Unit 2 Travelling Around Reading for Writing 练习（含答案） -2024-2025学年高中英语人教版（2019）必修第一册
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Reading for Writing
Ⅰ.单句写作(课文佳句仿写)(共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分)
(应用文写作——旅游计划)
1．应我的要求，我父母决定带我去爬中国五大山脉之首——泰山。(at one’s request)
____________________，my parents have decided to take me to climb Mount Tai，the first of the five great mountains in China.
2．它也被古代皇帝和中国人看作是一个神圣的(holy)地方。(view...as...)
________________________________________________________________________________
3．再过两天我们就动身去爬山了。(before)
____________________ for the mountain.
4．我想，一旦我在泰山顶上看到日出，我一定会兴奋地叫起来。(catch sight of)
I think once I ____________________，I will exclaim in excitement.
5．一到目的地，我们就打电话123456联系导游。(contact)
As soon as we reach the destination，we ____________________ 123456.
Ⅱ.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2024·安徽宿州高一期中)
The 187-foot-tall Tower of Pisa is famous all over the world mainly because it leans(倾斜)．For many years，people believed that the tower’s designer intended it to lean.As it turns out，though，the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning.The Tower of Pisa was constructed on a riverbed of sand and clay(黏土) that was not strong enough to support a building so tall and heavy.
Construction of the tower began in 1173.Because Pisa experienced several wars，the tower wasn’t completed until 1350.Only a few years after the construction started，people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning.As the next three floors were added，builders purposefully built them with one side higher than the other to try to correct the lean.This resulted in the tower leaning in the opposite direction.
Fortunately for the people of Pisa，the long delays(耽搁) during construction gave the structure time to settle and the ground to become solid.This made the foundation(地基) stronger over time，which is the main reason why the tower never fell over.For hundreds of years，the tower was indeed falling.It would lean one more inch about every 20 years.In the end，in 1990，it was closed to the public for fear that a large group of people at the top would weigh enough to make it fall down.
From 1990 to 2001，engineers from around the world helped balance the tower.After several unsuccessful attempts at a solution，engineers finally came up with a plan that worked.They slowly removed ground under the high side of the tower.When they had finished，they had returned it to the position it held in about 1838—the tower had been straightened by nearly 16 inches.Except a sudden great disaster，such as a earthquake，engineers believe the tower is safe for another 300 years now.
1．What does the author try to explain about the Tower of Pisa in paragraph 1
A．Why it leans.
B．Why it was built.
C．Why it is famous.
D．Why it stopped leaning.
2．What can we learn about the Tower of Pisa
A．It was completed in 1173.
B．It began to be built in 1350.
C．It was seen leaning after 1173.
D．It was repaired every 20 years.
3．What kept the Tower of Pisa from falling down according to paragraph 3
A．The special structure.
B．The timely protection.
C．The skill of the builders.
D．The long time of building.
4．What would be the best title for the text
A．When Does the Tower of Pisa Lean
B．Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa Falling
C．When Was the Leaning Tower of Pisa Built
D．How Did the Leaning Tower of Pisa Get Its Name
B
(2024·江苏宿迁高一期中)
Chile is famous for its many attractions，including Torres del Paine National Park and Rapa Nui National Park.If you’re planning a visit，be sure to add “Mano del Desierto” or “Hand of the Desert” to your must-see list.
Standing 11 meters tall and made of iron and cement(混凝土)，this sculpture(雕像) of a hand comes out from the sand in the Atacama Desert，which is known as the driest desert in the world outside of polar regions.The sculpture was created by Mario Irarrázabal in the early 1980s and was financed by a local nonprofit organization called Corporación Pro Antofagasta.The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses.Many people believe that the hand represents the weakness and helplessness of human beings，as well as their strength and determination to overcome hardships.
If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert，take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta，a port city in northern Chile.The sculpture is located between mile markers 1,309 and 1,310.The desert’s flatness makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away.But some people mistake it for a mirage(海市蜃楼) caused by tiredness from driving a long way to the sculpture.
