1、Unit 2 English around the world李仕才一、阅读理解AMy daughter Kelly is a cautious person. She needs to warm up situations, and is hesitant to try new things. When with close friends, she becomes a leader who laughs loudly and chants. “Girls rule, boys drool.” But when that comfort zone is not around her, she
2、 is shy and nervous.This has been challenging for me at times. “Shy” is not a word that I think has ever been used to describe me. But this has been year of firsts for my girl that has filled her with a new sense of confidence. This year she moved to lap lane in swimming where she was preparing for
3、a swim team. This year she learned to ride a bike without training wheels. And this year she completed her first kids triathlon（三项全能）.On Saturday, with a thunderstorm coming soon and my sons birthday party later in the day, we all went out in the dark of the morning for Kelly to participate in her f
4、irst triathlon. We practiced transitions from swim to bike to run with her, we got all the equipment shed need, and we kept talking about the race. But as we waited the two hours for the older kids to finish before her turn, she held my leg a little harder and told me she loved me a few too many tim
5、es. She was nervous but trying to keep it together.And then it was her turn. From the second she jumped into the water, my heart soared. My daughter transformed into the most confident human being I had ever seen. She dominated that swim, crushed that bike ride and ran to the finish with the biggest
6、 smile on her face.I can honestly say that I never felt so proud of someone in my entire life. It wasnt because she did a sport or anything like that. It was because she was afraid of something and conquered that fear with confidence and a fire I hadnt seen before.All day I would find myself just lo
7、oking over at her and smiling. She might be wearing the finalist medal but I felt like I won that day. I won the chance to see my girl shine.Shine on, sweet baby.1.Kelly is nervous when _.A. boys are around herB. she changes into a leaderC. she is away from her momD. situations are new to her2.We ca
8、n learn from Paragraph 3 that_.A. the race began in the early morningB. Kelly was eager for her turn in the raceC. the whole family gave Kelly supportD. her brothers birthday party was delayed.3.In the ending paragraphs the author “felt like I won that day” because Kelly_.A. Took part in the sportB.
9、 Expressed love to herC. Won the gold medalD. Changed completely4.What kind of person do you think Kelly is?A. Timid and determinedB. Cute and confidentC. Fearful and energeticD. Sociable and brave【文章大意】本文讲述了“我”的女儿Kelly是个慢热型的人，和陌生人在一起她会很紧张很害羞，看到女儿赢得奖牌是作为父母最大的荣耀。1.D 【解析】考查文章细节理解，根据文章中第一段所描述的She needs
10、 to warm up to situations，is hesitant to try new things以及But when that comfort zone is not around her，sheis shy and nervous.，可知Kelly是一个慢热型的人，如果有新的情况，必然需要一段较长的时间适应，故选D。3.D 【解析】考查文章细节理解，根据文章第五段中的It was because she was afraid of something and conquered that fear with confidence and a fire I hadnt seen
11、before以及第六段中的I felt like I won that day，可知她已经克服了她的恐惧了，故选D。4.A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句when that comfort zone is not around her, she is shy and nervous.和倒数第二段最后一句It was because she was afraid of something and conquered that fear with confidence and a fire I hadnt seen before.由此可知Kelly有点害羞，又意志坚定。故选A。B Best
12、 friends may be priceless but the cost of keeping the relationship alive is 23,870. According to a study, a BFF (Best Friend Forever) does not come cheap with devoted pals blowing 4,679 on birthday presents alone over a lifetime. And while it costs nothing to be a shoulder to cry on, bighearted Brit
