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课时作业(七) [必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games](限时:45分钟)Ⅰ.语法填空They called her “the Black Pearl”,“the Black Gazelle”and “the fastest woman in the world”.In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman1.________ (win) three gold medals in one Olympics. She was2.________extraordinary American athlete. She also did a lot to help young athletes3.________ (success).Wilma Rudolph was born 4.________a very large, poor, AfricanAmerican family. She was the 5.________ (twenty) of twentytwo children. She was bo rn too early and only 6.________ (weigh) two kilograms. She had many illnesses 7.________ she was very young, including pneumonia(肺炎) and scarlet fever(猩红热). She also hadpolio (小儿麻痹症), 8.________ damaged her left leg. When she was six years old, she began to wear metal leg braces because she could not use 9.________ leg. With her family's attention and care, 10.________(luck), by the time she was nine years old, she no longer needed her leg braces.Ⅱ.阅读理解AFebruary 4,2012 saw the takeoff of a new rising NBA star—Jeremy Lin.Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and heis the only ChineseAmerican NBA player. But when you watch him on the cour t,there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The youngLin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.At first, playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore_off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few verydifficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4,2012, on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.The Associated Press called Lin “the most surprising story in the NBA”. Knicks fans developed the nickname for him “Linsanity” (林发疯). Time magazinereleased its 2012 list of the 100 “Most Influential People in the World”,Jeremy Lin included.No doubt, Lin fever is continuing to spread if you haven't already caught “Linsanity”, get ready.11.Which of the following elements is of little help in Lin's success?A.His father's influence.B.His devotion to basketball.C.His years of hard work.D.His graduation from Harvard University.12.What does the underlined phra se “wore off” in seventh paragraph probably mean?A.arose B.disappearedC.grew D.remained13.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight.B.Before Lin there was no ChineseAmerican NBA players.C.Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning.D.Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA.14.Which is the right order for Lin's life?a.He made an excellent performance on Feb.4.b.He was fired by the Golden State Warriors.c.He was invited to play in the NBA Summer League.d.He graduated from Harvard University.e.He became famous overnight.A.a, d, c, b, e B.d, b, c, a, eC.d, c, b, a, e D.a, e, d, c, b15.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A.NBA prefers graduates from Harvard UniversityB.Lin got an easy entry into NBAC.Lin didn't show his basketball talents in Harvard UniversityD.Lin didn't have a smooth road in NBAB[2012·广东卷]Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports toattract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers.An attraction of sport programs for the major U. S. media companies is that events are often held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons—the slowest time periods of the week for general television viewing. Sport events are the most popular weekend programs, especially among male viewers who may not watch much television at other times during the week. This means the television networks are able tosell advertising time at relatively high prices during what normally would be dead time for programming.Media corporations also use sports to attract commercial sponsors that might take their advertising dollars elsewhere if television stations did not report certain sports. The people in the advertising departments of major corporations realize that sports attract male viewers. They also realize that most businesstravelers are men and that many men make family decisions on the purchases of computers, cars and life insurance.Golf and tennis are special cases for television programming. These sports attract few viewers, and the ratings (收视率) are unusually low. However, the audience for these sports is attractive to certain advertisers. It is made up of people from the highest income groups in the United States, including many lawyers and business managers. This is why television reporting of golf and tennis is sponsored by companies selling highpriced cars, business and personal compute rs, and holiday trips. This is also why the networks continue to carry these programs regardless of low ratings. Advertisers are willing to pay high fees to reachhighincome consumers and those managers who make decisions to buy thousands of “company cars” and computers. With such viewers, these programs don't need high ratings to stay on the air.16. Television sport programs on weekend afternoons ________.A.result in more sport eventsB.get more viewers to play sportsC.make more people interested in televisionD.bring more money to the television networks17. Why would weekend afternoons become dead time without sport programs?A.Because there would be few viewers.B.Because the advertisers would be off work.C.Because television programs would go slowly.D.Because viewers would pay less for watching television.18. In many families, men make decisions on ________.A.holiday trips B.sports viewingC.television shopping D.expensive purchases19. The ratings are not important for golf and tennis programs because________.A.their advertisers are carmakersB.their viewers are attracted by sportsC.their advertisers target at rich peopleD.their viewers can afford expensive cars20. What is the passage mainly about?A.Television ratings are determined by male viewers.B.Rich viewers contribute most to television companies.C.Sports are gaining importance in advertising on television.D.Commercial advertisers are the major sponsors of sport events.Ⅲ.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。
话题7 体育运动(Unit 2 The Olympic Games)晨读背诵基础知识自测一、单词拓展(A)根据音标及词义写出英文单词。
