1、Unit 2 The Olympic Games Using language课时作业.阅读理解It is the ideal way for travelers to ensure they wake up with the perfect viewa portable ecocapsule that can be set up anywhere in the world.The innovative，eggshaped pods ensure travelers can camp in the most extreme corners of the world，with all the l
2、uxuries of a hotel room.Looking like something in a scifi movie，the pods are equipped with solar panels，and a retractable wind turbine，which guarantee solar and wind energy as its power.In this way，the tiny home can let you live comfortably wherever you travel.It even has its own shower and toilet，s
3、leeping area for two，and a small kitchen.It may look like camping，but at least with the ecocapsule you can look forward to a hot shower and running water on your travels.The 3306 lb pods can be transported on your travels in a seacontainer or can be towed on a trailer，meaning the possibilities are e
4、ndless.Bratislavabased Nice Architects are behind the extraordinary sleepers and said they initially designed them for people who stay in the nature for a long time.However，it quickly became apparent that they could be opened up to the wider public and even used in urban areas to combat high rent，an
5、d placed on roofs for studio space，or living quarters.The ecocapsule can serve as a cottage，a popup hotel or even as a charging station for electric cars.The capsules could even be quickly imported for housing for emergency teams who have been quickly deployed to help with natural disasters that hav
6、e destroyed nearby infrastructure.Described by the website as a Swissarmy knifeit packs everything you need，the selfcontained unit can sustain long periods of time without external resources.The 86 sqft pods are able to sleep two people for up for a year and for those worried about a cold nights sle
7、ep，the capsule has a thick layer of efficient heat isolation and energy restoration which significantly reduce heat losses.The pod is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions due to its innovative design and materials used.No wonder the Nice Architects are so confident about its prospect and t
8、he producers are receiving heavy orders.1.Where does the ecocapsule get power?A.From solar panels and a retractable wind turbine.B.From a portable battery.C.From an electric generator.D.From its shower.答案A解析细节理解题。根据第二段首句“Looking like something in a scifi movie，the pods are equipped with solar panels
9、，and a retractable wind turbine，which guarantee solar and wind energy as its power.”可知答案。2.Whom may be the ecocapsule initially designed for?A.Campers. B.Office ladies.C.Field biologists. D.Homeless people.答案C解析推理判断题。根据第四段首句“Bratislavabased Nice Architects are behind the extraordinary sleepers and s
10、aid they initially designed them for people who stay in the nature for a long time.”可推出答案。3.Why dont the ecocapsules users worry about coldness during their night sleep?A.Because there is a retractable wind turbine in it.B.Because it has an air conditioner in it.C.Because it is a selfcontained unit.
11、D.Because it is equipped with a thick layer to reduce heat losses.答案D解析细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“the capsule has a thick layer of efficient heat isolation and energy restoration which significantly reduce heat losses”可知答案。4.What does the designer view the ecocapsules future market?A.Negative. B.Optimistic.C.W
12、orried. D.Doubtful.答案B解析细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句“No wonder the Nice Architects are so confident about its prospect and the producers are receiving heavy orders.”可知，设计者对该产品的市场前景很有信心。故选B。.完形填空It was a summer evening almost 30 years ago.I was rocking my baby boy in my arms and when he fell asleep I put him 5 d
13、own into his crib for the night.My wife， 6 from a long day of work，was half napping(小睡) and half watching TV in the living room.Not caring for the 7 ，I poured myself a glass of iced tea in the kitchen，took a lawn(草坪) 8 off our porch(门廊)，and walked into the front yard to 9 the stars.As soon as I step
14、ped onto the 10 ，I heard the sweet sound of 11 floated through the air.On the hill next to our house，the neighbors children were 12 fireflies，hoping to catch one in a jar.I sat down in my chair and 13 them for a while.They ran very fast， 14 ，they couldnt seem to catch the slow moving lighting bugs.
