1、Unit 2 The United Kingdom基础巩固.单词拼写1To my delight，I was chosen from hundreds of applicants(申请人) to attend the opening ceremony.2She will take great pride in wearing school uniform to stand for her school.3China is an ancient nation with a long history and a splendid(辉煌的) civilization.4No one can tell
2、 what on earth has happened to those statues(雕像)5We suggest that you arrange(安排) visits to some of our factories during your stay in China.6It is hoped that the readers will kindly point out our errors.7These actions are consistent(一致的) with his principles.8“Fold up table cloth and put it away，pleas
3、e，” demanded the mother after dinner.单句改错(每小题仅有1处错误)9They quarrelled each other over the price.10My boss arranged me to discuss business details with someone from another company.11It was a pity that our car broke again on our way to the countryside.12To my ，the first prize came to me.13He was about
4、 being asked to deliver a speech.14Every evening after dinner，if not from work，I will spend some time walking my dog.15Is there any possibility you could pick me up at the airport？No problem.16The twins are so ；its difficult to tell the difference.单句语法填空17The diary provides a clear description(descr
5、ibe) of farming life in the 1850s.18Considering staffs need to make holiday arrangements(arrange)，the company has arranged fewer assignments during the Spring Festival.19When you quarrel with others or when you fail the exam，you may have a bad mood.20If George keeps on working so hard，hell break dow
6、n sooner or later.21The manager was delighted(delight) to see so many new products developed(develop) after great effort.22With her arms folded(fold)，the teacher stood，observing the work of her students，but making no sign.23As you saw in the advertisement，your room will be furnished(furnish) with a
7、desk，a bed，and a computer.24Reading her biography，I was lost in admiration for what Doris Lessing had achieved in literature.完成句子25My father arranged for me to meet my aunt in the railway station this morning.今天早上我的父亲安排我到火车站去接我姑姑。26Fame and personal gain is what they are after.他们追求的是名利。27Electric tr
8、ains have now taken the place of steam trains in that country.现在，在那个国家电气化火车已经代替了蒸汽火车。28Seen from space，the earth looks like a blue ball.从太空看，地球就像一个蓝色的球。29The work is hard to stop once (it is) begun.一旦开始，这项工作就很难停下来了。能力提升.阅读理解AIf youre travelling with kids in London，many London hotels have special ser
9、vices and features to help the family holiday，offering services for kids as well as games，bike hire and free ice cream!AthenaeumThe fivestar Athenaeum is a fantastic family hotel，particularly with the addition of its kids services.Even before you arrive，theyll be in touch to make sure your kids have
10、 their favorite DVDs，treats and anything else to keep them happy.And they can arrange your perfect family activities，from bike hire to theatre tickets.Chessington Safari HotelAt Chessington Safari Hotel，kids will love staying in an African adventurethemed room，having breakfast overlooking the animal
11、s of the Wanyama Reserve，watching familyfriendly movies and getting into the theme park before it opens.Marlin ApartmentsMarlin Apartments operate more than 700 serviced apartments in London.Apartments are all within five minutes walk of the Tube (good for tired little legs！) with flat screen TVs，fu
12、lly equipped kitchen and free WiFi.One or two bedroom family apartments have extra room for foldout beds in the living area too.NovotelNovotels family rooms are designed to accommodate two adults and two children.Accommodation and breakfast are free for under16s (up to two staying in their parents r
13、oom)You can also enjoy a late checkout at 5 pm.on a Sunday，and while you lie in，the kids can entertain themselves with the Cartoon Network.The RitzKids at The Ritz are treated just as well as their parents，if not better! Children can enjoy computer games and DVDs，free ice cream and their own bathrob
14、es and slippers.Under16s can stay for free in their parents bedroom，depending on the room type.语篇解读本文是关于游客带孩子到伦敦旅游时可以选择的几个宾馆的广告。30Before you check in Athenaeum， .Ayou should ask about the kids servicesByou can buy bikes and order theatre ticketsCyou will be asked about what your kids likeDyou must a
15、rrange your family activities答案C解析细节理解题。根据Athenaeum部分中的“Even before you arrive，theyll be in touch to make sure your kids have their favorite DVDs，treats and anything else to keep them happy.”可知选C项。31If your kids love to see animals，you will choose .AAthenaeumBChessington Safari HotelCNovotelDThe Rit
16、z答案B解析细节理解题。根据Chessington Safari Hotel部分中的“having breakfast overlooking the animals of the Wanyama Reserve”可知选B项。32If you choose to stay at Marlin Apartments， .Ayou can enjoy the best service in LondonByou can enjoy free ice creamCyou can have an extra room for freeDyou can surf the Internet free of
17、 charge答案D解析细节理解题。根据Marlin Apartments部分中的“fully equipped kitchen and free WiFi”可知选D项。BAn artist in Oakland，California is using his skills to help the homeless.Greg Kloehn builds very small shelters that make life on the streets a little more comfortable.The structures offer the homeless some safety
