1、Unit 6 Nurturing nature课时素养检测 二十一Unit 6Period 1. 阅读理解AFamous resorts(度假胜地) on the earthMaldivesMaldives is famous as the last paradise(乐园) on the earth. Its made up of more than 1,800 coral islands,spreading over a sea area of about 90 thousand square kilometers on the Indian Ocean. People in Maldiv
2、es believe in Islam. They must observe the religious rules strictly. However,tourists dont need to follow these customs inside hotels,but they must do as the locals when they enter the community of the local people. Jeju IslandJeju Island,also known as the“Islands of the Gods”,is the biggest island
3、of Republic of Korea. It is a volcanic island with a pleasant climate. Its yearly average temperature is 16,which makes it the most attractive vacation stop in Northeast Asia. It has gained fame as a shopping paradise. Here all the luxury(奢侈品) brands are free of duty. Every summer thousands of touri
4、sts come here to enjoy the coolness of the gentle sea breeze and buy cheap luxuries. Phuket IslandPhuket Island,the biggest island of Thailand,is called a pearl on the Indian Ocean. It is world-famous for its beautiful beaches. Some are quiet and tourist-friendly,and some are as luxurious as persona
5、l vacation beaches. Some are famous for sea sports,and some are attractive to lovers of evening entertainments. Therefore,youll have a good time here whether youre single or accompanied by your friends. Hayman IslandHayman Island,a secret vacation island,is one of the coral islands that make up the
6、Great Barrier Reef. Every year thousands of tourists come here to admire the beauty of the tropic sea and the charming scene of the Great Barrier Reef. However,they seldom see any waiters and waitresses around as they work in and travel through a special tunnel(通道). This is why its called the most s
7、ecret resort. 【语篇概述】本文介绍了世界上的四大度假胜地。1. Tourists should_in Maldives when getting out of the hotels. A. follow the local rulesB. watch out for sharksC. stay in secret tunnelsD. stay away from the local people【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段“They must observe the religious rules strictly”和“they must do as the locals
8、. . . the local people”可知。2. If you intend to do some shopping besides sightseeing,_maybe is your best choice. A. MaldivesB. Phuket Island C. Jeju IslandD. Hayman Island【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后三句话的内容可知,购物最好去济州岛。3. Tourists think Hayman Island is secret because _. A. they are strictly limited within th
9、e hotelB. they arent allowed to swim in the seaC. they are forbidden to bargain in the marketD. they can t meet servants around them【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“they seldom see any waiters and waitresses around as they work in and travel through a special tunnel. ”可知D项正确。BThe Lantern Festival falls on the
10、15th of the first month of the lunar calendar. This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty. Watching the red lanterns is one of the
11、main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes. Another tradit
12、ion is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous(幽默的). The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character, a famous persons name, or a place name. The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called y
13、uanxiao while in southern part theyre named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members. In old times, the Lantern Festival was also a good time for young people to find love. Watching lanterns gave you
14、ng people a chance to meet each other. And there were many romantic stories about this festival. A line from Xin Qiji, a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this: “Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowd. Suddenly I turned, and there she stood, in the dim light. ”In a word, t
15、he Lantern Festival has brought us Chinese so much fun and joy over the years. We hope the young people can carry on these traditions and take pride in Chinese culture. 4. In ancient times, sky lanterns were first used for _by Zhuge Kongming. A. making wishesB. celebrating birthdays C. getting aidD.
16、 guessing lantern riddles【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第二段的It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. 可知。ask for help=get aid求助。5. Which of the following is NOT true about sweet dumplings?A. They have different tastes. B. They are named “yuanxiao” all ove
17、r the country. C. People enjoy the process of making them. D. People usually make them with family and friends. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据第三段的In northern China, they are called yuanxiao while in southern part theyre named tangyuan. 可知,北方叫元宵南方叫汤圆,所以不是全国都叫元宵。6. The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lan
18、tern Festival was_ in old times. A. boringB. humorousC. romanticD. important【解析】选C。细节理解题。此处辛弃疾的词句是为前面一句And there were many romantic stories about this festival. 提供证据,表明在古代元宵节是浪漫的。. 阅读填句How to read more and learn moreThese days more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the
19、phone. It can help them get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks. The more,the better. Reading can broaden my mind and improve my language skills. 1 Here are some tips for you. Clear your purpose for reading 2Most people read for tw
20、o main reasons: pleasure or knowledge. Clearing your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read,but also remind you why reading the book is important to you,so you will keep reading and complete the book faster. 3No matter what you are reading,it is important to e
21、njoy what you read. Your friends may introduce the books they love to you,but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy. Give up books that you dont enjoyYou may have chosen books that you are interested in. But while you are reading them,there may still be some books that you dont enj
22、oy reading. Whenever you realize that you arent enjoying the book you are reading,give it up. 4Set a reading goalIt is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is that the books I bought dont have a due date! I dont need to return those books.
23、5Before you read each book,ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by. A. Read only what you are interested inB. Read the books borrowed from others. C. Remember reading shouldnt be a burden. D. Of course,it can also help me to get good grades. E. We need to get the latest news and com
24、municate with friends. F. Before you start reading,ask yourself why you are reading this book. G. Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day. 答案: 15. DFACG【素养培优】概要写作上面的阅读填句是关于如何更好地阅读的,请根据文章内容,概括文章大意,词数60个左右。Here are some tips for you to read more and learn more. At first,you should clear your purpose for reading. Secondly,you should read only what you are interested in. Give up the books that you dont enjoy. At last,you should set a reading goal. With these three steps,you will keep reading and complete the book faster.
