专题-S721 选修四 Unit 2 Iconic Attractions 阅读理解【题型易-考试题型精练】高二下(选择性必修四)英语单元话题中心题型梯度训练 月考突破 题型特训（人教版2019）

专题-S721阅读理解 人教版选择性必修四 题型特训 Unit 2 Iconic Attractions 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 - 5 二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 -10 三、 高阶提升 Passage 11-15 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 （2024·河南南阳·模拟预测）The northern lights are an awesome natural phenomenon and most visible from October to April. You needn’t go to the Nordic countries close to the Aretic Circle. Here are places that offer you this spectacular night show as well. Iceland Iceland provides some of the best opportunities to witness the northern lights. They are typically visible from September to April, coinciding (同时发生) with dark, clear nights, though there is a chance that you may spot them in early spring. The peak viewing season, however, is from November to early March, when the nights are the longest. Yukon Territory. Canada This remote area of Canada has many spots to view the northern lights shining in the night sky. One of the best places to view the lights and learn about how the northern light s came into being as well as the folk stories about this gift from Mother Nature, is the Northern Lights Space and Science Center in Watson Lake. Fairbanks. Alaska The city lies directly beneath a band of northern light s activity so it is a perfect spot to view the phenomenon. The shining lights are most frequently seen between 11 pm and 2 am, so don’t forget to set your alarm clock. You can enjoy a stay in a hot springs resort (度假胜地) and enjoy the show while taking a relaxing bath. Swedish & Finnish Lapland Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland is the home of Santa, making it a great place to take a family vacation. There are plenty of daytime activities including sledding (滑雪橇), ice fishing, and learning about the unique culture of Rovaniemi. Santa Claus Village in Lapland is a popular place to cross the Aretic Circle: here the line is marked, and you can even get a certificate confirming the achievement. 1. When is the best time for visitors to view the northern nights in Iceland? A．In early spring. B．From September to April. C．From November to early March. D．From October to April. 2. Which is recommended if one wants to learn scientific knowledge of the northern lights? A．Iceland. B．Yukon Territory, Canada. C．Fairbanks, Alaska. D．Swedish & Finnish Lapland. 3. What can visitors do in Swedish & Finnish Lapland? A．Enjoy daytime activities for free. B．Take a bath in hot springs. C．Explore Rovaniemi’s ancient villages. D．Get a certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle. Passage 2 （23-24高二下·广东中山·期末）Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience. Golden Gate Bridge, USA Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio. Banff National Park, Canada Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care. Balboa Park, USA The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA．The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange! The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC． You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly! 1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA? A．The longest bridge in the world. B．The best scenic spot in San Francisco. C．Many volunteers at yoga studios. D．The bridge with almost a century of history. 2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common? A．Full of amazing natural views. B．Home to glacial lakes. C．Suitable for adventurous tours. D．Ideal sites for videographers. 3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful? A．Its location and view. B．Its culture and activities. C．Its height and history. D．Its history and preservation. Passage 3 （23-24高二下·福建漳州·期末）With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! It’s time to start planning for summer! There are plenty of outdoor theatres to choose from, and we’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London No matter the weather, as far as I’m concerned when Regent’s Park starts its theatre season, summer has truly begun. Surrounded by dense whistling trees and singing birds, you may as well be a thousand miles from the surrounding city. This year sees a typically varied programme with Twelfth Night opening, Fiddler on the Roof closing and plenty in between. Thorington Theatre, Suffolk A new and beautiful addition to the outdoor theatre world, opening in 2021, Thorington is built in a natural amphitheatre (圆形露天竞技场) hidden in the Suffolk woodlands. This year’s programme includes family favourites such as Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s The Tempest as well as the mandatory A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Willow Globe, Powys An attractive theatre, the Willow Globe’s design is based on the London Globe Theatre, but it’s about a third of the size and formed not from wood, but willow trees woven together. Their programme is largely filled with all things Shakespeare: straight plays, of course, but also plenty of fun introductions and interpretations to bring the Bard’s words to new or reluctant audiences. Minack Theatre, Cornwall Situated on the cliff of Porthcurno, Minack Theatre is one you hardly need an excuse to visit; seeing anything at all, backdropped by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience. This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary and some others. If you want a show particularly fitting for this unique surrounding, check out The Pirates of Penzance playing in September. 1. Which theater would you go if you are a Teddy Bear lover? A．Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. B．Thorington Theatre. C．Willow Globe. D．Minack Theatre. 2. What do Willow Globe and the London Globe Theatre have in common? A．Their design. B．Their size. C．Their building materials. D．Their programmes. 3. What is the main purpose of the text? A．To recommend outdoor theatres. B．To organize outdoor theatre events. C．To show the architectural features of outdoor theatres. D．To explore historical background of outdoor theatres. Passage 4 （23-24高二下·河北保定·期中）Grand Canyon River HikeJuly 28-30 The coolest thing to do in Summer! A river hike is a combination of normal hiking and hiking along the course of rivers. It often involves walking in the water and on rocks, low-level rock climbing, crossing rivers, and swimming. River hikes are fun but require average to high fitness level, good balance and swimming skills, Climbing skills are not necessary. They are not recommended for people afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the age of 15. TRIP SCHEDULE Day 1 Friday 18:45 We're going to get out of Los Angeles. I'm waiting for you at Griffith Park! 19:00 Everyone's here, time to go! 23:30 Arrive at the Guesthouse. Let's quickly get the room and go for some quality sleep to recharge for the hike tomorrow. Day 2 Saturday 07:00  Get up and have breakfast. 07:30  Pack all your belongings; we'll be on the bus for about 2 hours before reaching our drop-off point. 09:30  We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our swimming suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking! For the rest of the day, we will mainly be hiking on the rocks, stopping on the way for your self-prepared lunch when you want. 16:30  Finish the hike and get on the bus waiting for us. We're going to spend the night in the Guesthouse village. 18:30  Let's have dinner and enjoy the night! Day 3 Sunday 9:00  Get up and have breakfast. After yesterday's exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing! 10:00  We reach a nice river spot for swimming and jump from rocks before going back to the village where we will have lunch. Or you can just stay in the village, walk around and relax. 13:00  After group lunch we will take our private bus and head back to Los Angeles. 19:30/20:00  Estimated arrival time in Los Angeles. Note: For details on costs and safety measures, please refer to the next page on our website. 1. What is clearly stated as a recommendation for the activity? A．Age. B．Climbing skill. C．Fitness certificate. D．Physical height. 2. At about what time does the river hiking start? A．7:30. B．9:30. C．9:45. D．10:15. 3. What can we learn about the river hiking? A．It's a weekend getaway. B．Two lunches are provided. C．It takes place in Los Angeles. D．Hiking the whole trip is required. Passage 5 （23-24高二下·吉林·期中）6 Days Small Group Tour from Beijing to Xi’an Tour Type: Small Group (max 18), guaranteed departures Guide & Driver: An English-speaking guide, an experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach Accommodation: 5 nights at good 5-star hotels Day 1: Arrival in Beijing Welcome your arrival anytime at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Beijing · Visit the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City including the Treasure Gallery; · Enjoy à la carte (按菜单点菜) welcome lunch with authentic Peking Duck; · Further explore royal culture at the Yonghe Temple and the Temple of Heaven; · Watch Peking Opera and see artistic face painting. Day 3: Beijing · Visit the Great Wall by a round-trip cable car; · Visit the Bird’s Nest; · Take a rickshaw ride through hutong alleys and visit a local family in a traditional courtyard house. Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an by flight · Visit the Panda Hall and the Summer Palace; · Taste local flavors for lunch; · Fly to Xi’an and transfer to a hotel. Day 5: Xi’an · Visit Terracotta Army and the discoverer’s home; · Have a unique experience to make your own mini clay warrior (陶俑); · Continue to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda; · Enjoy a dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. Day 6: Departure from Xi’an · Connect with local people at the City Wall Park and learn to practice tai chi from amaster, then visit the City Wall; · Taste local flavors for lunch; · Take a taxi to the airport by yourself. A pleasant onward journey! · $1,059 per person Includes: · Domestic airfare · Hotel accommodation with breakfasts · The à la carte lunches as route specifies · Professional English-speaking guides · Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles · Entrance fees to tourist sites · Tips or gratuities for hotel doormen Excludes: · International airfares · Entry visa fees · Personal expenses · Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers 1. How can tourists get to the Great Wall? A．By cable car. B．By train. C．On foot. D．By water. 2. What can tourists do on Day 4? A．Enjoy Peking Duck. B．See lovely pandas. C．Try artistic face painting. D．Make a clay warrior. 3. Which of the following will cost extra? A．Tips for hotel doormen. B．Flying from Beijing to Xi’an. C．Souvenirs for friends. D．Air-conditioned vehicles fees. 二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 （23-24高二下·甘肃酒泉·期末）On Saturday, my Catalan friend invited me to come along to Calcotada. Being from the UK, I had no idea what this would be, but he promised me it was a fun Catalan tradition, so I agreed. First of all, we took a train out to a small town near Tarragona, about an hour from the center of Barcelona. I was already amazed by how different everything looked from the city as the train rushed through small towns, all sitting on the coastline. When we arrived, we were greeted by the sight of a small wind instrument band and about a dozen people dancing in a circle. While my friend later told me that it was a traditional Catalan dance called La Sardana, I was confused at what I saw! It seemed so strange but so lovely that they were doing this dance completely for themselves. In fact, they were so into it that they didn’t even seem to notice our group of about thirty tourists standing and watching them. Once we had been fully entertained by the dancers, we finally went inside for Calcotada and it was revealed to me what it actually was. We sat down at the table and a huge plate of leeks (大葱) was placed in front of us. It was explained to us that we had to peel (剥) the leeks with our fingers, dip them in a. delicious sauce, and then hang them over our mouths in an attempt to eat them. This sounded easier than it was. By the end of the meal, we were all absolutely covered in sticky black charcoal (木炭) on our hands, arms and even our faces. My friend had been right. It had been an extremely fun day and it felt great to get involved in a local tradition of a place I was temporarily calling my home. It really inspired me to learn more about the Catalan culture, although hopefully next time it would be something less messy! 