1、Unit 2 Section Grammar & Writing课时作业.单句语法填空1It is important that we (should)_keep (keep) calm when we are facing difficulties.2Will it be convenient for you to chat with me on the Internet tonight?3Attracted (attract) by the movie directed by Zhang Yimou, I decided to see it again.4I think this was
2、perhaps the most enjoyable (enjoy) occasion we have ever had at the White House.5I felt greatly thrilled (thrill) when I met my favorite author in person.6My husband arranged for me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday.7In the job interviews, job applicants often find themselves asked (ask)
3、unexpected questions, some very difficult to answer.8Oliver has been appointed manager of the engineering department to take the place of George.9Its greatly to your credit that youve overcome such great difficulty and accomplished the task ahead of time.10The football team，consisting (consist) of 2
4、2 players and three coaches, was set up about 3 years ago.阅读理解ATo travel abroad，we often meet the problem of what to take and how to take it.Take as little as possible.Choose clothes for your use in different kinds of situations and when you have made your final selection，take half of it! It is alwa
5、ys a big problem to take too many things，and anyway if necessary，you can buy what you need in America.Things like jeans，Tshirts and other clothes are good buys in the US.If you hunt around you can usually find something on sale.Whatever baggage you take，make sure it is easy to take.Getting on and of
6、f buses and trains，even just changing planes，can be a test if your bags are too heavy or too many.The best way is to take one holdall，like a suitcase or a backpack，and then a smaller bag.Even when you have to check in your holdall at the airport or bus station，you can keep all your money and documen
7、ts by your side.It is also a good idea to keep a change of clothing in your shoulder bag in case your suitcase or backpack gets lost by an airline or a bus company.The means you choose to travel around the US will depend on your money，your time and something else.Since there are certain discounts av
8、ailable to travellers who buy their tickets outside the US，it is a good idea to make travel plans before you go.Also，when you buy your tickets outside the US，you save the eight percent sales tax.Travel is like everything else in Americayou have to shop around for the best buys.Never be afraid to ask
9、 for the cheapest fare.The clerk seldom offers you the cheapest one.【解题导语】本文主要谈论的是在美国旅游时，东西尽可能少带，无论你带什么行李，确保便于携带，重要的东西放在随身的小包里，购物时永远不要害怕问最低价。1What is the writers idea about what to take while travelling abroad?ATake as many clothes as possible.BTake as few things as you can.CTake only your tickets a
10、nd money.DTake whatever you can use in different situations.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段可知，东西尽可能少带，带太多东西总是件麻烦事。故正确答案为B。2The writer thinks travellers had better put their money and documents in _.Aa suitcaseBa backpackCa shoulder bag Da coat pocket解析：选C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“and then a smaller bag”和“keep all your money a
11、nd documents by your side”及“also a good idea to keep a change of clothing in your shoulder bag”可知正确答案为C。3From the last paragraph we can learn that _.Atravelling around the US will cost you little moneyBbuying tickets outside the US is cheaperCasking prices is not good manners in the USDclerks always
12、 sell you the cheapest things解析：选B细节理解题。根据第三段中的“when you buy your tickets outside the US，you save the eight percent sales tax”可知正确答案为B。4The passage is mainly about some advice about _.Atravelling in AmericaBshopping in AmericaCthe means to travel around the USDthe ways to save money in the US解析：选A推理
13、判断题。第一段谈论的是在美国旅游东西尽可能少带，第二段谈论的是确保行李便于携带，另外重要的东西要放在随身的小包里，第三段谈论的是在美国购物时需要注意的事项。由此可判断出A为正确答案。BThe UK has a wellrespected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world.But to those who are new to it all，it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.Oct
14、ober is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar.Universities have something called Freshers Week for their newcomers.Its a great opportunity to make new friends，join lots of clubs and settle into university life.However，having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind，the
15、prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nervewracking.Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?Luckily，there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you are worrying about starting your university social life on the right foot.So jus
16、t take it all in slowly.Dont rush into anything that youll regret for the next three years.Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers Week：Learn rules.Make sure you are aware of British social etiquette.Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friend
