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课时作业(十九) Unit 3 Fascinating Parks
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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(2025·安徽滁州二模)Kruger National Park is, in a word, lifechanging.One of the top attractions in South Africa, and one of the largest national parks in the world, Kruger National Park is a must for any wildlife lover.
Kruger National Park Animals
Nothing will prepare you for the huge volume of wildlife that you'll be able to see in Kruger National Park.The park is home to 114 different species of reptiles; more than 500 species of birds; and 147 mammals.Not only will you have the opportunity to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino), but you'll see tons of other mammals like zebras, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, impalas, and many more.
When is the Best Time to Visit Kruger National Park?
The driest months being June, July, and August are the best time of year to visit the park, when the days are sunny and warm and the nights are cooler.Many trees and shrubs have lost their leaves, and water sources dry up, making it easier to spot game around the remaining waterholes.
Driving in Kruger National Park
What makes Kruger National Park unique from other parks is that it is accessible via selfdrive.Many people who come to the park come with their own vehicle because it's considerably more affordable than taking a guided tour.Doing a selfdrive safari (游猎) also gives you more flexibility with your timing.
1.How does the writer show the diversity of animals in Kruger National Park?
A.By making comparisons.
B.By listing figures.
C.By using illustrations.
D.By classifying facts.
2.Which is the best season in South Africa to visit Kruger National Park?
A.Spring. B.Summer.
C.Autumn. D.Winter.
3.What's special about Kruger National Park?
A.It has unique animals.
B.It offers a flexible time.
C.It allows selfdrive.
D.It charges fairly low.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了南非的克鲁格国家公园,它是世界上最大的国家公园之一,对于喜爱野生动物的人来说是一个必去之地。
1.B 推理判断题。根据Kruger National Park Animals部分中“The park is home to 114 different species of reptiles; more than 500 species of birds; and 147 mammals.(该公园有114种不同的爬行动物;500多种鸟类;147种哺乳动物。)”可知,作者通过列举数字来说明克鲁格国家公园动物的多样性。故选B。
2.D 细节理解题。根据“When is the Best Time to Visit Kruger National Park?(参观克鲁格国家公园的最佳时间是什么时候?)”部分中“The driest months being June, July, and August are the best time of year to visit the park, when the days are sunny and warm and the nights are cooler.(6月、7月和8月是最干燥的月份,是一年中参观公园的最佳时间,那时白天阳光明媚,温暖,夜晚凉爽。)”可知,6月、7月和8月是最干燥的月份,是一年中参观公园的最佳时间。在南非即南半球,6月、7月和8月是冬季。故选D。
3.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“What makes Kruger National Park unique from other parks is that it is accessible via selfdrive.(克鲁格国家公园与其他公园的独特之处在于,它可以通过自驾游进入。)”可知,该公园独特之处在于它可以通过自驾游进入。故选C。
B
(2025·郑州模拟)Quiet Parks International (QPI) have got every reason to award Quiet Trail to the Niobrara National Scenic River this year, making it the other Quiet Trail in the world after Cuifeng Lake Trail, Taiwan.Kalli Kieborz, Director of Niobrara Council, received the award for their assistance in managing and protecting its natural resources, including natural quiet, since 1997.
This Award concluded a twoyear process that included exploring the full length of the river to collect qualitative and quantitative acoustic (听觉的) data.Gordon Hempton, cofounder of QPI, stated, “Our testing process is very exact.Beyond collecting standard acoustic data, each team member must agree unhesitatingly that natural quiet existed throughout the testing period.The river's splendid geologic landscape, unusual atmospheric conditions and outstanding wildlife all contributed to a positive outcome.”
The Niobrara River is notable for its beauty, ecological importance, and recreational appeal in the northern Great Plains, U.S..Six major ecosystems meet in the Niobrara National Scenic River valley, resulting in a special mix of more than 160 plant and animal species.“It is filled with unique, even oneofakind opportunities for the curious and adventurous visitors,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism director.
