Unit 2 Working the land Section 3 Using Language .單項(xiàng)語法填空1I regret _saying_ (say) those words to her，because I really hurt her feelings.解析：句意：我后悔對她說那些話，因?yàn)槲艺娴膫α怂母星?。regret to do sth.意為“很遺憾要做某事(還沒有做)”；regret doing sth.意為“后悔做過某事(已經(jīng)做了)”。2The good result lies _in_ the correct methods，that is to say，correct methods lead _to_ good result.解析：句意：好的結(jié)果在于正確的方法，也就是說，正確的方法產(chǎn)生好的結(jié)果。第一個(gè)空考查lie in“在于”；第二個(gè)空考查lead to“導(dǎo)致”。3As some of these actors could not sing well enough，they had to rely _on_ other musicians to help them.解析：句意：由于這些演員唱得不足夠好，他們只好依賴別的音樂家來幫助他們。rely on依賴，依靠。4At school，the students usually run everg rnorning to build _up_ their strength.解析：句意：學(xué)生在校通常每天早晨跑步來增強(qiáng)體質(zhì)。build up逐漸增強(qiáng)。5Daily expense _was reduced_ (reduce) to the normal level last May，and by that time the government had already taken measures to bring down the price of food.解析：句意：去年5月，日常開銷被減少到了正常水平，到那時(shí)，政府已經(jīng)采取了措施來降低食品價(jià)格。be reduced to被減少到，句中有表過去的時(shí)間狀語last May，故用一般過去時(shí)。6Famous experts are often invited to CCTV to comment _on/about_ international situations.解析：句意：中央電視臺經(jīng)常邀請著名專家評論國際局勢。comment意為“表達(dá)意見；作出評論”，常與on/about搭配，符合句意。7Eating well and good exercise keep you free _from_ cold.解析：句意：吃好鍛煉好使你不感冒。keep sb.free of/from sth.意為“使免除/擺脫”。8From his _confused_ (confuse) look，we could see that professor hadnt expected that we could raise such _confusing_ (confuse) questions to him.解析：句意：從這位教授的困惑的表情我們能看出，教授未料到我們能問如此令人困惑的問題。修飾人或人的look，expression等時(shí)都要用confused“感到迷惑的”；第二個(gè)空用confusing“令人迷惑的”，修飾物。9Creating a goal that focuses _on_ a wellspecified input will likely be more effective than concentrating on the outcome.解析：句意：設(shè)定一個(gè)目標(biāo)，專注于細(xì)節(jié)的投入之上，這要比把注意力集中在結(jié)果上可能會更有效。focus on集中于。10_To free_ (free) ourselves from the physical and mental tensions，we each need deep thought and inner quietness.解析：句意：為了舒緩身體和心理緊張，我們每一個(gè)人都需要深思和內(nèi)心的安靜。考查非謂語動詞?？崭裉幵诰渲凶髂康臓钫Z，故用不定式結(jié)構(gòu)。11Now that you didnt agree with him，why didnt you speak it out at the meeting？Well，now I regret not _doing_ (do) that.解析：考查regret的用法。句意：既然你不同意他的話，為什么不在會議上說出來呢？噢，現(xiàn)在我后悔沒那樣做了。regret not后接動名詞作賓語表示“后悔沒做某事”。12The wide use of the Internet has already led to all kinds of information _being shared_ (share) all over the world.解析：句意：網(wǎng)絡(luò)的廣泛使用使得各種信息在世界范圍內(nèi)分享。短語lead to中的to為介詞，所以all kinds of information的賓語補(bǔ)足語應(yīng)用動詞ing形式；share與information之間是被動關(guān)系。13With the pressure _building_ (build) up，she had to leave her work for a while because she couldnt stand it anymore.解析：句意：隨著壓力的增加，她只好離開工作一段時(shí)間，因?yàn)樗僖踩淌懿涣肆恕?4Look over theretheres a very long，winding path _leading_ (lead) up to the house.解析：句意：瞧那邊有一條非常蜿蜒曲折的長路通向房子。考查非謂語動詞。lead to此處修飾path，且path與lead之間為主動關(guān)系，故用現(xiàn)在分詞作定語。15Practicing Chinese kung fu can not only build _up_ ones strength，but also develop ones character.解析：句意：練習(xí)中國功夫不僅能增強(qiáng)人的體質(zhì)而且還能發(fā)展人的個(gè)性。build up ones strength增強(qiáng)體質(zhì)。.句型轉(zhuǎn)換1Many people moved to New York，which made it the largest city in the USAMany people moved to New York，_making it_ the largest city in the USA2Its known to all that the earth is round._As is known_ to all，the earth is round.3He wanted to stay at home instead of wandering in the street.He _would rather_ stay at home than wander in the street.4This house seems twice larger than the one they bought last year.This house seems three times _as large_ as the one they bought last year.5He found that it was difficult to drive quickly.He found _it difficult_ to drive quickly.6If I had had time last year，I would have attended the lecture._Had I had_ time last year，I would have attended the lecture.7Tom prefers to walk after supper rather than watch TV at home.Tom prefers walking after supper _to watching_ TV at home.