2019届高三英语一轮复习Unit2TheUnitedKingdom练习新人教版必修

The United Kingdom李仕才一、阅读理解。

According to a team of researchers, an animal’s ability to perceive(感知) time is linked to their pace of life.“Our results lend support to the importance of time perception in animals where the ability to perceive time in a very short time may be the difference between life and death for fast moving creatures，” commented the lead author Kevin Healy from Trinity College Dublin.The study was done with a variety of animals using a phenomenon based on the maximum speed of flashes of light an individual can see before the light source is seen as constant. Dogs, for example, have eyes with a refresh rate higher than humans.One example of this phenomenon at work, the authors say, is the housefly and its ability to avoid being hit. The research shows flies observe motion in a shorter time than our own eyes can achieve, which allows them to avoid being hit.Professor Graeme Ruxton of the University of St Andrews in Scotland, who worked jointly on the research project, said in a statement, “Having eyes that send updates to the brain at much higher frequencies than our eyes do is of no value if the brain cannot process that information equally quickly. Thus, this work highlights the impressive abilities of even the smallest animal brains. Flies might not be deep thinkers, but they can make good decisions very quickly.”In comparison, the tiger beetle(虎甲虫) runs faster than its eyes can keep up, basically becoming blind, which requires it to stop period ically to re­evaluate its prey’s(猎物) position.Our results suggest that time perception offers an as yet unstudied dimension in which animals can specialize and there is a considerable range to study this system in more detail.【解题导语】本文是一篇科普说明文。

Unit 2 The United KingdomⅠ单句语法填空1. To his great (delighted)，his son passed the College Entrance Examinationwith first­class honors.答案：delight2．A number of visitors from all over the world are by the scenery.(attract)答案：attracted; attractive3．(2018·大同质量检测)The printing machines are always breaking ， whichannoys him a lot.答案：down4．It is strange that the well­behaved gentleman (be) so rude to that old lady.答案：(should) be5．Any help from you will be greatly appreciated. Please give me a reply at yourearliest (convenient)．答案：convenience6．With their wedding approaching, they are busy making good (arrange) forit.答案：arrangements7． (divide) into four groups, the whole class began to discuss the topic.答案：Divided8．The football team, (consist) of 22 players and three coaches, was set upabout 3 years ago.答案：consisting9．In the job interviews, job applicants often find themselves (ask) unexpected questions, some very difficult to answer.答案：asked10．We paid a visit to Guilin, whose beauty was beyond (describe)．答案：descriptionⅡ单句改错1．Worry that he might lose his job, Peter always works extra hours to please hisboss.答案：Worry→Worried2．When first was introduced to the market, these products enjoyed great success. 答案：去掉was3．I cannot tell you how delighting I was with the beautiful birthday present yougave me.答案：delighting→delighted4．Our manager is going to attend an international conference. You can take placeof him in his absence.答案：take后加the5．The most important words in this sentence have left out, so it doesn’t make any sense.答案：在left前加beenⅢ单元语法——过去分词作宾补1．(2018·四川雅安中学期末) The managers discussed the plan that they would liketo see (carry) out the next year.答案：carried2．It was a pity that the guests left most of the dishes (untouch)．答案：untouched3．They have already had some everyday words (add) to the new edition of the dictionary.答案：added4．Alex was listening attentively to the lecture given by Professor Smith，with allhis attention (fix) on it.答案：fixed5．The speaker raised his voice but still couldn’t make himself (hear)．答案：heardⅠ教材与语法填空根据教材课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The United Kingdom李仕才一、阅读理解。

Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to accomplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos.Et hos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One common way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education he has in the field. After all, you’re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman.Pathos is a speaker’s way of connecting with an audience's emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewers feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money.Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me”.Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a commercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion.1.What is the purpose of persuasion?A. To advise somebody to support you.B. To help someone have special skillC. To convince somebody to realize his aim.D. To talk someone into being honest.2.What is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience to trust him?A. Pathos.B. Ethos.C. Logos.D. Education.3.What do a politician and an animal charity have in common?A. Both prevent themselves from being hurt.B. Both save people from terrible wars.C. Both make the audience support them.D. Both persuade people to donate money.4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Convince the AudienceB. Three Basic Tools of PersuasionC. Believe MeD. Strength of Persuasion【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了源自于古希腊且一直沿用至今的说服他人的艺术，其中包括ethos、pathos、logos三种方式以及用这三种方式说服他人在各个领域应用的可能性。

