Unit 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
Period One Reading and Thinking—Comprehension
【课前自主探究】
Task 1: Text Structure Analysing
1.Halifax 2.The activities 3.The exciting journey
4.Toronto 5.in an urban area
Task 2: Fast Reading
a rail journey across Canada
Task 3: Careful Reading
1—4 CCDC
Task 4: Micro-writing
1.exciting 2.visited 3.their 4.beauty 5.Looking
6.the 7.for 8.stops 9.which 10.eventuallyUnit 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
Period One Reading and Thinking—Comprehension
Ⅰ.1.古物;古董 2.令人惊叹的,很好的 3.突出,强调 4.预料,期望 5.边界 6.轰隆隆地快速移动
Ⅱ.1.awesome 2.anticipated 3.scenery 4.literally
5.massive 6.pleasant 7.curtains 8.thunder
Ⅲ.1.take our breath away 2.a bunch of 3.are bound to 4.arise from 5.a massive amount of 6.The thought of
7.the highlight of 8.a couple of
Ⅳ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍的是韩松洞作为世界上最大的天然洞穴,一直以来都是探险家的钟爱之地,360度全景虚拟现实技术的使用让人们能够“亲身体验”这个天然洞穴。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In 2008, when National Geographic Explorer and photojournalist Martin Edstrom learned about the discovery of Hang Son Doong in Vietnam, he realized the cave’s vast ‘room’—as large as a city block—would be a perfect showcase for the 360-degree virtual reality(VR) technologies he was using.”可知,Edstrom把韩松洞看成是测试自己正在使用的360度全景虚拟现实技术的理想场地。故选B。
2.B 推理判断题。根据第二段的“There, they used robotic camera heads, a single DSLR and several smaller camera rigs to build immersive(沉浸的), 360-degree environments that viewers could ‘inhabit’ via VR headsets. This technology was beginning to go mainstreamed, with Facebook launching their 360-video service in 2015.”可知,Facebook的360度视频服务与Edstrom团队研发的360度全景虚拟现实技术类似,随着Facebook在2015年推出360度视频服务,这项技术开始成为主流。故选B。
3.D 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的内容“ The discovery of Hang Son Doong prompted great interest from investors looking to capitalize on the site’s heritage value, including one company that proposed running a cable car through a section of the cave.”可知,韩松洞的发现激发了投资者们的兴趣并且他们采取投资行为。由此推断鼓舞人心的自然奇观也有助于催化积极的行动。因此画线词与bring about(催化,促进)为同义词。故选D。
4.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“By drawing international attention to the cave, Edstrom’s 360-degree interactive videos may have played a part in ensuring its preservation: for now, just one tour operator is licensed by the Vietnam government to conduct expeditions to Hang Son Doong, and these are limited to four days. For Edstrom, this is exactly the kind of outcome he’s looking for.”可知,360度全景虚拟现实技术使韩松洞这一自然景观得到了很好的开发和利用,并保证了后续对其的保护,这正符合Edstrom 的初衷。因此Edstrom对此是满意的。故选A。
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍为什么旅行对个人成长至关重要。
1.D 根据下文“It’s also an essential tool for personal growth.”可知,这里用also说明旅行的另一个好处,所以上文也应该是介绍旅行的好处。选项D“但旅行不仅仅是为了好玩和拍漂亮的照片”和下文衔接紧密。故选D。
2.F 根据上文“Travelling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change.”可知,人们在一个地方待的时间越长就越不愿意接触新的人和事物。选项F“因此,新的地方、面孔或惯例似乎并不像实际情况那样有好处”和上文衔接紧密。故选F。
3.G 根据上文“It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone.”和下文“By actively seeking out new experiences, you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.”可知,这里建议人们走出舒适区。选项G“但把自己推到这些界限之外会带来有益的体验”和上下文衔接紧密。故选G。
4.E 根据上文“While you are travelling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey.”可知,旅行过程中会有意外,所以要想办法解决。选项E“我们需要适应并找到创造性的解决方案来应对意外情况”和上文衔接紧密。故选E。
5.A 根据下文“It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Travelling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.”可知,这一段建议人们要珍惜旅行中的每一个时刻。选项A“珍惜当下”和下文衔接紧密。故选A。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了周庄的位置、特色等相关信息。
1.dug 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为indicate,此处应用非谓语动词,且the wooden wells, remains of ancient animals, and rice seeds与dig out“挖出”为被动关系,应用过去分词,作定语。故填dug。
2.was founded 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,本空为and前句子的谓语,且主语the town与found“建立”为被动关系,并结合时间状语in 1086可知,本句用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was founded。
3.the 考查冠词。根据Zhouzhuang和name of the town可知,此处特指“周庄”这个名字,应用定冠词the,表示特指。故填the。
