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选择性必修第二册 Unit 4 Journey Across a Vast Land
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(★)
The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Search the history of Sydney on a leisurely 90-minute walking tour in The Rocks district with
an expert guide.Enjoy the delights of present-day visuals as you explore The Rocksand as you
discover shady courtyards and hidden areas that even the locals do not know about.
What to Expect
Meet your guide at the starting point in The Rocks district.From there，visit historic sites and
hear stories about the city from a guide.The walking tour，which covers 1.2 miles at a leisurely
pace，focuses on the neighborhood located under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.You can wander
around the area’s cobbled stone streets，alleyways and courtyards.The tour includes stops at
Campbells Cove，the Garrison Church，which is known as the Church of Holy Trinity，
etc.Plus，you can see the shoreline of Sydney Cove as well as views of Sydney Opera House.
Important Information
·Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
·Children must be accompanied by an adult.
·Small groups (no more than 20 people)．
·It operates in all weather conditions ，please dress to the predicted weather conditions
appropriate for an outdoor activity.
·Comfortable walking shoes，hat and a bottle of water are suggested.
·The tour is wheelchair accessible.However，be prepared for uneven surfaces at the visited
sites which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities.
Departure Point：35 Harrington St，The Rocks NSW 2000，Australia.
Duration：90 minutes.
Return Detail：Return to original departure point.
1．What can the visitors enjoy during the tour?
A．Different villages. B．Remote courtyards.
C．The mountain landscape. D．The view of the sea.
2．What should the visitors prepare for the tour?
A．Suitable clothing. B．Many books. C．Enough food. D．Some wheelchairs.
3．Where does the tour start?
A．In Sydney Opera House. B．At Campbells Cove.C．At 35 Harrington St. D．In the Garrison Church.
B
(2024·江苏南京联考)
On a holiday back home，my wife and I turned right，then right again，following the GPS
navigation (导航) system，and found ourselves in a small Cretan town.I spoke to the GPS：“We
don’t want to be here; we want the highway.” It instructed me to turn right once more.With
every turn，the street narrowed.It was like being in a magical shrinking room.We drew the side
mirrors back.We took another turn.The new road was even narrower，the walls so close you feel
hard to hold your breath.
Another car appeared，coming towards us from the opposite direction.The driver gestured，
telling me I’ll have to make way.But how? I didn’t have the nerve to back up along the
impossibly narrow road.Locals appeared.Soon there was a whole group，using sign language to
suggest a solution.There was a narrow garage opening to one side.If I could squeeze the car
forward into the garage，I could then，through a series of tiny adjustments，back into the side
street，allowing the other car to pass.
More locals arrived，standing on various sides of the vehicle，helpfully indicating that I have
a centimetre to spare here，a millimetre there.There were brick walls on all 17 sides of the
car.There was zero chance that I won’t damage the vehicle.This was significant since，a day
earlier，at the Europcar counter，I had refused the additional insurance.
One lady stood at the rear of the vehicle，waving me on.She was making strong “this
way，this way” movements with her arms.In an act of blind trust，I followed her instructions，
creeping backwards and forwards.Remarkably it worked.I completed my 27-point turn into the side
street，with no damage to the vehicle.The other car passed.The driver gave me a grateful wave.The
locals applauded happily “Hero! Hero！” I followed her lead，down the narrow lane and—
finally—back onto the highway.Free of the town，I clearly knew that I encountered heroes.
4．What happened to the author on the holiday back home?
A．His GPS navigation system broke down.
B．He had something wrong with directions.
C．He lost the whole control of his car.
D．He accidentally turned into a narrow road.
5．Which of the following can best describe the locals?
A．Energetic and brave. B．Confident and creative.
C．Friendly and helpful. D．Ambitious and thoughtful.
6．Why did the author fear to hurt his car?
A．Because he borrowed it.
B．Because he rented it.
C．Because he was ashamed of losing face.D．Because he hadn’t got the required insurance.
