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Unit 4 The Wonders of Nature
Section A (3a—3d)
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一、用方框内所给单词的适当形式填空。
1. [国际视角]From Angel Falls in South America to Victoria Falls in Africa, our planet has so many fantastic _________.
2. The Yangtze River, a birthplace of Chinese _________, is known as the “mother river”.
3. This is a good ________ of getting good grades.
4. The new roads in our village are a clear sign of _____________.
5. It’s very dry in the ________. There is little rain.
waterfalls
civilization
means
development
desert
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6. 顺便问一下,你看到我的钢笔了吗?
________ ________ ________ , did you see my pen?
7. 你知道为什么它被称为“彩色丹霞”吗?
Do you know the reason ________ ________ ________ “Colourful Danxia”?
8. (教材改编题)这条河流的部分河段携带着黄褐色的泥土。
Some parts of the river carries ________ ________ ________ ________.
二、根据汉语意思完成句子,每空一词。
By
the
way
why
it’s
called
brown
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yellow
earth
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9. 中国第二长的河流是黄河。
________ ________ ________ river in China is the Yellow River.
10. 我们必须通过各种方式保护环境。
We must protect the environment ________ ________ ________/
________ ________ ________.
The
second
longest
by
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means
in
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When you travel in Yunnan Province, the Stone Forest must be your favourite place to visit. Here’re some interesting facts about it.
The Stone Forest is 78 kilometres from Kunming, the capital of
Yunnan Province. It has the most famous karst landform(喀斯特
地貌) in the world. The Stone Forest is so special that it was added to the
list of the top 100 world geological heritage monuments(地质遗产地) years ago.
The whole area is very large, about 1,100 square kilometres. The Stone Forest can be divided into eight parts. Among them, the Stone Forest Scenic Area, which
三、阅读理解。
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includes Major Stone Forest, Minor Stone Forest, Bushao Hill, Lizi Yuanqing, and Eternal Mushroom, is certainly a must-see in it. The famous rocks that make up the forest are said to look like lions, birds and trees. It is known as the “Stone Forest Museum” as it has many kinds of rocks in one place.
The Stone Forest is a fantastic natural wonder. Scientists say that the different kinds of stone shapes were formed because of 270 million years of sedimentation(沉积), pressure, uplift(隆起), and erosion(侵蚀).
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It welcomes lots of visitors every year for its Yi ethnic(彝族) culture. It is appropriate to visit the Stone Forest all year round. But the best time to visit is from March to October. Most ethnic festivals are during this time, and tourists can also see colourful flowers during this time. Besides, the weather here is nice all year round, not too hot in summer and not too cold in winter.
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11. How far is the Stone Forest from the capital of Yunnan Province?
A. 78 km. B. 100 km. C. 110 km. D. 270 km.
12. How is the Stone Forest?
A. New. B. Common. C. Small. D. Large.
13.Why was the Stone Forest added to the list of the top 100 world geological heritage monuments?
A. Because it has a long history.
B. Because it attracts the most tourists every year.
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C. Because it is the only place to experience Yi ethnic culture.
D. Because it has the most famous karst landform and is very special to scientists.
14. What does the underlined “appropriate” mean?
A. 精彩的 B. 禁止的 C. 适合的 D. 坎坷的
15. What’s the best title for the text?
A. Welcome to Yunnan Province
B. Some Facts about the Stone Forest
C. A Visit to the Stone Forest
D. Everyone Should Visit the Stone Forest
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四、阅读表达。
There are many waterfalls in China. Some are big, some are small, and they are all beautiful. Today I’ll introduce four of them to you.
Huangguoshu Waterfall
It sits in Anshun City, Guizhou Province and is the largest waterfall in China and one of the most famous natural wonders in Asia. With a height of 77.8 metres and a width of 101 metres, it looks like a “white curtain(帘子)” pouring from the sky, producing thunderous(雷鸣般的) sounds. Every year, millions of people come to visit this natural wonder.
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Sanxia Waterfall
It’s a great natural landscape in Yichang, Hubei in China. It is also one of the widest waterfalls and many people think it is the No. 1 waterfall in the world.
Hukou Waterfall
It is one of the most powerful waterfalls in our country, located on the Yellow River at the border(边界) of Shanxi Province and Shaanxi Province in northern China. Known for its surprising yellow-hued(呈现黄色的) waters and thunderous roar(咆哮), it is the second largest waterfall in China. People can hear the sound from far away.
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Lushan Waterfall
This waterfall in Jiangxi is very beautiful. It’s well known in China and around the world because of a poem by Li Bai: It plunges straight down three thousand feet. As if the Silver River were falling from the Ninth Heaven.
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16. How high is Huangguoshu Waterfall?
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17. Where is Sanxia Waterfall?
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18. What is Hukou Waterfall famous for?
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It is 77.8 metres high.
It is in Yichang, Hubei.
Its surprising yellow-hued waters and thunderous roar.
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19. Why is Lushan Waterfall well known in China and around the world?
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20. Which waterfall do you like best? Why?
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Because of a poem by Li Bai.
I like Huangguoshu Waterfall best. Because it is the largest waterfall in China and looks like a “white curtain” pouring from the sky./...
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五、补全对话。
(Jim is asking Ted about his trip to China.)
Jim: Hi, Ted. 21. _______________________________
Ted: It was great! Through this trip, I learned a lot about China. China is a big country with a very long history. It attracts(吸引) tourists from all over the world.
Jim: Is that so? 22. ___________________________________
Ted: Yes, there are. And many of them are famous, such as Mount Taishan, Mount Huangshan and Mount Emei.
Jim: 23. ____________________________
How was your trip to China? /...
Are there any beautiful mountains? /...
How/What about rivers? /...
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Ted: There are many rivers in China as well. The Yellow River and Yangtze River are the “mother rivers” of the Chinese nation.
Jim: 24. _____________________________________
Ted: The Yangtze River is the longest one in China. Jim:
25. ________________________ Tell me more about China.
Ted: Sorry. That’s all I know. If you want to learn more, you can read The Guide to China.
Jim: Thanks for telling me so much, Ted. I’ll read it.
Which is the longest river in China? /...
Anything else? /...
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