單句改錯1I have been waited for you for three hours.(waitedwaiting)2He was walking along the street，to look this way and that.(to looklooking)3The confusing look on her face suggested she was confused about the matter.(confusingconfused)4Her poor English often led to misunderstand when she first went to England.(misunderstandmisunderstanding)5The bad weather has lasted for several days，which has kept him going out for a picnic.(在going out之前加from).閱讀理解AA job is more than a job，especially to the old.“ Its not the money that matters，but the sense of selfworth，” 56yearold Cheng Wonlan said.So，every day Ms Cheng carries a bag of parcels，letters and documents and does her rounds in North Point.Shes a courier(快遞員).Five years ago，Ms Cheng was a nurse at a private clinic.She had worked there for 30 years but became jobless when the doctor moved away.It was difficult for her to find another job as a nurse.“ People do not trust my ability when they learn how old I am，” she said.After two years of searching，she eventually found another nursing job.But then after two years，she quit.Why？“My colleagues were young and they didnt understand me because of my age.They often asked me， You are so old.What are you working for？ I was very unhappy，” she said.When the rest of her family left for work，she was lonely and bored at home.Then her neighbours told her about Employees Retraining Board offering retraining courses for older people.These courses are specifically designed to encourage the older people back to work.“I was interested in courier work.I didnt think my age was a barrier(障礙) because I was fit，” she said.Upon graduating，Ms Cheng was offered a job by a company.But then Ms Cheng was faced with a conflict： she was caught between honour and employment.“ I felt embarrassed about carrying and delivering letters and parcels，” she said.It took Ms Cheng 24 hours to make up her mind： there was nothing wrong or embarrassing about doing the job.So she went off to work as a courier.Ms Chengs employer，Anthony Chong，is delighted with her responsible attitude and said，“ I hire older people because they are able and reliable.Age is not an important factor but attitude is.Many old people will not run from difficulties but the young ones will.”文章大意：本文是一篇事實(shí)類的文章，講述了老年人因?yàn)槟挲g不能上班的問題，并且介紹了一個(gè)教老年人新技能避免無事可做的機(jī)構(gòu)，以及Anthony Chong認(rèn)為老年人比青年人要吃苦耐勞值得信任。1Why was it difficult for Ms Cheng to find another nursing job？_C_ANursing clinics were hard to find.BShe found it difficult to trust others.CPeople thought she was too old to work.DPeople didnt think she had enough work experience.解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中，People do not trust my ability when they learn how old I am，可知當(dāng)人們知道她年齡很大的時(shí)候就不會考慮錄用她，故選C。2Ms Cheng left her second nursing job because _D_.Ait was too difficult for her Bshe was bored with the jobCher family didnt want her to do the jobDthe other staff made her feel uncomfortable解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中，My colleagues were young and they didnt understand me because of my age，可知是因?yàn)楦碌牟缓吓?，所以辭職的，故選D。3Employees Retraining Board is an organization _B_.Afinding jobs for older peopleBteaching new skills to older peopleCtraining older people to make them healthierDproviding older people with chances to earn money解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中，These courses are specifically designed to encourage the older people back to work，可知這是教老年人學(xué)習(xí)新技能的，故選B。