1. ancient [ˈeɪnʃənt]adj.古代的;古老的2. compete [kəmˈpi:t] vi.比赛;竞争→competition [kɒmpəˈtɪʃ(ə)n] n.比赛;竞争→competitive [kəˈpetɪtɪv] adj.有竞争性的→competitor [kəmˈpetɪtə(r)] n.竞争者3. magical [ˈmædʒɪk(ə)l] adj.巫术的;魔术的;有魔力的→magic [ˈmædʒɪk]adj.魔术的;不可思议的;n.魔法,魔术→magician [məˈdʒɪʃ(ə)n] n.魔术师4. volunteer [vɒlənˈtɪə(r)] n.志愿者;志愿兵adj.志愿的;义务的(vt. & vi.)自愿→voluntary [ˈvɒləntərɪ]adj.自愿的,自发的5. regular [ˈreɡjʊlə(r)] adj.规则的;定期的;常规的→regulation [reɡjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n] n.规则,制度→regulate [ˈreɡjʊleɪt] v.规定,管制,整顿6. basis [ˈbeɪsɪs] n. (pl. bases)基础;根据7. athlete [ˈæθliːt] n.运动员;运动选手8. stadium [ˈsteɪdɪəm] n. (pl. stadiums or stadia)(露天大型)体育场9. host [həʊst] vt.做东;主办;招待→hoster [həʊstə] n.男主持人,男主人→hostess [həʊstɪs]n.女主人,女主持人10. responsibility [rɪspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ] n.责任;职责→responsible [rɪˈspɒnsɪb(ə)l] adj.有责任的,对……负责的11. replace [rɪˈpleɪs] vt.取代;替换;代替12. charge [tʃɑ:dʒ] vt. & vi.收费;控诉n.费用;主管13. physical [ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l]adj.物理的;身体的→physics [ˈfɪzɪks]n.物理→physicist [ˈfɪzɪsɪst] n.物理学家→physician [fɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n] n.内科医生14. advertise [ˈædvətaɪz]vt. & vi.作广告;登广告→advertisement [ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt] n.广告→advertiser ['ædvәtaizә] n.广告客户15. hopeless [ˈhəʊplɪs] adj.没有希望的;绝望的→hope [həʊp] v. & n.希望→hopeful[ˈhəʊpfʊl] adj.充满希望的16. bargain [ˈbɑːɡɪn] vi.讨价还价;讲条件 n.便宜货17. deserve [dɪˈzɜːv] vi. & vt.应受(报答或惩罚);值得18. admit [ədˈmɪt] v. 容许;承认;接纳→admission [ədˈmɪʃ(ə)n] n. 承认;入场费(B)单词活用用所给词的正确形式填空。
2021高考英语一轮复习练习题Unit2TheOlympicGames(含解析)新人教版必修2李仕才【阅读明白得插花】Vitamin B could help reduce the effects of the most dangerous type of air pollution, according to a new study published on Monday. In the first study of its kind, a team of international researchers looked into the damage caused by one of the pollutants that have the severest impact on health—PM 2. 5.They found that Vitamin B supplement could effectively reduce the impact of the tiny particles(颗粒)on the human body, although they stressed that the research was in its early stages. According to the WHO, 92% of the world’s people are living in places where the PM 2. 5 level goes beyond the recommended level. So it’s urgent to find a solution to the problem.According to this study, published in the PNAS, 10 volunteers were initially exposed to clean air and given a placebo(安慰剂)to check their baseline responses. The group then kept on taking placebos for four weeks before being exposed to heavily polluted air from downtown Toronto, where an estimated 1, 000 cars passed every hour. The bad air was delivered to the volunteers through an “oxygen type” face mask. The experiment was then repeated, with each volunteer taking a Vitamin B supplement daily, made up of 2. 5 mg of folic acid, 50 mg of Vitamin B6, and 1 mg of Vitamin B12.Vitamin B6 can be found in liver, chicken, nuts and other things, and Vitamin B12 in fish, meat, eggs, milk and some cereals. The researchers found that four weeks of Vitamin B supplements reduced the damage of PM 2. 5 effects by 28-76%. The results emphasized how prevention at an individual level could be used to fight against the damage of PM 2. 5, the researchers said.【文章大意】本文要紧通过一些实验告诉我们维生素B对减轻PM 2. 5对躯体的损害有什么样的功效。
2021年高考英语大一轮复习 Unit 2 The Olympic Games课时作业新人教版必修2Ⅰ. 阅读理解AIt is probably the strangest sport anyone hasever invented. And at first sight, it looks like theeasiest. petitors have to do two things. The firstis to stand still. The second is to place their handsanywhere on the body of a car, and keep it there.This is where things start getting difficult. Lots of people are doing the same thing. And the winner of the“handathon”contest is the person who can carry on doing it for the longest time. That person gets to own the car.It still seems to be an easy thing to do. At the beginning it is. Anyone can stand still. But when the contest has been going for four or five days, standing still seems like the most difficult job in the world. And keeping the hand in place over this time bees an act of serious attention. After a few days, the hand seems to belong to someone else—someone who wants to go home and get some sleep.petitors are allowed to take a five-minute break every hour to eat, drink or do whatever else is necessary. No one is allowed to lean on the car for support. Winners need to be able to show great powers of attention. They also need to be able to develop special skills.Maybe the popularity of the handathon is due to the fact that it is not necessary to be a trained athlete to enter. Entrants in the Longview handathon certainly don’t seem to do much preparation. Most say they will prepare by“getting lots of sleep”. Others say they will“eat healthy food”or“pray for success”. The whole event gives ordinary people the chance to do something interesting and win something in the end.Handathons are petitions, but there is little rivalry(敌对)between petitors. They help each other out and keep each other’s spirits up. People who drop out earl y return with food, drink and encouragement.【文章大意】双手放在车身任何部位, 静立不动, 你能坚持多久? 本文介绍了一项看似简单, 实则类似于马拉松的运动形式“handathon”。
Unit 2 The Olympic Games单元检测卷(时间50分钟;满分100分)班级_________________姓名_____________考号_________________得分_______________________I 语言知识及应用(共两节,满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~20各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
【河北省武邑中学2021届高三上学期第一次调研】It’s easy to see how to help some people, but what about those whose needs are not so obvious? This story may have happened a while back, but it was a 1 which has stayed with me and helped me ever since.It was Thanksgiving, and I was 2 with my parents at a shelter for the needy. We were standing behind the counter 3 hot food to whoever came in. Most of our 4 looked like they had been having hard times; their clothes were worn out and dirty. 5 , they looked needy! Then, a man came in, who looked 6 but needy. He was well-dressed, in a(n) 7 suit. I wondered what he was doing there, and my jaw (下巴) dropped in 8 when he joined the line for 9 . The closer he came to my 10 station, the more I muttered (嘀咕) to my self. What was this man doing? I wanted to know. Surely he wasn’t going to take food 11 for those who were really in need!Then my mother quietly took me to one side. She said, “You have 12 that the needs of the people who come here must be purely 13 : for food,shelter, clothing, etc. And this gentleman doesn’t seem to have any of those problems. 14 what if his needs are emotional? What if he needs 15 , friends, or just to be among other human beings?”Her words hit me like a ton of bricks! I felt I should 16 to the man —but I didn’t.About a week later the shelter received a large 17 from an anonymous(匿名的) source. I couldn’t help but 18 if it came from that man.Now, 19 I meet someone I remember my mother’s lesson and try to keep an open mind, regardless of how they 20 . Needs aren’t always visible. But kindness always makes a difference.1.A. passion B. feeling C. challenge D. lesson2.A. impressing B. volunteering C. blessing D. contacting3.A. serving B. cooking C. working D. carrying4.A. visitors B. friends C. diners D. consumers5.A. In detail B. In short C. In surprise D. In general6.A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything7.A. cheap B. shabby C. expensive D. ordinary8.A. amazement B. delight C. amusement D. satisfaction9. A. food B. clothing C. money D. room10. A. information B. rescue C. employment D. service11.A. cared B. bought C. meant D. delivered12. A. proven B. assumed C. planned D. decided13.A. mental B. moral C. natural D. physical14. A. Therefore B. But C. And D. So15.A. comfort B. luck C. wealth D. space16.A. announce B. communicate C. apologize D. explain17. A. respect B. praise C. invitation D. donation18. A. determine B. wonder C. conclude D. support19.A. whenever B. however C. whatever D. whichever20.A. try B. behave C. look D. struggle2. B考查动词辨析和对语境的理解。