1. Why did the author decide to go to Calcotada? A．He was invited by a local official. B．He was told that it was amusing. C．He had wished to learn about it before. D．He was familiar with the local tradition. 2. How did the author feel when he saw the dance called La Sardana? A．Bored. B．Thrilled. C．Puzzled. D．Annoyed. 3. What did the author do next after peeling the leeks? A．He put them in a thick liquid. B．He cut them into small pieces. C．He cooked them with other foods. D．He dipped them in some boiling water. 4. What can be the theme of the text? A．Travel with my friend. B．Experience different lifestyles. C．Learn a traditional dance in Spain. D．Participate in a traditional activity. Passage 7 （23-24高二下·广东云浮·阶段练习）A visit to the landmark Eiffel Tower If you’ re in Paris, a visit to the Eiffel Tower is a must. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world and it attracts millions of visitors every year. It’s a great experience and you can see some amazing views of Paris from the top. The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle(World Fair)which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. At first, many people did not like the tower and called it ‘useless’ but today it is an iconic symbol of France and its culture. There are three levels that you can visit. The first level has a glass floor where you can look down and see what’s below you! There’s also a restaurant and a souvenir shop. The second level is 115 metres high and there are more restaurants and shops. On the third level, there’s a champagne bar where you can enjoy a glass of champagne as you take in the breathtaking views. The tower is open every day of the year so you can visit it at any time. You can take the stairs or the lift. If you’re feeling energetic, you might want to walk up the stairs to the first or second level. But if you don’t want to get tired, it’s probably best to take the lift! The queues for the lifts can be very long, especially during the summer months, so it’s a good idea to book your tickets in advance online. Around the Eiffel Tower, there are beautiful gardens where you can relax and have a picnic. There are also lots of street performers and artists who entertain the tourists. You’ll find lots of cafes and restaurants nearby where you can try some delicious French food. So why not make a day of it and really enjoy everything that the Eiffel Tower has to offer? 1. What does the underlined word “iconic” be not closest in meaning to? A．famous B．representative C．symbolic D．typical 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an amenity(便利设施)or activity available at the Eiffel Tower? A．Enjoying a glass of champagne. B．Visiting a souvenir shop. C．Attending a musical performance. D．Dining at a restaurant. 3. What is the best way to avoid long queues for the lifts at the Eiffel Tower? A．Visit during the summer months. B．Arrive very early in the morning. C．Book your tickets online in advance. D．Take the stairs instead of the lifts. 4. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe the history of the Eiffel Tower. B．To provide practical information for visiting the Eiffel Tower. C．To argue that the Eiffel Tower is an important cultural symbol of France. D．To compare the Eiffel Tower to other famous landmarks around the world. Passage 8 （23-24高二下·江苏无锡·期中）On the corner of the busiest crossroad in Omaha, Neb., there’s a square building, wrapped on two sides with a flashing LED signboard promoting the high-tech equipment and classes inside. “I thought it was a 3-D printer sales place,” says Frank Fu, a high school student. Earlier this year, Fu chanced upon Do Space, a technology library providing free access to powerful PCs loaded with software used by businesses and artists. There are 3-D printers and laser cutters (激光切割机). “It was exactly what I was looking for, and I never knew there was a place anywhere like it, and it turns out there’s not,” Fu says. There are no books in this library. Instead, it’s jammed with high-end technology that it provides free to the public. Taxpayers didn’t fund this library. Instead, Heritage Services, a group of Omaha contributors, donated $7 million to transform the building — which had been a Borders bookstore — and pay for computers, 3-D printers and the Internet bandwidth. Sue Morris speaks for the donors, “With 1 Gb minimum, to go up to 10 Gb, to have that in a public building that’s free,” she says. “That’s really amazing; that is unheard of anywhere. That computing power also makes it an attractive spot for startup founders. We know people run businesses out of this building, and we’re OK with that,” Morris says. Hans Bekale is among them. “This is probably the biggest dream of any developer to have a place like this,” he says. “Because this is our modern-day office.” Bekale manages his small multimedia business from Do Space. He says the technology attracted him, as well as the informal community of creative people who hang out there. “I used to be locked into my office, just sort of by myself, right? Not hearing fresh ideas,” he says. “Some of the most innovative things that I’ve thought of just happened through conversation.” Across the country, other libraries are expanding their tech options. Susan Benton of the Urban Libraries Council says the Omaha experiment takes the concept to a new level. 1. How might Fu feel upon stepping into Do Space? A．Relieved. B．Excited. C．Doubtful. D．Nervous. 2. What do we know about Morris? A．She is a startup founder. B．She knows computers well. C．She provided funds for Do Space. D．She was the owner of a Borders bookstore. 3. How does Do Space benefit Bekale? A．He is often inspired there. B．He learns basic technology there. C．He is able to meet more clients there. D．He can spend time with himself. 。 4. What is the best title for the text? A．The future of libraries lies in their tech options B．A library with no books brings technology to all C．Do Space offers free science classes to students D．Sharing scientific resources transforms a community Passage 9 （23-24高二下·河南信阳·期末）China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents. The travel portal (门户网站) Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April. Altay enjoys great advantages in developing tourism, including its breathtaking grassland and lake views, and original and well-preserved villages. The place is also a popular skiing destination in winter. Wei Changren, founder of btiii. com, a tourism-related financial news portal, said that Altay has not become famous overnight, but has long been a destination well-known for its natural beauty. However, it hasn’t been very popular because of long travel times and higher costs of accommodation. Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects. “Altay has different charms in summer and winter, and these distinct seasonal views are attractive to travelers. From my perspective, authorities in Altay can take the hit show as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers. The local tourism infrastructure can also be improved to enhance visitors’ experiences,” he added. It’s not the first time in recent years that a teleplay has helped turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself, starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali a trendy tourism destination. 1. How does the writer indicate the booming tourism in Altay in Paragraph 2? A．By analyzing causes. B．By presenting research. C．By giving specific examples. D．By listing and comparing figures. 2. What does Wei think of the tourism development in Altay? A．Promising. B．Depressed. C．Steady. D．Outdated. 3. What does the underlined word “hit” in the fifth paragraph mean? A．A heated discussion. B．A classic masterpiece. C．A well-received work. D．A controversial TV drama. 4. What is the text mainly about? A．The impact of a new TV drama on tourism. B．The prosperous tourism and cultural resources. C．The improvement of local tourism infrastructure. D．The distinct charms of Altay in different seasons. Passage 10 （23-24高二下·福建福州·期末）One might expect that the ever-growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday-makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long-term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock-bound Pacific island is advertised as ‘the last paradise on earth’. However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. Overcrowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal. Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most in a rush to make quick money. In recent years, Nepal’s forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise, with the consequent destruction of precious trees and plants. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. Farmland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one-time farmer is now the servant of some multinational organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn’t happier in his village working his own land. Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilities it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand in hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial support from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are being encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit but also its people. The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Increased understanding in planning worldwide tourism can preserve the market for these companies. If not, in a few years’ time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed. 1. What does the underlined sentence of Para. 1 imply about tourism expansion? A．Its technical challenge. B．Its positive social effects. C．Its potential drawbacks. D．Its undervalued profitability. 2. Why does the author mention “Nepal” in Para. 2? A．To support an argument. B．To make comparison. C．To show cause and effect. D．To group related ideas. 3. What is the main impact of tourism on farmers based on the text? A．Increased opportunities. B．Improved work-life balance. C．Transformed livelihood. D．Enhanced social status. 4. What may determine the future of tourism? A．Cultural diversity. B．Off-track destinations. C．Stable market. D．Strengthened management. 三、 高阶提升 Passage 11 （23-24高二下·广东·期末）Mia, a pre-adolescent of twelve years, is currently embarking on an annual peregrination with her progenitors and trio of juvenile siblings, distant from their domicile in Quebec, Canada. The familial unit has partaken in equine excursions through the Mongolian steppes, navigated waterways in Cambodia via kayak, sojourned amidst the Namibian wilderness, and soared above the Turkish landscape in a hot air balloon, all in pursuit of a repository of experiences that may occur but once in their existence. These reminiscences hold profound significance as, barring a scientific marvel in the near term, the progeny are destined to succumb to blindness in their maturation. They have been afflicted with a malady that lacks efficacious intervention and possesses an indeterminate schedule, progressively depriving them of the faculty of vision. The revelations of their conditions emerged in 2015. In the face of sorrow, the parents were struck by Mia’s composure at the tender age of seven. She proclaimed the necessity to cultivate an environment of order within her chamber, ensuring that every object held its rightful place. “I shall require prescience of the location of all articles,” Mia articulated. “She is autonomously devising remedies,” the parents remarked to one another. “We must adhere to her guidance.” Consequently, the concept of a yearlong expedition was conceived, one designed to expose the offspring to the panorama of the globe, in a manner both direct and intimate — whilst their visual faculties remained intact. For the subsequent biennium, the progenitors have amassed financial resources and investigated prospective destinations. “The disparity in the perspectival apprehension of the world by adults and children is vast,” the matriarch, Edith, remarked. “Our journey must eschew a focus on religious monuments and institutions of learning, instead gravitating towards whatever captures their gaze.” As the odyssey commenced its conclusion in the nascent stages of 2023, the family had traversed 52,000 miles and traversed eighteen nations. Mia, elongated in stature and on the cusp of adolescence, sought greater autonomy. Her confreres in youth were transformed, exuding an enhanced air of assurance and sociability. The progeny were acutely conscious of the wealth of knowledge they had amassed. “Existence is replete with affliction and destitution, yet it is also abundant in virtue and intriguing phenomena. We ought to maintain a positive stance,” Mia pronounced. 