UNIT4 单元话题阅读二（Word练习）-【拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高中英语选择性必修第二册（人教版2019）

(材料选自译林版新教材选择性必修第三册Unit 1) ◎ An adventure in Africa 30 June, Morocco My parents and I had just driven down the narrow mountain road from Marrakesh, with all its sharp bends, and had finally arrived at Merzouga. Before us stretched the unending① sand dunes② [1]that marked the beginning of the Sahara. A small boy walked past with a group of noisy goats③ [2]as I took a long look at the yellow roadside sign that told us we were entering a “fragile④ natural environment”. I made a resolution⑤ to respect and protect this unique landscape [3] while I was here. We set off⑥， [4]our vehicle quietly running over the sand and small stones. It wasn't long [5]before we were surrounded by enormous sand dunes towering⑦ above us on all sides. The wind was blowing grains⑧ of sand from the tops of the dunes, the sun was beating down⑨ hard and bright, and the sky was a deep shade of blue [6]that I had never seen before. The wild beauty of the desert was about to reveal itself. There was not a plant to be seen. The desert appeared completely empty, [7]which was calming and threatening at the same time. The colours of the dunes contrasted⑩ strikingly⑪ with the blue of the cloudless sky. [1]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词sand dunes。 [2]本句中as引导时间状语从句；that引导定语从句，修饰先行词sign。 [3]while引导时间状语从句。 [4]our vehicle quietly running...为独立主格结构。 [5]before引导时间状语从句；动词­ing形式短语towering作后置定语，修饰名词sand dunes。 [6]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词a deep shade of blue。 [7]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰整个主句。 Eventually, as the last rays⑫ of sunlight were falling on the sand, we arrived at our desert camp. Stars were already shining brightly in the darkening sky and it was getting cold with the approach of⑬ the night. Three camels⑭， [8]slowly chewing⑮， were resting on their knees and watching our arrival with interest⑯. “So, which one of you lucky animals will be my ride tomorrow？” I said out loud as I grabbed my bag and headed towards the warm campfire. I was starving⑰ and rushed to put a steak on the barbecue⑱. [8]动词 ­ing形式短语slowly chewing作伴随状语，修饰整个句子。 3 July, Kenya A few days after our departure⑲ from the camp, our car was well and truly stuck in⑳ the mudB21. We were very near to our rest camp in Amboseli National Park located on the borderB22 of Kenya when my father, againstB23 my mother's advice, decided to drive through a large pool of water [9]that stretched across the dirt road. Two tall slim local people were standing by the roadside [10]watching us with amusement. They must have realized that we were totally helpless, for after a few moments, they wandered over and pushed us free. My father smiled weakly and we drove on as my mother and I waved from the car window. [9]that引导定语从句，修饰先行词pool of water。 [10]动词 ­ing形式短语watching us with amusement作状语。 We found a parkingB24 space next to our hutB25，[11] which was round and made from brickB26. The walls, [12]painted brilliant white, reflected the afternoon sun. There were five similar huts, all lined up facing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The mountain rose up over the plains before us. Tall grasses and trees dottedB27 the plains, [13]which were alive with the African wildlife we had come to see. Giraffes, with their long necks, were pulling leaves from the highest branches. In the distance, elephants were eating grass, [14]ears flappingB28 lazily as they moved slowly over the plains. I had never seen anything like this before. It was indeed the greatest show on the Earth. [11]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词hut。 [12]动词­ed形式短语painted brilliant white作定语，修饰名词walls。 [13]which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词plains；we had come to see为定语从句，修饰先行词wildlife，从句中省略了关系代词which/that。 [14]ears flapping lazily为独立主格结构。 We got out of the car，[15]carrying our suitcases and boxes of food into the hut. I placed hamB29 sandwiches, sausagesB30 and a bunch ofB31 bananas on a small wooden table. I returned to the car and fetchedB32 more possessionsB33. [16]It was then that I noticed a small grey monkey sitting on a tree a few metres away and eating a banana. “So cute，” I thought to myself, until I realized it was my banana that he was eating! He was looking at me intentlyB34 as he enjoyed the final mouthful. I was sure he was saying, “Thank you.” “You're welcome，” I replied. [15]动词 ­ing形式短语carrying...hut作状语。 [16]本句为强调句型，强调时间状语then。 ◎ ①unending/ʌn'endɪ/ adj.无尽的，源源不断的 ②dune/djuːn/ n.沙丘 ③goat /ɡəʊt/ n.山羊 ④fragile /'frædʒaɪl/ adj.脆弱的；易碎的；精巧的 ⑤resolution /ˌrezə'luːʃ(ə)n/ n. 决心，决定；决议；解决 ⑥set off出发 ⑦tower /'taʊə(r)/ vi. 高耸 ⑧grain /ɡreɪn/ n. 细粒，颗粒；谷物 ⑨beat down (阳光)强烈照射，曝晒 ⑩contrast /'kɒntrɑːst/ vi.形成对比 vt.对比，对照 n.差异，差别；对照物 contrast with与……形成对比 ⑪strikingly /'straɪkɪli/ adv.异乎寻常地；显著地 ⑫ray /reɪ/ n. 光线，射线 ⑬with the approach of...随着……的来临 ⑭camel /'kæm(ə)l/ n.骆驼 ⑮chew /tʃuː/ vi.& vt. 咀嚼，嚼碎；咬住 ⑯with interest饶有兴趣地，兴致勃勃地 ⑰starve /stɑːv/ vi.& vt.(使)饿死，(使)挨饿 ⑱barbecue /'bɑːbɪkjuː/ n.烤架；户外烧烤 ⑲departure/dɪ'pɑːtʃə(r)/ n.离开，起程 ⑳be stuck in被困在……中，陷入……困境 mud /mʌd/ n.泥，淤泥 border /'bɔːdə(r)/ n.国界，边界 vi.& vt. (与……)接壤 against /ə'ɡenst/ prep.违背，违抗(愿望、劝告或命令) parking /'pɑːkɪ/ n. 停车；停车位 hut /hʌt/ n.(简陋的)小屋，棚屋 brick /brɪk/ n. 砖块；积木 dot /dɒt/ vt. 遍布；使布满，点缀；加点 n. 点 flap /flæp/ vi.& vt. 拍打，摆动；振(翅) ham /hæm/ n.火腿，火腿肉 sausage /'sɒsɪdʒ/ n.香肠，腊肠 bunch /bʌntʃ/ n. 串，束；大量 a bunch of 一束，一把，一群 fetch /fetʃ/ vt. (去)拿来，(去)请来 possession /pə'zeʃ(ə)n/ n. 私人物品，个人财产；具有，拥有 intently /ɪn'tentli/adv. 热切地，专注地 ◎ 非洲探险 6月30日，摩洛哥 我的父母和我刚刚从马拉喀什开车沿着狭窄的山路走下，这条路有很多急转弯，最后到达了默佐加。在我们面前，绵延不绝的沙丘标志着撒哈拉沙漠的开始。一个小男孩带着一群吵闹的山羊走过，我看了很长时间路边的黄色标志，上面写着我们正在进入一个“脆弱的自然环境”。当我在这里的时候，我下定决心要尊重和保护这片独特的风景。我们出发了，我们的车静静地驶过沙滩和小石子。很快我们就被四周高耸的巨大沙丘包围住。风吹动着沙丘顶上的沙粒，阳光猛烈而耀眼地照射着，天空是我以前从未见过的深蓝色。沙漠的野性之美即将显露出来。一株植物也看不见。沙漠似乎完全空无一人，这里平静和威胁共存。沙丘的颜色与万里无云的蓝天形成了鲜明的对比。 最后，当最后一缕阳光落在沙滩上时，我们来到了沙漠营地。星星在昏暗的天空中明亮地闪烁着，随着夜晚的来临，天气变得越来越冷。三只骆驼慢慢地咀嚼着，跪在地上，饶有兴趣地看着我们的到来。“那么，你们哪一个幸运的动物明天会是我的坐骑？”我大声说，我拿起包朝温暖的篝火走去。我饿极了，急忙把牛排放在烤肉架上。 7月3日，肯尼亚 我们离开营地几天后，我们的车完全陷在泥里了。我们离肯尼亚边境安博塞利国家公园的休息营地非常近，当时我父亲不顾母亲的反对，决定开车穿过一个横跨土路的大水池。两个身材瘦高的当地人站在路边，兴致勃勃地看着我们。他们一定意识到了我们是完全无助的，因为过了一会儿，他们走过来把我们推了出来。父亲勉强地笑了笑，我们继续开车，我和母亲在车窗外挥手致意。 我们在小屋旁边找到了一个停车位，小屋是圆形的，是砖砌的。墙壁刷成了明亮的白色，反射着午后的阳光。有五间类似的小屋，都排成一排，面向非洲的最高山脉——乞力马扎罗山。这座山在我们面前的平原上拔地而起。高高的草和树点缀着平原，那里生活着我们所看到的非洲野生动物。长颈鹿长着长长的脖子，从最高的树枝上拽树叶。远处，大象正在吃草，耳朵懒洋洋地拍打着，慢慢地在平原上移动。我以前从未见过这样的事。这确实是世界上最伟大的演出。 我们下了车，提着手提箱和食品盒进了小屋。我把火腿三明治、香肠和一串香蕉放在一张小木桌上。我回到车上，又拿了些物品。就在那时，我注意到一只灰色的小猴子坐在几米外的树上吃香蕉。“好可爱，”我心想，直到我意识到他吃的是我的香蕉！当他享受完最后一口时，他聚精会神地看着我。我肯定他在说：“谢谢。”“不客气。”我回答。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$