1、UNIT 2 BRIDGING CULTURES Section Using Language基础达标练. 单句填空1.The young lady behaved bravely (brave) in the face of danger.2. To gain (gain) complete mastery of English, one must study very hard.3.He is very optimistic about his chance of passing the exam.4.My mother asked me to behave myself (me) bef
2、ore the guests.5.He has said he will cooperate fully with the police. 同义替换in summary; outcome; expense; side with; deny; tremendous; as far as I am concerned; cost an arm and a leg; depress; competence1.We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. expense 2.She saw a beautiful co
3、at but it was very expensive. cost an arm and a leg 3.My friends endured very great danger in order to help me. tremendous 4.This can help you gain a high level of ability in English. competence 5.She felt very sad about the future. depressed 6.The department refuses responsibility for what happened
4、. denies 7.If you raise it at the meeting, Ill support you. side with 8.In my opinion, life is short, and we must achieve something during our life. As far as I am concerned 9.All in all, I think its very important to pay attention to our surrounding environment. In summary 10.We are waiting to hear
5、 the final result of the negotiations. outcome . 完成句子1.观看这些已经不再是乐趣,因为大自然是你必须亲身体验的。(Its no pleasure doing. . .) Its no pleasure looking through these any longer because nature is one thing that really must be experienced.2.光说不做没有用。(It is no use doing) It is no use talking without doing.3.学习一门外语对每个人都很
6、有用。(动名词作主语) Learning a foreign language is very useful to everyone.4.因为我正忙着准备期末考试,所以我没有一收到电子邮件就给你回复。(as 引导原因状语从句) As I was busy preparing for my final exam , I didnt reply to your email as soon as I received it.5.随着时间的推移,我逐渐适应了学校生活。(as 引导时间状语从句) As time went by , I gradually adapted myself to the sc
7、hool life.素养综合练. 阅读理解(2020山东潍坊高二期中考试)While your competitors are still waiting for the water to warm up, you could be giving your dragon boat season a jump-start with a paddling vacation in Orlando, Florida. Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels, perfect for those looking for a break from t
8、he ordinary (or cold) days while enjoying the dragon boat sport with like-minded people.The 2018 Florida Training Camp promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and off the water. Register as a team, small group or individual, with customizable(可定制的) add-ons for those looking to give an edge to th
9、eir personal performance.The week will close out on Saturday with a camp BBQ and a racing regatta! Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday April 15th with the camp check-in. Training begins on Monday April 16th and ends on Saturday April 21st.GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMPDates: Thursday April
10、 16th to Tuesday April 21 st, 2020Price:395, 370 before January 19th, 2020Features include:Daily scheduleTwice daily dragon boat training sessionsDaily video explanationIndividual help(twice weekly)Additional daily group sessionsCamp-sponsored socialsCUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCEThe options outline
11、d below are available during the week of camp and can be booked as an add-on. Add-ons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time through the online registration system.Option 1: High Performance ProgramCost:75If you want to learn how to move your boat faster, then the
12、High Performance Program is for you! This option consists of three progressive one-hour sessions completely focused on racing techniques, strategies, and drills, with the goal of increasing your overall speed.Option 2: Coaching Community Dragon Boat(Level 1)Cost:175This course is intended for anyone
13、 interested in entry-level coaching. Expect the material included in the course to cover safety, ethics(道德) in coaching, coach-athlete communication, basic dragon boat techniques, basic physiological requirements of dragon boat racing, race and practice planning.1.How much does the camp with Option
14、1 cost if you pay at the end of 2019?A.370.B.395.C.445.D.470.2.What can we learn from the passage?A.Option 1 includes a three-hour session.B.Add-ons can be bought during registration.C.Option 2 is for those fond of advanced coaching.D. Video explanation is covered in the coaching course.3.What is th
15、e purpose of the passage?A.Recommend the upcoming training camp.B.Introduce the options in a training camp.C.Provide ideas about how to spend a vacation.D.Offer advice on how to win in dragon boat races.答案:1.C解析:1.语篇解读 本文为应用文,主要介绍了有关龙舟训练营的相关信息。【命题立意】细节理解题。【解题思路】根据文章 GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP 处的“Pric
16、e: 395,370 before January 19th,2020”以及“Option 1: High Performance Program处的Cost:75”可知,在2019年年底报名,应付钱:370美元+75美元 = 445美元,故选C项。答案:2.B解析:2.【命题立意】细节理解题。【解题思路】根据 CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAMP EXPERIENCE 下面的“Add-ons can be included in your initial registration or purchased at a later time through the online registr
17、ation system.”可知,add-ons 可以在报名的时候购买,故选B项。答案:3.A解析:3. 【命题立意】主旨大意题。【解题思路】通读全文可知,本文主要推荐即将到来的训练营活动,故选A项。. 七选五(2020河北张家口高二阶段检测)Four Tips for High School GraduatesOver three-million high school students are graduating this spring in the United States. Many of them will head to university in the fall. The
18、transition (过渡) from high school to college is a major one, and successful adjustment to college has lifelong influences.Maybe you are about to make this transition yourself or have children who are about to leave the nest. 1 If you know someone who is making this transition or know parents guiding
19、their soon-to-be adult kids through this time, please take a moment to share this collection of research-based tips with them. Be open to making new friends as soon as you set foot on the campus, even during orientation (迎新会)! 2 Your success in college depends, in part, on surrounding yourself with
20、others who can support you and help you have fun. 3 Successful adjustment is about reaching out for help when you need it. This means trying to find the answers on your own first, but then contacting those who can help you when you cant. That is what they are there for!Lean on your family. Family su
21、pport can give you comfort when classes get hard or you are stressed about finals. 4 Strong support from family is linked to lower loneliness and depression during the first year of college and higher academic adjustment including motivation and concentration.Be confident. Feeling anxious about comm
22、unicating with fellows, professors, and speaking up in class is associated with lower adaptation during the transition to college. One of the best ways to increase your communication confidence is to practice! 5 A.This list is for you.B.The more you speak up in class,the easier it becomes.C.Dont be
23、afraid to talk to your professors or teaching assistants.D.Joining clubs is also linked to feelings of belonging at college.E.Your professors and teaching assistants want to see you succeed in their classes.F.Almost everyone is in the same boat as you are,hoping to make friends quickly.G.Family memb
24、ers can give you advice and help you solve problems if you need help.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。本文为美国即将毕业的300多万高中生提了几点建议。答案:1.A解析:1.【解题思路】根据上文的“Maybe you are about to make this transition yourself or have children who are about to leave the nest.”可知, A项中的 you 和前文相符,且语意(这份清单是给你的)能承接上下文。答案:2.F解析:2.【解
25、题思路】根据上文的“Be open to making new friends as soon as you set foot on the campus(一踏进校园就抱着开放的态度开始结交新朋友)”可知,F 项中的 make friends 和本段主旨句中的 making new friends 构成同义复现,且符合语境,故选F。答案:3.C解析:3.【解题思路】分析句子结构可知,空处应为本段的主旨句,再根据下文内容可知,首先你要自己寻找答案,在你不能做到时去联系能帮助你的人。C 项概括下文,且下文“That is what they are there for!”中的 they 指代C项中
26、的“your professors or teaching assistants”。答案:4.G解析:4.【解题思路】根据本段的第一句“Lean on your family.”可知, G项中的“Family members”与主旨句中的“your family”相呼应,且符合语境。答案:5.B解析:5.【解题思路】上文提到“在向大学过渡的过程中,与同伴、教授交流以及在课堂大胆发言感到焦虑与较低的适应能力有关。”B选项中的 speak up 与前文的 speaking up 相呼应,由此可知B项符合语境。. 应用文写作1.假定你是李华,你的美国笔友 Jackson 最近在考虑是否要出国留学,他
27、来信征求你的意见。请你就此用英语给他写一封电子邮件,阐述你的观点,并给出理由。注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Jackson, Im more than delighted to share my opinion. Frankly, I hold the view that it makes sense to study abroad. The reasons are as follows.To begin with, exposure to a foreign language setting while we
28、are studying abroad makes the learning process engaging and effective. Moreover, bathed in a different culture of a foreign country, we can gain great insights into the world because cross-cultural experiences can give us a global perspective.All things considered, I hope you can choose to study abroad and start a new life. Yours,Li Hua