人教版高中英语：必修5 Unit 4 Making the news 单元练习（含答案）
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5.4 Making the news
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
The idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a selfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.
You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my back yard” and describes an individual or group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood, typically a factory, roadway or power station. Nimbyism and parochialism(眼界狭小), which is a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrow mindedness, and selfishness.
But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a new study published. The researchers argue that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to action.
“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward－looking，” said Patrick, a researcher for the study. “It can be those things, but there’s no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project. The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a passion for the environment and conservation. The researchers say that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism”， and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.
“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affairs they need an international worldview，but this may not be the case，” said Patrick. “Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment, positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked.”
1. Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY
A. Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.
B. Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.
C. Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.
D. Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.
2. Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project
A. To explain how to protect the environment.
B. To offer an example of positive parochialism.
C. To encourage people to take part in the project.
D. To stress the importance of global mindset.
3. How does Patrick feel about “positive parochialism phenomenon”？
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious.
C. Negative. D. Puzzled.
4. What may be the best title for the text
A. Parochialism, a Better Practice
B. International View, More Popular
C. Thinking Locally, Acting Globally
D. Bigger Thinking, Better Environment
The rebuilt Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院) could feature a futuristic glass design, solar power, and an urban farm that supports vulnerable and homeless Parisians, if one architecture firm’s vision is realized. In April, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced an international competition for architects to redesign the cathedral’s 19th century spire(尖顶), which fell down after a fire destroyed the 850－year－old Gothic landmark. Paris firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures(VCA) responded to the call with an eco－friendly design that supports the local population and produces more energy than it uses.
The Vincent Callebaut(VC) project is titled “Palingenesis”， a Greek concept of rebirth or recreation. The film proposes a new roof made of glass, oak and carbon fiber, which connects “in one single curved stroke of pencil” to the sloping spire. The rooster which topped the original spire, regained from the remains after the fire, will resume_its_watch from the new glass design, while the cathedral’s choir will be “bathed in natural light”．
Beneath the spire, the roof will host a fruit and vegetable farm run by charities and volunteers, in order to produce free food for vulnerable local people. “Up to 21 tons of fruits and vegetables could be harvested and directly redistributed for free each year，” the firm said in a press release. “To that end, a farmers’ market would be held every week on the forecourt of Notre Dame.” The roof and spire will also produce electricity, heat and ventilation(air circulation) for the cathedral: an “organic active layer” within the glass will provide solar power, while the roof’s diamond－shaped “scales” will open to offer natural ventilation—a design inspired by termite mounds(白蚁丘). The spire will act as a space in which hot air accumulates in winter.
“How can we write the contemporary history of our country, but also that of science, art and spirituality together？” the firm said in a press release. “We seek to present a supreme project, a symbol of a lively and ecological future.” If the Vincent Callebaut design is selected, the firm said, the reborn Notre Dame will define “the new face of the Church in the 21st century”， presenting “a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.”
5. What can be learned about the design of Notre Dame by VCA
A. It is focused on the theme of “green”．
B. It gets the most local support than the others.
C. It can recover Notre Dame’s original appearance.
D. It is from the most famous architect around the world.
6. What does the underlined part “resume its watch” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Be made of high－tech materials.
B. Show people the right time again.
C. Be removed and placed somewhere else.
D. Overlook Notre Dame again at its original place.
7. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The inspiration of the design.
B. The function of the roof and the spire.
C. A detailed introduction of the VCA project.
D. The symbol of Notre Dame for the local people.
8. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The future of the new Notre Dame looks black.
B. The proposal for the Notre Dame has been approved.
C. The VCA is confident about winning the competition.
D. The new design of Notre Dame will be a mix of history, science and art.
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting Certainly, it is a new experience, which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom. __1__ You will experience culture shock. Evidently, at least four essential stages of culture－shock adjustment occur.
The first stage is called “the honeymoon”. In this stage, you feel excitement about living in a different place, and everything seems to be marvelous. __2__
Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears. This is the “hostility stage”. __3__ You become tired of many things about the new culture. Moreover, people don’t treat you like a guest anymore. Everything that seemed to be so wonderful at first is now awful, and everything makes you feel distressed and tired.
Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. You start feeling more positive, and you try to develop comprehension of everything you don’t understand. The whole situation starts to become more favorable. __4__
The last stage of culture shock is called “adjustment”. __5__ The things that initially made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. Now you feel comfortable; you have adjusted to the new culture.
