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UNIT 3 FASCINATING PARKS
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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(2025·聊城检测)
The Most Popular National Parks in the US
Famously called “America’s best idea” by the novelist and historian Wallace Stegner, the US National Park System offers families a wonderfully affordable way to visit America’s most popular and beautiful landscapes.
Hot Springs National Park
This national park is unique because it’s more of an urban park than a distant wilderness.Located right next to the city of Hot Springs, this is also the country’s smallest national park, covering 5,550 acres.The main attractions here are the historic bathhouses and hot springs that the park was established to protect.
Acadia National Park
This park on the Maine Coast is home to various plants and animals and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast.Today visitors come to Acadia to hike rock peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the coastal scenery.
Shenandoah National Park
Occupied by settlers for at least 100 years, it covers 200,000 acres of Virginia wilderness.The 105-mile Skyline Drive traces the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers many jumping-off points to see the beauty of this park.Beyond the scenic drive, you can explore the park’s many offerings through hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Stretching along 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and covering more than 15,000 acres, this Midwestern park is ideal for relaxing on a beach, hiking the 50 miles of trails, and exploring the diverse ecosystem.The sands are the main attraction with rare plants, and various birds.The national park is free to visit.
1.What is typical of Hot Springs National Park?( )
A.It seems like a city park. B.It is located in the suburbs.
C.It isn’t a faraway wilderness. D.It is the city’s largest national park.
2.What can you do in Shenandoah National Park?( )
A.Talk about its history with settlers. B.Record the beauty of this park.
C.Ride a horse to explore its beauty. D.Enjoy the park’s coastal scenery.
3.Which of the following parks can you visit free of charge?( )
A.Acadia National Park. B.Hot Springs National Park.
C.Shenandoah National Park. D.Indiana Dunes National Park.
B
A walk in the park may be just what the doctor orders.A new program launched in Canada gives some doctors the option of providing patients with a free annual pass to the country’s national parks as part of an effort to increase access to nature and the health benefits.
PaRx, a health initiative launched by the BC Parks Foundation in 2019, partnered with Parks Canada to provide doctors across four provinces with an initial run of 100 passes that can be prescribed (开处方).The program allows doctors to write more general prescriptions for time spent out in nature; two hours a week, at least 20 minutes at a time, is what PaRx director Dr.Melissa Lem suggests.
“Given the growing body of evidence that indicates nature time can improve all kinds of different physical and mental health conditions, we’re hoping that our PaRx program not only improves patient health, but reduces costs to the health-care system, and helps to grow the number of people who are more engaged environmental advocates,” said Prama Rahman, a coordinator for the BC Parks Foundation.
Doctors have been catching on, instructing their patients to turn to nature to improve their health and they’re getting creative in how they do it.Robert Zarr, a doctor based in Washington, began prescribing accessible outdoor activities for his young patients and even created a searchable online database of local parks to make it easier.
But getting outside isn’t always as easy as it might sound.Income can affect one’s access to nature, an issue that PaRx is trying to address in Canada.Doctors utilizing the new national parks pass program are urged to prioritize patients who might not otherwise be able to afford these passes.
While only 100 adult passes, which give holders access to more than 80 national parks, historic sites and nature reserves, have initially been made available, organizers plan to routinely reassess this number as the program grows, the BC Parks Foundation told NPR.
4.What is PaRx intended to do?( )
A.Qualify doctors to give prescriptions. B.Give patients free access to parks.
C.Promote free admission to parks. D.Advocate 20 minutes’ walk a day.
5.What does the underlined word “utilizing” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?( )
A.Financing. B.Setting up.
C.Evaluating. D.Carrying out.
6.What can we infer from the last paragraph?( )
A.The BC Parks Foundation is expanding rapidly.
B.The program has signed with 80 national parks.
C.More people will benefit from the program.
D.Those living close to parks can gain priority.
7.Which is the best title for the text?( )
A.PaRx, a Nature Prescription Program B.The BC Parks Foundation in Canada
C.Year-long Passes to National Parks D.A New Study on Benefits of Walking
C
(2024·九省联考)For lots of kids, toddlerhood (幼儿期) is an important time for friendship.Studies show that the earlier kids learn to form positive relationships, the better they are at relating to others as teenagers and adults.Playing together also helps these kids practice social behaviors, such as kindness, sharing, and cooperation.
