2021英语人教版选择性必修第四册习题Unit 2
Unit2ICONICATTRACTIONSSectionA ReadingandThinking课后篇巩固提升基础夯实Ⅰ.单词拼写1.There are two (政治的) parties in the US—the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.答案 political2.The (赤道) is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres.答案 equator3.Let’s go to the supermarket to buy the food and drinks for the (烧烤).答案 barbecue4.As you can see,the first question he asked me was quite (简单的).答案 straightforward5.As we passed by,a smell of bread drifted from some distant (面包店).答案 bakery6.You have read that sound makes air (振动),thus making sound waves.答案 vibrateⅡ.短语填空refer to,major in,in contact with,agree with,make up,play an important part in,feel at home,do some research1.When I study English,I like to put my dictionary within my reach so that I can it when necessary.答案 refer to2.In the next part,the author would most probably discuss with you how to for the lost time.答案 make up3.Have you been your friends in the last few weeks?答案 in contact with4.It is universally acknowledged that reading learning English.答案 plays an important part in5.My friendly and supportive colleagues here soon helped me to .答案 feel at home6. science or engineering,you’ll have no trouble finding work after graduation.答案 Majoring in7.We can on the Internet to learn more about the topic.答案 do some research8.We should analyse what they said and not just everything.答案 agree withⅢ.完成句子1.据说,这个故事被翻译成了 20 多种语言。
the story has been translated into over 20 languages.答案 It is said that2.参观艺术展览时,我们讨论了伟大艺术家的作品。
the art exhibition,we discussed the great artists’works.答案 While visiting3.父亲节是一个子女表达他们对父亲的爱和尊重的节日。
Father’s Day is a festival sons and daughters will show their love and respect to their father.答案 on which4.我家有个花瓶,据说是从明代传下来的。
My family has a vase,which is said to the Ming Dynasty.答案 date back to5.土著人必须与大自然密切接触,这样他们才能在这片广阔的土地上生存。
The Aborigines had to be in close contact with naturesurvive in this vast land.答案 so as to素养提升Ⅳ.阅读理解A主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:应用文词数:278难度:★★☆☆If you’d like to go sightseeing,the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.JiuzhaigouValleyScenicandHistoricInterestAreaJiuzhaigou Valley,which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province,China,reaches a height of more than 4,800 m,with a series of different forest ecosystems(生态系统).It’s particularly famous for its excellent waterfalls.About 140 kinds of birds live in the valley,as well as a number of endangered plants and animals,including the giant panda.Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.KhamiRuinsNationalMonumentThe city of Khami,which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century,is of great archaeological(考古的) interest.The discovery of objects fromEurope and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time.It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.HendersonIslandHenderson Island,which lies in the eastern South Pacific,is one of the few atolls(环礁) in the world whose ecology has been untouched by humans.It’s particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island.It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.TheTajMahalThe Taj Mahal is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and the finest example of the late style of Indian architecture.It was built by the emperor Shah Jehan,who ruled India in the 17th century.It was in memory of his favourite wife who died in 1631.The architecture was given a World Heritage Status in 1983.【语篇解读】本文为应用文。
文章介绍了四处世界遗产遗址供游客选择。
1.WhichofthefollowingcanbefoundinJiuzhaigouValley?A.Wonderfulwaterfalls.B.Ancientobjects.C.Beautifulbuildings.D.Untouchedecology.答案 A解析细节理解题。
由第二段中“It’sparticularlyfamousforitsexcellentwaterfalls.”可知,在九寨沟能够观赏到瀑布。
2.What can we learn about the Taj Mahal?A.It doesn’t exist now.B.It was built by an emperor’s wife.C.It has become a place of interest.D.It looks more beautiful than other buildings.答案 C解析细节理解题。
由最后一段中“ThearchitecturewasgivenaWorldHeritageStatusin1983.”可知, 泰姬陵已经成为一处旅游胜地。
3.In which part of a newspaper can we read the text?A.Industry.B.Travel.C.Science.D.Business.答案 B解析文章出处题。
通读全文可知,这篇文章介绍了四个世界遗产遗址,最有可能出现在报纸的旅游专栏中。
