人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册单元测试 Unit 2 Iconic Attractions 能力提升（含答案部分，无听力）
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Unit 2 Iconic Attractions 能力提升——2022-2023学年高二英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第四册单元测试
本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Canberra, the capital of Australia, lies in the southeast of the country. From this city, it is about 290 kilometres to Sydney, and over twice the distance to Melbourne. The former faces the Pacific Ocean, and the latter is dose to the Bass Strait through which ships from Sydney can enter the Indian Ocean.
When the Federal Government of Australia was founded in 1901, no one knew where Australia's capital would be. The two cities of Melbourne and Sydney both wanted the honour. Instead, the founding fathers chose a piece of land between the two cities for the new capital. The government would build a new city called Canberra as the country's capital.
In 1911, the government invited world leading architects to enter designs for Canberra in a contest. An architect from Chicago named Walter Burley Griffin won this international competition for the design of the new city. Construction began in 1913 but was interrupted by World War I (1914 1918). Twenty-four years later, the construction was finished, but the government moved to this new city ten years before it was completed.
At one time, almost everyone in Canberra worked for the government. However, the city today has become a centre of education and a favourite place for tourists. Now people can hold a government job, or they can work in business. They also make a living by teaching or meeting the needs of tourists.
People find life in Canberra relaxing and pleasant. The city is surrounded by beautiful mountains where people can ski. There is a large man-made lake lined with beaches and parks in the centre of Canberra. Canberra is now Australia's largest inland city. Many people living there come from other cities in Australia and other lands. Some come to Canberra to work, and others come here to escape from the busier way of life found in many other cities.
1. According to the passage, how far away is Sydney from Melbourne
A. About 290 kilometres.
B. About 580 kilometres.
C. About 870 kilometres.
D. About 1160 kilometres.
2. What can we know about Canberra from this passage
A. A lovely city to which no visitors can go only by sea.
B. A beautiful coastal city with beaches and parks.
C. The largest city and the education centre in Australia.
D. A pleasant place with many mountains and lakes.
3. What does the underlined word "honour" in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. Being chosen as the capital city of Australia.
B. Building the city of Canberra.
C. Replacing Canberra as the capital city of Australia.
D. Offering funds to build the city of Canberra.
B
Koalas are pictured everywhere in Australia—on cleaning products, on boxes of chocolate, on sports team shirts. Yet now koalas live only in pockets along the east coast.
They once inhabited the entire coastline. The koala population dropped after farmers cut down many of the forests where koalas lived, and hunters killed koalas for their fur.
By the early 1900s, "koalas were basically shot out of South Australia," says ecologist Bill Ellis, who studies the relationships between living things and their environments.
I recently joined Ellis and his team in a forest on St Bees Island, 19 miles off the northeastern coast of Australia, with eight other volunteers. The island is a natural laboratory, yielding findings that may help protect koalas elsewhere on the continent.
The volunteers searched the island for koalas in the blue gum trees. When we found a koala, we gathered information about the trees in the area.
The blue gum tree is a species of the eucalyptus tree(桉树) in which the funny leaf-eaters spend most of their time. Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia, and their leaves are the main food source for koalas. Although koalas can walk on the ground, they are better suited for life in the canopy, the high cover of branches and leaves in a forest.
What has Ellis, research told him so far The population of koalas on St Bees Island seems to be healthy. Yet Ellis wonders whether the koalas might be heading for hard times. The island is overrun with wild goats, and Ellis thinks the goats are eating the small blue gum trees.
Without those trees, the koalas will run out of food in the future. Ellis hopes more research will help him understand how to protect the blue gum trees and the koalas that depend on them. "I think that's what everyone is trying to do—to make a difference," Ellis says.
1. What can we know from the first paragraph
A. Koalas, pictures can be found everywhere in the world.
B. Koalas in Australia like to eat chocolate.
C. Koalas live only on the east coast of Australia.
D. You can buy the pictures of koalas only on the east coast of Australia.
2. What's the work of the volunteers in Ellis' team
A. To collect information about the trees that koalas depend on.
B. To prevent farmers from cutting down the forest.
C. To save the koalas injured by local hunters.
D. To study the living things and the environment in the forest.
3. What will Ellis most probably start to do next
A. To keep the population of koalas on St Bees Island healthy.
B. To kill all the goats on the island.
C. To find some new foods for goats.
D. To protect blue gum trees for koalas.
4. What's the purpose of writing this passage
A. To call for people to concern about the life of koalas.
B. To record the trip to Australia for watching koalas.
C. To present some basic knowledge of koalas' life.
D. To introduce the ecosystem of wildlife in Australia.
C
Nothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the bine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the best of Alaska!
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足) to the last frontier! Additional highlights include: a scenic flight over the Glacier Bay Natioiml Park, a rafting trip through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, historic Skagway, a whale-watching cruise and the company of knowledgeable local guides.
