1、Unit 2 阅读阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AChicagos museums rank among the best in the world.Below are the top four you need to visit.The Shedd AquariumLocation: Museum Campus, just Northeast of Soldier Field, 1200 South Lake Shore DriveTel: (312)9392438The Shedd aims to “inspire, entertain and educa
2、te” the public about the life in our oceans and waterways.They feature an Oceanarium, Wild Reef exhibit, Amazon River exhibit, and they pride themselves on their efforts to protect wildlife habitats.The Art Institute of ChicagoLocation: Downtown Where Adams Street Meets Michigan Avenue, 111 South Mi
3、chigan AvenueTel: (312)4433600The Art Institute ranks among Chicagos mostvisited museums.From French Impressionist paintings to African masks to the new wing for Modern Art, the museum offers visitors a rich cultural experience.The Field Museum of Natural HistoryLocation: Museum Campus, directly Nor
4、th of Soldier Field, 1300 SLake Shore DriveTel: (312)7381503The Field Museum is probably best known for its dinosaur displays, but it also has a rich and deep dedication (奉献) to “the diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures.” As a collection which grew from holdings received after th
5、e Worlds Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, it currently holds, conserves, and studies more than 20 million objects.The Chicago History MuseumLocation: In Lincoln Park on Chicagos North Side, 1601 NClark StreetTel: (312)6424600The Chicago History Museum exhibits artifacts from the depth o
6、f their 22 million item collection and from the citys past history.From the Chicago Bulls Team to the Chicago Fire of 1871, the museum covers it all and offers history information and exhibits to make Chicagos history connect to our lives today.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了芝加哥最值得去的四家博物馆。21Which two museums ar
7、e closer to each other?AThe Art Institute of Chicago & The Shedd Aquarium.BThe Chicago History Museum & The Art Institute of Chicago.CThe Shedd Aquarium & The Field Museum of Natural History.DThe Field Museum of Natural History & The Chicago History Museum.解析：选C细节理解题。由四个博物馆的位置介绍可知，谢德水族馆和菲尔德自然历史博物馆都位
8、于博物馆园区(Museum Campus)内，故这两个博物馆之间距离最近。22In the Art Institute of Chicago, visitors can know about Athe history of ChicagoBthe 1893 Columbian ExpositionCcultures from different countriesDthe relationship between humans and nature解析：选C细节理解题。根据对芝加哥艺术博物馆的介绍“From French Impressionist paintings to African m
9、asks to the new wing for Modern Art, the museum offers visitors a rich cultural experience.”可知，游客可以了解到不同国家的文化。23To learn more about the history of the Chicago Bulls Team, visitors can call A(312)9392438B(312)4433600C(312)7381503 D(312)6424600解析：选D细节理解题。根据对芝加哥历史博物馆的介绍“From the Chicago Bulls .the muse
10、um covers it all and offers history information”可知，如果访客想了解关于芝加哥公牛队的历史，可以拨打电话(312)6424600。BI have learned something about myself since I moved from Long Island to Florida three years ago.Even though I own a home in Port St.Lucie just minutes from the ocean, every winter an uncontrollable urge (冲动) we
11、lls up to fly back to Long Island even as others make their way south.I guess I am a snowbird stuck in reverse (反向).Dulled by Floridas mild winters, I willingly suffer the cold weather on Long Island, the place I called home for 65 years.Im like a bird that has lost its sense of timing and direction
12、, my wings moving against routine.So what makes me fly against the habits of snowbirds？The answer has a lot to do with my unwillingness to give up the things that define (给下定义) who I am.Once I hear that the temperature on Long Island has fallen into the range of 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, I begin
13、to long for the sight and sound of a wood fire.I also long for the display of colours first in the fall trees, and then in the lights around homes and at Rockefeller Center.Floridians decorate, too, but cant create the special feel of a New England winter.Moreover, when I return I can celebrate the
14、holidays with people I havent seen in months.What could be better than sitting with family and friends for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, or watching neighbours children excitedly open gifts on Christmas？Even the first snowfall seems special.While these simple pleasures are not unique to Long Island,
15、 they are some of the reasons I come back.Who says you cant go home？I know I will be ordering a ticket this very night and cured of homesick (思乡病) tomorrow.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者在文中阐述了自己虽在外有舒适便利的生活，但每到冬季却思乡愈切，最终选择归乡生活。24What does the author think of his life in Florida?AExciting. BRelaxing.CPainful. DBori
16、ng.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Even though I own a home .others make their way south.”及第二段中的“Dulled by Floridas mild winters”可知，作者觉得自己在佛罗里达州的生活很无趣。25Why does the author compare himself to a snowbird stuck in reverse?AHe has lost his sense of direction.BHed rather go north in winter.CHe hates traveling by pla
17、ne.DHe likes snow very much.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第一段中的“every winter an uncontrollable .others make their way south”及第二段中的“I willingly suffer the cold weather .my wings moving against routine”可知，别人在寒冷的冬季都会去温暖的南方过冬，作者却像一只失去了时间感和方向感的雪鸟，反向行之，宁愿去北方过冬。26The author uses Paragraph 3 to Adescribe his hometowns fall
18、scenesBshow how he loves family gatheringsCexplain why he wants to return to his hometownDcompare the difference between Florida and Long Island解析：选C细节理解题。第三段的首句“So what makes me fly against the habits of snowbirds？”为该段的主题句，作者在本段中阐释了他宁愿归乡生活的原因。27What is the author going to do tonight?ABook a flight.