Unit 2 The United KingdomⅠ.阅读理解ABring any group of business owners or managers together，ask them the best way to promote their organizations，and you'll get different answers.That comes as no surprise.When it comes to promoting a business，trying to find the single choice is rarely wise.You'll see business owners and managers try radio advertising.When that doesn't produce the results they want，they'll change to sending direct mail.When that doesn't create a jump in sales，they'll buy TV commercials.When that falls short of their expectations，they'll try a new online strategy...and it goes on and on.For most companies，the best approach is a mix of different channels，organized in ways that allow each to build upon the others.The channel that will work best in a given situation depends on a lot of factors，including the company itself，its audience，the message being conveyed，the environment，and many more.Just that radio worked well for a company's last effort doesn't mean that TV advertising wouldn't be a better choice this time.Or maybe the right channel is direct mail.There's no simple answer，because there are so many variables. If your audience is broad，then maybe radio or newspaper advertising is the right choice.If you're targeting a carefully defined group, such as former customers，direct mail or email will probably perform better.There are two important lessons here.The first is not to concentrate on trying to find a single channel that will s erve all of the company's needs，because it just does n't exist.The second lesson is that before you spend the first dollar to promote your business，you need to do more than a little learning.You'll really need to understand your customers，your marketplace，your competitors，and the environments in which you do business.And you need a good understanding of what makes one marketing channel right for one situation，but not another.[语篇解读] 本文为一篇说明文。

Unit 2 The United Kingdom一、阅读理解。

The Scottish composer Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all her hearing as a young girl，yet went on to a very successful career in music including winning Grammy awards.When somebody asks her，“How do you hear？” She responds，“Ho w do you hear？Is it only with your ears？” For Glennie，and for us too，listening is not only hearing，but is understanding.We need to listen to what is said and unsaid，and also how it is said.It's important to hear what people say accurately.As Mark Twain said，“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug(萤火虫)．”If you miss something or you're not sure you've heard accurately，ask the speakers.At this point you're not evaluating what they say，but just looking for accuracy and understanding.Here are some ways to get clear about what they say and don't say.Why are they saying this now，instead of sooner or later? Why are they emphasizing these points，instead of something else?Listen to how it is said.People send signals about what they mean with their voices and body language that sometimes differ from the words they say.While going through the next points，think about someone whose real meaning you might sometimes miss.and see if any of these signals might come up.First，voices.When others speak，notice changes in their volume, pace，and tone.Second，body language.Notice gestures，eye contact，and facial expressions.Do these sync what they are saying，or do they tell a different story？Third，emotions.What is the person true feeling？Now you might not know for sure，but be considerate，open to understanding，and ask thoughtful questions.1．What's the writer's purpose of mentioning Evelyn Glennie?A．To give an example of wise words.B．To introduce a world­famous musician.C．To help explain the meaning of listening.D．To encourage us to fight against disability.2．What can we learn from what Mark Twain said?A．It is important to have a good knowledge of English words.B．People should know words can be used in many different ways.C．English is a very complicated language with a large vocabulary.D．The slight difference between words may result in misunderstanding.3．What does the underlined word “sync” probably mean?A．Match. B．Prove.C．Describe. D．Analyze.4．Which is the best title of this passage?A．Speak While You ListenB．Listen Beyond WordsC．Read Between LinesD．Think as You Talk【解题导语】本文讲述了聆听的内涵。

The United Kingdom李仕才一、阅读理解阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go —to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762.1. What attracted the early settlers to New York City?A. Its business culture.B. Its small population.C. Its geographical position.D. Its favourable climate.2. What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?A. Two-thirds of them stayed there.B. One out of five people got rich.C. Almost everyone gave up.D. Half of them died.3. What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?A. They found the city too crowded.B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.C. They were unable to stand the winter.D. They were short of food.4. What is the text mainly about?A. The rise and fall of a city.B. The gold rush in Canada.C. Journeys into the wilderness.D. Tourism in Dawson.【话题解读】这是一篇说明文。

