2019_2020学年高中英语Unit1TalesoftheunexplainedSectionⅡWelcometotheunit.doc

1、Section Welcome to the unit & ReadingLanguage Points 品句填词1The world we live in is full of _(无法解释的)mysteries.答案：unexplained2The economy of that area is developing at an _(令人惊叹的) speed.答案：amazing3The _(消失) of the boy made the whole family unhappy.答案：disappearance4The problem seemed very _(令人困惑的)Few st

2、udents could work it out.答案：puzzling5As an old teacher he has _(见证) the great changes that have taken place in the school in the past thirty years.答案：witnessed6But just for the sake of argument, lets _(假设) that its true.答案：assume7They say that the traffic accident _(发生) at midnight.答案：occurred8Since

3、 the 1990s, China has _(建造) many harbors for importing and exporting goods.答案：constructed9There seems to be no _(可能性) that Wang Lei can win the first prize in the match.答案：possibility10They are collecting enough _(证据) against the murderer at present.答案：evidence 单句改错1Did you look up the time of the h

4、ighspeed trains to Shanghai?Yes, the early train is due to leaving at 5：30 am._答案：leavingleave2From the puzzling expression on the managers face, I knew he was puzzled about the plan I worked out, so I had to make some changes._答案：puzzlingpuzzled3It suddenly occurred to me whether I hadnt locked my

5、car._答案：whetherthat4It was first assuming that he was the murderer, but later it turned out to be a false assumption._答案：assumingassumed5Imagine you are a reporter and your partner is a witness for an accident. _答案：forto 完成句子1_(站在树下的) is our monitor，who will be sent to Australia next month.答案：Standi

6、ng under the tree2_(一去不返) the days when women were looked down upon.答案：Gone are3_(除非加以改变)，this law will make life difficult for farmers.答案：Unless (it is) changed4He opened his mouth as if _(仿佛要说些什么)答案：to say something5_(虽然网络有很大的帮助)，I dont think its a good idea to spend too much time on it.答案：While t

7、he Internet is of great help 课文语法填空Justin went 1._(miss), which many people showed great interest in due to the 2._(appear) of a UFO.The police were 3._(puzzle) about the reason 4._ he went missing and were looking 5._ the case.Kelly said that Justin did return home that night 6._ she heard him put

8、on his favorite CD.His not 7._(show) up at the family lunch the next day frightened his parents.Nothing 8._(hear) from him since.The police havent dismissed the possibility 9._ he was taken by the aliens and it was thought that someone made up the story.They are stepping up their search for hard evi

9、dence 10._(solve) the mystery of his disappearance.答案：1.missing2.appearance3.puzzled4.why5into6.and7.showing8.has been heard9.that10.to solveA卷 单句语法填空1The more he explained, the more _(puzzle) I was.答案：puzzled2We are lucky to be among the generation of people _ have witnessed and experienced the gre

10、at social changes in our country.答案：who3Once _(heat), the water can change into gas.答案：heated4They rented the old house on the _(assume)that the landlord would paint it.答案：assumption5It never occurred _ us that this country would win Thomas Cup Badminton Championship.答案：to6It is an amazing discovery

11、 so that we are _(amaze)at it.答案：amazed7A medical team _(make)up of nine doctors and twelve nurses will be sent to there.答案：made8Is Metro Line 2 still under _(construct)? Yes.It will be completed by the end of September.答案：construction9Suddenly，a tall man driving a golden carriage seized the girl an

12、d took her away，_(disappear) into the woods.答案：disappearing10It has become _(evidence) to us that a mistake has been made.答案：evident 阅读理解I went to see my college counselor(指导老师) in my first year at college. I had been told I couldnt transfer(转学) until I met with him. Id decided to change my school,

13、my major, and go west. I knew where I wanted to go and what I wanted at this point.I was going to transfer to what had been my firstchoice school. Now I could go to it with a college semester of straight as in a very good program. Yes, Id done well at my school, but I found it really unsuitable for

14、me.The counselor shook his head at me. He didnt even know me, and he hardly listened or cared. He said Id feel lost with a school of over 27，000 students. Well, I wanted to say I felt pretty lost and alone here, at his little school, but I didnt want to be rude.I couldnt get a word in, anyway. “And

15、you want to go to law school，” he said in a mocking(嘲笑的) tone! He told me Id be just another unneeded lawyer out in the world. In two minutes, he seemed to lay out my entire life path just because I had the realization that I picked the wrong college. I was trying to make a change to do the best thi

16、ng for me.I transferred anyway and I can say I did it right. Teens and parents shouldnt feel the original big college decision is the endall, beall of life. You can always admit you have made a mistake and want to make a change.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在大一时意识到自己所上的大学并不适合自己，所以决定转学。1In the first year of colle

