1、课时作业(四)Unit 2Section Starting out & Understanding ideas.阅读理解AA young Jewish girl begins a diary just as World War is about to break out in Europe. She records the details of her daily life, but more than that. Eventually, the diary comes to a heartbreaking end with the girl shot to death by the Nazi
2、s. However, its not the story of Anne Frank.This is Renias Diary, a journal that was hidden for years in a safe box. Now its coming to light with the help of Renias sister and niece.For a long time, Elizabeth didnt even know that her older sister Renia had kept a diary as a teenager in Poland. Then
3、suddenly one day Elizabeth got the diary and started to read it. She was totally stunned and couldnt get very far. “It was too painful to read it，” Elizabeth recalls. “I just put it in the basement and didnt think about it.”Alexandra, Elizabeths daughter, grew up knowing about the locked diary. As A
4、lexandra got older, she was more interested in it. “If I could read this diary, maybe Ill explore some things from the past，” she thought.She got the diary from its hiding place. When she read it, Alexandra was shocked. “Its the description of a wonderful girl who showed great courage in terrible ti
5、mes. My aunts world comes to life as the diary shifts between a teenage girls daily life and the war.”Elizabeth and her daughter Alexandra are excited that the diary will be published. “It is a story that needs to be heard now more than ever. We should never repeat the same types of racism (种族主义) an
6、d hate that lead to violence，” Alexandra says.1Why was Renias Dairy unknown to the world for so many years?AThe story is not as famous as Anne Franks.BIt was lost in the war and no one found it.CAlexandra was afraid to read it.DRenia kept it a secret.2What does the underlined word “stunned” mean in
7、Paragraph 3?AEmbarrassed. BBored.CExcited. DShocked.3Why was Alexandra so interested in Renias Diary?AShe was curious about her aunts experience.BShe wanted to comfort her mother.CShe planned to publish her aunts dairy.DShe decided to prove how strong Renia was.4Whats the best title of the passage?A
8、A Girl Fighting Against the Racism and HateBRenias Diary Is to Come to LightCDiscovering the History of a Jewish FamilyDA Jewish Family in World War BAt first glance, the business world is no place for young women, as my cofounders and I have been told on many occasions. In spite of this pessimistic
9、 view of womens opportunity in business, we three collegeage girls with zero experience in business started off with a highly ambitious goal: to start a seaweed farm in North Carolina, and grow as much seaweed as possible to help reduce the carbon emission (排放) and nutrient pollution from agricultur
10、al sources.In the beginning, our ideas were either ignored or scoffed by the researchers from whom we sought help and advice. But we carried on with our research even if others wouldnt provide us with answers. We didnt dread trying to work them out ourselves. We discovered which species could grow i
11、n warmer water, and wed identified potential markets into which we planned to sell the product. Weve spent the last two years setting up the first seaweed farm in NC, applying for a patent (专利) and competing with five final teams in front of the United Nations for one million dollars.Despite all of
12、our efforts, many industry experts remained unwilling to take us seriously. But as often happens in business, the same characteristics we were ignored for were, in reality, our biggest competitive advantages. Our age gave us the strength to bounce back from failure, and our background as environment
13、al scientists, rather than businesswomen, helped us find new marketing opportunities. For every 10 farmers who claimed nobody would ever want to feed their cows seaweed, we found one who was interested. For every 15 cosmetics producers who refused to answer our cold calls, we stuck to the one with a
