1、Unit 2Section .单词拼写1The classmates discriminated against him because of his parents _(离婚)2He is famous not only for his _(才能) but (also) for his kindness.3Nevertheless, he showed great _(感情) and devotion to his master.4They look at the house and _(估算)its market value.5The president was so young that
2、 he was _(年龄小)to some of his employees.6We put our work_(在一边)and listened to him.7Your plan is_(一定的)to succeed.8I was deeply struck with the_(雄伟的)view of the falls.9The Prime Minister s_that he would visit Canada the next year.10He told me to keep my word and I o_.答案:1.divorce2.talent3.affection4.as
3、sess5.junior6aside7.bound8.grand9.stated10.obeyed.用所给短语的适当形式填空in publicset offcarry outfrom then onbe based onmake comments onbecome infected withset asidein all,be bound to1He _come, for he is always keep his word.2Dont_that kind of task which will do harm to others.3Recently many buildings in Afga
4、nistan have been_by terrorists.4I warned them not to do it, but my objection was _.5The doctor happened to_HIV when operating on a patient.6We have 13 subjects to learn_.7His theory_the facts.8Though the girl was shy, her parents managed to make her speak_.9_she has performed in several films.10Dont
5、_anything if you know nothing about it.答案:1.is bound to2.carry out3.set off4.set aside5.become infected with6.in all7.is based on8.in public9From then on10.make comments on.根据汉语提示完成句子(每空一词)1他过去对这项工作非常认真。He_this work very_in the past.2他是在雨停的时候出去的。_ _ _it stopped raining_he went out.3由于他这次历史性的飞行,他成为了一
6、个国际英雄和传奇人物。_ _ _ _his historic flight he became an international hero and legend.4我们最终一定会成功。 We_ _ _succeed in the end.5我失业时我父亲帮我摆脱困难。 My father _ _ _ when I lost my job.答案:1.took;seriously2.It was when; that3.As a result of4are bound to5.helped me out.阅读理解AClaude Sammut, a professor of computer sci
7、ence and engineering at the University of New South Wales in Australia, said it would soon be possible for robots to defeat the stars of the future.For many years, Mr Sammut has been a member of a project called RoboCup, where robots have been programmed to learn how to play football and compete aga
8、inst others in a football match.As he explains, the robots are having difficulty in learning how to control the ball and move the ball on their own, but he is still full of confidence that one day in the future they will show the same skills as Wayne Rooney, who is one of the best football players i
9、n the world.Mr Sammut also said,“In 1968, John McCarthy and Donald Michie made a bet with David Levy, who was then the chess champion in Scotland, that within 10 years a computer program would be able to beat him. It took a little bit longer than 10 years (nearly 30 years) but eventually such progra
10、ms came into being.”“In the same spirit of a grand challenge, RoboCup aims to develop a team of robots that can defeat the world soccer champion team by the year 2050. To achieve this, or come even closer to the ambition, the robots will have to be able to sense and act in completely unstructured en
11、vironments. This will require major advances in perception(感知), decision making, learning, and cooperative behaviors. Considering robots are integrated hardware and software systems, great advances will also be needed in sensors (传感器) , energy storage, and materials.”文章大意:本文介绍了未来的足球队,它们在2050年有可能打败人类
12、最好的足球队。1The RoboCup is aimed to develop robots that know how to _.Aplay computer football gamesBplay football and win in real matchesCunderstand the rules of the football gameDimprove the skills of real football players答案:B细节理解题。根据第二段“.where robots have been programmed to learn how to play football
13、and compete against others in a football match.”可知应选B。2What kind of difficulties are the robots facing in playing football?AThey cant run as fast as real people.BThey cant recognize their partners accurately.CThey cant control the ball well by themselves.DThey cant pass the ball to their partners.答案
14、:C细节理解题。根据第三段“.the robots are having difficulty in learning how to control the ball and move the ball on their own.”可知应选C。3The idea of designing a computer program that could defeat a chess champion came forth _.Ain 1968 Bin 1978Cin the 1990sD30 years ago答案:A细节理解题。根据第四段“In 1968,John McCarthy and Don
15、ald Michie made a bet with David Levy, who was then the chess champion in Scotland.”可知应选A。4Whats the best title for this passage?AScientists Wisdom in Designing Robot Football PlayersBRobot Football Players to Beat the Worlds Best Team by 2050CRobot Football Players Bright FutureDMr Sammutthe Father
16、 of Robot Football Players答案:B主旨大意题。文章主要讲的是机器人足球队在2050年可能会打败人类最好的足球队,故B项能体现文章的大意。BThe British Museum first opened in the 18th Century largely based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane.The current neoclassical building was founded nearly a century later and is quadrangular(四角形的)with f
17、our wings and a great classical appearance. Inside is a courtyard, the Great Court, covered with a special modern additiona spiraling glass and steel roof which was designed by Norman Foster and completed in 2000. The courtyard surrounds the round Reading Room with a copper domed(有穹顶的) ceiling the s
