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Unit 2 Heroes.单句语法填空1Will you go with a tour group？_(person)，I prefer to travel by myself.答案：Personally2The Moon will replace the Earth as the most important base for the _(explore) of space.答案：exploration3If you try and lift that big stone，youll do yourself an _(injure)答案：injury4I was late in getting to the station，but _(fortunate) for me，the train was late too.答案：fortunately5I first met Lisa three years ago.She _(work) at a radio shop in a small town at the time.答案：was working6The other day my sister had to walk home after work with her bike _(steal)答案：stolen7He was lying in bed，reading a book, _ he heard someone was crying for help outside.答案：when8Once we got into trouble and it was only our determination to fight that has pulled _答案：through9Dont lose heart.As long as you work hard，there are many chances for you to get _(promote)答案：promoted10At the last moment，Tom decided to put in _ new character to make the story seem more likely.答案：a.阅读理解A(2016沈阳二中高三模拟)A drunken burglar in the Orrell Park area of Liverpool，ended up leaping out of a window after a 10yearold girl asked him to prove he was a superhero.The drunken thief who pretended he was Superman to stop a child raising the alarm has been caught after he leapt from the apartment building in his pants to make the girl convinced.Thief Ethan Adamson，25，told police that he had broken into a fifthfloor flat after a drinking session，believing it was empty.But he was horrified when the owners 10yearold daughter woke up while he was there.From his hospital bed，the thief told reporters，“To keep her quiet，I told her I was really Superman and Id soon be flying off back to my secret headquarters.”“She called my bluff(向摊牌) and told me，If youre Superman，show me you can fly or Ill scream.”“I had no choice so I stripped to my pants to look more like a superhero and went to the window.I saw another roof below and I thought I_could_make_it but it turned out to be a lot further down than thought.I know it doesnt make sense but it did to me when I was drunk.”Police later found him on the roof in just his yellow pants，covered in cuts and bruises after a baffled neighbor heard his cries of pain.He now faces seven years behind bars for burglary.Police spokesman Frank Armado said，“He was in quite a serious state and couldnt move until we got up there using ladders.He was treated for his injuries and we got him some fresh clothes，before taking him to hospital where he is being kept under guard until he is well enough to be arrested.”【文章大意】一个喝醉酒的盗贼入室盗窃，主人家10岁的女儿醒了，发现了他。这个窃贼假装成超人，欺骗小女孩。结果小女孩让他像超人一样飞，否则就报警，所以他没有办法就只能真的假装超人飞一下，结果摔成重伤而被警察抓住了。1What does the underlined part in the passage mean? AI could land safely on the roof.BI could make the girl trust me. CI could prove I was a superhero.DI could make a successful escape.A解析：句意猜测题。根据前面的内容可知，此处句意为：我看到下面的屋顶，原以为跳下去没事，但是这屋顶比我原来想的要低很多。所以此处划线句子的意思是，盗贼以为能安全降落。故选A项。2Whats the right order of the event?aEthan Adamson told reporters of the burglary.bThe 10yearold girl called Ethan Adamsons bluff.cEthan Adamson attended a drinking session.dEthan Adamson leapt out of a window.AcabdBdbca CcbdaDdcabC解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的told police that he had broken into a fifthfloor flat after a drinking session，believing it was empty可知，c项内容最先发生，可排除B、D项；根据第五段的From his hospital bed，the thief told reporters和第六段的She called my bluff (向摊牌) and told me可推知，b项内容先于a项内容发生，可排除A项。故选C项。3What is the authors purpose of writing the passage?ATo report on a joking burglary.BTo call our attention to the burglary.CTo explain how the burglar was caught.DTo look back on an adventure story.A解析：写作意图题。本文在第一段A drunken burglar in the Orrell Park area of Liverpool，ended up leaping out of a window after a 10yearold girl asked him to prove he was a superhero.简介了整个故事。下文对故事进行了具体讲述，介绍了一个可笑的入室盗窃案的过程。故选A项。B(2016洛阳市高三检测)One winter，my cousin and I were playing toy blocks in the yard.My mom was out for shopping to get groceries and my dad was asleep upstairs in his room.Suddenly，it started to snow.First it was just a little.But then it started to pour heavily.Then，we put the finishing touches to our blocks and headed back inside.Right when I opened the sliding glass door，my cousin fell down on the slippery wooden stairs.I let go of the door，my worst mistake，you see.The door locks automatically but I had put a rock，right next to the door so it wouldnt close.But while I was running to my cousins aid Id accidentally kicked the rock.Now，my cousin and I were locked outside.And unfortunately it started to get really windy.It was really freezing with the snow.First we started to call my dad，but he was