Unit 3 Fascinating parks 同题异文 群文阅读（Word教参）-【步步高】2024-2025学年高二英语选择性必修第一册学习笔记（人教版）

A (本文节选自：CNN) These are just some of the wild creatures that await visitors to the new Universal Studios Beijing Resort，which officially opens September 20 following several delays due to the pandemic. Made up of seven themed lands filled with 37 rides，it will be the world’s fifth Universal Studios theme park.It has many of the popular attractions found at its counterparts in Singapore，Osaka，Los Angeles and Orlando.But there are some Universal firsts as well，including the Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness. CNN spoke with several people who had a chance to visit as part of the pre-opening trial operations now underway.Visitors report that wait times could be high，while some shows were so popular it was impossible to get access.Among the most popular attractions are the scream-inducing Decepticoaster inside the Transformers area，and all the Harry Potter rides.The Jurassic World Adventure and the Minions simulator rides also attract long lines. In spite of capacity being limited during the “pressure-testing” and soft opening period，wait times for more popular rides were well over an hour long during much of the day，CNN was told.“During trial operations，invited guests will experience selected rides，attractions，shows and dining services throughout the Universal Studios Beijing theme park on designated dates，” says a news release from the park.“Based on feedback and comments from invited guests，Universal Beijing Resort will look to adjust operational practices and service details in preparation for the upcoming grand opening.” Though local media reported complaints that pre-opening invitations are being sold by scalpers，entry is based on real-name registration—visitors need to provide their names and ID numbers in advance and their faces are scanned at the main gate. Built at an estimated cost of 50 billion yuan (US$7.7 billion) according to the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post，the World’s first Kung Fu Panda Land has many attractions and restaurants designed to reflect the country’s cultural heritage.Guests who have been to the other Universal parks and want to experience something fresh will be most excited about the Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness.With much of the area set indoors，it’s perfect for those wanting to beat the summer heat or，in a few months，the winter chills. Guests of the park have two resort hotels to choose from—the Universal Studios Grand Hotel and the NUO Resort Hotel.Nearby is the restaurant-filled Universal CityWalk，which doesn’t require a ticket to enter. Universal Beijing Resort is owned by Beijing International Resort Co.，a joint venture between state-owned Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment Co.and Universal Parks & Resorts，a business unit of Comcast NBCUniversal. It’s an easy drive from central Beijing and near several expressways，while a dedicated subway station is now open as well. 词汇积累 1．resort n．度假胜地；手段 2．underway adj.在进行中的 3．Scream-inducing adj.引发尖叫的 4．soft opening n．试营业 5．scalper n．票贩子，黄牛 6．joint venture n．合资企业 1．What’s the invited guests’ impression of the park during the soft opening period? A．Disgusting. B．Unappealing. C．Breathtaking. D．Ordinary. 答案　C 2．What’s the purpose of the pre-opening trial operations? A．To further improve the resort’s services. B．To attract more visitors. C．To show the park’s attractive rides. D．To express the park’s scale. 答案　A 3．Which of the following is WRONG based on the last four paragraphs? A．The transportation is easily accessible. B．The park is suitable to visit throughout the year. C．The dining is inconvenient. D．The park is owned by a joint venture. 答案　C B (节选自外研版必修第三册 Unit 5) TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA In 1866，a terrible sea creature is seen by several ships.Biologist Professor Pierre Aronnax and his servant，Conseil，join a ship to find and kill the creature.After a long journey into the Pacific Ocean，the creature is finally seen.While attacking from the ship，Aronnax and Conseil，along with the whale hunter Ned Land，fall into the sea，and discover that the “creature” is actually a submarine.They are captured and taken inside the submarine，where they meet the man in charge，Captain Nemo.Ahead of its time，the submarine is also a secret from the rest of the world.In order to keep this secret，Captain Nemo tells his three newest passengers that they are not permitted to leave the submarine.While Ned Land can think only of escaping，Aronnax and Conseil are fascinated by their adventures in the new underwater world.In this part adapted from a chapter of the book，Aronnax describes the experience of walking on the sea bed... And now，how can I look back upon the impression left upon me by that walk under the waters? Words are not enough to relate such wonders！