Unit 2 English around the world一、閱讀理解。The Scottish poser 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，“How 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.Its 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(螢火蟲)”If you miss something or youre not sure youve heard accurately，ask the speakers.At this point youre not evaluating what they say，but just looking for accuracy and understanding.Here are some ways to get clear about what they say and dont 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 e 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 persons true feeling？Now you might not know for sure，but be considerate，open to understanding，and ask thoughtful questions.【解題導(dǎo)語】本文講述了聆聽的內(nèi)涵。我們要聽懂說話人想要表達的言外之意，并且要注意說話方式。1Whats the writers purpose of mentioning Evelyn Glennie?ATo give an example of wise words.BTo introduce a worldfamous musician.CTo help explain the meaning of listening.DTo encourage us to fight against disability.C解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段中的“For Glennie，and for us too，listening is not only hearing，but is understanding.”可知，對于Glennie和“我們”來說，聆聽不僅是用耳朵聽而且是理解，這里說明了聆聽的內(nèi)涵。所以選項C正確。2What can we learn from what Mark Twain said?AIt is important to have a good knowledge of English words.BPeople should know words can be used in many different ways.CEnglish is a very plicated language with a large vocabulary.DThe slight difference between words may result in misunderstanding.D解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中的“Its important to hear what people say accurately.”和“At this point youre not evaluating what they say，but just looking for accuracy and understanding.”可知，準確聽懂說話者的意思很重要。因此，選項D “詞語的細微差異可能導(dǎo)致誤解?！迸cMark Twain所說的話意思相吻合。3What does the underlined word “sync” probably mean?AMatch. BProve.CDescribe.DAnalyze.A解析：詞義猜測題。畫線詞前的修飾詞these指代前一句中的“gestures，eye contact，and facial expressions”；再根據(jù)畫線詞后的“what they are saying，or do they tell a different story”可推斷，match與畫線詞意思相近。故選A。4Which is the best title of this passage?ASpeak While You ListenBListen Beyond WordsCRead Between LinesDThink as You TalkB解析：標題歸納題。本文主要說明通過觀察說話人的說話方式來聽懂說話人想表達的言外之意。所以選B。二、單句語法填空1This tree looks tall and strong but _ (actual) its trunk is hollow.答案：actuallyactually “事實上，實際上”。2Schools have rights to set down their own rules _ (base) on the general conditions of the students.答案：basedbe based on “以為基礎(chǔ)”，此處為過去分詞短語作定語，因此填based。3The girl used to be shy, but is _ (gradual) getting active in group work and is more willing to express herself.答案：gradually此處修飾動詞短語get active in，故用副詞gradually “逐漸地”，在句中作狀語。4On seeing her new classmate, she came _ and said with a smile, “Glad to meet you.”答案：upe up在本句中表示“走近”。5She was _ worried than angry when her daughter didnt e home.答案：moremore worried than angry “與其說是生氣不如說是擔心”。6Buses run _ (frequent) from the city to the airport.答案：frequently此處修飾動詞run，因此要用副詞形式frequently。7The request is that manuscripts (手稿) _ (write) on one side only.答案：(should) be writtenrequest在這里是名詞，作主語時，后面的表語從句中的謂語動詞應(yīng)使用“should動詞原形”結(jié)構(gòu)，并且should可省略，此處表示被動意義，故填(should) be written。8Sometimes it looks like people with great selfcontrol arent working hardbut thats _ theyve made it automatic.