Visitors should take precautions(预防措施) before leaving，such as filling their gas tanks，taking plenty of water，and wearing sunscreen.They should also avoid driving too quickly，as many car accidents happen in the desert each year.
For those who are worried about driving alone，working with an agency like Plan South America is a good option.The founder of the agency，Harry Hastings，said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.
5．What makes the Hand of the Desert a famous attraction
A．Its material. B．Its location.
C．Its designer. D．Its size and design.
6．What can we know from the third paragraph
A．The sculpture can be seen from far away.
B．The sculpture can be reached very easily.
C．Tired travelers often see mirages in the desert.
D．The sculpture attracts millions of visitors every year.
7．What can we know about Harry Hastings from the passage
A．He built the sculpture “Hand of the Desert”．
B．He can avoid driving accidents in the desert.
C．He gave the financial support to the sculpture.
D．His agency can help lonely travelers travel to the desert.
8．Which column does this passage belong to in a newspaper
A．Travel. B．Environment.
C．Culture. D．Entertainment.
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
(2024·山西朔州高一期中)
In August 2022，I had my very first travel experience in the heart of nature.Although I was already well into adulthood and an experienced 1 ，I’d never spent much time in 2 .A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies，and I 3 .I had never joined in 4 in my life so at first I didn’t look forward to the 5 ，and as a self-described “city girl”，the 6 of vacationing in the middle of nowhere without cell service or WiFi was 7 .
But the minute we 8 Jasper National Park，I fell in love.The wide open spaces，beautiful views and sounds of nature 9 me.For the first time in a long time，I felt 10 free.All that fresh air and walking was just what I wanted in my life.
Back home，explaining my experience to my friends and family was 11 .My words failed me at first.After I 12 ，I talked to my sister about the trip.Growing up，we shared many firsts：our first concert without parents，our first heartbreaks and so on.We shared such a(n) 13 relationship that I wished her to 14 nature in the same way as I had.Experiencing nature for the first time 15 a new world for me.
1．A.traveler B．reporter
C．teacher D．guide
2．A.magazines B．nature
C．discussion D．stories
3．A.recorded B．refused
C．forgot D．accepted
4．A.running B．riding
C．driving D．hiking
5．A.trip B．flight
C．interview D．result
6．A.purpose B．time
C．rule D．idea
7．A.exciting B．confusing
C．terrible D．satisfying
8．A.left B．mentioned
C．entered D．drew
9．A.troubled B．attracted
C．directed D．changed
10．A.slightly B．thankfully
C．completely D．gradually
11．A.challenging B．simple
C．real D．imaginary
12．A.got up B．looked around
C．came over D．calmed down
13．A.close B．strange
C．far D．awkward
14．A.balance B．experience
C．recommend D．treat
15．A.chose B．invented
C．shaped D．connected
答案精析
Ⅰ.1.At my request 2.It is also viewed as a holy place by ancient emperors and Chinese people. 3.It will be two days before we set off 4.catch sight of sunrise at the top of Mount Tai 5.will contact our guide at
Ⅱ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。比萨斜塔因为塔身倾斜而世界闻名。它为什么会成为今天这个样子？人们做了什么使得它能够保持倾斜而不倒下？本文对这些问题进行了简单的说明。
1．A [推理判断题。根据第一段中“As it turns out，though，the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning.”可推知，作者试图解释比萨斜塔为什么会倾斜。故选A项。]