Even so, how quickly your child develops into a social creature may also depend on his temperament (性格).Some toddlers are very social, but others are shy.In addition, the way that toddlers demonstrate that they like other children is markedly different from what adults think of as expressions of friendship.Research at The Ohio State University in Columbus found that a toddler’s way of saying “I like you” during play is likely to come in the form of copying a friend’s behavior.
This seemingly unusual way of demonstrating fondness can result in unpleasant behavior.Regardless of how much they like a playmate, they may still grab his toys, refuse to share, and get bossy.But experts say that this is a normal and necessary part of friendship for kids of this age.Through play experiences, toddlers learn social rules.That’s why it’s so important to take an active role in your toddler’s social encounters by setting limits and offering frequent reminders of what they are.When you establish these guidelines, explain the reasons behind them.
Begin by helping your child learn sympathy (“Ben is crying.What’s making him so sad?”), then suggest how he could resolve the problem (“Maybe he would feel better if you let him play the ball.”).When your child shares or shows empathy (同理心) toward a friend, praise him (“Ben stopped crying!You made him feel better.”).
Another way to encourage healthy social interaction is by encouraging kids to use words — not fists — to express how they feel.It’s also important to be mindful of how your child’s personality affects playtime.Kids are easy to get angry when they’re sleepy or hungry, so schedule playtime when they’re refreshed.
8.What does it indicate when toddlers copy their playmates’ behavior?( )
A.They are interested in acting. B.They are shy with the strangers.
C.They are fond of their playmates. D.They are tired of playing games.
9.What does the author suggest parents do for their kids?( )
A.Design games for them. B.Find them suitable playmates.
C.Play together with them. D.Help them understand social rules.
10.What is the function of the quoted statements in Paragraph 4?( )
A.Giving examples. B.Explaining concepts. C.Providing evidence. D.Making comparisons.
11.Which of the following is the best title for the text?( )
A.How Children Adapt to Changes B.How to Be a Role Model for Children
C.How Your Baby Learns to Love D.How to Communicate with Your Kid
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
(2025·郑州质量预测)We all want to know what happiness means and try to find ways to help make our life better.Happiness — you know it when you see it, but it’s hard to define.You might call it a sense of wellbeing, optimism or meaningfulness in life, although those could also be treated separately.12.( ), we know that we want it, and that is just somehow good.
We also know that we don’t always have control over our happiness.Research suggests that genetics may play a big role in our level of happiness, so some of us may start out at a disadvantage.On top of that, environmental factors can bring down our mood and dry up our thirst for living.13.( ).Many studies have found a connection between psychological and physical wellbeing.
A 2022 review of more than 200 studies found a connection between positive psychological features, such as happiness, optimism and life satisfaction, and a lowered risk of heart disease.
14.( ).If you have a good sense of wellbeing, it’s easier to maintain good habits:exercising, eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep.
15.( ), and they do not provide hard evidence of cause and effect.But some researchers believe that positive mental states do have a direct effect on the body, perhaps by reducing damaging physical processes.For instance, they found that optimism is associated with lower levels of inflammation (炎症).
If what you mean by happiness is specifically “enjoyment of life”, there’s newer evidence to support that, too.A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that people aged 60 and over who said they enjoyed life less were more likely to develop disability over an 8-year period.16.( ).This study does not prove that physical problems are caused by less enjoyment of life, but suggests a relationship.
