1、 Period 2Understanding ideas课时作业(二)基础训练单词拼写1The road was covered with a _ (一大片) of ice.答案：sheet2This _ (地区) is calm again after last nights disturbances. 答案：region3The magzine will appear in a new _ (设计) from next month.答案：design4There is still much to discuss. We shall, _ (因此), return to this item
2、at our next meeting.答案：therefore5They were playing in the _ (浅的) end of the swimming pool.答案：shallow单句语法填空1The Zhuang and Yao people are two wise and hardworking ethnic groups, to _ Guangxi is home.答案：whom“介词to关系代词whom”引导定语从句，修饰ethnic groups。2He is working _ that research for about twenty years.答案：o
3、nwork on . “致力于；从事于”。3One of the duties of teachers is _ (turn) backward students into advanced ones.答案：to turn不定式短语在本句中作表语。4This sentence does not seem to connect _ the context. 答案：withconnect with为固定搭配，意为“连接”。5The story of ethnic minority _ (pass) down by word of mouth.答案：has been passed/is passed
4、主语The story和pass down之间存在被动关系，且此处描述过去的动作对现在的影响，或表述一般事实，故填has been passed/is passed。6He was also a writer of beautiful stories, some of _ are with his wife.答案：whichwhich指代先行词beautiful stories，引导非限制性定语从句。7The terraces _(create) by the Zhuang people are well known in the world.答案：created应用过去分词短语作后置定语，修
5、饰terraces。8(2018全国卷)They also had a small pool _ which they raised fish.答案：inin whichwhere，引导定语从句，修饰pool，在从句中作状语。9She didnt care about our advice, so we couldnt prevent her _ (carry) out that plan.答案：carryingprevent sb. (from) doing sth. “阻挡某人做某事”。10I _ (admire) her when I first met her and I still
6、think shes excellent.答案：admired由时间状语“when I first met her”可知，前一分句应用一般过去时，故填admired。单句写作1中国有很多少数民族，例如位于广西的壮族和瑶族。_答案：There are many ethnic groups in China, such as the Zhuang and Yao nationalities in Guangxi. 2他们与大自然和谐共处，创造出很多的奇迹(miracle)。_答案：They have worked in harmony with nature and created many mi
7、racles. 3他们给下一代留下了丰富的精神和物质遗产(spiritual and material heritage)。_答案：Rich spiritual and material heritage has been set up for future generations.4梯田是最伟大的贡献之一，它们不仅仅美化(beautify)了中国的青山，也增加了良田。_答案：Terraces are one of their great contributions. They not only beautify the green hills of China, but also incre
8、ase the farmland.5他们受到了子孙后代的爱戴和尊敬。_答案：They were admired and respected by their children.连句成篇(微写作，用上面单句连接而成) 答案：There are many ethnic groups in China, such as the Zhuang and Yao nationalities in Guangxi. They have worked in harmony with nature and created many miracles. Rich spiritual and material he
9、ritage has been set up for future generations. Terraces are one of their great contributions, which not only beautify the green hills of China, but also increase the farmland. Therefore, they were admired and respected by their children.思维训练阅读理解APanama City, PanamaFor beach vacations that get you ou
10、t of town and invite you and your family to dive into culture, consider a trip to Panama City. Here, you will enjoy beaches and city exploring. Book your stay at the Westin Playa Bonita, where you can book a room starting at $222 a night. There are various programs, including beach Olympics, stargaz
11、ing (天体观察) and Spanish lessons.Jupiter, FloridaThis place offers you quality time you can spend with your loved ones. Book your stay at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, with rates for a family of four starting at $207 a night. Here, you can shoot baskets at the basketball courts, take a dip in the pool o
12、r teach your children beach yoga.San Diego, CaliforniaThe West Coast is a great spot for cheap beach vacations, so tell your family to pack their bags for a visit to San Diego. A cheap $ 10 Uber ride from the airport will have you pull up at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa. Here, a family of four can stay
13、 in a Deluxe Guest Room starting at $159 per night. Your kids can practice cannonballs at the pool after a visit to the worldfamous San Diego Zoo.Kihei, HawaiiFor west coasters who are growing bored with their background, fly to the islands of Hawaii. Stay at the Aston at the Maui Banyan, with a cha
14、rge of $179 a night for a family of four. Here, youll witness some of the best sunsets of your life while your kids play in the pacific. And if you set about cooking a fancy meal, youll enjoy suites that come with a full kitchen.篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个旅游观光的好地方，这四个地方各具特色，都非常值得一游。1Which of the followi
15、ng charges you least a night?AThe Westin Playa Bonita.BJupiter Beach Resort & Spa.CThe Kona Kai Resort & Spa.DThe Aston at the Maui Banyan.答案：C细节理解题。通读全文可知，四个酒店每晚的房价分别为：$222起、$207起、$159起和$179，由此可知，C项正确。2What can you do at the Aston at the Maui Banyan?AAdmire beautiful sunsets.BVisit a worldfamous zo
16、o.CObserve fantastic stars.DPlay some beach sports.答案：A细节理解题。根据Kihei, Hawaii部分中的“Here, youll witness some of the best sunsets of your life”可知，游客在这里可以欣赏美丽的晚霞。3What is the common feature of the four destinations?AThey all offer rooms with a full kitchen.BThey are all intended for family trips.CThey al