15、15 ，exhausted，they both sat down in the grass and 16 watched the little guys flying through the air，blinking their lights on and off.I 17 my tea and joined them in their 18 .It felt so good getting to see one of many miracles lighting up my front yard on a 19 night.It made me feel a part of somethin
16、g far greater than myself.Over the years since then，I have appreciated and 20 all of the glorious light in this world.I have taken it into my heart and welcomed it into my soul.I have found it in nature，books，music，animals，prayer，and most of all in the lives of those around me.I have never tried to
17、catch this 21 ，however.I have learned that true light and true love must come from 22 .It must flow freely between us and cant be 23 in a jar.The next time you see some fireflies then，take a seat and enjoy their light.Let them remind you to shine your own light as well.Let them remind you that you，t
18、oo，are one of the 24 in this world.5.A.gently B.quicklyC.forcefully D.silently答案A解析婴儿睡着后，应该是温柔地(gently)把他放在婴儿床上。故选A。quickly迅速地；forcefully 强有力地；silently沉默地。6.A.broken down B.tired outC.calmed down D.made out答案B解析根据空后的“a long day of work”可知妻子工作一天筋疲力尽，似睡非睡地看电视。故选B。tired out筋疲力尽。7.A.baby B.filmC.show D.
19、atmosphere答案C解析句意为：不关心是什么电视节目(show)，我在厨房给自己倒了一杯冰茶，拿了一把草坪椅，走到前院去看星星。故选C。8.A.bench B.basketC.cushion D.chair答案D解析参见上题解析。下文中的“I sat down in my chair”是提示。故选D。9.A.stare at B.point toC.smile to D.glance at答案A解析stare at 凝视；point to 指向；smile to对微笑；glance at浏览。根据句意可知选A。10.A.field B.farmC.yard D.street答案C解析句意
20、为：一步入院子(yard)，我就听到了从空中飘来的甜甜的笑声。故选C。11.A.argument B.laughterC.fight D.scream答案B解析参见上题解析。故选B。12.A.chasing B.killingC.admiring D.teasing答案A解析邻居家的孩子们在追赶(chase)萤火虫。故选A。13.A.ignored B.comfortedC.calmed D.watched答案D解析“我”坐在椅子上看(watch)了他们一会儿。故选D。14.A.otherwise B.howeverC.meanwhile D.somewhat答案B解析由空前的“They ra
21、n very fast”及空后的“couldnt seem to catch”可知他们跑得非常快，然而(however)他们似乎并不能抓住慢慢移动的萤火虫。故选B。15.A.Frequently B.PurposefullyC.Happily D.Eventually答案D解析最终(Eventually)他们两个都筋疲力尽，坐在草坪上，只好看着萤火虫在空中飞舞。故选D。16.A.also B.justC.yet D.still答案B解析参见上题解析。just，仅仅，只，符合语境。故选B。17.A.poured B.madeC.drank D.prepared答案C解析我喝(drink)着茶，和
22、他们一起欣赏萤火虫。故选C。18.A.appreciation B.competitionC.discussion D.celebration答案A解析参见上题解析。appreciation 欣赏；competition比赛；discussion讨论；celebration庆祝。故选A。19.A.winter B.coolC.summer D.spring答案C解析根据文章第一句“It was a summer evening almost 30 years ago.”可知，这是一个夏天的晚上。故选C。20.A.flashed B.shoneC.preserved D.enjoyed答案D解析
23、从那以后的许多年，我已经欣赏和享受过这世界上所有灿烂的光芒。故选D。enjoy享受的乐趣。21.A.light B.hugC.jar D.practice答案A解析根据下文的“I have learned that true light”可知应选A。22.A.near B.upon C.within D.around答案C解析我已经了解到真正的光、真正的爱来自于内心。within在之内，故选C。23.A.left B.caughtC.ignored D.seen答案B解析它一定在我们之间慢慢地流动，不会被抓住(caught)，困在瓶子里。故选B。24.A.passersby B.rescuer
24、sC.discoverers D.miracles答案D解析让他们记得你也是世界上的奇迹(miracle)之一。文章第二段倒数第二句中的“It felt so good getting to see one of many miracles lighting.”是提示。故选D。.语法填空That Beijing together with Zhangjiakou succeeded in getting the chance 25.to host(host) the 2022 Winter Olympic Games，speeds up the development of Zhangjiak
25、ou City.Word came 26.that the BeijingZhangjiakou highspeed railway,27.located(locate) in North China，is currently under construction and 28.is expected(expect) to be completed by 2020 in preparation for the cities to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.29.However，the project is a big challenge line，with t
26、en stations situated along its route，starting from Beijing North Railway Station，heading west through the Great Wall，three times the 30.length(long)of the capitals territory.Having a 31.total(totally) investment of 31.17 billion yuan，the trip between the two cities will only take 40 minutes，with the
27、 train 32.travelling(travel) at an average of 250km/h.According to the plan，the highspeed railway will build two branch linesone is to Yanqing Station and 33.the other to Taizicheng of Chongli,34.where the Olympic village lies.The full railway，which includes 72kilometers section through Beijing，will
28、 be completed in four and a half years.短文改错Is creativity a natural gift like good looks，or is it something that it can be acquired like knowledge？If we analyze the creative process careful，we might know what it is and what it might work.The creative process has always accepted as the source of all i
29、mportant works in the arts，so we should not think the creativity plays a role only in the arts.Every major scientific discover begins with someone seeing the world differently from the way others sees it.And this is which creativity is all aboutimagining the world in the new way.We all have the pote
