1、Unit 2Onwards and upwards Section AStarting out go wrong;turn down;have (.) in common;work on;be delighted to;dream of;be regarded as 1.If you lose your focus,things can easily. 答案 go wrong 2.To my great surprise,you say you willlearning English. 答案 give up 3.What do the music festivals? 答案 have in
2、common 4.It is impolite tothe warm-hearted offer. 答案 turn down 5.He has spent the last two yearsa book about childcare. 答案 working on 6.Sherunning her own business. 答案 dreams of 7.Itthe purpose of life in ancient Greece. 答案 was regarded as 8.Ihear that you have succeeded. 答案 am delighted to .完成句子 1.
3、手势是如此普遍,以至于我们在使用时很少注意到。 Hand gestures are so common thatwhen were using them. 答案 we rarely notice 2.很高兴见到我,他邀请我坐在他旁边。 ,he invited me to sit next to him. 答案 Delighted to see me 3.我从小就梦想成为一名教师。 I havesince my childhood. 答案 dreamed of becoming a teacher 4.来到营地意味着加入一个每个人都必须同意一起工作的社区。 Coming to camp mean
4、s joining a community where everyone must. 答案 agree to work together 5.她收到我的信,给我回了个电话。 Shemy letter with a phone call. 答案 made a response to 素养提升 .阅读理解 A 主题语境:人与社会体裁:记叙文 J.K.Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day.Her Harry Potter series has helped people through times of stress and depres
5、sion and she is always there to deliver wise words of encouragement. She is one celebrity who is very active on Twitter.So when a single dad named Matt Burke sent her a message thanking her for the series,she noticed.Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9-year-old daughter Bail
6、ey. He included a link to his article titled Being a Broke Parent.He explained how he hadnt found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay bills on time and take his daughter on more activities and events.The family also doesnt have the Internet or TV,which means theres no “digital bab
7、ysitter” and he has to rely on his own creative ways to bond with his daughter.Since he received the series,the main thing that has occupied them these days is reading books together. Burke admits that he thought he was “too cool” for the books when they first came out and he was in his twenties,but
8、 hes loving reading them now.“We switch off chapter by chapter reading them out loud,” Burke explains.“This not only allows her to get more used to reading aloud in front of someone,but it gets me directly involved in something she loves,and it gives me the chance to be very dramatic when I read my
9、chapters and bring myself into the characters in the book,which has proven to be a ton of fun.” After hearing Burkes story,Rowling said how honored she was when Harry Potter was a part of his familys life and offered Burke more books.Besides,people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts
10、.For Burke,this experience,far more than gifts,will be what he treasures. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了英国著名作家 J.K.Rowling的文学作品 对一个单亲家庭的影响。 1.Why did Burke thank J.K.Rowling according to the text? A.She guided him how to write a good story. B.She encouraged him when he was in trouble. C.Her books helped him
11、 through times of confusion. D.Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter. 答案 D 解析细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Her series had helped strengthen his relationship with his 9- year-old daughter Bailey.”可知,单身父亲 Burke 感谢 J.K.Rowling 是因为她的哈利波特系列丛书帮助 他改善了与女儿之间的关系,故选 D项。 2.What is implied in Burkes words in
12、 Paragraph 4? A.He has found it interesting to read the series. B.He was too old to understand the series better. C.He has chosen a better way of reading the series. D.He hopes to play a role in the drama in the future. 答案 A 解析推理判断题。根据对第四段的整体理解,尤其是最后一句中的“which has proven to be a ton of fun” 可推知,Burk
13、e 认为朗读这一系列的丛书很有趣,故选 A 项。 3.Which word can best describe Burkes experience according to the text? A.Unique.B.Normal. C.Precious.D.Funny. 答案 C 解析推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“For Burke,this experience,far more than gifts,will be what he treasures.”可推知,对 Burke 来讲,这种经历是非常珍贵的,故选 C 项。 4.What is the main idea of this t
14、ext? A.J.K.Rowling chooses to help improve kids health. B.J.K.Rowling gives a magical gift to a single father. C.J.K.Rowling has a deep influence on others growth. D.Burke comes to know J.K.Rowling through her series. 答案 B 解析主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了著名作家 J.K.Rowling 的作品具有非凡的魅力,帮 助一位单身父亲改善了与其女儿的关系,故选 B 项。
15、 B 主题语境:人与自我体裁:夹叙夹议文 When Rebecca Saxon was diagnosed with cancer at the young age of 27,she thought her life was over.But in her darkest hour,inspiration struck and she found a way of turning her misfortune into advantage. Following her cancer treatment,Rebecca launched a successful business “Somet
16、hing Blue Bridal Shoes”a unique range of wedding footwear,which came out of the fashion pictures she drew while recovering in her hospital bed. Rebecca,from London,says,“I started designing wedding shoes with blue soles (鞋底)when I was halfway through my cancer treatment.I had a hit when I was diagno
17、sed with cancer but I decided that I was going to pick myself up and fight this cancer.The pictures were my release and the way I got through the many hours spent in a hospital room.I had no idea what was going to happen to me,but I knew I had to be positive if I was going to overcome this treatment
18、.I told myself this was not going to be the end for me.I decided to fight with my negative feelings and start drawing.” Rebecca had always loved fashion since she was younger.Several of her friends were getting married at the time when she was ill.“So at first,I would be drawing designs for wedding
19、dresses and other clothes.But then I started drawing wedding footweardesigning shoes with blue soles which were very comfortable too.I thought it would be a lovely way of combining the something old,something new,something borrowed,something blue tradition.Drawing really helped me deal with my treat
20、ment,” said the brave girl. With the encouragement of her boyfriend,she turned her dreams into reality and set up “Something Blue Bridal Shoes”.Each beautiful shoe has a blue sole,combining the age-old tradition of what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck. 【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。在癌症治疗期间,丽贝卡成功
21、地创立了独一无二的“蓝鞋 底婚鞋”品牌,专门为婚礼上的新娘设计鞋子。 5.What did Rebecca Saxon do when she was recovering in the hospital? A.She drew fashion pictures. B.She prepared for her marriage. C.She donated money to charities. D.She founded a company. 答案 A 解析细节理解题。根据第二段可知,Rebecca Saxon 在医院康复期间画时装画。故选 A 项。 6.Which of the follo
22、wing is TRUE about Rebecca Saxon? A.She has designed several wedding dresses for her friends. B.Drawing designs helped her fight with her negative feelings. C.Her boyfriend invested all of his savings in her business. D.She started making shoes before she was diagnosed with cancer. 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据第三
23、段中最后一句“I decided to fight with my negative feelings and start drawing.”可知,为了战胜负面情绪,她开始画画。故选 B 项。 7.Each of Rebecca Saxons shoes has a blue sole to. A.make the shoes more colourful B.express good wishes to the bride C.let the bride feel comfortable D.show her preference for blue 答案 B 解析细节理解题。根据文章最后一句
24、“Each beautiful shoe has a blue sole,combining the age-old tradition of what a bride should wear at her wedding for good luck.”可知,Rebecca Saxon 设计的鞋有蓝色 鞋底是为了向新娘表达祝福。故选 B 项。 8.The story of Rebecca Saxon inspires people to. A.face difficulties bravely B.treasure what they have C.hold fast to their dreams D.help those in need selflessly 答案 A 解析推理判断题。根据第三段 Rebecca Saxon 的叙述可知,她患病后没有消沉,而是积极面对,为新娘 设计婚鞋,成立公司。她的故事鼓舞人们要勇于面对困难。故选 A 项。
