1、UnitUnit 2 2 ReviewReview 课后练习课后练习 阅读理解阅读理解 A Welcome to the 20162017 App Challenge Do you want to make a difference in your community (社区)? The Verizon Innovative App (应用软件) Challenge can get you started. The first step is to think of a problem in your community. The next step is to create an app t
2、hat can solve the problem. Groups of five to seven students in middle school or high school, led by a teacher, can enter the competition. First teams will compete on a local level. Teams that make it to the next round receive $5,000 for their schools. Finalists show their app ideas to judges. Next,
3、the judges pick national winners. The top eight teams receive an additional $15,000 for their schools, and each team member receives a Samsung computer. Besides, the winning teams get the chance to bring their app to life. A group of six girls from Los Fresnos, Texas, won the second Verizon App Chal
4、lenge. They came up with the Hello Navi app idea. The app was designed to help blind students find their way through their school by using a voiceover technology. Do you have an app idea that could help solve a local problem? The final date for the competition is November 24,2016. Find more informat
5、ion and take part in the competition at verizon found、ation.org/a- ppchallenge. 1The Verizon App Challenge is an event between _. AteamsBschools Cseparate studentsD.teachers and students 2What will the winners get? AMoney.B.Computers. CA free trip to Verizon.D.A chance to work in Samsung. 3What type
6、 of writing is the text? AA technology report.B.A notice. CAn app guide.D.A review. B One day Robin went with his family to eat in a restaurant. They were sitting at a table and waiting for their meal. Suddenly, everyone around them started to cover their noses. Some of them even left their tables a
7、nd went away. When Robins family turned around to see what had caused this, they saw two homeless boys. The boys looked dirty and smelled bad. But both boys were smiling and had beautiful blue eyes. They were looking for someone kind. One of the boys went to the counter and he counted the coins he h
8、ad. The other boy looked sick and he stood quietly. The young lady at the counter asked the boy what they wanted. He said, “We only want a cup of coffee.” That was all they could afford. They wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up. It was really cold outside. But to sit inside the restaurant, t
9、hey had to buy something. When Robins mother saw this, she wanted to help the boys. She ordered some more food. Then she went to the two boys table. She put the food on the table. The boys looked up at her and said, “Thank you.” When Robin saw what his mother did, he understood what the unconditiona
10、l (无条件 的) love was. His mother treated those boys kindly. She did not expect anything in return. Now Robin saves his own pocket money and helps homeless people whenever he can. 4Which of the following caused some people to leave their table? AThey had finished their meals. B. They thought the food w
11、as terrible. CTwo boys came in and they smelled bad. D. There wasnt enough food in the restaurant. 5Why did two boys come to the restaurant? ABecause they were hungry. B.Because they wanted to warm up. CBecause they knew Robins family. D.Because they wanted to have some coffee. 6. What did Robins mo
12、ther do? AShe gave the two boys some money. BShe ordered some food for the two boys. CShe asked Robin to play with the two boys. D. She invited the two boys to eat with her family. 7What did Robin learn from the story? AWe should treat others kindly. B. We shouldnt laugh at others. CWe should save p
13、ocket money. D. We shouldnt receive others help. C The weather is getting hotter. You are thirsty playing basketball or riding home from school. A cold drink may be just the thing. But be careful what you are drinking. Something that looks cool may not be good for your health. There are plenty of “e
14、nergy drinks” on the market. Most of them have beautiful colours and cool names. The lists on them tell you they are helpful to your health. Sounds great! But after a careful check you may find that most energy drinks have lots of caffeine (咖啡碱) in them. These drinks are especially aimed at young pe
15、ople, students, busy people and sports players. Makers sometimes say their drinks make you better at sports and can keep you awake. But be careful not to drink too much. Caffeine makes your heart beat fast. Because of this, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has limited (限制) its use. Caffeine
16、 in most energy drinks is at least as strong as that in a cup of coffee or tea. Possible health dangers have something to do with energy drinks. Just one box of energy drink can make you nervous, have difficulty sleeping and can even cause heart problems. Scientists say that teenagers should be disc
17、ouraged from taking drinks with a lot of caffeine in them. 8Which is Not the reason why many people like drinking energy drinks? AThey have beautiful colours and cool names. BThey have lots of caffeine. CThey can keep them awake and better at sports. DThey are said to be helpful to health. 9What doe
18、s the underlined word “discouraged” in Paragraph 2 mean? AEncouraged.B.Stopped. CHelped.D.Disliked. 10What can we learn from the passage? AAdvertisements are important in getting people to buy energy drinks. BEnergy drinks are helpful to teenagers study. CSports players need to drink a lot of energy
19、 drinks. DEnergy drinks are especially aimed at teenagers. 11Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? AWhats the Use of Energy Drinks? B.Who Can Drink Energy Drinks? CWhats That in Energy Drinks? D.Why Cant We Buy Energy Drinks? 语法填空语法填空 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 1 个适当的单词或括号内单
20、词的正确形式。个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Do you want to be invited back? Read our six top tips for being _1_ popular guest. Clothesif you are in a formal situation, dress _2_ (smart): a suit and tie for men, a dress and jacket for women. Giftsif you are going to stay in someones house, take a small gift if you are
21、 staying for a short period of time, a bigger gift for longer periods. Expensive chocolate _3_ (work) in most situations. Dont arrive without _4_ (take) anything. Greetingsto shake hands or to kiss? Wait to see _5_ action your host does. Foodalways accept it when _6_ (offer). Try to eat all of it an
22、d say it tastes good _7_ it may look terrible. Dont hurt the hosts _8_ (feel) Titlesavoid using first names in formal situations. Always use titles (Doctor, Professor, Chairman) until you _9_ (tell) not to. Leavingthe most important tip for being a good guest is to know when you should say goodbye.
23、The secret is to leave while the host is still enjoying your company and wants you _10_ (stay) longer. 改错改错 Dear Sir， How are you? As an exchange student, I am writing to tell you I would prefer to move into a single room in the next term, so I find it inconvenient to share a room with others. My ro
24、ommate often held parties at night, made much noise. Besides, his friends are always visiting him, that disturbs me a lot. So I hope to draw your attentions to this problem. If you think in my position, I am sure he will agree that the only solution for me is to get a room of my own, one not in the
25、same building but very near to the school campus as possible. I would be gratefully if you could do me favor. Best wishes. Yours sincerely, Li Ming 参考答案参考答案 阅读理解阅读理解 1-3 ABB 4-7 CBBA 8-11 BBAC 语法填空语法填空 1a2.smartly33.works44.taking5.what 6offered7.though/although8.feeling9are told10.to stay 短文改错短文改错
26、Dear Sir， How are you? As an exchange student, I am writing to tell you I would prefer to move into a single room in the next term,so because/as I find it inconvenient to share a room with others. My roommate often held holds parties at night, made making much noise. Besides, his friends are always
27、visiting him, that which disturbs me a lot. So I hope to draw your attentions attention to this problem. If you think in my position, I am sure he you will agree that the only solution for me is to get a room of my own, one not in the same building but very as near to the school campus as possible. I would be gratefully grateful if you could do me the favor. Best wishes. Yours sincerely， Li Ming
