Unit 5 Canada—“The True North”
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2021·山东省实验中学高三模拟)
Humans have a special love for nature and have always been trying to discover nature.In this try，they have discovered many wonderful places across the world.
Santorini
It is one of the most amazing places of the world in Greece.It is said to be completely destroyed in the 16th century and since then it is rebuilding and its beauties are increasing with every passing day.The most ideal period of the year to go to this miracle is from April to September.There are a lot of islands in this city and sunbathing around any of these would be an unforgettable experience.There is a natural pool which attracts tourists from the world.
Rome
The ancient city of Rome in Italy is also called the center of Western civilization.This city was discovered in 753 BC.The Colosseum in Rome is the world's most iconic(标志性的)monument.There is no one who wishes to return from Rome without seeing this monument.Moreover，the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also places worth visiting in Rome.
Barcelona
The city of Barcelona is a good mixture of modern as well as ancient Roman civilization.It is also famous due to the Olympic Games that took place in it.It is much like a big village with enjoyable streets for walking.
Istanbul
The Turkish city of Istanbul is a beautiful and fascinating place to visit in lifetime.This city joins Asia and Europe.It is a very good blend of Asian and European civilizations.It is also an old city with the old name of Constantinople.It is the cultural，economical，historical center of Turkey.
1．Which city connects two continents
A．Santorini. B．Rome.
C．Barcelona. D．Istanbul.
2．What may tourists prefer to do in Barcelona
A．Go out for sunbathing.
B．Wander along the streets.
C．Visit the famous monument.
D．Appreciate historical attractions.
3．What do the four places have in common
A．They are cities with an ancient history.
B．They are surrounded with many islands.
C．They are the origins of human civilization.
D．They are located in the center of their countries.
B
(2020·成都市毕业班第二次诊断检测)
People often talk about cultural differences between western and eastern countries，but how about the western world itself？Surprisingly，a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.
The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot. It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to smile；they do it，sometimes simply because they have to.A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly，and that life in general is fine.Europeans，on the contrary，prefer to keep a more neutral(不带感彩的)facial expression.They smile mostly when they are in a good mood，or feel amused；if not，a European's face will remain neutral，or even dull.In Russia，for example，there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool.It does not mean that Europeans are serious，or that they do not have a sense of humor.
The same refers to communication in general.Americans are extremely communicative；small talks and chats are common.Europeans talk mostly when there is something to say，and rarely enter communication just for the purpose of talking to other people. American people prefer to express what they think carefully，considering how it might affect surrounding people.Europeans are more straightforward，even with unfamiliar people.A European friend will almost always voice his opinion on different occasions，and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.
It can be said that Americans are people of contrasts. They are open minded，flexible，and ready to accept everything new enthusiastically; but at the same time，American society manages to bring up unbelievable conservatives. Americans are extremely politically correct，which，in most cases，is indeed a secure and beneficial practice，but it can also mess up daily or even private communication，sometimes preventing having close relationships.Europeans，on the contrary，are more straightforward，preferring to tell the truth in direct ways. Each way of communication is different—neither is correct or incorrect.
4．What does the author say about smiling
A．It is culture?related within western countries.
B．It is a powerful marketing tool across cultures.
C．It is thought of as a sign of a fool in America.
D．It is regarded as a social necessity in Europe.
5．What is typical of Europeans' communication
A．Beating around the bush.
B．Having small talks and chats.
C．Hiding their feelings carefully.
D．Expressing themselves openly.
6．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Being straightforward.
B．Being politically correct.
C．Accepting everything new.
D．Raising unbelievable conservatives.
7．How is the text mainly developed
A．By analyzing cause and effect.
B．By making comparisons.
C．By classifying body language.
D．By discussing research findings.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2020·郑州高三第一次质量预测)
Are people less or more happy when they get older？A study in 2018 found that people generally become happier and experience less worry after age 50.In fact，it found that by the age of 85，people are happier with their life than they were at 18.
Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study.His team found that levels of stress were the highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25.__1__
Happiness was the highest among the youngest adults and those in their early 70s.But the people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their 70s and 80s.The survey also found that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older.__2__
The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children，being unemployed or being single.But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well being related to age.
__3__ One theory is that，as people get older，they become more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions.They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.
__4__ In another study，people in their 80s reported the fewest problems with the quality of their sleep.The original goal was to confirm the popular belief that aging is connected with increased sleep problems.__5__ But except for that，people reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.