7．What do we know about the author from the last paragraph?
A．He was questioned by the locals.
B．He knew the local women very well.
C．He was greatly grateful to the locals.
D．He finally made it under the instruction of his wife.
C
Food deserts are generally classified as geographic regions where people have few or limited
options to purchase nutritious and affordable foods like vegetables and fruits.Food deserts affect
low-income areas far from supermarkets.Over 23 million Americans live in low-income areas
located more than one mile from a food store.Over 11 million people living in these regions are
themselves low-income.While people in food deserts may have easier access to convenience stores
and fast food，they experience more challenges in shopping at large grocery stores that offer a
more comprehensive(全面的) selection of healthy foods at lower prices.
This inequality in food access means that families，children，and communities living in food
deserts may be at increased risk of obesity and other diet-related health issues，including diabetes
and cardiovascular disease.
While the existing literature on the lack of accessible，affordable foods has not reached a
consensus on the root causes of food deserts，several factors are regularly recognized.Urban areas
lacking access to fresh foods are generally divided by racial and economic lines.Diets rich in more
nutritious foods cost around $1.50 more per day.For individuals and families living paycheck to
paycheck，this cost difference can significantly impact their food choices.For people living in the
countryside，they must travel many miles to the nearest store; a lack of access to a vehicle and
limited or nonexistent public transportation contribute to food accessibility challenges.
Lack of business investment also plays a big part.When large food stores consider possible
locations，low-income areas can appear to be “too risky” of an investment.More economically
depressed(萧条的) areas can increase a business’s insurance and security costs.Even public
utility(设施) challenges，like poorly maintained roads，can prevent big companies from setting
up shops in neighborhoods that most need their goods and services ，according to Harvard
Business Review.These market conditions have a great effect on food accessibility for high-poverty
regions.
8．What do we know about a food desert?
A．Agriculture is impossible there.
B．People there are too poor to feed the family.
C．Many fast food restaurants are located there.
D．People there have limited access to healthy foods.
9．What is a key reason for food deserts?A．Poor health care. B．A low income. C．Business failure. D．Dangerous environment.
10．What does the underlined word “consensus” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．A balanced diet. B．A general agreement.
C．A contributing factor. D．An inspiring achievement.
11．What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?
A．The causes of food deserts. B．Ways to make food choices.
C．The problems with transportation. D．Principles of business investment.
Ⅱ.七选五
For people who are planning a trip，a visit to a museum might not be the first thing they think
of.After all，there are plenty of ways to appreciate the world’s civilization，gain exciting
experiences and spend quality time with family and friends. 1
Museums are where people learn something new ，at every age! Are you interested in
something specific？ 2 There，you will find yourself drawn in and inspired! Museums are a
fantastic place to learn about a region’s history，scientific achievements，major cultural
events，and of course，dinosaurs.They also design exhibitions related to visual arts，industrial
innovations and anything that inspires an individual to learn about the past and create new paths to
the future.
3 They will surely be an exciting part of the educational experience with the main
purpose to expose children to knowledge of various fields and expand their horizons.To achieve
that ， museums are working to create meaningful and engaging activities ， interactive and
knowledge-based.
Museums support tourism.They are tourism promoters in small towns and large
cities.Museums aren’t a burden on tax revenue (税收) or a separate concern from other city
projects. 4 Statistics show that museums support more than 726,000 jobs in America.
Museums shape communities.They have activities and exhibitions through which visitors can
learn about local history.Museums are places where a shared heritage is celebrated and a collective
identity is formed.They provide an interesting public space where people meet and talk to each
other. 5
A．Museums bring out the best qualities in children.
B．Museums often deliver kids-centered exhibitions.
C．Instead，they generate funding and fuel employment.
D．Then，visit a local museum to learn about that subject.
E．Even shopping at the gift shop there is an opportunity for connection.
F．On the contrary，they consume a small percentage of city funds annually.
G．The fact，however，is that museums offer magical benefits in many ways.
