1、Unit 2Section Grammar构词法.阅读理解AWeve all been there：in a lift, in line at the bank or on an airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem？Its possible that we all have compromised conversation
2、al intelligence. Its more likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging, or we think its annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say its an invaluable social practice that
3、results in big benefits.Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indi
4、ana University Southeast. “Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk，” he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them.”In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UB
5、C, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter；the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experien
6、ce. “Its not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband, ”says Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our wellbeing also.”Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond
7、 with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners, ”he says.1What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?AAddiction to smartphones.BInappropriate behaviours in public places.CAbsence of communication between
8、strangers.DImpatience with slow service.2What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?AShowing good manners.BRelating to other people.CFocusing on a topic.DMaking business deals.3What does the coffeeshop study suggest about small talk?AIt improves family relationships.BIt raises
9、 peoples confidence.CIt matters as much as a formal talk.DIt makes people feel good.4What is the best title for the text?AConversation CountsBWays of Making Small TalkCBenefits of Small TalkDUncomfortable SilenceBDo you think the United Kingdom and the United States are alike? Winston Churchill once
10、 joked that the people of Britain and the people of America are separated only by their language. Do you think that is true? The British and the Americans both speak English as the official language. However, each uses some different words. We Americans are similar to the British. After all, our cou
11、ntry was once owned by the UK, so we have a lot in common. But there are many differences between us.The UK has a king or queen, and the leader of the government is the Prime Minister. The US has no kings or queens. Our leader is the President.Both the British and Americans use pounds and ounces, pi
12、nts, quarts, and gallons. Both use miles, yards, and feet. Our money is different, though. The British use pounds and pence. Americans use dollars and cents.Driving in a car is very different in the UK. They drive on the left side of the road. We drive on the right. What we call the hood of the car,
13、 the British call the “bonnet”. British cars run on “petrol” , which we call gasoline.In our everyday life, we do many of the same things as the British. But we describe them differently. A young mother here might push a baby in a baby carriage. A British mum pushes a “pram”. The British watch “tell
14、y”， while we watch TV. We like to eat French fries, but the British call them “chips”. Millions of Americans drink coffee, but most British prefer tea.So we are different in many ways. But we stay friendly anyway.5What can we know from Winston Churchills joke?AThe UK and the US are very similar.BThe
15、 people of the UK and the US are the same.CThe languages of the UK and the US are the same.DThere are many differences between the UK and the US.6The British and Americans both use _.Amiles and dollars Bpints and penceCgallons and feet Dyards and cents7Which of the following is used by the British?A
16、TV. BPram.CHood. DFrench fries.8What is the best title for the passage?AWe Stay FriendlyBA Common Language?CEnglish as the Official LanguageDDifferences Between the UK and the US.完形填空Leslie Morissettes son, Graham, was 6 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia (白血病). Throughout Grahams _1_ in
17、the hospital, Graham connected with everyone he met, from _2_ patients to younger children. “He would lend other sick children his toys or act silly to make them laugh. ” Morissette said. “Grahams special spirit is what kept me going. He gave me the energy and the _3_ to fight with him ” In 1997, wh
18、en he was 8 years old, Graham passed away._4_ by how Graham lived his life caring about others, Morissette _5_ the nonprofit Grahamtastic Connection in his honor. The organization provides free technologyincluding computers, iPads, and robotsto children _6_ cancer and other serious illnesses.One of
19、the major goal of Morissettes work is to _7_ kids to their classrooms, which really helps them continue their education despite hospitalizations and days _8_ from school.The robots “transport” children right into the classroom in real time. They can _9_ the robots right from their hospital bed or ho
20、me. If a child is unable to attend school, they can _10_ log on to their tablet or laptop and call in to the robot. They can _11_ up and down the school paths. They can go to lunch with their _12_. The real magic happens between classes, when theyre walking down the hallway with their friends, by ro
21、bot, _13_ their weekend and their favorite foods and other things.Morissette said, “I believe that Grahams _14_ lives on in the work that I do. And Im _15_ and privileged to be able to do it in his honor.”1A.surgery BtreatmentCvacation Drest2A.elderly BsleepyCdeadly Dnaughty3A.focus BstrengthCresour
22、ce Dattention4A.Confused BDepressedCInspired DWorried5A.left BvisitedCbenefited Dfounded6A.causing BcuringCbattling Dpreventing7A.connect BforceCinvite Dthrow8A.missed BstoppedCsuffered Dgraduated9A.operate BbuildCsteal Dseparate10A.hardly BaccidentallyCsimply Dluckily11A.drive BjumpCclimb Dwalk12A.