19、 BGo to the doctors.CEat with his family. DCheck into a hotel.解析：选A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“I know I will be ordering a ticket this very night and cured of homesick (思乡病) tomorrow.”可知，作者今晚会订购回家乡的机票。CEverybody hates rats (big mice).But in the earthquake capitals of the world Japan, Los Angeles and Turkey rats
20、will soon be mans best friends.What happens after an earthquake？We send in rescue dogs.Why？Because they can smell people.Dogs save lives.They help rescuers to find living people.But dogs are big and they cant get into small spaces.So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives
21、: the rat.How does it work？First, the rat is trained to smell people.When this happens, the rats brain gives a signal (信号).This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signal.When the rats brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive.The rat has
22、smelled that person.Although there are already robots which can do this job, rats are better.Christian Linster at Cornell University, New York, says, “Robots noses dont work well when there are other smells around.Rats are good at that.” Rats can also see in the dark.They are cheaper and quicker to
23、train than dogs, and unlike robots, they dont need electricity!The “rat project” is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Organization in Scotland says, “It would be wonderful.A rat can get into spaces we cant get to, and a rat will get out if it isnt safe.” Perhaps for the first time
24、 in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building (but only after an earthquake, of course).语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个研究项目利用老鼠来搜寻地震中的被困人员。28In the world earthquake capitals, rats will become mans best friends because they can Atake the place of mans rescue jobsBfind the position of living peop
25、le who are trapped in buildingsC.serve as food for living people who are trapped in buildingsDget into small spaces解析：选B推理判断题。根据第三段的内容可知，人们可以利用老鼠来搜寻地震后被困的生还人员，故选B。29From the third paragraph we know the rescuers can judge a person who is alive by Athe noise made by the ratBthe rats unusual behaviorCt
26、he signal sent by the radio on the rats backDthe smell given off by the person解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“When this happens, the rats brain gives a signal (信号).This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signal.”可知，救援者就会跟踪老鼠背上信号发射器发出的信号进行搜救。故选C。30Rats have all the follow
27、ing advantages EXCEPT that Athey are more lovely than other animalsBthey are less expensive to train than dogsCthey dont need electricityDthey are small and can get into small places解析：选A细节理解题。文章第一句提到“Everybody hates rats (big mice).”，由此可知，人们并不喜欢老鼠。由文章最后两段的内容可知，B、C、D三项均为老鼠的优势。故选A。31After reading the
28、 passage we know Aat present rats have taken the place of dogs in searching for peopleBthe “rat project” has been completedCpeople are now happy to see a rat in a buildingDnow people still use dogs and robots in performing rescues解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The rat project is not finished”可知A、B两项错误；由文章最后一句可
29、排除C项。根据第四段的介绍可知，人们仍在使用狗和机器人进行搜救工作。故选D。DAfter an earthquake most survivors can be expected to recover over time, particularly with the support of family and friends.Some families will be able to return to their normal life quickly, while others will have to contend with the destruction of their homes
30、, medical problems, and injury to family members.Children especially will need time to recover from the loss of a loved one or a pet or from the closing down of their school.Children often turn to adults for information, comfort and help.Parents should try to remain calm, answer childrens questions
31、honestly and remain understanding when they see changes in their childrens behavior.Children react differently to an earthquake depending on their ages, developmental levels and former experiences.Some will respond by withdrawing (不与人交往), while others will have angry outbursts (爆发).Parents should re
32、main sensitive to each childs reactions.Parents should spend time talking to their children, letting them know that its OK to ask questions and to share their worries.Although it may be hard to find time to have these talks, parents can use regular family mealtimes or bedtimes for them.They should a
