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Unit 2Poems(满分：120分限时：100分钟)答题栏12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940.阅读理解A Couple of weeks ago, a few friends and I had an opportunity to attend a dear friends wedding in New York. After the wedding and reception, rather serendipitously (意外收获地) four of us gathered in a hotel room and began to explore the deeper meaning of life and death. What does it mean to live truly? If we are all getting closer to death, is all the material accumulation worth it? It is not exactly the type of conversations one has at a wedding. While the answers varied from person to person, I was left with more questions than answers and a feeling of gratefulness to be surrounded by friends who were asking the “right” questions. As the clock kept ticking past 3 am, one of the roommates suggested we watch a short film titled, “Last Days of Zach Sobiech.” The premise of the film is about a teenagers journey through the last days of his terminal illness. The film brought up a lot of mixed emotions but one quote that stood out for me was Zachs simple explanation of happiness, “what makes one happy is seeing someone else smile because you put it there.” By 4 am, there was this energy in the room that had to be shared! With a few packages of post it notes and sharpies, we hit the halls of the hotel. We decided to leave short inspirational words on guests doors, so when they open their doors few hours later a smile would turn up. We ended up tagging all the doors until we ran out of postit notes. The door of the newlyweds properly said，“ where there is love, there is life.”1About “exploring the deeper meaning of life and death” at a wedding the author thinks _.Ait is interestingBit is instructiveCit is not proper Dit is rather proper2The film left the author the deepest impression that _.AZachs complex explanation of happinessBZachs simple explanation of happinessCZachs terminal illnessDZachs mixed emotions3What did the author and his friends do after they saw the film?AThey made a smile card with different words for all the doors of the hotel where they stayed.BThey helped the people who were in the hotel where they stayed.CThey helped the workers in the hotel where they stayed.DThey knocked at all the doors in the hotel where they stayed.BHome flowers and any garden and office plants certainly decorate(装饰) our life.After a hard day, or just in a bad mood, what can help you？Of course they are the flowers.Even if you just look at them and see how a favorite flower blossoms, it definitely lifts your spirits.Home flowers, of course, will make your home comfortable and beautiful.Being in the office at work, you are exposed to harmful substances(物质) which are released(释放) from computers and other office equipment.As is known to all, office plants rid the air of harmful components (成分), while giving off substances which are useful for a person.Therefore，if your office has at least a few plants, you not only can admire them, but also can keep healthy.Decorate your garden with garden flowers, and youll notice how positive your life will become.Each morning when going out，youll see how your garden flowers have grown for the night.When people care for garden flowers and home flowers, they relax and even receive the energy of them.Flowers are one of the most beautiful creations of nature.On our website we give details on the types of home flowers, garden and office plants, and also give advice about care of flowers and creative placement and color combination(组合) the home floristry(花业)In the categories of our site you can find a detailed description of the home and garden flowers, palms and other plants, as well as original ideas about home floristry with photos.In order to find the information, you can use our easy navigation (向导) of the site.4When you see a favorite flower blossoms, youll _.Afeel very sad Bfeel quite surprisedCgo out of mind Dbe in high spirits5We can infer from the second paragraph that _.Aan office plant can do good to our healthBits very difficult to grow a plant in an officeCan office is usually the most polluted placeDan office plant cannot help you concentrate on work6The third paragraph is mainly about _.Ahow to decorate your garden with flowersBthe benefits of garden flowers to youCthe best time to admire your garden flowersDhow to care for garden flowers and home flowers7On the website mentioned in the last paragraph, you will not find information about_.Ahow many kinds of home flowers, garden and office plants are offered Bhow to care for different kinds of flowersChow to lay out flowers in your homeDhow the home floristry has been developing in recent yearsC Long ago, poems