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选择性必修四 Unit2
选拔卷
（考试时间：75分钟 试卷满分：100分）
第一部分 阅读理解 (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 Best National Parks to Visit in Winter
While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for
adventurous winter trips.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in
winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes,
let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a
guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend
hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park,
featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South
Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and
daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime
wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.
Virgin Islands National Park, St. John
Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is
most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture
out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter
here.
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?
A. Yellowstone National Park. B. Joshua Tree National Park.
C. Grand Canyon National Park. D. Virgin Islands National Park.
2. What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park?
A. We can have a poor view of the South Rim there. B. It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot
springs.
C. There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter. D. The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in
cold weather.
3. Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks?
A. Hiking. B. Skiing. C. Swimming. D. Hunting.
B
Travel allows us to experience the world. But as we travel, we are also leaving our footprint on every
place we visit. This is why culturally immersive (沉浸) travel is so important. Because the wrong kind of
travel negatively affects the world. One of the reasons we started this blog was to help others travel better
and feel comfortable getting off the beaten path, interacting with locals, and take you “Beyond the
traditional Bucketlist”, if you will.
People who only get 2-weeks off per year are often just looking for an easy destination with a beach to
relax on. This isn’t travel. This is a vacation. But “Immersive Travel” or “Cultural Travel” is an entirely
new type of trip. It is about experiencing and preserving the various traditions around the world. It’s about
being open to new experiences and willing to step into another’s shoes. Cultural travel is jumping in with
both feet and leaving your idea about what your trip should be behind you. It’s eating local dishes and
sleeping in guesthouses. It’s building genuine connections with locals. It’s learning about the history of a
country and leaving your trip with a greater understanding of the place you came to see and the people who
live there.
Often times in today’s age, “travelers” will visit a country just to snap some photos of the famous
sights to post on Instagram or to drink the night away, or even just to relax on a tropical beach. But that
kind of vacation can be harmful to the very communities you’re traveling to.
Beyond supporting the local communities and the preservation of local customs and traditions, you’ll
also experience some personal benefits through cultural travels. There’s simply no way to travel this way
with a closed mind. You’ll get to know different cultures intimately and understand them a lot better. You’ll
also become less judgmental of others the more you travel.
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂4. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph?
A. To stress the negative influence of travel.
B. To describe the importance of cultural travel.
C. To recommend a totally different type of travel.
D. To convey his unique feelings about cultural travel.
5. According to the author, today's travelers tend to_________.
A. establish close connections with the locals during the travel
B. choose a tourist attraction for adventure and exploration
C. show more interest in the history of a travel destination
D. post the photos taken in the journey on the social media
6. What can be inferred about the culturally immersive travel?
A. It is focused on studying local people's lifestyle.
B. Its travelers should be open-minded and understanding.
C. It is a specific way to make judgments of other cultures.
D. Its major concern is preserving local traditions and customs.
7. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A travel brochure. B. A blog post.
C. A historic magazine. D. An encyclopedia website.
C
According to the National Federation of the Blind, fewer than 10 percent of the 1.3 million people
who are legally blind in the U.S. are braille readers. But one woman has made a difference in their lives and
my son's life, too.
35 years ago, my son, Jared, was born blind. Fortunately, I learned about a life-changing organization
when Jared's teacher introduced us to Seedlings Braille Books for Children. It was founded by Debra
Bonde, who helped blind children all over the world.
A shy woman, Debra just wanted to find a volunteer job she could do without having to talk to anyone.
So, she signed up for a braille transcription(转录)class in the hope of translating books into braille in the
basement of her Detroit home.
Debra began transcribing popular children's books, printing them on a braille printer and selling them
for just the cost of the paper.
Word spread among parents and teachers of blind children, and demand grew for more of her books.
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂Friends helped her to form a nonprofit organization so she could start getting grants（拨款）and donations
to help with production costs. She named it Seedlings Braille Books for Children because she believes that
if you give a child a book, the love for reading will grow. Seedlings has produced 600,000 books across the
world so far. They give half of their books away for free. The other half are sold for an average price of
only $10 each, about half the cost of producing them.
As a mother, I appreciated that Seedlings provided "typical" experiences for Jared in school. Since
books from Seedlings were affordable, it was possible to have a home library. Without the childhood skills
Seedlings provided to Jared, he would not have a job as a software engineer now.
8. How did the author get to know Seedlings Braille Books for Children?
A. From Jared's teacher. B. From the library. C. From her friend. D. From other
parents.
9. Why did Debra sign up for a braille transcription class?
A. To make a living. B. To read more braille books.
C. To do volunteer work alone. D. To start a nonprofit organization.
10. Which of the following can best describe Debra Bonde?
A. Talented and social. B. Shy and generous. C. Helpful and brave. D. Mild and neat.
11. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The author lived an easy and rich life.
B. Jared got along well with all his classmates.
C. The author attached importance to her son's reading.
D. Jared will spread the skills he learned during his childhood.
D
Oxford Street is a major street in the City of Westminster in London, the United Kingdom. It has
about 300 shops. The street was formerly part of London-Oxford road which began at Newgate, City of
London, and was known as Oxford Road. Oxford Street follows the route of a Roman road, which becomes
one of the major routes in and out of the city.
Oxford Street is one and a half miles from end to end. Most shops are open from 10 am to 6 or 7
pm. Many are also open on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 12 pm. Oxford Street is best known for
Selfridges (塞尔福里奇百货公司) and the other big department stores that are all found in the section from
Marble Arch to Oxford Circus, along with most of the big-name multinationals (跨国公司). Oxford Street
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂is said to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
Between the 12th century and 1782 Oxford Street was known as Tyburn Road, Uxbridge Road,
Worcester Road and Oxford Road. By 1729, the road had become known as Oxford Street. In the late 18th
century, many of the surrounding fields were bought by the Earl of Oxford, and the area was developed. It
became popular with entertainers. During the 19th century, the area became known for its shops.
Oxford Street is home to a number of major department stores and numerous flagship stores (旗舰
店), as well as hundreds of smaller shops. It is the biggest shopping street within Inner London. Though not
necessarily the most expensive or fashionable, it is considered to be the most important, and forms part of a
larger shopping area with Regent Street, Bond Street and a number of other smaller nearby streets.
12. What do you know about Oxford Street?
A. It is known to be the busiest shopping street in Europe.
B. It has the biggest multinational in the world.
C. It is the longest street in the city, London.
D. It is in the central part of the city, London.
13. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us about Oxford Street?
A. Its location. B. Its history. C. Its products. D. Its transport.
14. When did people get to know the street as Oxford Street widely?
A. In the 12th century. B. In the year of 1729.
C. In the year of 1782. D. In the late 18th century.
15. It can be known from the passage that ________.
A. Oxford Street stands for its fashion
B. only big flagship stores can be found in Oxford Street
C. Oxford Street plays an important part in the trade of London
D. shops in Oxford Street are open all day long throughout the year
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为
多余选项。
Whether you’re traveling to the next town over or to the other side of the world, careful planning goes
a long way toward ensuring your trip is a success. The right preparation helps you avoid potential disasters,
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂such as having your credit card declined or running out of clean clothes to wear.____16____.
Make your reservations for flights and accommodations. Once you’re sure of where you want to go
and when you want to go, where you want to stay and how you want to get around, make your reservations.
For flights, book around two months out.____17____You don’t want them to be booked or almost-booked,
because then prices skyrocket.
Set a travel budget.____18____It’s easy to overspend when you’re traveling if you don’t plan ahead,
so start your planning by breaking down how much you want to spend on transportation, food,
accommodation, sightseeing and any other activities you hope to include in your trip.
____19____If you’re going abroad, you may be required to get a visa. Besides, check the website of
your intended country’s consulate or embassy to see what is required for you to enter the country. Visas
may take weeks or even months to finalize, so check early in the planning process.
Pack appropriate clothing for your destination and trip. Check the weather at your destination 2-3 days
before you depart. This will let you know what type of clothes you need to bring.____20____Will you be
expected to wear a suit for a conference, or will you be able to bathe in a bathing suit on the beach?
A. In addition, consider the nature of your trip.
B. Obtain a visa for international destinations if necessary.
C. And don’t wait till the last minute for your hotels either.
D. All trips are meant for adventure, relaxation, and enjoyment.
E. Travel agents simply must charge booking fees, or they cannot stay in business.
F. Here are some tips on how to plan your travel well to ensure a great travel experience.
G. Before you do anything, you need to know how much money you will have for this trip.
第二部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。
Super Nintendo World theme park
The Super Nintendo World theme park is to open in Japan next year, and has opened a Mario Cafe and
Shop before the____17____.
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂Opening this month, it is the first Mario Cafe and Store in the world which will have exclusive（独有
的） ____18____ and souvenirs. Pancake sandwiches in the ____19____ of Mrio’s and Luigi’s hats will
be ____20____ . Cream sodas and soft drinks in super mushroom cups will also be ____21____, along
with Nintendo ____22____.
While exact dates have not been given, it aims to open early 2021. Japan remains off the travel list for
Brits. Japan is not letting UK ____23____ into the country ____24____ British people will have to wait
a while longer to visit.
Fans of the game will be able to play Yoshi’s Adventures, a ride which takes ____25____ along a
track with views of the park as well as animatronics scenes. Guests will sit in Yoshi-themed
cars____26____ they travel throughout the land. There will also be a real-life Mario kart ride where you
can ____27____ your friends.
In the park, guests will play Super Mario in real life ____28____ “power-up bands”. The bands will
track and sync（同步） activities ____29____ walking around the park, letting guests
collect____30____ and compete with other people. The bands have six options____31____ on the
characters ----Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad and Yoshi.
The app will show visitors ____32____ to find coins, and feature a map of the attractions.
After____33____a profile, fans of the games can beat each other.
Last year, Tom Williams explained that the scores could be sent back to the game console
to____34____for another visit. An officer with Universal Creative, Thierry Coup said, “think of Super
Nintendo World as a life-size, living video game where you are a ____35____ . You are not just playing
the game but living in the game.”
The next Nintendo land is ____36____ to open in Universal Studios Hollywood, with Orlando
opening after that. There are also rumors of a Donkey Kong and Princess Peach ride at the Super Nintendo
Land in Universal Studios Orlando.
17. A. leave B. launch C. close D. welcome
18. A. snacks B. alcohols C. performances D. drinks
19. A. charge B. hope C. order D. shape
20. A. on show B. on purpose C. on offer D. on duty
21. A. adjustable B. admirable C. adequate D. available
22. A. souvenirs B. flowers C. tickets D. foods
23. A. designers B. students C. tourists D. volunteers
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂24. A. and B. so C. but D. or
25. A. passengers B. workers C. managers D. cleaners
26. A. after B. as C. before D. since
27. A. help B. beat C. race D. teach
28. A. using B. visiting C. treating D. watching
29. A. if B. though C. while D. unless
30. A. stones B. fireworks C. books D. coins
31. A. focused B. based C. agreed D. passed
32. A. what B. how C. where D. when
33. A. deleting B. creating C. bettering D. adapting
34. A. build up B. come up C. put up D. hold up
35. A. fan B. visitor C. character D. keeper
36. A. certain B. sure C. impossible D. likely
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Four ancient Chinese irrigation (灌溉) sites have been honored as World Heritage Irrigation
Structures, ___37___has brought the total number of irrigation projects in China on the list to 23.
Tianbao Weir (堰), one of the newly ___38___ (award) projects, is situated in Fujian Province. With
a history of over 1, 200 years, the weir is the ___39___ (old) existing water project specifically aimed at
stopping saltwater and storing freshwater.
Longshou Canal and Ancient Luohe River Irrigation District in Shaanxi Province is said to be the first
underground canal in China’s history. The canal is a major branch of the Yellow River, ___40___
(provide) irrigation for local farms in the face of ___41___ (dry) and water shortage.
The Weirs of Baishaxi Stream Project in east China’s Zhejiang Province is made ___42___of 36
weirs, 21 of which still offer irrigation water. The project covers 45 kilometers of the Baishaxi Stream and
has a total water level drop of 168 meters.
Sangyuanwei Polder Embankment (堤) System ___43___ (locate) in south China’s Guangdong
Province, which was first built ___44___the 10th century. The embankment extends for 64.8 km and the
system provides irrigation, drainage canals and water ___45___ (pathway).
更多资料添加微信号：hiknow_007 淘宝搜索店铺：乐知课堂The ancient irrigation projects are treasures of the development of Chinese water culture ___46___of
great value for the development of Irrigation agriculture in China.
第三部分 写作（满分20分）
46. 假定你是李华，正在加拿大渥太华学习。你计划暑假期间在当地旅行，请写一封e－mail向旅
行社询问相关的旅行信息。要点如下：
1.旅行信息(如景点等)；
2.当地特色(如食品等)；
3.注意事项。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总数；
3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam，
I'm Li Hua，a Chinese student，studying in Ottawa. I'm writing to
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Yours，
Li Hua
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