Unit 3 My hometown（人与社会：家乡）-【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年七年级下册英语单元阅读深度指导（译林版2024）

Unit 3 My hometown 人与社会：名胜古迹、家乡 目录 内容 板块一 话题谚语小知识 板块二 话题经典小故事 板块三 话题时文阅读 板块四 话题题型训练 话题谚语小知识 · A poor home is worth a fortune; it’s hard to leave one’s native land. · 破家值万贯，破家难舍，故土难离。 · A dog doesn’t mind its master’s poverty; a child doesn’t mind its mother’s ugliness. · 狗不嫌家贫，孩不嫌母丑。 · Customs vary from place to place; people are shaped by their local environment and culture. · 百里不同风，十里不同俗；一方水土养一方人。 · As people age, they think of their hometown; as birds age, they think of their nest. · 人老思故乡，鸟老思巢穴。 · Even with millions of acres of fertile land at one’s feet, one only loves the inch of soil in one’s hometown. · 脚下良田千万亩，只爱家乡一寸土。 · The water of one’s hometown is the sweetest; the people of one’s hometown are the dearest. · 美不美，故乡水；亲不亲，故乡人。 · Although I have left my hometown, I can never forget the local accent： · 虽然离开了故乡，但乡音永远难忘，表达了人们对家乡语言的眷恋。 · No matter how far apart, the heart that misses you never stops： · 无论相隔多远，对家乡的思念永不停歇。 · Even if the hometown is a pigsty, it is still like an infinite official： · 就算故乡条件不好，也依然有着它独特的魅力和价值。 · The farther you leave your hometown, the more you miss it：离开家乡越远，就越是思念它。 · Home water is sweet, and the old hometown accent remains unchanged for ten years： · 家乡的水甜入心，十年不改旧乡音，强调了家乡的美好和乡音的难忘。 话题经典小故事 01——老马识途 The Old Horse Knows the Way During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Duke Huan of Qi was a visionary ruler who led his army to attack the State of Gzhu. After the victorious battle, Duke Huan decided to lead his troops back to the State of Qi. However, on their way home, they stumbled into a vast and boundless desert. The desert was scorching hot, and water was scarce. The soldiers were thirsty and hungry, and their morale was low. The army lost its direction in the desert and could not find a way out. The situation was critical. Just when everyone was disheartened and almost ready to give up, Guan Zhong, a wise and courageous strategist, came up with a suggestion. Guan Zhong noticed the old horses in the ranks. Although they were aged, their eyes shone with composure and wisdom. He proposed letting the old horses lead the way, perhaps they could find the path home. Duke Huan of Qi adopted Guan Zhong's suggestion and ordered the soldiers to follow the old horses. Sure enough, the old horses seemed to have amazing memories. They led the army through the vast desert and eventually found a way out to the outside world. The soldiers' spirits were lifted, and they followed the old horses out of the desert, safely returning to the State of Qi.  老马识途 春秋战国时期，齐桓公是一位雄才大略的君主，他率领大军攻打孤竹国。战争胜利后，齐桓公决定带领军队返回齐国。然而，在归途中，他们误入了一片广袤无垠的大沙漠。 沙漠中烈日炎炎，水源稀缺，士兵们饥渴难耐，士气低落。大军在沙漠中迷失了方向，找不到出路，情况十分危急。就在大家心灰意冷，几乎要放弃的时候，管仲，一位智勇双全的谋士，提出了一个建议。 管仲注意到队伍中的老马，它们虽然年迈，但眼神中透露出沉稳与智慧。他提议让老马走在队伍的最前面，或许它们能够找到回家的路。齐桓公采纳了管仲的建议，命令士兵们跟随着老马前进。 果然，老马似乎有着神奇的记忆力，它们带领着大军在茫茫沙漠中穿梭，最终找到了一条通往外界的道路。士兵们精神为之一振，跟随着老马走出了沙漠，安全地回到了齐国。 阅读感悟： This story tells us that experienced old horses can play an important role at critical moments, leading people to find their way home. It symbolizes the value of wisdom and experience and reminds us to cherish and pass on the wisdom of our predecessors.这个故事告诉我们，经验丰富的老马能够在关键时刻发挥重要作用，带领人们找到回家的路。它象征着智慧与经验的价值，也提醒我们要珍惜并传承前人的智慧。。 生词短语 · Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods n. 春秋战国时期（中国历史上的一个时期，公元前770年至公元前221年，以各国间的频繁战争为特征） During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, there were many wars and heroes. 在春秋战国时期，战争频繁，英雄辈出。 · great talent and ambition adj. 雄才大略（指具有杰出的才能和远大的抱负） Duke Huan of Qi was a ruler with great talent and ambition, leading his army to victory. 齐桓公是一位具有雄才大略的君主，他率领军队取得了胜利。 · vast and boundless adj. 广袤无垠（形容地域广阔无边） The army stumbled into a vast and boundless desert, losing their way. 军队误入了一片广袤无垠的沙漠，迷失了方向。 · low morale adj. 士气低落（形容军队或团队士气不振，情绪低落） The soldiers' morale was low, thirsty and hungry in the desert. 士兵们在沙漠中士气低落，饥渴难耐。 · wise and courageous adj. 智勇双全（形容人既有智慧又有勇气） Guan Zhong, a wise and courageous strategist, proposed a plan to save the army. 管仲是一位智勇双全的谋士，他提出了一个拯救军队的计划。 · calm and steady adj. 沉稳（形容人的性格或情绪稳定，不慌乱） The old horses, with calm and steady eyes, seemed to know the way. 老马的眼神沉稳，似乎知道回家的路。 话题经典小故事 02——叶落归根 Returning to One's Roots Once upon a time, in a peaceful little village surrounded by lush forests, stood an ancient locust tree that had stood the test of time for centuries, witnessing the village's transformations and the joys and sorrows of its people. This locust tree was not only a symbol of the village but also an eternal concern for every wanderer in their hearts. In the village lived a young man named Ming, who had been curious about the outside world since childhood. Upon reaching adulthood, Ming decided to leave his hometown and venture into the distance to seek his own world and fulfill his dreams. With passion and ambition burning within him, he embarked on the journey away from home. During his years of wandering, Ming experienced many ups and downs and achieved considerable success. However, every night when the world was quiet, he would think of the ancient locust tree in his hometown and the familiar faces and warm smiles of the villagers. The longing for his hometown would wash over him like a tide, keeping him awake. Finally, one day, Ming decided to return home. He packed his bags and set off on the journey back. When