2019高考英语一轮优练题Unit2Englisharoundtheworld含解析新人教版必修1.doc

1、Unit 2 English around the world李仕才 (必修1Unit 2)【短文语法填空】根据短文内容，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Its natural that some people sometimes come into conflict 1.with their neighbors.Here are two examples.Yang Ming，2.who was a drummer for the rock band，had to pack his bags and leave his apartment.He held partie

2、s every night，which 3.made(make)a loud noise.4.As a result，his neighbors couldnt stand it any longer.One neighbor said that Yang Ming was an alcoholic，which had a bad influence 5.on his son.Later，the local council took action to deal with the neighbors plaints(complain)Smith is a gardener and a fish

3、 collector and he lives above the Mckays.7.Unfortunately(fortunate)for Smith，the water he 8.sent(send)over his balcony ended up on the Mckays every day.One evening，the Mckays 9.were_celebrating(celebrate) James birthday when the dirty water came from above and the Mckays were all wet.James was so an

4、gry that he went upstairs 10.to_hit(hit) Smith over the head.阅读理解AThe best-known example of external(外部的) influence causing language change is the “Americanization” of world culture,which has caused English words to appear in city streets all over the world.The effect is most noticeable in pop music

5、.Foreign groups often record in English,and the words are picked up and repeated in the same language everywhere,even by children who otherwise have little or no command of the language.I once met a Brazilian child of about ten who could count “one,two,three”,but only by adding the words “oclock,fou

6、r oclock rock” at the end.Some people are often strongly critical of the influence of English on their languageespecially when an English word replaces a traditional word.In 1977,France passed a law banning the use of English words in official situations if an equivalent(意义相同的) French expression exi

7、stedbut the law seemed to be honoured more in the breaking than in the observing.Some other countries have considered introducing a similar law despite the evidence that such laws have very little effect,and that the arrival of loan words(外来词) can greatly enrich a language(as indeed in the case of E

8、nglish itself,which has a long history of welcoming foreign words).However,not everyone is critical.In particular,commercial firms and advertisers are well aware of the potential selling power that the use of English vocabulary can bring.In Japan,English is even used in television commercials,despit

9、e the fact that the majority of viewers would not understand exactly what was being said:the excellence implied by the mere use of English is apparently enough to command the strategy to the advertisers.Most of the influence of English is upon the vocabulary of foreign languages,but surveys are slow

10、ly bringing to light several cases where word order or word structure has been affected.Sentences of the type “The book sells well”,using an active construction for a passive meaning,have begun to appear in Danish(Bogen soelger godt).Several languages keep the English plural ending when they make us

11、e of a loan word,and do not translate it into the native form,e.g.drinks.There are many other such cases.1.Why could the Brazilian child speak “one,two,three” in English?A.Because he had seen these words everywhere in the street.B.Because he had learnt how to tell the time in English.C.Because he ha

12、d made himself master of English.D.Because he had heard these words in songs a lot.2.What can we infer about the law passed in France in 1977?A.It was strict.B.It was unfair.C.It was often ignored.D.It was strongly opposed.3.Some Japanese commercials use English in the hope of .A.following the Ameri

13、can trendB.becoming world-famousC.enriching JapaneseD.increasing sales4.The last paragraph is mainly developed by .A.providing examplesB.making comparisonsC.explaining grammar rulesD.analyzing language changeBAccording to a historian，uniforms were introduced into the United States around 1979 to dea

14、l with the problems of violence among students.Statistical reports state that only 15% of primary schools and around 10% of secondary schools in the United States have strictly carried out the uniform policy.In recent times it has become the most debated topic among parents and educators，with many c

15、ritics stating the fact that wearing uniforms has no effect on the thought process of a student nor does it considerably reduce inequality among the masses.Students are instructed to follow certain rules：for boys，pants，shirts with turtlenecks，sweaters and jackets are acceptable，while in some schools

16、，shorts are strictly forbidden；similarly，for girls，long skirts，blouses，pants and flatheeled shoes are acceptable.School uniforms in other countries such as Thailand，Indonesia，India and Pakistan were introduced during the British colonial period.In these countries，girls in senior schools usually wear

17、 broad trousers and boys wear pants and shirts.In preschool though，girls wear skirts and blouses and boys wear short pants and shirts.In other parts like New Zealand and Australia where the British colonial rule was in effect，the uniform system was followed in the public school system.The dress sens

18、e closely resembled that of the English students.The purpose of a school uniform is to promote team spirit，discipline and increase equality among all students.Though uniforms have intended to wipe out the discrimination in the weaker section，critics have a different story to say.According to them，un

19、iforms have no such great effect on students.This standardized dress has not helped students remove any barriers and is adding costs to the parents.In many countries，though students wearing uniforms has produced some positive results，in the United States，the implementation(实施)requires a lot of effor

20、ts before we can achieve full success.1What does the underlined word “masses” in the second paragraph refer to?ASchools. BParents.CStudents. DTeachers.2What can we know about the uniform system in Australia according to Paragraph 3?AThe uniform system in the public school follows Britain.BThe Austra

21、lian students dress more casually.CThe uniform system is the same as that in New Zealand.DMost Australian students wear school uniforms.3Whats the intention of school uniforms at first?ATo encourage students to be more diligent.BTo improve students academic achievement.CTo prevent students fighting

22、with each other.DTo promote the equality among students.4Whats the attitude of the critics towards school uniforms?ASupportive. BNeutral.CNegative. DFactual.【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文，通过介绍美国目前校服的普及情况，讨论了校服的作用，最后指出在某些国家，如美国，校服制度的实施还需要努力。【难句分析】In other parts like New Zealand and Australia where the British coloni

23、al rule was in effect，the uniform system was followed in the public school system.分析：本句是复合句，其中包含了where引导的定语从句，主句运用一般过去时的被动语态。译文：在其他地区，像英国实行过殖民统治的规则(仍然)有效的新西兰和澳大利亚，公立学校的校服制度仿效英国的校服制度。1C考查词义猜测。根据该词上文的“that wearing uniforms has no effect on the thought process of a student”和下文的“Students are.rules”可知此处指

24、的是学生。2A考查细节理解。根据第三段倒数第二句“In other parts like New Zealand and Australia where the British colonial rule was in effect，the uniform system was followed in the public school system”可知，澳大利亚的公立学校的校服制度是仿效英国的。3C考查推理判断。从文章第一段中的“According to a historian，uniforms were introduced into the United States around 1

25、979 to deal with the problems of violence among students”可知，穿校服最初的目的是防止学生之间打架。4C考查观点态度。根据倒数第二段中的“Though uniforms have intended to wipe out the discrimination in the weaker section，critics have a different story to say.According to them，uniforms have no such great effect on students”可知评论家们对于校服的态度是消极的

26、。.七选五阅读(2016武汉调研)How to Pick a Great Book to ReadThe world is full of great books,just waiting to be read.How can you pick one youll really like?Here are some tips:What makes you happy?1Are you really into dinosaurs or dogs or a specific person?Are there a few careers youre interested in?You can fin

27、d books about almost anything you like,and youre more likely to enjoy reading a book if youre already interested in its subject.Fact or fiction?Some books are entirely made up and imagined.Those are called fiction books.Novels,short stories are all examples of fiction.These books can transport you t

28、o another world or help you imagine something beyond your own experience.Non-fiction books give you the who,what,when and why.2 Non-fiction books can bring everything to life from the first trip to the moon to what its like to explore the deepest oceans.Try both fiction and non-fiction books to see

29、which you like better.Find a family favorite.What was your mothers favorite book when she was your age?Or your dads?3 Then you can talk about what they liked about it and share your thoughts.Its a fun way to get to know your family a little better,and to find a book youll enjoy!Ask an expert.4Tell a

30、 librarian about your interestsrock stars,sports teams,historical events,whatever youre intoand the names of some books you already like.Your librarian can help you find other books that youre sure to love.Launch a book swap.5 Its always fun to see what your friends are reading.Even if theyre not ex

31、actly bookworms,you can all encourage each other to read and share books and authors you like.You also can look for book swaps in your area.Its a great way to build your personal library for free!A.Ask them and give it a read.B.Many of them read novels from start to finish.C.Why not get some friends

32、 together and trade favorite books?D.If you have a favorite hobby,look for books about that activity.E.They tell stories using factsbut that doesnt mean theyre boring.F.Read the passage and decide for yourself whether it seems knowledgeable.G.Your local library is a great place to find books that yo

33、ull love,and you dont have to search all by yourself.短文改错(2016长沙一模)In order to encourage the students to take outdoor exercise,our school organized a mountain-climbing on April 10.Hundreds us took part in it.It was a nice day.At 8:00 a.m.,we gathered at the feet of Daqing Mountain and set out for th

34、e top in high spirits.All a way we were chatting,singing and laughing,enjoyed the fresh air and the beautiful scenery.While some fell behind,others would come and offer help.About two hours later,we both reached the top.Bathed in the sunshine,we jumped or cheered with joy.The activity benefited to u

35、s a lot.Not only did it get us closely to nature and give us relaxation from heavy school work,but it also promoted the friendship among us.How a wonderful time!考点规范练(必修1Unit 2).A【解题导语】本文是议论文。文章讨论了英语对其他语言的影响。1.D推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Foreign groups often record in English.but only by adding the words oclock,

36、four oclock rock at the end.”可知,文中提到的这个巴西小孩可能本身不太会说英语,但是由于含有这些英语数字的歌曲不断重复播放,所以他学会了说这些数字。2.C细节理解题。根据第二段中的“.but the law seemed to be honoured more in the breaking than in the observing.”及such laws have very little effect可知,人们经常不遵守这项法律。3.D推理判断题。根据第三段中的“.the potential selling power that the use of Engli

37、sh vocabulary can bring.”及“.the excellence implied by the mere use of English.”可知,广告中使用英语能让人感觉该产品很出色,激发人们的购买欲。4.A写作手法题。最后一段中通过“主动结构表达被动意义”和“保留表示复数的词尾”两个例子来说明英语对其他语言的语序或结构也有影响。B.【解题导语】本文说明文。文章主要介绍了选择课外书的方法。1.D由本段最后一句和标题“What makes you happy?”可知,本段主要介绍要根据自己的兴趣爱好选择喜欢的书;此处为该段总起句,反映该段主题,故D项符合文意。2.E由该部分标题

38、“Fact or fiction?”可知,该部分主要介绍纪实类书籍和虚构类书籍;该部分第一段介绍了虚构类书籍;由此可知,第二段将介绍纪实类书籍,故E项符合文意。3.A由空处前两句可知,当你的父母在你的年纪时,他们喜欢哪些书?由此可知,空处建议向父母询问并看父母喜欢的书,故A项正确。4.G由空处后的“Tell a librarian about your interests.”可知,作者建议告诉图书管理员你的兴趣;由此可知,空处与图书馆相关,故G项正确。5.C由空后的“Its always fun to see what your friends are reading.encourage ea

39、ch other to read and share books and authors you like.”可知,看朋友正在阅读的书是很有意思的事情,要互相鼓励去阅读和分享书;由此可知,C项正确。.In order to encourage the students to take outdoor exercise,our school organized a mountain-climbing on April 10.Hundreds us took part in it.It was a nice day.At 8:00 a.m.,we gathered at the of Daqing

40、 Mountain and set out for the top in high spirits.All way we were chatting,singing and laughing,the fresh air and the beautiful scenery.some fell behind,others would come and offer help.About two hours later,we reached the top.Bathed in the sunshine,we jumped cheered with joy.The activity benefited to us a lot.Not only did it get us to nature and give us relaxation from heavy school work,but it also promoted the friendship among us.a wonderful time!