2．C [细节理解题。根据第二段中“Construction of the tower began in 1173...Only a few years after the construction started，people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning.”可知，比萨斜塔在1173年建造开始后的几年里就被发现倾斜。故选C项。]
3．D [细节理解题。根据第三段中“Fortunately for the people of Pisa，the long delays(耽搁) during construction...which is the main reason why the tower never fell over.”可知，比萨斜塔之所以屹然不倒是因为它的建造周期较长，使得工匠有机会加固地基。故选D项。]
4．B [标题归纳题。通读全文尤其根据文章第一段和最后一段内容可知，本文主要是围绕着比萨斜塔为什么会倾斜以及人们怎么确保它不会倒下而进行说明的。故B项“比萨斜塔要倒了吗？”适合作为标题。故选B项。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智利的旅游景点“沙漠之掌”，包括它的位置、建造背景、象征意义以及前往参观的建议。
5．D [细节理解题。根据第二段中“The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses.”可知，这座雕塑以其尺寸和设计而闻名。故选D项。]
6．A [细节理解题。根据第三段中“The desert’s flatness makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away.”可知，从很远的地方就能看到这座雕塑。故选A项。]
7．D [推理判断题。根据最后一段“For those who are worried about driving alone...The founder of the agency，Harry Hastings，said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.”可推知，他的旅行社可以帮助孤独的旅行者前往沙漠。故选D项。]
8．A [文章出处题。通读全文尤其根据第三段中“If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert，take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta，a port city in northern Chile.”以及倒数第二段“Visitors should take precautions(预防措施)．..”可知，本文主要介绍了智利的旅游景点“沙漠之掌”，并提供了前往参观的注意事项，可推知文章属于“旅游”栏目。故选A项。]
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者第一次到大自然中徒步旅行，感受到了完全的自由。这次体验大自然为作者塑造了一个新的世界。
1．A [traveler旅行者；reporter记者；teacher老师；guide导游。根据前文的“I had my very first travel experience”和下文内容可知，此处指作者是一个有经验的旅行者。故选A项。]
2．B [根据前文“In August 2022，I had my very first travel experience in the heart of nature.”可知，此处是指到大自然中旅行。故选B项。]
3．D [record记录；refuse拒绝；accept接受。根据下文“I had never joined in in my life so at first I didn’t look forward to the ”可知，作者接受了朋友的邀请。故选D项。]
4．D [riding骑行；driving驾驶；hiking远足。根据前文的“A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies”可知，作者之前没有到大自然中去徒步旅行。故选D项。]
5．A [trip旅行；flight飞行；interview面试，采访。根据前文的“A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies”可知，此处指刚开始作者并不期待这次徒步旅行。故选A项。]
6．D [purpose目的；rule规则。根据前文的“A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies”可知，去没有手机服务或无线网络的地方度假是一个主意。故选D项。]
7．C [confusing令人困惑的；terrible可怕的；satisfying令人满意的。根据前文的“as a self described ‘city girl’”可知，这样的旅行对于一个城市女孩来说是非常糟糕的。故选C项。]
8．C [mention提到；enter进入；draw吸引，拉。根据下文“Jasper National Park，I fell in love”可知，作者和朋友们进入了这个公园。故选C项。]
9．B [trouble麻烦；attract吸引；direct指挥。根据前文“I fell in love”可知，作者被这里的风景吸引了。故选B项。]
10．C [slightly略微地；thankfully感谢地；completely完全地；gradually逐步地。根据下文“All that fresh air and walking was just what I wanted in my life.”可知，作者完全感到放松。故选C项。]
11．A [challenging有挑战性的；simple简单的；imaginary虚构的。根据下文“My words failed me at first.”可知，作者一开始无法用言语表达，所以向家里人描述自己的这次经历是有挑战性的。故选A项。]
12．D [look around环顾四周；come over过来；calm down冷静下来。根据前文“My words failed me at first.”可知，起初作者太激动都不能用语言表达自己的心情，后来平静下来才和姐姐谈论这次旅行。故选D项。]
13．A [close亲近的；strange奇怪的；far远的；awkward令人尴尬的。根据前文“Growing up，we shared many firsts：our first concert without parents，our first heartbreaks and so on.”可知，作者和姐姐的关系很亲密。故选A项。]
14．B [balance平衡；experience经历，体验；recommend推荐；treat对待。根据下文“Experiencing nature for the first time a new world for me.”可知，作者希望姐姐能像自己一样体验大自然。故选B项。]
15．C [invent发明；shape塑造；connect连接。根据前文“For the first time in a long time，I felt free.All that fresh air and walking was just what I wanted in my life.”可知，作者对大自然有了全新的看法，这次经历塑造了一个全新的世界。故选C项。]
Ⅰ.单句写作(课文佳句仿写)(共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分)
(应用文写作——旅游计划)
1．应我的要求，我父母决定带我去爬中国五大山脉之首——泰山。(at one’s request)
____________________，my parents have decided to take me to climb Mount Tai，the first of the five great mountains in China.
