Unit 5 What an adventure!
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
【课前自主探究】
Task 1: Fast Reading
1.sheer joy 2.brings into focus 3.physical and mental toughness 4.part of human nature 5.to benefit from the result
Task 2: Careful Reading
1—4 DBCB
Task 3: Micro-writing
1.climbing 2.discomfort 3.powerful 4.it 5.were spoken 6.who 7.to climb 8.a 9.as 10.totally
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.(3)confirming (4)confirmed that all were safe and sound (5)It has been confirmed that (6)confirms me in the belief that
2.(4)crowded (5)are crowded with (6)a crowd of/crowds of
(7)crowded in on me
3.(1)①bring about/forth ②bring down ③brought up
④brought out ⑤bring in (2)bring the dark side of things into focus
4.(2)to reduce (3)attempted (4)at the/her first attempt (5)attempting to calm myself; making an attempt to calm myself; in an attempt to calm myself
5.(2)①失败 ②(庄稼)歉收 ③未履行;没做到 ④故障 (3)failed to offer/failed in offering words of encouragement and gratitude (4)ended in failure
6.(1)stands for (2)stand by/up for you (3)stands up for (4)stands out
7.(3)①从事 ②胜任 ③多达 (4)It is up to you to decide
句型透视
(1)wounded (2)running (3)to write (4)With an empty hat on the ground in front of us (5)with everyone applauding her for taking first placeUnit 5 What an adventure!
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Ⅰ.1.border 2.thus 3.zone
Ⅱ.1.Initially 2.crowded 3.to step 4.psychologist
5.confirming 6.failure
Ⅲ.1.is; referred to as 2.brought; into focus 3.up to
4.in search of 5.turned around 6.figured out 7.stand for 8.is similar to
Ⅳ.1.With the deadline approaching 2.keeping a diary
3.It is common that
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了托蕊·詹姆斯从小喜欢探险,长大后成为专业的探险家,从而也形成了自己对探险旅行的独特见解。
1.C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“She describes herself as an ambitious, adventurous child who went to bed reading the survival guides that lived on her bedside table.”可知,她小时候怀揣着远大梦想且热衷于探索。故选C项。
2.B 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged, hardy explorer.”可知,詹姆斯认为未来的探险家应该勇敢地冒险。故选B项。
3.D 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But now, for me at least, exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It’s about our connection to the living world around us, it’s about sharing its importance once we’ve returned and it’s about figuring out how to do adventure sustainably.”可知,与自然进行可持续的互动可能是当今探索的价值所在。故选D项。
4.D 主旨大意题。根据全文及文章第三段“…when it comes to travelling, she believes that there are numerous ways for everyone to push their boundaries, other than by undertaking physical challenges. James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged, hardy explorer. ‘I am such a believer that, with the right support and skills, everyone can bring something to an expedition,’ she says.”和最后一段“‘Historically, exploration has been about people finding nature’s hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome them, or beat them,’ says James. ‘But now, for me at least, exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It’s about our connection to the living world around us, it’s about sharing its importance once we’ve returned and it’s about figuring out how to do adventure sustainably.’”可知,文章主要讲述了詹姆斯对探险旅行的独特见解。故“探险家詹姆斯的旅行见解”适合作为文章的标题。故选D项。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人们喜欢冒险的科学依据。人们都喜欢冒险,因为风险也意味着回报,生活中人们喜欢做一些让人意外和害怕的事,这和人的大脑有关。
1.F 根据前文“…because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking.”可知,我们衡量了风险和回报后,觉得风险值得去冒。根据后文“Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us.”可知有些人喜欢做一些让人意外和害怕的事。也就是说每个人衡量风险和回报的标准可能都不一样。故F选项 (然而,我们并不是都使用相同的参考标准来衡量风险和回报。)与上文为转折关系,且引出下文。故选F。
2.C 根据前文“Risk-takers were better at hunting,fighting,or exploring.”可知,喜欢冒险的人表现得更优秀,这意味着他们有更大的机会生存下去。故C选项(更擅长这些事意味着更大的生存机会。)承接上文。故选C。
3.A 根据前文的character types以及“So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it.”可知也许你喜欢赛车,也许你不喜欢,这取决于你的性格。故A选项(这都取决于你的性格。)承接上文。故选A。
4.E 根据前文“…scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years.”可知,科学家们指出冒险的意愿在青少年时期会增强。根据下文“To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences.”可知,为了帮你实现你的意愿,大脑会增加你对新的经历的渴望。故E选项(这是你开始离开家庭、走进一个更大的世界的时候。)承上启下。故选E。
5.G 根据下文“For the risk-seekers, a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.”可知,不同的人大脑活跃的部分不同。故G选项(新的大脑研究表明,当我们面对紧张的情况时,我们的大脑会以不同的方式工作。)能引起下文。故选G。
Ⅶ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己和Lava 探险队一起攀登乞力马扎罗山的经历。
1.flew 考查动词时态。根据下文“…and spent several days there.”可知,此处应用一般过去时,故填flew。
2.an 考查冠词。根据语境可知,此处表示“一段8小时的旅程”,且8的发音以元音音素开头,故填an。
3.were introduced 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据语境可知此处应用被动语态,再结合主语we和上下文时态可知此处应填were introduced。
4.experienced 考查形容词。根据上文was可知,此处应用形容词作表语。experienced熟练的,有经验的。故填experienced。
5.more 考查比较级。根据句意及下文的than可知,这里指只有一个人需要带更多的衣物,故填more。
6.walking 考查非谓语动词。主语we与walk之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,此处用现在分词作状语,故填walking。
7.wonderful 考查形容词。此处用形容词作表语,故填wonderful。
8.for 考查固定搭配。provide sth for sb意为“给某人提供某物”。故填for。
9.memories 考查名词复数。此处为“one of+the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数”结构,故填memories。
10.that 考查固定结构。so…that…意为“如此……以至于……”。故填that。Unit 5 What an adventure!
You want to have fun or adventures so you decide to travel to somewhere to do it. Sounds like a simple enough thing. And basically it is. But what is an adventure That is the key here and the answer can be different for different people.
For those who love sports, adventure travel can have a whole different meaning than for those who like history. The physical travel types that you can find include such adventure travel as white-water rafting (乘竹筏漂流), kayaking, climbing and hiking to some mountains somewhere. To the hikers, backpacking across Ireland might be their adventure. For this type of person, adventure travel almost always includes something physical. Often the goal is to push their body’s limits and test their individual endurance (忍耐力).
For those who less want to climb mountains, adventure travel might mean travelling to Nepal and taking part in the local festivals. Wine tasting in Italy is also an adventure for the more relaxed travellers who enjoy peace and comfort. Anything that is opposite to the normal scope (范围) of the travellers’ lifestyle defines adventure travel.
Adventure travel is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all type of vacation. The adventure depends on the person’s physical limits, how much money the person has and what the person enjoys doing. Going beyond the normal is adventurous for many. If your life is quite busy, then sitting on a beach in the moonlight with your family might be an adventure for you. The point is not what you do but that you have a good time and that it is an adventure for you—not for the person next to you.