13、ons go the extra mile and spend 168 on pickmeups (提神物品) to get their mate through a rocky patch(艰难时刻) like the breakup of a relationship. Theres a further 242 spent on presents to show how much they mean from gifts bought on holiday to treats for no reason. And distance does not break up a close fri
14、endship as BFFs spend a whopping (巨大的) 18,000 on travel to see each other despite being miles apart because of university, jobs and marriage. The study by cashback site TopCashBack found on average BFFs who wed can expect 431 spent on them and a further 283 on gifts when they have children. And they
15、 can rely on their pals to help out when they move house as they will obtain 127 worth of housewarming presents and takeaways as well as putting in a shift with the packing and unpacking. The survey based on a friendship lasting 40 years found more than eight in ten adults with a BFF felt their frie
16、ndships were worth every penny.TopCashBack spokesperson Natasha Smith said, “Those friendships which stand the test of time are often the most important in our lives. However, they come at a cost. From train tickets once a month to flights and a new dress for a wedding on the Italian coast, the pric
17、e paid for having a best mate can soon add up. But when we asked people to compare their friendship with the monetary investment, only 14% thought their friendship was equal to their investment with the vast majority thinking it was worth more.”【文章大意】最好的朋友也许是无价的，但维持一段友谊却是高价的。那么你知道维持一段友谊需要多少钱吗？一项研究给出
18、了答案。【长难句分析】And while it costs nothing to be a shoulder to cry on, bighearted Britons go the extra mile and spend 168 on pickmeups(提神物品) to get their mate through a rocky patch(艰难时刻) like the breakup of a relationship.(第二段第二句)分析：本句为复合句。while it costs nothing to be a shoulder to cry on为让步状语从句。主句为bighe
19、arted Britons go the extra mile.relationship。译文：虽然在朋友哭泣时成为朋友的依靠不需要花费什么，但是慷慨大方的英国人会为朋友付出更多，他们会花168英镑来为朋友买能令人振作的物品，助其度过诸如关系破裂等困难时期。1 What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean?AAmbitious. BGenerous.CTroublesome. DEnergetic.答案与解析：B考查词义猜测。画线部分后的“go the extra mile and spend 168 on pickmeups(提神物品)
20、to get their mate through a rocky patch (艰难时刻) like the breakup of a relationship”就是对它的进一步说明。此处指虽然在朋友哭泣时成为朋友的依靠并不需要花费什么，但是英国人会为朋发付出更多，他们会花168英镑来为朋友买令人振作的物品，助其度过诸如失恋等困难时期。画线部分的意思应该是“慷慨的”，故选B。2. To keep the relationship, where do BFFs spend most money?ABuying birthday presents.BCheering up a friend in
21、 low spirits.CPaying for holiday gifts and other treats.DGoing a particular distance to visit friends.答案与解析：D考查细节理解。根据第二段中的“blowing 4,679 on birthday presents”“spend 168 on pickmeups(提神物品)”以及第三段中的“242 spent on presents.from gifts bought on holiday to treats.”“spend a whopping (巨大的)18,000 on travel t
22、o see each other”可知，为了维持一段友谊，花在旅途中的费用是最多的，所以选D。3. What is Natashas understanding of BFF friendship?AIts costly and unaffordable.BIts expensive but worthwhile.CIts rewarding but hard to keep.DIts changeable but worth possessing.答案与解析：B考查观点态度。根据最后一段中的“Those friendships which stand the test of time are
23、 often the most important in our lives. However, they come at a cost.”可知，Natasha认为，经受得起时间考验的友谊通常是我们人生中最重要的东西，但那是要付出成本的。也就是说与一生的挚友的友谊很贵但很值得。所以选B。4. How is the passage developed?ABy listing figures. BBy giving examples.CBy analyzing causes.DBy making comparisons.答案与解析：A考查写作手法。 根据文中的“23,870”“4,679”“168
24、”“242”“18,000”等数据可知，本文作者是通过列数据的方法来行文的，故选A。二、七选五(2018福建泉州质量检测)Reasons to Take Part in Student Clubs and OrganizationsMany college students dont know what theyre missing by not taking part in the student clubs and organizations that are offered at most colleges and universities. Taking part in one can
