1、Travelling is more important than reading books to understand people and the world.A book about another country tells you about things such as the countrys history，its people and its culture in a very general way.When meeting foreigners，I found that books cant be trusted wholly.For example，when I wa
2、s visiting Wisconsin University，many people there knew China through books.They thought Chinese people were not active，uneducated，had no sense of humor， and all wore blue suits.Through the videotapes shown by me，they were surprised to find that these facts were not true at all and the Chinese people
3、 are outgoing(外向的)，of great intelligence，welldressed and have an equally strong sense of humor.Reading a book about another country makes me interested in travelling.Then I make plans to go and see what I have read about.In addition，people who go out and go through things themselves are likely to be
4、 openminded，and are really interested in making things happen.More and more Chinese travel at home and abroad.Especially the children who travel more will truly be full of knowledge about their own country.I have always felt enriched by the experience.It is only by “getting into action” that one can
5、 make a mark in this world，and truly live a meaningful(有意义的) life.根据上文判断正(T)误(F)1An exciting film makes the author interested in travelling.( F )2All foreigners can understand Chinese people well through books.( F )3The children who travel more will understand their own country better.( T )Period On
6、e Introduction & Reading and VocabularyPrereading匹配左边的单词与右边的汉语意思第一组1helicopter A被遗弃的2motorbike B距离3tram C直升飞机4distance D摩托车5abandoned E电车答案 1.C 2.D 3.E 4.B 5.A第二组6desert A专家7diamond B半夜8expert C产品9midnight D沙漠10product E钻石答案 6.D 7.E 8.A 9.B 10.C第三组11scenery A土壤12shoot B训练13soil C风景；景色14journey D射杀15
7、train E旅程答案 11.C 12.D 13.A 14.E 15.BStep 1 FastreadingMatch each paragraph with its main idea.1Para.1 AFood on the train and the scenery outside the train.2Para.2 BThe reason why the train is called the Ghan.3Para.3 CThe use of camels in the past.4Para.4 DWhat the author did on the train.5Para.5 EHo
8、w the Afghans dealt with the camels.6Para.6 FThe authors first ride on a longdistance train.答案 1.F 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.C 6.EStep 2 Carefulreading.Read the text carefully and decide whether the following statements are true(T) or false(F)1Alice traveled on the train a long time ago.( F )2Her destination wa
9、s on the coast of Australia.( F )3The scenery was the same during the whole journey.( F )4She studied while she was on the train.( T )5The government built a new railway line in 1925.( F ).Choose the best answer according to the text.1The writer thinks highly of all but during her trip.Athe foodBthe
10、 service on the trainCthe sceneryDthe people答案 B2Which of the following is TRUE?AAustralians travelled to Afghanistan a lot in the 19th century.BThe police shot the camels with the permission of the government.CThe Afghanistan government passed a law to shoot trained animals.DThe writer used to trav
11、el long distance on trains alone.答案 B3Australians used to travel on camels for .Abusiness BtourCfarming Danimal training答案 A4In general，the writer .Ashowed no interest in her trip by trainBthought her ride was interesting but too longCenjoyed her ride on the trainDdisliked the way the camels were tr
12、eated in Australia答案 C5.The writer talked a lot about camels in her writing，because .Acamels played an important part in her journeyBshe was planning to travel on a camelCreaders are often interested in animalsDshe wanted to explain why the train was called the Ghan答案 DStep 3 PostreadingAfter readin
13、g the text，please fill in the following blanks.Alice Thompson is a girl from Sydney，Australia.She had her first long 1.distance(distant) train ride at the age of 18.Together 2.with a friend，she got on the famous Ghan train in Sydney and got off in Alice Springs.During the two days and nights on the
14、train，they ate meals 3.cooked(cook) by experts and saw fields，desert and 4.abandoned(abandon) farms.In the daytime，Alice talked to other passengers and read some books.One night，she watched the stars in the sky 5.which/that shone like diamonds.Why is the train 6.called(call) the Ghan？It is short 7.f
15、or Afghanistan.A long time ago，Australians wanted to travel to the middle of their country，so they brought some camels from Afghanistan 8.to carry(carry) food and other supplies，and return with wool and other products.The Afghans did that until 9.the 1920s，then the government 10.built(build) a new r
16、ailway line which took the place of the camels.Step 4 Sentencelearning1We got on in Sydney and we got off in Alice Springs，right in the middle of Australia，more than four thousand kilometres away.句式分析 本句是一个并列复合句。and 连接两个并列分句；right in the middle of Australia，more than four thousand kilometres away 作
