1、Module 2Introduction & Reading and Vocabulary. 单句语法填空1. If you want to take photos inside the church, you must ask for permission(permit) first. 2. He had his leg broken, but he often got around with the help of a stick. 3. He asked many questions connected(connect) with the life in Britain. 4. Try
2、to spend your time just on the things you find worth doing(do). 5. The new railroad under construction(construct) will be completed in 2020. 6. The pictures displayed(display) on the wall are chosen from thousands of students. 7. These new discoveries have broken new ground in the exploration(explor
3、e) of the universe. 8. If something is done for your convenience(convenient), it is done in a way that is useful or suitable for you. 9. The children were so hungry that they ate up their dinner in no time. 10. The disabled dancers gave us a most impressive (impress) performance. . 选词填空be connected
4、to, get stuck in, in no time, get around, under construction, make sure, have a good view of, the same. . . as. . . , be limited to, during the rush hour1. Every morning we get stuck in a traffic jam. 2. My mobile phone is connected to the computer via a USB line. 3. Its hard to get around in some f
5、oreign cities if you dont know the language. 4. Many schools have breakfast clubs to make sure that children get a healthy start to the day. 5. Stand on the top of the tower, and you will have a good view of the city. 6. The shirt has the same design as that one. 7. Our university is now under const
6、ruction on a hillside in the north of the city. 8. Bear up, our troubles will blow over in no time. 9. Such safety systems need not be limited to roads and it can be used in other ways. 10. Cars on the roads move slowly during the rush hour. . 句型转换1. The party will be held in the garden if weather p
7、ermits. The party will be held in the garden, weather permitting. 2. The road is being constructed. The road is under construction. 3. Please send me an answer at your convenience. Please send me an answer when it is convenient for you. 4. If you stand there, youll have a good view of the city. Stan
8、d there, and youll have a good view of the city. 5. The matter is worth consideration/considering. The matter is worthy of consideration/being considered. It is worthwhile considering/to consider the matter. . 阅读理解ATips for avoiding traffic jams: The radio has more than just music. Check the local n
9、ews station for the latest traffic report. Or go online and check traffic cameras before you set out. If there is a jam, youll be prepared and can try another route. Take the road less traveled. Although highways may be the most direct route, back(偏僻的) roads can be much less crowded, which can save
10、you from the frustration of the stop-and-go traffic. Rush hour isnt just a lovely nickname. It means the morning and afternoon traffic lasts for several hours, but theyre still called “rush hour” for a reasoneveryones on the road and in a hurry to get somewhere. Treat rush hour like bad weatherif yo
11、u dont have to go anywhere, stay off the roads. Tips for those unavoidable traffic jams: Dont break the law. Youve gone 30 feet in 30 minutes and all of a sudden you see people using the shoulders(紧急停车道). Dont behave like them. Not only is this illegal, but also theres a good chance theyll get caugh
12、t or cause even more problems. Pay extra attention to zig-zaggers(Z字形行进者). When some people are anxious, they may start changing lanes(车道) every 5 seconds or cut you off. Keep checking your windows and mirrors for these lane changers. Look for an escape. If it is possible to exit the road safely, do
