1、1Unit 5 Theme parks第一部分：听力(共两节，满分 30分)第一节(共 5小题； 每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分)听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.When did Peter set the world record？_C_AIn 1980. BIn 1982.CIn 1997.2.What does the man mean？_B_AHe is occupied today.BHe went on a picnic yester
2、day.CHe doesnt like picnicking at all.3.How many days did the man stay in Sweden？_B_AFour. BFive.CSeven.4.How did the woman get the thing for the man？_A_AShe bought it.BShe picked it up in the street.CShe found it in her office.5.What is the woman looking at？_B_AMikes math paper.BJohns math paper.CM
3、ikes physics paper.第二节(共 15小题；每题 1.5分，满分 22.5分)听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6段材料，回答第 6至 7题。6.What do you think of the man in learning English？_B_ALazy.BHardworking.CClever.7.Why do you think the man hasnt improved
4、his English？_A_2AHis method is not good.BHe dislikes English.CHe has no time to study English.听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。8.What does the man major in？_C_ALiterature.BEducation.CPsychology.9.What do we know about Dr Smith？_A_AHe is a writer in Childrens Literature.BHe is the womans best friend.CHe is the man
5、s tutor.10.What does the man say about reading those stories now？_C_AIts a little childish.BIts not very interesting.CIt helps form an idea of childrens thoughts.听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。11.What do we know about the man？_A_AHe is out of work.BHe has a farm.CHe lives in the mountains.12.What can we learn
6、from the speakers？_C_AThe woman doesnt like chicken.BThe man couldnt speak Spanish.CThe woman grew up in New York.13.What do you think Puerto Rico is？_A_AThe name of an island.BThe name of a mountain.CThe name of the mans uncle.听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。14.What was Timmy most interested in？_B_APlaying the
7、 piano.BPlaying the violin.CSinging pop songs.315.What is Timmys main purpose at the moment？_C_ATo make some new friends.BTo go to some concerts.CTo learn from others.16.What do the speakers have in common？_C_ATheyre both pop singers.BTheyre both good at playing the piano.CTheyre both weak in the th
8、eory of music.17.Whom would the speakers turn to for help？_A_ATimmys uncle.BLilys uncle.CTheir teacher.听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。18.Where is the speaker from？_B_AThe US. BJapan.CEngland.19.What do we know from the talk？_C_AThe Japanese government is efficient.BJapan is the most developed country in the w
9、orld.CThe Japanese are good at learning from others.20.What has remained unchanged for Japanese？_B_ATheir industries.BTheir love for culture.CTheir government.听力原文Text 1M：Peter began to swim in 1980 and he joined a swimming club in 1982.W：Yes，I know. He set a new world record in 1997.Text 2W：Do you
10、feel like going on a picnic with me today？M：I dont think so. If I hadnt done that yesterday，Id be glad to go picnicking with you.Text 3W：David，could you tell me something about your trip to Europe？4M：Sure. We spent four days in Scotland，five days in Sweden，and finally one week in Spain.W：Thats reall
11、y wonderful.Text 4W：Ive got something for you.M：Really？What is it？W：Something I picked up while I was in Europe.M：How nice！ Thank you so much.Text 5W：Mike. Look at your math exercises.M：Whats wrong？W：They are full of mistakes. You usually dont make any mistakes.M：Let me see. Oh，they are not mine. Th
12、ey are Johns.Text 6W：Do you like English？M：Yes. But I am not good at it. They say its important to remember words in learning English， so I remember many words every day. To my disappointment，my English is still very poor.W：Have you ever considered learning sentences or even passages by heart？Youd b
13、etter remember the words in a sentence or a passage，then youll know how to use them and youll not forget them.M：Can I do that？It sounds too difficult for me.W：As a matter of fact，it appears easy if you study the words like that. Why dont you have a try？Text 7M：Hi，Irene. What do you think of our clas
14、s in Childrens Literature？W：It looks pretty good. I was surprised to see you in there. Are you also majoring in Elementary Education？M：No，Im not. But as a psychology major，I can use this to fulfill the requirement in Developmental Psychology.W：Have you finished the first assignment yet？M：Not yet. I
15、just bought the books today. How about you？W：I started this afternoon. Its great fun reading those wonderful childrens stories by Dr Smith.5M：Dr Smith？I dont remember seeing his name on the reading list.W：His full name is Theodore Smith. Thats how he is listed.M：I loved reading those stories as a ch
16、ild. Itll be interesting to read them now. I guess theyll give me a good idea of how children think.Text 8W：Did you go out today？M：With my bad luck，what do you think I should do？W：If youd looked for a job，you might have found one.M：But Ive been looking for a job over a year. Today wouldnt have been
