人教版（2019） 选择性必修 第一册Unit 3 Fascinating Parks奇幻公园(话题阅读精练）（含解析）

Unit3 fascinating parks奇幻公园(话题阅读精练）
主题词块积累
valley n. 谷;山谷;溪谷
vast adj. 辽阔的;巨大的;庞大的
glacier n. 冰川
reindeer n. 驯鹿
territory n. 领士;版图;领域;地盘
ban vt. 明令禁止;取缔n.禁令
boundary n. 边界;界限;分异线
cottage n. 小屋;(尤指)村含;小别墅
visible adj. 看得见的;可见的
10 .theme park 主题公园;主题乐园
11. roller coaster n. 过山车
12. incredible adj. 极好的;极大的;难以置信的
appeal vi. 有吸引力;呼吁;恳求;上诉n.吸引力;呼吁;上诉;请求
appeal to 有吸引力;有感染力;呼呼;上诉;打动
wander n. 游荡;闲逛;流浪v.＆Wi.闲逛;漫游v.走失;离散;走神
amusement n. 娱乐(活动);愉悦
amuse vt. (提供)消遣;(使)娱乐
enormous adj. 巨大的;极大的
swing vt.＆vi.( swung, swung)(使)摆动;摇摆;转弯;(使)突然转向
splendid adj. 壮丽的;雄伟的;极佳的;非常好的
display n. 展览;陈列;展览品t.显示;陈列
appetite n. 食欲;冐口;强烈欲望
entertainment n. 娱乐;招待;娱乐活动;文娱节目
stretch vi 延伸;延续vi.＆vt.伸展;舒展
rewarding adj. 值得做的;有益的
时文拓展阅读
Originally called Santa Fe, the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, selected its new name in the 1850s. The United States Postal Service refused to set a post office there because another town in Indiana had the same name, which inspired the town people to change the name of the town to Santa Claus.
In the early 1940s, industrialist Louis J. Koch bought 260 acres of land there to create the world's first theme park as a retirement project. He was troubled that the tiny hamlet of Santa Claus was visited by children who would be disappointed when they discovered Santa was not there. Then Santa Claus Land opened in 1946. offering a toy shop, toy displays, a restaurant, themed rides designed just for children, and, of course, daily appearances of Santa himself.
The history of the park is the story of a family which has, for seven decades, dedicated itself to providing millions of guests with good, old-fashioned family fun. Over the decades, Santa Claus Land flourished. Children from across the country came to sit on the real Santa's knee and whisper their Christmas wishes. Guests included Ronald Reagan, who stopped by in 1955.
As the park grew, the Koch family knew Christmas was not the only theme possibility for the park. In 1984, Santa Claus Land expanded to also include Halloween and 4th of July sections, and the park's name was changed to a more appropriate one, Holiday World. In 1993, Splashin' Safari Water Park was added. In 2006, the park introduced a new holiday. The Thanksgiving section included a recording-breaking new wooden coaster, The Voyage, which helped increase the park's seasonal attendance past the one-million mark for the first time. In 2013, TIME magazine named The Voyage the nation's best wooden roller coaster.
Throughout its history, Holiday World has set high standards for the theme park industry, with a steadfast adherence to the values established in the family.
【译文欣赏】
印第安纳州的圣诞老人镇最初叫圣达菲，19 世纪 50 年代改名为圣诞老人镇。美国邮政局拒绝在那里设立邮局，因为印第安纳州还有另一个同名的城镇，这促使当地居民将镇名改为圣诞老人镇。
20 世纪 40 年代初，实业家路易斯·J·科赫买下了 260 英亩的土地，打算在那里打造世界上第一个主题公园作为退休项目。他担心这个小小的圣诞老人镇会令前来拜访的孩子们失望，因为他们会发现圣诞老人并不在这里。于是，圣诞老人乐园于 1946 年开业，里面有玩具店、玩具展览、餐厅、专为儿童设计的主题游乐设施，当然还有每天都会出现的圣诞老人。
这座公园的历史是一部家族七十年来致力于为数百万游客提供传统家庭乐趣的故事。几十年来，圣诞老人乐园蓬勃发展。来自全国各地的孩子们都会来坐在真正的圣诞老人膝上，轻声诉说他们的圣诞愿望。游客中包括 1955 年到访的罗纳德·里根。随着公园规模的扩大，科赫家族意识到圣诞节并非公园的唯一主题选择。1984 年，圣诞老人乐园新增了万圣节和美国独立日主题区，公园名称也更改为更贴切的“假日世界”。1993 年，又增添了“水世界”水上乐园。2006 年，公园又推出一个新的节日主题区。感恩节主题区中有一条破纪录的全新木质过山车——“远航号”，这使得公园的季节性游客量首次突破了一百万大关。2013 年，《时代》杂志将“远航号”评为全美最佳木质过山车。
在其发展历程中，假日世界始终为主题公园行业树立了高标准，坚定不移地遵循着家族所确立的价值观。
【词汇积累】
originally 最初地；原始地
retirement 退休
appearances外貌
appropriate 合适的
recording-breaking破纪录的
【特殊句型】
句型分析：The Voyage, which helped increase the park's seasonal attendance past the one-million mark for the first time.