Do not sit home this year when vacation time rolls around. Go beyond your normal routine and try something new. If you usually spend your vacation sunbathing on a beach, try hiking instead, through the mountains. Look around you, think beyond your comfort zone and head out on an adventure vacation.
【主题词句背诵】
1.basically adv. 基本上
2.push their body’s limits挑战他们身体的极限
3.be opposite to 与……相反
4.go beyond the normal 超越常态
5.For those who love sports, adventure travel can have a whole different meaning than for those who like history.
对于那些喜欢运动的人和那些喜欢历史的人来说, 探险旅行可能有着完全不同的意义。
6.The adventure depends on the person’s physical limits, how much money the person has and what the person enjoys doing. 探险取决于一个人的身体极限, 他/她有多少钱, 以及他/她喜欢做什么。
7.If you usually spend your vacation sunbathing on a beach, try hiking instead, through the mountains.
如果你通常在海滩上享受日光浴来度过你的假期, 那就改为尝试徒步旅行, 穿过山脉。
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
Task 1: Fast Reading
Task 2: Careful Reading
Choose the best answer according to the text.
( )1.What do we know about George Mallory
A.He spent good money on the experience of climbing Qomolangma.
B.Climbing Qomolangma made him feel weak.
C.He thought that our purpose of life was to eat and make money.
D.It’s hard to say if he succeeded in reaching the top of Qomolangma.
( )2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.It took thousands of people a lot of money to have a risk experience last year.
B.It was many years before we put our hands on Mallory’s body.
C.In 2011, American mountain climber Alan Arnette spoke some words different from Mallory’s.
D.It is believed that the advantages of climbing Qomolangma are worth the risks.
( )3.What can we learn about people with “Type T” personalities
A.They are experts in taking adventures.
B.They are never worried about death.
C.They believe they are good at handling risks.
D.They are always successful in thrilling activities.
( )4.What does this passage mainly talk about
A.Lots of people like climbing Qomolangma.
B.Whether it’s worth climbing Qomolangma is up to you.
C.People with “Type T” personalities are typically risk-takers.
D.We should learn from George Mallory and Alan Arnette to climb Qomolangma.
Task 3: Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
Last year, hundreds of people spent good money 1. (climb) Qomolangma, despite having to deal with crowds, 2. (comfort), and danger. For these people, climbing Qomolangma makes some feel weak and others, 3. (power).
British mountain climber George Mallory wrote, “What we get from this adventure is just sheer t live to eat and make money. We eat and make money to be able to enjoy life. That is what life means and what life is for.” Sadly, climbing Qomolangma took his life in 1924 and 4. is still unknown whether he succeeded in reaching the top or not.
In 2011, words similar to those of Mallory 5. (speak) by American mountain climber Alan Arnette, 6. climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb other high mountains around the world.
With the majority of attempts 7. (climb) Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also 8. scientific reason behind this risk-taking Psychologist Frank Farley has spent years studying these people and he refers to the personalities of these people 9. “Type T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”.
Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result. With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks It’s 10. (total) up to you.
1.confirm vt. 证实, 证明
(教材P66)The first people confirmed to have reached the top were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
1953年, 埃德蒙·希拉里和丹增·诺尔盖是第一批被证实登上顶峰的人。
(1)confirm sb in the belief that…
使某人坚信……
confirm that… 确定/证实……
It has been confirmed that… 已经确定/证实……
(2)confirmation n. 证实;确认书
【活学活用】
(1)It is through our research into space that we have confirmed that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun.
正是通过对太空的研究,我们才确定了地球是圆的,它绕着太阳公转。
(2)Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation e-mail within two business days.
一旦收到并处理注册表格,我们将在两个工作日内发送确认电子邮件。
(3)There was frost on the ground, (confirm) that fall had arrived in Canada.
(4)After a roll call , they relaxed, laughing, crying and hugging each other.
点名确认所有人都安然无恙后,他们才放松下来,笑啊,哭啊,互相拥抱着。
(5) the new timetable will come into effect next week.
已经确认新的时间表将于下周生效。
(6)句式转换
My mother’s encouragement makes me believe that I will surely win the champion of this Chinese Poetry Competition.
→My mother’s encouragement I will surely win the champion of this Chinese Poetry Competition.
2.crowd n. 人群 v. 挤满;塞满
(教材P66)Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort and danger. 明知道会是一次拥挤、不舒适而又危险的体验, 去年仍有数百人愿意为此花费大价钱。
(1)a crowd of/crowds of 一大群的;许多的
(2)crowd in 涌入 (不及物)
crowd into 涌入;挤进 (及物)
crowd in on sb 涌上心头, 涌入脑海
(3)crowded adj. 拥挤的;排满的
be crowded with 挤满了;充满
【活学活用】
(1)He made shot after shot, and the crowd couldn’t stop clapping and cheering.
他的进球一个接一个,人群不停地鼓掌欢呼。
(2)As the bus arrived, passengers crowded into it, filling every available seat.
当公交车到达时,乘客们纷纷涌入,占据了每一个空座位。
(3)So many people have crowded in to have a look at the painting that most can only get a quick look at it.
太多人涌入去看那幅画,大多数人只能匆匆看一眼。
(4)Some city people don’t know how peaceful it is to be away from (crowd)streets and busy shopping centres.
(5)As the Christmas gets closer, the shops shoppers.
随着圣诞节的临近, 商店里挤满了顾客。
(6)On weekends, people gather in the park to enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air.
周末时,公园里聚集了一群人,他们享受着美丽的风景和新鲜的空气。
(7)Memories of those happy days we spent together .
那些我们一起度过的快乐时光的记忆都涌入了我的脑海。
3.bring…into focus 使……成为焦点
(教材P67)It brings into focus what’s important to you. 登山让你聚焦于对你而言重要的事。
bring out 使显现,使表现出;出版;生产;阐明
bring up 教养;养育;提出;呕吐
bring down 降低,减少
bring in 引入;赚得
bring about 引起;导致
bring back 恢复;使想起;把……带回来
bring forth 使产生, 使出现
【活学活用】
(1)用bring相关短语的适当形式填空
①Chemical pollution will a threat to agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human health.
②The government is trying to the housing price now for a better livelihood.
③Her parents died when she was a baby and she was by her aunt.
④The earthquake the best qualities in a person when we helped each other to get through.
⑤The city is trying every possible means to new investment to further develop the economy.
(2)Don’t always
.
不要总是关注事物的阴暗面。
4.attempt n. 努力,尝试 v. 尝试
(教材P67—68)With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking 攀登珠穆朗玛峰的大多数尝试要么大获全胜, 要么彻底失败, 这一冒险行为的背后是否也有科学的解释呢
(1)make an attempt to do/at doing sth
试图做某事
make every attempt/effort to do 尽一切努力去做
at the/one’s first attempt 第一次尝试
in an attempt to do sth 试图做某事
(2)attempt to do sth 试图做某事
(3)attempted adj. 未遂的
【活学活用】
(1)Every year about 40,000 people attempt to (=make an attempt to) climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
每年大约有4万人试图攀登非洲最高峰, 乞力马扎罗山。
(2)The road was closed due to the heavy snow, in an attempt (reduce) the danger of traffic accidents.
