Unit 4 Journey Across a Vast Land 单元测试卷-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

Unit4 Journey Across a Vast Land单元测试卷（答案） 第一部分 阅读理解 第一节 1-5: CCBBB 6-10: BBBBB 11-15: BBBBC 第二节（七选五） 16-20: C E B D F 第二部分 语言运用 第一节 完形填空 21-25: BACAC 26-30: BBAAC 31-32: CB 第二节 语法填空 33. connecting 34. involving 35. led 36. be found 37. visiting 38. interaction 39. transformation 40. has been / is 41. shared 42. seeing 第三部分 翻译句子 43. This hiking trail winds through the valley and eventually leads to an ancient village. 44. Crossing the desert requires careful preparation and a full understanding of the extreme environment. 45. Their expedition aims to map this vast and rarely visited region. 46. Interaction with local communities is often the most meaningful part of a long journey. 47. This train journey offers a unique opportunity to observe the gradual transition of landscapes from urban to rural areas. 第四部分 书面表达（参考范文） A cycling trip along the Yangtze River last summer profoundly shaped my perspective. Pedaling for days, I witnessed the river’s changing character—from a powerful torrent in the mountains to a life-giving artery in the plains. Visiting riverside towns, I saw how people’s lives were intimately tied to its rhythms, facing both its bounty and its floods. This journey moved the river from a line on a map in my geography textbook to a living, complex entity. It taught me to see landscapes not just as scenery, but as dynamic systems deeply connected to human stories, fostering a much deeper respect for both nature and the communities that adapt to it. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit4 Journey Across a Vast Land单元测试卷 考试时间：90分钟 总分：100分 班级： 姓名： 学号： 第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分45分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Trans-Siberian Railway, stretching nearly 9,300 kilometers from Moscow to Vladivostok, is more than a train route; it is a journey across the vast soul of Russia. Traversing eight time zones, the railway passes through endless taiga forests, skirts the shores of Lake Baikal (the world’s deepest freshwater lake), and crosses the mighty Ural Mountains, which mark the boundary between Europe and Asia. A trip on this railway is a lesson in scale and patience, taking over a week to complete. For travelers, it offers a unique, ground-level perspective of Russia’s immense geography and a chance to interact with locals in small towns along the way. The rhythm of the train, the changing landscape outside the window, and the shared experience with fellow passengers create a profound sense of crossing not just a continent, but also stepping into a slower, more contemplative way of experiencing time and distance. 1. What is the primary geographical significance of the Ural Mountains mentioned in the text? A. They contain the world’s deepest lake. B. They are covered by taiga forests. C. They form the boundary between Europe and Asia. D. They are the highest mountains in Russia. 2. How is the experience of traveling on the Trans-Siberian Railway described? A. Fast and efficient. B. Focused only on luxury. C. A slow, contemplative journey offering a ground-level view of Russia’s scale. D. A journey with no interaction with locals. 3. What does the text suggest is the broader value of such a long train journey? A. It is merely a means of transportation. B. It offers a unique perspective on geography and a different experience of time and distance. C. It is only for people interested in trains. D. It has become obsolete in the age of air travel. B Route 66, once a major highway connecting Chicago to Los Angeles, holds a legendary place in American culture. Known as the “Main Street of America” or the “Mother Road,” it was established in 1926 and served as a primary route for those migrating west during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and for post-war families seeking new opportunities. While largely bypassed by the modern interstate highway system, sections of Route 66 remain as a nostalgic tourist attraction. Traveling its remnants offers a journey through a slice of 20th-century Americana: vintage motels with neon signs, classic diners, quirky roadside attractions, and small towns that seem frozen in time. It represents the American myth of the open road—freedom, adventure, and the promise of reinvention. The journey along Route 66 is less about the destination and more about the stories embedded in the landscape and the preserved relics of a bygone era of automobile travel. 4. Why is Route 66 culturally significant in American history? A. It was the first paved road in America. B. It was a vital route for westward migration and symbolizes the freedom of the open road. C. It is currently the fastest route across the country. D. It was only used for military purposes. 