17、Alice Springs 的后置定语。自主翻译 我们在悉尼上车，在澳大利亚中部的艾利斯斯普林斯下车，全程四千多千米。2In 1925，they passed a law which allowed people to shoot the animals if they were a problem.句式分析 本句是一个复合句。which 引导的定语从句修饰先行词 law，该从句中又包含if 引导的条件状语从句。pass a law 意为“通过一项法律” ；allow sb.to do sth.意为“允许某人做某事” 。自主翻译 1925 年，他们通过了一项法律，规定如果这些骆驼成为问题，就允
18、许人们射杀它们。.阅读理解ARajasthan is one of the most visited states in India.These top tourist places to visit in Rajasthan shouldnt be missed.JaipurThe Pink City，Jaipur ，is one of the Rajasthans most popular places.It has many famous forts(堡垒) and palaces，with most beautiful views and buildings.Staying in Ja
19、ipur is particularly enjoyable.Hotels are reasonably priced，which gives guests a very unforgettable experience!Ranthambore National ParkRanthambore National Park is one of the best places in India to spot a tiger in the wild.Compared with many national parks in India，its also easy to get to.This mak
20、es it very popular.Unfortunately，it has been facing lots of tourist problems.As well as nature，the park is home to the 10th century Ranthambore Fort.Its a huge fort that contains ruined pavilions，monuments，and three Hindu temples.The park is full of history，having seen many wars played out on its la
21、nd，and the rise and fall of many rulers.JaisalmerA beautiful sandstone city rises magically from the sand dunes(沙丘) of the Thar Desert.It looks like its straight out of an Arabian Nights fable.Its ancient fort，built in 1156，lets visitors view the city.It houses five palaces，several temples，as well a
22、s shops and other houses.Riding a camel into the desert is also a popular thing to do in Jaisalmer.JodhpurKnown as the Blue City for its blue painted buildings，Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan.Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur provides a good look at Jodhpurs blue buildings.Its one of the la
23、rgest and most wellprotected forts in India.Insides，there are numbers of palaces and a museum.Its great to do nothing but relax here.语 篇 解 读 本 文 主 要 向 我 们 介 绍 了 四 个 Rajasthan的 名 胜 古 迹 。1What does the text mainly introduce to us?ATourist attractions at risk.BTravels in the desert.CThe culture and his
24、tory of India.DSeveral places of interest in Rajasthan.答案 D解析 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Rajasthan is one of the most visited states in India.These top tourist places to visit in Rajasthan shouldnt be missed.”可知，本文主要向我们介绍了四个Rajasthan 的名胜古迹。故选 D。2If you want to travel by riding a camel ，you can go to .AJaipurBJodhp
25、urCJaisalmerDRanthambore National Park答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据 Jaisalmer 中的“Riding a camel into the desert is also a popular thing to do in Jaisalmer.”可知，如果你想骑骆驼旅行，你可以去 Jaisalmer。故选 C。3When you are in Mehrangarh Fort，you can .Awatch tigers in the wildBsee beautiful sand dunesCappreciate blue painted building
26、sDlearn about many wars in history答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据 Jodhpur 中的“Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur provides a good look at Jodhpurs blue buildings.”可知，在 Mehrangarh Fort 你能见到刷成蓝色的建筑物。故选C。4What can be learned from the text?AJaipur is known as the Blue City.BFive Hindu temples lie in Ranthambore Fort.CJaisalmers
27、ancient fort was built in the 11th century.DRanthambore National Park is very popular with tourists.答案 D解析 推理判断题。根据 Ranthambore National Park 中的“Compared with many national parks in India，its also easy to get to.This makes it very popular.”可知，Ranthambore National Park 在游客中很受欢迎。故选 D。BWays to TravelMo
28、dern life is impossible without travelling.The fastest way to travel is by air.With a modern plane you can travel in one day to places which took a month or more one hundred years ago.Travelling by train is slower than by air，but it has its advantages.You can see the country you are travelling in.Mo
29、dern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars.They make even the longest journey enjoyable.Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible.There are large liners and river boats with which you can visit many other countries and different places.Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way t
30、o spend a holiday.Many people like to travel by car.You can make your own timetable.You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty miles a day，just as you like.You can stop wherever you wish：where there is something interesting to see，at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal，or
31、 a hotel to spend the night.That is why travelling by car is popular for pleasure trips，while people usually take a train or a plane when they are travelling on business.语 篇 解 读 本 文 主 要 介 绍 了 人 们 外 出 旅 游 时 可 供 选 择 的 多 种 出 行 方 式 。5From the passage we know that the fastest way to travel is .Aby car Bb
32、y trainCby plane Dby boat答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The fastest way to travel is by air.”可知，最快的旅行方式是乘坐飞机。故选 C。6The underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refers to .Amodern trains in the countryBthe travelers on modern trainsCcomfortable seats and dining carsDthe slower ways to travel答案 C解析 代词指代题。根据画线词前一句“
