1、第 1页（共 10页） Unit1 Cultural heritage Section B Discovering Useful Structures 一、单句语法填空 1.She is likely(win) the match. 2.Scientists tend to think(creative). 3.To my delight,I was chosen from hundreds of (apply) to attend the opening ceremony. 4.He proposed(build) a bridge across this river. 5.Will you
2、 take partthe football match this Saturday? 6.They found the two vases,which were well (preserve). 7.The company made a(lose) of $500,000 in the first year. 8.The police have completed their(investigate) into the accident. 9.He has made an important(contribute) to the companys success. 二、用适当的介词填空 1.
3、Do you like the bookwhich she paid $10? 第 2页（共 10页） 2.Do you like the bookwhich she learned a lot? 3.Do you like the bookwhich she often talks? 4.The librarywhich students often study was on fire last night. 5.The reasonwhich he didnt come was that he was ill. 6.Ill never forget the timewhich I live
4、d in the countryside. 7.She didnt know the teacherwhom I turned for advice. 8.China has a lot of rivers,the second longest which is the Yellow River. 三、阅读理解 A Jim Denevan is an amazing artist whose work is admired by all，but owned by nonethats because all of Jims art is created on an unusual canvas
5、(画布)the soft sand.He sometimes spends days working on a piece，only to see it washed away by the sea or a storm and that is just the way he likes it. Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago， when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick.He ended up drawing a 12footlong
6、 fish.Since then，Jim has travelled over 1，800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art. 第 3页（共 10页） Over the years，his drawings have become bigger，but the tools he uses havent changedall he needs is a stick，a garden rake and most importantly，his lively imagination! Just like any good artist，
7、Jim is quite particular about the “quality” of his canvas，sometimes walking for miles， looking for perfect sand.His latest piece of work，which is also the worlds largest freelance (自由职业的)drawing，was created in the desert sand of Nevada.It took Jim three trips，eight days and over 100 miles of walking
8、 to create this 3mile work of art.It took the storm just one night to destroy it! However， Jim says he actually enjoys watching the waves or rain wash his paintings away. Jims art has become very popular over the years and was even the topic of a documentary namedSandman.Jim Denevan is not just abou
9、t art in the sandhe is also an excellent chef and founder of an organisation called “Outstanding in the Field ”， whosemottoistocelebratefoodatits source.Accordingly，group dining events are held outdoors on farms，with the diners being treated to a delicious meal.The events，which are held in different
10、 farms throughout America， are always sold out the minute the schedule is announced. 1What do we know about Denevan? AHe used to be a chef. BHe has a talent for creating canvases. CHe puts his work on show regularly. 第 4页（共 10页） DHe showed artistic talents at a very young age. 2It can be learnt from
11、 the passage that _ ADenevan walks a lot to complete his work Bit is not hard for Denevan to find suitable sand to draw on Cit usually takes long for the storm to destroy Denevans work DDenevan is very particular about his drawing tools 3Which of the following can best describe Denevan? AGenerous.BK
12、indhearted. CImaginative.DTraditional. 4What can we learn from the last paragraph? ADenevan loses his interest in art soon. BDenevan is also popular as a chef. CBeing a happy chef is Denevans final goal in life. DDenevans fame helps him with his chef job. B More than 2，000 years ago，when the last sh
13、ovelful(一铲) of dirt fell on the Terracotta Warriors，it was thought that they would never see the sunlight again and would spend the rest of their“lives”guarding and protecting the first Chinese emperor，Qin Shi Huang，who died in 210 BC. Butthingsgotbetterofffortheseclay( 陶 土 的 ) soldiers.Ever since t
14、hey were discovered in Xian in 1974， by a group of farmers，theyve been able to see the bigger world 第 5页（共 10页） travelling from one museum to the next. They are now on display in New York at Discovery Times Square，reported theNew York Times. However，the story doesnt end here.The roughly 2，000 soldie
15、rs found so far are estimated(估计) to be only one quarter of the total number.Moreover，scientists havent yet dared to touch the central tomb，which is believed to contain the body of the emperor himself. “Partly its out of respect for the elders， ”explained Kristin Romey，consultant(顾问) for the exhibit