which在句中引导一个非限制性定语从句。
综合实战演练
Passage 1
At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, animals are getting their paws dirty with harmless water-based paints to create unique works of art. Is there a growing Picasso in the group
According to information from the zoo, painting is one of many activities that fall under Animal Enrichment — a programme that provides physically and mentally stimulating (增进健康的) activities and environments for the zoo’s residents. The animals have the opportunity not only to choose how to behave, but also to use their natural abilities and behaviours in new and exciting ways.
Enrichment is a necessary part of the daily care of the species in the zoo’s collection. Keepers carefully study animals’ behaviours and determine what kinds of enrichment programmes are suitable for each species. Keepers have a number of choices for enrichment. They may change an exhibit, train an animal, introduce new smells, sounds, foods, and objects, or enlist an animal in a research project, such as a study about the skills to search for food or cognitive (认知的) research. Adding a variety of engaging activities helps keepers ensure the zoo’s animals have a high quality of life.
Though the subjects of the animals’ paintings remain mysterious, visitors to the zoo can support the effort by dropping off canvas (画布), art paper, paint brush or harmless water-based paints at the Visitor Centre for the animal care staff to give to the animals. Zoo keepers are collecting gifts for the animals this holiday season.
Art produced by many of the zoo’s residents will be available for purchase at the American Association of Zoo Keepers’ Art Show, which will take place next spring. If you are interested, you can also go and buy one.
1．What is the function of the question in the first paragraph
A．To introduce a Picasso in the zoo.
B．To question the animals’ abilities.
C．To attract us to continue reading.
D．To show the writer’s interest.
2．The main purpose of Animal Enrichment is to ________.
A．help animals get enough food
B．attract more visitors to the zoo
C．teach the animals to behave well
D．ensure a high quality of life for the animals
3．Animals can join in all of the following enrichment activities EXCEPT ________.
A．looking for food B．training other animals
C．recognising objects D．watching an exhibit
4．The underlined word “purchase ” in the last paragraph means interested visitors to the art show can ________.
A．buy paintings
B．touch paintings
C．paint with the animals
D．watch the animals paint
Passage 2
Have you ever heard of the internet hashtag (话题标签) “20 minutes for parks” It refers to a theory that suggests that spending just 20 minutes in a park each day can help reduce stress, no matter how you choose to spend that time. In the Douban interest group “We Love Strolling in the Park”, enthusiasts from both home and abroad share their park experiences, post photos, and offer recommendations and reviews of parks.
Huang Bingbing, a Shenzhen-based practitioner (实践者) of this idea, began visiting the small park located just downstairs from her company office during her weekday lunch breaks over three years ago. “On that piece of grass, I could connect with living plants and animals. It allowed me to refresh my mind and heal (恢复) from the stress of work,” Huang explained.
Huang believes that parks are private spaces. She considers herself an introverted (内向的) person, and parks serve as the perfect recharging (充电) spot for introverts. She often spends time alone in parks, free from worrying about social interactions.
At the same time, parks also serve as public spaces. Cheng Yuyan, 25, the founder of the “We Love Strolling in the Park” interest group that Huang follows, observed something interesting during her visits to parks in Japan. She noticed that many park benches were donated by local residents and featured the donors’ nameplates. Additionally, many parks offered guidebooks detailing the history, geography, and blooming schedules of the plants within.
Inspired by these practices, Cheng believes people can further deepen their connection with parks by fostering (培养) a sense of ownership. She plans to encourage members of her Douban group to adopt similar responsibilities. “I hope this group demonstrates (表现) more social responsibility. Each of us can become a guardian and contributor to the parks and our city,” she said
5．Why does Huang Bingbing visit parks
A．To socialize.
B．To study plants.
C．To relax from her work.
D．To enjoy her lunch outdoors.
6．What aspect of Japanese parks inspired Cheng
A．The cultural significance of the park benches.
B．The park benches donated by residents.
C．The unique designs of the park benches.
D．The guidebooks accompanied by nameplates.
7．What is Cheng Yuyan’s goal for her group
A．To promote outdoor activities.
B．To encourage park donations.
C．To exchange park experiences.
D．To protect and support parks.
Passage 3
John Muir’s 1873 letter to his sister, describing Yosemite Valley, gave us the classic line “The mountains are calling and I must go.” This phrase has since become a motto (座右铭) for adventurers, while Yosemite itself inspired the creation of the National Park Service a century ago and still attracts visitors today.