4.which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知,本空引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是the town,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
5.favourable 考查形容词。分析句子结构可知,本空填形容词favourable“有利的”,作定语,修饰geographic environment。故填favourable。
6.reflecting 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为appeared,此处应用非谓语动词,且waterside constructions与reflect“体现”为主动关系,应用现在分词,作定语。故填reflecting。
7.with 考查介词。根据large houses和big courtyards可知,此处表示“带大庭院的房子”,用介词with,表示“具有”。故填with。
8.to be 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为created,此处应用非谓语动词,作目的状语,应用不定式。故填to be。
9.continuously 考查副词。句意:随着小镇保护的不断进行,小镇保持了原貌,有#型水系、传统建筑和独特的民俗风情。修饰动词has been going on,应用副词continuously“连续不断地”。故填continuously。
10.appearance 考查名词。分析句子结构可知,本空用名词appearance“外貌”,作kept的宾语。故填appearance。Unit 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
Is it better to travel with a tour guide
Travelling is one of the most widely enjoyed recreations. The tourist business is becoming increasingly important for many countries’ economies and provides a great variety of products and services. People are different and so are their preferences when it comes to spending a vacation travelling to interesting places. One of the first choices one should make when planning a trip is whether it would be individual or with a group led by a tour guide. If it were up to me, I would go on an excursion as a part of a tourist group.
First of all, a common problem of people travelling abroad is the unfamiliar language of the country they are visiting. This is a major inconvenience as it could hamper (阻碍) their communication and prevent them from learning valuable things about the place. That’s why I think that a tour guide, who in most cases knows at least two languages, would be needed. He/She is a professional whose job includes guidance and help. Also tour guides tell tourists about the history of the place they are visiting, information which otherwise could hardly be obtained.
Secondly, group journeys are supposed to be previously organized. The travel agency makes the full programme of the trip. Furthermore, many services and museum admission prices are cheaper for a whole group. In this way, tourists are much more comfortable, as they save time and money, and are able to enjoy their vacation without worrying about anything.
Thirdly, travelling in a group can provide people with the opportunity to get to know many other tourists who are from different backgrounds but are brought together by their common interest in the place they are visiting. Such group trips are a great chance of making new friends and eventually learning a lot about different people.
For all these reasons, I prefer to travel in a group with a tour guide, as it would guarantee a more convenient and enjoyable journey.
【主题词句背诵】
1.a great variety of各种各样的
2.when it comes to… 当谈到……
3.prevent sb from doing sth阻止某人做某事
4.People are different and so are their preferences when it comes to spending a vacation travelling to interesting places.
人们是不同的,而且当谈到去有趣的地方度假的时候,人们的偏好也是不同的。
5.If it were up to me, I would go on an excursion as a part of a tourist group.
如果让我做主,我会作为旅行团的一员去短途旅行。
6.Also tour guides tell tourists about the history of the place they are visiting, information which otherwise could hardly be obtained.
再者,导游会告诉游客他们所参观的地方的历史,要不是跟团,这些信息几乎是无法获得的。
7.Thirdly, travelling in a group can provide people with the opportunity to get to know many other tourists who are from different backgrounds but are brought together by their common interest in the place they are visiting.
第三,跟团旅行能给人们提供认识许多其他游客的机会,这些游客有不同的背景,但他们因为对所参观的地方有共同的兴趣而被带到一起。
Period One Reading and Thinking—Comprehension
Task 1: Text Structure Analysing
Para.1 Introduce the beginning and the end of the journey—Vancouver and 1.
Para.2 2. before they left for Halifax
Para.3 3. : Canadian Rockies—Lake Louise—Jasper
Para.4 Leaving for 4.
Para.5 The train headed southeast from Edmonton
Para.6 The journey that they were back 5.
Task 2: Fast Reading
The passage is mainly about .
