1、六Unit 2Developing ideas. 单句语法填空1. Literature (literary) is her favorite, and her compositions are always regarded as model ones. 2. We set off at dawn so that we could get to the coast before lunch time. 3. When someone is unkind to you, try responding with gentleness (gentle). 4. What delighted the
2、m most was the delightful things in store for them. (delight)5. The brain accounts for merely (mere) three percent of body weight. 6. I think the dictionary published this year is worthy of being bought (buy). 7. 98% of the Antarctics surface is covered permanently (permanent) in the ice cap. 8. It
3、is reported that the revelation (reveal) of his past led to his resignation. . 选词填空be worthy of, hundreds of, care about, be appreciative of, at midnight, now and then, pick up, in particular, be aware of, descend upon1. A great number of people are going hungry and hundreds of children have died of
4、 hunger. 2. The company where he had worked for ten years was appreciative of his efforts. 3. The most important thing is that people should be aware of the importance of environmental protection. 4. In April 1945 I heard something explode at midnight. 5. Now and then she checked to see if he was st
5、ill asleep. 6. The expert pointed out that a number of the reports findings were worthy of note. 7. The whole meal was good but the wine in particular was excellent. 8. After the teacher came in, calm descended upon the students. 9. I dont care about the price, so long as the car is in good conditio
6、n. 10. I bent down and picked up the pen lying on the road. . 阅读理解A(2021临川高二检测)Whats Best to Read This Year? Secrets I Know (Random House Childrens Books, ages 3-7)This tale written by Kallie George and pictured by Paola Zakimi follows a young girl and her little friend as they move from rain to sun
7、shine, from pleasant loneliness to sweet friendship, and finally from adventures on earth to an exploration of the sky above. The colors of Zakimis pencil drawings are calming and Georges poetic text tells her story with simple language. Pandora (Clarion Books, ages 3-7)The award-winning author Vict
8、oria Turnbull tells the story of a little fox Pandora. Pandora lives alone. She makes herself a handsome home, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the skya bird with a broken wing. Little by little, the bird helps Pandora feel less lonely. Turnbulls watercolor and color
9、ed pencil drawings make this story of friendship and growth an atmospheric delight. Prince and Pirate (G. P. Putnams Sons Books for Younger Readers, ages 5-8)A different kind of friendship is described in this book, by Charlotte Gunnufson with pictures by Mike Lowery. Prince and Pirate are a pair of
10、 mismatched fish put into the same aquarium(水族馆). At first it seems that theyll never learn to be friends. Its only when both take pity on a frightened dogfish that they learn the benefits of cooperation, and soon all three fish become good friends. The Giant Jumperee (Dinal Books, ages 3-5)The stor
11、y was written by the award-winning British author Julia Donaldson. When Rabbit hears a loud voice bellowing(吼叫)threateningly from inside a cave, he gathers Cat, Bear and Elephant to help him decide what to do. But its Mama Frog who fearlessly confronts(面对)the unknown creature. Helen Oxenburys soft w
12、atercolors creat a beautiful countryside and her characterizations of the animals are impressive. 【文章大意】本文为说明文。文章介绍了四本适合儿童阅读的书籍。1. Who pictured the book Pandora? A. Kallie George. B. Victoria Turnbull. C. Paola Zakimi. D. Charlotte Gunnufson. 【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据Pandora (Clarion Books, ages 3-7)部分的Turnbu
13、lls watercolor and colored pencil drawings make this story of friendship and growth an atmospheric delight. 可知, 多利亚特恩布尔绘制了这本书。2. Which book tells a story about courage? A. Pandora. B. Secrets I Know. C. Prince and Pirate. D. The Giant Jumperee. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据The Giant Jumperee (Dinal Books, ages 3-
14、5)部分的When Rabbit hears a loud voice bellowing threateningly from inside a cave, he gathers Cat, Bear and Elephant to help him decide what to do. But its Mama Frog who fearlessly confronts the unknown creature. 可知, The Giant Jumperee讲述了一个关于勇气的故事。3. What do the four books have in common? A. Their publ
15、ishers are the same one. B. Their characters are all animals. C. They all have pencil drawings. D. They are all for younger readers. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据每本书后读者年龄的介绍可知, 这四本书都是写给儿童。B(2021福州高二检测)At just 40 years old, hip-hop star Kasseem Dean, more popularly known as Swizz Beatz, has amassed(积累)a track reco
16、rd, lifestyle and nearly$70 million net worth that would inspire most of us to retire early. So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection? During our interview for Uncommon Drive, a video series for USA&Main that seeks to find out the mo
17、tivations and magic of world-class business people, Dean provided a memorable answer: “You only have so much timeonce its gone you dont get it back. Dont focus on money; focus on building something greater than yourself. If youre not making history, youre wasting your time on Earth. ”When you look a
