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必修第二册 Unit 1 Cultural Heritage
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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What could driving a race car and pointing a camera at the Milky Way have in common？
More than you might imagine.Race car driver Bubba Wallace and photographer Batak Tefreshi
journeyed together to remote Gooseberry Mesa for an adventure aimed at capturing the night sky.
Gooseberry Mesa，far from population centers，is protected from the nighttime light
pollution，which makes it perfect for star photographers.Natural night environments such as this
are rare.
Camping，hiking and shooting stars in mountainous Mesa highlight the similarity between
photography and racing.Bubba notes，“Once you fire up the engine there’s no turning back—I
know I’ll be in that seat for more than three hours.” Batak agrees，“I have the same feeling as
soon as I touch my camera—I’m ready to continue through the entire night.” For Bubba，
developing patience allowed him to mature as a driver and is equally essential to Batak’s
photography.
Seizing the moment is crucial too.“Every minute things are changing—the Earth’s
shadow，the moonlight，the rise of stars，” Batak explains.“If you lose the moment，it’s
gone forever.” Bubba finds the physical and mental demands of racing as crucial when travelling
in Utah’s rugged landscapes under freezing temperatures.
Think incoming clouds，wind，or mist will ruin your chance at a perfect shot？According to
Batak ， “ With wide-angle nightscapes ， every unexpected weather condition can be an
opportunity.Our photos show oranges and blues around the moon you wouldn’t see under a clear
sky.”
The team discovered shared interests that go beyond photography.“We’re both passionate
about bringing cultures together and using our work to break down boundaries ， ” says
Batak.“The night sky has a unifying power.The sky connects the whole world under one
umbrella.”
1．Why did Bubba and Batak choose Gooseberry Mesa?
A．It has a small population.
B．It has ideal weather conditions.
C．It is free from light pollution.
D．It has a magnificent landscape.
2．Which is required in both car racing and photography?
A．Willpower. B．Teamwork.C．Bravery. D．Creativity.
3．What does Batak think of unexpected weather as a photographer?
A．Annoying. B．Disastrous.
C．Favorable. D．Challenging.
4．Which may be a message behind the team’s photography work?
A．Appreciating the night sky.
B．Connecting various cultures.
C．Removing racial boundaries.
D．Protecting the environment.
B
(2023·浙江山水联盟联考)
To fight against the ballooning waistlines among people，several U．S.cities have instituted
taxes on drinks with added sugar aiming to reduce consumption，but new research suggests these
policies currently have one fundamental flaw.
The study found sugary drinks only reduce purchasing if price tags at stores mention
consumers are paying that tax when they buy the drink.
The research included a field study at two convenience stores in San Francisco，which
currently has a tax on sugary drinks of 1 cent per ounce.Researchers varied the price tags placed on
the sugary drinks over the eight-week study：one tag that simply said the price for the 12-ounce
drink($1.52) and one that had the price and the message “Includes SF Sugary Drink Tax”．All
non-sugary drinks，which weren’t subject to the tax，simply had the price of the drink($1.40)．
The researchers compared sales of the drinks during the study period to the two weeks before
the study began when the sugary drink tax was in effect but there were no price tags on any
drinks.Results showed sales of sugary drinks weren’t lower during the two weeks，compared to
sales before the tax，indicating the tax itself didn’t reduce purchases of sugary drinks.
The researchers then looked at the effects of the two different price tags.Results showed the
share of sugary drinks purchased when the tags simply showed the price wasn’t significantly
different from that of the two-week period before the study，but did decline slightly when the tags
mentioned the price included the added tax.
In a separate online study，the researchers asked participants to estimate what the tax would
be on a can of their favorite drink that cost $1.52.The average estimate was 40 cents—much higher
than the 12 cents actually demanded in San Francisco.When told the tax was only 12 cents，they
reported they’d still purchase the drink.
The findings suggest price tags should mention the tax but not the amount，for consumers
tend to overestimate how much the tax is.“If cities want these policies to be effective，they need
to regulate how sugary drinks are labeled at stores and they currently don’t do that，”said
Donnelly，lead author of the study.5．What does the underlined word“flaw”mean in the first paragraph?
A．Weakness. B．Solution.
C．Imbalance. D．Evidence.
6．What kind of price tags may discourage customers from buying sugary drinks?