Task 3: Careful Reading
( )1.Why didn’t the cousins travel by plane all the way
A.To save money.
B.To save time.
C.To have a good view of Canada.
D.To take more time.
( )2.How did the cousins go to Jasper
A.By plane. B.By train.
C.By coach. D.By boat.
( )3.Which of the following statements about Edmonton is NOT true
A.It is the centre of Canada’s huge oil and gas drilling industry.
B.It is very cold in winter.
C.It is home to many shopping malls.
D.It has the largest shopping mall in North America.
( )4.In which season did the two girls take the long trip
A.Spring. B.Summer.
C.Autumn. D.Winter.
Task 4: Micro-writing
Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada to visit their cousins in Halifax. They decided to fly to Vancouver first and then take the train. The thought of crossing the whole country by rail was 1. (excite).
They spent several days in Vancouver. There they took a boat ride, 2. (visit) an island and were pleased to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the city.
Then they boarded the train to Lake Louise, where the blue water took 3. (they)breath away with its exceptional 4. (beautiful).They spent the night and then headed north through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper. 5. (look) at the spectacular scenery, they both agreed it was 6. most awesome journey they had ever taken.
From Jasper, they caught the train bound 7. Toronto. One of the train’s first 8. (stop) was in Edmonton, 9. is home to many shopping malls. From Edmonton, the train headed southeast across the great Canadian Prairie.
After another day on the train, they 10. (eventual) reached Winnipeg. They travelled through the night and woke up in Ontario. The train thundered on and at 9:30 the next morning they reached Toronto, the capital of Ontario. Their trip from Vancouver to Toronto had taken them four days in all. Unit 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND
Period One Reading and Thinking—Comprehension
●Ⅰ 品句识词
1.The value of antiques will depend on their condition and rarity.
2.Italy is very diverse and there are many beautiful cities. It has awesome architecture, culture and history.
3.The report highlights the major problems facing society today.
4.The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month.
5.Since last year the border area has been the scene of heavy fighting.
6.The horses thundered across the valley floor.
●Ⅱ 单词拼写
1.The wide plain, with thousands of animals on the move, was an (令人惊叹的) spectacle.
2.It turned out that we were more successful than we had (预期).
3.By travelling, we can feast our eyes on the spectacular (风景) in different places.
4.Sometimes you can’t take some Chinese idioms (字面上) because they have deeper meanings.
5.Unfortunately, a (巨大的) sea search has failed to find any survivors.
6.The new office is quite bright and airy—it’s a (令人愉快的) working environment.
7.It was ten in the morning but the (窗帘) were still drawn.
8.At that time, there was a loud crash of (雷声) and large drops of rain started falling.
●Ⅲ 短语填空
1.The beauty of the West Lake is really beyond description and it can
(令人惊叹).
2.She sent (一束) flowers to the man who had given her first aid on the scene of the accident.
3.Make every effort and we (一定会) improve our English.
4.Emotional or mental problems can (源自) a physical cause. That’s why we’d better keep fit.
5.A deadly tornado, which took the lives of eight people, has left (大量的) damage in North Carolina.
6. (想到) being left alone filled her with horror.
7.We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids, which promised to be (……的亮点) our trip.
8.Her concert lasted (几个) hours, attracting many fans all over the world.
●Ⅳ 阅读理解
In 2008, when National Geographic Explorer and photojournalist Martin Edstrom learned about the discovery of Hang Son Doong in Vietnam, he realized the cave’s vast “room”—as large as a city block—would be a perfect showcase for the 360-degree virtual reality(VR) technologies he was using. And while he loves heading to remote places, he doesn’t regard this part of his work as “exploration”. “I find that going to these remote and challenging places brings out the best in me creatively,” he says.
Edstrom travelled with a small team deep into the jungle to reach the remote entrance to the cave. There, they used robotic camera heads, a single DSLR and several smaller camera rigs to build immersive(沉浸的), 360-degree environments that viewers could “inhabit” via VR headsets. This technology was beginning to go mainstreamed, with Facebook launching their 360-video service in 2015.
The media that Edstrom and his team created allows people to have an intimate (亲密的)—though digital—experience of a natural wonder that few will ever witness first-hand. “The joy of this is really that I get to step out of these restrictions of the frame. I can put people inside the experience,” Edstrom explains. “They get to see what I see.”