B主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:说明文词数:320难度:★★★☆The Forbidden City is well known for being full of Chinese cultural and historical relics.But MastersintheForbiddenCity(《我在故宫修文物》) does not just focus on the stories of the past.Instead,the documentary movie,which came out in Chinese cinemas on Dec.16,focuses on ordinary people —the restorers(修复者) of relics and antiquities(古董).The stories are told at a slow and relaxed pace,reflecting the restorers’work.Restoration of cultural relics and antiques can be time-consuming,and sometimes boring.Yet these restorers’patience and peace of mind are especially precious in a society where everything is changing so fast.“If you choose this job,you have to stand hours of work sitting on a chair.You need to be quiet and get used to being quiet,” says Wang Jin,an ancient clock repair expert.A touching part of the documentary is the spirit of craftsmanship(工艺) in therestorers.“Years of humdrum work requires not only skill,but also faith and spirit,”ChinaDaily commented,“Looking for preciseness(精确) and perfection,devoting yourself towork,patience,endurance(忍耐),loneliness...all these qualities come from the craftsman spirit.”But unlike the popular idea of stuffy(古板的) experts who sit around being serious,the documentary shows off the enthusiasm of the restorers.They play their guitars and make jokes about each other after a long day of restoration work.One scene that has been very popular with Internet users features a young female restorer riding a bicycle through the empty Forbidden City on a Monday.While she is doing this,a narrator says,“The last person to do this was Puyi,the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty.”MastersintheForbiddenCity has proved wrong many people’s ideas about antique restorers,allowing them to realise that they are not old,dull professors,but people in their 40s,30s and even 20s who can be quite pleasing to the eye.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。
2021_2022学年新教材高中英语Unit2 ectionⅠ 件新人教版选择性必修第四册
3.refer to...as...称……为…… (1)refer to 指的是；提到，说到，涉及；查阅，参考 refer...to... 把……委托/交付给…… (2)reference n. 参考，查阅；谈到，提及 in/with reference to 关于 ❶In China, women who remain single in their late twenties are referred to as “leftover women” by relatives and the media. 在中国，女性快 30 岁时仍单身会被亲戚和媒体称为“剩女”。 ❷Unless necessary, you'd better not refer to the dictionary. 除非有必要，否则你最好不要查词典。
f_o_u_n_d_a_ti_o_n (found) of a harmonious society.
2.located adj.位于 be located in/on 位于 locate vt. 位于；查找……的地点 location n. 位置；地点；外景拍摄场地 ❶On the one hand, it is more convenient for people to get to
The supermarket is located/is situated/lies/is in 。
[即学即练] 单句语法填空 ①Mr. Smith was quite satisfied with his new flat which
[即学即练] 单句语法填空 ①He was a family doctor and the _fo_u__n_d_er__ (found) of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. ②The good relation between human and nature is the
人教版高中英语选择性必修第四册课后习题 Unit 2 Section Ⅱ
SectionⅡLearningAboutLanguage课后·训练提升一、单句语法填空1.In addition to his salary,he has investments which bring about five hundred pounds a year.2.The students are encouraged to take the key points in class for them to have a review after a period of time.3.More time (give),we could have prepared the welcoming party much better.4.Running gives me a wonderful feeling of(free)—it’s just what I need before sitting down in the office every day.5.In art criticism,you must assume the artist has a secret message (hide) within the work.6. (raise) in the poorest area of Glasgow,he had a long,hard road to becoming a football star.二、完成句子1.(如果被要求照看) luggage for someone else,inform the police at once.2.You cannot accept an opinion(向你提供的) unless it is based on facts.3.When we saw the road (被雪阻挡了),we decided to spend the holiday at home.4.(创建于20世纪早期),the school keeps on inspiring children’s love of art.5.The players(从全国各地选拔的)are expected to bring us honour in this summer game.三、阅读理解San Francisco is a spectacular city.It is famous for its steep hills,earthquakes and the prison island of Alcatraz,but its most famous landmark is the Golden Gate Bridge.This is one of the most beautiful bridges in the world.It has a simple,graceful shape,and is painted in an attractive orange.Work on the Golden Gate Bridge started in 1933 and continued for the next four years.The total cost of the bridge was US$35 million.At that time,its span of 1,280 metres made the Golden Gate Bridge the longest suspension(悬浮) bridge in the world.The bridge is 2.7 kilometres long and,at the middle point,67 metres above the water of San Francisco Bay.The main cables that hold the bridge are one metre in diameter.The bridge can safely withstand(抵挡) windsof up to 160 kilometres an hour,and it can sway(摇摆) as much as 8 metres in strong winds.On Thursday,May 27,1937,200,000 people walked across the bridge to mark its opening.People are still allowed to walk