1、Unit 2English around the world.阅读理解A(2020成都市毕业班第二次诊断检测)People often ask how I decide where to go，and I usually get hesitated with my response，as I dont actually have an answer to that.For more than three years，I have been making movements with the universe，traveling from one location to another at s
2、eemingly random intervals.A friend of mine posted a message online asking if anybody was interested in a job teaching English in China.So I jumped on a coming plane.Walking into my first class，I was bombed by 16 strange children who couldnt understand a single word out of my mouth.When I walked out
3、of my last class，six months later，I had made a personal connection with them.Some of my students could barely speak Chinese or English.But somehow，through determination and force，we were connected.Every class was not only a lesson in English，but in good fellowship，being a role model，being a parent，a
4、nd being a friend.I became a father to some，an older brother to others.I was loved and adored，feared and hated.I had to learn discipline，and not only how to deal it out，but how to discipline and conduct myself as a role model.But in between the discipline，I had to make learning a fun experience.And
5、they forgave me when I yelled or got upset.And when they lost their tempers or bruised their knees or missed their mommy，I forgave them，kissed their bruises better，and gave them a shoulder to cry on.Teaching English in China is，by far，the most emotionally rewarding and fulfilling thing Ive ever chal
6、lenged myself to do，I have walked away from this job with a softened heart，knowing that I have made a difference in so many lives.I want that.I want my teaching to be reciprocal because they taught me how to unconditionally open my heart and how to be a more loving and patient person.语篇解读本文是一篇记叙文。主要
7、讲述了作者在中国教英语的经历及感悟。1What can we learn about the writer before he came to China?AHe didnt have a fixed job.BHe was a professional writer.CHe worked in a travel agency.DHe taught in a language school.A考查推理判断。根据第一段中的“For more than three years，I have been.seemingly random intervals”可以推断，作者在来中国之前并没有稳定的工作，
8、故A项正确。2What was the situation like when the author met his students for the first time?AHard. BExciting.CTouching. DInspiring.A考查推理判断。根据第二段中的“Walking into my first class，I was bombed by 16 strange children who couldnt understand a single word out of my mouth”可推知，作者第一次见到学生时，情况是艰难的，故选A。touching意为“动人的，
9、令人同情的”；inspiring意为“鼓舞人心的”。3What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 3?AHe was casual and patient.BHe was responsible but sensitive.CHe was cautious but badtempered.DHe was selfreflective and considerate.D考查推理判断。根据第三段中的“I had to learn discipline，and not only how to deal it out，but how to dis
10、cipline and conduct myself as a role model”可推知，作者善于自我反思，并结合“I forgave them，kissed their bruises better，and gave them a shoulder to cry on”可推知，作者是体贴的，故选D。4What does the underlined word “reciprocal” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?ABeneficial. BInteracted.CEncouraging. DAcceptable.B考查词义猜测。本句是一个主从复合句
11、，根据原因状语从句“because they taught me how to unconditionally open my heart and how to be a more loving and patient person”可知，因为作者的学生教会了他如何无条件地敞开心扉，如何成为一个更有爱心、更有耐心的人，所以他希望自己从事的教学工作是互惠的(自己和学生都有所收获)，B项的含义与画线词的含义最为接近，故选B。B (2020福州市高三毕业班适应性练习)While many of us may have been away somewhere nice last summer，few
12、would say that weve “summered”“Summer” is clearly a noun，more precisely，a verbed noun.Way back in our childhood，we all learned the difference between a noun and a verb.With such a clear definition，it was easy to spot the difference.Not so in adulthood，where we are expected to “foot” the bill，“chair”
13、 committees，and “dialogue”with political opponents.Chances are you didnt feel uncomfortable about the sight of those verbed nouns.“The verbing of nouns is as old as the English language，”says Patricia OConner，a former editor at The New York Times Book Review.Experts estimated that 20 percent of all
14、English verbs were originally nouns.And the phenomenon seems to be snowballing.Since 1900，about 40 percent of all new verbs have come from nouns.Even though the conversion(转化) is quite universal，plenty of grammarians object to the practice.William Strunk Jr.and EB.White，in The Elements of Stylean au
15、thoritative(权威性的) book for the use of American Englishhave this to say，“Many nouns lately have been pressed into service as verbs.Not all are bad，but all are suspect.” The Chicago Manual of Style takes a similar standpoint，advising writers to use verbs with great care.“Sometimes people object to a n
16、ew verb because they resist what is unfamiliar to them，” says OConner.Thats why were comfortable “hosting” a party，but we might feel upset by the thought of “medaling” in sports.So are there any rules for verbing？Benjamin Dreyer，copy chief at Random House，doesnt offer a rule，but suggests that people
17、 think twice about “verbifying” a noun if its easily replaced by an already existing popular verb.Make sure its descriptive but not sillysounding，he says.In the end，however，style is subjective.The easy conversion of nouns to verbs has been part of English grammar for centuries；it is one of the proce