Inspiring wonder of the natural world can also help catalyze positive action. The discovery of Hang Son Doong prompted great interest from investors looking to capitalize on the site’s heritage value, including one company that proposed running a cable car through a section of the cave. By drawing international attention to the cave, Edstrom’s 360-degree interactive videos may have played a part in ensuring its preservation: for now, just one tour operator is licensed by the Vietnam government to conduct expeditions to Hang Son Doong, and these are limited to four days. For Edstrom, this is exactly the kind of outcome he’s looking for.
( )1.Why did Edstrom travel to Hang Son Doong
A.To attend a photo exhibition.
B.To test a new VR technology.
C.To photograph for a magazine.
D.To explore further into the cave.
( )2.What can we learn about Facebook’s 360-video service
A.It is supported by simple equipment.
B.It is similar to Edstrom’s technology.
C.It is still leading the world in VR technology.
D.It is designed for Hang Son Doong tourists.
( )3.What does the underlined word “catalyze” in the last paragraph mean
A.Deal with. B.Figure out.
C.Keep up. D.Bring about.
( )4.How does Edstrom feel about the impact of his technology on Hang Son Doong
A.Satisfied. B.Confused.
C.Guilty. D.Worried.
●Ⅴ 阅读七选五 [2024·广东深圳高二月考]
Why travelling is essential for
personal growth
There’s something about travelling that stirs up a sense of adventure within us all. It’s like a call to explore new places, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories. 1. . It’s also an essential tool for personal growth.
Giving you confidence
Travelling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of any change. 2. . But what if you take a risk and do it You’ll definitely gain more confidence about travelling. The more challenges you come across during your travels, the stronger you become.
Redefining your comfort zone
It’s easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort zone. 3. . By actively seeking out new experiences, you’ll discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.
Taking risks and facing challenges
While you are travelling, it’s not uncommon to encounter obstacles, but it’s all about how we overcome them and accept changes as part of the journey. 4. . This can be as simple as navigating (导航) a new city or as complicated as communicating with locals in a foreign language.
5.
It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you travel, you’re forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers. Travelling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.
A.Appreciating the present moment
B.Connecting with different cultures
C.Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished
D.But travelling isn’t just about having fun and taking pretty pictures
E.We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected situations
F.As a result, new places, faces or routines don’t seem as profitable as they really are
G.But pushing yourself outside of those boundaries can lead to rewarding experiences
●Ⅵ 语法填空
[2024·浙江杭州高二月考]
Zhouzhuang Town lies in Suzhou. The wooden wells, remains of ancient animals, and rice seeds 1. (dig) out at Liangzhu Site in Taishidian indicate traces (痕迹) of human activities that date back thousands of years.
Driven by social and economic progress, the town 2. (found) in 1086, and “Zhouzhuang”, 3. name of the town, has been used ever since. The town, 4. lies in the basin of the Suzhou section of the Grand Canal, enjoys an 5. (favour) geographic environment as well as a well-developed watercourse system.
Since the 12th century, the town has become a trade centre after several rivers were connected by ancient people. Later, as rich businessmen and men of letters came to settle down in large numbers, waterside constructions 6. (reflect) ancient people’s wisdom quickly appeared. Those constructions, such as arcades (拱廊) over streets, large houses 7. big courtyards, and riverside galleries, created an environment for the townspeople 8. (be) in harmony with nature.
As the protection for the town has been going on 9. (continuous), the town has kept its original 10. (appear), with its #-shaped river system, traditional constructions, and unique folk e to have a trip, and you will be impressed deeply. (共49张PPT)
Period One
Reading and Thinking—Comprehension
Is it better to travel with a tour guide
Travelling is one of the most widely enjoyed recreations. The
tourist business is becoming increasingly important for many
countries' economies and provides a great variety of products and
services. People are different and so are their preferences when
it comes to spending a vacation travelling to interesting places.
One of the first choices one should make when planning a trip is
whether it would be individual or with a group led by a tour
guide. If it were up to me, I would go on an excursion as a
part of a tourist group.
First of all, a common problem of people travelling abroad is
the unfamiliar language of the country they are visiting. This is a
major inconvenience as it could hamper (阻碍) their communication
and prevent them from learning valuable things about the place.