sleeping soundly.I mean sleepthroughatornadosoundly.It was of no use.Then I tried to climb over the fence but it didnt work because the fence was iced by snow and wind，and the fence is six feet high.So，I climbed up to my tree house and brainstormed some ideas on ways to get out.At one point，I was seriously considering jumping out of the tree house and using the trampoline(蹦床) to jump over the fence.So，we got to work.First，I took out the trampoline.Then I started to jump.First tryI almost cracked my head.Second trythis time I convinced my cousin to do it but at the last second，he thickened_outThird tryI jumped and missed but at the last second，my hand caught the fence，and with a lot of pushing I finally climbed over the fence and luckily，I fell on a big snow drift.Finally，my mom came back.Then I got inside and unlocked the door for my cousin to get in.Then we shared this story to my mom and dad.【文章大意】在本文中，作者讲述的是自己小时候的故事。一年冬天，妈妈去购物了，爸爸在熟睡。作者和表弟由于不小心而被关在了门外面，于是两个人想尽办法要跳过篱笆去。而表弟却在中途退却了，最后，作者一个人跳过了篱笆。问题才得到了解决。4When the author wanted to jump over，the main problem was that _Athe fence was icyBthe fence was slippery and highCthe trampoline couldnt bear the weightDthe trampoline was too smallB解析：细节理解题。根据文章第四段的第一句话Then I tried to climb over the fence but it didnt work because the fence was iced by snow and wind，and the fence is six feet high.可知作者想跳过篱笆时，主要麻烦是篱笆太滑并且太高。5The attitude of the authors cousin towards jumping on trampoline seems _Apassive Bpositive Cindifferent DobjectiveA解析：细节理解题。根据文章第五段的Second trythis time I convinced my cousin to do it but at the last second可知作者说服表弟去跳篱笆，说明表弟是被动地跳篱笆的。故选 passive(被动的)。6The underlined phrase “thickened out”(in Paragraph 5)most probably means “_”Afell down Bcried outCjumped up Dbacked outD解析：词义猜测题。 根据句子Second trythis time I convinced my cousin to do it but at the last second，he thickened_out可知，第二次尝试，作者说服了表弟跳，但是在最后一刻，他退却了。根据句中的but可知，划线部分意为：退出。故选D项。7Which would be the best title of the text?AClimbing Fence in the Snow BAn Adventure in YardCFriendship Produces Pleasure DWe Are IndependentB解析：标题归纳题。通读全文可知，作者主要叙述自己小时候和表弟玩耍并经历风险的全部经过。B项的An Adventure in Yard院中冒险，符合题意。.完形填空(2016北京西城区高三模拟)War started in our house in late July with a month to go before my first day of college.It was a battle of wills over what college I was to attend.Mom wanted me to attend a famous _1_ school，and I wanted to go to a small writing college.Every night for two weeks，we argued，shouted and gave _2_ treatments until both sides went to bed with regrets.It was mostly my _3_Since my junior year of high school，I had _4_ at being a nurse.I took all the science courses，and even worked as a _5_ in my towns local hospital.My _6_ was to help the sick and be a superwoman to the world.Yet，_7_ graduation and college neared，it all changed.Treating the sick was _8_，but not what I was meant to do for the _9_ of my life.I could picture myself in hospitals，making rounds，and taking _10_，but I couldnt picture myself happy.It wasnt the _11_ I wanted.Then，I realized I had been creating and writing stories for as long as I could _12_I loved it，and writing was what I had been doing as a _13_It was going to be my career.And it had to be.On August 1st，Mom and I sat down at the dinner table and I told her that she had every _14_ to choose where to spend her money，just like I had every right to decide where I wanted to go to school.If it was her choice not to _15_ any of my college education，then I would take a year off to work and earn money so I could go to the college I wanted.Standing by my decision to be a writer had _16_ my firm belief to my mom.Finally we were at _17_，and she decided to support me，which _18_ the world to me.Before that time，I had never stood up _19_ my parents on any major decision.Choosing which college to attend _20_ me to become a separate and complete adult.I am now finished with my first semester as a Professional Writing major and I cannot wait to see what comes next.【文章大意】本文讲述作者在考大学前夕与自己的母亲在就读专业上发生了严重分歧，作者在坚持自己的选择之后得到母亲同意，并成功就读同时自身获得成长的故事。 1A.cookingBgardening Cnursing DwritingC解析：根据下文可知，作者在医院做志愿者照顾病患，故选nursing(护理)。2A.medical Bwarm Cmental DsilentD解析：“我们会争吵，大声喊叫，继而双方都保持沉默，最后都很伤心地去睡觉了。” 故选silent(沉默的)。3A.success Bduty Cfault DturnC解析：fault错误；“为什么会发生争论，错主要是在我身上，”根据下文作者的说明可知答案。4A.wondered Baimed Cpointed DlookedB解析：aimed把设为目标；“我的目标是成为护士。”固定搭配aim at“目标成为”。故选B。5A.student Bvolunteer Cgraduate DdoctorB解析：volunteer志愿者；“我甚至到当地镇上的医院里做志愿者，”故选B。6A.goal Bjob Ctask DpostA解析：goal目标；“帮助病患和成为超人是我的目标，”故选A。7A.before Bafter Cuntil DasD解析：as随着，因为。“然而，随着毕业和大学的临近，一切都改变了。”as表示随着，引导时间状语从句。8A.rough Bnoble Cmild DtoughB解析：noble高贵的；“照顾病患是高尚的工作” 故选B。9A.rest Bpart Cwhole DhalfA解析：“但这不意味着我的余生都要从事这份工作，”the rest of.