1. What’s the probable function of the first paragraph? A．To lead in the story behind. B．To arouse the readers’ interest. C．To provide background information. D．To inform readers of a wonderful trip. 2. What can be inferred about the parents from paragraph 3 and 4? A．They are optimistic about the children’s disease. B．They are surprised at their daughter’s creative ideas. C．They are proud of their daughter’s courage to face difficulties. D．They are open-minded enough to respect their children’s decision. 3. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The details about the year-long journey. B．The keen anticipation of Mia about the future. C．The changes of the kids physically and mentally. D．The impression Mia had of what she had experienced. 4. Which is the best title of the story? A．Seeing is believing. B．Making the most of the vision. C．Man who travels far knows more. D．The eyes are the window to the soul. Passage 12 （23-24高二下·安徽芜湖·期末）“WHAT IS CIVILISATION?” asked Kenneth Clark 50 years ago in the seminal (开创性的) BBC series on the subject. “I don’t know, and I can’t define it in abstract terms, yet. But I think I can recognize it when I see it, and I’m looking at it now.” And he turned to gesture behind him, at the soaring Gothic towers and flying buttresses of Notre Dame (巴黎圣母院). It seems inhuman to care more about a building than about people. That the sight of Notre Dame going up in flames has attracted so much more attention than floods in southern Africa which killed over 1,000 arouses understandable feelings of guilt. Yet the widespread, intense grief at the sight of the cathedral’s (大教堂) collapsing steeple (尖塔) is in fact profoundly human — and in a particularly 21st-century way. Familiarity breeds affection. A building on whose sunny steps you have rested, in front of which you have taken a selfie with your loved one, becomes a warm part of your memories and thus of yourself. That helps explain why China is in mourning — WeChat, young China’s principal (主要的) means of talking to itself, has been following the story. And it will be rebuilt. The effort to rebuild it will bring people together. Within 24 hours, €600m ($677m) had been raised from businesses and rich people, and a rash of crowdfunding campaigns started. Yet the emotions the sight aroused were less about the building itself than about what losing it might mean. Notre Dame is an expression of humanity at its collective best. Its survival through 850 years of political turbulence — through war, revolution and Nazi occupation — binds the present to the past. It will never be the same, but that is as it should be. As Victor Hugo wrote in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, a three-volume love-letter to the cathedral: “Great edifices (建筑物), like great mountains, are the work of centuries. Art is often transformed as it is being made… Time is the architect, the nation is the builder.” 1. What can we infer according to Paragraph 1? A．Kenneth Clark is a staff (职员) in BBC． B．Kenneth Clark believes that Notre Dame is a symbol of civilization. C．Civilization is so abstract that Kenneth Clark can’t recognise it. D．Notre Dame is the subject of the BBC series. 2. Why has the sight of Notre Dame going up in flames attracted so much attention according to the passage? A．Because the sunny steps in Notre Dame for people to rest on is impressive. B．Because Notre Dame has boosted the local economy. C．Because numerable people around the world has been there and left good memories. D．Because social media like WeChat in China help more people know it. 3. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word in Paragraph 4? A．current B．parties C．power D．disorder 4. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph? A．The essence (精髓) of Notre Dame will be lost if we rebuild it. B．It is difficult to rebuild Notre Dame. C．If it were not for the fire, Notre Dame would always stay the same. D．Notre Dame will change as time goes by even without the fire. Passage 13 （23-24高二下·安徽阜阳·期末）Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L’ Austral’s Captain Fabien’s voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we’d see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning. You might not immediately think of “family vacation” when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world. Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent. To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica — the most distant, extreme continent — with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can’t be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it’s going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete. 1．How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs? A．Terrific. B．Confused. C．Frightened. D．Dangerous. 2．What happened first on the author’s journey? A．They flew to Ushuaia. B．They toured around Buenos Aires. C．They passed through the Drake Passage. D．They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals. 3．What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph? A．The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage. B．The author was the most impressed by the champagne party. C．The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling. D．The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established. 4．Which can serve as the best title for the text? A．Exploring Antarctica — A Place with Various animals B．An Antarctic Adventure for Scientific Research C．A Comfortable Travel Experience D．A Family’s Journey to Antarctica Passage 14 （23-24高二下·湖南·期中）Many of us are familiar with the excitement of planning a vacation to an exotic destination. As the departure date approaches, anticipation builds, and the possibilities seem endless. However, upon returning home, the experience often fades quickly as we settle back into our routines. That incredible experience becomes like a dream — similar to watching a movie, but a lot more expensive. But does it have to be like this? What if it could be a transformative experience that enriches our lives? Over 200 years ago, Mary Wollstonecraft, a philosopher and feminist, started a journey to Scandinavia during a difficult period in her life. Despite her initial intentions to win back her lover, she found comfort in documenting her travels in “Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.” Through her observations and reflections, she not only revolutionized travel writing but also healed herself emotionally. Wollstonecraft’ s approach to travel offers valuable insights for modern-day travelers. Instead of simply sightseeing, she actively engaged with her surroundings, learning about local customs and history, and questioning her own assumptions. She embraced the unpredictability of travel, allowing herself to explore without strict plans. Here are some goals we can construct from Wollstonecraft’s approach to travel: Try to actively know the place you are in. Observe the customs. Interact with the locals. Learn the whys behind the observation. Explore the history. Try to understand the answers in relation to what you are experiencing now. setting aside any previous assumptions. Notice how the journey is affecting you. What new insights do you have? Are your opinions and beliefs challenged? Don’t plan out every detail. Embrace uncertainty and explore. So how do we put those goals into practice? Here is where mental models can enhance the travel experience. Exposing ourselves to diverse cultures and perspectives to broaden our worldview. Challenge confirmation bias (认知偏差) by engaging with ideas that differ from our own. Recognize that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved in various ways. By including these principles into our travels, we can transform them from mere entertainment into profound end enriching experiences that leave a lasting impact on our lives. 1. What word best describes our feelings upon returning home from a vacation? A．Excited. B．Inspired. C．Disappointed. D．Astonished. 2. What is the function of the example of Mary Wollstonecraft in Paragraph 2? A．To show the transformative power of travel. B．To highlight the challenges of traveling alone. C．To emphasize the importance of documenting experiences. D．To prove the possibility of finding comfort in strict travel plan. 3. Which of the following is in line with Wollstonecraft’s approach to travel? A．The map is not the territory. B．Travel brings love back to your life. C．Create your own sunshine every day. D．Believe in miracles, trust the journey. 4. How can mental models enhance the travel experience? A．Ignoring differing ideas to avoid bias. B．Limiting exposure to new perspectives. C．Seeking entertainment rather than enrichment. D．Broadening worldview through diverse cultures. Passage 15 （23-24高二上·福建三明·阶段练习）Going against the tide of flocking to well-known tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known attractions. Reverse tourism (逆向旅游) has appeared as a  new trend among young holidaymakers in China. According to data from an online travel agency, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four-star or five-star hotels in less-traveled places all increased ten times at a minimum. Some lesser-known scenic spots posted double-digit (两位数的) growth during the holiday. Baimaiquan Park in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, received 52,100 visits in the seven days, up to 15.78 percent year-over-year. Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” as developed ones and are able to offer more actual experiences and natural encounters. Essentially speaking, total relaxation is becoming a real expectation for many people when they travel. Changes in demand may be the fundamental reason for the popularity of reverse tourism. COVID-19 is another key factor fueling reverse tourism. As preventive measures continue, traveling has an unpredictable quality. Travelers have thus become more cautious and tend to choose local attractions or places with fewer tourists. “The rise of reverse tourism is not a bad thing,” said Zhengzhou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market. More importantly, it noted, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves instead of resting on their past honor. Jiang Han, a senior researcher, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market. To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to tap the potential of underestimated, lesser-known destinations. It is necessary to dig deeper into the local customs and highlight the local characteristics to improve the quality of local tourism. 1. What do the statistics in paragraph 2 tell us? A．The popularity of travel agency in China. B．The high income of hotels during holidays. C．The contributions of tourism to the economy. D．The increasing trend of reverse tourism in China. 2. What may be the root cause of the rise of reverse tourism? A．The impact of COVID-19. B．Holidaymakers’ changing needs for travel. C．The lower cost of heading to less-traveled places. D．The lack of innovative improvements in famous attractions. 3. What does Zhengzhou Daily think of reverse tourism? A．It will drop with the recovery of economy. B．It benefits both tourists and the tourism market. C．It is beneficial to spread local culture to tourists. D．It blocks the development of some popular resorts. 4. What is Jiang Han’s advice on developing the tourism market? A．Upgrading the supporting facilities in tourist areas. B．Improving the management rules of tourist attractions further. C．Exploring the potential and features of lesser-known attractions. D．Promoting the local characteristics of China through online media. 