23、parents BfriendsCdoctors Dpatients13A.talking about Bputting offCdepending on Dthinking of14A.success BjoyClove Dfortune15A.angry BsadCcareful Dproud课时作业(五).阅读理解A【语篇解读】本文是议论文。研究表明，闲聊在人际交往中起着重要作用。1答案与解析：C考查细节理解。文章第一段描述了人们在公共场所不交流的现象，本段中的“uncomfortable silence”与选项C中的“Absence of communication”相呼应。2答案与解
24、析：B考查细节理解。根据第三段中的“The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them”可知，Carducci认为成功闲聊的关键在于学会如何与他人沟通。3答案与解析：D考查推理判断。根据倒数第二段第三句“The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better
25、 coffee shop experience”可推知，闲聊使得人们感觉很好，故选D项。4答案与解析：C考查主旨大意。通读全文可知，文章主要讨论了闲聊在人际交往中的重要作用，故C项作本文标题最佳。B【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国和英国有相似点，双方都把英语作为官方语言，但是两个国家在语言使用方面存在不同点，最后指出两个国家虽然不相同，但仍然保持友好。5答案与解析：A推理判断题。根据第一段中的Winston Churchill once joked that the people of Britain and the people of America are separated
26、only by their language. 可知，丘吉尔曾开玩笑说英美两国人只有语言不同，他应该是认为美国人和英国人非常相似，故选A项。6答案与解析：C细节理解题。根据第三段中的Both the British and Americans use pounds and ounces, pints, quarts, and gallons. Both use miles, yards, and feet. 可知，美国人和英国人都使用gallons和feet，故选C项。7答案与解析：B细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的A British mum pushes a “pram”. The Briti
27、sh watch“telly”. while we watch TV. We like to eat French fries, but the British call them “chips”. 可知，英国人使用“pram”一词，故选B项。8答案与解析：B主旨大意题。这篇文章讲的是美国和英国都把英语作为官方语言，但是英美在用词方面有许多不同之处。B项用疑问的方式表明英美语言既有相似点又有不同点。故选B项。.完形填空【语篇解读】Graham患白血病，八岁去世。他在住院期间乐观向上，想方设法使其他病人发笑。Morissette以Graham的名誉创立了非营利组织。他相信Graham的爱存在于他
28、的工作中。1答案与解析：B在医院里Graham通过治疗，他与认识的每个人都有联系。故选B。2答案与解析：A他与认识的每个人都有联系，从年长者到小孩子。故选A。3答案与解析：B他给了我精力和与他并肩战斗的力量。故选B。4答案与解析：C他的灵感来自于Graham如何生活在关心他人的生活中。故选C。5答案与解析：DMorissette的灵感来自于Graham如何生活在关心他人的生活中，Morissette以他的名誉创立了非营利组织。故选D。6答案与解析：C该组织向儿童提供包括电脑、iPad和机器人在内的免费技术，这些儿童正在与癌症和其他严重疾病作斗争。故选C。7答案与解析：AMorissette的主
29、要目标之一就是把孩子们和他们的教室联系起来。故选A。8答案与解析：A这确实帮助他们继续接受教育，尽管有住院治疗，但错过了上学。故选A。9答案与解析：A他们可以在医院的病床或家里操作这些机器人。故选A。10答案与解析：C如果一个孩子不能上学，他们可以直接登录到他们的平板电脑或笔记本电脑，然后打电话给机器人。根据句意可知选C。11答案与解析：D他们可以在学校的小路上走来走去。根据句意可知选D。12答案与解析：B他们可以和朋友一起去吃午饭。故选B。13答案与解析：A真正的魔法发生在不同的班级之间，在那时他们和朋友一起散步，通过机器人谈论他们的周末，他们最喜欢的食物和其他事情。根据句意可知选A。14答案与解析：C我相信Graham的爱存在于我的工作中。故选C。15答案与解析：D我感到自豪和荣幸能够以他的名誉来做这件事。故选D。