的其余部分，故选A。10A.notices Bexaminations Ctemperatures DdrugsC解析：“巡视病房，给病号量体温，”此处是作者想象的在医院里工作的一系列工作。 take ones temperature量体温，故选C。11A.future Beffect Cdrill DideaA解析：future未来；“这并不是我想要的未来。”故选A。12A.see Bwait Cfind DrememberD解析：remember记得。“从我记事起，我就一直在创作，在写东西。”故选D。13A.process Bhobby Crule DbusinessB解析：hobby嗜好；“我喜欢写作，写作是我的一项爱好。” 14A.chance Btime Cright DabilityC解析：right权利；根据下文的I had every right to decide.，可知，此处表示“她有权选择怎么花自己的钱，”故选C。15A.finance Bexpect Craise DofferA解析：finance提供资金；“如果她选择不资助我的大学学费，我将休学一年去攒钱，”故选A。16A.doubted Bfollowed Cshaken DprovenD解析：proven证明。“坚持自己要成为作家的观点向我的母亲证明了我坚定的信念。”17A.peace Bwar Cease DplayA解析：peace和平；上文提到了作者和母亲的一次次交锋，现在终于平息了，因此用at peace。 18A.attached Bapplied Cdevoted DmeantD解析：meant意味着。“母亲决定支持我，这对于我意味着给了我整个世界。”19A.for Bagainst Cover DbyB解析：“在那件事之前，我从来没有在大的决定上反对过父母。” stand up against 反对，故选B。20A.forced Bpromised Callowed DremindedC解析：allowed允许，使得；“选择上什么样的大学使得我成长为一个独立自主的成年人。”Unit 2Heroes(B卷).阅读理解A(2016郑州市高三质量预测)When I began planning to move to Auckland to study，my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India，where we lived.She worried particularly about the lack of jobs，the cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism.Despite these worries，I came to New Zealand in July 2009.I have found the place and people very nice and supportive.Soon after I arrived，I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses.Determined to do this on my own，I spent a whole day going from door to door asking for a job.However，I received little or no response.This became my routine every day after college for a few weeks.One afternoon，I walked into a building to ask if there were any job opportunities.The people there were very surprised，and advised me not to continue my job search in that manner.As I was about to leave，a clerk in the building，who had been listening to what the others had said，approached me and asked if I would wait outside.Fifteen minutes later，he returned.He asked me what my plans were and encouraged me to stay confident.He then offered to take me to the Royal Oak area to search for a job.I was a little surprised，but had a good feeling about him，so I went along.Along the way，I realized that I had run out of copies of my resume(简历)The man stopped at his business partners office to make me 15 extra copies.He also gave me tips on dressing and speaking，and added that I should give him a call if I ever needed anything.I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very satisfied.The following day，I received a call from store in Royal Oak offering me a job.It seems that the world always gives back to you when you need it.And this time，it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.【文章大意】作者去国外学习，为了挣学费而去找工作。在一位好心的陌生人的帮助下，顺利地找到了一份工作。这个陌生人的热心相助使作者感到了人间的真爱、生活的美好。1What wasnt the authors mother worried about?APeople might look down on the author.BThe author couldnt speak the local language.CThe author wasnt familiar with local customs.DIt might be difficult for the author to find a job.B解析：细节理解题。根据文章第一段的She worried particularly about the lack of jobs，the cultural differences and the chance that I would face racism.可知，只有B项没有提到，所以选B。2After staying in New Zealand for a short time，the author _Adecided to go back to his own countryBfelt the local people were not very friendlyChad to find a job to cover his living expensesDwanted to get a job that needed practical skillsC解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句话：Soon after I arrived，I realized the importance of getting a job to supply my living expenses.可知作者到了New Zealand之后，想找一份工作来提供自己的生活费，故答案C正确。3When the author went into a building to look for a job，_Aa clerk gave him encouragement and adviceBhe was confident that he would find a good oneChe found many college students like him already thereDa clerk recommended him to the company he worked forA解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的句子：As I was about to leave，a clerk in the building，who had been listening to what the others had said，.to search for a job.可知那位职员给了作者鼓励和一些建议，并且主动带他到the Royal Oak去找工作。4What is the story mainly about?AHow a stranger offered the author a job.BHow a stranger turned out to be a real blessing.CHow the author adapted himself to a new situation.DHow the author was helped to get a job by a stranger.D解析：主旨大意题。本文主要讲述的就是作者在一个陌生的地方求学，为了挣学费而不得不找一份工作，在一位好心的陌生人的帮助下找到工作的故事。 故选D。