Unit 2 Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking-【精讲精练】2023-2024学年高中英语必修第一册人教版（课时作业）

Ⅰ.阅读理解

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(2023·泰安高一检测)This beautiful，quiet place is covered in sunshine and has mountains all around it.Its name is Machu Picchu.It lies on top of a mountain,8,000 feet in the tropical forest.Even in the rain and fog，it's wonderful to walk through the ruins (废墟)．

Machu Picchu is more than 500 years old.According to scholars，Machu Picchu was built for the Inca king around 1450.In the late 1800s，explorers like Antonio crossed the grounds of the ruins without knowing where he was.Machu Picchu became known to the world upon the 1911 arrival of Hiram Bingham.In 1983，Machu Picchu was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Machu Picchu is considered by many to be the most wonderful creation of the Inca Empire.It's also full of cultural significance (意义)．Its various sites and castles are connected with each other and with their environment.This is a great artistic achievement and also masterpiece of architecture.Everything is cultural and is related to each other，including the natural environment in which it is built.

Currently，Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the New World；this promotes increased tourism in the area.Tourists of all nationalities travel to Peru with the intention of visiting the Lost City of the Incas.Machu Picchu is no longer quiet.

Some people in Peru hope that more tourists will come here.They think it will mean more business and money for the country.However，some worry that more visitors won't be good for the environment.The truth is that parts of Peru are very poor，and tourists bring money to these communities.The lost city is no longer lost.The modern world is coming closer to this ancient world every day.

[语篇解读]　说明文　文章介绍了世界文化遗产——马丘比丘。

1．What is Machu Picchu like?

A．It sits high with mountains around.

B．It's sunny all through the year.

C．It's an ancient city covered with fog.

D．It sits at the bottom of the mountain.

解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第一段前三句可知，马丘比丘坐落在群山环绕的高处，故选A。

2．When was Machu Picchu found and known to the world?

A．In 1450.  B．In the late 1800s.

C．In 1911.  D．In 1983.

解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Machu Picchu became known to the world upon the 1911 arrival of Hiram Bingham.”可知，马丘比丘是1911年被世人所知的，故选C。

3．What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning Machu Picchu?

A．Its history.  B．Its design.

C．Its development.  D．Its value.

解析：选D　段落大意题。通读第三段尤其是第一句“Machu Picchu is considered by many to be the most wonderful creation of the Inca Empire.”(马丘比丘被许多人认为是印加帝国最伟大的创造。)可知，本段主要讲述马丘比丘的价值，故选D。

4．What's the attitude of the author towards tourism in Machu Picchu?

A．He is strongly against it.

B．He thinks it's beneficial.

C．He is confident of its future.

D．He thinks it's harmful.

解析：选B　推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The truth is that parts of Peru are very poor，and tourists bring money to these communities.”可知，作者认为马丘比丘的旅游业给当地带来了好处，故选B。

B

Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad.There are beautiful beaches，adventure parks，nature parks and so much more.

There are so many sights to see here.It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it.Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.

When you are on a bicycle，you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before.It is a quieter mode(方式) of transportation as well，so you might even be able to take a picture.When you are on the beach，you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand.It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.

There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions.There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size.These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste.If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike(双人单车)，now is your chance，because they have those too.

A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once.This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your

family.

[语篇解读]　说明文　文章主要介绍了澳大利亚黄金海岸的旅游景点，在那里，骑自行车游览是一大特色，得到了作者的大力推荐。

5．Driving in a car on Gold Coast is not suggested because          .

A．you will break the traffic rules

B．you can't drive into some parks

C．you will cause much noise

D．you can't enjoy the beautiful scenery well

解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第二段前两句“There are so many sights to see here.It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it.”可知，澳大利亚黄金海岸有许多景点，开车去的话，会错过很多美景。

6．The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that          .

A．you can get a clearer sight of animals

B．it is a cheap way of travelling

C．it is a good way to do sunbathing

D．you can take photos of animals

解析：选C　推理判断题。根据第三段中的“being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before”和“be able to take a picture”可知A、D两项正确；根据最后一段中的“a cheap way to travel”可知B项正确；根据第三段最后一句“It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.”可知，骑自行车游览和单纯的日光浴以及开车是不同的体验。

7．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.

B．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.

C．What bikes are the most popular.

D．What kinds of bikes there are in stores.

解析：选D　段落大意题。根据第四段内容可知，本段主要介绍的是自行车的类型。故选D。

8．What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?

A．He doesn't like this way of travelling.

B．He thinks it is a personal choice.