(3)A man is being questioned in relation to the (attempt) murder last night.
(4)To her delight, she took first place in the qualifying heat .
令她高兴的是, 她在第一次尝试时就在资格赛中获得了第一名。
(5)一句多译
还剩十分钟! 我握紧又松开拳头,试图使自己平静下来。
→Ten minutes left! I clenched and unclenched my fist, . (分词作状语;attempt v. )
→Ten minutes left! I clenched and unclenched my fist, . (分词作状语;attempt n. )
→Ten minutes left! I clenched and unclenched my fist . (介词短语)
5.failure n. 失败;失败的人/事物
(教材P67—68)With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking 攀登珠穆朗玛峰的大多数尝试要么大获全胜, 要么彻底失败, 这一冒险行为的背后是否也有科学的解释呢
(1)failure to do sth 未履行某事;没做到某事
heart failure 心脏衰竭
crop failure 庄稼歉收
power failure 电路中断, 断电
end in failure 以失败而告终
(2)fail v. 不及格;失败
fail to do sth 没有/未能做成某事
fail in (doing) sth 在……方面失败
[温馨提示] failure作“失败”讲时, 表示抽象概念, 是不可数名词;作“失败的人/事”讲时, 表示具体意义, 是可数名词,其前加不定冠词a。在英语中有很多抽象名词可以在使用过程中具体化。常见的这类名词有beauty, danger, honour, pity, pleasure, success, surprise, difficulty等。
【活学活用】
(1)As an ancient city with unique cultural characteristics, Xi’an never fails to fascinate tourists from all over the world.
作为一座具有独特文化特色的古城,西安总是吸引着来自世界各地的游客。
(2)一词多义
①The whole project was doomed to failure right from the start.
②After three years’ crop failures in a row, the people face starvation.
③His failure to return her phone call made her realize that something was wrong.
④The cause of the air crash was given as engine failure.
(3)Passers-by never , which in turn fueled our motivation, making the task seem less difficult.
路人总是会说些鼓励和感激的话,这反过来又激发了我们的动力,使任务看起来不那么困难了。
(4)What made them upset was that their attempt to climb Qomolangma .
使他们感到沮丧的是, 他们攀登珠穆朗玛峰的尝试以失败告终。
6.stand for 是……的缩写;代表
(教材P68)He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”. 他把这些人的人格特征称为“T 型”人格, “T”代表“刺激”。
stand by 袖手旁观;随时待命;支持
stand out 突出,显眼;出色
stand up for 支持;维护;捍卫
【活学活用】
(1)In our culture, the red colour often joy, prosperity, and good luck.
在我们的文化中,红色通常代表着欢乐、繁荣和好运。
(2)True friends are those who will through thick and thin.
真正的朋友是那些无论顺境还是逆境都会支持你的人。
(3)She always what she believes in, even if it means going against the majority.
她总是坚持自己的信念,即使这意味着要与大多数人反其道而行。
(4)The building’s modern design against the traditional architecture of the surrounding area.
这座建筑的现代设计在周围传统建筑的映衬下格外突出。
7.up to 由……决定;直到;多达;忙于,从事(尤指不好的事);胜任
(教材P68)It’s totally up to you.
这完全取决于你。
【活学活用】
(1)It’s up to the coach to choose the players for the game.
由教练来选择参加比赛的运动员。
(2)Up to now, no wonder drug has been found that can cure cancers.
到目前为止, 人们尚未发现治疗癌症的特效药。
(3)一词多义
①Are you up to anything interesting this weekend
②As far as I am concerned, he is not up to the advertised post.
③Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium—the world’s largest—and see up to 20,000 fish, in addition to whale sharks.
(4) how you want to live, and make the right decisions about your diet.
你想如何生活、如何做出正确的饮食抉择,这取决于你自己。
(教材P67—68)With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking
攀登珠穆朗玛峰的大多数尝试要么大获全胜, 要么彻底失败, 这一冒险行为的背后是否也有科学的解释呢
(教材P68)Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks than others.
近日有研究指出, 冒险可能是人类天性中的一部分, 而我们中的有些人比其他人更愿意去冒险。
(教材P68)With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma worth the risks
了解这些之后,你认为攀登珠峰带来的好处值得人们去冒险吗
with的复合结构
句型公式
【归纳拓展】
(1)with+名词+形容词(表示伴随情况) 如:
My father used to sleep with the door open.
我父亲过去常常开着门睡觉。
(2)with+名词+介词短语(表示伴随情况) 如:
The man stood at the door with his hands in his pockets.
那个人站在门口,双手插在口袋里。
(3)with+名词+现在分词(表示主动或正在进行的动作) 如:
The morning walk is enjoyable with the sun shining brightly and a refreshing breeze blowing.
在阳光明媚、微风拂面的早晨散步真是令人愉快。
(4)with+名词+过去分词(表示被动或完成的动作) 如:
The student sat at his desk with his maths homework finished, ready to move on to the next task.
这个学生坐在书桌前,完成了他的数学作业,准备继续下一项任务。
(5)with+名词+不定式(表示将来的动作) 如:
The kid feels excited with so many places of interest to visit.
有这么多的名胜可以参观, 这个小孩感到激动。
(6)with+名词+副词 如:
He walked into the room with his head down.
他低着头走进了房间。
【活学活用】
(1)You can’t imagine how she finished the relay race with her foot (wound) so severely.
(2)With more natural resources (run) out, the care for the environment is becoming more and more important.
(3)With so many essays (write), he won’t have time to go shopping this morning.
(4) , we began our performance. (with复合结构)
我们面前的地上放着一顶空帽子,我们便开始了表演。
(5)My gift for Jenny was a photo of our team, . (with复合结构)
我送给珍妮的礼物是一张我们团队的照片,每个人都为她获得第一名而鼓掌。Unit 5 What an adventure!
Period One Starting out & Understanding ideas
●Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.The emperor ordered his troops to protect the (边界) of his kingdom from any invaders.
2.With the increase in green vegetation, the oxygen levels in the atmosphere have risen, (从而) improving the air quality in the city.
3.Each of us should go out of our comfort z bravely.
●Ⅱ 单句填空
1. (initial), doctors were optimistic about finding a cure for the disease , but progress has been slow.
2.The park was (crowd) with people seeking shade from the hot summer sun.
3.The teenager was nervous but decided to attempt (step) out of his comfort zone and join the school’s debate team.
4.The (psychology) presented her theory on how childhood experiences can shape an individual’s personality.
5.There was frost on the ground, (confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada.
6.Despite the crowd cheering him on with all their might, the athlete’s attempt to break the record ended up in (fail).
●Ⅲ 短语填空
1.The community centre in our neighbourhood often (被称作)the heart of the community, where residents gather for various activities.
