1、1Unit 2 Language一、阅读理解。Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to
2、 do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only ” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a computer, or so
3、mething that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and r
4、egretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be there. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 y
5、ears old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing e
6、verything possible to avoid that eventuality(可能发生的事). And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kin
7、d of insurance for my emotional well-being.1.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule ?A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated.2B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.D. Move an object out of the
8、way before it trips someone.2.The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _.A. keep her appointment with the eye doctorB. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the companyD. finish her work before the deadline approaching3.The underlined word “f
9、oregone” in Paragraph 3 is closed in meaning to “_”.A. abandoned B. lackedC. avoided D. wasted4.What is the best title for the passage ?A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Two Saddest WordsC. The Most Useful Rule D. The Peace of Mind【文章大意】这篇文章主要讲解的是作者对于最悲哀的两个单词 if only 的理解及看法。1.D 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段的句子“W
10、hen my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an if only moment,”可知， “extra minute”指的是“在发生意外之前防患于未然” ，D项（在一个东西绊倒某人之前将它拿走）符合。故选 D。3.A 【解析】猜测词义题。根据 foregone 所在句子“We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an
11、opportunity to say I love you or I forgive you.”中的 lost 及 regretted 可知此词与opportunity 搭配翻译成“放弃机会” ，故选 A。4.B 【解析】标题判断题。根据第一段第一句话“Two of the saddest words in the 3English language are if only.”及文章大意，可知本文主要针对最悲哀的两个单词 if only 展开话题进行讲解，故选 B。二、单项选择1.As we all know, the English language _ the grammar and vo
12、cabulary that people from different countries and cultures brought to Britain.A. consists of B. is consisted of C. makes up of D. makes up【答案】A2.The Google project has caused excitement in Hollywood because film studios are searching for new revenues to _DVD sales, which are in steep decline. A. tra
13、de B. exchange C. replace D. reduce【答案】C【解析】replace 代替，符合句意。句意：谷歌的这个项目让好莱坞激动不已，因为电影制片厂正在寻找新收入来源，以替代急剧下滑的 DVD 销售。3.It was obvious that the meeting was concerned _ the housing reform and everyone present was concerned _ their own interests.A. with; with B. with; for C. for; about D. about; with【答案】B 【
14、解析】句意：很显然，这次会议是有关房屋改革的，每个在场的人都很关心他们自己的利益。be concerned with 与有关；be concerned for/about 关心，为担忧。故选 B。4.For professional athletes, _ to the Olympics means that they have a chance to enter the history books.A. appeal B. attachment C. access D. approach【答案】C【解析】access 进入。句意：对于专业运动员来说，参加奥运会就意味着他们有机会被载入史册。a
15、ppeal 请求；attachment 附加；approach 接近；方法。5.Its hard to tell real Jingdezhen vases, and its a little more difficult for the untrained shopper to _.4A. dismiss B. distinguish C. seek D. shelter【答案】B【解析】句意：很难分辨真正的景德镇花瓶，对于未经训练的购物者来说区分它更困难。dismiss 解散，解雇；distinguish 区分，辨别；seek 寻求，寻找；shelter 庇护，保护。6.He has be