33、Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars.”可知，They 指的是 “舒适的座位和餐车” 。故选 C。7How many ways to travel are mentioned in the passage?AFive. BSix.CThree. DFour.答案 D解析 细节理解题。通读全文可知，本文提到的可供出行的方式有：乘飞机，乘火车，乘轮船，自己开车，所以一共有四种方式。故选 D。CThe worlds first subway was built in London in 1863.At the time，the go
34、vernment was looking for a way to solve traffic problems in the city of London.The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people that it was almost impossible for horse carriages (the taxis of those days) to get around.The government was interested in trying to solve the problems.If people had
35、a cheap and easy way that they could depend on to go to and from work，they would move their homes out of the city， and they could live a little farther from the city.This would help solve the problem of too many people living in the poor parts of London.From these problems，the idea of the London Sub
36、way，the first subway system，was born.The plans for building the Subway met with several problems，but the first track(轨道) was opened in January,1863.A steam train pulled the cars along the first subway track which was 6,000 meters long.About 30,000 people got on the subway on the first day.Travelers
37、were treated to comfortable seats.Riding the subway became popular.It carried 9,000,000 riders in its first year.Modern subways have come a long way since the early days of the London Subway.Today there are 94 large subway fast transportation(交通) systems around the world，but no matter how fast the s
38、ubways develop，the London Subway is still the worlds oldest public subway railway.语 篇 解 读 本 文 是 一 篇 说 明 文 ，向 我 们 介 绍 了 世 界 上 第 一 条 地 铁 伦 敦 地 铁 的 历 史 。8Because of ，the British government decided to build the London Subway.Apollution and overcrowdingBtraffic problems and pollutionCovercrowding and tra
39、ffic problemsDthe need of development答案 C解析 细节理解题。由第一段中的“At the time，the government was looking for a way to solve traffic problems in the city of London.The poor areas of the city were so crowded with people.”可知，英国政府之所以决定建造伦敦地铁是因为过度拥挤和交通问题。9On the first day the worlds first subway carried people.Aa
40、bout 30,000 B6,000C9,000,000 D94答案 A解析 细节理解题。由第二段第三句“About 30,000 people got on the subway on the first day.”可知答案为 A。10Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThe first subway track was 6,000 miles long.BThe first track in London wasnt opened until January,1863.CToday there are only
41、 94 subway transportation systems around the world.DLondon Subway offered delicious food to travelers.答案 B解析 细节理解题。由第二段第一句“.but the first track(轨道) was opened in January,1863.”可知，选项 B 是正确的表述。11The best title of the passage should be .AInformation About Modern SubwaysBThe Traffic Problems of LondonCT
42、he History of London SubwayDThe Importance of London Subway答案 C解析 标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了伦敦地铁的历史，故答案为 C。.七选五Top Tips for Traveling AbroadTraveling abroad，for business or pleasure，should be a fun experience. 12 Plan well in advance for your trip，prepare yourself for what you might experience，and protect yourse
43、lf as much as you can from any accidents.Here are some tips：Check you are fit for travel.Before you book your trip abroad you should be aware of any health problems at your destination. 13 Besides this，you should make sure you receive the necessary vaccines(疫苗) 14 Dont forget to take your medication
44、 with you.You can carry your necessities on the plane with you.It is wise to take the double amount of necessities that you needput half in your carryon bag and half in your “in the hold” bag.That way，if your carryon bag gets stolen， you still have your necessities in your hold bag. 15 Your medicati
45、on makes your skin weaker，so protect it from sun by wearing sunscreen or a hat，and seeking shade where possible.Also，you may find that you are more sensitive to the heat，so drink plenty of water and carry a fan handy.Eat and drink wisely.While abroad，drink bottled water and even cleaned your teeth w
46、ith bottled water.Take extra care of your diet to avoid any stomach upsets.Eat vegetables and fruit that have been washed. 16 If in doubt，speak to a medical person to check what food to avoid.ACheck your medicine，ticket，passport and other necessities.BAvoid eating uncleaned food，shellfish and ice cr
47、eam.CJust remember the three “p” s.DOn the website，you can search for travel advice on different countries.EYou should check about your fitness to travel to certain countries.FTravel insurance is a must.GProtect yourself against the sun and heat.语篇解读 本文是说明文。如何让你的国外之旅成为一次有趣的经历？本文为你列出了几条国外旅行的小贴士。12答案
48、C解析 根据下文“Plan.，prepare. ，and protect.”可知，三条建议都以字母“p”开头，故 C 项“只需记住这三条以字母 p开头的建议”符合语境。13答案 E解析 本段主要谈论国外旅行前的体检，E 项“你应该检查自己的健康状况是否适合去某些国家”符合上下文语境。14答案 A解析 本段主要讲述旅行中不要忘记携带药物和其他生活必需品，故 A 项符合语境。15答案 G解析 后面一句提到，你的药物可能会使你的皮肤变得脆弱，所以要通过涂防晒霜或戴帽子来保护它免受阳光的伤害，故选 G。16答案 B解析 本段主要谈论饮食要明智、健康，故 B 项“避免食用不洁净的食物、贝类海鲜和冰激凌”符合语境。