2.The news broadcast yesterday the food safety problem (使……成为焦点) again.
3.It is (由……决定) you to decide how you want to live, and to make the right decisions about your diet.
4.I was sweating gracelessly, (寻找) the only gift that my son said he wanted from Los Angeles: a map to the homes of the stars.
5.When hearing us calling her, she (转身) and broke into a wide smile .
6.Seeing the black bread and the spilled porridge, Dad suddenly (弄明白) their secret.
7.Chinese people believe that two “nines” meeting together (代表) a long life.
8.The shape of jiaozi (和……相似) the currency used in ancient China, so it is believed that they will bring wealth and prosperity.
●Ⅳ 句型训练
1. , it became more challenging for them to finish the task.(with复合结构)
随着截止日期的临近,对于他们而言完成任务变得更具有挑战性。
2.In addition, is also a good choice, as it can benefit your writing level.
此外,写日记也是一个不错的选择,因为它有助于你的写作水平。
3. many students have the same problem when going to a new school.(it作形式主语)
很多学生在进入新学校时都会遇到同样的问题,这是很常见的。
●Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·山东济宁第一中学高一月考]
Growing up on a farm, Tori James spent much of her early years outdoors, building shelters and playing in muddy streams. She describes herself as an ambitious, adventurous child who went to bed reading the survival guides that lived on her bedside table. Even so, James says she could never have predicted that, one day, she might be the youngest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Qomolangma.
Today, James is a professional adventurer. Yet ahead of her first expedition at the age of 18, which she spent mapping the cracks of
Iceland’s Vatnajkull Glacier with the British Exploring Society, James recalls doubting her ability to last a month out in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath. “It’s only by stepping out of our comfort zone that we understand our true potential,” she explains. “That’s when the magic happens.”
Although James has spent a significant part of her life exploring some of the most remote landscapes in the world, when it comes to travelling, she believes that there are numerous ways for everyone to push their boundaries, other than by undertaking physical challenges. James also encourages would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged, hardy explorer. “I am such a believer that, with the right support and skills, everyone can bring something to an expedition,” she says.
Sometimes, she adds, it’s only out in the field that someone’s hidden talents emerge. A diverse team can be key to a successful trip, particularly given the role of exploration in today’s world. “Historically, exploration has been about people finding nature’s hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome them, or beat them,” says James. “But now, for me at least, exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It’s about our connection to the living world around us, it’s about sharing its importance once we’ve returned and it’s about figuring out how to do adventure sustainably.”
( )1.What do we know about James
A.She was once doubted to be a professional adventurer.
B.She enjoys reading thrilling adventure survival stories.
C.She was a child with big dreams and a desire for exploration.
D.She might be the youngest woman to conquer Mount Qomolangma.
( )2.What would James probably agree with according to Paragraph 3
A.Few ways are there for us to push our boundaries.
B.Future explorers are supposed to venture bravely.
C.Exploring remote landscapes in the world is of significance.
D.Support and skills are sure to bring out the best of explorers.
( )3.What might be the value of exploration nowadays
A.To make the most of people’s hidden talent.
B.To overcome the possible hardest obstacles.
C.To figure out how to have a successful adventure.
D.To engage in sustainable interactions with nature.
( )4.What might be the best title of this text
A.Born to be adventurers
B.Connecting the living world
C.James’ amazing expeditions
D.Adventurer James’ travel insights
●Ⅵ 阅读七选五
The science of risk-seeking
Sometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the risk seems worth taking. 1. Some of us enjoy activities that would surprise and scare the rest of us.Why Experts say it may have to do with how our brains work.
The reason why any of us take any risks might have to do with early humans.Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting, or exploring. 2. As the quality of risk-taking was passed from one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of adventure and tolerance for risk.
So why aren’t we all jumping out of airplanes then Well, even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one killed.A few daring types survived, though, along with a few stay-in-the-cave types.As a result, humans developed a range of character types that still exist today.So maybe you love car racing, or maybe you hate it. 3.
No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range, scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during your teenage years. 4. To help you do that, your brain increases your hunger for new experiences.New experiences often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your tolerance for risk as well.
5. For the risk-seekers, a part of the brain related to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the brain related to fear becomes active.
As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking, we’ll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow end of the pool.
A.It all depends on your character.
B.Those are the risks you should jump to take.
C.Being better at those things meant a greater chance of survival.
D.Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were the fittest.
E.This is when you start to move away from your family and into the bigger world.
F.However, we are not all using the same reference standard to weigh risks and rewards.
G.New brain research suggests our brains work differently when we face a nervous situation.
●Ⅶ 语法填空
I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expeditions(探险队) during the rainy season.I 1. (fly) to Nairobi in Kenya and spent several days there.At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the group with whom I would spend the next week.We all travelled on the bus together for 2. 8-hour journey into Tanzania and then Arusha, a quiet town.
After we arrived at the hotel, we had a dinner and a few drinks.Then we 3. (introduce) to more members including Taddeus Minja, the main guide, who was very 4. (experience).The next day the Lava Expeditions’ members checked if we had the correct and enough clothing for our expedition to Kilimanjaro.Only one person needed to bring 5. (many) clothes than others.After that we set off, 6. (walk) in the rain through the beauty of the rainforest (雨林), all the way to the first camp.I was happy the next few days as the view was so 7. (wonder) and changed every day.I suffered a little during the trip and felt very tired.But the other members provided lots of encouragement (鼓励) 8. me, which was one of the best 9. (memory).Finally we reached the top.
I felt excited about climbing Kilimanjaro.The fellow members of Lava Expeditions looked after me so well 10. I was deeply thankful for their help. (共91张PPT)
Period One
Starting out & Understanding ideas
You want to have fun or adventures so you decide to
travel to somewhere to do it. Sounds like a simple enough
thing. And basically it is. But what is an adventure That is the
key here and the answer can be different for different people.
For those who love sports, adventure travel can have a
whole different meaning than for those who like history. The
physical travel types that you can find include such adventure
travel as white-water rafting (乘竹筏漂流), kayaking, climbing
and hiking to some mountains somewhere.
To the hikers, backpacking across Ireland might be their
adventure. For this type of person, adventure travel almost
always includes something physical. Often the goal is to push
their body's limits and test their individual endurance (忍耐力).
For those who less want to climb mountains, adventure
travel might mean travelling to Nepal and taking part in the
local festivals. Wine tasting in Italy is also an adventure for the
more relaxed travellers who enjoy peace and comfort. Anything
that is opposite to the normal scope (范围) of the travellers'
lifestyle defines adventure travel.
Adventure travel is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all type of
vacation. The adventure depends on the person's physical
limits, how much money the person has and what the
person enjoys doing. Going beyond the normal is
adventurous for many. If your life is quite busy, then sitting on
a beach in the moonlight with your family might be an
adventure for you. The point is not what you do but that you
have a good time and that it is an adventure for you—not for
the person next to you.
Do not sit home this year when vacation time rolls around.
Go beyond your normal routine and try something new. If you
usually spend your vacation sunbathing on a beach, try
hiking instead, through the mountains. Look around you, think
beyond your comfort zone and head out on an adventure
vacation.
【主题词句背诵】
1.basically adv. 基本上
2.push their body's limits挑战他们身体的极限
3.be opposite to 与……相反
4.go beyond the normal 超越常态
5.For those who love sports, adventure travel can have a whole
different meaning than for those who like history.
对于那些喜欢运动的人和那些喜欢历史的人来说, 探险旅行可能有着
完全不同的意义。
6.The adventure depends on the person's physical limits, how
much money the person has and what the person enjoys doing.
探险取决于一个人的身体极限, 他/她有多少钱, 以及他/她喜欢做什么。
7.If you usually spend your vacation sunbathing on a beach, try
hiking instead, through the mountains.
如果你通常在海滩上享受日光浴来度过你的假期, 那就改为尝试徒步
旅行, 穿过山脉。
课前自主探究
语言知识梳理
练习册
Task 1： Fast Reading
sheer joy
brings into focus
physical and mental toughness
part of human nature
to benefit from the result
Task 2： Careful Reading
Choose the best answer according to the text.
( ) 1.What do we know about George Mallory
A.He spent good money on the experience of climbing
Qomolangma.
B.Climbing Qomolangma made him feel weak.
C.He thought that our purpose of life was to eat and make
money.
D.It's hard to say if he succeeded in reaching the top of
Qomolangma.
√
( ) 2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the
passage
A.It took thousands of people a lot of money to have a risk
experience last year.
B.It was many years before we put our hands on Mallory's body.
C.In 2011, American mountain climber Alan Arnette spoke some
words different from Mallory's.
D.It is believed that the advantages of climbing Qomolangma
are worth the risks.
√
( ) 3.What can we learn about people with “Type T”
personalities
A.They are experts in taking adventures.
B.They are never worried about death.
C.They believe they are good at handling risks.
D.They are always successful in thrilling activities.
√
( ) 4.What does this passage mainly talk about
A.Lots of people like climbing Qomolangma.
B.Whether it's worth climbing Qomolangma is up to you.
C.People with “Type T” personalities are typically risk-takers.
D.We should learn from George Mallory and Alan Arnette to
climb Qomolangma.
√
Task 3： Micro-writing
Read the text carefully and fill in the following blanks.
Last year, hundreds of people spent good money
1._________ (climb) Qomolangma, despite having to deal with
crowds, 2.___________ (comfort), and danger. For these people,
climbing Qomolangma makes some feel weak and others,
3._________ (power).
British mountain climber George Mallory wrote, “What we
get from this adventure is just sheer t live to eat
climbing
discomfort
powerful
and make money. We eat and make money to be able to
enjoy life. That is what life means and what life is for.” Sadly,
climbing Qomolangma took his life in 1924 and 4.___ is still
unknown whether he succeeded in reaching the top or not.
In 2011, words similar to those of Mallory 5._____________
(speak) by American mountain climber Alan Arnette, 6._____
climbed Qomolangma in that year and was going to climb
other high mountains around the world.
it
were spoken
who
With the majority of attempts 7._________ (climb)
Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there
also 8.___ scientific reason behind this risk-taking Psychologist
Frank Farley has spent years studying these people and he
refers to the personalities of these people 9.____ “Type T”, with
the “T” standing for “thrill”.
Research also suggests that our desire to seek risks can be
connected to how much we expect to benefit from the result.
With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing Qomolangma
worth the risks It's 10._______ (total) up to you.
to climb
a
as
totally
1.confirm vt. 证实, 证明
(教材P66)The first people confirmed to have reached the top
were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
1953年, 埃德蒙·希拉里和丹增·诺尔盖是第一批被证实登上顶峰的人。
(1)confirm sb in the belief that… 使某人坚信……
confirm that… 确定/证实……
It has been confirmed that… 已经确定/证实……
(2)confirmation n. 证实;确认书
【活学活用】
(1)It is through our research into space that we have confirmed
that the Earth is round and that it orbits the Sun.
正是通过对太空的研究，我们才确定了地球是圆的，它绕着太阳公转。
(2)Once the registration form is received and processed, we will
send a confirmation e-mail within two business days.
一旦收到并处理注册表格，我们将在两个工作日内发送确认电子邮件。
(3)There was frost on the ground, ___________ (confirm) that
fall had arrived in Canada.
confirming
(4)After a roll call ______________________________________,
they relaxed, laughing, crying and hugging each other.
点名确认所有人都安然无恙后，他们才放松下来，笑啊，哭啊，互
相拥抱着。
confirmed that all were safe and sound
(5)__________________________ the new timetable will come
into effect next week.
已经确认新的时间表将于下周生效。
It has been confirmed that
(6)句式转换
My mother's encouragement makes me believe that I will
surely win the champion of this Chinese Poetry Competition.
→My mother's encouragement _____________________________ I
will surely win the champion of this Chinese Poetry Competition.
confirms me in the belief that
2.crowd n. 人群 v. 挤满;塞满
(教材P66)Last year, hundreds of people spent good money on
an experience that they knew would include crowds, discomfort
and danger. 明知道会是一次拥挤、不舒适而又危险的体验, 去年仍
有数百人愿意为此花费大价钱。
(1)a crowd of/crowds of 一大群的;许多的
(2)crowd in 涌入 (不及物)
crowd into 涌入;挤进 (及物)
crowd in on sb 涌上心头, 涌入脑海
(3)crowded adj. 拥挤的;排满的
be crowded with 挤满了;充满
【活学活用】
(1)He made shot after shot, and the crowd couldn't stop
clapping and cheering.
他的进球一个接一个，人群不停地鼓掌欢呼。
(2)As the bus arrived, passengers crowded into it, filling every
available seat.
当公交车到达时，乘客们纷纷涌入，占据了每一个空座位。
(3)So many people have crowded in to have a look at the
painting that most can only get a quick look at it.
太多人涌入去看那幅画，大多数人只能匆匆看一眼。
(4)Some city people don't know how peaceful it is to be away
from _________ (crowd)streets and busy shopping centres.
crowded
(5)As the Christmas gets closer, the shops _________________
shoppers.
随着圣诞节的临近, 商店里挤满了顾客。
are crowded with
(6)On weekends, _____________________ people gather in the
park to enjoy the beautiful scenery and fresh air.
周末时，公园里聚集了一群人，他们享受着美丽的风景和新鲜的空气。
a crowd of/crowds of
(7)Memories of those happy days we spent together
___________________.
那些我们一起度过的快乐时光的记忆都涌入了我的脑海。
crowded in on me
3.bring…into focus 使……成为焦点
(教材P67)It brings into focus what's important to you.
登山让你聚焦于对你而言重要的事。
bring out 使显现，使表现出;出版;生产;阐明
bring up 教养;养育;提出;呕吐
bring down 降低，减少
bring in 引入;赚得
bring about 引起;导致
bring back 恢复;使想起;把……带回来
bring forth 使产生, 使出现
【活学活用】
(1)用bring相关短语的适当形式填空
①Chemical pollution will _________________ a threat to
agriculture and the food chain, and consequently to human
health.
bring about/forth
②The government is trying to ____________ the housing price
now for a better livelihood.
③Her parents died when she was a baby and she was
____________ by her aunt.
bring down
brought up
④The earthquake _____________ the best qualities in a person
when we helped each other to get through.
⑤The city is trying every possible means to _________ new
investment to further develop the economy.
brought out
bring in
(2)Don't always ______________________________________.
不要总是关注事物的阴暗面。
bring the dark side of things into focus
4.attempt n. 努力,尝试 v. 尝试
(教材P67—68)With the majority of attempts to climb
Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there
also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking 攀登珠穆朗玛峰的
大多数尝试要么大获全胜, 要么彻底失败, 这一冒险行为的背后是否
也有科学的解释呢
(1)make an attempt to do/at doing sth 试图做某事
make every attempt/effort to do 尽一切努力去做
at the/one's first attempt 第一次尝试
in an attempt to do sth 试图做某事
(2)attempt to do sth 试图做某事
(3)attempted adj. 未遂的
【活学活用】
(1)Every year about 40,000 people attempt to (=make an
attempt to) climb Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
每年大约有4万人试图攀登非洲最高峰, 乞力马扎罗山。
(2)The road was closed due to the heavy snow, in an attempt
__________ (reduce) the danger of traffic accidents.
(3)A man is being questioned in relation to the ___________
(attempt) murder last night.
to reduce
attempted
(4)To her delight, she took first place in the qualifying heat
_______________________.
令她高兴的是, 她在第一次尝试时就在资格赛中获得了第一名。
at the/her first attempt
(5)一句多译
还剩十分钟! 我握紧又松开拳头，试图使自己平静下来。
→Ten minutes left! I clenched and unclenched my fist，
_________________________. (分词作状语；attempt v. )
→Ten minutes left! I clenched and unclenched my fist,
_________________________________. (分词作状语；attempt n. )
→Ten minutes left! I clenched and unclenched my fist
____________________________. (介词短语)
attempting to calm myself
making an attempt to calm myself
in an attempt to calm myself
5.failure n. 失败;失败的人/事物
(教材P67—68)With the majority of attempts to climb
Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is there
also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking 攀登珠穆朗玛峰的
大多数尝试要么大获全胜, 要么彻底失败, 这一冒险行为的背后是否
也有科学的解释呢
(1)failure to do sth 未履行某事;没做到某事
heart failure 心脏衰竭
crop failure 庄稼歉收
power failure 电路中断, 断电
end in failure 以失败而告终
(2)fail v. 不及格;失败
fail to do sth 没有/未能做成某事
fail in (doing) sth 在……方面失败
［温馨提示］failure作“失败”讲时, 表示抽象概念, 是不可数名词;作
“失败的人/事”讲时, 表示具体意义, 是可数名词，其前加不定冠词a。
在英语中有很多抽象名词可以在使用过程中具体化。常见的这类名
词有beauty, danger, honour, pity, pleasure, success, surprise,
difficulty等。
【活学活用】
(1)As an ancient city with unique cultural characteristics, Xi'an
never fails to fascinate tourists from all over the world.
作为一座具有独特文化特色的古城，西安总是吸引着来自世界各地
的游客。
(2)一词多义
①The whole project was doomed to failure right from the
start.______
②After three years' crop failures in a row, the people face
starvation. ___________
③His failure to return her phone call made her realize that
something was wrong.______________
④The cause of the air crash was given as engine failure.______
失败
(庄稼)歉收
未履行;没做到
故障
(3)Passers-by never ________________________________________
___________________________, which in turn fueled our
motivation, making the task seem less difficult.
路人总是会说些鼓励和感激的话，这反过来又激发了我们的动力，
使任务看起来不那么困难了。
failed to offer/failed in offering words of encouragement and gratitude
(4)What made them upset was that their attempt to climb
Qomolangma ________________.
使他们感到沮丧的是, 他们攀登珠穆朗玛峰的尝试以失败告终。
ended in failure
6.stand for 是……的缩写;代表
(教材P68)He refers to the personalities of these people as “Type
T”, with the “T” standing for “thrill”. 他把这些人的人格特征称为
“T 型”人格, “T”代表“刺激”。
stand by 袖手旁观;随时待命;支持
stand out 突出,显眼;出色
stand up for 支持；维护；捍卫
【活学活用】
(1)In our culture, the red colour often ___________ joy,
prosperity, and good luck.
在我们的文化中，红色通常代表着欢乐、繁荣和好运。
stands for
(2)True friends are those who will ____________________
through thick and thin.
真正的朋友是那些无论顺境还是逆境都会支持你的人。
stand by/up for you
(3)She always ______________ what she believes in, even if it
means going against the majority.
她总是坚持自己的信念，即使这意味着要与大多数人反其道而行。
stands up for
(4)The building's modern design ___________ against the
traditional architecture of the surrounding area.
这座建筑的现代设计在周围传统建筑的映衬下格外突出。
stands out
7.up to 由……决定;直到;多达;忙于,从事(尤指不好的事);胜任
(教材P68)It's totally up to you.
这完全取决于你。
【活学活用】
(1)It's up to the coach to choose the players for the game.
由教练来选择参加比赛的运动员。
(2)Up to now, no wonder drug has been found that can cure
cancers.
到目前为止, 人们尚未发现治疗癌症的特效药。
(3)一词多义
①Are you up to anything interesting this weekend ______
②As far as I am concerned, he is not up to the advertised
post.______
从事
胜任
③Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium—the
world's largest—and see up to 20,000 fish, in addition to whale
sharks.______
多达
(4)_________________________ how you want to live, and make
the right decisions about your diet.
你想如何生活、如何做出正确的饮食抉择，这取决于你自己。
It is up to you to decide
(教材P67—68)With the majority of attempts to climb
Qomolangma resulting either in total success or failure, is
there also a scientific reason behind this risk-taking
攀登珠穆朗玛峰的大多数尝试要么大获全胜, 要么彻底失败, 这一冒
险行为的背后是否也有科学的解释呢
(教材P68)Recent studies indicate that risk-taking may be part
of human nature, with some of us more likely to take risks
than others.
近日有研究指出, 冒险可能是人类天性中的一部分, 而我们中的有些
人比其他人更愿意去冒险。
(教材P68)With this in mind, are the benefits of climbing
Qomolangma worth the risks
了解这些之后，你认为攀登珠峰带来的好处值得人们去冒险吗？
句型公式
with的复合结构
【归纳拓展】
(1)with+名词+形容词(表示伴随情况) 如:
My father used to sleep with the door open.
我父亲过去常常开着门睡觉。
(2)with+名词+介词短语(表示伴随情况) 如:
The man stood at the door with his hands in his pockets.
那个人站在门口，双手插在口袋里。
(3)with+名词+现在分词(表示主动或正在进行的动作) 如:
The morning walk is enjoyable with the sun shining brightly
and a refreshing breeze blowing.
