1、UNIT 4Period Two题组A基础练(建议用时：10分钟).单词拼写1As the old saying goes，“Together，_(个人) can make a difference.”2The United _(王国) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of England，Wales，Scotland and Northern Ireland.3He works as a _(主要的) editor in China Daily.4The country needs a _(防御) capability as
2、insurance against the unexpected.5My mother works in a _(附近的) company and she usually walks home.6The _(位置) of the Arts Theatre was considered a poor area of town.7They were unwilling to accept the fact that their son died in the _(战斗)8As is known to us，Qingdao is a beautiful _(港口) city with a long
3、history.9As is known to all，China has made great _(成就) during the past decades.10Tims _(困惑的) expression suggested that he didnt understand what they had said.【答案】1.individuals2.Kingdom3.chief4.defence5nearby6.location7.battle8.port9achievements10.puzzled.单句语法填空1When he woke up，he found himself _(sur
4、round) by some doctors.2If you continue to do _(legal) things，you will end up in prison sooner or later.3I am quite _(confuse) by Chinese table manners.Id appreciate it if you could give me some tips on how to behave properly at a dinner party.4As well as _(study) English at school，Alice taught hers
5、elf Japanese at home.5She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands，as if in _(defend)6There is _(evident) that Beijing Man first used fire to cook food.7He passed the college entrance examination，_ made his parents very proud.8There is so much more _(learn) about the interesting history
6、 and culture of the UK.9He was very _(upset) because his pen pal didnt reply to his letters in time.10Have you ever _(belong) to a political party?【答案】1.surrounded2.illegal3.confused4studying5.defence6.evidence7.which8to learn9.upset10.belonged.完成句子1In the last few years，China _ _ _ _ _ _ _.在过去的几年里，
7、中国在环保方面取得了巨大成就。2We can know more about the life of great people _ _ _ _ _ _ _other countries.我们可以了解更多有关伟人的生活以及其他国家的历史和文化。3Yuan Longping，_ _ _ _ _，was awarded National Medals on September 29,2019.著名科学家袁隆平于2019年9月29日被授予共和国勋章。4_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is the key step to make life healthy.保持环境清洁无污染是使人们生活健康的关键一步。
8、5Vancouver is Canadas warmest and most beautiful city.It _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.温哥华是加拿大最温暖、最美丽的城市。它被群山和太平洋环绕。【答案】1has made great achievements in environmental protection2as well as history and cultures of3known as a famous scientist4Keeping the environment clean and free of pollution5is surrounded by mount
9、ains and the Pacific Ocean题组B提升练(建议用时：20分钟).阅读理解A4 World Heritage (遗产) Sites in ChinaThe Temple of HeavenLocated in the southern part of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven is a magnificent complex of fine cultural buildings set in gardens. The sacred place served as a complex of sacrificial buildings for
10、 the Ming and Qing emperors, and is the largest one in Beijing among several royal altars (神坛) to Heaven, Earth, the Sun, the Moon and other symbolic forces of nature. It symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaventhe human world and Gods worldwhich stands at the heart of Chinese cosmogony
11、(宇宙进化论)Mogao CavesLocated on south-east of the Dunhuang oasis, Gansu province, the Mogao caves, also known as the Thousand-Buddha Caves, are the worlds largest and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art. According to historical records, the carving of the caves started in 366 AD and continued f
12、or about 1,000 years. The 492 well-preserved cells and cave sanctuaries(内殿) in Mogao, housing about 45,000 square meters of murals (壁画) and more than 2,000 painted sculptures, are well-known for their statues and wall paintings.Fujian tulouFujian tulou consists of (is made up of) 46 buildings constr