17、ge, the author realized that_.Ahe had gone to a wrong collegeBhis college was really suitable for himCgetting high grades at college was necessaryDcollege life was so different from high school lifeA解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的Id decided to change my school, my major, and go west.及第二段中的Yes, Id done well at my s

18、chool, but I found it really unsuitable for me.可知，作者意识到自己选错了学校。2Why did the author go to the counselor?ATo thank him for his help.BTo talk about his transfer.CTo complain about his school.DTo ask some questions about learning.B解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的第一、二句可知，作者去见指导老师是为了谈转学的事情。3How did the counselor respond a

19、fter hearing the authors idea?AHe showed great interest.BHe worried about his future.CHe offered practical suggestions.DHe expressed an opposite opinion.D解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的The counselor shook his head at me.He said Id feel lost with a school of over 27，000 students.及第四段中的He told me Id be just another

20、unneeded lawyer out in the world.可知，作者的指导老师不赞成作者转学。4How did the author most probably find the counselors opinion?AHelpful.BSincere.CConfusing.DDisappointing.D解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的In two minutes, he seemed to lay out my entire life path.I was trying to make a change to do the best thing for me.可知，作者和指导老师的

21、意见不一致，他没有采纳老师的意见，据此可知，他对指导老师的意见很失望。 完形填空Since I became a mother, I cannot remember when I had quality time for myself. All my time was _1_ to looking after my family, doing the chores and earning a living. Whenever I was invited to go out, I _2_ directly and told them that I had a family to _3_As ti

22、me passed, I realized that the chores were _4_. Even if I tried to finish all of them, new ones would _5_ later. I tried to share _6_ with my husband and kids, but I still felt that I had no _7_ for myself. I hoped I could have an hour to do something I liked without being constantly _8_9_， after 10

23、 years of waiting, my dream finally came true. I was told to have a(n) _10_ to travel to a new country. Since my husband was _11_ those days, I only paid for my airfare(机票). My husband will take our kids to meet me later after he finishes all his work. Now, I am _12_ in a big apartment. I can do wha

24、tever I really want, but _13_ it doesnt make me happy at all. I _14_ my family members. In order to _15_ the loneliness within me, I try to sleep earlier every night.Then I come to realize that making time for me doesnt _16_ that I have to be away from those I love. I can still have a “me time” _17_

25、 I have the kids around me and many chores to do. I have learned that life wouldnt be the same without the people you _18_ around you. To my _19_， my husband and kids will _20_ me soon and Im sure we will have a great time together.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者一直渴望拥有属于自己的时间，然而当作者一个人身处异乡时，她却感到非常孤单。那时她才真正意识到和家人在一

26、起是多么幸福。1A.turnedBappointedCdevotedDaddedC解析：根据I cannot remember when I had quality time for myself可知，作者所有的时间都花在了照顾家人、做家务和挣钱上。2A.refusedBacceptedCcomplainedDadmittedA解析：根据下文作者告诉他们自己要照顾家人可推测，当别人约她出去的时候，她都是直接拒绝。3A.look forBcare forCworry aboutDrely onB解析：根据前面的looking after my family, doing the chores a

27、nd earning a living可知，此处是指照顾家人。care for.意为“照顾”。4A.endlessBunpracticalCuselessDdifficultA解析：根据语境可知，此处是表达作者觉得家务是无穷无尽的。5A.show offBcome upCset outDbreak inB解析：根据语境可知，此处表达作者尽量把所有的家务干完，但是新的又会出现。6A.experienceBhappinessCinterestsDresponsibilitiesD解析：根据上文的关键词chores和下文的with my husband and kids可推测，作者是跟家人分担(做家

28、务的)责任。7A.moneyBspaceCconsiderationDtimeD解析：根据下文的I hoped I could have an hour to do something I liked可知，此处表达作者虽然和家人一起分担责任，但是她还是没有自己的时间。8A.delayedBaskedCinterruptedDignoredC解析：根据语境可知，此处表达作者不想被打扰。9A.FortunatelyBNaturallyCSimilarlyDDoubtfullyA解析：根据下文的my dream finally came true可知，此处是表达“幸运的是”。10A.dreamBop

29、portunityCchallengeDaimB解析：根据上文的my dream finally came true可知，作者期待这次旅行，所以认为它是一个机会。11A.presentBbusyCanxiousDsickB解析：根据下文的after he finishes all his work可推测，作者的丈夫当时很忙。12A.cheerfulBscaredCupsetDaloneD解析：根据上文可知，作者的丈夫和孩子刚开始没有追随作者，所以她自己独自在大房间里住。13A.interestinglyBthankfullyCsuddenlyDsurprisinglyD解析：根据转折词but可