在阳光明媚、微风拂面的早晨散步真是令人愉快。
(4)with+名词+过去分词(表示被动或完成的动作) 如:
The student sat at his desk with his maths homework finished,
ready to move on to the next task.
这个学生坐在书桌前，完成了他的数学作业，准备继续下一项任务。
(5)with+名词+不定式(表示将来的动作) 如:
The kid feels excited with so many places of interest to visit.
有这么多的名胜可以参观, 这个小孩感到激动。
(6)with+名词+副词 如:
He walked into the room with his head down.
他低着头走进了房间。
【活学活用】
(1)You can't imagine how she finished the relay race with her
foot __________ (wound) so severely.
(2)With more natural resources ________ (run) out, the care for
the environment is becoming more and more important.
(3)With so many essays _________ (write), he won't have time
to go shopping this morning.
wounded
running
to write
(4)_______________________________________________, we
began our performance. (with复合结构)
我们面前的地上放着一顶空帽子，我们便开始了表演。
With an empty hat on the ground in front of us
(5)My gift for Jenny was a photo of our team, _______________
_________________________________. (with复合结构)
我送给珍妮的礼物是一张我们团队的照片，每个人都为她获得第一
名而鼓掌。
with everyone applauding her for taking first place
练 习 册
Ⅰ 单词拼写
1.The emperor ordered his troops to protect the ________ (边界)
of his kingdom from any invaders.
border
2.With the increase in green vegetation, the oxygen levels in the
atmosphere have risen, _____ (从而) improving the air quality in
the city.
thus
3.Each of us should go out of our comfort z_____ bravely.
one
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Ⅱ 单句填空
1.________ (initial), doctors were optimistic about finding a cure
for the disease, but progress has been slow.
Initially
2.The park was _________ (crowd) with people seeking shade
from the hot summer sun.
crowded
3.The teenager was nervous but decided to attempt ________
(step) out of his comfort zone and join the school's debate
team.
to step
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4.The ____________ (psychology) presented her theory on how
childhood experiences can shape an individual's personality.
psychologist
5.There was frost on the ground, ___________ (confirm) that
autumn had arrived in Canada.
confirming
6.Despite the crowd cheering him on with all their might, the
athlete's attempt to break the record ended up in _______ (fail).
failure
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Ⅲ 短语填空
1.The community centre in our neighbourhood ___ often
______________ (被称作)the heart of the community, where
residents gather for various activities.
is
referred to as
2.The news broadcast yesterday _________ the food safety
problem ___________ (使……成为焦点) again.
brought
into focus
3.It is _______ (由……决定) you to decide how you want to live,
and to make the right decisions about your diet.
up to
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4.I was sweating gracelessly, _____________ (寻找) the only gift
that my son said he wanted from Los Angeles: a map to the
homes of the stars.
in search of
5.When hearing us calling her, she _______________ (转身) and
broke into a wide smile.
turned around
6.Seeing the black bread and the spilled porridge, Dad suddenly
____________ (弄明白) their secret.
figured out
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7.Chinese people believe that two “nines” meeting together
__________ (代表) a long life.
stand for
8.The shape of jiaozi ____________ (和……相似) the currency
used in ancient China, so it is believed that they will bring
wealth and prosperity.
is similar to
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Ⅳ 句型训练
1.______________________________, it became more challenging
for them to finish the task.(with复合结构)
随着截止日期的临近,对于他们而言完成任务变得更具有挑战性。
With the deadline approaching
2.In addition, ________________ is also a good choice, as it can
benefit your writing level.
此外，写日记也是一个不错的选择，因为它有助于你的写作水平。
keeping a diary
3.__________________ many students have the same problem
when going to a new school.(it作形式主语)
很多学生在进入新学校时都会遇到同样的问题，这是很常见的。
It is common that
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Ⅴ 阅读理解
[2024·山东济宁第一中学高一月考]
Growing up on a farm, Tori James spent much of her early
years outdoors, building shelters and playing in muddy streams.
She describes herself as an ambitious, adventurous child who
went to bed reading the survival guides that lived on her
bedside table. Even so, James says she could never have
predicted that, one day, she might be the youngest British
woman to reach the summit of Mount Qomolangma.
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Today, James is a professional adventurer. Yet ahead of her
first expedition at the age of 18, which she spent mapping the
cracks of Iceland's Vatnajokull Glacier with the British Exploring
Society, James recalls doubting her ability to last a month out
in the cold without the comfort of a hot bath. “It's only by
stepping out of our comfort zone that we understand our true
potential,” she explains. “That's when the magic happens.”
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Although James has spent a significant part of her life
exploring some of the most remote landscapes in the world,
when it comes to travelling, she believes that there are
numerous ways for everyone to push their boundaries, other
than by undertaking physical challenges. James also encourages
would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical
image of the rugged, hardy explorer. “I am such a believer that,
with the right support and skills, everyone can bring something
to an expedition,” she says.
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Sometimes, she adds, it's only out in the field that
someone's hidden talents emerge. A diverse team can be key to
a successful trip, particularly given the role of exploration in
today's world. “Historically, exploration has been about people
finding nature's hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome
them, or beat them,” says James. “But now, for me at least,
exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It's about our
connection to the living world around us, it's about sharing its
importance once we've returned and it's about figuring out how
to do adventure sustainably.”
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了托蕊·詹姆斯从小
喜欢探险，长大后成为专业的探险家，从而也形成了自己对探险旅
行的独特见解。
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( ) 1.What do we know about James
A.She was once doubted to be a professional adventurer.
B.She enjoys reading thrilling adventure survival stories.
C.She was a child with big dreams and a desire for exploration.
D.She might be the youngest woman to conquer Mount
Qomolangma.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“She describes herself as an
ambitious, adventurous child who went to bed reading the
survival guides that lived on her bedside table.”可知，她小时候
怀揣着远大梦想且热衷于探索。故选C项。
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( ) 2.What would James probably agree with according to
Paragraph 3
A.Few ways are there for us to push our boundaries.
B.Future explorers are supposed to venture bravely.
C.Exploring remote landscapes in the world is of significance.
D.Support and skills are sure to bring out the best of explorers.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“James also encourages
would-be adventurers not to be put off by the stereotypical
image of the rugged, hardy explorer.”可知，詹姆斯认为未来的探
险家应该勇敢地冒险。故选B项。
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( ) 3.What might be the value of exploration nowadays
A.To make the most of people's hidden talent.
B.To overcome the possible hardest obstacles.
C.To figure out how to have a successful adventure.