his feet once again touched the familiar land and he saw the ancient locust tree, still flourishing with lush foliage, tears welled up in his eyes. He seemed to hear the tree softly calling his name, feeling the deep affection of his hometown for him. Upon Ming's return, he was warmly welcomed by the villagers. He shared his experiences of wandering in the outside world and his deep attachment to his hometown. The villagers listened with emotion, all expressing that no matter where they went, they would never forget where their roots were. Ming found a sense of belonging in his hometown again and decided to use his strength to contribute to the village's development. He led the villagers in building roads, houses, and developing agriculture, bringing new life and vitality to the village. As the years passed, Ming grew old. Before his passing, he instructed his family to bury him beneath the ancient locust tree, knowing that it was his eternal home. His ashes were scattered beside the tree's roots, as if to tell the world: no matter how far one goes, one will eventually return to one's hometown, returning to one's roots. 叶落归根 从前，在一个宁静的小村庄里，有一棵古老的槐树，它已经屹立了数百年，见证了村庄的变迁与人们的悲欢离合。这棵槐树不仅是村庄的象征，更是每个游子心中永恒的牵挂。 在村庄里，有一个名叫阿明的年轻人，他自小便对外面的世界充满好奇。成年后，阿明决定离开家乡，去远方闯荡，寻找属于自己的天地。他带着满腔的热情和梦想，踏上了离家的路。 在外漂泊的日子里，阿明经历了许多风风雨雨，也取得了不小的成就。然而，每当夜深人静，他总会想起家乡的那棵槐树，想起村庄里熟悉的面孔和温暖的笑容。那份对家乡的思念，如同潮水般涌来，让他无法入眠。 终于有一天，阿明决定回到家乡。他收拾好行囊，踏上了归途。当他的脚步再次踏上那片熟悉的土地，看到那棵依旧枝繁叶茂的槐树时，泪水不禁夺眶而出。他仿佛听到了槐树在轻声呼唤他的名字，感受到了家乡对他的深情厚谊。 阿明回到村庄后，受到了村民们的热烈欢迎。他讲述了自己在外闯荡的经历，也分享了对家乡的深深眷恋。村民们听后，都感慨万分，纷纷表示无论走到哪里，都不会忘记自己的根在哪里。 阿明在家乡重新找到了归属感，他决定用自己的力量为村庄的发展贡献一份力量。他带领村民们一起修路、建房、发展农业，让村庄焕发出了新的生机与活力。 岁月如梭，阿明渐渐老去。在他临终前，他嘱咐家人将自己安葬在那棵古老的槐树下，因为他知道，那里是他永远的归宿。他的骨灰被撒在了槐树的根旁，仿佛是在告诉世人：无论走得多远，最终都要回到家乡，叶落归根。 阅读感悟： This story tells us that our hometown is our eternal concern and destination. No matter where we are, we should always remember where our roots are, staying true to our original intentions, and finding our way back in the end. 这个故事告诉我们，家乡是我们永远的牵挂和归宿。无论我们身在何处，都应该铭记自己的根在哪里，不忘初心，方得始终。 生词短语 · lush forests 茂密的森林 The lush forests surrounding the village provided a serene and peaceful atmosphere. 村庄周围的茂密森林营造了一种宁静祥和的氛围。 · the test of time 时间的考验 The ancient locust tree had stood the test of time, witnessing countless generations come and go. 这棵古老的槐树经受住了时间的考验，见证了无数世代的更迭。 · wander into the distance 远走他乡 With dreams in his heart, Ming wandered into the distance, seeking new adventures. 怀揣着梦想，明远走他乡，寻求新的冒险。 · venture into 冒险进入 After years of preparation, Ming finally ventured into the bustling city to pursue his career. 经过多年的准备，明终于勇敢地进入繁华的城市追求自己的事业。 · ups and downs 起起伏伏 Life is full of ups and downs, but Ming never lost his determination to succeed. 生活充满了起起伏伏，但明从未失去成功的决心。 · considerable success 相当大的成功 Through hard work and perseverance, Ming achieved considerable success in his career. 通过努力和坚持，明在事业上取得了相当大的成功。 · well up 涌上心头（情感） As Ming approached his hometown, memories of his childhood welled up in his heart. 当明接近家乡时，童年的回忆涌上心头。 · sense of belonging 归属感 Returning to his hometown gave Ming a strong sense of belonging and peace. 回到家乡给了明强烈的归属感和宁静。 · build roads, houses, and develop agriculture 修路、建房、发展农业 With Ming's leadership, the villagers worked together to build roads, houses, and develop agriculture for a better future. 在明的领导下，村民们齐心协力修路、建房、发展农业，为更美好的未来而努力。 · stay true to one's original intentions 不忘初心 Despite the challenges he faced, Ming stayed true to his original intentions and never gave up on his dreams. 尽管面临挑战，明始终保持初心，从未放弃自己的梦想。 时文阅读 01—扬州 Yangzhou is 1 Jiangsu Province of China. It has a 2 of nearly 2,500 years. It is said that the emperor (皇帝) of the Sui Dynasty visited Yangzhou three times and the emperors Kangxi and Qianglong of the Qing Dynasty visited Yangzhou six times each. All the visits made many places of interest in Yangzhou 3 nationwide (在全国范围内). Now, Yangzhou welcomes a lot of 4 from home and abroad. Qiong Hua, a rare flower, is famous and only exists (存在，生存) in Yangzhou, 5 it is chosen as the city flower of Yangzhou. The 6 usually come out around late April or in the first ten days of 7 . The ginkgo (银杏树), the city tree of Yangzhou, is famous as an ancient tree all over the world. Within the city, there are several dozen ginkgo trees that have lived for 8 years. The Slender West Lake (瘦西湖) lies in the north of Yangzhou. It covers a(an) 9 of about 123.6 hectares (公顷). It is named so because it shares the 10 shape (形状) of the West Lake in Hangzhou, but it 11 slimmer. It runs a distance of 12 five kilometres and looks like a Chinese painting. Yangzhou food 13 one of the reasons why lots of visitors love the city so much. Here all dishes, whether cheap or expensive, 14 very elaborate (精致的) and 15 . Welcome to Yangzhou! 1．A．on B．in C．at D．to 2．A．size B．history C．area D．age 3．A．lucky B．famous C．safe D．friendly 4．A．waiters B．visitors C．artists D．managers 5．A．so B．because C．or D．but 6．A．city B．flowers C．people D．tree 7．A．March B．April C．May D．June 8．A．thousand B．thousand of C．thousands D．thousands of 9．A．history B．colour C．area D．age 10．A．same B．different C．strange D．interesting 11．A．sounds B．feels C．looks D．smells 12．A．over B．more C．on D．above 13．A．maybe B．may be C．are D．be 14．A．are B．is C．was D．be 15．A．delicious B．bad C．boring D．unhealthy 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．D 9．C 10．A 11．C 12．A 13．B 14．A 15．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了著名的旅游城市——扬州。 