2019-2020学年高中英语 Unit 2 Working the land 3 Section Ⅲ Learning about Language .doc

1、Section Learning about Language & Using Language 品句填词1They didnt finish the project on time; I regretted(后悔) that I didnt give them a hand.2Billy has been praised for his ability to observe people and events around him and make fair comments(评论)3It is well known that giving up smoking can reduce(减少)

2、 the risk of heart disease.4At the end of the news, they often give you a summary(总结) of the main stories.5We made some interesting discoveries(发现) about our own family.6China exported(出口) this special strain of super hybrid rice to many other countries last year.7Health and environmental problems h

3、ave increasingly become the focus(焦点) of attention.8Good nutrition(营养) is essential if patients are to make a quick recovery.9Yuan Longping has struggled(努力) for decades for hungry people in many parts of the world.10The man found an excellent method to increase the production without expanding(延长)

4、the work time. 选词填空build up; turn to; lead a quiet life; graduate from; rid.of; be rich in; thanks to; keep.free from1Thanks_to her hard work, she has got the chance to enter the national key university.2I love apples because they are_rich_in vitamin C.3I would appreciate it if you could give me som

5、e advice on how to rid myself of bad habits.4They are going to build_up their forces in the rural areas.5She wanted to lead_a_quiet_life,_so she decided to live in the countryside.6My teacher graduated_from an American college with a degree in English literature ten years go.7The country girl tried

6、her best to work hard to keep herself free_from poverty.8Frank promised me that if I ever needed help I could always turn_to him. 完成句子1集中注意力学习是很重要的，尤其是在这样特殊的日子里。Focusing_on_your_study is very important, especially on such particular days.2这名男子喝了咖啡，没有付钱就离开了，这使我很惊讶。The man had his coffee and left with

7、out_paying,_which made me surprised.3她从沉睡中醒来，发现已经是早上9点了，她要迟到了。She awoke_from a deep sleep, realizing that it was already 9 am and that she was late.4他的刻苦训练使他在奥运会上获得金牌成为可能。His hard training makes_it_possible_for_him_to_win a gold medal in the Olympic Games.5他宁愿失去他的工作也不愿意向老板道歉。He would rather_lose_his

8、_job_than apologize to his boss. 课文语法填空Over the past half century, it has become very common for farmers to use chemical fertilizers in farming. Its a great way to stop crop disease and increase 1.production(produce). Recently, however, scientists 2.have_been_finding(find) that longterm use of these

9、 fertilizers can cause damage to the land and make people 3.unhealthy(health). There are lots of problems caused by chemical fertilizers.Therefore some farmers and many customers are beginning to turn to organic farming, which is 4.simply(simple) farming without using any chemicals. Farmers focus on

10、 keeping their soil rich and free 5.from/of disease by using different methods. For example, they prefer using natural waste from 6.animals(animal) as fertilizer. They often change 7.the kind of crop in each field every few years. They also plant crops 8.to_use(use) different levels of soil. Whats m

11、ore, they prefer planting grass between crops to prevent the soil from 9.being_carried(carry) away by wind or water. 10.Their goal is to grow good food and avoid damaging the environment or peoples health. 单句语法填空1The environment is influenced by the use of chemical(chemistry) fertilizers.2Although t

12、he island is far away, new discoveries(discovery) of rare plants are frequently being made there.3Some measures have been taken to_reduce(reduce) the damage to the environment.4The professor made some comments(comment) on Bills paper, which inspired him greatly.5You can use the following methods to

13、help your son build up his confidence.6My father skimmed(skim) the headlines quickly and then read the articles again more carefully.7We regret to_inform(inform) you that you will be fined because of speeding.8He raced through the living room, only to_find(find) the front door closed.9The criminal h

14、oped that the police would help keep him free from punishment if he helped the police catch the murderer.10If we increase the food production(produce) in the fields, we can keep the forest and the trees there. 阅读理解ARoad traffic is one of the biggest issues of the modern world. We often have to spend

