1、六 Unit 2 Developing ideas【语用训练】.单句语法填空1._(literary)is her favorite,and her compositions are always regardedas model ones.2.We set off _dawn so that we could get to the coast before lunch time.3.When someone is unkind to you,try responding with _(gentle).4.What _them most was the _things in store for
2、 them.(delight)Literatureatgentlenessdelighteddelightful5.The brain accounts for _(mere)three percent of body weight.6.I think the dictionary published this year is worthy of _(buy).7.98%of the Antarctics surface is covered _(permanent)in theice cap.8.It is reported that the _(reveal)of his past led
3、 to his resignation.merelybeing boughtpermanentlyrevelation.选词填空be worthy of,hundreds of,care about,be appreciative of,at midnight,now andthen,pick up,in particular,be aware of,descend upon1.A great number of people are going hungry and _children have diedof hunger.2.The company where he had worked
4、for ten years _his efforts.3.The most important thing is that people should _the importance ofenvironmental protection.4.In April 1945 I heard something explode _.hundreds ofwas appreciative ofbe aware ofat midnight5._she checked to see if he was still asleep.6.The expert pointed out that a number o
5、f the reports findings _note.7.The whole meal was good but the wine _was excellent.8.After the teacher came in,calm _the students.9.I dont _the price,so long as the car is in good condition.10.I bent down and _the pen lying on the road.Now and thenwere worthy ofin particulardescended uponcare aboutp
6、icked up【主题阅读】.阅读理解A(2021临川高二检测)Whats Best to Read This Year?Secrets I Know(Random House Childrens Books,ages 3-7)This tale written by Kallie George and pictured by Paola Zakimi follows a younggirl and her little friend as they move from rain to sunshine,from pleasant lonelinessto sweet friendship,a
7、nd finally from adventures on earth to an exploration of thesky above.The colors of Zakimis pencil drawings are calming and Georges poetictext tells her story with simple language.Pandora(Clarion Books,ages 3-7)The award-winning author Victoria Turnbull tells the story of a little foxPandora.Pandora
8、 lives alone.She makes herself a handsome home,but no one evercomes to visit.Then one day something falls from the skya bird with a brokenwing.Little by little,the bird helps Pandora feel less lonely.Turnbulls watercolorand colored pencil drawings make this story of friendship and growth anatmospher
9、ic delight.Prince and Pirate(G.P.Putnams Sons Books for Younger Readers,ages 5-8)A different kind of friendship is described in this book,by Charlotte Gunnufsonwith pictures by Mike Lowery.Prince and Pirate are a pair of mismatched fish putinto the same aquarium(水族馆).At first it seems that theyll ne
10、ver learn to befriends.Its only when both take pity on a frightened dogfish that they learn thebenefits of cooperation,and soon all three fish become good friends.The Giant Jumperee(Dinal Books,ages 3-5)The story was written by the award-winning British author Julia Donaldson.When Rabbit hears a lou
11、d voice bellowing(吼叫)threateningly from inside a cave,he gathers Cat,Bear and Elephant to help him decide what to do.But its MamaFrog who fearlessly confronts(面对)the unknown creature.Helen Oxenburys softwatercolors creat a beautiful countryside and her characterizations of the animals areimpressive.
12、【文章大意】本文为说明文。文章介绍了四本适合儿童阅读的书籍。1.Who pictured the book Pandora?A.Kallie George.B.Victoria Turnbull.C.Paola Zakimi.D.Charlotte Gunnufson.【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Pandora(Clarion Books,ages 3-7)部分的Turnbulls watercolor and colored pencil drawings make this story of friendship andgrowth an atmospheric delight.可知,多
13、利亚特恩布尔绘制了这本书。2.Which book tells a story about courage?A.Pandora.B.Secrets I Know.C.Prince and Pirate.D.The Giant Jumperee.【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据The Giant Jumperee(Dinal Books,ages 3-5)部分的When Rabbit hears a loud voice bellowing threateningly from inside a cave,hegathers Cat,Bear and Elephant to help him de
14、cide what to do.But its Mama Frogwho fearlessly confronts the unknown creature.可知,The Giant Jumperee讲述了一个关于勇气的故事。3.What do the four books have in common?A.Their publishers are the same one.B.Their characters are all animals.C.They all have pencil drawings.D.They are all for younger readers.【解析】选D。细节
15、理解题。根据每本书后读者年龄的介绍可知,这四本书都是写给儿童。B(2021福州高二检测)At just 40 years old,hip-hop star Kasseem Dean,more popularly known asSwizz Beatz,has amassed(积累)a track record,lifestyle and nearly$70 million networth that would inspire most of us to retire early.So why does Dean continue toboth work extremely hard and
16、try projects that come with the risk of rejection?During our interview for Uncommon Drive,a video series for USA&Main that seeks to find out the motivations and magic of world-class business people,Dean provided a memorable answer:“You only have so much timeonce its gone you dont get it back.Dont fo
