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课时冲关17 Unit 5 What an adventure!
Ⅰ.阅读A
主题:人与社会
体裁:夹叙夹议
话题:安全驾驶
Sometimes there's nothing better than the ‘rush’ you feel when you're going at high speeds,or the wonder of going somewhere new and different,climbing a mountain or enjoying extreme sports.These are the adventures we ‘thrill seekers’ live for.But sometimes we also need to know when to slow down.
Recently,I went quad biking(越野摩托车)— or ATV driving — on a dirt track in the mountains outside of Beijing.After a brief instructional exercise and what seemed like lots of waiting,we put on our helmets,speeded up our engines and got onto the track.The sound of the engine roaring was thrilling.As I got more confident,I couldn't help overtaking other drivers whenever I got the chance.
Finally,the way forward opened up and I moved ahead of the others.I turned toward a small hill and raced down.As I soon found out,this was a big mistake.My ATV capsized at full speed.
Luckily,I knew it was happening and pushed myself out of the way of the falling ATV.Had I not,I probably would have broken my leg beneath the weight of the ATV or even lost it.I might have even broken my neck.It ended up turning out fine,apart from some pains in my chest for a week or so.This was a pleasant surprise for my friend.After seeing the accident,he said to me,“Dude,I thought you were dead.” Perhaps I could have very well died,if I hadn't been lucky that day.
That event was one I'll always remember for the adventure and the neardeath experience.It's good to be adventurous,but it's still really important to be wise and careful too.So,go on adventures — but be smart while you're on them!
[语篇解读] 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者骑越野摩托车受伤后,领悟到了安全驾驶的重要性。
1.What sports would the “thrill seekers” like to take?
A.Swimming & Skateboarding.
B.Snowboarding & Rock climbing.
C.Hiking & Jogging.
D.Cycling & Skipping.
解析:B [推理判断题。根据第一段“Sometimes there's nothing better than the ‘rush’ you feel when you're going at high speeds,or the wonder of going somewhere new and different,climbing a mountain or enjoying extreme sports.These are the adventures we ‘thrill seekers’ live for.(有时,没有什么比你在高速行驶时感到的“匆忙”更好的了,或者去一个新的、不同的地方,爬山或享受极限运动带来的乐趣。这些都是我们“寻求刺激者”的冒险之旅。)”可知,单板滑雪和攀岩属于爱冒险者喜欢的极限运动。]
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?
A.The author thought he got well prepared and drove confidently.
B The author actually waited for quite a long time before the race started.
C.They were driving on a professional racing track outside of Beijing.
D.The author couldn't catch up with other drivers in the race.
解析:A [推理判断题。根据第二段“Recently,I went quad biking(越野摩托车)— or ATV driving — on a dirt track in the mountains outside of Beijing.After a brief instructional exercise and what seemed like lots of waiting,we put on our helmets,speeded up our engines and got onto the track.The sound of the engine roaring was thrilling.As I got more confident,I couldn't help overtaking other drivers whenever I got the chance.(最近,我在北京郊外山区的一条土跑道上骑了越野摩托车。经过短暂的教学练习和似乎很漫长的等待之后,我们戴上了头盔,加速发动机,登上赛道。发动机的轰鸣声令人激动。当我变得越来越自信时,只要有机会,我就会忍不住超越其他车手。)”可知,作者骑行前做好了准备并且在骑行中信心满满。]
3.What does the underlined word “capsized” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A.Rushed. B.Turned over.
C.Shot. D.Ran over.
解析:B [词义猜测题。根据第四段“Luckily,I knew it was happening and pushed myself out of the way of the falling ATV.Had I not,I probably would have broken my leg beneath the weight of the ATV or even lost it.I might have even broken my neck.It ended up turning out fine,apart from some pains in my chest for a week or so.(幸运的是,我知道事情正在发生,并想把自己从坠落的ATV中推出来。如果我没有,我可能会在ATV的重量下摔断腿,甚至失去它,甚至可能摔断脖子。结果一切都很好,只是胸部疼痛了一个星期左右。)”可知,作者的摩托车发生侧翻,所以capsized的意思应该是“侧翻”,和选项B意思一致。]
4.What's the attitude of his friend to the author's experience?
A.Amazed. B.Sympathetic.
C.Regretful. D.Approving.
解析:A [细节理解题。根据第四段“This was a pleasant surprise for my friend.After seeing the accident,he said to me,‘Dude,I thought you were dead.’ Perhaps I could have very well died,if I hadn't been lucky that day.(这对我的朋友来说是很惊讶的。看到事故发生后,他对我说:“伙计,我以为你死了。”如果那天我没有很幸运的话,也许我很可能已经死了。)”可知。作者的朋友惊讶于他的死里逃生。]
阅读B
主题:人与自我
体裁:记叙文
话题:践行人生理想
Life is like a roller coaster,and every point has ups and downs.People plan something,but luck and sometimes misfortunes lead them toward a different destination.However,passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties.They set goals,welcome challenges,overcome obstacles,and eventually achieve what satisfies them.
Those who stay committed to their broad goals and find satisfaction even in unplanned circumstances are truly victorious.One true example of such people comes from a woman passionate about spreading happiness and helping others.Nicole Thornes is a mother,a former police officer,and now serving society as a death doula (陪护师).
Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society.She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime,bring justice,and create a better society for everyone.Although she became a mother during her studies and her responsibilities were increased due to children,she didn't give up on her passion.Nicole could have called off her studies,but her passion for serving society didn't let her step down.With great efforts,she finally became a police officer and gave her contributions to law enforcement and the betterment of society.She was not only a police officer making full commitment to the society but also a mother who played her responsibilities in the best way possible.
