1、限时规范练2(必修1Unit 2)核心素养关键词:培养学生人与社会、语言学习的素养能力意识一、阅读理解AI did some research and examined how British English and American English changed between the 1930s and the 2000s.Take spelling,for example towards the 1960s it looked like the UK was going in the direction of not using the “u” in “colour” and writ
2、ing “centre” as “center”.But since then,the British have become more confident in some of their own spellings.In the 2000s,the UK used an American spelling choice about 11% of the time while Americans use a British one about 10% of the time.There is also no need to worry too much about American word
3、s,such as “vacation”,“liquor” and “lawmaker” entering British English.There are a few examples of this kind of vocabulary change but they are mostly uncommon words and are not likely to change British English too much.The British are still using “mum” rather than “mom” and “petrol” rather than “gas”
4、.But when we start thinking of language more in terms of style than vocabulary or spelling,a different picture appears.Some of the bigger trends in American English are moving towards a freer use of language.American sentences are on average one word shorter in 2006 than they were in 1931.Americans
5、also use a lot more apostrophes (撇号) in their writing than they used to,which has the effect of turning the two words “do not” into the single “dont”.“The hand of the king” becomes the shorter “The kings hand”.However,in all these ways Brits are changing too and in the same way as Americans.Theyre j
6、ust about 30 years behind the trend that Americans seem to be leading.So this raises a question,is British English actively following American English or is this something that is simply a natural trend in language use? Perhaps the British would have gone in that direction even if America had never
7、been discovered? Id like to agree with the second idea but because of the fact that British people learn plenty of American language through different ways,I think the first is more correct.1.What did the British do in the 1960s?A.They used some American spellings.B.They built up confidence in their
8、 language.C.They did research on language differences.D.They went in the direction of harder spellings.2.What does the author try to show by using examples like “petrol”?A.British English has changed a lot.B.Some uncommon words are used less often.C.American words are entering British English.D.Amer
9、ican spelling wont change British English too much.3.Which of the following is a trend of American English?A.It is using shorter words.B.It is turning to proper grammar.C.It is trying to make sentences simpler.D.It is avoiding using apostrophes.4.Which of the following is the authors opinion about t
10、he languages?A.American English is going the wrong way.B.British English is following American Englishs example.C.American English is borrowing a lot from British English.D.Languages wouldnt change much if America was not discovered.BAfter teaching for 35 years in the North Shore school district,I r
11、etired and agreed to teach English to immigrants at the Glen Cove Library two nights a week.Its been a joy!I started with three students,got as many as 10,but now have settled on what I call “the fantastic five”.They range in age from 23 to 65,one man and four women.Theyve come from El Salvador,Peru
12、,Honduras,Colombia and the Dominican Republic.With one exception,they are married,have children,and are working.Their responsibilities leave them with little free time,but they faithfully come to class.The students always make me smile.On the first day,I asked what surprising things they had discove
13、red about America.Isabelle,from Peru,thought for a moment and then said,“You Americans all stop at red lights!”Blanca,a student from Honduras,arrives with her three young children.Actually,they arrive first,running in,waving to me as they dash to the childrens room as their often-exhausted mother tr
14、udges in behind.Blancas kids are adorable.I keep forgetting their names,so I call them Blanco,Blanki and Blankette.They giggle at this and their mom smiles.Ive been asked by friends whether I know the students immigration stories.I dont ask.Im here to help them learn English.Their lives often are no
15、t easy.Over the past year,one woman got divorced,and anothers husband suffered a stroke.A thirds husband,a truck driver,was in a horrific accident that left him homebound for more than nine months.But,these students rarely miss a class.5.What can we know about the students?A.They are all women over
16、23.B.They have children and jobs.C.They are a big trouble for the teacher.D.They are busy and miss classes regularly.6.What can we learn about Blanca?A.She is from Peru and has three children.B.She doesnt like the names the author gives.C.She is respectable to educate her children well.D.She is surp