were recited out loud instead of being written down. When the Greeks first started the Olympics, they held poetry contests as well as athletic competitions. Now, poetry competitions have been revived. This year 120,000 high school students competed in the first Poetry Out Loud national recitation contest, performing poems from memory for $100,000 in prizes.The first competitions were held in classrooms. The winners went on to schoolwide contests, and then they competed in city and state competitions. Finally, the 50 state champions, along with the District of Columbia champion, descended upon Washington, DC., last week for the ultimate showdown. After the 51 champions competed against one another, 12 went on to the finals. Then the field was narrowed to five. The final five had one last chance to “perform” a poem. The overall champ, Jackson Hille, a high school senior from Ohio, won a $ 20,000 scholarship.The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation started Poetry Out Loud because they realized that hearing a poem performed is a different experience from reading it on a page.Its not just a matter of saying the words in the right order. Its the tone of voice, the pauses, the gestures, and the attitude of the person performing that bring the words to life. “Each time we hear somebody recite a poem, we understand again what we found fresh and interesting about it，” says National Public Radio broadcaster Scott Simon, master of ceremonies for the finals. Hearing it in a new voice offers something new for the listener.Not only do the people hearing poems have a new experience, memorizing and presenting poems helps the participants understand those poems in a new way. Another benefit of a competition such as Poetry Out Loud is that the participants learn publicspeaking skills that can help them for life.8From the first paragraph, we can know _.Athe Greeks were the first to write pomesBthe Olympics used to start with poem recitingCpoems were spread orally in the pastDathletes were asked to recite poems before competing9How many rounds of competitions did the champions take before they went to Washington, D. C？AThree.BFour.CFive. DSix. 10According to the passage, hearing a poem recited by different people can _. Abring a new life to listeners Bhelp listeners find their interestCmake listeners learn the words Doffer something new to listeners11One benefit the participants get from poem recitation competitions is that they can _. Abecome skilled in speaking in public Bwrite good poems themselvesCchange their attitudes towards life Dmake friends with many great poets DPeople_seldom_feel_neutral_about_poetry.Those who love it sometimes give the impression that it is an adequate substitute for food, shelter, and love. It isnt. Words, no matter how satisfying, are never an equivalent for life itself and its human experiences. Those who dislike poetry on principle sometimes claim, on the other hand, that poetry is only words and good for nothing. Thats not true either. It is easy to become frustrated by words in poetry or in life but when words represent and recreate genuine human feelings, as they often do in poetry, they can be very important. Poetry is an experience of words, and those who know how to read poetry can easily extend their experience of life, their sense of what other people are like, their awareness of themselves, and their range of human feelings. One reason poetry can be so important is that it is so closely concerned with feelings. Poetry is often full of ideas, too, and sometimes poems can be powerful experiences of the mind, but most poems are primarily about how people feel rather than how people think. Poems provide, in fact, a language for feeling, and one of poetrys most outstanding values involves its attempt to express the inexpressible. How can anyone, for example, put into words what it means to be in love or what it feels like to lose someone one cares about? Poetry tries, and it often captures exactly the shade of emotion that feels just right to a reader. No single poem can be said to express all the things that love or death feels like, or means, but one of the joys of experiencing poetry occurs when we read a poem and want to say, “Yes, that is just what it is like; I know exactly what that line means but Ive never been able to express it so well.” Poetry can be the voice of our feelings even when our minds are speechless with grief or joy. 12“People seldom feel neutral about poetry” in Para.1 in this context means that _. Amany people think that poetry is neutral Bpeople always differ in their views about poetry Cpeople rarely take a biased opinion about poetry Dpeople generally think of poetry as extremely important or totally useless13The author suggests that _. Apoetry often captures real human feelings Bpoetry makes its readers sentimental (感性的)Cpoetry is more important than wordsDpoetry tends to make the reader disappointed14Poetry tries, persistently, to express _. Awhat love and death meanBwhat people think about themselves Cwhat people feel but find it hard to describeDhow people go through life15This passage is mainly about _. Athe structure of poetry Bthe nature and importance of poetry Cthe components of poetry Dthe appreciation of poetry.