Unit 3 Inventors and inventions李仕才一、阅读理解。Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, WiltshireLongleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Giant lanterns take the shape of some of the parks animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potters book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the authors birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake. 27.85, adult/ 20.65, child/ under-threes, free. 15 Dec. to 2 Jan.Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, GatesheadEnchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail (小径) of light with performances and sculptures. The story being told is a Midwinter Nights Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeares death. Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops. 8, adult/ 2, child/ under-fours, free. 11-27 Dec.Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, SurreyThe garden is glowing with giant lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays (陈列) seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice. 9.90, adult/ 3.60, child. 20 Dec. to 2 Jan.Christinas at Kew Gardens, LondonKew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the gardens oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way. 16, adult/ 10, child/ 48, family/ under-fours free. 24 Dec. to 2 Jan.1.What can people do in Enchanted Park?A. Visit Shakespeares house.B. Listen to a wonderful tale.C. Enjoy hot chocolate and apple juice.D. Play the part of Santa.2.Which place will attract children fond of fictional animal characters?A. Longleat Safari Park.B. Enchanted Park.C.RHS Wisley.D. Kew Gardens.3.How much is the admission to Kew Gardens for Mr. Green and his 3-year-old kid?A. 10.B. 16.C. 26.D. 48.【文章大意】本文是一篇社会生活类文章，介绍了四个公园的相关信息。1.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.”可知，在Enchanted Park可以听到一个美好的故事。3.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“ 16, adult/ 10, child/ 48, family/ under-fours free.”可知，Green先生的门票是 16，他3岁的孩子是免费的。二、单句语法填空1Read this story, _ you will realize that not everything can be bought with money.答案：and2(2018山东省统考)Id like to place things where it is _ (convenience) to get them.答案：convenient3The new government must set out _ (find) solutions to the countrys economic problems.答案：to find4This old picture taken many years ago called _ my memories of the amusing experience.答案：up5Why did Bob cry?He couldnt bear _ (make) fun of like that in front of the whole class.答案：being made6As for American children, the Christmas is _ (associate) with excitement, happiness and gifts.答案：associated7(2018东北三省四市联考)He took measures to make up his fault, which received our _ (recognize)答案：recognition8It is the superior intelligence and the use of language that distinguish man _ the other animals.答案：from9He was disappointed at not getting the job, but hell get _ it.答案：over10He is always so busy with his work that he has no choice but to go to see his parents _ (occasion)答案：occasionally三、完形填空。My mother was a gift giver. The occasion never 1 Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or no occasion at all.She was always thinking about who might 2 what. Creativity and 3 went into the gifts she gave, and she 4 a thankyou note. Once she sent out notes to her own children and grandchildren who had not acknowledged gifts, 5 that they were now on her “Fecal Roster(黑名单)” and would not be removed 6 she had received a proper thank you.Even if you didnt 7 a thank you, shed give you another gift the next 8 she had.She figured 9 manners were your problem, not hers.Every time Mom and Dad 10 to visit, all of us would gather in the driveway as they unloaded luggage. There was always something for the kids, 11 a couple of little toys or a big 12 of homemade cookies. They werent gifts for particular occasions. They were 13 “Isnt life great？” gifts.One spring when they came to visit, she handed me a 14 bag. Inside was a painting that 15 ：“A Special Daughter. Youve 16 laughter and joy to our lives and so much love to our hearts. The most precious things we can 17 for you are the things you have given us. 18 and Love.”Mom was a 19 gift giver, but the best gifts we will always remember were her love for 20 and her love for us.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者的母亲喜欢给别人赠送礼物来表达自己的爱意。她用自己的行动表达了爱，传播了生活的美好。1A.matteredBoccur