A．Price tags bearing sugar content.
B．Price tags with the exact tax on them.
C．Price tags saying added tax included.
D．Price tags just showing the total price.
7．Which of the following may be Donnelly’s suggestion?
A．Stores label sugary drinks at will.
B．Cancel sugary drink taxes at once.
C．Publicize the impacts of sugary drinks.
D．Cities urge stores to use proper price tags.
8．What might be the best title for the text?
A．A New Way to Prevent Fatness
B．Eating Habits and Food Consumption
C．Sugary Drink Taxes Aren’t Working Well
D．Non-sugary Drinkers Benefit from New Policies
C
From a young age，many of us learn the benefits of being an extrovert—those individuals
who always seem to be the life and soul of the party，often outspoken and able to express their
opinions fluently.However，not all of us are wired that way—so is being an extrovert really better?
While thinking of an extrovert，we imagine a character who is determined，approachable，
cheerful and charming.We are taught to admire these personalities early on.Kids are often
encouraged to interact，play and communicate with other children.It seems at times as though
children are made to have a more outgoing lifestyle，with some people becoming false extroverts
—introverts who copy extrovert behavior.While externally(外表上) they may seem to enjoy the
company of others，or being in the center of public attention，they can still become over-extended
in intense social situations.
So，while the positive aspects of being an extrovert are plain to see，what are the benefits of
introversion？Although extroverts depend on social interaction，introverts are more comfortable
with levels of isolation.According to Dr Berit，a college professor，extreme isolation such as
times like the lockdown，does not affect introverts as much as extroverts.Lack of social contact，
something extroverts rely on，can lead to depression，loneliness，and even death.
But it’s not just in an extreme situation that an introvert shines through.These people seem to
have more time for deep thought and thus can become more balanced.They also tend to be good
listeners and think before they speak ，meaning they could become great friends.Finally ，introverts are often fantastic observers，as sitting out of the focus can give them more time to
watch the behavior of others.
So，whatever your personality，either introvert or extrovert，there are clear advantages to
being either，and if you meet an introvert，you might just end up with an amazing friend.
9．What is a distinctive characteristic of an extrovert?
A．Intelligent. B．Considerate.
C．Sociable. D．Responsible.
10．Which statement is TRUE according to Dr Berit?
A．Introverts should learn from extroverts.
B．Extroverts tend to become better friends.
C．Introverts prefer staying cut off from others.
D．Extroverts find it tougher to handle isolation.
11．What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us?
A．The influence of introverts.
B．The strengths of being introverts.
C．The causes of introverts’ behavior.
D．The personalities of false introverts.
12．What’s the purpose of the text?
A．To state a viewpoint.
B．To advocate a lifestyle.
C．To introduce a technique.
D．To describe a phenomenon.
Ⅱ.七选五
Whether you want to have more successful relationships，a better career，or just be able to
turn down chocolate，pushing your boundaries is essential.You will have to start by working
through weaknesses when they arise.
Develop a brief plan of action. 1 Set goals for yourself with time limits.Under each
goal，create actionable steps that allow you to stay on track and succeed.For example，if your
public speaking skills are weak，make it a goal that you can give a confident presentation.You can
plan out actionable steps like writing a speech，delivering the speech to an empty room，then to
one person，and then to several people. 2
Use your strengths to build confidence.While you are working to overcome a weakness，
work on things you are good at，too. 3 It also keeps you looking competent and skilled while
you build your skillset even more.
Rely on your network.Networking with others is a strength in any situation.Admitting that you
need help in a certain area will help you to include team members and other partners in your tasks.
4 If you find it difficult to reach out or to rely on others，this might be your weakness! You cantake steps to learn how to depend on others.
5 Your weaknesses are called weaknesses for a reason.It takes hard work and devotion to
overcome them.Even if you fall short of a goal，acknowledge any progress that you did make.This
will keep you in a positive frame of mind and help you pick up and continue overcoming the
weakness.
A．Celebrate every success.
B．Be patient to figure out your weaknesses.
C．With a plan in mind，you will be better at speaking to others.
D．To overcome your weaknesses，you need a plan to beat them.
E．Eventually，you’ll be confident enough to deliver the speech to the public.
F．You can also learn to overcome your weaknesses by observing how others handle those tasks.
G．This will keep your confidence up and help you get back to work to overcome your weakness.