“97% of the U.S.population faces noise pollution from sources like flights and highways.In fact, the more quiet we have, the more we can see and hear about the world, so we are thrilled to be able to offer it at Niobrara National Scenic River.From a quiet starry night to peaceful natural escapes, it uncovers what cannot be enjoyed in many other places,” stated Susan Cook, another director.
Areas like the Niobrara National Scenic River offer an opportunity to showcase quiet, unspoiled areas in a noisy world.Today, as people's life is overloaded with noise, the intentional seekingout of quiet areas is on the rise and with it, the opportunity to engage new travelers in visiting the beautiful, yet still largely hidden treasure of the wild.
4.Which of the following best describes the testing process?
A.Flexible. B.Reliable.
C.Simple. D.Loose.
5.What is a consequence of ecosystems meeting in the valley?
A.Ecology imbalance.
B.Biodiversity enrichment.
C.Species competition.
D.Tourism boost.
6.What does Susan Cook highlight in paragraph 4?
A.The joy of winning the award.
B.The outcome of noise pollution.
C.The activities of enjoying quiet.
D.The value of natural quiet.
7.What is the author's purpose in writing the text?
A.To call on efforts to reconnect with nature.
B.To inform the recognition of a quiet river.
C.To display the challenges of protecting ecosystem.
D.To stress the need to escape busyness of modern life.
【语篇解读】 这是一篇新闻报道,主要介绍了美国内布拉斯加州的一条河流获得了“安静公园国际组织”颁发的“安静小径奖”,并介绍了这条河流的特点和价值。
4.B 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Our testing process is very exact.(我们的测试过程非常精确。)”可知测试过程非常精确,可推理出这个测试过程是非常可靠的。故选B。
5.B 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Six major ecosystems meet in the Niobrara National Scenic River valley, resulting in a special mix of more than 160 plant and animal species.(六个主要的生态系统在尼欧布拉拉国家风景河流域交汇,形成了一个由 160 多种动植物组成的特殊混合体。)”可知,生态系统在山谷中的交汇导致了生物多样性的丰富。故选B。
6.D 推理判断题。根据文章第四段中“From a quiet starry night to peaceful natural escapes, it uncovers what cannot be enjoyed in many other places(从宁静的星空夜晚到宁静的自然逃亡,它揭示了在许多其他地方无法享受的东西)”可知,Susan Cook 强调了自然安静的价值。故答案为 D。
7.B 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Quiet Parks International (QPI) have got every reason to award Quiet Trail to the Niobrara National Scenic River this year, making it the other Quiet Trail in the world after Cuifeng Lake Trail, Taiwan.(安静公园国际组织(QPI)有充分的理由将安静小径奖授予尼欧布拉拉国家风景河流,使其成为继台湾翠峰湖小径之后世界上另一条安静小径。)”可知,作者写这篇文章的目的是为了告知一条安静的河流获得了认可。故选B。
C
(2025·东北三省四市联考)When floods completely destroyed Bangkok more than a decade ago, Thai landscape architect, Kotchakorn Voraakhom became determined to help her sinking hometown fight this deadly climate threat.“The floods changed my life,” said Voraakhom, who studied at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design.“It was the turning point, when I started using the tools of landscape architecture to cope with climate change.”
Voraakhom's fantastic projects in Bangkok include a park that can hold up to one million gallons of water, Asia's largest rooftop farm, an elevated walkway installed on a bridge and a lush (草木繁茂的) canal park in the city center.
One of Voraakhom's most innovative designs is Centenary Park in Chulalongkorn University.The park stores large amounts of rainwater and prevents the surrounding streets from flooding.Built on an incline (斜坡), it directs runoff water through inclined gardens and artificial wetlands.From there, water flows into a retention pond (澄清的) with a capacity of nearly 480,000 gallons.Beneath the soil is an additional water tank which can hold nearly 160,000 gallons.The entire park can store up to one million gallons of water.
Voraakhom also created Asia's largest rooftop farm, Siam Green Sky, transforming 22,400 square meters (241,000 square feet) into a lush field.The farm, which recycles food waste from restaurants in the building below and uses it as plant fertilizer (肥料), also slows down, soaks up and stores large amounts of rainwater.It is then used to grow vegetables, herbs and fruit, as well as rice.
