1、 Unit2 Travelling aroundUnit2 Travelling around 一、阅读理解一、阅读理解 A One summer my friend and I decided to go to Italy for a holiday and we decided to travel there without going through a travel agency. You know，you would be submerged(淹没) in crowds of tourists and lose lots of opportunities to get familia
2、r with the country more closely. We started to think over our trip and managed to come up with a free tour of Italy. The trip was not very long but it was still very impressive(印象深刻的).We look forward to going there again! Of course，we spent lots of time arranging(安排) the trip，but it was well worth i
3、t! Of course I was afraid that something would go wrong and I was especially anxious about my visa，but everything went quite smoothly in the end. The most difficult part was getting a visa without an invitation. In the Italian consulate(领事馆)，one must hand in some official papers proving that one has
4、 a hotel booked for oneself in order to get the visa. Then we had to solve the ticket problem. Airlines often sell cheap tickets and we bought ours far in advance. The next step was to book a hotel. We finally booked a hotel about 30km away from the heart of Rome and it was the perfect choice for ou
5、r trip. Every day we took a train that carried us to the heart of Rome. Our big house，which was surrounded by the forest， was a rare place for the fresh air and absolute silence， beautiful views， hospitable hosts， comfortable living conditions delighting us to no end. Besides this，we were very lucky
6、 that our mistress(女主人) was a Russian. She gave us a lot of advice that was of great use. She told us what transport to choose and where the best places to go. Dont be afraid to arrange your trip by yourself. Its not difficult! The only thing Ill say right now is that we really enjoyed traveling by
7、ourselves. We walked with a map and a guide-book to wherever we wanted and we even met some of our fellow countrymen on the way just two or three times. So，if youre also planning a “single” trip，dont forget to take a Russian-Italian phrasebook as people in Italy prefer to speak in their native tongu
8、e. 1. What is the most difficult thing for the author to prepare for his trip to Italy? A. Buying cheap airline tickets to Italy before the traveling. B. Getting a visa without an invitation from the Italian consulate. C. Booking a comfortable hotel on his own in Rome. D. Solving the ticket problem
9、far in advance. 2. Which of the following questions has NOT been answered in the passage? A. Why did the author decide to go to Italy for a holiday for the first time? B. Why did the author decide not to follow a travel agency? C. How did the author prepare for his trip? D. What tools did the author
10、 use for his traveling? 3. From the text we can know the author _. A. enjoys traveling everywhere in the world B. likes being accompanied by tour guides C. advised us to arrange trips by ourselves D. met with a lot of his countrymen in Italy B The tourism industry in Hubei, the province hit hardest
11、by COVID-19 in China, is gradually recovering. Scenic areas, museums and hotels have been actively marketing themselves through livestreams and short videos. Theyre also offering discounts（打折）for visitors with extra Hongbao. Travelers must make reservations so that attractions（景点） can limit visitor
12、numbers in real time. They must also present their health QR codes and have his or her body temperature checked at the entrances. And theyre required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Dining halls require customers to eat separately and use serving chopsticks. Hubeis Shennongjia National
13、 Park reopened its scenic areas on March 25 with daily visitor numbers limited at 30 percent or less of its capacity. Shennongjia is known as a natural oxygen bar. This is typically its peak visitor season because of the blooming flowers and good weather. Visitor volumes are recovering, Ming Lei say
14、s. Visitors enjoy the unique fauna and flora. Many ride horses, practice archery and see cute spotted deer. Many visitors drive themselves. Most are from Hubei, especially Wuhan, Yichang and Xiangyang cities. Some independent travelers arrive by motorcycle or bicycle, he says. The park received over
15、 184,000 visits between the reopening and May 12, a 50 percent decrease over the same period last year. Before May 1, travelers could visit Shennongjias six scenic areas for free. From May 1 until June 25, visitors can buy a ticket for all these zones at the reduced price of 169 yuan ($24). Yichangs
16、 Tribe of the Three Gorges scenic area has suspended its indoor performances and closed a cave that contains narrow spaces. Tourists can still enjoy open-air performances of ethnic Tujia wedding ceremonies and folk-culture shows. Were cooperating with online influencers to market the scenic spotIts
17、an efficient way to promote the stunning scenery and cultural items that tourists like to buy as souvenirs, says Qu Jiachun. He hopes greater government support and media exposure（ 曝光）can speed up the tourism industrys recovery. Wuhans tourism recovery started later than other cities in the province
18、 because of its situation during the epidemic. 1. How did Scenic areas, museums and hotels in Hubei market themselves? A. send out brochures B. have body temperature checked C. use livestreams and short videos D. visitors feelings 2. When was Hubeis Shennongjia National Park open to the public again
19、 ? A. on March 25 B. May 12 C. June 25 D. May 1 3.Which of the following is ture ? A. Travelers could visit Shennongjias all zones for free before May 1. B. You could see indoor performance in Yichangs Tribe of the Three Gorges scenic area then. C. Qu Jiachun means they should work online all day if
20、 they want more visitors to come. D. Wuhans tourism recovery started later than other cities in the province. II.七选五七选五 Carpooling(拼车) can be a great way to go to work. 1 It can also be a great way to decrease boredom and lower stress on your ride to work. Here，we will look at some tips to help make
21、 your carpooling successful and stress-free. 2 You need to clearly outline what time everyone is expected to be ready and who will be doing the driving each day. You can alternate drivers every day，week，month，or whatever works for your schedule. Ensure that you are always punctual for picking people
22、 up when driving，and you are always ready when the car pool arrives to pick you up. 3 Another thing to consider is creating a list of rules and policies ahead of time. 4 Make people know that the carpooling is for going to and from work，not running errands，and ask that everyone should gas up their c
23、ars before departing. Blasting music may be one persons morning pick-me-up(提神的事物) but anothers morning headache，so set rules for the use of the radio early and dont break them. Finally，be certain that everyone is respectful of the carpooling. This means always being on time，ensuring that peopled(挤满人
24、的) vehicles are kept calm，not leaving trash to the car and ensuring everyone has good manners during the ride. A quiet morning commute(通勤) can be a good way to start the day. 5 A. This will save you tons of money. B. Be certain that everyone is punctual. C. For example，dont eat or smoke in your car.