课时提能练(七)必修2Unit 2The Olympic GamesA:知识层面Ⅰ.语境语法填空A(考查派生词)The World Cup is the largest international sport 1.competition (compete). Soccer teams from different countries fight fiercely for 2.admission (admit) to the finals. Many people are involved in 3.voluntary (volunteer) work to make sure everything goes smoothly. The host country has a particular 4.responsibility (responsible) to ensure the security of all athletes. Companies put 5.advertisements (advertise) on the venues (赛场) to promote products or services by 6.regularly (regular) sponsoring the event.B(考查动词)The sports event 7.hosted (host) by our city was a great success. Athletes 8.competed (compete) fiercely for glory in the stadium, which 9.admitted (admit) thousands of people. Their wonderful performances, 10.deserving (deserve) to be praised and respected, attracted the audience's attention. To ensure the success of the event, many local residents 11.had volunteered (volunteer) for guard duty. The plastic lawn in the stadium 12.had been replaced (replace) by a grass lawn. The sports committee had even used websites 13.to advertise (advertise) for beautiful girls to work as hostesses (礼仪小姐) of the event.C(考查句型)I have no idea how the ancient Olympics started, neither do I know 14.how often they held their Games. But I do know something else. At that time no other 15.countries(country) except Greece could join in the Games, 16.nor could slaves or women. It 17.sounds (sound) unbelievable to today's young people. Now 18.whoever has reached the agreed standard for a certain event will be admitted to the Olympics. All athletes are aware of the fact that 19.the harder they work, the 20.closer (close) they will get to their dreams.Ⅱ.语境短文改错(短文中有5处错误)Undereating is as much a problem for Betty as overeating. She used to being slim, but now she is gaining weight quickly. To keep a good figure, she goes to where is called a fitness centre every other days. Before exercising, she eats very little food. But every time she left the fitness centre, she becomes a good eater. It soundslike ridiculous. Trapped in such a dilemma, Betty feels very much depressed.【答案】Under eating is as much a problem for Betty as over eating. She used to being beslim, but now she is gaining weight quickly. To keep a good figure, she goes to where whatis called a fitness centre every other days day. Before exercising, she eats very little food. But every time she left leavesthe fitness centre, she becomes a good eater. It sounds ﹨like ridiculous. Trapped in such a dilemma, Betty feels very much depressed. Ⅲ.根据提示补全句子1.你要相信我现在给你说的都是肺腑之言。
课时作业(七) [必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games](限时:45分钟)Ⅰ.语法填空They called her “the Black Pearl”,“the Black Gazelle”and “the fastest woman in the world”.In 1960, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman1.________ (win) three gold medals in one Olympics. She was2.________extraordinary American athlete. She also did a lot to help young athletes3.________ (success).Wilma Rudolph was born 4.________a very large, poor, AfricanAmerican family. She was the 5.________ (twenty) of twent ytwo children. She was born too early and only 6.________ (weigh) two kilograms. She had many illnesses 7.________ she was very young, including pneumonia(肺炎) and scarlet fever(猩红热). She also hadpolio (小儿麻痹症), 8.________ damaged her left leg. When she was six years old, she began to wear metal leg braces because she could not use 9.________ leg. With her family's attention and care, 10.________(luck), by the time she was nine years old, she no longer needed her leg braces.Ⅱ.阅读理解AFebruary 4,2012 saw the takeoff of a new rising NBA star—Jeremy Lin.Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and heis the only ChineseAmerican NBA player. But when you watch him on the court,there is no doubt that he belongs there. He moves with speed and grace that demonstrate years of faithful practice, which is fueled by a love for basketball.Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The youngLin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.At first, playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore_off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few verydifficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4,2012, on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory.The Associated Press called Lin “the most surprising story in the NBA”. Knicks fans developed the nickname for him “Linsanity” (林发疯). Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 “Most Influential People in the World”,Jeremy Lin included.No doubt, Lin fever is continuing to spread if you haven't already caught “Linsanity”, get ready.11.Which of the following elements is of little help in Lin's success?A.His father's influence.B.His devotion to basketball.C.His years of hard work.D.His graduation from Harvard University.12.What does the underlined phra se “wore off” in seventh paragraph probably mean?A.arose B.disappearedC.grew D.remained13.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight.B.Before Lin there was no ChineseAmerican NBA players.C.Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning.D.Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA.14.Which is the right order for Lin's life?a.He made an excellent performance on Feb.4.b.He was fired by the Golden State Warriors.c.He was invited to play in the NBA Summer League.d.He graduated from Harvard University.e.He became famous overnight.A.a, d, c, b, e B.d, b, c, a, eC.d, c, b, a, e D.a, e, d, c, b15.It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A.NBA prefers graduates from Harvard UniversityB.Lin got an easy entry into NBAC.Lin didn't show his basketball talents in Harvard UniversityD.Lin didn't have a smooth road in NBAB[2012·广东卷]Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports toattract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers.An attraction of sport programs for the major U. S. media companies is that events are often held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons—the slowest time periods of the week for general television viewing. Sport events are the most popular weekend programs, especially among male viewers who may not watch much television at other times during the week. This means the television networks are able tosell advertising time at relatively