1、Unit 23Conflict一、语法专项训练用强调句或倒装句转换下列句子。1Abraham Lincoln was born on Feb. 12, 1809._ _ on Feb. 12, 1809 _ Abraham Lincoln was born.2Who first came to school today?_ _ it _ first came to school today?3He didnt give up until he realized he was wrong.It was _ _ he realized he was wrong _ he gave up.4A mo
2、dern primary school is opposite our school._a modern primary school.5One knows its value only when one loses freedom.Only when one loses freedom _ _ _ _ _.6The teacher praised him at the meeting.It was _ that the teacher praised at the meeting.7Because of the big fire, the factory closed.It was _ _t
3、he big fire _ the factory closed.8With great difficulty we found his house. It _ with great difficulty _ we found his house.9He went to the Great Wall on National Day. It was on National Day _ he went to the Great Wall.10He wrote to you last week.He _ _ to you last week.二、完形填空阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、
4、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。Theres a walking path in Markham. It winds its way through fields, along a river and _1_reaches a small village. People _2_its many turns either on foot or by bicycle as they get their daily _3_.It is a pleasant walk indeed. But _4_as it may seem, I have also found a short cut at ever
5、y bend. Why would someone whose only _5_in the morning was to exercise want to take a short cut?Yet this is just what they do.They _6_the colorful flowers and singing birds and just want to get to the village as fast as they can! Think it over. We treat life the same way. We try to get through it in
6、 the least possible time. Who has time to smell the flowers? Just trample them underfoot as we_7_another short cut through life. For example, people often mentally _8_the sales presentation during their breakfast or make every _9_a working one without any rest.We are conditioned throughout our lives
7、 to hurry and not to_10_time. We move faster, work faster and live faster. Time itself seems to be picking up _11_. Its a beautiful life, but who has time to_12_. We are living faster than the speed of life. In fact, the secret of life is not to be the one to finish it first, but the one to _13_it t
8、he most. Time management is not doing more things in less time. It is doing more _14_things in the time that we have. And who is to_15_ what is important? You are. Its your time. Its your life.()1.A.naturally BproperlyCeventually Dcompletely()2.A.follow BholdCmanage Ddrive()3.A.adventure Btransporta
9、tionCdiscussion Dexercise()4.A.encouraging BsurprisingCexciting Dinteresting()5.A.result BpurposeCchoice Dhabit()6.A.watch BdiscoverChide Dforget()7.A.cover BprepareCimprove Dmake()8.A.predict BreviewCexamine Dcollect()9.A.practice BtrainingCbusiness Dvacation()10.A.waste BsaveCuse Dcontrol()11.A.le
10、ngth BweightCspeed Dvalue()12.A.record BnoticeCexpress Djudge()13.A.enjoy BthinkCexpect Dpromise()14.A.normal BpossibleCsimple Dimportant()15.A.create BproveCdetermine Dimagine三、语法填空阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。My sister had dropped out of school and 1._(make)very unwise de
11、cisions with her life.She chose to spend her time with people who were lost 2._she was.They all chose to ignore their 3._(responsible)and supported one another in a life which involved drinking and partying.4._(sad)，they were all losing time.They were young and had the potential to become 5._they wa
12、nted if they would only choose to respect themselves and believe in a better life.My sister was lost but my father never gave up on her.She may not have even known it but his prayers and faith 6._ her may have been the very thing she needed.I remember sitting at the family dinner table 7._everyone h
13、ad gathered except my sister.Once again she had chosen to drink with friends instead of spending 8._evening with our family who loved her very much.We said she would not come.But my father said she would.We all rallied against him,9._(bet) she would not show up and asked why he would say that.We 10.
