Unit 5 Starting out and Understanding ideas 能力提升练
一、阅读理解
(2021河北保定高一上期中)
Undiscovered Countries to Visit
A world traveller who has visited every country under the sun thinks these unknown nations are worthy of a visit.
Nauru
Nauru is the smallest island country and the least-visited country in the world, with only 130 visitors in 2018. There are just two hotels on the island and driving a vehicle on your own is the best way to get around. Visit Anibare Bay for white sandy beaches. A tourist visa is necessary and must be got by mail before you go there.
Tuvalu
Tuvalu is made up of nine is lands. Just 800 people visited Tuvalu in 2018, so there are no tour guides. It's helpful that most locals speak English and all signs are in English. Go to the Funafuti Conservation Area for swimming and watching all kinds of fish. A tourist visa is necessary but can be got on arrival in Tuvalu.
Equatorial Guinea
On Africa's west coast, Equatorial Guinea is home to the Congo rainforest, the second largest rainforest in the world with varieties of wildlife. It received 2,400 visitors in 2018. Tour guides are offered but not necessary. Explore the capital city, Malabo. Later, take a swim in clear waters on black sand beaches. For stays of fewer than 90 days, a tourist visa is not needed.
Turkmenistan
Central Asia's Turkmenistan is on the Silk Road. It's also the least explored, receiving just 7,000visitors in 2018. Explore the white buildings with gold-painted roofs in the capital city, Ashgabat. A tourist visa is necessary and it's one of the more challenging places, so you must enter Turkmenistan with a tour guide. The tour operator will secure a visa for you.
1. What do visitors have to do before going to Nauru
A. Get their tourist visas.
B. Order a car on the island.
C. Buy beautiful swimsuits.
D. Book a hotel ahead of time.
2. What is special about Equatorial Guinea
A. It is made up of many islands.
B. There are white beaches there.
C. A tourist visa is not needed at all.
D. It is rich in trees and different wildlife.
3. Where do visitors have to travel with tour guides
A. Nauru.
B. Tuvalu.
C. Turkmenistan.
D. Equatorial Guinea.
B
Traveling without a map in different countries, I find out about different ways of giving directions every time I ask "How can I get to the post office "
Foreign tourists are often puzzled in Japan because most streets there don't have name signs. In Japan, people use landmarks(标志性建筑)to give directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, "Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop. "
People in Los Angeles, the US, have no idea of distance on the map: they measure distance by time, not miles. "How far away is the post office " you ask. "Oh, "they answer, " it's about five minutes from here. " You don't understand completely, "Yes, but how many miles away is it, please " To this question you won't get an answer, because most probably they don't know it themselves.
People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give directions because tourists seldom understand the Greek language. Instead, a Greek will often say, "Follow me. " Then he'll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.
Sometimes a person doesn't know the answer to your question. What happens in the situation A New Yorker might say, "Sorry, I have no idea. " But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers "I don't know. " People there believe that "I don't" is impolite. They usually give an answer, but often a wrong one. So a tourist can get lost very easily in Yucatan However, one thing will help you reach your destination everywhere in the world. It's body language.
4. Which of the following is probably an example of Japanese directions
A. "The post office is at Street Kamira. "
B. "Turn right at the hospital and go past a school. "
C. "The post office is about five minutes from here. "
D. "Go south two miles. Turn west and then go another mile. "
5. Why don't people in Los Angeles give directions in miles
A. They prefer to lead you the way.
B. They prefer to use body language.
C. They often have no idea of distance measured by miles.
D. They use landmarks to give directions instead of distance.
6. How do Greeks give directions
A. Using street names.
B. Using landmarks.
C. Leading the way.
D. Giving people a wrong direction.
7. According to the last paragraph, we can learn that ________.
A. people in Yucatan sometimes give wrong directions
B. people in Mexico know street names well
C. body language makes you get lost in Yucatan
D. people in Mexico prefer to use body language
二、七选五
(2020河北石家庄第二中学高一月考)
How to Make Sure You Enjoy Your Trip
A trip is a planned destination where one arranges in advance in which the main purpose is to seek adventure and to create a memorable moment. Here are the steps in how to make sure your trip is enjoyable.
Plan it well. Trips are ideally planned to go well. 1 A check list is helpful, and make sure you've got all your needs.
