2021-2022学年新教材高中英语 Unit 2 Exploring English Section Ⅰ Starting out .doc

1、Starting out & Understanding ideas.阅读理解AAt the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec, Canada, called Matane to work as an English teacher.Patience is a word that has appeared in many forms over the past two months.I dont see myself as being the most patient person in

2、the world, but I was deeply impressed by my experience in the first week of teaching.I had just finished a discussion with two students and just as they were leaving the classroom, one of them turned back and said “Thank you for your patience.” That was an early reminder of the importance being pati

3、ent as a teacher.Moreover, patience in the classroom can be the difference between building students confidence in a language and breaking down their confidence entirely.Being patient as a teacher means empathizing with students.It is not easy to learn a new language and allowing students to find th

4、eir way will benefit them in the long term.Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.Quebecers repeat things several times and they are more than happy to wait while I find the correct words to express myself.Its a learning process, but with the patience of other

5、s the process is less frightening.When I first arrived in Matane, I kept getting headaches from having to concentrate all the time due to the language.I had to keep reminding myself that it would take time, and two months later the headaches are a distant memory and my ears have become more used to

6、the Quebecois accent.The key is to be patient with yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language, but it will be worth it in the end.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者今年8月搬到了加拿大魁北克一个叫Matane的小镇，从事英语教师的工作。在教学和与当地人的日常交流中，作者逐渐明白了学习一门语言没有捷径，关键是要对自己有耐心。1The author moved to Quebec in order to .Alearn FrenchBt

7、each EnglishCvisit a friend Dsee a doctor解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段中的At the end of August this year I moved from London to a small town in Quebec, Canada, called Matane to work as an English teacher.可知，作者搬到魁北克是为了教英语。故选B。2What language do people of Quebec mainly speak?AFrench. BEnglish.CSpanish. DRussian.解析：选A

8、细节理解题。根据第三段中的Living my life in French is not easy but the people of Quebec are very patient.可知，魁北克人主要说法语。故选A。3The underlined words “empathizing with” in Paragraph 2 mean .Arefusing to accept someones opinionsBdisagreeing with someone in a similar situationCdiscussing with someone about something imp

9、ortantDunderstanding someone elses feelings and experiences解析：选D词义猜测题。根据画线词上文Being patient as a teacher means以及后文It is not easy to learn a new language and allowing students to find their way will benefit them in the long term.可知，作者觉得，作为老师，要有耐心，就意味着要理解学生的感受和经历，理解他们学习一门新语言不容易的心情。故画线词意思为“理解别人的感受和经历”。故

10、选D。4What lesson has the author learned from the experiences?AIt is difficult to make a living in France.BIt is wrong to move from London to Quebec.CBeing patient in learning a language is worth it.DStudents should know the importance of patience.解析：选C推理判断题。根据全文内容尤其是最后一段中的The key is to be patient wit

11、h yourself.There is no short cut to learning a language, but it will be worth it in the end.可知，作者从这些经历中学到了在学习语言时，耐心是值得的。故选C。BWhen Faith Wanjiku graduated from the Technical University of Kenya last year, she immediately enrolled (注册) at the Confucius Institute in Kenyatta University.She wanted to le

12、arn Chinese, as she believed that it would help her land a good job.She has just completed the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) 3 exam.HSK is a test of Chinese language level for nonnative speakers, organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters.However, this level isnt enough for Wanjiku, who plans t

13、o pass HSK 6.She wanted to increase her level of Chinese and improve her spoken Chinese.And Wanjiku isnt alone.The number of people taking the HSK reached 6.8 million in 2018 and went up 4.6 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Education said on 31 May.Chinese is becoming an increasingly pop

14、ular choice of language to study around the world.Currently, middle school students in Russia can take Chinese as an elective language test in the countrys national college entrance exam, Sputnik News reported.In May, Zambia became the fourth country in Africa after Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to

15、 introduce Chinese language to its schools.And many Englishspeaking countries have shown an interest in allowing their students to learn Chinese.The US government announced the launch of “1 Million Strong” in 2015, a plan that aims to bring the total number of learners of Chinese to 1 million by 202

16、0.Behind the growing popularity of Chinese language learning is the international communitys positive attitude toward Chinas future development, as well as the peoples longing to learn about Chinese civilization and culture.Indeed, its as the former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela put it, “

17、if you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.”语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。Wanjiku毕业后想学汉语并参加HSK， HSK是由孔子学院总部组织的针对非母语人士的汉语水平测试。中文正成为世界各地越来越受欢迎的语言学习的选择。5What did Wanjiku do after graduating from university?AShe went abroad. BS

18、he learned Chinese.CShe found a job. DShe travelled to China.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段中的She wanted to learn Chinese, as she believed that it would help her land a good job.可知，毕业后Wanjiku想学汉语。故选B。6HSK is a test for .Anonnative speakers Bnative speakersCmiddle school students Dcollege students解析：选A细节理解题。根据第二段中的

19、HSK is a test of Chinese language level for nonnative speakers, organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters.可知，汉语水平考试是一项针对非母语人士的考试。故选A。7What does the underlined sentence mean?AWanjiku has lots of friends.BLots of people want to pass HSK 6 exam.CWanjiku has passed HSK 3 exam.DMany people want t

20、o live in China.解析：选B句意猜测题。根据第三段中的The number of people taking the HSK reached 6.8 million in 2018 and went up 4.6 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Education said on 31 May.可知，画线句子的意思是“很多人都想通过HSK 6考试”。故选B。8What may be the best title for the text?AChinese Language Study Takes offBChinese P

