高考英语一轮复习 第一部分 教材复习 题组提分练17 Unit 2 Working the land4

Unit 2 Working the land重点单词和短语1. struggle vt.，vi.&n. 斗争，拼搏；努力；挣扎教材原句P10：Indeed，his sunburnt face and arms and his slim，strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers，for whom he has struggled for the past five decades.的确，他那被太阳晒得黝黑的脸庞和手臂，以及他那瘦削而又结实的身体，就跟其他千百万的中国农民一样，过去50年来，他一直在努力帮助他们。

struggle to do sth.艰难地做某事，挣扎着做某事struggle for为······而斗争struggle with (against)与······作斗争，同······搏斗struggle to one’s feet挣扎着站起来①He has been struggling to succeed in his business.＝He has been struggling for success in his business.为使事业成功，他一直努力奋斗着。

②Those climbers struggled against the strong wind and finally reached the top of the mountain.那些登山者在强风中艰难的行走，最终到达山顶。

③The children talked so loudly at dinner table that I had to struggle to be heard.在餐桌上孩子们高声谈话以至于我必须努力被听到。

Unit 2 Working the landⅠ.阅读理解AA couple of months ago, we were in a hurry to get somewhere, but it seemed that my 6­year­old daughter had an instinctive (本能的) capacity to slow things down. In response I had become impatient, frustrated and unkind. As I unloaded my apology, she said, “Mom, it's OK. You've never been a mom before. This is your first time. You're just trying. It's OK.”Her response made me feel ashamed. She had been able to give me what I had refused to give her just moments before —mercy, understanding and sympathy. And I needed it. We all do. In fact, there may be nothing more needed today in our nation and communities.It's no wonder that former Westboro Baptist Church member Megan has transformed her idea. She spent 20 years representing her family's beliefs with messages of hate towards blacks, Jews and those who support abortion. When she finally started being able to engage in (参与) civil dialog with her “enemies”，she found that “people on the other side were not the ones I had been led to believe ...”Finally, she left the faith of her family. What surprised her most was the forgiveness and understanding she experienced from those who had been her former “enemies”．My experience with my daughter teaches me that the ability to engage “with the other”，to form a judgment, to avoid tough judgements, and to show sympathy is learned first, and practiced best, at home —even if, as in my case, it is my children who teach me the lesson. Researchers believe the key to developing those abilities in our children lies in how we respond to their feelings, especially the negative ones.We should all make efforts to create a world where we are all better able to take the perspective (观点) of others, stay away from tough judgments and recognize and respect the humanity in the souls around us. This desire makes my own struggling to be better worth all the efforts every day.1．What did the author think of her daughter's reaction?A．Her daughter was not so kind.B．Her daughter did better than her.C．Her daughter's words annoyed her.D．Her daughter should make an apology.2．The author mentions the example of Megan in order to ________.A．show that blacks and Jews are treated unfairlyB．judge whether what Megan did was right or notC．show that there are no forever enemies in our lifeD．prove that people should show understanding to each other3．Why did Megan change her attitude towards her former “enemies”？A．Because she forgave them at last.B．Because she knew them better later.C．Because she made herself understood by them.D．Because she felt great sympathy towards them.4．What's the author's attitude toward our future?A．Hopeful.B．Doubtful.C．Cautious. D．Worried.BRecently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid”and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadn't really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friend's mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didn't want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.”I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS­related dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others' presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better.5．Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?A．He built shelters for them.B．He gave immediate first aid to them.C．He came to stay with them.D．He brought mental health professionals.6．What did the author do when his friend's mother passed away?A．He hesitated over whether to go.B．He went to his friend's at once.C．He knew what to do instantly.D．He decided not to disturb his friend.7．What does the underlined word “solemn”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Heavy but warm.B．A little sad but cosy.C．Relaxing and delightful.D．Very serious and unhappy.8．What has the author learned from his experience?A．A friend in need is a friend indeed.B．Being present can make a big difference.C．The family harmony is the happiest thing in life.D．Being a volunteer can make one's life more significant.CSquare foot gardening is a type of gardening made popular by Mel Bartholemew.It is based on the idea that the wide rows in traditional gardening are a waste of time, work, water and area.It shows that quality vegetables can be grown in less space with less work.In this method, the garden space is divided into “beds”．Each bed is 4’×4’(16 sqft) (120cm×120cm, 1.4m2)．The beds are separated by paths (小路)．These beds are further divided into squares of about one square mon spacing is one plant per square for larger plants such as broccoli, four per square for medium large plants like lettuce, nine per square for medium small plants like spinach, and sixteenper square for small plants such as onions and carrots.The weeds (杂草) are removed from the beds and the plants are watered from the paths.This stops the soil from being compacted (压紧)．Benefits of square foot gardening：·Much less work.Normal gardening needs heavy tools to loosen the soil.In this method, the soil is never compacted and it remains loose.·Water savings.The loose ground holds the water better.This type of garden needs water less often than other methods.Also, water is placed very near the plant roots.Less water is wasted.·Very few weeds.The vegetables form a living mulch (覆盖物) and shade out many weeds before they can start to grow.·Pesticides (杀虫剂) are not needed.Natural ways to keep pests away work very well in a closespace.Many different types of plants in a small area also stop plant diseases from spreading easily.9．Why does square foot gardening become popular?A．It makes full use of space.B．It is suggested by Mel Bartholemew.C．It provides more vegetables for people.D．It produces vegetables of higher quality.10．Why is the gardening called square foot gardening?A．Because vegetables are grown in the squares.B．Because you can grow vegetables anywhere by using it.C．Because the smallest bed in it is only one square foot.D．Because the places where vegetables are grown are too small.11．What can we infer from the text?A．Loose soil is good for plant growth.B．Onions and carrots need more space.C．Compacted soil is important to some plants.D．Square foot gardening needs some heavy tools.12．Why are there fewer weeds in square foot gardening?A．Because weed killers are used.B．Because weeds can't get sunlight.C．Because weeds are short of water.D．Because weeds have been removed.DI used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep (陡的) stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a man entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase (楼梯). I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back, thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry (彬彬有礼)．13．What is the meaning of the underlined word “courtesy”in Paragraph 1?A．A brave action. B．Sacrifice spirit.C．A considerate action. D．Selfish behavior.14．What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him？A．He was in a hurry.B．He would wait for her.C．He would pass her rudely.D．He was a man with good manners.15．What can we learn about the man from Paragraph 4?A．He might be a waiter of the café.B．He might have an urgent business to do.C．He loved a daughter of the author.D．He would hold the door open for all.Ⅱ.阅读七选五Do People Need Small Talk to Be Happy?Psychologists (心理学家) have long said that connecting with others is an important part of happiness, but just how much conversation we require is under examination. In one study, researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of their conversation related to happiness. __1__ Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Late last year, Princeton researchers reported that small talk keeps closeness with loved ones, and isn't merely the stuff of awkward exchanges with strangers.Still, chatting with strangers could brighten your morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists gave Chicago passengers different directions about whether to talk with fellow passengers —something they typically avoided. __2__ None of the chatters reported being rejected.Small talk can also help us feel connected with our surroundings. People who smiled at, made eye contact with, and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas (服务员) reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction (交易). __3__ One report found that when volunteers broke the silence to chat with gallery goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected with the exhibit than those who were not approached.__4__ In one study, people who were rated “less curious”by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own, and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure (透露). But people who were considered “curious”needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges. __5__A．The same is true of gallery goers.B．But don't play down small talk just yet.C．They found that small talk is related to happiness.D．Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.E．Making small talk is an important skill for all the social situations.F．A “curious mindset”，the author concluded, can lead to “positive social interactions”．G．Of course, some people are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger.【『答案』『解析』】Ⅰ.阅读理解1．『解析』选B细节理解题。