A．So why will happiness increase with age
B．Researchers surveyed more than 150，000 American adults.
C．At that time，the people were between the ages of 18 and 85.
D．Stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their 50s.
E．Happiness is not the only thing that apparently improves with age.
F.The survey did find an increase during middle age，especially in women.
G．However，women at all ages reported more sadness，stress and worry than men.
Ⅲ.应用文写作
(2020·青岛市高三统一质量检测)
假定你是某校学生会主席李华，学校下个月12号将举办运动会。请你给校国际部的留学生拟一个参赛通知，内容包括：
1．运动会比赛项目介绍；
2．报名方式和截止时间；
3．注意事项。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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6Unit 5 Canada—“The True North”
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2021·山东省实验中学高三模拟)
Humans have a special love for nature and have always been trying to discover nature.In this try，they have discovered many wonderful places across the world.
Santorini
It is one of the most amazing places of the world in Greece.It is said to be completely destroyed in the 16th century and since then it is rebuilding and its beauties are increasing with every passing day.The most ideal period of the year to go to this miracle is from April to September.There are a lot of islands in this city and sunbathing around any of these would be an unforgettable experience.There is a natural pool which attracts tourists from the world.
Rome
The ancient city of Rome in Italy is also called the center of Western civilization.This city was discovered in 753 BC.The Colosseum in Rome is the world's most iconic(标志性的)monument.There is no one who wishes to return from Rome without seeing this monument.Moreover，the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also places worth visiting in Rome.
Barcelona
The city of Barcelona is a good mixture of modern as well as ancient Roman civilization.It is also famous due to the Olympic Games that took place in it.It is much like a big village with enjoyable streets for walking.
Istanbul
The Turkish city of Istanbul is a beautiful and fascinating place to visit in lifetime.This city joins Asia and Europe.It is a very good blend of Asian and European civilizations.It is also an old city with the old name of Constantinople.It is the cultural，economical，historical center of Turkey.
语篇解读 本文是一则广告。文章介绍了四个风景怡人的城市。
1．Which city connects two continents
A．Santorini. B．Rome.
C．Barcelona. D．Istanbul.
D [细节理解题。根据Istanbul中的“This city joins Asia and Europe”．可推知，伊斯坦布尔连接了亚洲和欧洲两个洲。故选D。]
2．What may tourists prefer to do in Barcelona
A．Go out for sunbathing.
B．Wander along the streets.
C．Visit the famous monument.
D．Appreciate historical attractions.
B [推理判断题。根据Barcelona中的“It is much like a big village with enjoyable streets for walking”．可推知，游客们可能更喜欢沿着街道漫步。故选B。]
3．What do the four places have in common
A．They are cities with an ancient history.
B．They are surrounded with many islands.
C．They are the origins of human civilization.
D．They are located in the center of their countries.
A [推理判断题。根据Santorini部分第二句中的“It is said to be completely destroyed in the 16th century”，Rome部分第一句中的“The ancient city of Rome in Italy”，Barcelona部分第一句“The city of Barcelona is a good mixture of modern as well as ancient Roman civilization.”和 Istanbul部分第四句“It is also an old city with the old name of Constantinople.”可推知，这四个城市的共同之处是它们都有悠久的历史。故选A。]
B
(2020·成都市毕业班第二次诊断检测)
People often talk about cultural differences between western and eastern countries，but how about the western world itself？Surprisingly，a closer look at it can reveal a good many curious details.
The most obvious characteristic of the majority of Americans is that they smile a lot. It does not matter whether they have a strong reason to smile；they do it，sometimes simply because they have to.A smile is not just a powerful marketing tool but also a way to show that someone is friendly，and that life in general is fine.Europeans，on the contrary，prefer to keep a more neutral(不带感彩的)facial expression.They smile mostly when they are in a good mood，or feel amused；if not，a European's face will remain neutral，or even dull.In Russia，for example，there is a proverb saying that laughing for no reason is a sign of a fool.It does not mean that Europeans are serious，or that they do not have a sense of humor.
The same refers to communication in general.Americans are extremely communicative；small talks and chats are common.Europeans talk mostly when there is something to say，and rarely enter communication just for the purpose of talking to other people. American people prefer to express what they think carefully，considering how it might affect surrounding people.Europeans are more straightforward，even with unfamiliar people.A European friend will almost always voice his opinion on different occasions，and will not hesitate to remind you that you need to lose some weight or take a shower.