That's why I think that a tour guide, who in most cases knows at
least two languages, would be needed. He/She is a professional
whose job includes guidance and help. Also tour guides tell
tourists about the history of the place they are visiting,
information which otherwise could hardly be obtained.
Secondly, group journeys are supposed to be previously
organized. The travel agency makes the full programme of the trip.
Furthermore, many services and museum admission prices are
cheaper for a whole group. In this way, tourists are much more
comfortable, as they save time and money, and are able to enjoy
their vacation without worrying about anything.
Thirdly, travelling in a group can provide people with the
opportunity to get to know many other tourists who are from
different backgrounds but are brought together by their
common interest in the place they are visiting. Such group trips
are a great chance of making new friends and eventually learning
a lot about different people.
For all these reasons, I prefer to travel in a group with a tour
guide, as it would guarantee a more convenient and enjoyable
journey.
【主题词句背诵】
1.a great variety of 各种各样的
2.when it comes to… 当谈到……
3.prevent sb from doing sth 阻止某人做某事
4.People are different and so are their preferences when it comes
to spending a vacation travelling to interesting places.
人们是不同的,而且当谈到去有趣的地方度假的时候,人们的偏好也是不同的。
5.If it were up to me, I would go on an excursion as a part of a
tourist group.
如果让我做主,我会作为旅行团的一员去短途旅行。
6.Also tour guides tell tourists about the history of the place they
are visiting, information which otherwise could hardly be obtained.
再者,导游会告诉游客他们所参观的地方的历史,要不是跟团,这些信息几乎是无
法获得的。
7.Thirdly, travelling in a group can provide people with the
opportunity to get to know many other tourists who are from
different backgrounds but are brought together by their common
interest in the place they are visiting.
第三,跟团旅行能给人们提供认识许多其他游客的机会,这些游客有不同的背景,
但他们因为对所参观的地方有共同的兴趣而被带到一起。
课前自主探究
练习册
Task 1: Text Structure Analysing
Para.1 Introduce the beginning and the end of the
journey—Vancouver and 1.__________
Para.2 2._________________ before they left for Halifax
Para.3 3.__________________________: Canadian Rockies—Lake
Louise—Jasper
Para.4 Leaving for 4.___________
Para.5 The train headed southeast from Edmonton
Para.6 The journey that they were back
5.______________________
Halifax
The activities
The exciting journey
Toronto
in an urban area
Task 2: Fast Reading
The passage is mainly about ____________________________________.
a rail journey across Canada
Task 3: Careful Reading
( ) 1.Why didn't the cousins travel by plane all the way
C
A.To save money.
B.To save time.
C.To have a good view of Canada.
D.To take more time.
( ) 2.How did the cousins go to Jasper
C
A.By plane. B.By train. C.By coach. D.By boat.
( ) 3.Which of the following statements about Edmonton is
NOT true
D
A.It is the centre of Canada's huge oil and gas drilling industry.
B.It is very cold in winter.
C.It is home to many shopping malls.
D.It has the largest shopping mall in North America.
( ) 4.In which season did the two girls take the long trip
C
A.Spring. B.Summer. C.Autumn. D.Winter.
Task 4: Micro-writing
Li Daiyu and her cousin Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada to
visit their cousins in Halifax. They decided to fly to Vancouver first
and then take the train. The thought of crossing the whole country
by rail was 1.___________(excite).
They spent several days in Vancouver. There they took a boat
ride, 2._________(visit) an island and were pleased to see the
beautiful mountains looking out over the city.
Then they boarded the train to Lake Louise, where the blue
water took 3._______ (they)breath away with its exceptional
4.__________(beautiful).They spent the night and then headed north
exciting
visited
their
beauty
through the Canadian Rockies to Jasper. 5.___________(look) at the
spectacular scenery, they both agreed it was 6.______ most
awesome journey they had ever taken.
From Jasper, they caught the train bound 7._____ Toronto. One
of the train's first 8.________(stop) was in Edmonton, 9.________is
home to many shopping malls. From Edmonton, the train headed
southeast across the great Canadian Prairie.
After another day on the train, they 10._____________(eventual)
reached Winnipeg. They travelled through the night and woke up
in Ontario. The train thundered on and at 9:30 the next morning
they reached Toronto, the capital of Ontario. Their trip from
Vancouver to Toronto had taken them four days in all.