high prices during what normally would be dead time for programming.Media corporations also use sports to attract commercial sponsors that might take their advertising dollars elsewhere if television stations did not report certain sports. The people in the advertising departments of major corporations realize that sports attract male viewers. They also realize that most business travelers are men and that many men make family decisions on the purchases of computers, cars and life insurance.Golf and tennis are special cases for television programming. These sports attract few viewers, and the ratings (收视率) are unusually low. However, the audience for these sports is attractive to certain advertisers. It is made up of people from the highest income groups in the United States, including many lawyers and business managers. This is why television reporting of golf and tennis is sponsored by companies selling highpriced cars, bus iness and personal computers, and holiday trips. This is also why the networks continue to carry these programs regardless of low ratings. Advertisers are willing to pay high fees to reachhighincome consumers and those managers who make decisions to buy thousands of “company cars” and computers. With such viewers, these programs don't need high ratings to stay on the air.16. Television sport programs on weekend afternoons ________.A.result in more sport eventsB.get more viewers to play sportsC.make more people interested in televisionD.bring more money to the television networks17. Why would weekend afternoons become dead time without sport programs?A.Because there would be few viewers.B.Because the advertisers would be off work.C.Because television programs would go slowly.D.Because viewers would pay less for watching television.18. In many families, men make decisions on ________.A.holiday trips B.sports viewingC.television shopping D.expensive purchases19. The ratings are not important for golf and tennis programs because________.A.their advertisers are carmakersB.their viewers are attracted by sportsC.their advertisers target at rich peopleD.their viewers can afford expensive cars20. What is the passage mainly about?A.Television ratings are determined by male viewers.B.Rich viewers contribute most to television companies.C.Sports are gaining importance in advertising on television.D.Commercial advertisers are the major sponsors of sport events.Ⅲ.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。
课时作业(七) [必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games](限时:40分钟)Ⅰ.多项选择1.3,000 dollars a month? He ________ better than this since he has been working so hard for the company.A.claims B.contains C.deserves D.declares2.As we all know, ________ medical examination will help us find out health problems as early as possible.A.regular B.general C.urgent D.normal3.Participants in the program were 32 students identified ________ individual intelligence tests, group achievement test scores in math and science, and student interviews.A.on the basis of B.in the course ofC.in the shape of D.in the name of4.Today's a redletter day, which will ________ as the greatest day in my life.A.live out B.speak outC.stand out D.give out5.The selfless village doctor treated any poor patient who came to his house without any ________.A.cost B.payment C.charge D.price6.The young tennis player has often ________ against famous players, but so far he has always failed.A.beat B.raced C.competed D.fought7.China's high speed rail network ________ plays a significant role in China's economy development.A.without doubt B.in turnC.on purpose D.by accident8.If I find someone who looks like the suspect, my ________ reaction will be to tell the police.A.physical B.immediateC.sensitive D.sudden9.The young man made a ________ to his parents that he would try to earn his own living after graduation.A.prediction B.promiseC.plan D.contribution10.It is said that Columbus Day is ________ the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World in the USA.A.in honour of B.in need ofC.in favour of D.in place ofⅡ.阅读理解AThe King's School, Canterbury is an independent, coeducational secondary school. There are currently 791 pupils on the school roll(名单). The school has a long and distinguished history, and it is also one of the oldest charities in the country, providing scholarships to pupils and organizing a Charity of the Term.The curriculum(课程) at King's is based on strong academic roots. It emphasizes and relies upon what is best in traditional independent school education: scholarly excellence supported by a caring and tutorial system, and a wideranging cocurricular programme. However, it is continually adapting and reacting to the changing demands of modern education: new subjects are added, new teaching techniques are adopted, and there is an increasing awareness of the need to provide programmes of study that match individual needs and skills.The curriculum is divided into three units: the Lower School(Year 9 ), an introductory year; the Middle School(Years 10 and 11 ), working to GCSEs; and the Sixth Form(Years 12 and 13), taking AS and A levels.Full details can be found in: Shell Guide and Handbook; Middle School Academic Guide 2009—2011; Middle School Academic Guide 2010—2012; Sixth Form Guide 2009—2011 and Sixth Form Guide 2010—2012.Formal and structured educational support, for those who need it, is available at all levels. The wellstocked library is open 7 days and 6 evenings pe r week. ICT facilities (including the Internet) are available for all and the whole school(studies within the houses as well as classrooms) is extensively networked.Pupils are offered extensive career advice throughout their time at King's. Almost all go to university, either immediately or following a GAP year. The most popular university destinations are Cambridge, Bristol, Nottingham, Durham, Leeds, Oxford, Edinburgh, Manchester, and University College, London.Director of Studies: Geoff Cocksworth: grc @ kingsExaminations Officer: Elaine McDowell: eam @ kingsschool. co. uk.Click here for more information.11.The best title of the passage might be ________.A.The King's SchoolB.The Curriculum in BritainC.New Teaching TechniquesD.British Education System12.