2020-2021学年高中英语 Unit 2 Working the land Learning about Language .doc

1、Unit 2 Working the land课时作业6Learning about Language & Using Language.单词思忆1chemical adj. 化学的；关于化学的2production n. 生产；制造3nutrition n. 营养；滋养；食物4mineral n. 矿物；矿石5discovery n. 发现；发觉6reduce vt. 减少；减缩7underline vt. 画底线标出；强调8summary n. 总结；摘要；概要.短语回顾1build up 逐渐增强；建立；开发2lead to 导致；造成(后果)3make a discovery 发现4f

2、ocus on 集中(注意力、精力等)于5keep.free from/of from/of 使免受(影响，伤害等)6comment on 对表达意见；作出评论7wash off 冲掉，冲走8turn to 转向，求助于.单词拼写1Often, chemical (化学的) materials used for industrial production cause dangerous waste.2The discovery (发现) of new evidence led to the thief being caught.3The girl dressed in strange clot

3、hes soon became the focus of attention when she entered the classroom.4Please write a onepage summary (概要) of this long science report.5Have you got any comment(s) (评论) upon my story?6The new model will be in production (生产) by the end of the year.7When the traffic is too heavy, you should reduce (降

4、低) the speed.8Stores of grain are frequently attacked by pests (害虫)9We must make sure that our children will get enough nutrition (营养) from healthy food.10Dont disturb them. They are learning their lessons.短语填空cause damage to, in addition, lead to, wash off, build up, focus on, keep.free from, turn

5、to, in summary, try out1Eating too much sugar can lead_to health problems.2In_summary,_we have achieved our goal at this meeting.3With no money in my pocket, I had to turn_to a passerby for help.4We put our books in a bookcase to keep them free_from dust.5Theyre trying_out a new teaching method in t

6、he new term.6The comments of the judges built_up my confidence after the interview.7You need money and time. In_addition,_you need hard work.8He was too shortsighted to focus_on the object.9The storm on May 3 caused great damage_to people in that country.10Wash the mud off your shoes before you come

7、 into the lab.单句填空1Mother seemed to regret that she had asked the question, and now she still feels regretful (regret)2The girl was confused by his grandmothers confusing (confuse) words.3Im quite pleased that we can improve our production (produce) and offer more new products to the customers.4She

8、discovered radium, and many scientists were surprised at her discovery (discover) at the time.5This kind of vegetables helps to reduce the risk of heart disease, and because of the reduction (reduce), many old people like to eat it.6Guess the meaning of the underlined (underline) word and underline

9、any other new word you dont know.7My appetite has been reduced by 20% over the past month and I have reduced my weight to 50 kilos.8The general manager refused to make any comment on/about the accident.9To his regret, he didnt get the chance to work in that company.10These years, some farmers are be

10、ginning to turn to organic farming.阅读理解“Food in France is still primarily about pleasure，” says Mark Singer, technical director of cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. “Cooking and eating are both pastimes (消遣) and pleasure.” The French might start their day with bread, butter, jam, and perhaps somet

11、hing hot to drinkits a time of the day when the whole family can be united. Singer, born in Philadelphia, has lived in France for more than 40 years.“Although things have changed greatly in the past 20 years when it comes to food in the country，” he says, “and what was a big affair with eating has b

12、een slowly softened up, there are still events in the year, like birthdays and New Years Eve and Christmas Eve that are still really anchored in traditional food and cooking. But its not every day.”Some people think French food life may be a performance,_adds Jennifer Berg, director of graduate food

13、 studies at New York University. “They want to believe that France is this nation where people are spending five hours a day going to 12 different markets to get their food. The reality is most croissants (羊角面包) are factorymade, and most people are buying convenience food, except for the very small

14、group of people in high society. But part of our identity relies on believing that myth.”In Italy, as in France, takeout is still relatively rare. “Eating fast is not at all part of our culture.” says Marco Bolasco, editorial director of Slow Food and an Italian food expert. “Our meals are relaxed,

15、even during a lunch break. Food in Italy is love, nutrition and pleasure，” he says. “An Italian childs first experience with food is not small round cakes or rice or eggs, but probably ice cream，” notes Bolasco. “Status and wealth play less of a role in food.”本文是一篇说明文。作者通过专家的话来说明食物对于法国人和意大利人来说是一种生活享

