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Unit 4 Cyberspace一、阅读理解AChinese New Year is approaching and preparations are underway around the world. Here are some Chinatowns for those outside of China wishing to mark the day.LondonAlthough it may not be as large or as long-built as others, having only bee a center for the Chinese munity during the 1950s, Londons Chinatown is a perfectly formed little firework that knows how to see in the year with a bang. Decorated with red lanterns (灯笼), previous years have seen shows with acrobatics (杂技), martial arts (武术), dance and opera nearby.San FranciscoSan Franciscos Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century. Between the Grant Avenue and the Stockton Street, this historic area is a local treasure, attracting more visitors per year than the Golden Gate Bridge.BangkokWith an about 100-year-old history, the Thai capitals Chinatown contains plex streets offering all kinds of tasty treats, clothes, toys and antiques. Sunday market days are such a good time to get the full atmosphere of the neighborhood. The area is also known for its gold dealers, whose shops line the road.MauritiusFound in Port Louis, this Mauritian Chinatown shows the island nations rich multicultural diversity. Established in the early years of the 20th century by settlers from China, its tiny shops and restaurants serve locals and visitors. During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.1. According to the text, which of the following has the longest history?A. Londons Chinatown.B. Bangkoks Chinatown.C. Mauritiuss Chinatown.D. San Franciscos Chinatown.2. Whats special about Bangkoks Chinatown?A. It is crowded with Chinese restaurants.B. It was the major entrance for the Chinese.C. It is well-known for its gold business.D. It is where you can enjoy fireworks.3. If you want to enjoy the Dragon Dances, you can go to _.A. Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius.B. the Sunday market in Bangkok.C. the Grant Avenue in San Francisco.D. the Chinese munity in London.【语篇解读】文章介绍外国的唐人街为中国新年做的准备。1. D【解析】推理判断题。根据文章第三段的句子“San Franciscos Chinatown is perhaps the most famous in the United States. The city was the main entry-point for Chinese who had crossed the Pacific to the USA during the early 19th century.”和其它地方的时间作比较，可知，旧金山的唐人街历史最悠久。故选D。3. A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的句子“During the Chinese Spring Festival, the most exciting sight is the Dragon Dances on Rue Royale when Chinese musicians and dancers perform the traditional Lion dances through the streets.”可知，如果想欣赏舞龙，可以去Rue Royale in Port Louis, Mauritius.。故选A。B(2017河北石家庄高三一模)Wondering which New York City museums to see first？These four Manhattan institutions are the citys most visited.Metropolitan Museum of Art Visitors per year：more than 6 millionThe draw：one of the worlds most prehensive art museums，with nearly 2 million works of art from five millennia of human history. Highlights：popular permanent exhibitions include the American Wing，Egyptian Artespecially the cavernous room devoted to the Temple of Dendurand Medieval Art.Best time to beat the crowd：around 11 am.，once the opening lines have dissipated.American Museum of Natural History Visitors per year：almost 5 million The draw：a science museum with dinosaur fossils，exhibitions chronicling virtually all known animal and human history and，yes，some eyepopping IMAX movie action. Highlights：the Butterfly Conservatory features hundreds of live butterflies in a heated environment that feels like an oasis(绿洲)in winter. Best time to beat the crowd：late afternoons or early on Sunday mornings.Museum of Modern Art Visitors per year: 3 million The draw：modern works that，in some cases，push the boundaries of what many people think of as art.Highlights：Pablo Picasso，Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh are among the many wellknown artists whose work is on display at MoMA.Best time to beat the crowd：first thing when it opens.Intrepid Sea，Air&Space MuseumVisitors per year：1 millionThe draw：a reallife aircraft carrier that saw service in World War and the Vietnam War and is now a museum moored(停泊) along the Hudson River.Highlights：among the sights are the USS Growler submarine，a British Airways Concorde supersonic jet and the Enterprisea space shuttle used in test flights that may be the most aweinspiring attraction of all.Best time to beat the crowd：first thing when it opens.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了位于纽约市的四个博物馆的一些信息。1Which is the most visited museum per year?AMetropolitan Museum of Art.BAmerican Museum of Natural History.CMuseum of Modern Art.DIntrepid Sea，Air&Space Museum.A解析：细节理解题。