1、Unit 4Journey across a vast land(满分:120 分;时间:100 分钟)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWalter Peak High Country Farm on the western shores of Lake Wakatipu isfamous in history. Its sheltered bays were used as camping sites by Maori travelling tothe M
2、araroa and Oreti Rivers to hunt moas and gather expeditions.Things to doSituated on picturesque Lake Wakatipus western shores, the farm is the perfectplace to spend a few relaxing hours. The Farm Tour itself is a wonderful experiencefor the whole family, with something to keep everyone entertained a
3、nd happy. Therural host will meet you after you leave the steamboat and take you for a walking tourof the farmyard. The first stop is the holding pens(畜栏), where you can feed thesheep and deer, and even get up close to the Scottish Highland cattle. Then walkslowly through the lakeside gardens to the
4、 charming Colonels Homestead formorning or afternoon tea. Afterwards the farmer will lead you over to the shearingshed(剪毛棚)where you can watch the farm dogs rounding up sheep on the hills, andsee the farmer cut the wool off a sheep. You will then board the steamboat for yourcruise back to Queenstown
5、.Ticket InformationChild Ticket $22.00Adult Ticket $77.00Visitor InformationOpening Time:10 a.m.Closing Time:4 p.m.Additional InformationAll tickets purchased at MyFun must make a booking at +64-3441-8166. Pleasemention your MyFun barcode(条形码)number when making your booking. Pleaseprint out your vou
6、cher(收据)and take along with you to the attraction. Tickets arevalid for 12 months from the date of purchase.1.What can tourists do during the Farm Tour?A.Have morning tea.B.Cut the wool off a sheep.C.Hunt on the rivers with your family.D.Run a steamboat by yourself.2.How much should parents with an
7、adult son pay for the Farm Tour?A.$99.B.$176.C.$231.D.$253.3.For tourists who have bought tickets at MyFun, what should they do?A.Use the tickets after a year.B.Tell the Farm their MyFun barcode number.C.Call +64-3441-8166 to print out their voucher.D.Take the voucher to the Farm.BTwo British teache
8、rs have broken the world record for the longest journey in atuk-tuk after pulling their failing vehicle for 43 miles. Richard Sears and Nick Goughtraveled 37,500 kilometers around the world and passed through 37 countries. Theydid this to support the grass-roots education project in Africa, Asia and
9、 SouthAmerica.The pair, who set off from London, thought their expedition was over when thevehicle started to fail. When the tuk-tuk broke, they were only 70 kilometers awayfrom their destination. They decided to pull it the rest of the way. The tuk-tuk, whichweighs 800 kilograms, was pulled in turn
10、 by Richard and Nick over three days. Onarrival in Chepen, Peru, they discovered a mechanic who specialized in tuk-tuks andmanaged to fix it.The pair were back on the road aiming for their next goal. Along their journeythey had to tackle deserts and jungles. They also survived close encounters withe
11、lephants in Uganda and Botswana and an accident in Malaysia. The greatest hardshipon the tuk-tuk was the mountain ranges lying in their path, including the Alps, theHimalayas and the Andes.Nick and Richard uncovered some inspirational projects across Africa, Asia andSouth America. They witnessed fir
12、sthand the educational challenges facing theseareas today. They joined street children in the slums of Cairo, Khartoum, Kampala,Mumbai and Phnom Penh. They visited Congolese refugees(难民) in camps inEastern Burundi. They witnessed how education could free sex-workers in Delhi andvictims of human traf
13、ficking in Nepal.The pair established The Tuk Tuk Educational Trust, a U.K. registered charity.Talking about their motivation, Richard said, “The worlds leaders have made acommitment to achieving universal primary education but, in spite of this pledge (誓言,承诺), over 57 million primary-aged children
14、worldwide are still out ofschool;many more are in school, but still cannot access quality learningopportunities.”4.Why did the two teachers travel around the world?A.To support an education project.B.To create a new world record.C.To entertain themselves.D.To challenge themselves.5.How far did the t
15、wo teachers pull the tuk-tuk each day on average?A.A little more than 30 kilometers.B.About 14 miles.C.43 miles.D.70 kilometers.6.What is the third paragraph mainly about?A.How they realized their next goal.B.Their exciting experience on the road.C.The beautiful scenery of famous mountains.D.The dif
16、ficulties and dangers they faced in the journey.7.Which of the following best describes the two teachers?A.Curious and brave.B.Humorous and generous.C.Courageous and responsible.D.Efficient and honest.CMany people like traveling. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a numberof lakes including Gre
17、at Lakes in Canada make it attractive. In fact, Canada has morelakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes, Canadahas a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north, east, and west.Travelers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy the sunba
