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单元测评11 Unit 5 On the road
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Ⅰ.阅读理解(本题共8个小题,每小题2.5分,共20分)
A
On a clear sunny day on the Georgia coast,ecotour guide Rene Heidt leads her guests on her boat through a narrow waterway.Unbroken grasses reach overhead,and there's no building,power line,or cell tower in sight.It's a perfect location for visitors to view a nearby mudflat(潮泥滩), where roughly 300,000 shorebirds,including the roseate spoonbill and the whimbrel,come to eat,rest,and nest every year.
Heidt has had a 15-year career as an ecotour guide and much of what she shares on the tours comes from her experiences.But more recently,the University of Georgia's Coastal Awareness and Responsible Ecotourism (CARE)certification(认证) program has been designed to support ecotour guides like Heidt,helping improve the information they share with tourists.The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats.
While providing knowledge about Georgia's natural resources,the CARE program also discusses how to visit some sensitive areas responsibly.Now,when Heidt gives boating tours,she rows with a light touch,moving almost silently across the water.When she shares facts about wildlife with her guests,she doesn't speak louder than whispers.Actually,it's a skill Heidt must have perfected in her previous career.“The program changes the way I give tours.It helps me to be more mindful of a boat's influence on the very thing we are trying to teach people about,”she recalled.
Getting trained through the CARE program also benefits Heidt's business.According to Heidt,the program allows her to learn more about the environment.And that's knowledge she passes along to her guests.“It's a fantastic coast,”she says.“And it's important to share its beauty with others to help them realize that it is worth protecting.”
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。本文主要介绍了生态导游 Rene Heidt 通过参与佐治亚大学的CARE认证项目,提升了生态旅游服务质量和环保意识。
1.Why was the CARE program launched?
A.To offer the latest tour news.
B.To qualify and recognize ecotour guides.
C.To give aid to local education.
D.To share and publicize travel experiences.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The program offers up-to-date educational material and training to ecotour guides and provides certification that confirms their devotion to preserving the habitats.”可知,CARE 认证项目给生态导游提供最新的学习材料和培训,使其获得认证,并认可他们对保护生物栖息地的贡献。故选B。
2.What can be the suggestion from the CARE program for visiting sensitive areas?
A.Reasonably arrange travel routes.
B.Save as much wildlife as possible.
C.Leave as little impact as possible.
D.Fully respect local cultural customs.
答案:C
解析:推理判断题。根据题干中的“sensitive areas”可定位到文章第三段。根据第三段中的“she rows with a light touch, moving almost silently across the water...she doesn't speak louder than whispers”以及“It helps me to be more mindful of a boat's influence...”可知,Heidt在带领游客游览时轻划船、小声语,尤为当心游览过程中给生态环境带来的影响。由此可推测,CARE项目让导游和游客在旅行过程中尽可能降低对生态环境的影响。故选C。
3.What is Heidt's attitude towards the CARE program?
A.Doubtful. B.Tolerant.
C.Uncertain. D.Favorable.
答案:D
解析:观点态度题。根据第三段 Heidt说的话“The program changes the way I give tours.It helps me to be more mindful of a boat's influence on the very thing...”和 最 后 一 段 中 的“According to Heidt,the program allows her to learn more about the environment.”可知,Heidt认为CARE项目改变了她的导游方式,帮助她更加注重对海岸带的保护,也让她更加了解当地的环境。由此可推测,她对该项目持支持的态度。故选D。
4.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Tending to Sensitive Coastal Areas
B.Reaching Out to Ecotourism Supporters
C.Backing Up Ecotourism in Georgia
D.Initiating a CARE Certification Journey
答案:C
解析:标题归纳题。本文以 Heidt为例,介绍了佐治亚大学的 CARE项目如何影响了导游的环保意识,从而推动生态旅游的发展。故选C。
B
A journey to Italy is set to become even more expensive.Last summer, the country introduced a proposal to raise the tourist tax.Currently,many Italian cities charge taxes of up to 5 euros on an overnight stay.The new plan introduces a tiered(阶梯式的)system:5 euros per night for economy rooms under 100 euros,10 euros for standard rooms priced between 100 and 400 euros,15 euros for high-end rooms ranging from 400 to 750 euros and 25 euros for luxury accommodations above 750 euros.
Italy,with its rich cultural heritage and amazing coastlines,has always been a top spot for tourists.However,the increasing number of visitors is becoming overwhelming.According to the World Tourism Organization,Italy received 57.2 million foreign tourists in 2023,which has led to several issues.The magazine Fortune reported loud noise, crowded spaces,important shops being replaced by souvenir stalls and rising rents driven by apartments being changed into short-term rentals(出租房).
The suggested tax aims to tackle the challenges posed by overtourism.However,some tourists are opposed to the high tax.“Increasing the tax would be profiteering(牟取暴利) .I would go elsewhere,to other countries that don't have such a tax,”Fabea Wiegand from Switzerland told Fortune.
While introducing a tourist tax is a method used by many countries to manage tourist numbers,it is essential not to take it to extremes.The Economist emphasizes the crucial role policymakers play in determining the level of tourism tax.It is important to set a tax that is affordable for most tourists.For instance,Venice charges only 5 euros for a day pass.Despite its small amount,this fee can contribute to enhancing local services such as waste management and heritage preservation,benefiting both residents and visitors.
Even though high tax may prevent some tourists from going to certain destinations,tourism tax is “not a cause for despair” for countries,said The Economist.If tourists choose other destinations due to the tax,lesser-known areas could seize the chance to attract visitors.Meanwhile,popular destinations could adapt by providing more affordable choices for tourists, striking a balance between locals' and visitors' needs and promoting sustainable tourism.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇新闻报道。意大利计划提高旅游税,文章解释了这一举措背后的原因以及人们对此的看法。
5.What does the underlined word“overwhelming”in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Enormous. B.Powerful.
C.Frightening. D.Confusing.
答案:A
解析:词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“Italy,with its rich cultural heritage and amazing coastlines, has always been a top spot for tourists.”、下文“According to the World Tourism Organization,Italy received 57.2 million foreign tourists in 2023,which has led to several issues.”以及画线词所在句中表示转折的However,以及画线词前的“the increasing number of visitors”可知,意大利受游客欢迎,游客数量变得越来越巨大,这导致了一些问题。故画线词的意思是“巨大的”。故选A。
6.Why did Italy consider introducing a higher tax?
A.To keep visitors from visiting Italy.
B.To increase the profits from tourism.
C.To deal with problems caused by overtourism.
D.To reduce unfair competition in the tourism industry.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The suggested tax aims to tackle the challenges posed by overtourism.”可知,拟议中的税款旨在解决过度旅游带来的挑战,这便是意大利考虑征收更高税款的原因。故选C。
7.What was Fabea Wiegand's attitude toward raising the tourist tax?
A.Objective. B.Disapproving.
C.Sympathetic. D.Indifferent.
答案:B
解析:观点态度题。根据第三段中Fabea Wiegand 所说的话“Increasing the tax would be profiteering(牟取暴利).I would go elsewhere,to other countries that don't have such a tax”可知,Fabea Wiegand反对增加税款,认为这是牟取暴利的行为。故选B。
8.What does The Economist think about the tourist tax?
A.It may negatively affect local services.
B.It will be harmful to sustainable tourism.
C.It will reduce the inflow of foreign visitors.
D.It may be beneficial to less popular destinations.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段前两句可知,《经济学人》 认为,对国家来说,旅游税“不是绝望的原因”,如果游客因为征税而选择其他目的地,不太知名的地区可以抓住机会吸引游客。由此可见,《经济学人》认为旅游税可能对不太受欢迎的目的地有益。故选D。
Ⅱ.语法填空(本题共10个小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)
Scenic spots in China are getting increasingly digitalized, with visitors being able to order food, drinks and other items with drone (无人机) delivery.At the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing, tourists can get the 1 (choose) products that are delivered within minutes by Meituan's drones.Previously, such a delivery would have required a 50-minute walk, but this time has been 2 (dramatic) shortened with the operation of drones.
Drone 3 (delivery) have been in regular operations at other tourist spots, including Shenzhen's Window of the World and Happy Valley theme parks.At Happy Valley, drones 4 (make) the delivery time significantly shorter and driven sales volumes of takeout orders such as Starbucks coffee and fast food meals.
Meanwhile, DJI began drone transportation at Huangshan Mountain last year.Between April and November, a peak tourism season, the mountain requires transportation of 15-20 metric tons of goods daily 5 average.From May last year to January this year, drones were operated 12,590 times and transported 253 tons of goods at Huangshan Mountain.Fresh materials such as meat, vegetables, mineral water and rice, as well as household waste and other items, 6 are required for the daily operation of the scenic area, can be transported.Drones at Huangshan Mountain have enabled those who have a demand 7 (transport) products in the mountainous areas to see a 8 (possible) to address the issue.
The industrial development of low-altitude economy relies more on 9 (technology) and industrial innovation.10 increasing number of new applications will appear, impacting consumers' lives in the long term.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国景区日益数字化的趋势,说明无人机配送在景区的应用情况、运输能力及对低空经济发展的推动作用。
1.答案:chosen
解析:考查非谓语动词。此处为非谓语动词作定语,products与choose为被动关系,用过去分词chosen表示“精选的”。故填chosen。
2.答案:dramatically
解析:考查副词。修饰动词shortened用副词,dramatic的副词为dramatically意为“显著地”。故填dramatically。
3.答案:deliveries
解析:考查名词复数。此处为名词作主语,根据谓语动词have been可知,主语用复数形式deliveries。故填deliveries。
4.答案:have made
解析:考查动词时态。此处为谓语动词,根据语境,动作从过去持续到现在,用现在完成时,主语drones为复数,所以谓语动词为have made。故填have made。
5.答案:on
解析:考查介词。此处为固定搭配on average意为“平均”,所以此处使用介词on。故填on。
6.答案:which
解析:考查定语从句。此处为关系词引导的非限制性定语从句,先行词为Fresh materials,指物,在非限制性定语从句中作主语,用关系代词which引导。故填which。
7.答案:to transport
解析:考查非谓语动词。根据固定搭配have a demand to do sth意为“有做某事的需求”可知,此处用不定式to transport作后置定语。故填to transport。
8.答案:possibility
解析:考查名词。不定冠词a后接名词,possible的名词形式为possibility意为“可能性”作宾语。故填possibility。
9.答案:technological
解析:考查形容词。修饰名词innovation用形容词,technology的形容词为technological意为“技术的”,与industrial并列作定语。故填technological。
10.答案:An
解析:考查冠词。此处为固定搭配an increasing number of意为“越来越多的”,所以此处使用冠词an,位于句首,首字母需大写。故填An。
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