The United Kingdom李仕才一、阅读理解。

Elon Musk was born in South Africa, in 1971. A crazy fan of computers, by the age of twelve, Musk had written the code(代码) for his own video game, which he sold for a profit.He attended Queen’s University in Canada, and transferred(转到) to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned two bachelor’s degrees, economics and physics. He was admitted to Stanford University in California, intending to earn a PhD in energy physics.First Company—Zip2 CorporationIn 1995, at the age of 24, Musk dropped out of Stanford University after just two days of classes to start his first company Zip2 Corporation. It was an online city guide that provided content for the new online versions of The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune newspapers. In 1999, Musk got $ 22 million from the sale of Zip2.Online BankingIn 1999, Elon Musk started X．com with $ 10 million dollars from the sale of Zip2. X. com was an online bank, and he was credited with inventing a method of securely transferring money using a receiver’s e­mail address.PayPalIn 2000, X. com bought a company called Confinity, which had started an Internet money­transfer process called PayPal. Elon Musk dropped theonline banking focus to concentrate on becoming a global payment transfer provider. In 2002, eBay bought PayPal for $ 1.5 billion.Space Exploration TechnologiesIn 2002, Elon Musk started SpaceX. He is a long­standing member of the Mars Society, a non­profit organization that supports the exploration of Mars, and Musk is interested in building a greenhouse on Mars. SpaceX has been developing rocket technologies to enable Musk’s project.Tesla MotorsIn 2004, Elon Musk cofounded Tesla Motors, of which he is the only product architect. Tesla Motors builds electric vehicles. The company has built an electric sports car, the Tesla Roadster.SolarCityIn 2006, Elon Musk cofounded SolarCity, a photovoltaic(光电的) products and services company with his cousin Lyndon Rive.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了埃隆·马斯克的人生经历和伟大成就。

Unit 2 The United Kingdom李仕才一、阅读理解ASeveral companies in Europe, the US and Asia have decided to change one of the processes of making chocolate and no longer roast the cacao beans. They insist that growers in Africa and South America leave them outdoors to dry naturally instead. The resulti ng product is called “raw” chocolate.Producers claim that avoiding exposure to oven temperatures allows the preservation of nutrients such as iron, zinc, copper and vitamin C．It's also claimed that uncooked cacao contains higher levels of antioxidants(抗氧化物) than roasted cacao used in most chocolate.“Over the last 10 years, consumers have become more involved in their food and drink，” says Kris McGowan, who runs the Raw Chocolate Company. “They care a lot more about its healthy qualities and c hocolate is no exception.”But Martin Schweizer, professor of biochemistry at Heriot­Watt University, urges caution on describing raw chocolate as a super food until more research is carried out. “We have to look at this in more depth. The research is a t a fairly early stage.”There are concerns that not heating them to about 150 ℃ could mean an increase in bacteria. However, producers insist that, as no animal products are involved, there is no greater risk than when dealing with vegetables such as carrots or lettuces.Jennifer Earle, a writer on chocolate, is unconvinced by it on taste grounds. “It's the quality of the cacao that makes a difference, not whether the chocolate is ‘raw’ or not，” she says. “And if you're talking about health, I'd rat her eat some top­quality ordinary chocolate and have a plate of vegetables afterwards.”【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。

Unit 2 The United Kingdom[基础回顾]Ⅰ.单句语法填空(导学号02516259)1．Will it be convenient for you to chat with me on the Internet tonight?2．Attracted (attract) by the movie starred in by Jet Li，I decided to see it again.3．Remember that your ideal life does not always consist with the reality.4．—Would you like to go to the football game tonight?—Oh，sorry.I have arranged to see (see) the film Personal Tailor by Feng Xiaogang.5．With so much work filling my mind，I broke down.6．The factory is well furnished (furnish) with modern equipment.7．It is thought that the scenery of the West Lake is beautiful beyond description (describe)．8．China held a grand military parade at the Zhu Rihe Training Base in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on July 30,2017.9．Thank you for writing and allowing me to clarify (clarify) the present position.10．We should not overlook this possibility that we can't arrive on time because of the weather.Ⅱ.单句改错(每句一错)(导学号02516260)1．My husband arranged me to ride in a hot air balloon for my birthday. arranged 后加for2．To his delighting，he got the first place in the maths exam. delighting→delight3．Rainbow Valley is great tourist attraction，drawing many visitors every year. is后加a4．Please come and see me for your convenience. for→at5．Keep your eyes opened if you want to find the boy in red sweater. opened→open Ⅲ.佳句写作(导学号02516261)1．真奇怪你的妈妈竟然知道了所有的事情。