课时作业(十七) [必修4 Unit 2 Working the land](限时：35分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1．It's not easy to learn English well.________as much as possible is necessary.A．Having read B．ReadC．Reading D．To have read2．—I regret________you that John has been fired.—I can hardly believe my ears.He is such a fine worker.A．telling B．having toldC．to tell D．to have told3．—The cars give off a great deal of waste gas in the streets.—Yes.But I'm sure something will be done to________air pollution.A．reduce B．remove C．drop D．warn4．Having been praised by the teacher，the little girl ran back home，________．A．happily and satisfied B．eager and excitedlyC．happy and satisfied D．anxiously and excitedly5．The diamond mine ________ accidentally by a little boy when he was playing hide­and­seek.A．discovered B．was discoveredC．has been discovered D．would discover6．In Bangkok severe flooding, many major roads ________ north, towards the areas worst affected by the flooding, were largely impassable.A．to lead B．leadingC．led D．to be led7．It is reported that the newly­built studio is ________badly.A．equipped B．equaledC．supplied D．offered8．Mom，I'm afraid it's going to rain.The clouds in the sky are ________．A．building up B．breaking upC．staying up D．getting up9．—Are there any English storybooks for us students in the library?—There are only a few，________．A．if any B．if have C．if some D．if has10．The discovery of new evidence led to________．A．the thief having caughtB．catch the thiefC．the thief being caughtD．the thief to be caught11．Statistics show that for every mile they drive men have ________ as women do.A．serious accidents as twice manyB．twice as many serious accidentsC．twice serious accidents as manyD．serious accidents as many twice12．The French Revolution was successful in________society of inequality，which had a great effect on many other countries，particularly those in Europe.A．informing B．remindingC．ridding D．robbing13．It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money________favours to them.A．in preference to B．in place ofC．in agreement with D．in exchange for14．The traffic problems have severely affected economic development. ________ we must spare no efforts to solve them.A．Furthermore B．ThereforeC．Meanwhile D．Nevertheless15．—Shall I give you a ride as it is so late?—Thank you.________．A．If you insist B．It's up to youC．It all depends D．It couldn't be betterⅡ.阅读理解AWhen 47­year­old volunteer Susan Boyle stepped onto the stage of Britain's Got Talent and announced she was unemployed, had never been married and “never been kissed, actually”， few in the audience would have wondered why. This Ms Boyle, looking unfashionable, from a village in Scotland, shocked the three judges and the audience with the song I dreamed a dream from the musical Les Miserables on a show of Britain's Got Talent, one of the hottest reality shows in Britain.She couldn't hide the awkwardness when walking to the center of the stage in a housedress, and everyone—including the judges—seemed laughing at her when she said she wanted to be as successful as Elaine Paige. As soon as she began singing, however, everyone in the auditorium fell silent, then rose within seconds to applaud her incredible voice as the celebrity judges sat open­mouthed, and remained standing to the end.After her performance, one of the judges Piers Morgan said，“Without doubt thatwas the biggest surprise I've had in three years of this show. When you stood there everyone was laughing a t you.No one is laughing now. That was amazing.”Actress Amanda Holden followed，“I'm so thrilled because I know that we everybody were against you.I honestly think that we were all being very cynical(愤世嫉俗的) and I think that's the biggest wake­up call ever.”Susan obviously won over the hearts of millions around the world with sensation spreading across the Atlantic. Hollywood actors Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore—who between them have nearly 1.5 million followers—speak highly of her. Kutcher posted a link to the video clip(片段). The Scottish talent made her live American debut via satellite connection on CBS's The Early Show, doing an interview and singing live from her room. And she already accepted an invitation from talk show hostess Oprah Winfrey.Now Boyle has become one of the world's hottest celebrities. The video clip of her performance has been viewed more than 50 million times on Youtube, becoming a hit on the Internet.16．We learn from the passage that Susan Boyle ________．A．rose from a low social classB．had an unhappy marriageC．lived with a dog alone on a farmD．won the championship in the Britain's Got Talent show17．At the beginning of the show, almost everybody ________．A．looked forward to her wonderful performanceB．was attracted by her beautiful dressC．looked down upon herD．placed great hope on her18．We can infer that ________ contributed most to her global popularity.A．the judges B．the InternetC．the newspaper D．the advertisement19．The 4th paragraph is intended to tell us ________．A．how Susan Boyle achieved her successB．the comment made by American actor Ashton KutcherC．Susan Boyle's influence in the USAD．Oprah Winfrey's invitation to Susan BoyleBThe class of eighth grade at a Los Angeles middle school tap their rulers and nod their heads to the rhythm of the rap video shown on a screen. Their algebra teacher, LaMar Queen, uses rhyme to help them memorize seemingly difficult items to improve their grades.Queen, 26, is now known at Los Angeles Academy Middle School as the rap teacher, but his fame has spread beyond the 2，200­student school in this neighborhood. He's won a national award and shown teachers and parents how to use rap to teach children.“Math is a bad word for many students, but if we put it in a form that kids enjoy, they'll learn，” Queen said. “Rap is what the kids respond to.They don't have a problem memorizing the songs at all.”Queen's math rap came about by chance. Two months after starting at LA Academy, he was frustrated when kids said his class was boring. They thought that he looked like the singer Kanye West, so they challenged him to rap.Queen has been rapping since the seventh grade. With his students' challenge on his mind, he pushed aside work on his lesson plans and wrote a rap song Slope Intercept.Word of his rapping soon reached the school's main office. Principal Maria Borges went to look into it, and came out smiling.“It interests the kids，” she said.“Kids seem to know all the rap songs, and it's helpful for them to remember math rules.” “Some kids who aren't even in Mr Queen's class go ar ound singing his songs，” said Kejon Closure, 13, who went from a C­average to an A.In the raps, Queen defines a math concept and works through sample problems step by step. He keeps a relaxed manner when singing with his students. Queen also tries to insp ire them. His lyrics tell students “to get As on your papers”，and “to be respectful and listen to your parents”．Sometimes the students appear in the videos as a reward for good grades and behavior.20．According to the passage, LaMar Queen has been ________ since he began to teach students at Los Angeles Academy.A．a popular teacher B．a music teacherC．a mathematics teacher D．a famous singer21．LaMar Queen has won a national award because ________．A．he is good at composing rap songsB．his new musical production was shown on TVC．he created a unique teaching method in mathD．he gave students a lot of confidence22．We can infer from the last paragraph but one that ________．A．Queen's teaching method has been well received by both the principal and the studentsB．Queen makes math easy and tries to inspire his students in the rapC．Queen is willing to help the students who are not good at mathD．Principal Maria Borges doesn't think it a good way to teach math by rapping 23．This passage may be taken from China Daily in the column of ________．A．society B．educationC．entertainment D．biographyⅢ.短文填词Last weekend, our school organized a social activity. We are required to find out how much the countryside has changed.The country takes 24.________ a new look both in living environment and mental outlook. Hills are covered with trees and gardens are 25.________ with flowers. Rivers are clean with 26.b________ over them, which makes the traffic very 27.________ (方便的). Farmers are living in the beautiful houses which are equipped with fine 28.________ (家具). What impressed us most is 29.________ farmers are paying special attention to their cultural life. Because they have more money and 30.l________ physical burden, they can afford more time for leisure. People look more 31.________ (精力充沛的) and younger than 32.________ age.This activity was really a big surprise for us. What we saw in the countryside was far better than 33.e________.参考答案课时作业(十七)Ⅰ.1.C 考查非谓语动词。