16、受。1How have things about French food changed?APeople prefer to cook at home.BMore people choose to eat out.CTraditional food is less frequently cooked.DPeople eat faster than before.解析：推理判断题。根据第二段的内容可知，法国传统美食受到冲击，人们只是偶尔在重大节日才去享用传统美食，并不是每一天。故选C项。答案：C2What does the underlined word “performance” in Par

17、agraph 3 refer to?AA bother.BA play.CA hobby.DA routine.解析：词义猜测题。由后文中的“.people are spending five hours a day going to 12 different markets to get their food.”可知，此处应是指部分人认为法国传统烹饪比较繁琐。故此处performance 指“麻烦”。故选A项。答案：A3Why is Italian food compared with French food in the last paragraph?ATo show the advant

18、ages of Italian food.BTo prove the differences between them.CTo reflect the customs of Italian food.DTo indicate the common points of the two.解析：推理判断题。由本段中的“In Italy, as in France”，再结合第一段中的“Food in France is still primarily about pleasure”和最后一段中的“Food in Italy is love, nutrition and pleasure”可知，作者比较

19、这两种食物的目的是找出二者的共同点，阐明主旨，故选D项。答案：D4Whats the main idea of the passage?AFood as identity.BFood as pleasure.CFood as survival.DFood as status.解析：主旨大意题。由文中的“Food in France is still primarily about pleasure”，“Cooking and eating are both pastimes(消遣) and pleasure.”以及“Food in Italy is love, nutrition and pl

20、easure”可知答案。答案：B.七选五In your life, sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people. Although it sounds a little scary, even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation.Practice your speech before the big day. _1_ If possible, practice

21、the speech in front of a friend or family member to get used to saying it to real people. If you feel you must have note cards, limit the amount to about three cards. This will force you to keep your speech concise and help you keep your eyes focused on your audience.Remember why youve been invited

22、to speak. If youre battling fear over speaking to a large group of people, keep your mind on the fact that you were selected for this important role. The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise. _2_Remember that fear of public speaking is very common. _3_ Most of

23、 the people in the audience would be feeling the same fear and stress that you do in your position. Knowing this may make you feel better._4_ What you say should be tailored to why youre there and who youre speaking to in order to avoid sounding general. If speaking to a charity group，mention the go

24、od work certain specific individuals have done for the cause. If speaking at a business conference, briefly state why you want to help these people.Keep eye contact with the crowd. _5_ Pick one person in each section and look at him while youre speaking. After each important point in your speech，swi

25、tch your focus to another section. When you focus only on one person at a time, the size of the crowd isnt as frightening.AA good memory is really helpful.BShow appreciation to your audience.CMention your audience in your speech.DThe more you have it memorized, the better.EIn fact, its normal to fee

26、l nervous or stressed out before a big speech.FSeparate the crowd into three sections mentally as you get up to speak.GOther peoples respect for your knowledge should reduce some of the fear.本文是一篇议论文，主要就如何在众人面前克服恐惧并成功地进行演讲提出了一些建议。1D解析：根据该段主题句可知，演讲前要进行练习；根据该段第四句可知，若一定要准备提示卡片，请把数量限制在3张，即此处是讲记不住演讲词的办法。

27、D项，“演讲词记得越熟越好”与下文话题衔接密切。故D项正确。2G解析：根据空格前“The speech organizers must have seen something valuable in you or your expertise.”可知，你受邀做演讲是因为组织者看中了你的专长。由此可知，G项，“其他人对你知识的尊重应该可以让你减少些许恐惧”承接上文话题，符合语境。故G项正确。3E解析：根据该段主题句可知，害怕公开演讲很正常。下文应是对该句内容进行分析，故E项，“事实上，在大型演讲前感到紧张或有压力是很正常的”符合语境，前后句构成顺承关系。故E项正确。4C解析：此处为该段主题句。根据下文可知，你所讲的内容与你在这里演讲的原因及观众的身份相适应，避免空洞的概括。C项，“演讲过程中要提及观众”概括了该段中心意思，适合做主题句。故C项正确。5F解析：根据空格后“Pick one person in each section”可知，F项“Separate the crowd into three sections.”与下文话题衔接紧密，符合语境。故F项正确。