1、1Unit 2 English around the world Learning about language 课时作业第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。ALast night, on my way home I stopped because of being attracted by some hamburgers at a fast food restaurant. On my way in, a homeless man approached me and asked, “Do you
2、have any bottles lying around?” I knew he would recycle them for a few cents, but I didnt have any, so I said no. And again he asked, “Can you spare some change?” I smiled, and said no again. He was very respectful; he smiled back and said, “OK, thank you.” Even though he didnt have anything, he was
3、 still in good spirits. From the way he spoke I could tell he was smart.Then I bought one hamburger and enjoyed my meal, but in the back of my mind I wondered whether the homeless man was hungry. After I finished my meal I decided to order another one for him. At this point I didnt know if he was st
4、ill around, but I tried anyway. At the counter I ordered a hamburger and also a hot chocolate, because it was cold outside, and I thought it would help warm him up. They delivered me the hot chocolate first and as I waited for my hamburger, I noticed the homeless man was standing right beside me. I
5、looked at him and smiled, “This hot chocolate is for you.” He replied like a gentleman, “Thank you so much. Thats very kind of you.” I always believe no matter how hard up I am, there are always those who are worse off than I. When you help someone, its not always about money, its about love. The lo
6、ve you give today, someone might forget tomorrow. It doesnt matter. Love anyway, because the greatest thing you can give is love. 1. What does the underlined phrase mean according to the passage?A. Rich in money. B. Selfish. C. Generous. D. Short in money.2. We can learn from the first two paragraph
7、s that the author _.A. was angry with the homeless man B. was an old friend of the homeless manC. decided to help the homeless man after his meal D. finished his meal quickly to help the homeless man3. We can infer from the text that the homeless man was _.A. old and sick B. sad and nervous C. polit
8、e and friendly D. calm and confident4. The author wants to tell us that _.A. there is always someone that we can helpB. money cannot buy everythingC. love cannot be forced D. we shouldnt forget those who once helped usB2Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?The answer de
9、pends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good for
10、tune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils (灾祸).Peoples choice of colors is also influenced by their bodies reactions (反应) toward them. Green is said to be the most r
11、estful color. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomachaches.Red can cause a persons blood pressure to rise and increase peoples appetites (食欲). Many decorators will include different sh
12、ades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye.Blue is another calming color. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from bl
13、ue plates can help.The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color to decorate your room, think about the color carefully.5. Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their .A. commercial purposes B. personal experiences C. cultural values D. physical reactions to the
14、 color6.Why will many commercial websites have a red “Buy Now” button?A. To encourage people to buy the goods.B. To increase peoples appetites.C. To relax people physically. D. To cause a persons blood pressure to rise.7. What color might help lose weight according to the text?A. Red B. Blue. C. Pur
15、ple D. Green.CWhat do you usually do when a flying insect lands on your arm? You may blow it away. But what if that insect is a ladybug (瓢虫)? It is possible that you would let it stay. What is it about ladybugs that we like?Farmers once thought ladybugs were a good lucky sign. A ladybug in the field
16、 meant the crops would be successful and that the weather would be good. The farmers may have thought too highly of such a small bug, but in fact ladybugs do help out with the crops. They eat harmful insects.Actually, it is not the adult ladybug that eats other insects. Its the baby ladybug. When th
17、e 3baby ladybugs hatch(孵化), they are very hungry and will eat mites, aphids, mealybugs, green flies, and other cropdestroyers. In the 1800s, ladybugs were brought all the way from Australia to California and set free among orange trees that were dying from being eaten by insects. They completely sav
18、ed all the trees.Ladybugs go about their daily business without worrying much about anything. Very few birds or insects will eat a ladybug because it gives off a dangerous fluid (液体). Ladybugs also protect themselves by playing dead. They fall off leaves and stay still until their attacker goes away
19、.So the next time you see a ladybug, think about what it may be doing. Maybe it is off to save an orange tree. Maybe its next move will be to roll off a leaf and play dead or stand up to a bird about 100 times its size. Maybe its letting you know that the weather will be good tomorrow. Who knows? La
20、dybugs are special that way.8Ladybugs were brought from Australia to California in the 1800s to _.A . add more ladybugs to the area Breport the weather for farmersCact as a lucky sign of good crops Dsave orange trees by eating insects9From the passage we know that _.Ait s the adult ladybug that eats
21、 most of the harmful insectsBladybugs often roll off a leaf and play dead to attack the birdsCladybugs can give off a dangerous fluid to protect themselvesDthe baby ladybug mainly eats mites, aphids, mealybugs, and oranges10The underlined phrase “stand up to” most probably means _.Afight Bsupport Ca
