1、1Unit 2 Working the land 单元基础词汇语法回顾.单词拼写1He has been living here for a _(十年)2They hope to _(扩大)their company.3Time is valuable. _(因此)，we must treasure time.4 “We _(出口) them and then we need to import them， ” James said.5The condition prevents the blood from _(循环) freely.6They have to _(减少) expenses
2、this year.7Im too tired to _(专注于) on anything.8Can you show anything to prove your _(国籍)?9The manager made no _(评论)on my advice at the meeting.10The girl _(挣扎) in the water when I passed by the river. 答案1decade 2.expand 3.Therefore 4.export5circulating 6.reduce 7.focus 8.nationality9comment 10.strug
3、gled.单句语法填空1In some poor African areas, many children died of _ (hungry) every year.2I wouldnt think of _ (disturb) them at this hour of the night.3The _ (circulate) of Learning English has reached ten million.4The people there are fighting to gain their _ (free) from foreign control.5He returned fr
4、om Paris and found his office was under someone elses _ (occupy)6Theres a _ (confuse) look on her face.7That was a historymaking _ (discover) in medicine.8This is a _ (chemistry) change, not a physical one.9They tried to increase _ (produce) by using better methods and tools.10Having expected the pr
5、oblems, I was well _ (equip) to deal with the situation.11There was a _ (satisfy) smile on her face.212The heavy rain made _ hard to go to work as usual.13Since then, finding ways to reduce pollution _ (be) his goal.14I cant afford _ (buy) such a big flat.15He regretted _ (waste) so much time playin
6、g computer games.16Its important to get rid _ bad habits.17He avoided _ (see) me by taking another way.18He had no choice but _ (work) hard.19I focused _ my lessons, which led _ the progress.20He became the first farmer _ (grow) rice on a large scale.答案1hunger 2.disturbing 3.circulation 4.freedom5oc
7、cupation 6.confused 7.discovery 8.chemical9production 10.equipped 11.satisfied 12.it13has been 14.to buy 15.wasting/having wasted16of 17.seeing 18.to work 19.on; to 20.to grow.单句改错1I hope youll soon feel calm or carry on to achieve your goal._2Not only did we take a break from our heavy school work,
8、 and also we learned how to communicate with each other._3He is the only one of the five young men in the village that have been struggling to succeed in his business._4We students should equip with knowledge as the competition nowadays is very fierce._5Chinese farmers will never forget the great co
9、ntributions Yuan Longping has made to rid them of hunger and poverty._6It is the lack of movement, along with fatty diets, that lead to putting on weight in most people._答案1or 改为 and 2.and 改为 but 3.have 改为 has4equip 后加 ourselves 5.rid 改为 ridding6lead 改为 leads.语法填空Once upon a time there lived a paint
10、er named Bill. He was a bit _1_ (smart) than any other painter around him. In his city there lived a woman who was 3almost particular about anything.One day, when the woman _2_ (shop), she saw a vase that she loved very much. She _3_ (immediate) paid for it and took it home. She loved the vase so mu
11、ch that she decided to have her house _4_ (paint) the same color of the vase. Then she sent for a painter and told him what she wanted to do, _5_ the color of the vase was special and the painter couldnt find the paint the woman wanted. The woman sent for some other painters. But none of them manage
12、d _6_ (find) the paint the woman wanted. At last, Bill was sent for. The woman told him that she had asked some other painters to do the same work but none did the work _7_ (satisfying)Bill promised hed do the work well. He said hed go to look _8_ paint with the vase so that hed find the exact paint
13、 he wanted. The woman agreed.Bill then bought some paint that was in the similar color of _9_ vase and repainted it. When the woman saw the paint, she knew it was what she wanted. Then Bill _10_ (ask) to repaint her house with the paint.答案1smarter 2.was shopping 3.immediately 4.painted5but 6.to find
14、 7.satisfyingly 8.for 9.the10was asked.短文改错Yesterday, as I was queuing at the checkout at a store, there was an old lady in the front of me in line. She seemed very confusing when the cashier asked her pay US$38. She had about US$5 in her wallet. The cashier told her that she could not buy the items
15、 because she didnt have enough money. So, I told the cashier I would pay for that she bought. Afterwards, I paid for all the items. When I got outside, the lady was standing there. While I was talking about her, her daughter appeared. She told me that her mother had Alzheimers disease. Then she noti
16、ced that her mother had three bag of groceries and wondered how she managed to pay for them with enough money. I told her that I had paid for it. The daughter wanted to pay me back, so I refused. I believe make others feel good makes me feel good.答案Yesterday, as I was queuing at the checkout at a st
17、ore, there was an old 4lady in front of me in line. She seemed very when the cashier the confusingconfusedasked her pay US$38. She had about US$5 in her wallet. The cashier told her tothat she could not buy the items because she didnt have enough money. So, I told the cashier I would pay for she bou
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19、aged to pay for them enough money. I told her that I withwithouthad paid for . The daughter wanted to pay me back, I refused. I believe itthem so butothers feel good makes me feel good.makemaking单元能力训练解题指导阅 读 理 解 提 速 练 4篇 阅 读 1篇 七 选 五 ， 限 时 35分 钟 .阅读理解AA couple of months ago, we were in a hurry to g
20、et somewhere, but it seemed that my 6yearold daughter had an instinctive (本能的) capacity to slow things down. In response I had become impatient, frustrated and unkind. As I unloaded my apology, she said, “Mom, its OK. Youve never been a mom before. This is your first time. Youre just trying. Its OK.
