1、Unit 2 Discovering Useful Structures & Listening and Talking1、The rainforests are disappearing at an (alarm) rate.2、We have (mass) of work to do today, so we should hurry up.3、These children (look) after by two young teachers4、The teacher observed him (do) his schoolwork and felt cheerful.5、In order
2、 to improve our English, our teacher intends (organize) some activities in class.6、Their (净得的)income grew by 37% last year.7、After getting my_(签证)I was very excited because I had dreamed of this day for so long.8、Give the names of two people who can be _(联系)at any time.9、My father_(要求) that I arrive
3、 home at dusk.10、We found a large atlas with good maps that showed _(细节) of world geography.11、Once upon a time, there was a(n) 1 old man who loved everything, such as animals, spiders, insects.One day 2 walking through the woods the nice old man found a cocoon(茧)of a butterfly. He 3 it home.A few d
4、ays later, a small 4 appeared; he sat and observed the butterfly for several hours 5 it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop 6 any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go 7 further.Then the man came up to help the 8 , so he
5、 took a pair of scissors and 9 the remaining hit of the cocoon.The butterfly then came out 10 . 11 it had a swollen body and small, shriveled(皱缩的)wings. The man was 12 about the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would 13 and expand to be able to support the body, which wou
6、ld contract (收缩)in time. However, neither happened! 14 , the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with the swollen body and shriveled wings. It was never able to 15 . What the man did not understand was that the restrictive(限制白勺) 16 and the struggles required for the butterfly to 17
7、the tiny opening were Natures way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its 18 from the cocoon.Sometimes 19 are exactly what we need in our life. If we are allowed to go through our life without any obstacles, it would cr
8、ipple us. We would not be as 20 as what we could have been. And we could never fly.l. A. coldB. kindC. politeD. upset2. A. unlessB. ifC. whileD. because3. A. tookB. movedC. settledD. based4. A. bagB. skinC. pipeD. opening5. A. andB. untilC.asD. then6. A. makingB. comingC. gettingD. suffering7. A. an
9、yB. moreC.noD. much8. A. bugB. butterflyC. animalD. fly9. A. turned onB. took part inC. cut downD. cut open10. A. calmlyB. powerfullyC. easilyD. hardly11. A. GraduallyB. EvenC. SoD. But12. A. lookedB. lastedC. concernedD. frightened13. A. enlargeB. shortenC. frightenD. darken14. A. At presentB. In r
10、uinsC. In factD. On purpose15. A. runB. flyC. moveD. walk16. A. wingB. tailC. headD. cocoon17. A. go forB. go throughC. go awayD. go into18. A. freedomB. trackC. lonelinessD. route19. A. strugglesB. caresC. cracksD. injuries20. A. weakB. hopefulC. joyfulD. strong12、A woman was sitting by herself in
11、a movie theatre. The movie she was about to see was a musical version (版本)of a very successful book that had sold a million copies that year. As the woman was waiting for the movie to begin,she noticed that the theatre was very crowded but the two seats next to her were empty. Suddenly a large man c