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The King's School, Canterbury is a famous high school in Britain.B.The curriculum at King's is best in traditional and modern education.C.All pupils of the school go to university immediately after they graduate.D.Pupils' dormitories as well as classrooms are provided with network.13.The following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT that________.A.the King's School focuses on pupils' individual developmentB.pupils in the King's School who pass GCSEs will go to universityC.pupils in the King's School have an easy access to the school library D.pupils in the King's School receive good education14.The passage is probably taken from a ________.A.handbook B.websiteC.magazine D.newspaperBThe average temperature around the world is rising. People living in the US Midwest might find a fact hard to believe, though. The scientists suggest that the change in the Midwest climate may have happened because of farming.The first study was led by David Changnon, a climatologist(气候学家) at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.Changnon and his team studied temperature records from the sites in the Midwest. They found that since 1970, the average temperature in the region during July and August has gone down—by up to one degree Fahrenheit(华氏度)—from what it was during the years between 1930 and 1969. Their investigation also showed that the average rainfall in those states during those two months has increased. Between 1970 and 2009, about 0.33 inch more rain fell than between 1930 and 1969.These_changes may be connected by humidity(湿度), Changnon says. Humidity is the measure of how much moisture is in the air. Humid air, which contains a lot of moisture,takes longer to heat up than dry air, Changnon notes. And humid air often releases its moisture through rainfall.So where did the extra moisture in the air come from?Changnon points to farms in the region. As plants grow, they pull moisture from the ground and release it into the air. And among plants, soybeans (大豆) and corn plants release a lot of moisture. Midwestern farms now plant more soybeans and corn than in the past, with 97 percent of farmland today planted with these two crops. In the 1930s, corn and soybeans covered only about 57 percent, Changnon says. He also notes that the plants are planted closer together now than they used to be, so there are more plants per acre than in the past.The second study, like Changnon's, also found an increase in rainfall in the same area. But it points to another possible source for the increased moisture. Alan Robock at Rutgers University was part of the team that produced the second study and presented the group's findings. The team found that irrigation practices in the Great Plains have changed over the years. The researchers studied a vast area in the region. They found that in 1930, farmers in that region irrigated only about 1.8 million acres of farmland. In 1980, however, farmers irrigated nearly 15 million acres. Plants use the water and then release it into the air.These results by Changnon and Robock and their colleagues are the first step toward understanding a change in the weather.15.What does the underlined term “These changes” refer to?A.Lower temperatures and more rainfall.B.Higher temperatures and higher humidity.C.Making a record both in the past and now.D.The two periods of the 40year investigation.16.Which of the following could be the possible sources for the increased moisture in the US Midwest?A.Scientists' research and farmers' attention.B.Less farmland and more plants.C.More plants and irrigation practices.D.Natural reservoirs and underground rivers.17.The studies show that in America's Midwest,________.A.the average temperature is getting higher and higherB.more and more farmland has been desertedC.the amount of rain is closely related to the temperatureD.summers are now cooler and wetter than they were in years past18.According to the passage, irrigating more and more plants means ________.A.making more space for farms and buildingsB.making more and more water into the air, and thus causing more rainC.more farms depending on watersaving systemsD.using plants to change the climateⅢ.完成句子19.An order came that all the vehicles having seven or fewer seats __________________________________________ on the highway during the eightday holiday. (charge)传来指令说,八天假期中含有七个座位以内的小型汽车免收高速路费。
The Olympic Games李仕才***阅读理解Have you heard of the following people?Maybe yes,maybe no.But they may be an inspiration for you.The Tree LadyKate Sessions was an American botanist and landscape architect closely associated with San Diego,California.After becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California,Berkeley,she took a job as a teacher far south in the dry desert town of San Diego.Kate decided that San Diego needed trees more than anything else.Therefore this young woman singlehandedly started a movement transforming the town into the leafy,gardenfilled place as it is today.The Snowflake(雪花)ManWilson Bentley is one of the first known photographers of snowflakes.His enthusiasm for taking photos of snowflakes began from his boyhood and was often misunderstood in his time,but his determination revealed two important truths:no two snowflakes are alike;and each one is surprisingly beautiful.In 1931,he worked with William J.Humphreys of the U.S.Weather Bureau to publish Snow Crystals,a book containing 2,500 photographs.The Father of His CountryBy the late 1760s,George Washington had experienced firsthand the effects of rising taxes imposed(征收)on American colonists by the British,and came to believe that it was in the best interests of the colonists to declare independence from England.During the American War of Independence,he led the colonial forces to victory.In 1787,he was elected president of the Convention that wrote theU.S.Constitution.Two years later,Washington became America’s first president.Hisretirement from office after two terms established a tradition that lasted until 1940,when Franklin Delano Roosevelt won a third term.The 22nd Amendment(1951)now limits the president to two elected terms.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。
Unit 2 The Olympic Games李仕才(必修2 Unit 2)【短文语法填空】按照短文内容,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Different people like different lifestyles. Here are two examples.Brian Blakey,who is a couch potato,1.likes(like)doing the following things every day.After waking up,he doesn’t get up immediately.Instead,he turns 2.on the television and spends sixteen or seventeen hours a day 3.watching(watch) TV.4.In addition,he goes out to walk his dog d(name) Tina every afternoon.It is because he has a good wife who 6.is_working(work) outside to make money that he can live this lifestyle.They don’t have much money,but they are happy. Bob Black,who is a workaholic,likes being busy.Normally,he gets up very early and he is always the first person 7.to_get(get) to the office. For him,every minute of the day8.is_filled(fill) with urgent matters.He gets home 9.so late that his wife and children are already 10.asleep(sleep),but he likes this lifestyle.Ⅰ.