1、第 1页（共 8页）Unit4 Section D Using Language()一、单词拼写1.We can study British culture through analyzing origins ofEnglish(习语).2.Their criticism did not discourage me.On the(相反),I worked even harder.3.Mr Smith wasnt qualified to apply for the job but he gotit(不过).4.He had worked(与一起)Frank and Mark and theyh
2、ad become friends.5.The old woman led us to a room with a balcony overlooking the(港口).6.More problems like those at the nuclear power plant arecertain to(出现).二、短语填空as hot as an oven,kill time,take care,get close to,on my wayto,contrary to1.When you leave the reading-room,pleasenotto leave anything b
3、ehind.2.Mark was thought of as a failure,butall ourexpectations,hes found a well-paid job.第 2页（共 8页）3.As he had nothing to do,he went to the cinema towith some of his friends.4.Children should notthe dangerous wildanimals.5.New York,I stopped over in Tokyo fortwo days.6.Ithasn trainedforaboutamontha
4、ndtheroomwas.三、阅读理解Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find theanswer.VeniceThis iconic city is sinking rapidly. The canals that makeup the streets of Venice rise 2 mm every year， making relicsof history go under the surface of water and destroyingarchitecture. Experts warn that witho
5、ut intervention（干预），this city will disappear back into the water at an even fasterrate， consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps.Machu PicchuThese iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into themountains of South America. The forces of natural erosion（侵蚀）have been accelerated b
6、y tourism and this landmark faces第 3页（共 8页）severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruviangovernment recently suggested a cable car that would cut outthe intense hike up to the ruins， making the site instantlyaccessible to millions but the future of Machu Picchu remainsuncertain.Glacier
7、National ParkPerhaps youve heard that the ice caps are melting. Butnowhere is more apparent in the United States than in GlacierNational Park. Estimates indicate that the glaciers that arepart of the beauty of this national landmark will disappearentirely in the next two decades.The Great Barrier Re
8、efHidden from view beneath the waves， the Great Barrier Reefhas been rapidly dying off. Nearly fifty percent of coral whichonce occupied a large area is gone， destroyed by pollution anddisease.1.What can we learn about Machu Picchu?A.Its famous for cable cars.B.It has no convenient traffic.C.Its wel
9、l preserved by the locals.D.It bears a heavy burden of tourism.第 4页（共 8页）2.Which place probably needs visitors to dive into the waterto enjoy its beauty?A.Venice.B.Machu Picchu.C.Glacier National Park.D.The Great Barrier Reef.3.What do the above attractions have in common?A.They all have a long hist
10、ory.B.Theyre all threatened by climate.C.Theyre all in danger of disappearing.D.Theyre all well-known for natural scenery.四、写作题目假定你是李华,你的加拿大好友Paul 发来邮件,说他准备在春节期间来你所在的城市旅游。请你给他回复一封电子邮件,内容包括:1.介绍你所在城市的旅游景点;2.自荐给他当导游。注意:1.词数 80 左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3.文章的开头和结尾已给出,但不计入总词数。Dear Paul,第 5页（共 8页）Im glad to k
11、now that you are planning to visit my cityduring the Spring Festival. Now Im writing to tell yousomething about my city.Looking forward to seeing you in China.Yours,Li Hua第 6页（共 8页）一、单词拼写1.idioms2.contrary3.anyhow4.alongside5.harbour6.arise二、短语填空1.take care2.contrary to3.kill time4.get close to5.On
12、my way to6.as hot as an oven三、阅读理解1.D 根据 Machu Picchu 部分下的 The forces of natural erosion（侵蚀）have been acceleratedbut the future of Machu Picchuremains uncertain. 可知，因为巨大的旅游负担，马丘比丘遗址受到了不断增加的客流量所带来的毁灭性影响，故选 D 项。2.D 根据 The Great Barrier Reef 部分下的 Hidden from viewbeneath the waves， the Great Barrier Ree
13、f has been rapidlydying off. 可推测，游客需要潜入海中才能领略大堡礁的美。故选D 项。3.C 根据 Venice 部分的内容可知，威尼斯正在迅速下沉，将以很快的速度被海水淹没; 根据 Machu Picchu 部分的内容可知，过重的旅游负担正在加速马丘比丘的自然侵蚀; 根据 Glacier National Park部分可知，冰川国家公园正在融化; 根据 The Great Barrier Reef部分的内容可知，大堡礁正在迅速消亡。即文章提到的四个景点所面临的共同问题是，它们都有消失的危险，故选 C 项。四、写作题目第 7页（共 8页）Dear Paul,Im g
14、lad to know that you are planning to visit my cityduring the Spring Festival. Now Im writing to tell yousomething about my city.Located in the east of our province, it is a seaside citywith a big harbo(u)r. There are two art galleries in the centerof the city, where you can see many awesome works of
15、contemporary artists. There is also a world-famous museum,where you can see some antique arts and crafts.Now its just the time of the Spring Festival, so you willhave a chance to experience the customs of this traditionalfestival. This will be the highlight of your trip. Whats more,I will be greatly honored to be your guide. I believe you willhave a pleasant trip.Looking forward to seeing you in China.Yours,Li Hua第 8页（共 8页）
