1、1Unit 5 Travelling abroad阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：30 分钟).阅读理解ADriving on up to Yosemite with my family was exciting but nerveracking (神经紧张的). I had never been to such an amazing national park before, yet I wasnt the most athletic person, so I knew that I couldnt stick through all the hiking up and down. It ac
2、tually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.The ride there was definitely long but worth it. As I woke up from my nap, I saw the beautiful scenery of the tall mountains and beautiful streams. The trails were made nicely for visitors. The waterfalls were breathtaking. Climbing up rocks was
3、 one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still had a lot of fun. The fact that my family and I spent so much time together trying to find out which route to take and what views to watch really brought us closer together.The great thing about nature is that, its just you, th
4、e views, and the people around you. Theres nothing there to bother you and its the best way to relax and enjoy yourself. Yosemite has 5 of the worlds highest waterfalls, and about 300 lakes. The structure of each mountain is incredible; its formed in ways that almost take your breath away. Some of t
5、hem are of a deep dark color with waterfalls forming; some are formed with spots of green peeking (窥探) out. Its definitely something you wouldnt want to miss.Yosemite isnt the only great National Park but based on my experience I highly recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends
6、. Its a great time to bond, laugh, and take in what Mother Nature offers.语篇解读：文章记叙了作者一家去约塞米蒂国家公园游览的所见所闻，与家人一起出游其乐无穷。作者建议多外出走走，享受大自然之美。1The author writes the first paragraph mainly to _.Aintroduce the topic of this passageBoffer an example to usCtell us his future plan for hikingDdescribe a national
7、park2解析：选 A 写作意图题。文章第一段第一句首先提到 Yosemite，该段最后一句“It actually ended up being a fun and adventurous experience.”起到承上启下的作用，下文展开介绍作者此次去约塞米蒂国家公园游览的所见所闻。由此可推测，作者写第一段的目的是为了引出本文话题。故选 A 项。2While climbing up rocks, the author was _.Anerveracking BinjuredCpleased Dworried解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Climbing up rocks wa
8、s one of my favorite parts. Even though I fell a couple of times, I still had a lot of fun.”可知，攀岩是作者的最爱之一，尽管摔倒了好几次，但仍然很开心。故选 C 项。3According to the passage, Yosemite _.Ais crowded with visitors every dayBis the only great National parkCis worth traveling toDis nothing but a common destination解析：选 C 推
9、理判断题。根据第二段第一句“The ride there was definitely long but worth it.”及全文对约塞米蒂国家公园的美景描述和作者一家人从中得到的乐趣可知，该公园值得游览。故选 C 项。4The author suggests us _.Akeep a good bond with other peopleBvisit Yosemite now and thenCtry to protect the environmentDgo out to enjoy the beauty of nature解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句中的“I highl
10、y recommend going out and enjoying nature with family and friends”可知，作者建议我们多出去走走，以享受大自然之美。故选 D 项。B(2019杭州高三模拟)If you have the opportunity to visit some places in New Zealand then the list below is our recommendation.Fiordland National ParkThis park is part of the South Westland World Heritage area a
11、nd is New Zealands largest national park and one of the largest in the world. The scenery in Fiordland is nothing short of extremely beautiful, with steep mountains, wild waterfalls, and abundant rain forests. Being able to come back 3and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the visitors.The area
12、has some of the worlds great walks including the world famous Milford Track, which was described as the finest walk in the world in the early twentieth century.Abel Tasman National ParkAbel Tasman may be New Zealands smallest national park, but the attractions are huge. Located in one of New Zealand
13、s sunniest spots, the area also has the best beaches in the country.The popular Abel Tasman Walk is a great way to see this park. It takes 35 days to complete. Sea Taxis are also available and can drop you off at any number of beaches within the park.RotoruaAccessible from New Zealands biggest city,
14、 Auckland, Rotorua is famous for its volcanic activities. Rotorua is also famous for its plentiful lakes which are great for swimming and fishing. The surrounding area contains plenty of native bushes and some famous walks.Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Ma
15、ori Culture.Mt Cook National ParkMt Cook as well as the surrounding area is an alpine (高山的) park within the World Heritage listed in South Westland. The biggest peaks in all of Australasia are here. The park doesnt contain many trees or plants due to the altitude. Walks range from a two hour walk to
16、 difficult tracks suitable for experienced mountaineers only.A helicopter or plane ride gives visitors excellent views of the mountains with the option of landing at the top of Tasman Glacier, a true permanent snow covered alpine environment.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 ， 主 要 是 向 游 客 推 荐 了 四 个 新 西 兰 的
17、著 名 旅 游 景 点 。5The most impressive experience in Fiordland National Park may be _.Arock climbs Bforest campsCwater jumps Dboat trips解析：选 D 推理判断题。根据 Fiordland National Park 部分第一段最后一句“Being able to come back and forth in its deep bay attracts most of the 4visitors.”可推断出，在这个公园乘船游览可能是最令人印象深刻的体验。故选 D。6If
18、you are interested in folk customs, you can go to visit _.AFiordland National ParkBRotoruaCMt Cook National ParkDAbel Tasman National Park解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据 Rotorua 部分第二段“Rotorua is also the best area in the country to experience and learn about Maori Culture.”可判断出，如果你对民间习俗感兴趣，你可以去 Rotorua 体验和学习。故选 B。7
19、What do the four attractions have in common?AGreat beaches. BUntouched nature.CPleasant climate. DFamous walks.解析：选 D 细节理解题。根据 Fiordland National Park 部分第二段中的“The area has some of the worlds great walks including the world famous Milford Track . ”， Abel Tasman National Park 部分第二段中的“The popular Abel