阅读理解APolo(马球) is a sport which has been played for centuries throughout Asia and the Middle East.However,it spread slowly across Asia,where it was played by kings and people of high rank.The West was introduced to the sport when the British took political control over India,and they quickly spread the sport around the world.Numerous forms of polo have appeared,including on bicycles,camels,and for the brave of heart,elephants.The origins of the sport appear to lie in Persia,and the game has been played there for at least 2,000 years,as artwork and contemporary writings indicate.The name originates in Pakistan,where it means “ball” in Balti,a language native to that area.There are two teams of three to four people in a game of polo,depending on the size of the field and the style of game being played.Each player has a long,flexible mallet(球棍) which is used to hit a ball.The aim is to drive the ball through the opposing team’s goal.Polo is played in brief periods called chukkas;each chukka lasts seven minutes,and play can be fierce and violent.By tradition,horses are replaced at each chukka,ensuring that they stay fresh and fit.The horses used in the sport are called poloponies,which is a misnomer since ponies are small horses,but they are full-sized horses.In all cases,horses are selected for speed,ability,and obedience(顺从).A good horse is capable of stopping in a very small area,working with other horses and riders,and moving quickly with the flow of play;championship horses can be sold at a good price.1.We can infer that in ancient Asia,polo was mainly played by .A.artistsB.writersC.the upper classD.people living on the plain2.Where is the probable birthplace of polo?A.India.B.Persia.C.Britain.D.Pakistan.3.What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about?A.The rules of polo.B.The development of polo.C.The equipment used when playing polo.D.The matters needing attention when playing polo.4.What does the underlined word “misnomer” in the last paragraph mean?A.A funny tale.B.An old tradition.C.A different species.D.An unsuitable name.BGerman artist HA Schult is an unusual artist who uses trash (废物)to make sculptures.“We are living in the time of garbage,” says Schult.“I created a thousand sculptures of garbage.They are a mirror of ourselves.” Here,Schult was talking about his 1,000 trash sculptures in the form of humans.He first exhibited them in 1996 in the western German state of North RhineWestphalia.“They are social sculptures,” he explains.“They are not only sculptures for the eyes.They are sculptures to spread the idea that we live in a time of garbage.” So far,Schult's social sculptures have been on show in Paris,in Moscow's Red Square,on the Great Wall of China,and in the desert next to the Pyramids of Giza near Cairo.HA Schult's work is unforgettable.Although his work has had a big influence on the art world,Schult remains modest about his creations:“Artists have to learn every time.We are not important.All that counts is the time in which we are living.”Trash art has been around for years.But it seems that only the popular artists are regarded as true artists when working with trash.Why can't common people be considered artists when they use the same things and change them into some form of personal art?Maybe it's because we all have our own preset ideas of what art is and isn't,or whom artists are or should be.You can be an artist like Schult if you try.Look at used metal cans.What might be done with them?Imagine them in any number of new uses,or imagine them simply as an art form.What about boxes or clothing? Boxes can usually serve as new storage containers and houses for pets.And clothing?Imagine taking old clothes and turning them into hats or hanging organizers.1.What do we know about Schult's sculptures?A.They served as garbage containers.B.They reflected environmental issues.C.They were first shown in Paris,France.D.They were to raise economic awareness.2.HA Schult's artistic works also get the message across that an artist must________.A.be socially responsibleB.be as modest as possibleC.make garbage recyclableD.take diverse artistic forms3.According to the last 2 paragraphs,the author probably agrees that ________.A.it takes talent to be a trash artistB.preset ideas are important to artistsC.trash art can't be seen as a real art formD.average people can also make trash artists4.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Could You Be a Trash Artist?B.What Are Social Sculptures?C.Do You Know about Trash Art?D.How Can We Deal with Used Cans?【解题导语】本文主要讲述了一名德国艺术家利用垃圾创造艺术作品的故事,并以此鼓励读者行动起来,为环保出一份力。
核心素养测评七必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games(限时35分钟)Ⅰ. 阅读理解ABreakdancing is set to make its debut(首次亮相) as an Olympic sport at Paris 2024, Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris organizing committee, said on February 21. Skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing which have already been added to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, have been invited to return in Paris.Estanguet said the choices responded to a need to make the Olympics “more urban” and “more artistic”. “We have chosen to present the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with the four sports because they are creative, appealing to youth and completely in line with our vision. They reflect perfectly Paris 2024’s identity. ”Breakdancing is an example of a sport “which can be played anywhere and anytime in urban and other environments. ” It appeared at the 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires in the form of head-to-head “battles”. In competitive breakdancing, breakers face off in “battles” against each other, either as individuals or teams. Breakdancers use a mix of physical and artistic skills combining elements from gymnastics or acrobatics(杂技).The IOC had announced that the number of competitors at Paris 2024 would be restricted to 10, 500, which limited the opportunity to add sports. But the organizers said the inclusion would not necessitate the construction of permanent facilities and would involve just 248 competitors, including 32 breakdancers. The surfing events are likely to be held in established surf center such as Biarritz or Lacanau in southwest France.The inclusion still needs to be rubberstamped by the IOC, which is expected to decide on which sports to add in Paris after next year’s Tokyo Games.【文章大意】这是一篇新闻报道。
必修二Unit 2 The Olympic GamesⅠ.阅读理解A(2024·惠州市高三第一次调研考试) TOKYO, June 8 (Xinhua)—The Beijing Organizing Committee of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games held a promotion event in the Japanese capital, Tokyo on Saturday to introduce the latest developments in preparation for the Beijing Winter Olympics.The promotion event, which used an exhibition wall and the “Charming Beijing” photo exhibition to showcase the preparations of Beijing 2024, was part of “Beijing Week”, a series of activities to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of sister-city relations between Beijing and Tokyo.On the exhibition wall with an area of 33 square meters, Beijng 2024 organizers showcased five aspects including the Beijing Winter Olympics vision, Beijing's winter sports tradition,emblem (徽章) of Beijing 2024, competition planning and the National Speed Skating Oval.At the same time, old photos of the Chinese and Japanese ice hockey teams echoed the 40th anniversary of the establishment of sister-city relations between the two cities and the theme of the Beijing Winter Olympics.The promotion videos of the Beijing 2024 emblems, as well as other related video clips,drew great interest of the audience.The “Charming Beijing” photo exhibition displayed some of the Winter Olympic venues,showing the progress of the preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics.Meanwhile, sand table, VR glasses and the “Beijing Winter Olympics Brochure” are also provided to let the audience visually experience the unique charm of the National Speed Skating Oval and the features of other competition venues.Chang Yu Director General of the Media and Communications Department of the Beijing Winter Olympic Organizing Committee, introduced the progress of the preparations 2024 and the vision of cooperation between Beijing 2024 and Tokyo 2024.Chang Yu said that the Beijing Winter Olympics Organizing Committee stays committed to with the aim of delivering a hosting the Games in a green, inclusive, open and clean manner, with an aim of delivering a fantastic, extraordinary and excellent Olympic event to the world.The Beijing Winter Olympics will open on February 4, 2024, which will feature7 sports, 15 disciplines and 109 events.文章大意:这是一篇新闻报道。
课时作业(七)Ⅰ.1.C考查动词辨析。
replace “代替”。
句意为:你必须记住:什么都无法取代母爱。
2.B考查used to的用法。
used to表示“过去常常做某事”,后面跟动词原形;句中get up和take是并列关系,所以均使用原形。
句意为:我过去常常起床很早并且在早餐前散步一小时。
3.B考查主谓一致。
当主语后面跟有with, together with, like, except, but, as well as 等词引导的短语时,谓语动词与这些词前面的主语一致。
本题much knowledge作主语,谓语用单数。
4.A考查短语结构。
in charge of 的意思是“负责,管理”,其主语通常是人;in the charge of 的意思是“由……负责/管理”,其主语通常是物。
5.D D项中冠词the是多余的。
其他三个选项没有语法错误。
6.B考查倒装结构。
only by引导状语放在句首时,句子要使用部分倒装,所以排除A、C;be admitted to…为固定短语,意为“被接收,录取”,所以选B。
7.A考查compete后所跟介词的用法。
compete with sb. for sth表示“为……与某人竞争”。
compete with sb. in…则表示“在……方面与某人竞争”。
8.A考查时态。
由has gone to可以看出,杰克已经动身了,所以leave已经发生,由此可知应该用一般过去时强调动作的发生。
9.C考查连词辨析。
空格后“我要揍扁你”,是对方不按照他所说的“Pay me the money for my work”的结果,故用or,意为:否则。
10.B考查句式结构。
句意为:计算机应用于教学,结果,不仅能节省教师的精力,而且学生对课程也更感兴趣了。
考查“not only…but also…”,放在句首作状语,句子则进行部分倒装。
11.C考查“the +比较级,the +比较级”的用法。
课时作业(七) [必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games](限时:35分钟)Ⅰ.单项填空1.A new manager will come to take ________ charge of this company, which was in ________ charge of Mr. Wang.A.the; the B./; /C.the; / D./; the2.—Where on earth did you get the book?—________A.What did you say?B.I beg your pardon?C.Say it again!D.I didn't get it on earth.3.—They say you missed an important appointment last night.—Actually,it is now generally admitted________a mistake.A.being B.having beenC.to have been D.to being4.In the story of Atlanta, I don't think Hippomenes ________ winning the race because he cheated the princess in the race.A.reserved B.preservedC.deserved D.responded5.Large quantities of information, as well as some timely help ________since the organization was built.A.has offeredB.had been offeredC.have been offeredD.is offered6.This advice is of some value, I think. It deserves ________.A.being considered B.to be consideredC.to consider D.considered7.The employees have not been paid________since the new manager took over this company last year.A.regularly B.commonlyC.absolutely D.ordinarily8.With the midterm examination approaching,students should________to stay energetic.A.work out B.pull outC.give out D.figure out9.Under good treatment, she is beginning to ________ and will soon come back to work.A.wake up B.grow upC.pick up D.show up10.When he was there, he ________ go to that coffee shop at the corner after work every day.A.would B.shouldC.had better D.might11.—What do you think of store shopping in the future?—Personally,I think it will exist along with home shopping but________.A.will never replaceB.would never replaceC.will never be replacedD.would never be replaced12.My brother was against my suggestion while my sister was________it.A.in honor of B.in search ofC.in favor of D.in charge of13.In many states of America, a neighbor may ________ you with playing your radio too loudly.A.charge B.blameC.punish D.scold14.In this list, two names ________ particularly.A.stand for B.stand byC.stand out D.stand up15.________the danger from the enemy action,people had to deal with a severe shortage of food,clothing,fuel and almost everything.A.As soon as B.As long asC.As far as D.As well asⅡ.阅读理解The King's School, Canterbury is an independent, coeducational secondary school. There are currently 791 pupils on the school roll(名单). The school has a long and distinguished history, and it is also one of the oldest charities in the country, providing scholarships to pupils and organizing a Charity of the Term.The curriculum(课程) at King's is based on strong academic roots. It emphasizes and relies upon what is best in traditional independent school education: scholarly excel lence supported by a caring and tutorial system, and a wideranging cocurricular programme. However, it is continually adapting and reacting to the changing demands of modern education: new subjects are added, new teaching techniques are adopted, and there is an increasing awareness of the need to provide programmes of study that match individual needs and skills.The curriculum is divided into three units: the Lower School(Year 9 ), an introductory year; the Middle School(Years 10 and 11 ), working to GCSEs; and the Sixth Form(Years 12 and 13), taking AS and A levels.Full details can be found in: Shell Guide and Handbook; Middle School Academic Guide 2009—2011; Middle School Academic Guide 2010—2012; Sixth Form Guide 2009—2011 and Sixth Form Guide 2010—2012.Formal and structured educational support, for those who need it, is available at all levels. The wellstocked library is open 7 days and 6 evenings per week. ICT facilities (including the Internet) are available for all and the whole school(studies within the houses as well as classrooms) is extensively networked.Pupils are offered extensive career advice throughout their time at King's. Almost all go to university, either immediately or following a GAP year. The most popular university destinations are Cambridge, Bristol, Nottingham, Durham, Leeds, Oxford, Edinburgh, Manchester, and University College, London.Director of Studies: Geoff Cocksworth: grc @ kingsExaminations Officer: Elaine McDowell: eam @ kingsschool. co. uk.Click here for more information.16.The best title of the passage might be ________.A.The King's SchoolB.The Curriculum in BritainC.New Teaching TechniquesD.British Education System17.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A.The King's School, Canterbury is a famous high school in Britain.B.The curriculum at King's is best in traditional and modern education.C.All pupils of the school go to university immediately after they graduate.D.Pupils' dormitories as well as classrooms are provided with network.18.The following can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT that________.A.the King's School focuses on pupils' individual developmentB.pupils in the King's School who pass GCSEs will go to universityC.pupils in the King's School have an easy access to the school libraryD.pupils in the King's School receive good education19.The passage is probably taken from a ________.A.handbook B.websiteC.magazine D.newspaperⅢ.阅读填空根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