17、different.W：I know how bad you feel. But if you dont keep on looking，youll never get a job.M：If Id stayed in Puerto Rico in the first place，I wouldnt have had so much trouble.W：What would you have done？There are more people out of work there than there are here.M：I could have had a farm of my own if
18、 Id stayed there.W：You，up in the mountains，with nobody to talk to but the chickens？M：I dont like New York City. There are too many people. Theres too much noise，too much dust.W：I like it here.M：Yes，because you were brought up here. This is really your home.W：Well，maybe we should go to Puerto Rico fo
19、r a visit anyway. We can see your aunt and uncle.M：You really mean that？I like to see the island again and feel the sunshine and hear everyone speaking Spanish.Text 9W：How do you spend your spare time，Timmy？M：I am interested in playing the violin and Ill continue to practice playing it.W：Do you ofte
20、n take part in a concert？M：Yes，I like to go and listen to some music. At present my major objective is to learn from others.W：Do you like classical music or pop？6M：I like both. How do you spend your spare time then，Lily？W：Playing the piano is my favorite activity.M：Our hobbies are similar to each ot
21、her，I hope we can often exchange experiences together.W：So do I，but Im weak in the theory of music.M： Me，too. Would you like to go with me to my uncle？Hes a professor of the Institute of Music.W：Im glad to go with you. I would ask him for his advice.Text 10W：We Japanese have learned a lot from the W
22、est. We learned about your industries. We learned about your scientific discoveries. We learned your ways of government.You taught us how to use tools for peace and for war. However，we still remain Japanese. Our roots are in Japan. Our love for our culture and ways has remained unchanged. You see，we
23、 came to realize that the ways of West were more efficient in dealing with material world. However，it is the fact that we remain true to our Japanese culture that we find the strength and instruction to carry out spiritual needs. We think that in the long run this is more important.第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分
24、40分)第一节(共 15小题；每小题 2分，满分 30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。AIf you are ever in Connecticut，you need to be sure to take the family to Lake Compounce Theme Park. The park lies in Bristol，Connecticut.It has been opened since 1846 and is known as Americas oldest park.In October，they open the park
25、 for an event called Haunted Graveyard which is open at night.The rates are $ 34.99 for regular tickets，$ 25.99 for kids and $17.99 for those over the age of 60.If you go before 5：00 pm，you only pay $17.99.Kids under the age of three are free and parking is $ 8.00.The rides at the theme park are so
26、much fun.The ride liked by all is the Boomerang with the top speed of over 45 miles per hour.The drop on this ride is 125 feet.Another popular ride is the Pirate Ship.These two rides are great for thrill seekers because you actually feel as if youre falling out of your seat.7The park also has plenty
27、 of water rides for those who love water fun，such as water guns and water slides.Lights Out is a fast water slide that is all in the dark.It goes around what looks like a lighthouse.Besides the rides，the park also has fun shows for the whole family.They have a great show and a cool circus.There are
28、also some great places to eat at the park.You can stop at the entrance to get a map first.You wont be able to visit the whole park in a day so you should have your family choose what you want to and have fun！21.A young couple with a sixyearold child driving to the Haunted Graveyard at night will hav
29、e to pay _D_.A$ 95.97 B$ 68.98C$105.98 D$103.97解析：数字计算题。晚上去闹鬼墓地是常规票，一对年轻夫妇需要$69.98，孩子满 3岁了需要$25.99，停车费需要$8.00，总共$103.97。22.What does the underlined phrase “thrill seekers” in Paragraph 3 mean？_B_APeople who are very brave.BPeople who look for adventure.CPeople who like visiting parks.DPeople who wan
30、t to learn a lot.解析：词义猜测题。由句意可以猜出 thrill seeker意思为“喜欢冒险和刺激的人” 。23.The passage is written mainly to _A_.Atell readers some information of the theme parkBpersuade more and more people to visit the theme parkCtell readers the theme park is the oldest in the USDmake the theme park better known to the wo
31、rld解析：观点态度题。通读全文可知，本文主要是向读者介绍 Lake Compounce Theme Park最好玩的项目以及一些其他吸引人之处。BHarry Potter Theme ParkUniversal Orlando Resort (奥兰多环球影城度假村) is opening a Harry Potter theme park that will let fans visit many of the locations in the books and movies that endeared (使受钟爱) the boy magician to millions.“The Wi
32、zarding World of Harry Potter” is set to open at Universals 8Islands of Adventure theme park in late 2009，complete with the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry，the Forbidden Forest，and Hogsmeade village.“The plans Ive seen look incredibly exciting，and I dont think fans of the books or films w
33、ill feel disappointed， ” said author J.K.Rowling，who has been working with a creative team to make sure the park resembles the books and films.“More than a dozen artists led by Stuart Craig， the production designer of the movies，have set up houses in the studio where the movies are being filmed to m