1．句意：扬州位于中国江苏省。 on在……上（两者相邻）；in在……里（在范围之内）；at在；to到（在范围之外）。根据“Yangzhou is...Jiangsu Province of China.”可知，扬州属于江苏省，介词in“在……里”符合语境。故选B。 2．句意：它有将近2500年的历史。 size尺寸；history历史；area地区；age年龄。根据下文“It is said that the emperor of the Sui Dynasty visited Yangzhou three times and the emperors Kangxi and Qianglong of the Qing Dynasty visited Yangzhou six times each.”可知，下文提到隋朝皇帝三下扬州，清朝的康熙和乾隆也多次到扬州游览，可推测此处是扬州有将近2500年的历史，history“历史”符合语境。故选B。 3．句意：这些访问使扬州许多名胜古迹闻名全国。 lucky幸运的；famous著名的；safe安全的；friendly友好的。根据“All the visits made many places of interest in Yangzhou...nationwide.”可知，这些访问使扬州的名胜古迹闻名全国，“All the visits”指代隋朝和清朝皇帝们的多次游览，make sth famous nationwide表示“使……闻名全国”，famous“著名的”符合语境。故选B。 4．句意：现在，扬州接待了许多来自国内外的游客。 waiters服务员；visitors参观者；artists艺术家；managers经理。根据“Now, Yangzhou welcomes a lot of...from home and abroad.”可知，扬州是旅游城市，可推测此处是接待了许多游客，visitors“游客，参观者”符合语境。故选B。 5．句意：琼花，一种稀有的花卉，很有名并且仅存在于扬州，故被选为扬州市花。 so所以；because因为；or或者；but但是。根据“Qiong Hua, a rare flower, is famous and only exists in Yangzhou,...it is chosen as the city flower of Yangzhou.”可知，稀有花卉——琼花只在扬州生长，此处前后为因果关系，“它被选为扬州市花”为结果，连词so“所以”符合语境。故选A。 6．句意：这种花通常在4月下旬或5月上旬开。 city城市；flowers花；people人；tree树。根据上文“Qiong Hua,...it is chosen as the city flower of Yangzhou.”可知，上文提到琼花是扬州市花，可推测此处是这种花，flowers“花”符合语境。故选B。 7．句意：花朵通常在4月下旬或5月上旬开。 March三月；April四月；May五月；June六月。根据“The...usually come out around late April or in the first ten days of...”可知，花通常在四月下旬开，可推测此处是或者在五月上旬开花，May“五月”符合语境。故选C。 8．句意：在这座城市里，有几十棵已经存活了数千年的银杏树。 thousand千；thousand of（错误搭配）；thousands几千；thousands of成千上万。根据“The ginkgo, the city tree of Yangzhou, is famous as an ancient tree all over the world...that have lived for...years.”可知，扬州的市树——银杏树，是古树，可推测此处是数千年的银杏树，“thousands of+名词复数”表示“成千上万……”。故选D。 9．句意：占地面积约123.6公顷。 history历史；colour颜色；area面积；age年龄。根据“It covers a(an)...of about 123.6 hectares.”可知，此处是占地大约123.6公顷，cover an area of表示“占地……”，area“面积”符合语境。故选C。 10．句意：它之所以得名，是因为它与杭州西湖的形状相同，但看起来更小。 same相同的；different不同的；strange奇怪的；interesting有趣的。根据上文“The Slender West Lake lies in the north of Yangzhou.”可知，上文提到扬州有个瘦西湖，可推测此处得名瘦西湖，因为形状与西湖相同，same“相同的”符合语境。故选A。 11．句意：它之所以得名，是因为它与杭州西湖的形状相同，但看起来更小。 sounds声音；feels感觉；looks看起来；smells闻到。根据“The Slender West Lake...but it...slimmer.”可知，得名瘦西湖，是因形状与西湖形同，可推测此处是瘦西湖看起来更小，it指代The Slender West Lake，looks“看起来”符合语境。故选C。 12．句意：它有超过五公里的距离，看起来像一幅中国画。 over超过；more更多；on在……上面；above大于。根据“It runs a distance of...five kilometres...”可知，此处是超过五公里的距离，“over+基数词+名词复数”表示“超过……”，over“超过”符合语境。故选A。 13．句意：扬州美食可能是许多游客非常喜爱这座城市的原因之一。 maybe也许，副词；may be可能是；are为be的复数和第二人称单数现在时形式；be是，动词。根据“Yangzhou food...one of the reasons why lots of visitors love the city so much.”可知，许多游客非常喜爱扬州，可推测原因之一可能是扬州美食，空处需填谓语，表推测，may be为“情态动词+动词原形”结构，作谓语。故选B。 14．句意：这里所有的菜肴，无论是便宜的还是昂贵的，都非常精致美味。 are为be的复数和第二人称单数现在时形式；is为be 的第三人称单数现在时形式；was为be的第一和第三人称单数过去式；be是，动词。根据“Here all dishes,...”可知，这里所有的菜肴，都很精致，时态为一般现在时，主语是all dishes，第三人称复数，be动词用are。故选A。 15．句意：这里所有的菜肴，无论是便宜的还是昂贵的，都非常精致美味。 delicious美味的；bad坏的；boring无聊的；unhealthy不健康的。根据“Here all dishes,...very elaborate and...”可知，此处是菜肴精致美味，delicious“美味的”符合语境。故选A。 时文阅读 02—香山镇 Welcome to Xiangshan Town! Xiangshan Town is an interesting place to visit. It is a beautiful little（小的）town with many old buildings. Take a walk through the center of the town on Main Street. First, look at the Xiangshan Town Hotel. It is on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. It is about 150 years old. There is an interesting old building across from the hotel. It was an old post office. Now it is a store for books and videos. There are many restaurants on Main Street. You can have lunch or dinner in one of these restaurants. There is a park between Main Street and Bridge Street. You can sit on a bench（长凳）in the park. It is nice and quiet, and you can enjoy the trees and flowers. You can also take a walk down Park Avenue, and take a look at the old buildings and interesting little stores on this street. 16．Xiangshan Town is _________. A．a busy town B．a big town C．an old building D．a beautiful town 17．The store for books and videos is _________. A．across from the hotel B．on the corner of Main Street C．on Park Avenue D．behind the park 18．There is a _________ park between Main Street and Bridge Street. A．beautiful and old B．nice and quiet C．busy and dirty D．big and interesting 19．There are some ________ on Park Avenue. A．hotels B．post offices C．new buildings and quiet parks D．old buildings and interesting little stores 20．Which is NOT true? A．The hotel is on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. B．The Xiangshan Town Hotel is about 150 years old. C．The hotel is a beautiful and new building. D．There are many restaurants on Main Street. 【答案】16．D 17．A 18．B 19．D 20．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了香山镇这个有趣，美丽的小镇。 16．细节理解题。根据“It is a beautiful little（小的）town with many old buildings”可知，它是一个漂亮的小镇，故选D。 17．细节理解题。根据“There is an interesting old building across from the hotel. It was an old post office. Now it is a store for books and videos”可知，这个书店在酒店的对面，故选A。 18．细节理解题。根据“There is a park between Main Street and Bridge Street…It is nice and quiet”可知，在它们俩中间有一个安静漂亮的公园，故选B。 19．细节理解题。根据“You can also take a walk down Park Avenue, and take a look at the old buildings and interesting little stores on this street”可知，这个公园里有些古老的建筑和有趣的小店，故选D。 20．细节理解题。根据“First, look at the Xiangshan Town Hotel…It is about 150 years old”可知，这个酒店很古老，所以C表述错误，故选C。 话题题型训练板块 Passage A My neighborhood is not far from Sun Moon Lake（日月潭）. Every weekend I 1 some time there. Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful 2 . It’s in Taiwan, China. Sun Moon Lake 3 its name from its shape（形状）. The lake 4 not only the sun but also the moon. So people 5 it Sun Moon Lake. I like Sun Moon Lake 6 it’s a good place to relax. From Monday to Friday I’m very busy. On weekends I’m 7 . Then I come to the beautiful and quiet lake to 8 . I go 9 on the lake. I also visit some other 10 places around the lake. Usually, I’m here for one or two days. And then I go back to work. 1．A．miss B．love C．spend D．take 2．A．country B．river C．school D．place 3．A．takes B．brings C．has D．gets 4．A．looks like B．talks to C．likes D．looks at 5．A．call B．make C．want D．say 6．A．so B．because C．or D．and 7．A．smart B．bad C．free D．relaxing 8．A．relax B．work C．study D．walk 9．A．shopping B．boating C．walking D．swimming 10．A．boring B．interesting C．difficult D．dangerous 【答案】 1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．A 6．B 7．C 8．A 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者为了周末放松就会去日月潭的事以及介绍了日月潭名字的由来。 1．句意：每个周末我都在那里待上一段时间。 miss错过，思念；love爱；spend度过；take花费。根据“My neighborhood is not far from Sun Moon Lake”可知，作者距离日月潭不远，因此每周都去那里待上一段时间。故选C。 2．句意：日月潭是个美丽的地方。 country国家，乡村；river河流；school学校；place地方。根据“Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful...”可知，此处是指日月潭是一个美丽的地方。故选D。 3．句意：日月潭因其形状而得名。 takes花费；brings带来；has有；gets得到。根据“Sun Moon Lake...its name from its shape”可知，此处是指日月潭以其形状得名。故选D。 4．句意：这个湖看起来不仅像太阳，而且像月亮。 looks like看起来像；talks to与某人交谈；likes喜欢；looks at看着。根据“The lake...not only the sun but also the moon.”可知，此处是指这个湖看起来像太阳和月亮。故选A。 5．句意：所以人们称之为日月潭。 call称作；make制作；want喜欢；say说。根据“So people...it Sun Moon Lake.”可知，这个湖看起来像太阳和月亮，因此人们称之为日月潭。故选A。 6．句意：我喜欢日月潭，因为它是一个放松的好地方。 so因此；because因为；or或者；and和。根据“I like Sun Moon Lake”和“it’s a good place to relax.”可知，后句是前句是原因，需用because连接。故选B。 7．句意：周末我有空。 smart聪明的；bad坏的；free空闲的；relaxing令人放松的。根据“From Monday to Friday I’m very busy.”可知，周一到周五很忙，因此周末有空。故选C。 8．句意：然后我来到美丽宁静的湖边放松。 relax放松；work工作；study学习；walk走路。根据“I come to the beautiful and quiet lake to...”可知，周末作者有空，因此会来湖边放松。故选A。 9．句意：我去湖上划船。 shopping购物；boating划船；walking走路；swimming游泳。根据“I go...on the lake.”可知，此处是指在湖上划船。固定短语go boating“去划船”。故选B。 10．句意：我还参观了湖边其他一些有趣的地方。 boring无聊的；interesting有趣的；difficult困难的；dangerous危险的。根据“I also visit some other...places around the lake.”可知，此处是指一些有趣的地方。故选B。 Passage B Dear Bob, Thank you for your letter. You want to know the weather in England and my dream job. Now let me tell you. Well, in England it is not too hot or too cold all year round（一年到头）. This is because of the sea（海）. It keeps the island（岛）warm in winter and makes the air cool in summer. The winds also have much to do with the weather in England. It has lots of rain in England. The weather is often different. You can’t have the same kind of weather for a long time. In winter it’s often foggy（有雾的）. So you should drive carefully. In spring, you can see the sun and rain on the same day. As for my dream job, I want to be a policeman like my father. And I think it’s very exciting. How about you? I hope you can tell me something about yourself next time. Best wishes to you. Yours, Jack 11．Bob wants to know ________. A．how Jack lives and studies B．Jack’s favorite subject C．what Jack likes best D．the weather in England and Jack’s dream job 12．It’s not too hot or too cold in England all year round because ________. A．the sea is around it B．it’s warm C．it has many islands D．there are winds 13．What does the third paragraph（段落）talk about? A．The food in England. B．The weather in England. C．Jack’s dream job. D．The fog（雾）in England. 14．What’s Jack’s dream job? A．To be a teacher. B．To be a policeman. C．To be a driver. D．To be a singer. 15．The underlined word “carefully” means “________” in Chinese. A．小心地 B．正常地 C．清晰地 D．快速地 【答案】11．D 12．A 13．B 14．B 15．A 【导语】本文是Jack写给Bob的一封信，信中他给Bob介绍了英格兰的天气和他梦想中的工作。 11．细节理解题。根据“You want to know the weather in England and my dream job.”可知Bob想知道英格兰的天气和Jack梦想中的工作。故选D。 12．细节理解题。根据“This is because of the sea（海）.”可知，英国一年四季都不太热或太冷的原因是：周围有海围绕着。故选A。 13．段落大意题。通读第三段可知，本段主要介绍英格兰的天气。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据“As for my dream job, I want to be a policeman like my father.”可知，Jack梦想中的工作是成为一名警察。故选B。 15．词义猜测题。根据“ In winter it’s often foggy（有雾的）. So you should drive carefully.”可知，在冬天的时候经常有雾，因此必须要小心地驾驶，故此处“carefully”意为“小心地”。故选A。 Passage C Dear Jerry, Welcome to Chongqing. For a three-day trip, Jiefangbei and Guanyinqiao are the places you can’t miss. There are many ways to travel in our city. And I hope the following ideas from my friends can help you. Ken: In my eyes, you can take a bus. It is easy and cheap, only 2 yuan for adults and free for kids under 1.3 meters. But it may take much more time in rush hours on weekdays. Tom: Why not try the monorail in our city? Lots of visitors come here to watch it go through the tall building in Liziba. Isn’t it special? The ticket is also 2 yuan each. But more importantly, you don’t need to worry about being late. No Traffic Jam（堵车）for a Monorail! Iris: How about taking a taxi? The taxi fee is around 20 yuan. It is faster! You can believe in the taxi drivers here! They can find the places quickly, even when you can’t find the way on your phone! And they are always ready to tell you where the best restaurant is! Best wishes! Yours, Alex 16．According to the passage, we know that Jerry will stay in Chongqing for ________. A．three days B．two days C．a week D．a month 17．