The United Kingdom李仕才一、阅读理解。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

If you're looking for information you can trust about kids and teens，you've come to the right place.KidsHealth is the most­visited website for information about health，behavior，and development from before birth through the teen years.On a typical weekday，KidsHealth gets as many as a million visits.One of the things that make KidsHealth special is that it's really four sites in one：with sections for parents，for kids，for teens，and for educators.KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health.It also provides families with advice about a wide range of problems that affect children and teens.To do this，our editorial staff always communicates complex medical information in language that readers can understand and use.And all KidsHealth articles, games，and other content go through a rigorous medical review by medical experts to ensure that the information is as reliable and up­to­date as possible.Along the way，KidsHealth has received its share of recognition，including four Webby Awards(Best Family/Parenting Site and Best Health Site on the Web)，the Parent's Choice Gold Award，the Teacher's Choice Award for Family，and the International Pirelli Award for best educational media for students.KidsH ealth cannot take the place of an in­person visit with a doctor，who can perform examinations and answer questions.But we work with foundations and other groups that support our goal：helping with the healthy growth of families.They help to fund additional KidsHealth educational programs and inspire families to make the best choices possible.We welcome you to join us in supporting families.We depend on our millions of visitors to let us know their thoughts about KidsHealth，how we've been helpful，and ways we can improve the site.If you have a correction to request，please send that along，too.I guarantee we'll listen.1．What's the text mainly intended for?A．Introducing a website.B．Advertising for visitors.C．Appealing for sponsorship.D．Drawing attention to kids' health.2．Which of the following words can replace the underlined word“rigorous” inParagraph 3?A．Unnecessary. B．Strict.C．Casual. D．Potential.3．What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A．The huge reliability of KidsHealth.B．The wide popularity of KidsHealth.C．The educational role of KidsHealth.D．The great achievements of KidsHealth.4．What can we know about KidsHealth from the text?A．It is not intended for adults.B．It shows only health­related facts.C．It aims at helping families grow up healthily.D．Its contents are sometimes difficult to understand.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了KidsHealth网站的相关信息。

Unit 2 The United KingdomⅠ.阅读理解ABring any group of business owners or managers together，ask them the best way to promote their organizations，and you'll get different answers.That comes as no surprise.When it comes to promoting a business，trying to find the single choice is rarely wise.You'll see business owners and managers try radio advertising.When that doesn't produce the results they want，they'll change to sending direct mail.When that doesn't create a jump in sales，they'll buy TV commercials.When that falls short of their expectations，they'll try a new online strategy...and it goes on and on.For most companies，the best approach is a mix of different channels，organized in ways that allow each to build upon the others.The channel that will work best in a given situation depends on a lot of factors，including the company itself，its audience，the message being conveyed，the environment，and many more.Just that radio worked well for a company's last effort doesn't mean that TV advertising wouldn't be a better choice this time.Or maybe the right channel is direct mail.There's no simple answer，because there are so many variables. If your audience is broad，then maybe radio or newspaper advertising is the right choice.If you're targeting a carefully defined group, such as former customers，direct mail or email will probably perform better.There are two important lessons here.The first is not to concentrate on trying to find a single channel that will s erve all of the company's needs，because it just does n't exist.The second lesson is that before you spend the first dollar to promote your business，you need to do more than a little learning.You'll really need to understand your customers，your marketplace，your competitors，and the environments in which you do business.And you need a good understanding of what makes one marketing channel right for one situation，but not another.[语篇解读] 本文为一篇说明文。

