把握单元素养目标
主题意识 本单元围绕长途旅行的主题展开，讲述了不同旅行者横跨加拿大、澳大利亚等地的长途旅行经历，包括他们的所见所闻、所思所想，旨在告诉青少年不仅要读万卷书，还要行万里路，鼓励他们走进社会和大自然，深入了解客观世界和人类社会，磨炼意志，体味人生，在旅途中探求自我价值和人生意义。
语法项目 能够比较过去分词与动词-ing形式的用法和功能(作表语、定语、状语等)，并在语境中正确理解与使用两种非谓语形式。
语言输入 听 听懂一段长途火车旅行中与当地人的对话，把握双方交谈的关键信息，并在上下文中理解几个常用英语习语。
读 阅读横跨加拿大的长途火车旅行游记，把握文本的时间、空间线索，利用地图等非连续性文本梳理主人公的旅行见闻。
看 通过浏览相关图文，获取关键信息；观看相关视频，学习在旅行中探索未知、体验快乐。
语言输出 写 能够利用地图梳理旅行路线，并以作者身份写一封家信，记录此次旅行的经历和见闻，充分理解交际场景、目的、角色和对象，表达得体。
说 能够基于听力语篇提供的信息，结合自身相关经历，并利用教材给出的语言提示续编对话。
Section Ⅰ “Reading and Thinking”的课文习读环节
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text？( )
A．A trip to Canada.
B．The scenery of Canada.
C．The weather in Canada.
D．Autumn in Canada.
2．Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A．On the way to Ontario.
Para.2 B．Introduction of Edmonton.
Para.3 C．Their visit to Lake Louise and
Jasper.
Para.4 D．Journey across the great Canadian Prairie.
Para.5 E．Their stay in Vancouver before
the journey.
Para.6 F．Their excitement of crossing
Canada by rail.
文意深度理解
(一)阅读理解
1．Why are the cousins NOT flying direct to the Atlantic coast？( )
A．They don't have so much money.
B．They want to take the train to have a good view of Canada.
C．The aeroplane is so fast.
D．The distance from the west coast to the east isn't so long.
2．What do you know about Alberta？( )
A．People here never go out in winter.
B．The temperature is low all the year round.
C．Edmonton is the largest shopping centre in North America.
D．It has the centre of Canada's huge oil and gas drilling industry.
3．What surprised them during the visit？( )
A．So small population of Canada.
B．So many schools.
C．Such an open place.
D．Growing so much wheat.
4．What did they see first when they woke up the next morning on the train towards Toronto？( )
A．The wide stretch of Lake Huron.
B．Toronto, Ontario's capital.
C．Frost on the ground.
D．The red bushes outside the window.
(二)阅读表达
1．What did they do in Vancouver and how did they feel
2．Find out the main scenery they saw while going to Lake Louise.
3．What did Li Daiyu and Liu Qian think the highlight of the trip was
内化读文技法
厘清作者行踪，把握所思所想
本文是一篇游记。此类文章一般用来记录旅行经历，描述旅行中的所见所感，以叙述为主要表达方式，同时也会用到描写、抒情、议论等写作手法。以作者的个人旅行经历与情感体验为线索是游记最为普遍的叙述方式。本文记述了Li Daiyu和Liu Qian两姐妹乘坐火车自西向东横跨加拿大的旅行经历。文章以她们的旅游路线“Vancouver — Lake Louise — Jasper — Edmonton — Canadian Prairie — Winnipeg — Ontario — Toronto”和交通方式(by air, by train, by taxi, by coach, on foot)为线索，记录了两个人在旅行中的所见所闻所感，向我们展示这次旅行的全过程，即体验加拿大不同地区的自然风光和人文风情。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Later, they took a pleasant hike in a forest just a short distance away.
赏析：本句中用pleasant一词表达出森林徒步旅行的愉快、舒适和惬意。pleasant表示客观上的“令人高兴或愉快的”。
2．Seen from the train window, the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive.
赏析：本句中massive用词贴切，充分描述了加拿大巍峨的山脉和辽阔的森林。
3．Edmonton is freezing cold in winter, with daily temperatures averaging －10℃.
赏析：本句中用freezing一词突出天气的寒冷，给人以滴水成冰的感觉；averaging强调平均气温都在零下10摄氏度，很好地补充freezing cold的内容，描写具体、细致。
仿写训练/完成句子
①Often, if the weather permits, they will go out of the house to enjoy the bright moon, talking about ________________________.
通常，如果天气允许，他们会出门赏月，谈论一些开心的事情。
②He had planted the trees with his own hands and today they have ____________________________________________.
他亲手种下了这些树，如今它们已成了树干粗壮的大树。
③It was the shopkeeper that ____________________________________________.
是店主人(的善意)使寒冷的冬日暖和了许多。
(二)赏句式之高
1．Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay, and later visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques.
赏析：该句为主从复合句。that引导定语从句，修饰先行词an island；Despite ...介词短语在句中作状语，表示让步；selling crafts and antiques为现在分词短语作后置定语。该句句式凝练，叙述了两人游览经历以及所见所闻。
2．Looking at the beautiful scenery, they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken.