22、dmire Dwatch11Which of the following may the author agree with?ALadybugs do harm to nature. BLadybugs are unusual insects.CLadybugs are dangerous insects.DLadybugs eat more than they should.DWhen students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance ,the arts are unavoidably
23、at the bottom of the list . Music is nice, people seem to say, but not important. Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority (优先). This view is shortsighted. In fact, music education is beneficial and important for all students.Music tells us who we are. Be
24、cause music is an expression of the beings who create it, it reflects their thinking and values, as well as the social environment it came from. Rock music represents a lifestyle just as surely as does a Schubert song. The jazz influence that George Gershwin and other musicians introduced into their
25、 music is obviously American because it came 4from American musical traditions. Music expresses our character and values. It gives us identity as a society.Music provides a kind of perception(感知)that cannot be acquired any other way. Science can explain how the sun rises and sets. The arts explore e
26、motive(情感的) meaning of the same phenomenon. We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world for one simple but powerful reason: No one way can get it all.The arts are forms of thought as powerful in what they communicate as mathematical and scientific symbols. They are ways we human
27、beings “talk” to each other. They are the language of civilization through which we express our fears, our curiosities, our hungers, our discoveries, our hopes. The arts are ways we give form to our ideas and imagination so that they can be shared with others. When we do not give children access to
28、an important way of expressing themselves such as music, we take away from them the meanings that music expresses.Science and technology do not tell us what it means to be human. The arts do. Music is an important way we express human suffering, celebration, the meaning and value of peace and love.S
29、o music education is far more necessary than people to realize.12. According to Paragraph 1, students_.A. view music as an overlooked subject B. disagree with their parents on educationC. regard music as a way of entertainment D. prefer the arts to science13. In Paragraph 2, the author uses jazz as
30、an example to _.A. compare it with rock music B. show music identifies a societyC. introduce American musical traditions D. prove music influences peoples lifestyles14. According to the passage, the arts and science _.A. approach the world from different angles B. explore different phenomena of the
31、worldC. express peoples feelings in different ways D. explain what it means to be human differently15. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Music education makes students more imaginativeB. Music should be of top education priority.C. Music is an effective communication tool.D. Music education de
32、serves more attention. 第二节七选五（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。5Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. 16_ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-ta
33、king offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 17 whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. 18 The followi
34、ng methods may work best for you. Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it. Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts. Write your notes in your own words. 19 Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.A
35、s you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. 20 A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise
36、, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember
37、 it.高一英语答案A 篇1.D 根据第四段第一句中的 worse off,可以推测出划线部分的意思为“贫困” 。所以，选择 D.2.C. 根据前两段所述，尤其第二段的第二句话，After I finished my meal I decided to order another one for him.，可知作者想帮助这个无家可归的人。3.C.通过老人所说的话，以及第三段最后一句话，He replied like a gentleman, “Thank you so much. Thats very kind of you.”可知道，C 为正确答案。4.A.根据文章最后一句话，Love an
38、yway, because the greatest thing you can give is love.可以知道，作者倡导我们去帮助别人。B 篇5. C. 根据第二段第一句话，The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences.结合第二句话中的 while for Muslims, it means heaven.可知，答案为 C。66.A 根据第四段的最后一句，提到 Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red “Buy Now
39、” button because red is a color that easily catches a persons eye.可知正确答案为 A。7.B 根据倒数第二段，我们知道蓝色可以让人失去胃口。所以，选择 B。C 篇8. D 第三段的提到“In the 1800s, ladybugs were brought all the way from Australia to California and set free among orange trees that were dying from being eaten by insects. They completely save
40、d all the trees.”故选择 D.9.C. 根据文章的第四段，Very few birds or insects will eat a ladybug because it gives off a dangerous fluid (液体). 可知答案为 C。10.结合第四段的第二句话，可知答案为 A.11.B结合全文对瓢虫的介绍，可知正确答案为 B。D 篇12.C第一段中提到“Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority.13.B 根据第二段的主题句 Mus
41、ic tells who we are.以及第二段中对 jazz 的描述，可以知道正确按为 B。14.A 第三段的第二，三句提到艺术与科学从不同的角度来理解世界。所以，A 为正确选项。15.主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段，可知正确答案为 D。补全对话（七选五）：小题 16:根据 Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to ho
42、ld your interest.可知这里想说首先， 故选 G。小题 17:根据 You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report._ _Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind(牢记) that note-taking is a selective（选择性的） process.可知这里想说你可能想形成记笔记的自己的方法，故选 E。小题 18:根据 When
43、ever or however you take notes, keep in mind(牢记) that note-taking is a selective（选择性的） process.可知这里想说那就意味着你必须首先决定在你的笔记中，要包括些什么重要内容，故选 F。小题 19:根据 As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols (符号)and that you use them all the time.可知这里想说用词，不用完整的句子，故选 A。小题 20:根据 When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols (符号)and that you use them all the time.可知这里想说否则，你可能在后来，不能阅读自己的笔记，故选 D。