课时达标(十七)Unit 2 Working the landⅠ 阅读理解AHarvard in the United States was the most likely place that they have studied in.The Times Higher Education magazine ranked the universities attended by chief executive officers(CEO) of Fortune Global 500 companies. There are four U．S. universities in the top 10, with three from France, two from Japan and one from South Korea. The highest ranked U．K. university is Oxford in 21st place.This league table, described as the Alma Mater Index, shows which universities around the world taught the bosses of some of the world’s biggest companies. One in twenty had a degree from a single institution, Harvard. This included Margaret C．Whitman of Hewlett­Packard, Jeffrey R. Immelt of General Electric and Vittorio Colao of Vodafone.But the top 10 for producing business leaders does not contain all the usual names that appear at the top of university rankings. Oxford and Cambridge are absent, but the University of Pennsylvania in the U．S. and Keio University in Japan are included, along with three French universities, headed by the École Polytechnique.Across the top 100, universities from the U．S. dominate , followed by universities in China, Japan, France and Germany. There are more CEOs who went to university in Asia than in Europe. In terms of national comparisons, U．K. universities produced the sixth highest number of global chief executives, with Oxford in 21st place and Cambridge in 45th place.But even though Harvard might have taught the biggest number of bosses from the top 500 companies, it was not attended by any of the heads of the biggest 10 companies, who were from a more diverse range of universities.Royal Dutch Shell is headed by a graduate of Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Walmart is headed by a student of Georgia Tech and Exxon Mobil has a chief executive from the University of Texas, Autin. Three of the leaders of these biggest companies went to university in China and the head of Volkswagen went to university in Stuttgart.语篇导读哪所大学培养的世界级公司的CEO多？《Times Higher Education》杂志给出了答案。