12、arrying a big fur coat walked down the aisle (通道)and sat down, placing the fur coat on the seat next to her. When the lights went out, the fur coat began to move,and the woman realized it was not a coat but a large furry dog. He was sitting up in the seat, watching the movie screen with great intere
13、st. As soon as the movie started,the dog began to nod his head and beat his paws(爪)in perfect time to the music. When the movie was over,the woman turned to the man and said,“Excuse me,sir, but Ive never seen such a well-behaved dog in a movie theatre before. Does he often go to the movies? ” “Oh,ye
14、s,” replied the man. “And he seemed to enjoy everything so much,” she said “It was just amazing! ” “As a matter of fact, it surprised me, too,” said the maa “He hated the book!”1. What kind of movie was the woman about to see?A. A movie about a clever dog.B. A movie about two film-goers.C. A musical
15、 movie based on a book.D. A movie telling of a popular book.2. What can we conclude from Para 4?A. The man enjoyed the movie very much.B. The dog made noise and disturbed others.C The woman enjoyed the movie very much.D. The dog was bright enough to enjoy the movie.3. What did the woman do when the
16、movie was over?A. She communicated with the man happily.B. She praised the man for bringing his dog.C. She punished the dog for making noise.D. She complained about the dog angrily.13、No trip to Windsor could possibly be complete without a visit to amazing Windsor Castle, the family home to British
17、kings and queens for over 1,000 years. The size of the Castle is breathtaking. In fact, it is the largest and oldest occupied Castle in the world and its where Her Majesty the Queen chooses to spend most of her private weekends. You might even time your visit when she is in residence! The marriage o
18、f Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle took place in Windsor on Saturday, 19 May, 2018. They became the sixteenth royal couple to celebrate their marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863. Windsor Castle offers something for everyone with so many areas to explore. Visit the magnificent State Apartments, fu
19、rnished with some of the finest works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto. Take in the splendor of St Georges Chapel, location of the wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle, the burial place of 10 Kings including Henry and Charles I, and one
20、 of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England. Be amazed at Queen Marys Dolls House, the largest, most beautiful and most famous dolls house in the world, created in the 1920s and filled with thousands of objects made by leading craftsmen, artists and designers of the time. Imagine being
21、 entertained by royalty in the Semi-State Rooms, the spectacular private apartments open to visitors from September to March each year. Richly decorated, they are used by the Queen for hosting her guests.1.What do we know about Windsor Castle?A.The Queen seldom lives in Windsor Castle.B.Tourists are
22、 not allowed to visit the Castle if the Queen is there.C.Windsor Castle has witnessed many royal weddings.D.Windsor Castle is the oldest castle in the world.2.What can we see in Windsor Castle every day?A.Famous paintings by great artists.B.Beautiful dolls created in the 19th century.C.The wedding p