21、”Her response made me feel ashamed. She had been able to give me what I had refused to give her just moments before mercy, understanding and sympathy. And I needed it. We all do. In fact, there may be nothing more needed today in our nation and communities. Its no wonder that former Westboro Baptist
22、 Church member Megan has transformed her idea. She spent 20 years representing her familys beliefs with messages of hate towards blacks, Jews and those who support abortion. When she finally started being able to engage in (参与) civil dialog with her “enemies” ，she found that “people on the other sid
23、e were not the ones I had been led to 5believe .” Finally, she left the faith of her family. What surprised her most was the forgiveness and understanding she experienced from those who had been her former “enemies”My experience with my daughter teaches me that the ability to engage “with the other”
24、， to form a judgment, to avoid tough judgements, and to show sympathy is learned first, and practiced best, at home even if, as in my case, it is my children who teach me the lesson. Researchers believe the key to developing those abilities in our children lies in how we respond to their feelings, e
25、specially the negative ones.We should all make efforts to create a world where we are all better able to take the perspective (观点 ) of others, stay away from tough judgments and recognize and respect the humanity in the souls around us. This desire makes my own struggling to be better worth all the
26、efforts every day.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了作者在对女儿道歉时，受到女儿回答的影响，意识到我们需要同情和理解对方。1What did the author think of her daughters reaction?AHer daughter was not so kind.BHer daughter did better than her.CHer daughters words annoyed her.DHer daughter should make an apology.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第一段中作者对女儿道歉时女儿的答语可知 B项正确。2The aut
27、hor mentions the example of Megan in order to _.Ashow that blacks and Jews are treated unfairlyBjudge whether what Megan did was right or notCshow that there are no forever enemies in our lifeDprove that people should show understanding to each other 解析：选 D 推理判断题。作者列举梅甘的例子是为了证明自己前面提到的以及后面还要重复强调的观点，即
28、我们要学会站在对方的角度去看待问题，亦即人们之间要互相理解。3Why did Megan change her attitude towards her former “enemies”？ABecause she forgave them at last.BBecause she knew them better later.CBecause she made herself understood by them.DBecause she felt great sympathy towards them.解析：选 B 细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，梅甘之所以把那些人当成敌人，是6因为她并没
29、有真正了解那些人，后来通过了解之后发现他们并不是自己以前认为的那样。4Whats the authors attitude toward our future?AHopeful. BDoubtful.CCautious. DWorried.解析：选 A 观点态度题。根据最后一段作者说我们要努力创造一个更好地对待别人的世界，远离不公正的判断和尊重周围的人可以看出，作者对未来是抱有希望的。B(2018太原一模)Recently I and other Red Cross volunteers met a group of victims from Hurricane Katrina. We wer
30、e there, as mental health professionals, to offer “psychological first aid” and I was struck by the simple healing power of presence. As we walked in the gate to the shelter, we were greeted with a burst of gratitude (感激 ) from the first person we met. I felt appreciated, but also guilty, because I
31、hadnt really done anything yet.I first realized the power of presence many years ago when a friends mother passed away unexpectedly. I received a call saying she had just passed away. I wanted to rush down there immediately, but didnt want to intrude (打扰) on this very personal period of sadness. I w
32、as torn about what to do. Another friend with me then said, “Just go. Just be there.” I did, and I will never regret it.Since then, I have not hesitated to be in the presence of others. Once I sat at the bedside of a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDSrelated dying. He was not awake, and o
33、bviously unaware of others presence. However, the atmosphere was by no means solemn. His family, playing guitars and singing, allowed him to be present with them as though he were still fully alive.In my life, I am repeatedly struck by the healing power of presence. In it, none of us are truly alone
34、. It not only is something we give to others but also changes me for the better.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了“我”通过一些活动意识到“到场”的重要意义。5Why were the hurricane victims grateful to the author?AHe built shelters for them.BHe gave immediate first aid to them.CHe came to stay with them.DHe brought mental health professionals
35、.解析：选 C 细节理解题。根据第一段的第二句可知，因为“我”在他们受灾时和他们在一起，所以他们感激“我” ，故 C项正确。76What did the author do when his friends mother passed away?AHe hesitated over whether to go.BHe went to his friends at once.CHe knew what to do instantly.DHe decided not to disturb his friend.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I wanted to rush down t
36、here immediately .I was torn about what to do.”可知， “我”想要立即去朋友那里，但又不愿意去打扰朋友，据此可知，当朋友的母亲去世时， “我”犹豫是否要去朋友那里。7What does the underlined word “solemn” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AHeavy but warm.BA little sad but cosy.CRelaxing and delightful.DVery serious and unhappy.解析：选 D 词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句中的“His family,
37、 playing guitars and singing”可知，男青年的家人在弹奏吉他并唱歌；结合画线词所在句中的“However .no means”和第三段第二句中的“a young man suffering from the pain of his AIDSrelated dying”可以判断，在家人的陪伴下，气氛并不悲伤和严肃，据此可以判断，画线词意为“严肃的” ，故 D项正确。8What has the author learned from his experience?AA friend in need is a friend indeed.BBeing present can
38、 make a big difference.CThe family harmony is the happiest thing in life.DBeing a volunteer can make ones life more significant.解析：选 B 推理判断题。根据最后一段的前两句“In my life, I am repeatedly .are truly alone.”并结合第二段的第一句可知，从自己的经历中“我”意识到了“到场”的重要意义，故 B项正确。CSquare foot gardening is a type of gardening made popular
39、 by Mel Bartholemew.It is based on the idea that the wide rows in traditional gardening are a waste of time, work, water and area.It shows that quality vegetables can be grown in less space with less work.In this method, the garden space is divided into “beds”Each bed is 44(16 sq ft) (120cm120cm, 1.
40、4m2)The beds are separated by paths (小路)These beds are further divided into squares of about one square foot.Common spacing is one plant per square for 8larger plants such as broccoli, four per square for medium large plants like lettuce, nine per square for medium small plants like spinach, and six
41、teen per square for small plants such as onions and carrots.The weeds (杂草) are removed from the beds and the plants are watered from the paths.This stops the soil from being compacted (压紧)Benefits of square foot gardening：Much less work.Normal gardening needs heavy tools to loosen the soil.In this m
42、ethod, the soil is never compacted and it remains loose.Water savings.The loose ground holds the water better.This type of garden needs water less often than other methods.Also, water is placed very near the plant roots.Less water is wasted.Very few weeds.The vegetables form a living mulch (覆盖物) and
43、 shade out many weeds before they can start to grow.Pesticides (杀虫剂) are not needed.Natural ways to keep pests away work very well in a close space.Many different types of plants in a small area also stop plant diseases from spreading easily.语篇解读：本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了平方尺菜园的操作方法和益处。9Why does square foot gar
44、dening become popular?AIt makes full use of space.BIt is suggested by Mel Bartholemew.CIt provides more vegetables for people.DIt produces vegetables of higher quality.解析：选 A 细节理解题。根据第一段的“It shows that quality vegetables can be grown in less space with less work.”可知，平方尺菜园能够充分利用空间。10Why is the garden
45、ing called square foot gardening?ABecause vegetables are grown in the squares.BBecause you can grow vegetables anywhere by using it.CBecause the smallest bed in it is only one square foot.DBecause the places where vegetables are grown are too small.解析：选 C 推理判断题。根据其名称和第一段的“These beds are further divi
46、ded into squares of about one square foot.”可知正确答案。11What can we infer from the text?ALoose soil is good for plant growth.BOnions and carrots need more space.9CCompacted soil is important to some plants.DSquare foot gardening needs some heavy tools.解析：选 A 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句话和下文“Normal gardening needs he
47、avy tools to loosen the soil.”可知，松散的土壤有利于植物的生长。12Why are there fewer weeds in square foot gardening?ABecause weed killers are used.BBecause weeds cant get sunlight.CBecause weeds are short of water.DBecause weeds have been removed.解析：选 B 细节理解题。从 Benefits of square foot gardening的第三条可知，蔬菜遮住了杂草的阳光，因为见
48、不到阳光，所以杂草很少。D(2018济南高考模拟)I used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous human being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep (陡的) stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we w