The architect said she integrates nature and water into her designs to create landscapes that help alleviate flooding and add greenery to densely populated cities.The central question sinking cities like Bangkok need to focus on is: “how are we going to live with the water, without fear?” said Voraakhom.This idea of “living with the water” lies at the heart of her design approach.
9.What did Kotchakorn focus on to cope with flooding?
A.Green coverage.
B.Soil conservation.
C.Architecture design.
D.Alternative resources.
10.Which is not included in the architect's projects?
A.Centenary Park.
B.Siam Green Sky.
C.An elevated walkway.
D.Chulalongkorn University.
11.What does the underlined word “alleviate” in paragraph 5 refer to?
A.Make less severe.
B.Get better.
C.Adapt itself to.
D.Take in.
12.What effect would Centenary Park have on viewers?
A.Calming. B.Disturbing.
C.Refreshing. D.Challenging.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了泰国景观设计师Kotchakorn Voraakhom致力于建造应对气候变化的景观,她将自然和水融入到设计中,创造出的景观不仅有助于缓解洪水,还为人口稠密的城市增添绿化。
9.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It was the turning point, when I started using the tools of landscape architecture to cope with climate change.(这是一个转折点,我开始使用景观建筑的工具来应对气候变化。)”可知,Kotchakorn利用建筑设计来应对洪水。故选C。
10.D 细节理解题。根据第二段“Voraakhom's fantastic projects in Bangkok include a park that can hold up to one million gallons of water, Asia's largest rooftop farm, an elevated walkway installed on a bridge and a lush (草木繁茂的) canal park in the city center.(Voraakhom在曼谷的精彩项目包括一个可容纳100万加仑水的公园、亚洲最大的屋顶农场、一条安装在桥上的高架人行道以及市中心一个郁郁葱葱的运河公园。)”、第三段中的“One of Voraakhom's most innovative designs is Centenary Park in Chulalongkorn University.(Voraakhom最具创新性的设计之一是朱拉隆功大学的百年纪念公园。)”、第四段中的“Voraakhom also created Asia's largest rooftop farm, Siam Green Sky, transforming 22,400 square meters (241,000 square feet) into a lush field.(Voraakhom还创建了亚洲最大的屋顶农场Siam Green Sky,将22400平方米(241000平方英尺)改造成了郁郁葱葱的田地。)”可知,Voraakhom的建筑项目有:朱拉隆功大学的百年纪念公园、屋顶农场Siam Green Sky、高架人行道、运河公园。不包括朱拉隆功大学。故选D。
11.A 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“When floods completely destroyed Bangkok more than a decade ago, Thai landscape architect, Kotchakorn Voraakhom became determined to help her sinking hometown fight this deadly climate threat.(十多年前,当洪水完全摧毁曼谷时,泰国景观设计师Kotchakorn Voraakhom决心帮助她正在下沉的家乡应对这一致命的气候威胁。)”可知,Kotchakorn Voraakhom想要用自己的努力帮助家乡应对洪水灾难,再结合画线词前的“she integrates nature and water into her designs to create landscapes”可推测出,她将自然和水融入到自己的设计中,想要创造出能够缓解洪水的景观,alleviate意为“缓解,减轻”,与A项“使变得不那么严重”意思接近。故选A。
12.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The park stores large amounts of rainwater and prevents the surrounding streets from flooding.Built on an incline (斜坡), it directs runoff water through inclined gardens and artificial wetlands.(公园储存了大量的雨水,防止周围的街道被淹。它建在斜坡上,引导径流通过倾斜的花园和人工湿地。)”和最后一段中的“The architect said she integrates nature and water into her designs to create landscapes that help alleviate flooding and add greenery to densely populated cities.(这位设计师说,她将自然和水融入到自己的设计中,创造出有助于缓解洪水并为人口稠密的城市增添绿色的景观。)”可知,百年纪念公园不但可以缓解洪水,还可以增加绿化,由此可推测出,作为一处景观,这会让观看者感到耳目一新。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五
Always the outsider?
