高中英语阶段综合检测1含解析外研版选修8
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单元检测(一)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is Mr.Carson doing?A.He is making a telephone call.B.He is having a meeting.C.He is making a speech.2. What are the two speakers going to do?A.Watch a football match.B.Go out for a walk.C.Watch TV at home.3. What does the man mean?A.He has no interest in wildlife protection.B.He is sorry to fail in the examination.C.He doesn’t want to join the group.4. Where did the woman stay while she was in Brighton?A.She stayed in her friend’s house.B.She stayed in a hotel with her friends.C.She camped near the mountains.5. What can we learn about the woman?A.She is a middle school student.B.She works in a food processing factory.C.She is in charge of the school.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
阶段综合检测(二)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题,每小题2.5分,满分25分)AWondering which New York City museums to see first?These four Manhattan institutions are the city's most visited.Metropolitan Museum of ArtVisitors per year:more than 6 millionThe draw:one of the world's most comprehensive art museums,with nearly 2 million works of art from five millennia of human history.Highlights:popular permanent exhibitions include the American Wing,Egyptian Art—especially the cavernous room devoted to the Temple of Dendur—and Medieval Art.Best time to beat the crowd:around 11 a.m.,once the opening lines have dissipated.American Museum of Natural HistoryVisitors per year:almost 5 millionThe draw:a science museum with dinosaur fossils,exhibitions chronicling virtually all known animal and human history and,yes,some eyepopping IMAX movie action.Highlights:the Butterfly Conservatory features hundreds of live butterflies in a heated environment that feels like an oasis(绿洲) in winter.Best time to beat the crowd:late afternoons or early on Sunday mornings.Museum of Modern ArtVisitors per year:3 millionThe draw:modern works that,in some cases,push the boundaries of what many people think of as art.Highlights:Pablo Picasso,Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh are among the many wellknown artists whose work is on display at MoMA.Best time to beat the crowd:first thing when it opens.Intrepid Sea,Air & Space MuseumVisitors per year:1 millionThe draw:a reallife aircraft carrier that saw service in World War Ⅱ and the Vietnam War and is now a museum moored(停泊) along the Hudson River.Highlights:among the sights are the USS Growler submarine,a British AirwaysConcorde supersonic jet and the Enterprise—a space shuttle used in test flights that may be the most aweinspiring attraction of all.Best time to beat the crowd:first thing when it opens.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文,介绍了位于纽约市的四个博物馆的一些信息。
高中英语学习材料***鼎尚图文理制作*** MODULE 1 Deep South练测卷Ⅰ. 单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)1. _______ World Expo is regard as the Olympic Games of economy, science and technology, _______ expert said.A. A; aB. The; anC. The; aD. A; the2. A powerful earthquake struck Japan on Mar. 11, 2011, _______ tens of thousands of people homeless.A. leftB. to leaveC. being leftD. leaving3. —I just can’t stop worrying about the result of the job interview.—_______. There’s nothing you can do now but wait.A. RelaxB. Go aheadC. Go for itD. Good luck4. Not only ______ know the theory, but also ______ learn how to apply it to practice.A. should we; should weB. we should; we shouldC. should we; we shouldD. we should; should we5. What’s the ______ of having a public open space where you can’t eat, drink or even simply hang out of a while?A. senseB. matterC. caseD. opinion6. ______ I really don’t like art, I find his work impressive.A. AsB. SinceC. IfD. While7. The teacher stressed again that the students should not ______ any important details while retelling thestory.A. bring outB. let outC. leave outD. make out8. If you keep practising your son in football, he ______ to make a famous player.A. wantsB. hopesC. promisesD. wishes9. The bankruptcy has finally come as a ______ of the terribly bad management of the company.A. summaryB. consequenceC. conclusionD. description10. My new flat is very ______ for me as I can get to the office in 5 minutes.A. adaptableB. comfortableC. convenientD. available11. Any damage ______ negligence must be paid for by the borrower.A. resulting fromB. resulting inC. resulted fromD. resulted in12. The ______ to the environment has helped many animals to escape from their enemies and fit in with the surroundings.A. adaptationB. adoptionC. recreationD. foundation13. You probably needn’t call me, but just write down my number ______ you need my help when anything happens to you.A. on condition thatB. in caseC. so long asD. despite the fact that14. My raincoat got caught in the door and the bottom button ______ .A. came downB. came acrossC. came offD. came out建议用时满分实际用时得分错题档案90分钟120分15. —John and I will celebrate our fortieth wedding anniversary next month.