B(2016菏泽高三模拟)Around four years ago，I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning.He asked me to speak to the group.After the call，my whole body became feverish and panicky.The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years.The whole night，I could not sleep with many ominous_apprehensions in mind.One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come.Finally，I gathered some courage.I thought，“If I miss this opportunity，surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”I reached the school in time.Before my turn came，my whole body was trembling.When my turn came and I started speaking，my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry.I wasnt even able to read the written speech properly.I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading.That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness，Public Speaking.After my speech，I met with the principal and explained what happened to me.He told me that this happens to everyone.Even great speaker，faced the same things when they started.He suggested that I come again next time.Around one month later，I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation.This time I was feeling comfortable.My speech was not only appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers，because I was able to get my idea across to them.They encouraged and praised my efforts.After delivering this presentation successfully，I became more confident.I said to myself，“If I can speak in front of such a learned audience，like the principal who educates others，I can now speak in front of others too.”I started delivering lectures in my plant，on various topics like Self Motivation，Personality Development，Personal Excellence，Spoken English and Presentation Skills.This has become a passion for me.I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.【文章大意】作者通过讲述自己开始时演讲失败，后来演讲成功的亲身经历告诉大家，只要摆脱恐惧心理，做到自信，坚持到底就能成功。5Which of the following is the best title for the passage?APractice Makes a Man a Better SpeechmakerBPublic Speaking Makes a Man EmbarrassedCPrincipal Provides the Best ChancesDSpoken English Develops in Malting SpeechesA解析：标题归纳题。通读全文，并根据文章的最后两段可知作者通过多次的演讲逐渐克服了讲话时的紧张感，成为一名善于演讲的人。故选A项(练习能够使人成为一名更好的演讲家)。B公众演讲让人尴尬；C校长提供了最好的机会；D英语口语在演讲中提高。B、C、D三项都不合题意。6What does the underlined part “ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean?AUnlucky opportunities.BNegative ideas.CCurious views. DHappy comments.B解析：句意猜测题。根据下文的One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come.可知，其中一个想法就是遗憾地打电话给校长，说我来不了了。这是消极的想法，可推断整个晚上作者的脑中都是消极的观点。Negative ideas消极的想法；故选B。7The author had bad feelings before the speech because _Ahe disliked the idea of giving a lecture Bhe had got a high fever before thatChe regretted accepting the invitation Dhe feared he couldnt perform it properlyD解析：推理判断题。根据文章第一段的The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years.The whole night，I could not sleep with many ominous_apprehensions in mind.和Finally，I gathered some courage.可知作者从接到电话后就开始度日如年，说明非常紧张，睡不着是因为头脑中有些消极的念头，根据当时的情形可以推断，作者是害怕自己不能顺利完成演讲。故选D。8What can we conclude from the passage?ANothing is to be got without pains but poverty.BKnowledge makes humble，and ignorance makes proud.CA journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.DNecessity is the mother of invention.C解析：推理判断题。根据文章的最后一句话I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.推断选C(千里之行始于足下)。A没有付出，除了贫穷一无所获；B知识使人谦虚，无知使人骄傲；D需要是发明之母。A、B、D三项都不合题意。.七选五(2016河南六市第一次联考)How to Throw a 10th Birthday PartyA tenth birthday is often treated as a milestone, since it is at this age that your child is slowly moving from being a child to a preteen. Given changing tastes and preferences, it is best that you throw your child a birthday party that is no longer childish.1._Involve your child. Ask your child to contribute some ideas to the decisionmaking process. Since it is his party, he surely has the right to be involved. Talk to him about the idea of throwing a party for his tenth birthday.2._Let him understand that his participation in the process is important, so that he will not hesitate to share his ideas.3._Even though your child might suggest concepts for his tenth birthday party, let him know the limitations, in terms of budget and time constraints. If you want to keep your budget to a specific amount, let your child know so that he can have an idea of how much will be spent.Discuss the size of the party. Start with a guest list.4._Discuss the size of the party in line with the cost and logistics. Remind yourselves that more guests mean bigger costs, and a bigger place to throw the party.Prepare the birthday food and drinks. Whenever applicable, consider the theme and the number of guests when preparing the food and refreshments for your childs tenth birthday party.5._If you have the extra budget, you can have the food catered, so you wont have to spend too much time in the preparations.AKnow the limitations.BHave a birthday party theme.CIf he has a special
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