1、Unit 2 English around the world第 3 节 Using Language一、单词拼写结合语境，根据首字母或汉语提示用单词的适当形式填空。1. I dont think you have changed at all. John shouldnt have failed to r_ you.2. Levin sat there with an e_ of happiness on his face.3. The villagers thought that the cause of the forest fire was thunder and l_.4. He a
2、nswered our questions in English but with a strange a_.5. Go s_ along this street and youll reach the building.6. This type of tree grows in the dry mountains of the _ (西北方的) area of the US.7. Most Middle _ (东部的) countries have high rates of population growth.8. A _ (街区) up the street I found a very
3、 good library.9. _ (西班牙语) is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world.10. This bridge can support the weight of the heaviest _ (卡车).【答案】1. recognize 2. expression3. lightning 4. accent5. straight 6. northwestern7. Eastern 8. block9. Spanish 10. lorry二、完成句子1. The teacher told the boy stu
4、dents_ on the grass. (play)老师告诉男学生们不要在草坪上踢足球。2. The pupil asked his teacher_round the earth. (go)那个学生问老师月亮是否绕地球旋转。3. He always suggests that_the books where they belong. (put)他总是建议我要把书放回原处。4. He asked me_the next day. (like)他问我第二天的天气怎么样。5. Last nights TV news said that by then the death of the missi
5、ng people_yet. (prove)昨晚的电视新闻说，到那时为止，失踪人员中的死亡情况还没有得到证实。【答案】1. not to play football2. if/whether the moon goes3. I should put4. what the weather would be like5. hadnt been proved三、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ATowards the end of Middle English, a sudden change in pronunciation started, wi
6、th vowels being pronounced shorter and shorter. From the 16th century the British had contact with people from around the world. This means that many new words and phrases entered the language. The invention of printing also meant that there was a common language in print. Books became cheaper and m
7、ore people learned to read. Spelling and grammar became fixed and the dialect(方言 ) of London became the standard. In 1604, the first English dictionary was published.The numbers of words in Early Modern English and Late Modern English differ. Late Modern English has a lot more words because of two m
8、ain factors: firstly, the Industrial Revolution created a need for new words; secondly, the British Empire covered one quarter of the earths surface, and the English language took in foreign words from many countries.From around 1600, the English colonization(殖民地化)of North America resulted in the cr
9、eation of American English. Some English pronunciation and words froze when they reached America. In some ways, American English is more like the English of Shakespeare than modern British English. Some expressions that the British call Americanisms are in fact original(原先的) British expressions that
10、 were preserved (保存) in the colonies but were lost in Britain. Spanish also had an influence on American English, with words like canyon, ranch, stampede and vigilante being examples of Spanish words that entered English. French words and West African words also influenced American English.Today, Am
11、erican English is the most influential(有影响力的). But there are many other kinds of English around the world, including Australian English, New Zealand English, Canadian English, South African English , Indian English and Caribbean English. They have differences.1. What can we know from Paragraph 1?A.
12、The dialect of London became the standard in the year 1604.B. Vowels were pronounced longer towards the end of Middle EnglishC. The first English dictionary was published in the early 17th century.D. Many new words entered English because many people moved to Britain.2. From Paragraph 2, we know tha
13、t the Industrial Revolution _.A. required spelling and grammar to be fixedB. required a greater number of English wordsC. caused many old English words to be uselessD. led to the English colonization of North America3. The underlined word froze in Paragraph 3 shows that some English words in America
14、_.A. became longer B. greatly changedC. a little changedD. stayed as they were4. What will the paragraph following this passage most probably discuss?A. The development of Modern English.B. How the English vocabulary became larger.C. Differences among the different kinds of English.D. Differences be
15、tween Middle English and Modern English.【答案】【语篇解读】本文着重讲述了在几个不同的国家的英语上存在着很大的差异，并分析了具体的原因。4. C 【解析】 推理题。文章这几段都是在解释几种不同的英语之间差异的原因，那么最有可能接下来讲述的是一些具体的不同之处。故 C 正确。BIt is widely known that any English conversation begins with the weather. Such a fixation with the weather finds expression in Dr. Johnsons fa
16、mous comment that When two English meet, their first talk is of weather. Though Johnsons observation is as accurate now as it was over two hundred years ago, most commentators fail to come up with a convincing explanation for this English weather-speak.Bill Bryson, for example, concludes that, as th
17、e English weather is not at all exciting, the obsession with it can hardly be understood. He argues that To an outsider, the most striking thing about the English weather is that there is not very much of it. Simply, the reason is that the unusual and unpredictable weather is almost unknown in the B
18、ritish Isles.Jeremy Paxman, however, disagrees with Bryson, arguing that the English weather is by nature attractive. Bryson is wrong, he says, because the English preference for the weather has nothing to do with the natural phenomena. The interest is less in the phenomena themselves, but in uncert
19、ainty. According to him, the weather in England is very changeable and uncertain and it attracts the English as well as the outsider.Bryson and Paxman stand for common misconceptions about the weather-speak among the English. Both commentators, somehow, are missing the point. The English weather con