—Oh, ______ !A. cheer upB. well doneC. go aheadD. congratulationsⅡ. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)The car, running along the well-lit road now sank in darkness. I broke the 16 on purpose, 17 that the driver was too tired to drive. “When do you go back home in the evening?”“9 o’clock after this 18 .”“Then when do you come out in the morn ing?”I 19 another question. “9 o’clock, too—just as if I worked at an office.”His 20 surprised me, because every time I ride a taxi, what I 21 from the driver are only complaints that they have to work from morning till night, it’s hard to earn money, they’re often 22 by the police, or that their leaders are seated lazily, 23 the fruits. But this driver told me, “I find it 24 to be a section chief as I was before. I like driving just for 25 . It’s fortunate that I hardly drive 26 a passenger. So I earn two or three thousand yuan a month with ease. Yes, I never 27 an empty taxi. If it goes southward, I go northward. If it goes along a 28 , I turn into a narrow street…”His words showed his 29 with his life and the pride he 30 in his job. Such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high 31 . As an ancient saying goes,“Neither joy in material 32 nor grieve (悲痛) over personal setbacks.”How many people nowadays can show high ideals by 33 living and go far with a calm mind? I couldn’t help feeling 34 when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold 35 .16. A. window B. stillnessC. silenceD. quietness17. A. on condition B. for fearC. in beliefD. in order18. A. night B. tripC. cycleD. process19. A. threw out B. gave awayC. made upD. led to20. A. character B. confidenceC. attitudeD. easiness21. A. suffer B. requestC. benefitD. hear22. A. detected B. orderedC. finedD. seized23. A. keeping B. tastingC. enjoyingD. choosing24. A. exciting B. disappointingC. tiringD. amazing25. A. freedom B. pleasureC. hobbyD. company26. A. without B. withC. behindD. beside27. A. follow B. admireC. envyD. meet28. A. route B. pathC. railwayD. highway29. A. intelligence B. satisfactionC. competitionD. honesty30. A. made B. heldC. caughtD. took31. A. buildings B. mountainsC. standardD. heaven32. A. gains B. concernsC. supportsD. loss33. A. special B. happyC. simpleD. original34. A. angry B. contentC. dangerousD. curious35. A. morning B. nightC. momentD. seasonⅢ. 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AThe 1900 HouseThe Bowler family was one of more than 400 families who applied to 1900 House,a reality TV show which took a typical family back a hundred years to see how people lived in the days before the Internet, computer games and even electricity.The Bowler family spent three months in a London home without a telephone, computers, TV, or fast food. The Bowlers wore clothes from 1900, ate only food available in England at that time, and cooked their meals on a single stove. Paul Bowler still went to work every day in a then uniform. Thechildren changed their clothes on the way to and from school and their classmates didn’t know about their unusual home life. Joyce stayed at home, cooking and cleaning like a typical housewife of the time, though everything took three times as long.So does Joyce think that people’s lives were better in the old days?“I think people in the old days had just a s many troubles and worries,” Joyce said, “a nd I don’t think their life was better or worse. There were lots of things back then that I’m happy I don’t have to deal with nowadays, but on the other hand, life was simpler.” “We had a lot more time with our family, and it was hard being nice to each other all the time,” eleven-year-old Hilary said.So what did the Bowler family miss most about modern life while living in the 1900 house?Paul, 39: “telephone and a hot shower”Joyce, 44: “a quick cup of tea from a kettle you could just turn on”Hilary, 11: “rock CD”Joseph, 9: “hamburger and computer games”36. While the Bowler family was living in the 1900house, _____.A. the mother spent more time on houseworkB. the two children wore the then clothes forschoolC. they prepared their meals together on a stoveD. they ate simple foods they had never seen37. According to