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UNIT 3 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The vast Caspian Sea, though sometimes classed as a lake, is the largest landlocked body of water in the world.The gateway between Europe and Asia, it is bordered by Iran to the south, Azerbaijan and Russia to the west and Turkmenistan to the east, while Kazakhsta's Mangystau region lies to the northeast.Many visitors crowd to Caspian Sea every year to experience its beauty.
FISHING
Fishing is a popular pastime and important industry throughout the waters of the Caspian Sea.From the shores of Mangystau in Kazakhstan, it is possible to rent fishing boats or join fishing tours to spend a day fishing on the water.
SAILING
The Caspian Sea is filled with boats, ferries and ships.It is a popular way to travel from other major port cities such as Baku in Azerbaijan to Aktau, or down the mighty Volga Canal.Meanwhile, on a smaller scale, boats can be rented from Aktau for a day on the water.
WATER SPORTS
The beaches of Mangystau, lapped by the waters of the Caspian Sea, are the jumping off points for many popular water sports.In the summer months especially, visitors enjoy sunbathing and taking a refreshing dip, while more active holidaymakers can windsurf and parasail to their hearts' delight.
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。由于里海的独特地理位置,每年都会吸引大量的游客来到这里感受它的魅力。
1.How many countries are there circling around the Caspian sea?
A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. D.Six.
解析:选C 细节理解题。第一段第二句中提到了里海的周围共有Iran,Azerbaijan,Russia,Turkmenistan和Kazakhsta五个国家。
2.What can you do if you want to fish on the Caspian Sea?
A.Buy your own boat.
B.Employ a local fisher.
C.Rent a fishing boat.
D.Buy fish on the boat.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句可知,在里海游客们可以租船或者参加钓鱼旅游团在水上钓鱼度过一整天。
3.What will you do if you are an adventurous person?
A.Go swimming. B.Go diving.
C.Go sunbathing. D.Go windsurfing.
解析:选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“while more active holidaymakers can windsurf and parasail to their hearts' delight”可知,更活跃的度假者可以选择风帆冲浪和滑翔伞来让自己高兴。由此可知,如果你是个爱冒险的人,你可以选择风帆冲浪。
B
I'm from a fishing family. My grandfather was