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UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分)
A(2024河北石家庄三模)
When she was 61,Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean.In March 2021,she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun,salt and fierce currents.“We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,” she says.“For the first 15 days,I was seasick,so I hardly ate anything.I was just rowing and collapsing.I went through some pretty dark times.”
But after 42 days on the water,Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean.“I was exhausted and I was also so proud of myself,” she says.
Davies began rowing when she was 53,after spotting a six-oar (桨) rowing boat in Bristol harbor.Attracted by its size and appearance,she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run.“As soon as I got on the water,I fell in love with it,” she says.“Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.”
It wasn’t until 2017,though,that her Atlantic plans were born.Suffering from a herniated disc (椎间盘突出),she was only able to crawl out of bed.“I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,” she says.“One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better,I would row across an ocean.”
After successful surgery,Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows.Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence.Soon after,she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately.
“In June,I’m planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I’m 64,and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year.After all,we need things to look back on,” she says.
1.What do we know about Davies’ journey across the Atlantic
A.She fell apart and abandoned the task.
B.She suffered a lot during the process.
C.She was the oldest woman to finish it.
D.She rowed along with six other women.
2.How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row
A.Painful. B.Frightened.
C.Confident. D.Impressed.
3.What inspired Davies to row across an ocean
A.A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat.
B.Support from a boat company.
C.Stories of some women adventurers.
D.Sufferings from her back pain.
4.Which of the following best describes Davies
A.Caring and open-minded.
B.Humble and self-motivated.
C.Determined and easy-going.
D.Strong-willed and ambitious.
B(2024湖南永州三模)
Regenerative tourism is a concept that is gaining attraction in the travel industry.It is different from sustainable tourism in that it goes beyond just minimizing the negative impact of tourism.It is a philosophy that aims to not only minimize the negative impact of tourism but also to actively contribute to the regeneration of local ecosystems,economies,and cultures.
The concept of regenerative tourism is not new.Native communities around the world have been practicing regenerative tourism for centuries.However,it has gained renewed interest in recent years due to the growing awareness of the impact of tourism on the environment and the need for sustainable travel practices,particularly post-pandemic—indeed it could even be argued that,as the global tourism industry and those who depend on it start to recover,tourism in itself is a regenerative act.
One example of regenerative tourism is ecotourism.Ecotourism involves traveling to natural areas with the aim of learning about and conserving the environment.It involves activities such as hiking,bird watching,and wildlife viewing.Another example of regenerative tourism is community-based munity-based tourism involves staying with local communities and participating in their cultural activities,such as our Buffalo Curd Experience in Sri Lanka,or our Rice Wine Trek in Laos.Regenerative tourism can also involve the use of sustainable and regenerative practices in the tourism industry itself.For example,hotels can use renewable energy sources,reduce their water consumption,and use sustainable materials in their construction.
The benefits of regenerative tourism are many.However,carrying out regenerative tourism practices requires a shift in mindset and a commitment to sustainability.It requires tourism businesses to not only minimize their negative impact but to actively contribute to the regeneration of the environment and communities.It requires tourists to be conscious of their impact and to choose travel options in line with their values.
In conclusion,regenerative tourism is a promising concept that has the potential to transform the travel industry.By actively contributing to the regeneration of local ecosystems,economies,and cultures,regenerative tourism can create a better future for both people and the planet.
5.What is the aim of the regenerative tourism
A.To attract more investments.
B.To highlight the advantages of tourism.
C.To protect conventional economy and culture.
D.To promote a renewable and sustainable tourism.
6.Why has the regenerative tourism regained public interest recently
A.Tourism industry has globally boomed.
B.People have suffered from the pandemic.
C.People show more concern about environment.
D.Regenerative tourism has been practised for long.
7.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A.The definition of ecotourism.
B.The illustration of regenerative tourism.
C.Environmental conservation practices.
D.Reasonable doubts about regenerative tourism.
8.What might the writer agree with according to the last two paragraphs
A.Regenerative tourism has a bright future.
B.Tourists can choose whatever travel they like.
C.Travel industry is able to transform regenerative tourism.
D.Regenerative tourism can be practiced in traditional ways.
C(2025福建宁德模拟)
Your phone has a screen that displays images and videos.The screen uses tiny dots known as pixels (像素) that consist of three primary colors:red,green and blue.By mixing these colors in different ways,your phone can show you everything from beautiful beach scenes to cute puppies.
Now imagine something similar for smells.Scientists are developing digital scent technology that uses a small number of different cartridges (暗盒),each containing a specific scent.Just like how pixels mix the three basic colors to create images,these scent cartridges could mix to create different smells.Just as images on your phone are made of digital codes that represent combinations of pixels,smells produced by a future phone could be created through digital codes.Each smell could have a specific recipe made up of different amounts of the ingredients in the cartridges.
When you receive a digital scent code,your phone could mix tiny amounts of the different scents from the cartridges to create the desired smell.This mix would then be released through a small vent on the phone,allowing you to smell it.With just a few cartridges,your phone could potentially create a huge variety of smells,much like how red,green and blue pixels can create countless colors.
Creating a phone that can produce smells involves several challenges.One is designing a system that can produce thousands of different smells using only a few cartridges.Another is how to control how strong a scent should be and how long a phone should send it out.And phones will also need to sense odors near them and convert those to digital codes so your friends’ phones can send smells to you.The cartridges should also be easy to refill,and the chemicals in them should be safe to breathe.These hurdles make it a tricky but exciting area of research.
9.What enables a phone screen to present diverse visual contents from paragraph 1
A.Special sensors detecting colors.
B.A unique way for color reflection.
C.Advanced software for image generation.
D.Pixels of three primary colors in combination.
10.What can we learn about digital scent from paragraph 2
A.It is created by using cartridges.
B.It’s a fully-developed technology.
C.It comes from the same cartridges.
D.It is related to images on mobile phones.
11.What is one of the troubles scientists face when developing digital scent technology
A.Creating new scents that don’t exist in nature.
B.Combining all primary colors to produce one smell.
C.Regulating the strength and duration of scents.
D.Finding a way to emit scents that last for a long time.
12.What is the main idea of the text
A.A comparison between image combination and smell production.
B.The development and challenges of digital scent technology.
C.The advantages of updating a phone that can display images.
D.The history and future of complex phone technology.
Ⅱ.七选五(每小题2.5分)
(2024山东济南一模)
Some of the best road trips are unplanned.You simply grab a few items,jump in a car and set off.However,this approach involves some risk. 13 That’s why the first rule of road trip planning is to bring along whatever you might need to have fun.Some food,a guitar,and a cooler full of drinks can go a long way.
Planning a road trip can be almost as fun as the trip itself.Some well-designed travel guides may be of great help. 14 For the logically-minded,the management of speed,fuel,accommodation and timing details can present a rewarding journey.
15 Highways make it possible to drive across an entire country without seeing anything or meeting anyone.The more you skip freeways in favor of scenic highways,the more you’re likely to get out of your trip.
Once you’ve figured out your plan roughly,fill in the details,and bear in mind that maps and satellite navigation systems are not always up to date. 16 Remember,the more you prepare now,the better equipped you’ll be if you decide to change your trip later or have to deal with an unforeseen problem.
Booking accommodation and having backup plans can make or break a trip,especially if you want to visit some remote byways with limited accommodation opportunities. 17 In some areas,especially the American West,gas stations can be a hundred miles away.
A.You can find this information online.
B.You may end up in a boring part of town.
C.It’s good to take an emergency phone with you.
D.A quick look through them can fuel your inspiration.
E.Research as much as possible and cross-reference your sources.
F.When planning your route,consider what kinds of roads to take.
G.Also,be sure to investigate fuel availability where you’re headed.
答案:
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了Sian Davies在61岁时划船穿越大西洋的经历和她的感受。
1.B 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“‘We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,’she says.‘For the first 15 days,I was seasick,so I hardly ate anything.I was just rowing and collapsing.I went through some pretty dark times.’”可知,Davies在过程中遭受了很多苦难。
2.D 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“‘As soon as I got on the water,I fell in love with it,’she says.‘Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing.’”可知,Davies对她第一次尝试划船印象深刻。
3.C 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better,I would row across an ocean.”可知,一些女性冒险家的故事激发了Davies划船穿越大西洋的灵感。
4.D 推理判断题。根据第一段中“In March 2021,she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun,salt and fierce currents.”以及最后一段中“I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year”可知,她是一个意志坚定和有雄心壮志的人。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了再生旅游,再生旅游是一个很有前景的概念,有可能改变旅游业。通过积极促进当地生态系统、经济和文化的再生,再生旅游可以为人类和地球创造更美好的未来。
5.D 推理判断题。根据第一段内容可知,再生旅游的目的是促进可再生和可持续的旅游业。
6.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中“it has gained renewed interest in recent years due to the growing awareness of the impact of tourism on the environment and the need for sustainable travel practices,particularly post-pandemic—indeed it could even be argued that,as the global tourism industry and those who depend on it start to recover,tourism in itself is a regenerative act.”可知,再生旅游最近之所以重新引起了公众的兴趣,是因为人们越来越关心环境。
7.B 主旨大意题。根据第三段第一句“One example of regenerative tourism is ecotourism.”和倒数第二句“Regenerative tourism can also involve the use of sustainable and regenerative practices in the tourism industry itself.”可知,第三段主要谈论“再生旅游的例证”。
8.A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“The benefits of regenerative tourism are many.”和最后一段内容可知,作者可能会同意“再生旅游有着光明的未来”。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了数字气味技术,包括它的开发过程和潜力,以及其面临的诸多挑战。
9.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The screen uses tiny dots known as pixels that consist of three primary colors:red,green and blue.By mixing these colors in different ways,your phone can show you everything from beautiful beach scenes to cute puppies.”可知,让手机屏幕呈现多样化的视觉内容的是三种原色的像素组合。
10.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Scientists are developing digital scent technology that uses a small number of different cartridges,each containing a specific scent.”可知,数字气味技术是通过使用包含特定气味的暗盒来创建的。
11.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Another is how to control how strong a scent should be and how long a phone should send it out.”可知,科学家在开发数字气味技术时面临的一个挑战是如何调节气味的强度和持续时间。
12.B 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第二段中的“Scientists are developing digital scent technology that uses a small number of different cartridges,each containing a specific scent.”和最后一段中的“Creating a phone that can produce smells involves several challenges.”可知,文章主要介绍了数字气味技术,包括它的开发过程和潜力,以及其面临的诸多挑战。因此,本文的主旨是B选项“The development and challenges of digital scent technology.”。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何制定较好的自驾游计划给出了一些建议。
13.B 文章开头提到有些自驾游是不做计划的,B项“You may end up in a boring part of town.”指出这种方法可能存在风险,承接上句;其中的“boring”与下一句的“have fun”相对应,并解释了下一句中要带上任何可能需要的东西的原因,衔接合理,符合语境。
14.D 上一句“Some well-designed travel guides may be of great help.”提到一些旅游指南可能很有帮助,D项“A quick look through them can fuel your inspiration.”中的“them”指代上一句中的“travel guides”,并且进一步说明了这些旅游指南会给人带来的帮助,承接上句,符合语境。
15.F 根据下文“Highways make it possible to drive across an entire country without seeing anything or meeting anyone.The more you skip freeways in favor of scenic highways,the more you’re likely to get out of your trip.”可知,选择合适的道路会在旅行中有着不同的收获,F项“When planning your route,consider what kinds of roads to take.”较好地表达了这层含义,与下文语意衔接,符合语境。
16.E 上一句“Once you’ve figured out your plan roughly,fill in the details,and bear in mind that maps and satellite navigation systems are not always up to date.”指出要详细制定计划,以防一些数据更新不及时;E项“Research as much as possible and cross-reference your sources.”对上一句提出了具体的解决办法;同时下一句“Remember,the more you prepare now,the better equipped you’ll be if you decide to change your trip later or have to deal with an unforeseen problem.”进一步说明了多研究、多准备的好处,故E项承上启下,符合语境。
17.G 上一句“Booking accommodation and having backup plans can make or break a trip,especially if you want to visit some remote byways with limited accommodation opportunities.”指出了预订住宿和准备备用计划的重要性,G项“Also,be sure to investigate fuel availability where you’re headed.”补充说明了提前了解燃料供应的重要性,承接上句;而下一句“In some areas,especially the American West,gas stations can be a hundred miles away.”也具体解释了要提前了解燃料供应情况的原因,故G项承上启下,符合语境。
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