HIGHLIGHTS:
JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.
HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fiords(峡湾). The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier centre for adventure in Alaska. In 2004, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living. The activities listed below are located in Haines.
ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaska's outstanding craftsmen and artisans. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(串珠饰) and culture from these master artists.
SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colourful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Centre and ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park. We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full-day cruise in Glacier Bay.
DAIES/PRICES:
May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15.
7 days—$3,500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.
CONTACTS:
E-mail: info@
Call: (800)766-3396
Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School
P. O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827
1. You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at _____.
A. the Glacier Bay National Park
B. the Klondike Gold Rush National Park
C. the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
D. the Northwest Native Tribes
2. According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion _____.
A. will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
B. can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by e-mail or fax
C. are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines
D. can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge
3. Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees
A. Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.
B. A full-day cruise in Glacier Bay.
C. Having the last supper in Juneau.
D. Flying from Juneau to their hometowns.
4. It is known from the advertisement that _____.
A. Juneau, the state capital, is much more beautiful than Haines
B. the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out
C. Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty
D. Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past
D
Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge in London, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as London Bridge, which is the next bridge upstream(在上游). It is one of five London bridges now owned and maintained by the Bridge House Estates.
In the second half of the nineteenth century, increased commercial(贸易的) development in the East End of London led to a requirement for a new river crossing downstream of London Bridge. A Special Bridge or Subway Committee was formed in 1876 to find a solution to the river crossing problem. It opened the design of the crossing to public competition. Over 50 designs were received. The judgment of the designs was surrounded by argument, and it wasn't until 1884 that a design sent by Horace Jones was sanctioned.
Construction of the bridge started in 1886 and took about 8 years' hard work of 432 construction workers. Over 70,000 tons of concrete were sunk into the river bed to support the construction. Over 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework(框架) for the towers and walkways. Horace Jones died in 1887, and another engineer took over the project. The bridge was opened in 1894.
The bridge sits almost directly above the Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway (1870), which, until the bridge was opened, was the shortest way to cross the River Thames. A computer system was installed(安装) in 2000 to control the raising and lowering of the bascule. However, this has proved less reliable than expected, resulting in the bridge being stuck in the open or closed position on a number of occasions.
1. What does Paragraph 1 say about Tower Bridge
A. It's named after a famous person.
B. It's another name for London Bridge.
C. It's not far from the Tower of London.
D. It's the only bridge over the River Thames.
2. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "sanctioned" in Paragraph 2
A. Tried.
B. Received.
C. Discovered.
D. Passed.
3. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The history of Tower Bridge.
B. The building of Tower Bridge.
C. The influence of Tower Bridge.
D. The importance of Tower Bridge.
4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Many breakdowns have happened to Tower Bridge.
B. The computer system works better than expected.
C. The underground tube railway has a history of less than 20 years.
D. The Tower Subway is the shortest way to cross the River Thames.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ancient Rome was one of the world's most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. Romans' ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the phase of the Roman Empire, in the first century AD. ①_____ It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy, located in southern Europe, is shaped like a boot. Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship. Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than that in the past. ②_____ Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too. ③_____ The southern part does not offer many manufacturing jobs, so it is not very prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, an organization of joint countries for better trade. The currency, or money they use is called "euro". ④_____ Food and good meals are important to Italians. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald's is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. ⑤_____ Families spend a lot of time together.
A. Italy has several islands off the coast.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three fourths of the country.
D. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
E. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
F. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
G. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Just a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. If not for my teacher Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that 1 .
In the first and second grade, I was extremely 2 It just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing. I would escape in my writing. Mrs. Sather always 3 me to write more. I think she was the first person to see my inner 4 .
One day, she announced our class was going to 5 a play. "I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy." A few 6 students raised their hands at once. I, of course, was not one of them. After school, Mrs. Sather said to me, "Dallas, I was 7 you didn't raise your hand." Me, the lead I was 8 just thinking of standing on stage in front of a lot of people. "You're great at 9 things, so you won't worry about lines. And you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy! I had you in 10 for Dorothy while writing the play!"
I realized it was time to 11 my shy cloak (披风).After five months of 12 , we finally made the play a success. At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just 13 for my performance that night, but for the 14 that they knew would come in later years because of my new-found 15 .