D.To engage in sustainable interactions with nature.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“But now, for me at least,
exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It's about our
connection to the living world around us, it's about sharing its
importance once we've returned and it's about figuring out how
to do adventure sustainably.”可知，与自然进行可持续的互动可能
是当今探索的价值所在。故选D项。
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( ) 4.What might be the best title of this text
A.Born to be adventurers
B.Connecting the living world
C.James' amazing expeditions
D.Adventurer James' travel insights
[解析] 主旨大意题。根据全文及文章第三段“…when it comes to
travelling, she believes that there are numerous ways for
everyone to push their boundaries, other than by undertaking
physical challenges. James also encourages would-be adventurers
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not to be put off by the stereotypical image of the rugged,
hardy explorer. ‘I am such a believer that, with the right support
and skills, everyone can bring something to an expedition,’ she
says.”和最后一段“‘Historically, exploration has been about people
finding nature's hardest obstacles and trying to either overcome
them, or beat them,’ says James. ‘But now, for me at least,
exploration is about connecting, not conquering. It's about our
connection to the living world around us, it's about sharing its
importance once we've returned and it's about figuring out how
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to do adventure sustainably.’”可知，文章主要讲述了詹姆斯对探险
旅行的独特见解。故“探险家詹姆斯的旅行见解”适合作为文章的标题。
故选D项。
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Ⅵ 阅读七选五
The science of risk-seeking
Sometimes we decide that a little unnecessary danger is
worth it because when we weigh the risk and the reward, the
risk seems worth taking. 1.___ Some of us enjoy activities that
would surprise and scare the rest of us. Why Experts say it
may have to do with how our brains work.
The reason why any of us take any risks might have to do
with early humans. Risk-takers were better at hunting, fighting,
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or exploring. 2.___ As the quality of risk-taking was passed from
one generation to the next, humans ended up with a sense of
adventure and tolerance for risk.
So why aren't we all jumping out of airplanes then Well,
even 200,000 years ago, too much risk-taking could get one
killed. A few daring types survived, though, along with a few
stay-in-the-cave types. As a result, humans developed a range
of character types that still exist today. So maybe you love car
racing, or maybe you hate it. 3.___
C
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No matter where you are on the risk-seeking range,
scientists say that your willingness to take risks increases during
your teenage years. 4.___ To help you do that, your brain
increases your hunger for new experiences. New experiences
often mean taking some risks, so your brain raises your
tolerance for risk as well.
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5.___ For the risk-seekers, a part of the brain related to
pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of the
brain related to fear becomes active.
As experts continue to study the science of risk-seeking,
we'll continue to hit the mountains, the waves or the shallow
end of the pool.
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A.It all depends on your character.
B.Those are the risks you should jump to take.
C.Being better at those things meant a greater chance of
survival.
D.Thus, these well-equipped people survived because they were
the fittest.
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E.This is when you start to move away from your family and
into the bigger world.
F.However, we are not all using the same reference standard to
weigh risks and rewards.
G.New brain research suggests our brains work differently when
we face a nervous situation.
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了人们喜欢冒险的科学依
据。人们都喜欢冒险,因为风险也意味着回报,生活中人们喜欢做一些
让人意外和害怕的事,这和人的大脑有关。
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[解析] 根据前文“…because when we weigh the risk and the
reward, the risk seems worth taking.”可知,我们衡量了风险和回报
后,觉得风险值得去冒。根据后文“Some of us enjoy activities that
would surprise and scare the rest of us.”可知有些人喜欢做一些让
人意外和害怕的事。也就是说每个人衡量风险和回报的标准可能都
不一样。故F选项 (然而,我们并不是都使用相同的参考标准来衡量风
险和回报。)与上文为转折关系,且引出下文。故选F。
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C
[解析] 根据前文“Risk-takers were better at hunting,fighting,or
exploring.”可知,喜欢冒险的人表现得更优秀,这意味着他们有更大的
机会生存下去。故C选项(更擅长这些事意味着更大的生存机会。)承
接上文。故选C。
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[解析] 根据前文的character types以及“So maybe you love car
racing, or maybe you hate it.”可知也许你喜欢赛车,也许你不喜欢,
这取决于你的性格。故A选项(这都取决于你的性格。)承接上文。故
选A。
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E
[解析] 根据前文“…scientists say that your willingness to take
risks increases during your teenage years.”可知,科学家们指出冒险
的意愿在青少年时期会增强。根据下文“To help you do that, your
brain increases your hunger for new experiences.”可知,为了帮你
实现你的意愿,大脑会增加你对新的经历的渴望。故E选项
(这是你开始离开家庭、走进一个更大的世界的时候。)承上启下。故
选E。
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5.___
G
[解析] 根据下文“For the risk-seekers, a part of the brain related
to pleasure becomes active, while for the rest of us, a part of
the brain related to fear becomes active.”可知,不同的人大脑活跃
的部分不同。故G选项(新的大脑研究表明,当我们面对紧张的情况时,
我们的大脑会以不同的方式工作。)能引起下文。故选G。
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Ⅶ 语法填空
I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expeditions(探险队) during
the rainy season. I 1._____ (fly) to Nairobi in Kenya and spent
several days there. At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the
group with whom I would spend the next week. We all travelled
on the bus together for 2.____ 8-hour journey into Tanzania
and then Arusha, a quiet town.
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After we arrived at the hotel, we had a dinner and a few
drinks. Then we 3.________________ (introduce) to more
members including Taddeus Minja, the main guide, who was
very 4.____________ (experience).The next day the Lava
Expeditions' members checked if we had the correct and
enough clothing for our expedition to Kilimanjaro. Only one
person needed to bring 5.______ (many) clothes than others.
After that we set off, 6.________ (walk) in the rain through the
beauty of the rainforest (雨林), all the way to the first camp.
were introduced
experienced
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I was happy the next few days as the view was so 7.__________
(wonder) and changed every day. I suffered a little during the
trip and felt very tired. But the other members provided lots of
encouragement (鼓励) 8.____ me, which was one of the best
9.__________ (memory).Finally we reached the top.
I felt excited about climbing Kilimanjaro. The fellow
members of Lava Expeditions looked after me so well 10._____ I
was deeply thankful for their help.
wonderful
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【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己和Lava 探险队
一起攀登乞力马扎罗山的经历。
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flew
[解析] 考查动词时态。根据下文“…and spent several days there.”
可知,此处应用一般过去时,故填flew。
2.____
an
[解析] 考查冠词。根据语境可知,此处表示“一段8小时的旅程”,且8的
发音以元音音素开头,故填an。
3.________________
were introduced
[解析] 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据语境可知此处应用被动语
态,再结合主语we和上下文时态可知此处应填were introduced。
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experienced
[解析] 考查形容词。根据上文was可知,此处应用形容词作表语。
experienced熟练的,有经验的。故填experienced。
5.______
more
[解析] 考查比较级。根据句意及下文的than可知,这里指只有一个人
需要带更多的衣物,故填more。
6.________
walking
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。主语we与walk之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,此
处用现在分词作状语,故填walking。
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wonderful
[解析] 考查形容词。此处用形容词作表语,故填wonderful。
8.____
for
[解析] 考查固定搭配。provide sth for sb意为“给某人提供某物”。
故填for。
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memories
[解析] 考查名词复数。此处为“one of+the+形容词最高级+可数名
词复数”结构,故填memories。
10._____
that
[解析] 考查固定结构。so…that…意为“如此……以至于……”。故填
that。
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