13、 it. Use a GPS unit, and you can change your route mid-trip if needed. Be courteous. Good manners could help you avoid a possible accident. Allow people in from a lane that is ending. Speeding up to keep them out increases your chances of an accident. 【文章大意】本文介绍了避免交通拥堵、安全驾驶的技巧。1. To avoid traffic ja
14、ms, we are advised to do the following EXCEPT . A. get traffic news before leavingB. choose back roadsC. avoid rush hoursD. change lanes frequently【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据Tips for avoiding traffic jams 部分可知, A、B、C三项都是作者建议我们做的, 而D项“频繁变换车道”出现在Tips for those unavoidable traffic jams部分, 并且是作者反对的做法, 故选D。2. What s
15、hould we do when there are zig-zaggers? A. Keep checking the mirrors. B. Stop and let them go first. C. Sound the horn loudly. D. Drive quickly to keep them out. 【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据“Pay extra attention to zig-zaggers. ”一段可知, 作者建议我们通过不断查看车窗和后视镜来密切关注Z字形行进的汽车。故选A。3. What does the underlined word “courteous
16、” in the last paragraph mean? A. Energetic. B. Polite. C. Careful. D. Honest. 【解析】选B。词义猜测题。最后一段主要讲述驾车的礼貌问题, 因此判断courteous一词在这里意为“有礼貌的”。4. In which part of a magazine can this passage be found? A. Entertainment. B. Life. C. Market. D. Advertisement. 【解析】选B。推理判断题。交通堵塞的问题是我们生活的一部分, 故最可能选自杂志的“生活”部分。【方法技
17、巧】熟知文体特点, 辨识文章来源解答推断文章出处这类题时, 要从文章的内容或结构, 以及各种文体的特征来判断其出处。(1)报纸: 前面会出现日期、地点或通讯社名称。广告: 因其用词和格式特殊, 容易辨认。产品说明: 器皿、设备的使用说明会有产品名称或操作方式, 而药品的服用说明会告知服用时间、次数、药量等。(2)本文讲述的交通堵塞的问题是日常生活的一部分, 故最可能选自杂志的“生活”部分。B (2020北京高一检测)Vincent Van GoghBorn in the Netherlands in 1853, Van Gogh led a simple life in a small tow
18、n until the age of 16. He then left school and joined a company of art business in the larger city. During the next seven years, Van Gogh bought and sold paintings in the Netherlands, London, and Paris. He eventually realized that dealing with others artwork was not his dream. He soon discovered tha
19、t his dream was to become an artist himself. He spent much of his time in learning the basic skills of drawing. He believed that to become a great painter, one must first master the ability to draw. It was only after he was comfortable in this area that he began to use oil paints. That is when Van G
20、ogh developed a style for color that made him one of the most respected artists of all time. Van Goghs paintings are amazing representations (代表) of his view of the world. He used his brush and oils to make layers that built the painting until it was almost three-dimensional (三维). This quality makes
21、 people want to reach out and touch the painting. Perhaps one of the most memorable examples of Van Goghs use of color and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. The sky swirls across the canvas (画布), while the stars glow with unearthly brightness. Each brushstroke (笔画) creates the movement a
22、nd lights. Under the sky rests a village painted with smaller strokes and finer detail, giving the impression of peace. A large tree in the foreground suggests that the view is enjoyed from the top of a hill, which offers a glimpse of the majesty (庄严) of the night sky. The Starry Night displays the
23、gift of Van Goghs ability to create a powerful image with simple brush and oils. Van Gogh spent only the last ten years of his life painting. Yet Van Gogh today is considered one of the greatest artists of all time. His influence is strong; many painters mimic his style and use of color. His artwork
24、 can be found in museums all over the world. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了著名画家梵高(Van Gogh)的人生经历、绘画特点以及代表作。5. Van Gogh learned how to paint by . A. reading books about artB. observing the world around himC. studying the works of great artistsD. equipping himself with basic skills【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段可知梵高花费大量的时间学
