1、Unit2 同步检测.阅读理解AMany years ago，a French naturalist，Comte de Buffon，wrote some books about natural history.The books were a great success even though some critics(批评家)did not like them.Some critics said， “Comte de Buffon is more of a poet than a scientist.”Thomas Jefferson did not like what Comte de
2、Buffon had said about the natural wonders of the New World.It seemed to Jefferson that Comte de Buffon had spoken of natural wonders in America as if they were unimportant.This troubled Thomas Jefferson.He was also a naturalist，as well as a farmer，an inventor，a historian，a writer and a politician.He
3、 had seen the natural wonders of Europe.To him，they were no more important than those of the New World.In 1788，Thomas Jefferson wrote about his home state，Virginia.While writing，he thought of its natural beauty and then of the words of Comte de Buffon.At that moment，Jefferson created a new wordbelit
4、tle.He said， “Comte de Buffon believes that nature belittles her productions on this side of the Atlantic.”Noah Webster，the American word expert，liked this word.He put it in the English language dictionary in 1806， “Belittleto make small，unimportant.”Americans had already accepted Jeffersons word an
5、d started to use it.In 1797，the Independent Chronicle used the word to describe a politician the paper supported.“He is an honorable man， ”the paper wrote， “so let the opposition try to belittle him as much as they please.”In 1872，a famous American word expert decided that the time had come to kill
6、this word.He said， “Belittle has no chance of becoming English.And as more critical writers of America，like those of Britain ，feel no need of it，the sooner it is forgotten，the better.”This expert failed to kill the word.Today，belittle is used where the English language is spoken.【文章大意】 文章讲述了美国总统 Tho
7、mas Jefferson 创造“belittle”这个新词的故事。1Why did Thomas Jefferson disagree with Comte de Buffon?AComte de Buffon was more of a poet.BComte de Buffon wasnt a true scientist.CComte de Buffon was a writer from Europe.DComte de Buffon had prejudice against the New World.解析：选 D。 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“It seemed to Jeff
8、erson that Comte de Buffon had spoken of natural wonders in America as if they were unimportant.”可知，在杰斐逊看来，Comte de Buffon 对美洲自然奇观的描述似乎使它们看起来无足轻重。故 D 项“Comte de Buffon 对新世界的描述有偏见”正确。2We can infer that Jefferson created the word “belittle”out of his_Aanger BexcitementCkindness Dresponsibility解析：选 A。
9、细节理解题。根据第四段中的“he thought of its natural beauty and then of the words of Comte de Buffon”和“He said， Comte de Buffon believes that nature belittles her productions on this side of the Atlantic.”可知 Jefferson 创造这个单词是出于愤怒。3Which of the following is true of the word “belittle”？AIt has already disappeared.
10、BIt was created by Thomas Jefferson.CIt was used to describe nature.DThe Independent Chronicle made it popular.解析：选 B。细节理解题。根据第四段中的 “Jefferson created a new wordbelittle”可知 B 项正确。 BThe“Give It Up for Earth Day”encourages people to commit themselves to giving up actions that are harmful to the enviro
11、nment，such as using poisonous cleaners.Throughout the month of April，Canadians are being asked to“Give It Up for Earth Day！”Earth Day has been celebrated every year on April 22 since 1970.Earth Day Canadas president Jed Goldberg says that as people become more environmentally aware，they want to find
12、 ways to reduce their environmental influence，not just celebrate one special event.“Earth Day is a great launching_pad for thinking about environmental action every day， ”said Goldberg.“Choosing healthier options，even for the short term，can lead to thinking about the influence of our decisions for a
13、 lifetime.”Thats the reason behind the“Give It Up for Earth Day”campaign.Its designed to encourage healthy habits that benefit people and the planet.It challenges everyone to help create a healthier world by making changes in their daily routine.“We wanted to plan an actiontargeted campaign that wil
14、l give people a chance to act on their concern for the environment in a positive way， ”said Goldberg.The campaign has identified four daily actions that can add up to huge environmental savings.They include pledging (保证)to turn off the TV，giving up the use of poisonous cleaners，reducing consumption
15、of consumer products and cutting out meat.At the end of April，all of the pledges will be recorded and converted (转化)into the number of TV hours not watched，dollars not spent on unnecessary items，electricity saved，greenhouse gas emissions (排放)avoided by cutting out meat，and poisonous chemicals produc
16、ed from homes and landfills.“What were trying to achieve this year for Earth Day is to give people a chance to do something that is meaningful and measurable， ”said Goldberg.【文章大意】 4 月 22 日是地球日，我们要在日常生活中进行改变，养成真正有益于地球，有益于人类的好习惯。4The aim of the campaign mentioned in the passage is to _Aenable people
17、to save more money for future useBhelp people develop environmentally friendly habitsCprevent people from making changes in their daily routineDwarn people against reducing consumption of consumer products解析：选 B。细节理解题。根据文章第四段第二句 “Its designed to encourage healthy habits that benefit people and the p
18、lanet.”可知答案。5The underlined part“launching pad”in Paragraph 3 probably means“_”Astarting point Bfinishing lineCexchanging stage Dreforming age解析：选 A。词义猜测题。根据第二段中的 “as people become more environmentally aware.just celebrate one special event”可知，人们希望以地球日为起点，发生些改变，而不仅仅是庆祝地球日，故画线部分意为“起点” 。6We can conclu