课时作业七[必修2 Unit 2 The Om e to tae ________ charge of thi commonC.aboute D.ordinari8.With the midterm eamination ae bac to worA.wae u e for their od it doing“承认做了……”;admit to be…“承认是……”。
由句意“——他们说你昨晚错过了一个重要的约会。
——事实上,如今人们公认那是个错误。
”可知,应选C项。
第二句意义上相当于itted that it wa a mitae。
4.C 考查动词辨析。
deerve“应得到”,符合题意。
reerve 预订; ation保持一致。
a arge quantit of /arge quantitie of 后既可以加不可数名词也可以加复数名词,其谓语动词与quantit的数保持一致。
由此可以排除A和D。
ince 引导的从句在主句之后,应是时间状语从句,从句用一般过去时,主句则用现在完成时。
故答案为C项。
6.B 考查deerve的用法。
deerve to be done 相当于 deerve doing 意为“值得被做”。
7.A 考查副词辨析。
reguar 定期地。
句意:自从去年新经理接手这个公司以来就没有按时付过雇工们的工资。
8.A 考查动词短语辨析。
wor out 此处可意为“锻炼”,符合句意。
ight意为“也许”,故A项正确。
11.C 考查动词的时态和语态。
由句意“……我认为它商店购物将会与家庭购物并存但不会被取代”可知应用一般将来时态的被动语态。
12.C 考查介词短语辨析。
A项意为“为了表示对某人的敬意”;B项意为“寻找;搜查”;C项意为“支持”;D项意为“管理”。
句意:我哥哥反对我的建议,而我姐姐支持我的建议。
13.A 考查动词词义辨析。
charge b with doing th指控、控告某人做了某事,是固定词组。
课时作业7 The Olympic GamesⅠ.阅读理解AAn increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attributed to (归因于) the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.Applications for degree courses beginning this autumn were up by 15% this January, according to UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. A spokesman for the Royal Economic Society said applications to do economics at Alevel were also up.Professor John Beath, the president of the society and a leading lecturer at St Andrews University, said his firstyear lectures—which are open to students from all departments—were drawing crowds of 400, rather than the usual 250.“There are a large number of students who are not economics majors, who would like to learn something about it. One of the things I have done this year is to relate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn't traditionally done.” he added.University applications rose 7% last year. But there were rises above average in several subjects. Nursing saw a 15% jump, with people's renewed interest in careers in the public sector (部门), which are seen as more secure in economic crisis.A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters, and almost half said their children had asked them what was going on, although a minority of parents felt they did not understand it themselves well enough to explain.Zack Hocking, the head of Child Trust Funds, said:“It's possible that one good thing to arise from the downturn will be a generation that's financially wiser and bet ter equipped to manage their money through times of economic uncertainty.”本文是一篇说明文,介绍了由于金融危机在大学里越来越多的人申请读经济学,经济学受到热捧。
同时公共行业的专业也很受学生的青睐,因为这些行业的收入在经济危机中更为保险。
1.Professor John Beath's lectures are ________.A.given in a traditional wayB.connected with the present situationC.open to both students and their parentsD.warmly received by economists答案:B解析:细节理解题。
根据第四段中One of the things I have done this year is torelate my teaching to contemporary events in a way that one hasn't traditionally done.(今年我所做的一件事是将我的教学与当代事件联系起来,这是一种传统上从未做过的事情。
)可知,Professor John Beath的讲座主要是有关当代发生的一些事情,与当前的形式联系的很紧密,故选B项。
2.In the opinion of most parents, ________.A.economists should be the focus of school teachingB.more students should be admitted to universitiesC.the teaching of financial matters should be strengthenedD.children should solve financial problems themselves答案:C解析:细节理解题。
根据倒数第二段第一句A recent study showed almost two thirds of parents believed schools should do more to teach pupils about financial matters.(最近的一项研究表明,近三分之二的家长认为,学校应该在财务问题上做更多的教育。
)可知,家长们希望老师更多教一些金融方面的知识,故选C项。
3.What's the main idea of the text?A.Universities have received more applications.B.Economics is attracting an increasing number of students.C.College students benefit a lot from economic uncertainty.D.Parents are concerned with children's subject selection.答案:B解析:主旨大意题。
根据第一段An increase in students applying to study economics at university is being attribubted to the global economic crisis awakening a public thirst for knowledge about how the financial system works.(申请大学经济学专业的学生人数增加,原因是全球经济危机唤醒了公众对金融体系运作方式的渴望。
)可知,本文主要介绍了当前经济危机下,很多人都申请学经济学来更好的理解金融系统的运行模式和职能,即经济学吸引了越来越多的人,故选B项。
BBeing “young” is associated with all the good things in life—beauty, hope, and energy. But youth also has negative associations—impulsiveness, troublemaking, and irresponsibility. This negative side seems to be what society focuses on more, which is why young people have mostly been considered as idle and difficult.But when it comes to Generation Z—those born between 1995 and 2010—this_stereotype doesn't seem to apply anymore.In Japan, for example, Gen Zers are less likely to buy on impulse, but take into consideration more a product's true value. “They're looking at the companies, not just the products,” Masahiko Uotani, CEO of Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido, told Bloomberg. “They're asking, ‘Are they really delivering value to the society? Are they promoting diversity and inclusiveness?’”Gen Zers are also more grounded than we've expected the m to be. According toa recent survey by Bank of America, more than half of young adults aged between 18 and 23 said they were planning to buy a house within five years. And they're not just saying it—they are willing to make sacrifices for it, including getting a second job and saving money for a down payment instead of spending it on a vacation.“Despite their young age, this group is pragmatic and actively planning for their future,” D.Steve Boland, head of Consumer Lending at Bank of America, told USA Today. “They have a clear vision of how they are willing to help themselves in order to make it happen.”Social issues are also at the center of concern of Gen Zers, who take themsel ves as a changing force of the world. In India, for example, young people who have just reached the voting age are eager to vote for a new leader who is capable of solving problems that matter the most to them, including pollution, unemployment and women's safety.As a Gen Zer yourself, what is your plan for the future?本文是一篇说明文。