14、n interesting idea for a seaweed lotion (乳液)Over the course of our early business development efforts, we have had access to a wealth of resources, programs, and individuals who work constantly to help us succeed. By staying focused on bringing our ideas to light，our team has demonstrated that entre
15、preneurship is exactly the right place for the hopeful.5What was the major cause for their difficulties in starting business?AThey were women.BThey were young.CThey lacked experience.DThey suffered prejudice.6What did they do to make their business successful according to the passage?AThey expanded
16、their seaweed farms.BThey experimented on seaweed species.CThey got their product officially recognized.DThey consulted the United Nations.7What is the third paragraph mainly about?AHow they benefited from their weaknesses.BHow they got others interested in seaweed.CHow they made themselves more com
17、petitive.DHow they approached potential customers.完形填空This is so easy, inexpensive, and has always brought either of two _1_：a look of shock or a big smile. I am a canewalking (拄着手杖走路的) senior citizen with mobility _2_， especially in cold weather but I have a sharp eye for useful bargains and since
18、I still drive, I can do this without having to get in and out of the car to help people.Here is how it “works”. When I see gloves, warm hats and scarves on sale (new or in good condition from a secondhand store). I buy them very _3_. If laundering (洗涤) is needed, I do it to _4_ tiny stains (污渍) so e
19、verything looks good.I have a large basket that I keep in the passenger side of my car and I “file” these things in it, where I can easily reach over and get whatever I determine is most _5_ for someone who is without and out in the cold.I am always _6_ of things and people around me in parking lots
20、 and along the walkways of my small hometown. But when I see someone obviously cold and without what will help them, I _7_ beside them, roll down my _8_， and ask if they will _9_ and wear all three things or whatever is needed.and then as they stare at me in _10_， I always add: “I have things right
21、here in my _11_ to share. Please me by _12_ them to stay warm when you are outside.”Not yet have I _13_ hostility (敌意) or felt in any danger, but since so many of the items are “cheerful” colors. I often see the persons I gave them to walking down the street. It _14_ my heart to know that my items a
22、re being used and _15_.1A.routines BreactionsCoutlines Dsuggestions2A.performances BamusementCaddiction Dproblems3A.cheaply BcasuallyCunwillingly Dbriefly4A.strengthen BincreaseCpaint Dremove5A.specific BusefulCpopular Dusual6A.positive BshortCcareful Dfond7A.put down Bsettle downCqueue up Dpull up8
23、A.window BlightCwheel Dfloor9A.improve BbuyCborrow Daccept10A.sadness BdishonestyCdisbelief Danger11A.mind BbagCbasket Dreach12A.wearing BwinningCignoring Dfolding13A.accounted for Bmet withCescaped from Dkept up with14A.splits BsacrificesCforces Dwarms15A.examined BappreciatedCblamed Dguaranteed课时作
24、业(四).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述二战时期一个女孩的日记，日记记载了女孩生活的细节。为了不再重复同样类型的种族主义和仇恨所导致的暴力，这本日记在这个女孩的妹妹和外甥女的帮助下将会出版。1答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的This is Renias Diary, a journal that was hidden for years in a safe box.可知这本日记被Reuia秘密收藏起来了，故选D。2答案与解析：D词义猜测题，根据文章第三段中Elizabeth说的话“It was too painful to read it.”Elizabeth
25、 recalls.“I just put it in the basement and didnt think about it.”(“这本日记读起来太痛苦了，”Elizabeth回忆道。“我就把它放在地下室里，没有回想它。”)，可以推断她在读她姐姐的日记时应该是很震惊的，由此推测stunned意为“震惊的”，与shocked同义，故选D。3答案与解析：A细节理解题。根据文章第四段Alexandra, Elizabeths daughter, grew up knowing about the locked diary. As Alexandra got older, she was more
26、 interested in it.“If I could read this diary, maybe Ill explore some things from the past，”she thought.(Alexandra, Elizabeth的女儿从小就知道这本锁着的日记。随着Alexandra年龄的增长，她对它越来越感兴趣。“如果我能读这本日记，也许我会探索过去的一些事情，”她想。)可知Alexandta出于自己的好奇心而对日记感兴趣，故选A。4答案与解析：B主旨大意题。根据文章第二段This is Renias Diary, a journal that was hidden fo
27、r years in a safe box. Now its coming to light with the help of Renias sister and niece.可知Renias Diary is to come to light符合主题思想，并且引出文章内容，适合作文章的标题，故选B。B【语篇解读】女性在商业领域一直饱受偏见与质疑，但是作者与她的两位女性朋友开启商界的尝试。她们一开始就立下了雄心壮志：在北卡罗来纳州建立海藻农场，尽可能多地种植海藻来减少碳排放和来自农业的营养污染。她们历经坎坷，最终得到认可。创业为心怀希望的人而存在。5答案与解析：D细节理解题。根据第一段中.th
28、e business world is no place for young women as my cofounders and I have been told on many occasions. In spite of this pessimistic view of womens opportunity in business.可知，D项正确。prejudice意为“偏见”。6答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据第二段中But we carried on with our research even if others wouldnt provide us with answers. We
29、 didnt dread trying to work them out ourselves. We discovered which species could grow in warmer water.可知，作者及其团队通过实验与研究使得海藻种植得以成功。B项正确。7答案与解析：A主旨大意题。根据第三段中But as often happens in business, the same characteristics we were ignored for were, in reality, our biggest competitive advantages. Our age., an
30、d our background.可知，在商界我们因为年轻和环境科学家背景的特点而被忽视，但是这些弱点恰恰是我们的竞争优势，所以A选项正确。.完形填空【语篇解读】这是一篇记叙文。作者是一个行动不便靠拐杖行走的老人。但这并没有影响作者去帮助别人。作者对有用的便宜货有着敏锐的眼光，会用很低的价格把它们买回来。作者开车时会留意道路上行走的人，如果有人看起来很冷且身上没有御寒物品，作者会问他们是否需要帮助，并把自己准备好的物品提供给他们。作者使路人很暖心，自己也感到很温暖，很高兴。1答案与解析：B考查名词词义辨析。句意：这很简单，也不贵，而且总是会带来两种反应中的任何一种：震惊的表情或灿烂的笑容。ro
31、utine 路线；reaction 反应；outline 外形，轮廓；suggestion 建议。由a look of shock of a big smile可知，这是两种反应。故选B项。2答案与解析：D考查名词词义辨析。句意：我是一个靠拐杖走路的老人，我行动不便，尤其是在寒冷的天气里。但我对有用的便宜货有着敏锐的眼光。因为我开车，所以我不用上下车就可以做这件事来帮助别人。performance 表演；amusement 娱乐；addiction 上瘾；problem 问题。由a canewalking(拄着手杖走路的)senior citizen可知，作者行动不便。故选D项。3答案与解析：
32、A考查副词词义辨析。句意：我会非常便宜地把它们买回来。cheaply 便宜地；casually 随意地；unwillingly 不愿意地；briefly 简洁地。由new or in good condition from a secondhand store可知，这东西或者是新的或者是在二手商店买的质量较好的东西。所以作者会以低廉的价格把它们买回来。故选A项。4答案与解析：D考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果(衣物)需要洗的话，我会洗掉细小的污渍，这样每一件东西看起来都不错。strengthen 加强；increase 增加；paint 画；remove 清除。作者洗衣物的目的是除去污渍。故选D项
33、。5答案与解析：B考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我有一个大篮子，我把它放在车的乘客一侧，我把这些东西“归档”在里面，这样我就可以很容易地从里面伸手去拿我认为对身处寒冷户外的人最有用的且其手里没有的东西。specific 具体的；useful 有用的；popular 流行的；usual 平常的。由someone who is without and out in the cold可知，作者所准备的东西对那些身处户外的人最有用处。故选B项。6答案与解析：C考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在停车场和我家乡的小镇的人行道上，我总是留意着周围的人和物。positive 积极的；short 短的；careful 小
34、心的；fond 喜欢的。作者很留意周围的人和物以便向别人提供帮助。故选C项。7答案与解析：D考查动词短语辨析。句意：但是，当我看到有人明显很冷，没有什么可以帮助他们的时候，我就把车停在他们旁边，摇下车窗，问他们是否愿意接受并穿上这三样东西，或者他们需要的任何东西当他们难以置信地盯着我看时，我总是补充说：“我的篮子里刚好有可以分享的东西”。put down 放下；settle down 平静下来；queue up 排队；pull up 停车。作者停下车，才能帮助其他人。故选D项。8答案与解析：A考查名词词义辨析。window 窗户；light 光；wheel 轮子；floor 地板。作者停下车，
35、摇下车窗，才能问路人是否需要帮助。故选A项。9答案与解析：D考查动词词义辨析。improve 提高；buy 买；borrow 借；accept 接受。由ask if they will可知，作者在看到路人需要帮助时，首先要问问路人是否愿意接受他的帮助。故选D项。10答案与解析：C考查名词词义辨析。sadness 悲伤；dishonesty 不诚实；disbelief 不相信；anger 生气。由stare at me可知，路人难以置信地盯着作者看，不相信自己会得到别人的帮助。故选C项。11答案与解析：C考查名词词义辨析。mind 思维；bag 包；basket 篮子；reach 波及范围。由第
36、三段开头I have a large basket可知，作者篮子里的东西是要与别人分享的东西。故选C项。12答案与解析：A考查动词词义辨析。句意：你们在户外穿着我给的衣服感觉暖和，这让我高兴。wear 穿；win 赢得；ignore 忽略；fold 折叠。由to stay warm when you are outside可知，被帮助的人在户外穿着作者所提供的衣服使他们暖和了，这也让作者很高兴。故选A项。13答案与解析：B考查动词短语辨析。句意：我还没有遇到有敌意的状况，也没有感觉到有什么危险，但是由于很多东西都是“喜庆”的颜色，我经常看到我帮助的人们走在大街上。account for 解释；meet with 遇到；escape from 从逃跑；keep up with 跟上。故选B项。14答案与解析：D考查动词词义辨析。句意：得知我的物品正被人使用和感激，我的心都暖和起来了。split 分裂；sacrifice 牺牲；force 强迫；warm 使暖和。由stay warm可知，作者的举动温暖了别人，也温暖了自己的心。故选D项。15答案与解析：B考查动词词义辨析。examine 检查；appreciate 感激；blame 责备；guarantee 保证。作者得知自己的物品正在被人使用和被感激，这温暖了作者的心，作者觉得自己做的事情很值得。故选B项。