A. You recover from the symptoms of the first two stages.
B. You like everything, and everybody seems to be so nice to you.
C. You begin to notice that not everything is as good as you had originally thought it was.
D. In spite of these advantages, however, there are also some challenges you will encounter.
E. However, when you have completely adjusted to a new culture you can more fully enjoy it.
F. Actually, culture shock is something you cannot avoid when studying in a foreign country.
G. You have reached a point where you feel good because you have learned enough to understand the new culture.
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是校英语社团的负责人李华，你们社团打算排练莎士比亚的戏剧《罗密欧与朱丽叶》(Romeo and Juliet)。你的英国朋友Jack正在你校做交换生，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加表演。要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 邀请理由；
3. 期待回复。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.4 Making the news
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
The idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a selfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.
You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my back yard” and describes an individual or group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood, typically a factory, roadway or power station. Nimbyism and parochialism(眼界狭小), which is a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrow mindedness, and selfishness.
But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a new study published. The researchers argue that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to action.
“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward－looking，” said Patrick, a researcher for the study. “It can be those things, but there’s no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project. The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a passion for the environment and conservation. The researchers say that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism”， and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.
“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affairs they need an international worldview，but this may not be the case，” said Patrick. “Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment, positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked.”
1. Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY
A. Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.
B. Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.
C. Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.
D. Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.
2. Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project
A. To explain how to protect the environment.
B. To offer an example of positive parochialism.
C. To encourage people to take part in the project.
D. To stress the importance of global mindset.
3. How does Patrick feel about “positive parochialism phenomenon”？
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious.
C. Negative. D. Puzzled.
4. What may be the best title for the text
A. Parochialism, a Better Practice
B. International View, More Popular
C. Thinking Locally, Acting Globally
D. Bigger Thinking, Better Environment
1. 答案 D 2. 答案 B 3. 答案 A 4. 答案 C
The rebuilt Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院) could feature a futuristic glass design, solar power, and an urban farm that supports vulnerable and homeless Parisians, if one architecture firm’s vision is realized. In April, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced an international competition for architects to redesign the cathedral’s 19th century spire(尖顶), which fell down after a fire destroyed the 850－year－old Gothic landmark. Paris firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures(VCA) responded to the call with an eco－friendly design that supports the local population and produces more energy than it uses.
The Vincent Callebaut(VC) project is titled “Palingenesis”， a Greek concept of rebirth or recreation. The film proposes a new roof made of glass, oak and carbon fiber, which connects “in one single curved stroke of pencil” to the sloping spire. The rooster which topped the original spire, regained from the remains after the fire, will resume_its_watch from the new glass design, while the cathedral’s choir will be “bathed in natural light”．
Beneath the spire, the roof will host a fruit and vegetable farm run by charities and volunteers, in order to produce free food for vulnerable local people. “Up to 21 tons of fruits and vegetables could be harvested and directly redistributed for free each year，” the firm said in a press release. “To that end, a farmers’ market would be held every week on the forecourt of Notre Dame.” The roof and spire will also produce electricity, heat and ventilation(air circulation) for the cathedral: an “organic active layer” within the glass will provide solar power, while the roof’s diamond－shaped “scales” will open to offer natural ventilation—a design inspired by termite mounds(白蚁丘). The spire will act as a space in which hot air accumulates in winter.
“How can we write the contemporary history of our country, but also that of science, art and spirituality together？” the firm said in a press release. “We seek to present a supreme project, a symbol of a lively and ecological future.” If the Vincent Callebaut design is selected, the firm said, the reborn Notre Dame will define “the new face of the Church in the 21st century”， presenting “a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.”
5. What can be learned about the design of Notre Dame by VCA
A. It is focused on the theme of “green”．
B. It gets the most local support than the others.
C. It can recover Notre Dame’s original appearance.
D. It is from the most famous architect around the world.
6. What does the underlined part “resume its watch” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Be made of high－tech materials.
B. Show people the right time again.
C. Be removed and placed somewhere else.
D. Overlook Notre Dame again at its original place.
7. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The inspiration of the design.
B. The function of the roof and the spire.
C. A detailed introduction of the VCA project.
D. The symbol of Notre Dame for the local people.
8. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The future of the new Notre Dame looks black.
B. The proposal for the Notre Dame has been approved.
C. The VCA is confident about winning the competition.
D. The new design of Notre Dame will be a mix of history, science and art.
5. 答案 A 6. 答案 D 7. 答案 B 8. 答案 D
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting Certainly, it is a new experience, which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom. __1__ You will experience culture shock. Evidently, at least four essential stages of culture－shock adjustment occur.
