高二英语话题阅读训练 Week Seven旅游交通.doc

week seven 旅游交通一、阅读理解（共25小题；共50.0分）a passengers at scotlands two biggest airports will experience privacy-friendly body scans from this weekend. the move is part of a uk roll-out of the security technology demanded by the us. full-body scanning machines, which bounce(弹回) radio waves off the body to detect black or hidden weapons, have already been installed in glasgow and edinburgh airports and will go live on saturday. travelers will either be randomly selected for scanning or will undergo a scan if there is a security concern or a metal detector is set off, the airports said. unlike the controversial x-ray scanners used in manchester, called naked scanners, the technology being set in scotland will produce a model-style, generic image of a body, with suspect items represented by a box. all images taken are deleted as soon as they have been assessed. it follows an order by the department for transport for body scans to be carried out on all flights to the us, though passengers on all flights will be subjected to the new authority, the airports said in separate statements. it will be required for selected passengers to have the scan and those who refuse will not be allowed to board their flight. a member of airport staff will be present throughout the process, which will take place within the security search area. amanda mcmillan, managing director of glasgow airport, said, the introduction of the body scanner is in direct response to new rules set out by the department for transport relating to the screening of passengers. the technology employed by the body scanner is designed in such a way that it maintains(维护) the security of the airport while also maintaining the privacy of the passenger. we will also be providing passengers with leaflets containing information on the scanner and the reasons behind its introduction. gordon dewar, chief executive of edinburgh airport, added: the scan is quick, simple and safe for everyone and does not do harm to individuals privacy. 1. what may be the best title for the passage? a. body scans to begin at city airport b. two biggest airports at scotland c. body scans demanded by the us d. differences between body scans and x-ray scanners 2. which airports will full-body scanning machines be used? a. two biggest airports in the us. b. glasgow and manchester in the us. c. manchester and edinburgh in the uk. d. glasgow and edinburgh in the uk. 3. the underlined word undergo means in the 4th paragraph. a. suffer fromb. fall downc. go throughd. come down 4. what if a passenger refuses the full-body scanning? a. he or she will be in prison in separate space. b. he or she will be the last one to check in. c. he or she will be forbidden to board the flight. d. he or she will be allowed to board the plane but being fined. 5. which of the following statements is true? a. no one will be in charge of the body scanning process after using the new machine. b. measures will be taken to advertise the use of the scanner and why it is used. c. the new body scanner will be intended for security of the airports than ever before. d. the scan will be simple and safe for everyone but not for the passengers privacy.b 1. you will grow as a person when you travel the world, you have the opportunity to experience different cultures and meet new people. it is inevitable that through these experiences you will learn a lot about yourself. who you are as a person and what you want out of life might very well change. 2. freedom you will enjoy a much greater sense of freedom when no one is able to tell you what to do. you are the boss. you decide where you want to go, what you want to do and how long you want to stay. 3. simplicity you will discover how much better life can be when you live it simply. no phone, email, tv, job, schedule, bills to pay; just you, your surroundings and your mind. perfection. 4. food, glorious food you will have the chance to taste food from all corners of the globe. that sure beats the fast food culture in this country. do you like eating chinese, thai or indian food? you will enjoy the food even more when you eat it from the place it originated. 5. nature instead of looking out your office window to see a hundred skyscrapers staring back at you, you will get the chance to see the world in all its natural beauty. see the deserts of africa or the jungles of the amazon with your own eyes instead of looking at a still image in a book. 6. become street smart you might already be book smart but add street smart to your persona then theres no stopping you; its a killer combination. travelling teaches you many of lifes lessons and you will gain pearls of wisdom along your journey; from being able to barter, to knowing when you are trying to be conned, there are many things new places can teach you. 6. the underlined word inevitable in the first paragraph refers to . a. impossible to avoidb. out of the question c. previously mentionedd. possible to prevent 7. simple life might be less likely a life without . a. much freedomb. using phone c. checking emaild. bills to pay 8. according to the passage, traveling the world can make you . a. enjoy natural beauties but taste bad food b. enjoy fast food and man-made beauties c. have indirect image about the destinations d. enjoy local dishes and natural beauties 9. if you want the killer combination, you should grasp . a. many of lifes lessons along your journey b. pearls of wisdom along your journey c. enough book and street knowledge d. how to barter with strangers10. whats the title of the passage? a. ways to travel the world b. aims to travel the world c. destinations to travel the world d. reasons to travel the worldc after being buried for centuries, 110 new warrior statues have been unearthed in xian, china. the statues are part of a collection of life-size figures of warriors and horses called the terracotta army. the group of more than 7,000 life-size clay sculptures was built in 210 bc to guard the tomb of chinas first emperor, qin shihuang. shen maosheng, from the qin shihuang terracotta warriors and horses museum, said archaeologists had located another 11 warriors but have not yet begun to dig up the sculptures. the most significant discovery this time around is that the relics that were found were well-preserved and colorfully painted, maosheng told afp. the sculptures were discovered by a group of farmers in 1974. while digging a well, the workers found three pits filled with the lifelike figures, which were made of a type of terracotta clay. experts say that long ago, emperor qin shihuang ordered the creation of the clay army, along with a 20-square-mile tomb in which to house it. for 36 