17、cus on money;focus on building something greater than yourself.If youre not making history,youre wasting your time on Earth.”When you look at his answer,you will learn two important lessons.The first is in“making history”.Doing so requires awareness.You must fully understand what has and has not bee
18、n achieved in the market youve entered.Dean makes every effort with the goal of creating something important that has not been done before and will be remembered for its impact beyond his years.The second part of his statement is just as powerful.In this interview,he neveronce said he is“trying”to m
19、ake history.Instead,he has told himself that no matterwhat difficulty there is,its just going to happen.“Im going to make history.”Deansaid.After talking to Dean for nearly 45 minutes,it was clear to me that he hasremoved all ego(自我)from a statement that might otherwise be misread as falsepride.I be
20、lieve its a brilliant hackrather than focus on all the reasons why aproject cant be realized,he has convinced himself of the possibility.【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。文章通过嘻哈明星Kasseem Dean虽成名却仍然继续努力的例子,论述了他这样做的原因。4.What is the function of the first paragraph?A.To lead to the main topic.B.To describe a stars success
21、.C.To express admiration for a star.D.To explain the meaning of success.【解析】选A。推理判断题。文章开头通过嘻哈明星Kasseem Dean虽成名却仍然继续努力的例子,提出问题So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection?可知,下文开始论述此问题。所以第一段的作用是引出本文谈论的话题。5.What motivates Dean to continue t
22、o work hard?A.His desire to be famous.B.His wish to be wealthy.C.His adventurous spirit and imagination.D.His life goal to leave his mark on history.【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据文章第二段后半段和第三段后半段可知,Dean 认为要把注意力放在比自己更伟大的事情上,如果不创造历史就是浪费时间。Dean 竭尽所能,目标是创造出一些以前从未有人做过的重要的东西。6.What can we learn about Dean in the intervie
23、w?A.He takes a pride in his work.B.He can predict the possibility.C.He always believes in himself.D.He gets prepared for his career.【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段可知,Dean相信自己能创造历史,他一直很相信自己。7.Whats the title of the text?A.How does Kasseem Dean Face Rejection?B.What Makes Kasseem Dean Work Hard?C.How does Kass
24、eem Dean Make History?D.Why doesnt Kasseem Dean Want to Retire?【解析】选B。主旨大意题。文章开头通过嘻哈明星Kasseem Dean虽成名却仍然继续努力的例子,提出问题So why does Dean continue to both work extremelyhard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection?下文通过Dean 对此问题观点进行了阐述,所以本文主要内容是什么让Dean 努力工作。.阅读填句(2021龙岩高二检测)Before your feet
25、hit the floor in the morning,think of something that youregrateful for.Making this a focus for yourself and teaching your kids to do the samecan have a significant impact on your emotional health during the COVID-19Pandemic.1 And if we begin our day with a feeling of hopeless and sadness,then we hav
26、e let the negative feeling start going freely.2 One way to counteract(消除)that feeling is by making regular schedule and sticking with it.When you organize and structure your life you know what to expect.Make sure you have a family routine.Remember,kids are used to routine and structure in schools.Ma
27、ny kids grow having consistency in their lives,which consequently helps them feel in control,something kids need now more than ever.Not only will having plan help you stay centered,it will also keep you focusedon the tasks at hand.A study published in the Annual Review of Psychology onpsychological
28、habits showed people rely on their routines and habits when they arestressed.3 Establishing healthy routines could help with physical,emotionaland mental health during difficult times like these.4 The first item on the list should be to make your bed.According to asurvey by OnePoll and Sleepopolis,w
29、hich provides mattress reviews,people whomake their beds regularly tend to report feeling happier and more productive.5 A.Go ahead and make a schedule.B.Get up early and make your bed.C.That helps them get through difficult times.D.The heaviness of our current situation can quickly weigh us down.E.D
30、ont forget,with COVID-19,you are not alone in how you are feeling.F.Depression and anxiety can prevent you from feeling in control of your life.G.Plus,if making your bed is on your list you can attain your first goal of the day.【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。如果我们以一种无奈和悲伤的感觉开始一天的生活,那么我们就已经让负面的感觉开始自由地发展。文章介绍了一些消除消极情绪
31、的方法。1.【解析】选D。根据上文可知在你的脚早上着地之前,想一些你感激的事情。在COVID-19大流行期间,将这作为你自己的重点并教育你的孩子也这样做,会对你的情绪健康产生重大影响。根据后文可知如果我们以一种无奈和悲伤的感觉开始一天的生活,那么我们就已经让负面的感觉开始自由地发展。由此可知,本句是在说明对目前处境的消极评价。2.【解析】选F。根据后文One way to counteract that feeling is by making regularschedule and sticking with it.可知消除这种感觉的一种方法是制定有规律的时间表并坚持下去。由此可知,本句说明
32、了需要消除的消极感觉。后文feeling指代F项中Depression and anxiety。故选F。3.【解析】选C。根据上句可知发表在心理学年度评论上的一项关于心理习惯的研究表明,人们在压力下会依赖于自己的日常生活和习惯。根据下句可知建立健康的生活习惯可以帮助你在困难时期保持身体、情绪和心理健康。由此可知,本句说明健康的生活习惯能够帮助人们度过困难时期。4.【解析】选A。根据后文The first item on the list should be to make your bed.可知清单上的第一件事应该是整理床铺。由此可知,本句是在说明制作一个时间表,上面第一件事就是整理床铺。故选A。5.【解析】选G。根据上文可知清单上的第一件事应该是整理床铺。根据一家提供床垫评测的公司OnePoll and Sleepopolis的一项调查,经常整理床铺的人感觉更快乐,工作效率更高。由此可知,本句承接上文,继续说明整理床铺的影响:如果整理床铺在你的清单上,你就可以实现你一天的第一个目标。