Everything went according to her plans,but uncertainty called off her journey as a police officer.Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force.But her dreams and passion did not let her stop.She became a death doula to continue her dream.She chose this field after her grandfather's death,when she couldn't bear the pain of losing him.Being a death doula,she is now providing comfort to the dying and their families during difficult times.She aims to spread prosperity in people's lives and help them overcome all the obstacles she faced throughout her life.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了妮可·索内斯如何在充满不确定和坎坷的人生中坚持践行人生理想,服务于社会的故事。
5.What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A.Life is full of ups and downs.
B.People are at the mercy of changes.
C.Uncertainties lead life to a different direction.
D.Fulfillment comes from making the best of the uncertainties.
解析:D [主旨大意题。根据第一段“However,passionate individuals are not scared of such uncertainties.They set goals,welcome challenges,overcome obstacles,and eventually achieve what satisfies them.(然而,有激情的人并不害怕这种不确定性。他们设定目标,迎接挑战,克服障碍,最终实现令他们满意的目标。)”可知,本段的主题是成就感来自充分利用不确定性。]
6.What is Nicole's original career commitment?
A.To conduct her duty well and better the society.
B.To cater to the children's requirements and needs.
C.To accompany the senior through the darkest time.
D.To release people's pain from losing the loved ones.
解析:A [细节理解题。根据第三段“Nicole joined the police academy intending to be helpful to society.She believed that a police officer has the opportunity to eliminate crime,bring justice,and create a better society for everyone.(妮可加入了警察学院,打算对社会有所帮助。她相信,一名警察有机会消除犯罪,伸张正义,为每个人创造一个更美好的社会。)”可知,妮可最初的职业承诺是履行职责,使社会变得更美好。]
7.Why did Nicole leave her police post?
A.Because of the arrangement of the office.
B.Because of the injury she got at work.
C.Because of the change of interest.
D.Because of the danger of the job.
解析:B [细节理解题。根据第四段“Nicole suffered from an injury in a mission that ended her career in the police force.(妮可在一次任务中受伤,结束了她在警察队的职业生涯。)”可知,妮可因为受伤不得不离开警察职位。]
8.What brought Nicole to her new career?
A.The appeal of the people in sorrow.
B.The push of getting a new job to survive.
C.The passion in accompanying the sick ones.
D.The sorrowful pain of losing her beloved family.
解析:D [细节理解题。根据第四段“She chose this field after her grandfather's death,when she couldn't bear the pain of losing him.(她在祖父去世后选择了这个领域,当时她无法忍受失去祖父的痛苦。)”可知,她因为体验到失去家人的痛苦,所以选择了这个新的职业。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
主题:人与自我
体裁:说明文
话题:离开舒适区的方法
Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
There's not a lot of room for adventure and excitement in your comfort zone.To add a little excitement to your life,it's important to try new and sometimes scary things.____1____,facing unfamiliar challenges can make you happier and more fulfilled in the long run.
●____2____.
Think about a few things that scare you or make you nervous.Write them down in a list,and put a star next to the one you want to start with.You can handle the others later.Rather than just thinking about it,coming up with specific ideas forces you to put these plans in motion.
●Turn every day into a learning experience.
3____.Look at each day as a chance for you to learn something new.This can only happen if you're stepping outside your comfort zone.You can do this by always making an effort to find ways to grow.You never know what you'll learn about the world when you explore different sides of it!
●Think positively to overcome fear.
Regard challenges as chances to grow.The biggest barrier keeping you from stepping out of your comfort zone is fear,especially fear of failure.____4____,just think of stepping outside your comfort zone as opportunities.You may be right around the corner from changing your life for the better.
●Turn to your friends for some added support.
Doing something new alone can be even more challenging.There's no reason you can't rely on friends or family to help you get out of your comfort zone! Pick someone who's naturally adventurous to be your partner in trying new experiences.____5____.
A.Pick challenging activities
B.Do some research to get more information
C.Change the way you view your daytoday life
D.Instead of focusing on the possibility of failure
E.Unless you've stepped out of your comfort zone
F.Though getting outside of your comfortable box may be tough at first
G.They can make you feel more comfortable exploring the unfamiliar field
[语篇解读] 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了4条离开你的舒适区的方法。
1.F [根据下文“facing unfamiliar challenges can make you happier and more fulfilled in the long run.(面对不熟悉的挑战,从长远来看可以让你更快乐,更充实。)”可知,这里建议人们去挑战不熟悉的事情。选项F“尽管走出你的舒适区可能在刚开始有点难”和下文正好构成转折关系,“tough at first”和“happier and more fulfilled in the long run”形成对比。]
2.A [空处是段落标题。根据下文“Think about a few things that scare you or make you nervous.(想一些让你害怕或者紧张的事情。)”可知,这里作者建议去参加一些让你害怕或者紧张的活动。选项A“挑有挑战的活动。”和下文意思一致。]
3.C [根据下文“Look at each day as a chance for you to learn something new.(把每一天都看成是学习新东西的机会。)”可知,这里作者建议改变一下看待每一天的态度。选项C“改变一下你看待你每天的生活的方式。”和下文意思一致。]
4.D [根据下文“just think of stepping outside your comfort zone as opportunities.You may be right around the corner from changing your life for the better.(仅仅把走出舒适区看做是机会。你也许就是处于在把生活变得更好的转角处。)”选项D“不要集中在失败的可能性上。”和下文意思一致。]
5.G [根据上文“Pick someone who's naturally adventurous to be your partner in trying new experiences.(选择一个有冒险精神的人作为你尝试新体验的伙伴。)”可知,这里作者建议走出舒适区和一个伙伴一起去尝试新的体验。选项G“他们可以让你在探索不熟悉的区域时感到更加的舒服。”和上文意思一致。]
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