赏析：Looking at ...为现在分词短语作伴随状语；that引导宾语从句；they had ever taken为省略引导词that的定语从句。该句运用多样的表达方式描写美景的同时提及了两人的感受，是游记的典型写法。
仿写训练/完成句子
①__________________， the scenery __________________________ was still breathtaking.
尽管天空多云，但眼前的景色仍然令人叹为观止。
②________________________ , I found that the shining sunlight made the scenery outside look like a beautiful painting.
望向窗外，我发现灿烂的阳光使外面的景色看起来像一幅美丽的画。
(三)赏描摹之韵(拟人修辞和感官描写)
The train thundered on, through the rolling hills.The bushes and maple trees outside their windows were red, gold, and orange, and there was frost on the ground，confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada.Night came again, and the train turned south towards Toronto.
赏析：这段话运用了听觉和视觉描写的写作手法。作者将火车的行驶形容为“thundered on”，用“came”拟人修辞来表达夜幕的降临，使读者能够更加真切地感受到火车的行驶速度和力量，突出了夜幕降临的灵动感。通过描写窗外的灌木丛和枫树的颜色，以及地面上的霜，呈现了一幅秋天的美丽画面，使读者能够直观地感受到加拿大秋天的景色。
仿写训练/翻译句子
①The horses thundered across the valley floor.
②The impact blew out some of the windows and the sea came rushing in.
(四)赏衔接之顺
In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of their trip was being able to see many different creatures, including deer, mountain goats, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle.
赏析：In addition to表示除了已经提到的“看到壮丽的山峰和辽阔的森林”之外，还有其他的亮点需要介绍。本课中使用了很多语篇标记词，也就是常说的衔接性词汇，它们不仅可以在语义上顺承，也可以体现逻辑上的衔接。这类词常见的还有however, since, in fact, later, eventually等。
仿写训练/完成句子
①______________________________ , we have a wide range of choices, such as traveling and visiting our relatives or friends.
除了这些传统活动，我们还有各类(活动)选择，如旅游、走亲访友。
②It's quite an informal party so we needn't dress up for it.__________， we can get together to eat, drink and have fun with each other.
这是个非正式的聚会，我们不必为此盛装打扮。其实就是我们聚在一起吃点喝点，开心一点。
加拿大，这朵横跨大西洋与太平洋的壮丽花朵，以其丰富的自然美景、种族多样性和文化魅力，吸引了无数追求美好生活的人们。从巍峨的落基山脉到壮丽的尼亚加拉瀑布，从土著居民的古老传统到欧洲移民的多元文化，这片土地犹如一幅色彩斑斓的画卷，等待你来探索。在这里，每一次旅行都是一次穿越时空的冒险，每一座城市都隐藏着独特的文化故事。准备好，让我们一同揭开加拿大的神秘面纱吧！
heart of those who enjoy what it has to offer. the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is also one of the most ethnically diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.
In the ten provinces and three territories which make up Canada, there is great diversity in geography.
high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water. Ancient, slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.The establishment of national parks makes many of these beautiful places protected areas for the public to visit and enjoy, such as Banff and Jasper National Parks.One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds.
Apart from its geographical diversity, Canada's many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents.Some of Canada's earliest settlers, the indigenous peoples, crossed the Bering Strait by means of a land bridge from a place now known as Siberia. They settled on this vast land thousands of years ago.The first Europeans also started to settle in some of the eastern provinces centuries ago.Today, Canada reflects a vast combination of ethnic backgrounds.About one out of five people in Canada's population is foreign-born.The major ethnic groups, for example, include the English, Scottish and French, while the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.
This ethnic variety，in turn, brings about cultural diversity. these subcultures, languages, cuisine, architecture, art and music will define your encounter. For example, in Vancouver, a dynamic city with the highest percentage of Chinese Canadians in the country, you can participate in the celebrations of the Chinese New Year, or you may take tea in the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.In Montreal, one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world, you can sample the food with a typical French flavor and see the original buildings in the French style of architecture.Finally, if you are looking for something off the beaten track, you may visit Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia, where you can dance to fiddle tunes and enjoy the cultures and traditions of Celtic settlers.As you are exposed to diverse cultures, you may feel transported through time and space. surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002.
From the towering mountain peaks to the depths of the forests to the urban centers, Canada's geographical wonders, ethnic groups and their cultures make it a unique place to live and visit.Indeed, it has been consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the best countries to live in, and visitors are always welcome!
滴水穿石
1．由文积词汇
territory n. 地区；领土；领地；领域
glacier n. 冰川
mighty adj. 巨大的；非凡的；强而有力的
ancestor n. 祖宗；祖先；原种
indigenous adj. 本地的；土生土长的
strait n. 海峡；水道
fiddle n. 小提琴
2．据文悟句式
句① 现在分词短语unfolding ...作伴随状语；动词不定式短语to win ...作结果状语，其中包含who引导的定语从句，修饰先行词those。
句② 现在分词短语stretching ...作country的后置定语，相当于一个定语从句， ...country which stretches ...