It can be said that Americans are people of contrasts. They are open minded，flexible，and ready to accept everything new enthusiastically; but at the same time，American society manages to bring up unbelievable conservatives. Americans are extremely politically correct，which，in most cases，is indeed a secure and beneficial practice，but it can also mess up daily or even private communication，sometimes preventing having close relationships.Europeans，on the contrary，are more straightforward，preferring to tell the truth in direct ways. Each way of communication is different—neither is correct or incorrect.
语篇解读 本文主要介绍了西方国家间的文化差异，包括微笑和交流等方面。
4．What does the author say about smiling
A．It is culture?related within western countries.
B．It is a powerful marketing tool across cultures.
C．It is thought of as a sign of a fool in America.
D．It is regarded as a social necessity in Europe.
A [考查推理判断。作者在第二段中讲到了美国人、欧洲人对微笑的不同解读，据此可以推知，在西方国家笑是与文化有关的，故A项正确。]
5．What is typical of Europeans' communication
A．Beating around the bush.
B．Having small talks and chats.
C．Hiding their feelings carefully.
D．Expressing themselves openly.
D [考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“Europeans are more straightforward...take a shower”可知，欧洲人通常坦诚地表达自己，故选D。A项意为“绕圈子，拐弯抹角地讲话”。]
6．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to
A．Being straightforward.
B．Being politically correct.
C．Accepting everything new.
D．Raising unbelievable conservatives.
B [考查代词指代。画线词前的“Americans are extremely politically correct，which，in most cases，is indeed a secure and beneficial practice”与后面的 “mess up daily or even private communication”存在转折关系，又结合语境可推知，it指代的应该是美国人的这种政治正确性，故选B。]
7．How is the text mainly developed
A．By analyzing cause and effect.
B．By making comparisons.
C．By classifying body language.
D．By discussing research findings.
B [考查推理判断。通读全文可知，作者通过分析美国人和欧洲人对微笑的不同解读以及通常在交际中的不同表现来展开文章，因此可推知，作者是通过作比较展开文章的，故选B。]
Ⅱ.七选五
(2020·郑州高三第一次质量预测)
Are people less or more happy when they get older？A study in 2018 found that people generally become happier and experience less worry after age 50.In fact，it found that by the age of 85，people are happier with their life than they were at 18.
Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study.His team found that levels of stress were the highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25.__1__
Happiness was the highest among the youngest adults and those in their early 70s.But the people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their 70s and 80s.The survey also found that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older.__2__
The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children，being unemployed or being single.But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well being related to age.
__3__ One theory is that，as people get older，they become more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions.They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.
__4__ In another study，people in their 80s reported the fewest problems with the quality of their sleep.The original goal was to confirm the popular belief that aging is connected with increased sleep problems.__5__ But except for that，people reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.
A．So why will happiness increase with age
B．Researchers surveyed more than 150，000 American adults.
C．At that time，the people were between the ages of 18 and 85.
D．Stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their 50s.
E．Happiness is not the only thing that apparently improves with age.
F.The survey did find an increase during middle age，especially in women.
G．However，women at all ages reported more sadness，stress and worry than men.
语篇解读 随着年龄的增长，人们是变得更幸福还是不那么幸福了呢？2018年的一项研究发现，通常人们在50岁之后，会变得更幸福且体会到较少的忧虑。
1．D [根据空前一句中的“levels of stress”可推知，该空应是进一步陈述压力水平和年龄之间的关系，故D项与此处匹配。]
2．G [根据空前一句中的“men and women have similar emotional patterns”可知，男性和女性有类似的情感模式，由此可推知，空处应是接着陈述男性和女性的情感模式的相似之处或差异性，又结合选项可知，G项与此处匹配。]
3．A [根据空后的“One theory is that”和语境可推知，该空应是一个问句，又结合本段分析的是幸福随着人们年龄的增长而增长的原因可推知，A项符合语境。]
4．E [本段主要表述睡眠质量随着人们年龄的增长而有所提高，又空处所在位置承上启下，上段叙述幸福与年龄之间的关系，故E项与此处匹配。]
5．F [根据本段中的“In another study”并结合空处前后句表述的年龄增长与睡眠问题的关系可推知，F项符合语境。]
Ⅲ.应用文写作
(2020·青岛市高三统一质量检测)
假定你是某校学生会主席李华，学校下个月12号将举办运动会。请你给校国际部的留学生拟一个参赛通知，内容包括：
1．运动会比赛项目介绍；
2．报名方式和截止时间；
3．注意事项。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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