1、Unit 2Bridging Cultures【基础训练】.单词语法填空1Another challenge for more than a million of the most _ (qualify) farm workersand managers is a nonexistent path to citizenshipthe greatest barrier to building a farm of theirown.2The young man was so _ (ambition) that he wanted to finish the task in 3 days.3Afte
2、r _ (graduate), Harry decided to make travel part of his career.4 The patient teacher will help students _ their lessons whenever they are in trouble.5This newspaper maintains a good balance in its _ (present) of different opinions.6What my friends have presented to me is beyond _ (expect). What sha
3、ll I givethem in turn?7If youre interested in finding a good financial _ (advise), talk to some friends andsee if they have one they recommend highly.8The truth is that most of us have been brought up to eat certain food and we stick_ it all our lives.9 Acalm period occurs because many storms, torna
4、does and hurricanes draw in all the warmand damp air from the _ (surround) area.10As a result, I was tired and _ (depress).完成句子1_ (原来认为不可能的事情) has now become a reality.2Nowadays consumers become more and more practical and buy only _(他们所需要的).3What the doctor is happy with is _(我母亲已重病痊愈).4After three
5、 days waiting, there was a little doubt in the mothers mind_ (警察能否找到她失踪的孩子).5_ (一般说来), diligence can lead to positive results.6My children _ (特别着迷) reading picture books.7_ (难怪他没有通过考试). Its the result of hislaziness.8No one can _ (否认) China is becoming more and more powerful in theinternational comm
6、unity.9_ (就我而言), I am strongly against it.10_ (总之), we need more evidence to prove this point.【能力提升】.阅读While you are studying or working abroad, sharing an apartment with people from othercultures is a great way of getting the most out of a period of the beginning. This is a situation towhich it wil
7、l take some time to adapt. Here are some tips to make the process go smoother.Start by being aware of your own culture, values and attitudes. Understand that people whohave not grown up in the same country or context as you can sometimes translate some of yourbehavior in the wrong way. To avoid this
8、, seek advice from your friends and family to find outmore about what type of person you are and what you might come across when it comes to peoplewho dont know you. You might also consider conducting a little research about what type ofstereotypes (成见) other cultures might hold about the people of
9、your own country.Be understanding and patient. Now that you know that people are all different, beunderstanding when you get to know them. Try to be openminded so that you can start off on theright foot. This will promote communication with them. To get to know each other better, plan tospend some t
10、ime doing what each of you likes to do in your spare time. You can cook mealstogether, go out to the town, listen to music, take a weekend trip and plan some board games.Moreover, the other person might be from a place where People do not usually do these activities.The opportunities to learn from e
11、ach other are endless, but sometimes it can take some initiative(主动权) to actually make it happen.People are more similar than you think most of the time. We grow up in such a large worldwith so much information everywhere and sometimes we can be misled into thinking somethingthat we should not belie
12、ve, but we have the opportunity to make up our own minds. So be kind.You dont know where people come from and what their story is.1Why does the author suggest being aware of your own culture?ATo learn to behave well.BTo build the sense of independence.CTo prevent yourself being misunderstood.DTo gai
13、n an insight into other cultures.2What can you do for a better understanding of each other?AMind your own business in spare time.BSuggest some activities to do together.CInvolve your roommate in what you like.DTeam up with your roommate in video games.3What does the author intend to express in the l
