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1、Unit 4Astronomy：the science of the starsSection Warming Up & ReadingPrereading.阅读理解AIts not easy to die when you are only fifteen.Those were the words that began the story I heard from Robert White，a North Carolina factory worker.He and his wife were visiting their daughter Lee in the hospital as th
2、ey did every evening.This evening，Lee suddenly said，“I always dreamed of swimming with dolphins (海豚)，free and happy in the open sea.I still dream of it.”It seemed like an absurd dream because she was so ill that she couldnt walk without help.Robert and his family talked it over and decided to do eve
3、rything they could.They had heard of a research center at Grass Key，and they phoned them.“Come at once，” they said.When they arrived there，Robert took Lee to the dolphins，Nat and Tursi.At first，they seemed uninterested，but when Lee called them softly by name，they came over.They kissed her on her nos
4、e and carried her out to sea with them.“It feels like Im flying！” cried Lee，laughing with joy.Lees family hadnt heard her laugh like that since before she became ill.In that hour with the dolphins，Lee was strong and happy like she used to be.The next day Lee was too weak to get out of bed.She told R
5、obert，“Daddy，dont be sad for me.Ill never be afraid again.The dolphins have made me understand that I have nothing to fear.”Just before night fell，Roberts little girl died in his arms.The next day they went out to scatter (撒) her ashes (骨灰) in the ocean among the dolphins as she wanted.And then，sudd
6、enly，through their tears，they saw Nat and Tursi jumping out of the water.As Robert said，“They had come to take our daughter home.”语篇解读 本文是记叙文。15岁的花季少女在去世前实现了自己与海豚共舞的梦想。1. The underlined word “absurd” in the text probably means_.Areal BstrangeCimpossible Dpleasant解析：词义猜测题。根据该词后面的she was so ill that s
7、he couldnt walk without help可知，由于Lee已经无法独立行走，她想和海豚在大海里畅游的梦想是荒谬的，不可能实现的。答案：C2During her stay at Grass Key，Lee_.Ahad a good time thereBwas uninterested in Nat and TursiCbecame healthy againDdied in the open sea unexpectedly解析：细节理解题。根据文中的“It feels like Im flying！” cried Lee，laughing with joy和In that ho
8、ur with the dolphins，Lee was strong and happy like she used to be可知，Lee在Grass Key玩得非常开心。答案：A3It seemed that Lee_.Awas never afraid of deathBhad a deep love for dolphinsCunderstood dolphins very wellDused to have a hard and unhappy life解析：推理判断题。根据第三段可知，Lee从小就希望能和海豚一起自由自在、开开心心地在大海里游来游去；再根据倒数第二段中的scatt
9、er her ashes in the ocean among the dolphins as she wanted可知，Lee希望家人能将她的骨灰撒向大海，与海豚为伴。由此可推测，Lee喜欢海豚。答案：B4Whats the best title for the text?AMaking friends with animalsBSwimming with dolphinsCFather and daughterDA sudden death解析：标题归纳题。Lee在大家的帮助下，终于在生命的尽头实现了自己的梦想：和海豚共舞。故B项作标题贴切。答案：BBYork Minster is one
10、 of the worlds greatest cathedrals (大教堂)We welcome visitors from around the world to share in our daily life，to explore the past，and to enjoy a busy programme of events and concerts.This wonderful cathedral belongs to us all，and we invite you to experience it for yourself.Great value admission (门票)A
11、dult admission is 10 and your ticket is valid (有效的) for 12 months.Up to 4 children can visit the Minster for free with one adult.It costs 20,000 a day to run York Minster.Your admission charge directly supports the future of this historic building.Add more to your visitClimb the Central Tower，an imp
12、ortant city landmark with the best views of Yorkshire.Opening timesMondaySaturday from 9 am Sunday from 12.45 pmFree guided tours run from Monday to Saturday between 10 am3 pm.Please note there is a particular time when the Minster is open for services only.Please check opening times before you visi
13、t.Group visitsThere are special discounts for groups of 10 or more people and a number of special tours.Please call us on 01904 557 217 or email us at groupsyorkminster.org.LearningVisiting York Minster is a good learning experience with activities and workshops for all ages.For more information vis
14、it www.yorkminster.org/learning，call 01904 557 224 or email us at learningyorkminster.org.语篇解读本文是应用文。文章是一则关于约克大教堂的参观指南。5. What can visitors do in York Minster?AExplore ways of improving Yorkshire.BJoin some research programmes.CHold a series of concerts.DLearn about its history.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的to ex
15、plore the past可知，游客在约克大教堂可以探究其历史。答案：D6When can you get someone to show you around for free?AAt 9 am on Monday.BAt 12.45 pm on Sunday.CAt 11 am on Friday.DAt 4 pm on Saturday.解析：细节理解题。根据文中的Free guided tours run from Monday to Saturday between 10 am3 pm可知，只有C项符合该时间段要求。答案：C7What are you advised to do if you are interested in group tours?APhone 01904 557 217.BSend an email to learningyorkminster.org.CCall 01904 557 224.DVisit www.yorkminster.org/learning.解析：细节理解题。根据Group visits部分的内容可知，要想了解关于团体参观的信息，可以拨打电话01904 557 217或者发邮件至groupsyork