17、s.Be hospitable.Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.Be sociable.The more active you are，the more likely youll be to meet new people than if youre someone who never leaves his room.Bring a doorstop.Keep your door open when youre in and that sends
18、positive messages to your neighbors that youre friendly.So with a bit of clever planning and motivation，Freshers Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon youll be passing on your wisdom to next years new_recruits.【解题导语】英国有着备受崇敬的高等教育体系及世界一流的大学和研究机构。然而对于刚刚入学的新生来说，怎样顺利度过新生周却是一件让
19、人很头疼的事。文章提出了几点建议可以帮助新生尽快融入大学生活当中。5Why does the author suggest having wine glasses and snacks handy?ATo help make friends with other students.BTo pass the busy university life.CTo show you are a drinker as others.DTo pass the time in a happy way.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第六段可知，为室友和朋友准备酒杯和零食是英国社交礼仪的一部分。由此可推知，准备酒杯和
20、零食是为了交朋友。6The underlined words “new recruits” in the last paragraph refer to _.Acourses BfreshersCchallenges Dneighbors解析：选B词义猜测题。根据最后一段可知，一些聪明的计划和动机可以使你在新生周有个良好的开端，不久，你就可以为下届“新生”传授经验了。new recruits意为“新成员”。7The main purpose of the text is to _.Aadvice the freshers how to behave well in the beginningB
21、introduce something about high education system of the UKCdiscuss the disadvantage of the Freshers Week in the UKDtell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities解析：选D写作意图题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了新生初入学时可能会面临很多困难并提出了几点建议来帮助新生顺利度过新生周，尽快融入大学生活中，故正确答案为D。.语法填空In Britain someone who helps children cross
22、the street 1._ (call) “lollipop person”， because their sign looks like a lollipop (棒棒糖)The job of a lollipop person is to walk to the middle of the road at a(n) 2._ (suit) time, holding up the sign. It is a legal 3._ (require) for traffic to stop at this command. The lollipop person will signal that
23、 it is all right to cross the road 4._ (safe). Traffic may only move once the sign has been lowered.Generally speaking, school crossings are manned for approximately 3 hours a day or less. As a result, the work has always appealed more 5._ people seeking to supplement their income such as 6._ retire
24、d.Lollipop people were introduced to enable policemen, 7._ had previously run crossing patrols (巡逻), to perform other duties. The earliest lollipops were red and black rectangles 8._ (say)“Stop, children crossing.”In 2001 in Europe patrollers were given extra powers allowing them 9._ (assist) adults
25、 with crossing, too. The most recent change in the history of the School Crossing Patrol saw the word “children” 10._ (replace) with a symbol to bring the UK in line with the rest of the EU (欧盟)【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了英国协助交通的交通安全员的情况。1解析：考查动词的时态和语态以及主谓一致。此处描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时；call意为“把叫作”，与主语someone之间是动宾关系，应用
26、被动语态；因主语someone是单数概念，所以谓语动词应用单数形式。故填is called。答案：is called2解析：考查词性转换。此处表示“一个合适的时间”，应用形容词作定语修饰名词time。故填suitable。答案：suitable3解析：考查词性转换。此处表示“一个合法的要求”。形容词legal用来修饰名词，其前有冠词a。故填require的名词形式requirement。答案：requirement4解析：考查词性转换。此处表示“安全地过马路”，应用副词修饰动词短语cross the road。故填safe的副词形式safely。答案：safely5解析：考查介词。appeal
27、 to意为“吸引”，为固定短语。故填to。答案：to6解析：考查冠词。“the形容词”表示一类人。the retired意为“退休的人”，符合语境。故填the。答案：the7解析：考查定语从句的引导词。空处引导非限制性定语从句，在从句“_7_ had previously run crossing patrols (巡逻)”中作主语，指人，应用关系代词who引导从句。答案：who8解析：考查非谓语动词。空处作后置定语，say与被修饰的名词“red and black rectangles”之间为主动关系，意为“写着”。故填say的现在分词形式saying。答案：saying9解析：考查非谓语动
28、词。allow sb. to do sth. 意为“允许某人做某事”，是固定结构。故填to assist。答案：to assist10解析：考查非谓语动词。此处表示“看见单词children被一个符号代替”，replace与saw的宾语“the word”之间为被动关系，故用replace的过去分词形式，作saw的宾语补足语。故填replaced。答案：replaced.书面表达假如今年暑假你和父母一起去了一趟英国。你们从北京乘飞机抵达伦敦，参观了大英博物馆(British Museum)、威斯敏斯特大教堂(Westminster Cathedral)等景点。这次游览让你更多地了解了英国的文化
29、和风俗，并感受到了英国人的热情和友好。请你据此写一篇英文游记，向某英语报社投稿。要求：1可以适当增加细节，以使内容充实完整；2词数100左右；3参考词汇：名胜古迹scenic spots and historic sites。_One possible version：This summer vacation I travelled to Britain with my parents.We left Beijing for London by plane. Here is my brief summary of that wonderful trip.As we all know，Brita
30、in is a country with a long history and interesting culture，and it has a lot of scenic spots and historic sites.We visited several of them，such as the British Museum，Westminster Cathedral，Hyde Park and so on.I liked these places very much because I was very happy and learned many things during my visit.Whats more，British people are very kind and humorous.I enjoyed talking with them very much.During this trip，I learned a lot about British people and their culture and customs.If I have another opportunity to travel in the future，I will go to London again!