years, 700,000 laborers crafted this underground city. it contains models of palaces and towers, and was protected from invaders by automatically-triggered crossbows(弩). the city lay buried for more than 2,000 years. today, people from around the world visit china to see the terracotta warriors. what makes the soldiers so special? each figure was individually carved, so they have different hairstyles, expressions and facial features. the details make the soldiers appear true to life. inside the pit, the statues are arranged by military rank. the higher the rank, the taller the statue. the shortest statue is 5 feet 8 inches tall. the tallest is 6 feet 6 inches. the lower half of each soldier is made of solid clay, while the upper half is hollow. this makes it easier for the figures to remain upright. the discovery of xians 110 new warriors comes after a new finding about the great wall of china. an archaeological survey revealed the great wall of china is more than twice as long as previously thought. the wall was originally measured to be 5,500 miles but is now measured at 13,170 miles long. beijing officials plan to open two new sections of the great wall and to expand other areas to make room for more tourists.11. the life-size clay sculptures were made . a. for art exhibitionsb. as presents of the emperor c. for military purposed. as the emperors tomb guards12. according to the passage, the eleven warriors . a. have already been dug upb. were badly-preserved c. were painted with colorsd. had not been located13. whats the main idea of the third paragraph? a. the procedure of making warriors. b. the process of discovering terracotta. c. emperor qin shihuangs contributions. d. the warriors history.14. the terracotta warriors line up by . a. military rankb. hairstyle c. expressiond. facial feature15. how many great discoveries are mentioned in the passage? a. one.b. two.c. three.d. four.d pros: meet and interact with more people. going where you want to go, when you want to go, with whomever you want to go with. allows you to find your own travel techniques (as opposed to going with a tour group). cons: traveling alone (24/7) can be scary at times. must overcome any shyness you may have in order to meet other people. deciding where you want to go and what to do once you are there requires more effort on your part than letting someone else make all or most of the decisions. forces you to show your independence (this can be a pro if you think being independent is important and possible for your level of emotional growth). for your information: i traveled solo during my three month trip to europe and i had an excellent time. i wouldnt want to travel any other way, for this kind of travel offered me so much freedom. keep in mind that this advice is coming from someone who is relatively shy and had never traveled anywhere alone before going to europe. traveling with a companion or companions pros: you always have someone to talk to/consult with. you can share food, clothing, housing, etc to reduce your expenses. you will have someone take your picture in front of the eiffel tower. you may find a friend who can support you or share your joy and sadness forever. cons: being with the same person/people 24/7 can be very annoying. group travel can be risky (people can take all your money, cheat you, etc.). memories of your trip may may be constant fighting over where to go and what to see, etc. traveling as group can be intimidating to other travelers because groups are likely to be exclusive(排斥) and may make it more difficult to meet other people.16. what kind of people are suitable to travel solo? a. people good at making decisions. b. people with an independent quality. c. those with many travel techniques. d. those who want to enjoy much freedom.17. which is not the benefit that traveling with a companion can bring? a. develop a life long friendship. b. save money. c. learn some photographing techniques. d. reduce loneliness.18. the travel mentioned in the passage, whether solo or with a companion, lasts . a. a monthb. a weekc. half a monthd. a whole day19. the underlined word intimidating probably means . a. attractiveb. not easy to understand c. safed. not easy to approach20. group travel can be risky because . a. you cant depend on someone else all the time b. it is boring to talk to the same companions all the time c. you cant express your own opinions freely d. you dont share the same interest as your companione planning a trip to japan? no doubt youve planned visits to key attractions in tokyo, osaka, or other major cities. good, theyll be worth the trip and any major city can offer more enjoyable sites than youll have time to see. a number of travel agencies can provide lists of hotspots for incredible shopping, nightlife and fine dining unlike any other place on earth. even if its japans ancient culture you seek, shrines and castles within a city like tokyo will educate and enlighten you. so what could be missing from such a fabulous vacation? getting off the beaten path as they say, thats what. having traveled in large cities, small towns and the rural countryside, i feel compelled to share a few thoughts, and maybe a few precautions with first-time visitors to japan. my first thought. get out of town, but keep reading before taking my advice. if you wish to have a true cultural experience then nothing beats visiting small towns where tour buses dont stop. driving your own car is the only way to go here. there are rental car companies in japan which specialize in servicing tourists. dont worry about driving on the wrong side as youll quickly become used to it. precautions: youll need to take a personal adventure level reading before embarking on this trip. unless you speak some japanese, communication will be very limited. carry a pen, paper and map at all times. most japanese do not speak conversational english. this is especially true once you leave the cities behind. lodging, dining and even getting gas will take more effort. imagine driving through the rural us and speaking no english, how would you get along? i spoke no japanese whatsoever when i first drove about the country and did fine. it was challenging but just as rewarding. i do recommend that others learn some japanese first. it would be so much easier. mitake japan mountains in autumn. benefits: i guarantee that if you travel for even a short time in the rural country, you will have stories unmatched by any friends who stayed on guided city tours. the best part isi cant tell you what theyll be. do stop at local restaurants and points of interest. do make an effort to communicate with those around you. you will find that as a whole the japanese