句③ 主句为介词短语置于句首引起的倒装句，主语是the grand Rocky Mountains，谓语动词是rise；which引导的非限制性定语从句修饰先行词the grand Rocky Mountains。
句④ who引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Some of Canada's earliest settlers。
句⑤ 虚拟条件句中省略了连接词if，should提至句首引起部分倒装，相当于if you should find yourself ...
句⑥ 句子主干it comes as no surprise that ...中，it为形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的主语从句；句首Given ...为介词短语，在句中作原因状语，given意为“考虑到，鉴于”。
Section Ⅰ
NO.1 精阅读
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.①journey ②island ③mountains ④Canadian ⑤different
⑥centre ⑦wheat growing ⑧capital
Ⅱ.1.A 2.Paras.1～6 FECBDA
文意深度理解
(一)1～4 BDCA
(二)1.They took a boat ride out into the bay, visited an island, saw beautiful mountains, and took a pleasant hike in a forest. They felt pleased.
2．The beautiful mountains, forests, blue water and creatures.
3．Being able to see many different creatures, including deer, mountain goats, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle.
NO.2 美表达
(一)①something pleasant ②become massive trees with thick trunks ③made the freezing cold winter day much warmer
(二)①Despite the cloudy sky; that lay before us
②Looking out of the window
(三)①马群轰隆隆地从谷底奔跑而过。
②冲击力击碎了一些窗户，海水涌了进来。
(四)①In addition to these traditional activities ②In fact(共83张PPT)
UNIT 4
JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
把握单元 素养目标
主题意识 本单元围绕长途旅行的主题展开，讲述了不同旅行者横跨加拿大、澳大利亚等地的长途旅行经历，包括他们的所见所闻、所思所想，旨在告诉青少年不仅要读万卷书，还要行万里路，鼓励他们走进社会和大自然，深入了解客观世界和人类社会，磨炼意志，体味人生，在旅途中探求自我价值和人生意义。
语法项目 能够比较过去分词与动词-ing形式的用法和功能(作表语、定语、状语等)，并在语境中正确理解与使用两种非谓语形式。
续表
语言输入 听 听懂一段长途火车旅行中与当地人的对话，把握双方交谈的关键信息，并在上下文中理解几个常用英语习语。
读 阅读横跨加拿大的长途火车旅行游记，把握文本的时间、空间线索，利用地图等非连续性文本梳理主人公的旅行见闻。
看 通过浏览相关图文，获取关键信息；观看相关视频，学习在旅行中探索未知、体验快乐。
续表
语言输出 写 能够利用地图梳理旅行路线，并以作者身份写一封家信，记录此次旅行的经历和见闻，充分理解交际场景、目的、角色和对象，表达得体。
说 能够基于听力语篇提供的信息，结合自身相关经历，并利用教材给出的语言提示续编对话。
Section Ⅰ “Reading and Thinking”
的课文习读环节
目 录
NO.1 精阅读 / 提升阅读“理解力”
NO.2 美表达/ 强化写作“基本功”
NO.3 慧人生 / 以文化人“增才情”
课时跟踪检测
精阅读 / 提升阅读“理解力”
NO.1
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
文意整体把握
journey
island
mountains
Canadian
different
centre
wheat-growing
capital
√
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text
A．A trip to Canada.
B．The scenery of Canada.
C．The weather in Canada.
D．Autumn in Canada.
2．Match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A．On the way to Ontario.
Para.2 B．Introduction of Edmonton.
Para.3 C．Their visit to Lake Louise and Jasper.
Para.4 D．Journey across the great Canadian Prairie.
Para.5 E．Their stay in Vancouver before the journey.
Para.6 F．Their excitement of crossing Canada by rail.
答案：Paras.1～6 FECBDA
√
文意深度理解
(一)阅读理解
1．Why are the cousins NOT flying direct to the Atlantic coast
A．They don't have so much money.
B．They want to take the train to have a good view of Canada.
C．The aeroplane is so fast.
D．The distance from the west coast to the east isn't so long.
√
2．What do you know about Alberta
A．People here never go out in winter.
B．The temperature is low all the year round.
C．Edmonton is the largest shopping centre in North America.
D．It has the centre of Canada's huge oil and gas drilling industry.
√
3．What surprised them during the visit
A．So small population of Canada.
B．So many schools.
C．Such an open place.
D．Growing so much wheat.
√
4．What did they see first when they woke up the next morning on the train towards Toronto
A．The wide stretch of Lake Huron.
B．Toronto, Ontario's capital.
C．Frost on the ground.
D．The red bushes outside the window.
(二)阅读表达
1．What did they do in Vancouver and how did they feel
They took a boat ride out into the bay, visited an island, saw beautiful mountains, and took a pleasant hike in a forest. They felt pleased.
2．Find out the main scenery they saw while going to Lake Louise.
The beautiful mountains, forests, blue water and creatures.