14、_convinced he was in denial.He simply said，“I will always bet on her，on all of you.”四、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。In Pakistan, people are forced to tolerate a lot of hardships. One of the greatest of these is the lack of fresh water. Every year about 30% of all deaths in the country are caused
15、 by polluted drinking water. About 250,000 children die annually from waterborne(饮水传播的) illnesses.The year 2010 was extraordinarily bad due to huge areas of flooding that wiped out clean water resources. In fact, the average Pakistani only has a ninth of the amount of fresh water that an American ci
16、tizen has. Pakistan is considering bringing in water treatment units to reduce some of the suffering. Experts have expressed concern about Pakistans water situation. In fact, it is estimated that unless the country comes up with better ways to manage its water resources, its going to run out of fres
17、h water altogether. In 1960 there was 5,650 m3 of water available per person. In the last half a century that amount has now decreased to less than 1,000 m3.These figures show us how desperate the situation really is. The country has extremely limited water resources to begin with, and much of that
18、water is filled with poisonous chemicals, untreated sewage(污水) and pesticide. Due to the countrys infrastructure，sewage is seeping into urban drinking water supplies, too.Obviously, Pakistani government officials need to take a serious look at what they can do to provide water for the people. In the
19、 short term, and in emergency situations, portable water treatment equipment can be brought in from the United States and other countries to help provide the people with the water they need.The US. government is also working with officials to try and develop workable and sustainable water treatment
20、plans. Shortterm measures are good because they help desperate people, but the countrys entire infrastructure needs to be improved to reduce additional problems.()1.Which statement is TRUE about the water problem in Pakistan?APakistan failed to bring in treatment units.BIn 1960 there was nine times
21、more water than now.CFlooding made the water situation worse in 2010.DAbout 30% of children die due to polluted drinking water.()2.According to the experts, if Pakistan cant find effective solutions，_.A30%of the drinking water will be pollutedBthe countrys fresh water resources will be used upConly
22、5,650 m3 of water is available for each personDthe countrys drinking water will decrease to less than 1,000 m3()3.which of the following is NOT a reason for the water pollution?APoisonous chemicals.BUntreated sewage.CIllness.DInfrastructure.()4.It can be inferred that shortterm measures_.Acan reduce
23、 additional problemsBcan reduce some of the sufferingCare likely to annoy desperate peopleDhelp get water from other countries()5.What is the passage mainly about?APakistan is suffering from flooding.BPakistans water problem and the help it needs.CPakistans water resources are seriously polluted.DTh
24、e US. is helping Pakistan with Pakistans infrastructure.五、读写任务阅读下面的短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。We Have Different Ideas！This may be the most important choice-the turning point in my life.Never before have I been so serious，For me，a Senior Three student,which university to choose is really a hard question,
25、especially when I hold a completely different opinion from my parents.Im longing for Wuhan University for its long history,beautiful campus and academic atmosphere.Besides,its good chance to experience a different culture. But to my great surprise，when my parents heard this，they are strongly against
26、 my idea.Moreover，I was shocked to find mum crying！She asked in tears, “Why dont stay in Guangzhou？So young a girl，how can you take good care of yourself？Wuhan，oh！Its too far away.What if I want to see you or you want to see me？” My father also asked me a serious question，“Are you sure you can find