17、rised at Americans running red lights.7.What does the underlined word “trudges” probably mean?A.Walk heavily.B.Run quickly.C.Wave unwillingly.D.Dash slowly.8.How does the author feel about the teaching job?A.Tired.B.Helpless.C.Delighted.D.Regretful.二、完形填空A dog found swimming more than 220 kilometers
18、 off the coast of Thailand has been returned safely to land.Late last week,workers on an oil rig(石油钻塔) noticed the animal,all 1,in the water.It began 2 toward the side of the structure.The dog was able to get itself onto a solid area.He appeared3,cold and fearful.The workers 4 a rope and secured it
19、around the dog.Then,they worked together to 5 the animal up to safety.The crew that6 the dog quickly gave their new friend a 7:Boonrod.The name means something similar 8 “survivor” in the Thai language.One of those9was Vitisak Payalaw.He has been 10 updates on Boonrod on his Facebook page.He said it
20、 was 11 that the crew noticed the dog in the water.12 there had been waves,he said,the animal likely would not have been seen.No one knows how Boonrod13 all alone at sea,or how long he had been out there.But Vitisak and others have suggested the animal might have fallen off a fishing 14.On Monday,Bo
21、onrod arrived on dry15.A team of animal doctors was waiting for him in the southern Thai province of Songkhla.1.A.aloneB.deadC.mobileD.private2.A.dashingB.divingC.jumpingD.swimming3.A.blindB.safeC.tiredD.vague4.A.caughtB.loweredC.importedD.preserved5.A.balanceB.deliverC.pullD.swing6.A.foundB.lostC.a
22、bandonedD.treated7.A.homeB.nameC.partnerD.test8.A.forB.onC.toD.with9.A.animalsB.friendsC.doctorsD.workers10.A.avoidingB.providingC.downloadingD.subscribing11.A.awfulB.curiousC.luckyD.unique12.A.IfB.UnlessC.AlthoughD.As13.A.ended upB.led toC.moved offD.took apart14.A.threadB.pondC.hookD.boat15.A.carp
23、etB.landC.passageD.nest三、应用文写作假如你是李华,你的朋友韩梅梅对高中的英语学习很困惑。最近,她给你发来了一封电子邮件,询问在高中如何学好英语。请你给她写一封回信,并针对如何学好英语给她提一些建议。注意:1.词数80左右;2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。参考答案限时规范练2(必修1Unit 2)一、【篇章导读】本文是议论文。文章讨论英式英语与美式英语的变化及其变化原因。1.A细节理解题。由第一段中的“Take spelling,for example towards the 1960s it looked like the UK was going in the di
24、rection of not using the u in colour and writing centre as center”可知,20世纪60年代的时候英国人开始使用一些美式拼写。2.D推理判断题。作者引用petrol的例子是为了证明前一句话中的说法“they are mostly uncommon words and are not likely to change British English too much”。3.C推理判断题。由第二段末的“American sentences are on average one word shorter in 2006 than they
25、 were in 1931.”及第三段中的例子可知,美式英语的句子更加简单化。4.B推理判断题。由最后一段中的“.is British English actively following American English or is this something that is simply a natural trend in language use?”及最后一句“I think the first is more correct”可知,作者认为英式英语在效仿美式英语。【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。作者教书35年后退休了,但是退休后继续给移民们上英语课,这些来自各个国家的移民成人学生们给作者
26、留下了深刻的印象。他们虽然生活艰辛忙碌,但他们很少缺课,而且上课认真,心地质朴。5.B细节理解题。根据第二段中的第二句可知,学生中有一个男的,故A项错误;根据第三段中的第三句可知,学生们总是让老师很开心,所以C项错误;根据最后一句可知,他们很少旷课,故D项错误;根据第三段中的首句可知,他们都结婚了,有了孩子,在上班。故选B项。6.C推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知,Blanca的孩子们主动向作者挥手打招呼并且作者认为他们是值得被尊重的、可爱的。故可推知,Blanca对孩子们的教育很好。7.A词义推测题。根据前面的often-exhausted mother可知,后面的妈妈因为每天工作而经常筋疲力
27、尽地回家,应该是吃力地走在孩子们的后面。故选A项。8.C推理判断题。根据全文内容尤其是首段中的最后一句“Its been a joy!”可知,作者认为这份工作给他带来快乐,还是喜欢这份工作的。故选C项。二、【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。文章叙述了泰国几名石油钻塔上的工人们无意发现了一条漂流在大海里的狗,他们救起这条狗并关注它的后续状况。文章体现了人与动物的和谐相处。1.A石油钻塔上的工人们发现这条狗的时候,它孤单地(alone)在海水里。下文中的all alone at sea也是提示。2.D这条狗开始向石油钻塔的方向游(swimming)去,并找到一个落脚的地方。3.C根据后面的修饰形容词“寒冷
28、的”和“恐惧的”可知,这条狗现在已经很疲倦(tired)了。4.B根据下文工人们把狗拉上来可知,他们是放下(lowered)一根绳子。5.C工人们放下一根绳子,共同努力把狗拉(pull)上来到安全的地方。6.A这里是指那些发现(found)并救上那条狗的石油钻塔上的工作人员。7.B他们救上那条狗后很快就给他们的新朋友取了个名字(name)。根据后面的The name可知。8.C这个名字Boonrod在泰语中类似(be similar to)“幸存者”之意。9.DVitisak Payalaw是救那条狗的工作人员(workers)中的一位。10.BVitisak Payalaw一直在他的脸谱网上
29、提供(providing)关于Boonrod的更新信息。11.C他说在大海中能发现这条狗是幸运的(lucky)。下文的条件句假设也是说明对于这条狗而言是幸运的。12.A如果(If)大海中有大浪的话,这条狗很可能就不会被发现了。13.A没人知道这条狗最终(ended up)怎么会独自飘荡在大海之中。下面也是解释原因。14.DVitisak和其他工人们都认为那条狗是从一条渔船(boat)上掉下来的。15.B周一,Boonrod终于被护送登陆(land)上岸。根据后面医生们在等待它可推知。三、Dear Han Meimei,I know from your e-mail that you have
30、difficulty with English.Id like to give you some advice on how to learn English well.First,you should listen carefully to your teacher in class and practice as often as possible after class because mastering a language requires a lot of practice.Second,Id like to recommend that you read some English storybooks,which will help you enlarge your vocabulary.Third,I think it is a good idea to communicate with native English speakers.Last but not least,watching English movies and listening to English songs are good ways to learn idiomatic English.I hope my advice will be helpful!Yours,Li Hua