5. What can travelers experience on the remaining sections of Route 66 today? A. High-speed modern freeways. B. Nostalgic Americana like vintage motels and diners. C. Completely deserted ghost towns. D. The exact same experience as in the 1930s. 6. What does the “American myth of the open road” primarily represent? A. The importance of staying in one place. B. The ideas of freedom, adventure, and self-reinvention through travel. C. The dangers of long-distance driving. D. A preference for train travel. C A journey across a vast land often involves confronting extreme and varied environments. The construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in China, which climbs onto the “roof of the world,” is a testament to human engineering overcoming such challenges. The railway reaches altitudes over 5,000 meters, where the air is thin, temperatures are extreme, and the ground is underlain by unstable permafrost. Engineers developed unique solutions, like elevated tracks and cooling systems to stabilize the permafrost. For travelers, the journey offers breathtaking vistas of the Tibetan Plateau—snow-capped peaks, vast grasslands, and azure lakes—while also posing physiological challenges due to the high altitude. This highlights a key aspect of vast land journeys: they can expose travelers to the raw power and beauty of nature, requiring both respect and preparation. The experience is not just scenic; it is a physical and sensory immersion into one of the planet’s most formidable landscapes, reminding us of both human ingenuity and our smallness within the natural world. 7. What was a major engineering challenge in building the Qinghai-Tibet Railway? A. Lack of building materials. B. Building on unstable permafrost at high altitudes. C. Too many tunnels required. D. Crossing wide rivers. 8. What dual experience does a journey on this railway offer passengers? A. Luxury and comfort. B. Breathtaking natural beauty and physiological challenges due to high altitude. C. Boredom and long waits. D. Urban landscapes and shopping. 9. What is the overarching lesson from such journeys into extreme environments? A. That nature is easily conquered. B. That we should avoid such places. C. They inspire respect for nature’s power and human adaptability. D. They are only for scientists and engineers. D Some journeys across vast lands are undertaken not for leisure or transportation, but for spiritual or personal transformation. Pilgrimage routes, like the Camino de Santiago in Spain or the Hindu pilgrimage to various sacred sites in India, involve traversing long distances on foot. The physical effort, the simplicity of life on the road, and the shared goal create conditions for introspection, community, and often, a renewed sense of purpose. Similarly, the concept of a “walkabout” in some Australian Aboriginal cultures involves a prolonged journey through the wilderness as a rite of passage. Historical trade routes, like the Silk Road, were journeys of cultural and economic exchange that shaped civilizations. These types of journeys remind us that moving across a vast landscape can be an inward journey as much as an outward one. The distance covered internally—in terms of personal growth, understanding, or faith—can be as significant as the miles traveled. The vast land becomes not an obstacle, but a medium for transformation, its scale mirroring the depth of the internal experience it can provoke. 10. What is a common feature of pilgrimage journeys mentioned in the text? A. They are always done by vehicle. B. They involve long-distance travel, often on foot, aimed at spiritual or personal growth. C. They are focused on sightseeing and photography. D. They are easy and require no effort. 11. According to the text, how did historical trade routes like the Silk Road function? A. They were only for military use. B. They were journeys of cultural and economic exchange. C. They had no impact on the regions they connected. D. They were the shortest possible paths. 12. What does the text suggest about the relationship between external and internal journeys? A. They are completely separate. B. A long physical journey across a vast land can facilitate significant internal growth or transformation. C. Internal journeys require staying in one place. D. Only difficult journeys lead to transformation. 13. The phrase “rite of passage” in paragraph 1 most likely means ______. A. a casual holiday B. a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone’s life C. a type of dance D. a wrong turn 14. What is the main idea of the passage? A. All long journeys are unpleasant. B. Journeys across vast lands can serve as powerful catalysts for spiritual, personal, or cultural transformation. C. Modern travel has no transformative value. D. Only religious journeys are meaningful. 