18、t his answer, you will learn two important lessons. The first is in“making history”. Doing so requires awareness. You must fully understand what has and has not been achieved in the market youve entered. Dean makes every effort with the goal of creating something important that has not been done bef
19、ore and will be remembered for its impact beyond his years. The second part of his statement is just as powerful. In this interview, he never once said he is“trying”to make history. Instead, he has told himself that no matter what difficulty there is, its just going to happen. “Im going to make hist
20、ory. ”Dean said. After talking to Dean for nearly 45 minutes, it was clear to me that he has removed all ego(自我)from a statement that might otherwise be misread as false pride. I believe its a brilliant hackrather than focus on all the reasons why a project cant be realized, he has convinced himself
21、 of the possibility. 【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文。文章通过嘻哈明星Kasseem Dean虽成名却仍然继续努力的例子, 论述了他这样做的原因。4. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To lead to the main topic. B. To describe a stars success. C. To express admiration for a star. D. To explain the meaning of success. 【解析】选A。推理判断题。文章开头通过嘻哈明星Kasseem De
22、an虽成名却仍然继续努力的例子, 提出问题So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection? 可知, 下文开始论述此问题。所以第一段的作用是引出本文谈论的话题。5. What motivates Dean to continue to work hard? A. His desire to be famous. B. His wish to be wealthy. C. His adventurous spirit and ima
23、gination. D. His life goal to leave his mark on history. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据文章第二段后半段和第三段后半段可知, Dean 认为要把注意力放在比自己更伟大的事情上, 如果不创造历史就是浪费时间。Dean 竭尽所能, 目标是创造出一些以前从未有人做过的重要的东西。6. What can we learn about Dean in the interview? A. He takes a pride in his work. B. He can predict the possibility. C. He always beli
24、eves in himself. D. He gets prepared for his career. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段可知, Dean相信自己能创造历史, 他一直很相信自己。7. Whats the title of the text? A. How does Kasseem Dean Face Rejection? B. What Makes Kasseem Dean Work Hard? C. How does Kasseem Dean Make History? D. Why doesnt Kasseem Dean Want to Retire? 【解析】
25、选B。主旨大意题。文章开头通过嘻哈明星Kasseem Dean虽成名却仍然继续努力的例子, 提出问题So why does Dean continue to both work extremely hard and try projects that come with the risk of rejection? 下文通过Dean 对此问题观点进行了阐述, 所以本文主要内容是什么让Dean 努力工作。. 阅读填句(2021龙岩高二检测)Before your feet hit the floor in the morning, think of something that youre gr
26、ateful for. Making this a focus for yourself and teaching your kids to do the same can have a significant impact on your emotional health during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 1 And if we begin our day with a feeling of hopeless and sadness, then we have let the negative feeling start going freely. 2 One wa
27、y to counteract (消除) that feeling is by making regular schedule and sticking with it. When you organize and structure your life you know what to expect. Make sure you have a family routine. Remember, kids are used to routine and structure in schools. Many kids grow having consistency in their lives,
28、 which consequently helps them feel in control, something kids need now more than ever. Not only will having plan help you stay centered, it will also keep you focused on the tasks at hand. A study published in the Annual Review of Psychology on psychological habits showed people rely on their routi
29、nes and habits when they are stressed. 3 Establishing healthy routines could help with physical, emotional and mental health during difficult times like these. 4 The first item on the list should be to make your bed. According to a survey by OnePoll and Sleepopolis, which provides mattress reviews,
30、people who make their beds regularly tend to report feeling happier and more productive. 5A. Go ahead and make a schedule. B. Get up early and make your bed. C. That helps them get through difficult times. D. The heaviness of our current situation can quickly weigh us down. E. Dont forget, with COVI
31、D-19, you are not alone in how you are feeling. F. Depression and anxiety can prevent you from feeling in control of your life. G. Plus, if making your bed is on your list you can attain your first goal of the day. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。如果我们以一种无奈和悲伤的感觉开始一天的生活, 那么我们就已经让负面的感觉开始自由地发展。文章介绍了一些消除消极情绪的方法。1. 【解析】选
32、D。根据上文可知在你的脚早上着地之前, 想一些你感激的事情。在COVID-19大流行期间, 将这作为你自己的重点并教育你的孩子也这样做, 会对你的情绪健康产生重大影响。根据后文可知如果我们以一种无奈和悲伤的感觉开始一天的生活, 那么我们就已经让负面的感觉开始自由地发展。由此可知, 本句是在说明对目前处境的消极评价。2. 【解析】选F。 根据后文One way to counteract that feeling is by making regular schedule and sticking with it. 可知消除这种感觉的一种方法是制定有规律的时间表并坚持下去。由此可知, 本句说明了
33、需要消除的消极感觉。后文feeling指代F项中Depression and anxiety。故选F。3. 【解析】选C。根据上句可知发表在心理学年度评论上的一项关于心理习惯的研究表明, 人们在压力下会依赖于自己的日常生活和习惯。根据下句可知建立健康的生活习惯可以帮助你在困难时期保持身体、情绪和心理健康。由此可知, 本句说明健康的生活习惯能够帮助人们度过困难时期。4. 【解析】选A。根据后文The first item on the list should be to make your bed. 可知清单上的第一件事应该是整理床铺。由此可知, 本句是在说明制作一个时间表, 上面第一件事就是整理床铺。故选A。5. 【解析】选G。根据上文可知清单上的第一件事应该是整理床铺。根据一家提供床垫评测的公司OnePoll and Sleepopolis的一项调查, 经常整理床铺的人感觉更快乐, 工作效率更高。由此可知, 本句承接上文, 继续说明整理床铺的影响: 如果整理床铺在你的清单上, 你就可以实现你一天的第一个目标。
