人教版2018届高三英语一轮复习练习：选修七 UNIT 5　TRAVELLING ABROAD WORD版含答案.doc

1、Unit 5Travelling abroad阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35分钟).阅读理解AWelcome to Adventureland!Everyone loves Adventureland! The parks and exhibitions were built for you to explore, enjoy, and admire their wonders. Every visit will be an unforgettable experience. You will go away enriched, longing to come back. What are

2、 you going to do this time?The Travel PavilionExplore places you have never been to before, and experience different ways of life. Visit the Amazon jungle village, the Turkish market, the Tai floating market, the Berber mountain house and others. Talk to the people there who will tell you about thei

3、r lives, and things they make. You can try making a carpet, making nets, fishing .The Future TowerThis exhibition shows how progress will touch our lives. It allows us to look into the future and explore the cities of the next century and the way well be living then. Spend some time in our space sta

4、tion and climb into our simulator (模拟装置) for the journey to Mars!The Nature ParkThis is not really one park but several. In the Safari Park you can drive among African animals in one of our Range Cruisers: see lions, giraffes, elephants in the wild. Move on to the Ocean Park to watch the dolphins an

5、d whales. And then there is still the Aviary to see .The PyramidThis is the center of Adventureland. Run out of films, need some postcards and stamps? For all these things and many more, visit our underground shopping center. Come here for information and ideas too.1The Travel Pavilion is built to h

6、elp visitors _.Arealize the importance of travelingBbecome familiar with mountain countriesClearn something about different places in the worldDlearn how to make things such as fishing nets解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Explore places you have never been to before, and experience different ways of life.”可知，The

7、Travel Pavilion建立的目的是帮助参观者了解世界上不同的地方。故选C项。2If you are interested in knowing about what peoples life will be, you may visit _.Athe Travel PavilionBthe Future TowerCthe Safari ParkDthe Pyramid解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This exhibition shows how progress .and the way well be living then.”可知，如果你想了解未来人们的生活，可以参观未

8、来塔，即B项正确。3If you want to get a toy lion to take home, where will you most likely go?AThe Travel Pavilion.BThe Nature Park.CThe Future Tower.DThe Pyramid.解析：选D细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“.need some postcards and stamps? For all these things and many more, visit our underground shopping center.”可知，想得到一个玩具狮子，你可能要到t

9、he Pyramid，那里有地下购物中心，即D项正确。B(2017陕西省质量检测二)Whether it is elementary school, middle school, or high school in the United States, there will always be an awards ceremony at the end of the year. Though it varies from school to school, there are a few that are given by most schools across the nation.The

10、first one is given from grades 3 to 8 and it is the Honor Roll Award. In elementary and middle school, this award is used to recognize academic excellence. This award is also separated into two groups: A Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll. It is given out at the end of a school year and students who rece

11、ive all averages of a 93 or above (90 in some states) on a final report card receive an A Honor Roll, and students with grades above 85 (80 in some states) would receive an A/B Honor Roll. It is to reward students who have worked hard and received all As or As and Bs.In high school, this is changed

12、a bit, but still can be classified as the same type of award. The difference is that instead of using the scale (等级) of 100, they use a grade point average (GPA) based on a 4 point scale. They recognize students with a high GPA as “Honor Students”. If the student keeps it up for all four years of hi

13、gh school, then they graduate with honors.Another notable award is the Presidents Award for Educational Excellence. This is given by the Presidents Education Awards Program each year to students all over the United States. This award is offered to elementary school, middle school and high school stu

14、dents. To be eligible (有资格的) for this award, middle school and elementary school students must earn an average grade of 90 or above on a 109 point scale. High school students must have a GPA of at least 3.5. Students must also have a high score on a statewide or national standardized test or have a

15、recommendation from a teacher. Usually this award is given at the end of the year. It is a certificate with a signature from the president along with a letter of recognition.However, many people confuse the Presidents Award for Educational Excellence with another award, the US Presidential Scholars

16、Program. Even though both have the word “President” in the title, they are completely different awards. Where the Presidents Award for Educational Excellence is relatively easy to achieve, the award from the Presidential Scholars Program is not. To earn the honor of being a Presidential Scholar, a s

17、tudent must be a high school senior last year of high school with outstanding standardized test scores.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了美国学校设置的一些奖项以及获得这些奖项需要满足的条件。4If, in most of the schools in the US, a student in Grade 5 wants to get A Honor Roll, he/she must get at least all averages of a _.A93B85C90 D80解析：选A细

18、节理解题。根据第二段的“and students who receive all averages of a 93 or above (90 in some states) . receive an A Honor Roll”可知，在美国大多数学校，想要获得A Honor Roll，平均分必须在93分或以上。故答案选A。5From the passage we know that the students who _ can graduate with honors.Akeep up the grades of 100 in high school for more than one year

19、Bget averages of 100 in high school for all four years of high schoolCget a high GPA in high school for more than one yearDare recognized as “Honor Students” for all four years of high school解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段最后两句可知，如果学生能连续四年获得“优秀学生”的称号，就能带着荣誉毕业。故选D。6If high school students are to win the Presidents A

20、ward for Educational Excellence, which of the following statements should be included?AAn average grade of 90 or above on a 100 point scale.BA recommendation from a teacher.CA GPA of at least 3.5 in a national standardized test.DA high school senior with outstanding standardized test scores.解析：选B细节理

21、解题。根据第四段的“High school students must have a GPA of at least 3.5. Students must . have a recommendation from a teacher.”可知，B项为条件之一。7The best title for this passage may be “_”AAwards in elementary and middle schoolsBAwards in schools of the United StatesCHow high schools reward their studentsDIts easy

22、to win awards in schools解析：选B标题归纳题。纵观全文可知，本文讲述的是美国学校设置的一些奖项以及获得这些奖项需要满足的条件。B项能概括文章内容，适合做标题。故选B。CPhrases like “good sharing！” and “great job on the slide！” echo across American playgrounds. Coaches pass out ribbons to every participant. Scholar publishes a series called “Im Special！” assuring readers

23、 that the ability to play with friends and sing songs makes them special indeed.Weve been told that high selfesteem is the key to childrens happiness and success, and weve been praising and protecting them ever since. But has the selfesteem movement gone too far? Many experts argue that instead of r

24、aising healthy high achievers, maybe were raising a generation of narcissists (自我陶醉者). “Our old concepts of selfesteem (自尊) are oldfashioned, and parents need to send the concept to the trash heap of all things outdated and useless，” says Aaron Cooper, coauthor of I Just Want My Kids to be Happy.Whi

25、le experts used to blame low selfesteem for everything from bad grades to criminal behavior, research has shown that inflated (膨胀的) selfesteem is more often the criminal. An article called “Rethinking SelfEsteem” by Roy made a stir when he supposed that criminals and drug abusers actually had higher

26、 selfesteem than the general population. Martin and Ervin found that the modern habit of constant praise was turning kids skeptical and unmotivated. And esteemed child development expert T. Barry recently wrote in The New York Times that the phrase “selfesteem” had lost its meaning. Parents just wan

27、t their children to have a positive selfimage. And while its easy to make fun of the extremes of the selfesteem movement, its difficult to walk the fine line between acquiring selfrespect and selfcenteredness.Anyway, make it clear that while you have expectations for their behavior, you love and acc

28、ept them unconditionally. True selfesteem isnt about a steady stream of applause; it develops when children know their limits and responsibilities are given enough opportunities to challenge themselves, and feel secure that theyre loved even when they fail.8Whats the purpose of using phrases like “g

29、ood sharing！” and “great job on the slide！”？ATo attract readers attention.BTo introduce the topic.CTo give the authors opinion.DTo tell readers the key to happiness and success.解析：选B写作目的题。根据文章结构作者列举“good sharing！ and great job on the slide！”等现象是为了导入到话题selfesteem中。9According to the text, which of the

30、 following statements is TRUE?AChildren with high esteem are likely to be high achievers.BIn childrens development high selfesteem plays a positive role.CHigh selfesteem makes kids motivated nowadays.DHigh selfesteem does harm to kids in a way.解析：选D推理判断题。从文中第三段“An article called Rethinking SelfEstee

31、m by Roy made a stir . turning kids skeptical and unmotivated.”可以判断high selfesteem对孩子的成长有不利的影响。10The proper way to develop childrens true selfesteem is to _.Agive them constant praise unconditionallyBlet them shoulder all their responsibilitiesCoffer them support even though they failDhave high expe

32、ctations for their behavior解析：选C目的意图题。从文中最后一段“it develops when children . feel secure that theyre loved even when they fail”可知。11Whats the authors attitude towards high selfesteem?ASubjective.BPositive.CObjective. DNegative.解析：选C观点态度题。从整篇文章看出作者仅仅是客观的引用他人的研究客观的说明了过度自尊的缺点。D(2017威海一中高三第二次质检)For familie

33、s on vacation, a playground provides a welcome break from sightseeing. It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture, from the setup of the park to the ways families interact. Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.Fruit and Scent Park, StockholmIs there a picky eater on a steady

34、 diet of chicken fingers and cheese? Perhaps a trip to Swedens Fruit and Scent Park will change his or her culinary (烹饪的) tune. This playground features a banana slide, an orange seesaw, pear huts, a watermelon jungle gym and a pair of cherry swings, all designed by public artist Johan Ferner Strom.