Unit 2 The United KingdomⅠ阅读理解(2018·河北石家庄高中毕业班一模)Few people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily muters(通勤者) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records of the women who built the bridge since the construction pany that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. What’s left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat captains who have called it the Lad ies’ Bridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor force away at the front, women increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25，000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out back­breaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So the trend in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45­minute musical entitled “the Singing Bridge”， which runs at Somerset House from 9 to 25 September. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies’ Bridge” event sees the National Theatre’s fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections(投影) of female construction workers working in construction during World War Ⅱ.Let’s all celebrate the women who have helped to build the cities in which we live.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。

2019届高三英语一轮复习 Unit 2 The United Kingdom练习新人教版必修5Ⅰ.完形填空(2016·潍坊4月模拟)Yesterday I popped into a supermarket on my way home to buy a few items. So there I was, in the 15 items or less line, waiting to be __1__ when I noticed a young lady with a baby in front of me. She was really __2__ her items, which was probably what __3__ my attention to her. So there I was staring, and I watched __4__ the checkout girl told her the total. She began to search the __5__ and then looked up, her face almost white.Intuitively (凭直觉) I knew what was wrong. She was __6__ of money. As her total came to $8.80. I assumed she was low on the __7__. So I opened my purse, reached in, and __8__ a few of my own coins, saying “How much do you need, honey？” She looked at me __9__ and said “Like all of it”. Without even __10__ and putting my own coins back into my purse, I told the checkout girl to add it to my __11__. The lady could barely speak. She told me she had $10 in her purse but had no __12__ what happened to it. I told her it was no accident today that of all the checkouts I could have lined up at I __13__ at this one, right behind her. I wished her a __14__ day, and paid for the total.The lady never did __15__ me or even so much as look back. She walked away __16__ digging through her bag looking for what I supposed was her __17__ $10 note. Yet it doesn't ma tter at all. What I love most about all this is that the chec kout girl saw, __18__ the five or so other people behind me. What I hope is that they will __19__ what they saw. Someday, somewhere, perhaps they or the people they tell, may too be __20__ to do the same.C．treated D．ordered解析：选B 根据下文“I watched __4__ the checkout girl ...”可知，“我”买完东西正在排队等待结账。

Unit 2 The United KingdomⅠ.阅读理解A(2021·江西九江二模)As I began my junior year of college, I began to think of plans after graduation. I knew that I wanted to work in the field of my major, public relations. But I also knew that it was difficult to find a position considering my inexperience. That was when I decided to pursue an internship (实习工作)．So I chose to talk to my advisor first. He had worked in the field of public relations for many years before he became a professor and therefore had numerous contacts and associates in the field. After talking to him about a few of the positions, I decided to pursue the Cincinnati Fine Arts Fund because of my interest in the arts and the passion I would feel working for a non­profit organization.I sent out a cover letter and a resume and was hired on the spot in the interview.I soon began my position. After class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I would drive to work and apply all the skills I was learning in the classroom. I was amazed at the amount of practical knowledge in class that was directly applicable to my internship position. It became a very useful and beneficial experience. Not only was I working for arts organizations and seeing my name printed on documents I had created, but also gaining confidence in my skills and myself.As the semester came to a close，I finished my work with the Fine Arts Fund. Although I didn't take away any money for the internship，I gained many different kinds of experience and the knowledge that I was capable of accomplishing professional tasks. And that kind of confidence was invaluable to me as I sat down to interview for my next internship.【文章大意】作者上大三时就开场考虑自己未来，考虑到实习经历在就业中重要性，作者在导师建议下找到了个实习岗位，尽管没有挣到钱，但是所积累经历让作者感觉到很值得。