across:it takes about half an hour each way.It is worth the effort.As you cross,you understand the engineering skill that went into the construction of the bridge.You also get wonderful views of San Francisco and the Bay Area.The Golden Gate Bridge has been the scene of many events since it was completed.It was shaken by the earthquake of1989.Daredevil(喜欢冒险的) pilots have flown their planes under it.Throughout its history,the Golden Gate Bridge has been the symbol of San Francisco,like the Elizabeth Tower Square symbolises London and the Eiffel Tower symbolises Paris.1.Which of the following is San Francisco most famous for?A.Steep hills.B.Earthquakes.C.The island of Alcatraz.D.The Golden Gate Bridge.itsmostfamouslandmarkistheGoldenGateBridge可知,在旧金山最著名的是金门大桥。
人教版高中英语选择性必修第四册UNIT1 Part II (同步练习含答案)
课时把关练Part II Learning About Language词汇专项练Ⅰ. 单词拼写1. It is recommended that we should have no more than 300 grammes of sugar on a w （每周的）basis.2. A free salary report can help you c （计算）how much your weekly wages are.3. At the opening ceremony of the supermarket，the c （女董事长）gave a speech to all the sales-men and saleswomen.4. Old Mrs Brown bought 2，500 g （克）of flour from the supermarket and a saleswoman helped her with it.5. The birthday cake for the chairwoman is made of f （面粉），water，sugar，oil and cream.6. The s （推销员）would organize a Stanley Party where he could give a demonstration of a room full of guests.Ⅱ. 用所给短语的适当形式填空1. Even small calorie reductions can prevent weight gain over time.2. We are so fond of our high intelligence that we assume that brain power，more must be better.3. People around the world should the real situation of water shortages.4. News came from the school office that Wang Lin Peking University.5. Modern computers can organize information very quickly.6. At what age are children able to right and wrong?7. The alien in a picture book，so he didn’t notice my coming into the room.8. With the stadium ，a wide range of sports events are able to be held.语法专项练Ⅲ. 单句语法填空1. In the last few years thousands of science fictions （produce）all over the world.2. The salesman is living with his parents for the moment because his own house （rebuild）.3. The builders （build）this skyscraper for two months.4. I was sent to the venue last month to see how the development plan （carry）out in the past two years.5. Pahlsson and her husband now think the ring probably got （sweep）into a pile of kitchen rubbish.6. The science fiction by the well-known writer is well worth （read）.7. Truly elegant chopsticks might （make）of gold and silver with Chinese characters.8. The machine requires （repair）after working for months on end.9. The chairwoman，as well as her teammates，（give）a warm welcome when returning to the village last week.10. The silk made in China （feel）very soft.11. A rescue worker risked his life saving two tourists who （trap）in the mountains for two days.12. The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts （reward）with success in the end.Ⅳ. 根据汉语提示完成句子1. In the meanwhile，（应该更多关注）the study of the traditional culture in Chinese high schools.2. To begin with，（一个新的体育场已经建成），which has become the new landmark in our school.3. Of the two trips to the Yangtze River and Mount Tai，（两者都被强烈推荐）.4. （中国经济有望增长）at a medium speed in the coming years.5. This kind of flour （在北京卖得好）.6. （我的洗衣机在修理）this week，so I have to wash my clothes by hand.7. Despite the previous rounds of talks，（迄今为止未达成协议）by the two sides.8. （该系统需要更新）to maintain normal speed.课时把关练Part II Learning About Language参考答案Ⅰ. 1. weekly 2. calculate 3. chairwoman 4. grammes 5. flour 6. salesmanⅡ. 1. on a regular basis 2. when it comes to 3. be aware of 4. had been admitted into 5. large amounts of 6. distinguish between7. got caught up8. set upⅢ. 1. have been produced句意：在过去的几年里，全世界制作了成千上万部科幻电影。
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions 课件 -人教版高中英语选择性必修第四册
③ The company is moving to a new location. 公司准备迁移新址。 ④ I read about the accident in the local paper. 我在当地的报纸上
→ __p_e_rm__a_n_e_n_t___ adj. 永久的
11.license vt.批准；许可 n.许可证；执照→__l_ic_e_n_s_e_d_____ adj.得到 正式许可的
12.frequency n.发生率；重复率；(声波或电磁波振动的)频率 →_f_re_q_u__en__t adj. 频繁的→__f_r_eq__u_e_n_tl_y___ adv.频繁地
2. A great politician should be good at politics and has his own unique political opinions.(politics)
3. Locatedin the center of the city ， the restaurant is popular because of its good location.(locate)
【语境活用】使用所给单词的适当形式填空
15.The exhibition was sponsored (sponsor) by the chairwoman of the international corporate sponsors last week.