20、versation is not really about the weather at all. English weather-speak is a system of signs, which is developed to help the speakers overcome the natural reserve and actually talk to each other. Everyone knows conversations starting with weather-speak are not requests for weather data. Rather, they
21、 are routine greetings, conversation starters or the blank fillers . In other words, English weather-speak is a means of social bonding.5. The author mentions Dr. Johnsons comment to show that _.A. most commentators agree with Dr. JohnsonB. Dr. Johnson is famous for his weather observationC. the com
22、ment was accurate two hundred years agoD. English conversations usually start with the weather6. What does the underlined wordobsession most probably refer to?A. A social trend. B. An emotional state.C. A historical concept. D. An unknown phenomenon.7. What is the authors main purpose of writing the
23、 passage?A. To explain what English weather-speak is about.B. To analyse misconceptions about the English weather.C. To find fault with both Bill Bryson and Jeremy Paxman.D. To convince people that the English weather is changeable.【答案】【语篇解读】本文分析了英国人见面喜欢谈论天气的原因。7. A 【解析】目的意图题。本文作者一开始引用 Dr. Johnson 的
24、话，引出英国人喜欢谈论天气这个话题，然后又举了两个人对这一现象的不同看法，最后作者表明了自己的观点，即英国人谈论天气纯属社会交往的一种方式，与天气无关，所以 A 项符合题意。四、七选五根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Reading books can be a great way to pick up new vocabulary, see grammar in action and develop your understanding of a language. _1_For beginners, I would recommend s
25、tarting with something short and simple. Avoid the classics, for they often use very old English words and can involve complex themes. Childrens books are a great place to start. _2_ Dr Seuss writes his books in thyme and they are all very funny. Starting with something like this means you are more
26、likely to finish the book and want to read more._3_ The book isnt too long and if youve seen the film it may be easier to follow. If you like reading about historical events, Anne Holms I am David is a good read.If youre not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Roald Dahls Revolting Rhymes?
27、_4_ Or, try a very short book like one from Roger Hargeavess Mr. Men and Little Miss series. Although they are intended for young children, they are a good way to pick up some more basic vocabulary.My final piece of advice would be to read something that interests you. Look at the short summary of t
28、he book on the back cover and see if it looks like something that you would enjoy. Think about the type that is in your own language and find one of that type in English. _5_A. Dr Seusss books are guaranteed to make you laugh.B. The key to success is choosing the right book for you.C. Reading can br
29、ing you a lot of fun as well as knowledge.D. How much you can understand a book depends on your vocabulary.E. For more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. F. This way, youre more likely to enjoy reading, rather than see it as a headache.G. This book contains lots of short
30、stories, based on fairy tales, all written in thyme.【答案】【语篇解读】作者在本文中叙述了阅读对于英语学习的重大意义，并提出了英语学习的四个建议。2. A 【 解析】根据上一句 Childrens books are a great place to start.可知儿童读物更适合初学者，因为儿童读物更简单易懂。横线后一句 Dr Seuss writes his books in thyme and they are all very funny.介绍了 Dr Seuss 的书的特点，可知作者是在推荐 Dr Seuss 的书给初学者。故 A
31、正确。3. E 【解析】本段和第二段向对应，根据第二段第一句 For beginners, I would recommend starting with something short and simple.可知第二段是对初学者的建议，那么本段应该是给知识层次更高一点的学习者的建议，故 E 项 or more advanced learners, you could try the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.符合段落串联。4. G 【解析】根据上句 If youre not quite ready to read a full book, why not try Ro
32、ald Dahls Revolting Rhymes?作者推荐了 Roald Dahl 的 Revolting Rhymes，那么本句就是介绍这本书的特点，故 G 项 This book contains lots of short stories, based on fairy tales, all written in thyme.符合上下文串联。五、完形填空阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we
33、 spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, 1 my job. Family to Feed. At this store, a 2 like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a 3 on how bad it must be to have to stand 4 in the cold wind. In the store, I asked each of my kids to 5 something they thought our friend the
34、re would 6 . They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a 7 . I thought about it. We were 8 on cash ourselves, but.well, sometimes 9 from our need instead of our abundance is _10_ what we need to do! All the kids 11 something they could do away with f
35、or the week. When we handed him the bag of 12 ,he lit up and thanked us with 13 eyes. When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for 14 his family might need, he burst into tears. This has been a wonderful 15 for our family. For days the kids have been looking for others we can _16_! Th
36、ings would have played out so 17 if I had simply said, No, we really dont have 18 to give more. Stepping out not only helped a brother in 19 ,it also gave my kids the 20 taste of helping others. Itll go a long way with them. 1. A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished2. A. condition B. place C. sight
37、D. show3. A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call4. A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily5. A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick6. A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover7. A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card8. A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose9. A. giving B. saving C. spending D. beggin
38、g10. A. yet B. even C. still D. just11. A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected12. A. toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes13. A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp14. A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever15. A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure16. A. rely on B. respect C.