33、nswer questions briefly and honestly and be sure to ask their children for their opinions and ideas.Issues may come up more than once and parents should remain patient when answering the questions again.For young children, parents, after talking about the earthquake, might read a favorite story or o
34、rganize a relaxing family activity to help them calm down.Parents should also tell children they are safe and spend extra time with them.They could play games outside or read together indoors.Most importantly, be sure to tell them you love them.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就震后如何帮助孩子恢复身心健康向家长提供了建议。32The underline
35、d phrase “contend with” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “ ”Adeal with Bmake upCput off Dturn back解析：选A词义猜测题。根据上下文语境可推出此处contend with意为“处理”，与deal with意思接近。故选A。33When children ask the same question again, parents should Aread a favorite story to comfort themBask them to help do some houseworkCbe pat
36、ient and answer the question againDtake them out to play games解析：选C细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Issues may come up more than once and parents should remain patient when answering the questions again.”可知，孩子重复问相同的问题时，家长一定要耐心地再回答一遍。故选C。34Which of the following pieces of advice is NOT mentioned in the passage?AKeep a
37、close watch on childrens behavior.BTell the children they are safe.CTell the children you love them.DAsk educational experts for help.解析：选D细节理解题。从文章最后一段可找到有关A、B、C三个选项的表述，D项文中没有提及。35What can we know from the passage?AAll people will recover from an earthquake quickly.BChildren may need a longer time
38、to recover after an earthquake.CChildren should turn to their classmates for help after an earthquake.DChildren react in the same way as adults do to an earthquake.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“Children especially will need time to recover from .”可知，地震后孩子们可能需要更长的时间从地震中恢复过来。故选B。第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文
39、，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Some people just know how to start a conversation with anyone, in any place.If youre not one of these lucky types, dont worry. 36 Remark on the surroundings or occasions.If youre at a party, for example, you could comment on the food or the music in a positive way
40、 like this: “I love this song.” or “The food is great.” 37 For example, “How is the wine？” or “Who do you know here？”Most people enjoy talking about themselves so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started. 38 For example, “I really like your purse.Can I ask where you got it？” or
41、“Youre really doing well in this.Can you show me how to do it？”Remark on anything you have in common.People would like your saying “My daughter went to that school, too.How does your son like it？” 39 Dont say something that obviously causes offence and avoid heavy subjects such as politics or religi
42、on.Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings, and anything you have in common such as movies or sports teams.Listen effectively. 40 You cant concentrate on what someones saying if youre thinking about what youre going to say next.The key to effective communication is to focus fully on t
43、he speaker and show interest in whats being said.Nod occasionally, smile at the person, and encourage the speaker to continue with “yes” or “uh huh”AChoose subjects youre interested in.BUse a praise to create a good atmosphere.CKeep the conversation going with small talk.DIt is not the same as waiti
44、ng for your turn to talk.EAsk specific questions that are related to the drinks.FAsk a question that requires more than just a yes or no answer.GHere are some ways to have a conversation with someone new.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何与别人有效交流提出了几点建议。36选G本句起到承上启下的作用，空前一句表示“如果你不是这类幸运的人，也不用担心”，紧接着下一句应该表述“这里有一些如何与陌
45、生人交流的几点建议”，故选G项。37选F根据设空处后的“How is the wine？” “Who do you know here？”及“so asking a question is a good way to get a conversation started”可知，这里应是教我们怎样提出问题与别人有效地交流，故选F项。38选B根据设空处后的“I really like your purse.Can I ask where you got it？”和“Youre really doing well in this.Can you show me how to do it？”可看出这些