Looking
the
for
stops
which
eventually
练 习 册
Ⅰ品句识词
1.The value of antiques will depend on their condition and rarity.
____________
古物;古董
2.Italy is very diverse and there are many beautiful cities. It has
awesome architecture, culture and history. _______________________
令人惊叹的，很好的
3.The report highlights the major problems facing society
today.______________
突出，强调
1
2
3
4
5
6
4.The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month.
______________
预料，期望
5.Since last year the border area has been the scene of heavy
fighting._______
边界
6.The horses thundered across the valley floor.
_____________________
轰隆隆地快速移动
1
2
3
4
5
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Ⅱ单词拼写
1.The wide plain, with thousands of animals on the move, was an
_____________(令人惊叹的) spectacle.
awesome
2.It turned out that we were more successful than we had
_______________ (预期).
anticipated
3.By travelling, we can feast our eyes on the spectacular
___________(风景) in different places.
scenery
4.Sometimes you can't take some Chinese idioms __________(字面上)
because they have deeper meanings.
literally
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5.Unfortunately, a___________(巨大的) sea search has failed to find
any survivors.
massive
6.The new office is quite bright and airy—it's a ___________
(令人愉快的) working environment.
pleasant
7.It was ten in the morning but the ___________(窗帘) were still
drawn.
curtains
8.At that time, there was a loud crash of ___________ (雷声) and
large drops of rain started falling.
thunder
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Ⅲ短语填空
1.The beauty of the West Lake is really beyond description and it
can ___________________________ (令人惊叹).
take our breath away
2.She sent _______________(一束) flowers to the man who had given
her first aid on the scene of the accident.
a bunch of
3.Make every effort and we __________________ (一定会) improve our
English.
are bound to
4.Emotional or mental problems can ______________(源自) a physical
cause. That's why we'd better keep fit.
arise from
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5.A deadly tornado, which took the lives of eight people, has left
___________________________(大量的) damage in North Carolina.
a massive amount of
6.____________________(想到) being left alone filled her with horror.
The thought of
7.We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids, which promised
to be_____________________ (……的亮点) our trip.
the highlight of
8.Her concert lasted ________________(几个) hours, attracting many
fans all over the world.
a couple of
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Ⅳ阅读理解
In 2008, when National Geographic Explorer and photojournalist
Martin Edstrom learned about the discovery of Hang Son Doong in
Vietnam, he realized the cave's vast “room”—as large as a city
block—would be a perfect showcase for the 360-degree virtual
reality(VR) technologies he was using. And while he loves heading
to remote places, he doesn't regard this part of his work as
“exploration”. “I find that going to these remote and
challenging places brings out the best in me creatively,” he says.
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Edstrom travelled with a small team deep into the jungle to
reach the remote entrance to the cave. There, they used robotic
camera heads, a single DSLR and several smaller camera rigs to
build immersive(沉浸的), 360-degree environments that viewers
could “inhabit” via VR headsets. This technology was beginning
to go mainstreamed, with Facebook launching their 360-video
service in 2015.
The media that Edstrom and his team created allows people to
have an intimate (亲密的)—though digital—experience of a natural
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wonder that few will ever witness first-hand. “The joy of this is
really that I get to step out of these restrictions of the frame. I
can put people inside the experience,” Edstrom explains. “They
get to see what I see.”
Inspiring wonder of the natural world can also help catalyze
positive action. The discovery of Hang Son Doong prompted great
interest from investors looking to capitalize on the site's heritage
value, including one company that proposed running a cable car
through a section of the cave. By drawing international attention to
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the cave, Edstrom's 360-degree interactive videos may have played
a part in ensuring its preservation: for now, just one tour operator
is licensed by the Vietnam government to conduct expeditions to
Hang Son Doong, and these are limited to four days. For Edstrom,
this is exactly the kind of outcome he's looking for.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍的是韩松洞作为世界上最大的天然
洞穴，一直以来都是探险家的钟爱之地，360度全景虚拟现实技术的使用让人
们能够“亲身体验”这个天然洞穴。
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( ) 1.Why did Edstrom travel to Hang Son Doong
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A.To attend a photo exhibition.
B.To test a new VR technology.
C.To photograph for a magazine.
