UNIT 3 FASCINATING PARKS
Part I 基础知识强化练
I. 词形变化练
1. (2020·全国卷Ⅱ)I had several children and books were our main source of ________(entertain).
2. The novel written by the French writer has two ________ (theme), one of which is about friendship.
3. Whenever people make decisions when they are in panic, the consequences are ______ (rare) pretty.
4. But she was thrilled by so many wonderful treasures from different cultures ________ (display) in the museum.
5. David __________ (wander) in the street alone when someone patted him on the shoulder.
6. She kept ______ (sneeze) and her nose was running, so she ________ (adopt) her mother’s advice that she take some medicine.
7. I was _______ (bless) with this job, one that most people would want to have.
8. (2020·天津卷)Jones’ idea has been fully realized—the “HAPPY TO CHAT” benches help break down the __________ (visible)social barrier that keeps people from saying hello.
II. 固定用法练
1. In addition, what may interest you most is that I am really nervous and upset when ______ (take) the exam.
2. Did you have great fun _______ (spend) your vacation in the countryside
3. Our city will prohibit ________ (bicycle) on sidewalks, but make exceptions for children under a certain age.
4.(2020·新高考卷Ⅰ)Often, only a small part of a museum’s collection is _____ display.
5. My school has expanded into a big one, which is three times _______ (big) than the previous one.
6. He is not anything ______ his twin sister who is outgoing and has a strong appetite _____ success.
7.________ is interested in watching the coming volleyball game should book the ticket in advance.
8. Kathy picked _____ a lot of Chinese when she was working in Beijing during the summer vacation.
III. 语境辨义练
(i)熟词生义——根据语境写出加黑词的词性和词义
1.(2020·江苏卷)Most obviously, the men displayed lower blood sugar levels at the start of their workouts when they had skipped breakfast than when they had eaten.
2.(2019·天津6月卷)Looking back,I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger.
3.(2022·新高考卷Ⅰ)Yet, the only one who cares about any mistake is the one who is speaking. People’s attention wanders constantly. In fact, most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker’s message.
(ii)一词多义——根据语境选出up to的含义
1. It is up to you to decide how much you should pay her for the job.
2. Up to now, he has visited five European countries, including England and France.
3. I hold the strong belief that I can be up to the position.
4. (2019·全国卷Ⅰ)Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to $3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses.
Part 2 高考题型精准练
I. 阅读理解
A
VATNAJ KULL NATIONAL PARK, ICELAND
Vatnaj kull National Park is home to one of the largest glaciers in the world and two active volcanoes. It’s a popular place to explore ice caves. Here you can experience the breathtaking views of waterfalls, frozen rivers and herds of reindeer through cave tours,glacial hikes and Jeep safaris.
Best time to visit: May to September.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RUINS OF LIANGZHU CITY, CHINA
Dating back to 5,300 years ago, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City is considered as an important representation of early urban civilization based on rice plantation. The city ruins show the contributions made by the Yangtze River Basin to the origins of Chinese civilization.
Best time to visit:March to May & October to mid-December.
BAGAN, MYANMAR
Located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady River, Bagan is the capital of the ancient Burmese empire and features a stunning range of works of Buddhist art and architecture. Visitors can get the best views at sunrise by taking a hot air balloon ride and witness hundreds of architectural treasures as far as the eye can reach.
Best time to visit: November to February.
JAIPUR CITY, INDIA
The walled city of Jaipur is one of the most colorful cities in the world and part of India’s famous Golden Triangle. The city is famous for not only its pink colored buildings, but also the houses, shops, restaurants and hotels which give you a feast for colors. Besides, you can enjoy the city’s layout, busy streets and large public squares.
Best time to visit: November to March.
1. Which of the following is best recommended in April
A. Bagan.
B. Jaipur City.
C. Vatnaj kull National Park.
D. Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City.