18、and protection from bad weather.Each little house also has wheels on the bottom so it can go wherever its owner goes.Greg Kloehn has given away at least 20 tiny houses.Several are on the roadside near an active railroad.On a recent day，Mr Kloehn stops at one to visit Oscar Young.The two men hug.Insi
19、de his little shelter Mr Young gets relief from cold nights on the streets.Mr Kloehn also visits SweetPea，another friend who also lives in one of the little houses the artist built.She says it keeps her safe and protects her belongings.In the mornings，Mr Kloehn searches the streets for building mate
20、rials.He gathers what he can and takes it to his studio.There，he puts the houses together.Empty coffee bags become roof material.A washing machine door and refrigerator part become windows.Nails，screws and the sticky glue hold all the pieces together.The artist also attaches a small electrical devic
21、e to the house.The device is powered by the sun.Some of the people living on the streets once had normal houses of their own.But some of the people say they have learned to live with less and they are thankful to that man.Mr Kloehn says his work is not a social project.He says he is just someone usi
22、ng his skills to help his homeless neighbors.语篇解读本文主要讲述了艺术家Greg Kloehn利用自己的专长帮一些无家可归者建了一些小屋，而这些小屋给这些人带来了安全和保护。33The following are the advantages of the small shelters except .Asaving power and energyBdecorating the streets where they areCprotecting possessions of the homelessDkeeping the homeless sa
23、fe and comfortable答案B解析细节理解题。根据第一段第二句和第三句可知，这些避难所可以让无家可归的人感到安全和舒适；根据第二段最后一句可知，这些房子可以保护这些无家可归的人的财产；根据第三段最后一句可知，这些装置由太阳提供电力，可以节约能源。而B项文中并未提及。故选B。34We can learn from the passage that .AGreg Kloehn has sold at least 20 tiny housesBthe government has taken part in the actionCthe shelters Greg Kloehn buil
24、ds can not be movedDan act of kindness has made people comfortable and grateful答案D解析推理判断题。根据第二段中Oscar Young和SweetPea的例子可知，他们对Greg Kloehn非常感激，因为他的善举给他们带来了安全舒适的避难所，这让他们心怀感激。故D正确。35Whats the main idea of the passage？AAn artist creates homes for the homeless.BA more comfortable shelter is built on the s
25、treets.CA successful social project is conducted in Oakland.DAn artist makes a living by designing small shelters.答案A解析主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了艺术家Greg Kloehn利用自己的专长帮一些无家可归者建了一些小屋，而这些小屋给这些人带来了安全和保护。故A正确。.七选五How to Train Guide Dogs in the UKGuide dogs are a big help to blind people.A guide dog helps its
26、 owner cross the street and do many other things. 36 In the United Kingdom it is organisations such as Guide Dogs that raise and train animals for the job.Heres whats involved.Prepare the young dog for its training in its first year by socialising it and exposing it to a variety of different people，
27、places，environments，toys，animals and transport. 37 Teach it simple commands such as “sit”，“come”，“wait” and “forward”Move the dog to a training centre when it reaches one year of age. 38 The course will develop its skills as a guide dog.It will be taught to lead a person while responding to the envi
28、ronment such as stooping(俯身) to check for cars before crossing the road.The dog will be tested by staff members who wear something to cover their eyes pretending to be blind. 39 The advanced level training involves a process.The dog now guides the blind person around busy areas under the supervision
29、(监督) of the instructor until they are satisfied that the dog is ready to be a guide dog for the blind. 40 Then they will work as a team.AIf the dog has done well at school，it is ready to meet its blind owner.BGuide dogs are assistance dogs trained to lead blind people around.CIt includes matchmaking
30、，hard training，and lifetime support.DBegin training when the young dog reaches six weeks old.EHere it will receive a course of rewardbased training.FMove the dog on to the final stage of training.GBut it is not easy to become a guide dog.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。导盲犬能够给予失明的人极大的帮助，但是成为导盲犬并不容易。本文为我们介绍了英国的一些驯犬机构是如何
31、训练导盲犬的。36答案G解析根据空前一句可知，导盲犬帮助主人过马路和做其他很多事情，G项“但是成为导盲犬并不容易”承接上文，且引出下文对如何驯犬的介绍，符合语境。37答案D解析上文中的关键信息“in its first year”与D项中的“six weeks old”呼应，由空后一句中的“Teach it simple commands”也可推知选D项。38答案E解析下文“The course will develop its skills as a guide dog.”中的The course与E项中的a course对应，这里是说，狗到一岁时应该被送到训练中心去接受以奖励为基础的培训。
32、故选E项。39答案F解析根据后面内容可知本段介绍的是最后的训练阶段是让狗在指导者的监督下为盲人导航。所以F项“让狗进入最后训练阶段”符合语境。40答案A解析本段是总结段，根据下文“Then they will work as a team.”可知，如果一只狗在学校里表现得很好，它就能准备去服务自己的主人了，空后的they指代A项中的the dog和its blind owner。故选A项。.微写作写作素材(关于参观博物馆)1上周日我们很幸运能有机会参观博物馆。2博物馆由三部分组成，分别为建筑艺术、收藏画和雕塑。这三部分都会给人们带来无限乐趣。3我们分为三组去参观。4如果这周末我们方便的话，我们
33、还会再去参观。提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用非限制性定语从句，if引导的条件状语从句等。连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)Last Sunday，we were so lucky to have the opportunity to visit the museum.The museum consists of three parts，one for architecture，another for painting collections and the third for statues，all of which can bring people much delight.We were divided into 3 groups to see them.If it is convenient for us this weekend，well visit it again.