1、Unit 2Reading and Thinking. 单词拼写1. Its a useful introduction to an extremely complex(困难的) subject. 2. He recalled (回想) that she always came home late on Wednesday. 3. He has a teaching qualification(资格) so he is qualified (具备资格的)for this position. 4. He is an ambitious (有雄心的)student and his ambition
2、 (抱负)is to become an outstanding doctor. 5. This adaptation(改编本)perfectly reflects the spirit of the famous writers novel. 6. It is a comfort (安慰) for him that his parents are living a comfortable(舒适的) life. 7. Most of the students participated (vt. 参加) in the activity and the teacher was satisfied
3、with their participation(n. 参加). 8. The sales manager will give a presentation (报告) on the new products. 9. Even after retirement, he continued to engage(参加)in some activities. 10. The second edition (版次) was published only in America. . 用适当的介词或副词填空1. A working party has been set up to look into the
4、 problem. 2. Some western people may not adapt to these customs very soon. 3. The air is rather thin here, but youll get used to it in time. 4. Lesinko is quite familiar with Central Television. He worked there for 25 years. 5. Politicians should not engage in business affairs that might affect thei
5、r political judgement. 6. They expected him to participate in the ceremony. 7. You can speak up what you think in the discussion. 8. Three teams are involved in the chase for the championship. 9. They did everything they could to make me feel at home. 10. The girl was chosen to act as a cultural mes
6、senger. . 完成句子1. It was the first time that she had lived independently. 那是她第一次独立生活。2. I dont know how to grasp the complex physics paper. 我不知道如何理解这篇复杂的物理论文。3. My ambition is to find a job in a famous law firm. 我的志向是在一所法律事务所找到一份工作。4. As well as participating in some sports, the applicant has engaged
7、 in several community services. 除了参加一些体育运动, 这位申请人还参加了几次社区服务活动。5. The first time that he talked with the tutor, he was motivated by her inspiring words. 他和这位导师第一次交谈, 他就被她鼓舞人心的话语打动了。. 结合课文主题, 使用本单元词汇与句型写一篇80词左右的短文1. 参加交换生项目(exchange program)是开阔国际视野的很好途径。2. 你不仅可以在语言上得到实践, 还会学到更先进的知识。新的生活环境会锻炼你的独立生活能力以及
8、社会适应(adaptation)能力。3. 你可以亲自参与(engage in)异域文化交流, 充当文化信使(cultural messenger)把自己的文化传播出去。An exchange program is a great way to broaden your international outlook. You will not only get practice in the language, but also learn more advanced knowledge. The new living environment will promote your independ
9、ence and social adaptation. You can engage in foreign culture communication and act as a cultural messenger to spread your own culture. . 阅读理解A(2021金华高二检测)Downeys mother spent one year studying abroad through an international exchange program with a French school. She often talked about how exciting
10、 and interesting the experience was. So, even before finishing high school, Downey had decided to follow suit one day. Downey began studying architecture at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2004. Near the end of her second year, she started to feel unhappy with her school and decided
11、it was time to study abroad. U. S. colleges and universities commonly have joint programs with foreign schools that permit student exchanges. These programs usually last half a school year or sometimes a whole school year. The classes students take abroad usually give them credits toward their degre
12、e. In a four-year degree program, the third year is the most common time for American college students to study abroad. Many students think they need a change before what is usually their final and most difficult year of study. Downey said her school did not want her to go at first. The architecture
13、 program at Lehigh was very intense, and her professors were worried she might miss learning important material. However, she was eventually able to get special permission to study internationally for a whole year. During the fall term in 2006, she attended a Danish international school in Copenhage
14、n, Denmark, explaining she did so because Danish architects are well known for their housing design. Young adult as she was, she had to deal with travel documents and many other issues (问题) on her own. Overcoming the language barrier is the biggest challenge of studying abroad. However, she had a lo
15、t of emotional (情感的) and financial support from her family. She learned life lessons and made friendships and memories that have lasted to this day. She said, “The more youre out of your comfort zone, the more rewarding the experience is in the end. ”【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了美国女孩唐尼的出国留学之路。1. What does Down
16、eys mother mean to Downey? A. A friend. B. A dreamer. C. An example. D. An expert. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第一段可知, 唐尼的妈妈曾参加过一个法国学校的国际交流项目, 在国外学习了一年, 唐尼就已经决定有一天也要像妈妈一样出国留学, 由此可知, 唐尼的妈妈在她眼中是个优秀的榜样, 故C项正确。2. What made Downey choose the Danish international school? A. The famous learned professors. B. The casual
