1、Unit 5 单元主题语篇训练.阅读理解ABrits (英国人) are extremely bad at languages, with many of us relying on the fact that the rest of the world speak English. Only half (51%)are able to speak a second language to any standard and as more people travel abroad, this is becoming an increasing regret, according to a ne
2、w study.Almost twothirds (62%) of UK adults wish they were better at speaking languages. So they can better understand a citys culture (38% of respondents), talk with locals (24%) and go beyond the guide book (21%)Overcoming language barriers can be one of the most difficult parts of a holiday, part
3、icularly when in unfamiliar surroundings. So stressful in the fact that 10% of respondents said they didnt travel because of the problem.The survey by Hostelworld showed that one in five blamed getting lost on the language barrier, while a similar number had problems ordering food and one in ten got
4、 on the wrong train, plane or other form of transportation.If languages werent an issue then one in eight (12%) Brits would visit Japan. China, Italy and Russia were also popular choices. Despite the communication problem, Japan has seen a 7.5% increase in the number of British visitors between Janu
5、ary and April, compared to this time last year.“The number of British travelers to Japan has been growing year on year，” according to Hollie Mantle, marketing and communication manager for the Japanese Tourist Board. “People are realizing that Japan is one of the most hospitable and beautiful countr
6、ies on earth, with so many new experiences for travelers to try, not to mention worldclass cuisine！”They had his message for Brits thinking about visiting: “Though some travelers worry about language barriers, as soon as you arrive in Japan, youll realize that people will go out of their way to help
7、 you enjoy their country. There really are few barriers road signs and train stations are in English, youll find that people speak more English than they let on, and even when they dont, they will go above and beyond to help you out.”语篇解读：本文主要说明了语言障碍成为英国人出国旅游的一大顾虑。1What do we know from the first two
8、 paragraphs?ABrits are poor at languages.BBrits regret what they have done.CBrits like relying on others.DBrits are good at languages.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第一段第一句，并结合对前两段的整体理解可推知，英国人的语言能力比较差，故选A。2How many Brits cant order food correctly because of language barriers?AAbout 10%.BAbout 12%.CAbout 20%. DAbout 21
9、%.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The survey .had problems ordering food”可知，1/5即20%的英国人因为语言障碍不能正确订餐，故选C。3How is the text mainly developed?ABy analyzing causes. BBy giving examples.CBy making description. DBy listing data.解析：选D篇章结构题。根据对文章的整体理解可知，本文列举了大量的数据来论证作者的观点，由此可推知，本文是通过列出数据来发展的，故选D。BChina will give the gree
10、n light to Internet medical services conducted by medical institutions as part of a broader push to promote Internet Plus Healthcare, which was decided at a State Council executive meeting held by Premier Li Keqiang.Medical institutions will be allowed to provide online diagnostic services for patie
11、nts with common and chronic diseases in their followup visits to their doctors. The top levels of hospitals will be encouraged to provide online services, including consultations(会诊), reservations and test result inquiries.As China joins the ranks of middleincome countries, the demand for health ser
12、vices has increased accordingly. Internet Plus Healthcare can help reduce the problem of inaccessible and expensive public health services that have long been a big concern for the general public.One decision coming out of the meeting says the intelligent review of health insurance will be applied a
13、nd that the onestop settlement will be advanced. The realtime sharing of prescription and drug retail sales will be explored as well.“We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures once the decision is made，” Li said.“In recent years, toplevel hospitals in major cities have seen steady increa
14、ses in the number of patients. Medical bills have become a heavy burden on families and highend medical resources still fall short of meeting the growing demand of the public.”To solve the problem, a twopronged(双管齐下的) approach must be taken.One is to establish medical partnerships to strengthen coop
15、eration between major hospitals and community clinics. The other is to bring forward Internet Plus Healthcare to promote the sharing of quality medical resources.The government will see to it that longdistance healthcare services cover all countylevel hospitals. So more efforts will be made to ensur
16、e that highspeed broadband network will be extended to cover medical institutions in urban and rural areas. Dedicated Internet access services will be set up to meet the needs for longdistance healthcare services.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了李克强总理在国务院常务会议上强调中国将大力推进的“互联网”医疗服务的相关情况。4According to the text, which
17、 of the following services wont a patient enjoy online?AReceiving a medical operation.BAsking doctors for advice after the test.CKnowing their situation about the disease.DMaking an appointment with a doctor in advance.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“The top levels of hospitals will be encouraged to provide on
18、line services, including consultations(会诊), reservations and test result inquiries.”可知，病人获得的在线服务包括会诊、预约和检查结果咨询，所以选项B、C、D都是这句话所涉及的内容。故选A。5What makes the demand for health services increase in China?AThe expense of medical care.BThe recognition of health insurance.CThe improvement of peoples life qual
19、ity.DThe inconvenience of hospital equipment.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“As China joins the ranks of middleincome countries, the demand for health services has increased accordingly.”可知，应选C。6What does Li mean by saying “We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures”？AThe bills are impossible to affo
20、rd.BThe situations need urgent improvement.CThe measures are perfectly worked out.DThe hospitals are unwilling to admit patients.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第五段最后一句“Medical bills have become a heavy burden on families and highend medical resources still fall short of meeting the growing demand of the public.”可知，医疗
21、费用已成为家庭的沉重负担，高端医疗资源仍无法满足公众日益增长的需求。故选B。7What can be the suitable title for the text?AModern HospitalsBOnline Healthcare on Its WayCNo more Burden for General PeopleDWide Applications of Internet Medical Services解析：选B标题归纳题。阅读全文尤其是首尾段可知，本文讲述互联网医疗服务正在发展中。故选B。.短文改错Im 18 years old.As the finalyear high sc
22、hool student, I was thinking about my future.Because Im interesting in culture and history, I would like to study Anthropology (人类学) in university.My parents have greatly expectations of me.They think about that Computer Science is getting very important so they should study Computer Science.My pare
23、nts believe I can make a lot money with a Computer Science degree and they say I cant even find a job unless I stick to my interest.That they say may be true.Should I follow my parents advices or my own interest?答案：第二句：thea; wasam第三句：interestinginterested第四句：greatlygreat第五句：去掉about; 第二个theyI第六句：lot后
24、加of; unlessif第七句：ThatWhat第八句：advicesadvice.书面表达假定你是李华，你校将开设剪纸(papercutting)这门选修课，请发邮件邀请你校英国交换生Linda一起参加。内容包括：1发出邀请；2介绍剪纸；3你的期望。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Linda， Looking forward to your reply.Yours，Li Hua参考范文：Dear Linda, Im too excited to share with you the good news that o
25、ur school will open a new optional course, papercutting. I know you adore Chinese traditional culture, so Im writing to invite you to take it with me. Papercutting is one of Chinas most popular traditional folk arts. People use scissors to cut red papers into different vivid shapes, like plants and
26、animals, whose color symbolizes health and prosperity. On seeing the works, youll be greatly amazed. Besides, papercuttings can be used to beautify your home to enhance the joyous atmosphere.So attractive will the course be that I am eager to become an expert in papercutting. Why not sign up for it?Looking forward to your reply. Yours，Li Hua