14、ast paragraph?A.The world is so large and people are different.BBeing friendly is good for crosscultural communication.C.People from different cultures should learn from each other.DGo to the Internet to get more information about different cultures.4What can be the best title for the text?AHow to S
15、tudy or WorkAbroadBHow to Learn Cultures of Your RoommatesCHow to Have a Good Time with ForeignersDHow to Live with People from Different Cultures.七选五Friendships can bring joy or sorrow._1_， we talked to researchers, authors, andtherapists to learn how to manage the common relationship difficulties
16、we all face.Broken promisesFriends are vital for our physical and mental wellbeing but these relationships arent alwayssmoothly sailing._2_.And a major way this happens is through broken promises. Perhaps hecanceled plans at the last minute or she declined to take part in an important party._3_，the
17、first thing to do is remember that no one is perfect, says Jan Yager, PhD, a friendship coach._4_“Sometimes jealousy reveals our deepest desires， ” says Dr.Yager.“Healthy envy canmotivate you to become better and be inspired by your friends success，” she says.She pointsout that it could be the other
18、 way around as well: your friends might be jealous of you.Feeling left outTheres no worse feeling than checking your WeChat Monday morning to find that yourfriends went on a weekend getaway without you. Scott Christnelly, a therapist, says, “I encourageclients to express their feelings about it but
19、also not to jump to conclusions.” Then find someoneelse to talk tomaybe a family member, or a close friend (not one who went on the trip)toexplain how you feel._5_.AExperiencing envyBBut while it may be painfulCStopping to feel jealous of themDThe breakup of a friendship can be just as painfulas a r
20、omantic splitEIn fact, its common to experience some serioushurt from your friendsFSince theres no rule book on what to do whenthings get tense or go southGMaybe through that conversation, you canbrainstorm how you will respond.完形填空Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some
21、wetlands which becamehis second _1_. He learned the value and beauty of _2_ there from a very young age.When he was 16, Molai began to notice something _3_ happening around his home.Aflood had hit the area earlier that year and the _4_ it caused had driven away a number of birds._5_， the number of s
22、nakes had declined as well. He _6_ that it was because there werentenough trees to protect them from the_7_. The solution, of course, was to plant trees so theanimals could seek _8_ during the daytime. He turned to the _9_ department for help but wastold that nothing would grow there. However, Molai
23、 went looking on his own and _10_ anearby island where he began to plant trees._11_ young plants in the dry season was _12_ for a lone boy. Molai built at the _13_of each sapling (幼树) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to_14_ rainwater. The water would then drip (滴落) on
24、 the plants below.Molai _15_ to plant trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1，360 acres ofnaturallygrown land that has become home to many plants and animals.,1A.dreamBjobChomeDchoice2A.natureByouthCcultureDknowledge3A.preciousBinterestingCdisturbingDawkward4A.wasteBtensionCpainD
25、damage5A.BesidesBHoweverCThereforeDOtherwise6A.agreedBrealizedCrememberedDpredicted7A.noiseBheatCdiseaseDdust8A.directionsBpartnersChelpDshelter9A.laborBpoliceCforestDfinance10A.rebuiltBdiscoveredCleftDmanaged11A.DecoratingBObservingCWateringDGuarding12A.toughBillegalCfantasticDbeneficial13A.backBto
26、pCfootDside14A.cool downBkeep offCpurifyDcollect15A.returnedBlearnedCfailedDContinued.语法填空The Serpentine River, added to Londons Hyde Park in 1730, is an1._(enjoy)scenic spot. Queen Caroline asked for the river to look as natural as possible and the river2._(name)because of its snakelike shape.Membe
27、rs of the Serpentine Swimming Club are permitted3._(swim)there between 6： 00 and 9： 30 in the morning and races are held every Saturday all the year round.Although during the summer, river temperatures can4._(rough)rise to 20 ，during the winter they can get very low and the river sometimes freezes.