4According to Anthony Chong，young people _A_.Aare more likely to give up than the older onesBare less experienced than the older onesCare fitter and stronger than the older onesDare able and reliable解析：細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中，I hire older people because they are able and reliable可知老年人要比青年人更靠譜，故選A。B(2018安徽合肥第168中學(xué)高一下學(xué)期期末考試)Four days after Dads 67th birthday，he had a heart attack.He was luckyhe survived.But something inside him had died.His enthusiasm for life was gone.My husband and I asked Dad to live with us on our small farm，hoping the fresh air would help him adjust.Within a week after he moved in，I regretted the invitation.He criticized everything I did.I became frustrated.One day I read an article about a nursing home.Several depressed patients attitudes had improved dramatically when they were given dogs.So，I drove to the animal shelter that afternoon.As soon as I got there，a pointers(指示犬)eyes caught my attention.They watched me calmly，A staff member said，“He got here two weeks ago and weve heard nothing.His time is up tomorrow.” I turned to the man in horror.“You mean youre going to kill him？”“Maam，” he said gently.“We dont have room for every unclaimed dog.”The pointers calm brown eyes awaited my decision.“Ill take him，” I said.Glancing at the dog，Dad wrinkled his face and turned back towards the house.Then，suddenly，the pointer pulled free from my grasp.He sat down in front of Dad.Dads anger melted，and soon he was hugging the animal.It was the beginning of a warm friendship.Dad named the pointer Cheyenne.Together they spent long hours walking down dusty lanes and relaxing on the banks of streams.Dads bitterness faded，and he and Cheyenne went on to make many friends.Then，late one night two years later，I felt Cheyennes cold nose searching through my bed covers.He bad never come into our bedroom before at night.I ran into my fathers room and found that he had passed away.Two days later，my shock and grief deepened when I discovered Cheyenne lying dead beside Dads bed.As I buried him near their favorite stream，I silently thanked the dog for restoring Dads peace of mind.文章大意：本文是一篇記敘文，講述了對生活失去希望的父親和我?guī)Щ氐囊恢涣骼斯坊ハ嗯惆?，共度余生的故事?Why did Dad criticize everything the author did？_B_AHe didnt like his daughters farm.BThe disease took away his interest in life，CThe state of his illness worsened.DHis daughter couldnt do things well.解析：推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段But something inside him had died.His enthusiasm for life was gone.和第二段He criticized everything I did.可知病后的父親對生活失去了熱情，對一切事物變得挑剔。故選B。6What was Dads when he first saw the dog？_B_ADisappointed.BUnfriendly.CExcited.DSatisfied.解析：細(xì)節(jié)推理題。根據(jù)Glancing at the dog，Dad wrinkled his face and turned back towards the house.可知父親第一次看到指示犬時(shí)只是瞥了一眼，皺起了臉，轉(zhuǎn)身朝房子走去。由此可知他對這條狗不友好，故選B。7What was the dogs greatest help to Dad？_C_AIt accompanied him on his walk.BIt helped him make many friends.CIt brought peace of mind back to him.DIt improved the relationship between him and his daughter.解析：細(xì)節(jié)推理題。根據(jù)文章最后I silently thanked the dog for restoring Dads peace of mind.可知作者認(rèn)為指示犬對父親最大的幫助是它使父親恢復(fù)了平靜的心境，故選C。8Whats the best title for the passage？_C_AAn Abandoned Dog.BDads Recovery.CFriends in the End.DDads Last days.解析：推理判斷題。文章講述了對生活失去希望的父親和我?guī)Щ氐囊恢涣骼斯坊ハ嗯惆椋捕扔嗌墓适?。指示犬在父親去世后也死在了父親的床邊，他們陪伴到了最后。Friends in the End.既能概括文意，又飽含了兩者之間的深情，適合作為本文標(biāo)題，故選C。.