依据每个博物馆介绍中的Visitors per year可知，每年参观Metropolitan Museum of Art的游客数量居于首位。2Which is the best time to see live butterflies in a museum?AAround 11 am.BEvery early morning.CIn the late afternoon.DAs soon as the museum opens.C解析：细节理解题。依据American Museum of Natural History介绍中的“Highlights：.features hundreds of live butterflies”和“Best time to beat the crowd: late afternoons or early on Sunday mornings.”可知，选C。3What can visitors enjoy on the Hudson River?AFlight vehicles.BModern works of art.CIMAX movies. DEgyptian Art.A解析：细节理解题。依据Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum下的介绍可知，这里有：USS Growler号潜艇、英国航空公司的协和式超音速喷气飞机、航天飞机等。由此可知，在这里可以看到飞行器。CThey say if you love your job, youll never work a day in your life. We say if you travel for work, youll never have a boring mute(上下班往返) a day in your life. If the typical 9-to-5 isnt working for you, here are some options that will pay you to travel. No matter your current skill set, you can probably do it somewhere else.Represent abroad The State Department is actively hiring Foreign Service Officers, and its probably easier than you think to bee one. Youll have to a lot of tests, but if you pass, youll spend the next years of your life working around the world. A Junior Foreign Service Officer starts at $71,000 a year. Teaching English as a Second Language abroad is one of the best ways to deepen understanding of another culture. Theres no need to be a certified English teacher in order to go abroad. In this program in China, soon-to-be teachers go abroad to obtain their Teaching English as a Foreign Language(TEFL) certifications. A beginning teacher in China will earn $2,500 for working six months, plus room and board. A cruise ship is a floating village. Therefore, any job that you could have in a village you could have onboard a ship-even auctioneering(做拍卖师). Carnival is hiring an art auctioneer to work aboard a luxury cruise ship. The only qualifications necessary are a college degree and public speaking skills. Goinggoingsold.Write the rails Writers can reimagine themselves as rail-surfing Jack Kerouacs, crossing the country and writing from coast to coast on the Amtrak Writers Residency. The application process consists of two questions, as well as the opportunity to provide up to a 20-page writing sample. Amtrak will select 24 writers to participate in the program with the help from a panel of judges. Although the project wont replace a full-time job, its really a fun opportunity. The application period for 2016 has closed, but applications will reopen in the fall.1. Which job requires a college degree?A. Representing abroad B. Teaching English in ChinaC. Selling art on the seas D. Writing the rails2. The advertisement is intended for .A. those who are tired of their present jobsB. those who want to have a job with travelingC. those who just graduate from universityD. those who want to go on vacation abroad3. What may Jack Kerouacs be?A. Director of the Amtrak Writers ResidencyB. A sportsman devoted to rail-surfingC. An applicant of the programD. A famous writer【语篇解读】这则广告是为那些想要在旅行中工作的人，推荐了一些职位。1. C【解析】细节理解题。由Carnival is hiring an art auctioneer to work aboard a luxury cruise ship. The only qualifications necessary are a college degree and public speaking skills. Goinggoingsold.可知在海上卖艺术品要求大学学历，选C。3. D【解析】细节理解题。由Writers can reimagine themselves as rail-surfing Jack Kerouacs, crossing the country and writing from coast to coast on the Amtrak Writers Residency.可知Jack Kerouacs可能是一位著名作家，选D。D(2017潍坊4月模拟)Every evening Sylvie left her grandmothers house at 5：30 to bring their cow home.The old animal spent her days out in the open country eating sweet grass.When the cow heard Sylvies voice calling her, she would hide among the bushes, unwilling to go home.This evening it had taken Sylvie longer than usual to find her cow.The child hurried the cow through the dark forest, following a narrow path that led to her grandmothers home.“Hello, little girl，” a young man called out cheerfully.“Ive been hunting for birds, but Ive lost my way.”The young man explained he was a scientist, who searched for birds.“Do you put them in a cage？”Sylvie asked.“No，” he answered, “I shoot them and deal with them with special chemicals to preserve them.”“I saw a white heron(苍鹭) not far from here two days ago.Its a very rare bird.Have you seen it, too？” he asked Sylvie.Sylvies heart began to beat fast.She knew that strange white bird！The young man was staring at Sylvie.“I would give $10 to the person who showed me where the white heron is.”Sylvie had a plan that she would get the $10 for her grandmother and make the young man happy.Her plan was to climb to the top of a tall pine tree to see where the white heron had hidden its nest.The pine tree seemed to grow taller, the higher that Sylvie climbed.Suddenly a bird with broad white wings flew past Sylvie and landed on a pine branch below her.The white heron sat on its nest in a nearby tree.Sylvie gave a long sigh.She knew the wild birds secret now.Slowly she began her dangerous trip down the ancient pine tree.About an hour later Sylvie returned.Both her grandmother and the young man stood up as she came into the kitchen.The splendid moment to speak about her secret had e.But Sylvie was silent.She could not tell the herons secret and give its life away.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文， 讲述了小女孩Sylvie最终因为她的善良而没有把白苍鹭的栖息地告诉年轻的科学家的故事。1Where would Sylvie usually meet the cow every evening?AIn the open country.BAmong the forest.COn a narrow path.DIn the bushes.D解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句When the cow heard Sylvies voice calling her, she would hide among the bushes, unwilling to go home.可知， Sylvie是在灌木丛中见到这头奶牛。故D项符合题意。2What was the young scientists job according to his introduction?ACollecting birds. BRaising birds.CObserving birds. DProtecting birds.A解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句.I shoot them and deal with them with special chemicals to preserve them.可推知， 这个年轻的科学家的工作可能是收集各种鸟类标本。故A项符合题意。3What had Sylvie planned to do about the white bird?AMake good friends with it.BPrevent it from being caught.CFind its nest but keep it secret.DFind it for money and the man.D解析：细节理解题。根据第五段第一句Sylvie had a plan that she would get the $10 for her grandmother and make the young man happy.可知， 因为钱和这个年轻人， Sylvie想找到白苍鹭。故D项符合题意。4What saved the white birds life at last?AGrandmothers sympathy.BThe white birds beauty.CSylvies kindness.DThe young mans generosity.C解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的内容可知， 当Sylvie找到白苍鹭的巢的位置， 回到家之后， 她决定不把这个秘密告诉这个年轻人， 因为她不想白苍鹭丢掉性命。由此可推知， Sylvie是一个善良的小女孩。故C项符合题意。二、七选五Top Ways to Spend the Holiday Season with PetsTaking a nap is a great way to refresh during the holidays，and a nap with your dog or cat(or both)is an excellent bonding opportunity.Holiday time is here.The decorating，the shopping，the cooking，the cleaning，the wrapping._1_ In the seasons craziness our furry family members tend to get ignored or overstimulated(过度刺激的)_2_ But they dont have to：be sure to pay attention and give them a break from the activity when they need it and add them to the fun when they dont.Rest time.If your pet seems stressed，have a safe place for him away from activity.Cats should have a quiet，cozy spot to sleep with food，water，and their litter box._3_ Be sure to have a soft area for sleep，a toy or two，water，and some food.But you might need a nap，too，to refresh for holiday festivities.So use this time to take one together._4_Many Christmas tree farms wele pets on a leash(皮带)Your pet will just love being with you outdoors while you share one of the seasons most honored traditionspicking out the perfect tree.Just be sure to call the farm first to confirm that pets are wele.and you have a new annual tradition.Go have a catch.Give your pup a good run and wear him out ahead of when pany visits._5_ This way，hell be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.Dog parks are ideal as pups can run，chase tennis balls，and socialize with others.Always remember to walk to and from the park with your pup on a leash and poop bags in hand.AKeep pets on a leash.BDogs love playing catch.CDogs might also need one.DBut where do our pets fit in?EPick out the family Christmas tree.FAs a result，pets can experience restlessness and anxiety.GMany pets would love to be included in some of the activities.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。如何在假期和宠物一起度过一段美好时光？作者给我们提出了几条建议。难句分析：Your pet will just love being with you outdoors while you share one of the seasons most honored traditionspicking out the perfect tree.(倒数第二段第二句)译文：当你与你的宠物分享这个节日中最神圣的传统活动挑选圣诞树时，它是非常乐意与你外出的。1D根据空格前面“The decorating，the shopping, the cooking, the cleaning，the wrapping.”可知，我们通常在假期会把时间花在装饰、购物、烹饪、打扫等事情上，D项表示“但我们把宠物置于何地？”与上文衔接紧凑，符合语境。故选D项。2F根据上句“In the seasons craziness, our furry family members tend to get ignored or overstimulated(过度刺激的)”可知，此处应选F项，指“这样的话，宠物可能休息不好或焦虑”，与上句构成因果关系，符合语境。故选F项。3C根据上句“Cats should have a quiet, cozy spot to sleep with food，water，and their little box.”及下句“Be sure to have a soft area for sleep，a toy or two，water，and some food.”可知，此处指宠物和人都需要有舒适的地方来休息。故C项“狗也需要一个这样的地方”能够承接上文，符合语境。故选C项。4E文章倒数第二段主要介绍了作者建议我们带着宠物去挑选圣诞树。故E项“挑选家庭圣诞树”符合题意，适合做本段标题。故选E项。5B根据本段标题中的关键词“catch”和空格处后的“This way，hell be happy and relaxed when greeting guests.”可知，B项“狗喜欢玩接球”符合语境。故选B项。
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