1.A.story B.opportunity C.solution D.method
2.A.shy B.curious C.energetic D.ambitious
3.A.required B.allowed C.encouraged D.forbade
4.A.drawback B.peace C.fear D.strength
5.A.perform B.introduce C.write D.enjoy
6.A.shocked B.anxious C.excited D.careful
7.A.annoyed B.amused C.embarrassed D.surprised
8.A.ashamed B.regretful C.doubtful D.terrified
9.A.analyzing B.observing C.memorizing D.predicting
10.A.store B.mind C.place D.comparison
11.A.throw off B.keep off C.knock off D.call off
12.A.practicing B.learning C.adjusting D.communicating
13.A.accounting B.calling C.cheering D.paying
14.A.praises B.efforts C.beliefs D.performances
15.A.advantage B.confidence C.interest D.popularity
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Australia is a vast land on the ocean, ①_____(locate) to the south of the equator. As you can see on the globe, it is ②_____ many other countries. With immigrants ③_____ (come) from all over the world, Australia has a mixture of culture, food and ways of life though the main ④_____ (culture) influence has been Western culture ⑤_____ 1788. Nearly half of all Australian citizens were said to be either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
The people in Australia have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude ⑥_____ life. Besides, their warmth and ⑦_____ (friend) impress the tourists very much. Australia's natives also play a key role in ⑧_____ (shape)its unique culture, like the Aborigines, ⑨_____ celebrate the natural world and the spiritual world with their special musical instrument ⑩_____ (refer) to as the didgeridoo.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华,你的澳大利亚朋友Mike本月底要来你市旅游,想让你为他推荐一个值得一游的去处。请你给他回信,要点如下:
1.收信时的感想;
2.推荐并介绍一个值得一去的地方。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已经为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Mike, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
Deep in the forest, my husband and I had fun climbing over and crawling under the downed trees that blocked the dirt path before us. It was May, yet we walked up a snow-covered hill.
When we noticed our jeans were wet up to our knees, it did not dampen(减弱) our spirits. Not once did we say, "Let's turn around." This was our vacation, and we were on an adventure. Little did we know this was the beginning of many more surprises.
The trail was marked as an easy one-kilometer hike, yet we were already walking a long distance. Our lightheartedness(轻松自在) stopped when we came out into a clearing and saw a parking lot without our rental car in it. As my eyes scanned the surroundings, nothing looked familiar. My heart raced(急速跳动). I realized we were lost in a national park that did not officially open.
Usually, I am the calm one in the relationship, but my husband surprised me with his calmness. This did not comfort me; in fact, it heightened(增加) my fear. As we walked, I asked my husband to call for help, but there was no cell phone signal in this isolated area.
It was awfully quiet except for our footsteps hitting the road, and my heavy breathing. My husband suggested we conserve energy and walk slower. With each step on the road, my feet and thighs(大腿) hurt while my mind raced with thoughts about people who got lost in the Canadian woods for days.
My gaze sharpened. I noticed everything around me: the trees, rocks and snow. I thought we could eat the snow on the ground in case we needed water. For the first time in my life, I was ready and willing to get a ride, but we did not meet a single car on the road. Silently, I prayed multiple times. We focused on each other, made joint decisions and connected through gratitude. We managed to stay on the main road and walked straight on.
Paragraph 1:
My husband suddenly spotted a small building on a hill in the distance. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Just then, a friendly woman appeared, saying, "Hello." ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 CAA
解析：1.数字计算题。根据第二段后三句可推知,堪培拉位于墨尔本和悉尼之间;根据第一段第二句可推知,悉尼距墨尔本大约870千米远,故选C项。
2.推理判断题。根据最后一段第四句可知,堪培拉是一个内陆城市,不可以通过水路到达,故选A项。
3.推理判断题。根据第二段可知,当年澳大利亚建国时,悉尼和墨尔本两个城市都争当首都,故选A项。
B
答案：1-4 CADA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，考拉只生活在澳大利亚的东海岸，故选C项。
2.细节理解题。根据第五段可知， Ellis团队志愿者的工作是收集考拉赖以生存的蓝桉树的信息，故选A项。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段可知， Ellis接下来会保护蓝桉树，故选D项。
4.写作意图题。本文主要介绍了考拉在澳大利亚的生存状况，目的是呼吁人们关注考拉的生存，故选A项。
C
答案：1-4 ACDC
