1、Section Using Language,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time一、单句语法填空1.The old man performs magic tricks for (entertain).2.This new dress is so (fashion) that many people like it.3.(rare) does the girl spare some time to see a film.4.The girl stood there,staring at the branches (swing) in the wind.5.T
2、his baby is so (adore) that we all like it.6.He was so young that he couldnt describe the accident (accurate).7.The man is thought (invent) the first telephone.8.The old professor walked into the hall,with some students (follow) him.9.To our(amuse),the little monkey lost its balance and fell into th
3、e water.10.The girls are talking about a love story (appeal) to them.二、阅读理解ARajasthan is one of the most visited states in India.These top tourist places to visit in Rajasthan shouldnt be missed.JaipurThe Pink City,Jaipur,is one of the Rajasthans most popular places.It has many famous forts(堡垒)and p
4、alaces,with most beautiful views and buildings.Staying in Jaipur is particularly enjoyable.Hotels are reasonably priced,which gives guests a very unforgettable experience!Ranthambore National ParkRanthambore National Park is one of the best places in India to spot a tiger in the wild.Compared with m
5、any national parks in India,its also easy to get to.This makes it very popular.Unfortunately,it has been facing lots of tourist problems.The park is also home to the 10th century Ranthambore Fort.Its a huge fort that contains ruined pavilions,monuments,and three Hindu temples.The park is full of his
6、tory,having seen many wars played out on its land,and the rise and fall of many rulers.JaisalmerA beautiful sandstone city rises magically from the sand dunes(沙丘) of the Thar desert.It looks like its straight out of an Arabian Nights fable.Its ancient fort,built in 1156,lets visitors view the city.I
7、t houses five palaces,several temples,as well as shops and other houses.Riding a camel into the desert is also a popular thing in Jaisalmer.JodhpurKnown as the Blue City for its blue painted buildings,Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan.Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur provides a good look at
8、Jodhpurs blue buildings.Its one of the largest and most well-protected forts in India.Inside,there are numbers of palaces and a museum.Its great to do nothing but relax here.1.What does the text mainly introduce to us?A.Tourist attractions at risk.B.Travels in the desert.C.The culture and history of
9、 India.D.Several places of interest in Rajasthan.2.If you want to travel by riding a camel,you can go to.A.JaipurB.JodhpurC.JaisalmerD.Ranthambore National Park3.When you are in Mehrangarh Fort,you can .A.watch tigers in the wildB.see beautiful sand dunesC.appreciate blue painted buildingsD.learn ab
10、out many wars in history4.What can we learn from the text?A.Jaipur is known as the Blue City.B.Five Hindu temples lie in Ranthambore Fort.C.Jaisalmers ancient fort was built in the 11th century.D.Ranthambore National Park is very popular with tourists.BAs the first national park in the world,Yellows
11、tone National Park was established in 1872.Since then its natural wonders have attracted explorers and tourists.Yellowstone is best known for its famous geyser(间歇泉),Old Faithful.The park has many geysers,numerous hot springs,lakes,waterfalls and even its own Grand Canyon(大峡谷).Yellowstone National Pa
12、rk covers over 3,468 square miles in Wyoming,Montana and Idaho.It is the largest national park in the continental US and is the countrys largest wildlife preserve.A part of the park containing Yellowstone Lake is centred over the Yellowstone Caldera,the largest super volcano in North America.The mag
13、ma(岩浆) layer under the caldera feeds the geysers and hot springs in Yellowstone National Park.The park is surrounded by the Rocky Mountains,which made a visit to the park difficult before the age of modern transportation.The Old Faithful is the most well-known wonder of Yellowstones natural attracti
14、ons.Old Faithful is a cone(圆锥形) geyser that shoots from 3,000 to over 8,000 gallons of boiling water over 100 feet in the air.Old Faithful is popular with park visitors,who gather in anticipation of the eruptions that occur about 90 minutes apart.In addition to its geysers and hot springs,Yellowston