必修5 Unit 2 The United Kingdom李仕才一、阅读理解AWhenever the word “hero” comes to me, I immediately think of three Hs: honorable, hardworking, and happy. When I think more about this word, I picture someone who has accomplished good things for people and tries to do the right thing. Hattie Elizabeth Alexander is one person whom I find to be very heroic.Hattie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 5,1901. During her time at college she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Bacteriology and Physiology. These were just the first steps toward what she was finally going to be remembered for. After college Hattie attended Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and received her medical degree.After her education, she pursued her career, and after much time and hard work, she drastically reduced the number of infants (幼儿) dying from meningitis (脑膜炎). Hattie was very dedicated to her work and helped at as many locations as she could. Spending substantial (大量的) time in the laboratory, Hattie successfully developed a cure against the disease, which decreased the death rate to 20 percent. At the same time, she was also a teacher working with Columbia University.She was a caring lady interested in other people's lives. When she was teaching at Columbia University, other members would talk to her about students that were failing their classes, and somehow Hattie could always find convincing reasons as to why they should not be driven away. Later, Hattie became an instructor in Pediatrics at New York City's Babies Hospital. After many honors, she became the first woman president of the American Pediatric Society in 1965. This was her last major achievement, for soon after, Hattie died of cancer on June 24, 1968.Hattie is my hero because her positive attitude and strength helped her accomplish great things for others. She gave them her strength by developing medicines against diseases, which, by doing so, made them stronger. This is what makes Hattie Elizabeth Alexander my hero.【文章大意】本文介绍了作者心目中的英雄——哈蒂·伊丽莎白·亚历山大为社会作出的贡献。

Unit 2 The United Kingdom Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2017江西新余模拟)Hands-on experience is still attractive to many buyers, although online ordering is popular in the UK today.Oxford StreetLondon is shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway alo ng is Selfridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere i s especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lit by a politician, a great sportsman, or a superstar.Kensington High StreetA fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden—good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.Borough MarketOne of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries,and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy special food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.More places for bargainsPortobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for .A.the wonderful window dressingB.the Europe’s largest music shopC.the lights lit by a famous personD.many bargains to choose from2.To enjoy food, you can go to .A.Borough MarketB.Camden MarketC.Kensington High StreetD.Portobello Road3.Where is this passage probably taken from?A.A science Book .B.A traveler’s journal.C.A trip guide.D.A news report.B(2018福建莆田一中高三模拟,C)A girl became a volunteer in the activities of Deathbed Care, which meant visiting and taking care of a patient suffering from an incurable disease whose days were numbered.The girl was assigned to look after an old man suffering from cancer whose children lived abroad. While the old man had a lot of savings his living conditions were not satisfactory. She was expected to comfort him and keep up his spirits. Every Saturday the girl came on time to keep his company, telling him stories. When he was having an intravenous drip (静脉滴注), she would help massage his arms. The doctor found the patient greatly improved mentally. The2old man began to involve himself actively in the medical treatment and he seldom shouted at others.But something that happened made the doctor uneasy and puzzled. Each time the girl left, the old man would give her some money. The doctor did nothing to interfere (干涉), unwilling to offend the old man. A month later the old man showed evident signs of death after suffering coma (昏迷) a few times. When rescued from the latest coma, the old man told the doctor his last wish, “ I have deep sympathy for the girl. Will you be kind enough to help her finish her studies?” But the doctor knew that her family was well-off and she had no difficulty pursuing her stud ies. Sometimes she even came to the hospital in her father’s car.When the girl came at the weekend after the death of the old man, the doctor told her the bad news. She was very sad and burst into tears. Then she handed $ 500 to the doctor, saying,“The old man had all along thought I came to do the job because of poverty. He gave me money so that I could continue my schooling.” Then the doctor got the answer to the puzzle. In the last period of his life, the old man found it really pleasing to be able to help a girl badly in need.4.What kind of people do volunteers attend to in Deathbed Care?A.The patient in need of operations.B.The people suffering from cancer.C.The people suffering from disease.D.The patient without many days left.5.What can we infer about the old man according to Paragraph 2?A.He had abundant savings and he was cheerful.B.He frequently lost his temper before he met the girl.C.He was suffering from cancer and helped a poor girl.D.He asked the doctor to help the girl finish her studies.6.What is the real reason resulting in the old man’s mental improvement?A.His children’s progress in their career.B.The intravenous drip that he had every Saturday.C.The pleasure of helping people in need.D.The girl’s good comfort and care in hi s daily life.37.Why did the girl accept the old man’s money?A.To keep up his spirits.B.To continue her schooling.C.To gather experience in voluntary work.D.To involve him in the treatment.Ⅱ.语法填空(2018福建莆田一中高三模拟)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