Pack necessities. Bring what you need. Trips are short journeys. Pack only the things you need. 2
Be safe. To be cautious is smart. No matter what you are up to, surfing, cliff diving, snowboarding, scuba diving..., it is always recommended to be safe. 3 Don't be stubborn and put yourself in dangerous situations when there aren't safety precautions.
4 You may see delays, a different culture, lifestyle and food, and even a shortage of cash sometimes-this is what travel is about-experiencing things with a new perspective. Once you expect to experience new things, you' ll be a happy traveller and free from stress. Save the memory. 5 This is not one of those regular days so you ought to save the moment. It will make your trip more enjoyable after all that craziness; you get something to review the good times.
A. Travel with an open mind.
B. Get prepared for everything new.
C. This is all we expect from a trip.
D. Seize the moment by taking pictures.
E. It is important to wear protective equipment.
F. It is easy to get tired if you have too many things in your package.
G. Take your time, a day or a week ahead to make a plan for your trip.
1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________
参考答案:
一、阅读理解
A
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个旅游地,介绍了这些地方的特色和一些参观要求。
1.A细节理解题。根据第二段中A tourist visa is necessary and must be got by mail before you go there.(旅游签证是必要的,而且必须在你去那里之前通过邮寄得到。)可知,游客去瑙鲁之前需要拿到他们的旅游签证,因此A项正确。第二段中提到“自己开车是四处转转最好的方式”,但未提到在岛上预订一辆车,故B项不正确,C项“买漂亮的泳衣”和D项“提前预订一家旅馆”在本部分中均未提及。故选A。
2.D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“On Africa's west coast, Equatorial Guinea is home to the Congo rainforest,the second largest rainforest in the world with varieties of wildlife.(赤道几内亚位于非洲西海岸,是刚果热带雨林的所在地,这是世界上第二大热带雨林,有各种各样的野生生物。)可知,赤道几内亚的特别之处在于其树木茂盛,有各种野生生物,D项的描述与之相符。故选D。
3.C细节理解题。根据最后一段中A tourist visa is necessary and it's one of the more challenging places, so you must enter Turkmenistan with a tour guide.(旅游签证是必要的,而且这是比较有挑战性的地方之一,所以你必须在导游的陪同下进入土库曼斯坦。)可知,游客在参观土库曼斯坦时必须有导游陪同。故选C。
B
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了在不同的地方问路,人们指方向的方式不一样。所以,对旅行者来说了解不同地方的文化差异很重要。
4.B推理判断题。根据第二段中In Japan, people e use landmarks(标志性建筑)to give directions instead of street names.可知,日本人在指路的时候喜欢使用标志性建筑,从下文所列举的例子中即可看出。故选B。
5.C细节理解题。根据第三段第一句People in Los Angeles, the US, have no idea of distance on the map: they measure distance by time,not miles.和最后一句To this question you won't get an answer, because most probably they don't know it themselves.可知,洛杉矶人的距离是通过时间来计算的,他们不使用“英里”来计算路途,因为大部分人不知道如何用英里计算路途。A项“他们更愿意为你带路”是第四段中希腊人指路的方式。B项“他们更喜欢使用肢体语言”,使用肢体语言是作者对于问路方式的建议。D项“他们在指路时使用标志性建筑,而不是距离。”是第二段中日本人指路的方式。故选C。
6.C推理判断题。根据第四段中Instead, a Greek will often say, "Follow me." Then he'll lead you through the streets of the city to the post office.可知,希腊人会直接带你去你要去的地方。故选C。
7.A细节理解题。根据最后一段中People there believe that "I don't" is impolite. They usually give an answer,but often a wrong one. So a tourist can get lost very easily in Yucatan! 知,尤卡坦州的人所指的方向有时是错误的,人们会因为他们所指的方向而迷路。
二、七选五
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了享受快乐旅行的几个注意事项。
1.G根据上文Trips are ideally planned to go well.以及本段的主题句Plan it well.可知,出行前要做一个计划,故选G项。
2.F根据上文Pack only the things you need.可知,F项“如果你的包里东西太多,你会很容易累。”符合语境,故选F项。
3.E根据本段主题句Be safe.可知,本段讲述的是安全方面的内容,E项“穿上保护装备是重要的。”符合语境,故选E项。
4.A根据下文内容可知,你能看见并经历新鲜的事物,所以要带着开放的心态去旅行,故选A项。
5.D本段讲述的是保存记忆,而拍摄精彩瞬间的照片是保存记忆的好办法,故选D项。
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