2. What is special about Bagan
A. It features views of volcanoes.
B. It is heavy with religious culture.
C. It has a history of over 5,000 years.
D. It’s known for colorful architecture.
3. In which part of a magazine can you most probably read this text
A. Geography. B. Culture. C. Science. D. Environment.
B
Believe it or not, 43,000,000 Americans are gardening. That is about one in six. Gardeners, of course,come in many varieties.
Abhi Arora used to be in the tech field. Like so many people, he sat at a desk all day, staring at a screen. Due to the stress of always staying indoors and in front of a computer,he started getting anxiety issues. To recharge and refresh himself, he visited a local garden in California. He noticed the shift in his mood, emotions and improvement in his mental health overall during each visit.
Arora became friends and later business partners with the garden’s owner, farmer Rishi Kumar Kumar studied computer science in college but became obsessed with plants and gardening. He now runs Sarvodaya Farms in Pomona, California. “Rishi and I met an old man who was healing himself and his son through the power of gardens. It was then that I realized that we could help others feel the same connection to the healing power of gardens,” Arora says. The two co-founded Healing Gardens, an online marketplace where people can rent their organic urban gardens or farms for use by the hour.
“I’ve always had a love for plants and wildlife, so with Healing Gardens we want to bring easy access to the wellness benefits of nature to our community and at the same time do our part in regenerating our planet,” Arora says.
Healing Gardens is based on the simple idea that most people enjoy being surrounded by plants and animals. A healing garden is a restorative outdoor space that has been specifically designed to steer the restless mind away from circling thoughts and towards the presence of the senses.
In addition to offering private time for visitors to just spend time alone in the garden or at the farm, individual hosts may also offer events and activities like yoga classes, mediation sessions, and goat petting for kids. Beautiful imagery, luscious smells, birdsong and more, gently invite the guest at a Healing Garden to be present.
4. How did Arora feel after he visited local gardens
A. More stressed. B. More anxious.
C. More emotional. D. More relaxed.
5. What led Arora to set up Healing Gardens
A. The idea of looking for a new job.
B. An experience in a garden in California.
C. The bright future of the online business.
D. Kumar’s knowledge in computer science.
6. What’s the purpose of founding the Healing Gardens
A. To earn more money.
B. To promote the produce.
C. To provide leisure places.
D. To bring the benefits of nature to people.
7. What do we know about the Healing Gardens
A. Recovery rooms are available.
B. People can spend time alone for free.
C. A wide variety of activities are provided.
D. People can enjoy performances by trained animals.
Ⅱ.七选五
Have you ever wondered why you’re not as happy as you’d like to be Based on my own personal experience and the happiness facts published by Harvard University, I’ve summarized the following habits that will make you happy!
Laugh often. Laughter is the most powerful medicine for anger or depression. Research has shown that the simple act of smiling can increase your feeling of happiness.__1__ Try to find humor and laughter in life’s everyday struggles.
Keep your agreements. Our self-respect is built on the agreements we’ve made with ourselves and with others. And high self-respect has a direct relationship with happiness.__2__
Do your best and then let go. Everyone has limitations, and things don’t always turn out to be what we’d like them to be—despite our efforts. So always give your best, and then let go.__3__ When you’ve done your best, you’ll have no regrets.
Give back.__4__ According to Harvard,when people do good, their brains become active in the very same reward center that is stimulated when they experience other rewards. So it’s not a surprise that people who care more about others are happier than those who care less about others.
These happiness habits have proven to be true in my own life. During those periods when I focus on developing the habits listed above, I do feel happier and more fulfilled—like now. Happiness is not an accident.__5__