2．它也被古代皇帝和中国人看作是一个神圣的(holy)地方。(view...as...)
________________________________________________________________________________
3．再过两天我们就动身去爬山了。(before)
____________________ for the mountain.
4．我想，一旦我在泰山顶上看到日出，我一定会兴奋地叫起来。(catch sight of)
I think once I ____________________，I will exclaim in excitement.
5．一到目的地，我们就打电话123456联系导游。(contact)
As soon as we reach the destination，we ____________________ 123456.
Ⅱ.阅读理解(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2024·安徽宿州高一期中)
The 187-foot-tall Tower of Pisa is famous all over the world mainly because it leans(倾斜)．For many years，people believed that the tower’s designer intended it to lean.As it turns out，though，the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning.The Tower of Pisa was constructed on a riverbed of sand and clay(黏土) that was not strong enough to support a building so tall and heavy.
Construction of the tower began in 1173.Because Pisa experienced several wars，the tower wasn’t completed until 1350.Only a few years after the construction started，people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning.As the next three floors were added，builders purposefully built them with one side higher than the other to try to correct the lean.This resulted in the tower leaning in the opposite direction.
Fortunately for the people of Pisa，the long delays(耽搁) during construction gave the structure time to settle and the ground to become solid.This made the foundation(地基) stronger over time，which is the main reason why the tower never fell over.For hundreds of years，the tower was indeed falling.It would lean one more inch about every 20 years.In the end，in 1990，it was closed to the public for fear that a large group of people at the top would weigh enough to make it fall down.
From 1990 to 2001，engineers from around the world helped balance the tower.After several unsuccessful attempts at a solution，engineers finally came up with a plan that worked.They slowly removed ground under the high side of the tower.When they had finished，they had returned it to the position it held in about 1838—the tower had been straightened by nearly 16 inches.Except a sudden great disaster，such as a earthquake，engineers believe the tower is safe for another 300 years now.
1．What does the author try to explain about the Tower of Pisa in paragraph 1
A．Why it leans.
B．Why it was built.
C．Why it is famous.
D．Why it stopped leaning.
2．What can we learn about the Tower of Pisa
A．It was completed in 1173.
B．It began to be built in 1350.
C．It was seen leaning after 1173.
D．It was repaired every 20 years.
3．What kept the Tower of Pisa from falling down according to paragraph 3
A．The special structure.
B．The timely protection.
C．The skill of the builders.
D．The long time of building.
4．What would be the best title for the text
A．When Does the Tower of Pisa Lean
B．Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa Falling
C．When Was the Leaning Tower of Pisa Built
D．How Did the Leaning Tower of Pisa Get Its Name
B
(2024·江苏宿迁高一期中)
Chile is famous for its many attractions，including Torres del Paine National Park and Rapa Nui National Park.If you’re planning a visit，be sure to add “Mano del Desierto” or “Hand of the Desert” to your must-see list.
Standing 11 meters tall and made of iron and cement(混凝土)，this sculpture(雕像) of a hand comes out from the sand in the Atacama Desert，which is known as the driest desert in the world outside of polar regions.The sculpture was created by Mario Irarrázabal in the early 1980s and was financed by a local nonprofit organization called Corporación Pro Antofagasta.The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses.Many people believe that the hand represents the weakness and helplessness of human beings，as well as their strength and determination to overcome hardships.
If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert，take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta，a port city in northern Chile.The sculpture is located between mile markers 1,309 and 1,310.The desert’s flatness makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away.But some people mistake it for a mirage(海市蜃楼) caused by tiredness from driving a long way to the sculpture.
Visitors should take precautions(预防措施) before leaving，such as filling their gas tanks，taking plenty of water，and wearing sunscreen.They should also avoid driving too quickly，as many car accidents happen in the desert each year.