The first stage is called “the honeymoon”. In this stage, you feel excitement about living in a different place, and everything seems to be marvelous. __2__
Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears. This is the “hostility stage”. __3__ You become tired of many things about the new culture. Moreover, people don’t treat you like a guest anymore. Everything that seemed to be so wonderful at first is now awful, and everything makes you feel distressed and tired.
Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. You start feeling more positive, and you try to develop comprehension of everything you don’t understand. The whole situation starts to become more favorable. __4__
The last stage of culture shock is called “adjustment”. __5__ The things that initially made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. Now you feel comfortable; you have adjusted to the new culture.
A. You recover from the symptoms of the first two stages.
B. You like everything, and everybody seems to be so nice to you.
C. You begin to notice that not everything is as good as you had originally thought it was.
D. In spite of these advantages, however, there are also some challenges you will encounter.
E. However, when you have completely adjusted to a new culture you can more fully enjoy it.
F. Actually, culture shock is something you cannot avoid when studying in a foreign country.
G. You have reached a point where you feel good because you have learned enough to understand the new culture.
1. 答案 D 2. 答案 B 3. 答案 C 4. 答案 A 5. 答案 G
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是校英语社团的负责人李华，你们社团打算排练莎士比亚的戏剧《罗密欧与朱丽叶》(Romeo and Juliet)。你的英国朋友Jack正在你校做交换生，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加表演。要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 邀请理由；
3. 期待回复。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考范文
Dear Jack，
I’m writing to invite you to join us in playing in one of William Shakespeare’s well－known plays — Romeo and Juliet. The play, to be put on three weeks from now, is looking for a young man to play the role of Romeo.
I think you are the right person. You are familiar with the story because you have just finished a paper on it. Besides, you had experience in performing when you were in England. What you need to do is to memorize a few lines and do some practice. There is no doubt that your participation will make the play a great success.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
The idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a selfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.
You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my back yard” and describes an individual or group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood, typically a factory, roadway or power station. Nimbyism and parochialism(眼界狭小), which is a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrow mindedness, and selfishness.
But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a new study published. The researchers argue that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to action.
“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward－looking，” said Patrick, a researcher for the study. “It can be those things, but there’s no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project. The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a passion for the environment and conservation. The researchers say that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism”， and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.
“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affairs they need an international worldview，but this may not be the case，” said Patrick. “Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment, positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked.”
1. Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY
A. Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.
B. Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.
C. Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.
D. Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.
2. Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project
A. To explain how to protect the environment.
B. To offer an example of positive parochialism.
C. To encourage people to take part in the project.
D. To stress the importance of global mindset.
3. How does Patrick feel about “positive parochialism phenomenon”？
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious.
C. Negative. D. Puzzled.
4. What may be the best title for the text
A. Parochialism, a Better Practice
B. International View, More Popular
C. Thinking Locally, Acting Globally
D. Bigger Thinking, Better Environment
The rebuilt Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院) could feature a futuristic glass design, solar power, and an urban farm that supports vulnerable and homeless Parisians, if one architecture firm’s vision is realized. In April, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced an international competition for architects to redesign the cathedral’s 19th century spire(尖顶), which fell down after a fire destroyed the 850－year－old Gothic landmark. Paris firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures(VCA) responded to the call with an eco－friendly design that supports the local population and produces more energy than it uses.
The Vincent Callebaut(VC) project is titled “Palingenesis”， a Greek concept of rebirth or recreation. The film proposes a new roof made of glass, oak and carbon fiber, which connects “in one single curved stroke of pencil” to the sloping spire. The rooster which topped the original spire, regained from the remains after the fire, will resume_its_watch from the new glass design, while the cathedral’s choir will be “bathed in natural light”．
Beneath the spire, the roof will host a fruit and vegetable farm run by charities and volunteers, in order to produce free food for vulnerable local people. “Up to 21 tons of fruits and vegetables could be harvested and directly redistributed for free each year，” the firm said in a press release. “To that end, a farmers’ market would be held every week on the forecourt of Notre Dame.” The roof and spire will also produce electricity, heat and ventilation(air circulation) for the cathedral: an “organic active layer” within the glass will provide solar power, while the roof’s diamond－shaped “scales” will open to offer natural ventilation—a design inspired by termite mounds(白蚁丘). The spire will act as a space in which hot air accumulates in winter.
“How can we write the contemporary history of our country, but also that of science, art and spirituality together？” the firm said in a press release. “We seek to present a supreme project, a symbol of a lively and ecological future.” If the Vincent Callebaut design is selected, the firm said, the reborn Notre Dame will define “the new face of the Church in the 21st century”， presenting “a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.”