15. Which of the following best summarizes the role of the “vast land” in transformative journeys? A. An inconvenient barrier to be overcome quickly. B. A mere backdrop with no real influence. C. A medium or catalyst that facilitates internal change through its scale and the experience of traversing it. D. A dangerous place to be avoided. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The Value of a Long Overland Journey In an age of rapid air travel, choosing to journey across a vast land by rail, road, or foot might seem inefficient. Yet, this slower mode of travel holds unique and profound value. A Sense of True Distance and Geography. Flying over a continent collapses its scale. ___16___ You witness the gradual transition of landscapes—forests giving way to plains, mountains rising on the horizon. This creates a tangible, earned understanding of the land’s immensity and diversity that a flight map cannot provide. The Journey as the Destination. When the travel time is long, the experience of moving becomes central. There’s time to read, reflect, watch the world go by, and strike up conversations with fellow travelers. ___17___ This shift in mindset can be deeply relaxing and fulfilling. Deeper Cultural Encounter. Overland travel often brings you into contact with places and people between major hubs—small towns, rural areas, and roadside stops. ___18___ These unplanned interactions offer authentic glimpses into local life that are often missed when hopping between airports and major cities. Personal Challenge and Resilience. Long journeys can test your patience, adaptability, and resourcefulness. Dealing with delays, navigating unfamiliar places, or simply enduring the physical demands of travel builds resilience. ___19___ Environmental Consciousness. While not always zero-carbon, overland travel (especially rail) often has a lower environmental impact per passenger than air travel. Choosing this slower path can be a more sustainable choice, aligning the mode of travel with a mindset of mindful consumption and connection to the landscape. The vast land journey is an antidote to the fragmentation of modern travel. ___20___ It reconnects us with the physical world, with others, and with ourselves in a way that destination-focused travel often does not. A. Therefore, it is always the most comfortable option available. B. These encounters are the heart of the journey. C. In contrast, traveling across it on the ground forces you to comprehend its vastness mile by mile. D. Completing such a journey brings a unique sense of accomplishment and self-reliance. E. The goal becomes less about arriving and more about being present in the experience of travel itself. F. It encourages us to see travel not as a mere transaction of time for a location, but as a continuous, meaningful experience. G. You will never face any unexpected situations on such planned journeys. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 The decision to bike across the country after graduation was born more from confusion than courage. I had a degree, no job, and a restless feeling that my life was a map with no destination. So, I decided to follow a literal one: a line on a map from coast to coast. The first week was a battle against my own ___21___ . My muscles screamed, the sun burned, and the weight of my pack felt like all my uncertainties made physical. I focused only on the miles ahead, counting them down like a prisoner awaiting release. The landscape was a blur. I was on a journey, yet I wasn’t ___22___ it. The change began subtly. Somewhere in the vast plains of the Midwest, under a sky so huge it made me feel both insignificant and part of something grand, I stopped checking my mileage so ___23___ . I started to notice the way the light changed in the afternoon, painting the fields gold. I waved at farmers on tractors and they waved back, a simple connection across the distance. One afternoon, a tire blew out on a lonely stretch of road. As I struggled with the repair, an old pickup truck pulled over. A man named Hank, with hands like worn leather, not only helped me fix it but invited me to his farm for dinner. Around his table, with his family, I tasted food that seemed to hold the flavor of the land itself. They asked about my trip, not with curiosity about the ___24___ , but about what I had seen and felt. For the first time, I had to think about the answer. That night, under a blanket of stars unseen in the city, I realized something. I had started this trip to escape the question of “where to next?” in life. But the journey itself was becoming the answer—not in a clear, verbal way, but in a ___25___ , cellular one. The fatigue in my legs was honest. The kindness of strangers was real. The horizon, always ahead, was no longer a threat but a ___26___ . As I climbed through the mountains