2020秋高中英语 Unit 5 Travelling abroad Section 3训练与检测（含解析）新人教版选修7.doc

1、Unit 5Section 请同学们认真完成练案15 .阅读理解AAs soon as you are on your way to Eastern Europe，here are a few tips on what you should pack.In general，pack lightly，with only the most basic clothes.People dress casually(随便地)in Eastern Europe，so you dont need to bring along your smartest clothing.At the risk of goi

2、ng against our own advice by weighing down your luggage，we suggest you consider bringing along the following things，which we found particularly useful in Eastern Europe.Batteries: If your camera，flash，or other appliances run on batteries，bring enough supply along.Certain types of batteries dont exis

3、t in Eastern Europe，and those that do often dont last very long.Calculators：Many travellers find it useful to figure out foreign exchange rates on a calculator.We suggest a credit card calculator that fits into your wallet or purse.Cash：We have found it good to have a supply of small unit US bills($

4、1 and $ 5)to use in hardcurrency (硬通货)stores，to buy international train tickets，etc.The hardcurrency stores never seem to have the right change，and thus you may lose out without some “pretty cash” in hand.Electric Current Adapters: If you bring any appliances，remember that the electricity in Eastern

5、 Europe uses 220 voltsC，not the standard 110 volts of North America.A 110volt appliance will soon burn out when attached to an uncharged 220volt plug. Get in touch with the Franzus Company,352 Park Ave，south，New York，NY10010(tel.212/8895850)，and ask for their booklet，“Foreign Electricity Is No Dark

6、Secret”Language Tools：One of Europes big challenges is communicating with the local people，since their language is so different from our own.To help overcome difficulties，you might buy phrase books before you goyou wont find them useful once you are in Eastern Europe.If you are interested in learnin

7、g an Eastern European language in more detail，we recommend the tape course produced by Audio Forum.In each course you listen to native speakers on a tape and follow along in a textbook.You can ask Audio Forum for their catalog(目录)at Broad St.Guilford，CT 06437 (tel.toll free 800，/2431234)Money Belts:

8、 A money belt is especially helpful when you have many documents(证件)to carry around(as you always do in Eastern Europe)The best one we found is made by Eagle Creek Travel Gear,143 Cedros Ave.(P.O.box 651)，Solona Beach，CA92075 (tel.619/7559399，or toll free 800/8749925)outside California.Travellers Ch

9、ecks：These are necessary.Bring your travellers checks in small to medium unit ($10，$ 20 or $ 50)to change a little bit at a time，so as not to be left with a lot of local money.To be on the safe side，be sure to copy down the check numbers in two places，just in case something happens to the checks.文章大

10、意：本文作者给了我们一些去东欧旅游时应带什么东西的建议。1The writer suggests that when you go to Eastern Europe，you only need to bring your_ B_.Asmart clothingBeveryday clothingCformal suitDsportswear解析：细节理解题。题干指“作者建议当你去东欧时，你只需要带你的”。本题从文章第一段中的“the most basic clothes”便可得知B项为正确答案。2Which of the following mentioned in the passage

11、is about money matters？_A_ACash and travellers checks.BMoney belts，language and tools.CCash and electric current adapters.DBatteries and other electric appliances.解析：细节理解题。只有选项A“现金和旅行者的支票”，都是有关钱的事项。3Eagle Creek Travel Gear is a company producing _D_.AcalculatorsBtapesCelectric current adaptersDmoney

12、 belts解析：细节理解题。由Money Belts一段的前两句可知。4The passage is probably taken from _C_.Aa bank noticeBa holiday advertisementCa travellers guideDan electrical safety booklet解析：文章出处题。由本文第一段可知作者在给我们一些去东欧旅游的建议，通篇短文都是在讲述旅行方面的内容，故C项为正确答案。BHave you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure(奇遇)？Riding th

13、e train can be a real adventure. That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak. I often take a fourhour trip to visit my children. Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.Last week when I was on the train and over an hour into the train ride，there was a man sitting by himself in the

14、back of the train carrying on a mobile phone conversationin another language. It was loud and disturbed most of the people on the train. I think it was annoying.Fortunately I sat next to a wonderful old lady who was taking a twoday trip by train. She said her two daughters were distraught at the tho

15、ught of her driving for three days to reach her home，although she had no trouble driving. The train ride was the only choice for her. She loved to look out of the window and watch the world go by on the train.She was fun to talk to and asked me when my children started being parents. That is a very

16、good question. Both of us are old and have children. She asked that same question from time to time.There are always many people on the train from all walks of life，different countries，and many languages. Riding the train is a great way to increase your knowledge and take in all kinds of cultures. I

17、f you get hungry，you can buy food in the food car at any time. If you need to use the restroom there is always one available.It sure beats driving the car，which has to stop for food and restrooms. And it is better than taking the bus.文章大意：坐火车旅行会有奇遇吗？我在一天坐火车时碰到不文明的人，但还是遇到了有素质、有共同语言的人。坐火车会遇到各种各样的人，而面对

18、每种情况的不同反应会让你觉得生活本身就是一场奇遇。5According to the passage，the purpose of the authors train ride was_B_.Ato do businessBto see her childrenCto visit places of interestDto see her old friends解析：细节理解题。由“That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak.I often take a fourhour trip to visit my children.”可知我是去见我的孩子们的

19、。故选B。6Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 3？_C_ADisappointed.BSatisfied.CWorried.DPleased.解析：词义猜测题。一个上了年纪的人开三天的车回家，子女肯定是“担心的”。Disappointed失望的；Satisfied满意的；Pleased高兴的。故选C。7Which of the following is TRUE about the old lady sitting next to t

20、he author？_D_AShe is too old to drive now.BShe does not like to take trains.CAlthough she is old，she has a good memory.DHer daughters live far away from her home.解析：推理判断题。她要坐两天的火车才能去看女儿，因此住的离女儿很远。故选D。8What is the best title for this passage？_A_ATrain ridea cultural experienceBA painful experience on

21、 the trainCThe history of AmtrakDA wonderful lady解析：标题判断题。文章开头由坐火车是不是会有奇遇引发话题，由此向读者介绍了火车上的各种经历，是一种不同文化大体验。故选A。.读后续写阅读下面材料， 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段， 使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。I teach students in a school for kids with special needs. We dont usually get storms in May. We were having a fairly unremarkable sch

22、ool day and Id seen the last of my class of fiveyearolds leave when my dad rang to warn me that there was a storm heading straight towards us. At first, I thought he couldnt be right, but then the storm alarm went off. My own daughter, Kali, was at the school, in the kindergarten class across the ha

23、ll, and that was where I headed all at once. Her teacher, Jennifer, was following the standard procedure: moving the children into the hallway, getting them to kneel (跪下)with their elbows on the ground, hands over their heads.We encouraged the children to sing, to keep up their spirits, but when the

24、 sky grew dark and the lights went out, it became harder to keep everyone calm. Hail(冰雹) and broken glass showered into the hallway. Instinctively, Jennifer and I took five children each and lay across them. It wasnt something we had to think about. They were small children; we were adults and we wo

25、uld protect them with our lives. My daughter was among them. I just kept saying over and over, “Were going to be OK. Were going to be OK.” But soon I couldnt hear my own voice with the sound of the schools metal roof exploding under huge pressure.Then came the big noise which was so loud that I woul

26、d never forget it, like a plane but 10 times louder. It was the storm passing directly overhead. Suddenly I realized the roof had gone. The wind had torn it off. We were at the mercy of the elements. My mouth was filled with dirt and I wondered if we were going to be buried alive. Beneath me, the ch

27、ildren were packed together tightly. I did my best to cover them, but there was still water pouring down. Then I felt a blunt(钝的东西) hit me on the back At that moment, I was simply repeating to myself, “Please go away! Please go away！” I just wanted it to stop.Paragraph 1：By the time it did, I felt w

28、e had been in the eye of the storm for hours._Paragraph 2：Fortunately, no children died or got hurt in the storm._参考范文：Paragraph 1：By the time it did, I felt we had been in the eye of the storm for hours. I later learned wed been covering the children for only seven minutes. I could hear voices of p

29、eople calling out to those trapped in the ruins of the school. It was only when I finally dared raise my head that I discovered we needed to rescue ourselves. A black car from which the blunt came lay across us, upside down. I was sure it was what had hit me on the back.Paragraph 2：Fortunately, no c

30、hildren died or got hurt in the storm. The worst anyone had suffered was the big noise. Anxious parents were arriving all at once, desperate to know if their children were safe. There were tears and hugs; we were all closer. A doctor examined my back and I was driven to the local hospital. Id learned my back would be fine. I knew I would want to be there to do the same again if we were hit by other storms.