解析：1.根据HIGHLIGHTS中对Gustavus这个景点的介绍“Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park.”和“This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion…”可知答案。
2.根据HIGHLIGHTS中对Haines景点的介绍“The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier centre for adventure in Alaska.”可知答案。
3.根据日期/价格介绍中的“Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.”可知，旅游费用不包含从Juneau往返各地的机票钱，故选D项。
4.HIGHLIGHTS介绍的几处景点分别因当地的历史文化或自然景观而出名，由此可知，阿拉斯加州以其历史、文化和自然景观闻名世界。
D
答案：1-4 CDBA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的It is close to the Tower of London可知，伦敦塔桥距离伦敦塔很近。故选C。
2.词义猜测题。根据文章第二段内容可知，委员会总共收到了五十多个设计方案，对这些设计方案的考量持续了好几年，直到1884年，Horace Jones提交的设计方案才最终被批准。D选项意为“通过”，两者意思相近。故选D。
3.主旨大意题。通读文章第三段内容可知，本段主要介绍了建造伦敦塔桥的相关信息。
4.细节理解题。根据文章最后一段最后一句However， this has proved less reliable than expected, resulting in the bridge being stuck in the open or closed position on a number of occasions.可知，伦敦塔桥发生过很多次故障。故选A。
第二节
答案：①-⑤ FBEGD
解析：①设空处的前一句介绍了罗马斗兽场的始建年代，此处应该继续介绍它的特点。故选F项。
②根据空格前的内容可知，意大利现在的经济比以前强大了；而空格后一句是现在的经济情况，故此处应选B项，说明其过去的经济情况，两者形成对比。
③本段主要介绍意大利的经济情况，空格后介绍的是南方的情况，与之对应的应该是北方的经济特点。故选E项。
④根据空格后的内容可知，此处主要介绍意大利人的日常生活。G项“虽然有一些超市，但许多人还是在小型的社区市场购物。”符合语境。
⑤空格后的句子表明在意大利，家庭成员花很多时间在一起，由此可知，家庭对意大利人的生活方式非常重要，因此D项符合语境。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.BACDA; 6-10.CDDCB; 11-15.AACDB
解析：1.根据下文可知,在 Sather 老师的鼓励下,作者才决定担任戏剧表演的主角。此处表示因为 Sather 老师,作者才有了那次机会。
2.根据下文中的 "It just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing" 可知,此处指在一年级和二年级的时候,作者非常害羞。
3.由语境可知,Sather 老师总是鼓励作者多写。
4.根据下文 Sather 老师鼓励作者担任主角和 "I realized it was time to 11 my shy cloak(披风)" 可知,此处指作者认为 Sather 老师看到了自己内心的力量。
5.根据下文中的 "I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy" 可知,作者所在的班级要表演一出戏剧。
6.根据语境和 raised their hands 可知,此处是指有几个激动的学生马上举起了手。
7.根据下文中的 "You're great at... while writing the play" 可知,Sather 老师认为作者是扮演 Dorothy 的最佳人选,因此惊讶于作者没有举手。
8.上文提到作者是个很内向的人,所以此处指只是想一下站在舞台上面对很多人作者就感到害怕(terrified)。
9.根据下文中的 "so you won't worry about lines" 可知,Sather 老师认为作者擅长记忆。
10.根据语境可知,此处指 Sather 老师在写剧本的时候就已经把作者想成 Dorothy 了。 have sb. in mind “心中已有某人”。
11.作者意识到是时候摆脱害羞、展现自我了。throw off “摆脱”; keep off “使不碰到;使避开”; knock off “停止”; call off “取消”。
12.根据常识和语境可知,经过五个月的练习,最后作者班级的表演取得了成功。
13.根据上文中的 "when the audience stood and applauded" 可知,观众为作者的表演而欢呼喝彩。
14.根据语境可知,观众不仅是在为作者那晚的表演喝彩,也为作者在获得自信后在今后的人生中的表现而喝彩,上文中的 performance 是提示。
15.根据全文内容可知,作者从一开始不敢举手申请角色到最后成功地进行演出,由此可知作者获得的是自信。
第二节
答案： located; below; coming; cultural; since; towards; friendliness; shaping; who; referred
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Mike,
I'm more than delighted to learn that you are visiting my city at the end of this month. So I am writing to recommend a fabulous place to you.
The most popular place here is the theme park. First opened in 2008, it frequently gets the most visitors in and around the city. As you wander around the fantastic amusement park, you will be brought into a magic world. There are plenty of fantastic shows for you to watch as well. With all these attractions, I am sure it will leave a deep impression on you.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
My husband suddenly spotted a small building on a hill in the distance. In no time did we find ourselves heading for it. We were filled with hope and excitement to find such a building in the middle of nowhere. We climbed up the hill at a swinging pace as if all the pains were gone. As we approached, a sign came into sight, which read: Administration Office. However, it was not open for business. The empty hall made us nervous all at once. We stood there hopelessly, wondering what to do next.
Paragraph 2:
Just then, a friendly woman appeared, saying, "Hello." I could barely hold back my enthusiasm and blurted out, "We're lost!" She comforted us and provided a room for us to take a break. Seeing we were cold and hungry, she treated us to hot chocolate. After studying the map, we figured out that our car was parked over three kilometers away. She offered us a ride back to our car and we accepted gladly. I felt relieved to see our rental car again. What a blessing to have such an unforgettable experience!
本试卷满分120分，考试时间100分钟。
第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Canberra, the capital of Australia, lies in the southeast of the country. From this city, it is about 290 kilometres to Sydney, and over twice the distance to Melbourne. The former faces the Pacific Ocean, and the latter is dose to the Bass Strait through which ships from Sydney can enter the Indian Ocean.