19、de from the passage that _AEarth Day was first celebrated over half a century agoBshortterm decisions will by no means influence our livesCEarth Day Canada is actually an everyday environmental actionDdaily actions must be measured to benefit the environment解析：选 D。推理判断题。根据文章内容，尤其是倒数第三段可知，保护环境不应仅限于地球
20、日当天，而应体现在日常行为中，故选 D 项。7Which disagrees with the spirit of “Give It Up for Earth Day ”？ASwitching off the TV.BRiding bikes.CUsing poisonous cleaners.DSaving electricity.解析：选 C。细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “giving up actions that are harmful to the environment，such as using poisonous cleaners”可知，C 项是违背地球日精神的。.语法填空Wi
21、fe：What do you want to do tonight?Husband：How about 1._ (go) to the movies? I should be home from work at 520.Then we can go out and eat and then to the movies.Wife：2._ do you want to see?Husband：There is a good 3._ at the cinema.Lets see that.Wife：It 4._ (start) at 630，I dont think we can get there
22、 in time to see the beginning.How about 5._ one at the New State? That starts at 700.Husband：No.I dont like Robert Redford.You know that.Maybe we should just stay home 6._ watch TV.Then we can go out Friday night.Wife：Did you forget that Ed and Jean 7._(come) to dinner that night?Husband：OK.I hope S
23、aturday is all right.Do we have anything 8._ (plan) for then?Wife：No，Saturday is fine.And theres a good movie 9._ starts on Saturday too.Husband：Good.Im going to play tennis Saturday morning but Ill be home by 200.Then we can go out for a big dinner and to the movie，10._ nothing else comes up.Wife：I
24、m sure well be able to go.1解析：考查非谓语动词。how about 后面跟动名词形式。答案：going2解析：考查疑问词。see 后面缺少宾语，因此用 what 引导问句。答案：What3解析：考查代词。代指上文中的同类的 the movies 中的一部。答案：one4解析：考查时态。按照时间固定进行的动作用一般现在时。答案：starts5解析：考查冠词。因为后面有 at the New State 修饰，因此用 the 表示特指。答案：the6解析：考查并列连词。stay home 与 watch TV 为并列关系，故用 and 连接。答案：and7解析：考查时态
25、。此处用现在进行时表示将来。答案：are coming8解析：考查非谓语动词。此处用过去分词作定语，修饰 anything。过去分词作定语表示被动和完成。答案：planned9解析：考查定语从句。 that 或 which 引导的定语从句修饰先行词 a good movie，在从句中作主语。答案：that/which10解析：考查状语从句。如果没有别的事情发生。答案：if.短文改错Time flies and I will graduate from high school very soon.Review what happened in the past helps me succeed
26、in the future.Lucky enough，I have caring teachers and friendly classmate.I still remember once when I didnt do well in my math exam，I have got really upset.My teachers gave me some advices on my study.My classmates told me not to lose their confidence.I moved by their encouraging words and I studied
27、 even harder.With time went by，Ive made great progress.Now I believe that failure is the mother to success，that is what my teachers and classmates have taught me.Time flies and I will graduate from high school very soon. what happened in the ReviewReviewingpast helps me succeed in the future. enough
28、，I have caring teachers and friendly LuckyLuckily.I still remember once when I didnt do well in my math exam，I got really classmateclassmates have/upset.My teachers gave me some on my study.My classmates told me not advicesadvice/suggestionsto lose confidence.I moved by their encouraging words and I
29、 studied even theirmy washarder.With time by，I ve made great progress.Now I believe that failure is the mother wentgoingsuccess， / is what my teachers and classmates have taught me.toof and thatwhich.书面表达假如你是 Li Hua，你的外籍教师 Bill 帮你排练了一首英文歌曲，在学校的圣诞节晚会中你的表演取得了成功，请你写一封电子邮件，向他描述一下晚会及你表演的情况，并向他表示感谢。注意：词数
30、100 左右，开头和结尾已给出。Dear Bill，_Yours sincerely，Li HuaOne possible version：Dear_Bill，Im writing this letter to express my sincere gratitude for your teaching me the English song before，and share with you my performing experience.It being Christmas today，our school held a Christmas party，where I sang the
31、song you taught me.The moment I got on the stage，an intense feeling of anxiety came over to me.However， taking a deep breath，I soon calmed down.I began to sing in the way you had told me and right after my song，applause overwhelmed me！My performance was absolutely fantastic.Also，there were so many o
32、ther amazing performances by other classmates as well as teachers.It is the first time for me to give such a wonderful performance in public.Without your help，the performance couldnt have been that successful.Thanks again and merry Christmas.Yours_sincerely，Li_Hua.课文语法填空阅读下面课文缩写材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的
33、正确形式(不多于 3个单词) 。Some poems tell a story or describe something in a way _1_ will give the reader a strong impression.Others try to express certain emotions.Poets use different forms of poetry to express _2_For example，the language of nursery rhymes is concrete but _3_ (imagine)，and they delight small
34、 children because they have strong rhyme and a lot of _4_ (repeat)And list poems have a flexible line length and a rhythm to the poem._5_ simple form of poem is the cinqua in， _6_ is made up of five lines and can convey strong _7_ (feel) in just a few words.Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry that is
35、 made up of 17 syllables.And of course there are Tang poems from China which you may enjoy _8_ particular._9_ so many different forms of poetry to choose from，students may _10_ (eventual) want to write poems of their own.答案：1.that/which 2.themselves 3.imaginative 4.repetition 5.Another 6.which 7.feelings 8.in 9.With 10.eventually