D.To explore further into the cave.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In 2008, when National
Geographic Explorer and photojournalist Martin Edstrom learned
about the discovery of Hang Son Doong in Vietnam, he realized
the cave's vast ‘room'—as large as a city block—would be a
perfect showcase for the 360-degree virtual reality(VR) technologies
he was using.”可知，Edstrom把韩松洞看成是测试自己正在使用的360度
全景虚拟现实技术的理想场地。故选B。
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( ) 2.What can we learn about Facebook's 360-video service
B
A.It is supported by simple equipment.
B.It is similar to Edstrom's technology.
C.It is still leading the world in VR technology.
D.It is designed for Hang Son Doong tourists.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据第二段的“There, they used robotic camera
heads, a single DSLR and several smaller camera rigs to build
immersive(沉浸的), 360-degree environments that viewers could
‘inhabit' via VR headsets. This technology was beginning to go
mainstreamed, with Facebook launching their 360-video service in
2015.”可知，Facebook的360度视频服务与Edstrom团队研发的360度全景
虚拟现实技术类似，随着Facebook在2015年推出360度视频服务，这项技术
开始成为主流。故选B。
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( ) 3.What does the underlined word “catalyze” in the last
paragraph mean
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A.Deal with. B.Figure out. C.Keep up. D.Bring about.
[解析] 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的内容“ The discovery of Hang
Son Doong prompted great interest from investors looking to
capitalize on the site's heritage value, including one company that
proposed running a cable car through a section of the cave.”可知，
韩松洞的发现激发了投资者们的兴趣并且他们采取投资行为。由此推断鼓舞人
心的自然奇观也有助于催化积极的行动。因此画线词与bring about
(催化，促进)为同义词。故选D。
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( ) 4.How does Edstrom feel about the impact of his
technology on Hang Son Doong
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A.Satisfied. B.Confused. C.Guilty. D.Worried.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“By drawing international
attention to the cave, Edstrom's 360-degree interactive videos may
have played a part in ensuring its preservation: for now, just one
tour operator is licensed by the Vietnam government to conduct
expeditions to Hang Son Doong, and these are limited to four
days. For Edstrom, this is exactly the kind of outcome he's looking
for.”可知，360度全景虚拟现实技术使韩松洞这一自然景观得到了很好的开发
和利用，并保证了后续对其的保护，这正符合Edstrom 的初衷。因此
Edstrom对此是满意的。故选A。
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Ⅴ阅读七选五［2024·广东深圳高二月考］
Why travelling is essential for personal growth
There's something about travelling that stirs up a sense of
adventure within us all. It's like a call to explore new places, meet
new people, and create unforgettable memories. 1.____. It's also an
essential tool for personal growth.
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Giving you confidence
Travelling, especially for the first time, can be challenging. If
you stay in the same place for a long time you become fearful of
any change. 2.___. But what if you take a risk and do it You'll
definitely gain more confidence about travelling. The more
challenges you come across during your travels, the stronger you
become.
Redefining your comfort zone
It's easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within your comfort
zone. 3.____. By actively seeking out new experiences, you'll
discover sides of yourself that you never knew existed and create
unforgettable memories along the way.
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Taking risks and facing challenges
While you are travelling, it's not uncommon to encounter
obstacles, but it's all about how we overcome them and accept
changes as part of the journey. 4.___. This can be as simple as
navigating (导航) a new city or as complicated as communicating
with locals in a foreign language.
5.___
It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life. When you
travel, you're forced to slow down and really enjoy each experience.
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You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life so special,
like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with strangers.
Travelling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world around us
and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.