20、Tasman Walk is a great way to see this park.”， Rotorua 部分第一段中的“The surrounding area contains plenty of native bushes and some famous walks.”和 Mt Cook National Park 部分第一段中的 “Walks range from a two hour walk to difficult tracks suitable for experienced mountaineers only.”可判断出，这四个旅游景点的共同之处在于都有很著名的徒步旅行路
21、线。故选 D。CTips for Cycle TripsCycling has many advantages as a form of travel, as it is the fastest way to travel by human power, and slow enough to allow type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel. Cycle travel is a cheap form of transportation.Distance5On level terrain (地形), wi
22、thout a headwind, a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60120km a day. Distances of up to 250km a day are possible, but anything much beyond 120km will require considerable physical tension and not allow many stops to enjoy the places you visit. For many, 80100km a day
23、 will be the most suitable distance to aim for, as it will give a sense of achievement and also leave plenty of time for meals and activities.GeographyThe gradient (坡度) of the trip will reduce your range. A basic rule is that for every 100 meters of altitude you climb, you should add an extra 15 min
24、utes to your journey time. In hilly or mountainous areas, the easiest routes for cycling are downstream along major rivers, as overall they will be downhill. A long, roundabout route along a river will usually be easier than a short, direct route over a hill or mountain pass. However, it is worth be
25、aring in mind that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain.EatFood choice depends largely on where you are, so see the respective sections for more information about foods. As you will be working hard, its important to get enough energy in your food. On long trips away from major towns
26、there may be little quality food available, so be prepared to live on candy bars, prepared meat products and the like if the need arises.SleepWhile you can take a tent with you, many hotels and especially campsites can accommodate cyclists. However, there are also some hotels that may be less 6used
27、to accommodating cyclists. If you are exploring an unfamiliar world, asking about the accommodation spares you the search for a new place to stay after a long exhausting day of travel.语 篇 解 读 ： 本 文 主 要 介 绍 骑 行 旅 游 时 在 骑 行 距 离 、 地 理 形 势 、 饮 食 、 住 宿 四 个 方 面 的 建 议 。8Which distance does the author sugge
28、st to ordinary cyclists a day?A50km. B90km.C130km. D250km.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据小标题 Distance 下面的“For many, 80100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for .”可知，80km 到 100km 对大多数普通的骑行者而言是最适合的，故选 B 项。9From the passage, we can learn that _.Ahigh quality food is easy to get on long tripsBhotels sel
29、dom provide accommodation for cyclistsCcycling over a mountain is challenging but worthyDit takes cyclists 15 minutes to climb 100m of altitude解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据小标题 Geography 下面的最后两句“A long . that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain.”可知，沿着山路骑行比沿河骑行更加艰难，但是最美丽的风景路线常常来自山区地带，即在山区骑行具有挑战性，但也
30、是十分值得的，故选 C 项。10We can probably read this passage in _.Aa geography book Ba research reportCa science fiction Da travel magazine解析：选 D 文章出处题。文章主要介绍骑行旅游时在骑行距离、地理形势、饮食、住宿四个方面的一些建议，与旅游话题息息相关，很有可能出现在旅游杂志(a travel magazine)上，故选 D 项。.阅读七选五Ways to Keep Your FriendsFor many high school students, our graduat
31、ion date appears like a ticking time bomb (定时炸弹) for friendships weve had since kindergarten._1_Video chat. Lets do the obvious one first：FaceTime. I think that seeing your friends face is a necessity you dont really need me to point out, but talking to your friends keeps the friendship going! If th
32、e phone call isnt full of deep conversation, thats fine._2_Keep sharing everything._3_ Despite the thousandmile distance between my 7best friend and me, she knows everything about the crushes (迷恋) Ive had, the teachers Ive hated and the assignments that have kept me up past 3 am. It takes me 10 seco
33、nds to send a text. Its a lot easier to pretend to stay with your friend.Presents! Take a minute to admire the efficiency of the US. postal system and send your friend a gift! This is a fun one and a must. Picking it out will make your day, and getting it will make his or her day. _4_ And the though
34、t doesnt have to disappear if the miles between you grow. If anything, this will help the distance feel even less important._5_ Realize that people change and that your friends wont stay the same no matter how much you want them to. College is a time for people to discover parts of themselves that m
35、ay have been dormant (潜伏的) in high school, and your friend might start to seem more and more like a different person. Give advice and help him or her keep a level head, but realize that going with the flow might sometimes work in your favor.ASpare no details, no matter how unimportant.BBe ready for
36、growth.CEmail or chat online.DIts always the thought that counts.EThe ways to keep your friends are listed as follows.FAppreciating the gift really means youve your friends deep in heart.GSometimes friendship is just knowing someones on the other end of the line.语篇解读：每逢毕业时，学生们之间的友谊总是面临挑战，那么如何在毕业后维持朋
37、友间的关系呢？本文给出了几点建议。1选 E 本空承上启下，用于引出下文，根据下文提到的“Video chat, Keep sharing everything, Presents”等可知，下文主要讲述维持友谊的方法。因此，E 项“维持友谊的方法列举如下” ，符合语境。2选 G 根据上文中的“If the phone call isnt full of deep conversation .”可知，G 项中的“on the other end of the line”与之对应。3选 A 根据本段主题句“Keep sharing everything.”及空后内容可知，朋友之间应该分享一切。A 项与该主题呼应。4选 D 根据空后“And the thought doesnt have to disappear if the miles between you grow.”中的关键词“the thought”可知，D 项符合上下文逻辑。85选 B 根据本段内容，特别是空后的“Realize that people change and that your friends wont stay the same no matter how much you want them to.”可知，本段主题与成长有关。故 B 项(为成长作准备。)适合作本段主题。