16、en acting very strangely these days. I cant _ his actions any longer.A. ask for B. account to C. call for D. stand for【答案】D【解析】句意：这些天他行为古怪，我再也无法忍受他的行为了。stand for 用在否定句中表示：容忍，忍受。7.If what you say is not _ with what you do，it will have a bad effect on your children.A. controversial B. consistent C. co
17、nfident D. considerate【答案】B【解析】be consistent with 与一致。句意为：如果你言行不一的话，这将会对你的孩子产生不好影响。controversial 争论的，争议的；confident 自信的，确信的；considerate 考虑周到的。8. They tried to _ hard plastics for metals in manufacturing machine parts.A. replace B. substitute C. take the place of D. give way to【答案】B【解析】substitute A fo
18、r B=replace B with A 用 A 来代替 B；A takes the place of B 用 A 代替 B。give way to “让路，让步” 。句意：在制造机器零件时，他们尽力用硬塑料代替金属。9.At the press conference, the government spokesman expressed his great _ for the safety of the three trapped workers.A. sympathy B. concern C. sorrow D. anger5【答案】B10.I would have gone to my
19、 cousins birthday party last night, but I was not _.A. available B. accessible C. acceptable D. adequate【答案】A【解析】句意：昨晚我本来是要去参加表弟的生日晚会的，但是我当时很忙，没有空去。available 可获得的，有空的，可用的；accessible 易接近的，可理解的，易懂的，易相处的，易获得的；acceptable 可接受的；adequate 令人满意的，适当的，足够的。11.Ning Zetao, who won four golds at the 2014 Incheon A
20、sian Games, _ himself as a new swim star.A. considered B. developed C. distinguished D. represented【答案】C12.What do you think of my new skirt?It looks wonderful on you! Im sure it will make you _ in a crowd.A. stand by B. stand aside C. stand for D. stand out【答案】D【解析】stand out 突出，显眼，符合句意。stand by 袖手旁
21、观，支持；stand aside 让开；stand for 代表，象征。句意：“你觉得我的新裙子如何？” “穿在你身上真棒。我可以肯定地说(穿上它)会让你在人群中非常显眼。 ”13.Difficult as the task was _, they never gave up and kept trying all the time. A. to be accomplished B. to accomplish C. being accomplished D. to have been accomplished【答案】B614.What puzzles me is _he was a thie
22、f when you first saw him.A. how you could tell B. how could you tellC. what could you tell D. what you could tell【答案】A【解析】句意：使我迷惑不解的是，你怎么会第一眼看见他就判断他是个小偷呢？考查名词性从句，名词性从句用陈述语序，因此 B 和 C 可以排除。根据句子结构可知is 后是表语从句，从句中又包含一个宾语从句，he was a thief 是 tell 的宾语，因而不用 what，故选 A 项。15.You should be grateful to your emplo
23、yees, because you wouldnt be _ you are now without them.A. why B. how C. where D. which【答案】C【解析】句意：你应该感谢你的职员，因为没有他们你不会到现在的位置。这里是表语从句，are 动词后面缺少的是地点，用 where 引导表语从句。16.The best moment in the movie stars life was _ he received the Academy Award for Best Actor.A. where B. when C. how D. why【答案】B【解析】根据主语
24、 moment 可知，此处用 when 引导表语从句。句意：对于这个电影明星来说，他最辉煌的时刻就是当他获得奥斯卡最佳男主角奖的时候。17.It is said _ the picture shows a Chinese girl standing by the river under a tree, seemingly listening to a bird singing. A. which B. as C. what D. that【答案】D【解析】It 是形式主语，真正的主语是空处引导的主语从句，从句意义和成分完整，故用that。句意：据说，这幅画表现的是一个中国女孩站在河边的树下，似
25、乎在聆听一只鸟儿歌唱。三、完形填空。Sixyearold Matthew Parker was in need of a kidney (肾) transplant，and his family looked all over the country for a suitable donor.Up to 80 people signed up to _1_ a living organ to the firstgrader.Coincidentally，the person chosen to donate a kidney to Matthew was his _2_，Lindesy Pai
