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UNIT 2 TRAVELLING AROUND
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025湖南长沙模拟)
Explore Sri Lanka:A Paradise Awaits
Sri Lanka,an island nation in the Indian Ocean,is a hidden beautiful place waiting to be discovered and has something for everyone.
Natural Wonders
·Yala National Park:This national park is one of the most popular wildlife destinations in Sri Lanka.It is home to a wide variety of wildlife,including leopards,elephants,sloth bears,monkeys,and many species of birds.Take an animal-watching tour through the park and see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.
·Sigiriya Rock Fortress:Also known as the “Lion Rock”,Sigiriya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic landmarks in Sri Lanka.Climb to the top of the rock and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.It is also home to ancient ruins,including a palace,gardens,and frescoes(壁画).
Beaches
·Mirissa Beach:A beautiful beach on the south coast of Sri Lanka.Mirissa is known for its calm waters and attractive sunsets.It is also a popular spot for whale watching,with many tour operators offering trips to see the whales and dolphins that live in the nearby waters.
·Arugam Bay Beach:This beach is located on the east coast of Sri Lanka and is a popular destination for surfers.It has a long stretch of golden sand,clear blue waters,and a variety of water sports activities,including surfing,diving,and snorkeling.The beach is also home to a number of restaurants,cafes,and shops.
Cost
·Accommodations:A budget guesthouse can cost as little as $10 per night,while a luxury resort can cost upwards of $100 per night.
·Activities:A visit to the national park costs as little as $10 while a whale-watching tour can double it.
1.What can we know about the natural wonders in Sri Lanka?
A.Birds are rare in Yala National Park.
B.Sigiriya Rock Fortress is home to lions.
C.Sigiriya Rock Fortress is rich in historical remains.
D.Yala National Park provides visitors with a bird’s eye view.
2.What can visitors do on the beaches?
A.Drink some coffee.
B.Feed the dolphins.
C.Boat with friends.
D.Enjoy amazing sunrises.
3.How much should a whale-goer spend at least for a night?
A.$10. B.$30.
C.$110. D.$120.
B(2026浙江1月卷)
Human beings have always loved reviews:word of mouth has long been regarded as one of the most valuable marketing tools available to a company.Consumers enjoy reading and giving reviews.However,the problem is that a lot of the reviews are fake(假的).Shabnam Azimi and Alexander Krasnikov of Loyola University of Chicago and Kwong Chan of Northeastern University recently published a study on fake reviews.
The study used a dataset of 1,600 reviews of Chicago hotels.Some of them were real;others were fake.The reviews were presented to 400 subjects.Each subject got eight reviews to read:a balanced set of two positive fake,two positive real,two negative fake and two negative real,presented in a random order.The reviews were written by real people who were given information about the hotel.
The results show that consumers generally trust negative reviews more than positive ones.Moreover,we humans tend to assume that positive reviews might be fake.“Overall,negative reviews are less common.So,we pay more attention to them.When a negative review is fake,we get tricked,” Azimi says.
When it came to faking a review,length was important to believability,as was detail.A long,negative review of a hotel,complete with lots of information,tended to convince participants.A lengthy,positive review,on the other hand,was regarded as suspicious,and participants tended to trust writers that kept their glowing reviews short.Emotion was also important in convincing readers—or the lack of emotion,at least.Azimi says study participants tended not to trust reviews where the writers expressed their feelings in a big way.The more dispassionate that negative write-up,the more likely it was to take the reader in.
The fake reviews written for Azimi’s study were put together by humans,but increasingly,fake reviews are being written by AI,which makes them look more real.Though many companies use algorithms(算法) to weed out fake reviews,Azimi points out that the machines are programmed by humans,and given our limited ability to spot fake reviews,this isn’t a good sign.
4.Which aspect of the study does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A.Its design. B.Its findings.
C.Its purposes. D.Its significance.
5.What does the underlined word “glowing” in paragraph 4 mean?
A.Funny. B.Abusive.
C.Insightful. D.Praising.
6.What kind of review would readers most likely trust?
A.A long,positive one.
B.An unemotional,negative one.
C.A short,negative one.
D.An enthusiastic,positive one.
7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A.Many companies are producing fake reviews.
B.Writing fake reviews will be declared illegal.
C.Machines can detect fake reviews accurately.
D.It will be harder to recognize fake reviews.
C(2025江西赣州模拟)
Although I am 28 years old,the time when I feel profoundly 48 is when I get nostalgic(怀旧的) for days when people were able to go on holiday without being continually contacted,because the price of sending a text message was the same as a glass of wine.WhatsApp has changed that.
Unlike social media and email apps,which can be temporarily deleted,WhatsApp is the dominant method that we use to communicate with our loved ones.It is hard to switch off as a result of the constant flow of information.Deleting the app even while on holiday doesn’t feel like an option,when people use it to convey important information alongside everyday dross.And in any case,the problem isn’t the app itself,of course;it’s the fact that being available 24/7 means we have lost our sense of boundaries in terms of what to communicate and when.
“Just don’t reply.What’s the big deal?” said a friend.Easier said than done!Trying to create those boundaries can make you feel like a terrible person.It’s not just about self-imposed pressure,but the subtext(潜台词) of what not replying says.Previously you could blame your silence on high phone network rates or a poor signal,but now a non-response suggests you don’t care.
I have tried a number of tactics to give myself space while on vacation.I turned off read receipts because being visibly online felt very exposing.Turning off notifications came shortly afterwards.On a trip to Greece,I trialed a voice notes and video notes ban.Recently I’ve even gently talked to friends about not sending me non-urgent messages.
It doesn’t matter whether we are leaving the country or holidaying at home,this precious period of quiet may be the closest thing we have to a break.Although we are getting better at knowing how to prioritize rest,there is still a necessity for us to shape our environment to enable this.We also have to consider the role we play in helping our loved ones to recover and refresh.
8.What does the author actually miss?
A.Traditional ways of communication.
B.The price of text messages in the past.
C.Holidays without constant communication.
D.Experiences of drinking wine with friends.
9.What does the underlined word “tactics” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Suggestions. B.Notices.
C.Reasons. D.Methods.
10.What is the subtext of not replying now according to the author?
A.Too much self-generated pressure.
B.The poor mobile signal in the area.
C.A sign of indifference or lack of concern.
D.High mobile phone communication costs.
11.What does the author try to convey through this text?
A.Be brave enough to say no to unreasonable requests.
B.We should have boundaries when messaging others.
C.It’s necessary for people to obey the social manners.
D.A suitable app makes a great difference to our break.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2026江苏无锡期末)
Imagine climbing a mountain and getting half way up and saying to yourself,“You know what,I’m going to climb back down and finish this later.”
12 We have projects that sit waiting to be completed.Some people start college but never graduate.We have books that we never finish reading. 13 Many people are great at beginning things but can’t seem to finish strong.
Not finishing what we started has been a repeated problem for us.We have to face it. 14 Whenever we delay,or put to the side,the things that will help us accomplish our goals,we stop developing our potential.
Not finishing not only causes us to stop making progress but also we find it harder whenever we do decide to start again.Consider this:every time I begin a new exercise program my muscles are sore(疼) for a few days.After a few weeks of routine,the muscles get accustomed to the program and grow stronger.Thus,no more sore muscles.Well,when I take some time off I fear starting again. 15
Strong finishers are able to focus on getting the best result from anything that they start.So how do we know that we are a strong finisher?Along with the huge feeling of accomplishment,other people will begin to notice the change. 16 They will have no choice but to recognize our strong finishing ability.We will be rewarded with more trust from them.
A.The list goes on and on.
B.We should have the confidence.
C.Why don’t we have the interest any more?
D.Sounds silly,but that is what we do all of the time.
E.I know that my muscles are going to be sore again.
F.They will see we are able to climb and conquer the mountain.
G.Not being a strong finisher can limit our ability to conquer our goals.