18、sses that make English “English”Not every coinage(新创的词语) passes into general use，but as for trying to end verbing altogether，forget it.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。在英语中把名词动词化的做法很普遍，但是很多语法学家反对这种做法，而且有时这样做也可能会让我们失望，因此我们要慎用名词的动词化。5What can we learn about the verbing of nouns?AIt hasnt recently been opposed by many gra
19、mmarians.BIt is more commonly accepted by children than adults.CIt hasnt been a rare phenomenon since last century.DIt is easily replaced by existing verbs in practice.C考查细节理解。根据第三段尾句“Since 1900，about 40 percent of all new verbs have come from nouns”可知，自1900年以来，大约40%的新动词来自名词。据此可知，自上个世纪以来，名词的动词化就成了常见
20、的现象，故C项正确。6What is most leading experts attitude towards the practice of the verbing of nouns?ACautious. BSatisfied.CDisappointed. DUnconcerned.A考查推理判断。根据第四段的内容，尤其是“Many nouns lately have been pressed into service as verbs.Not all are bad，but all are suspect”可知，针对名词的动词化，两位权威的语法学家认为并非所有这种做法都是不好的，但所有都
21、是不可靠的。据此可推知，权威专家对把名词动词化的做法持谨慎的态度，故A项正确。7What does the author think of ending the verbing of nouns?APredictable. BPracticable.CApproaching. DImpossible.D考查推理判断。根据尾段尾句“Not every coinage(新创的词语)passes into general use，but as for trying to end verbing altogether，forget it”可知，不是每个新创的词语都会普遍使用，但是至于试图结束名词的动词
22、化，那就算了吧。据此可推知，作者认为结束名词的动词化是不可能的，故D项正确。A项意为“可预见的”，B项意为“可行的，行得通的”，都与文意不符。8What is the best title for the text?AAre 40 Percent of All New Verbs from Nouns?BAre Summering and Medaling Annoying?CAre You Comfortable About a New Verb?DAre There Any Rules for Verbing?B考查标题判断。通读全文可知，文章首段以summer一词为例引出主题：名词的动词
23、化；接着文章表述把名词动词化的做法很普遍，但有很多语法学家反对这种做法，而且这样做有时可能会让我们失望，因此我们要慎用名词的动词化。故B项最适合作本文标题。.七选五 (2021山东新高考第一次模拟)Travelling with friends can be an absolutely amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could end up ruining your friendship._1_ Here are some rules you should follow to make sure
24、your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible._2_ Sure，you and your friends probably have some similar interests，but thats not always the case.In an effort to keep everyone happy，go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time.Have each person categorize activities or sights into “mus
25、t see”“want to see” and “would go if we have time”Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.Communicate and respect each other.Everyone has personal preference when travellingfrom getting the bed closest to the bathroom to sitting in the airplanes window seat.But
26、sometimes things dont go as you like.In this case，share your requirements directly with your travelling companions._3_Have a conversation when problems arise，for communication is the key.Dont disappear.When travelling with a groupor even just one other personyou may want to be alone sometime.Thats c
27、ompletely fine，but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you._4_ Get off your phone.Of course，your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member，or in the event of a work emergency，but other than that，try to stay off your phone._5_ After all
28、，the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends.Just enjoy it!AGive each other some space.BInclude at least one activity for everyone.CAnd remember that consideration and respect go a long way.DAt the same time，listen to their concerns and be respectful of them.E.Dont respond to nonur
29、gent work contact or send messages frequently.FIts especially true of travelling in foreign countries or unfamiliar places.GSo its important to make sure you and your friends are on the same page.语篇解读本文是一篇说明文。文中主要介绍了和朋友出行时保持良好关系的技巧至少为每个人都包含一项活动、沟通与尊重对方、不要玩消失和放下手机。1G考查上下文衔接。空前一句讲到和朋友出行可能会是一次极其令人惊喜的经历
30、，也可能终结你们的友谊，空后一句表述这里有一些出行时和朋友保持良好关系的窍门，因此空处应表述出行时保持步调一致很重要，因此G项符合语境。2B考查段落主旨句。结合本段中的“Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions”可知，本段主要讲的是旅行计划中要包含一些每个人自己的首选旅游胜地，所以B项适合作本段的主旨句。3D考查上下文衔接。根据本段的主旨句可知，本段主要讲的是沟通与尊重对方。根据空前一句中的“share your requirements directly with your tr
31、avelling companions”和语境可知，D项与此处匹配。这里表示与旅伴直接诉说要求的同时也要聆听他们的忧虑之处，尊重他们。4F考查上下文衔接。结合本段的主旨句可知，本段主要讲的是不要玩消失。结合空前一句中的“make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you”和常识可知，F项符合语境。此处表述在外国和陌生的地方尤其要确保朋友知道你在哪里并能联系上你。5E考查上下文衔接。本段主要讲的是不要碰手机。结合空前一句中的“but other than that，try to stay off y
32、our phone”和空后一句可知，E项符合语境。此处讲的是不要回复不紧急的信息，尽可能远离手机，毕竟这种旅行的吸引点就是和朋友们在一起。.应用文写作(2021武汉市部分学校质量检测)你校三个月前发起了“我有一个好习惯”的活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1活动简介；2你的好习惯；3你的体会。注意：1.写作词数为80左右；2请按如下格式作答。I Have a Good Habit_答案：I Have a Good HabitThe programme“I Have a Good Habit”launched three months ago has aroused great inte
33、rest among us students，and since then our life has taken on a new dimension.In the past，I always started to get my work done till the last minute.When the programme began，I tried hard to force myself to do everything in time.With the encouragement from the people around me as well as my efforts，everything has changedIve made significant progress in my studies and made more friends in my class.Im really grateful for the programme now.