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1、高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练 七选五专题二十三The Grand Canyon Railway, which runs daily from Williams to the Grand Canyon, is a less common mode of transportation to see the national park. Its unique, because it lets you relax on the journey and take in parts of Arizona beyond the Sonoran Desert, such as high desert, pra

2、irie and pine forests._1_.Heres what to know to plan your own Grand Canyon Railway trip.How to book _2_They include the Pullman class, with bench-style seating and windows that open to take in the fresh air, and the Luxury Parlor, which features couches, carpeted floors and a private bar, and which

3、makes you feel like youre a baron in the Old West. If you choose to stay overnight near the Grand Canyon, the railway has made it easy to combine hotels and trains with discount packages. The train experience The train depot in Williams is easy to navigate, with a ticket booth and gift and coffee sh

4、op. Before the 9:30 a.m. departure, a whistle signaled that it was time to board. There were plenty of staff to help me find which train car I was riding in; I was in coach on the way to the Grand Canyon but was riding back in the Luxury Dome. _3_Meanwhile, the Luxury Dome was all adults. The seatin

5、g was spacious, with extra-cushioned seats and a mini table next to the window. _4_The hosts and hostesses are essential parts of the train, because they provide vital information while riding, and they also point out wildlife and share history about the railway . Theres entertainment on the train r

6、ide, including singing cowboys, a state marshal and “robbers.” Where to go from the train I traveled on the Grand Canyon Railway in February, so there was plenty of snow on the ground at the Grand Canyon. Once you arrive near the park, its a straight route to the Grand Canyon, dropping passengers ab

7、out a three-minute walk from the South Rim of the canyon. Theres about a three-hour stay at the Grand Canyon Village at the South Rim after the train reaches its destination. _5_There are bus routes, but I recommend staying in the area, because theres plenty to do. The walking path in the village fo

8、llows the rim of the Grand Canyon, so you can see different views of it while exploring. 【The Washington Post(May 21, 2023)】A. They also come with an itinerary if you want to take planning out of the equation.B. Also, by taking the train to the historical landmark, tourists keep approximately 50,000

9、 cars away from the CanyonC. One of the perks of being in one of the luxury cars is that you can move between the different cars if you want to stretch your legs. D. The Grand Canyon Railway is separated into six car classes.E. The train car hostesses appeared at the front of the train to provide ne

10、cessary information.F. Coach mostly had families who wanted the best value, and the seating was cramped but manageable.G. This is enough time to explore and take in the nearby shops, restaurants, lodges and views.New York City is sinking, in part because of the extraordinary weight of its vertiginou

11、s buildings, worsening the flooding threat posed to the metropolis from the rising seas, new research has found.The Big Apple may be the city that never sleeps but it is a city that certainly sinks, subsiding by approximately 1-2mm each year on average, with some areas of New York City plunging at d

12、ouble this rate, according to researchers. _1_The water that flanks New York City has risen by about 22cm (9in), since 1950 and big flooding events from storms could be up to four times more frequent than now by the end of the century.“A deeply concentrated population of 8.4 million people faces var

13、ying degrees of hazard from inundation in New York City,”researchers wrote in the new study._2_.“The combination of tectonic and anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise, and increasing hurricane intensity imply an accelerating problem along coastal and riverfront areas,”they wrote._3_The researcher

14、s calculated that the citys structures weighed about 590m tonnes.This enormous heft is pushing down on a jumble of materials found in the citys ground. While many of the largest buildings are on solid bedrock, there is a mixture of other sands and clays that have been built over, adding to a sinking

15、 effect.“Its not something to panic about immediately but theres this on going process that increases the risk of inundation from flooding,”said Tom Parsons, a geophysicist at the US Geological Survey, who led the new research.“_4_It wasnt a mistake to build such large buildings in New York but weve

16、 just got to keep in mind every time you build something there you push down the ground a little bit more.”In 2012, New York was hit by Hurricane Sandy, which flooded parts of the subway and caused widespread damage, including power blackouts. Then, in 2021 , Hurricane Ida flooded parts of the city,

17、 causing several people to drown. _5_【The Guardian (May 20, 2023)】A. Scientists say both events were worsened by the effects of global heating.B. The softer the soil, the more compression there is from the buildings.C. New York Citys structures weigh 590m tonnes, equivalent to about 140 million elep

18、hantsD. This sinking is exacerbating the impact of sea level rise, which is accelerating as the worlds glaciers melt away because of global heating.E. The effect is naturally occurring along the US east coast as the land reacts to the retreat of glaciers after the last ice age.F. This trend is being

19、 magnified by the sheer bulk of New York Citys built infrastructure.G. The authors added that the risks faced by New York City would be shared by many other coastal cities around the worldResearch suggests that 5%-7% of people seeing their family doctor complain about fatigue already an enormous num

20、ber given the 300m GP appointments in Britain each year.Everyone, it seems, is absolutely shattered and its doing us no good at all. We know we ought to be exercising and eating well to keep healthy and help us sleep. _1_Extreme tiredness can be a symptom of many conditions including heart disease,

21、head injuries, cancer and depressionwhich is why you should see your doctor if it doesnt resolve. But in many cases, lifestyle factors are important too. _2_ Yet medically speaking, fatigue is so poorly understood, doctors dont even have an agreed definition. _3_That, for many, will not be solved by

22、 a lavender-scented bath or going to bed an hour earlier._4_Serious mental health problemsoften associated with extreme anxiety and sleeplessnesshave exploded in adults and children in recent years, with the pandemic and cost of living crisis identified as key factors. Poverty is significant herepeo

23、ple in the poorest areas are more than twice as likely to need mental health services as those in the richest.What to do about our tiredness? Try to eat well, exercise during the daytime, think about your alcohol and caffeine intake and your screen time, think about what helps you to relax. Ask for

24、help if youre struggling. Rest. _5_The more you overthink it, the more stressed and anxious you will feel at bedtime. And going to bed should be one of the loveliest things that you do.【The Guardian (May 20, 2023)】A. The best tip is not overthinking when you are to sleep.B. The cost to the UK econom

25、y of sleep deprivation is estimated at 40bn a year.C. But one of the main reasons Britons dont live healthier lifestyles is because they are too tired.D. They also have very few options for treating a problem.E. There is plenty of anecdotal and scientific evidence of the link between the time spent

26、on screens and increased tiredness.F. Sitting down with somebody and going through things that might be contributing can be really helpful for them.G. Identifying a single cause for our collective exhaustion may be impossible, but there are a few unsurprising contributors.答案BDFEGDGFBACFDGA学科网（北京）股份有限公司