1、1Unit 2 English around the world reading 课时作业第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Around twenty years ago I was living in York. 1 I had a lot of experience and a Masters degree, I could not find 2 work.I was 3 a school bus to make ends meet an
2、d 4 with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had 5 five interviews (面试) with a company and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not 6 the job. “Why has my life become so 7 ?“ I thought painfully.As I pulled the bus over(把车停下） to 8 a little girl, she handed me an earring (耳环) 9 I
3、 should keep it 10 somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said “BE HAPPY“.At first I got angry. Then it 11 me I had been giving all of my 12 to what was going wrong with my 13 rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a 14 of fifty things I was happy with. Lat
4、er, I decided to 15 more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for 16 from a lady who was a director at a large 17 . She asked me if I would 18 a one-day lecture on stress (压力) management to 200 medical workers. I said yes.My 19 there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid
5、 job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of 20 that I completely changed my life.1.A. As B. If C. Though D. When2.A. satisfying B. extra C. convenient D. successful3.A. repairing B. driving C. taking D. designing4.A. working B. travelling C. living D. discussing5.A. prepared for
6、 B. held C.asked for D. attended6.A. get B. like C. lose D. find7.A. busy B. hard C. serious D.short8.A. wave at B.call on C. drop off D.look for9.A. ordering B. promising C. showing D. saying210.A. as if B. or else C. in case D. now that11.A. hit B.moved C. caught D. hurt 12.A. feelings B. strength
7、 C.attention D.interests13.A. opinions B. education C. life D.experiences14.A. book B. list C. check D. copy15.A. connect B. add C.keep D.turn16.A. her B. me C. a passenger D. my friend17.A. restaurant B. factory C. hotel D. hospital 18.A. listen to B. review C.talk about D. give19.A. plan B. day C.
8、 choice D. tour20.A. thinking B. speaking C.employment D. operation 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, since paper 1 (invent) by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more af
9、fordable, paper-cutting became one of the most important 2 (type) of Chinese folk art. Later, with different regions 3 (adopt) their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world. 4 (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with 5 (happy) in Chinese cu
10、lture, but other colors are also used.With 6 (it) long history, paper-cutting, 7 originated(起源) in China, has been very popular among the ordinary Chinese people. People put up papercuts on walls, windows and doors at wedding ceremonies or festivals 8 (strengthen) the cheerful atmosphere.Chinese pap
11、ercuts are rich in content. The auspicious (吉祥的) designs symbolize good luck and the avoidance of evil. The child, lotus and bat designs suggest a family with 9 large number of children and grandchildren. Birds, livestock, fruit, fish and worms are also familiar objects accepted by Chinese farmers.
12、In a word, papercuts 70 (use) in different occasions have different meanings.第三节：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）3假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者（
13、从第 11 处起）不计分。Looking back to the National English Speaking Competition I take part in several days ago, I have a lot to share to you.Firstly, I feel real delighted that Ive won the first prize in the competition, which makes me to understand the true meaning of the proverb “No pains, no gains”. Besi
14、des, Ive established the friendship with students from all over our country, from which Ive learned a lot. More importantly, participate in this competition has enabled me to overcome my fear of speaking in public, thus developing my self-confidence. Additionally, I owe much thanks to my teachers an
15、d judges. Without his help, I couldnt have done such excellent job.To sum up, I will always treasure this meaningful and memorable experiences.第四节：书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是某国际学校高中生李华，最近你发现你校图书馆阅览室中存在高声喧哗和乱丢垃圾的现象。请用英语给馆长 Mr. Smith 写一封信，要点如下：1. 说明写信目的；2. 提出合理建议。注意：1. 词数 100 左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 信的开头和结尾已给出
16、，但不计入总词数。Dear Mr. Smith, I am Li Hua, a student from Class Five, Senior Two. _Thank you for your consideration.Yours sincerely,Li Hua4参 考 答案第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）1-5 CABCD 6-10 ABCDC 11-15 ACCBB 16-20 BDDBA第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）1 was invented 2 types 3 adopting 4 Usually 5 happi
17、ness 6. its 7 which 8 to strengthen 9 a 10 used第三节：短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）Looking back to the National English Speaking Competition I take part in several days ago, I tookhave a lot to share to you.withFirstly, I feel real delighted that Ive won the first prize in the competition, which makes
18、me reallyto understand the true meaning of the proverb “No pains, no gains”. Besides, Ive established the friendship with students from all over our country, from which Ive learned a lot. More whomimportantly, participate in this competition has enabled me to overcome my fear of speaking in particip
19、atingpublic, thus developing my self-confidence. Additionally, I owe much thanks to my teachers and manyjudges. Without his help, I couldnt have done such excellent job.their an To sum up, I will always treasure this meaningful and memorable experiences.experience第四节：书面表达（满分 25 分）One possible versio
20、n:Dear Mr. Smith,5I am Li Hua, a student from Class Five, Senior Two. I am writing to draw your attention to two improper behaviors among students in the reading rooms of the school library: making noises and littering. As you know, it is difficult for readers to focus while some students are whispe
21、ring to each other or making cell phone calls. Besides, a dirty environment is not only bad for our health but also has a negative effect on our studying.Therefore, in my opinion, some measures should be taken to solve these problems. First, put up some signs which forbid such improper behaviors. Second, ask all the students to pick up their rubbish when they leave.Thank you for your consideration.Yours sincerely,Li Hua