[限时：30分钟]Ⅰ.多项选择1．The father has been ________ for many years in order that his only son can be equipped with higher education.A．fighting B．strugglingC．working D．laboring2．Pictures on TV show the quake­hit capital________to ru ins and helpless survivors waiting eagerly for relief.A．decreased B．destroyedC．returned D．reduced3．You'll become more confident and stronger after you finish your senior school lessons. You see, hard work ________ character.A．puts up B．builds upC．sets up D．turns up4．It is ________ ill health that she is now not so active in the movement.A．instead of B．in place ofC．due to D．in face of5．We have every reason to believe that progress in new technology will ________a more comfortable life.A．lead to B．refer toC．turn to D．stick to6．He didn't believe the explanation of the detective and determined to get to the ________ of the case on his own.A．occasion B．discoveryC．root D．condition7．John worked hard at his lessons and gained ________ to a famous university last year.A．permission B．admissionC．agreement D．freedom8．People should open the window in the morning to make air ________ in order to keep the indoor air fresh.A．spread B．removeC．float D．circulate9．The population of Africa is ________ so rapidly as to cause concern of the whole world.A．expanding B．stretchingC．extending D．spreading10．At times, the balance in nature is ________，resulting in a number of possibly unforeseen effects.A．confused B．puzzledC．disturbed D．troubledⅡ.阅读理解AJackie Heinricher's love affair with bamboo started in her backyard. “As a child, I remember playing among the golden bamboo my dad had planted, and when there was a slight wind, the bamboos sounded really musical.”A fisheries biologist, Heinricher, 47, planned to work in the salmon industry in Seattle, where she lived with her husband, Guy Thornburgh, but she found it too competitive. Then her garden gave her the idea for a business: She'd planted 20 bamboo forests on their seven­acre farm.Heinr icher started Boo­Shoot Gardens in 1998. She realized early on what is just now beginning to be known to the rest of the world. It can be used to make fishing poles, skateboards, buildings, furniture, floors, and even clothing. An added bonus: Bamboo absorbs four times as much carbondioxide as a group of hardwood trees and releases 35 percent more oxygen.First she had to find a way to mass­produce the plants—a tough task, since bamboo flowers create seed only once every 50 to 100 years. And dividing a bamboo plant frequently kills it.Heinricher appealed to Randy Burr, a tissue culture expert, to help her.“People kept telling us we'd never figure it out，” says Heinricher.“Others had worked on it for 27 years! I believed in what we were doing, though, so I just kept going.”She was right to feel a sense of urgency. Bamboo forests are being rapidly used up, and a United Nations report showed that even though bamboo is highly renewable,_as many as half of the world's species are threatened with dying out.Heinricher knew that bamboo could make a significant impact on carbon emissions(排放)and world economies, but only if huge numbers could be produced. And that's just what she and Burr figured out after nine years of experiments—a way to grow millions of plants. By placing cuttings in test tubes with salts, vitamins, plant hormones, and seaweed gel, they got the plants to grow and then raised them in soil in greenhouses.Not long after it, Burr's lab hit financial difficulties. Heinricher had no experience running a tissue culture operation, but she wasn't prepared to quit. So she bought the lab.Today Heinricher heads up a profitable multimillion­dollar company, working on species from all over the world and selling them to wholesalers(批发商). “If you want to farm ba mboo, it's hard to do without the young plants, and that's what we have，” she says proudly.11．What was the main problem with planting bamboo widely?A．They didn't have enough young bamboo.B．They were short of money and experience.C．They didn't have a big enough farm to do it.D．They were not understood by other people.12．What does Heinricher think of bamboo?A．Fragile and affordable.B．Productive and flexible.C．Useful and earth­friendly.D．Strong and profitable.13．The underlined word “renewable” in Paragraph 6 probably means “________”．A．able to be replaced naturallyB．able to be raised difficultlyC．able to be shaped easilyD．able to be recycled conveniently14．What do you learn from the passage?A．Heinricher's love for bamboo led to her experiments in the lab.B．Heinricher's determination helped her to succeed in her work.C．Heinricher struggled to prevent bamboo from disappearing.D．Heinricher finally succeeded in realizing her childhood dream.BAll over my garden I've planted nothing but roses, because I especially love the flower.A close friend came for a visit the other day. I told her that she should pick a bunch of roses to beautify her bedroom. I promised that the smell of the roses would be wafted far, far away.That girl friend of mine, walking into the garden in high spirits, smelt here and there, but in the end she didn't pick a single rose. I said that she could pick many flowers; I told her that I was not a flower farmer and didn't make a living out of them. Saying so, I raised the scissors for the sacrifice of the flowers, but she stopped me, crying no, no, no!To cut such beautiful roses would hurt one, she said. With her hands seizing at my sleeves, she told me that by no means should they be cut. Roses are the smiling face of the earth, and who could be so iron­hearted as to destroy such a charming smile?My mind was shocked: the ugly earth, the tough earth, the plain earth—it is for the reason of that smile that it wins the care and pity of people.15．The writer plants nothing but roses in her garden probably because ________.A．she can make money out of themB．her friends like themC．she enjoys the roses very muchD．the roses sell well16．The underlined word “wafted” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “________”．A．given off B．lostC．destroyed D．thrown away17．Why did the writer's close friend refuse to pick a single rose?A．Because the roses were not beautiful.B．Because she loved the roses very much.C．Because she did not like this kind of roses.D．Because the writer did not want to give her any.18．What is the best title for the passage?A．The Pity of People to the RosesB．A Lover of FlowersC．A Lovely Rose GardenD．The Smiling Face of the EarthⅢ.完成句子阅读下列各小题，根据每句后的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子。

