Unit 3 life in the future reading 课时作业

第一节　阅读理解 (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。

(2017·江西新余高二检测)

Explore the State of California

　　California is one of the most interesting states of America that offer a lot of wonderful sceneries and fun attractions. It is also the most populated state and the third largest inland area. Anyone who has been to California would agree that it is indeed a place that offers a lot to tourists of all ages. Here are some top picks of the best places to visit in California State.

　　San Francisco Bay Area-Witness the famous San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge which is one of the city's landmarks，and enjoy the beauty of Fisherman's Wharf that offers a lot of seafood restaurants. You should not miss the city's world­famous Cable Car System which is by far the only manually operated cable car system in the whole world.

　　Yosemite National Park-This is one of the very first wilderness parks in the whole of America. It is known for its natural beauty and breathtaking sceneries. It offers a breath of fresh air away from the city life. Major places to visit include the Yosemite Falls，Sentinel Dome，El Capitan，Mariposa Grove and Glacier Point among many others.

　　Los Angeles- Explore the home of the L．A. Lakers and do not fail to visit the Disneyland which is one of the major attractions of the city. The warm weather in Los Angeles makes it possible to do a lot of outdoor activities especially during the summer months. It is a family­friendly place that offers a wonderful shopping and dining experience. For those who particularly love the city and night life，L.A. can offer the best of almost everything.

　　Napa Valley-With over a million visitors every year，Napa Valley is indeed a place you should not miss if you are in California. It is California's most popular wine growing region. You can also experience the Wine Train and hot air balloon ride over the valley.

语篇解读　本文介绍了加州的大体情况和一些旅游景点。