When visiting Chongqing, Jerry can take ________ to save money and time on weekdays. A．a bus B．a monorail C．a taxi D．a boat 18．What does Iris think of taxi drivers in Chongqing? A．Easy and cheap. B．Worried about being late. C．Helpful and friendly. D．Special but unimportant. 【答案】16．A 17．B 18．C 【导语】本文是Alex借用三位朋友在重庆的旅行经历，向Jerry介绍到重庆旅游需要注意的事情。 16．细节理解题。根据“For a three-day trip, Jiefangbei and Guanyinqiao are the places you can’t miss”可知，Jerry在重庆待3天，故选A。 17．细节理解题。根据“Why not try the monorail in our city...The ticket is also 2 yuan each. But more importantly, you don’t need to worry about being late. No Traffic Jam（堵车）for a Monorail”可知，乘坐单轨电车是更便宜且节约时间的，因为不会堵车，故选B。 18．推理判断题。根据“They can find the places quickly”及“And they are always ready to tell you where the best restaurant is!”可知，出租车司机可以快速地找到地方，也乐意告诉你最好的餐厅在哪里，由此可推断他们乐于助人也很友好，故选C。 Passage D 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! It is in a foreign (外国的) country. It is a place where many overseas (海外的) Chinese live together. 19 The biggest one is in New York (纽约). And it is also a good place to go. Shopping in Chinatown 20 You can find lots of traditional (传统的) things there. Most of them are made in China. Mott Street is the best place to shop because the things there are very cheap. Eating in Chinatown Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants. 21 New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best restaurants. Why don’t you have breakfast with a cup of green tea in it? You can eat some Shanghai food in Evergreen Restaurant. 22 Living in Chinatown is comfortable. You can find hospitals, schools, banks, libraries and supermarkets in it. In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas Chinese send their children to these schools. 23 A．Living in Chinatown. B．Most people want to buy a lot of gifts. C．You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there. D．There are lots of Chinatowns in the U.S.A． E．They want their children to learn more about China and its culture (文化). F．Shopping in Chinatown is fun. G．They hope their children can learn English there. 【答案】19．D 20．F 21．C 22．A 23．E 【导语】本文介绍了唐人街的一些情况。 19．根据“The biggest one is in New York.”可知此处介绍美国唐人街多，D项“美国有很多唐人街。”符合语境。故选D。 20．根据“Shopping in Chinatown”可知这一段主要讲在唐人街购物，F项“在唐人街购物很有趣。”符合语境。故选F。 21．根据“Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants.”可知要介绍在唐人街餐馆里能吃到什么，C项“在那里你可以吃到传统的中国菜。”符合语境。故选C。 22．根据“Living in Chinatown is comfortable.”可知这一段介绍在唐人街生活的情况，A项“住在唐人街。”符合语境。故选A。 23．根据“In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas Chinese send their children to these schools.”可知送孩子们去学习中文的学校，让孩子们了解中国及其文化，E项“他们希望自己的孩子更多地了解中国及其文化。”符合语境。故选E。 Passage E 你的笔友Anna计划来沈阳游玩，想了解沈阳的天气情况和最适合游玩的季节。请你写封回信，给出建议。内容包括： 1. 沈阳的天气情况 2. 你建议最适合游玩的季节及原因 3. 表达期望 要求：1. 词数80-100，开头和结尾不计入总词数； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Anna, I am glad to know that you are coming to Shenyang for a holiday__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Bobby 【答案】例文： Dear Anna, I am glad to know that you are coming to Shenyang for a holiday. There are four seasons in Shenyang, spring, summer, autumn and winter. It’s warm in spring. It is hot and rainy in summer. The temperature drops rapidly in autumn. I think the best season to visit Shenyang is winter. In winter, when it snows, everything is white. You can enjoy the snow scenery. If you are a skiing lover, you can have a try. You can see the most beautiful snow sculptures and ice lanterns. Hope you will enjoy your trip!                                                                         Yours,                                                         Bobby 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇书信作文； ②时态：时态为“一般现在时”； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意围绕“信息提示”介绍沈阳的天气，建议最适合游玩的季节、陈述原因，并表达期望。 [写作步骤] 第一步，介绍沈阳的天气； 第二步，建议最适合游玩的季节、陈述原因； 第三步，表达期望。 [亮点词汇] ① drop rapidly迅速下降 ② the best season最好的季节 ③ have a try试试 [高分句型] ① I think the best season to visit Shenyang is winter.（使用宾语从句） ② If you are a skiing lover, you can have a try.（使用if引导条件状语从句） 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 3 My hometown 人与社会：名胜古迹、家乡 目录 内容 板块一 话题谚语小知识 板块二 话题经典小故事 板块三 话题时文阅读 板块四 话题题型训练 话题谚语小知识 · A poor home is worth a fortune; it’s hard to leave one’s native land. · 破家值万贯，破家难舍，故土难离。 · A dog doesn’t mind its master’s poverty; a child doesn’t mind its mother’s ugliness. · 狗不嫌家贫，孩不嫌母丑。 · Customs vary from place to place; people are shaped by their local environment and culture. · 百里不同风，十里不同俗；一方水土养一方人。 · As people age, they think of their hometown; as birds age, they think of their nest. · 人老思故乡，鸟老思巢穴。 · Even with millions of acres of fertile land at one’s feet, one only loves the inch of soil in one’s hometown. · 脚下良田千万亩，只爱家乡一寸土。 · The water of one’s hometown is the sweetest; the people of one’s hometown are the dearest. · 美不美，故乡水；亲不亲，故乡人。 · Although I have left my hometown, I can never forget the local accent： · 虽然离开了故乡，但乡音永远难忘，表达了人们对家乡语言的眷恋。 · No matter how far apart, the heart that misses you never stops： · 无论相隔多远，对家乡的思念永不停歇。 · Even if the hometown is a pigsty, it is still like an infinite official： · 就算故乡条件不好，也依然有着它独特的魅力和价值。 · The farther you leave your hometown, the more you miss it：离开家乡越远，就越是思念它。 · Home water is sweet, and the old hometown accent remains unchanged for ten years： · 家乡的水甜入心，十年不改旧乡音，强调了家乡的美好和乡音的难忘。 