25、 D. This will make your carpooling the most efficient. E. Riding together can save money on gas and parking. F. Making your carpooling peaceful can make all the difference. G. One thing to consider is that you have a good schedule established. 二、二、完形填空完形填空 Thomas Crum, living in a toy school, was a
26、boy made from plasticine (橡皮泥). He _1_ showed respect for others. Thomas always went round the classroom _2_ his drum, and the fact that he was annoying others didnt _3_ him in the least. His classmates had had enough of this. Coco Wiseman, a very clever boy made of lego (乐高积木), _4_ some special ear
27、plugs (耳塞)to block out the annoying sounds. Upon seeing that, Thomas immediately got very _5_ with Coco Wiseman. They had a fight, by chance, the inventor _6_ falling from the table to the floor into pieces. Though it was a(n) _7_, everyone was unhappy with Thomas. _8_ wanted anything more to do wit
28、h him. But a few days later, a cuckoo clock was put in the _9_, just next to the shelf Thomas slept on. The cuckoo clock was _10_ making noise “tick-tock” and every hour the cuckoo came out to do its “cuckoo cuckoo!” Thomas couldnt get any rest at all. _11_, the others, with their special earplugs,
29、were fine. Thomas started to _12_ just how much he had annoyed everyone with his drum, and how _13_ it had been to fight with Coco Wiseman. _14_ to become the best-behaved (表现最好的), most respectful boy, he spent days and nights _15_ Coco Wiseman in secret. Everyone got a big _16_ when Coco Wiseman fi
30、nally came back to life, and they _17_ Thomas for bringing their friend back. Thomas, _18_, asked them to pardon him for his lack of _19_ for others. Soon Coco Wiseman also made a pair of earplugs for him, so Thomas could also get enough _20_ now and learn to show respect for others. 1. A. once B. o
31、ften C. ever D. seldom 2. A. showing B. beating C. making D. selling 3. A. influence B. touch C. relax D. frighten 4. A. introduced B. bought C. borrowed D. invented 5. A. angry B. pleased C. strict D. satisfied 6. A. found out B. gave up C. ended up D. turned out 7. A. mistake B. accident C. excuse
32、 D. chance 8. A. Nobody B. Everybody C. Somebody D. Anybody 9. A. fight B. game C. classroom D. school 10. A. slowly B. actually C. gradually D. repeatedly 11. A. Anyway B. However C. Luckily D. Finally 12. A. notice B. expect C. remember D. realize 13. A. strange B. stupid C. interesting D. pleasan
33、t 14. A. Supposed B. Excited C. Determined D. Encouraged 15. A. repairing B. questioning C. dreaming D. watching 16. A. surprise B. help C. success D. choice 17. A. blamed B. caught C. thanked D. paid 18. A. in return B. in time C. in particular D. in fact 19. A. need B. hope C. change D. care 20. A
34、. food B. sleep C. space D. time 三、三、语法填空语法填空 A few months ago I left my hometown for Canada to study. I felt nervous because I was going to 1 new place with new people. What worried me at first 2 (be) that I couldnt speak English 3 (fluent), and I also couldnt understand 4 _(they) customs. Everythi
35、ng was different 5 my own country. I had to deal with everything alone. It was a sad moment 6 I had to say goodbye to my family and friends at the airport. Suddenly. I felt unwilling 7 (leave) my hometown because I grew up there and had wonderful _ 8 (memory) of the familiar place.However, I know st