34、ake sure every detail is considered， ”said Scott Trowbridge of Universal.The park will let visitors view the famed locations in Rowlings magical world，like Dumbledores office in Hogwarts and the shops in Hogsmeade.Some locations may be in upcoming (即将出现的) books.Many tourists outside the theme park s
35、aid the experience would boost its appeal to younger audience.Trowbridge said while there would not be any character looking alike at the park，fans wanting to see Harry Potter and his magical friends wouldnt leave disappointed.“This is Harrys world， ” said Trowbridge.“Every fan wants to have an enco
36、unter (相遇) with the stars of the show.”The Harry Potter book series has been translated into 65 languages with more than 325 million copies sold in over 200 territories around the world.文章大意：本文告诉我们奥兰多环球影视度假村将创办哈利波特主题公园及该公园的特色。24.The Harry Potter theme park will _C_.Agive the visitors beautiful natur
37、al viewBgive the visitors a lot of booksClet the visitors experience many of the locations in the books and movies about Harry PotterDlet the visitors see lots of animals解析：细节理解题。根据第一段可知，C 项正确。25.Whats the opinion of J.K.Rowling about the Harry Potter theme park？_D_AShe thought it was a failure.BShe
38、 didnt think highly of it.9CShe thought that the fans of the books or films would feel disappointed.DShe thought it would be popular with the fans of the books or films.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中 J.K.Rowling说的话可知，她对该主题公园非常有信心，故 D项正确。26.Which of the following is right？_B_AA dozen artists have set up houses in t
39、he studio.BThe production designer of the movies is Stuart Craig.CAll of the locations are in the books now.DThe experience would reduce its appeal to younger audi ence.解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句知 A项错误；B 项正确；根据第五段最后一句知C项错误；根据第六段知 D项错误。故选 B项。27.The Harry Potter book series _D_.Ais popular in 65 countriesBhas
40、only 325 million copies around the worldCis to the old peoples tasteDis a great success解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段知， 哈利波特书系列取得了辉煌的成功，故A、B 两项错误。根据第六段知，C 项错误，故选 D项。CWhat do you remember about your childhood？I have good memories of exploring(探测) the fields near my house and riding my bike around the park.Today，chi
41、ldren dont spend enough time in the fresh air.Many of them fix their eyes on a screen either on a computer，or a TVthey seem to be living in a virtual world.They have lost touch with nature.Now 400 organizations in the UK are encouraging children to have some “wild time”.They want kids to exchange at
42、 least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside.The simple pleasures of exploring and discovering nature help children to learn and keep fit too.Andy Simpson，who is part of the campaign(倡议活动)，says： “An extra 30 minutes of wild time every day for all under 12yearol
43、ds in the UK would be the equivalent(同等) of just three months of their childhood spent outdoors.” Even if the kids live in a city，they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.However，children often need a helping hand from Mum and Dad.They need to be shown what to do and where to go.10So desp
44、ite(尽管) the complex(复杂的) world that young people grow up in now，it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “natures playground ” is what modern children need.Andy Simpson adds： “We want parents to see what this magical “playground” does for their kids development，independence and creativity
45、(创造力)，by giving wild time a go ”.David Bond from Project Wild Thing says， “We need to make more space for wild time in childrens daily routine，freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted.”文章大意：文章讲述的是现在的孩子已经脱离大自然了，他们整天对着电脑屏幕，而不是去感受大自然，有人呼吁孩子应该多到户外去
46、，感受一下户外的空气，让他们能接触到大自然。28.What does the author think about the present kids？_D_AThey depend on their parents too much.BTheyre eager to play with their parents.CThey spend too much time playing outside.DThey dont get close to nature.解析：细节理解题。根据文中 They have lost touch with nature.可知，作者认为现在的孩子脱离了大自然，所以选
47、 D。29.In the first paragraph，the underlined word “virtual ” probably refers to _C_.Amagical BperfectCunreal Dwonderful解析：细节理解题。根据文中 Today，children dont spend enough time in the fresh air.Many of them fix their eyes on a screen either on a computer，or a TVthey seem to be living in a virtual world.The
48、y have lost touch with nature.可知，现在的孩子脱离了大自然，整天对着电脑屏幕或者看电视，这些都是虚幻的，不真实的，所以他们好像生活在一个不真实的世界里。所以选 C。30.What suggestion does David Bond give us？_D_APrevent kids from playing computer games.BHelp children master basic skills.CTeach kids how to face difficulties.DLet children have more wild time.解析：细节理解题。
49、根据文 中 David Bond from Project Wild Thing says， “We need to make more space for wild time in childrens daily routine，freeing this 11generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted.”可知，大卫认为应该让孩子有更多的时间接触大自然。所以选 D。31.What do we know about the author？_B_AHe disliked his childhood full of study and exams.BHe had a hap