30、ntial to imagine the world in an absolutely new way.In fact，we are born for it.答案Is creativity a natural gift like good looks，or is it something that it can be acquired like knowledge？If we analyze the creative process ，we might know what it is and it might work.The creative process has always accep
31、ted as the source of all important works in the arts， we should not think the creativity plays a role only in the arts.Every major scientific begins with someone seeing the world differently from the way others it.And this is creativity is all aboutimagining the world in new way.We all have the pote
32、ntial to imagine the world in an absolutely new way.In fact，we are born it.V.单句语法填空1.I would like to apply for a position advertised(advertise) in yesterdays newspaper.2.You can rely on it that hell pay back all your money.3.Hundreds of jobs will be lost(lose) if the factory closes.4.Recent studies
33、show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks regularly(regular). 5.For example，people volunteer to express(express) personal values related to unselfishness.6.It is those who are willing to give rather than receive that deserve respecting/to be respected(respect).7.The young
34、man had to admit driving/having driven(drive) without a driving permit.8.The harder you work，the greater progress you will make(make).9.My son was selected to compete in the London marathon.10.I bought a dress for only 10 dollars in a sale; it was a real bargain.VI.单句改错(每小题仅有1处错误)1.The famous musici
35、an，as well as his students， invited to perform at the opening ceremony.2.If you dont go to the concert tonight，neither I.3.I havent settled the question of I will go back home.4.The father was angry that he didnt allow his son to go out that Sunday.5.The couple will hold a party to celebrate their m
36、arriage anniversary tomorrow, for they have married for 10 years. 6.He urged all concerned to take active part in the work.7.David is in the charge of the department and knows everything here like the back of his hand.8.What a bargain！The price of this dress is not half as as that of the skirt.VII.教
37、材与语法填空Pausanias and Li Yan are talking about the similarities and 1.differences(different) between the ancient and modern Olympics.The ancient Olympic Games were first held in Athens，in 2.which only men from the Greece had the honour to compete.The champions 3.were awarded(award) olive wreaths as pr
38、izes.4.The modern Olympics started in 1896.From then on，athletes from all over the world have come 5.to take(take) part in the games every four years.There are two main sets of Gamesthe Summer and the Winter Olympics.All countries can take part 6.if their athletes reach the standard to be admitted t
39、o the games.There are over 250 sports.To hold all the petitors(compete)，a special village is usually built，with a stadium，a very large 8.swimming(swim) pool，a gymnasium as well as seats 9.for those who watch the games.The winners of the first three places are awarded gold，silver and bronze medals.Th
40、e motto of the Olympic Games is“Swifter，Higher and 10.Stronger(strong).”VIII.教材与短文改错Atlanta was a Greek princess whom was very beautiful and could run fast than any man in Greece.So she was not allowed run in the Olympic Games.She was so angrily that she said to his father that she would not marry a
41、nyone who could not run faster than her.Whats more，if he couldnt run as fast as her，he would be killed.Heard of her rules，many of the kings and princes sadly went to home.The man called Hippomenes was determined to run the race with the Greek Goddess of Love helped him.答案Atlanta was a Greek princess
42、 was very beautiful and could run than any man in Greece. she was not allowed run in the Olympic Games.She was so that she said to father that she would not marry anyone who could not run faster than her.Whats more，if he couldnt run as fast as her，he would be killed. of her rules，many of the kings a
43、nd princes sadly went to home. man called Hippomenes was determined to run the race with the Greek Goddess of Love him.IX.教材与微写作写作素材(关于奥运会)1.对运动员来说能够参加奥运会是巨大的荣誉。2.运动员只有通过定期的比赛，得到认可才能被允许参加奥运会。3.他们为奖牌也为荣誉而战，因此他们值得表扬。提示：黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用only引导的倒装句。连句成篇(将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)Its a great honour for athletes to take part in the Olympic Games.Only when athletes have taken part in the regular competitions and got recognition can they be admitted into the Olympics.They compete for glory as well as for medals so they deserve to be praised.