One of the things I used to fear was being the new girl in the office — in the kitchen making coffee while the incrowd chatted about the weekend. I worried that I wasn't good enough or smart enough. __1__ I'd struggle for words while trying to look cool. Back at school, I was best friends with Kate and Cathy until we had to walk across the road in twos, and guess who was left out? I've always been the outsider from school days to office life. Or is that the story I have told myself?
As in so many areas of life, the only thing you can control is your response. I remind myself of what Eleanor Roosevelt said: __2__ The only person making me feel like an outsider is me. These are the lessons I have learned along the way:
●Starting anywhere new, you just have to find your people, the ones that get you. __3__ It's OK to take your time and figure out if you're the right fit for each other. Have faith that you will find the right people for you.
●Very often it's our belief systems that tell us we don't fit in. We are replaying the stories from childhood and need to rewrite the script (剧本). __4__ When are you assuming that you'll be on your own? What fears are you projecting onto yourself?
●Practice selfacceptance. Remind yourself that it's OK to have a different way of operating in the world.
●__5__ Sometimes, interactions with random strangers can help us feel more confident in all our relationships. For example, volunteering can make us feel connected and give us a sense of belonging.
A.Don't charge into friendships, though.
B.Start noticing your patterns of mentality.
C.If I was asked a question, panic would set in.
D.No one can make you feel lower without your agreement.
E.The feeling of being an outsider would force me to shut up.
F.Try doing something to take yourself out of your comfort zone.
G.We all feel a little lost and awkward sometimes — you're not the only one.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了人们常常觉得自己是局外人这一现象,并给出了一些应对这种感受的方法和建议。
1.C 根据上文“I worried that I wasn't good enough or smart enough (我担心自己不够好或不够聪明。)”以及下文“I'd struggle for words while trying to look cool. (我会努力用语言来形容,同时试图看起来很酷。)”可知,“我”在这种情况下会非常紧张,和人交流时,就会很恐慌,与C项“If I was asked a question, panic would set in. (如果有人问我一个问题,我就会感到恐慌。)”上下文一致,符合文意。故选C项。
2.D 根据上文“As in so many areas of life, the only thing you can control is your response. I remind myself of what Eleanor Roosevelt said: (就像在生活的许多领域一样,你唯一能控制的就是你的反应。我提醒自己埃莉诺·罗斯福说过的话:)”可知,自己的情绪是由自己控制的,别人是无法让自己感到低落的,与D项“No one can make you feel lower without your agreement. (没有你的同意,没有人能让你感觉低落。)”上下文一致,符合文意,故选D项。
3.A 根据下文“It's OK to take your time and figure out if you're the right fit for each other. Have faith that you will find the right people for you. (花点时间弄清楚你们是否适合彼此是可以的。相信你会找到适合你的人。)”可知,此处与建立友谊有关,要花带时间了解对方,不能急于建立友谊,与A项“Don't charge into friendships, though. (不过,不要急于建立友谊。)”上下文一致,符合文意。故选A项。
4.B 根据前文“We are replaying the stories from childhood and need to rewrite the script (剧本). (我们正在重播童年的故事,需要重写剧本。)”及下文“When are you assuming that you'll be on your own? What fears are you projecting onto yourself? (你什么时候假设你会独自一人?你把什么恐惧投射到自己身上?)”可知,人们需要关注自己的心态,与B项“Start noticing your patterns of mentality. (开始注意你的心态模式。)”上下文一致,符合文意,故选B项。
5.F 根据下文“Sometimes, interactions with random strangers can help us feel more confident in all our relationships. For example, volunteering can make us feel connected and give us a sense of belonging. (有时,与随机的陌生人的互动可以帮助我们对所有关系更有信心。例如,志愿服务可以让我们感到相互联系并给我们一种归属感。)”可知,需要做一些事情来找到归属感改变现状,与F项“Try doing something to take yourself out of your comfort zone. (尝试做一些事情让自己走出舒适区。)”上下文一致,符合文意,故选F项。
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