Unit 5 On the Road 单元仿真验收性评价-【新课程学案】2025-2026学年高中英语必修第二册配套练习word（外研版）

Unit 5 On the Road

 

第一部分：阅读(共两节，满分50分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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 14th National Games held in Xi'an has triggered great interest — not only in sports and fitness, but also in the host city itself. If you are planning a tour of Xi'an taking less than 3 days, you'll want to hit all the following highlights.

The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army is not just China's premier historical attraction but one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century, which was constructed by China's First Emperor Qin Shi Huang of the Qin Dynasty (221 BC－207 BC). It is a collection of thousands of life-size terracotta soldiers，horses，and chariots (战车) in battle formation，showing the emperor's armies in full splendor.

 Ancient City Wall

Xi'an City Wall was built in the 14th century by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of the Ming Dynasty(1368－1644) as a military defense system. Now it is one of the oldest and best-preserved Chinese city walls. The wall is now a landmark, dividing the city into inner and outer areas.

Giant Wild Goose Pagoda

One of China's most famous Buddhist pagodas, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty(618－907) for the study of Buddhist scriptures. One of the main functions of the pagoda was to store sutras (经文) brought to China from India by the famous monk and traveller Xuan Zang. It was built with layers of bricks and has a grand structure and appearance. It is exemplary of traditional Chinese architecture.

Shaanxi History Museum

The Shaanxi History Museum is home to over 370,000 precious relics unearthed in Shaanxi over the years. Its collections range from bronze wares to pottery figures, gold and silver wares and wall paintings from the Tang Dynasty(618－907) tombs. Among its precious collections, 18 pieces have been listed as national treasures.

语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了古城西安的四个旅游景点。

1．Which of the following has the longest history?

A．The Terracotta Army.

B．Ancient City Wall.

C．Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

D．Shaanxi History Museum.

解析：选A　细节理解题。通读全文内容可知，兵马俑建于秦朝；古城墙建于明朝；大雁塔建于唐朝；陕西历史博物馆只是收藏了陕西多年来出土的历史文物。由此可知，兵马俑的历史最悠久。

2．What can visitors see in Shaanxi History Museum?

A．Chariots discovered in Xi'an.

B．Sutras brought from India to China.

C．Relics unearthed in Shaanxi.

D．Wall paintings from the Qing Dynasty tombs.

解析：选C　细节理解题。根据Shaanxi History Museum部分第一句可知，游客在陕西历史博物馆可以看到陕西出土的文物。

3．What do the four attractions have in common?

A．They hold collections of antiques.

B．They are of historical and cultural value.

C．They represent the modern spirit of Xi'an.

D．They are examples of traditional Chinese architecture.

解析：选B　细节理解题。通读全文可知，兵马俑、大雁塔、古城墙和陕西历史博物馆都具有历史文化价值。

B

Tourism has become a significant sector in the global economy. It is a major source of income for many countries. It creates employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, and transportation services. Additionally, it boosts the growth of related industries such as agriculture and handicrafts. For instance, in regions like the Caribbean and Southeast Asia, tourism accounts for a large part of the GDP.

Despite its economic advantages, tourism often leads to environmental problems. Overcrowding in popular destinations can result in pollution and habitat destruction. The construction of hotels and resorts may destroy local ecosystems. For example, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia has suffered damage due to increasing tourist activities.

Tourism can also have a profound impact on local cultures. While it improves cultural exchange, it can also lead to the commercialization (商业化) of traditions. In some cases, local communities may change their customs to meet tourist expectations, therefore losing their true features.

To weaken the negative effects, sustainable tourism practices are being promoted. This

includes limiting the number of visitors to sensitive areas, developing eco-friendly accommodations, and encouraging tourists to respect local cultures. Countries like Costa Rica have successfully put sustainable tourism policies into effect, balancing economic benefits with environmental and cultural preservation.

Moreover, community involvement is important for sustainable tourism. When local communities actively participate in tourism planning and decision-making, they can better protect their culture and nature while benefiting economically. For example, in some African community-based tourism, local people are permitted to manage wildlife parks and cultural sites. This helps keep the environment safe and offers people jobs.

语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章客观分析了旅游业的多面性，既肯定其经济贡献，也指出旅游所引起的环境和文化问题，最终倡导可持续旅游模式。

4．Which of the following is mentioned as a benefit of tourism?

A．Job creation.

B．Information technology.

C．Healthcare and education.

D．Environmental protection.

解析：选A　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It creates employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, and transportation services.”可知，旅游业的一个好处是创造就业机会。故选A。

5．What environmental issue is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?

A．Air pollution.  B．Noise pollution.

C．Water pollution.  D．Habitat destruction.

解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Despite its economic advantages ...can result in pollution and habitat destruction.”可知，第二段主要讨论的环境问题是栖息地破坏。故选D。

6．What is the purpose of sustainable tourism as described?

A．To maximize economic benefits.

B．To increase the number of tourists.

C．To balance economy, environment, and culture.

D．To promote accommodations and transportation.

解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Countries like Costa Rica have successfully put sustainable tourism policies into effect, balancing economic benefits with environmental and cultural preservation.”可知，可持续旅游的目的是平衡经济、环境和文化。故选C。

7．Which of the following is the correct opinion about tourism according to the text?

A．Tourism is harmful to the environment.

B．Tourism only brings economic benefits.