3．What did Li Daiyu and Liu Qian think the highlight of the trip was
Being able to see many different creatures, including deer, mountain goats, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle.
内化读文技法
厘清作者行踪，把握所思所想
本文是一篇游记。此类文章一般用来记录旅行经历，描述旅行中的所见所感，以叙述为主要表达方式，同时也会用到描写、抒情、议论等写作手法。以作者的个人旅行经历与情感体验为线索是游记最为普遍的叙述方式。本文记述了Li Daiyu和Liu Qian两姐妹乘坐火车自西向东横跨加拿大的旅行经历。文章以她们的旅游路线
“Vancouver — Lake Louise — Jasper — Edmonton — Canadian Prairie — Winnipeg — Ontario — Toronto”和交通方式(by air, by train, by taxi, by coach, on foot)为线索，记录了两个人在旅行中的所见所闻所感，向我们展示这次旅行的全过程，即体验加拿大不同地区的自然风光和人文风情。
美表达 / 强化写作“基本功”
NO.2
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Later, they took a pleasant hike in a forest just a short distance away.
赏析：本句中用pleasant一词表达出森林徒步旅行的愉快、舒适和惬意。pleasant表示客观上的“令人高兴或愉快的”。
2．Seen from the train window, the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive.
赏析：本句中massive用词贴切，充分描述了加拿大巍峨的山脉和辽阔的森林。
3．Edmonton is freezing cold in winter, with daily temperatures averaging －10℃.
赏析：本句中用freezing一词突出天气的寒冷，给人以滴水成冰的感觉；averaging强调平均气温都在零下10摄氏度，很好地补充freezing cold的内容，描写具体、细致。
仿写训练/完成句子
①Often, if the weather permits, they will go out of the house to enjoy the bright moon, talking about .
通常，如果天气允许，他们会出门赏月，谈论一些开心的事情。
②He had planted the trees with his own hands and today they have .
他亲手种下了这些树，如今它们已成了树干粗壮的大树。
something pleasant
become massive trees with thick trunks
③It was the shopkeeper that_______________________________
.
是店主人(的善意)使寒冷的冬日暖和了许多。
made the freezing cold winter day
much warmer
(二)赏句式之高
1．Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay, and later visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques.
赏析：该句为主从复合句。that引导定语从句，修饰先行词an island；Despite ...介词短语在句中作状语，表示让步；selling crafts and antiques为现在分词短语作后置定语。该句句式凝练，叙述了两人游览经历以及所见所闻。
2．Looking at the beautiful scenery, they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken.
赏析：Looking at ...为现在分词短语作伴随状语；that引导宾语从句；they had ever taken为省略引导词that的定语从句。该句运用多样的表达方式描写美景的同时提及了两人的感受，是游记的典型写法。
① , the scenery was still breathtaking.
尽管天空多云，但眼前的景色仍然令人叹为观止。
② , I found that the shining sunlight made the scenery outside look like a beautiful painting.
望向窗外，我发现灿烂的阳光使外面的景色看起来像一幅美丽的画。
仿写训练/完成句子
Despite the cloudy sky
that lay before us
Looking out of the window
(三)赏描摹之韵(拟人修辞和感官描写)
The train thundered on, through the rolling hills.The bushes and maple trees outside their windows were red, gold, and orange, and there was frost on the ground，confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada.Night came again, and the train turned south towards Toronto.
赏析：这段话运用了听觉和视觉描写的写作手法。作者将火车的行驶形容为“thundered on”，用“came”拟人修辞来表达夜幕的降临，使读者能够更加真切地感受到火车的行驶速度和力量，突出了夜幕降临的灵动感。通过描写窗外的灌木丛和枫树的颜色，以及地面上的霜，呈现了一幅秋天的美丽画面，使读者能够直观地感受到加拿大秋天的景色。
仿写训练/翻译句子
①The horses thundered across the valley floor.
马群轰隆隆地从谷底奔跑而过。
②The impact blew out some of the windows and the sea came rushing in.
冲击力击碎了一些窗户，海水涌了进来。
(四)赏衔接之顺
In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of their trip was being able to see many different creatures, including deer, mountain goats, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle.
赏析：In addition to表示除了已经提到的“看到壮丽的山峰和辽阔的森林”之外，还有其他的亮点需要介绍。本课中使用了很多语篇标记词，也就是常说的衔接性词汇，它们不仅可以在语义上顺承，也可以体现逻辑上的衔接。这类词常见的还有however, since, in fact, later, eventually等。
① , we have a wide range of choices, such as traveling and visiting our relatives or friends.
除了这些传统活动，我们还有各类(活动)选择，如旅游、走亲访友。
仿写训练/完成句子
In addition to these traditional activities
②It's quite an informal party so we needn't dress up for it. , we can get together to eat, drink and have fun with each other.
这是个非正式的聚会，我们不必为此盛装打扮。其实就是我们聚在一起吃点喝点，开心一点。
In fact
慧人生 / 以文化人“增才情”
NO.3
加拿大，这朵横跨大西洋与太平洋的壮丽花朵，以其丰富的自然美景、种族多样性和文化魅力，吸引了无数追求美好生活的人们。从巍峨的落基山脉到壮丽的尼亚加拉瀑布，从土著居民的古老传统到欧洲移民的多元文化，这片土地犹如一幅色彩斑斓的画卷，等待你来探索。在这里，每一次旅行都是一次穿越时空的冒险，每一座城市都隐藏着独特的文化故事。准备好，让我们一同揭开加拿大的神秘面纱吧！
①
In the ten provinces and three territories which make up Canada, there is great diversity in geography. To the east of the Pacific coast rise the grand Rocky Mountains， which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and water. Ancient, slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests.The establishment of national parks makes many of these beautiful places protected areas for the public to visit and enjoy, such as Banff and Jasper National Parks.One truly unique scenic spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over its edge in a splendid display of sights and sounds.
③
a vast combination of ethnic backgrounds.About one out of five people in Canada's population is foreign-born.The major ethnic groups, for example, include the English, Scottish and French, while the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.
From the towering mountain peaks to the depths of the forests to the urban centers, Canada's geographical wonders, ethnic groups and their cultures make it a unique place to live and visit.Indeed, it has been consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the best countries to live in, and visitors are always welcome!
滴水穿石
1．由文积词汇
territory n. 地区；领土；领地；领域
glacier n. 冰川
mighty adj. 巨大的；非凡的；强而有力的
ancestor n. 祖宗；祖先；原种
indigenous adj. 本地的；土生土长的
strait n. 海峡；水道
fiddle n. 小提琴
2．据文悟句式
句① 现在分词短语unfolding ...作伴随状语；动词不定式短语to win ...作结果状语，其中包含who引导的定语从句，修饰先行词those。
句② 现在分词短语stretching ...作country的后置定语，相当于一个定语从句， ...country which stretches ...
句③ 主句为介词短语置于句首引起的倒装句，主语是the grand Rocky Mountains，谓语动词是rise；which引导的非限制性定语从句修饰先行词the grand Rocky Mountains。
句④ who引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Some of Canada's earliest settlers。
句⑤ 虚拟条件句中省略了连接词if，should提至句首引起部分倒装，相当于if you should find yourself ...
句⑥ 句子主干it comes as no surprise that ...中，it为形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的主语从句；句首Given ...为介词短语，在句中作原因状语，given意为“考虑到，鉴于”。
课时跟踪检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Entertaining Fall Festivals, Events and Activities
Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia: Sept.30－Oct.2
The 40th yearly end-of-summer celebration takes place in downtown Duluth on the last weekend in September.This free event is run by a team of 300-plus volunteers.Attendees can wander around
more than 180 vendors (摊贩) selling arts and crafts or catch a show at either of the two stages with 20-plus scheduled performances throughout the weekend.Kids can experience rides and games just for them, and anyone can enjoy the on-site carnival (嘉年华)．
Fall for Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina: Oct.12－15
Dozens of food and drink vendors set up for this yearly fall festival.Entry and entertainment are free, but attendees can buy Taste Tickets to try dishes prepared by local restaurants and exchange them for drinks, carnival rides and slides in the Kids' Area.Dozens of free performances are given by local and national acts on stages throughout the weekend.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Oct.7－15
Well-known as the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, this annual autumn attraction has been around for more than half a century.Attendees can enjoy activities for which they will have to pay a fee.A full schedule of events keeps attendees busy throughout each day with a series of themed balloon competitions.Additional activities include free live music performances, firework shows, and shopping and dining at vendors.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon: Oct.21－22
Tualatin draws people each October for a free festival with unique fall-themed activities.This year the event kicks off on Saturday with a competition of a giant vegetable weigh-off.The next day starts with a 5K run to raise money for scholarships for local students.Attendees then gather on the banks of Lake Tualatin to watch the festival's main performance: the Giant Pumpkin Competition.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些秋季活动。
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1．What is specially designed for children at Duluth Fall Festival
A．Live music. B．Some rides.
C．The carnival. D．Firework shows.
解析：细节理解题。根据Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia: Sept.30－Oct.2部分中的“Kids can experience rides and games just for them, and anyone can enjoy the on-site carnival (嘉年华)．”可知，德卢斯秋季节特别为孩子们设计了一些乘骑项目。
2．What can Taste Tickets be used for
A．Attending different festivals.
B．Enjoying drinks.
C．Shopping for clothes.
D．Appreciating local performances.
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解析：细节理解题。根据Fall for Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina: Oct.12－15部分中的“attendees can buy Taste Tickets to try dishes prepared by local restaurants and exchange them for drinks, carnival rides and slides in the Kids' Area”可知，品尝票可以用来享受饮料。
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3．Which festival lasts for the shortest time
A．Fall for Greenville.
B．Duluth Fall Festival.
C．West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta.
D．Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一个活动的时间“Sept.30－Oct.2(9月30－10月2日)”，第二个活动的时间“Oct.12－15(10月12－15日)”，第三个活动的时间“Oct.7－15(10月7－15日)”和第四个活动的时间“Oct.21－22(10月21－22日)”可知，West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta这个活动持续时间最短，只有两天。
B
In valleys with thick plants, different-sized round and square buildings with faded yellow clay walls and wooden roofs，tulou lie in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian Province.There are more than 23,000 tulou in Yongding, which became well-known after 46 were given World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2008.“The structures were awarded because they are exceptional examples of a building of
tradition and function demonstrating a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment, an outstanding example of human settlement，” UNESCO said.
The giant multi-storied tulou were built with wood and mud walls.Constructed from the 15th to 20th centuries, these massive communal homes were sited based on feng shui principles, which claim to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their environment.Tulou are also purposefully resting amid tea, tobacco, rice plantations and abundant forests of pine and bamboo.
Throughout history，tulou residents have mostly been Hakka — migrants in southern China.Population pressures created conflict between the Hakka and their neighbors, so they built their homes to double as defending.The buildings are mainly four or five stories high.The first floor serves as the kitchen, the second is used for grain storage and the upper floors act as living areas.The structures are mainly symmetrical, and their defensive features include ironclad gates, escape tunnels, narrow openings for weapons under the dark-tiled roofs, and a
water well.For their defensive function, only rooms on the third floor and higher have windows, which are very small.With sufficient food, the residents could survive in the event of a lengthy conflict.
Communal living is integrity to these villages, where the closed wall design boosts social interaction.Residents gather in the courtyard for ceremonies such as ancestor worship and weddings.Tulou is such an extraordinary piece of architecture, living up to the title given by UNESCO.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的土楼建筑，介绍了其建造特点、功能等。
4．What do we know about tulou
A．Over 23,000 tulou were given World Heritage status.
B．Among 23,000 tulou, only 46 became famous globally.
C．They're exceptional buildings of tradition and function.
D．Tulou is the most outstanding Chinese human settlement.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“‘The structures were awarded ...example of human settlement，’ UNESCO said.”可知，土楼是具有传统和功能性的杰出建筑。
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5．What is the most important for residents during a long period of conflict
A．Escape tunnels. B．Enough food.
C．Small windows. D．Defensive weapons.
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“With sufficient food, the residents could survive in the event of a lengthy conflict.”可知，在长期的冲突中，居民最重要的是足够的食物。
6．What is probably the author's attitude to the protection of tulou
A．Favorable. B．Unclear.
C．Negative. D．Unconcerned.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段“Tulou is such an extraordinary piece of architecture, living up to the title given by UNESCO.”可推知，作者对土楼保护的态度是支持的。
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7．Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A．Tulou：in Harmony with Their Environments
B．Tulou：Different-Sized Round and Square Buildings
C．Tulou：Given the World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2008
D．Tulou：a Special Chinese Structure Combining Living and Defending
解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段并结合文章主要介绍了中国的土楼建筑及其建造特点、功能等。由此可知，D选项“土楼：中国特色的居住与防御相结合的建筑”最符合文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
When it comes to comfort, most travelers would pick trains over planes any day.Trains usually offer more leg and elbow room than airplanes.Besides, there are no seat belt signs to keep you from getting up and moving around.And yet, being stuck in a seat for hours on end means long train rides can still be challenging on the body and mind. 8_
If budget permits, upgrading your seat is perhaps the most important thing you can do to make a long train ride more comfortable. 9 Therefore, you can lie down on overnight rides, or a first-class or business-class seat instead of a spot in coach to land yourself more legroom and a footrest.
A tablet (平板电脑) stocked with books, movies, and music can be a lifesaver on long train rides.However, you'll need a plan for keeping it charged. 10 Make sure you have the right adapter for your charger if you're traveling in a foreign country.Consider bringing along some low-tech forms of entertainment, too, like travel games or even a simple pack of cards.
11 Similarly, window seats on trains appeal to train riders.After all, you're even more likely to have scenery worth seeing out the windows of a train.
Part of the appeal of traveling by train is watching a variety of landscapes slip by outside your window, but once darkness falls — or if you simply need a nap — you might want to escape from the outside world for a while. 12_
A．No two train rides are made alike.
B．Some trains have power ports at every seat.
C．That might mean booking a sleeper cabin instead of a seat.
D．Taking plenty of snacks is a wise idea to kill your time on board.
E．Noise-free headphones are a good choice if you like to fall asleep to music.
F．The following tips will help make your next long rail journey more comfortable.
G．Window seats on planes are popular with travelers who like to enjoy the views.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了更舒适地坐长途火车的方法。
8．选F 根据前文可知，本段讲述了火车旅行比飞机旅行要舒适，但是连续几个小时之旅仍然是一种挑战，所以F项(下面的小贴士会有助于让你的下一次长途火车旅行更舒适)能承接上文，并引领下文，符合文意。
9．选C 根据前文可知，如果预算允许，升级你的座位可能是你能做的最重要的事情，让长途火车旅行更舒适。C项(那可能意味着预订卧铺而不是硬座)是对前文的进一步说明，并和后文构成因果关系，符合文意。
10．选B 根据前文“A tablet (平板电脑) stocked with books, movies, and music can be a lifesaver on long train rides.However, you'll need a plan for keeping it charged.”可知，此处主要讲述了保持自己的平板电脑有电，所以B项(有些火车在每个座位上都有电源接口)符合本段主题，且能引出后文。
11．选G 分析设空，位于段首，是本段的中心句。similarly意为“相似地，类似地”，表示前后情况相似。根据后文可知，本段主要讲述了靠窗位置对乘客很有吸引力，所以G项(飞机上靠窗的座位很受喜欢欣赏风景的旅客的欢迎)符合本段主题，可作为本段中心句。
12．选E 分析设空，位于段尾，是对前文的总结。根据前文可知坐火车旅行的部分吸引力在于看着窗外各种各样的风景，但是一旦夜幕降临，你可能想要隔离外面的世界一段时间。E项(如果你喜欢听着音乐睡觉的话，无噪音耳机是一个不错的选择)符合本段主题，讲述在火车上睡觉的方法。UNIT 4 课时检测(一) “Reading and Thinking”
的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Entertaining Fall Festivals, Events and Activities
Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia: Sept.30－Oct.2
The 40th yearly end of summer celebration takes place in downtown Duluth on the last weekend in September.This free event is run by a team of 300 plus volunteers.Attendees can wander around more than 180 vendors (摊贩) selling arts and crafts or catch a show at either of the two stages with 20 plus scheduled performances throughout the weekend.Kids can experience rides and games just for them, and anyone can enjoy the on site carnival (嘉年华)．
Fall for Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina: Oct.12－15
Dozens of food and drink vendors set up for this yearly fall festival.Entry and entertainment are free, but attendees can buy Taste Tickets to try dishes prepared by local restaurants and exchange them for drinks, carnival rides and slides in the Kids' Area.Dozens of free performances are given by local and national acts on stages throughout the weekend.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Oct.7－15
Well known as the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, this annual autumn attraction has been around for more than half a century.Attendees can enjoy activities for which they will have to pay a fee.A full schedule of events keeps attendees busy throughout each day with a series of themed balloon competitions.Additional activities include free live music performances, firework shows, and shopping and dining at vendors.
West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon: Oct.21－22
Tualatin draws people each October for a free festival with unique fall themed activities.This year the event kicks off on Saturday with a competition of a giant vegetable weigh off.The next day starts with a 5K run to raise money for scholarships for local students.Attendees then gather on the banks of Lake Tualatin to watch the festival's main performance: the Giant Pumpkin Competition.
1．What is specially designed for children at Duluth Fall Festival
A．Live music. B．Some rides.
C．The carnival. D．Firework shows.
2．What can Taste Tickets be used for
A．Attending different festivals.
B．Enjoying drinks.
C．Shopping for clothes.
D．Appreciating local performances.
3．Which festival lasts for the shortest time
A．Fall for Greenville.
B．Duluth Fall Festival.
C．West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta.
D．Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
B
In valleys with thick plants, different sized round and square buildings with faded yellow clay walls and wooden roofs，tulou lie in mountainous villages in Longyan, Fujian Province.There are more than 23,000 tulou in Yongding, which became well known after 46 were given World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2008.“The structures were awarded because they are exceptional examples of a building of tradition and function demonstrating a particular type of communal living and defensive organization, and, in terms of their harmonious relationship with their environment, an outstanding example of human settlement，” UNESCO said.
The giant multi storied tulou were built with wood and mud walls.Constructed from the 15th to 20th centuries, these massive communal homes were sited based on feng shui principles, which claim to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their environment.Tulou are also purposefully resting amid tea, tobacco, rice plantations and abundant forests of pine and bamboo.
Throughout history，tulou residents have mostly been Hakka — migrants in southern China.Population pressures created conflict between the Hakka and their neighbors, so they built their homes to double as defending.The buildings are mainly four or five stories high.The first floor serves as the kitchen, the second is used for grain storage and the upper floors act as living areas.The structures are mainly symmetrical, and their defensive features include ironclad gates, escape tunnels, narrow openings for weapons under the dark tiled roofs, and a water well.For their defensive function, only rooms on the third floor and higher have windows, which are very small.With sufficient food, the residents could survive in the event of a lengthy conflict.
Communal living is integrity to these villages, where the closed wall design boosts social interaction.Residents gather in the courtyard for ceremonies such as ancestor worship and weddings.Tulou is such an extraordinary piece of architecture, living up to the title given by UNESCO.
4．What do we know about tulou
A．Over 23,000 tulou were given World Heritage status.
B．Among 23,000 tulou, only 46 became famous globally.
C．They're exceptional buildings of tradition and function.
D．Tulou is the most outstanding Chinese human settlement.
5．What is the most important for residents during a long period of conflict
A．Escape tunnels. B．Enough food.
C．Small windows. D．Defensive weapons.
6．What is probably the author's attitude to the protection of tulou
A．Favorable. B．Unclear.