16.The earthquake shook the _fo_u__n_d_a_ti_o_n_(found) of the house. 17.The female bird must find a warm place with the purpose of
人教版(新教材)2021-2022选择性必修第四册课件：UNIT 2 泛读 技能初养成 (英语)
[即学即练] 单句语法填空/完成句子 ①She thought that some of them had been laying violent hands on me. ②He slammed the door with violence (violent)． ③My father was violent to/towards my mother when he was drunk. ④In dealing with the conflict，they are reluctant to appeal to violence ． 在处理冲突时，他们不愿意诉诸暴力。
如果你想抱抱考拉，你必须去某些获得许可的动物园，动物专家 确保选择挑选出来的考拉处于良好状态、适合与人接触，游客爱抚考 拉的时长和频率也有限制。
(1)license vt.批准；许可 n.许可证；执照 [例 1] The authorities license certain shops to sell tobacco. 当局批准特定店铺出售烟草。 [例 2] He was licensed to do no more than send a message. 允许他做的事情只不过是捎个信而已。
4．All the following are true EXCEPT that
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A．the duckbilled platypus lays eggs in a nest like a bird
B．the duckbilled platypus is a primitive mammal，with a unique
UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS
泛读 技能初养成
阅读 P19－21 教材课文，选择最佳答案 1．Which animal is a symbol of Australia? A．The duckbilled platypus. B．The kangaroos. C．The koalas. D．The Tasmanian devils.
Unit 2 Iconic Attractions单词详解课件-高二英语人教版选择性必修第四册
horn
/hɔːn/
n. (乐器)号
pitch
/pɪtʃ/
n.音高
straightforward
/ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/
adj.坦率的;简单的
●Gig workers, often referred to 57 independent contractors (承包者) or temporary workers, are those such as delivery drivers and online sales hosts 58 often enter into contracts with on-demand companies to provide services to their clients.
1. I'm a blunt straightforward man;I hate sham. 我是个耿直坦率的人，我讨厌虚伪。
2. This book presents an up-to-date, straightforward course for students.
这本书为学生提供了一本最新式的、简明易懂的教程。
foundation
/faʊnˈdeɪʃn/
n.创建;基础;地基
●found
vt.建立，创办 （founded-founded）
●founder
n.创始人
●foundation n.基础;地基
1. The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school.
2021_2022学年新教材高中英语Unit2 SectionⅢ 课件新人教版选择性必修第四册
Ⅳ.重点短语 1．a flock ___o_f____ 一群(羊或鸟) 2．a handful ____o_f___ 少数人(或物)；一把(的量) 3．as well ___a_s____ 和……一样好；既……又……；除…… 之外(也)，还有 4．pick ___u_p____ 拿起；提起；拾起 5．come __a_c_ro_s_s__ 偶然发现；偶然遇见 6．make __s_u_re____ 确保
人力资源和社会保障部于周五开始发放第三代社会保障卡。 ❷Insurance agencies will then distribute donations to those in need. 保险机构随后将向有需要的人分发捐款。 ❸The central government has been making efforts to more fairly distribute education resources among different provinces and regions. 中央政府一直在努力使不同省份和地区之间的教育资源分配 更加公平。
Ⅴ.重点句型 1．它们在这个暂时的安全港湾里睡觉和喝奶，直到长到七 八个月大。
They sleep and drink milk in that temporary, protected environment ___u_n_ti_l__ they are about seven or eight months old.
