1、Unit 2 Travelling aroundUnit 2 Reading for Writing1、Bob was born in Cambridge. When he was in elementary school, he asked his mother to take him to parks in their community so he could collect empty soda cans to recycle. His mother agreed, as long as he saved part of the money he earned for college.
2、Bobs mother remembers Bob as the most determined of her seven kids. Bobs hard work paid off. On Friday,he will become the first person in his family, originally from El Salvador, to graduate from college. And hes graduating with university honors.For his honors thesis (毕业论文)he researched unmanned so
3、lar-powered (太阳能)airplanes, which B YU students have been building and testing for about 10 years. Bobs study helps discover the best way to fly a solar-powered airplane so that it uses the least amount of power. The goal is to design and build an airplane that flies well. Bobs thesis helps lay the
4、basis for this work.“My parents were always hard-working,” Bob said. “They often tell us hard work leads to success.” Bobs father taught him to read at the age of 3, and his mother is now a student at Utah Valley University in a way to becoming a dentist.Bob recognized he overcame some obstacles (障碍
5、)to get where he is. For starters, English is his second language. He also faced stereotypes (模式化的形象). Although Bob never doubted that he would be a college graduate, other people believed he wouldnt because he didnt come from a family of high income. There were other obstacles as well, but Bob view
6、ed them all as opportunities.Bobs mother says she feels very happy and proud that her son is about to graduate with honors, and remembers the effort hes made to get there. “He has worked very hard. He started something, and now he has finished it, ” Cathy says.“I have always told him, If this is you
7、r dream, then you can get it! Keep working hard and you can get it! ”1.What do we know about Bobs honors thesis?A.It makes his mother feel surprised.B.It helps to save the power of flying a solar-powered airplane.C.It is done with BYU students.D.It doubts the way of flying a solar-powered airplane.2
8、.What did Bob do according to the passage?A.He researched unmanned solar-powered airplanes for 10 years.B.He paid for all his study by collecting empty soda cans.C.He worked hard and has graduated from college.D.He was affected by his family and has made some achievements.3.Why did people think Bob
9、couldnt graduate from college?A.His parents had little money to support him.B.His teacher didnt think he could graduate.C.He didnt work hard on his study.D.He didnt dare to face the obstacles for short of confidence.4.What can be inferred from the text?A.Bobs mother is on the way to becoming a denti
10、st.B.Bobs mother works in their community.C.Bons father will graduate from Utah Valley University on Friday.D.Bobs father learnt to read at the age of 3.2、A 13-year-old boy who had been reported missing four years ago was discovered alive, hidden behind a fake wall of a house near Atlanta, Georgia,
11、and was sent to live with his mother early on Saturday, the police said. Five people living in the house in Jonesboro, 17 miles (28km) away from the South of Atlanta, were caught by the police，among them the boys father，Gregory，and a woman， said Sergeant Kevin Hughes of the Clayton County police. “
12、Gregory and Samantha Joy Davis were facing charges of false imprisonment，abuse on children and attacking an officer，”he said，“adding that three teenagers in the house were also facing charges. ” “The boys mother clearly had reported him missing to the child welfare but not the police, and no missing
13、 persons report was found in Clayton County，”Hughes said. “And the teen was able to get a phone recently and told his mother his whereabouts，” authorities said. “Clayton County police went to the house on Friday to look for the 13-year-old boy but Gregory and Davis said they had no information about
14、 the boy，” Hughes said. Several hours later, police came back and again searched the house. While the police were in the house, the boy called his mother, who told officers where her son was hidden in the house, Hughes said. “ They discovered him hidden behind a false wall in the inside part of the
15、house，” he said. “The boy appeared to be in good physical health and was reunited with his mother, who had come to Georgia from out of the state，” Hughes said. Neighbors in their quiet， well-kept Jonesboro neighborhood said the family moved in about six months ago and kept to themselves. The 13-year
16、-old boy always seemed to be home and did not appear to go to school, they said.1. Where was the boy finally found?A. Behind a fake wall of his mothers house.B. In a hidden place in his fathers house.C. In their quiet neighborhood.D. In 17 miles away from the South of Atlanta, Georgia. 2. The underl
17、ined word “whereabouts” in the text perhaps means .A. placeB. directionC. homeD. phone3. Which is the best title for the passage?A. A 13-year-old Teen Was Found in His HomeB. A Teen Missing Four Years Ago Was Found AliveC. Charges from Clayton County PoliceD. Mothers Concern About Her Sons Safety3、
18、When you measure the distance between towns on foot, walk to places that you thought could only be reached by car, or talk to neighbors with whom you never felt necessary to communicate, it will change your mind! When I 1 the 21-day Mindful Walking Challenge, I began to walk with a 2 mind. I talked
19、to the new 3 next door who just had a baby, and two different 4 on different days. I listened to their 5 in gardening after working all day in front of a computer screen.I 6 everyone passing by me. A friend walked with me one day and held my 7 as I closed my eyes to experience being 8 . We stopped f
20、requently so I could 9 mental pictures (脑海里的图像)about all the beauty I often 10 on my busy days, a purple flower, a tree branch with shining green leaves, a birds nest. We 11 by an apple tree and met the owner and her two kids. Her 12 moved here from Germany three months ago. We asked if we could 13
21、some apples. “Yes, pleaser I dont know what to do with them,” she said. I walked to the streets that I 14 would not pass through if I had a tight (紧的)schedule in mind,and 15 a tiny free library on the sidewalk. I began to 16 if I had really lived in this 17 all these years, Its a (n) 18 new town tha
22、t I know so little about! I hold deep 19 for the 21-day Mindful Walking Challenge. One day, my feet might 20 far lands again, yet I know wonder is right here and right now.1.A.receivedB.failedC.joinedD.faced2.A.clearB.hopefulC.nervousD.regretful3.A.teacherB.nurseC.managerD.neighbor4.A.workersB.garde
23、nersC.farmersD.gentlemen5.A.guidanceB.soundsC.heartsD.joy6.A.smiled atB.lookedatC.quarrelled withD.agreedwith7.A.watchB.stickC.handD.clothes8.A.hurtB.blindC.amazedD.disappointed9.A.admireB.ignoreC.recognizeD.take10.A.missedB.commentedC.desiredD.suggested11.A.passedB.livedC.stoppedD.lay12.A.friendB.f
24、amilyC.companyD.school13.A.pickB.touchC.sellD.send14.A.alwaysB.foreverC.seldomD.normally15.A.builtB.discoveredC.repairedD.climbed16.A.questionB.tellC.realizeD.understand17.A.villageB.houseC.townD.flat18.A.usuallyB.actuallyC.partlyD.completely19.A.sadnessB.thanksC.courageD.pride20.A.reachB.leaveC.con
25、nectD.travel4、寒假将至, 班级里很多同学都打算去海南度假。你们班就选择何种交通方式进行了一次调查。请你根据下表所提供的信息, 客观地介绍调查情况, 并阐述你自己的观点。60%的同学选择坐飞机1.速度快;2.环境舒适, 服务周到。40%的同学选择坐火车1.价格便宜;2.能观赏沿途的风景。注意:1.词数80左右;2.开头已给出, 不计入总词数。 The winter vacation approaching, there has been a heated discussion about the means of transport, by which we like to tra
26、vel to Hainan. Opinions are divided on this problem._ 答案以及解析1答案及解析：答案：1.B 2.D 3.A 4.A解析：1. B 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句“Bobs study helps discover the best way to fly a solar-powered airplane so that it uses the least amount of power.”可知，鲍勃的荣誉论文有助于节省太阳能飞机使 用的能量。2. D推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“ My parents were always hard-wor
27、king， Bob said. They often tell us hard work leads to success. ”可知，鲍勃受到家庭的影响，并取得了一些成绩。3. A 细节理解题。根据第五段第四句“.other people believed he wouldnt because he didnt come from a family of high income.” 可知，人们认为鲍勃不能从大学毕业是因为他的父母没有钱供养他。4. A 推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句“.his mother is now a student at Utah Valley University i
28、n a way to becoming a dentist.”可 知，鲍勃的母亲将成为一名牙医。 2答案及解析：答案：1.B 2.A 3.B解析：1. B【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知，男孩最后是在他父亲家的一个隐蔽的地方被发现的。故选B项。2. A【解析】词义猜测题。根据第四段句意：休斯说，男孩 的母亲显然已经向儿童福利机构报告了他的失踪，但没有 向警方报告，在克莱顿县也没有发现失踪人员的报告。当 局说，这名少年最近还能打电话告诉他母亲他的下落。由 此推知画线词的意思是“地方”，故选A项。3. B【解析】主旨大意题。根据第一段内容可知，本文讲述 的是四年前失踪的一名少年被发现
29、还活着的故事。故答案 为B项。 3答案及解析：答案：1.C; 2.A; 3.D; 4.B; 5.D; 6.A; 7.C; 8.B; 9.D; 10.A; 11.C; 12.B; 13.A; 14.D; 15.B; 16.A; 17.C; 18.D; 19.B; 20.A解析：1. C根据下文中的I began to walk可知我参加了 21天的步行挑战。receive接收；fail未能通过；join”参加；face面临。2. A 根据上文中的the 21-day Mindful Walking Challenge可知，这 21 天的步行是通过心灵感受的，这都是很清楚的想法。clear清楚的；
30、 hopeful 抱有希望的；nervous焦虑的；regretful遗憾的。3. D根据下文中的next door可知，我与新搬来的邻居交谈。teacher教师 ；nurse护士；manager经理；neighbor 邻居。4. B 根据下文中的I listened to their 5 in gardening可知，我 跟两个园艺师(gardeners)交谈。5. D在电脑屏幕前工作了一整天之后，我倾听他们在园艺过程中的欢乐(joy)。6. A根据语境可知,因为心情愉悦，我向从身旁经过的人微笑:smile at 向.微笑； look at 看；quarrel with与.争吵；agree
31、with赞成。7. C在我闭着眼睛体验盲人的感觉时，我的朋友抓住我的手走路。故选C。8. B参见上题解析。hurt受伤的；blind盲的，失明的；amazed惊讶的；disappointed失望的。9. D 根据 F文中的mental pictures(脑海里的图像）about all the beauty 可知，take拍照符合语境。这里是说我在脑海中想象这些 画面。10. A根据下文中的on my busy days可知，在繁忙的日子里，我错过了这些美景；miss错过；comment评论；desire渴望；suggest 建议11. C 根据下文中的We asked if we could
32、 13 some apples可知，我们在苹果树旁边停下（stopped)。12. B根据上文中的the owner and her two kids可知，这家人（family)三个月前从德国搬到这个地方来。13. A 根据下文中的Yes，please. I dont know what to do with them可知，我问他们是否可以摘（pick)几个苹果。14. D 根据下文中的would not pass through if I had a tight(紧的）schedule in mind可知，通常（normally)如果有紧张的日程表的话我是不经过这里的。15. B根据上文中的
33、I14 would not pass through可知，以前没有经过这里，现在发现人行道旁边有一家小型的免费图书馆。build 建造； discover发现 ; repair修理，修补；climb攀登。16. A结合上文可知，现在发现了如此多的东西，我开始怀疑(question)自己这些年是否真的住在这个镇上。17. C 根据第一句话中的When you measure the distance between towns on foot和下文中的new town可知，我住在镇上。18. D根据下文中的that I know so little about可知，对于我来说，住了这么多年的城镇
34、,一下子变成一个全新的地方了。completely完全地。19. B结合上文我获得的感受以及下文中的for the 21-day Mindful Walking Challenge可知， 我对这样的活动非常感谢。sadness 悲伤；thanks 感谢；courage勇气；pride骄傲。20. A总有一天，我的双脚可能会再次抵达遥远的土地。reach抵达，到达符合语境。 4答案及解析：答案： The winter vacation approaching, there has been a heated discussion about the means of transport, by
35、which we like to travel to Hainan. Opinions are divided on this problem. 60% of the classmates are in favour of the idea to take a plane. In their opinion, nothing can match a plane as for speed. Besides, the popularity of the plane is due to clean and comfortable environment and excellent service.
36、However, 40% of the classmates show more interest in taking a train. The reasons can be listed as follows. Firstly, compared with the plane, the cost for a trip by train is quite low, Secondly, by taking a train, they can enjoy the natural beauty, which will be an unforgettable experience. As far as I am concerned, Id like to choose to travel by train for its safety and reasonable price. With beautiful scenery always in sight, the train is my favourite form of transport.解析：