For those who are worried about driving alone，working with an agency like Plan South America is a good option.The founder of the agency，Harry Hastings，said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.
5．What makes the Hand of the Desert a famous attraction
A．Its material. B．Its location.
C．Its designer. D．Its size and design.
6．What can we know from the third paragraph
A．The sculpture can be seen from far away.
B．The sculpture can be reached very easily.
C．Tired travelers often see mirages in the desert.
D．The sculpture attracts millions of visitors every year.
7．What can we know about Harry Hastings from the passage
A．He built the sculpture “Hand of the Desert”．
B．He can avoid driving accidents in the desert.
C．He gave the financial support to the sculpture.
D．His agency can help lonely travelers travel to the desert.
8．Which column does this passage belong to in a newspaper
A．Travel. B．Environment.
C．Culture. D．Entertainment.
Ⅲ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
(2024·山西朔州高一期中)
In August 2022，I had my very first travel experience in the heart of nature.Although I was already well into adulthood and an experienced 1 ，I’d never spent much time in 2 .A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies，and I 3 .I had never joined in 4 in my life so at first I didn’t look forward to the 5 ，and as a self-described “city girl”，the 6 of vacationing in the middle of nowhere without cell service or WiFi was 7 .
But the minute we 8 Jasper National Park，I fell in love.The wide open spaces，beautiful views and sounds of nature 9 me.For the first time in a long time，I felt 10 free.All that fresh air and walking was just what I wanted in my life.
Back home，explaining my experience to my friends and family was 11 .My words failed me at first.After I 12 ，I talked to my sister about the trip.Growing up，we shared many firsts：our first concert without parents，our first heartbreaks and so on.We shared such a(n) 13 relationship that I wished her to 14 nature in the same way as I had.Experiencing nature for the first time 15 a new world for me.
1．A.traveler B．reporter
C．teacher D．guide
2．A.magazines B．nature
C．discussion D．stories
3．A.recorded B．refused
C．forgot D．accepted
4．A.running B．riding
C．driving D．hiking
5．A.trip B．flight
C．interview D．result
6．A.purpose B．time
C．rule D．idea
7．A.exciting B．confusing
C．terrible D．satisfying
8．A.left B．mentioned
C．entered D．drew
9．A.troubled B．attracted
C．directed D．changed
10．A.slightly B．thankfully
C．completely D．gradually
11．A.challenging B．simple
C．real D．imaginary
12．A.got up B．looked around
C．came over D．calmed down
13．A.close B．strange
C．far D．awkward
14．A.balance B．experience
C．recommend D．treat
15．A.chose B．invented
C．shaped D．connected
答案精析
Ⅰ.1.At my request 2.It is also viewed as a holy place by ancient emperors and Chinese people. 3.It will be two days before we set off 4.catch sight of sunrise at the top of Mount Tai 5.will contact our guide at
Ⅱ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。比萨斜塔因为塔身倾斜而世界闻名。它为什么会成为今天这个样子？人们做了什么使得它能够保持倾斜而不倒下？本文对这些问题进行了简单的说明。
1．A [推理判断题。根据第一段中“As it turns out，though，the tower’s lean is an accident caused by poor planning.”可推知，作者试图解释比萨斜塔为什么会倾斜。故选A项。]