Paragraph 4, what’s Jo y ce’s opinionabout life in 1900?A. There were fewer problems for the family.B. Life was simpler but worse than it is now.C. There were things she liked and disliked.D. The family had more time to stay together.38. What would Hilary expect most from modern lifein the three months?A. To play computer games.B. To make phone calls.C. To listen to music.D. To chat on the Internet.BLiverpool,my hometown,is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage (遗产) Site.I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist (薄雾),Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river,responded to the sounds of sea-birds,and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre,I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool's history.As if to stress its cultural role,Liverpool has more museums and galleries (美术馆) than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery,I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world,and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However,culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain's No.1 music city,it has the biggest city music festival in Europe,and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also wellknown for its football and other sports events. Every year,the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors,making the city a place of wonder.As you would expect from such a city,there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete,I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool's famous Philharmonic pub(酒馆).It is a monument to perfection,and a heritage attraction itself.Being a World Heritage Site,my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”.It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.39. Visitors who see the city for the first time wouldbe deeply impressed by______.A. its charming banksB. its famous museumsC. its wonderful palacesD. its attractive buildings40. The third paragraph is developed mainlyby______.A. providing different examplesB. following the order of spaceC. making comparisonsD. analyzing causes41. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to provethat______.A. Liverpool is a wellknown city for itsrestaurantsB. Liverpool is an impressive place full ofattractionC. a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relaxthemselvesD. a pub is a perfect choice for visitors tocomplete their journey42. What is the passage mainly about?A. The universal value of the world heritage inLiverpool.B. The exciting experience of the author inLiverpool.C. The special cultural atmosphere of Liverpool.D. The beautiful historic sites of Liverpool.CA rise in the earth’s temperature could lead to an increase in the number of insects worldwide, with potentially serious consequences for humans.A new study shows that insect species living in warmer areas are more likely to undergo (经历) rapid population growth because they have higher metabolic (新陈代谢的) rates and reproduce more frequently. The finding has scientists concern that global warming could give rise to more fast-growing insect population and that we could see it in the number of six-legged insects.The consequences could be more serious than just a few extra bug (小昆虫) bites each summer . “If they’re crop species, we could count on needing to use more insect-killers and it could be very costly,”said Melanie Frazier, a doctoral student at the University of Washington. Insect-borne diseases are also a worry. Malaria(疟疾), Lyme Disease and a host of others rely on insects to spread among humans, and an increase in their populations could mean more infections.Already, scientists have observed malarial zones with new cases appearing in areas unaffected before. The change is thought to be due to rising temperatures and an expansion of areas habitable for mosquitoes (蚊子). The new research shows rising temperatures would mean insects would not only spread out, but also multiply (繁衍) more quickly.Still, Frazier says it’s too soon to predict which species will adapt and which might even face extinction (灭绝). She looked at 65 insect species and found a correlation (依存关系) between warm climates and population growth across the board—but, she warned, the scientists have no way of predicting which species will eventually adapt to new, warmer areas. We won’t have to wait long to find out. Insects adapt quickly, so we will likely see changes within our lifetime.43. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Serious diseases are related to global warming.B. Global warming may increase insect population.C. Some insect species may be gone forever.D. Many insect species will have to adapt to newenvironment.44. The underlined word “it” in the secondparagraph probably refers to “______”.A. the rise in the earth’s temperatureB. the high metabolic rates of insectsC. the fast growth of the insect populationD. the number of the insects45. The fast-growing insect population will worry thefarmers because_______.A. some diseases will spread faster than beforeB. they may suffer from bug bites each summerC. the production cost may increaseD. some new diseases will appear46. We can learn from the passage that______.A. humans have started the fight against globalwarmingB. malaria hasn’t been found in new areasC. the increasing population of insects won’tcause more infectionsD. scientists can find out which insect species willadapt to warmer areas in the near futureDWe already know the fastest, least expensive way to slow climate change: Use less energy. With a little effort, and not much money, most of us could reduce our energy diets by 25 percent or more—doing the Earth a favor while also helping our wallets.Not long ago, my wife, PJ, and I tried a new diet—not to lose a little weight but to answer an annoying question about climate change. Scientistshave reported recently that the world is heating up even faster than predicted only a few years ago, and that the consequences could be severe if we don’t keep reducing emissions (排放) of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases that are trapping heat in our atmosphere.We decided to try an experiment. For one month we recorded our personal emissions of CO2. We wanted to see how much we could cut back, so we went on a strict diet. The average US household (家庭) produces about 150 pounds of CO2a day by doing common-place things like turning on air-conditioning or driving cars. That’s more than twice the European average and almost five times the global average, mostly because Americans drive more and have bigger houses. But how much should we try to reduce?For an answer, I checked with Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth. In his book, he had challenged readers to make deep cuts in personal emissions to keep the world from reaching extremely important tipping points, such as the melting (融化) of the ice sheets in Greenland or West Antarctica. “To stay below that point, we need to reduce CO2emissions by 80 percent,” he said.Good advice, I thought. I’d opened our bedroom windows to let in the wind. We’d gotten so used to keeping our air-conditioning going around the clock. I’d almo st forgotten the windows even opened. We should not let this happen again. It’s time for us to change our habits if necessary.47. Why did the author and his wife try a new diet?A. To take special kinds of food.B. To respond to climate change.C. To lose weight.D. To improve their health.48. The underlined words “tipping points” mostprobably refer to “______”.A. freezing pointsB. burning pointsC. melting pointsD. boiling points49. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.A. it is necessary to keep the air-conditioning onall the timeB. it seems possible for every household to cutemissions of CO2C. the average US household produces about3,000 pounds of CO2 a monthD. the average European household producesabout 1,000 pounds of CO2 a month50. Which of the following would be the best title forthis passage?A. Saving Energy Starts at HomeB. Changing Our Habits Begins at WorkC. Changing Climate Sounds ReasonableD. Reducing Emissions of CO2 Proves Difficult第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ⅰ.单项填空1.Ladies and gentlemen,I have the great privilege________introducing our speaker for tonight.A.in B.ofC.about D.on2.High interest rates________people from borrowing money.A.discourage B.protectC.save D.disturb3.—The frequent terrible coal mine accidents killed more than 1,000 people in China last year.—________.A.Quite OK B.CertainlyC.That’s the case D.I agree4.Every day the boy,together with his classmates,________to go to the sports ground and________football,________themselves.A.are noticed;play;enjoyingB.is noticed;plays;enjoyingC.are noticed;plays;enjoysD.is noticed;play;enjoying5.The importance of saving gas________be stressed too much.Automobiles use up some 70 billion gallons of gas a year.A.can’t B.mustn’tC.shouldn’t D.may not6.No other salesmen could know how to increase sales,but soon Tim________a good solution.A.came up with B.caught up withC.kept up with D.put up with7.Be careful when you cross this very busy street.If not,you may________run down by a car.A.have B.getC.become D.turn8.Our family makes it a________to turn off the television at mealtime and try to speak as little as possible.A.privilege B.pressureC.procedure D.principle9.