2021-2022学年新教材高中英语 UNIT 4 JOURNEY ACROSS A VAST LAND Section Ⅲ Using Language检测（含解析）新人教版选择性必修第二册.doc

1、Using Language.阅读理解ASome of the best cycling routes in the world pass through the most beautiful scenery.Here are some of worlds best bike routes for cyclists who are either up for having a good sweat or simply seeing the world without leaving an ugly carbon footprint behind.The Great Ocean Road, Vi

2、ctoria, AustraliaIf you like a challenge, take on this 243kilometer windy road along Australias southeastern coast.If a day is all youve got, take the 60kilometer route from Torquay to Bells Beach.There youll cycle through rural farmland, enjoy the sweeping ocean views from cliff tops, and snake pas

3、t the wetlands around Lake Connewarre.The Udaipur City Tour, Rajasthan, IndiaBiking is arguably the best way to explore Udaipur, Venice of the East.Cyclists often need to cycle past herdsmen and their goats and camels, sharing narrow, old pavements in this romantic place.But surrounded by ancient ca

4、stles and grand palaces, Udaipur brings about one of the best biking experiences, allowing cyclists to truly discover rural India.The Karakoram Highway, ChinaPakistanThe Karakoram Highway is the highest international road in the world, reaching an altitude of 4，717 meters near the Khunjerab Pass.Sta

5、rting in Kashgar, China, cyclists can travel up to 1，200 kilometers on mostly unpaved roads, but the views are as breathtaking as the riding.The Route of the Hiawatha, IdahoMontana, United StatesTake your family out to Montana this summer and cycle along the most scenic disused railroad in the count

6、ry.The railroad turned bike trail turns into 24 kilometers of leisure biking that takes you over seven trestles (栈桥) and through 10 tunnels, with the longest one, the Taft Tunnel, stretching for 2.7 kilometers.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几条最佳的骑行路线。1In which tour can you enjoy the seaside scenery?AThe Great O

7、cean Road.BThe Udaipur City Tour.CThe Karakoram Highway.DThe Route of the Hiawatha.解析：选A细节理解题。根据The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia部分第一句中的coast和最后一句There youll cycle through rural farmland, enjoy the sweeping ocean views from cliff tops, and snake past the wetlands around Lake Connewarre.可知，在骑

8、行中可以享受到海边风景的是澳大利亚的这条骑行路线。2What can you do on the Udaipur City Tour?AGo to Venice.BFeed wild animals.CVisit cultural relics.DEnjoy modern architectures.解析：选C推理判断题。根据The Udaipur City Tour, Rajasthan, India部分最后一句But surrounded by ancient castles and grand palaces, Udaipur brings about one of the best b

9、iking experiences, allowing cyclists to truly discover rural India.可知，在这条骑行路线中，Udaipur被古城堡和宏伟的宫殿所环绕，由此可推知，在这条骑行路线中，骑行者可以参观文化遗址。3Whats special about the Karakoram Highway?AIt is a totally undeveloped route.BIt goes along an abandoned railway.CIt owns the longest tunnel in the world.DIt lies higher th

10、an other international roads.解析：选D细节理解题。根据The Karakoram Highway, ChinaPakistan部分中的The Karakoram Highway is the highest international road in the world可知，the Karakoram Highway比世界上其他的国际公路要高。B“Are you going to Seattle？” an anxiouslooking woman asked a female traveller at the Amtrak Station in Sacrament

11、o.“No, Im going to Eugene，” the traveller replied.“Oh, I was hoping you could watch out for my daughter; shes never been on a train before.”Being a seasoned train traveller, I know that seats and cars are assigned by destinations.So I approached the woman and her frightenedlooking daughter and told

12、them that the girl could sit with me and that I would take care of her for the duration of the journey.The train arrived 25 minutes late, and people rushed to get their seat assignments.The conductor wanted to know if there were people travelling together, so I pushed my way to the front of the line

13、 with the girl and we were arranged to sit next to each other.Once on board, I showed her where to put her luggage, and took her to the bathroom area.We settled down to sleep.In the morning, I showed her the cafe car and bought her a drink.She became comfortable enough to do what most 15yearolds do:

14、 talk and text on her mobile phone.Throughout the trip, I made sure she picked up her ID, which had fallen out of her backpack，some money, which had fallen into the crack (缝隙) of the reclining seat, and generally kept an eye on her in a noninvasive way.I hope someone takes her under their wing when

15、she flies (another anxietyproducing first) back to Sacramento.I do hope that kindness will spread around the world through these ways.Were conditioned to think that our lives revolve (旋转) around great moments.But great moments often catch us unawares, beautifully wrapped in what others may consider

16、small ones.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者在乘火车去西雅图时，一路上悉心照顾一个陌生的小女孩，这只是举手之劳，却可以帮助到他人。作者希望善意能通过这些方式传播开来。4Where was the author going by train?ASacramento.BSeattle.CEugene. DAmtrak.解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的Are you going to Seattle？及第二段的内容可知，作者决定跟女孩坐在一起并且在旅途中照顾她，由此可推测，作者也是去西雅图。故选B项。5Why did the author push her way to the f