26、nter.7Matthew had been on the transplant machine for a _3_ time and developed antibodies (抗体) to most kidneys，so it was _4_ to find a match for him.The doctor had _5_ the family to be“realistic”and used the term“needle in a haystack”several times.When _6_ were asked to be tested，Painter was the firs
27、t one to sign up._7_ the teacher learned the results，she had to get several _8_ done.She was _9_ when she got a call back saying she was a“_10_ match”Painter didnt make the _11_ lightly.She knew that Matthew needs a kidney，and she had pity _12_ anyone going through this.It was especially difficult f
28、or her to _13_ the condition _14_ one of her two sons.“I watch my healthy，_15_，loud，wild children running around， ”she said.“Matthew deserves to _16_ a normal，healthy，active life like my boys.”Matthew was so excited to _17_ that his teacher would be donating a kidney to him that he hugged her.His mo
29、ther was _18_ grateful to Lindsey Painter，saying her sons donor was a“selfless”and“giving person”for _19_ her son.The _20_ for the kidney donation took place in the following month.Matthews mother said， “My sons new kidney means a special bond between student and teacher that goes far beyond the cla
30、ssroom.”1A.give up Bgive offCgive in Dgive down2A.mother BdeskmateCfriend Dteacher3A.long BshortClimited Dgood4A.easy BdifficultCconvenient Dquick5A.accused BstoppedCwarned Dblamed6A.students BdoctorsCnurses Dvolunteers7A.After BBeforeCWhen DUntil88A.tests BpreparationsClessons Dworries9A.frightened
31、 BpleasedCastonished Dannoyed10A.eager BrareCcommon Dperfect11A.progress BpracticeCmistake Ddecision12A.for BonCto Din13A.imagine BpretendCsupport Dwaste14A.threatening BoccurringCaffecting Dinforming15A.passive BactiveCtiring Dboring16A.suffer BsurviveCbear Dlive17A.feel BlearnCwonder Dsuppose18A.d
32、eeply BcrazilyCnoisily Dquietly19A.sharing BbeatingCsaving Ddiscovering20A.operations BpackagesCstories Dstruggles【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。六岁的 Matthew Parker 需要合适的肾源做肾移植手术。巧合的是，在这些愿意捐肾的志愿者当中，Matthew Parker 的老师是最佳人选。学生和老师被这个肾脏紧密联系在一起。1A 考查动词短语辨析。根据文章第一句中的“in need of a kidney(肾) transplant”可知，Matthew Parker 需要做
33、肾脏移植手术，因此这里指有 80 个人愿意捐肾。give up 意为“放弃，让与” ，在此处指“捐出” ，符合语境。故选 A。2D 考查名词辨析。根据倒数第二段第一句中的“his teacher would be donating a kidney to him”可知，被选定捐肾的人是 Matthew Parker 的老师。故选 D。93A 考查形容词辨析。根据本句中的“developed antibodies (抗体) to most kidneys”以及下文医生的警告可知，Matthew Parker 已经等了很长时间了。long 意为“长的” ，符合语境。故选 A。4B 考查形容词辨析。
34、根据下一句“The doctor had _ the family to berealistic and used the termneedle in a haystack several times.”可知，很难找到合适的肾源。difficult 意为“困难的” ，符合语境。故选 B。5C 考查动词辨析。根据医生所说的内容可知，医生是在警告和提醒他们。warn 意为“提醒，警告” ，符合语境。故选 C。6D 考查名词辨析。根据第一段第二句“Up to 80 people signed up to _ a living organ to the firstgrader.”可知，此处指这些志愿者
35、被要求做配型试验。volunteer 意为“志愿者” ，符合语境。故选 D。7B 考查连词辨析。根据语境可知，此处指老师在得知配型试验的结果之前。before 意为“在之前” ，符合语境。故选 B。8A 考查名词辨析。根据第三段第一句中的“When _ were asked to be tested”可知，老师在得知结果之前，已经做了几次配型试验。test 意为“试验” ，符合语境。故选 A。9C 考查形容词辨析。根据上文可知，老师之前做过配型试验，但都没有成功，因此当得知这次配型成功时，老师应该会很惊讶。astonished 意为“感到惊讶的” ，符合语境。故选 C。10D 考查形容词辨析。