高二下学期 单元话题 梯度训练 18 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$专题-S721阅读理解 人教版选择性必修四 题型特训 Unit 2 Iconic Attractions 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 - 5 二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 -10 三、 高阶提升 Passage 11-15 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 （2024·河南南阳·模拟预测）The northern lights are an awesome natural phenomenon and most visible from October to April. You needn’t go to the Nordic countries close to the Aretic Circle. Here are places that offer you this spectacular night show as well. Iceland Iceland provides some of the best opportunities to witness the northern lights. They are typically visible from September to April, coinciding (同时发生) with dark, clear nights, though there is a chance that you may spot them in early spring. The peak viewing season, however, is from November to early March, when the nights are the longest. Yukon Territory. Canada This remote area of Canada has many spots to view the northern lights shining in the night sky. One of the best places to view the lights and learn about how the northern light s came into being as well as the folk stories about this gift from Mother Nature, is the Northern Lights Space and Science Center in Watson Lake. Fairbanks. Alaska The city lies directly beneath a band of northern light s activity so it is a perfect spot to view the phenomenon. The shining lights are most frequently seen between 11 pm and 2 am, so don’t forget to set your alarm clock. You can enjoy a stay in a hot springs resort (度假胜地) and enjoy the show while taking a relaxing bath. Swedish & Finnish Lapland Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland is the home of Santa, making it a great place to take a family vacation. There are plenty of daytime activities including sledding (滑雪橇), ice fishing, and learning about the unique culture of Rovaniemi. Santa Claus Village in Lapland is a popular place to cross the Aretic Circle: here the line is marked, and you can even get a certificate confirming the achievement. 1. When is the best time for visitors to view the northern nights in Iceland? A．In early spring. B．From September to April. C．From November to early March. D．From October to April. 2. Which is recommended if one wants to learn scientific knowledge of the northern lights? A．Iceland. B．Yukon Territory, Canada. C．Fairbanks, Alaska. D．Swedish & Finnish Lapland. 3. What can visitors do in Swedish & Finnish Lapland? A．Enjoy daytime activities for free. B．Take a bath in hot springs. C．Explore Rovaniemi’s ancient villages. D．Get a certificate of crossing the Arctic Circle. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几个可以观看北极光的地方。 1. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The peak viewing season, however, is from November to early March, when the nights are the longest.(然而，观赏旺季是从11月到3月初，此时夜晚最长)”可知，在冰岛观赏北极光的高峰期是从11月到3月初，这是夜晚最长的时候。因此，游客观赏北极光的最佳时间是从11月到3月初。故选C。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One of the best places to view the lights and learn about how the northern light s came into being as well as the folk stories about this gift from Mother Nature, is the Northern Lights Space and Science Center in Watson Lake.(沃森湖的北极光空间与科学中心是观看北极光、了解北极光是如何产生的以及大自然母亲关于这一礼物的民间故事的最佳场所之一)”可知，游客在加拿大的Yukon Territory可以了解到有关北极光的科学知识。故选B。 3. 细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Santa Claus Village in Lapland is a popular place to cross the Aretic Circle: here the line is marked, and you can even get a certificate confirming the achievement.(拉普兰的圣诞老人村是穿越北极圈的热门地点：在这里标出了界线，你甚至可以获得一份证明)”可知，拉普兰的圣诞老人村能够穿越北极圈。游客可以在这获得证明这一壮举的证书。故选D。 Passage 2 （23-24高二下·广东中山·期末）Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience. Golden Gate Bridge, USA Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio. Banff National Park, Canada Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care. Balboa Park, USA The Balboa Park is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA．The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange! The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC． You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly! 1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA? A．The longest bridge in the world. B．The best scenic spot in San Francisco. C．Many volunteers at yoga studios. D．The bridge with almost a century of history. 2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common? A．Full of amazing natural views. B．Home to glacial lakes. C．Suitable for adventurous tours. D．Ideal sites for videographers. 3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful? A．Its location and view. B．Its culture and activities. C．Its height and history. D．Its history and preservation. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 【导语】文章体裁为应用文，介绍了世界上四个标志性的地点以及这些地点提供的工作交换机会。主旨是向读者推荐这些著名旅游景点，同时提供了节约成本或有独特文化体验的工作交换机会，让读者在游览这些地方时能够有更加丰富的体验。 1. 细节理解题。第一个小标题“Golden Gate Bridge, USA”下“the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s(金门大桥建于上世纪30年代)”表明金门大桥建于上世纪30年代，使其几乎有一个世纪的历史。故选D项。 2. 细节理解题。第二个小标题“Banff National Park, Canada”下“Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure.(班夫国家公园拥有高山峰、冰川湖泊和著名的冰原公路风景道，是自然美景和冒险爱好者的天堂。) ”和第三个小标题“Balboa Park, USA ”下“The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature.(这个公园充满了历史、建筑、艺术和美丽的自然风景。) ”表明班夫国家公园和巴尔博亚公园都以其充满令人赞叹的自然之美而闻名，故选A项。 3. 细节理解题。第四个小标题“The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt”下“As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight.(作为世界七大古迹中最古老的建筑，也是仅存并保存完好的一个，吉萨大金字塔是一个真正的奇观。) ”表明吉萨金字塔被认为是真正的奇迹，因为它是七大古代世界奇迹中最古老的建筑且保存完好。所以吉萨大金字塔的真正奇妙之处它的历史和保护。故选D项。 Passage 3 （23-24高二下·福建漳州·期末）With the seasons changing, now is the perfect time to start planning summer experiences at outdoor theatres in parks, city squares, woodlands and even the side of a cliff! It’s time to start planning for summer! There are plenty of outdoor theatres to choose from, and we’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK. Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London No matter the weather, as far as I’m concerned when Regent’s Park starts its theatre season, summer has truly begun. Surrounded by dense whistling trees and singing birds, you may as well be a thousand miles from the surrounding city. This year sees a typically varied programme with Twelfth Night opening, Fiddler on the Roof closing and plenty in between. Thorington Theatre, Suffolk A new and beautiful addition to the outdoor theatre world, opening in 2021, Thorington is built in a natural amphitheatre (圆形露天竞技场) hidden in the Suffolk woodlands. This year’s programme includes family favourites such as Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s The Tempest as well as the mandatory A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Willow Globe, Powys An attractive theatre, the Willow Globe’s design is based on the London Globe Theatre, but it’s about a third of the size and formed not from wood, but willow trees woven together. Their programme is largely filled with all things Shakespeare: straight plays, of course, but also plenty of fun introductions and interpretations to bring the Bard’s words to new or reluctant audiences. Minack Theatre, Cornwall Situated on the cliff of Porthcurno, Minack Theatre is one you hardly need an excuse to visit; seeing anything at all, backdropped by the azure Cornish sea, will be an unforgettable experience. This year sees touring productions of Little Shop of Horrors, The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary and some others. If you want a show particularly fitting for this unique surrounding, check out The Pirates of Penzance playing in September. 1. Which theater would you go if you are a Teddy Bear lover? A．Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. B．Thorington Theatre. C．Willow Globe. D．Minack Theatre. 2. What do Willow Globe and the London Globe Theatre have in common? A．Their design. B．Their size. C．Their building materials. D．Their programmes. 3. What is the main purpose of the text? A．To recommend outdoor theatres. B．To organize outdoor theatre events. C．To show the architectural features of outdoor theatres. D．To explore historical background of outdoor theatres. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是几个英国最好的户外剧院。 1. 细节理解题。根据Thorington Theatre, Suffolk部分中的“This year’s programme includes family favourites such as Teddy Bear’s Picnic and The Little Mermaid, Shakespeare’s The Tempest as well as the mandatory A Midsummer Night’s Dream.(今年的节目包括家庭最爱的《泰迪熊的野餐》、《小美人鱼》、莎士比亚的《暴风雨》以及必看的《仲夏夜之梦》。)”可知，Thorington Theatre的节目中包括家庭最爱的《泰迪熊的野餐》等，由此可知，泰迪熊爱好者会去Thorington Theatre。故选B项。 2. 细节理解题。根据Willow Globe, Powys部分中的“An attractive theatre, the Willow Globe’s design is based on the London Globe Theatre, but it’s about a third of the size and formed not from wood, but willow trees woven together.(这是一个吸引人的剧院，Willow Globe的设计是基于the London Globe Theatre，但它的大小只有伦敦环球剧场的三分之一，而且它不是由木头建成的，而是由柳树编织而成的。)”可知，Willow Globe的设计是基于the London Globe Theatre，由此可知，Willow Globe和London Globe Theatre在设计方面相似。故选A项。 3. 推理判断题。根据首段中的“It’s time to start planning for summer! There are plenty of outdoor theatres to choose from, and we’ve put together a list of the best ones to visit across the UK.(是时候开始为夏天做计划了！有很多户外剧院可供选择，我们整理了一份英国最好的户外剧院清单。)”可知，在夏季有很多户外剧院可供选择，本文整理了一份英国最好的户外剧影院清单，由此可知，本文的目的是推荐几个户外剧影院。故选A项。 Passage 4 （23-24高二下·河北保定·期中）Grand Canyon River HikeJuly 28-30 The coolest thing to do in Summer! A river hike is a combination of normal hiking and hiking along the course of rivers. It often involves walking in the water and on rocks, low-level rock climbing, crossing rivers, and swimming. River hikes are fun but require average to high fitness level, good balance and swimming skills, Climbing skills are not necessary. They are not recommended for people afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the age of 15. TRIP SCHEDULE Day 1 Friday 18:45 We're going to get out of Los Angeles. I'm waiting for you at Griffith Park! 19:00 Everyone's here, time to go! 23:30 Arrive at the Guesthouse. Let's quickly get the room and go for some quality sleep to recharge for the hike tomorrow. Day 2 Saturday 07:00  Get up and have breakfast. 07:30  Pack all your belongings; we'll be on the bus for about 2 hours before reaching our drop-off point. 09:30  We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our swimming suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking! For the rest of the day, we will mainly be hiking on the rocks, stopping on the way for your self-prepared lunch when you want. 16:30  Finish the hike and get on the bus waiting for us. We're going to spend the night in the Guesthouse village. 18:30  Let's have dinner and enjoy the night! Day 3 Sunday 9:00  Get up and have breakfast. After yesterday's exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing! 10:00  We reach a nice river spot for swimming and jump from rocks before going back to the village where we will have lunch. Or you can just stay in the village, walk around and relax. 13:00  After group lunch we will take our private bus and head back to Los Angeles. 19:30/20:00  Estimated arrival time in Los Angeles. Note: For details on costs and safety measures, please refer to the next page on our website. 1. What is clearly stated as a recommendation for the activity? A．Age. B．Climbing skill. C．Fitness certificate. D．Physical height. 2. At about what time does the river hiking start? A．7:30. B．9:30. C．9:45. D．10:15. 3. What can we learn about the river hiking? A．It's a weekend getaway. B．Two lunches are provided. C．It takes place in Los Angeles. D．Hiking the whole trip is required. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一次大峡谷河远足的活动安排。 1. 细节理解题。第二段最后一句提到“They are not recommended for people afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the age of 15.（不建议恐高或恐水的人使用，也不建议15岁以下的儿童参加。）”该活动明确建议15岁以下的儿童不要参加，对于年龄的要求比较严格。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据Day 2 Saturday部分中“09:30 We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our swimming suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking!(09:30我们将在路上步行约30分钟到达起点。然后我们有15分钟的时间穿上泳衣，涂上防晒霜，然后准备远足！)”可知，九点半开始后走30分钟，即十点整到达起点，15分钟穿泳衣等活动，因此沿河徒步旅行大约10:15开始。故选D。 3. 细节理解题。根据Day 3 Sunday部分中“After yesterday’s exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing!(经过昨天令人兴奋的徒步旅行，今天主要是放松！)”结合文章主要介绍了一次大峡谷河远足的活动安排。可知，河边徒步是一次周末度假活动。故选A。 