17、ront of the line?ATo get her seat assignment.BTo get a seat in the front.CTo help the girl find her seat.DTo ask for two seats next to each other.解析：选D细节理解题。根据文章第三段第二句The conductor wanted to know if there were people travelling together, so I pushed my way to the front of the line with the girl and

18、we were arranged to sit next to each other.可知，列车员询问是否有一起出行的乘客，所以作者挤上前去，是为了要求安排两个挨着的座位，这样做是为了方便照顾女孩。故选D项。6What can be learnt from the text?AThe girl has never been to Seattle before.BThe girl has never travelled by air before.CThe mother and the daughter have never taken the train before.D.The girl w

19、as too nervous to do anything alone throughout the trip.解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段最后一句I hope someone takes her under their wing when she flies (another anxietyproducing first) back to Sacramento.可知，小女孩从没坐过飞机出行。故选B项。7What does the authors story intend to tell us?AExperience is the best teacher.BYou never k

20、now what you can do till you have tried.CHappiness lies in giving help to others.DDo something good even though it may be tiny.解析：选D写作意图题。最后一段中作者希望善意能通过这些方式传播开来，我们习惯性地认为我们的生活是以重大时刻为中心的，然而重大时刻往往在不经意时降临到我们身上它们巧妙地隐藏在别人眼里的小事中，即“勿以善小而不为”。故选D项。.阅读七选五The Best Familyfriendly Beaches in the USDo you plan a b

21、each vacation this summer? Before you go, check out our list of the best familyfriendly beaches in the US 1 With soft sand and lots of activities for your children, spending time there might finally allow you to have that relaxing family vacation youve been dreaming of. 2 Located in Siesta Key, Flor

22、ida, Siesta Beach offers families some of the softest sand in the country, along with a smokefree environment, crystal clear water, a playground for the kids, covered picnic areas, and sand volleyball courts.Coast Guard BeachLocated in Cape Cod, Massachussetts, Coast Guard Beach makes the perfect va

23、cation destination for families looking for a more natural setting.This quiet and modest beach offers wildlife viewing, beach biking, and cool water throughout the year.Make sure to plan a dinner out at Arnolds Lobster, 3 Kids all love it!Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 4 And it features mile

24、s of clean sands next to a lakefront beach.You and the kids can climb up and down the massive Sleeping Bear Dunes, and then cool off by playing all afternoon in the cool waters of Lake Michigan.Cannon BeachAlthough cooler, Cannon Beach in Oregon makes the perfect location for families interested in

25、nature and the environment.With a backdrop of stunning Haystack Rock, you and your children can enjoy uncrowded beaches, investigate tide pools, watch wildlife, fly kites, and bike along the shore.Kiawah Beachwalker Park 5 Kiawah Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island, just off the coast of South Carolin

26、a, has clean beaches, unbeatable wildlife viewing, art and craft activities, bike rental, and junior naturalist classes for kids.ASiesta BeachBRehoboth BeachCwhich serves meals in gamesDAnd then please try one of these top beaches around the countryEI wonder whether you are ready to plan your next v

27、acation at one of these familyfriendly beachesFGet close to Lake Michigan, and youll find the Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreGYou dont need to leave the country in order to take your children on a fantastic island vacation语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个适合家庭海滩度假的好去处。1选D上文提及可度假的海滩清单，紧接着应是D项And then pleas

28、e try one of these top beaches around the country (然后请尝试着去其中一个全国顶级海滩享受一番)与下文中的With soft sand and lots of activities for your children .of.相呼应。2选A根据此段的关键信息Siesta Beach offers families即可判断，该段的标题应为Siesta Beach。3选C由上文的关键信息plan a dinner out和下文的Kids all love it！可知，孩子们都会喜欢这种餐食，(因为)它在玩游戏的过程中供应(which serves

29、meals in games)。4选F由该段的标题Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore可知，选项F的表述与之吻合。5选G结合下文提到的Kiawah Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island, just off the coast of South Carolina及关键信息for kids可知，选项G与之吻合，即你不必离开这个国家就能带着你的孩子去一个美妙的海岛度假。.应用文写作假定你是某校学生会主席李华，学校下个月12号将举办运动会。请你给校国际部的留学生拟一个参赛通知，内容包括：1运动会比赛项目介绍；2报名方式和截止时间；3

30、注意事项。注意：1.词数80左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考范文：NoticeAttention, please! A school sports meeting will be held on the 12th next month.The events include the 100m race, 500m race, 3，000m race, high jump and long jump.In addition, there will be a basketball match in the afternoon.Anyone who is willing to take part in it is welcome.You should sign up online by the end of this month.Do remember the deadline and wait for the reply from the school.Students Union