Yosemite attracts climbers and BASE jumpers, but there are plenty of fun activities on the ground. Sentinel Dome, a short yet steep climb, offers a breathtaking 2,500-meter-high view. At the peak, you’ll be greeted by a 360-degree view of Yosemite’s famous spots. Half Dome’s sheer rock face stands grandly, while El Capitan, a hotspot for rock climbers, towers in the distance. Yosemite Falls rushes down the cliffs, creating a misty rainbow on sunny days. For an extended adventure, head to Taft Point. The cliffside views here are breathtaking, but remember to stay on marked paths for safety. Before setting out, it’s quite necessary to check the National Park Service’s official website for trail (线路) conditions, as weather can quickly change the landscape.
Biking is an enjoyable way to explore the park. With about 20km of paved trails along the Merced River under sugar pines and a flat valley floor, it’s easy to ride. Just be prepared to stop often to photograph the beautiful waterfalls. As you bicycle, the sound of rushing water and the smell of pine trees will accompany you. For those who want a more absorbing experience, consider renting an e- bike to cover more ground with less effort.
Since Yosemite’s water flows into San Francisco Bay, kayaking is a perfect addition to your trip. City Kayak offers hourly rentals for a quick paddle along the waterfront or guided half-day tours to landmarks like Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge.
8．Why are John Muir’s words quoted
A．To prove his status as a famous naturalist.
B．To stress Yosemite’s long-standing appeal.
C．To show the origin of the National Park Service.
D．To introduce his exploration of California.
9．What should visitors do before climbing Sentinel Dome
A．Rent climbing equipment. B．Take a local guide.
C．Wear warm clothes. D．Check trail conditions.
10．What is “kayaking”, mentioned in the last paragraph
A．A kind of boat. B．A rental service. C．A water sport. D．A guided tour.
11．What is the most suitable title for the text
A．Yosemite: Where Nature’s Call Invites Adventure
B．Yosemite: Journey with Trails, Waterfalls, and Beyond
C．Yosemite National Park: Discovering Hidden Beauties
D．Yosemite National Park: Harmony of Scenery and Thrills
Passage 4
Our green spaces are shrinking, despite all the benefits they give us. If we want to save them, we need to value the ecosystem and health and wellbeing services they offer. Sheffield city council’s balance sheet shows its parks as a 16m liability. Traditional accountancy methods focus on a park’s saleable value, or its operational costs associated with maintenance. So England’s 27,000 parks are considered as financial liabilities rather than the amazing asset to our health and wellbeing that any of their 37 million regular users could vouch for. They also deliver a range of ecosystem services such as improved air and water quality, flood risk mitigation by absorbing water run-off, and cooling the urban environment as well as providing much-needed habitat for wildlife. By using a “natural capital” accounting approach that puts a value on all these social, environmental and economic contributions, Sheffield discovered that for every 1 spent on its parks, they generate 34 of benefits.
Yet this true value is not widely measured or recognised. As Ian Walmsley, Stockport council’s green space manager told the Communities and Local Government select committee parks inquiry, “an argument has never been successfully made that if you spend x on a park, there will be a saving in the health budget and therefore you should take money out of the health budget and put it into parks”. As a result, the MPs inquiry report published last week warned that parks are at a tipping point of decline, ravaged by a 92% reduction in their budgets since 2010-11 because of local authority cuts. Less money means fewer park rangers, less maintenance, more litter, dog poo and antisocial behaviour, including gang and drug-related activities, and gradually much-loved local parks turn into dangerous eyesores. Tragically it’s the small, green spaces in poorer, built-up areas that suffer disproportionate cuts to park rangers and maintenance. We have been here before. Uncared-for, litter-strewn parks were emblematic of Thatcher’s Britain before an injection of public spending by a Labour government and 850m of lottery cash revived them.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Andrew Hinchley, green space development officer at the London Borough of Camden, told MPs if we had new ways of valuing the services parks provide for improving water quality, for example, then you could ask water companies to pay towards their upkeep.
The committee wants councils to publish strategic plans to recognise the real value of parks and to set out how they will be managed (possibly by a charitable trust, as Newcastle is looking into) to maximise their contribution to wider local authority goals such as promoting healthier lifestyles. It suggests the government’s obesity strategy could fund parks. It also suggests that it could be a legal requirement for councils to produce such strategies.
12．According to the text, parks are regarded as financial liabilities because _________ .
A．the area of the park is gradually decreasing due to poor protection
B．the budget for the construction of the park is gradually decreasing
C．the value of the park is low by using a “natural capital” accounting approach
D．the traditional accountancy methods focus on a park’s saleable value
13．According to the text, which of the following is NOT the benefit of the park
A．Improving air and water quality.
B．Symbolizing the city civilization.
C．Cooling the urban environment.
D．Providing much-needed habitat for wildlife.