18、th atvarious beaches.Niagara Falls lies on the border between Canada and the US. It is now popularfor its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls is mostattractive during the summer season when the weather condition is charming andattractive. At the Canadian side, flood
19、lights illuminate(照亮) both sides of the falls forseveral hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.When traveling to Canada, travelers can enjoy doing the shopping in Torontowhich is considered a leading city. It symbolizes American culture and the spirit ofindependence. Migrants from
20、 European, Latin American, Asian and Caribbean racesinhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa, on the other hand, is the capitalof Canada and center of political activities.Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after BritishCaptain George Vancouver, who explored th
21、e area in the 1790s. The city is a leadingindustrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city ofBritish Columbia, Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of VancouverIsland.Travel in Canada is being made easy because of a higher standard oftransportation fa
22、cilities. Besides, very few people know that Canada is a country withhigh wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination, Canada is aneconomic powerhouse of North America, particularly in agricultural products. TheCanadian dairy industry exports milk products around the world.8.What at
23、tracts travelers most in Canada according to the first paragraph?A.Coastlines and sunbaths.B.Lakes and beaches.C.Animals and plants.D.Mountains and water.9.The second paragraph is mainly to tell us.A.Canada and the USB.the beauty of Niagara FallsC.the importance of the fallsD.the hydroelectric power
24、10.What do we know about Toronto according to the passage?A.It is the political center of Canada.B.It displays the Canadian bravery.C.Its people come from different countries.D.Travelers can buy something cheap there.11.Captain George Vancouver is referred to in the fourth paragraph in orderto.A.tel
25、l us a history storyB.compare Vancouver and VictoriaC.remind us to keep him in mindD.introduce the city of VancouverDTeenagers who travel around the world alone have been making headlines quiteoften. A young person alone in a dangerous situation attracts attention and sponsors.Young sailors also att
26、ract various views. For example, Jessica Watson was asked bythe government to cancel her voyage, yet the Prime Minister called her “a hero foryoung Australians” when she returned. It seems that there is confusion about thecompetence and independence of young people.The popular psychologists tell us
27、that teenage brains are likely to make wrongjudgments. But such ideas often do not apply to specific individuals. Between theages of 14 and 18, teenagers vary greatly in their abilities. The amount ofindependence that each is allowed should be determined not simply by their age butby discussion with
28、 the related, responsible adults. Some teens are certainlyinexperienced and can make childish mistakes, but the ones who attempt dangerousjourneys normally do so by winning the confidence of hard-headed and well-qualifiedadult supporters.But its also wrong to think that any 16-year-old can desire to
29、 get achievementsas unusual as Jessica Watsons. Watson calls herself “an ordinary girl who has adream”. Her intention is to encourage teenagers but this idea can have the oppositeeffect of making them feel not good enough because great achievements are beyondthem. Should all teens have such dreams?
30、Actually, individuals face varyingcircumstances that restrict their dreams.Teenagers who travel around the world alone should not be judged bypreconceived (事先形成的) views about young people. Nor should young “ordinary”teenagers feel stressed to long for extraordinary personal goals. In fact, I believe
31、 theexample of solo sailing overstresses individualism. The teenage years are when mostof us “ordinary” people learn that we can achieve great things in cooperation withothers.12.What can we learn about Jessica Watson?A.She was criticized by the government.B.She eventually canceled her voyage.C.She
32、has traveled around Australia.D.She made a successful voyage.13.What can be inferred about teenagers from the text?A.They have similar abilities.B.They make decisions on their own.C.They always make wrong judgments.D.They need support of responsible adults.14.Who does the underlined word “them” in P
33、aragraph 3 refer to?A.Parents.B.Teenagers.C.Psychologists.D.Adults.15.What is the best title for the text?A.Divided Opinions on Young AdventurersB.Problems Faced by Adventurous TeensC.Various Ways to Become IndependentD.Pressure to Achieve Personal Goals第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中
34、选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The world is a big place, and there are many, many different places you can visit.16First of all, traveling allows us to escape our daily routines and expandperspectives, because seeing new places and gaining new experiences can broaden ourhorizons.Traveling is also the mo