When the Federal Government of Australia was founded in 1901, no one knew where Australia's capital would be. The two cities of Melbourne and Sydney both wanted the honour. Instead, the founding fathers chose a piece of land between the two cities for the new capital. The government would build a new city called Canberra as the country's capital.
In 1911, the government invited world leading architects to enter designs for Canberra in a contest. An architect from Chicago named Walter Burley Griffin won this international competition for the design of the new city. Construction began in 1913 but was interrupted by World War I (1914 1918). Twenty-four years later, the construction was finished, but the government moved to this new city ten years before it was completed.
At one time, almost everyone in Canberra worked for the government. However, the city today has become a centre of education and a favourite place for tourists. Now people can hold a government job, or they can work in business. They also make a living by teaching or meeting the needs of tourists.
People find life in Canberra relaxing and pleasant. The city is surrounded by beautiful mountains where people can ski. There is a large man-made lake lined with beaches and parks in the centre of Canberra. Canberra is now Australia's largest inland city. Many people living there come from other cities in Australia and other lands. Some come to Canberra to work, and others come here to escape from the busier way of life found in many other cities.
1. According to the passage, how far away is Sydney from Melbourne
A. About 290 kilometres.
B. About 580 kilometres.
C. About 870 kilometres.
D. About 1160 kilometres.
2. What can we know about Canberra from this passage
A. A lovely city to which no visitors can go only by sea.
B. A beautiful coastal city with beaches and parks.
C. The largest city and the education centre in Australia.
D. A pleasant place with many mountains and lakes.
3. What does the underlined word "honour" in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. Being chosen as the capital city of Australia.
B. Building the city of Canberra.
C. Replacing Canberra as the capital city of Australia.
D. Offering funds to build the city of Canberra.
B
Koalas are pictured everywhere in Australia—on cleaning products, on boxes of chocolate, on sports team shirts. Yet now koalas live only in pockets along the east coast.
They once inhabited the entire coastline. The koala population dropped after farmers cut down many of the forests where koalas lived, and hunters killed koalas for their fur.
By the early 1900s, "koalas were basically shot out of South Australia," says ecologist Bill Ellis, who studies the relationships between living things and their environments.
I recently joined Ellis and his team in a forest on St Bees Island, 19 miles off the northeastern coast of Australia, with eight other volunteers. The island is a natural laboratory, yielding findings that may help protect koalas elsewhere on the continent.
The volunteers searched the island for koalas in the blue gum trees. When we found a koala, we gathered information about the trees in the area.
The blue gum tree is a species of the eucalyptus tree(桉树) in which the funny leaf-eaters spend most of their time. Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia, and their leaves are the main food source for koalas. Although koalas can walk on the ground, they are better suited for life in the canopy, the high cover of branches and leaves in a forest.
What has Ellis, research told him so far The population of koalas on St Bees Island seems to be healthy. Yet Ellis wonders whether the koalas might be heading for hard times. The island is overrun with wild goats, and Ellis thinks the goats are eating the small blue gum trees.
Without those trees, the koalas will run out of food in the future. Ellis hopes more research will help him understand how to protect the blue gum trees and the koalas that depend on them. "I think that's what everyone is trying to do—to make a difference," Ellis says.
1. What can we know from the first paragraph
A. Koalas, pictures can be found everywhere in the world.
B. Koalas in Australia like to eat chocolate.
C. Koalas live only on the east coast of Australia.
D. You can buy the pictures of koalas only on the east coast of Australia.
2. What's the work of the volunteers in Ellis' team
A. To collect information about the trees that koalas depend on.
B. To prevent farmers from cutting down the forest.
C. To save the koalas injured by local hunters.
D. To study the living things and the environment in the forest.
3. What will Ellis most probably start to do next
A. To keep the population of koalas on St Bees Island healthy.
B. To kill all the goats on the island.
C. To find some new foods for goats.
D. To protect blue gum trees for koalas.
4. What's the purpose of writing this passage
A. To call for people to concern about the life of koalas.
B. To record the trip to Australia for watching koalas.
C. To present some basic knowledge of koalas' life.
D. To introduce the ecosystem of wildlife in Australia.
C
Nothing evokes(唤起) Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the bine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the best of Alaska!
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足) to the last frontier! Additional highlights include: a scenic flight over the Glacier Bay Natioiml Park, a rafting trip through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, historic Skagway, a whale-watching cruise and the company of knowledgeable local guides.
HIGHLIGHTS:
JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.
HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fiords(峡湾). The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier centre for adventure in Alaska. In 2004, Haines was listed by Outside Magazine and National Geographic Adventure as one of the best places for recreation and living. The activities listed below are located in Haines.
ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes. Alaska Indian Arts is also the headquarters for several of Alaska's outstanding craftsmen and artisans. We spend a few hours learning carving, native beading(串珠饰) and culture from these master artists.
SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colourful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Centre and ride the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.
GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park. We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full-day cruise in Glacier Bay.
DAIES/PRICES:
May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15.
7 days—$3,500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.
CONTACTS:
E-mail: info@
Call: (800)766-3396
Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School
P. O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827
1. You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at _____.
A. the Glacier Bay National Park
B. the Klondike Gold Rush National Park
C. the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
D. the Northwest Native Tribes
2. According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion _____.
A. will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts
B. can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by e-mail or fax
C. are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines
D. can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge
3. Which of the following requires participants to pay additional fees
A. Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.
B. A full-day cruise in Glacier Bay.
C. Having the last supper in Juneau.
D. Flying from Juneau to their hometowns.
4. It is known from the advertisement that _____.
A. Juneau, the state capital, is much more beautiful than Haines
B. the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out
C. Alaska is famous for its culture, history and natural beauty
D. Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past
D
Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge in London, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name. It is sometimes incorrectly referred to as London Bridge, which is the next bridge upstream(在上游). It is one of five London bridges now owned and maintained by the Bridge House Estates.
In the second half of the nineteenth century, increased commercial(贸易的) development in the East End of London led to a requirement for a new river crossing downstream of London Bridge. A Special Bridge or Subway Committee was formed in 1876 to find a solution to the river crossing problem. It opened the design of the crossing to public competition. Over 50 designs were received. The judgment of the designs was surrounded by argument, and it wasn't until 1884 that a design sent by Horace Jones was sanctioned.
Construction of the bridge started in 1886 and took about 8 years' hard work of 432 construction workers. Over 70,000 tons of concrete were sunk into the river bed to support the construction. Over 11,000 tons of steel provided the framework(框架) for the towers and walkways. Horace Jones died in 1887, and another engineer took over the project. The bridge was opened in 1894.
The bridge sits almost directly above the Tower Subway, the world's first underground tube railway (1870), which, until the bridge was opened, was the shortest way to cross the River Thames. A computer system was installed(安装) in 2000 to control the raising and lowering of the bascule. However, this has proved less reliable than expected, resulting in the bridge being stuck in the open or closed position on a number of occasions.
1. What does Paragraph 1 say about Tower Bridge
A. It's named after a famous person.
B. It's another name for London Bridge.
C. It's not far from the Tower of London.
D. It's the only bridge over the River Thames.
2. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word "sanctioned" in Paragraph 2
A. Tried.
B. Received.
C. Discovered.
D. Passed.
3. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The history of Tower Bridge.
B. The building of Tower Bridge.
C. The influence of Tower Bridge.
D. The importance of Tower Bridge.
4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. Many breakdowns have happened to Tower Bridge.
B. The computer system works better than expected.
C. The underground tube railway has a history of less than 20 years.
D. The Tower Subway is the shortest way to cross the River Thames.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ancient Rome was one of the world's most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. Romans' ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.
The Colosseum in Rome was built during the phase of the Roman Empire, in the first century AD. ①_____ It is a popular tourist attraction today.
Italy, located in southern Europe, is shaped like a boot. Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship. Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than that in the past. ②_____ Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too. ③_____ The southern part does not offer many manufacturing jobs, so it is not very prosperous.
Italy is a member of the European Union, an organization of joint countries for better trade. The currency, or money they use is called "euro". ④_____ Food and good meals are important to Italians. Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza. McDonald's is also popular there.
Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. ⑤_____ Families spend a lot of time together.
A. Italy has several islands off the coast.
B. The country used to depend on agriculture.
C. Mountains cover about three fourths of the country.
D. The family is very important to the Italian way of life.
E. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.
F. It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.
G. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.
第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Just a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. If not for my teacher Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that 1 .
In the first and second grade, I was extremely 2 It just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing. I would escape in my writing. Mrs. Sather always 3 me to write more. I think she was the first person to see my inner 4 .
One day, she announced our class was going to 5 a play. "I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy." A few 6 students raised their hands at once. I, of course, was not one of them. After school, Mrs. Sather said to me, "Dallas, I was 7 you didn't raise your hand." Me, the lead I was 8 just thinking of standing on stage in front of a lot of people. "You're great at 9 things, so you won't worry about lines. And you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy! I had you in 10 for Dorothy while writing the play!"
I realized it was time to 11 my shy cloak (披风).After five months of 12 , we finally made the play a success. At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just 13 for my performance that night, but for the 14 that they knew would come in later years because of my new-found 15 .
