《创新课堂》Unit 4 History and traditions Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking （1） 课时跟踪检测（含答案）英语必修第二册（人教版）

Section Ⅱ　Reading and Thinking （1） Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 　　（2025·河南名校高一大联考）There are numerous excellent ski towns across the US， making it hard to choose where to ski.Here are some of the most charming US ski towns to help you plan the best winter vacation. Vail， Colorado 　　Vail is one of North America’s most popular ski resorts for good reasons.The picturesque village features Alpine （阿尔卑斯山的） architecture that makes you feel like you’ve landed in Europe.There are plenty of ski runs here， and there are countless spots for shopping and world-class dining.Don’t miss a relaxing massage at one of Vail’s many spas. Park City， Utah 　　With long runs over 7，300 acres， Park City is known as one of the biggest ski resorts in America.Besides winter sports， the city itself has a lot to offer.Founded in 1869， the town of Park City is packed with shops and restaurants.And with 17 snow-capped mountain peaks （山峰）， the scenery here is truly amazing. Jackson， Wyoming 　　This old West village packs in a lot of fun， with opportunities to view wildlife as you explore the downtown areas.After you’ve conquered many starting-level ski slopes （斜坡） in Jackson Hole valley， you can stay at the travelers’ choice award-winning Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole， which has one of the largest collections of photos from a well-known wildlife photographer. Stowe， Vermont 　　Stowe not only makes it easy for easterners to access snowy ski slopes， but it’s also home to The Village at Spruce Peak， which offers farm-fresh dining， nice spas， and lots of shopping.For great accommodations， book Trapp Family Lodge if your budget （预算） is limited or try Topnotch Resort if you want something more high-end — both are travelers’ choice award winners. 1.What can you do in Vail， Colorado？（　　） A.Ski on the world’s longest run. B.Climb a mountain that’s part of Alps. C.Watch wildlife at a local hotel. D.Admire buildings in European style. 2.Who are you most likely to meet in Jackson Hole valley？（　　） A.Lots of beginner skiers. B.Famous photographers. C.Award winners in skiing. D.Many easterners of the US. 3.In which place can you enjoy food straight from local farms？（　　） A.Vail， Colorado. B.Park City， Utah. C.Jackson， Wyoming. D.Stowe， Vermont. B 　　（2025·潍坊高一期末）For as long as Paul Ninson can remember， storytelling has been a part of his DNA.Growing up in Kumasi， Ghana， with his grandparents， he was attracted by the historical stories they shared.“I would contribute in some way to telling my own story.I studied arts in school.When I reached university， I studied clothing design but it wasn’t enough for me，” says Ninson. 　　One day， a friend of his returned from the USA with a camera and that was when things began to get interesting.Ninson was introduced to a new world of photography （摄影）.At the time， he had a side business designing and printing T-shirts but he decided to close that business and ... ...