答案：becausethats because . “那是因為”。9There is no such thing _ darkness; only a failure to see.答案：as句意：沒有黑暗這種東西，只有看不見而已。There is no such . as . “沒有像的”。10From his _ (express), I knew he didnt want me to ask this question.答案：expression由空前代詞his可知應(yīng)填名詞，expression “表情；表達”。三、完形填空。I always had a dream.In it，I was a little girl again，rushing about，trying to get _1_ for school.Deep inside I knew _2_ it came from.It was some unfinished _3_ in my life.As a kid I loved school.Most of all I _4_ to receive my diploma.That seemed more _5_ even than getting married.But at 15，I had to _6_ because my parents couldnt afford my _7_.Pretty soon I married and had three children.I thought，“There goes my diploma.”_8_，I wanted my children to be educated.But Linda，the youngest，had a serious heart disease，which made it impossible for her to _9_ in a normal classroom.One day，I saw an ad for evening courses.“Thats the _10_.Linda always feels better in the evening，so Ill just _11_ her up for night school.”Linda was busy filling forms when the school _12_ said，“Mrs Schantz，why dont you e back to school？”I laughed，“Theres no _13_！Im 55！”But he _14_ me and I attended class with Linda.Surprisingly，both Linda and I felt great there and my _15_ steadily improved.It was exciting to go to school again，but it was no _16_.Sitting in a class full of kids was _17_，even if they were respectful.Whenever I was down，Linda encouraged me, “Mom，you cant _18_ now！” Together we made it _19_.Finally，I got my diploma with Linda and realized my _20_ of years.1A.started BconcernedCfinished Dprepared2A.when BwhereChow Dwhy3A.homework BdiplomaCaccident Dbusiness4A.required BmanagedClonged Dstruggled5A.annoying BincredibleCappealing Dridiculous6A.drop out Bgive inCbreak up Dturn away7A.living BteachingCworking Dschooling8A.As usual BUntil thenCEven so DIn fact9A.recover BfunctionCbenefit Darrive10A.problem BanswerCdeal Dresult11A.sign BputCcall Dpick12A.secretary BcolleagueCemployer Dreferee13A.rush BtimeCway Dclass14A.urged BdemandedCpersuaded Dinformed15A.grades BattitudeChealth Dmoods16A.fun BgameCgood Dwonder17A.available BawkwardCawesome Dawful18A.miss BrejectCresign Dquit19A.up BoutCoff Dthrough20A.dream BambitionCplan Dthought【解題導(dǎo)語】本文是一篇記敘文。文章講述了已為人母的作者夢想著自己能夠再年輕一次重新回到課堂，最后在女兒的帶動下實現(xiàn)了自己夢想的故事。1D根據(jù)下文作者和女兒一起回到課堂的事可知，此處指“準備上學”。get prepared for“為做準備”。故選D。2B根據(jù)語境可知，此處指作者知道這種想法(再次年輕并回到校園)來源于哪里(where)。故選B。3D根據(jù)下文內(nèi)容可推知，這個夢想是作者未完成的事(business)。故選D。4C根據(jù)常識及語境可知，作者渴望得到自己的畢業(yè)證書。long to do sth.“渴望做某事”。故選C。5C根據(jù)上文的“As a kid I loved school.Most of all I _4_ to receive my diploma”可推出，對于作者來說上學甚至比結(jié)婚更有吸引力。annoying“討厭的，令人氣惱的”；incredible“難以置信的”；appealing“有吸引力的”；ridiculous“荒謬的”。故選C。6A根據(jù)上下文可推知，因為家里負擔不起作者的學校教育費用，所以作者不得不輟學。drop out“輟學”；give in“屈服”；break up“破碎”；turn away“拒絕”。故選A。7D參見上題解析。schooling“學校教育”。8C根據(jù)語境可知，盡管這樣，作者還是想讓孩子接受教育。故選C。as usual“像往常一樣”；until then“直到那時”；even so“即便這樣，盡管如此”；in fact“事實上”。9B根據(jù)語境可知，此處指“在一間正常的教室里上課對琳達來說是不可能的”。function意為“運轉(zhuǎn)，正常工作”，符合語境。recover“恢復(fù)”； benefit“使受益”；arrive“到達”。故選B。10B根據(jù)語境可知，那就是解決琳達上學問題的方法，因為琳達在晚上身體感到很不錯。故選B。 problem“問題”；answer“解決辦法，答案”；deal“交易”；result“結(jié)果”。11A根據(jù)語境可知，女兒在晚上時身體感覺舒服，因此作者就為女兒在夜校報了名。sign up for sth.“報名(參加課程)”。故選A。