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选择性必修第四册 UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The most innovative libraries around the world
Some libraries use unique architecture to encourage visitors to explore the shelves and
settle down with a new book，or use roving libraries to bring books to hard-to-reach
populations.No matter how they achieve it，these novel libraries are keeping the
magic of reading alive.
Beach Library (Albena，Bulgaria)
Reading a book on the beach is a classic，and in Bulgaria，one library encourages
tourists to do just that.The white，weather resistant shelves lined up not far from the
surf feature 6，000 books in 15 languages so every visitor can find the perfect read to
enjoy while bathed in the sunshine.
The Camel Library Service (North Eastern Province，Kenya)
To fight low literacy rates in the desert of Kenya，the government created a movable
library composed of nine camels bringing books to villages.The library travels four
days a week serving the region.Currently the service focuses on children，but with
more funding they plan to increase their reach both in distance and the titles they
carry.
Seikei University Library (Tokyo，Japan)
Libraries are usually known for their quiet atmosphere，but this one encourages
conversation.The library was designed with space-age，free-standing sound proofed
pods (吊舱) to respect those who need uninterrupted study ，while also being
beneficial to other methods of learning；they serve as perfect spots for study groups
and lively discussions.
Macquarie University Library (Sydney，Australia)
A surprising combination of cutting-edge and sustainable，this building，featuring a
green roof，was made from recycled and designed to imitate the look of a eucalyptustree.It is also state of the art，using robots to bring requested books to the front desk.
1.Who is more likely to visit the Camel Library?
A.The government officials.
B.Kids in the desert of Kenya.
C.The local villagers in the region.
D.Fundraisers of this service.
2.What makes Seikei University Library different from other libraries?
A.Its quiet reading atmosphere.
B.Its unique design of space-age.
C.Its freedom of lively discussions.
D.Its weather resistant shelves.
3.Which library is a good example of going green?
A.Beach Library.
B.The Camel Library Service.
C.Seikei University Library.
D.Macquarie University Library.
I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province，on the historic Tea Horse Road.I have to admit
that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his
own two feet，I was blown away.I couldn’t imagine that there could be such an
unusual person in the world.
Last May，I met Paul.He told me that it was his first time in China.He talked to me
with great excitement about the history，migrations，and discoveries in my region of
China.He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao(the Sichuan to India trading route) ，the
Southern Silk Road，the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake，the
Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock.He also
talked of Xuanzang.
I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan.On September 28，2021，
we set out.Our days were simple：walk，eat，sleep，and repeat.We woke up at
sunrise，set off in high spirits，and rested at sunset，dragging ourselves intoexhausted sleep.
We met many people on the road.Some were curious，surrounding us and watching
us；some gave us directions；some invited us into their home to take a rest；some
spoke of the charm of their hometown.We met many beautiful souls，simple souls
and warm souls.We were walking with our minds.
Together，we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains.As I
walked on ancient paths through mountains，I seemed to hear the antique voices of
past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.
Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul ， I came to a
realization.Walking for its own sake，while healthy and admirable，is only a small
part of the benefit of moving with our feet.A deeper reward is rediscovering the world
around us，shortening the distance between each other，and sharing each other’s
cultures.
4.How did the writer first respond to Paul’s travel plan?
A.Scared. B.Puzzled.
C.Disappointed. D.Surprised.
5.What can we learn about Paul Salopek from Paragraph 2?
A.He was a Western journalist.
B.He had a knowledge of China.
C.He came to China several times.
D.He was Joseph Rock’s acquaintance.
6.What does Paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul?
A.They honoured the ancestors.
B.They set off in high spirits.
C.They satisfied the locals’ curiosity.
D.They built bonds with people.
7.What is the main purpose of the writer’s writing the text?
A.To share and reflect on a journey.
B.To suggest a new way of travel.
C.To advocate the protection of biodiversity.D.To introduce and promote Chinese culture.
Starting in early January，15-year-old Abby Gagne spent some weekends walking
through snow in the 330 acres of woods around her house ‘tapping’ trees.Abby’s
family are sugar makers.For five generations，her family have collected sap from
maple trees.They boil it down into the thick sweet syrup that North Americans love to
apply on their pancakes.
Abby’s dad，Jason，drills holes 1.5 inches deep into the trunks of maples in the
woods.Sugar makers tap only older trees.These are usually at least 40 years old and
10 inches thick at chest height.They stick a tap into each hole，usually one per
tree.Taps made of plastic are used for sap to flow through.They will come out at the
end of the season，and the holes will return to health.
Plastic tubes hook up to the taps and connect them to one another.The sap flows into a
collection tank in the woods.From the collection tank，the Gagnes pump the sap into
a machine to remove a lot of the sap’s water.Then it’s moved into an evaporator in a
building called “sugar house”.The Gagnes make a fire out of maple wood chips.The
fire heats the sap and boils it.When it reaches 219 degrees，the syrup is ready to be
made.
Syrup is poured into glass or plastic bottles.But 150 years ago，sugar makers used tin
cans.These containers could prevent syrup from seeping out and allowed them to ship
it far from home and helped maple become a big business.
Sugar makers should thank native Americans for their knowledge.White settlers as
early as 1，600s learned the craft from the Ojibwe and other tribes.Early native
techniques were similar to those sugar makers use now except that they collected sap
in bark bowls before boiling it over an open fire.Either way，the resulting maple
syrup was，and is tasty.
8.What did Abby help do on weekends?
A.Collect maple branches.
B.Drill holes in the woods.
C.Boil the thick sweet syrup.D.Get sap from maple trees.
9.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
A.The need of wood chips.
B.The makeup of maple trees.
C.The process of making syrup.
D.The technique of collecting sap.
10.What does the underlined word “seeping” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A.Breaking. B.Blowing.
C.Looking. D.Leaking.
11.What does the last paragraph imply?
A.Syrup made by native Americans is the tastiest.
B.Americans have a long history of making syrup.
C.Today’s sugar makers often boil sap over an open fire.
D.Native Americans’ techniques of making syrup are lost.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·深圳一模)
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 largecities.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.
选择性必修第四册 UNIT 2
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了四座世界上最具创新性的图
书馆。
1.B [细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Currently the service focuses on children”可
知，肯尼亚沙漠的孩子更有可能参观骆驼图书馆。]
2.C [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Libraries are usually known for their
quiet atmosphere，but this one encourages conversation.”和“they serve as perfect
spots for study groups and lively discussions”可知，成蹊大学图书馆的不同之处是热烈讨论的自由。]
3.D [细节理解题。根据最后一段中的 “A surprising combination...of a
eucalyptus tree.”可知，麦考瑞大学图书馆是环保的好例子。]
【语篇解读】 本文是记叙文。作者住在历史悠久的茶马古道上，去年 5月，
他遇到了要用双脚环游世界的 Paul Salopek，于是决定陪 Paul游云南。文中描
述了他们路上的见闻和作者的感悟。
4.D [细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I have to admit...in the world”可知，作者
不得不承认，当第一次听说Paul Salopek要用自己的双脚环游世界时，他被震
撼了。他无法想象世界上会有这样一个不寻常的人。据此可知，作者最初对
Paul的旅行计划感到吃惊。]
5.B [推理判断题。根据第二段Paul Salopek的说话内容可知，Paul Salopek是
第一次来中国。跟作者讲起作者所在的中国地区的历史、迁移和发现时，Paul
很激动。他谈到了南方丝绸之路、17世纪中国探险家徐霞客的旅行、茶马古道
以及20世纪初的美国植物学家 Joseph Rock。他还谈到了玄奘。据此可推知，
Paul Salopek对中国有一定的了解。]
6.D [推理判断题。根据第四段的内容可知，作者和 Paul Salopek在路上遇到了许多人。有些人很好奇，围绕着他们，看着他们；有些人给他们指路；有些人
邀请他们去他们家休息；有些人谈到了他们家乡的魅力。他们遇见了许多美好
的人、朴素的人和温暖的人。据此可推知，作者和Paul与人们建立了联系。]
7.A [写作意图题。通读全文内容可知，作者住在历史悠久的茶马古道上，他
遇到了要用双脚环游世界的 Paul Salopek，于是决定陪 Paul游云南。文章描述
了他们路上的见闻和作者的感悟。由此推知，作者写作的目的是分享和回顾一
段旅程。]
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了Abby Gagne一家人制作枫糖浆，
介绍了制作枫糖浆的过程以及美国人制作枫糖浆的历史。
8.D [细节理解题，根据第一段可知，Abby Gagne在周末帮助父母收集树液来
制作枫糖浆。]
9.C [段落大意题。根据第三段可知，该段主要介绍了制作枫糖浆的过程。]
10.D [词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“These containers could prevent syrup
from”以及后文“allowed them to ship it far from home”可知，这些容器可以防止
糖浆渗漏，便于他们将糖浆运到远离家乡的地方，故seep意为“渗漏，渗”。]
11.B [推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，美国人制作枫糖浆的历史悠久。]Ⅱ.【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了博物馆的多项社会性功能。
1.G [根据上文“对于计划旅行的人来说，参观博物馆可能不是他们想到的第
一件事。毕竟，有很多方式可以欣赏世界文明，获得令人兴奋的体验，与家人
和朋友共度美好时光。”可知，此处提到人们在旅行途中有很多选择，博物馆
不是人们的首选地址，G 项“然而，事实是博物馆在许多方面提供了神奇的好
处。”中的 however 表明，其实去博物馆有好多益处，此处点明本文的主题，
上下文衔接连贯顺畅。]
2.D [根据上文“博物馆是人们学习新东西的地方，不分年龄！你对什么特别
感兴趣吗？”可知，可以去博物馆观看感兴趣的东西。D 项“然后，去当地的
博物馆了解一下那个主题。”中的 that subject 指代上文的 something specific，
上下文连贯顺畅。]
3.B [根据下文“它们肯定是教育经历中令人兴奋的一部分，主要目的是让孩
子们接触各个领域的知识，拓宽他们的视野。为了实现这一目标，博物馆正在
努力创造有意义和吸引人的活动，以互动和知识为基础。”可知，博物馆可以
让孩子们接受教育，B 项“博物馆经常举办以儿童为中心的展览。”作本段小标题，上下文连贯顺畅。]
4.C [根据上文“博物馆支持旅游业。他们是小城镇和大城市的旅游推动者。
博物馆不是税收的负担，也不是与其他城市项目分开的单独的问题。”可知，
本段中涉及博物馆对城市旅游业的推动；C 项“相反，它们创造了资金，增加
了就业。”与上文为转折关系，下文“统计数据显示，博物馆在美国提供了超
过 72.6 万个工作岗位。”可知，此处具体解释博物馆增加工作机会的功能，
呼应 C 项的 fuel employment，上下文衔接连贯顺畅。]
5.E [根据上文“博物馆塑造社区。他们有活动和展览，游客可以通过这些活
动了解当地的历史。博物馆是庆祝共同遗产和形成集体身份的地方。它们提供
了一个有趣的公共空间，人们可以在这里见面交谈。”可知，本段涉及博物馆
塑造社区的功能，博物馆作为一个公共空间，人们可以相互交流；E 项“即使
是在礼品店购物，也有机会建立联系。”可知，在博物馆的周边产业，如礼品
店，在这里人们也有机会进行交流联系，上下文顺畅。]