Passage 5 （23-24高二下·吉林·期中）6 Days Small Group Tour from Beijing to Xi’an Tour Type: Small Group (max 18), guaranteed departures Guide & Driver: An English-speaking guide, an experienced driver with an air-conditioned coach Accommodation: 5 nights at good 5-star hotels Day 1: Arrival in Beijing Welcome your arrival anytime at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Beijing · Visit the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City including the Treasure Gallery; · Enjoy à la carte (按菜单点菜) welcome lunch with authentic Peking Duck; · Further explore royal culture at the Yonghe Temple and the Temple of Heaven; · Watch Peking Opera and see artistic face painting. Day 3: Beijing · Visit the Great Wall by a round-trip cable car; · Visit the Bird’s Nest; · Take a rickshaw ride through hutong alleys and visit a local family in a traditional courtyard house. Day 4: Beijing to Xi’an by flight · Visit the Panda Hall and the Summer Palace; · Taste local flavors for lunch; · Fly to Xi’an and transfer to a hotel. Day 5: Xi’an · Visit Terracotta Army and the discoverer’s home; · Have a unique experience to make your own mini clay warrior (陶俑); · Continue to visit the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda; · Enjoy a dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. Day 6: Departure from Xi’an · Connect with local people at the City Wall Park and learn to practice tai chi from amaster, then visit the City Wall; · Taste local flavors for lunch; · Take a taxi to the airport by yourself. A pleasant onward journey! · $1,059 per person Includes: · Domestic airfare · Hotel accommodation with breakfasts · The à la carte lunches as route specifies · Professional English-speaking guides · Drivers & air-conditioned vehicles · Entrance fees to tourist sites · Tips or gratuities for hotel doormen Excludes: · International airfares · Entry visa fees · Personal expenses · Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers 1. How can tourists get to the Great Wall? A．By cable car. B．By train. C．On foot. D．By water. 2. What can tourists do on Day 4? A．Enjoy Peking Duck. B．See lovely pandas. C．Try artistic face painting. D．Make a clay warrior. 3. Which of the following will cost extra? A．Tips for hotel doormen. B．Flying from Beijing to Xi’an. C．Souvenirs for friends. D．Air-conditioned vehicles fees. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了北京——西安六天小团游的相关事宜，包括住宿、行程安排、费用等信息。 1. 细节理解题。根据Day 3中第一点“Visit the Great Wall by a round-trip cable car (乘往返缆车游览长城)”可知，游客乘缆车到长城。故选A项。 2. 细节理解题。根据Day 4中第一点“Visit the Panda Hall and the Summer Palace (参观熊猫馆和颐和园)”可知，第四天游客可以看到可爱的大熊猫。故选B项。 3. 细节理解题。根据Excludes“不包括”中第三点“Personal expenses (个人支出)”可知，给朋友买纪念品属于游客的个人支出，不包含在旅行套餐中，需另外自己付费。故选C项。 二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 （23-24高二下·甘肃酒泉·期末）On Saturday, my Catalan friend invited me to come along to Calcotada. Being from the UK, I had no idea what this would be, but he promised me it was a fun Catalan tradition, so I agreed. First of all, we took a train out to a small town near Tarragona, about an hour from the center of Barcelona. I was already amazed by how different everything looked from the city as the train rushed through small towns, all sitting on the coastline. When we arrived, we were greeted by the sight of a small wind instrument band and about a dozen people dancing in a circle. While my friend later told me that it was a traditional Catalan dance called La Sardana, I was confused at what I saw! It seemed so strange but so lovely that they were doing this dance completely for themselves. In fact, they were so into it that they didn’t even seem to notice our group of about thirty tourists standing and watching them. Once we had been fully entertained by the dancers, we finally went inside for Calcotada and it was revealed to me what it actually was. We sat down at the table and a huge plate of leeks (大葱) was placed in front of us. It was explained to us that we had to peel (剥) the leeks with our fingers, dip them in a. delicious sauce, and then hang them over our mouths in an attempt to eat them. This sounded easier than it was. By the end of the meal, we were all absolutely covered in sticky black charcoal (木炭) on our hands, arms and even our faces. My friend had been right. It had been an extremely fun day and it felt great to get involved in a local tradition of a place I was temporarily calling my home. It really inspired me to learn more about the Catalan culture, although hopefully next time it would be something less messy! 1. Why did the author decide to go to Calcotada? A．He was invited by a local official. B．He was told that it was amusing. C．He had wished to learn about it before. D．He was familiar with the local tradition. 2. How did the author feel when he saw the dance called La Sardana? A．Bored. B．Thrilled. C．Puzzled. D．Annoyed. 3. What did the author do next after peeling the leeks? A．He put them in a thick liquid. B．He cut them into small pieces. C．He cooked them with other foods. D．He dipped them in some boiling water. 4. What can be the theme of the text? A．Travel with my friend. B．Experience different lifestyles. C．Learn a traditional dance in Spain. D．Participate in a traditional activity. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者作为一位来自英国的游客，被加泰罗尼亚朋友邀请参加当地的传统活动Calcotada的经历。通过作者的亲身经历，描述了从前往小镇的旅程、观看传统舞蹈La Sardana，到参与Calcotada这一特色餐饮活动的全过程，展现了浓郁的地方文化色彩和个人的情感体验。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“On Saturday, my Catalan friend invited me to come along to Calcotada. Being from the UK, I had no idea what this would be, but he promised me it was a fun Catalan tradition, so I agreed. (星期六，我的加泰罗尼亚朋友邀请我一起去卡尔科塔达。作为英国人，我不知道这是什么，但他向我保证这是一个有趣的加泰罗尼亚传统，所以我同意了。)”可知，他被告知很有趣，所以作者决定去Calcotada。故选B。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“While my friend later told me that it was a traditional Catalan dance called La Sardana, I was confused at what I saw! It seemed so strange but so lovely that they were doing this dance completely for themselves. (虽然我的朋友后来告诉我这是一种叫做La Sardana的加泰罗尼亚传统舞蹈，但我对我所看到的感到困惑！这似乎很奇怪，但又很可爱，他们完全是在为自己跳舞。)”可知，作者感到困惑。故选C。 3. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“We sat down at the table and a huge plate of leeks (大葱) was placed in front of us. It was explained to us that we had to peel (剥) the leeks with our fingers, dip them in a. delicious sauce, and then hang them over our mouths in an attempt to eat them. (我们在桌边坐下，一大盘大葱放在我们面前。有人向我们解释说，我们必须用手指剥大葱，蘸上美味的酱汁，然后把它们挂在嘴边，试图吃掉它们。)”可知，剥去大葱后，作者接下来把它们放在一种浓稠的液体里。故选A。 4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“On Saturday, my Catalan friend invited me to come along to Calcotada. Being from the UK, I had no idea what this would be, but he promised me it was a fun Catalan tradition, so I agreed. (星期六，我的加泰罗尼亚朋友邀请我一起去卡尔科塔达。作为英国人，我不知道这是什么，但他向我保证这是一个有趣的加泰罗尼亚传统，所以我同意了。)”可知，本文主要叙述作者体验一种传统活动的故事。故选D。 Passage 7 （23-24高二下·广东云浮·阶段练习）A visit to the landmark Eiffel Tower If you’ re in Paris, a visit to the Eiffel Tower is a must. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world and it attracts millions of visitors every year. It’s a great experience and you can see some amazing views of Paris from the top. The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle(World Fair)which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. At first, many people did not like the tower and called it ‘useless’ but today it is an iconic symbol of France and its culture. There are three levels that you can visit. The first level has a glass floor where you can look down and see what’s below you! There’s also a restaurant and a souvenir shop. The second level is 115 metres high and there are more restaurants and shops. On the third level, there’s a champagne bar where you can enjoy a glass of champagne as you take in the breathtaking views. The tower is open every day of the year so you can visit it at any time. You can take the stairs or the lift. If you’re feeling energetic, you might want to walk up the stairs to the first or second level. But if you don’t want to get tired, it’s probably best to take the lift! The queues for the lifts can be very long, especially during the summer months, so it’s a good idea to book your tickets in advance online. Around the Eiffel Tower, there are beautiful gardens where you can relax and have a picnic. There are also lots of street performers and artists who entertain the tourists. You’ll find lots of cafes and restaurants nearby where you can try some delicious French food. So why not make a day of it and really enjoy everything that the Eiffel Tower has to offer? 1. What does the underlined word “iconic” be not closest in meaning to? A．famous B．representative C．symbolic D．typical 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an amenity(便利设施)or activity available at the Eiffel Tower? A．Enjoying a glass of champagne. B．Visiting a souvenir shop. C．Attending a musical performance. D．Dining at a restaurant. 3. What is the best way to avoid long queues for the lifts at the Eiffel Tower? A．Visit during the summer months. B．Arrive very early in the morning. C．Book your tickets online in advance. D．Take the stairs instead of the lifts. 4. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To describe the history of the Eiffel Tower. B．To provide practical information for visiting the Eiffel Tower. C．To argue that the Eiffel Tower is an important cultural symbol of France. D．To compare the Eiffel Tower to other famous landmarks around the world. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要提供参观埃菲尔铁塔的实用信息并邀请读者去参观。 1. 词句猜测题。由文章第一段“The Eiffel Tower was built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle(World Fair)which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. At first, many people did not like the tower and called it ‘useless’ but today it is an iconic symbol of France and its culture.(埃菲尔铁塔是古斯塔夫·埃菲尔为1889年庆祝法国大革命100周年的世界博览会而建造的。起初，许多人不喜欢这座塔，称其‘无用’，但今天它是法国及其文化的 象征。)”可猜测，这里 iconic应表示“标志性的，象征性的或者典型的”意思。A. famous著名的；B. representative有代表性的；C. symbolic象征的；D. typical有代表性的。结合选项可知，iconic与famous意思最不相近。故选A项。 2. 细节理解题。由文章第二段“There are three levels that you can visit. The first level has a glass floor where you can look down and see what’s below you! There’s also a restaurant and a souvenir shop. The second level is 115 metres high and there are more restaurants and shops. On the third level, there’s a champagne bar where you can enjoy a glass of champagne as you take in the breathtaking views.(您可以访问三层。第一层有一个玻璃地板，你可以往下看，看看下面是什么！还有一家餐厅和一家纪念品商店。第二层高115米，有更多的餐馆和商店。在第三层，有一个香槟酒吧，您可以在欣赏令人惊叹的景色的同时享用一杯香槟。)”以及结合选项可知，游客在铁塔里可以享受着一杯香槟、参观纪念品商店和在餐馆吃饭。文章未提及参加音乐表演。故选C项。 3. 细节理解题。由文章第二段“The queues for the lifts can be very long, especially during the summer months, so it’s a good idea to book your tickets in advance online.(电梯的排队队伍可能很长，尤其是在夏季，所以最好提前在网上订票。)”可知，避免在埃菲尔铁塔排队等候电梯的最好方法是提前在线预订门票。故选C项。 4. 推理判断题。由文章最后一段“Around the Eiffel Tower, there are beautiful gardens where you can relax and have a picnic. There are also lots of street performers and artists who entertain the tourists. You’ll find lots of cafes and restaurants nearby where you can try some delicious French food. So why not make a day of it and really enjoy everything that the Eiffel Tower has to offer?(埃菲尔铁塔周围有美丽的花园，您可以在那里放松身心，野餐。还有许多街头表演者和艺术家招待游客。你会发现附近有很多咖啡馆和餐馆，在那里你可以品尝到一些美味的法国菜。那么，为什么不好好享受一天，真正享受埃菲尔铁塔所提供的一切呢？)”以及上文可知，文章主要提供参观埃菲尔铁塔的实用信息并邀请读者去参观。故选B项。 Passage 8 （23-24高二下·江苏无锡·期中）On the corner of the busiest crossroad in Omaha, Neb., there’s a square building, wrapped on two sides with a flashing LED signboard promoting the high-tech equipment and classes inside. “I thought it was a 3-D printer sales place,” says Frank Fu, a high school student. Earlier this year, Fu chanced upon Do Space, a technology library providing free access to powerful PCs loaded with software used by businesses and artists. There are 3-D printers and laser cutters (激光切割机). “It was exactly what I was looking for, and I never knew there was a place anywhere like it, and it turns out there’s not,” Fu says. There are no books in this library. Instead, it’s jammed with high-end technology that it provides free to the public. Taxpayers didn’t fund this library. Instead, Heritage Services, a group of Omaha contributors, donated $7 million to transform the building — which had been a Borders bookstore — and pay for computers, 3-D printers and the Internet bandwidth. Sue Morris speaks for the donors, “With 1 Gb minimum, to go up to 10 Gb, to have that in a public building that’s free,” she says. “That’s really amazing; that is unheard of anywhere. That computing power also makes it an attractive spot for startup founders. We know people run businesses out of this building, and we’re OK with that,” Morris says. Hans Bekale is among them. “This is probably the biggest dream of any developer to have a place like this,” he says. “Because this is our modern-day office.” Bekale manages his small multimedia business from Do Space. He says the technology attracted him, as well as the informal community of creative people who hang out there. “I used to be locked into my office, just sort of by myself, right? Not hearing fresh ideas,” he says. “Some of the most innovative things that I’ve thought of just happened through conversation.” Across the country, other libraries are expanding their tech options. Susan Benton of the Urban Libraries Council says the Omaha experiment takes the concept to a new level. 