46、都是赞美的话，B项(用赞美的话来建立一个良好气氛)符合语境，故选B项。39选C设空处为本段的主题句，之后为对主题的阐述。不要聊些明显冒犯别人、政治宗教方面的话题，并结合“Stick to light subjects like the weather, surroundings .”可知，C项中的small talk与此处的light subjects相呼应，故选C项。40选D本段内容强调倾听的重要性，根据本空后一句表达“当你在思考接下来要说什么的时候，你就不会专心听别人讲话”，言外之意，我们不要等着轮到你说话了，而要专心去听，故选D项。第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15小题
47、；每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。While waiting for my train, I saw a young man sitting on the stations floor, head down.I thought he was 41 I looked around and nobody 42 ， so I just shrugged and went on my way.After a few steps I 43 and found he was drunk.I asked him if he was OK
48、 and if he needed any 44 He told me he was OK.He said his house was one station further.He wanted to take the stairs but I 45 he would hurt himself since he seemed too 46 to walk.So I asked him to take the elevator.He 47 taking the stairs.I told him I would ride the elevator with him, even though my
49、 mind was trying to 48 me not to go into an elevator alone with a drunken man.The man couldnt 49 well, so I asked him to walk a little more with me to 50 on a bench.While sitting there he 51 me, telling me that I saved him.Finally, we got on the train.At the next 52 ， as we said our goodbyes, I aske
50、d him to walk 53 Before I knew it, he left D|S20 next to me on the seat and 54 out of the train.There was no way to give him back his money.Now, my 55 is what act of kindness shall I do with these D|S20?语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者一次搭乘火车的经历：帮助一位“醉汉”搭乘火车回家，并在不知情的情况下收到了他20美元的感谢金。41A.drinkingBthinkingCsleep
51、ing Drecovering解析：选C句意：我以为他在睡觉，我环顾四周，没有人停下来，所以我只是耸耸肩，继续走路。根据句意和语境可知，作者以为这位男士低着头在睡觉。故选C项。42A.waited BstoppedCacted Descaped解析：选B根据语境可知，大家都以为这位男士在睡觉，因此没有人停下来关注他。故选B项。43A.turned BaroseCsuffered Dbargained解析：选A根据后文“found he was drunk”可知，作者走了几步，转过身才发现他喝醉了。故选A项。44A.food BmoneyCpatience Dhelp解析：选D根据句意和语境可知
52、，作者询问这位喝醉的年轻人是否需要帮助。故选D项。45A.doubted BdecidedChoped Dfeared解析：选D句意：他想爬楼梯，但我担心他会受伤，因为他看起来太虚弱了，走不动路。根据前文可知，他喝醉了躺在地上，不能自己上台阶，因此所填空这里表示担心。故选D项。46A.fast BsteadyCweak Dslow解析：选C根据句意和语境可知，这位年轻人喝醉了躺在地上，说明他很虚弱。A.fast快；B.steady稳定的；C.weak虚弱的；D.slow缓慢的。故选C项。47A.insisted on Bdreamed ofCbelieved in Ddepended on解析
53、：选A作者让他坐电梯，但是他坚持走楼梯。A.insisted on坚持；B.dreamed of梦想；C.believed in相信；D.depended on依赖；取决于。故选A项。48A.allow BinviteCwish Dremind解析：选D句意：我告诉他我愿意和他一起乘电梯，尽管我心里一直在提醒我不要和一个醉汉单独进电梯。remind sb not to do sth “提醒某人不要做某事”。故选D项。49A.sing BperformCstand Dsleep解析：选C句意：那个人站不稳，所以我让他和我多往前走一段儿，在长凳上休息一下。故选C项。50A.rest Bsurviv
54、eCchat Dlie解析：选A根据前文以及后文的“While sitting there”可知，他们坐到了长椅上休息。故选A项。51A.noticed BthankedCpraised Dbegged解析：选B句意：他坐在那里感谢我，告诉我是我救了他。根据后文“telling me that I saved him”，年轻人表示感谢。故选B项。52A.position BjourneyCmile Dstation解析：选D句意：在下一站，我们道别时，我让他小心点走路。A.position位置；职位；B.journey旅程；C.mile英里；D.station车站。根据前文的“one stat
55、ion further”可知，此处为原词复现，故选D项。53A.carefully BbravelyCquickly Dseriously解析：选A根据句意和语境可知，作者在告别时提醒他要小心走路。A.carefully小心地；B.bravely勇敢地；C.quickly迅速地；D.seriously严肃地。故选A项。54A.moved BfledCdashed Djumped解析：选C句意：我还没反应过来，他就把20美元放在我旁边的座位上，冲出了火车。A.moved搬家；B.fled逃离；C.dashed猛冲；赶紧离开；D.jumped跳跃。故选C项。55A.warning Bquestio
56、nCwish Dworry解析：选B句意：现在，我的问题是我该拿这20美元做什么善事呢？A.warning警告；B.question问题；C.wish希望；D.worry担心。根据后文为疑问句可知，此处为作者的疑问。故选B项。第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Usually, people go on holiday to relax when they dont have to work.These days, a new kind of holiday 56 (get) more and more popular
57、helping people in developing 57 (country) through volunteer projects.A volunteer holiday is a very meaningful way 58 (see) cultures of other countries.Volunteers often work side by side with people of the country to help 59 poor.For example, you may help build a new school, dig a well, or look after
58、 orphans (孤儿).There are organizations that match volunteers to projects all over the world, like Village Volunteers, or 1to1.You can choose 60 you want to go and what kind of project youll volunteer for.More and more people enjoy 61 (take) a volunteer holiday because it offers them a chance to see t
59、he country they are visiting 62 a different way.Also, they like the idea of using their free time to help others. 63 is possible that you dont feel relaxed at all after you come back from a volunteer holiday.However, you will feel much 64 (good) about yourself than spending your time on a beach or a