12Acolleague“同事”；employer“雇主，老板”；referee“裁判員，調(diào)解人”。根據(jù)語境可知選A。the school secretary“校辦秘書”。13C根據(jù)空后的“Im 55”可推知，作者認為55歲的自己不可能再回到校園了。there is no way意為“不可能”。14C根據(jù)上下文可知，此處指作者被勸服。urge“催促”；demand“要求”；persuade“勸服”；inform“通知”。故選C。15A根據(jù)語境及常識可推知，令人吃驚的是，作者的成績穩(wěn)步提高。grade“成績”；attitude“態(tài)度”；health“健康”；mood“情緒”。故選A。16B根據(jù)語境可知，重回學校對于作者而言是一件興奮的事，但這并不是個游戲。故選B。17B據(jù)下文的“even if they were respectful”可推出，作者認為和孩子們坐在一起是尷尬的。available“可獲得的”；awkward“令人尷尬的”；awesome“令人驚嘆的”；awful“可怕的”。根據(jù)語境可知選B。18D根據(jù)“encouraged me”和下文的“Together we made it”可推知，女兒鼓勵作者不能放棄。miss“思念”；reject“拒絕接受”；resign“辭職”；quit“放棄”。故選D。19D此處考查固定搭配。make it through，意為“成功渡過”。20Arealize ones dream“實現(xiàn)某人的夢想”，符合語境。ambition“雄心”；plan“計劃”；thought“想法”。四、單句改錯1Oil must be made full use to serve the people well._答案：use后加of此處為make full use of . 結(jié)構(gòu)的被動語態(tài)。2After 25 years, she has changed without recognition._答案：withoutbeyondbeyond recognition “難以認出”。3Try to tell what you think of Tom and of the way which the children treated him._答案：去掉which或whichthat或which前加inthe way作先行詞，且在定語從句中作狀語時，其引導(dǎo)詞有三種形式：that/in which或省略。4Helene did not want her daughters to always work in the family business because of she thought it was too hard._答案：去掉ofbecause引導(dǎo)原因狀語從句。because of后接名詞(短語)、代詞或賓語從句。5The manager gave his mand that measures were taken immediately to correct all the mistakes made in marketing._答案：werebethat引導(dǎo)的是同位語從句，解釋說明mand的具體內(nèi)容，其從句中的謂語動詞應(yīng)使用 “should動詞原形”的結(jié)構(gòu)，并且should可省略。五、短文改錯When I was in primary school，I watched a movie about global warming.See the images of ice melting and the polar bears habitat being destroyed made me disappointed.I begin to realize it was important to do what we can save the environment.I asked my mom to buy a blue recycling bin.And she immediate agreed to get it.Besides，she got for me a black one for trash.I now have a recycling bin for waste papers and plastic bottles in my room.I may be just one person，so I feel like I am making the big difference.【答案】When I was in primary school，I watched a movie about global warming. the images of ice melting and the polar habitat being destroyed made me disappointed.I to realize it was important to do what we can save the environment.I asked my mom to buy a blue recycling bin.And she agreed to get .Besides，she got me a black one for trash.I now have a recycling bin for waste and plastic bottles in my room.I may be just one person， I feel like I am making big difference.第一處：See改為Seeing?？疾榉侵^語動詞。看到那些冰融化和北極熊的棲息地遭受破壞的影像，“我”感到失望。此處應(yīng)用動名詞短語作主語，故將See改為Seeing。第二處：bears改為bears。考查名詞所有格。此處指北極熊的棲息地，故此處應(yīng)用名詞的所有格bears。第三處：begin改為began?？疾閯釉~的時態(tài)。此處敘述的事發(fā)生在“我”上小學的時候。故用一般過去時，將begin改為began。第四處：save前加to?？疾榉侵^語動詞?！拔摇遍_始意識到為了拯救環(huán)境，去做我們能夠做的事情是重要的。此處用動詞不定式表示目的，故在save前加to。第五處：immediate改為immediately?？疾楦痹~。母親立即答應(yīng)購買一個。此處修飾動詞應(yīng)用副詞，故用immediately。第六處：it改為one?？疾榇~。上文中的“a blue recycling bin”為泛指，故此處用表示泛指的代詞one。第七處：刪除got后的for?？疾榻樵~。get sb.sth.“給某人某物”為固定搭配，故此處刪除for。第八處：papers改為paper?？疾槊~。waste paper表示“廢紙”，為不可數(shù)名詞，故將papers改為paper。第九處：so改為but/yet?？疾檫B詞。雖然“我”僅僅是一個人，但“我”感覺“我”做的事情意義重大。根據(jù)句意可知前后形成轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，故此處改為but/yet。第十處：the改為a?？疾楣谠~。make a big difference表示“有重大影響，意義重大”，故將the改為a。