1. How might Fu feel upon stepping into Do Space? A．Relieved. B．Excited. C．Doubtful. D．Nervous. 2. What do we know about Morris? A．She is a startup founder. B．She knows computers well. C．She provided funds for Do Space. D．She was the owner of a Borders bookstore. 3. How does Do Space benefit Bekale? A．He is often inspired there. B．He learns basic technology there. C．He is able to meet more clients there. D．He can spend time with himself. 。 4. What is the best title for the text? A．The future of libraries lies in their tech options B．A library with no books brings technology to all C．Do Space offers free science classes to students D．Sharing scientific resources transforms a community 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国内布拉斯加州奥马哈市的一个没有图书的科技图书馆——Do Space，它向公众免费提供高端技术，由当地捐赠者资助，吸引了创业者、多媒体企业管理者等人群。 1. 推理判断题。根据第二段中“‘It was exactly what I was looking for, and I never knew there was a place anywhere like it, and it turns out there’s not,’ Fu says. (‘正是我所寻找的，我从来不知道有这样的地方，事实证明没有’傅说)”可知，傅说他从来没见过这样的地方，这正是他所寻找的，由此可推知，傅走进Do Space时可能会感到兴奋。故选B项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Sue Morris speaks for the donors, “With 1 Gb minimum, to go up to 10 Gb, to have that in a public building that’s free,” she says. (苏·莫里斯（Sue Morris）代表捐赠者说：‘从最低1 Gb增加到10 Gb，在公共建筑中免费使用，’她说。)”可知，Morris是捐赠者代表，也就是她为Do Space提供了资金。故选C项。 3. 推理判断题。根据第四段中Bekale的话“‘I used to be locked into my office, just sort of by myself, right? Not hearing fresh ideas,’ he says. ‘Some of the most innovative things that I’ve thought of just happened through conversation.’ (他说：‘我以前总是把自己关在办公室里，就我自己，对吧？听不到新想法。我想到的一些最具创新性的东西，就是通过交谈产生的。’)”可知，Bekale在Do Space通过交谈产生一些最具创新性的东西。由此可推知，Bekale在Do Space能够受到启发，获得灵感。故选A项。 4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“On the corner of the busiest crossroad in Omaha, Neb., there’s a square building, wrapped on two sides with a flashing LED signboard promoting the high-tech equipment and classes inside. (在内布拉斯加州奥马哈市最繁忙的十字路口的拐角处，有一座方形的建筑，两面都裹着一块闪烁的LED招牌，宣传里面的高科技设备和课程)”和第三段中“There are no books in this library. Instead, it’s jammed with high-end technology that it provides free to the public. (这个图书馆里没有书。相反，它挤满了免费提供给公众的高端技术)”可知，本文主要介绍了美国内布拉斯加州奥马哈市的一个没有图书的科技图书馆——Do Space，它向公众免费提供高端技术。由此可知，B项“A library with no books brings technology to all(一个没有书的图书馆把技术带给所有人)”最适合作为文章标题。故选B项。 Passage 9 （23-24高二下·河南信阳·期末）China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents. The travel portal (门户网站) Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April. Altay enjoys great advantages in developing tourism, including its breathtaking grassland and lake views, and original and well-preserved villages. The place is also a popular skiing destination in winter. Wei Changren, founder of btiii. com, a tourism-related financial news portal, said that Altay has not become famous overnight, but has long been a destination well-known for its natural beauty. However, it hasn’t been very popular because of long travel times and higher costs of accommodation. Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects. “Altay has different charms in summer and winter, and these distinct seasonal views are attractive to travelers. From my perspective, authorities in Altay can take the hit show as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers. The local tourism infrastructure can also be improved to enhance visitors’ experiences,” he added. It’s not the first time in recent years that a teleplay has helped turn its location into a popular tourism destination. In January 2023, the TV drama Meet Yourself, starring Liu Yifei and Li Xian, made Dali a trendy tourism destination. 1. How does the writer indicate the booming tourism in Altay in Paragraph 2? A．By analyzing causes. B．By presenting research. C．By giving specific examples. D．By listing and comparing figures. 2. What does Wei think of the tourism development in Altay? A．Promising. B．Depressed. C．Steady. D．Outdated. 3. What does the underlined word “hit” in the fifth paragraph mean? A．A heated discussion. B．A classic masterpiece. C．A well-received work. D．A controversial TV drama. 4. What is the text mainly about? A．The impact of a new TV drama on tourism. B．The prosperous tourism and cultural resources. C．The improvement of local tourism infrastructure. D．The distinct charms of Altay in different seasons. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。中国新推出的电视节目《去有风的地方》使新疆阿勒泰成为年轻人中时尚且顶级的旅游目的地。阿勒泰自然风光和淳朴生活吸引游客，旅游预订量大增。 1. 推理判断题。根据第二段“The travel portal Qunar said that from May 7 — the day the TV show began its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay rose 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month, and hotel bookings doubled during the period on its platform. Homestay operating and booking platform Tujia said that bookings for homestays in Altay had surged by 200 percent from May 9 to Wednesday, compared with the same period in April.”（旅游门户网站去哪儿网表示，从5月7日电视剧开始商业播出起，与上月同期相比，前往阿勒泰的机票预订量增长了20%，在该平台上，酒店预订量在此期间翻了一番。民宿经营和预订平台途家表示，与4月同期相比，5月9日至周三，阿勒泰的民宿预订量激增了200%。）可知，作者通过列出和比较具体的数字来表明阿勒泰旅游业的蓬勃发展。故选D项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Though Altay still lacks the capability to receive large numbers of travelers, Wei believes that the development of its tourism sector enjoys great prospects.”（虽然阿勒泰仍缺乏接待大量游客的能力，但魏认为其旅游业的发展前景广阔。）可知，魏认为阿勒泰的旅游业发展前景广阔。故选A项。 3. 词句猜测题。根据划线词前定冠词“the”可推知，the hit show特指第一段“China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay (阿勒泰) in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people”中提到的电视节目《去有风的地方》。再结合句中“as an opportunity and continue developing good tourism and cultural resources to attract travelers”可知，作者建议阿勒泰当局可以以这一“热门节目”为契机，继续开发良好的旅游和文化资源，以吸引游客。故划线词hit的意思是“一部受欢迎的作品”，与同义a well-received work。故选C项。 4. 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段“China’s newly-released TV show To the Wonder has made Altay in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a new stylish and top-tier tourism destination among young people, who are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple and heartwarming lives of the local residents.”（中国最新推出的电视节目《去有风的地方》使新疆阿勒泰成为年轻人中新潮且顶级的旅游目的地，他们被当地令人叹为观止的风景和简单而温馨的生活所吸引。）以及后文对于这个电视节目对阿勒泰旅游业影响的详细描述，可知本文主要讲述的是一个电视节目对旅游业的影响。故选A项。 Passage 10 （23-24高二下·福建福州·期末）One might expect that the ever-growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday-makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long-term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock-bound Pacific island is advertised as ‘the last paradise on earth’. However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. Overcrowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal. Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most in a rush to make quick money. In recent years, Nepal’s forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise, with the consequent destruction of precious trees and plants. The people as well rapidly feel its effects. Farmland makes way for hotels, roads and airports; the old way of life goes. The one-time farmer is now the servant of some multinational organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn’t happier in his village working his own land. Thankfully, the tourist industry is waking up to the responsibilities it has towards those countries that receive its customers. The protection of wildlife and the creation of national parks go hand in hand with tourist development and in fact obtain financial support from tourist companies. At the same time, tourists are being encouraged to respect not only the countryside they visit but also its people. The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit. Increased understanding in planning worldwide tourism can preserve the market for these companies. If not, in a few years’ time the very things that attract tourists now may well have been destroyed. 1. What does the underlined sentence of Para. 1 imply about tourism expansion? A．Its technical challenge. B．Its positive social effects. C．Its potential drawbacks. D．Its undervalued profitability. 2. Why does the author mention “Nepal” in Para. 2? A．To support an argument. B．To make comparison. C．To show cause and effect. D．To group related ideas. 3. What is the main impact of tourism on farmers based on the text? A．Increased opportunities. B．Improved work-life balance. C．Transformed livelihood. D．Enhanced social status. 4. What may determine the future of tourism? A．Cultural diversity. B．Off-track destinations. C．Stable market. D．Strengthened management. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了随着旅游业需求的快速增长，旅游业的开发也加速发展，但过度开发对环境和人们的生活以及旅游业的发展带来了负面的影响。随着人们对旅游业的认识的提高，应注意旅游业和环境保护及经济的协调发展，这样旅游业才有美好的前途。 1. 推理判断题。根据第一段“One might expect that the ever-growing demands of the tourist trade would bring nothing but good for the countries that receive the holiday-makers. Indeed, a rosy picture is painted for the long-term future of the holiday industry. Every month sees the building of a new hotel somewhere. And every month another rock-bound Pacific island is advertised as ‘the last paradise on earth’.(人们可能会认为，旅游业日益增长的需求只会给接待度假者的国家带来好处。事实上，度假业的长期前景被描绘成一幅美好的画面。每个月都有新旅馆在某处落成。而且每个月都会有一个被岩石环绕的太平洋岛屿被宣传为“地球上最后的天堂”)”可知，划线的句子暗示了旅游业的发展潜在的缺点。故选C。 2. 推理判断题。根据第二段“However, the scale and speed of this growth seem set to destroy the very things tourists want to enjoy. Overcrowded beaches and the concrete jungles of endless hotels have begun to lose their appeal. Those countries with little experience of tourism can suffer most in a rush to make quick money. In recent years, Nepal’s forests, full of wildlife and rare flowers, were offered to tourists as one more untouched paradise, with the consequent destruction of precious trees and plants.(然而，这种增长的规模和速度似乎会破坏游客想要享受的东西。过度拥挤的海滩和不计其数的酒店组成的混凝土丛林已经开始失去吸引力。那些没有旅游经验的国家在急于赚钱的过程中受害最大。近年来，尼泊尔的森林充满了野生动物和稀有花卉，被游客视为又一个未被破坏的天堂，随之而来的是珍贵的树木和植物遭到破坏)”可知，作者在第2段提到“尼泊尔”来支持论点。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据第三段“The one-time farmer is now the servant of some multinational organization; he is no longer his own master. Once it was his back that bore the pain; now it is his smile that is exploited. No doubt he wonders whether he wasn’t happier in his village working his own land.(曾经的农民现在是一些跨国组织的仆人；他不再是自己的主人了。曾经是他的背承受着疼痛；现在，他的笑容被利用了。毫无疑问，他在想，在自己的村子里种地是不是更快乐)”可知，旅游业对农民的主要影响是生计改变。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The way tourism is handled in the next ten years will decide its fate and that of the countries we all want to visit.(未来十年，旅游业的发展方式将决定它的命运，也将决定我们都想去旅游的国家的命运)”可知，加强管理会决定旅游业的未来。故选D。 三、 高阶提升 Passage 11 （23-24高二下·广东·期末）Mia, a pre-adolescent of twelve years, is currently embarking on an annual peregrination with her progenitors and trio of juvenile siblings, distant from their domicile in Quebec, Canada. The familial unit has partaken in equine excursions through the Mongolian steppes, navigated waterways in Cambodia via kayak, sojourned amidst the Namibian wilderness, and soared above the Turkish landscape in a hot air balloon, all in pursuit of a repository of experiences that may occur but once in their existence. These reminiscences hold profound significance as, barring a scientific marvel in the near term, the progeny are destined to succumb to blindness in their maturation. They have been afflicted with a malady that lacks efficacious intervention and possesses an indeterminate schedule, progressively depriving them of the faculty of vision. The revelations of their conditions emerged in 2015. In the face of sorrow, the parents were struck by Mia’s composure at the tender age of seven. She proclaimed the necessity to cultivate an environment of order within her chamber, ensuring that every object held its rightful place. “I shall require prescience of the location of all articles,” Mia articulated. “She is autonomously devising remedies,” the parents remarked to one another. “We must adhere to her guidance.” Consequently, the concept of a yearlong expedition was conceived, one designed to expose the offspring to the panorama of the globe, in a manner both direct and intimate — whilst their visual faculties remained intact. For the subsequent biennium, the progenitors have amassed financial resources and investigated prospective destinations. “The disparity in the perspectival apprehension of the world by adults and children is vast,” the matriarch, Edith, remarked. “Our journey must eschew a focus on religious monuments and institutions of learning, instead gravitating towards whatever captures their gaze.” As the odyssey commenced its conclusion in the nascent stages of 2023, the family had traversed 52,000 miles and traversed eighteen nations. Mia, elongated in stature and on the cusp of adolescence, sought greater autonomy. Her confreres in youth were transformed, exuding an enhanced air of assurance and sociability. The progeny were acutely conscious of the wealth of knowledge they had amassed. “Existence is replete with affliction and destitution, yet it is also abundant in virtue and intriguing phenomena. We ought to maintain a positive stance,” Mia pronounced. 