Captain Nemo walked in front，one of his men following some steps behind.Conseil and I remained near each other，as if an exchange of words had been possible through our metal cases.I no longer felt the weight of my clothes，or of my shoes，of my air supply，or my thick helmet，inside which my head shook like a nut in its shell. The light，which lit the soil thirty feet below the surface of the ocean，astonished me by its power.The solar rays shone through the watery mass easily，and consumed all colour，and I clearly distinguished objects at a distance of a hundred and fifty yards.Beyond that the colours darkened into fine shades of deep blue，and gradually disappeared.Truly this water which surrounded me was but another air heavier than the Earth’s atmosphere，but almost as clear.Above me was the calm surface of the sea.We were walking on fine，even sand，not wrinkled，as on a flat shore，which keeps the impression of the waves.This dazzling carpet，really a reflector，drove away the rays of the sun with wonderful intensity，which accounted for the vibration which passed through every atom of liquid.Shall I be believed when I say that，at the depth of thirty feet，I could see as if I was in broad daylight? 词汇积累 1．capture v．捕获；俘获 2．look back upon 回顾 3．wonder n．奇观；奇迹 4．darken v．(使)变暗/黑 5．dazzling adj.炫目的，耀眼的 6．reflector n．反射器；反光体 1．Who was found in charge of the terrible creature—a submarine? A．Pierre Aronnax，the biologist professor. B．Nemo，the captain. C．Conseil，the servant. D．Ned Land，the whale hunter. 答案　B 2．Why would the three passengers stay in the submarine? A．To keep the secret. B．To enjoy more undersea scenes. C．To help the captain Nemo. D．To take more adventures there. 答案　A 3．Why was Ned different from the other two passengers? A．He enjoyed the adventures most. B．He thought of running away. C．He was in charge of the submarine. D．He was attacked by the terrible creature. 答案　B 4．What were not described in the words of Aronnax? A．The solar rays in the sea. B．The sand under the sea. C．The colour of the sea water. D．The temperature of the sea. 答案　D C I love holidays! There’s nothing better than jetting off to a foreign destination to visit the attractions it has on offer.Of course，I’m not alone.Millions of people are doing the same，and why not? The world has an amazing variety of must-see sights，from breathtaking natural scenery to impressive old cities.But the problem is that too many of us are visiting them at the same time，putting pressure on these delicate and ancient places. That’s why a number of beauty spots and historic sites have been introducing charges or restrictions on the tourists who visit.There are many reasons for this: to reduce overcrowding，which can spoil the ambience of a place，to manage wear and tear on old broken buildings，to tidy up the mess that visitors leave behind，or—as some may suggest—creating tourist traps to make more money out of the visitors. The famous Italian city of Venice with its picturesque canals has，for example，introduced an entry fee of up to 10 for short-stay tourists.Venetians have long complained that mass tourism is swamping the city.Now，passengers arriving by cruise ship will have to pay a “landing tax” which Mayor Luigi Brugnaro says，“would generate much-needed income to keep the city clean.” Many cities in Europe already charge an occupancy tax on tourists who stay in hotels and guest houses.In the UK，Edinburgh is hoping to do the same，controversially making it the first city in the country to do so.This levy，that is usually charged per person per night of accommodation，raises money to help protect the environment，pay for infrastructure，or promote tourism. In Italy’s capital city，Rome，new laws are being introduced to clamp down on bad tourist behaviour，which some argue is spoiling the look and feel of the city.Rules include banning drinking water from fountains and attaching “love padlocks” to bridges. As more of us can now afford to travel，tourist destinations are going to get busier，so maybe new laws and taxes are going to be a necessary part of the sightseeing experience. 词汇积累 1．jet off 乘飞机旅行 2．restriction n．限制 3．overcrowding n．过度拥挤 4．picturesque adj.图画般的，美丽的 5．short-stay adj.只在某处短暂停留的 6．mass tourism 大众旅游 7．landing tax 进城税 8．occupancy tax 占用税 9．levy n．税款 10．infrastructure n．基础设施 11．padlock n．挂锁 1．What does the underlined word “ambience” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Plant. B．Surroundings. C．Creature. D．Attraction. 答案　B 2．What’s the author’s attitude in the passage? A．Neutral. B．Subjective. C．Optimistic. D．Objective. 答案　D 3．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Appealing Attractions B．Tourist Traps C．Tourism Controls D．Environmental Protection 答案　C 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $