Unit 3 Back to the past (35分钟).阅读理解A(2017湖北襄阳第五次适应性考试)I had been following the yellowish-green markers for a “popular and easy” three-mile out-and-back hike.Immediately after the trailhead(山道的起点),the trail became very rocky and steep.But having read information about the hike,I knew within five minutes,I was supposed to reach the hikes first overlook.However,the overlook never arrived.Instead,I found myself lost in the woods.Pulling out my cell phone,I saw it read “no service”.I checked the last text message Id sent to my mom.It read,“Conference ended.going for a small hike before my flight home this afternoon.” I put my phone away and kept moving and yelling,“Help!Is anybody out there?” Every so often,Id stop to listen,but I never heard a reply.I got out my phone again.The battery was running out fast as it searched for a signal.I struggled to find a place where I could get service.When I did,I called my mom.It went through!In a shaky voice,I said,“Mom?” And then the call dropped.More than 1,500 miles away,my mom instantly knew something was wrong.She called the Denver Police Department and was directed to the US Forest Service.This was how I was introduced to John,an operator from the US Forest Service.Following Johns instruction on the phone,I finally escaped from the woods.I breathed a sigh of relief.Then my phone rang,and it was John,making sure I was still going in the right direction.“By the way,” he said,“weve had your mother on hold this whole time.So once you get down the mountain,you will absolutely want to give her a call.”1.What did the author do while finding the trail rocky and steep?A.He yelled for help.B.He continued walking.C.He returned to the start.D.He found the first overlook.2.When did the author tell his mom about the hiking?A.After he got lost.B.After Johns call.C.After a conference.D.After the call dropped.3.How did the authors mom know he was in danger?A.The author called and told her about it.B.The authors flight didnt arrive on time.C.She learned it from the US Forest Service.D.She sensed something unusual on the phone.4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A.The authors mom was online waiting.B.John came to the woods for the author.C.John lost touch with the authors mom.D.The author went in the wrong direction.导学号23500030B(2017河北石家庄5月联考)The “24 solar terms” originated and was firstly used in China.It was created thousands of years ago on the basis of practical needs of agriculture.Ancient Chinese people used it to guide agriculture production,special climate signs and even healthy living tips.Last year,the 24 solar terms was added to UNESCOs world intangible cultural heritage list.Now,it has been brought to life thanks to a creative designer from Southwest Chinas Guizhou Province.On the eve of this years Qingming Festival,Shi Changhong released his version of re-produced and pack-aged characters for each solar term in the form of “moving art” of gifs.Since their initial release on Zcool on March 29,the gifs have won great acclaim among the general public and quickly engulfed social media with millions of hits during the festival period.To maximize publicity,Shi released his work in three forms: video,animation and picture,while,the background sounds add to the brilliance.“When I watch the short video,I can strongly feel the Chinese-style elements hidden in them.And it is really cool to rejuvenate Chinese traditional culture in such a unique way,”a WeChat user said.“It is really a comfort to me to see so many people like my latest work.To be honest,it would really surprise me if the work does not arouse a sensation among Chinese people.The 24 solar items is a deeply rooted concept that encapsulates the essence of Chinese wisdom.However,only a small portion of people know all the names or the correct order of those terms.My intention is to increase Chinese peoples self awareness to learn more about our traditional fine culture.Actually,the 24 solar items work is only a part of my whole design program Charm China,which I started over a year ago,” Shi told China Daily.5.What do you think the underlined word “Zcool” refer to?A.Website.B.Magazine.C.Radio Broadcast.D.Newspaper.6.What is the purpose of the passage?A.To introduce a creative designer.B.To introduce the origin of the 24 solar terms.C.To introduce a design program “Charm China”.D.To introduce the 24 solar items work.7.Which of the following statement is true according to text?A.The 24 solar items work designed by Shi Changhong was added to UNESCOs heritage list.B.The background sounds of the work made the video more attractive.C.It really surprised Shi Changhong to see so many people like his latest work.D.Most old people know all the names of the correct order of the 24 solar terms.8.Which part of the newspaper does the text probably belong to?A.Travel.B.Culture.C.Agriculture.