答案:
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了斯里兰卡的一些旅游特色。
1.C 细节理解题。根据Natural Wonders部分第二段中的“It is also home to ancient ruins,including a palace,gardens,and frescoes.”可知,塞利吉亚岩石堡垒有着丰富的历史遗迹。
2.A 细节理解题。根据Beaches部分第二段中的“The beach is also home to a number of restaurants,cafes,and shops.”可知,游客在海滩上可以喝点咖啡。
3.B 细节理解题。根据Cost部分第一段“Accommodations:A budget guesthouse can cost as little as $10 per night,while a luxury resort can cost upwards of $100 per night.”以及最后一段“Activities:A visit to the national park costs as little as $10 while a whale-watching tour can double it.”可知,一位追鲸游客至少需要花费30美元才能住上一晚。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了假评论的特征、影响及识别难度,以及消费者对正负评论的信任规律。
4.A 段落大意题。根据第二段内容可知,本段主要描述了研究的设计过程:使用了1600条芝加哥酒店的评论,其中真假各半,分发给400名被测试者阅读,每人读8条,包括积极/消极、真实/虚假的各种组合,且顺序随机,这属于实验设计。
5.D 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句“A lengthy,positive review,on the other hand,was regarded as suspicious,and participants tended to trust writers that kept their glowing reviews short.”可知,长篇正面评论会被怀疑,参与者更愿意相信简短的评论。由此推测,画线词意为“高度赞许的”,与praising意思相近。故选D项。
6.B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“When it came to faking a review,length was important to believability,as was detail.A long,negative review of a hotel,complete with lots of information,tended to convince participants.”和“The more dispassionate that negative write-up,the more likely it was to take the reader in.”可知,读者更信任负面评论,尤其是冷静、不带情绪的负面评论。
7.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知,现在AI写的虚假评论更难以辨别,而且虽然有些公司用算法识别假评论,但算法也是人编写的,而人辨别虚假评论的能力有限。由此推知,未来识别虚假评论会更加困难。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了WhatsApp等即时通讯方式让人们在假期也难以摆脱信息干扰,强调人们在交流时应设定界限。
8.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Although I am 28 years old,the time when I feel profoundly 48 is when I get nostalgic for days when people were able to go on holiday without being continually contacted,because the price of sending a text message was the same as a glass of wine.”可知,作者实际上怀念的是没有持续交流的假期。
9.D 词句猜测题。根据画线词后文“I turned off read receipts because being visibly online felt very exposing.Turning off notifications came shortly afterwards.On a trip to Greece,I trialed a voice notes and video notes ban.Recently I’ve even gently talked to friends about not sending me non-urgent messages.”可知,这些都是作者为了在假期给自己留出空间所采取的方式。所以画线词“tactics”意思是“方法”,与“Methods”同义。
10.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Previously you could blame your silence on high phone network rates or a poor signal,but now a non-response suggests you don’t care.”可知,现在不回复意味着你不在乎,潜台词是冷漠或缺乏关心的表现。
11.B 推理判断题。通读全文,结合第二段中“it’s the fact that being available 24/7 means we have lost our sense of boundaries in terms of what to communicate and when.”以及最后一段“It doesn’t matter...recover and refresh.”可知,作者通过本文试图传达的是我们在给别人发消息时应该有界限。故选B项。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章分析了我们生活中常见的半途而废的现象以及带来的影响。
12.D 根据上文“Imagine climbing a mountain and getting half way up and saying to yourself,‘You know what,I’m going to climb back down and finish this later.’”可知,作者通过这样一种调侃的语调描述一种自欺欺人的说法,只是为半途而废找一种借口——实际上不会再回来爬完。所以下句会直接摆明自己的观点,这种行为听起来很蠢,但实际上我们大多数人都这样。D项“Sounds silly,but that is what we do all of the time.”符合语义。
13.A 根据上文“We have projects that sit waiting to be completed.Some people start college but never graduate.We have books that we never finish reading”可知,这里举了三个半途而废的例子,下句会以一个概括句的形式进行总结收尾。A项“The list goes on and on.(这样的例子不胜枚举)”符合语义。
14.G 根据上文“Not finishing what we started has been a repeated problem for us.We have to face it.”可知,这里讲述半途而废是一个反复出现的问题,则下句要解释这一问题有哪些弊端,G项“Not being a strong finisher can limit our ability to conquer our goals.”,符合语义,引出下文“Whenever we delay,or put to the side,the things that will help us accomplish our goals,we stop developing our potential.”说明拖延会停止开发自己的潜力。
15.E 根据上文“Consider this:every time I begin a new exercise program my muscles are sore for a few days.After a few weeks of routine,the muscles get accustomed to the program and grow stronger.Thus,no more sore muscles.Well,when I take some time off I fear starting again.”可知,重新开始锻炼意味着新一轮的肌肉酸痛。E项“I know that my muscles are going to be sore again.(我知道我的肌肉又要酸痛了)”符合语义。
16.F 根据上文“Along with the huge feeling of accomplishment,other people will begin to notice the change.”可知,下句会引出其他人看到的变化内容。F项“They will see we are able to climb and conquer the mountain.(他们将看到我们能够攀登和征服这座山)”符合语义。
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