23、lace of 10 Kings.D.The place where The Queen entertains her guests.3.What is an architect most likely to visit?A.State Apartments.B. St Georges Chapel.C. Queen Marys Dolls House. D. Semi-State Room. 答案以及解析1答案及解析:答案:alarming解析:考查形容词。句意:雨林正以惊人的速度消失。 本空修饰名词rate,故应用形容词alarming,意为“惊人的”。 2答案及解析:答案:masses解
24、析:考查固定短语。句意:今天我们有大量的工作要 做,因此我们应该快点。masses of意为“大量的”,故本空应填 masses。 3答案及解析:答案:are being looked解析:考查现在进行时的被动语态。句意:现在 这些孩子正由两名年轻的教师照顾。根据now可知,本空应 用现在进行时;且句子主语These children和动词短语look after之间为被动关系,故本空应用现在进行时的被动语态。 4答案及解析:答案:doing解析:考查非谓语动词。句意:老师看到他正在做作业,感 到很高兴。observe sb. doing sth.意为“看到某人正在做某事”。 5答案及解析:答
25、案:to organize解析:考查非谓语动词。句意:为了提高我们的英语 水平,我们的老师打算在课堂上组织一些活动。intend to do sth.意为“打算做某事,计划做某事”,故本空应填to organize 6答案及解析:答案:net解析: 7答案及解析:答案:1.客观填空 visa解析: 8答案及解析:答案:1.客观填空 contacted解析: 9答案及解析:答案:1.客观填空 requested 解析: 10答案及解析:答案:1.客观填空 details解析: 11答案及解析:答案:15: BCADC 610: ACBDC 1115: DCACB 1620:DBAAD解析:1.B
26、根据loved everything可知,这是一位善良的(kind )老人, 他热爱一切,如动物、蜘蛛、昆虫。cold冷的;polite有礼 貌的;upset失望的。2.C 天,当这位善良的老人在树林里散步时,他发现了一个蝴蝶的莖。unless除非;if如果;while当的时候;because因为。3.A老人把它带(took)回家。take sth. home意为“把某物带回家” move移动,搬家;settle解决,定居;base以为基地.4.D 根据下文 it struggled to force its body through that little hole 可知,几天后,蝴蝶的茧上
27、出现了一个小开口(opening)。 opening对应下文的hole。bag袋子;skin皮肤;pipe管道。5. C当它挣扎着使身体从那个小开口里出来时,老人坐在那 儿观察它。as意为“当时”。and和;until直到;then 然后。6.A 根据后文It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could 及后 面老人帮助蝴蝶破茧可知,此处指此时的蝴蝶没有任何进展。 make progress意为“取得进展”. come来;get得到;suffer遭受;7. C根据语境可知,蝴蝶此时似乎没有进展,好像止步不前 了。go no forth打意为“
28、止步不前,到此为止”。8.B根据上下文的内容可知,老人决定帮助蝴蝶(butterfly)从 虽中出来3 bug小昆虫;animal动物;fly苍蝇.9.D根据so he took a pair of scissors可知,老人用則刀把苗剩 余的部分剪开(cut open),tum on打开;take part in参加;cut down砍倒。10.C因为老人把茧剪开了,所以蝴蝶很容易地(easily)出来 了。calmly冷静地;powerfully有力地;hardly几乎不。11.D 根据 it had a swollen body and small, shriveled(皱缩的) win
29、gs可知,此处表示转折.虽然蝴蝶很容易地出来了,但是 (But)它的身体肿胀,翅膀小而皱缩。gradually逐渐地;even 甚至;so因此。12.C 此处表7K老人非常担心蝴蝶:,be concerned about意为 “担心”.13.A根据空后and expand可知,老人盼望着蝴蝶的翅膀能变 大(enlarge )并展开,以能够支撑它的身体:.shorten缩短; frighten使害怕;darken变暗。14.C事实上(In fact)这只蝴蝶在它的余生中只能拖着肿胀的 身体和皱缩的翅膀爬行。at present目前,现在;in ruins破败 不堪;on purpose故意15.
30、B 根据前文内容 the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling 可知,这只蝴蝶不能足(fly)。run跑;move移动;walk散步.16.D根据常识及前文的内容可知,茧(cocoon)的束缚和挣扎 是必要的。wing翅膀;tail尾巴;head头.17. B此处指蝴蝶穿过(go through)小开口,破虽而出:go for 努力争取;go away走开;go into调查。18.A根据语境可知,蝴蝶一旦摆脱了茧的束缚,就获得了自 由(freedom)。track 足迹;loneliness 孤独,寂寞;route 路线。19.A根据上文
31、可知,挣扎(struggles)在生活中是必要的。 care 忧虑;crack裂缝;injury伤害。20.D如果我们的一生不经历任何的障碍,我们会变得软弱, 就不可能变得我们本应有的那么强壮(strong)。weak弱的; hopeful有希望的;joyful快乐的。 12答案及解析:答案:1.C 2.D 3.A解析:1. C提示:细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知,这部 电影是由一本畅销书改编的音乐剧,故选C项。2. D提示:推理判断题。根据第四段最后一句可知这只 狗会应和着电影里的音乐,说明它很聪明.能够欣赏这部 电影,故选D项。3. A提示:推理判断题。根据文章最后四段内容可知, 在电影
32、结束以后.她非常好奇地去询问男士这条狗是否 真的能够看懂电影,他们的交流非常愉快,故选A项。 13答案及解析:答案:CAB解析:1.细节理解题。根据文章第一段倒数第二句“They became the sixteenth royal couple to celebrate their marriage at Windsor Castle since 1863.”可知,自从1863年以来.温莎城堡见证了16次皇家婚礼。2.细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Visit the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with some of the finest
33、works of art from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and Canaletto.”可知在温莎城堡里,游客可以看到皇家收藏的很多著名艺术家的作品。3.推理判断题。根据第三段 “.the burial place of 10 Kings including Henry I and Charles I , and one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England.” 可知,St Georges Chapel 里面有很 多哥特式建筑,建筑师应会对这样的建筑感兴趣。