C．Negative. D．Unconcerned.
7．Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A．Tulou：in Harmony with Their Environments
B．Tulou：Different Sized Round and Square Buildings
C．Tulou：Given the World Heritage Status by UNESCO in 2008
D．Tulou：a Special Chinese Structure Combining Living and Defending
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
When it comes to comfort, most travelers would pick trains over planes any day.Trains usually offer more leg and elbow room than airplanes.Besides, there are no seat belt signs to keep you from getting up and moving around.And yet, being stuck in a seat for hours on end means long train rides can still be challenging on the body and mind.__8__
If budget permits, upgrading your seat is perhaps the most important thing you can do to make a long train ride more comfortable.__9__ Therefore, you can lie down on overnight rides, or a first class or business class seat instead of a spot in coach to land yourself more legroom and a footrest.
A tablet (平板电脑) stocked with books, movies, and music can be a lifesaver on long train rides.However, you'll need a plan for keeping it charged.__10__ Make sure you have the right adapter for your charger if you're traveling in a foreign country.Consider bringing along some low tech forms of entertainment, too, like travel games or even a simple pack of cards.
__11__ Similarly, window seats on trains appeal to train riders.After all, you're even more likely to have scenery worth seeing out the windows of a train.
Part of the appeal of traveling by train is watching a variety of landscapes slip by outside your window, but once darkness falls — or if you simply need a nap — you might want to escape from the outside world for a while.__12___
A．No two train rides are made alike.
B．Some trains have power ports at every seat.
C．That might mean booking a sleeper cabin instead of a seat.
D．Taking plenty of snacks is a wise idea to kill your time on board.
E．Noise free headphones are a good choice if you like to fall asleep to music.
F．The following tips will help make your next long rail journey more comfortable.
G．Window seats on planes are popular with travelers who like to enjoy the views.
UNIT 4 课时检测(一)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些秋季活动。
1．选B 细节理解题。根据Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia: Sept.30－Oct.2部分中的“Kids can experience rides and games just for them, and anyone can enjoy the onsite carnival (嘉年华)．”可知，德卢斯秋季节特别为孩子们设计了一些乘骑项目。
2．选B 细节理解题。根据Fall for Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina: Oct.12－15部分中的“attendees can buy Taste Tickets to try dishes prepared by local restaurants and exchange them for drinks, carnival rides and slides in the Kids' Area”可知，品尝票可以用来享受饮料。
3．选C 细节理解题。根据第一个活动的时间“Sept.30－Oct.2(9月30－10月2日)”，第二个活动的时间“Oct.12－15(10月12－15日)”，第三个活动的时间“Oct.7－15(10月7－15日)”和第四个活动的时间“Oct.21－22(10月21－22日)”可知，West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta这个活动持续时间最短，只有两天。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国的土楼建筑，介绍了其建造特点、功能等。
4．选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“‘The structures were awarded ...example of human settlement，’ UNESCO said.”可知，土楼是具有传统和功能性的杰出建筑。
5．选B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“With sufficient food, the residents could survive in the event of a lengthy conflict.”可知，在长期的冲突中，居民最重要的是足够的食物。
6．选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Tulou is such an extraordinary piece of architecture, living up to the title given by UNESCO.”可推知，作者对土楼保护的态度是支持的。
7．选D 标题归纳题。根据第一段并结合文章主要介绍了中国的土楼建筑及其建造特点、功能等。由此可知，D选项“土楼：中国特色的居住与防御相结合的建筑”最符合文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
8．选F 根据前文可知，本段讲述了火车旅行比飞机旅行要舒适，但是连续几个小时之旅仍然是一种挑战，所以F项(下面的小贴士会有助于让你的下一次长途火车旅行更舒适)能承接上文，并引领下文，符合文意。
9．选C 根据前文可知，如果预算允许，升级你的座位可能是你能做的最重要的事情，让长途火车旅行更舒适。C项(那可能意味着预订卧铺而不是硬座)是对前文的进一步说明，并和后文构成因果关系，符合文意。
10．选B 根据前文“A tablet (平板电脑) stocked with books, movies, and music can be a lifesaver on long train rides.However, you'll need a plan for keeping it charged.”可知，此处主要讲述了保持自己的平板电脑有电，所以B项(有些火车在每个座位上都有电源接口)符合本段主题，且能引出后文。
11．选G 分析设空，位于段首，是本段的中心句。similarly意为“相似地，类似地”，表示前后情况相似。根据后文可知，本段主要讲述了靠窗位置对乘客很有吸引力，所以G项(飞机上靠窗的座位很受喜欢欣赏风景的旅客的欢迎)符合本段主题，可作为本段中心句。
12．选E 分析设空，位于段尾，是对前文的总结。根据前文可知坐火车旅行的部分吸引力在于看着窗外各种各样的风景，但是一旦夜幕降临，你可能想要隔离外面的世界一段时间。E项(如果你喜欢听着音乐睡觉的话，无噪音耳机是一个不错的选择)符合本段主题，讲述在火车上睡觉的方法。
