Unit 3 Section Ⅳ
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2014·玉溪一中高一期中)
The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
文章大意：文章主要介绍了澳大利亚黄金海岸的旅游景点，在那里，骑自行车游览是一大特色，得到了作者的大力推荐。
1．You'd better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________. A．you will break the traffic rules B．you will cause much noise
C．you can't enjoy the beautiful sights well D．you can't drive into some parks
答案：C 根据第二段“There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you'll miss a great part of it.”可知，澳大利亚黄金海岸有许多景点，开车去的话，会错过许多的美景。故选C。
2．The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________. A．you can take photos of animals B．it is a cheap way of traveling C．you can get a clearer sight of animals D．it is a good way to do sunbathing
答案：D 根据第三段“...being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird...be able to take a picture.”可知，A、C正确；根据最后一段的“a cheap way to travel”可知，B正确；“It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.”骑自行车游览和单纯的日光浴及开车是完全不一样的经历。D项把骑自行车等同于日光浴，是错误的，故选D。
3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．How to hire bikes on Gold Coast. B．What kinds of bikes there are in stores. C．What bikes are the most popular. D．Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.
答案：B 根据第四段“There are many choices of hiring a bicycle...These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors...try a tandem bike.”可知，本段主要介绍的是自行车的类型，故选B。
4．What's the author's attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast? A．He supports it very much. B．He thinks it's a personal choice. C．He doesn't like this way of traveling. D．He thinks it's only good for adults.
答案：A 根据最后一段“everyone should try at least once...a wonderful chance...”可知，作者极力推荐骑自行车游览，故选A。
B
(2014·龙岩市高一质检)
Tourism has the power to bring jobs and economic development to popular destination(目的地), but how should travelers decide where to spend their money? Are some countries more deserving of visitors' dollars than others?
That's the idea behind the 10-destination list put together by San Francisco-based non-profit Ethical(有道德的)Traveler, which since 2006，has published an annual guide to the World's Best Ethical Destinations in the developing world.