27、a good job in Guangzhou after graduation？”Actually，Ive though about all these.As an independent and active girl，I certainly can handle all the problems，I insist on my choice，but I really value my parents agreement.写作要求：1概括短文要点，字数为30词左右；2假设你是这位学生的班主任，该生向你求助，希望你能帮她说服她的父母，请写下你要对家长说的话，字数为120词左右，至少包括以下内容
28、：(1)客观分析去外地读大学和留在广州读大学的利与弊；(2)陈述你支持这位学生的理由。3标题自拟。_参考答案一、1It was; that2Who was; that3not until; that4Opposite our school is5does one know its value6him7because of; that8was; that9that10did write二、1解析：这条路“最终”到达一个小村庄。根据第二段最后一句“They .as fast as they can”可知。答案：C2解析：人们每天“沿着”这条曲曲折折的路步行或骑车来做运动，沿着路走，用follow。
29、答案：A3解析：根据后面的“It is a pleasant walk indeed”和“Why would someone whose only in the morning was to exercise want to take a short cut”可知人们在做运动。答案：D4解析：尽管觉得“惊奇”，但作者还是在每个拐弯处发现捷径。用来散步的小路，却被人们踩出了捷径，所以感到“惊奇”。答案：B5解析：为什么早上唯一的“目的”是锻炼的人们想要走捷径？答案：B6解析：根据后面的“the colorful flowers and singing birds and just want to
30、 get to the village as fast as they can”可知他们忘记了鲜花和歌唱的小鸟。答案：D7解析：当我们开辟出生活中的一条捷径时，只是把它们踩在脚下。make a short cut“开辟捷径”答案：D8解析：吃早饭的时候脑子里“复习”销售报告。答案：B9解析：把每个假期都当作工作日，没有休息。与后面的working one 相对，用vacation。答案：D10解析：我们习惯于生活中的快节奏，不“浪费”时间，与前边的hurry相对应。答案：A11解析：时间自己好像正加快“速度”。根据前边的faster可知这里用“速度”。答案：C12解析：生活这么美好，但谁有时间
31、去注意？notice“注意”。答案：B13解析：生活的秘诀不是我们永争第一，而是充分“享受”生活。答案：A14解析：时间管理不是在尽量少的时间里做更多的事，而是在我们拥有的时间里做最重要的事。答案：D15解析：谁来“决定”什么是最重要的？是你。答案：C三、1解析：make decisions 是固定搭配，本题只要注意时态就可以了。答案：was making/made2解析：表示“正如一样”的意思。答案：as3解析：根据句子结构，这里要用名词，但是要注意使用其复数形式。答案：responsibilities4解析：修饰整个句子要用副词，作状语。答案：Sadly5解析：既要作前面become的表语
32、，又要作后面wanted的宾语，所以用what/whatever。答案：whatever/what6解析：have faith in是固定搭配。答案：in7解析：引导定语从句，表示地点。答案：where8解析：度过一个晚上，注意后面的evening是以元音开头。答案：an9解析：作伴随状语，注意要双写t。答案：betting10解析：be convinced是固定搭配。答案：were四、1解析： 细节理解题。从第二段首句“The year 2010 was extraordinarily bad due to huge areas of flooding that wiped out clea
33、n water resources”可知答案。答案：C2解析： 细节理解题。从第三段“In fact, it is estimated that unless the country comes up with better ways to manage its water resources, its going to run out of fresh water altogether”可知答案。答案：B3解析： 细节理解题。从第四段“much of that water is filled with poisonous chemicals, untreated sewage and pes
34、ticide. Due to the countrys infrastructure，sewage is seeping into urban drinking water supplies, too” 可知答案。答案：C4解析： 推断题。根据末段“Shortterm measures are good because they help desperate people, but the countrys entire infrastructure needs to be improved to reduce additional problems”可知答案。答案：B5解析：主旨大意题。根据
35、最后一段“develop workable and sustainable water treatment plans”可知，巴基斯坦的饮水问题出现严重危机，而且需要持续性的措施才能解决问题。答案：B五、范文赏读Where to Go for University？The author described a conflict between her parents and herself on whether to go to Wuhan University.As an independent girl,she wants to experience more in another cit
36、y while her parents worry a lot.As her headteacher,I have the responsibility to help solve the problem even without her begging.Firstly,I should admit I really understand your feelings.Parents always love and care for their children no matter how old they are.It actually is a great challenge for a y
37、oung girl to study in another city.Whats more,when in the 4th year,she may have to come back to Guangzhou several times to seek a good job here.As an old saying goes,every coin has two sides.If you see it in a more optimistic way,youll find more benefits.In my memory,shes always independent and stro
38、ng.No matter what happens,she remains calm and intelligent.As a consequence,I believe she could handle everything.Additionally,Wuhan University is a most famous university in China,so,if she spares on efforts to study,shell certainly get a dreaming job.Most importantly,its a good opportunity to broaden her horizons and make more friends.All in all,Im fully convinced that to study in another city is really a good way to enrich ones life experience.