15、e has a number of lakes and waterfalls that draw park visitors.Yellowstone Lake,the largest freshwater lake in the United States above 7,000 feet,is home to a large number of wild fishes in North America.The lake is too cold for swimming but is a favourite with the fishing and boating enthusiasts.Th
16、e Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park is made up of red and orange volcanic rocks.Numerous trails surround the Grand Canyon area,enabling visitors to get a close look at the canyon walls and waterfalls.5.What can we learn about Yellowstone National Park from paragraph 2?A.Its history.B.Its siz
17、e.C.Its importance.D.Its feature.6.Why was it difficult for people to visit Yellowstone centuries ago?A.There were no roads available.B.Its scenery was blocked by waterfall.C.Many fierce animals lived in the wild.D.The active volcano was too dangerous.7.Why cant visitors swim in the Yellowstone Lake
18、?A.The water is too deep.B.The water is too cold.C.Too many fishes are living in it.D.There are too many visitors.8.The purpose of the text is to .A.introduce Yellowstone to touristsB.attract readers to visit parksC.list the best tourist attractionsD.offer information about Yellowstone三、七选五阅读理解A goo
19、d book can be satisfying.If reading is a habit youd like to get into,there are some ways to develop it.Realise that reading is enjoyable if you have a good book.If you have a difficult book and you are forcing yourself through it,it will seem like a task.1Set time.You should have some time during ev
20、ery day when youll read for at least 5 to 10 minutes.2For example,make it a habit to read during breakfast and lunch and even dinner if you eat alone.Always carry a book.3When I leave the house,I always make sure to have my car keys and one book at hand.The book stays with me in the car,and I take i
21、t into the office and pretty much everywhere I go.4Find a place in your home where you can sit in a comfortable chair.Do not lie down unless youre going to sleep.There should be no television or computer near the chair,and no music or noisy family members or roommates.If you dont have a place like t
22、his,create one.Reduce television or the Internet.If you really want to read more,try to reduce the time on TV or the Internet.5Still,every minute you reduce of the Internet or TV,you could use for reading.This could create hours of book reading time.A.If this happens,give up the book and find anothe
23、r one that youll really love.B.It means you will read no matter how busy you are.C.Find a quiet place.D.Go to bookstores.E.Wherever you go,take a book with you.F.This may be difficult for some people.G.Have some good tea or coffee while you read.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。theme,wander,appeal,in
24、credible,amuse,entertainment,rewarding,splendid,accompany,adorable,encounterSection Using Language,Assessing Your Progress & Video Time一、1.entertainment2.fashionable3.Rarely4.swinging5.adorable6.accurately7.to have invented8.following9.amusement 10.appealing二、【解题导语】本文主要向我们介绍了Rajasthan 的几个名胜古迹。1.D主旨大
25、意题。根据第一段的内容可知,本文主要向我们介绍了Rajasthan的几个名胜古迹。2.C细节理解题。根据Jaisalmer中的“Riding a camel into the desert is also a popular thing to do in Jaisalmer.”可知,如果你想骑骆驼旅行,你可以去Jaisalmer。3.C细节理解题。根据Jodhpur部分的介绍可知,在Mehrangarh Fort你能见到粉刷成蓝色的建筑物。4.D推理判断题。根据Ranthambore National Park中的“This makes it very popular.Unfortunatel
26、y,it has been facing lots of tourist problems.”可知,Ranthambore National Park在游客中很受欢迎。【解题导语】本文主要介绍了黄石公园的情况。5.B细节理解题。根据第二段内容我们可以了解美国黄石国家公园的面积,即它的大小。6.A推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知,在现代交通工具发明以前,由于落基山脉的阻挡,人们很难走进黄石国家公园。7.B细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句可知,黄石国家公园里的湖水太凉不适合游泳。8.D写作意图题。纵观全文可知,本文旨在向读者提供关于黄石国家公园的有关信息。三、15 ABECF 四、Theme pa
27、rks never fail to appeal to children all over the world,especially the incredible Disneyland,which offers people of all ages enormous amusements and entertainments.Wandering in the park,you may encounter the adorable cartoon characters and experience the splendid rides.In a word,visiting a theme park is a rewarding experience.By the way,children under a certain age are usually not admitted unless accompanied by adults.
