2021-2022学年新教材人教版英语选择性必修第一册课时作业：UNIT3 FASCINATING PARKS 9 WORD版含解析.doc

1、课时分层作业(九).阅读理解AFairs and theme parks never seem to lose their attraction.My kids love them as much as I do.Not everyone will agree with me though.My wife is terrified of anything more exciting than the merrygoround.So why do I love Blackpools Big One while she goes white on hearing the word “rollerc

2、oaster(过山车)”？According to psychologists, it comes down to something called a “Type T”personality.Type Ts are thrillseekers who welcome the uncertainty of activities that most people would find hairraising.It seems some of us enjoy the physical sensations associated with fear：the adrenaline(肾上腺素)rush

3、 and the beating heart.Scary rides make us feel alive.Terrifying experiences encourage a sense of excitement once were back on solid ground though we only enjoy them, experts say，when were within a “protective frame” that assures us that deep down, were still safe.Recent research has found certain g

4、enes (基因)which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities.Biochemists have separated a gene called DRD4 which seems more common in rollercoaster lovers like me.New technologies have allowed engineers to design coasters that change speeds quickly, shoot up hundreds of feet into the

5、air and make all sorts of twists.Research suggests that extreme fairground rides tend to appeal particularly to those of us who lead stressful，structured or controlled lives.Its certainly true that roller coasters are a way of breaking out of the humdrum (乏味的) expectations of everyday life.Theme par

6、ks allow us to act like children again, to experience true excitement and behave a little wildly.Where else as an adult can you scream at the top of your lungs and throw your arms in the air without being sent for psychological evaluation?If youre looking for a great place this summer where you can

7、get in touch with your inner risktaker，head for the nearest theme park.Its a scream!语篇解读本文是说明文。文章分析了游乐场那些刺激的项目很有吸引力的原因。1What can we learn about the authors wife?AShe gets excited easily.BShe fears extreme rides.CShe loves Blackpools Big One.DShe rarely disagrees with the author.B细节理解题。根据第一段中的“My wif

8、e is terrified of anything more exciting than the merrygoround.”可知，游乐场除旋转木马外，其他项目都让作者的妻子觉得害怕。2What do people with Type T personalities tend to do?APut their lives at risk.BStay energetic all the time.CAvoid the “protective frame”DEnjoy adventurous experiences.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Type Ts are thrillseekers

9、 who welcome the uncertainty of activities that most people would find hairraising.”可知，T型人格的人喜欢寻求刺激。3What has recent research revealed about the Type T personality?AIt is genetically determined.BIt is common among people.CIt is caused by living separately.DIt is a result of a physical disorder.A细节理解

10、题。根据第三段的第一句“Recent research has found certain genes(基因)which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities.”可知，T型人格由基因决定。4Whats the main reason why the author appreciates extreme fairground rides?AThey help relieve stress.BThey are technologically designed.CThey contribute to parentki

11、d relationships.DThey are a replacement for psychological evaluation.A推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第二、三句可知，研究表明，生活压力大、受生活束缚的人更喜欢游乐场比较刺激的项目，作者对此表示认同，认为这些项目的确可以帮助人们摆脱单调的生活，释放自我。BFind Your Adventure at the Spaceand Aviation(航空)CenterIf youre looking for a unique adventure，the Space and Aviation Center (SAC)is the plac

12、e to be.The Center offers programs designed to challenge and inspire with handson tasks and lots of fun.More than 750，000 have graduated from SAC，with many seeking employment in engineering，aviation, education, medicine and a wide variety of other professions.They come to camp, wanting to know what

13、it is like to be an astronaut or a pilot, and they leave with realworld applications for what theyre studying in the classroom.For the trainees, the programs also offer a great way to earn merit badges(荣誉徽章).At Space Camp，trainees can earn their Space Exploration badge as they build and fire model r

14、ockets, learn about space tasks and try simulated(模拟)flying to space with the crew from all over the world.The Aviation Challenge program gives trainees the chance to earn their Aviation badge.They learn the principles of flight and test their operating skills in the cockpit(驾驶舱)of a variety of flig