________in the iron box,the tiger got angry.A.To trap B.TrappingC.Trapped D.To be trapped10.All three teams________different approaches to the problem.A.adapted B.adoptedC.attached D.adjusted11.________is necessary for you to lock the car when you don’t use it.A.Which B.ThisC.That D.It12.________gene,intelligence also depends on an adequate diet,a good education and a happy family environment.A.In spite of B.In terms ofC.In case of D.In addition to13.Can Jay Chou be considered as one who________among young musicians?A.stands up B.stands outC.comes out D.comes up14.—I don’t like vegetables,Mum.—________on a balanced diet,you should try to eat some.A.Keep B.To keepC.Keeping D.Having kept15.Perseverance is a kind of quality and that’s________it takes to do anything well.A.what B.thatC.which D.whyⅡ.句子翻译16.这个小偷被抓后,不得不向警方详细供述所干之事。
高考提能练模块综合仿真检测灵活拆组卷第一部分听力(满分30分,限时20分钟)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does the woman think her father is now?A.At home.B.At his office.C.At the club.2.What is the woman probably going to do this weekend?A.Go boating with her classmates.B.Go camping with the man.C.Prepare for a competition.3.How long does the woman usually sleep every night?A.About eight hours.B.About seven hours.C.About six hours.4.What do we know about Tim?A.He became severely ill.B.He may have a car accident.C.He didn't take driving lessons.5.What does the man suggest?A.Calling the service centre.B.Pressing the emergency button.C.Doing nothing for a short while.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
选修8 Module 1课下作业(一、二)课下作业(一)单元语基扎根练Ⅰ.单词拼写1.It's necessary for us to keep the balance (平衡) of nature and protect the environment.2.I hope you can adapt (适应) to the new school life as soon as possible.3.It is important for everyone to keep good eyesight (视力).4.Last but not least, you need an intense (强烈的) interest in learning English.5.I decided to buy a laptop because it is portable (便携的).6.I believe that bicycle will continue to play extremely (极其)important roles in modern society.7.He came all the way to China for promoting (增进) friendship rather than for making money.8.Black is depressing (令人沮丧的) while light and bright colors make people not only happier but more active.Ⅱ.语境语法填空1.The weather in the small island is ❶extremely (extreme) bad.The ❷absence (absent) of fresh water may get you ❸trapped (trap) if you set foot ❹on it.Any ❺explorer (explore) arriving at the island cannot survive for a week ❻before they leave by lifeboat.2.❶Annually (annual), there are lots of reports about the increase of teenagers ❷whose eyesight is becoming worse because they are fond ❸of using electronic devices, especially the smartphones.It's high time that our government took measures to discourage them ❹from spending much time on the screens.3.Linda is a rich young lady, who likes to make ❶voyages (voyage) to the world.Each time she comes to a new country, she buys some ❷luxuries (luxury) so that she can stand ❸out among her friends.Ⅲ.根据提示补全句子1.莫言是中国第一位获得诺贝尔文学奖的作家。
高考提能练模块综合仿真检测灵活拆组卷第一部分听力(满分30分,限时20分钟)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does the woman think her father is now?A.At home.B.At his office.C.At the club.2.What is the woman probably going to do this weekend?A.Go boating with her classmates.B.Go camping with the man.C.Prepare for a competition.3.How long does the woman usually sleep every night?A.About eight hours.B.About seven hours.C.About six hours.4.What do we know about Tim?A.He became severely ill.B.He may have a car accident.C.He didn't take driving lessons.5.What does the man suggest?A.Calling the service centre.B.Pressing the emergency button.C.Doing nothing for a short while.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
单元检测(四)第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mainly do in his spare time now?A.He does some sports.B.He plays the piano.C.He learns a language.2. How should they do their homework?A.By doing it on the computer.B.By writing it in their books.C.By writing it on a piece of paper.3. When will the two speakers meet?A.At 9∶30. B.At 10∶00. C.At 10∶30.4. What problem has the man got?A.He doesn’t know how to use the ATM.B.He can’t find a place to get a drink.C.He has no money to buy a drink.5.Why can’t the woman play her records?A.Because she’s broken them.B.Because she’s left them in the cafe.C.Because she’s forgotten where she p ut them.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
