牛津深圳版英语九年级下册 第2课时ReadingUnit 1 Great explorations习题课件(共21张PPT)

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第2课时 Reading
Unit 1 Great explorations
一、 根据教材P3的课文内容，完成短文填空
Zheng He was born in Yunnan. He rose to become __1__ trusted official of the Yongle Emperor. The emperor ordered him to visit and __2__ the lands outside China. __3__ task was to develop relations and set up trade routes with foreign countries. In a few years, he built a great fleet of __4__, the biggest in the
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world at that time. The ships were __5__ as treasure ships. They were big enough to __6__ 25,000 people as well as very large quantities of goods.
　　From 1405 to 1433, Zheng He went __7__ seven trips and visited South-East Asia, the Middle East and even the east coast of Africa. It seemed that __8__ was too far for him to visit.
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　　Zheng He’s voyages were such a huge achievement __9__ people still remember him as a pioneer in __10__ up cultural contacts between different peoples around the world.
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二、阅读理解(B篇)
Tony Wheeler was born to travel. His father worked for an airline. For the first 16 years of his life, Wheeler and his family lived in many different countries.
　　In the early 1970s,Tony met a young woman named Maureen. They soon married. Before getting jobs, Tony and Maureen wanted to travel. They took a year-long trip from England, through Asia, to Australia.
On the trip, they visited places like Iran(伊朗),India, and so on.
　When Tony and Maureen arrived in Australia, people asked many questions about their trip. To answer these questions, Wheeler wrote a book called Across Asia on the Cheap. The book told people about different countries’ weather, customs (风俗), and places to see.
But unlike other travel books then, Tony Wheeler’s book also talked about places most tourists did not go. He also wrote about unusual things to see and do. The book was very popular.
　　Tony and Maureen started a company called Lonely Planet. They continued travelling. They wrote books for each place they visited. Today, 800 people
work for Lonely Planet. The company has over 650 books. Tony Wheeler, the great traveller, still writes about travels to many places and will bring us more surprises.
( )1. Where did Tony Wheeler and his wife end the year-long trip
A. England. B. Iran. C. India. D. Australia.
D
( )2. Why did Tony Wheeler write the book Across Asia on the Cheap
A. To make money for his next trip.
B. To tell people about his new company.
C. To draw people’s attention to his family.
D. To answer people’s questions about his trip.
D
( )3. How was the book Across Asia on the Cheap different from other travel books then
A. It was longer and more popular.
B. It was the first travel book in the world.
C. It talked about places most tourists did not go.
D. It talked about a country’s weather and customs.
C
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE about Tony Wheeler’s company
　　　A. His father started it.
　　　B. It is an airline company.
　　　C. Hundreds of people work for it.
　　　D. It has no books about travelling.
C
( )5. What does the passage mainly talk about
　　　A. A great traveller and his books.
　　　B. A tour of different countries.
　　　C. A great writer and his family.
　　　D. Different kinds of companies.
A
三、阅读理解(C篇)
配对阅读。左栏是五个人的信息介绍，右栏是七条旅游路线的信息介绍，请为左栏的每一个人选择一条最合适的旅游路线，并将其字母编号填写在题号前的括号内。
A. Black Bears Count
The office of the national park is not sure how many black bears are still alive after the big fire in this area. Volunteers are needed to help count them.
B. Garland Valley
Bring your binoculars(双筒望远镜)and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area. Garland Valley is a part of the national park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds.
C. Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight(手电筒)and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals that you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
D. Canoeing(划独木舟)
Whitewater canoeing is offered if you want to have fun on the river. Follow the guides, for it might be a dangerous trip. If you want to experience excitement, you shouldn’t miss it.
E. Kansas Peaks
Rock climbing and mountain climbing are offered in this trip, including an attempt of climbing East Kansas Peak. Wear good walking shoes. Bring enough water and food for your stay in the mountains. Join us and meet new friends.
F. Log Cabin Area
Horseback riding and hill walking are popular here. Rowing and fishing activities are offered too. The log cabin dining house offers good local food. You can have a big meal and have fun here.
G. Hong Kong Night Tour
Getting on a traditional sightseeing boat before sunset, a 60-minute trip will start on Hong Kong’s famous Victoria Harbour. Then you can enjoy the beauty of the city at night.
( )1. Jennifer, a brave girl, has a special interest in wildlife. She wants to know how wildlife lives in an area. She would like to study the environment and wild animals.
( )2. Mike is eager to stay away from the busy city life for a while. He and his classmates have decided to go to a place where they can enjoy the local food, walking, rowing and fishing.
( )3. Jane is longing for a break from school life. She wants to try something different and exciting. She is especially interested in water sports.
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( )4. George is a kind person and he’d like to be a volunteer to attend outdoor activities to do something helpful to society.
( )5. Tom is a sports fan and a lover of the outdoors. He would like to take a trip which offers mountain climbing and rock climbing.
A
E
THANKS!