1. What’s the probable function of the first paragraph? A．To lead in the story behind. B．To arouse the readers’ interest. C．To provide background information. D．To inform readers of a wonderful trip. 2. What can be inferred about the parents from paragraph 3 and 4? A．They are optimistic about the children’s disease. B．They are surprised at their daughter’s creative ideas. C．They are proud of their daughter’s courage to face difficulties. D．They are open-minded enough to respect their children’s decision. 3. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．The details about the year-long journey. B．The keen anticipation of Mia about the future. C．The changes of the kids physically and mentally. D．The impression Mia had of what she had experienced. 4. Which is the best title of the story? A．Seeing is believing. B．Making the most of the vision. C．Man who travels far knows more. D．The eyes are the window to the soul. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个家庭中的孩子们因为患有会逐渐失去视力的疾病，而决定在他们还能看见的时候尽可能多地体验世界。他们进行了为期一年的全球旅行，希望能够在视力还完好时积累更多的经历和记忆。 1. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Mia, a pre-adolescent of twelve years, is currently embarking on an annual peregrination with her progenitors and trio of juvenile siblings, distant from their domicile in Quebec, Canada. The familial unit has partaken in equine excursions through the Mongolian steppes, navigated waterways in Cambodia via kayak, sojourned amidst the Namibian wilderness, and soared above the Turkish landscape in a hot air balloon, all in pursuit of a repository of experiences that may occur but once in their existence.(米娅，一个12岁的青春期前女孩，目前正与她的祖先和三个年幼的兄弟姐妹一起，远离他们在加拿大魁北克的住所，开始一年一度的旅行。这个家族成员骑着马在蒙古大草原上远足，乘坐皮划艇在柬埔寨的水道上航行，在纳米比亚的荒野中逗留，乘坐热气球飞越土耳其的风景，所有这些都是为了追求一种可能在他们的存在中只出现一次的经历。)”可知，第一段描述了Mia和她的家庭正在进行的一次年度旅行以及他们所参与过的各种冒险活动，并指出这些经历在他们的生命中可能只会出现一次；由此可知，第一段的功能为了引起读者的兴趣，想要知道为什么这些经历在他们的生命中可能只会出现一次。故选B。 2. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“In the face of sorrow, the parents were struck by Mia’s composure at the tender age of seven. She proclaimed the necessity to cultivate an environment of order within her chamber, ensuring that every object held its rightful place.(面对悲伤，父母被米娅在7岁时的镇定所打动。她宣布有必要在她的房间里营造一个有序的环境，确保每件物品都有其应有的位置。)”和文章第四段““She is autonomously devising remedies,” the parents remarked to one another. “We must adhere to her guidance.” Consequently, the concept of a yearlong expedition was conceived, one designed to expose the offspring to the panorama of the globe, in a manner both direct and intimate – whilst their visual faculties remained intact. For the subsequent biennium, the progenitors have amassed financial resources and investigated prospective destinations. (‘她是自主地想出解决办法的，’父母们相互说道，‘我们必须遵循她的指导。’因此，他们构想了为期一年的探险旅行的概念，旨在以直接而亲密的方式让子女们领略全球的风光，同时他们的视觉功能依然完好。在接下来的两年里，父母们积累了资金，并调查了潜在的目的地。)”可知，父母对Mia的自主性和创造性表示了赞赏，尊重女儿的决定，并遵循她的指导，构想进行为期一年的探险旅行。这表明父母非常开明，尊重孩子决定。故选D。 3. 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“As the odyssey commenced its conclusion in the nascent stages of 2023, the family had traversed 52,000 miles and traversed eighteen nations. Mia, elongated in stature and on the cusp of adolescence, sought greater autonomy. Her confreres in youth were transformed, exuding an enhanced air of assurance and sociability. The progeny were acutely conscious of the wealth of knowledge they had amassed. “Existence is replete with affliction and destitution, yet it is also abundant in virtue and intriguing phenomena. We ought to maintain a positive stance,” Mia pronounced.(随着这次漫长旅程在2023年初见端倪的阶段接近尾声，这个家庭已经跨越了52,000英里，游历了十八个国家。米娅，身材高挑，正值青春期的门槛，渴望更多的自主权。她的年轻同伴们也发生了蜕变，散发出更加自信和社交的气息。这些后代们深刻地意识到自己所积累的知识财富。‘生活中充满了苦难和贫困，但也充满了美德和有趣的现象。我们应该保持积极的态度，’米娅说道。)”可知，文章最后一段主要描写了孩子们在旅行过程中身心的变化，他们的身高增长，性格变得更加独立和自信。故选C。 4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据文章第一段“Mia, a pre-adolescent of twelve years, is currently embarking on an annual peregrination with her progenitors and trio of juvenile siblings, distant from their domicile in Quebec, Canada. The familial unit has partaken in equine excursions through the Mongolian steppes, navigated waterways in Cambodia via kayak, sojourned amidst the Namibian wilderness, and soared above the Turkish landscape in a hot air balloon, all in pursuit of a repository of experiences that may occur but once in their existence.(米娅，一个12岁的青春期前女孩，目前正与她的祖先和三个年幼的兄弟姐妹一起，远离他们在加拿大魁北克的住所，开始一年一度的旅行。这个家族成员骑着马在蒙古大草原上远足，乘坐皮划艇在柬埔寨的水道上航行，在纳米比亚的荒野中逗留，乘坐热气球飞越土耳其的风景，所有这些都是为了追求一种可能在他们的存在中只出现一次的经历。)”以及第二段中“They have been afflicted with a malady that lacks efficacious intervention and possesses an indeterminate schedule, progressively depriving them of the faculty of vision.(他们患有一种疾病，缺乏有效的治疗方法，而且时间表不确定，逐渐剥夺了他们的视力。)”可知，文章主要讲述了一个家庭中的孩子们因为患有会逐渐失去视力的疾病，而决定在他们还能看见的时候尽可能多地体验世界。他们进行了为期一年的全球旅行，希望能够在视力还完好时积累更多的经历和记忆。因此，这个故事的主题是“充分利用视力”，即尽可能地利用自己还拥有的视力去体验世界，故B选项“Making the most of the vision”最符合文章主旨，为最佳标题。故选B。 Passage 12 （23-24高二下·安徽芜湖·期末）“WHAT IS CIVILISATION?” asked Kenneth Clark 50 years ago in the seminal (开创性的) BBC series on the subject. “I don’t know, and I can’t define it in abstract terms, yet. But I think I can recognize it when I see it, and I’m looking at it now.” And he turned to gesture behind him, at the soaring Gothic towers and flying buttresses of Notre Dame (巴黎圣母院). It seems inhuman to care more about a building than about people. That the sight of Notre Dame going up in flames has attracted so much more attention than floods in southern Africa which killed over 1,000 arouses understandable feelings of guilt. Yet the widespread, intense grief at the sight of the cathedral’s (大教堂) collapsing steeple (尖塔) is in fact profoundly human — and in a particularly 21st-century way. Familiarity breeds affection. A building on whose sunny steps you have rested, in front of which you have taken a selfie with your loved one, becomes a warm part of your memories and thus of yourself. That helps explain why China is in mourning — WeChat, young China’s principal (主要的) means of talking to itself, has been following the story. And it will be rebuilt. The effort to rebuild it will bring people together. Within 24 hours, €600m ($677m) had been raised from businesses and rich people, and a rash of crowdfunding campaigns started. Yet the emotions the sight aroused were less about the building itself than about what losing it might mean. Notre Dame is an expression of humanity at its collective best. Its survival through 850 years of political turbulence — through war, revolution and Nazi occupation — binds the present to the past. It will never be the same, but that is as it should be. As Victor Hugo wrote in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, a three-volume love-letter to the cathedral: “Great edifices (建筑物), like great mountains, are the work of centuries. Art is often transformed as it is being made… Time is the architect, the nation is the builder.” 1. What can we infer according to Paragraph 1? A．Kenneth Clark is a staff (职员) in BBC． B．Kenneth Clark believes that Notre Dame is a symbol of civilization. C．Civilization is so abstract that Kenneth Clark can’t recognise it. D．Notre Dame is the subject of the BBC series. 2. Why has the sight of Notre Dame going up in flames attracted so much attention according to the passage? A．Because the sunny steps in Notre Dame for people to rest on is impressive. B．Because Notre Dame has boosted the local economy. C．Because numerable people around the world has been there and left good memories. D．Because social media like WeChat in China help more people know it. 3. Which of the following can best explain the underlined word in Paragraph 4? A．current B．parties C．power D．disorder 4. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph? A．The essence (精髓) of Notre Dame will be lost if we rebuild it. B．It is difficult to rebuild Notre Dame. C．If it were not for the fire, Notre Dame would always stay the same. D．Notre Dame will change as time goes by even without the fire. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讲述了巴黎圣母院的烧毁以及回顾该建筑赋予人类的意义。对于巴黎圣母院的烧毁，人们普遍而强烈的悲痛是发自内心的，由此进一步论述了人们关心巴黎圣母院的原因。 1. 推理判断题。由文章第一段“‘WHAT IS CIVILISATION?’ asked Kenneth Clark 50 years ago in the seminal (开创性的) BBC series on the subject. ‘I don’t know, and I can’t define it in abstract terms, yet. But I think I can recognize it when I see it, and I’m looking at it now.’ And he turned to gesture behind him, at the soaring Gothic towers and flying buttresses of Notre Dame (巴黎圣母院).(50年前，Kenneth Clark在英国广播公司关于这个主题的开创性系列节目中问道：‘什么是文明？我不知道，我还不能用抽象的术语来定义它。但我想当我看到它的时候我能认出它，我现在正在看它。’然后他转过身来，对着身后高耸的哥特式塔楼和圣母院的飞扶壁做手势。)”可知，Kenneth Clark认为圣母院是文明的象征。故选B项。 2. 细节理解题。由文章第二段“Familiarity breeds affection. A building on whose sunny steps you have rested, in front of which you have taken a selfie with your loved one, becomes a warm part of your memories and thus of yourself. (熟悉会滋生感情。一座你在阳光明媚的台阶上休息，在它前面与你所爱的人自拍的建筑，会成为你记忆中温暖的一部分，也会成为你自己的一部分。)”可知，因为全世界无数的人都去过那里，留下了美好的回忆，所以圣母院着火的景象引起了人们的极大关注。故选C项。 3. 词句猜测题。由第四段“Yet the emotions the sight aroused were less about the building itself than about what losing it might mean. Notre Dame is an expression of humanity at its collective best. Its survival through 850 years of political turbulence — through war, revolution and Nazi occupation — binds the present to the past.(然而，这一景象激起的情绪与其说是关于这座建筑本身，不如说是关于失去它可能意味着什么。圣母院体现了人类最美好的集体。它在850年的政治……中幸存下来——通过战争、革命和纳粹占领——将现在与过去联系在一起。)”中through war, revolution and Nazi occupation可知，这些是属于政治“动荡或者紊乱”，所以猜测turbulence表“动荡，紊乱”的意思。故选D项。 4. 主旨大意题。由文章最后一段“It will never be the same, but that is as it should be. As Victor Hugo wrote in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’, a three-volume love-letter to the cathedral:‘Great edifices (建筑物), like great mountains, are the work of centuries. Art is often transformed as it is being made… Time is the architect, the nation is the builder.’(它将永远不会一样，但这是应该的。正如维克多·雨果在写给大教堂的三卷本情书《巴黎圣母院》中所写：“伟大的建筑，就像伟大的山脉，是几个世纪的杰作。艺术往往在制作过程中发生变化……时间是建筑师，国家是建设者。”)”特别是第一句话可知，最后一段主要讲即使没有大火，圣母院也会随着时间的推移而改变。故选D项。 Passage 13 （23-24高二下·安徽阜阳·期末）Bright and early on the morning of our first full day in Antarctica, L’ Austral’s Captain Fabien’s voice woke us up as it came through a loudspeaker. If we looked outside right now, he said, we’d see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. In the distance, we spotted a group of humpback whales feeding on smaller fishes. Next door, my parents were also waking up to the sights of a new day in Antarctica. Over breakfast, my sister and I excitedly told them about the whales we saw from our room that morning. You might not immediately think of “family vacation” when talking about a trip to Antarctica, but tour companies like Adventures by Disney are changing that. The company offers guided group trips to destinations across all seven continents in the world. Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. After leaving Buenos Aires, we flew to Ushuaia on an Adventures by Disney plane. Then, it was the journey toward the Drake Passage. After a speedy Drake Passage crossing, we reached Antarctica early, adding a half day to our scheduled four days on and around the continent. To those unfamiliar with Adventures by Disney, the fact that you can experience Antarctica — the most distant, extreme continent — with Disney might be surprising. During the trip, there were thoughtful acts, from stamped postcards to send from an Antarctica post office to a champagne (香槟) party on our final stop of the journey; Adventures by Disney truly thought of everything for us. Antarctica is a life-changing destination packed with experiences that can’t be copied. We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. And honestly, it’s going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete. 1．