Unit 2 Heroes 第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。 A (2021·广州市高三年级阶段训练) BookWorm Cultural Homestay ProgramSTAY IN THE ASIAN COUNTRY OF YOUR CHOICE FOR 3 MONTHS Our program gives you the chance to improve your Asian language skills (or start learning a new language) as well as discovering more about the country you are visiting.You will live with a local family specially chosen for you based on your shared interests.In return for teaching the family's children English for around 2 hours each day,you will be given the chance to experience the local language and culture.You will also receive 400 dollars pocket money each month,as well as free plane tickets to and from the country you visit. ABOUT THE PROGRAM TO TAKE PARTYOU MUST: Have a current passport Be a senior middle school or university student Be between 16 and 25 years old Have excellent English language skills Be open to other cultures Be interested in Asian culture BOOKWORM WILLGIVE YOU : Free tickets to and from thecountry you choose Local language lessons (6 hours per week) Your own private bedroom with free Internet Pocket money($400 a month) A local phone card Airport pickup,welcome dinner and a 3 day city tour For a full list of participating countries and details about how to apply please visit our website www.bookwormasia.org. 1.Why would a homestay family probably want to take part in this program A.They are eager to share their interests. B.They are paid to do so by the company. C.They wish to travel to other countries later. D.They want their own children to learn English. 2.Who CANNOT take part in the program as a homestay visitor A.Someone who already speaks an Asian language. B.A student that has taken part in the program before. C.A 24 year old middle school English teacher from the UK. D.A student born in a non English language speaking country. 3.What will each homestay visitor receive for free as part of the program A.A mobile phone. B.A return airplane ticket. C.Three restaurant meals a day. D.Citywide bus and train travel. B (2021·潍坊市高三阶段性监测) My parents owned a neighborhood bar called the M Ninety Seven,named after a nearby highway,on the corner of State Fair and Hoover Avenues in Detroit.Built in the 1930s,it had a long wooden bar that was on the right as you walked in.I_grew_up_in_the__bar.When most kids of my age were at the park playing ball or riding bikes,I was watching old men shoot pool and play shuffleboard(沙壶球). My father spent his entire life serving drinks and bringing cheer to customers.There were the white collars who would step in to unwind from the day's stress.They would bend elbows with the blue collars and day laborers on either side of them.It always surprised me that they were able to mingle(相交往).I would sit at the last table by the kitchen,sipping Cokes and eating a bag o ... ...