学习资料专题Unit 2 The United KingdomⅠ阅读理解AIn our everyday lives we meet situations in which we take many things for granted. We only treasure things when they are gone. This is a sad truth of human nature. One day, I found myself as a witness to a similar situation.One evening, I left work and boarded the train. After entering, I noticed something unusual. The center of the car had a few empty seats while both ends were crowded with people standing. I didn’t pay much attention and sat down on one of the empty seats. I sensed a funny smell. It wasn’t long before I noticed a homeless person sleeping on three seats in front of me. He was bleeding from his nose. Why wasn’t anyone helping him?His clothes were torn and he was giving off a strange smell. Along with the smell, his eyes were dull, watery, and red. Occasionally he scratched himself and people looked at him as if he had committed a crime. As the train stopped at stations and more people came in they covered their noses and faced away from him. All the seats around him were empty.Suddenly, he began to swear at the people around him. A plain­clothes police officer who looked like a construction worker took out his certificate and showed it to the homeless man. The officer, not wanting to touch the homeless man, told him his rights and directed him to exit the train. As the officer walked the man out of the train, the homeless man turned around and said “MY HOME！” and started crying.A man doesn’t value things until they are gone. If he didn’t have a home, at least he had freedom. Now he has neither. No one wants to help someone who won’t help himself.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

Unit 2李仕才考点规范练(必修5Unit 2)【短文语法填空】根据短文内容，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。