阶段综合检测(一)Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题,每小题2.5分,满分25分)AThe landscapes of North AmericaThere are many beautiful landscapes that you can see in North America. Some are very famous national parks. You can hike, sightsee, and enjoy the lovely view there.The Great Smoky Mountains National ParkIt is named for the smokelike fog that hangs over the forest peaks. It is very pretty. One unique(独一无二的) thing about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is that for about two weeks out of the year, there are millions of synchronous fireflies(同步发光的萤火虫)! People can drive into the park and watch the natural light show the fireflies make! How wonderful!The Palenque National ParkMexico also has many wonderful national parks. The Palenque National Park is one of the most famous. It is a special park because the park has an ancient Maya city! You can hike through the city and see hundreds of beautiful old pyramids.They were built by Mexico's Mayan Native Americans.The Banff National ParkIf you travel to Canada,you'll want to visit the Banff National Park. There are many things to do in this big park.Here people hike the famous Rocky Mountains. In the summer,people explore the park on a bicycle! When you get tired of hiking or biking, you can relax in one of the hot springs in the park!The Big Bend National ParkThe Big Bend National Park is located in Southwestern Texas. It has both mountains and deserts. How special! It also shares a border with both the United States and Mexico. The park is called Big Bend because there is a large bend in the Rio Grande River.This beautiful river runs through the park. A fun thing you can do at this park is go on a guided horseback ride and camping trip.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。
文章介绍了北美洲风景壮丽的四个国家公园。
1.Where is a good place to see fireflies?A.The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.B.The Palenque National Park.C.The Big Bend National Park.D.The Banff National Park.A[细节理解题。
根据The Great Smoky Mountains National Park部分中的“there are millions of synchronous fireflies”可知,在美国大雾山国家公园可以看到萤火虫。
] 2.What is the Palenque National Park famous for?A.The site of Maya civilization.B.The Rocky Mountains.C.Natural scenery.D.Hot springs.A[细节理解题。
根据The Palenque National Park部分中“It is a special park because the park has an ancient Maya city!”可知,帕伦克国家公园以玛雅文明的遗址而闻名。
]3.What was the Big Bend National Park named after?A.Its border with the USA and Mexico.B.A big turn in the river.C.A famous mountain.D.Its deserts' shape.B[细节理解题。
根据The Big Bend National Park部分中的“The park is called Big Bend because there is a large bend in the Rio Grande River.”可知,大拐弯国家公园得名于园内里奥格兰德河的巨大拐弯。
]BI took a trip to Antarctica last year.First I flew from Buenos Aires,Argentina,to the city of Rio Gallegos in a military(军事的) plane.Then the plane took me and the others to Marambio base,in Antarctica from Rio Gallegos.During the fourhour trip in the Hercules,I was impressed by the ice around us.As I set foot in Antarctica for the first time in my life,a rush of glory ran through me.The scientists on board told me about the ozone layer(臭氧层) and the British explorer Ernest Shackelton,the second man to set foot in Antarctica.I will never forget what I was told about the ozone layer.I was told it was getting thinner and thinner because of pollution and emission gases,which eventually would change the weather balance in the whole planet.I couldn't help feeling worried about the future of humans after I heard that.In Esperanza base there are elementary schools for kids.In Jubany base I saw igloos(拱形圆顶小屋) and it was interesting to learn that only scientists livedthere.I was allowed to get near the Antarctic animals.The penguins are my favorite because they are cute and I like the way they stick out their heads in curiosity,the way they walk and how they survive in harsh temperatures.I also saw elephant seals,which from the distance looked like rocks,I was also amazed at watching the amazing humpback whales(座头鲸) for the first time in my life.After my nineday trip,I boarded the Hercules to get back.I felt as if I had been on this trip forever because I had lost track of time and space.I also realized that this had been a magical trip.【语篇解读】作者跟随一些科学家去了一趟南极,跟那里的一些动物进行了亲密接触。
4.What does the underlined part“the Hercules”in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?A.A ship. B.A plane.C.A base. D.A city.B[词义猜测题。
根据第二段的“Then the plane took me and the others to Marambio base”以及“I was impressed by the ice around us”可推断,画线部分是作者他们乘坐的飞机。