A. Let events run their course.
B. So don’t take life too seriously.
C. So do what you say you’re going to do.
D. When we succeed, we’re more likely to be happy.
E. This is the best way to overcome your limitations.
F. It’s a conscious decision that takes a conscious effort.
G. Helping others is one of the surest ways to feel good.
Ⅲ. 应用文写作
假定你是李华,上周你校举办了首届生活技能云端展示活动,主题为“劳动创造美好生活(Work Creates a Better Life)”。请你为校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:
1.活动主题;2.展示内容(烹饪、急救等);3.活动反响。
注意:词数80左右。
The First Online Life Skills Show
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Part I
I. 1. entertainment 2. themes 3. rarely 4. displayed 5. was wandering
6. sneezing; adopted 7. blessed 8. invisible
II. 1. taking 2. spending 3. bicycling 4. on 5. bigger 6. like; for 7. Whoever 8. for
III. (i)1. vt. 显示 2. adj. 幸运的 3. vi. 开小差,离题;走神
(ii)1~4 CBAD
Part II
【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了中外值得一游的四个著名的旅游景点,包括这些景点的地理位置、特色、最佳旅游时间等。
1. D。细节理解题。将题干关键词best recommended in April与文中四个景点的最佳旅游时间相对应,由ARCHAEOLOGICAL RUINS OF LIANGZHU CITY,CHINA部分尾句“Best time to visit:March to May & October to mid-December”可知,四月份是中国良渚文化遗址的最佳旅游时间。
2. B。细节理解题。根据题干关键词Bagan可定位至BAGAN,MYANMAR部分,根据该部分第一句可知,蒲甘以一系列令人印象深刻的佛教艺术和建筑为特色。据此可知,蒲甘的特别之处在于其浓厚的宗教文化。
3. A。推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了中外值得一游的四个著名的旅游景点,包括这些景点的地理位置、特色、最佳旅游时间等,据此可以判断,本文最有可能摘自杂志中的地理版块。
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了阿比·阿罗拉和朋友里希·库马尔共同创办了“治愈花园”的故事。这个花园给社区带来了自然的治愈力量,同时也为地球的再生尽了一份力。
4. D。细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“He noticed the shift in his mood...during each visit.”可知,Arora参观当地的花园之后,心情变好,感到轻松。
5. B。细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Rishi and I met...power of gardens. It was then...the healing power of gardens”可知,阿罗拉由于一次经历才有了创办“治愈花园”的想法。
6. D。推理判断题。根据第四段可知,阿罗拉想让人们享受到大自然的益处,因此创办了Healing Gardens。
7. C。推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句可知,除了为游客提供花园或农场的私人时间外,还会提供瑜伽课、冥想课程、以及为孩子们提供的山羊抚摸等活动。
II.
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文,主要介绍了几个让人幸福的习惯。
1.B。根据空前一句表述的“研究表明,一个简单的微笑行为可以增加你的幸福感”和空后一句表述的“在每日的奋斗中努力找到幽默和笑声”可知,B项“所以不要跟生活太较真”符合语境。
2.C。结合本段内容可知,本段主要讲自尊、言行一致和幸福三者之间的关系。言行一致是自尊的基础,而高度的自尊又与幸福有直接关系,所以C项“因此你要言出必行”符合语境。
3.A。空前一句讲的是“所以永远尽自己最大的努力,然后放手”,而空后一句讲的是“当你已尽了自己最大努力,你就没有遗憾了”,因此A项“让事情顺其自然”符合语境。
4.G。本段总结句讲的是更多地关心他人比较少关心他人的人更幸福,这并不是一个令人惊讶的事,故G项“帮助别人是能感到快乐的最可靠的方法之一”符合语境。
5.F。根据空前一句表述的“幸福不是一件偶然的事”可知,F项“这是一个需要有意识的努力来作出的有意识的决定”符合语境。
III.
【参考范文】
The First Online Life Skills Show
Last week, our school’s first ever Online Life Skills Show with the theme “Work Creates a Better Life”, attracted over 500,000 online visitors, including students, parents and teachers. Nearly every student demonstrated their works online and the presentations ranged from cooking traditional meals, and how to perform first aid, to tips on growing vegetables on your balcony.
The event was a huge success and has had a positive effect on everyone involved. “This project has meant a lot to my kid. He is enjoying life more as well as making academic progress,” wrote one parent on the website’s comment board.