任务型阅读Travel LightGetting away for a short time always seems like a great idea until you have to pack. _16_ The rule is: pack light. Here are some tips to help you pack.1Make a list. Think of what you need from your head to your toes. _17_ When youve done this once, itll be easier next time.2Consider buying smallsize samples of shampoo, toothpaste, and other items at your local drugstore. You can reuse the plastic containers next time you go away too.3Choosing which clothes to bring is probably the hardest packing decision to make. Think once again from head to toe hat, shirts, jeans, sneakers, etc. Once youve picked out what you want to bring, think carefully. Do you really need that extra pair of jeans? If so, fine. _18_ Dont try to fool yourself. You are the one who will be left holding the bag.4Weather is an important factor in your packing. If its cold, you could wear a jacket, a sweater, a regular shirt, and a Tshirt. Putting them on will keep you warm._19_ Remember how much easier it will be to carry your bag! As for shoes, you may want to call ahead to see if dress shoes are necessary. If so, one pair will be enough, along with one pair of comfortable shoes.Remember that it is you who have been invited somewhere, not your things._20_ So, do it right pack light.AMixing and matching is a smart and easy way to lighten your load.BBut packing wont be a problem if you remember one simple rule.CYou will have an easier time if youre weighed down.DBut make sure theyre really worth the extra weight.EIts best to bring these things with you.FAnd itll leave more room in your bag.GKeep the list for future reference.完形填空I was born in Beacon, New York, 20 years ago. I have had autism (自闭症) since the age of 3. Like everyone else in the world, I have an upanddown _21_ like a seesaw (跷跷板). I went through some of the journey that has been a rocky roadblock (路障) during my life. It was very _22_ to live through the times that I endured (忍受) during my life such as struggling to _23_ the hard environment, helplessly observing my parents divorce and the _24_ against my disability.Despite all of those _25_ obstacles that tried to defeat me, I would _26_ them by writing poems out of my mind and heart. Currently, I work at a(n) _27_ library in Beacon, NY in my spare time to get some _28_.Outside of that, Im a writer, and Im writing a book now _29_ Through My Eyes: The Richie Jewell Chronicles and 50 Poems, which is about my life and the 50 poems Ive _30_. Every day, there are new challenges I have to _31_ but I will get stronger and more _32_ as I overcome them. I always live by the _33_ made by Jim Henson. He said, “Life is meant to be fun, _34_ , and fulfilling (令人满足的). May each of yours be that！” It was the _35_ that helped me enter the university I had been _36_ by getting the scholarship.Follow your dreams by _37_ to that “whisper” inside your heart speaking to you. If you listen to the _38_ voice, you will make a difference. Look for the good each day. _39_ these steps every day, and you will become successful. Everyone has a story to tell and it is our _40_ to make the best of what life has given us.21A.job Bcareer Cbusiness Dlife22A.exciting Bchallenging Cdisappointing Dboring 23A.deal with Bcarry out Cadapt to Dgive up24A.struggle Bconfidence Cprotection Dfaith 25A.horrible Bsmall Cfunny Ddifficult 26A.hate Bovercome Cchange Dfear 27A.excellent Bfashionable Clocal Dimportant 28A.help Bmoney Csupport Dcare 29A.marked Bhonored Csigned Dtitled 30A.written Blearned Cappreciated Dread 31A.defend Bface Cpromise Draise32A.thoughtful Bridiculous Cconfident Dconsiderate 33A.essay Bpoem Csong Dsaying 34A.joyous Bmiserable Cunlucky Dreasonable 35A.conclusion Boptimism Cprogram Dquestion 36A.talking about Bsearching for Cdreaming of Dthinking of 37A.speaking Bturning Cappealing Dlistening38A.realistic Bnormal Cspecial Dpositive39A.Avoid BInstruct CRepeat DDiscover40A.duty Baction Chope Dchance.