2021-2022年新教材高中英语 UNIT 2 Improving yourself Section Ⅰ Starting out .doc

1、Starting out & Understanding ideas.阅读理解AHow cool can libraries be in an era (时代) of iPods and Kindles? More than you think.Only if you know where to go.Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world p

2、aying visits and taking tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus.Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and

3、scan through the gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library: Dublin, IrelandThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth .It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the l

4、ibrarys oldest books.The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps(竖琴) in Ireland.Dating back to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol of Ireland.Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United StatesAt first glance, it looks like a spaceship.Architect William Pereira

5、, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970.It has been featured in scifi films, short stories and novels.The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”， which invites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguis

6、hed authors.TU Delft Library: Delft, NetherlandsThe library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books，16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum.The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you cant really see the actual library.What mak

7、es it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill.The roof covers 5,500 square meters.And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章向读者推荐了在拥有iPod和Kindle的时代，几家很酷的图书馆。1.Which of the four libraries has the longest history?ACentral Library.BTrinity Co

8、llege Library.CGeisel Library.DTU Delft Library.解析：选B细节理解题。根据Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland部分中The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth .及其他三个图书馆的建造时间可知，Trinity College Library是四个图书馆中历史最悠久的图书馆，故选B项。2Which library is under the

9、 ground?ACentral Library.BTrinity College Library.CGeisel Library.DTU Delft Library.解析：选D细节理解题。根据TU Delft Library: Delft, Netherlands部分中The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you cant really see the actual library.可知，TU Delft Library在地下，故选D项。3What makes Geisel Library different from the o

10、thers?AFamous writers often deliver speeches there.BIt has a roof of grassy hill.CQueen Elizabeth I founded the library.DIt is the largest single library in the world.解析：选A细节理解题。根据Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United States部分中The library hosts “Dinner in the Library”， which in

11、vites readers for cocktails, and also a special speech from distinguished authors.可知，Geisel Library与其他图书馆最大的区别就是著名作家经常在那里发表演讲，故选A项。BMy violin is like a soulmate that whispers words of wisdom to me.Together, weve gone through both tears and happiness.About 12 years ago I made acquaintance with it fol

12、lowing an order from my mom.Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it.And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teachers eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible (隐形的) hammer, striking on my heart.One day, I finally decided: I hate it!By chance, things changed when I was

13、seven.I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma (困境)I searched online for the Eminor Concerto, a wellknown violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the b

14、ow moved across it.It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air.The violins voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air.As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray.A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared.I cou

15、ld hear children crying and men shouting.It was like an invisible claw (爪子) had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin I grabbed mine and never let it go.Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument.Without hesitating, I

16、 picked it up, rosined the bow, and began to play.Peace filled my heart.My violin has been by my side for 12 years.When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when Im deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away; when Im walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievement

17、s, solemn tunes calm me down.Gradually, it has become a part of my life.My violin, shall I compare you to a summers day?语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己小时候被妈妈要求学小提琴，后来由于无聊和失望而放弃，无意中因为一首名曲又有了学习的热情，一直坚持了12年到现在，小提琴已经成了生活的一部分，成了作者的灵魂伴侣。4What further contributed to the authors dislike of violinplaying?AOrders from

18、mum.BBoredom of practice.CDisappointment in the teachers eyes.DLoss of passion for violin.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段中的And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teachers eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible(隐形的) hammer, striking on my heart.可知，当作者演奏错误时，老师失望的眼神加剧了作者对小提琴的不喜欢，故选C项。5What

19、 can be inferred from Paragraph 4?AThe weather actually changed because of the tune.BThe scenery outside the room was quite attractive.CThe sudden change made the authors heart unable to beat.DThe authors feeling was continuously influenced by the music.解析：选D推理判断题。根据第四段中的It was like the music slid o

20、ver the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air.The violins voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air.As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray.可知，这些是对优美琴声的描写，表现了琴声对人心情的影响，人的心情会随着音乐而变化。由此判断，作者的感受不断受到音乐的影响，故选D项。6Why did the author pick up the violin again?AThe i

21、nvisible hammer and claw are gone.BA famous tune aroused his interest and passion.CThe beautiful imagination changed his attitude.DHe was crazy about Felix Mendelssohns works.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第三段中的I searched online for the Eminor Concerto, a wellknown violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, an

22、d listened to it.和第五段中的That glorious day set off my passion and interest in violin I grabbed mine and never let it go.可知，Felix Mendelssohn的Eminor Concerto这首名曲让作者对小提琴又有了兴趣和热情，故选B项。7Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AMusical Soulmate ViolinBMy Dislike and Like of ViolinCAn Insp

23、iring Story of ViolinDDeep Love for Violin Music解析：选A标题归纳题。根据第一段My violin is like a soulmate that whispers words of wisdom to me.Together, weve gone through both tears and happiness.并结合文章内容可知，A项(音乐心灵伴侣小提琴)概括了全文意思，又能吸引读者，为最佳标题。CWhats your opinion on spicy food? Some people cannot handle even the smal

24、lest amount of chili peppers in their dinner while others cant get enough of them.Scientists have long been puzzled by why some people love the chili while others loathe it.Plenty of research has been done on the subject, dating as far back as the 1970s.Previous results showed that a love of chilies

25、 is related to childhood experiences, and that cultural influences affect our taste too.But the latest study has found that a persons love of spicy food may be linked to his or her personality more than anything else, CBC News reported.“We have always assumed that liking drives intake we eat what we

26、 like and we like what we eat.But no one has actually directly bothered to connect personality with intake of chili peppers，” said Professor John EHayes from Pennsylvania State University, who led the study.But before you look at the study, you should first know that “spicy” is not a taste, unlike s