话题经典小故事 01——老马识途 The Old Horse Knows the Way During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Duke Huan of Qi was a visionary ruler who led his army to attack the State of Gzhu. After the victorious battle, Duke Huan decided to lead his troops back to the State of Qi. However, on their way home, they stumbled into a vast and boundless desert. The desert was scorching hot, and water was scarce. The soldiers were thirsty and hungry, and their morale was low. The army lost its direction in the desert and could not find a way out. The situation was critical. Just when everyone was disheartened and almost ready to give up, Guan Zhong, a wise and courageous strategist, came up with a suggestion. Guan Zhong noticed the old horses in the ranks. Although they were aged, their eyes shone with composure and wisdom. He proposed letting the old horses lead the way, perhaps they could find the path home. Duke Huan of Qi adopted Guan Zhong's suggestion and ordered the soldiers to follow the old horses. Sure enough, the old horses seemed to have amazing memories. They led the army through the vast desert and eventually found a way out to the outside world. The soldiers' spirits were lifted, and they followed the old horses out of the desert, safely returning to the State of Qi.  老马识途 春秋战国时期，齐桓公是一位雄才大略的君主，他率领大军攻打孤竹国。战争胜利后，齐桓公决定带领军队返回齐国。然而，在归途中，他们误入了一片广袤无垠的大沙漠。 沙漠中烈日炎炎，水源稀缺，士兵们饥渴难耐，士气低落。大军在沙漠中迷失了方向，找不到出路，情况十分危急。就在大家心灰意冷，几乎要放弃的时候，管仲，一位智勇双全的谋士，提出了一个建议。 管仲注意到队伍中的老马，它们虽然年迈，但眼神中透露出沉稳与智慧。他提议让老马走在队伍的最前面，或许它们能够找到回家的路。齐桓公采纳了管仲的建议，命令士兵们跟随着老马前进。 果然，老马似乎有着神奇的记忆力，它们带领着大军在茫茫沙漠中穿梭，最终找到了一条通往外界的道路。士兵们精神为之一振，跟随着老马走出了沙漠，安全地回到了齐国。 阅读感悟： This story tells us that experienced old horses can play an important role at critical moments, leading people to find their way home. It symbolizes the value of wisdom and experience and reminds us to cherish and pass on the wisdom of our predecessors.这个故事告诉我们，经验丰富的老马能够在关键时刻发挥重要作用，带领人们找到回家的路。它象征着智慧与经验的价值，也提醒我们要珍惜并传承前人的智慧。。 生词短语 · Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods n. 春秋战国时期（中国历史上的一个时期，公元前770年至公元前221年，以各国间的频繁战争为特征） During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods, there were many wars and heroes. 在春秋战国时期，战争频繁，英雄辈出。 · great talent and ambition adj. 雄才大略（指具有杰出的才能和远大的抱负） Duke Huan of Qi was a ruler with great talent and ambition, leading his army to victory. 齐桓公是一位具有雄才大略的君主，他率领军队取得了胜利。 · vast and boundless adj. 广袤无垠（形容地域广阔无边） The army stumbled into a vast and boundless desert, losing their way. 军队误入了一片广袤无垠的沙漠，迷失了方向。 · low morale adj. 士气低落（形容军队或团队士气不振，情绪低落） The soldiers' morale was low, thirsty and hungry in the desert. 士兵们在沙漠中士气低落，饥渴难耐。 · wise and courageous adj. 智勇双全（形容人既有智慧又有勇气） Guan Zhong, a wise and courageous strategist, proposed a plan to save the army. 管仲是一位智勇双全的谋士，他提出了一个拯救军队的计划。 · calm and steady adj. 沉稳（形容人的性格或情绪稳定，不慌乱） The old horses, with calm and steady eyes, seemed to know the way. 老马的眼神沉稳，似乎知道回家的路。 话题经典小故事 02——叶落归根 Returning to One's Roots Once upon a time, in a peaceful little village surrounded by lush forests, stood an ancient locust tree that had stood the test of time for centuries, witnessing the village's transformations and the joys and sorrows of its people. This locust tree was not only a symbol of the village but also an eternal concern for every wanderer in their hearts. In the village lived a young man named Ming, who had been curious about the outside world since childhood. Upon reaching adulthood, Ming decided to leave his hometown and venture into the distance to seek his own world and fulfill his dreams. With passion and ambition burning within him, he embarked on the journey away from home. During his years of wandering, Ming experienced many ups and downs and achieved considerable success. However, every night when the world was quiet, he would think of the ancient locust tree in his hometown and the familiar faces and warm smiles of the villagers. The longing for his hometown would wash over him like a tide, keeping him awake. Finally, one day, Ming decided to return home. He packed his bags and set off on the journey back. When his feet once again touched the familiar land and he saw the ancient locust tree, still flourishing with lush foliage, tears welled up in his eyes. He seemed to hear the tree softly calling his name, feeling the deep affection of his hometown for him. Upon Ming's return, he was warmly welcomed by the villagers. He shared his experiences of wandering in the outside world and his deep attachment to his hometown. The villagers listened with emotion, all expressing that no matter where they went, they would never forget where their roots were. Ming found a sense of belonging in his hometown again and decided to use his strength to contribute to the village's development. He led the villagers in building roads, houses, and developing agriculture, bringing new life and vitality to the village. As the years passed, Ming grew old. Before his passing, he instructed his family to bury him beneath the ancient locust tree, knowing that it was his eternal home. His ashes were scattered beside the tree's roots, as if to tell the world: no matter how far one goes, one will eventually return to one's hometown, returning to one's roots. 叶落归根 从前，在一个宁静的小村庄里，有一棵古老的槐树，它已经屹立了数百年，见证了村庄的变迁与人们的悲欢离合。这棵槐树不仅是村庄的象征，更是每个游子心中永恒的牵挂。 在村庄里，有一个名叫阿明的年轻人，他自小便对外面的世界充满好奇。成年后，阿明决定离开家乡，去远方闯荡，寻找属于自己的天地。他带着满腔的热情和梦想，踏上了离家的路。 在外漂泊的日子里，阿明经历了许多风风雨雨，也取得了不小的成就。然而，每当夜深人静，他总会想起家乡的那棵槐树，想起村庄里熟悉的面孔和温暖的笑容。那份对家乡的思念，如同潮水般涌来，让他无法入眠。 终于有一天，阿明决定回到家乡。他收拾好行囊，踏上了归途。当他的脚步再次踏上那片熟悉的土地，看到那棵依旧枝繁叶茂的槐树时，泪水不禁夺眶而出。