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1、Unit 1 课文语篇填空Canada-a land of diversityCanada is like a blooming flower, unfolding with breathtaking beauty and richness to win the heart of those 1._ enjoy what it has to offer. It is a broad and beautiful country stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. It is also one of the most ethnica
2、lly diverse nations in the world with distinct cultures.In the ten provinces and three territories which make up Canada, there is great diversity in geography. To the east of the Pacific coast 2. _ (rise) the grand Rocky Mountains, which are home to high peaks and deep valleys carved by ice and wate
3、r. Ancient, slow-moving glaciers hug the land and a huge variety of wildlife wanders the remote forests. The establishment of national parks makes many of these beautiful places protected areas for the public to visit and enjoy, such as Banff and Jasper National Parks. One 3. _ (true) unique scenic
4、spot in Canada is the mighty Niagara Falls with water rushing over it sedge in a splendid display of sights and sounds.Apart from its geographical diversity, Canadas many rural areas and urban centers reflect the diversity of its residents. Some of Canadas earliest settlers, who are thought to be an
5、cestors of the indigenous peoples, crossed the Bering Strait by means of a land bridge from a place now 4. _ (know) as Siberia. They settled on this vast land thousands of years ago. The first Europeans also started to settle in some of the eastern provinces centuries ago. Today, Canada reflects a v
6、ast 5. _ (combine) of ethnic backgrounds. About one out of five people in Canadas population is foreign-born. The major ethnic groups, for example, include the English, Scottish and French, while the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.This ethnic variety, in tur
7、n, brings about cultural diversity. Should you find yourself in one of these subcultures, languages, cuisine, architecture, art and music will define your encounter. For example, in Vancouver, a dynamic city with the highest percentage of Chinese Canadians in the country, you can participate 6._ the
8、 celebrations of the Chinese New Year, or you may take tea in the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. In Montreal, one of the largest French-speaking 7. _ (city) in the world, you can sample the food with a typical French flavor and see the original buildings in the French style of architecture
9、.Finally, if you are looking for something off the beaten track, you may visit Cape Breton Island in the province of Nova Scotia, 8. _ you can dance to fiddle tunes and enjoy the cultures and traditions of Celtic settlers. As you 9. _ (expose) to diverse cultures, you may feel transported through ti
10、me and space. Given these cultural differences, it comes as no surprise that Canada has been celebrating Multiculturalism Day since 2002.From the towering mountain peaks to the depths of the forests to the urban centers, Canadas geographical wonders, ethnic groups and their cultures make 10. _ a uni
11、que place to live and visit. Indeed, it has been consistently ranked by the United Nations as one of the best countries to live in, and visitors are always welcome!【答案】 1. who; 2. rise; 3. truly; 4. known; 5. combination; 6. in; 7. cities; 8. where; 9. are exposed; 10. itAn adventure in Africa30 Jun
12、e, MoroccoMy parents and I had just driven down the narrow mountain road from Marrakesh, with all its sharp bends, and had finally arrived at Merzouga. Before us 1. _ (stretch) the unending sand dunes that marked the beginning of the Sahara. A small boy walked past with a group of noisy goats as I t
13、ook a long look at the yellow roadside sign that told us we were entering afragile natural environment. I made a resolution 2. _(respect) and protect this unique landscape while I was here. We set off, our vehicle quietly 3. _ (run) over the sand and small stones. It wasnt long before we were surrou
14、nded by enormous sand dunes towering above us on all sides. The wind was blowing grains of sand from the tops of the dunes, the sun was beating down hard and bright, and the sky was a deep shade of blue that I had never seen before. The wild beauty of the desert was about to reveal itself. There was
15、 not a plant to be seen. The desert appeared completely empty, 4. _ was calming and threatening at the same time.The colours of the dunes contrasted strikingly with the blue of the cloudless sky.Eventually, as the last rays of sunlight were falling on the sand, we arrived at our desert camp. Stars w
16、ere already shining brightly in the darkening sky and it was getting cold with the approach of the night. Three camels, slowly chewing, were resting on their knees and watching our 5. _ (arrive) with interest.So,which one of you lucky animals will be my ride tomorrow? I said out loud as I grabbed my
17、 bag and headed towards the warm campfire.I was starving and rushed to put a steak on the barbecue.3 July, KenyaA few days after our departure from the camp, our car was well and truly 6. _ (stick) in the mud. We were very near to our rest camp in Amboseli National Park located on the border of Keny
18、a when my father, against my mothers advice, decided to drive through a large pool of water that stretched across the dirt road. Two tall slim local people were standing by the roadside watching us with 7. _ (amuse). They must have realized that we were totally helpless, for after a few moments, the
19、y wandered over and pushed us free. My father smiled weakly and we drove on as my mother and I waved from the car window.We found a parking space next to our hut, which was round and made from brick. The walls, painted brilliant white, reflected the afternoon sun. There were five similar huts, all l
20、ined up 8. _ (face) Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. The mountain rose up over the plains before us. Tall grasses and trees dotted the plains, which were alive with the African wildlife we had come to see. Giraffes, with their long necks, were pulling leaves from the highest branch
21、es. In 9. _ distance, elephants were eating grass, ears flapping lazily as they moved slowly over the plains. I had never seen anything like this before. It was indeed the greatest show on the Earth.We got out of the car, carrying our suitcases and boxes of food into the hut. I placed ham sandwiches
22、, sausages and a bunch of bananas on a small wooden table. I returned to the car and fetched more 10. _ (possess). It was then that I noticed a small grey monkey sitting on a tree a few metres away and eating a banana.“So cute, I thought to myself, until I realized it was my banana that he was eating!He was looking at me intently as he enjoyed the final mouthful. I was sure he was saying, “Thank you.” “Youre welcome,” I replied.【答案】 1. stretched; 2. to resect; 3. running; 4. which; 5. arrival; 6. stuck; 7. amusement; 8. facing; 9. the; 10. possessions学科网(北京)股份有限公司