语法填空The cofounder of Apple died on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 at the age of fiftysix.He _41_ (fight) for years against cancer.People gathered outside his house in Palo Alto, California, and Apple stores around the world.Steve Jobs was adopted by _42_ accountant and her husband.They supported _43_ early interest in electronics.Steve Jobs and his friend Steve Wozniak started Apple Computer now just called Apple in 1976.They stayed at the company until 1985 _44_ Steve Wozniak returned to college and Steve Jobs left because of considerable disagreement _45_ the CEO.Mr Jobs rejoined Apple in 1997 after it bought the NeXT Computer company _46_ he formed.He helped remake Apple from a business that was in bad shape then to one of the _47_ (valuable) companies in the world today.President Obama said in a statement, “By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only _48_ (access), but fun.” David Carroll, a professor in New York City, says, “He probably will be regarded _49_ an industrial giant (巨人) on a level of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.” Steve Wozniak, _50_ (speak) on CNN, considered his longtime friend a “great visionary (梦想家) and leader” and a “marketing genius”41_42._43._44._45._46_47._48._49._50._.短文改错Here are two types of cars may some day take place of todays big cars. If all the people drive such cars in the future, there will be fewer pollution in the air.There will also be less space for parking cars in the cities, but the streets will be less crowded. Three such cars can fit in the space now need by one car of the usual size. The little cars will cost much less to own and drive. Drive will be safer, too, though these little cars can go only 65 kilometers per hour. But it will not be of any use for long trips. .书面表达假如你是李华，你校正在举办以“感恩母亲”为主题的英语征文比赛。请你根据自己的实际情况并结合下面的诗歌写一篇短文参加比赛。Mothers LoveMothers love is a vast square that I cant get out of, however far I travel；Mothers love is a spring wind that can heal my broken heart, however serious it is.Mothers love is the most beautiful garden making my life full of color；Mothers love is a bright star directing me to my life destination.Mothers love is the best gift given by God and never will I forget it.注意：1.文中要含有诗中的内容但不是照抄诗中的原句；2词数：100左右。答 案语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在和朋友们去纽约参加朋友的婚礼时，在宾馆里偶尔谈起生与死真正的意义，他们得到感悟，就决定在宾馆的每间房门上都贴上微笑卡，以给别人带来快乐。这一举动充分体现了给别人带来快乐自己也快乐。1选C细节理解题。根据第一段的“It is not exactly the type of conversations one has at a wedding.”可知作者的观点，他认为在婚礼上提到探索生与死的深层的意义不是很合适的话题。故选C。2选B细节理解题。根据第二段的“but one quote that stood out for me was Zachs simple explanation of happiness”可知，这部电影给作者留下最深刻的印象是Zach对幸福的简单解释。故选B。3选A细节理解题。根据第二段的后半部分和最后一段可知，他们受电影的启发，给他们所住的旅馆里的每个门上都贴上了微笑卡，写有不同的文字和祝福语。语篇解读：花是我们生活中不可或缺的点缀，它既有利于我们环境的改善，也有利于我们的身心健康。一家网站为顾客提供各种花的信息以及如何布置和养花。4选D细节理解题。从文章第一段可知，当看到自己喜欢的花开花，我们会感到高兴或兴奋。5选A推理判断题。文章第二段说明，办公室污染很严重，而花草会吸收有害物质。因此，对我们的健康有好处。6选B主旨大意题。概括文章第三段可知，本段介绍花园种花的好处。7选D细节理解题。根据文章最后一段可知，这个网站主要向人们提供养花的信息，而不是介绍家庭花卉业的发展。语篇解读：诗歌仅仅在书上阅读是远远不够的，通过朗诵和聆听，同一首诗歌会给人带来全新的感受。8选C推理判断题。从第一段中的“Long ago, poems were recited out loud instead of being written down”可知，在很早以前诗歌只是口头朗诵的，故可知当时诗歌的传播方式为口头传授，故选C。9选B细节理解题。从第三段的介绍中可知，参赛者经过在班里，在学校，然后在市里和州里的比赛后，才来到华盛顿进行比赛。故B项正确。10选D细节理解题。从倒数第二段中的叙述中可知，朗诵诗歌可以给听者带来新的感受。故选D。11选A细节理解题。从文章最后一句话“Another benefit of a competition such as Poetry Out Loud is that the participants learn publicspeaking skills that can help them for life.”可知A项正确。语篇解读：文章向我们介绍了诗歌的重要性和本质。12选D句意推测题。 People seldom feel neutral about poetry是第一段的主题句，从下文所陈述人们对诗歌的态度可知，一般说来，人们认为诗歌要么非常重要，要么一点用也没有。13选A推理判断题。从第一段最后两句可知，作者认为诗歌往往能够表达出人的真正感受。14选C推理判断题。由第二段“Poems provide, in fact, a language for feeling, and one of poetrys most outstanding values involves its attempt to express the inexpressible.”一句可知，人们不断地通过诗来表达难以表达的感情。15选B主旨大意题。纵观全文可知，文章主要讲述诗歌的本质和重要性。1620BGDFC 语篇解读：这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章主要讲述了“我”三岁的时候得了自闭症，对于“我”来说生活非常的艰难，既要适应困难的环境，还得面对父母的离婚，是生活中的困难让“我”变得坚强，是吉姆亨森的名言激励着我实现了我梦寐已久的大学梦。21选D从下文的“I went through some of the journey that has been a rocky roadblock (路障) during my life.”可知“我经历的是像跷跷板一样的生活”。22选B从下文的“such as struggling to _23_ the hard environment, helplessly observing my parents divorce and the _24_ against my disability.”可知“我面对这些困难，对我来说是很大的挑战”。challenging“挑战的”，符合语境。23选C根据本句的“the hard environment”可知，是适应这困难的环境。deal with “处理”；carry out “执行”；adapt to“适应”；give up“放弃”。24选A从本句的“against my disability”可知“我与我的残疾作斗争”。struggle against“与作斗争”，符合语境。25选A根据上一段中的“the hard environment, helplessly observing my parents divorce and the _24_ against my disability”和句中的obstacles可知是“可怕的困难”。horrible“可怕的”，符合语境。26选B本句中的them指前面的obstacles，意思是“克服这些困难”，overcome“克服”，符合句意。27选C根据文章第一句话“I was born in Beacon, New York ”可知是指当地的图书馆。local“当地的”，符合句意。28选B根据句中的work at a(n) _27_，可知“我在当地的一家图书馆里工作挣到一些钱”。29选D从下文的“The Richie Jewell Chronicles and 50 Poems”可知是加标题。title是动词“加标题”。30选A根据前面的50 poem
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