他仿佛听到了槐树在轻声呼唤他的名字，感受到了家乡对他的深情厚谊。 阿明回到村庄后，受到了村民们的热烈欢迎。他讲述了自己在外闯荡的经历，也分享了对家乡的深深眷恋。村民们听后，都感慨万分，纷纷表示无论走到哪里，都不会忘记自己的根在哪里。 阿明在家乡重新找到了归属感，他决定用自己的力量为村庄的发展贡献一份力量。他带领村民们一起修路、建房、发展农业，让村庄焕发出了新的生机与活力。 岁月如梭，阿明渐渐老去。在他临终前，他嘱咐家人将自己安葬在那棵古老的槐树下，因为他知道，那里是他永远的归宿。他的骨灰被撒在了槐树的根旁，仿佛是在告诉世人：无论走得多远，最终都要回到家乡，叶落归根。 阅读感悟： This story tells us that our hometown is our eternal concern and destination. No matter where we are, we should always remember where our roots are, staying true to our original intentions, and finding our way back in the end. 这个故事告诉我们，家乡是我们永远的牵挂和归宿。无论我们身在何处，都应该铭记自己的根在哪里，不忘初心，方得始终。 生词短语 · lush forests 茂密的森林 The lush forests surrounding the village provided a serene and peaceful atmosphere. 村庄周围的茂密森林营造了一种宁静祥和的氛围。 · the test of time 时间的考验 The ancient locust tree had stood the test of time, witnessing countless generations come and go. 这棵古老的槐树经受住了时间的考验，见证了无数世代的更迭。 · wander into the distance 远走他乡 With dreams in his heart, Ming wandered into the distance, seeking new adventures. 怀揣着梦想，明远走他乡，寻求新的冒险。 · venture into 冒险进入 After years of preparation, Ming finally ventured into the bustling city to pursue his career. 经过多年的准备，明终于勇敢地进入繁华的城市追求自己的事业。 · ups and downs 起起伏伏 Life is full of ups and downs, but Ming never lost his determination to succeed. 生活充满了起起伏伏，但明从未失去成功的决心。 · considerable success 相当大的成功 Through hard work and perseverance, Ming achieved considerable success in his career. 通过努力和坚持，明在事业上取得了相当大的成功。 · well up 涌上心头（情感） As Ming approached his hometown, memories of his childhood welled up in his heart. 当明接近家乡时，童年的回忆涌上心头。 · sense of belonging 归属感 Returning to his hometown gave Ming a strong sense of belonging and peace. 回到家乡给了明强烈的归属感和宁静。 · build roads, houses, and develop agriculture 修路、建房、发展农业 With Ming's leadership, the villagers worked together to build roads, houses, and develop agriculture for a better future. 在明的领导下，村民们齐心协力修路、建房、发展农业，为更美好的未来而努力。 · stay true to one's original intentions 不忘初心 Despite the challenges he faced, Ming stayed true to his original intentions and never gave up on his dreams. 尽管面临挑战，明始终保持初心，从未放弃自己的梦想。 时文阅读 01—扬州 Yangzhou is 1 Jiangsu Province of China. It has a 2 of nearly 2,500 years. It is said that the emperor (皇帝) of the Sui Dynasty visited Yangzhou three times and the emperors Kangxi and Qianglong of the Qing Dynasty visited Yangzhou six times each. All the visits made many places of interest in Yangzhou 3 nationwide (在全国范围内). Now, Yangzhou welcomes a lot of 4 from home and abroad. Qiong Hua, a rare flower, is famous and only exists (存在，生存) in Yangzhou, 5 it is chosen as the city flower of Yangzhou. The 6 usually come out around late April or in the first ten days of 7 . The ginkgo (银杏树), the city tree of Yangzhou, is famous as an ancient tree all over the world. Within the city, there are several dozen ginkgo trees that have lived for 8 years. The Slender West Lake (瘦西湖) lies in the north of Yangzhou. It covers a(an) 9 of about 123.6 hectares (公顷). It is named so because it shares the 10 shape (形状) of the West Lake in Hangzhou, but it 11 slimmer. It runs a distance of 12 five kilometres and looks like a Chinese painting. Yangzhou food 13 one of the reasons why lots of visitors love the city so much. Here all dishes, whether cheap or expensive, 14 very elaborate (精致的) and 15 . Welcome to Yangzhou! 1．A．on B．in C．at D．to 2．A．size B．history C．area D．age 3．A．lucky B．famous C．safe D．friendly 4．A．waiters B．visitors C．artists D．managers 5．A．so B．because C．or D．but 6．A．city B．flowers C．people D．tree 7．A．March B．April C．May D．June 8．A．thousand B．thousand of C．thousands D．thousands of 9．A．history B．colour C．area D．age 10．A．same B．different C．strange D．interesting 11．A．sounds B．feels C．looks D．smells 12．A．over B．more C．on D．above 13．A．maybe B．may be C．are D．be 14．A．are B．is C．was D．be 15．A．delicious B．bad C．boring D．unhealthy 时文阅读 02—香山镇 Welcome to Xiangshan Town! Xiangshan Town is an interesting place to visit. It is a beautiful little（小的）town with many old buildings. Take a walk through the center of the town on Main Street. First, look at the Xiangshan Town Hotel. It is on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. It is about 150 years old. There is an interesting old building across from the hotel. It was an old post office. Now it is a store for books and videos. There are many restaurants on Main Street. You can have lunch or dinner in one of these restaurants. There is a park between Main Street and Bridge Street. You can sit on a bench（长凳）in the park. It is nice and quiet, and you can enjoy the trees and flowers. You can also take a walk down Park Avenue, and take a look at the old buildings and interesting little stores on this street. 16．Xiangshan Town is _________. A．a busy town B．a big town C．an old building D．a beautiful town 17．The store for books and videos is _________. A．across from the hotel B．on the corner of Main Street C．on Park Avenue D．behind the park 18．There is a _________ park between Main Street and Bridge Street. A．beautiful and old B．nice and quiet C．busy and dirty D．big and interesting 19．There are some ________ on Park Avenue. A．hotels B．post offices C．new buildings and quiet parks D．old buildings and interesting little stores 20．Which is NOT true? A．The hotel is on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue. B．The Xiangshan Town Hotel is about 150 years old. C．The hotel is a beautiful and new building. D．There are many restaurants on Main Street. 