Nowadays，there are more and more people 1.who are continuing to study to improve themselves.Here are several examples.2.Having__failed(fail) in the college entrance exam，Sun Wen took up studying 3.for a degree in the evenings and on weekends while keeping a full­time job.Now Sun is about 4.to__graduate(graduate) with a Bachelor’s Degree and he is getting promoted because of the new5.qualification(qualify)．Laid off from the company，Ms Tang was filled with anger and sadness.At first，she enjoyed6.being(be) a full­time housewife，7.but soon she got bored.Now she has learned so many new skills8.that she is prepared to set up her own company.Grandpa Chen is 75 years old，but he is still teaching9.himself(he) new tricks every day.He has learned how 10.to__use(use) the Internet and now he’s doing an English course on the Internet.Ⅰ.阅读理解AWhen I revealed that I was planning to travel around Britain by public transport,everyone I saw said,“Gosh,you’re brave!”but it never occurred to me to go any other way.Driving in Britain is such a dull experience these days.There are far too many cars on the road,nearly double what there were when I first came here,and in those days people didn’t actually drive their cars.They just parked them in the driveway and cleaned them once every week,or so.About twice a year they w ould “get the car out” for a pleasant drive to visit relatives or take a trip.Now everyone drives everywhere for everything,which I don’t understand because there isn’t a single feature of driving in Britain that has even the tiniest measure of enjoyment in it.Just consider the average multi-storey(多层的) car park.You drive around for ages,and eventually find a space that is exactly two inches wider than the average car.Then,because you are parked next to a pillar(柱子),you have to climbover the seats and end up squeezing out of the passenger door,in the process transferring all the dirt from the side of your car to the back of your smart new jacket.Then you go hunting for some distant pay-and-display machine,which doesn’t give change.And that’s just one tiny part of the driving experience.There are all the other annoyances of motoring,like traffic lights on busy roundabouts(环状交叉路) that never let you advance more than 20 feet at a time,and motorway service areas where food is much more expensive.Motorized vehicles are ugly and dirty.They occupy every pavement,turn ancient market squares into disorderly and untidy groups of metal,and cause petrol stations and other discouraging places to appear in great numbers.They are horrible and awful and I wanted nothing to do with them on this trip.1.Why did the author decide to travel by public transport?A.Because he didn’t have a car.B.Because he hated driving in Britain.C.Because he wasn’t familiar with roads in Britain.D.Because he was inspired by how people used to travel.2.What did the author mainly complain about in Paragraph 2?A.The inconvenience of parking cars.B.The unreasonable parking fees.C.The uncleanness of car parks.D.The improper use of cars.3.How is the last paragraph developed?A.By providing examples.B.By making comparisons.C.By following the order of time.D.By following the order of space.4.What would the author probably talk about in the paragraph that follows?A.The terrible places caused by vehicles.B.The bother caused by driving cars.C.His travels by public transport.D.His past driving experience.BSummerCampsMake your summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience!Half-day,week-long camps are held from 9 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm.Daily snacks(零食) will be provided and even become part of the hands-on fun!Session1—OceanCommotion(暴动)Set sail for fun and adventure on the deep blue sea!Campers explore uncharted land at The Magic House and discover something fishy as they come into the exciting world of sea creatures.June 6-10June 13-17June 20-24Session2—SuperKidsExploreEarthCampers become superheroes to the earth as they learn about the environment and discover how to use their super powers to protect it!During this action-packed week,campers will explore the earth from the sky to the sea and participate in fun,earth-friendly activities such as turning trash into treasure.June 27-July 1July 11-15July 18-22Session3—OnceUponATimeAt this unique fairy tale-themed camp,campers have a magical,make-believe adventure through the pages of some of their favourite storybooks.Campers experience giant-sized fun as they use their imaginations to travel to places found only in fairy tales.July 25-29August 1-5August 8-12(am sessions only)All campers must be registered in advance.5.What does the underlined word“one-of-a-kind”in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Long.B.Unique.C.Official.D.Moving.6.What is the main purpose of Session 2?A.To encourage reading.B.To inspire imagination.C.To develop the spirit of adventure.D.To raise environmental awareness.7.What do campers probably do during Session 3?A.Read fairy stories.B.Travel the country.C.Search for treasure.D.Learn about animalsⅡ.七选五阅读Imagine getting a soft drink from a robot machine using only your smart phone. Or scanning a QR code (二维码) to buy goods from a newspaper ad.By making use of these new technologies, China mobile shopping is a bit ahead of the United States. China is still the world's largest smart phone market, even though growth is slow. It accounts for about 30 percent of the global smart phone market, and Chinese smart phone users are expected to jump from 526.8 million to 640 million in 2018, according to eMarketer. And its shoppers are using their instruments to rush to purchase a wide range of goods and services.Nearly half of all China's e-commerce sales, totaling $505.7 billion, are made with mobile devices, versus roughly one-quarter in the US, according to eMarketer. By 2019, China's mobile sales will account for 71 percent of those sales.“We don't see mobile buying staying unchangeable for the next five years,” said Monica Pearl, eMarketer's director of forecasting. “It'll increase becauseconsumer behavior has changed.” Feature­rich(功能多样的), cheap smart phones are also helping fuel the boom, she added.“China is, after all, a mobile first market,” explains Brian Buchwald, CEO of consumer intelligence firm Bomoda. So it has been able to go beyond other markets, which mainly used PCs for purchases.Meanwhile, the Chinese government has allowed a free-flowing retail and payments marketplace. “There are no restraints(约束),” said Michael Zakkour, vice president of China / Asia Pacific practice at Tompkins International.And that's good news for WeChat, a messaging app that's only five years old and is offered by the Internet giant Tencent. The app now has 650 million users. And a good mass of them are using the app for mobile shopping. The result is that WeChat payments, along with Alibaba's Alipay, lead the market. Because retailers can easily set up shops inside WeChat, users can plan family vacations, order a taxi or even buy clothes without going anywhere else.China is up to three years ahead of the US in mobile shopping, said Buchwald. “And it's moving faster than any other area of the economy. It's the future.”1.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.China has more goods than the United States.B.America's new technologies are as good as China.C.China's smart phone market is larger than that of the United States.D.American smart phone users will be ahead of Chinese in 2018.2.According to Monica Pearl, why is mobile shopping increasing in China?A.Chinese are fond of using these new technologies.B.Nearly half of all China's e­commerce sales are made with mobile devices.C.Smart phones are cheaper than any other country in the world.D.The behavior of customers has changed.3.Which best describes the Buchwald's attitude toward Chinese mobile shopping?A.Doubtful.B.Optimistic.C.Cautious.D.Worried.参考答案： 1.C; 2.D; 3.B解析： 1.[细节题。