14．Due to the reduction in budgets, what could probably happen
A．The government will take money out of the health budget.
B．The local authorities will centralize the management of the park.
C．Much-loved local parks will turn into dangerous eyesores.
D．The true value of the park will be widely measured or recognised.
15．What can be learned from the last two paragraphs
A．The committee has published strategic plans to recognise the real value of park.
B．It could be a legal requirement for councils to produce such strategies.
C．The local citizens should pay for the improving water quality.
D．The Labour government will spend 850m of lottery cash to revive the park.
Passage 5
It was a cold Saturday night in February. Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir (水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl, who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years.
Except for a few excited screams from children, people were quiet — patiently awaiting the owl’s arrival at the reservoir’s north gatehouse. The snowy owl did not disappoint. She flew down from the darkness and surveyed the water and the people holding phones and cameras before taking off into the night to the applause of her many fans. They simply wanted to see this lovely creature whose improbable appearance seemed to signify hope after the lockdown — or at least an excuse to leave their apartments and take part, however briefly, in one of those precious shared moments.
New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and, of course, its amazing wildlife. That the park is a beautiful and essential place for peace and joy is something that humans have only come to fully appreciate during these recent times of uncertainty.
Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history — in the years before and during the American Civil War. Unlike many European parks that had originally been built for the aristocracy (贵族), Central Park was designed as a public space. In its chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s words, the poor and rich alike could “easily go there after their day’s work is done” and “stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the noise of the streets.”
As spring turns into summer, we see people sitting on the grass or benches — catching some sun, having family picnics, or tapping away on their laptops and iPads. Just being in proximity to other people in Central Park gave us a sense of community — the sense that we would somehow persevere.
16．What did people do in Central Park on that Saturday night
A．They cheered for each other. B．They paid their first visit.
C．They came for a rare sight. D．They appreciated a water event.
17．Why did New Yorkers find a renewed love for Central Park
A．Because it offers much-needed shelter.
B．Because it is conveniently located.
C．Because people like its wildlife.
D．Because people are long used to it.
18．What does the author mainly intend to do in Paragraph 4
A．Introduce a new opinion. B．Add background information.
C．Give some examples. D．Make a comparison.
19．What do the underlined words “in proximity to” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Close to B．In comparison with
C．At a distance from D．Free from
Passage 6
Morgan’s Wonderland, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a theme park mainly intended for mentally or physically disabled children. The park was built by Gordon Hartman, a former real estate (房地产) developer. The creation of the park is inspired by his daughter, Morgan, who suffers from severe cognitive problems and physical challenges.
As the world's first ultra-accessible family fun park, Morgan’s Wonderland opened in the spring of 2010. Admission for guests with special needs is free, and fees for the general public are at a much discounted price so that people of all ages and abilities can come together and play in a fun and safe environment.
Completely wheelchair-accessible, the park features 25 acres of attractions including rides, playgrounds, a catch-and-release fishing lake, and picnic areas throughout the park. The rides are custom-designed to accommodate (给……提供方便) wheelchair riders so that they can also enjoy the fun. The adapted rides include the Off-Road Adventure, where guests can test their driving skills in sport y vehicles. Moreover, each visitor is offered a GPS Adventure Band, which allows them to keep track of their friends while in the park. The band also enables them to take part in electronic activities. For example, when the visitors scan the band at the Off-Road Adventure, a photo will be taken and sent to their email.
In June 2017, Morgan’s Wonderland celebrated the opening of Morgan’s Inspiration Island. The new expansion is composed of five themed splash pads and a River Boat Adventure Ride. The wheelchair guests can be moved out of their chairs into unique, waterproof chairs and enjoy the splash park without damage to their personal wheelchairs.
“Morgan taught me that there’s more to life in many ways than what I saw before,” said Hartman. “The blessing that Morgan has brought is beyond anything that I ever could have imagined and could explain.”
20．What does “ultra-accessible” in Para. 2 mean
A．It's easy for all visitors to use the facilities.
B．Admission is free for young and old people.
C．Wheelchairs are provided for every featured attraction.
D．Morgan’s Wonderland is situated in a convenient location.
21．What do we know about Morgan’s Wonderland
A．Morgan’s Inspiration Island includes 25 acres of attractions.
B．Waterproof chairs enable visitors to wander all over the park.
C．The success of the park is exactly what Morgan intended to achieve.
D．GPS bands allow visitors to enjoy the convenience of the electronic devices.
22．What does the park provide to prevent personal wheelchairs from being damaged
A．Safe Boats. B．Special chairs. C．GPS bands. D．Water-resistant cloth.
23．What is the passage mainly about
A．The new addition to Morgan’s Wonderland.
B．The establishment and features of a special theme park.
C．The advanced technological devices in Morgan’s Wonderland.
D．The needs of people who suffer from physical and men tall disabilities.