Unit 2 Stories on the Wheel.單句語法填空1I cant stand (work) with Lucy.She does nothing but talk all day.答案：working2The old worker insisted that he wasnt old and (send) back to the working post again.答案：be sent3The man insisted finding a taxi for me even though I told him I lived nearby.答案：on4I dream about there (be)a good chance for further education abroad.答案：being5The boy insisted that he had tried his best and (praise)答案：be praised6Would it be (convenience) for you to pick me up at four oclock and take me to the airport?答案：convenient7Jenny nearly missed the flight a result of doing too much shopping.答案：as8I recommended (buy) an EnglishChinese dictionary，which I thought would be of great help to his studies.答案：buying9If you are worried that the tickets sell out，you can buy a ticket advance.答案：in10In his letter，Mike wrote，“Dear Jack，Ive been in Britain for only a week，and Im trying to adjust the new life here.”答案：to.閱讀理解A(2016江西九江統(tǒng)考)You may open your electronic mail and find information about how to buy medicine，cheap airline tickets，and books and，of course，computers and computer products.There may also be offers for investment deals，bank loans and special holidays.However，to many computer users，this use of electronic spam to sell products has become a major problem as it makes computer communication more difficult.Many companies who want to send a great deal of advertising might use the services of a“spammer”A spammer is a person or company that uses computers to send out millions of copies of the same sales information.Spammers find email addresses from websites，news groups and “chat rooms” where people send messages to each other.Most spam is sent by companies who are trying to get you to buy their products.Some of these are honest companies that offer good products or services for fair prices.These companies can offer their products for a cheaper price than you might find in a store.However，much of the spam on the Internet is sent by criminals who are trying to sell products that do not exist or offer services they will not provide.They are only interested in stealing your money.When you answer their spam，you find you are expected to send them money and receive a gift.If you just follow what they ask you to do without any consideration，it is likely that you will be cheated and lose some money.【文章大意】這是一篇說明文。這篇短文的作者告訴大家，要警惕互聯(lián)網(wǎng)上的危險(xiǎn)的廣告。講了網(wǎng)上廣告的優(yōu)點(diǎn)和缺點(diǎn)。1What does the word “spam” in the last sentence of the first paragraph probably refer to?AUnwanted electronic information.BSerious computer viruses.CAdvertisements sent by dishonest companies.DCompanies sending out the same sales information.A解析：詞義猜測(cè)題。從上下文看，下文說很多公司使用spammer提供的服務(wù)在網(wǎng)上發(fā)布廣告，使網(wǎng)上交流變得困難，可見其含義是向網(wǎng)絡(luò)用戶發(fā)送的用戶不需要的商業(yè)廣告信息。2Why do some companies send spam?ATo make friends on the Internet.BTo promote their products on the Internet.CTo send some viruses to your company.DTo make computer communication much easier.B解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段的Most spam is sent by companies who are trying to get you to buy their products.的描述，可知答案應(yīng)該選B。3According to the writer，how can we deal with spam?ALook out for any spam that reaches your computer.BDont trust any information on the Internet.CBuy the cheaper products advertised in the spam.DDont buy anything advertised in the spam.A解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)短文第三段的描述，可知一定要“小心為妙，謹(jǐn)防上當(dāng)”。因此答案選A。4The authors main purpose of writing this passage is to Aexplain what spam isBfind out who send out spamCwarn readers of the possible dangers of spam Dshow the advantages and disadvantages of spamC解析：寫作意圖題。根據(jù)全文內(nèi)容的描述，可知作者的意圖主要是提醒大家應(yīng)該注意那些危險(xiǎn)的信息。因此答案選C。B(2016菏澤高三模擬)Around four years ago，I received a call from the principal of our school as to the“Parents View”talk the next morning.He asked me to speak to the group.After the call，my whole body became feverish and panicky.The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years.The whole night，I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind.One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come.Finally，I gathered some courage.I thought，“If I miss this opportunity，surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”I reached the school in time.Before my turn came，my whole body was trembling.When my turn came and I started speaking，my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry.I