語法填空閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容(1個(gè)單詞)或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Until recently，almost everyone thought that growth and progress would make the world a 1._better_ (good) place.They believed that something new was always better than something old.So countries have spent billions of dollars 2._on_ science to develop new ways of making things and doing work.3._However_，this new technique is the main cause of the worlds problems.One such problem has come from the 4._appearance_ (appear) of the car.In some 5._crowded_ (crowd) cities，the car has polluted the air 6._so_ badly that people get sick just from breathing it.Waste from factories is another example of how new technology is hurting the earth.When some waste chemicals 7._are put_ (put) into the sea，they can hurt or kill animals and fish.Its time that we 8._did/should do_ (do) something quickly.When the problems get worse，they will not affect just a few 9._countries_ (country).They will be world problems 10._that/which_ affect us all.1解析：此處表示“直到最近，幾乎每個(gè)人都認(rèn)為成長和進(jìn)步會讓世界更加美好”。根據(jù)語境可知此處用比較級形式。2解析：spend.on.意為“在上花費(fèi)”，為固定表達(dá)。3解析：上文指出，很多國家不惜投入重金來創(chuàng)新，下文指出，這種新科技是世界問題的主要原因，兩句之間為轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系，且空格位于句首，有逗號隔開，故用副詞However。4解析：此處表示“其中一個(gè)問題來自于汽車的出現(xiàn)?！笨崭裉幵诰渲凶髻e語，故用名詞。appearance“出現(xiàn)”。5解析：空格處作定語，修飾cities，故用形容詞。crowded“擁擠的”。6解析：根據(jù)that可知此處為so.that.結(jié)構(gòu)。7解析：此處表示“當(dāng)一些廢棄的化學(xué)原料被排放到海中時(shí)，它們會傷害或殺死動物或者魚類?！眞hen引導(dǎo)的時(shí)間狀語從句中應(yīng)該用一般現(xiàn)在時(shí)，waste chemicals與put之間為被動關(guān)系，應(yīng)用被動語態(tài)。8解析：Its time that.句型中，從句謂語部分用“shoulddo”或者過去式。9解析：根據(jù)a few可知此處用名詞復(fù)數(shù)。10解析：此處表示“它們會成為影響到我們所有人的世界問題。”先行詞為problems，定語從句中缺少主語，故填關(guān)系代詞which或者that。.短文改錯Tu Youyou，together with two other scientists，were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine，according to China Daily.Everyone in China deserves to take pride in，for one of the longheld goals we have been dreaming of has been become a reality.Tu Youyou，born on December 30，1930，is the famous Chinese medical scientist.She has devoted her whole life to Chinese traditional medicine.His discovery of artemisinin (青蒿素)as well as its benefit in treating malaria(痢疾)is regarded as a breakthrough in tropical medicines.It has great improved health for those in developed countries such as those in South Asia and Africa.Because of her outstanding work，in 2011 Tu Youyou received the Lasker Award，what is called “Americas Nobels”.答案：Tu Youyou，together with two other scientists， awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine，according to China Daily.Everyone in China deserves to take pride in ，for one of the longheld goals we have been dreaming of has been become a reality.Tu Youyou，born on December 30，1930，is the famous Chinese medical scientist.She has devoted her whole life to Chinese traditional medicine. discovery of artemisinin (青蒿素)as well as its benefit in treating malaria(疾)is regarded as a breakthrough in tropical .It has improved health for those in countries such as those in South Asia and Africa.Because of her outstanding work，in 2011 Tu Youyou received the Lasker Award， is called “Americas Nobels”.1解析：together with連接前后兩個(gè)主語時(shí)，謂語動詞應(yīng)和前面的主語保持一致。句子的主語是Tu Youyou，因此這里謂語用單數(shù)形式。2解析：take pride in“為感到驕傲或自豪”，后必須接賓語，這里加it指前面提到的諾貝爾醫(yī)學(xué)獎。3解析：become沒有被動語態(tài)，這里表示主動含義。4解析：這里介紹屠呦呦，應(yīng)該用a表示“一位著名的中國藥學(xué)家”。5解析：devote.to.“把投入到”中，to是介詞，接動名詞作賓語，故此處應(yīng)用studying。6解析：語境介紹屠呦呦的事跡，因此用her而不是his。7解析：medicine表示“藥物”是不可數(shù)名詞。8解析：這里應(yīng)該用副詞greatly作狀語，修飾謂語動詞。9解析：語境提到非洲，因此這里表示“發(fā)展中國家”，用developing countries。10解析：這里用which引導(dǎo)非限制性定語從句，關(guān)系代詞指代前面的賓語。6EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F3756EDBC3191F2351DD815FF33D4435F375