18、ame size as the dome of St Peters in Rome.The museum, one of the oldest in the world, is Britains largest museum, and widely considered to be one of the worlds greatest museums of human history and culture. The permanent collection is made up of over 8 million objects spanning the history of the wor
19、lds cultures from the stone tools of early man to twentiethcentury prints. The collection includes controversial (有争议的) items including the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in Greece, Egyptian mummies and the Rosetta Stone. The expansion of the museum over the years has resulted in the creation of s
20、everal branch institutions including the Natural History Museum in South Kensington. The British Library previously occupied the Reading Room but in 1997 moved to a new site next to St Pancras Station on Euston Road. There are frequent special exhibitions of international significance.Opening Times:
21、 The museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. On Fridays it stays open until 8:30 pm. Entry to the museum is free, although a charge may be made for entry to temporary exhibitions.Address: Great Russell Street, London WClB 3DG. Nearest Underground Stations: Tottenham Court Road (5minute walk )
22、, Russell Square (6minute walk) and Holborn (7minute walk). Website:http: /www. britishmuseum, org/.文章大意:本文介绍了英国国家博物馆的情况,介绍了其历史发展,还提供了参观博物馆的时间表和交通路线。5When the British Museum opened originally, it mainly included_.Athe Rosetta StoneBthe Elgin MarblesCHans Sloanes collectionsDEgyptian mummies答案:C细节理解题
23、。根据第一段中的largely based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane可知,博物馆最初的馆藏品主要是科学家Sir Hans Sloane的收藏品。6Whats the writers purpose in mentioning St Peters?ATo tell us an interesting story.BTo introduce its great history.CTo compare it to the Reading Room.DTo show the size of the Reading Rooms
24、 dome.答案:D推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可以推知,作者提到它的目的是说明阅览室穹顶的大小。7People would like to visit the British Museum on Friday probably because they_.Acant visit its websiteBare busy with work in the daytimeCcan see exhibitions free of chargeDcan pay less money for the ticket答案:B推理判断题。根据倒数第四段介绍的博物馆开放的时间,尤其是第二句“On Frida
25、ys it stays open until 8:30 pm.”可知,博物馆周五的闭馆时间为8:30 pm。由此可推知,人们选择在周五参观博物馆有可能是因为白天没有时间。8Which underground station is closest to the British Museum?ATottenham Court Road.BRussell Square.CEuston Road.DHolborn.答案:A细节理解题。倒数第二段提供了博物馆附近的几个地铁站名称以及从这几个地铁站步行到博物馆所需要的时间。通过比较可知,Tottenham Court Road站离博物馆最近。.短文改错假定
26、英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改仅限1词;2只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。(1)During my winter vacation , I spend my lucky money on a special gift for Grandma. One Friday afternoon, I went
27、to a cellphone store and chose a large button phone special designed for seniors. I gave them to my grandma when I came to visit her at the weekend. Upon receive the phone , Grandma was very happy and eager learn how to use it. I had patiently explained all the important functions she needed. Grandm
28、a learned carefully but wanted to have a try straight away .Under my help, she successfully called her good friend .That afternoon Grandma proudly told the neighbor that she could make calls with the new phone I bought her. They all praised what thoughtful I was.答案:During my winter vacation , I my l
29、ucky money on a special gift for Grandma. One Friday afternoon, I went to a cellphone store and chose a large button phone designed for seniors. I gave to my grandma when I came to visit her at the weekend. Upon the phone , Grandma was very happy and eager learn how to use it. I had patiently explai
30、ned all the important functions she needed. Grandma learned carefully wanted to have a try straight away. my help, she successfully called her good friend .That afternoon Grandma proudly told the that she could make calls with the new phone I bought her .They all praised thoughtful I was.(2)I prefer
31、 my English classes to be taught in English only. What we all know, a good learning environment is of greatly importance if we want to study English well. Classes teaching in English provide students for a better environment. When English is an only language in class, students will have more opportu
32、nity to practise listening and speaking. However, there were problems with this method. Sometimes we may find difficult to follow the teacher and some slow learners may even give up learn English. In spite of these difficulties, but I believe practice makes perfect. With enough practice, we can over
33、come the difficulties and benefit from English classes in the long run.答案:I prefer my English classes to be taught in English only. we all know, a good learning environment is of importance if we want to study English well. Classes in English provide students a better environment. When English is on
34、ly language in class, students will have more to practise listening and speaking. However, there problems with this method. Sometimes we may find difficult to follow the teacher and some slow learners may even give up English. In spite of these difficulties, but I believe practice makes perfect. With enough practice, we can overcome the difficulties and benefit from English classes in the long run.