A.But whatever happiness really is
B.It might take more work if your mood is low
C.For now these studies can only show associations
D.That refers to the person, and the situation he or she is in
E.Being able to travel around was also related to enjoyment of life
F.To manage our emotions is important for both our body and mind
G.It’s not as simple as “you must be happy to prevent heart attacks”, though
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UNIT 3 FASCINATING PARKS
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语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个在美国最受欢迎且适合家庭出行的国家公园。
1.A 细节理解题。根据Hot Springs National Park部分中的This national park is unique because it’s more of an urban park than a distant wilderness.可知,Hot Springs National Park的特别之处在于它看起来更像一个城市公园。
2.C 细节理解题。根据Shenandoah National Park部分中的Beyond the scenic drive, you can explore the park’s many offerings through hiking, biking, and horseback riding.可知,在Shenandoah National Park 可以通过徒步旅行、骑自行车和骑马等方式探索公园。
3.D 细节理解题。根据Indiana Dunes National Park部分中的The national park is free to visit.可知,游览Indiana Dunes National Park是免费的。
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。加拿大发布了一个新项目,该项目允许医生为需要户外治疗的病人免费开去公园的处方。
4.B 细节理解题。根据第二段可知,第一段中提到的A new program就是PaRx。根据第一段中的A new program ...country’s national parks可知,PaRx旨在给病人提供免费去国家公园的机会。
5.D 词义猜测题。此处表示医生被敦促优先考虑那些可能负担不起这些公园通行证的病人。由此可以推测出,此处提到的医生应该是负责这些项目运营的医生,因此,D项“实施,执行”与画线词意义最为接近。
6.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的organizers plan to routinely reassess this number as the program grows可知,随着项目的发展,组织者计划重新评估(开放的公园)数量。由此可推知,未来会有更多的病人因此受益。
7.A 标题归纳题。根据第一段中的A new program launched in Canada ...increase access to nature and the health benefits.可知,本文主要讲述了加拿大发布的“免费公园处方”项目PaRx。因此,A项为本文最佳标题。
语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了幼儿时期友谊对儿童社交能力发展的重要性,并探讨了幼儿表达友谊的方式和可能出现的问题。
8.C 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句中的a toddler’s way of saying “I like you” during play is likely to come in the form of copying a friend’s behavior可知,当蹒跚学步的孩子模仿玩伴的行为时,这意味着他在说“我喜欢你”。
9.D 细节理解题。根据第三段倒数第二、三句可知,作者建议父母在孩子的社交活动中扮演一个积极的角色,通过设置限制和频繁地提醒他们的身份是非常重要的,即作者建议父母帮助孩子理解社交规则。
10.A 推理判断题。根据第四段尤其是括号内引用的表述可知,首先要帮助孩子学会同情,然后建议他如何解决这个问题。再结合生活常识和逻辑关系可推断,每个引用的表述都起到了举例的作用。
11.C 标题归纳题。第一段指出儿童越早学会培养积极的人际关系,他们长大后就会越擅长与人交往;第二段讲到儿童的性格特征和表达差异;第三段讲到在你家孩子的社交活动中扮演一个积极的角色是很重要的;第四、五段讲到鼓励孩子健康的社交方法。综上所述,文章主要讲述了父母要在孩子成长的过程中教会孩子如何与人建立积极的人际关系。因此,C项为文章最佳标题。
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语篇解读:本文是一篇说明文。本文主要探讨了什么是幸福,以及我们怎样才能获得幸福的话题。
12.A 上文讲幸福是什么很难定义,下文讲我们知道我们想要它。故A项(但不管幸福到底是什么)符合语境。
13.F 上文讲基因和环境因素都可能会影响我们的幸福指数,下文讲许多研究已经发现了心理健康和身体健康之间的联系,F项(管理我们的情绪对我们的身心都很重要)承上启下,符合语境。
14.G 上一段讲“积极的心理特征和较低的心脏病得病率之间有联系”,G项(不过,这并不像“你必须保持快乐才能预防心脏病发作”那么简单)与上文形成转折关系,且能引出下文的“如果你有良好的幸福感,你就更容易保持好的习惯”。
15.C 根据下文中的they do not provide hard evidence ...But some researchers believe可知,设空处讲的应该也是研究,C项中的these studies指代上文中的200 studies。结合下文的they do not provide hard evidence of cause and effect可知,这些研究只能够证明心理健康和身体健康之间的联系。故C项符合语境。
16.E 结合本段首句中的happiness is specifically “enjoyment of life”可知,本段主要讲对幸福的狭义理解,即幸福就是享受生活。上下文讲的都与享受生活有关,E项(能够四处旅行也与享受生活有关)承接上文的enjoyed life,引出下文的enjoyment of life,符合语境。
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