28、Wet suits may be wornfor training,5._they may not be worn during races, not even in the winter. Halfthe members of the club6._(be) women and membership of the club consists7._ people of all ages from all walks of life.The Serpentine Swimming Club8._(hold)its first Christmas Day Race in 1864, Later t
29、he race was supported byJames Matthew Barrie,9._is best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan.10._(attract)by the sight of the Serpentine swimmers during his morning walks,Barrie started the Peter Pan Cup as well. The club is now most famous for its yearly Peter PanChristmas Day Race.读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其
30、内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。As the sun shone through Poltus window, he was already wide awake in his bed. He got upand ran straight to his study table. There, in an empty jam bottle,was the treasure.A colourfullittle butterfly. How difficult it had been to catch it in the backyard of his house. It ha
31、d kept flyingaway from his grasp. But he did catch it. And now it was going to be part of his biology project inschool.The biology project required Poltu to submit the study of a living creature every month. Mostof his classmates drew diagrams from their books as part of this exercise. But Poltu was
32、 going todo something different. He was going to present a live creaturethis butterfly.Poltu loved the different colours on the wings of the butterfly. Red, green and blue. Howbeautiful it looked when it fluttered the wings. Poltu had made a few holes on the cap of the bottleto let air pass through,
33、 and added tender leaves for the butterfly to nibble (小口咬) on. He mighthave trapped the creature, but he cared for it.Excited about displaying his exhibit to the biology teacher, Poltu dressed hurriedly, and leftfor school. His school was walking distance from his house. He took a short cut and when
34、 hearrived, the gate wasnt wholly open yet.He walked straight into his class, opened the bench window and placed the bottle on thewindowsill. The golden rays of the sun streamed through the glass,on the delicate wings of thebutterfly. Poltus butterfly looked simply gorgeous. In a few minutes,the are
35、a was full of boys,even from other classes, gazing fondly at it.That days biology class was the most interesting in a long time. Pleased with Poltusinitiative (主动性), the teacher asked everyone in the class to thank him as he made it possible forthem to study a butterfly so closely. Poltu felt like a
36、 star for being treated like royalty.On the way home, whatever small creatures Poltu came across, he felt like putting them intothe bottle. But he checked himself as he wanted to give breathing space to his butterfly.注意：1.续写词数应为 150 左右；2请按如下格式作答。However, when he returned home, he found the butterfly
37、 notmoving._He ran outside, holding the bottle tightly in hishand._参考答案【基础训练】.单词拼写1qualified2.ambitious3.graduation4.with5presentation6.expectation7.adviser/advisor8.to9surrounding10.depressed.完成句子1What was once regarded as impossible2what they need3that my mother has recovered from the serious dise
38、ase4whether the police could find her lost child5Generally speaking6are particularly keen on7No wonder he didnt pass the exam8deny the fact that9As far as I am concerned10In summary【能力提升】.阅读1 C细节理解题。 根据第二段第二句 Understand that people who have not grown up in thesame country or context as you can somet
39、imes translate some of your behavior in the wrong way.可知外国室友可能会误解你。第三句中的 To avoid this 和 find out more about what type ofperson you are 可知为了避免这种情况的发生，作者建议要了解你是什么样的人，即从了解自己的文化开始，所以 C 项正确。2B细节理解题。由第三段第五句 To get to know each other better, plan to spend sometime doing what each of you likes to do in you
40、r spare time.可知可以计划在空闲时间做一些彼此都喜欢的事以增进了解，所以 B 项正确。3B主旨大意题。根据最后一段的倒数第二句 So be kind.可知 B 项正确。4D主旨大意题。文章第一段第一句中的 sharing an apartment with people from othercultures is a great way of getting the most out of a period of the beginning 点明语篇主旨， 下文具体介绍了与不同文化背景的人同住时该如何适应，故 D 项正确。.七选五1F根据空后内容可知，空处应是一个表示原因的句子，故
41、 F 项符合题意。2E由空前的“these relationships arent always smoothly sailing”以及下文内容可知，经历一些来自朋友的严重的伤害是司空见惯的事，故选 E。3B空前列举了一些朋友违背诺言的具体表现，由空后的“the first thing to do isremember that no one is perfect”可知，B 项承上启下，符合题意。4A根据下文中的“Sometimes jealousy reveals our deepest desires”以及“Healthy envycan motivate.success”可知，本段主要讲
42、的是嫉妒对友情的影响，故 A 项符合题意。5G根据上文中的“I encourage clients to express their feelings”以及“Then findsomeone else to talk tomaybe a family member, or a close friend (not one who went on thetrip)to explain how you feel”可知，也许通过谈话你们可以针对友情中出现的问题集思广益。故选 G 项。.完形填空1C考查名词。莫莱在印度的一个小村庄长大，这个村庄坐落在一些湿地附近，那里成为他的第二个家园(home)。A：
43、梦，梦想；B：工作；D：选择。2 A考查名词。句意：他很小就认识到了那里大自然(nature)的价值和美丽。 B：青年，青春；C：文化；D：知识。3C考查形容词。句意：当他 16 岁的时候，莫莱开始注意到他家的周围发生了一些令人不安的(disturbing)事情。由下文可知，洪水破坏了此地的自然环境，使动物在湿地上无法生存，所以令人不安。A：宝贵的；B：有趣的；D：令人尴尬的，笨拙的。4D考查名词。句意：那年早些时候，一场洪水袭击了该地区，造成的破坏(damage)使许多鸟类被迫离开。A：废物；B：紧张；C：痛苦。5A考查副词。句意：此外(besides)，蛇的数量也下降了。B：然而；C：所以
44、；D：否则。6B考查动词。句意：他意识到(realize)这是因为没有足够的树木来保护它们免受高温。A：同意；C：记得，记住；D：预料。7B考查名词。句意：他意识到这是因为没有足够的树木来保护它们免受高温(heat)。由上文可知水灾破坏了湿地的植被， 毁坏了湿地的自然环境， 使动物在白天因为太热无处藏身。A：噪音；C：疾病；D：灰尘。8D考查名词。句意：当然，解决办法是种树，以便这些动物可以在白天寻求庇护(shelter)。A：方向；B：伙伴，搭档；C：帮助。9C考查名词。句意：他向森林(forest)部门寻求帮助，但被告知那里什么都不会生长。A：劳动；B：警察；D：金融。10B考查动词。句意
45、：然而，莫莱独自去看了看，发现(discover)了附近的一个岛屿，在那里他开始种树。A：重建；C：离开，剩下；D：经营，管理。11C考查非谓语动词。句意：在旱季浇灌(watering)幼小的植物对一个孤单的男孩来说是艰难的。A：装饰，点缀；B：观察，遵守；D：保卫，守护。12A考查形容词。句意：在旱季浇灌幼小的植物对一个孤单的男孩来说是艰难的(tough)。B：违法的；C：极好的，怪诞的；D：有益的。13B考查名词。句意：莫莱在每棵幼树的顶部(top)建造了一个竹子平台，在那里他放置了带有小孔的陶罐来收集雨水。A：背面，后面；C：底部；D：侧面。14D考查动词及动词短语。句意：莫莱在每棵幼树
46、的顶部建造了一个竹子平台，在那里他放置了带有小孔的陶罐来收集(collect)雨水。A：变凉；B：不接近；C：使纯净，净化。15D考查动词。莫莱在接下来的 37 年里继续(continue)植树，他的努力已经使得 1，360 英亩自然生长的土地成为许多植物和动物的家园。A：回来；B：学习；C：衰退，失败。.语法填空1 enjoyable考查词形转换。 分析句子结构可知， 此处要用形容词修饰名词 scenic spot。2was named考查时态和语态。这条河由于像蛇一样的形状而得名。根据语境可知，空处应用一般过去时，且 the river 与 name 之间是被动关系，所以要用一般过去时的被
47、动语态。3to swim考查非谓语动词。permit sb. to do sth.“允许某人做某事”，是固定用法，这里是其被动形式。4roughly考查副词。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰动词 rise，应用副词形式。roughly“大致”。5but考查连词。训练时可以穿潜水服，但是比赛期间不能穿，即使在冬季也不能穿。前后表转折关系，故填 but。6are考查主谓一致。句子的主语“Half the members of the club”是复数，所以谓语动词要用复数形式。7of考查介词。consist of“由组成”，是固定用法。8held考查时态。根据句中的 in 1864 可知，动作发生在过去
48、，所以要用一般过去时。9who考查关系代词。分析句子结构可知，空处引导一个非限制性定语从句，指代先行词 James Matthew Barrie，且在从句中作主语，所以用 who。10Attracted考查非谓语动词。Barrie 与 attract 之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故此处应用动词ed 形式作状语。.写作参考范文：However, when he returned home, he found the butterfly not moving. Suspecting that it couldbe sleeping,he patted the cap of the bottle lig
49、htly, but no response. Poltu was scared all of asudden.Adisturbing thought flashed across his mind that the butterfly might have been exhaustedto death after being displayed the entire day. He poured a little water into the bottle, which seemedto help as the butterfly shivered a little. Then followe
50、d a long period of utter stillness of the poorcreature,leaving Poltu even more unsettled.He ran outside, holding the bottle tightly in his hand. The air in the backyard was refreshingfrom the scent of the green grass. He quickly unscrewed the cap of the bottle and started shaking itgently. His heart