17、learning environment. C. The impressive academic reputation. D. The favorable geographical location. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第四段中的最后一句可知, 2006年秋季学期, 唐尼就读于丹麦哥本哈根的一所丹麦国际学校, 她解释说她这样做是因为丹麦建筑师以房屋设计而闻名, 故C项正确。3. What can we infer according to the last paragraph? A. It was not easy for Downey to study abroad. B. Th
18、e comfortable life is likely to ruin the future life. C. Downey was too young to take care of herself. D. Downeys parents could hardly afford her education. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据最后一段前两句可知, 唐尼在国外不得不独自处理包括旅行证件在内的许多问题, 还要克服出国留学的最大挑战语言障碍, 还要走出自己的舒适区, 也就是说唐尼的留学生活并不容易, 故A项正确。B(2021银川高二检测)Living abroad to study
19、can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environmen
20、t, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students. If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad,
21、your next step is to choose the right programme of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from edu
22、cation websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Dont just think about the universitys reputation; look for the most suitable for your goals. Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application forms, preparing your schoo
23、l records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they dont follow the application procedure properly. Money is another important cons
24、ideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it
25、. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。本文介绍了出国留学的注意事项, 包括弄清出国的目标, 如何确定学校, 以及出国留学的申请程序和准备材料。4. Why does the author think studying abroad is truly worthwhile according to Paragraph 1? A. It is a chance to develop your career. B. It is an interesting experience. C. It is fun to travel around the world. D. All your friends a
26、re doing so. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知, 出国留学是真正值得的因为这是一个机会, 可以在外语环境中完善自己的语言技能, 以及发展你的事业。故选A。5. What can a school ranking list tell us? A. The names of all the professors. B. How good the school is compared to others. C. How much the courses cost. D. Where the school is located. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据第二段You c
27、an find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. 可知, 学校排行榜告诉学校对比之间的一些信息。故选B。6. What are the three basic steps when you apply? A. Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study. B. Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study. C. Prepare referenc
28、e letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application forms. D. Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard. 【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第三段This involves filling in application forms, preparing your school records, and getting reference letters可知, 你申请的三个基本步骤是填写申请表, 准备你的学校纪录, 以及获得推荐信。故选C。7. What
29、does the underlined phrase “get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A. lose money in the first roundB. get accepted in the next roundC. fail to get to the next roundD. get kicked by a professor【解析】选C。词义猜测题。根据第三段可悲的是, 许多优秀的申请者被踢出第一轮, 只是因为他们不遵循申请程序。可知, 第一轮被踢出, 意味着没办法进入下一轮, 故选C。. 阅读
30、填句(2021龙岩高二检测)What is classed as normal behaviour in one culture can sometimes be unsuitable, unacceptable, or even offensive in another. Were all different and we all have different beliefs and ways of doing things. Understanding this is what cultural awareness(意识) is all about. 1 we need to take a
31、 long, hard look at ourselves. What makes us the way we are? Well, theres history, tradition, education, and our parents. These are all good things. But do any of them make us better than others? No. 2Its easy to understand why we start off believing that our culture is better than any other. In fac
32、t, some argue that its necessary in order to survive. As children, we typically build our view of the world from our family and the place we grow up. 3In the past, many people never left the comfort of their own town or district. They could all spend their days happily believing that the life they k
33、new was the best, that their way of doing things was the right way, and not imagining or caring what others might think. 4 We do business with people from different cultures, selling each other products and ideas. We learn each others languages. 5 We even live next door to each other. So we all need
34、 to learn to appreciate each others cultures and ways of living. A. Not better, but different. B. We listen to each others music. C. Todays world isnt like that though. D. Culture influences many parts of peoples lives. E. Cultural awareness can begin by holding up a mirror. F. Our differences make
35、the world endlessly interesting. G. However, as we get older our understanding of the world grows with us. 【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。本文论述了人的文化意识受到历史、传统、教育和父母的影响, 并无优劣之分, 当今社会, 人们要学会尊重和欣赏彼此的文化意识和生活方式。1. 【解析】选E。根据上文Understanding this is what cultural awareness is all about. (理解文化意识的内涵)可知E选项(文化意识可以从举起一面镜子开始)承接上文,
36、 关键词为Cultural awareness。故选E。2. 【解析】选A。根据空前一句可知, 但是他们中的任何一个会让我们比其他人更好吗? 不是。以及空后一句可知, 很容易理解为什么我们一开始就认为我们的文化比其他任何文化都好。A选项表达的意思是, 并不是哪一个文化意识更好, 只是不同而已, 且该选项中的“Not”与上文中的“No”相呼应。故选A。3. 【解析】选G。根据空前一句可知, 作为孩子, 我们通常从家庭和成长的地方建立我们对世界的看法。G选项中的“get older”与上一句中的“grow up”相呼应。故选G。4. 【解析】选C。前文In the past, many peopl
37、e never left the comfort of their own town or district. . . and not imagining or caring what others might think介绍的是过去的情况。因此, “Todays world isnt like that though. ”, 表示今天的世界和过去进行对比。故选C。5. 【解析】选B。根据空前两句可知, 我们与来自不同文化背景的人做生意, 互相销售产品和创意。我们互相学习语言。以及下文可知, 所以我们都需要学会欣赏彼此的文化和生活方式。可推知, 该空作者列举的另一种欣赏彼此文化的方式。故选B。
38、. 完形填空(2021天津高二检测)When my family moved to Ohio over the summer, I feared attending another new school and knowing no one because I was able to expect what was coming. I had bright red hair and enormous glasses. In addition, I was1and not very sociable. Boarding the school bus that first day, I felt
39、like all eyes on me. I could hear the2“Shes huge! ” Obviously, the kids on the bus had known each other well. I spent that first bus3in silence. The following day was even4I did not notice that a few boys had tied a shoelace across the aisle(走道) and thus fell face first on the bus, 5everything I was
40、 carrying. 6I was embarrassingly gathering my supplies, I could hear the laughter, and then the7“That felt like an earthquake! ” Anyway, I8to find a seat. Looking out of the window, I9the tears welling up in my eyes. It was then that I sank into myself. I began walking everywhere. I would wander thr
41、ough the woods behind our house. I would also walk to a10about two miles down the road, where I would chat silently with God. I began11the afternoon school bus12, walking home instead. Then, 13, I started losing weight. And as I became14with myself, I began making friends. While I would not want to
42、relive that time of loneliness, sadness and embarrassment, I am15I made it through. Whenever I am struggling with any other problem in life, I always remember the proverb “This too shall pass. ” If you can find a path with no obstacles or challenges, it probably doesnt lead anywhere. 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。
43、本文讲述了作者初到一个新学校, 不太善于交际, 在新的环境刚开始很不适应。同学们因她的体重而嘲笑她, 作者决定减肥, 最终作者觉得对自己满意了, 开始交到了好朋友。作者认为人生避免不了会遇到坎坷, 也正是这些坎坷在帮助自己成长。1. A. outgoingB. intelligentC. overweightD. friendly【解析】选C。句意: 我身体超重并且不善于交际。 outgoing外向的; intelligent聪明的; overweight过重的; friendly友好的。根据下文中的“Shes huge! ”, 可以判断出这里用形容词overweight, 表示超重的。故选C
44、。2. A. whistlesB. whispersC. screamsD. laughs【解析】选B。句意: 我能听到小声的议论, “她太胖了! ”。 whistles口哨; whispers低语; screams拼命叫喊; laughs大笑。故选B。3. A. rideB. liftC. driveD. travel【解析】选A。句意: 第一次乘车我是在沉默中度过。 ride乘, 骑; lift搭车; drive驾驶; travel旅行。故选A。4. A. dullerB. longerC. funnierD. worse【解析】选D。句意: 接下来的几天变得更糟了。 duller更迟钝的
45、; longer更长的; funnier更好玩的; worse更糟的。故选D。5. A. missingB. losingC. droppingD. leaving【解析】选C。句意: 所带的东西都掉下来了。 miss错过; lose失去; drop掉落; leave离开。故选C。6. A. WhileB. ThoughC. SinceD. Because【解析】选A。句意: 当我很尴尬地收集我的东西, 我能听到笑声, while“当时候”。故选A。7. A. argumentsB. commentsC. statementsD. discussions【解析】选B。句意: 当我很尴尬地收集我
46、的东西, 我能听到笑声, 然后是评论“感觉像地震! ”arguments争论; statements声明; comments评论; discussions讨论。故选B。8. A. determinedB. attemptedC. managedD. pretended【解析】选C。句意: 不管怎样, 我总算找到了座位。 determined下决心; attempted 尝试; managed设法做到; pretended假装。manage to do sth. “设法做某事且做成功了”, 表示作者还是成功地找到了座位。故选C。9. A. kept awayB. took backC. put
47、awayD. held back【解析】选D。句意: 望着窗外, 我忍住了眼里涌出的泪水。 kept away防范; took back拿回; put away放好; held back抑制。由上文可知, 作者受了很大的委屈, 但是作者还是忍住了泪水。故选D。10. A. gardenB. churchC. marketD. library【解析】选B。根据后文中where I would chat silently with God可知, 作者所在的地方为教堂。 garden花园; church 教堂; market市场; library图书馆。故选B。11. A. escapingB. s
48、toppingC. delayingD. missing【解析】选D。这里指作者开始故意错过校车, 选择步行回家。escaping躲避; stopping停止; delaying延迟; missing错过。故选D。12. A. on purposeB. by chanceC. in realityD. at ease【解析】选A。因为作者有了不开心的乘坐校车的经历, 所以作者开始故意错过下午的校车。 on purpose 故意; by chance碰巧; in reality事实上; at ease随意。故选A。13. A. uninterestedlyB. uncertainlyC. une
49、xpectedlyD. unfortunately【解析】选C。这件事对作者来说是出乎意料的, 因为作者从未想过要去减肥。uninterestedly没兴趣地; uncertainly不一定地; unexpectedly 出乎意料地; unfortunately不幸地。故选C。14. A. concernedB. contentC. angryD. disappointed【解析】选B。作者开始交朋友了, 因为自己感到满意了。 concerned担心的; content满意的; angry 生气的; disappointed失望的。故选B。15. A. excitedB. upsetC. regretfulD. proud【解析】选D。句意: 虽然我不想重新体验那段孤独、悲伤和尴尬的时光, 但我很自豪我挺了过来。 excited激动的; upset失望的; regretful遗憾的; proud骄傲的。由“I made it through. ”可知, 作者很自豪她挺了过来。故选D。