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课时跟踪检测（二）Reading and Thinking一、语言基础训练Ⅰ.单词拼写1．This kind of antelope (羚羊) has long ears, looking rather like a donkey.2．The story is written in plain (简单明了的) English.3．I noticed a herd (兽群) of cattle coming.4．Scientists have been exploring whether life exists (存在) on other planets.5．He succeeded in recovering (恢复) from a leg injury.6．The number of visitors is bringing a threat (威胁) to the area.7．We will stand up and hold together always as one family in harmony (和谐)．8．Small as it is, the ant is also a creature (生物) on earth.9．The valley is considered as an area of outstanding natural beauty (美)．10．He had an operation to remove (除去) a nail in his chest.Ⅱ.单句语法填空1．I've got a reservation (reserve) for two nights.2．It's difficult to make out what he says.3．Her hand was_observed (observe) to shake.4．The boy was enjoying the beauty (beautiful) of nature.5．The taxi driver often reminds passengers of their belongings when they leave the car.6．He enjoys riding, fishing and shooting (shoot)．7．They started an attack against each other with sharp words.8．In order to avoid traffic jams, I strongly suggest some effective_ (effect) measures be taken. 9．Unattended luggage will be_removed (remove) and may be destroyed.10．(2018·北京高考书面表达) The university is known for its language and culture courses intended (intend) for international students.Ⅲ.选词填空I could hear voices but I couldn't make_out what they were saying.2．In the past, poor workers worked day_and_night,_but they still lived a hard life.3．He is very ill, and needs someone to watch_over him all the time.4．The police had orders to shoot_at anyone who attacked them.5．She can remind me of something important, such as exams and even my birthday.6．The government should call on people to live in_harmony_with nature.Ⅳ.完成句子1．Watch_out_for the haze; it may do great harm to us.当心这种雾霾天气，它可能对我们造成很大损害。
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。
I remember the last time I had to choose between optimism and fear, between fight and flight. It was right after 9/11. I had ___56___ (baby) and I wanted to pack them up and flee to some safer place.The very act of ___57___ (have) a child is an optimistic bid on the future. You learn that it’s your job to tell these little creatures that everything’s going to be O.K., ___58___ all evidence to the contrary. To do that, you have to find your own way toward hope — there’s no better insincerity detector than a little kid. So you say to___59___ (you): Yes, my kids will be able to make a good life in a ___60___ (peace) place. Yes, there’s still time for the nations of the earth ___61___ (get) it together; and yes, their history will lean towards justice. Then, for the next 20 years, the world challenges that daring optimism. So time and again you must find it within yourself to choose hope — not for yourself ___62___ for them. You look for the helpers. Or do your best to be a helper, rather than get ___63___ (drag) down into despair（绝望）.My kids are big now. Grown, but not yet ___64___ charge of the world they livein.Sowe ___65___ (define) these times together. The two of them will have to discover their own well of optimism.【答案】56. babies 57. having 58. despite 59. yourself 60. peaceful61. to get 62. but 63. dragged 64. in 65. will defineIn a study of 33 years of trends in Body Mass Index (体重指数) across 200 countries, the scientists found that people worldwide are getting heavier ____56____ that most of the rise is due to gains in BMI in rural areas.BMI is an internationally recognized measurement tool ___57___ gives an indication of whether someone is a healthy weight. It is calculated by dividing a ____58____ (person) weight in kg by their height in meters squared, and a BMI of between 19 and 25 ____59____ (consider) healthy.The study found that between 1985 and 2017, average rural BMI increased ____60____ 2. 1 in women and men. In cities, however, the gain ____61____ (be) 1. 3 in women and 1. 6 in men. The researchers described“striking changes”in the geography of BMI. In 1985，urban men and women in more than three quarters of the countries ____62____ (study) had higher BMIs than men and women in rural areas. But 30 years later, the BMI difference between urban and rural people in many countries had narrowed ____63____(sharp).This may be due to some disadvantages for people ____64____ (live) in the countryside, including ____65____(low) levels of income and education, higher costs of healthy foods, and fewer sports facilities.参考答案：56 and 57 which/that 58 person`s 59 is considered60 by 61 was 62 studied 63 sharply 64 living 65 lower第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)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。
Unit2 Using Language课文语法填空The Story of Atalanta一、语法填空(根据课文内容完成短文）Atalanta was a Greek princess. She was very beautiful and could run faster than any man in Greece. But she was not allowed to run in the Olympic Games. She was so angry that she said to her father that she would not marry anyone 1________ could not run faster than her. Her father said that she must marry and asked her 2________ she wanted to marry a king or prince. But Atalanta replied, “These are my rules. When 3________ man says he wants to marry me I will run 4________ him. If he cannot run as fast as me, he 5________ (kill). No one will be pardoned.”Many kings and princes wanted to marry Atalanta, but 6________ they heard of her rules，many of them 7________(sad) went home. There was a man called Hippomenes who was 8________ (amaze) when he heard of Atalanta’s rules, “Why are these men so 9________ (fool)? Why will they let 10________be killed because they cannot run as fast as this princess?” However, when he saw Atalanta come out of her house to run, Hippomenes changed his mind. “I will marry Atalanta—or die!” he said.参考答案：一、1. who2. whether3. a4. against5. will be killed6. when7. sadly8. amazed9. foolish10. themselves。
课时作业4Unit 2Section ⅡReading and ThinkingⅠ.单句语法填空1．At present a public bicycle is rented and returned four times a day on average.2．I was very alarmed to hear the alarming news that another earthquake had hit his hometown.(alarm)3．To achieve harmony between humans and animals, the world must protect these beautiful creatures.(creature)．4．This book is_intended (intend) for beginners, and is now very popular in China.5．Nature reserves have protected many endangered (endanger) animals from dying out.6．He had his bad tooth removed (remove) yesterday, so he can't eat anything today.7．People are_reminded (remind) that no smoking is allowed in these patient rooms.8．What's more, something should be done to raise people's awareness (aware) of protecting animals.9．That's why I think the trip along the Yangtze River is a better choice.10．As is known to us, the People's Republic of China came into existence (exist) as an independent country in 1949.Ⅱ.阅读理解AAsda Living, a superstore in Cheetham Hill, Manchester is introducing a “quiet hour” to help autistic (孤独症的) and other disabled shoppers. It will turn off the in-store music and TVs to make the shop perfect for anyone who is troubled by loud noises.Manager Simon Lea says “you'll be able to hear a pin (大头针) drop” when he starts his first quiet hour at 8 am on Saturday May 7.He decided to introduce it after seeing a boy with autism crying on the shop floor two weeks ago.“This boy was kicking and shouting. His mum just didn't know what to do. She told me he has autism，” said Simon, a 39-year-old father of two. “Then I gave him a￡1 football. This boy looked at me and he started playing with the football.”Because of the event, the manager decided to talk to a member of staff (员工) with an autistic child and disabled shoppers to see if he could do anything for them.The result is the “quiet hour”，which will mean staff coming in an hour early at 6 am to prepare the shop for the May 7 event.“It's all about helping people really. Six months ago I would have said ‘control your child’even though I've got children. But learning about autistic and other disabled people has helped me think about how I can make it a better place to shop，” said Simon. “I myself suffered for many years with anxiety (焦虑). I used to hate going into busy stores. There are a lot of people who have mental illness and we want to make the shop better for them.”【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。
Unit 2Section ⅡⅠ.单句语法填空导学号571441041．(2015·四川，4改编)More expressways __will be built__ (build) in Sichuan soon to promote the local economy.解析：考查时态。
句意：四川将建设更多的高速公路以促进当地的经济发展。
由时间状语soon可知，用一般将来时；再由句意可知，应该用被动语态。
2．(2016·北京，30改编)The students have been working hard on their lessons and their efforts __will be rewarded__(reward)success in the end.解析：考查时态和语态。
句意：学生们一直在刻苦学习功课，他们的努力(将来)一定会得到回报的。
由句意可知，回报是将来要发生的事，应用将来时；efforts与reward是被动关系，所以使用被动语态。
故填will be rewarded。
3．To help students to be interested in learning English，an English contest __will be held__(hold) next month.解析：句意：为了让学生们对学英语感兴趣，下个月将举行一场英语竞赛。
an English contest和hold之间存在被动关系，再由句末的时间状语next month可知，此处应用一般将来时的被动语态。
4．A new building is being built here.We wonder if it __will be finished__(finish) next month.解析：句意：这儿正建造一座新楼。
我们想知道下个月它能否竣工。
根据句中“下个月完成”可知，此处强调将要被完成，故用一般将来时的被动语态。
Unit 2 The Olympic GamesPausanias, was a Greek writer about 2,000 years ago, has come on a (magic) journey on March 18th, 2007 to find out about the present-day Olympic Games. Now he (interview) Li Yan, a volunteer the 2008 Olympic Games.P: My name is Pausanias. I lived in you call “Ancient Greece”and I used to (wrote) about the Olympic Games a long time ago. I've come to your time to find out about the present-day Olympic Games because I know that in 2004 they (hold) in my homeland. May I ask you some questions about the modern Olympics?L: Of course you can ask any questions you like. What would you like to know?P: How do you hold your Games?L: Every four years. There are two main sets of Games- the Winter and the Summer Olympics, and both are held every four years a regular basis. The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Games. Only athletes who have reached the (agree) standard for their event will be admitted as _____________ (compete). They may come from in the world.P: Winter Games? How can the runners enjoy (compete) in winter? And what about the horses? L: Oh no! There are no running races horse riding events. Instead there are competitions like skiing and ice skating need snow and ice. That's they're called the Winter Olympics. It's in the Summer Olympics you have the running races, together with swimming, sailing and all the team sports.P: I see. Earlier you said that athletes are invited from all over the world. Do you mean the Greek world? Our Greek cities used to compete each other just for the honour of winning. No other countries could join in, could slaves or women!L: Nowadays any country can take part if their athletes are good enough. There are over 250 sports and each one has (it) own standard. Women are not only allowed, but play very important role in gymnastics, athletes, team sports and ...P: Please wait a minute! All those events, all those countries and even women taking part! Where are all the athletes housed?L: For each Olympics, a special village is built for them to live , a main reception building, several stadiums for competitions, and a gymnasium well.P: That sounds very expensive. Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?L: As a matter fact, every country wants the opportunity. is a great responsibility but also a great honour to be chosen. There's as much competition among countries to host the Olympics to win Olympic medals. The 2008 Olympics will be held in Beijing, China. Did you know that?P: Oh yes! You must be very proud.L: Certainly. And after that the 2012 Olympics will be held in London. They have already started planning for it. A new village for the athletes and all the stadiums will (build) to the east of London. New medals will be designed of course and ...P: Did you say medals? So even the olive wreath has been replaced! Oh dear! Do you compete prize money too?L: No, we don't. It's still all about (be) able to run faster, jump higher and further. That's the motto of the Olympics, you know - “Swifter, Higher and Stronger.”P: Well, that's good news. How interesting! Thank you so much for your time.。
必修二Unit 2 Wildlife ProtectionA DAY IN THE CLOUDSThe air is thin and we have to rest several times 1. the short hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds 2. seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make 3. a herd of graceful animals. This is why we 're here—4. (observe)Tibetan antelopes.Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. 5. ________ (watch) them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also 6. ________ (remind) of the danger they are in. They are being hunted, 7. ________ (legal), for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, 8. villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a shelter 9. the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, the land is sacred and protecting the wildlife is a way of life. "We're not trying to save the animals," he says. "Actually, we're trying to save 10. ________ (we)."The 1880s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope. The population dropped 11. more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make profits. Their habitats were becoming 12. (small) as new roads and railways were built.In order to save this species from 13. (extinct), the Chinese government placed it under national protection. Zhaxi and other volunteers watched 14. the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from 15. (attack). Bridges and gates 16. (add) to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were 17. (effect). The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed 18. the endangered species list. The government, 19. , does not intend to stop the protection programmes, since the threats 20. the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared.In the evening, I drink a cup of tea and watch the stars. I think about the antelopes and 21. Zhaxi told me. Much is being done to protect wildlife, 22. ________ if we really want to save the planet, we must change our way of life. Only 23. ________ we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop 24. (be) a threat to wildlife and to our planet.Give Ugly a Chance !When it comes to wildlife protection, all species—the good, the bad, and the ugly—should 1. (treat) equally. Pandas, dolphins, and other cute wildlife are important, 2. we must pay attention to less cute animals, too. The world needs all kinds—without 3. (vary), our planet cannot survive. So 4. you want the future to be beautiful, you have to give ugly a chance.Don’t Make Paper with My Home !Billions of trees 5. (cut) down every year to make paper for humans. Every tree 6. is cut down is a part of 7. habitat of animals such as these koalas. 8. this way a lot of animal homes are being destroyed! Is it right to make animals 9. (home) so that humans can have more paper?SMALL FRIENDS PET SHELTERThe Small Friends Pet Shelter was started by a group of high school students and their parents when they started to see many pets that 10. (leave) behind after their families moved away. Today, there are about 70 cats, 50 dogs, three rabbits, and a few turtles 11. (live) at the shelter. The young people 12. run the shelter work hard to keep the place clean, take care of the animals, and advertise the animals so that they can 13. (adopt).They have already helped to find homes 14. nearly 200 animals. It is hard work, but the young people working at the shelter think it is worth 15. .So if you find 16. pet that is lost, call the young people 17. ________ Small Friends Pet Shelter! And if you want to help out, go and volunteer your time and love. That is 18. the animals really need most.。