25、习绘画的基本功。因为他相信要成为一名伟大的画家, 必须先要掌握绘画的技能。由此可知, 梵高是通过学习绘画的基本技能来学会画画的。6. The author includes a photo of The Starry Night to . A. praise Van Goghs abilityB. present Van Goghs respect for natureC. show Van Goghs style of paintingD. express Van Goghs feelings about his art【解析】选C。细节理解题。根据第四段中Perhaps one of th
26、e most memorable examples of Van Goghs use of color and brush style is his painting The Starry Night. 可知作者以The Starry Night为例, 就是为了要说明梵高的色彩使用和笔刷风格。7. The author seems to admire the most about Van Goghs paintings. A. imageB. lightC. themeD. brushwork【解析】选D。推理判断题。结合第四段的描述, 我们可以得知作者花了大量的篇幅描述梵高绘画的两大风格:
27、色彩的使用和笔刷风格。因此可知四个选项中只有brushwork正确。8. The underlined word “mimic” in the last paragraph means . A. copyB. teachC. changeD. create【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据最后一段中His influence is strong; many painters mimic his style and use of color. 一句可知梵高的影响力是巨大的; 很多画家都在模仿他的风格和色彩使用。根据句意可知此处mimic意为“模仿”, 与选项A. copy(模仿)同义。【方法技巧】词
28、义猜测是考生必须掌握的一项重要阅读技能, 因此, 意义猜测题是高考阅读理解的必考题型。这类题包括猜测单词、短语、句子的意思和判断指代内容。方法技巧: (1)文中找线索或信息词。(2)根据熟悉的词及词义判断新单词的意思。(3)根据上下文判断新词汇在特定句中确切的意思。很多情况下都根据技巧(1)文中找线索或信息词。以第8题为例: 根据最后一段中His influence is strong; many painters mimic his style and use of color. 一句可知梵高的影响力是巨大的; 很多画家都在模仿他的风格和色彩使用。根据句意可知此处mimic意为“模仿”, 与
29、选项A. copy(模仿)同义。. 阅读填空(2020潍坊高一检测)Are you doing it right? Writing a thank-you noteI have always been a big advocate of thank-you notes. People will always think better of you for saying thank you properly. 1 For example, we can all send a WhatsApp message. However, it is not the same as sitting down
30、, putting pen to paper, getting a first-class stamp and sending it off in the post. 2 A thank-you note like this is less likely to get lost in the digital noise. 3You are supposed to send your thank-you note as soon as possible after the event has taken place, or after you have received your gift. C
31、hristmas is the only occasion where you have a week or so to respond. Princess Diana supposedly started her thank-you letters before the event. 4Dont start with “thank you”, though, it is dull and predictable. 5 And then go on to the thank you. The more kindness you have received, the longer the mes
32、sage should be. Try to make sure the stationery (文具) is fairly nice; some people use postcard-sized cards, so their notes are only a couple of lines long. If you are using paper, go for A5 and write a maximum of two separate pieces of paper. Never write on the back. A. It meant she never forgot. B.
33、What is the best time to send it? C. Many occasions require thank-you notes. D. At modern times, we may have many choices. E. In fact, that will mean a lot more to a person. F. Being thankful for the kindness of others is natural. G. Start something personal about the experience or gift. 【文章大意】这是一篇说
34、明文。文章介绍了感谢信的作用以及如何写好一封感谢信。1. 【解析】选D。考查段中句。根据空前“我一直是感谢信的大力提倡者。你若能合理地表达感谢, 人们对你的印象就会更好些”和空后“例如, 我们都可以发送WhatsApp消息来表达感谢”可知, D项(在现代, 我们可能有很多选择)符合语境。2. 【解析】选E。考查段中句。根据空前“但这与坐下来用笔在纸上写下感谢之言, 使用最好的邮票并邮寄出去是不同的”和空后“这样的感谢信才不大会淹没在数字化信息的今天”可知, E项“实际上, 这样做对一个人而言有着更多的意义”符合上下文语境。that指代的是前一句。3. 【解析】选B。考查段首句。根据空后“你应该
35、在事后或收到礼物后尽快发出感谢信”可知, B项“什么时候是邮寄感谢信的最佳时间? ”与下文连接通顺。选项中的it指代下一句中的thank-you note, 空格后的句子是对该选项所做出的回答。故选B。4. 【解析】选A。考查段尾句。根据空前“据说, 戴安娜王妃在感恩节前就写了感谢信”可知, A项“这意味着她一直没有忘记去向某些人表达感谢”能够承接上文, 选项中It指代前一句。故选A。5. 【解析】选G。考查段中句。根据空前“不过, 不要以“谢谢”开头, 这是无聊的且可预测的”和空后“然后再表达感谢”可知, G项“开始写一些有关这次体验或这份礼物的个人感受”能够承接上文并且与下文连接通顺。该选项用祈使句表示“应该怎么开始写感谢信”, 它的前后句都是祈使句。故选G。【方法技巧】七选五的方法技巧之一是根据上下文词汇来锁定线索。即要关注选项与原文中是否有近义词、反义词、同义词、同类词等, 看是否有同词复现, 代词的指代等。在本文中, 第2小题: E选项中的that指代的是前一句的内容; 第3小题: B选项中的it指的是下一句中的thank-you note; 第4小题: A选项中的It指的是前一句话的内容。