30、推测，作者对于这个结果感到惊讶。14A.missBunderstandCappreciateDvalueA解析：根据前后语境可知，此处表达作者很想念她的家人。15A.recognizeBdescribeCacceptDforgetD解析：根据下文的I try to sleep earlier every night可推测，作者是想忘掉孤独。16A.showBmeanCreportDexplainB解析：根据下文的life wouldnt be the same without the people.可知，此处表达作者意识到有自己的时间并不意味着和自己所爱的人分离。17A.unlessBsinc

31、eCwhileDbecauseC解析：根据语境可知，此处表达“当我的孩子在我周围并且我有很多家务事要做的时候，我仍然可以有自己的时间”，所以用连词while连接。18A.loveBrememberCtrustDrespectA解析：根据上文的I have to be away from those I love可推测，此处也是指爱的人在身边。19A.annoyanceBshameCamazementDdelightD解析：根据下文作者将和丈夫、孩子团聚可知，作者很高兴。to ones delight意为“令某人高兴的是”。20A.believeBjoinCadmireDsupportB解析：根

32、据下文的Im sure we will have a great time together可知，作者的丈夫和孩子将会和作者团聚。B卷 阅读理解AGoldfish have pretty boring lives, so maybe its a good thing that they can only concentrate for nine seconds！But according to a new research, humans are becoming like goldfish.Our attention span(时长) is getting shorter.and its a

33、ll because of technology.“We move quickly from one site to another on the web，” says Doctor Ted Selker, a computer scientist from Massachusetts，“and we are losing the ability to concentrate.” With millions of websites to choose from, the attention span of the average Internet user is just seconds.Th

34、ere are other digital distractions(分心) too：email, instant messaging and quickie movies on websites.Some people are worried about the effect on young people.“You need time to understand and think about what you read，”says Julia Wood, from London.“Young people search the net all the time and their bra

35、ins become full of useless information but there is no time to make sense of it.I am trying to persuade my pupils to read more books, so that they concentrate on one subject for longer.”Other teachers are trying more unusual methods to improve students concentration.Anne Savan, from Wales, was so wo

36、rried about her students that she started playing Mozart during her science lessons.She says that it had an amazing effect，“The music made them calmer, and their concentration was much better.”But not everyone believes that there is a problem.Ray Cole, an educational psychologist says，“On the web, y

37、oung people learn to make quick decisions about what is and isnt worth reading.They might look at five unhelpful websites very quickly, before stopping and reading a sixth useful website more carefully.In a world with so much information available, this is an important skill.”【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。随着科技的发展，

38、人们将大量时间花在浏览网站上，快速不断地浏览使人们的注意力时长越来越短；但是有人认为，浏览网站，可以提高年轻人的判断能力。1Why does the writer mention “goldfish”？ATo analyze data.BTo introduce a topic.CTo settle problems.DTo suggest a way out.B解析：推理判断题。文章第一段第一句说金鱼只能集中九秒钟的注意力；结合第一段的第二句But according to a new research, humans are becoming like goldfish.可知，人们正变得像

39、金鱼一样；接着文章提出中心论点：由于技术发展，我们的注意力时长变得越来越短。据此可以判断，作者用金鱼的例子是为了引出文章主题，故B项正确。2What may cause a shorter attention span according to Dr.Ted Selker?ASkipping around the Internet.BTime to digest information.CTraditional methods of reading.DMaking decisions.A解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的We move quickly from one site to anoth

40、er on the web及and we are losing the ability to concentrate可知，Ted Selker认为，由于人们快速浏览网站，人们正在丧失集中注意力的能力，故A项正确。3What will help students overcome a short attention span?AReceiving emails.BTexting messages.CReading more books.DWatching quickie movies.C解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的最后一句I am trying to persuade my pupils t

41、o read more books, so that they concentrate on one subject for longer.可知，阅读更多的书将有助于学生克服注意力集中时间短的问题，故C项正确。4What is Ray Coles attitude towards looking through websites quickly?ACautious.BUnfavorable.CSkeptical.DSupportive.D解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的But not everyone believes that there is a problem.及On the web,

42、 young people learn to make quick decisions about what is and isnt worth reading.可知，Ray Cole认为年轻人快速浏览网站可以提高快速判断的能力；据此可判断，Ray Cole对快速浏览网站持支持态度，故D项正确。BIf you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and thats New York.Its a whole world in a city.The World of The

43、atre: All of New York is a stage.And it begins with Broadway.Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Centre.Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village.Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance sports

44、found anywhere.The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso.From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees.Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.The World of Fine Dining: Whether its Roast Beijing Duck in Chinatown, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere, there is a world of gr