15、 a large amount of time in traffic. So what are the effective ways to help solve the transport problems in cities?One of the most common methods to reduce traffic jams in small and medium towns is building new roads. In the midtwentieth century, the engineers built new highways to reduce traffic jam

16、s on the road. However, building road networks needs much land and that may destroy forests and require citizens to move. Besides, the cost is too high and it takes time to carry out this project. So this might not be the best way to solve the problem of heavy traffic.Road traffic can be shortly red

17、uced by reorganizing the traffic management system. Parking for a long time on the road in the central areas of the town must be controlled by some measures. In some towns, the fines for illegal parking are so low that many drivers park their cars on the main roads for several hours or even a whole

18、day. This may lead to serious traffic problems. Therefore, its high time that the government made some changes on the laws about illegal parking. On the other side, separate parking areas should be planned for shortterm visitors and local citizens by building reserved(预留的) parking areas.People may u

19、se bikes or even walk down to cover short distances, but to cover longer distances, it requires a good public road transport system to make sure the city can operate well. Because of that, the fares on public transport should be as low as possible so that everyone can afford it; there must be enough

20、 buses that can connect major as well as smaller locations. Im glad that my city does very well in it.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。城市里的交通阻塞是一个很大的问题，本文主要讲述了几点关于改善城市交通的办法。1What does the author think of building new highways to reduce traffic jams?AIt cant be easily put into practice.BIt cant be easily accepted by c

21、itizens.CIts the best way to reduce traffic jams.DIts suitable for small and medium towns.A解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的However, building road networks needs much land and that may destroy forests and require citizens to move. Besides, the cost is too high and it takes time to carry out this project.可知，作者认为新建高速公路

22、来改善交通并不是很容易实施的。2Which of the following might be the authors suggestion to the government?AMaking the fines for illegal parking higher.BNot allowing drivers to park their cars on the roads.CPreparing fewer parking areas for shortterm visitors.DNot building too many parking areas in central areas.A解析：

23、推理判断题。根据第三段的the fines for illegal parking are so low和its high time that the government made some changes on the laws about illegal parking可推测，作者可能建议政府把违法停车的罚款提高。3What is the text mainly about?ATips on parking in big cities.BProblems of driving in big cities.CSome ways to avoid traffic jams.DSome way

24、s to solve road traffic problems.D解析：主旨大意题。根据文章第一段的So what are the effective ways to help solve the transport problems in cities？以及下文内容可知，本文主要是讲述了一些改善城市交通问题的办法。BNow, an ancient grain from Ethiopia, teff, is being sold in supermarkets in America.Teff has been an important part of the Ethiopian diet f

25、or thousands of years.Teff is known for its small grain.It is mainly used to make flour.Wayne Carlson learned about teff while doing public health work in Africa in the mid1970s.“I came to know teff because I was eating it all the time and hosted by teff farmers.” In the late 70s，Carlson returned to

26、 his home state Idaho in the US., married and settled in Southwest Idaho.Then he came up with an idea.Wayne and his wife Elisabeth are not farmers, nor do they want to be.So they convinced actual farmers in Idaho, Oregon and Nevada to grow teff.The Carlsons milled(磨粉) it themselves.However, until la

27、st year there was not a single Ethiopian restaurant or bakery in the entire state of Idaho for them to sell the milled flour to.“The way we started was that Wayne went through the Washington, DC., and looked for the names that were Ethiopian in the telephone book.”Over time, the Teff Company has gro

28、wn out four different mills.The Carlsons say the teff flour coming off the mill could end up in a good natural foods store or commercial bakery.“Sales of alternatives(替代品) to modern wheat(小麦) are growing quickly each year, ” says an industry trade group.Rich Roseberg is a food researcher at Oregon S

29、tate University.He says teff production has exploded over the past decade in the US.He also says most teff grown in the US. is fed to farm animals.In Idaho, however, where the Carlsons are based, Roseberg believes more of the teff production is for human food.Teff contains lots of calcium, iron, and

30、 protein.Roseberg praises Wayne Carlson for being ahead of his time.【解题导语】埃塞俄比亚画眉草的种子在埃塞俄比亚被用作食物原料，现在这种农作物被引进到了美国。4What did Wayne Carlson probably want to do after returning to Idaho? ATo become a farmer.BTo do public health work.CTo mill grains for a living.DTo introduce teff to the US.D解析：推理判断题。根据

31、第三段的Wayne and his wife Elisabeth are not farmers, nor do they want to be.So they convinced actual farmers in Idaho，Oregon and Nevada to grow teff.可推断，Wayne Carlson想将这种作物引进美国。5What problem did the couple face at first?ATheir milled flour couldnt be sold.BThey didnt know how to mill grains.CThey were

32、not good at doing business.DTheir work wasnt supported by others.A解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的However，until last year there was not a single Ethiopian restaurant or bakery in the entire state of Idaho for them to sell the milled flour to.可知，他们俩所面临的问题就是他们磨的面粉卖不出去。6Why does Roseberg think Wayne Carlson is ahead of

33、 his time?ABecause Wayne Carlson improves the taste of teff.BBecause Wayne Carlson feeds teff to farm animals.CBecause Wayne Carlson tries to reduce hunger worldwide.DBecause Wayne Carlson thinks teff should be used as human food.D解析：推理判断题。根据末段的Roseberg believes more of the teff production is for hu

34、man food.Teff contains lots of calcium，iron，and protein.Roseberg praises Wayne Carlson for being ahead of his time.可推断，是因为Wayne Carlson认为埃塞俄比亚画眉草的种子应该被人食用的缘故。 七选五As a teenager, having a pet at home can benefit you in many ways. It can teach you the value of responsibility and caring for something ot

35、her than yourself. However, owning a pet is not an easy thing. 1._Give food and water to the pet. Keep an eye on your pets water dish as your pet may drink a lot of water throughout the day. 2._ Your parents may already have a feeding schedule for your pet. Therefore, you had better ask your parents

36、 if its time to feed the pet before you do it yourself.Take your pet for daily walks. 3._ If you have other pets, like a cat, a bird, or a rabbit, you may not need to walk them. Instead, you should spend time playing with these pets so that they can still get some exercise.Play with your pet. You sh

37、ould spend at least ten to fifteen minutes a day playing with your pets in order to make them feel they are loved by you. 4._ However, do remember that pets also need time to rest, so give your pets some free time during the day.5_ You should also avoid giving your pet any food or treats that are no

38、t allowed by your parents. In fact, its not wise to feed your pet some human food because it can make them sick.ATry to always keep it full of fresh water.BDo not give your pet unhealthy treats of food.CIt means that you must care for it on a daily basis.DYou can use balls to play with a pet cat or

39、a pet dog.EIf you have a pet dog, you will need to walk it regularly.FYou can get pleasure as well as challenges at the same time.GIf you have free time, you should walk your pet as often as possible.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要概括了青少年养宠物的好处，以及对青少年如何更好地养宠物给了几条建议。1C解析：此空设于段尾，引起下文。前一句讲养宠物不是一件容易的事，此句接着指出，养宠物就意味着

40、你得每天照顾它，从而引出下文，下文主要给出养宠物时应该注意的问题。2A解析：此空设于段中，与上文存在逻辑上的指代关系。本句中的it指代的是上句中提到的water dish。3E解析：此空设于段中，是一个过渡句。首先，根据前一句可大概推出，此句应该讲带宠物遛弯。其次，根据后一句的If you have other pets.you may not need to walk them.可知，此句讲需要带宠物出去遛弯。4D解析：此空设于段中，是对本段第一句的进一步解释。本句和前一句都是对第一句的具体解释，讲如何与宠物玩耍。5B解析：此空设于段首，是本段的主题句。下文中的avoid giving your pet any food or treats.和its not wise to feed your pet some.都是围绕不要喂宠物不健康的食物而展开的。