[限时：30分钟]Ⅰ.单项填空1．First impressions are the most lasting. After all， you never get ________ second chance to make ________ first impression.A．a； the B．the； the C．a； a D．the； a2．He told us whether ________ a picnic was still under discussion.A．to have B．having C．have D．had3．Tim is in good shape physically ________ he doesn't get much exercise.A．if B．even thoughC．unless D．as long as4．________ Saturday， rather than ________ at home， I preferred ________.A．It being； stay； to travelB．Being； to stay； to travelC．Having been； stay； travelingD．It was； to stay； traveling5．—Sorry， I have to ________ now. It's time for class.—OK， I'll call back later.A．hang up B．break upC．give up D．hold up6．The school is giving most of these children hope for the future by providing them with a chance to _______ knowledge.A．require B．acquire C．achieve D．discover7．I have to see the doctor because I ________ a lot lately.A．have been coughing B．had coughedC．coughed D．cough8．If the food tastes nice， I'll go to buy some more； ________， I won't go.A．if not B．when notC．if any D．whenever9．It is required that the football match ________ put off ________ the bad weather.A．be； thank to B．be； due toC．was； thanks to D．was； owing to10．________ of their bad habits， the boys ________ from being dependent on their parents to ________ for others.A．Having rid； have switched； sacrificingB．To rid； are switching； sacrificeC．Rid； switched； sacrificingD．Having been rid； are switched； sacrifice11．She prefers ________ her clothes by hands rather than by machine.A．having washed B．washingC．being washed D．to wash12．Strangely， the two men look ________ alike that nearly all the people think they are twin brothers.A．too much B．such muchC．much too D．so much13．I'm certain David's told you his business troubles. ________， it's no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.A．However B．AnywayC．Otherwise D．Though14．Joseph ________ to evening classes since last month， but he still can't say “What's your name？” in Russian.A．has been going B．wentC．goes D．has gone15．—Is it all right if I keep this photo？—________.A．No， you don't B．No， it shouldn'tC．I'm afraid not D．Don't keep itⅡ.阅读理解Martin was returning to work in his London office after spending two weeks with his brother in New York. He was coming back with a heavy heart. It was not just that it was the end of a wonderful holiday； it was not just that he invariably suffered badly from jet lag； it was that Monday mornings always began with a team meeting and， over the months， he had grown to hate them.Martin was aware that colleagues approached these meetings with hidden agendas；they indulged(纵容) game－playing； and he knew that people were not being honest and open. The meetings themselves were bad enough—there was all the moaning afterwards at the meeting like “I could have improved on that idea， but I wasn't going to say”.As this morning's meeting began， Martin prepared himself for the usual dullness and boredom. But， as the meeting progressed， he became aware of a strange background noise. At first， he thought that he was still hearing the engine noise from the aircraft that had brought him back to London. But， as he concentrated on the noise，it became a little clearer.He realized—to his amazement—that he could actually hear what they were thinking at the same time as they were speaking. What surprised him， even more than the acquisition(获得) of this strange power， was that he discovered that what people were saying was not really what they were thinking. They were not making clear their reservations. They were not supporting views which they thought might be popular. They were not contributing their new insights. They were not volunteering their new ideas.Martin found it impossible not to respond to his new knowledge. So he started to make gentle interventions， based more on what he could hear his colleagues thinking than on what he could hear them saying. “So，John are you really saying…” “Susan， do you really think that？” “Tom， have you got an idea on how we could take this forward？” They looked at him， puzzled. In truth， he felt rather proudof his_newly－acquired_talent.As the meeting progressed， it was clear to him that each member of the meeting was learning how to hear the thoughts of the others. The game－playing started to fall away； people started to speak more directly； views became better understood；the atmosphere became more open and trusting.The meeting ended. As people left the room， Martin found that he could still hear what they were thinking. “That was the best meeting we've ever had.” “All meetings should be like that.” “In future，I'm going to say what I think”.16．It is known from the first paragraph that Martin ________.A．just came back from his business trip in New YorkB．was found to suffer from a serious heart disease during the tripC．had a good time during his fortnight's stay in New YorkD．didn't like his work in his London office17．Why did Martin hate his company's team meeting？A．Because it had to be held every Monday morning.B．Because he was tired of hosting such a meeting.C．Because he couldn't control the meeting that was out of order.D．Because the meeting atmosphere wasn't open and trusting.18．The underlin ed part “his newly－acquired talent” in Paragraph 5 means that he could ________.A．still hear the engine noise of the plane though he was backB．clearly hear what the members of the meeting were sayingC．actually control the thoughts of the members of the meetingD．express what the meeting members were thinking based on their words and their thoughts19．What do we know about this Monday morning's meeting from the passage？A．Martin made people say what they were thinking immediately the meeting began.B．Martin was angry at the dullness of the meeting at the beginning of the meeting all the time.C．Martin led people to express their real thoughts with the meeting progressing.D．Many members of the meeting played games and told lies at the meeting all the time.20．It is inferred from the last two paragraphs that towards the end of the meeting Martin would hear such words as “ ________”.A．I was thinking of making a suggestion—but I couldn't be botheredB．I have got an idea on how we could take this forwa rd. I think we should…C．The usual people say the usual things， so I have no other new ideas D．I could have improved on that idea， but I wasn't going to sayⅢ.阅读表达阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到相应的横线上(请注意问题后的词数要求)。

