Unit 2 English around the world A卷———单元验收达标(时间90分钟，满分120分) 第Ⅰ卷 Ⅰ.阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分) A There are a lot of great national parks in the US. If you love visiting national parks, here are some for you. Zion National Park Location: Utah As one of Utah's 5 national parks, Zion National Park is surely the most amazing. The summer is packed with people and very hot, so it may be best to visit it during the spring or fall for the best conditions. Acadia National Park Location: Maine Here in Maine, where America starts its day, you'll catch the sunrise before the rest of the country. And it is especially amazing at Acadia National Park. Here you'll be able to explore (探索) wonderful mountains and lakes. Shenandoah National Park Location: Virginia Escape the busy city life and have some exciting experiences right at Shenandoah National Park. After a quick drive from Washington D．C., you'll find some of the most well known scenery (景色) in the country. Grand Teton National Park Location: Wyoming Just a stone's throw away from Jackson, WY, lies Grand Teton National Park. Jackson, WY, is one of America's best towns for outdoor sport. Named for the Grand Teton, the park is full of surprises. 1．If you want to enjoy the beautiful sunrise, you'd go to _____. A．Zion National Park B．Acadia National Park C．Shenandoah National Park D．Grand Teton National Park 2．What can we learn about Shenandoah National Park A．It's famous for its scenery. B．It has many mountains and lakes. C．It's the best place for outdoor sport. D．It's America's most beautiful national park. 3．The passage is meant to _____. A．compare some national parks in the US B．tell about some activities at national parks C．introduce some great American national parks D．explain why American national parks are amazing B The English language has a lot of words which can be used in many different ways and in many different expressions. One such example is the word matter. In fact, matter can mean just about anything. It could be one of the most useful words in the English language. Let's get to the heart of the matter — a matter of principle (原则)． If someone says that you owe (欠) him $50, but you don't, a friend might say，“Well, you could pay him the $50. It's not that much money. Then you won't have to hear him say it anymore.” But if you do not owe him the money, do not pay him the money. It's a matter of principle. There is another way to use the word matter. But be careful with your choice of words. If you ask someone, “What's the matter？”， it shows you are worried about the other person. But saying, “What's the matter with you？” has a completely different meaning. And it usually sounds rude (粗鲁的). In fact, when you say, “What's the matter with you？”， you are suggesting that the person did something wrong or stupid. Another expression that could sound rude is to say, “It doesn't matter to me.” Here, it depends on the context, ... ...
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