外研版英语精品资料（精修版）Module 4 课下能力提升(十六)Ⅰ.阅读理解It's a good time for a theme park，according to a report.There was a four percent growth in the number of visitors to theme parks in 2014 compared with 2013.There were a total of 223，450，000 visits to the top 25 theme parks in 2014.But even extreme enthusiasts (狂热者) may not be able to get to every park on the top­25 list.Here are six theme parks that are less known to Americans.But they're truly worth a visit.Ocean ParkHong Kong's Ocean Park is a marine mammal park, animal theme park and amusement park.It came in at No.13 on the top­25 list.Lotte WorldLocated in Seoul, South Korea, Lotte World is famous for having the world's largest indoor theme park together with an outdoor theme park.It's also home to South Korea's largest ice skating rink(溜冰场)．It was ranked No.14 on the top­25 list.EverlandAlso in South Korea, Everland is located in Gyeonggi­Do.It includes a zoo and a water park and was ranked No.16.Europa ParkEuropa Park，located in Rust, is the largest theme park in Germany and one of four in Europe to make the top­25 list.It got No.21.Tivoli GardensWhen you take into consideration that Tivoli Gardens is closed a few months each year, its spot at No. 23 is impressive. Located in Copenhagen, it's famous for its fairy ­tale atmosphere and antique roller coaster.De EftelingDe Efteling is a fantas y­themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands.Theattractions are based on elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables and folklore.It ranked No.24.1．Compared with the year 2013, in 2014________.A．more theme parks became availableB．more people went to visit theme parksC．admission fees to theme parks became higherD．there were more extreme theme park enthusiasts2．How many European theme parks are on the top­25 list?A．2. B．3.C．4. D．5.3．What do we learn about Tivoli Gardens?A．It's the best theme park in Europe.B．It cannot be visited all year round.C．It doesn't have many exciting activities.D．It has nothing in common with De Efteling.Ⅱ.任务型阅读True friends are rare to come by these days. Even if you believe you've connected with someone, 1.________ And often you will find that someone who you thought you could trust may have let you down. There are ways you can know if a friendship is true and how you can hold onto that friend.A true friend is someone who will be there for you no matter what happens. Through good times and bad times，2.________ They will accept you for who you are without trying to change you，and they will be there to help you grow in new ways.Trust is another important aspect. A true friend will keep your secrets. They will be honest and be someone you can depend on. They will listen and be someone you know you can talk things over with, 3.________Friendship is a t wo­way street though. To find true friends and keep them，4._________ Be there for them in their hard times and share the good times with them. Be someone your friends can depend on as well and offer them the same things they give to you. A friendship will fall apart fast if only one person is giving and putting all the effortin. If you are the only one making an effort, be honest.There will be barriers in the road but that is the test of true friendship. If it can survive those barriers, 5.________St Thomas Aquinas said，“There is nothing on this earth more prized than friendship” and it holds true.A．they will stand by you.B．how often does he let you down?C．as if they could offer you great help.D．you must in turn be the same as well.E．it will be stronger and better than ever.F．how do you really know he is a true friend?G．even if they may not have advice to share with you.Ⅲ.完形填空I love wildlife very st Thursday night, I__1__ that a ton of ivory was going to be crushed in New York City's Times Square.I was__2__ and decided to go and have a look.Later that night, I called my elder cousin Alice, who is also a wildlife__3__and tries hard to protect wild animals.She showed great__4__and decided to go with me the following day after hearing what I told her.__5__ the following morning we went to Times Square together.When we got there, there were already many __6__waiting there.About half an hour later, after speeches a 25­ton rock crusher__7__crushing ivory.I, together with the hundreds of other wildlife supporters there, began cheering as __8__ of ivory flew from the machine.The act was meant to help people know the __9__ of the illegal ivory trade to African elephants.It was __10__meant to show the world that the illegal ivory trade shouldn't continue.After watching the whole event, I was __11__ that it would help the public understand better illegal ivory trade.In my opinion, the act would be very helpful in__12__further illegal ivory trade.However, my cousin thought quite__13__．On our way home, while I was talking excitedly, she remained__14__．Finally, I asked her what she __15__the act.She sighed and said thatshe was afraid the act would put more wild elephants in__16__．After hearing what she said, I was __17__．“Why？”I asked.And what she said made me lost in__18__．She said, “Crushing ivory does__19__the supply, but it increases the chances that poachers (偷猎者)will __20__more elephants.”Therefore, I do hope more and better measures will be taken to stop illegal ivory trade.1．A.imagined B．explainedC．doubted D．learned2．A.confused B．painfulC．excited D．worried3．A.researcher B．supporterC．hunter D．adopter4．A.concern B．confidenceC．sadness D．interest5．A.As B．OnceC．So D．But6．A.people B．elephantsC．policemen D．neighbors7．A.finished B．beganC．quit D．continued8．A.ends B．modelsC．pieces D．shells9．A.possibility B．futureC．use D．danger10．A.hardly B．neverC．still D．also11．A.doubtful B．sureC．afraid D．satisfied12．A.proving B．instructingC．stopping D．increasing13．A.differently B．boringlyC．normally D．happily14．A.quiet B．impatientC．tired D．crazy15．A.suffered from B．thought aboutC．referred to D．learned from16．A.harmony B．joyC．anger D．risk17．A.amused B．scaryC．surprised D．moved18．A.depression B．distanceC．hope D．reflection19．A.ensure B．reduceC．display D．encourage20．A.hunt B．findC．receive D．purchaseⅣ.语法填空In today's world we are constantly surrounded by technology. It's true to say that technology 1._________(make) our lives easier. However, increasing scientists are saying that we need to give ourselves a break —otherwise we put ourselves at risk of 2._________(develop) hundreds of health problems. Over the summer the days are longer, sunnier and free from school. With all this free time, why not put it 3._________ good use and do something 4._________ doesn't involve technology?To start with, you could learn a new skill. There are hundreds of 5._________(possible): crafts, cooking, learning a musical instrument 6._________ a new sport. If you just fancy relaxing, why not head to a beach? Take along your favorite book and relax on 7.________ sands, or go for a stroll along the coastline. If you don't live near a beach, you could go to your local park.8．________ you choose to do with your summer, try something new! You might surprise yourself and find a 9._________(hide) talent within you; you might make new friends alongthe way. Next time you find yourself 10._________(aim) changing channels, have a think about what else you can do to spend your time.Ⅴ.短文改错One day a lady saw a mouse running across his kitchen floor. She was very afraid of mice, so she ran out of the house, getting onto a bus and went to a nearby shop. Here she bought a mousetrap and was advised to put any cheese in it. The lady went home with her mousetrap, and could not find any cheese. She had no choice but cut a picture of some cheese out of a magazine and put it in the trap. Surprising, the picture of the cheese is quite“successful”！ When the lady came down to the kitchen in the next morning, she found a picture of a mouse in the trap besides the picture of the cheese！课下能力提升(十六)Ⅰ.语解读篇：本文介绍了2014年全球主题公园排行榜25强里面的六家主题公园。