话题题型训练板块 Passage A My neighborhood is not far from Sun Moon Lake（日月潭）. Every weekend I 1 some time there. Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful 2 . It’s in Taiwan, China. Sun Moon Lake 3 its name from its shape（形状）. The lake 4 not only the sun but also the moon. So people 5 it Sun Moon Lake. I like Sun Moon Lake 6 it’s a good place to relax. From Monday to Friday I’m very busy. On weekends I’m 7 . Then I come to the beautiful and quiet lake to 8 . I go 9 on the lake. I also visit some other 10 places around the lake. Usually, I’m here for one or two days. And then I go back to work. 1．A．miss B．love C．spend D．take 2．A．country B．river C．school D．place 3．A．takes B．brings C．has D．gets 4．A．looks like B．talks to C．likes D．looks at 5．A．call B．make C．want D．say 6．A．so B．because C．or D．and 7．A．smart B．bad C．free D．relaxing 8．A．relax B．work C．study D．walk 9．A．shopping B．boating C．walking D．swimming 10．A．boring B．interesting C．difficult D．dangerous Passage B Dear Bob, Thank you for your letter. You want to know the weather in England and my dream job. Now let me tell you. Well, in England it is not too hot or too cold all year round（一年到头）. This is because of the sea（海）. It keeps the island（岛）warm in winter and makes the air cool in summer. The winds also have much to do with the weather in England. It has lots of rain in England. The weather is often different. You can’t have the same kind of weather for a long time. In winter it’s often foggy（有雾的）. So you should drive carefully. In spring, you can see the sun and rain on the same day. As for my dream job, I want to be a policeman like my father. And I think it’s very exciting. How about you? I hope you can tell me something about yourself next time. Best wishes to you. Yours, Jack 11．Bob wants to know ________. A．how Jack lives and studies B．Jack’s favorite subject C．what Jack likes best D．the weather in England and Jack’s dream job 12．It’s not too hot or too cold in England all year round because ________. A．the sea is around it B．it’s warm C．it has many islands D．there are winds 13．What does the third paragraph（段落）talk about? A．The food in England. B．The weather in England. C．Jack’s dream job. D．The fog（雾）in England. 14．What’s Jack’s dream job? A．To be a teacher. B．To be a policeman. C．To be a driver. D．To be a singer. 15．The underlined word “carefully” means “________” in Chinese. A．小心地 B．正常地 C．清晰地 D．快速地 Passage C Dear Jerry, Welcome to Chongqing. For a three-day trip, Jiefangbei and Guanyinqiao are the places you can’t miss. There are many ways to travel in our city. And I hope the following ideas from my friends can help you. Ken: In my eyes, you can take a bus. It is easy and cheap, only 2 yuan for adults and free for kids under 1.3 meters. But it may take much more time in rush hours on weekdays. Tom: Why not try the monorail in our city? Lots of visitors come here to watch it go through the tall building in Liziba. Isn’t it special? The ticket is also 2 yuan each. But more importantly, you don’t need to worry about being late. No Traffic Jam（堵车）for a Monorail! Iris: How about taking a taxi? The taxi fee is around 20 yuan. It is faster! You can believe in the taxi drivers here! They can find the places quickly, even when you can’t find the way on your phone! And they are always ready to tell you where the best restaurant is! Best wishes! Yours, Alex 16．According to the passage, we know that Jerry will stay in Chongqing for ________. A．three days B．two days C．a week D．a month 17．When visiting Chongqing, Jerry can take ________ to save money and time on weekdays. A．a bus B．a monorail C．a taxi D．a boat 18．What does Iris think of taxi drivers in Chongqing? A．Easy and cheap. B．Worried about being late. C．Helpful and friendly. D．Special but unimportant. Passage D 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! It is in a foreign (外国的) country. It is a place where many overseas (海外的) Chinese live together. 19 The biggest one is in New York (纽约). And it is also a good place to go. Shopping in Chinatown 20 You can find lots of traditional (传统的) things there. Most of them are made in China. Mott Street is the best place to shop because the things there are very cheap. Eating in Chinatown Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants. 21 New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best restaurants. Why don’t you have breakfast with a cup of green tea in it? You can eat some Shanghai food in Evergreen Restaurant. 22 Living in Chinatown is comfortable. You can find hospitals, schools, banks, libraries and supermarkets in it. In some schools, students must study Chinese. Many overseas Chinese send their children to these schools. 23 A．Living in Chinatown. B．Most people want to buy a lot of gifts. C．You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there. D．There are lots of Chinatowns in the U.S.A． E．They want their children to learn more about China and its culture (文化). F．Shopping in Chinatown is fun. G．They hope their children can learn English there. Passage E 你的笔友Anna计划来沈阳游玩，想了解沈阳的天气情况和最适合游玩的季节。请你写封回信，给出建议。内容包括： 1. 沈阳的天气情况 2. 你建议最适合游玩的季节及原因 3. 表达期望 要求：1. 词数80-100，开头和结尾不计入总词数； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Anna, I am glad to know that you are coming to Shenyang for a holiday______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Bobby 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$