45、eat taste waiting for you in New York.The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue(雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Centre? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horsedrawn carriage(马车) through Central Park？Only in New York!【解题导语】本文介绍了在纽约许多值得游览的东西。5From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is mos

46、tly likely to be the name of a famous_AactorBmusicianCcookDpainterD解析：推理判断题。Rembrandt这个名人出现在第四段The World of Art部分，据此推断，Rembrandt是一名画家。故选D项。6Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?ATo see the Statue of Liberty.BTo taste the finest French coq au vin.CTo enjoy a Beethoven concert.DTo e

47、at Roast Beijing Duck.A解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，仅纽约有自由女神像，而法国最好的酒闷仔鸡、贝多芬的音乐和北京的烤鸭在其他地方也有。故选A项。7This passage may be taken from_Aa handbook for English learnersBa guidebook for foreign travelersCa pocketbook for businessmen Da storybook for local readersB解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“If you are looking for the place th

48、at has everything, there is only one place to visit, and thats New York.”可知，你可以去纽约，在那里你可以看到一切想看的。下文介绍了纽约的很多值得一看的东西，据此推断，此文是建议人们去纽约参观游览。故选B项。 七选五Find Ways to Respond to a Major DisasterWhen natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes happen, theres always a great need for coordinated(协调的) disas

49、ter relief(安慰) and recovery(痊愈).1._VolunteerTo take a handson approach to disaster recovery, volunteer your time and talents.You can travel to the affected regions to provide support.2._ It is recommended(建议) that you volunteer through one of the professional organizations for your safety and your s

50、kills can be put to best use.Donate(捐赠) moneyDisaster victims often have lost their homes or need to relocate.In many cases, your money is just as valuable as your physical presence in helping with relief efforts.Many organizations provide temporary housing, food and other items for victims.3._ Even

51、 organizations like the Red Cross have been criticized for how donated funds have been allocated(分配)Donate bloodIf you cant travel and dont feel comfortable giving money, a need for donated blood always existed.The Red Cross and local medical organizations manage blood supplies that are important to

52、 disaster victims.Call the Red Cross to schedule an appointment.4._5_Goods are valuable in stricken areas.Building materials and donations of bottled water or household items can be placed on trucks and taken to the disaster areas.It is the best to allow the professional organizations to coordinate

53、these donation efforts and see that the needed supplies reach a location where they will be best used for recovery.ASend needed itemsBMake preparationsCA lot of people are skillful at organizing local response.DOr look out for a blood drive in your area.EWhether disaster has occurred at home or abro

54、ad, you can help.FAnd you can do everything from providing first aid to rebuilding homes in these areas.GBefore giving, though, make sure you trust the organization receiving your money.【解题导语】本文主要讲述了面对受灾地区人们能够给予什么帮助。1E解析：根据空前的“When natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes happen, theres alw

55、ays a great need for coordinated(协调的) disaster relief(安慰) and recovery(痊愈)”可知当灾难发生后，为救济和恢复当地的生活我们都可以尽一份力，故选E。2F解析：根据Volunteer这一标题，可知以下都是在详细介绍可以给予哪些帮助，故选F。3G解析：根据空后的“Even organizations like the Red Cross have been criticized for how donated funds have been allocated(分配)”可知甚至像红十字会这样的机构也曾被质疑捐款是如何分配的，故选

56、G。4D解析：根据空前的“Call the Red Cross to schedule an appointment.”可知可以给红十字会打电话预约献血，也可以寻找附近的献血活动，故选D。5A解析：根据下文的“Goods are valuable in stricken areas.Building materials and donations of bottled water or household items can be placed on trucks and taken to the disaster areas.”可知是建议给灾区提供急需物资的帮助，故选A。 短文改错Dear

57、Jack，Im sorry to know youre unhappy now. Its very difficulty for us teenagers to keep a balance between parttime jobs and our study. However, you dont have to worry too much. I would like give you some suggestions. Firstly, think about the purpose of your finding a parttime job. I think its importan

58、t to gain some knowledges and life skills instead of only make some extra money at present. Secondly, you should pay attention to learning from some study methods and skills, which will save our time and energy. Last and not least, you should make a overall and clear timetable and make sure you set

59、aside enough time for your study. I hope you would soon feel happy and balance your work and study perfect.Yours，Li Hua答案：Dear Jack，Im sorry to know youre unhappy now. Its very for us teenagers to keep a balance between parttime jobs and our study. However, you dont have to worry too much. I would l

60、ike give you some suggestions. Firstly, think about the purpose of your finding a parttime job. I think its important to gain some and life skills instead of only some extra money at present. Secondly, you should pay attention to learning some study methods and skills, which will save time and energy. Last not least, you should make overall and clear timetable and make sure you set aside enough time for your study. I hope you soon feel happy and balance your work and study .Yours，Li Hua