5. What can be learned about the design of Notre Dame by VCA
A. It is focused on the theme of “green”．
B. It gets the most local support than the others.
C. It can recover Notre Dame’s original appearance.
D. It is from the most famous architect around the world.
6. What does the underlined part “resume its watch” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Be made of high－tech materials.
B. Show people the right time again.
C. Be removed and placed somewhere else.
D. Overlook Notre Dame again at its original place.
7. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The inspiration of the design.
B. The function of the roof and the spire.
C. A detailed introduction of the VCA project.
D. The symbol of Notre Dame for the local people.
8. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The future of the new Notre Dame looks black.
B. The proposal for the Notre Dame has been approved.
C. The VCA is confident about winning the competition.
D. The new design of Notre Dame will be a mix of history, science and art.
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting Certainly, it is a new experience, which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom. __1__ You will experience culture shock. Evidently, at least four essential stages of culture－shock adjustment occur.
The first stage is called “the honeymoon”. In this stage, you feel excitement about living in a different place, and everything seems to be marvelous. __2__
Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears. This is the “hostility stage”. __3__ You become tired of many things about the new culture. Moreover, people don’t treat you like a guest anymore. Everything that seemed to be so wonderful at first is now awful, and everything makes you feel distressed and tired.
Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. You start feeling more positive, and you try to develop comprehension of everything you don’t understand. The whole situation starts to become more favorable. __4__
The last stage of culture shock is called “adjustment”. __5__ The things that initially made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. Now you feel comfortable; you have adjusted to the new culture.
A. You recover from the symptoms of the first two stages.
B. You like everything, and everybody seems to be so nice to you.
C. You begin to notice that not everything is as good as you had originally thought it was.
D. In spite of these advantages, however, there are also some challenges you will encounter.
E. However, when you have completely adjusted to a new culture you can more fully enjoy it.
F. Actually, culture shock is something you cannot avoid when studying in a foreign country.
G. You have reached a point where you feel good because you have learned enough to understand the new culture.
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是校英语社团的负责人李华，你们社团打算排练莎士比亚的戏剧《罗密欧与朱丽叶》(Romeo and Juliet)。你的英国朋友Jack正在你校做交换生，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加表演。要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 邀请理由；
3. 期待回复。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5.4 Making the news
Ⅰ. 阅读理解
The idea that having narrow local focus leaves little room for anything but a selfish mindset is a misconception, according to a new study that found that concern for local affairs could help with global environmental conservation.
You might have heard of NIMBY which means “not in my back yard” and describes an individual or group opposed to a new addition to the neighborhood, typically a factory, roadway or power station. Nimbyism and parochialism(眼界狭小), which is a focus on a local area, can go hand in hand, and there are concerns that parochialism paves the way for prejudice, narrow mindedness, and selfishness.
But researchers found the exact opposite to be true in a new study published. The researchers argue that positive parochialism can inspire a larger awareness of global environmental problems and encourage people to action.
“We did not find evidence that parochialism was necessarily negative and inward－looking，” said Patrick, a researcher for the study. “It can be those things, but there’s no necessary conflict between feeling connected to your local area and feeling connected to the wider world.”
For the study, the researchers reviewed documents from the 1987 Parish Maps project. The researchers showed how the Parish Maps project also demonstrated a passion for the environment and conservation. The researchers say that the Parish Maps project is a strong example of “positive parochialism”， and shows that thinking locally can influence a global mindset.
“For a long time, it has been generally agreed that if we want people to think about global affairs they need an international worldview，but this may not be the case，” said Patrick. “Given where we are now in terms of trying to encourage people to make changes to help the environment, positive parochialism offers something that has been overlooked.”
1. Which behavior can best illustrate NIMBY
A. Criticizing a friend for his selfish action.
B. Accepting a proposal beneficial to locals.
C. Supporting a neighborhood construction plan.
D. Objecting to building an airport in the neighborhood.
2. Why does the author mention the Parish Maps project
A. To explain how to protect the environment.
B. To offer an example of positive parochialism.
C. To encourage people to take part in the project.
D. To stress the importance of global mindset.
3. How does Patrick feel about “positive parochialism phenomenon”？
A. Appreciative. B. Cautious.
C. Negative. D. Puzzled.
4. What may be the best title for the text
A. Parochialism, a Better Practice
B. International View, More Popular
C. Thinking Locally, Acting Globally
D. Bigger Thinking, Better Environment
1. 答案 D 2. 答案 B 3. 答案 A 4. 答案 C
The rebuilt Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院) could feature a futuristic glass design, solar power, and an urban farm that supports vulnerable and homeless Parisians, if one architecture firm’s vision is realized. In April, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced an international competition for architects to redesign the cathedral’s 19th century spire(尖顶), which fell down after a fire destroyed the 850－year－old Gothic landmark. Paris firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures(VCA) responded to the call with an eco－friendly design that supports the local population and produces more energy than it uses.
