Unit2 lconic Attractions 单元阅读与写作配套练习-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第四册

Unit 2 lconic Attractions-单元阅读与写作配套练习

一、七选五。

With gas prices rising and airport security lines snaking longer than ever, why not book your next domestic vacation on a train? Compared to other alternatives, it's comfortable and relaxing. Here is some advice on how to make a trip by rail as pleasant as possible.

 Plan ahead. Most long-distance trains, especially the sleeping car accommodations, sell out very quickly. 1.___ But no matter when you travel, it's a good idea to make your reservations at least 90 days in advance.

 Use a travel agent. Consider turning your travel plan over to a travel agent and letting him double-check all the details, make suggestions, and then handle the actual reservations. A good one can sometimes find you discounted tickets. 2.___ Then you won't have to walk through several cars on a moving train three times a day for your meals.

 Bring a blanket. When you're riding on trains, you won't be provided with a blanket for free, even if your trip is an overnight one.3.___ In the summer in particular, the air conditioning can make them quite cold.

 Arrive early. Most trains operate just once a day and some run only three times a week, so missing yours can be a disaster. 4.___ Note: The times listed on the schedules are departure times, not arrival times.

 Have fun. 5.___ Read a book, knit, do a crossword puzzle, or simply watch the world unfold outside the window. To calculate your speed as you do, divide 3,600 (the number of seconds in an hour) by the number of seconds it takes you to travel one mile (the distance between two mileposts). If it takes the train 53 seconds to travel one mile, you're going about 67.92 mph.

二、阅读理解。

English Market Towns to Visit in the UK

 English market towns come in many shapes and sizes. Each has a personality shaped by the goods and services produced and traded for centuries. But each town has more to do than shop.

 Hereford, Herefordshire

 Hereford has remained a lively market town since 1189. Skirting the town square, you'll find lovely shops, eateries, and the Black and White House Museum. The Hereford Cathedral is the most impressive building in town. It's also home to an ancient library. One of the four original copies of the Magna Carta is displayed there.

 Ludlow, Shropshire

 Ludlow is known as the Foodie Center of England. Butcher shops, greengrocers, bakeries, and cheese shops line the town square. Bordering the square, the Ludlow Castle is a “must explore” medieval stronghold. The three-day Ludlow Food Festival is held each September.

 Shrewsbury, Shropshire

 Getting to Shrewsbury Town Center from London is challenging but worth the anxiety. The River Severn has a significant turn through town, almost making an island of Shrewsbury Town Center. The shape creates a perfect market where goods could be shipped and received using the river as a highway. Flowers are everywhere—hanging baskets, window boxes, and planters—just what you imagine in an attractive English market town.

 Mevagissey, Cornwall

 Even if you haven't been to the small fishing village Mevagissey, you've probably seen it in a movie or British TV show. The working harbor (港口)took shape in 1774. Fishermen go out to sea daily and sell their fish in harbor-side markets. Don't leave the harbor without a traditional Cornish pie. It's delicious.

1.Where can you find an original copy of the Magna Carta?(     )

A.In the Ludlow Castle.

B.In the Foodie Center of England.

C.In the Hereford Cathedral.

D.In the Black and White House Museum.

2.What is a feature of Shrewsbury Town Center?(     )

A.It's situated near a big island.  B.It's almost surrounded by water.