Ⅰ.多项选择1．Competing in sports can not only ________ one's strength, but also develop one's character.A．bring up B．take upC．build up D．pull up[解析]句意：参加体育运动不仅能增强人的力量，还能培养人的性格。

build up one's strength 为固定短语，意为“增强某人的力量”。

[答案]C2．Congratulations! It seemed that our boss was ________ with your work today.A．dishonest B．confusedC．satisfied D．disturbed[解析]根据Congratulations！可知句意：老板对你的工作感到满意。

be satisfied with 对……感到满意。

[答案]C3．It was obvious that the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen became the ________ of media attention.A．discovery B．focusC．summary D．comment[解析]句意：很明显，哥本哈根气候变化会议成为媒体关注的焦点。

focus 中心点，焦点。

discovery 发现；summary 总结，摘要；comment 评论，议论。

[答案]B4．It is ________ ill health that she is now not so active in the movement.A．instead of B．in place ofC．because of D．in face of[解析]考查短语辨析。

because of 因为，由于。

此句用了强调句型It is...that...，强调because of ill health。

Unit 2 Working the landⅠ.阅读理解AA couple of months ago, we were in a hurry to get somewhere, but it seemed that my 6­year­old daughter had an instinctive (本能的) capacity to slow things down. In response I had become impatient, frustrated and unkind. As I unloaded my apology, she said, “Mom, it's OK. You've never been a mom before. This is your first time. You're just trying. It's OK.”Her response made me feel ashamed. She had been able to give me what I had refused to give her just moments before —mercy, understanding and sympathy. And I needed it. We all do. In fact, there may be nothing more needed today in our nation and communities.It's no wonder that former Westboro Baptist Church member Megan has transformed her idea. She spent 20 years representing her family's beliefs with messages of hate towards blacks, Jews and those who support abortion. When she finally started being able to engage in (参与) civil dialog with her “enemies”，she found that “people on the other side were not the ones I had been led to believe ...”Finally, she left the faith of her family. What surprised her most was the forgiveness and understanding she experienced from those who had been her former “enemies”．My experience with my daughter teaches me that the ability to engage “with the other”，to form a judgment, to avoid tough judgements, and to show sympathy is learned first, and practiced best, at home —even if, as in my case, it is my children who teach me the lesson. Researchers believe the key to developing those abilities in our children lies in how we respond to their feelings, especially the negative ones.We should all make efforts to create a world where we are all better able to take the perspective (观点) of others, stay away from tough judgments and recognize and respect the humanity in the souls around us. This desire makes my own struggling to be better worth all the efforts every day.1．What did the author think of her daughter's reaction?A．Her daughter was not so kind.B．Her daughter did better than her.C．Her daughter's words annoyed her.D．Her daughter should make an apology.2．The author mentions the example of Megan in order to ________.A．show that blacks and Jews are treated unfairlyB．judge whether what Megan did was right or notC．show that there are no forever enemies in our lifeD．prove that people should show understanding to each other3．Why did Megan change her attitude towards her former “enemies”？A．Because she forgave them at last.B．Because she knew them better later.C．Because she made herself understood by them.D．Because she felt great sympathy towards them.4．What's the author's attitude toward our future?A．Hopeful.B．Doubtful.C．Cautious. D．Worried.BRecently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We were there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid”and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I hadn't really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friend's mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didn't want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I was torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.”I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDS­related dying. He was not awake, and obviously unaware of others' presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better.5．Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?A．He built shelters for them.B．He gave immediate first aid to them.C．He came to stay with them.D．He brought mental health professionals.6．What did the author do when his friend's mother passed away?A．He hesitated over whether to go.B．He went to his friend's at once.C．He knew what to do instantly.D．He decided not to disturb his friend.7．What does the underlined word “solemn”in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Heavy but warm.B．A little sad but cosy.C．Relaxing and delightful.D．Very serious and unhappy.8．What has the author learned from his experience?A．A friend in need is a friend indeed.B．Being present can make a big difference.C．The family harmony is the happiest thing in life.D．Being a volunteer can make one's life more significant.CSquare foot gardening is a type of gardening made popular by Mel Bartholemew.It is based on the idea that the wide rows in traditional gardening are a waste of time, work, water and area.It shows that quality vegetables can be grown in less space with less work.In this method, the garden space is divided into “beds”．Each bed is 4’×4’(16 sqft) (120cm×120cm, 1.4m2)．The beds are separated by paths (小路)．These beds are further divided into squares of about one square mon spacing is one plant per square for larger plants such as broccoli, four per square for medium large plants like lettuce, nine per square for medium small plants like spinach, and sixteenper square for small plants such as onions and carrots.The weeds (杂草) are removed from the beds and the plants are watered from the paths.This stops the soil from being compacted (压紧)．Benefits of square foot gardening：·Much less work.Normal gardening needs heavy tools to loosen the soil.In this method, the soil is never compacted and it remains loose.