36、udying abroad was a 9 _(decide) that I made myself. I had to accept the challenge. By now I have got used to the new life here already, though Im looking forward to _ 10 _(spend) the coming vacation with my old friends back home. 四、四、写作写作 假如你是李华， 你和你的家人去朋友 Mary 所在的城市伦敦旅游， 回来后你想对她表达自己的感谢之情。请根据以下要点给 M
37、ary 写一封信： 1.感谢 Mary 的热情款待； 2.伦敦的风景和美食令人印象深刻； 3.邀请 Mary 来中国旅游。 注意：1.词数 100 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _ 参考参考答案答案 一、阅读理解一、阅读理解 A 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者和他的朋友策划的意大利之行。 1. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The most difficult part was getting a visa without an invitation.”可知，最难的事情是在没有邀请函的情况下向意大利大使馆申请签证，因此选 B。A、C、D 三项虽然文中都涉及了
38、，但是都不符合题干。故选 B。 2. A 【解析】细节理解题。文章第一段第二句讲述了他不愿意随旅行社出游的原因，B 项被提到了；文章第二、 三两段讲述作者是怎么准备他的旅行的， 所以 C 项被提到了； 最后一段的“We walked with a map and a guide-book to wherever we wanted.”提到了 D 项。纵观全文，作者并没有提到第一次他去意大利旅游的原因。故选 A。 3. C 【解析】推理判断题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段说不想淹没在旅游团的拥挤人群中，也不想错过更多亲近意大利的机会， 以及最后一段的“Dont be afraid to arran
39、ge your trip by yourself.”可推知选 C。其余选项没有依据。 B 语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道，讲述武汉在新冠肺炎控制后，各个景点的恢复开放。 1. C 【解析】根据文章第二段“Scenic areas, museums and hotels have been actively marketing themselves through s and short videos.”可以知道景点、博物馆和旅馆是通过直播和视频进行宣传。故选 C。 2. A 【解析】根据文章第四段“Hubeis Shennongjia National Park reopened its sce
40、nic areas on March 25”，可以知道神农架在 3 月 25 日向公众开放。故选 A。 3. D 【解析】根据第十段“Before May 1, travelers could visit Shennongjias six scenic areas for free.”可知在五一之前仅有六个景点免费。故 A 错误。根据十一段“Yichangs Tribe of the Three Gorges scenic area has suspended its indoor performances and closed a cave that contains narrow spac
41、es.”中“closed a cave ”可知户内活动被禁止。 加之第十二段“Tourists can still enjoy open-air performances“游客可以观看户外活动，进步证明户内表演的暂停。suspend 意思为“暂时关闭”。故 B 错误。根据第十四段Were cooperating with online influencers to market the scenic spot “为了景点进行宣传我们正在和网红进行合作。”由网红进行宣传 故 C 错误。根据文章最后一段“Wuhans tourism recovery started later than othe
42、r cities in the province”可知武汉旅游恢复业开放比湖北其他城市晚一些。故选 D。 II.七选五七选五 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。拼车是一种很好的上班方式。文章介绍了一些关于拼车的建议。 1. E 【解析】上文提到“拼车是一种很好的上班方式”，下文提到“它也可以是一种很好的用来减少无聊和你上班时的压力的方式”，故 E 项“拼车可以节省汽油钱和停车费”承接上下文。根据下文的 also，可知空格处在讲“Riding together”的好处。 2. G 【解析】此空是段落首句。下文提到“你需要清楚地勾勒出每个人都应该在什么时间准备好，以及每 天是谁在开车”，G 项“需要考虑
43、的一件事是你要有一个良好的时间表”引出下文。该项中的 schedule与下文的 what time 相吻合。 3. D 【解析】此空是段落尾句。上文提到“确保你在开车时总是准时接人，当合伙用车的一伙人来接你的时候，你总是准备好”，D 项“这将使你的拼车效率最高”承接上文。D 项中的指示代词 this 指的是上文中的“you are always punctual”和“you are always ready”。故选 D。 4. C 【解析】上文提到“另一件需要考虑的事情是提前制定一个规则和原则的列表”，C 项“例如，不要在你的车里吃东西或抽烟”承接上文。该项中的“dont eat or smo
44、ke”和上文中的“a list of rules and policies”对应。 5. F 【解析】上文提到“早晨安静的通勤是开始一天的好方法”，F 项“让你的拼车变得和平可以让一切变得不同”承接上文。 二、二、完形填空完形填空 1-5 DBADA 6-10 CBACD 11-15 BDBCA 16-20 ACADB 三、三、语法填空语法填空 1.a 2.was 3.fluently 4.their 5.from 6.when 7.to leave 8.memories 9.decision 10.spending 四、四、写作写作 Dear Mary, How are you doing?
45、 Im writing to thank you for your help and good treat while we were traveling in London. You were so kind and friendly to treat us with good meals, and show us around the city. It is really nice to visit London, whose beautiful scenery and delicious food gave me a good impression. I had a great time there and learned a lot about London. Are you free these days? I would like to invite you to visit China. Ill show you around the interesting places, such as Beijing and Xian. Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua
