1、UNIT 2 Period Two题组A基础练(建议用时：20分钟).单句语法填空 1Old people and children tend (cheat) in our life.2Sorry but I have to entrust you this matter.3Today the number of the netizens in our country has increased (sharp)4I am caught in dilemma when choosing a major for myself.5I refuse to lie about whether I agr
2、ee with him; its my principles.6It is surprising the young man (appoint) to be our manager should be a foreigner.7Starbucks has responded the video of its workers throwing a homeless man out.8Owing to his great work, Mandela (elect) to be President of South Africa.9The book I read is about Tu Youyou
3、, the first Chinese woman scientist (win) the Nobel Prize.10When I had my first exam, I failed in it and felt so (scare) that I even didnt want to go to school again.【答案】1.to be cheated2.with3.sharply4.a5against6.appointed7.to8.was elected9to win10.scared.完成句子1I d rather you yesterday.我宁愿你昨天没有来。2The
4、 boy was last on the bank of the river with some children.最后见到那个男孩和一些孩子在河岸上玩耍。3To me, this gift is unique, and nothing can in my heart.对于我来说， 这件礼物是独一无二的， 没有什么可以代替它在我心里的位置。4Im sure that those who agree to the plan will be .我确信同意这个计划的人将会占多数。5It is the green shade from the trees that protects us from t
5、he sun, making us .正是树上的绿荫保护了我们不受阳光的照射，让我们感到更有活力。6Nothing is travelling.再也没有比旅游更愉快的了。【答案】1.hadnt come2.seen playing3replace its position4.in the majority5feel more energetic6.more pleasant than.微写作我们中华民族以自己传统的美德(virtues)而著称(be known for), 我们应该继承(inherit)并且实践道德原则(moral principles)。我们应该多了解我们民族的历史和文化。在
6、日常生活中， 我们应该乐于助人， 有一颗善良的心； 在学习中， 我们应该充满活力(energetic), 刻苦努力。_One possible version：We Chinese are known for our traditional virtues.We are supposed to inherit and practice the moral principles.In addition，we should have a better knowledge of our history and rich culture.In our daily life，we should be w
7、illing to help others and have a kind heart，and in our study, we should be energetic and hardworking.题组B提升练(建议用时：20分钟).阅读理解Marian Wright Edelman, an American lawyer, educator and childrens rights activist, was born on June 6, 1939 in South Carolina, one of five children.Her father Arthur Wright was
8、a preacher (牧师) who died when she was only 14 years old.In his last words to her, he advised her not to “let anything get in the way of your education”After high school, Edelman went on to study at Spelman College and later traveled to the Soviet Union.When she returned to Spelman in 1959, Edelman b
9、ecame involved in the civil rights movement.This work inspired her to drop her plans to enter the Foreign Service and study law instead.In 1973, Edelman set up the Childrens Defense Fund as a voice for poor and disabled children.She served as a public speaker on behalf of these children.During a tou
10、r, Marian met Peter Edelman, an assistant to Kennedy, and the next year she moved to Washington, DC.to marry him and to work for social justice in the center of Americas political scene.The couple had three sons: Joshua, Jonah and Ezra.Jonah is the founder of Stand for Children, a group that promote
11、s childrens education, and Ezra is a documentary filmmaker who won an Emmy for his film OJ.: Made in America.Edelman is the author of many books for children and adults.Her titles for readers include Im Your Child, God: Prayers for Our Children, Guide My Feet: Prayers and Meditations for Our Childre
12、n, Lanterns: A Memoir of Mentors, and The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours, which was a surprising success.()1.What do we know about Edelmans family?AShe was the single child.BHer mother was a preacher.CThey took education seriously.DThe family had a poor life.()2.Why did Ed
13、elman drop her plan to enter the Foreign Service?AShe wanted to study abroad.BShe intended to be a lawyer.CShe had little time for her work.DShe was interested in civil rights.()3.Where did Edelman get married?AIn Washington DC.BIn the Soviet Union.CIn South Carolina.DIn Spelman.()4.What can be lear
14、ned about Edelmans children?AThey all worked for social justice.BThey achieved something in career.CThey won many awards in their lives.DThey contributed to their mothers books.【语篇解读】本文讲述了一位出身牧师家庭的美国黑人女性，凭着自己对正义公平的信仰，依靠自身所受的良好教育，投身民权和社会公益事业的故事。1C推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句 “In his last words to her, he advised
15、her not to let anything get in the way of your education(在给她的临终遗言中，他建议她不要让任何事情妨碍你的教育)。”可推知，爱德曼的家庭对教育认真严肃。故选C项。2D细节理解题。根据第二段中 “When she returned to Spelman in 1959, Edelman became involved in the civil rights movement.This work inspired her to drop her plans to enter the Foreign Service and study law
16、 instead.”可知，爱德曼对民权很感兴趣，让她放弃了进入外交部门的计划。故选D项。3A细节理解题。根据第三段中 “During a tour, Marian met Peter Edelman, an assistant to Kennedy, and the next year she moved to Washington, DC.to marry him.” 可知，爱德曼是在华盛顿特区结婚的。故选A项。4B推理判断题。根据第三段中 “Jonah is the founder of Stand for Children, a group that promotes childrens
17、 education, and Ezra is a documentary filmmaker who won an Emmy for his film OJ.: Made in America.”可知，这对夫妇有三个儿子：约书亚、约拿和以斯拉。乔纳是促进儿童教育的组织Stand for Children的创始人，以斯拉是一位纪录片导演，他的电影O.J.: Made in America获得了艾美奖。由此可见，爱德曼的两个孩子在事业上有所成就。故选B项。注：Emmy 艾美奖，是美国电视的最高荣誉奖。.七选五Self-esteem means you mostly feel good about
18、 yourself.It gives you the courage to try new things or make new friends.With self-esteem, you believe in yourself.You know that good things can happen when you try. Self-esteem helps you when things dont go your way.It helps you accept mistakes. 1 Make a list of the stuff youre good at.Can you draw
19、 or sing? Are you a good reader? Are you good at a sport? Do you tell a good joke? If youre having trouble with your list, ask a parent or friend to help you with it. 2 Think of ways you can do some of the things youre good at every day.You can draw pictures, sing songs and play basketballs etc., wh
20、ich make you have a sense of achievement.Turn “I cant” into “I can！” Does the little voice in your head tell you “Im not good at this” or “I cant do it”？ Or “Its too hard for me”？ Thats you thinking badly of yourself. 3 Think, “I can give it a try，” “I can handle this.” Think, “Ill give it my best.”
21、 Think, “Ill ask someone to help me do this.”Try your best.You can feel good about yourself when you give something a good try. 4 Try again.If you miss the soccer goal or lose a library book, you dont get too mad at yourself.You find a way to do better.Do something meaningful.Do nice things for pare
22、nts.Help with meals, clean up, or feed the pet. 5 You get to see that what you do means a lot.Spend time with people who love you.Do things you enjoy with your parents or family.It helps you know yourself better.And that builds self-esteem.APractice the things you do well.BWhy not decide to change y
23、our mind?CHere are some steps beneficial to you.DWhen it happens, you will lack self-esteem.EWhen you try hard, your self-esteem will grow.FDoing worthwhile things, you feel good about yourself.GThere are other approaches to helping develop your self-esteem.【语篇解读】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讲了拥有自尊的好处以及如何建立自尊。1C根据下文
24、每一段的第一句话，可知接下来讲了一些对你有益的步骤，故选C项。2A下文谈到想办法每天做一些你擅长的事情。你可以画画，唱歌，打篮球等，这让你有成就感。由此可知，这一段主要讲了练习你擅长的事情。故选A项。3B根据下文 “ Think, I can give it a try， I can handle this. Think, Ill give it my best. Think, Ill ask someone to help me do this.”可知，该空承上启下，B项“为什么不改变想法呢？”切题，故选B项。4E上文提到说当你尝试某件事时，你会自我感觉良好。该空承接上文，E项“当你努力时，
25、你的自尊会增长”与上文一致，故选E项。5F上文指出帮忙做饭、打扫卫生或喂宠物。下文提到说你会发现你所做的事情意义重大。该空承上启下，F项“做有意义的事情，你会自我感觉良好”符合题意，故选F项。.语法填空Most of us relate wealth to a 1. (success) career，a big house and expensive clothes.However，a recent study,2. (carry) out by a USbased bank and brokerage company，showed that more than six 3. ten of t
26、he people surveyed treasured time with their family in daily life.Not long ago，a spokesman for UK company Luxury Family Hotel told the Daily Mail，society is 4. (gradual) becoming a materialistic (物质主义的) place where the message from modern famous people 5. (seem) to be that fashion，and foreign holida
27、ys as well as expensive jewels are of great 6. (important)However，the study shows that many people still feel things such as family and relationships，compared to 7. (spend) money，are much 8. (value) regardless of their race，age and nationality.Indeed，9. is often the case，we leave home to seek our fo
28、rtune and，when we get 10. ，we go home and share with our family.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，研究发现与一些物质的东西相比，人们更注重家人。1successful考查形容词。句意：我们大多数人把财富与成功的事业、大房子和昂贵的衣服联系在一起。修饰名词career用形容词，故填successful。2carried考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，美国一家银行和经纪公司最近进行的一项研究显示，超过60%的受访者在日常生活中珍惜与家人在一起的时间。study与carry之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，表示被动，用过去分词作后置定语，故填carrie
29、d。3in考查介词。句意参考上题解析，表示“几分之几”用介词in，故填in。4gradually考查副词。句意：社会正在逐渐成为一个物质主义的地方，在那里，来自现代名人的信息似乎是时尚，国外度假以及昂贵的珠宝是非常重要的。修饰becoming用副词，故填gradually。5seems考查主谓一致。句意参考上题解析，文章基础时态为一般现在时，主语是“the message”，谓语用第三人称单数形式，故填seems。6importance考查名词。句意参考第4题解析，介词of后接名词作宾语，故填importance。7spending考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，这项研究表明，许多人仍认为，无论种族、年龄和国籍如何，与花钱相比，诸如家庭和关系之类的东西珍贵得多。介词to后接动名词作宾语，故填spending。8more valuable考查形容词比较级。句意参考上题解析，much修饰形容词比较级，故填more valuable。9as考查非限制性定语从句。句意：事实上，就像通常的情况一样，我们离开家去寻找财富，获得财富后我们就会回家并与家人一起分享。此处为非限制性定语从句，关系词位于句首，指代后面的内容，在从句中作主语，故填as。10it考查代词。句意参考上题解析，此处指代前面提到的不可数名词fortune，故填it。