16、ion.“But they also realise that nobody in the world right now has the technology to properly go in and excavate(挖掘) it.” This is true.According to ancient writings，the emperors tomb is circled by rivers of liquid mercury(水银) which is highlypoisonousbutcankeepthebodyingood condition.Studies of the so
17、il around the tomb also found a large amount of mercury.This makes exploring the tomb very dangerous. The other reason why scientists have been hesitating is that they are afraid of the damage they might cause by opening the tomb. “When we began excavatingthe soldiersin the 70s，the minute they were
18、exposed to air and sunlight，the pigment (颜 料) just flaked off(剥落)， ”Romey told theFox News. But he believes that the solution will come when science advances.Perhaps a visual robot can be sent into the tomb first 第 6页（共 10页） to investigate and help figure out the best way to protect it. In the end，s
19、cientists and historians must weigh their desire to know against the damage their digging might cause. “ Archaeology ， ultimately( 归 根 结 底 ) ， is a destructive science， ”Romey said， “You have to destroy stuff in order to learn about it.” 5What is the point of the article? ATo tell about the mysterie
20、s of Qin Shi Huangs tomb. BTo analyse why archaeology is a destructive science. CTo introduce the Terracotta Warriors exhibition in New York. D To explain the risks of further excavating Qin Shi Huangs tomb. 6What can be concluded from the article? AIt is estimated that about 10，000 clay soldiers we
21、re buried with Qin Shi Huang in his grave. BThe decision whether to open the tomb or not is likely to be influenced by the pace of technological progress. CThe highly poisonous mercury was used by Qin Shi Huang to keep away those who attempt to destroy his tomb. DScientists wont excavate Qin Shi Hua
22、ngs tomb until they think of a good way to preserve the body of the emperor. 7What should scientists and historians pay attention to in their work according to the article? AThey should respect the ancient world during their work. 第 7页（共 10页） B Theyshouldalwaystaketheirownsafetyinto consideration. C
23、They should balance the value and damage of their work. DThey should have a continuous desire to know new things. 四、选词创境 运用下列写作词汇,自己创设一个语境,形成一个小语段。 give way to;cultural heritage;preserve;relic;balance;prevent;disappear;establish; effective;proposal;investigation;conduct;issue 第 8页（共 10页） 一、单句语法填空 1.
24、to win2.creatively3.applicants4.building5.in 6.preserved7.loss8.investigation9.contribution 二、用适当的介词填空 1.for2.from3.about4.in5.for6.during7.to8.of 三、阅读理解 1.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Denevan discovered his artistic talents about ten years ago，when he was wandering aimlessly on the beach with a stick.”可知，Denevan
25、 年轻的时 候就展现出了艺术天分。故选 D。 2.A推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Since then，Jim has travelled over 1，800 miles while creating over 600 pieces of sand art.”可知，吉姆走了 1 800 多英里，创作了 600 多件沙子艺 术品。故选 A。 3.C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“all he needs is a stick， a garden rake and most importantly，his lively imagination” 可知，Denevan 是个想象力丰富的人。故选 C。 4
26、.B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Jim Denevan is not just about art in the sandhe is also an excellent chef.”以及 下文内容可知，Jim Denevan 不仅仅是一个艺术家，他还是一个出色 的厨师。由此可知，他也是一个受欢迎的厨师。故选 B。 5.D主旨大意题。本文主要讲的是为什么科学家目前还不敢动 手开挖秦始皇陵主墓，以及这其中的风险所在，所以答案为 D。 6.B推理判断题。由第四段中的“The roughly 2，000 soldiers found so far are estimated to be only o
27、ne quarter of the total 第 9页（共 10页） number.”可知 A 项不对；由第六段中的“the emperors tomb is circled by rivers of liquid mercury which is highly poisonous but can keep the body in good condition”可知，使用水银主要 是为了更好地保存秦始皇的遗体，所以 C 项不对；科学家们等待技术 发展到一定程度， 直到他们能够尽可能减少对陵墓的损害的时候再动 手开挖陵墓，而不是找到办法保存秦始皇的遗体，所以 B 项正确。 7.C细节理解题。
28、由最后一段中的 “In the end， scientists and historians must weigh their desire to know against the damage their digging might cause.”可知 C 项正确。 四、选词创境 It is a rule that the old should givewayto the new.Sometimes culturalheritage has to give way to economic development.Luckily,more and more governments and pe
29、ople all over the world have realised the importance of preserving cultural relics and keeping the balance between progress and cultural heritage protection.Great efforts have been made to prevent cultural relics from disappearing.Some organisations have been established,effectiveproposals have been made and investigations have been conducted.All in all,cultural heritage protection has become an international issue. 第 10页（共 10页）