21、lay an Important Role in EconomyCPeople Share the Experience of Learning ChineseDDifferent Opinions about the Function of Chinese解析：选A标题归纳题。根据全文尤其是第四段内容可知，中文正成为世界各地越来越受欢迎的语言学习的选择，因此A项“中文学习正在腾飞”适合作本文标题。故选A。COne of the most important ways to learn and master the English language is to read, read, and

22、read.It is said that a good reader is also a good writer and a good speaker.However, in todays world, reading is something that most children dislike doing.There are simply so many distractions that books, magazines, and newspapers are often ignored and they are in favor of video games and movies.An

23、d while video games and movies also play a role in helping the child learn the English language, they still cant quite compare to reading.And as a result, kids are learning less and less.Take a look at an elementary level textbook.Youll notice that the books for elementary students are filled with p

24、ictures and colors.Those pictures and colors in the elementary level textbooks arent there just for the sake (缘由) of design.Colors and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar.They catch our attention and help us retain (保留) more of what we read.This is especially true for little

25、 children who enjoy fun English.Children are quite easily distracted.When you ask them to sit down and read quietly, their minds will often wander and it wont take long before you find them doodling (涂鸦) and not doing what you told them to do.But if a book is colorful enough to catch a kids attentio

26、n, then youll have a better chance at getting the kid to sit down long enough to learn English.The same principle holds true for interactivity (互动)Like colors and pictures, interactive reading materials like English songs for kids also get the child engaged in what he or she is learning.Interactive

27、reading materials get the child to focus since using them is almost like playing.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了阅读是学习语言最重要的方式之一。9Children dont like reading probably because they prefer .Anewspapers BfilmsCmagazines Dbooks解析：选B细节理解题。根据第二段中的There are simply so many distractions that books, magazines, and newspa

28、pers are often ignored and they are in favor of video games and movies.可知，孩子们不喜欢读书可能是因为他们更喜欢玩游戏、看电影等，故选B项。10Children will be interested in books that are .Afull of pictures Bexplained clearlyCwritten clearly Deasy解析：选A细节理解题。根据第三段中的Youll notice that the books for elementary students are filled with p

29、ictures and colors.Those pictures and colors in the elementary level textbooks arent there just for the sake (缘由) of design.可知，孩子们会对充满图画的书感兴趣，故选A项。11Colorful books can help the children .Ado what they preferBhave a good timeCfix their attention for a longer timeDsit still and quietly解析：选C推理判断题。根据第三段

30、中的Colors and pictures make us more engaged in the act of learning grammar.They catch our attention and help us retain (保留) more of what we read.以及第四段中的But if a book is colorful enough to catch a kids attention可知，丰富多彩的书籍可以帮助孩子们长时间集中注意力，故选C项。12Whats the main idea of this passage?AReading is one of the

31、 most important ways in learning language.BAll the books are full of pictures and colors.CInteractivity and colorful designs are important to learn English.DInteractive reading is very interesting for children.解析：选A主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句One of the most important ways to learn and master the English language

32、 is to read, read, and read.可知，阅读是学习语言最重要的方式之一，故选A项。.阅读七选五阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Learning how to use new words well will make it easier to learn a language and make you more knowledgeable. 1 If you are committed to building your vocabulary, set a goal for yourself.Try to learn thr

33、ee new words a day and use them in your speech and writing.With great efforts, you can learn several thousand new words that you will remember and use.Write more. 2 Actively exercising your writing muscles will keep your vocabulary strong.Write letters to old friends and use lots of specific details

34、. 3 If you typically avoid composing memos or writing group emails or participating in group discussions, change your habits and write more.You might as well get paid while you are building your vocabulary.Use flash cards or postit notes around your house.If youre going to make a habit of learning n

35、ew words, try some simple memorization techniques.Hang postits with the definition of a particular word you hope to memorize above the coffee maker, so you can study it while making your morning cup. 4 Even if youre watching TV or doing other activities, keep some flash cards with you and study your

36、 new words.Use accurate adjectives and precise nouns.The best writers aim to keep it short and accurate.Get out the dictionaries and use the most accurate words possible in your sentences. 5 A word is a useful addition to your vocabulary if it reduces the number of the words in a sentence.AHave a go

37、al.BSet an example.CDont use three words when one will do.DStart keeping a diary if you dont, or start a blog.EConsider taking on more writing tasks at work.FStick a new word to each house plant so you can study while watering.GIt also pays to create a good habit of guessing what the writer is reall

38、y trying to say.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了学会如何使用新单词的几点建议。1选A此处为本段主旨句，根据其他各段首句的句式特点可知此处用祈使句，再根据本段的主要内容以及空后一句中的set a goal for yourself的词语复现得出答案，故选A。2选D根据首句Write more.可知，本部分内容应该围绕“写，练笔”展开，故选D。3选E本句是对下一句的总结和归纳，本段内容与“多练习写作”相关；且根据空后一句中的composing memos or writing group emails or participating in group discussions可知，这些都是与writing task相关的，故选E。4选F本空前说在咖啡壶上面挂上便利贴，写上你希望记住的一个特定单词的定义，这样你就可以一边煮咖啡一边学习它了，空后又说即使你在看电视或做其他活动，也要随身携带一些闪存卡，学习你的新单词，由此可知，此处介绍的也是扩大词汇量的一种方式，故选F。5选C空后一句是对所填句子的补充解释，理解后一句可知，如果一个单词可以减少一个句子中的单词数量，那么它对你的词汇量是一个有用的补充，故选C。