15、ht simulators.Trainees also get a good start on their Wilderness Survival badge as they learn about waterand landsurvival through designed tasks and their search and rescue of “downed” pilot.With all the programs, teamwork is key as trainees learn the importance of leadership and being part of a big

16、ger task.All this fun is available for ages 9 to 18.Families can enjoy the experience together, too, with Family Camp programs for families with children as young as 7.Stay an hour or stay a weekthere is something here for everyone!For more details, please visit us online at .语篇解读本文为说明文。文章主要介绍了宇航中心培

17、训项目，意在激发学生的航天梦想、探险精神和团队合作精神。5Why do people come to SAC?ATo experience adventures.BTo look for jobs in aviation.CTo get a degree in engineering.DTo learn more about medicine.A细节理解题。根据文章第一段第一句“If youre looking for a unique adventure，the Space and Aviation Center(SAC)is the place to be.”可知，人们来SAC是为了寻找与

18、众不同的冒险体验。6To earn a Space Exploration badge，a trainee needs to_Afly to spaceBget an Aviation badge firstCstudy the principles of flightDbuild and fire model rocketsD细节理解题。根据文章第三段的“At Space Camp，trainees can earn their Space Exploration badge as they build and fire model rockets，learn about space tas

19、ks and try simulated(模拟)flying to space with the crew from all over the world.”可知，要想获得太空探险徽章需要建造和发射火箭模型、学习空间任务、尝试与飞行员模拟太空飞行等。7What is the most important for trainees?ALeadership.BTeam spirit.CTask planning. DSurvival skills.B细节理解题。根据文章第四段的“With all the programs，teamwork is key as trainees learn the

20、importance of leadership and being part of a bigger task.”可知，对于受训者来说，团队合作是关键，所以团队精神是最重要的。.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。The Mesmerizing CanyonI woke up in the harsh, damp weather of the shining Grand Canyon.My ears rang from the screeching of the group leader yelling to get up.I got up

21、as fast as I could, hoping I was going to do something fun today.I heard the apprentice yelling for people to get on the boat.As I was still trying to wake up, I smelled the fresh air just like the roses in my aunts garden.The group leader made us all get on the raft and then we immediately left.Whe

22、n we arrived at our destination, it turned out that they both were just playing a trick on us and wanted to surprise us with a beautiful glistening waterfall.We were all very glad as we saw the waterfall.We all wanted to go up to it and walk in it.We were required to climb up big rocks and hike litt

23、le distances in order to get to the waterfall, but it was really worth it.We left the waterfall and set up a camp near it.My grandma handed me a tent and said, “You do it yourself，and I want you to learn some things.”I took 30 minutes to set up the tent and tried to make it perfectly symmetrical.How

24、ever, when my grandma and I were about to get in it, it fell over.We sighed and my grandma walked over to the other familys tent and sat down perfectly stationary.So I knew I had to do it over again, and I took about 5 minutes to set up the tent with my previous knowledge.I also added some sticks to

25、 the top of the tent for some decoration.As the tent swayed, I was required to put some weight on the edges of the tent.So I put two rocks on each side of the tent.My grandma walked over and was very impressed.That really inspired me to keep learning new things.When my grandma and I woke up, there w

26、as already breakfast waiting for us.There was a mixed variety of different foods on the table, such as bacon，beef jerky, eggs and sausages.注意：1.续写的词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。After we ate breakfast，we got on the boat where we floated down the river._The night fell on us._参考范文After we ate breakfast，we got on

27、 the boat where we floated down the river.“Today we are going to hit the biggest rapids and see the waterfalls，”called out the group leader.All people were excited and prepared for the journey in the canyon.Five minutes later，we saw huge crashing waves，and the biggest wave everybody had ever seen.As

28、 we entered the rapids，everybody was thrown around but luckily nobody was thrown off the boat.After the rapids were over，everybody was wet and excited widely.The night fell on us.We set up a camp near the exit of the canyon.This time it took only five minutes for me to put up the steady camp，after I put two rocks on each side of the tent，which impressed my grandma.She was glad that I learned new things at last.