35、st valuable form of learning.17It helps us absorbinformation about other cultures. That is to say, traveling extends our knowledge ofthe world and lets us know the cultural diversity(多样性). By doing so, we realize thatthere is not one way to live, nor is one way correct.18Whats more, traveling can ha
36、ve a direct effect on peoples sense of happiness,and decrease their stress and anxiety. These improvements dont just disappear themoment travelers return to their daily lives.19As a result of travel, peoplechange the way they communicate with others and learn to be more patient withothers. Above all
37、, people who frequently travel tend to be healthier and live a longerlife.20We can escape our daily stress, expand our world view, learn aboutothers and ourselves, and improve our health. Many of the benefits people acquirefrom traveling improve the quality of their overall well-being. It is vital f
38、or people tovisit different places, meet new people and discover a new way of living. Travelinghelps us fully appreciate the beauty of the world and the diversity in it.A.The improvements look likely to last.B.Traveling has many positive effects on people.C.In conclusion,traveling benefits people in
39、 many ways.D.The process of traveling enriches peoples knowledge.E.We learn to accept other people and their different lifestyles.F.Many people say that they appreciate their present lives more after traveling.G.Its another type of new discovery and learning, and great for our soul and body.16.17.18
40、.19.20.第二部分语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。As a child I once read an article about the Pacific Crest Trail (太平洋屋脊步道)in National Geographic. It was a21of two men who walked 2,650 miles fromMexico to Canada with huge packs. It caught my eye, as I
41、also22adventures inthe wilderness. Ive always remembered that story, but never believed I wouldactually23it. It was too far out of my comfort zone.But then, at the age of 42, I hiked the 88 Temples Trail through Japan. There, Iexperienced how24it could be to hike alone. What25me most were thefantast
42、ic mountains, grand temples and generous local people. And26, Imanaged to complete the trail in six weeks without any severe injuries. For the firsttime, I27that I could achieve my dream of travelling around America one day.When I shared my plan with friends and colleagues, the news was welcomedwith
43、28reactions. From some I got enthusiastic29. But from others therewere frowns and question marks. Half a year away from my family was a30forme. Yet it wouldnt defeat me. After all, six months is31a short period in alifetime. After having worked hard for 20 years in shiny office buildings, I felt the
44、need for more32in my life. I hoped to33and look within, as well asexplore the unfamiliar things. I understood that I needed them both.34JohnMuir once put it, “Keep close to35. and climb a mountain or spend a week inthe woods. Wash your spirit clean.”21.A.newsB.reportC.storyD.photo22.A.knew ofB.dream
45、ed ofC.heard aboutD.worried about23.A.makeB.ignoreC.appreciateD.reject24.A.dullB.difficultC.attractiveD.crazy25.A.confusedB.shockedC.affectedD.impressed26.A.to my regretB.to my surpriseC.to my sadnessD.to my disappointment27.A.deniedB.pretendedC.realizedD.promised28.A.mixedB.positiveC.doubtfulD.stra
46、nge29.A.promiseB.assistanceC.devotionD.approval30.A.reliefB.challengeC.delightD.comfort31.A.finallyB.hardlyC.quicklyD.simply32.A.adventuresB.braveryC.safetyD.knowledge33.A.speed upB.stand byC.slow downD.drop out34.A.WhenB.AsC.IfD.Unless35.A.forestB.desertC.natureD.valley第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分
47、)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Through travelling you can enjoy beautiful views and36(broad) yourhorizons. In summer, youd better get on a cruise ship(游轮) in the city of Chongqingwhich will take you to the Three Gorges,37those ordinary ships are usually toocrowded. Near Yunyang County, at the st
48、eep edge of the hills38(stand) thefamous Zhang Fei Temple39(surround) by trees. Because smoking40(forbid) in the cabins, you have to go to the deck to smoke,41you can enjoythe beautiful scenery. You can see some fishermen42the distance. First, youwill go through the Qutang Gorge, which narrows to 35
49、0 feet. Then you will sailthrough the Wu Gorge and the Xiling Gorge. However,43impresses you mostmay be the Daning River in Wuxi County. There is immense44(mountain) landon both banks of the Yangtze River with only small areas of flat45(plain).36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.第三部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(满分
50、15 分)假定你是李华,你代表你班邀请外教 Mr. Smith 一起游玩泰山,请按以下要点写信邀请。1.提出邀请;2.介绍泰山;3.说明游玩的时间和安排。注意:1.词数 80 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Mr. Smith,Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分 25 分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。I am a frequent interstate traveler. I was born in Ontario, Canada and thus all myfamily except
