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Unit 3 Same or different?
Section A (Grammar focus)
一、根据首字母或句意提示写出单词
1. Guangzhou has a much l______ population than Chicago.
2. The area of Chicago is s______ than that of Guangzhou.
3. It rains m______ in Guangzhou than in Chicago every year.
4. January in Guangzhou is much w______ than in Chicago.
5. July in Chicago is c______ than in Guangzhou.
二、完形填空。
Last summer, I had a wonderful (1) ______ in Yunnan, which lasted for two weeks. I traveled by train to a remote small (2) ______ nestled near an ancient forest that was said to be over a thousand years old. The (3) ______ surrounding this area was so breathtakingly beautiful that it completely took my (4) ______ away! Instead of booking a room in the local inn, I made the adventurous decision to (5) ______ in the woods to fully experience nature.
During my stay, I encountered many amazing sights. One particularly memorable afternoon, just after a refreshing rain shower, a brilliantly colorful (6) ______ appeared in the clear (7) ______, forming a perfect arc over the valley. Its vibrant colors were so intense that it looked exactly like a delicate silk (8) ______ hanging in the air.
While exploring the area, I also met a knowledgeable and friendly (9) ______ who shared with me countless fascinating stories about the local history and culture. Between the stunning natural beauty, the interesting conversations, and the exciting outdoor activities, I never felt (10) ______ during this unforgettable trip. Every moment was filled with wonder and discovery.
1. A. vacation B. victory C. scenery D. journey
2. A. town B. palace C. station D. square
3. A. landscape B. breath C. sky D. pleasure
4. A. strength B. breath C. treasure D. attention
5. A. fight B. stand C. camp D. perform
6. A. scarf B. rainbow C. artwork D. tower
7. A. balcony B. sky C. forest D. square
8. A. scarf B. silk C. plate D. poster
9. A. guide B. writer C. fighter D. passenger
10. A. comfortable B. bored C. serious D. forgetful
三、单项选择
1. Guangzhou is ______ than Chicago in area.
A. large B. larger C. largest D. the largest
2. The population of Chicago is much ______ than that of Guangzhou.
A. small B. smaller C. smallest D. the smallest
3. Julie is as ______ as me.
A. slimmer B. slim C. more slim D. the slimmest
4. —Is Tom smarter than Sam?
—No, I don’t think so. Sam is as ______ as Tom.
A. smarter B. smart C. more smart D. the smartest
5. —Does Jack swim faster than Sally?
—No, he doesn’t. He swims as ______ as Sally.
A. fast B. faster C. fastest D. the fastest
6. Emma always gets up ______ than Ella.
A. early B. earlier C. earliest D. the earliest
7. I work as ______ as my sister.
A. hard B. harder C. hardest D. the hardest
8. This year’s festival is more colourful ______ last year’s.
A. than B. as C. with D. for
9. Ella dances ______ than Emma, but Emma sings louder.
A. good B. well C. better D. best
10. Guangzhou’s average rainfall is much ______ than Chicago’s.
A. much B. more C. most D. the most
四、补全对话
根据对话内容,从方框中选择合适的句子补全对话。
A: Hi, Linda! I’m doing a project about cities. 1.______
B: Sure! What do you want to know?
A: 2.______
B: No, it’s much smaller. Guangzhou has a much larger population.
A: What about the area?
B: 3.______ Chicago is only 589 square km.
A: How about the weather?
B: 4.______ And it rains much more in Guangzhou.
A: I see. 5.______
B: Yes! They are very different in many ways.
选项:
A. Is Chicago as large as Guangzhou in area?
B. Is the population of Chicago the same as Guangzhou?
C. Can you help me compare Guangzhou and Chicago?
D. January in Guangzhou is much warmer than in Chicago.
E. So Guangzhou and Chicago are quite different!
五、阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确的形式填空(每词限用一次)。
smaller; warmer; rainfall; kilometers; population; per; average; pleasant; larger; average
Guangzhou is a major city located in southern China. According to data from 2022, it has a 1. __________of 18.734 million people. The city covers a total area of 7,436 square 2. __________.
Guangzhou receives an 3. __________ annual rainfall of 1,923 mm. The climate (气候) is generally 4. __________, with an average January temperature of 16°C and an 5. __________July temperature of 31°C.
On the other hand, Chicago, a well-known city in the United States, has a population of around 2.665 million. It is much 6. __________in size, with an area of just 589 square kilometers. Chicago gets less 7. __________than Guangzhou—about 910 mm 8 __________year. Winters are colder, with an average temperature of -6°C in January, while summers are milder, averaging 23°C in July.
In comparison, Guangzhou has a 9. __________population, a wider area, higher rainfall, and 10. __________winters than Chicago.
六、阅读理解
阅读下面短文,选择正确答案。
Comparing Guangzhou and Chicago
Guangzhou and Chicago are two different cities. In 2022, the population of Guangzhou was 18.734 million, while Chicago only had 2.665 million. So Guangzhou has a much larger population than Chicago.
In area, Guangzhou is 7,436 square km, which is much larger than Chicago’s 589 square km. Guangzhou also has much more rainfall per year—1,923 mm, compared to Chicago’s 910 mm.
The weather is also very different. In January, Guangzhou’s average temperature is 16 °C, which is much warmer than Chicago’s -6 °C. In July, Guangzhou is 31 °C, while Chicago is 23 °C, so Chicago is cooler than Guangzhou in summer.
1. Which city has a larger population?
A. Guangzhou. B. Chicago. C. They are the same. D. We don’t know.
2. How large is Chicago in area?
A. 7,436 square km. B. 589 square km.
C. 1,923 square km. D. 910 square km.
3. Which city has more rainfall per year?
A. Guangzhou. B. Chicago. C. They are the same. D. We don’t know.
4. What is the average temperature in Guangzhou in January?
A. -6 °C. B. 16 °C. C. 23 °C. D. 31 °C.
5. Which city is cooler in July?
A. Guangzhou. B. Chicago. C. They are the same. D. We don’t know.
参考答案
一、根据首字母或句意提示写出单词
1. larger
2. smaller
3. more
4. warmer
5. cooler
二、完形填空
1-5: A A A B C 6-10: B B A A B
三、单项选择
1. B2. B3. B4. B5. A6. B7. A8. A9. C10. B
四、补全对话
1. C2. B3. A4. D5. E
五、阅读短文,从方框中选择适当的词并用其正确的形式填空
1.population
2.kilometers
3.average
4.pleasant
5.average
6.smaller
7.rainfall
8.per
9.larger
10.warmer
六、阅读理解
1. A2. B3. A4. B5. B
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