25、 be a rich and rewarding experience. _1_ Check them out and see whats available. Here are a few reasons why you should take part in student clubs and organizations.1. Meet new people.It can be hard to meet new people in college, especially in your first year. _2_ However, in a club, youll find yours
26、elf in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest. 2. Help your major.There are many student clubs and organizations for different majors and departments. Such clubs can be a lot of fun as well as a great academic resource for you. By joining an academic club you will probably have an
27、easier time to know professors in your departments. _3_ 3. Learn important leadership skills.Student clubs and organizations can be a good way to learn important leadership skills that would look great on job applications. _4_ These skills could be event planning, finance management, and so on. Find
28、 a club that you love being a part of and if you work hard you might be able to gain such a position.4. _5_ Lastly, student clubs and organizations can simply be a lot of fun. Make sure to take advantage of student clubs and organizations to make the most of your time in college!AHave fun.BNever was
29、te energy.CClass sizes can be big.DTake advantage of your major.ESo dont just walk past those tables during clubs week.FIn a club, you will be able to gain other important skills.GAnd you might even get access to study skills and other academic advice.【文章大意】文章主要介绍了大学生在大学期间参加俱乐部和组织的益处。1答案与解析：E根据空后的“C
30、heck them out and see whats available.”(去看一看有没有合适的)，再结合下文提供的要参加学生俱乐部的理由可知，设空处应是表述不要错过俱乐部纳新的机会。故选E项。2答案与解析：C根据设空后的“. youll find yourself in a smaller group of people who likely share your interest.”可知，俱乐部圈子小，而且大家志趣相投，因此设空处很可能说的是大学的班级一般人员很多。故选C项。3答案与解析：G根据设空前的“By joining an academic club you will prob
31、ably have an easier time to know professors in your departments.”可知，加入俱乐部有助于学术成长。故选G项，该项中的academic与上文的academic club相照应。4答案与解析：F根据设空后的“These skills could be event planning, finance management”可知，设空处应是指除学会领导技能以外的其他技能，关键词skills与F项中的skills相呼应。故选F项。5答案与解析：A根据下文“.simply be a lot of fun.”可知，本段的主题是：加入俱乐部或组织
32、给大学生带来很多乐趣。故选A项。三、短文改错One day a rich man took his son on a trip to the country in order to show his son if the poor lived，so he could be thankful to his wealth.They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of that would be considered a very poor family.On their return back，the father asked his
33、son to explain what he had learnt.The boy，who had remained silent and deep in thought on the journey home，replying in a way that shocked his father.The boy said he wanted to become farmer.He envied the farmers who had the beautiful night star to give them light while her family had only expensive la
34、nterns.His wish was to have a farm where he could go swimming in an endless river instead of the garden pool in their home.Finally the boy finished by saying，“Before the trip I thought we were rich but today I have learnt who is true rich.”With this，the boy got up and walked away，leaving his father
35、sat on their comfortable sofa，totally speechless.文章大意：一天，一位富人为了让儿子对他的财富充满“感激”，便带着儿子来到乡村去体验农民的生活，没想到结果却令富人“无语”，因为他的儿子想当农民。答案：One day a rich man took his son on a trip to the country in order to show his son the poor lived，so he could be thankful his wealth.They spent a couple of days and nights on th
36、e farm of would be considered a very poor family.On their return back，the father asked his son to explain what he had learnt.The boy，who had remained silent and deep in thought on the journey home， in a way that shocked his father.The boy said he wanted to becomefarmer.He envied the farmers who had