2．C [细节理解题。根据第二段中“Construction of the tower began in 1173...Only a few years after the construction started，people could see that the first three floors of the tower were already leaning.”可知，比萨斜塔在1173年建造开始后的几年里就被发现倾斜。故选C项。]
3．D [细节理解题。根据第三段中“Fortunately for the people of Pisa，the long delays(耽搁) during construction...which is the main reason why the tower never fell over.”可知，比萨斜塔之所以屹然不倒是因为它的建造周期较长，使得工匠有机会加固地基。故选D项。]
4．B [标题归纳题。通读全文尤其根据文章第一段和最后一段内容可知，本文主要是围绕着比萨斜塔为什么会倾斜以及人们怎么确保它不会倒下而进行说明的。故B项“比萨斜塔要倒了吗？”适合作为标题。故选B项。]
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智利的旅游景点“沙漠之掌”，包括它的位置、建造背景、象征意义以及前往参观的建议。
5．D [细节理解题。根据第二段中“The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses.”可知，这座雕塑以其尺寸和设计而闻名。故选D项。]
6．A [细节理解题。根据第三段中“The desert’s flatness makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away.”可知，从很远的地方就能看到这座雕塑。故选A项。]
7．D [推理判断题。根据最后一段“For those who are worried about driving alone...The founder of the agency，Harry Hastings，said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.”可推知，他的旅行社可以帮助孤独的旅行者前往沙漠。故选D项。]
8．A [文章出处题。通读全文尤其根据第三段中“If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert，take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta，a port city in northern Chile.”以及倒数第二段“Visitors should take precautions(预防措施)．..”可知，本文主要介绍了智利的旅游景点“沙漠之掌”，并提供了前往参观的注意事项，可推知文章属于“旅游”栏目。故选A项。]
Ⅲ.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者第一次到大自然中徒步旅行，感受到了完全的自由。这次体验大自然为作者塑造了一个新的世界。
1．A [traveler旅行者；reporter记者；teacher老师；guide导游。根据前文的“I had my very first travel experience”和下文内容可知，此处指作者是一个有经验的旅行者。故选A项。]
2．B [根据前文“In August 2022，I had my very first travel experience in the heart of nature.”可知，此处是指到大自然中旅行。故选B项。]
3．D [record记录；refuse拒绝；accept接受。根据下文“I had never joined in in my life so at first I didn’t look forward to the ”可知，作者接受了朋友的邀请。故选D项。]
4．D [riding骑行；driving驾驶；hiking远足。根据前文的“A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies”可知，作者之前没有到大自然中去徒步旅行。故选D项。]
5．A [trip旅行；flight飞行；interview面试，采访。根据前文的“A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies”可知，此处指刚开始作者并不期待这次徒步旅行。故选A项。]
6．D [purpose目的；rule规则。根据前文的“A group of friends invited me to go hiking in the Canadian Rockies”可知，去没有手机服务或无线网络的地方度假是一个主意。故选D项。]
7．C [confusing令人困惑的；terrible可怕的；satisfying令人满意的。根据前文的“as a self described ‘city girl’”可知，这样的旅行对于一个城市女孩来说是非常糟糕的。故选C项。]
8．C [mention提到；enter进入；draw吸引，拉。根据下文“Jasper National Park，I fell in love”可知，作者和朋友们进入了这个公园。故选C项。]
9．B [trouble麻烦；attract吸引；direct指挥。根据前文“I fell in love”可知，作者被这里的风景吸引了。故选B项。]
10．C [slightly略微地；thankfully感谢地；completely完全地；gradually逐步地。根据下文“All that fresh air and walking was just what I wanted in my life.”可知，作者完全感到放松。故选C项。]
11．A [challenging有挑战性的；simple简单的；imaginary虚构的。根据下文“My words failed me at first.”可知，作者一开始无法用言语表达，所以向家里人描述自己的这次经历是有挑战性的。故选A项。]
12．D [look around环顾四周；come over过来；calm down冷静下来。根据前文“My words failed me at first.”可知，起初作者太激动都不能用语言表达自己的心情，后来平静下来才和姐姐谈论这次旅行。故选D项。]
13．A [close亲近的；strange奇怪的；far远的；awkward令人尴尬的。根据前文“Growing up，we shared many firsts：our first concert without parents，our first heartbreaks and so on.”可知，作者和姐姐的关系很亲密。故选A项。]
14．B [balance平衡；experience经历，体验；recommend推荐；treat对待。根据下文“Experiencing nature for the first time a new world for me.”可知，作者希望姐姐能像自己一样体验大自然。故选B项。]
15．C [invent发明；shape塑造；connect连接。根据前文“For the first time in a long time，I felt free.All that fresh air and walking was just what I wanted in my life.”可知，作者对大自然有了全新的看法，这次经历塑造了一个全新的世界。故选C项。]