13、ucted (built) between the 15th and 20th centuries. Several storeys high, the earthen houses were built along an inward-looking, circular or square floor plan as housing for up to 800 people each. They were built for defense purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows
14、to the outside only above the first floor. Housing a whole clan, the houses functioned as village units and were known as “a little kingdom for the family”The Leshan Giant BuddhaThe Leshan Giant Buddha is said to be the biggest Buddha statue in the world. The way in which the cultural features have
15、been integrated with the natural scenery is considered to be a precious legacy. The Giant Buddha statue, carved on the mountain, stands 71m high, with its back against Mount Jiuding. There are more than 90 stone carvings and Buddha shrines (神坛) on both sides of the Giant Buddha.()1.Which of the foll
16、owing served as a sacrificial place in the past?AFujian tulou.BMogao.CThe Temple of Heaven.DThe Leshan Giant Buddha.()2.What feature of Fujian tulou shows its defensive function ?AThey are several storeys high.BThey can hold hundreds of people.CThey have windows on the first floor.DThey have only on
17、e access to the outside.()3.What do Mogao Caves and The Leshan Giant Buddha have in common?AThey were both royal places.BThey were both found in caves.CThey are both religious resorts (名胜)DThey both have historic murals.【语篇解读】本文介绍了中国四个世界闻名的遗产地：北京天坛、莫高窟、福建土楼和乐山大佛。1C细节理解题。 由第一段第一、二句可知，天坛是以花园为背景的宏伟的文化精
18、品建筑群。这个神圣的地方曾经是明、清朝代的祭祀建筑。天坛曾经作为明、清朝代的祭祀建筑。故选C。2D细节理解题。由第三段第三句“ They were built for defense purposes around a central open courtyard with only one entrance and windows to the outside only above the first floor.”可知，出于防御目的，福建土楼只有一个出入口。3C细节理解题。由第二段“the Mogao caves, also known as the Thousand-Buddha Cav
19、es, are the worlds largest and longest used treasure house of Buddhist art.”和第四段“The Leshan Giant Buddha is said to be the biggest Buddha statue in the world.”可知，莫高窟和乐山大佛都是宗教圣地。阅读加油站sacred adj. 神圣的defense n. 防御be integrated with 与融为一体It symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaventhe human w
20、orld and Gods worldwhich stands at the heart of Chinese cosmogony(宇宙进化论)它象征着天地之间的关系人间与神界是中国宇宙进化论的核心。BThe Pharos，the great lighthouse of Alexandria，was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.It stood on the island of Pharos，in the harbor(港口) of the city of Alexandria.In 280 BC.，PtolemySoter，th
21、e ruler of Egypt，ordered the building of the lighthouse.Twenty years later，it was finishedthe first lighthouse in the world and the tallest building on Earth，besides the Great Pyramid of Egypt.The Pharos was designed by Sostrates，a Greek architect.Sostrates wanted to leave his name on the base of th
22、e lighthouse.But Ptolemy refused，ordering that only his own name appeared on the building.But Sostrates found a way to do that.At the base of the Pharos，Sostrates left a message containing his own name.Then he covered it with plaster(建筑石膏) and left Ptolemys name over it.After many years，the plaster
23、disappeared and people knew the true architect of the lighthouse.In 1302 and 1323，two strong earthquakes hit Alexandria，damaging the lighthouse.In 1326，it finally fell into the sea.Much of what we know about the lighthouse comes from the writings of Arabs who once visited the Pharos.The Pharos was a
24、bout 384 feet tall，the same height as a modern 40-story building.At the top of the lighthouse stood a large statue of Poseidon，the Greek god of the sea.Under it was a beacon，the source of light for the lighthouse.The Pharos used two kinds of beacons.At night，a large fire created the light.During the
25、 day，a huge mirror made use of the sunlight to create the light.It was said that the mirror was also used to set enemy ships on fire as they entered the harbor by directing the suns rays (光线) at them.While the idea is interesting，it is also clearly impossible.()4.Why did Sostrates use plaster at the
26、 base of the Pharos?ATo follow Ptolemys orders.BTo hide his name left on the base.CTo protect the base from damage.DTo make the lighthouse more beautiful.()5.How long had the Pharos stayed standing?AFor about 800 years.BFor about 1,000 years.CFor about 1,600 years.DFor about 2,000 years.()6.What doe
27、s the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?AThe lighthouse.BThe statue.CA large fire. DA huge mirror.()7.Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo explain why the Pharos was built.BTo find more secrets about the Pharos.CTo offer some basic facts about the Pharos.DTo introduce the true architect
28、 of the Pharos.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了古代世界七大奇观之一的亚历山大灯塔。4B细节理解题。由第二段可知，Sostrates 是亚历山大灯塔的设计者，他在底座使用建筑石膏是为了隐藏他的名字。5C数字计算题。由第一段中的 “In 280 BC., PtolemySoter, the ruler of Egypt, ordered the building of the lighthouse.Twenty years later, it was finished”可知，亚历山大灯塔于公元前300年建成；再由第三段中的 “In 1326, it finally fell
29、 into the sea.”可知，它大约存在了1600年。6B代词指代题。联系前一句 “At the top of the lighthouse stood a large statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea.”可知，此处it指的是波塞冬雕像。7C主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了埃及亚历山大灯塔的一些基本信息。阅读加油站beacon n. 信号灯architect n. 建筑师It was said that the mirror was also used to set enemy ships on fire as they e
30、ntered the harbor by directing the suns rays at them.据说，这面镜子还被用来在敌舰进入港口时通过将太阳光线对准它们来点燃它们。.七选五Obstacles(绊脚石) That Lie on the Way to Success1LazinessEven with a great idea and the courage to pursue it，your efforts will be for naught (徒劳) unless youre willing to take massive action._1_ Write down your
31、goals and the action steps youll take to pursue those goals.Post your vision and plan in your bedroom，bathroom，office.Share it with others，so theyll hold you accountable for delivering on your plan.2Complacency(自满)Without passion，even the most compelling vision will not be realised._2_ Make your pas
32、sion into an almost physical characteristic of your personality，an inexorable force that keeps you engaged every moment of every workday，bringing you one step closer to the measure of success that you desire.3DistractionThe modern world calls for your attention in ever-louder ways._3_ It takes self-
33、discipline to persevere amidst the noise and haste，to assert your willpower over casual desires and instincts.Channel your emotions，behaviors，and desires toward obtaining the reward of success.Remember：Living a life of self-discipline is less painful in the long run than regretting “what might have
34、been”4DoubtOnce youve made a decision，doubt is a worm that eats away at your ability to succeed.Life and work can be hard and even cruel.Remember，the race is not for the swift but rather those who persevere._4_ You owe it to yourself to remain confident in your your plan.5DishonestyAs you begin to b
35、e successful，youll be tempted to lie，exaggerate(夸大)，and cheat in order to move your thing forward.However，taking the easy way of dishonesty has a tendency to sneak back up on you._5_ True success comes when you are a person of your word，when you have a pure conscience，and when you have not cheated o
36、thers on your way to the top.AEvery path to success begins with a great idea.BYou should focus on what you are doing.CDont allow doubt to influence your process.DDiligence can make up for lack of intelligence.EIt causes far more problems than telling the truth in the end.FWithout passion，your energy
37、 and enthusiasm will disappear.GIf you cant experience gratitude you might have stayed exactly where you started.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述的是成功路上的绊脚石以及应对方法。1D本段内容说明的是“懒惰”，选项D意为“勤能补拙”，说明勤奋的重要性，与“懒惰”形成对比。故选D。2F空格处的句子格式与空格前面的句子一致，都是说明没有激情的坏处。故选F。3B本段主要内容为“分心”，而选项B意为“你应该专注于你正在做的事情”。与本段内容形成对比。故选B。4C本段标题为Doubt(怀疑)，选项C意为“不要让怀疑影响你的进程”，与标题内容相符。故选C。5E本段标题为“不诚实”，选项E意为“最终，不诚实比说实话造成更多的问题”，符合本段内容。故选E。