1.A.story B.opportunity C.solution D.method
2.A.shy B.curious C.energetic D.ambitious
3.A.required B.allowed C.encouraged D.forbade
4.A.drawback B.peace C.fear D.strength
5.A.perform B.introduce C.write D.enjoy
6.A.shocked B.anxious C.excited D.careful
7.A.annoyed B.amused C.embarrassed D.surprised
8.A.ashamed B.regretful C.doubtful D.terrified
9.A.analyzing B.observing C.memorizing D.predicting
10.A.store B.mind C.place D.comparison
11.A.throw off B.keep off C.knock off D.call off
12.A.practicing B.learning C.adjusting D.communicating
13.A.accounting B.calling C.cheering D.paying
14.A.praises B.efforts C.beliefs D.performances
15.A.advantage B.confidence C.interest D.popularity
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Australia is a vast land on the ocean, ①_____(locate) to the south of the equator. As you can see on the globe, it is ②_____ many other countries. With immigrants ③_____ (come) from all over the world, Australia has a mixture of culture, food and ways of life though the main ④_____ (culture) influence has been Western culture ⑤_____ 1788. Nearly half of all Australian citizens were said to be either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
The people in Australia have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude ⑥_____ life. Besides, their warmth and ⑦_____ (friend) impress the tourists very much. Australia's natives also play a key role in ⑧_____ (shape)its unique culture, like the Aborigines, ⑨_____ celebrate the natural world and the spiritual world with their special musical instrument ⑩_____ (refer) to as the didgeridoo.
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华,你的澳大利亚朋友Mike本月底要来你市旅游,想让你为他推荐一个值得一游的去处。请你给他回信,要点如下:
1.收信时的感想;
2.推荐并介绍一个值得一去的地方。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已经为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Mike, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。
Deep in the forest, my husband and I had fun climbing over and crawling under the downed trees that blocked the dirt path before us. It was May, yet we walked up a snow-covered hill.
When we noticed our jeans were wet up to our knees, it did not dampen(减弱) our spirits. Not once did we say, "Let's turn around." This was our vacation, and we were on an adventure. Little did we know this was the beginning of many more surprises.
The trail was marked as an easy one-kilometer hike, yet we were already walking a long distance. Our lightheartedness(轻松自在) stopped when we came out into a clearing and saw a parking lot without our rental car in it. As my eyes scanned the surroundings, nothing looked familiar. My heart raced(急速跳动). I realized we were lost in a national park that did not officially open.
Usually, I am the calm one in the relationship, but my husband surprised me with his calmness. This did not comfort me; in fact, it heightened(增加) my fear. As we walked, I asked my husband to call for help, but there was no cell phone signal in this isolated area.
It was awfully quiet except for our footsteps hitting the road, and my heavy breathing. My husband suggested we conserve energy and walk slower. With each step on the road, my feet and thighs(大腿) hurt while my mind raced with thoughts about people who got lost in the Canadian woods for days.
My gaze sharpened. I noticed everything around me: the trees, rocks and snow. I thought we could eat the snow on the ground in case we needed water. For the first time in my life, I was ready and willing to get a ride, but we did not meet a single car on the road. Silently, I prayed multiple times. We focused on each other, made joint decisions and connected through gratitude. We managed to stay on the main road and walked straight on.
Paragraph 1:
My husband suddenly spotted a small building on a hill in the distance. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Just then, a friendly woman appeared, saying, "Hello." ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案以及解析
第一部分 阅读理解
第一节
A
答案：1-3 CAA
解析：1.数字计算题。根据第二段后三句可推知,堪培拉位于墨尔本和悉尼之间;根据第一段第二句可推知,悉尼距墨尔本大约870千米远,故选C项。
2.推理判断题。根据最后一段第四句可知,堪培拉是一个内陆城市,不可以通过水路到达,故选A项。
3.推理判断题。根据第二段可知,当年澳大利亚建国时,悉尼和墨尔本两个城市都争当首都,故选A项。
B
答案：1-4 CADA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句可知，考拉只生活在澳大利亚的东海岸，故选C项。