The Vincent Callebaut(VC) project is titled “Palingenesis”， a Greek concept of rebirth or recreation. The film proposes a new roof made of glass, oak and carbon fiber, which connects “in one single curved stroke of pencil” to the sloping spire. The rooster which topped the original spire, regained from the remains after the fire, will resume_its_watch from the new glass design, while the cathedral’s choir will be “bathed in natural light”．
Beneath the spire, the roof will host a fruit and vegetable farm run by charities and volunteers, in order to produce free food for vulnerable local people. “Up to 21 tons of fruits and vegetables could be harvested and directly redistributed for free each year，” the firm said in a press release. “To that end, a farmers’ market would be held every week on the forecourt of Notre Dame.” The roof and spire will also produce electricity, heat and ventilation(air circulation) for the cathedral: an “organic active layer” within the glass will provide solar power, while the roof’s diamond－shaped “scales” will open to offer natural ventilation—a design inspired by termite mounds(白蚁丘). The spire will act as a space in which hot air accumulates in winter.
“How can we write the contemporary history of our country, but also that of science, art and spirituality together？” the firm said in a press release. “We seek to present a supreme project, a symbol of a lively and ecological future.” If the Vincent Callebaut design is selected, the firm said, the reborn Notre Dame will define “the new face of the Church in the 21st century”， presenting “a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.”
5. What can be learned about the design of Notre Dame by VCA
A. It is focused on the theme of “green”．
B. It gets the most local support than the others.
C. It can recover Notre Dame’s original appearance.
D. It is from the most famous architect around the world.
6. What does the underlined part “resume its watch” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Be made of high－tech materials.
B. Show people the right time again.
C. Be removed and placed somewhere else.
D. Overlook Notre Dame again at its original place.
7. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The inspiration of the design.
B. The function of the roof and the spire.
C. A detailed introduction of the VCA project.
D. The symbol of Notre Dame for the local people.
8. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. The future of the new Notre Dame looks black.
B. The proposal for the Notre Dame has been approved.
C. The VCA is confident about winning the competition.
D. The new design of Notre Dame will be a mix of history, science and art.
5. 答案 A 6. 答案 D 7. 答案 B 8. 答案 D
Ⅱ. 阅读填句
Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting Certainly, it is a new experience, which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom. __1__ You will experience culture shock. Evidently, at least four essential stages of culture－shock adjustment occur.
The first stage is called “the honeymoon”. In this stage, you feel excitement about living in a different place, and everything seems to be marvelous. __2__
Eventually, however, the second stage of culture shock appears. This is the “hostility stage”. __3__ You become tired of many things about the new culture. Moreover, people don’t treat you like a guest anymore. Everything that seemed to be so wonderful at first is now awful, and everything makes you feel distressed and tired.
Then you come to the third stage called “recovery”. You start feeling more positive, and you try to develop comprehension of everything you don’t understand. The whole situation starts to become more favorable. __4__
The last stage of culture shock is called “adjustment”. __5__ The things that initially made you feel uncomfortable or strange are now things that you understand. Now you feel comfortable; you have adjusted to the new culture.
A. You recover from the symptoms of the first two stages.
B. You like everything, and everybody seems to be so nice to you.
C. You begin to notice that not everything is as good as you had originally thought it was.
D. In spite of these advantages, however, there are also some challenges you will encounter.
E. However, when you have completely adjusted to a new culture you can more fully enjoy it.
F. Actually, culture shock is something you cannot avoid when studying in a foreign country.
G. You have reached a point where you feel good because you have learned enough to understand the new culture.
1. 答案 D 2. 答案 B 3. 答案 C 4. 答案 A 5. 答案 G
Ⅲ. 书面表达
假定你是校英语社团的负责人李华，你们社团打算排练莎士比亚的戏剧《罗密欧与朱丽叶》(Romeo and Juliet)。你的英国朋友Jack正在你校做交换生，请给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加表演。要点包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 邀请理由；
3. 期待回复。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Dear Jack，
I’m writing to invite you to join us in playing in one of William Shakespeare’s well－known plays — Romeo and Juliet. The play, to be put on three weeks from now, is looking for a young man to play the role of Romeo.
I think you are the right person. You are familiar with the story because you have just finished a paper on it. Besides, you had experience in performing when you were in England. What you need to do is to memorize a few lines and do some practice. There is no doubt that your participation will make the play a great success.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua