2020年高中英语 Unit 2 The United Kingdom Section Ⅲ Learning about Language .doc

1、 Section Learning about Language & Using Language课时作业.单句语法填空1I need to get the job accomplished (accomplish) today，for Ill be away on business tomorrow.2The hotel staff tried their best to make sure that our stay was as enjoyable (enjoy) as possible.3With everything arranged (arrange)，the manager le

2、ft for England to attend an important business meeting.4Founded (found) in the early 20th century，the school keeps on inspiring childrens love of art.5The possibility (possible) of winning first prize in the speech contest may never occur to him.6To their great delight (delighted)，their son has been

3、 admitted into Beijing University.7I was so thrilled(thrill) to represent the company to deliver a speech.8The woman arranged for her husband to rent a furnished (furnish) house.9Though surprised (surprise) to see us，the professor gave us a warm welcome.10Worried (worry) that he might lose his job，P

4、eter always works extra hours to please his boss.单句改错1The soup consists tomatoes, meat and peas, doesnt it？consists后加of2She thrilled with terror when she saw the scene of the murder.第一个she后加was3It is strange that he knows so much about me.knows(should)_know4What he wrote doesnt consistent with what

5、he told us.doesntisnt5The old man has been fired and now a young man takes place.takes后加his.阅读理解AIreland has had a very difficult history.The problems started in the 16th century when English rulers tried to conquer (征服) Ireland.For hundreds of years，the Irish people fought against the English.Final

6、ly，in 1921，the British government was forced to give independence to the south of Ireland.The result is that today there are two “Irelands”Northern Ireland，in the north，is part of the United Kingdom.The Republic of Ireland，in the south，is an independent country.In the 1840s the main crop，potatoes，wa

7、s affected by disease and about 750,000 people died of hunger.This，and a shortage (短缺) of work，forced many people to leave Ireland and live in the USA，the UK，Australia and Canada.As a result of these problems，the population fell from 8.2 million in 1841 to 6.6 million in 1851.For many years，the majo

8、rity of Irish people earned their living as farmers.Today，many people still work on the land but more and more people are moving to the cities to work in factories and offices.Life in the cities is very different from life in the countryside，where things move at a quieter and slower pace.The Irish a

9、re famous for being warmhearted and friendly.Oscar Wilde，a famous Irish writer，once said that the Irish were “the greatest talkers since the Greeks”Since independence，Ireland has revived (复兴) its own culture of music，language，literature and singing.Different areas have different styles of old Irish

10、songs which are sung without instruments.Other kinds of Irish music use many different instruments such as the violin，whistles，etc.【解题导语】本文从地理状况、人口发展、经济情况以及社会生活等方面介绍了爱尔兰共和国，让我们对这个美丽的国家有了更进一步的了解。1What does the author tell us in Paragraph 1?AHow the Irish fought against the English.BHow Ireland gained

11、 independence.CHow English rulers tried to conquer Ireland.DHow two “Irelands” came into being.解析：选D段落大意题。本段的后半部分叙述的是最终结果，所以第一段作者意在阐述两个“爱尔兰”是如何形成的。2We learn from the text that in Ireland _.Afood shortages in the 1840s led to a decline in populationBpeople are moving to the cities for lack of work in

12、 the countrysideCit is harder to make a living as a farmer than as a factory workerDdifferent kinds of old Irish songs are all sung with instruments解析：选A细节理解题。第二段提到在19世纪40年代，由于土豆被疾病感染，大约75万人死于饥饿，由此可知这一时期的食物短缺导致了人口下降。本段最后一句话也是线索提示。3The last paragraph is mainly about _.Athe Irish characterBIrish cultu

13、reCIrish musical instrumentsDa famous Irish writer解析：选B段落大意题。通读本段内容尤其是根据本段中间部分的“Since independence，Ireland has revived(复兴)its own culture of.”可知，本段主要阐述的是爱尔兰文化。其余选项都不具有概括性。4What can be the best title for the text?ALife in IrelandBA Very Difficult HistoryCIreland，Past and PresentDThe Independence of I

14、reland解析：选C标题归纳题。文章回顾了爱尔兰艰辛的独立过程以及曾经的艰难岁月，接着概述了爱尔兰如今的风貌，所以“爱尔兰今昔”作文章标题最合适。BA warm smile on the street, a happy “hello” in a public park or the cheery sound of your name at the neighborhood barit doesnt take much to feel at home in a busy city.And in the following cities，these_gestures are second nat

15、ure, with locals who are quick to welcome visitors and neighbors alike.Dublin, IrelandDublin is home to some of the warmest people on the planet.One of Europes smaller capital cities, Dublin also benefits from a low crime rate and a widespread feeling of security, so residents (居民) are more likely t

16、o lend a stranger a helping hand.Locals speak in hushed tones in public.Talking too loudly in public gives the impression of being careless at best, and rude at worst.Auckland, New ZealandNew Zealands biggest city is also the countrys friendliest, perhaps because many of its residents are immigrants

17、(移民)People have come from all over the world and understand what it is like to have moved to a different place, so it is welcoming for tourists and new residents.Also，the city is surrounded by amazing scenery and things to do.Thats got to make people a bit happier，and therefore friendlier.Charleston

18、, United StatesThis city has a quiet outdoor environment that helps keep residents in good spirits.Even when you go to the department of motor vehicles, you get a smile.Like many southern US.cities，Charleston moves at a slower pace.People sit outside, talk to neighbors and walk to dinner.Victoria, C

19、anadaA popular tourist destination with a busy cruise port, the capital of British Columbia is known for firstrate customer service and kind hosts.Even the postmen and postwomen are super friendly and often say “Good morning”Its got a small town and big city feel all at the same time.【解题导语】本文介绍了都柏林、

20、奥克兰、查尔斯顿及维多利亚等四个对游客和新居民十分友善的城市。5What can be inferred from the underlined part?AThe behaviors of locals do not represent their true nature.BIt is likely that locals would hesitate to welcome visitors.CLocals perform the acts naturally and without thinking.DLocals do not feel at home in these busy cit

21、ies.解析：选C推理判断题。文中these gestures指代前文的“A warm smile on the street，a happy hello in a public park or the cheery sound of your name at the neighborhood bar”，即让人们在繁忙的都市也能感到轻松自在的行为。画线短语所在句句意为：这种姿态是(他们的)第二天性。由此可知，他们会自然而然地表现出这样的行为，故选C项。6In which city are locals more likely to understand tourists and new res

22、idents?ADublinBAuckland.CCharleston. DVictoria.解析：选B细节理解题。根据文章Auckland，New Zealand标题下的“People have come from all over the world and understand what it is like to have moved to a different place，so it is welcoming for tourists and new residents.”“人们来自世界各地，明白搬到一个不同的地方是什么样子，所以奥克兰对游客和新居民是十分欢迎的。”可知，奥克兰的居

23、民是更有可能理解游客和新居民的。故选B项。7What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo introduce the tourism in some cities.BTo show the friendliness of different cities.CTo make a comparison between some cities.DTo analyze the nature of people from different countries.解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章第一段最后一句“And in the following cities，

24、these gestures are second nature，with locals who are quick to welcome visitors and neighbors alike.”及文章后面的内容可知，全文主要介绍了四座城市的热情友好，B项意为“展现几个不同城市的友好”，符合全文主旨。故选B项。.七选五EnglandEngland is the biggest of the four countries in the United Kingdom. Over 50 million people live in England, which is around 80% of

25、the total UK population._1_ It is spoken today by billions of people all over the world. Many students go to England from other countries to study the language and learn about the culture. Although everyone speaks English, there are many different accents around the country. French was the official

26、language in England between 1066 and 1362. _2_The English people love music. _3_ Glastonbury is a fiveday festival of music, dance, comedy, and theatre and around 175,000 people go there. Many people stay at the festivals for a few days and they camp in tents. People listen to all types of music, es

27、pecially pop and rock. England has produced many international groups and singers.The most popular sports in England are football, rugby and cricket. Most towns have a football, rugby and cricket ground where teams can play. _4_ Womens football is also popular. Cricket is a traditional sport played

28、with a bat and a ball. People like to watch all these sports on TV.England is a multicultural country. _5_ Indian, Chinese and Italian foods are popular. Traditional English food includes fish and chips, roast beef, sausages and mashed potatoes. Many English people drink several cups of tea every da

29、y, usually with milk. However, different types of coffee are also popular.AThe official language of England is English.BThis has a big influence on the food people eat.CThe lion is the symbol of many English sports teams.DIt is a fact that English is accepted as an international language.EIn the sum

30、mer you can go to music festivals all over the country.FThis is why there are many French words and expressions in English.GEnglish football teams like Manchester United，Chelsea and Liverpool are worldfamous.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了英格兰的人口、语言、音乐、体育运动和饮食。1解析：选A根据后面的“French was the official language”可知，A项“英格兰的官方语

31、言是英语”符合语境。2解析：选F根据前面的“French was the official language in England between 1066 and 1362.”可知，F项“这就是英语中有很多法语词语的原因”符合语境。3解析：选E根据段落主题句“The English people love music.”可知，本段主要谈论的是音乐。再结合后面的关键词festival可判断出，E项“在夏天你可以去参加全国的音乐节”符合语境。4解析：选G根据段落主题句“The most popular sports in England are football，rugby and cricket.”可知，本段主要谈论的是体育运动。再结合后面的“Womens football is also popular.”可判断出，G项“像曼联、切尔西和利物浦这样的英格兰足球队世界闻名”符合语境。5解析：选B根据前面的“a multicultural country”和后面的“Indian，Chinese and Italian foods”可知，英格兰是一个有多元文化的国家，这对饮食有很大的影响。故B项符合语境。