36、根据常识可知，做配型试验是为了找到最合适的肾源。perfect 意为“最佳的，合适的” ，符合语境。故选 D。11D 考查名词辨析。根据下文可知，Painter 并不是轻率地就做了这个决定。make decision 意为“做决定” ，符合语境。故选 D。12B 考查固定搭配。have pity on. 是固定搭配，意为“同情” 。故选 B。13A 考查动词辨析。根据语境可知，此处指 Painter 很难想象自己的两个儿子也碰到类似的状况，因为她的孩子并没有患病。imagine 意为“想象，假设” ，符合语境。故选A。14C 考查动词辨析。此处指 Painter 很难想象这种状况会影响自己的儿
37、子。affect意为“影响” ，符合语境。故选 C。15B 考查形容词辨析。空格处和“healthy”并列，应为褒义词。active 意为“活跃的，充满活力的” ，符合语境。故选 B。16D 考查动词辨析。live a life 是固定搭配，意为“过着的生活” 。故选 D。17B 考查动词辨析。根据语境可知，当 Matthew 得知是自己的老师要给他捐肾时，10他非常激动。learn 意为“获悉，得知” ，符合语境。故选 B。18A 考查副词辨析。根据语境可知，Matthew 的母亲非常感激 Painter 老师。deeply 意为“很，非常” ，表示程度。故选 A。19C 考查动词辨析。根据
38、语境可知，Painter 老师捐出自己的肾脏，挽救了Matthew 的生命。save 意为“挽救” 。符合语境。故选 C。20A 考查名词辨析。根据语境可知，此处指在接下来的这个月，Matthew 要做肾脏移植手术。operation 意为“手术” ，符合语境。故选 A。四、七选五。Getting out into the great outdoors is an even better idea than you think._1_ It also creates some wonderful summer memories for your family.Need more convinc
39、ing evidence？There are some benefits of camping as a family，including how its great for your health.Its good exercise.Lets not forget the most obvious benefit of camping. _2_ Even if youre taking a fishing trip，youre burning more calories than youll burn sitting indoors.And if you hike or bike，youre
40、 performing cardiovascular(心血管的)exercise that will help keep your heart and lungs healthy._3_ Youve probably tried unplugging the TV at home，but short of throwing it out of the window，because kids are going to watch more than we want them to.Out in the wild，there is no television.Youll watch nature
41、together，go exploring，and have that oneonone attention you need as a family.It is a good way to truly connect with nature.Too often we take nature for granted.In fact，spending a few days in nature with the family will teach your kids thins they may have never known before._4_ However，in the wild the
42、y will learn how to build a fire，catch fish，see animal habitats，and all the natural architecture nature offers.You have no stress after the camping.Vacations can be stressful.Sometimes when you get home from vacations，you need another rest for your last vacation._5_ Youll get home feeling energetic.
43、Its even better than a cup of coffee.AYou can stay away from TV.BThey may know how to work an iPad.CYoull meet new challenges each time.11DSure，it saves some money if you stays in a camper.EYoure spending a lot of time performing physical activities.FMany campers report better sleep cycles when they
44、 return from a trip.GBut once you settle into camping with your family，the stress of every day will disappear.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了和家人一起进行户外活动的好处。【段意梳理】 第一段：点明和家人一起进行户外活动会带来好处。第二至五段：具体介绍了和家人进行户外活动的好处。1D 上文说走出去到户外比你想象的还要好，下文说它也能为你的家人创造一些美好的夏日回忆。D 项“如果你待在一个野营车里，这当然会为你节省钱”符合语境，且下文的“camping”也是提示，故选 D。2E
45、本段的主题为“它是很好的锻炼” ，而 E 项“你正在花费很多时间进行体育锻炼”是对下文具体内容的概括，符合语境，故选 E。3A 空处是段落主题句。本段主要讲到户外活动可以使你和家人远离电视，而 A 项“你能远离电视”概括准确，符合语境，故选 A。4B 上文说“事实上和家人一起在大自然中度过几天会教会你的孩子他们之前可能不知道的事情” ，再结合空后一句可知，空处应讲孩子在室内会的事情，B 项“他们可能会操作 iPad”，空处前后形成语义上的衔接，故选 B。5G 本段的主题是露营后你会没有压力，且根据本段中的描述可知，G 项“但是，一旦你适应和家人一起露营，每天的压力就会消失”符合语境，故选 G。