[即学即练] 单句语法填空 ①On the first day of the new term, our teachers will distribute textbooks t_o_/_a_m_o_n_g_ the students. ②The organisation _d_is_t_r_ib_u_t_e_d (distribute) food and blankets _to_/_a_m__o_n_g the people who survived the earthquake. ③The d_i_s_tr_ib_u_t_i_o_n (distribute) of passports has been a slow
选择性必修第四册 UNIT 2 ICONIC ATTRACTIONS 高三新高考练习题及答案解析
选择性必修第四册UNIT 2ICONIC ATTRACTIONS1.读后续写(2022·广东省梅县东山中学高三上学期期中考试)“I wish my mother had a ring like those the ladies wear at the hotel，” said Hiram Green to himself one day. Hiram was the son of a fisherman, but the fisherman had died when Hiram was a little boy. Hiram’s mother took on sewing work to earn money to support herself and her son. He helped her when he could out of school hours, and during vacation time. He had two uncles who had taught him how to catch shrimp (虾). With the money he earned by selling them he could buy things for his own use or pleasure. He had a “bank” almost full of what he called his “shrimp money.”The sight of the flashing diamonds on the hands of some of the summer visitors at the fishing village in which he lived had added a new article to the list of beautiful things his mother would own someday. He had heard that just one single diamond was sometimes worth five hundred dollars or more. This had discouraged him very much.But one day, he happened to pass a shop in the neighboring town and saw a number of diamond rings displayed in the window. He stopped fascinated, and pressed his face against the glass eagerly to see if any prices were marked upon them. Imagine his surprise when he saw upon the largest one—a tag (标签) marked $4.75. He looked again to see if he had made a mistake. Perhaps it was $475.00. But no, he knew enough about figures to see that he was right the first time.He went home as fast as he could, and ran up into his bedroom. Then, he opened his “bank” and counted its contents. “Three dollars and twenty-two cents！” he cried. “I’ll have that ring before another week.” Hiram worked early and late for the next few days. He caught more shrimps than he had ever caught in the same length of time, and sold them readily.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
新教材英语人教版选择性必修第四册学案unit2IconicAttractionsLearningAb
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Unit 2 Iconic AttractionsLearning About Language语法精讲•素养提升过去分词一♦情境探究观察上面句子，并说出画线部分的作用1.fallen过去分词，作前置定语made by nature过去分词短语，作后置定语。
要义浅析:—过去分词是非谓语动词形式之一。
过去分词保留着动词的部分特性，有完成或被动含义，可带状语构成过去分词短语。
在句法功能上, 过去分词（短语）与形容词或副词作用类似，在句子中可充当定语、状语、宾语补足语、表语等成分。
一、过去分词作定语根据提示使用本单元所学的语法知识翻译下面语段这位年轻的女画家雄心勃勃，她想把她的画陈列(display)在画廊里, 但她不知道这些画是否会很受欢迎。
在父母的鼓励(encourage)下，她按计划(plan)展出了她的作品。
这些画得(paint)很漂亮的作品一经展出，人们就赞不绝口。
她和她的父母都对这个结果感到满意(satisfy)。
The young woman painter was ambitious and she warted her paintings displayed ir the gallery, but she wondered whether they would be very popular. Encouraged by her parents, she had them shown as planned. Oree the beautifully painted works were or show, the people praised them a lot. Both she ard her parents were satisfied with the result.课时素养评价五Unit 2 Learning About Language语用训练I.单句语法填空A heavy sandstorm is going to envelop our city. It is unwise to have your car washed (wash).1.There is nothing changed(change) here since I left this town.2.Ordered(order) over a week ago, the books are expected to arrive now.3.When asked(ask) for his views about his teaching job, Philip said he found it very interesting and rewarding.4.In art criticism, you must assume the artist has a secret message hidden(hide) within the work.5.The audience seated(seat) before TV set are listening to his stories with their eyes fixed on him.6.Absorbed (absorb) in the research work, he had no time to make any trip.7.The young man became much tired(tire) of the work and wanted to quit it.8.The children will get confused (confuse) if they are asked to learn too much at a time.9.There was a puzzled(puzzle) expression on the girl's face.n.完成句子It is said that listening to music makes a person feel relaxed when he is tired.据说，当一个人疲劳时，听音乐能够让他感到放松。
新教材2023年高中英语Unit2SectionⅠ 夯基提能作业新人教版选择性必修第四册