How did the author and her sister feel when sailing past the icebergs? A．Terrific. B．Confused. C．Frightened. D．Dangerous. 2．What happened first on the author’s journey? A．They flew to Ushuaia. B．They toured around Buenos Aires. C．They passed through the Drake Passage. D．They hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals. 3．What can we infer about their travel from the last paragraph? A．The author might feel bad when crossing the Drake Passage. B．The author was the most impressed by the champagne party. C．The author believes that their next travel will be more thrilling. D．The author thought an Antarctica post office should be established. 4．Which can serve as the best title for the text? A．Exploring Antarctica — A Place with Various animals B．An Antarctic Adventure for Scientific Research C．A Comfortable Travel Experience D．A Family’s Journey to Antarctica 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A 4. D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者一家的南极冒险之旅，他们从布宜诺斯艾利斯出发，经过乌斯怀亚，穿越德雷克海峡到达南极洲。在南极的第一天，他们欣赏到了冰山和座头鲸。旅程中，他们体验了南极的独特活动。作者认为这次旅行是改变人生的经历，充满了难忘的瞬间。 1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“If we looked outside right now, he said, we’d see a beautiful sea of icebergs in the golden sunlight. My sister and I jumped out of bed, staring in amazement as we sailed past giant pieces of ice. (如果我们现在看外面，他说，我们会看到金色阳光下美丽的冰山海洋。我和妹妹从床上跳了起来，惊奇地看着我们驶过一块块巨大的冰块)”可知，在驶过冰山时，两人感觉大为惊奇，棒极了。故选A项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Our adventure started when we flew to Buenos Aires and explored the beautiful Argentine capital for a day. (当我们飞到布宜诺斯艾利斯，在美丽的阿根廷首都探索一天时，我们的冒险就开始了)”可知，在这次家庭之旅的一开始，他们游览了布宜诺斯艾利斯。故选B项。 3. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“We experienced seasickness when travelling across the Drake Passage, hiked up ice hills alongside lovely animals, and had a taste of champagne. (我们在穿越德雷克海峡时经历了晕船，和可爱的动物一起爬上了冰山，还品尝了香槟)”可知，在穿越德雷克海峡时，作者一家经历了晕船。由此推知，作者当时感觉很糟糕。故选A项。 4. 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段中“And honestly, it’s going to be hard for the next family trip we may take to compete. (老实说，我们下一次的家庭旅行可能会很难与之匹敌)”可知，文章讲述了作者一家的南极冒险之旅，他们从布宜诺斯艾利斯出发，经过乌斯怀亚，穿越德雷克海峡到达南极洲。在南极的第一天，他们欣赏到了冰山和座头鲸。旅程中，他们体验了南极的独特活动。作者认为这次旅行是改变人生的经历，充满了难忘的瞬间。因此，D项“一家人的南极之旅”最契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。 Passage 14 （23-24高二下·湖南·期中）Many of us are familiar with the excitement of planning a vacation to an exotic destination. As the departure date approaches, anticipation builds, and the possibilities seem endless. However, upon returning home, the experience often fades quickly as we settle back into our routines. That incredible experience becomes like a dream — similar to watching a movie, but a lot more expensive. But does it have to be like this? What if it could be a transformative experience that enriches our lives? Over 200 years ago, Mary Wollstonecraft, a philosopher and feminist, started a journey to Scandinavia during a difficult period in her life. Despite her initial intentions to win back her lover, she found comfort in documenting her travels in “Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.” Through her observations and reflections, she not only revolutionized travel writing but also healed herself emotionally. Wollstonecraft’ s approach to travel offers valuable insights for modern-day travelers. Instead of simply sightseeing, she actively engaged with her surroundings, learning about local customs and history, and questioning her own assumptions. She embraced the unpredictability of travel, allowing herself to explore without strict plans. Here are some goals we can construct from Wollstonecraft’s approach to travel: Try to actively know the place you are in. Observe the customs. Interact with the locals. Learn the whys behind the observation. Explore the history. Try to understand the answers in relation to what you are experiencing now. setting aside any previous assumptions. Notice how the journey is affecting you. What new insights do you have? Are your opinions and beliefs challenged? Don’t plan out every detail. Embrace uncertainty and explore. So how do we put those goals into practice? Here is where mental models can enhance the travel experience. Exposing ourselves to diverse cultures and perspectives to broaden our worldview. Challenge confirmation bias (认知偏差) by engaging with ideas that differ from our own. Recognize that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved in various ways. By including these principles into our travels, we can transform them from mere entertainment into profound end enriching experiences that leave a lasting impact on our lives. 1. What word best describes our feelings upon returning home from a vacation? A．Excited. B．Inspired. C．Disappointed. D．Astonished. 2. What is the function of the example of Mary Wollstonecraft in Paragraph 2? A．To show the transformative power of travel. B．To highlight the challenges of traveling alone. C．To emphasize the importance of documenting experiences. D．To prove the possibility of finding comfort in strict travel plan. 3. Which of the following is in line with Wollstonecraft’s approach to travel? A．The map is not the territory. B．Travel brings love back to your life. C．Create your own sunshine every day. D．Believe in miracles, trust the journey. 4. How can mental models enhance the travel experience? A．Ignoring differing ideas to avoid bias. B．Limiting exposure to new perspectives. C．Seeking entertainment rather than enrichment. D．Broadening worldview through diverse cultures. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过借鉴哲学家及女权主义者玛丽·沃斯通克拉夫特的旅行方式，鼓励现代旅行者积极参与当地文化，学会观察、反思与自我挑战，拥抱不确定性。文章强调，运用心理模型，拓宽视野，挑战固有观念，认识多元幸福观，从而使旅行不仅仅停留于表面娱乐，而是对个人成长与心灵丰富产生深远影响。 1. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“As the departure date approaches, anticipation builds, and the possibilities seem endless. However, upon returning home, the experience often fades quickly as we settle back into our routines. That incredible experience becomes like a dream- -similar to watching a movie, but a lot more expensive.(随着出发日期的临近，期待感愈发强烈，一切可能性似乎无穷无尽。然而，一旦回到家，当重新回到日常生活的轨道上时，那段经历往往很快就会消退。那段不可思议的经历变得如同梦境一般——就如同观看了一场电影，但却昂贵得多)”可推知，我们度假后回家的感受是失望的。故选C项。 2. 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Through her observations and reflections, she not only revolutionized travel writing but also healed herself emotionally.(通过她的观察与反思，她不仅革新了旅行文学，也在情感上实现了自我疗愈)”可推知，第二段中玛丽·沃斯通克拉夫特的例子的作用是为了展示旅行的变革力量。故选A项。 3. 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Wollstonecraft’ s approach to travel offers valuable insights for modern-day travelers. Instead of simply sightseeing, she actively engaged with her surroundings, learning about local customs and history, and questioning her own assumptions. She embraced the unpredictability of travel, allowing herself to explore without strict plans.(沃斯通克拉夫特的旅行方式为现代旅行者提供了宝贵的见解。她不是简单地观光，而是积极地与周围环境接触，了解当地的习俗和历史，并质疑自己的假设。她接受了旅行的不可预测性，允许自己在没有严格计划的情况下探索)”可知，Wollstonecraft的旅行方式反映了她重视直接经验而非仅仅遵循预设路线的态度，与“地图非实地”的哲学思想相契合。由此推知，我们对于世界的预设认知(如同地图一样)并不能完全代表真实体验。故选A项。 4. 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Exposing ourselves to diverse cultures and perspectives to broaden our worldview. Challenge confirmation bias by engaging with ideas that differ from our own. Recognize that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved in various ways.(接触多元文化和观点，以拓宽我们的眼界。通过与自己不同的想法交流来挑战确认偏误。认识到幸福和满足可以通过多种方式实现)”可知，心理模型通过接触多元文化来拓宽世界观，从而提升旅行体验。故选D项。 Passage 15 （23-24高二上·福建三明·阶段练习）Going against the tide of flocking to well-known tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known attractions. Reverse tourism (逆向旅游) has appeared as a  new trend among young holidaymakers in China. According to data from an online travel agency, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four-star or five-star hotels in less-traveled places all increased ten times at a minimum. Some lesser-known scenic spots posted double-digit (两位数的) growth during the holiday. Baimaiquan Park in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, received 52,100 visits in the seven days, up to 15.78 percent year-over-year. Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” as developed ones and are able to offer more actual experiences and natural encounters. Essentially speaking, total relaxation is becoming a real expectation for many people when they travel. Changes in demand may be the fundamental reason for the popularity of reverse tourism. COVID-19 is another key factor fueling reverse tourism. As preventive measures continue, traveling has an unpredictable quality. Travelers have thus become more cautious and tend to choose local attractions or places with fewer tourists. “The rise of reverse tourism is not a bad thing,” said Zhengzhou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market. More importantly, it noted, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves instead of resting on their past honor. Jiang Han, a senior researcher, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market. To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to tap the potential of underestimated, lesser-known destinations. It is necessary to dig deeper into the local customs and highlight the local characteristics to improve the quality of local tourism. 1. What do the statistics in paragraph 2 tell us? A．The popularity of travel agency in China. B．The high income of hotels during holidays. C．The contributions of tourism to the economy. D．The increasing trend of reverse tourism in China. 2. What may be the root cause of the rise of reverse tourism? A．The impact of COVID-19. B．Holidaymakers’ changing needs for travel. C．The lower cost of heading to less-traveled places. D．The lack of innovative improvements in famous attractions. 3. What does Zhengzhou Daily think of reverse tourism? A．It will drop with the recovery of economy. B．It benefits both tourists and the tourism market. C．It is beneficial to spread local culture to tourists. D．It blocks the development of some popular resorts. 4. What is Jiang Han’s advice on developing the tourism market? A．Upgrading the supporting facilities in tourist areas. B．Improving the management rules of tourist attractions further. C．Exploring the potential and features of lesser-known attractions. D．Promoting the local characteristics of China through online media. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了逆向旅游这一旅游新趋势，分析了其兴起的原因和意义。 1. 主旨大意题。根据第二段的内容“According to data from an online travel agency, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Bookings for four-star or five-star hotels in less-traveled places all increased ten times at a minimum. Some lesser-known scenic spots posted double-digit (两位数的) growth during the holiday. Baimaiquan Park in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, received 52,100 visits in the seven days, up to 15.78 percent year-over-year. (根据一家在线旅行社的数据，在旅游较少的城市，假期期间酒店预订的房间数量同比增长了30%。在人迹罕至的地方，四星级或五星级酒店的预订量都至少增加了10倍。一些不太知名的景点在假期期间实现了两位数的增长。山东省省会济南的百脉泉公园在7天内接待了52100名游客，同比增长15.78%。)”可知，第二段主要讲的是逆向旅游在中国呈上升趋势。故选D项。 2. 细节理解题。根据第三段“Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” as developed ones and are able to offer more actual experiences and natural encounters. (除了拥挤之外，一些度假者选择人迹少的地方，以节省前往热门目的地的费用。此外，不太知名的景点不像发达景点那样“商业化”，能够提供更多的实际体验和自然接触。)”以及第四段“Essentially speaking, total relaxation is becoming a real expectation for many people when they travel. (从本质上讲，完全放松正在成为许多人旅行时的真实期望。)”可知，度假者不断变化的旅行需求是逆向旅游兴起的根本原因。故选B项。 3. 细节理解题。根据第五段“‘The rise of reverse tourism is not a bad thing,’ said Zhengzhou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market. More importantly, it noted, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves instead of resting on their past honor. (《郑州日报》称：‘逆向旅游的兴起并非坏事。’这意味着度假者现在有了更多的选择，这给旅游市场带来了更多的可能性。报告指出，更重要的是，这一趋势将迫使热门旅游目的地改善自身，而不是停留在过去的荣誉上。)”可知，《郑州日报》认为逆向旅游对游客和旅游市场都有好处。故选B项。 4. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to tap the potential of underestimated, lesser-known destinations. It is necessary to dig deeper into the local customs and highlight the local characteristics to improve the quality of local tourism. (为了真正提振旅游市场，Jiang建议要加大力度开发那些被低估的、不太为人所知的目的地的潜力。要深入挖掘地方风土人情，突出地方特色，提高地方旅游质量。)”可知，Jiang Han建议发现人迹罕至的景点的潜力和特色。故选C项。 高二下学期 单元话题 梯度训练 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$