are volcanoes so explosive that they burst open in a single big cr
23、ack, leaving behind a vast hole, the caldera. Yellowstone obviously was of this second type, but Christiansen couldnt find the caldera anywhere.Just at this time NASA decided to test some new high-altitude cameras by taking photos of Yellowstone. A thoughtful official passed on some of the copies to
24、 the park authorities on the assumption that they might make a nice blow-up for one of the visitors centres. As soon as Christiansen saw the photos, he realised why he had failed to spot the caldera; almost the whole park2.2 million acreswas caldera. The explosion had left a hole more than forty mil
25、es acrossmuch too huge to be seen from any-where at ground level. At some time in the past Yellow-stone must have blown up with the power far beyond the scale of anything known to humans.5. What puzzled Christiansen when he was studying Yellowstone?A. Its geographical characters.B. Its ever-lasting
26、influence on tourism.C. The mysterious history of the park.D. The exact location of the volcano.解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But Christiansen couldnt find the Yellowstone volcano anywhere.”可知,他困惑的是找不到火山的确切位置。答案:D6. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?A. The shapes of volcanoes.B. The influences of
27、volcanoes.C. The activities of volcanoes.D. The heights of volcanoes.解析:段落大意题。本段讲述了两种形状的火山,一种是人们通常所理解的由火山岩浆堆积形成的圆锥体,还有一种是极具爆发力的火山,它们会在一个大裂缝中爆裂,留下一个巨大的洞。本段讲的是火山的形状,故选A。答案:A7. What does the underlined word “blow-up” in the last para-graph most probably mean?A. Hot-air balloon.B. Digital camera.C. Big
28、photograph.D. Birds view.解析:词义猜测题。根据第三段前两句可知,NASA为测试一些新的高海拔照相机而拍摄了黄石公园的照片。一位官员把其中的一些照片副本转交给了公园,认为他们可能会将其放大以供游客中心展示。由此可知,此处表示照片的放大,选C。答案:CCMany people around the world suffer from stress in modern times. Sometimes stress is a temporary condition or related to ones environment, and at other times it i
29、s severer, perhaps requiring professional treatment. 8Accept your stress. 9 But it means that youre aware of what is causing your stress and what you need to avoid. Accepting does not mean ignoring it, but rather that you understand the origin of your stress. Realise that your stress is a healthy re
30、sponse to stimuli(刺激物). So it can be dealt with in a proper way.10 Sometimes, a stressful situation is just a matter of perspectives. Instead of focusing on the negative and the problems that are causing your stress, concentrate on the positive. When you change your viewpoint, you can change your le
31、vel of stress altogether. Do your best to see things in a positive light, and avoid cynicism(愤世嫉俗) at all costs.11 Often, stress arises from feeling overwhelmed. Use a planner to keep track of your “to do” lists. Being organised and getting your priorities(优先事项) straight can help you break responsib
32、ilities down into manageable pieces and focus on the things that really matter to you. Staying on top of chores and errands will keep you in a positive mindset, and help you get more things done in the long run.Learn to say no. You cannot do everything you are asked. 12Indeed, the more you promise a
33、nd dont deliver, the fewer people will think of you as being nice; rather, theyll consider youre not trustworthy, knowing that youll drop the ball at the last minute. Instead, be wise and learn to say no politely but firmly and always know there isnt a chance at all that youll get the thing done.A.
34、Be better organised.B. Think about your problems in a different way.C. You should be objective when facing stress.D. It may seem unwise to admit your stress.E. Why do you keep pretending that you can?F. The following tips can help you reduce stress.G. You turn to someone else for help when necessary
35、.8. 解析:本句为过渡句,从第一段的导入话题过渡到下文给读者提出几点建议。答案:F9. 解析:本段小标题为“接受你的压力”。承认有压力可能看起来不太明智,但是这意味着你知道是什么导致你的压力及你需要避免什么。因此选D。答案:D10. 解析:根据本段中的“When you change your viewpoint, you can change your level of stress altogether.”可知,本段小标题为B。建议换个方式思考问题,或者换个角度看问题。答案:B11. 解析:根据“Being organised .”及后面的内容可知,A项符合要求。答案:A12. 解析:本段的小标题为“学会拒绝”。上句为“你做不了所有要你做的事情”,因此选E“你为什么一直假装能做呢?”。答案:E