60、 sightseeing bus.All over the world, there are many people who need your help.You will be 65 (amaze) how much you could give them if you take one or two weeks just to give them a hand.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种越来越受欢迎的新型度假方式。56is getting考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据句中的时间状语these days可知，该句谓语动词用现在进行时且主语a new kind of hol
61、iday为单数形式，谓语动词用单数形式。57countries考查名词的单复数。该处指发展中国家，country应用复数形式。58to see考查非谓语动词。设空处为不定式作后置定语，修饰way。the way to do sth“做某事的方法”。59the考查冠词。the poor“穷人”。“the形容词”表示一类人或一类物。60where考查名词性从句。根据句意“你可以选择你想去的地方”可知，该处用where。61taking考查非谓语动词。enjoy doing sth“喜欢做某事”。62in考查介词。in a different way“用不同的方式”。63It考查代词。此处是“Itb
62、e形容词that从句”结构，其中it是形式主语，真正的主语为后边的that从句。64better考查形容词的比较级。该空前是比较级修饰词much，后面有表示对比的than，故该处用比较级。65amazed考查词性转换。空处在句中作表语，表示“感到吃惊的”，应用amazed。第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter所在的学校正在开展“整本书阅读”活动，他来信希望你推荐一本适合的中文书。请你给Peter回信，内容包括：1推荐书目；2推荐的理由；3阅读建议。注意：1.词数80左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：“整本书阅读”活动the W
63、holebook Reading Activity参考范文：Dear Peter，Knowing that you are involved in the Wholebook Reading Activity, Id like to pick one from so many famous Chinese books Journey to the West.Basically, the novel is about Tang Sanzangs journey to fetch some Buddist scriptures and the difficulties he and his fol
64、lowers face in between.Along the way, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing have to fight against lots of demons, who all want their master because his flesh will give immortality to anyone who eats it.Does it sound captivating？If you want to give it a try, youd better get a Chinese dictionary at han
65、d for reference as its written in old Chinese.I wish you would have fun reading it.Yours，Li Hua第二节(满分25 分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。A few years ago I worked in an international company that sold computer devices.I had to travel a lot over the country as a part of my work.I remember that I
66、 was at a stage of my life where I only cared about how to make more money.On one of my trips, I came to the airport to take a bus to downtown as usual.It was the same routine: get into the city, take the bus to the hotel, visit the customer, work late, take the bus back to the airport and fly back
67、.That day, for some reasons, I decided to take the stairs down to a different exit, where I came across a beautiful garden I had never seen before.I waited there, enjoying the scenery.Finally the bus came.Usually I always took the seat behind the driver.That day I sat down somewhere in the middle.A
68、boy was seated next to me, carrying a lot of suitcases.Suddenly, he turned to me and gave me one of the most sincere smiles I had ever seen from a stranger.Warmly, he said, “Hi, the perfect day in the perfect place, huh？”I remember thinking to myself this must be one of those typical people who is y
69、oung and naive and just thinks everything is beautiful and easy.Why was he annoying me when I just wanted to enjoy the bus ride？But out of politeness, I replied, “Perfect! Did your parents pay for you to have some vacations on the beach？”“No, Im not here for vacation, and I dont have parents，” he sh
70、ook his head.“Im here because I want to achieve my biggest dream.Im on the way to the army school where my grandfather studied a long time ago.”注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2请按如下格式作答。“I lost my dad 10 years ago then my mom married again.He smiled and told me that for 10 years, he had only one thing in his mind.
71、 参考范文：“I lost my dad 10 years ago then my mom married again.My stepfather threw me out of the house.Since then, Ive been living all over the country.Ive met many people who were kind to me.And Ive learnt a lot from life through these years，” he said softly.At that point I couldnt say a word.I felt t
72、he tears coming.Fortunately, he continued talking.He smiled and told me that for 10 years, he had only one thing in his mind.That was to join the army school like his grandfather.“My grandpa was a general of the army.He left me this，” he said proudly, showing me a golden knife.He said this was the best memory of his childhood.“The only thing I know is that I will follow my dream and every day I will be happy.” Soon, the bus reached his stop, he stood up, took all his suitcases, and said goodbye with a big smile.From that day on, I always try to do everything with my sweetest smile on my face.