2019年高考英语一轮巩固达标练题Unit5Meetingyourancestors含解析新人教版.doc

PAGE PAGE 1 Unit 5 Meeting your ancestors ***阅读理解。 I took a journey to New York, US several months ago. It was the first time I had been abroad. It was also the first time I had taken a trip by myself. I had great enthusiasm and high hopes, and I wasnt let down. ??? Its hard to describe how I felt when I arrived at the airport in New York. Looking at people of different races and nationalities passing by and hearing different languages all around me, I couldnt say anything for a long time. I had never understood the cultural diversity of the US so clearly and closely before. ??? The following days were even more impressive. We integrated (融入)into the forest of concrete and cement(混凝土和水泥). We waved to the Statue of Liberty; we looked down at the busy island of Manhattan; we looked at the mummies in museums and thought of ancient Egypt. ??? Then we visited some well-known universities—Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Columbia—each with its own appealing and time-honored history. But what all these universities have in common is their peaceful academic atmospheres which you could feel everywhere. I was impressed by the libraries, decorated just like cathedrals(教堂), and the laboratories just next to the classroom. My dream is to return to those places as an international student. ??? Finally came our destinations—the Model United Nations conference at the University of Chicago. Students from various countries arrived to act as United Nations delegations and share their opinions about global issues. ??? As a non-native speaker, I felt that competing against native speakers was a very tough task. But it was also a rare chance to improve my English and I couldnt throw it away. With perseverance and devotion. I got used to talking to other delegations naturally. Although I didnt win any awards, the chairman praised me at the closing ceremony for my excellent performance. That made me feel really proud. ??? This trip brought me unforgettable and valuable experiences that will