1、Unit 5 Revealing nature阅读理解AThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) meets each year to choose the latest additions to its World Heritage (遗产)list. The following are some of the recent additions.Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture(Russia)The structures,
2、many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century.Babylon(Iraq)The ancient city of Babylon i
3、s gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4,300yearold city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO says the site “offers a look into one of the most influential em
4、pires of the ancient world”WritingonStone(Canada)Canadas WritingonStone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2,000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United
5、States. The land that makes up WritingonStone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into “spectacular shapes” by erosion (侵蚀)Paraty and Ilha Grande(Brazil)The historic coastal town of Paraty and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazils Rio de Janeiro state.
6、 Paraty was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now.这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个最新加入世界遗产的条目。1What do we know about the buildings in Pskov?ATheir designs came from the same school.
7、BThey are merely churches.CThey are a group of ancient schools. DTheir paintings are about 2,000 years old.答案：A解析：细节理解题。由第二段The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture.可知这种结构，尤其是很多教堂的结构，都是由Pskov建筑学校设计的。故选A。2.What can we learn from the WritingonSt
8、one monument?AIt is the bestpreserved monument in Canada.BIt enjoys great popularity with visitors.CIt reflects the culture of the natives.DIt was formed by nature.答案：C解析：细节理解题。由第四段Canadas WritingonStone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings.可知加拿大的石上书纪念碑有大量被保护的石画和
9、石刻；由The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States.可知这些标记都是居住在加拿大西部和美国北边的黑脚印第安人留下的。所以石上书纪念碑都是当地人文化的反映，故选C。3What can visitors see in Paraty and Ilha Grande?AShipping activities. BCoastal scenery.CGold mining equipment. DA
10、lot of rare birds.答案：B解析：推理判断题。由最后一段The historic coastal town of Paraty and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors可知Paraty镇和Ilha Grande岛屿上历史悠久的海岸已经成为旅游者的向往之地。所以旅游者在Paraty 和 Ilha Grande能看到海岸风景。故选B。BJosh Morrison,17，dreamed of raising $ 100,000 to build a home for a lowincome f
11、amily. After years of hard work，his dream has come true. The house is now in the early stages of building.Six years ago, Josh and his dad went into a Habitat for Humanity Restore，a home improvement store and donation center run by the nonprofit organization. They were there to buy a sink. Josh, then
12、 11, also noticed a collection of pennies. “I instantly felt the urge to help out with that，” he said. Josh set a fundraising deadline of four years. Many people doubted whether he could reach his goal of $100,000, but it didnt shake his faith. He raised money at his school and other nearby schools.
13、 He collected money from neighbours，got publicity from local newspapers，and placed cans in stores so that people could donate extra change.Joshs fundraising efforts began to produce results. Still，there were challenges. Four months before his deadline，he was $30,000 short. He decided to hold Family
14、Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner in Uxbridge，which is in the province of Ontario. The event raised $19,000.“I didnt care how long it took me，”Josh said.“I would raise $100,000.” With three weeks left，a company called Joshs house，offering to donate $18,000. Eventually, Josh reached a total of $134,000 b
15、efore the deadline.“The momentum just kept going，and we decided to do more，”he said.“Joshs Penny House”is being built by Habitat for Humanity in the city of Oshawa，along with 24 new townhouses. Josh has helped with some of the construction，as have other volunteers. He will choose the family that mov
16、es into the unit.Next year，the 17yearold will head to college in British Columbia, Canadas westernmost province. As an 11yearold kid when starting fundraising, Josh was able to send a powerful message across the world. No matter how old you are，if you have a dream and are willing to do anything to a
17、chieve it，it can come true.本文是一篇记叙文。讲述17岁的乔什莫里森梦想筹集100 000美元，为一个低收入家庭建造家园。经过他多年的努力，梦想终于实现的一个小故事。1Which word can best describe Josh Morrison in Paragraph 2?ACautious. BStraightforward.COpenminded. DDetermined.答案：D解析：推理判断题。根据文中第二段讲述六年前，乔什提出四年的筹资期限，许多人怀疑他是否能达到100 000美元的目标，但这并没有动摇他的信念，他开始到处筹资，因此可以看出乔什是信
18、心坚定的，不可动摇的，因此用determined最恰当。故选D。2Why was the Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner event held in Uxbridge?ATo attain his goal. BTo call for more attention.CTo win approval from the locals. DTo find sponsors for a family.答案：A解析：细节理解题。第三段“Four months before his deadline, he was $30,000 short. He decide
19、d to hold Family Fun Fair and Spaghetti Dinner in Uxbridge, which is in the province of Ontario. The event raised $19,000”可知，在他的最后期限前4个月，他缺少30 000美元。他决定在UXbridge中举办家庭娱乐博览会和意大利面晚餐。其目的就是达到他的目标100 000美元。故选A。3What does the underlined sentence in Para.4 mean?AHe received continuous donations. BHis projec
20、t became more popular.CHe got more support from his family. DThe result was beyond expectations.答案：A解析：句意猜测题。文中Eventually，Josh reached a total of $134,000 before the deadline. “The momentum just kept going，and we decided to do more，” he said. “Joshs Penny House” is being built by Habitat for Humanit
21、y in the city of Oshawa，along with 24 new townhouses.乔什的筹资梦想实现，并且决定要做更多，可推测句意为他收到持续的捐款。故选A。4What can be the best title for the text?AKindness from a Company BThe Penny House DreamCAn Astonishing Fundraiser DA Boy with a Warm Heart答案：B解析：标题猜测题。根据文章主题句 “Josh Morrison,17，dreamed of raising $ 100,000 to build a home for a lowincome family. After years of hard work，his dream has come true.”可知本文主要讲述17岁的乔什莫里森梦想筹集100 000美元，为一个低收入家庭建造家园，梦想最终实现。B选项符合文章主题，而且有新意，故选B。