17、l pick up visitors from the airport.DThey all provide bike riding on the beach.答案：B细节理解题。根据Panama City, Panama部分中的“invite you and your family”；Jupiter, Florida部分中的“with rates for a family of four”； San Diego, California部分中的“Here, a family of four”以及Kihei, Hawaii部分中的“Here, youll witness . your kids p
18、lay in the Pacific.”可知，这四个旅游观光地都适合家庭旅游，因此B项正确。BOn plenty of drives with my mom through my childhood, she would suddenly pull over the car to examine a flower by the side of the road or rescue a beetle (甲虫) from tragedy (灾难) while I, in my late teens and early twenties, sat impatiently in the car.Tho
19、ugh Mothers Day follows Earth Day, for me, they have always been related to each other. My mom has been “green” since she became concerned about the environment. Part of this habit was born of thrift (节俭). Like her mother and her grandmother before her, mom saves glass jars, empty cheese containers
20、and reuses her plastic bags.Mom creates a kind of harmonious relationship with wildlife in her yard. She knows to pick the apples on her trees a little early to avoid the bears and that if she leaves the bird feeders out at night, it is likely that they will be knocked down by a family of raccoons (
21、浣熊). Spiders that make their way into the house and are caught in juice glasses will be set loose in the garden. I try to teach my children that looking out for the environment starts with being aware of the environment. On busy streets, we look for dandelions (蒲公英) to fly in the wind; we say hello
22、to neighborhood cats and pick up plastic cups and paper bags. This teaching comes easily, I realize, because I was taught so well by example. Mom didnt need to lecture; she didnt need to beat a drum to change the world. She simply slowed down enough to enjoy living in it and with that joy came mercy
23、 and an instinct (直觉) for protection.I am slowing down and it isnt because of the weight of my nearly forty years on the planet, it is out of my concern for the planet itself. Ive begun to save glass jars and reuse packing envelopes. I pause in my daily tasks to watch the squirrels race each other i
24、n the trees above my house.Last summer, in the company of my son and daughter, I planted tomatoes in my yard. With the heat of August around me, I ate the first while sitting on my low wall with dirt on my hands. Warm from the sun, it burst on my tongue with sweetness. I immediately wanted to share
25、with my mom.篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者对于母亲关心环境的行为的态度变化。4Why does the author say Earth Day is connected with Mothers Day?ABecause Mothers Day falls shortly after Earth Day.BTo show that all the older women in her family are environmentalists.CTo show how much her mother cares about the environment.DBeca
26、use her mother shows her how to be friendly to nature on Mothers Day.答案：C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Though Mothers Day follows Earth Day, for me, they have always been related to each other. My mom has been green since she became concerned about the environment.”可知作者说地球日和母亲节有关是为了说明她的妈妈非常关心环境，故选C。5Which of the fo
27、llowing has no relationship with Moms “green life”？ARescuing a beetle from a certain tragedy.BSaving glass jars or empty cheese containers.CSetting a caught spider free in the garden.DPicking dandelions on busy streets.答案：D推理判断题。A、B、C三项在文中均有出处，且由常识可知，这些均与“绿色生活”有关，D项“在繁忙的街道上摘蒲公英”与母亲的“绿色生活”无关，故选D。6Wha
28、t can be learned from the last paragraph?ATomatoes are the authors favorite fruit.BIt is her mother who taught the author to plant tomatoes.CPlanting tomatoes is a way of protecting environment.DThe author really appreciates her mothers teaching.答案：D推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“With the heat of August around me,
29、I ate the first while sitting on my low wall with dirt on my hands. Warm from the sun, it burst on my tongue with sweetness. I immediately wanted to share with my mom.”可知，作者品尝自己的“绿色”劳动果实时，希望与母亲分享，很感谢她母亲的教导，故选D。7The writers attitude towards her moms behavior changed in the order of _.Aunderstandingne
30、gativesupportingBsupportingdoubtfulnegativeCnegativeunderstandingsupportingDdoubtfulnegativesupporting答案：C推理判断题。根据第一段中的“sat impatiently in the car”，第四段中的“This teaching comes easily, . so well by example.”以及倒数第二段中的“I am slowing down”“Ive begun to save glass Jars”可知，作者对她母亲行为的态度变化由否定变为理解到最后开始以自身行动来支持，故
31、选C。应用文写作上周六，校学生会组织了一次参观雅琳农业生态园的活动。假定你是李华，请你给校英文报写一篇报道。活动内容包括：1观赏花草；2采摘蔬果；3了解现代农业。注意：1.词数80左右，题目已为你写好；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Students Visit to Yalin Ecological Garden 精彩范文Students Visit to Yalin Ecological GardenLast Saturday, some students took part in an activity organized by the school Student Union. Th
32、ey paid a visit to Yalin Ecological Garden.Upon arrival, they were greatly attracted by the garden. They admired various beautiful flowers, trees and plants. Then, they went into the fields to pick fruit and vegetables. They also learned a great deal of knowledge about modern agriculture from the gardeners.This activity benefited the students a lot. It not only broadened their horizons but also raised their awareness of green life.