27、our, sweet, bitter and salty taste.It is, in fact, a burning feeling that you feel on the surface of your tongue.This got scientists thinking that maybe a love of spicy food is brought about by peoples longing for thrill, something they usually get from watching action movies or riding a roller coas

28、ter.In the study, 97 participants, both male and female, were asked to fill out questionnaires about their personality, for example, whether they like new experiences or tend to avoid risks.They were then given a glass of water with capsaicin (辣椒素), the plant chemical that makes a chili burn, mixed

29、into it.By comparing the answers to the questionnaire and what participants said they felt about the spicy water, researchers found that those who tended to enjoy action movies or take risks were about six times more likely to enjoy the spicy water.Interestingly, we used to believe that the reason w

30、hy some people can withstand (耐受) spicy food is that their tongues have become less sensitive to it.However, this latest study has found otherwise.“Its not that it doesnt burn as badly, but that you actually learn to like the burning feeling，” Hayes explained.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。研究表明人们喜欢吃辣味的食物跟一个人的性格有关。8W

31、hats the meaning of the underlined word “loathe” in the second paragraph?ADislike.BFear.CPut up with.DAdapt to.解析：选A词义猜测题。画线词所在句中的while意为“而，然而”，表示对比，故画线词loathe与love意思相反，故选A项(不喜欢)。9What did Professor John EHayes and his team discover from their study?AWhat we eat actually helps to develop our persona

32、lity.BMales are more likely to enjoy spicy food than females.CThose trying to avoid risks tend to be less interested in spicy food.DPeople are wrong to treat “spicy” as a kind of taste rather than a feeling.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第四段中的This got scientists thinking that maybe a love of spicy food is brought abo

33、ut by peoples longing for thrill, something they usually get from watching action movies or riding a roller coaster.及倒数第二段中的researchers found that those who tended to enjoy action movies or take risks were about six times more likely to enjoy the spicy water可知，喜欢冒险、刺激的人会更喜欢辣的食物。由此可以推断出，不喜欢冒险的人不太喜欢辣的

34、食物，故选C项。10Why do some people like spicy food according to the recent study?ABecause their taste has become less sensitive.BBecause they love the burning feeling.CBecause they want to challenge themselves.DBecause the more they try spicy food, the less it burns.解析：选B细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，我们过去认为一些人之所以能忍受辛辣食物

35、是因为他们的舌头对辛辣食物变得不那么敏感了。然而，这项最新研究却发现事情不是这样的。喜欢吃辣的人实际上是喜欢燃烧的感觉。故选B项。11Whats the main idea of the passage?AWhat one likes to eat mainly depends on ones personality.BWhether one enjoys spicy food depends largely on ones personality.COnes personal experiences have nothing to do with their taste.DDifferent

36、 people have different taste.解析：选B主旨大意题。根据第二段中的But the latest study has found that a persons love of spicy food may be linked to his or her personality more than anything else, CBC News reported.可知，人们喜欢吃辣味的食物跟一个人的性格有关。本文对此研究做出了具体说明，故选B项。.阅读七选五Learning should never stop.The same way applies for selfi

37、mprovement. 1 .Here are four reasons why selfimprovement is important regardless of your age.Increase selfawarenessSelfawareness is an ongoing journey. 2 ， which make you more aware of your personality, thoughts and feelings.So, in order to be on the path of selfimprovement, it is important to never

38、 lose touch with yourself.Enhance strengthsSelfimprovement lets you identify your personal strengths, from relationships to careers knowing your strengths is important for every aspect of your life.It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and where you are likely to be more excell

39、ent. 3 .After all, you can only achieve what you want when you know what you want.Overcome weaknesses 4 ， you should come to terms with your weaknesses.Dont be ashamed of them.Look at them as areas of improvement.We all have strengths and weaknesses that shape our personality.It is these imperfectio

40、ns that make us humans. 5 Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to take your trip out of comfortable areas.It lets you face your fears, try new things, take risks and challenge yourself.There will be times when you will discover a new side of your personality but there will also be tim

41、es when you will fail.AImprove mental healthBStep out of comfort zoneCIt also helps you set life goals and make them happenDWhen you refuse to improve yourself in your daily lifeEThough identifying strengths is an important aspect of selfimprovementFAs life progresses, you are met with different exp

42、eriences and challengesGThats to say, selfimprovement is of great importance no matter how old you are语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要列举了自我提高在生命任何阶段都很重要的四个原因。1选G根据下文Here are four reasons why selfimprovement is important regardless of yourage.可知，G项(也就是说，无论你多大，自我提高都很重要)符合文意。G项importance和no matter how old you are 与文

43、中important和regardless of your age同义。2选F根据上文Selfawareness is an ongoing journey.可知，自我意识是一个持续的过程。故F项(随着生命的进展，你会遇到不同的经历和挑战)符合文意。F项中As life progresses符合上文中an ongoing journey，且空后的定语从句中which指代的是F项中的different experiences and challenges。3选C根据上文It gives you a better understanding of what you are seeking and

44、where you are likely to be more excellent.可知，C项(它也会帮助你设定人生目标，并让它们实现)符合文意，都说得knowing your strengths的好处。上下句中的it指的都是knowing your strengths。4选E根据本段小标题Overcome weaknesses可知，本段讲述克服弱点。E项(尽管知道自己的长处是自我提高的重要方面)与空后句you should come to terms with your weaknesses承接自然，且符合本段语境。5选B空处是段落小标题。根据下文Choosing to work on improving yourself requires you to take your trip out of comfortable areas.It lets you face your fears, try new things, take risks and challenge yourself.可知，本段主要讲述走出舒适区。B项(走出舒适区)适合作为本段小标题。