十Unit 3Period 2. 阅读理解ATheme parks are magical places where adults can act like children and kids have the time of their lives. Here are the top four theme parks across the world. Ferrari World-Yas Island. Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi in the Middle East is home to the worlds largest indoor theme parks. The main attraction is the Ferrari Rossaofficially the fastest roller coaster in the world. The ride goes from 0 to 240 kilometres per hour in less than five seconds. The force is so strong that those daring enough to go on it have to wear safety glasses. Tickets: 40 per adult and half price for children under 1. 2 metres tall. Alton TowersStaffordshire, EnglandAlton Towers is the most visited theme park in the UK. The park offers thrilling rides such as the popular 800-metre long horror roller coaster. Or if youre interested in experiencing the sense of flying, head for the famous Airflying, where youll need to avoid objects and trees as you fly. The park also has many other attractions, including live shows. Tickets: 43 per adult and 21 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free. Disneyland Paris-Paris, FranceDisneyland Paris two theme parks create a fantasy world that both children and adults can enjoy. Disneyland Park gives girls the chance to meet their favourite Disney Princesses and to explore Sleeping Beautys castle. Exciting roller coasters will keep the whole family entertained for hours on end. Tickets: 34 per adult and 27 per child. Children under the age of 3 get in for free. Oakwood Theme Park-Pembrokeshire, WalesFor those who are eager to experience speedy(高速的)turns and drops, this is the park for you. Be daring and go on the Megaphobia roller coaster, a wooden coaster making you scream. Tickets: 38 for adults, 20 per child. Children under 3 years get in for free. 【语篇概述】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了世界四大主题公园。1. Where can live shows be enjoyed according to the text? A. In Ferrari World. B. In Disneyland Paris. C. In Alton Towers. D. In Oakwood Theme Park. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据“Alton TowersStaffordshire, England”部分中“The park also has many other attractions, including live shows. (公园还有许多其他吸引人的地方, 包括现场表演。)”可知在Alton Towers可以欣赏到现场表演。2. How much should an adult with a 1. 1-metre-tall child pay in Ferrari World? A. 95 B. 60. C. 107. D. 96. 【解析】选B。数字计算题。根据“Ferrari World-Yas Island. Abu Dhabi”部分中“Tickets: 40 per adult and half price for children under 1. 2 metres tall. (门票: 40/成人; 身高1. 2米以下儿童半价。)”可知一个有1. 1米高的孩子的成年人应该付40+20=60。故选B。3. What do all the parks have? A. The roller coaster. B. The Airflying. C. The castle. D. Live shows. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。对比四个主题公园信息可知, 过山车是四个主题公园都有的。BMy 23-year-old car was unsafe and I decided it was time to trade it for a less old one. I found myself then at a local used car lot looking at a 12-year-old car. There was no way for me to afford a new car, but this one seemed in fine shape. I made the deal and drove it home. It wasnt long, however, before I noticed a squealing (振鸣声). I made an appointment at a local repair factory. The heat of the day made me turn on the air conditioner but no cold air came out. This made me worry more. I wondered if Id made a big mistake. When I arrived at the repair factory, I sat in the waiting room. The warmth and beauty of the day was too good to ignore. I walked outside. Walking around the parked cars, I noticed some beautiful flowers. As I looked down at them, a single white butterfly flew down and landed on them. Butterflies had for years held a special place in my heart. They always reminded me of my mother and her love for me. I smiled when I saw this one and felt in my heart peace and joy I hadnt felt for a long time. I realized then that while the repairers were making a few minor repairs on my car, God was making a few minor repairs on my soul. Life is too short to allow fear and worry to rule our days. Were here on earth to love each other and were reminded of this in countless ways every day. My “new” car is running now and Im doing my best to keep my soul doing the same. May you always keep your own soul open to whatever minor repairs you meet with in life. 【语篇概述】本文通过作者修理新车的经历, 告诉我们生命太短暂, 不能让恐惧和担忧来控制我们的日子。我们在地球上彼此相爱, 每天都会有无数种方式提醒我们。作者感悟到当修理工在对车进行小修的时候, 上帝在对作者的灵魂进行小修。4. Why was the author worried? A. He was unable to afford a new car. B. His “new” car couldnt be used again. C. Repairing would cost him much money. D. Something was wrong with his “new” car. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段“The heat of the day made me turn on the air conditioner but no cold air came out. This made me worry more. I wondered if Id made a big mistake. (炎热的天气使我打开了空调, 但没有冷空气出来。这让我更加担心。我想我是不是犯了个大错误。)”可知, 作者担心是因为他的“新”汽车出了问题。5. What made the author walk out of the waiting room? A. The long and boring wait. B. The white butterfly. C. The good weather. D. Beautiful flowers. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段“The