·Water savings.The loose ground holds the water better.This type of garden needs water less often than other methods.Also, water is placed very near the plant roots.Less water is wasted.·Very few weeds.The vegetables form a living mulch (覆盖物) and shade out many weeds before they can start to grow.·Pesticides (杀虫剂) are not needed.Natural ways to keep pests away work very well in a closespace.Many different types of plants in a small area also stop plant diseases from spreading easily.9．Why does square foot gardening become popular?A．It makes full use of space.B．It is suggested by Mel Bartholemew.C．It provides more vegetables for people.D．It produces vegetables of higher quality.10．Why is the gardening called square foot gardening?A．Because vegetables are grown in the squares.B．Because you can grow vegetables anywhere by using it.C．Because the smallest bed in it is only one square foot.D．Because the places where vegetables are grown are too small.11．What can we infer from the text?A．Loose soil is good for plant growth.B．Onions and carrots need more space.C．Compacted soil is important to some plants.D．Square foot gardening needs some heavy tools.12．Why are there fewer weeds in square foot gardening?A．Because weed killers are used.B．Because weeds can't get sunlight.C．Because weeds are short of water.D．Because weeds have been removed.DI used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep (陡的) stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we went down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a man entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase (楼梯). I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this man going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back, thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad that we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry (彬彬有礼)．13．What is the meaning of the underlined word “courtesy”in Paragraph 1?A．A brave action. B．Sacrifice spirit.C．A considerate action. D．Selfish behavior.14．What did the author think of the man at the first sight of him？A．He was in a hurry.B．He would wait for her.C．He would pass her rudely.D．He was a man with good manners.15．What can we learn about the man from Paragraph 4?A．He might be a waiter of the café.B．He might have an urgent business to do.C．He loved a daughter of the author.D．He would hold the door open for all.Ⅱ.阅读七选五Do People Need Small Talk to Be Happy?Psychologists (心理学家) have long said that connecting with others is an important part of happiness, but just how much conversation we require is under examination. In one study, researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of their conversation related to happiness. __1__ Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Late last year, Princeton researchers reported that small talk keeps closeness with loved ones, and isn't merely the stuff of awkward exchanges with strangers.Still, chatting with strangers could brighten your morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists gave Chicago passengers different directions about whether to talk with fellow passengers —something they typically avoided. __2__ None of the chatters reported being rejected.Small talk can also help us feel connected with our surroundings. People who smiled at, made eye contact with, and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas (服务员) reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction (交易). __3__ One report found that when volunteers broke the silence to chat with gallery goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected with the exhibit than those who were not approached.__4__ In one study, people who were rated “less curious”by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own, and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure (透露). But people who were considered “curious”needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges. __5__A．The same is true of gallery goers.B．But don't play down small talk just yet.C．They found that small talk is related to happiness.D．Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.E．Making small talk is an important skill for all the social situations.F．A “curious mindset”，the author concluded, can lead to “positive social interactions”．G．Of course, some people are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger.【『答案』『解析』】Ⅰ.阅读理解1．『解析』选B细节理解题。

Unit 2 English around the world考点过关针对练Ⅰ. 单词拼写1. At the age of 29, Dave was living in a small (公寓) near Boston and wondering what to do about his future.2. By the age of two a child will have a(n)(词汇量) of about two hundred words.3. The(航行) from England to India used to take six months.4. One can travel there by ship or plane. Most people choose the(后者的).5. This tree looks high and strong but(实际上) its trunk is hollow.6. Staying with a(本国的) speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom.7. The performance was repeated at the(要求) of the audience.8. British and American(拼法；拼写) differ in many ways.Ⅱ. 语境语法填空1.I t i s r e q u e s t e d t h a t w e①(l e a r n)E n g l i s h w e l l b e c a u s e h a v i n g②good command of English means more opportunities in the future. There are several tips on how to learn English well. Firstly, do remember that success is based ③hard work. Secondly, full use should ④(make) of any time available to do more reading, ⑤can broaden our horizons. As a matter of fact, everything comes with a price. There is no such thing ⑥a shortcut in English study.2. Last week, I went to the airport to pick ①my best friend, Zhang Ling. However, I was more worried ②upset when I heard the news that her flight was delayed because ③the bad weather. Finally, her flight landed on the airport safely. The moment she came ④to me, I recognized her immediately though it was a long time ⑤we met each other last time.Ⅲ. 语境改错1. 文中共有3处错误，每句中最多有两处，请找出并改正。