wasnt even able to read the written speech properly.I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading.That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness，Public Speaking.After my speech，I met with the principal and explained what happened to me.He told me that this happens to everyone.Even great speaker，faced the same things when they started.He suggested that I come again next time.Around one month later，I was invited to refer to a topic on motivation.This time I was feeling comfortable.My speech was not only appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers，because I was able to get my idea across to them.They encouraged and praised my efforts.After delivering it successfully，I became more confident.I said to myself，“If I can speak in front of such a learned audience，like the principal who educates others，I can now speak in front of others too.”I started delivering lectures in my plant，on various topics like Self Motivation，Personality Development，Personal Excellence，Spoken English and Presentation Skills.This has become a passion for me.I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.【文章大意】作者通過自己的親身經(jīng)歷告訴我們?nèi)绾螖[脫在臺(tái)上演講的恐懼心理，相信自己，戰(zhàn)勝恐懼，千里之行始于足下。5Which of the following is the best title for the passage?APractice Makes a Man a Better SpeechmakerBPublic Speaking Makes a Man EmbarrassedCPrincipal Provides the Best ChancesDSpoken English Develops in Making SpeechesA解析：標(biāo)題歸納題。A練習(xí)能夠使人成為一名更好的演講家；B公眾演講讓人尷尬；C校長(zhǎng)提供了最好的機(jī)會(huì)；D英語口語在演講中提高。通讀全文，并根據(jù)文章的最后兩段可知作者通過多次的演講逐漸克服了講話時(shí)的緊張感，成為一名善于演講的人。故選A。6The author had bad feelings before the speech because Ahe disliked the idea of giving a lectureBhe had got a high fever before thatChe regretted accepting the invitationDhe feared he couldnt perform it properlyD解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第一段的The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years.The whole night，I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind.和Finally，I gathered some courage.可知作者是害怕自己不能順利完成演講而害怕。故選D。7What does the underlined part“ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean?AUnlucky opportunities.BNegative ideas.CCurious views.DHappy comments.B解析：詞義猜測(cè)題。A.Unlucky opportunities不幸的機(jī)會(huì)；B.Negative ideas否定的觀點(diǎn)；C.Curious views好奇的觀點(diǎn)；D.Happy comments幸福的評(píng)論。根據(jù)該句前面的The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years.以及該段末句可推斷作者的腦中都是否定的觀點(diǎn)。故選B。8What can we conclude from the passage?ANothing is to be got without pains but poverty.BKnowledge makes humble，ignorance makes proud.CA journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.DNecessity is the mother of invention.C解析：推理判斷題。A.沒有付出，除了貧窮一無所獲；B.知識(shí)使人謙虛，無知使人驕傲；C.千里之行，始于足下；D.需要是發(fā)明之母。根據(jù)文章的最后一句話I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.推斷選C。.七選五(2016威海一中模擬)Everyone wants to achieve happiness and smile.1. How do we find real happiness and smile? By getting rich? In case you are scratching your head，look for some reasons or ideas to be happy；here are a few.Throw an impromptu(即興的) party.2. An impromptu one increases the joy to a new level.And of course making other people happy is bound to have the same effect on you.Treat yourself.Sometimes all it takes to make one happy is a little indulgence(放縱)So，go ahead and grab a cup of coffee and sit inside a blanket with a good book！You will be surprised at how happy it makes you.3. Happiness can be transformed！When we feel happy and excited，it can lift the spirits of others.Your simple gesture can transform a persons day and get him or her prepared to take on any challenge.Have a conversation with a parent.If you are like most kids，you possibly spend more time texting or surfing the Internet than talking to your family.4. You will be surprised at the feeling of joy that it brings to you.Finally，dont forget to be happy every day！While International Day of Happiness may come about only once a year，happiness is around you all day and night.5. AYou just have to seek it out and grab it.BMost of your family members show no interest in texting or the Internet.CBut life is hard，so it is very difficult to find real happiness and smile.DBe friendly to others and smile at a stranger.ESet aside your mobile phone for a few minutes and have a chat with a family member.FYou should try to celebrate the Day of Happiness every day and everywhere.GNothing makes people happier than being invited to a party.答案：15.CGDEA