35、 Now, who can say you cant play with your food?Nishi Rokugo Park, TokyoLocated between central Tokyo and the city of Kawasaki, Nishi Rokugo combines recycled rubber tires (橡胶轮胎) with traditional playground equipment. In total, more than 3,000 tires of different sizes are used to create tunnels, brid

36、ges, tall sculptures for climbing and, of course, tire swings. Theres little shade, so you can visit here in the early morning or late afternoon for the most comfortable weather, and be sure to wear your play clothes.Bicentennial Childrens Park, Santiago, ChileSet a top San Cristbal Hill, the Bicent

37、ennial Childrens playground in Metropolitan Park was built to celebrate 200 years of Chilean independence and improve the lives of Santiago citizens. Dozens of slides are built into the slope, creating a design completely complementary (补充的) of the surrounding landscape. Fountains offer some relief

38、from the sun, and ample seating gives parents a place to relax.12What is mainly talked about in the text?APrograms designed for culture exchange.BTheme parks attracting most tourists.CCreative sites for family to hang out.DTop museums around the world.解析：选C主旨大意题。本文主要向读者介绍了三个有特色的创意公园：瑞典斯德哥尔摩的水果和香味公园；

39、日本东京的Nishi Rokugo游乐场(轮胎游乐场)和智利圣地亚哥的二百周年纪念儿童公园。结合第一段可知，这三个公园主要是针对家庭的，而不是针对任何游客的。13What can be learned about Fruit and Scent Park?AIt is located in Tokyo, Japan.BIts design was led by some artists.CIt is aimed to balance peoples diet.DIts facilities are modelled after fruits.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段可知瑞典斯德哥尔摩的

40、水果和香味公园里的设施大多是水果造型的。14When visiting Nishi Rokugo Park, it is better to_.Awear thick protective clothesBavoid moments when its hotCtake umbrellas and raincoatsDwatch out for the equipment解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知到日本东京的Nishi Rokugo游乐场(轮胎游乐场)游玩的最好时间是上午的早些时候和下午的晚些时候。也就是说要避开天热时段。15Why does the author recomm

41、end Bicentennial Childrens Park?AIt becomes part of the surroundings. BIt was built to improve peoples lives.CIt amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.DIt provides slides for both children and adults.解析：选C推理判断题。 根据第四段最后一句可知到智利圣地亚哥的二百周年纪念儿童公园游玩的孩子的父母可以得到很好的放松，因为里面有很多座位和喷泉。可推知到此游玩，既可以使孩子得到快乐，也能让父母

42、得到放松。.阅读七选五Applying for college in the United States from another country can be exciting and challenging. _1_. But it is not difficult if you follow the procedures carefully.There are more applicants than those the colleges in the United States can accept in any year. _2_. The key to successful adm

43、ission is in careful planning and completing the required steps on time. Keep in mind the following advice during your college planning._3_What kind of person are you?What are your interests?Why do you think studying in another country will be good for you?What if studying in another country makes y

44、ou feel anxious?Start planning ahead of time_4_. Identify the things that are the most important to you. Make a list of those characteristics to help you compare the colleges that interest you. Talk with students in your country who have studied in the US. Plan your college budget. _5_. Be sure that

45、 your information is current and correct.ATalk about your family situationsBConsider your own characteristicsCBe realistic about how you will pay for your educationDThe process may be different from the one in your countryEPlan about two years before you wish to start studying in the USFFollow the a

46、dvice above, you will make it to an ideal college in the USGSo college admission can be competitive, especially for applicants from outside the US语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。外国人申请美国的大学是有挑战性的，本文给出了一些建议。1选D上文提到外国人申请美国的大学，此处应选择D，表示申请的过程可能与自己的国家不一样，与下文出现转折并提到这并不难相衔接。2选G根据上文的“There are more applicants than those the colleges in the United States can accept in any year.”可知，申请入学是有竞争性的，因此选G。3选B根据下文所提出的问题可知，申请时要考虑自己的特点，因此选B。4选E根据小标题“Start planning ahead of time”可知，申请入学时应提前做计划，因此选E。5选C根据空前的“Plan your college budget.”可知，如何支付学费是现实中需要考虑的问题，因此选C。