UNIT 2 Section Ⅰ一、语言基础训练Ⅰ．单词拼写1．The __equator__(赤道) is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth.2．The whole neighborhood was out, having a __barbecue__(烧烤).3．A smell of bread drifted from some distant __bakery__(面包房).4．The __butcher__(肉贩) weighed the meat on the scales.5．No __herb__(药草) will cure lovesickness.6．A bar of iron is solid；a pipe is __hollow__(空心的).7．The rough road made the car __vibrate__(震动).8．He played the tune on the __horn__(号).9．A basic sense of rhythm and __pitch__(音高) is essential in a music teacher.10．The crowd began chanting anti-government __slogans__(标语).Ⅱ．单句语法填空1．The __foundation__ (found) is holding a dinner in honour of something or other.2．It does not necessarily raise women’s __political__(politician) awareness.3．Are you sure this __joint__(jointly) is completely tight?4．He hated her __straightforwardly__(straightforward), making no effort to conceal it.5．Bamboo is native __to__ every continent except Europe and Antarctica.6．I wouldn’t see another chance such __as__ this in my lifetime.7．__Personally__ (person)speaking, I think that advertising causes the unhealthy eating habits in many reasons as listed below.8．__Located__(locate) at the foot of a hill, the factory is famous in this area.9．The girl __with__ a bag on her back went happily to school.10．John received an invitation to dinner, and with his work __finished__(finish), he gladly accepted it.Ⅲ．选词填空1．He __majored in__ Political Science when he was at college.2．As is known to all, too much work and too little rest often __lead to__ illness.3．People often __refer to__ Du Fu __as__ the greatest realistic poet in ancient China.4．The problem of pollution arises __along with__ the rapid development of industry.5．The horse __is__ not __native to__ America—it was introduced by the Spanish.6．I did not know the answer until one evening when I sat down at the computer to __do some research on__ great women of China.7．Our Party must keep __in close contact with__ the masses and rely on them, under no circumstances losing touch with them.8．The books you read as a child can __play a part in__ the job you have later in life.9．Girls __make up__ half of the students in our class, doing what boys can do equally.10．__On the other hand__，we must guide the youngsters to correctly handle the relations between study and entertainment.二、培优提升训练Ⅰ．阅读理解(2022·全国甲卷) Sometime in the early 1960s，a significant thing happened in Sydney, Australia. The city discovered its harbor. Then, one after another, Sydney discovered lots of things that were just sort of there—broad parks, superb beaches, and a culturally diverse population. But it is the harbor that makes the city.Andrew Reynolds，a cheerful fellow in his early 30s, pilots Sydney ferryboats for a living. I spent the whole morning shuttling back and forth across the harbor. After our third run Andrew shut down the engine, and we went our separate ways—hefor a lunch break，I to explore the city.“I’ll miss these old boats，” he said as we parted.“How do you mean？”I asked.“Oh, they’re replacing them with catamarans. Catamarans are faster, but they’re not so elegant, and they’re not fun to pilot. But that’s progress，I guess. ”Everywhere in Sydney these days, change and progress are the watchwords(口号), and traditions are increasingly rare. Shirley Fit zgerald, the city’s official historian, told me that in its rush to modernity in the 1970s, Sydney swept aside much of its past, including many of its finest buildings. “Sydney is confused about itself，”she said. “We can’t seem to make up our minds whether we want a modern city or a traditional one. It’s a conflict that we aren’t getting any better at resolving(解决). ”On the other hand, being young and old at the same time has its attractions.I considered this when I met a thoughtful young businessman name d Anthony. “Many people say that we lack culture in this country，”he told me. “What people forget is that the Italians, when they came to Australia, brought 2000 years of their culture, the Greeks some 3000 years, and the Chinese more still. We’ve got a fo undation built on ancient cultures but with a drive and dynamism of a young country. It’s a pretty hard combination to beat. ”He is right, but I can’t help wishing they would keep those old ferries.文章大意：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。