2.细节理解题。根据第五段可知， Ellis团队志愿者的工作是收集考拉赖以生存的蓝桉树的信息，故选A项。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段可知， Ellis接下来会保护蓝桉树，故选D项。
4.写作意图题。本文主要介绍了考拉在澳大利亚的生存状况，目的是呼吁人们关注考拉的生存，故选A项。
C
答案：1-4 ACDC
解析：1.根据HIGHLIGHTS中对Gustavus这个景点的介绍“Gustavus is the gateway to the Glacier Bay National Park.”和“This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion…”可知答案。
2.根据HIGHLIGHTS中对Haines景点的介绍“The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier centre for adventure in Alaska.”可知答案。
3.根据日期/价格介绍中的“Not included: alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.”可知，旅游费用不包含从Juneau往返各地的机票钱，故选D项。
4.HIGHLIGHTS介绍的几处景点分别因当地的历史文化或自然景观而出名，由此可知，阿拉斯加州以其历史、文化和自然景观闻名世界。
D
答案：1-4 CDBA
解析：1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的It is close to the Tower of London可知，伦敦塔桥距离伦敦塔很近。故选C。
2.词义猜测题。根据文章第二段内容可知，委员会总共收到了五十多个设计方案，对这些设计方案的考量持续了好几年，直到1884年，Horace Jones提交的设计方案才最终被批准。D选项意为“通过”，两者意思相近。故选D。
3.主旨大意题。通读文章第三段内容可知，本段主要介绍了建造伦敦塔桥的相关信息。
4.细节理解题。根据文章最后一段最后一句However， this has proved less reliable than expected, resulting in the bridge being stuck in the open or closed position on a number of occasions.可知，伦敦塔桥发生过很多次故障。故选A。
第二节
答案：①-⑤ FBEGD
解析：①设空处的前一句介绍了罗马斗兽场的始建年代，此处应该继续介绍它的特点。故选F项。
②根据空格前的内容可知，意大利现在的经济比以前强大了；而空格后一句是现在的经济情况，故此处应选B项，说明其过去的经济情况，两者形成对比。
③本段主要介绍意大利的经济情况，空格后介绍的是南方的情况，与之对应的应该是北方的经济特点。故选E项。
④根据空格后的内容可知，此处主要介绍意大利人的日常生活。G项“虽然有一些超市，但许多人还是在小型的社区市场购物。”符合语境。
⑤空格后的句子表明在意大利，家庭成员花很多时间在一起，由此可知，家庭对意大利人的生活方式非常重要，因此D项符合语境。
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节
答案：1-5.BACDA; 6-10.CDDCB; 11-15.AACDB
解析：1.根据下文可知,在 Sather 老师的鼓励下,作者才决定担任戏剧表演的主角。此处表示因为 Sather 老师,作者才有了那次机会。
2.根据下文中的 "It just wasn't in my personality to be very outgoing" 可知,此处指在一年级和二年级的时候,作者非常害羞。
3.由语境可知,Sather 老师总是鼓励作者多写。
4.根据下文 Sather 老师鼓励作者担任主角和 "I realized it was time to 11 my shy cloak(披风)" 可知,此处指作者认为 Sather 老师看到了自己内心的力量。
5.根据下文中的 "I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy" 可知,作者所在的班级要表演一出戏剧。
6.根据语境和 raised their hands 可知,此处是指有几个激动的学生马上举起了手。
7.根据下文中的 "You're great at... while writing the play" 可知,Sather 老师认为作者是扮演 Dorothy 的最佳人选,因此惊讶于作者没有举手。
8.上文提到作者是个很内向的人,所以此处指只是想一下站在舞台上面对很多人作者就感到害怕(terrified)。
9.根据下文中的 "so you won't worry about lines" 可知,Sather 老师认为作者擅长记忆。
10.根据语境可知,此处指 Sather 老师在写剧本的时候就已经把作者想成 Dorothy 了。 have sb. in mind “心中已有某人”。
11.作者意识到是时候摆脱害羞、展现自我了。throw off “摆脱”; keep off “使不碰到;使避开”; knock off “停止”; call off “取消”。
12.根据常识和语境可知,经过五个月的练习,最后作者班级的表演取得了成功。
13.根据上文中的 "when the audience stood and applauded" 可知,观众为作者的表演而欢呼喝彩。
14.根据语境可知,观众不仅是在为作者那晚的表演喝彩,也为作者在获得自信后在今后的人生中的表现而喝彩,上文中的 performance 是提示。
15.根据全文内容可知,作者从一开始不敢举手申请角色到最后成功地进行演出,由此可知作者获得的是自信。
第二节
答案： located; below; coming; cultural; since; towards; friendliness; shaping; who; referred
第三部分 写作
第一节
答案：
Dear Mike,
I'm more than delighted to learn that you are visiting my city at the end of this month. So I am writing to recommend a fabulous place to you.
The most popular place here is the theme park. First opened in 2008, it frequently gets the most visitors in and around the city. As you wander around the fantastic amusement park, you will be brought into a magic world. There are plenty of fantastic shows for you to watch as well. With all these attractions, I am sure it will leave a deep impression on you.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Li Hua
第二节
答案：
Paragraph 1:
My husband suddenly spotted a small building on a hill in the distance. In no time did we find ourselves heading for it. We were filled with hope and excitement to find such a building in the middle of nowhere. We climbed up the hill at a swinging pace as if all the pains were gone. As we approached, a sign came into sight, which read: Administration Office. However, it was not open for business. The empty hall made us nervous all at once. We stood there hopelessly, wondering what to do next.
Paragraph 2:
Just then, a friendly woman appeared, saying, "Hello." I could barely hold back my enthusiasm and blurted out, "We're lost!" She comforted us and provided a room for us to take a break. Seeing we were cold and hungry, she treated us to hot chocolate. After studying the map, we figured out that our car was parked over three kilometers away. She offered us a ride back to our car and we accepted gladly. I felt relieved to see our rental car again. What a blessing to have such an unforgettable experience!