39、 learn from D. help17. A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly18. A. time B. power C. patience D. money19. A. fear B. love C. need D. memory20. A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple【答案】【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。在去超市的路上，我和孩子们看到一个人在乞讨。我们热情地帮助了他，同时我也让孩子们看到了帮助别人的乐趣。4.A 根据空后的 in the cold wind可知，这个人是站在商店外
40、面。5. D 联系空后的They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice.可知，我让孩子们挑选他们觉得那个人需要的东西。6. C 显然，孩子们觉得这些东西是那个人会喜欢的。7. D 联系下文When I handed him the gift card可知，此处指一张购物券。8. B 结合空后的but.sometimes 9 from our need instead of our abundance is 10 what we need to do可知，我们自己的钱也不多。 9. A 联系前文我们给他买东西以及空后的from our need
41、可以知道，我们从自己需要的东西中拿出一些给他。10. D 从空后的what we need to do可知，那正是我们要做的。11. A 结合空后的something they could do away with for the week可知，我们打算将自己需要的部分东西送给那个人，因此孩子们都说出了这一周他们可以不用的东西。12. C 结合前文Family to Feed可以知道，我们给了他一些食物。13. B 联系空前的thanked us可知，他对我们感激万分，眼里含着泪水。14. B 根据空后的 his family might need可知，我让他把购物券用于购买他的家庭所需。15
42、. A 联系前文孩子们的表现可以知道，这件事情对孩子们来说是一次非常好的经历。16. D 结合空前的the kids have been looking for others可知，孩子一直在找需要帮助的人。六、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear 1 spoken. Secondly, we must
43、be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation. 2 (three), we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.There is no easy way to success 3 language learning. 4 good memory is of
44、great help, but it is not enough only 5 (memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long a list of words and 6 (they) meaning, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. If we _7_ (satisfy) with only a few rules we have memorized, we are no
45、t really learning the language. Learn through use is a good piece of 8 (advise) for those 9 are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and 10 (write) the language whenever we can.【答案】【语篇解读】文章介绍学习一门外语必要的四件事。1. it 句意：当听到这个语言被说的时候，我们必须理解它。指代上文的 the language，用it。故填 it。
46、2. Thirdly 根据上文的 Firstly，Secondly 可知这里是第三。故填 Thirdly。3. in 句意：语言学习的成功没有捷径。 success in sth. 在某方面的成功。故填 in。4. A 这里泛指一个好的记忆力用不定冠词，good 是以辅音音素开头的单词。故填A。5. to memorize 句意：只记语法书上的语法规则是不够的。使用主语+ be+ adj.+ enough +to do 的结构。故填 to memorize。9. who 使用定语从句，先行词是 those，指人，定语从句中缺少主语，用 who 引导定语从句。故填 who。 10. writing 和 speaking 并列作 practice 的宾语，用动名词。故填 writing。七、书面表达假如你是李华，你参加了你校本周五举行的英语阅读比赛，并获得第一名。请根据以下提示用英语给你的美国笔友 Tom 写一封电子邮件。内容包括：1. 描述比赛的情况；2. 希望他提供单词的记忆方法；3. 欢迎他到中国过春节。注意：1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇：the Spring Festival 春节Dear Tom,_