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A.Appreciating the present moment
B.Connecting with different cultures
C.Naturally, we appreciate what we have already accomplished
D.But travelling isn't just about having fun and taking pretty
pictures
E.We need to adapt and find creative solutions to unexpected
situations
F.As a result, new places, faces or routines don't seem as profitable
as they really are
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rewarding experiences
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍为什么旅行对个人成长至关
重要。
1.____
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[解析] 根据下文“It's also an essential tool for personal growth.”可
知，这里用also说明旅行的另一个好处，所以上文也应该是介绍旅行的好处。
选项D“但旅行不仅仅是为了好玩和拍漂亮的照片”和下文衔接紧密。故选D。
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[解析] 根据上文“Travelling, especially for the first time, can be
challenging. If you stay in the same place for a long time you
become fearful of any change.”可知，人们在一个地方待的时间越长就越
不愿意接触新的人和事物。选项F“因此，新的地方、面孔或惯例似乎并不像
实际情况那样有好处”和上文衔接紧密。故选F。
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[解析] 根据上文“It's easy to get stuck in a routine and stay within
your comfort zone.”和下文“By actively seeking out new
experiences, you'll discover sides of yourself that you never knew
existed and create unforgettable memories along the way.”可知，这
里建议人们走出舒适区。选项G“但把自己推到这些界限之外会带来有益的体
验”和上下文衔接紧密。故选G。
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[解析] 根据上文“While you are travelling, it's not uncommon to
encounter obstacles, but it's all about how we overcome them and
accept changes as part of the journey.”可知，旅行过程中会有意外，
所以要想办法解决。选项E“我们需要适应并找到创造性的解决方案来应对意
外情况”和上文衔接紧密。故选E。
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[解析] 根据下文“It can be easy to get caught up in busy daily life.
When you travel, you're forced to slow down and really enjoy each
experience. You get to enjoy all the little moments that make life
so special, like sunsets in a new city or quiet conversations with
strangers. Travelling helps us appreciate the beauty of the world
around us and be grateful for what we have right here, right now.”
可知，这一段建议人们要珍惜旅行中的每一个时刻。选项A“珍惜当下”和下
文衔接紧密。故选A。
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Ⅵ语法填空
[2024·浙江杭州高二月考]
Zhouzhuang Town lies in Suzhou. The wooden wells, remains of
ancient animals, and rice seeds 1.______ (dig) out at Liangzhu Site
in Taishidian indicate traces (痕迹) of human activities that date
back thousands of years.
Driven by social and economic progress, the town
2._________________ (found) in 1086, and “Zhouzhuang”, 3.______
name of the town, has been used ever since.
dug
was founded
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The town, 4.________ lies in the basin of the Suzhou section of the
Grand Canal, enjoys an 5.______________ (favour) geographic
environment as well as a well-developed watercourse system.
Since the 12th century, the town has become a trade centre
after several rivers were connected by ancient people. Later, as rich
businessmen and men of letters came to settle down in large
numbers, waterside constructions 6._____________ (reflect) ancient
people's wisdom quickly appeared. Those constructions, such as
arcades (拱廊) over streets, large houses 7._______ big courtyards,
which
favourable
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and riverside galleries, created an environment for the townspeople
8.________ (be) in harmony with nature.
As the protection for the town has been going on
9.________________ (continuous), the town has kept its original
10._______________ (appear), with its #-shaped river system,
traditional constructions, and unique folk e to have a
trip, and you will be impressed deeply.
to be
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【文章大意】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了周庄的位置、特色等相关信息。
1.______
dug
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为indicate，此处应用非谓语动词，且the
wooden wells, remains of ancient animals, and rice seeds与dig
out“挖出”为被动关系，应用过去分词，作定语。故填dug。
2._________________
was founded
[解析] 考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知，本空为and前句
子的谓语，且主语the town与found“建立”为被动关系，并结合时间状语in
1086可知，本句用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was founded。
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the
[解析] 考查冠词。根据Zhouzhuang和name of the town可知，此处特指
“周庄”这个名字，应用定冠词the，表示特指。故填the。
4.________
which
[解析] 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，本空引导非限制性定语从句，先
行词是the town，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。
故填which。
5.______________
favourable
[解析] 考查形容词。分析句子结构可知，本空填形容词favourable“有利
的”，作定语，修饰geographic environment。故填favourable。
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reflecting
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为appeared，此处应用非谓语动词，且
waterside constructions与reflect“体现”为主动关系，应用现在分词，作
定语。故填reflecting。
7._______
with
[解析] 考查介词。根据large houses和big courtyards可知，此处表示“带
大庭院的房子”，用介词with，表示“具有”。故填with。
8.________
to be
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。本句谓语为created，此处应用非谓语动词，作目的
状语，应用不定式。故填to be。
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continuously
[解析] 考查副词。句意：随着小镇保护的不断进行，小镇保持了原貌，有#型
水系、传统建筑和独特的民俗风情。修饰动词has been going on，应用副
词continuously“连续不断地”。故填continuously。
10._______________
appearance
[解析] 考查名词。分析句子结构可知，本空用名词appearance“外貌”，作
kept的宾语。故填appearance。
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