37、the beautiful night to give them light while family had only expensive lanterns.His wish was to have a farm where he could go swimming in an endless river instead of the garden pool in their home.Finally the boy finished by saying，“Before the trip I thought we were rich but today I have learnt who i
38、s rich.”With this，the boy got up and walked away，leaving his father on their comfortable sofa，totally speechless.解析：考查句意理解以及从属连词。本句的意思是：有一天，一位富人带着他的儿子去乡村旅行以便让他的儿子看看穷人是如何生活的；此处用来引导宾语从句，意为：如何；故用how。解析：考查固定短语。be thankful to后面跟人，表示感谢某人；be thankful for后面跟事物，表示对某事物表示感谢；由于此处之后接的是wealth(财富)；故用for。解析：考查连接代词。
39、此处用来引导宾语从句，由于该从句中缺少主语，故用连接代词what。解析：考查return的含义。由于return“返回”相当于“go back/get back/come back”，即它本身就含有back的意思，其后不能再跟back；故去掉return之后的back。解析：考查谓语动词。此处在句中作谓语，根据上文可知，此处讲述的是发生在过去某一天的事情，应使用一般过去时；故用replied。解析：考查不定冠词。此处用来修饰单数名词farmer，表示泛指一位农民，故在farmer前加a。解析：考查名词的单复数。此处指的是：许多美丽的夜星；由于star为可数名词；故用stars。解析：考查人称代
40、词。此处用来修饰名词family，指代的是男孩的家；故用his。解析：考查副词。此处用来修饰形容词rich，故用truly。解析：考查固定搭配。leave sb doing 指让某人保持某动作或状态，留下某人；此处指的是：男孩站起来走开了，留下了他的父亲坐在他们舒适的沙发上，完全说不出话来；故用sitting。四、语法填空(2018河北衡水中学模拟)Zoos are some of the most _1_ (delight) places children, and even adults _2_ all ages love to visit. Zoos are more than just
41、 a place of entertainment and education for people, but also a place _3_ animals are kept in safe enclosures. Zoos allow us to enjoy _4_ (view) animals _5_ we would have to make a trip to Africa to view them.My first trip to the zoo _6_ (be) years ago during an elementary school trip. That was the f
42、irst time I had found myself close to wild animals like tigers, lions, giraffes and zebras. The last time I visited the zoo was about a year back when I took my kids there. Children especially are _7_ (interest) in such animals on display and in terms of _8_ (education) value. I would say that the t
43、rip was worth every minute _9_ (spend). However, there are some of us who feel that animals shouldnt be kept in enclosures, but should rather be let out in the wild. Some feel that keeping animals in enclosures is a form of cruelty. But looking at it from another perspective, the same animals may no
44、t survive this far had they been left on their own in the wilderness because of the _10_ (present) of their enemies.【文章大意】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要介绍了在运物园里看动物的意义并讨论了动物是否应该被关在动物园。【长难句分析】But looking at it from another perspective, the same animals may not survive this far had they been left on their own in the
45、wilderness because of the presence of their enemies.(第二段最后一句)分析：这是一个复合句。looking at it.为现在分词作状语；had they been left on their own in the wilderness是省略了if的虚拟条件句，从句补充完整是：if they had been left on their own in the wilderness; because of.作原因状语。译文：但是从另一个角度来看，如果这些动物被独自留在野外它们也许不会活这么长，因为有它们的敌人存在。1答案与解析：delightf
46、ul考查形容词。根据空格前面的“the most”和空格后的名词“places”可知，此处应用delight的形容词形式，意为“令人愉快的”。故用delightful。2答案与解析：of考查介词。of all ages意为“各个年龄段的”，符合语境。故用of。3答案与解析：where考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导定语从句，先行词为“place”，在从句中作地点状语，所以用where引导该从句。故用where。4答案与解析：viewing考查非谓语动词。enjoy doing sth.为固定用法，意为“喜欢做某事”。故用viewing。5答案与解析：otherwise/or 考查副词
47、/连词。句意为：动物园可以让我们尽情地观赏动物，不然我们就得去非洲观看它们了。此处意为“否则，要不然”。故用otherwise/or。6答案与解析：was考查主谓一致和动词的时态。分析句子结构可知，本句的主语是“trip”，为单数概念；根据本句中的时间状语“during an elementary school trip”可知，此处叙述的是过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时。故用was。7答案与解析：interested考查形容词。根据本句的主语“Children”可知，此处应用过去分词形式的形容词。sb. be interested in sth.为固定用法，意为“某人对某物感兴趣”。故用interested。8答案与解析：educational考查形容词。此处应用形容词修饰名词“value”，表示“有教育意义的价值”。故用educational。9答案与解析：spent考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，动词spend与被修饰词“every minute”之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语，表示被动与完成。故用spent。10答案与解析：presence考查名词。根据空格前的定冠词“the”和后面的“of”可知，此处应用present的名词形式，意为“存在”。故用presence。10
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