课时作业(十七) [必修4 Unit 2 Working the land][限时：45分钟]Ⅰ.语法填空Seventy－four－year－olds are 1.________ most contented people in the world, according to a new research.2．________(few) responsibilities, financial worries and more free time lead to contentment previously unknown in earlier life. According to the research, happiness 3.________(decline) from the teenage years to 40. It levels off until 46 and then starts to increase until peaking at 74.Scientists from Germany and America regularly questioned 21,000 men and women 4.________ happy they were with their lives, providing a scale from one to seven: seven indicated complete contentment. Teenagers in their late teens marked themselves at around 5.5 which fell 5.________ around 5 by age 40. At 74, happiness averaged at 5.9.The report, 6.________(publish) in the journal Social Indicators Research, said this could be due to older people being more appreciative.It concluded，“Compared to younger individuals, older people tend to place a g reater emphasis 7.________ emotional aspects of social interactions and are likely to remember the emotional content of their experiences.”Bringing up a family, buying a house and 8.________(create) a career add to the stresses experienced by those in 9.________ twenties and thirties. The change in happiness is apparently most obvious among British people. The men and women 10.________ live in Germany have relatively stable levels of satisfaction throughout their lives.Ⅱ.阅读理解ANorman Borlaug, who is making a difference, is known around the world. He is often described as the man who has saved more lives than any other person in history. Norman Borlaug is considered the father of what has been called the Green Revolution. His ideas about agriculture increased crop production and ended hunger in many nations. Mr Borlaug continues to be a leader among agricultural researchers.Norman Borlaug was born in 1914 on a farm in the American state of Iowa. In the middle of the 20th century, world population was expanding faster than food production. Experts said many people in developing countries would face starvation.Norman Borlaug was an agricultural researcher at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico. He developed methods of growing wheat that increased the amount harvested by three times. He later repeated this success in India, Pakistan and Africa.His methods of farming saved millions of people who would have starved to death. Norman Borlaug was given the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in 1970.Norman Borlaug is still urging experts to think about the needs of people around the world. His latest concern is a disease in wheat called UG 99.He says it has the power to destroy mostof the wheat being grown around the world. He says reductions in agricultural programs have made it harder to take action against such threats.Mr Borlaug's granddaughter Julie works at the center named after him at Texas A&M University in Dallas. She says his worry about food problems rises from the belief that hunger is unacceptable. She says Norman Borlaug still believes it is our responsibility as human beings to feed one another.11. Norman Borlaug was ________ years old when he was given the Nobel Prize.A．56 B．94C．65 D．9912．In the passage, the writer tries to ________.A．express his respect for Norman BorlaugB．introduce Norman Borlaug's own life in AmericaC．show an interest in Norman Borlaug's researchD．describe Norman Borlaug and his research13．Which of the following statements about UG 99 is true?A．UG 99 is a modern software virus.B．UG 99 is a disease that does great harm to the wheat.C．UG 99 is a virus that appeared in 1999.D．UG 99 caused increase in agricultural output.14．In this passage, the author did NOT mention ________ besides the USA.A．France B．PakistanC．India D．Africa15．From the passage we can infer that________.A．Mr Borlaug died in 1970B．Norman Borlaug has made great contributions to the crop productionC．it is easy to take action against such threatsD．hunger is the main problem in AsiaBSome disabled people use a special card when they park their cars. These are called disabled placards, which are removable signs that can be hung from the rear－view(后视) mirror of a car. These placards are only supposed to be for disabled people.These placards are meant to help disabled people in a number of ways. They allow the person to park in special parking spaces. They can also be used when disabled people are being dropped off or picked up. Disabled people can even use them to park without having to pay.Parking officials think that some people are cheating. Not all people who have these placards are disabled. Today, one in sixteen drivers in California carries the sign. There are a lot more people who have disabled placards today than ten years ago. An official from the DMV(加州车辆管理局) says that there are many reasons for the increase. As people get older, they may develop health problems and need to have one. There are also other reasons why more drivers have them today. Finally, there are a number of people who have them that should not.Last year the DMV cancelled more than 25,000 permits. They found that lots of people who had the disabled placards had died. These permits are no longer valid.Some people are worried that the system is being abused. They are worried that access to the program could be limited because of the misuse. More rules could make it harder for people with real disabilities to get these placards.16．What do we know about placards?A．They are all used by disabled people.B．They are cards designed by disabled people.C．They can help disabled people park their cars.D．They allow disabled people to drive anywhere.17．The DMV cancelled many permits because________.A．the number of old people is growingB．the number of disabled people is on the riseC．they want to make it harder for disabled people to get themD．some people who have the placards have died18．What can people do with the placards?A．When disabled people are being dropped off, they can be used.B．Disabled people can pay for parking with them.C．Drivers can use them to drive their cars.D．People can have access to DMV with them.19．What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A．The reasons why disabled placards are also popular among drivers.B．Some healthy people also use the disabled placards.C．The number of disabled placard users had increased.D．More reasons for drivers to use car cards.20．We learn from the passage that________.A. disabled placards will be stopped by the governmentB．some people will be punished for breaking the lawC．some disabled people will be forbidden to use disabled placardsD．some rules will be made related to disabled placardsⅢ.读写任务阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。