and descended towards the opposite coast, the person I had been at the start felt like a distant memory. The map was no longer a line to be followed, but a ___27___ of experiences: the desert’s dry heat, the cool pine scent of a forest, the grin of a waitress in a small-town diner who called me “honey,” the ache of a long climb and the exhilaration of the downhill rush. I didn’t find a magical answer to my future on that road. ___28___ , I stopped looking for one out there. The journey taught me to carry the questions, to be comfortable with not knowing the final destination. It showed me that movement itself could be a form of clarity. The vast land, with all its challenges and beauty, acted like a mirror. It reflected back not a ___29___ of who I should be, but a clearer picture of who I was: capable of enduring, open to wonder, and deeply connected to a world much larger than my own worries. When I finally dipped my bike tire in the ocean on the other side, there was no dramatic ending. There was just a quiet, solid ___30___ . The journey had transformed the vast, intimidating “out there” into a series of manageable, lived moments. It had broken down the monumental question of life into the simple, daily question of the road: where will I find water, where will I sleep, what’s over that next hill? And in answering those, I found I had ___31___ myself for the bigger, more complex questions waiting beyond the horizon of the trip. I hadn’t just crossed a continent; I had ___32___ a way of being in the world—one mile, one encounter, one sunrise at a time. The vast land didn’t give me a destination; it taught me how to travel. 21. A. eagerness B. weakness C. plan D. budget 22. A. enjoying B. controlling C. recording D. finishing 23. A. carefully B. occasionally C. anxiously D. correctly 24. A. destination B. equipment C. speed D. cost 25. A. logical B. verbal C. physical D. sudden 26. A. warning B. promise C. illusion D. deadline 27. A. puzzle B. collection C. reduction D. copy 28. A. Instead B. Therefore C. Moreover D. However 29. A. blueprint B. story C. joke D. fear 30. A. regret B. celebration C. satisfaction D. confusion 31. A. questioned B. forgiven C. prepared D. tired 32. A. forgotten B. discovered C. avoided D. demanded 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Silk Road was not a single road but a vast network of trade routes ___33___ (connect) East Asia with the Mediterranean world for centuries. These routes facilitated the exchange of not only luxury goods like silk, spices, and porcelain, but also technologies, religions, ideas, and artistic styles. Traveling these routes was a monumental undertaking, ___34___ (involve) crossing deserts like the Taklamakan, scaling mountain passes, and enduring extreme climates. Caravans of camels, ___35___ (lead) by experienced merchants and guides, were the primary means of transport. Oasis towns grew into prosperous centers of cultural fusion, where Buddhist monks, Islamic scholars, and Nestorian Christians might ___36___ (find) in the same marketplace. The journey was perilous, threatened by bandits and natural hardships, yet the potential rewards were enormous. The legacy of the Silk Road is profound. It helped shape the civilizations along its path, from China to the Roman Empire. Today, the concept of the Silk Road lives on in initiatives like China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which seeks to enhance connectivity and cooperation across Eurasia. Modern travelers can retrace parts of these ancient routes, ___37___ (visit) archaeological sites and historical cities. Such a journey offers more than adventure; it is a pilgrimage through the history of human ___38___ (interact) and exchange. It reminds us that the vast lands between cultures have never been empty barriers, but rather spaces of encounter, translation, and ___39___ (transform). To travel them is to understand that our world has long been interconnected, and that the movement of people and ideas across vast distances ___40___ (be) a primary engine of historical progress. The true “journey across a vast land” is ultimately a journey into our ___41___ (share) global past, ___42___ (see) the threads that have woven diverse peoples into a common, though complex, human story. 第三部分 翻译句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 将下列中文句子翻译成英文，要求使用括号内所给的单词或短语。 43. 这条徒步路线蜿蜒穿过山谷，最终抵达一个古老的村庄。(wind through) 44. 穿越沙漠需要精心的准备和对极端环境的充分认识。(require) 45. 他们的探险旨在绘制这片广阔而人迹罕至的地区的地图。(aim to) 46. 与当地社区的互动常常是长途旅行中最有意义的部分。(meaningful) 47. 这次铁路旅行提供了一个独特的机会，可以观察从城市到乡村的景观渐变。(observe) 第四部分 书面表达（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你校英文报“Travelogue”专栏正在征文，主题是“A Journey That Shaped My Perspective”。请你写一篇短文，描述一次对你世界观或人生态度产生影响的旅行（可以是真实的或渴望进行的），并说明它如何改变了你。 注意：词数80左右。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $