1、Unit 2 Success B卷 能力提升第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Growing up in Joilet, Illinois, in the 1930s, George Mikan often felt everyone was staring at him. Tall and awkward (笨拙的), with thick glasses, he tried to hide by lowering himself when walking and
2、 sitting. But someday, everyone would know his name, The Tall Kid. By age 16, Mikan made the high school basketball team. Now 6 feet 8 inches tall and broad-shouldered, his specialty was guarding the basket and blocking shots. At 6 feet 10 in a sport then dominated(主导) by much smaller men, George Mi
3、kan was the model for the dominating tall players of later decades. Towering over most of his competitors, he was one of the most effective scorers of his day, averaging 22. 6 points over a professional career that lasted nine seasons. How dominant was Mikan? In his nine seasons, his teams won seven
4、 titles and in 1950 he was selected the greatest player of the half-century. One of the legendary stories about Mikan concerns a game played on Dec. 13, 1949, between the Lakers and the New York Knicks. The grand screen over Madison Square Garden read: Geo. Mikan vs. Knicks. When Mikan walked into t
5、he locker room before the game, he found his teammates sitting around in their street clothes. One of them greeted Mikan by saying, Theyre advertising youre playing against the Knicks, so go play them. Well wait here. Mikan was so dominant that the NBA made two big rule changes during his career. Th
6、ey tried to make it more difficult for him to score by expanding the width of the key from 6 feet to 12 feet and they started the 24-second clock after a game in 1950, when the Fort Wayne Pistons decided that the only way they could win was to hold onto the ball and not let the Lakers have it. They
7、ended up winning, 19-18, in the lowest-scoring game in NBA history. Mikan was in the first class elected to the basketball Hall of Fame in 1959. Frankly, without George Mikan, the Los Angeles Lakers would not be the organisation we are today, Lakers owner Jerry Buss said. Magic Johnson also paid tri
8、bute to Mikan: He started the championships. Youve got to start with Mikan first before you name any Laker. He paved the way for all of us who came after him.1.How did Mikan react to his height before reaching 16.A.Feeling proud.B.Showing it off.C.Taking its advantage.D.Feeling ashamed.2.What can be
9、 learnt about Mikan from the text?A.He made a successful scorer as a towering man.B.He required the NBA to change its rules for his good.C.He alone ever played against the Knicks for the Lakers.D.He entered the basketball Hall of Fame in 1950.3.What can be inferred about the NBA rules?A.Inefficient.
10、B.Steady.C.Adjustable.D.Perfect.B We should never give up when weve challenged. The following three actresses have set a good example to us. Sarah Jessica Parker When Parker was little, she had to take up singing and dancing to help feed her big family. Despite hard times, Parkers mom encouraged her
11、 childrens interest in the arts. When Parker was 11 years old, the family took a trip to New York City, so Parker could audition(试演) for a Broadway play. The trip was a successshe and her brother were both cast, and then the family moved to New York. Parker continued to work hard and land roles, eve
12、ntually becoming the title character of a famous TV show. Emily Blunt Before Blunt was nominated(提名) for Golden Globes and landing leading roles on the stage and big screen, she could hardly hold a conversation with her classmates: Between ages 7 and 14, Emily had a major stutter(口吃). But that all c
13、hanged when one of her junior high teachers encouraged her to try out for the school play, which she thought was a totally unappealing(无吸引力的) thing at first due to the fact that she had such a hard time communicating. The teacher suggested she try accents and character voices to help get the words o
14、ut and it worked. By the end of her teens, Blunt had overcome her stutter and went on to achieve the successful career she has now. Shania Twain Twains career actually began more out of necessity than raw ambition. Her mom and stepfather often couldnt make enough to get by, so Twain started singing
15、in bars to make extra money when she was just eight years old. She recalls her mother waking her up at all hours to get up and perform. Sadly, when she was 21, her mother and stepfather were killed in a car accident on the highway. Twain put her career on hold to step in and take care of her younger
16、 brothers. Only when her youngest brother graduated from high school did she feel it was OK to head down to Nashville to pursue her career.1.Why did Parkers family go to New York City when she was 11?A.Because a TV show was waiting for Parker.B.Because Parker planned to learn the arts there.C.Becaus
17、e Parkers family wanted to travel there.D.Because Parker could try out for a play there.2.What was her first reaction when Blunt was advised to try out for the school play?A.Excited.B.Uninterested.C.Angry.D.Touched.3.In order to _, Twain stopped pursuing her career at 21.A.finish her educationB.avoi
18、d a car accidentC.look after her brothersD.take a break4.What did Parker and Twain have in common when they were young?A.They helped support their family.B.They had uncaring parents.C.They wanted to become famous.D.They had an unhappy childhood.C You have a nice salary, but you still feel short of m
19、oney. At the end of each month, you often ask yourself, Where has all my money gone? To help you better run your salary, here come some money-saving tips. First, you need to set goals to encourage yourself to save money. For example, you plan to have a good dress in one year, to have a car in two ye
20、ars time or to buy a house in five years. Second, form money-saving habits and stay away from the ones that waste money. Learn to keep a diary of how much you spend and what its for. Think twice before using money on expensive skin care products (护肤品). The best way to keep your skin in good conditio
21、n is enough sleep. Third, pay attention to your daily things. Leave no more than one light on when you leave home. Buy vegetables from a market where vegetables are less expensive and fresher, not a supermarket. When going to a supermarket, take a notebook with you. Write down what you want to buy.
22、Fourth, save your social life. Take the dishes that havent been eaten up away for next day when you have dinner in a restaurant. When its your turn to offer a meal, invite your friends to your home, and cook the dinner yourself. If you are to attend a party and an expensive present is needed, ask se
23、veral friends to go together to share a present.1.What is the passage mainly about?A.Four ways to save money.B.How to set goals to save money.C.Where to keep money.D.How to live well with little money.2.Which of the following does the author favour?A.Buying some good skin care products.B.Enough slee
24、p does good to skin.C.All things in supermarkets are expensive.D.Vegetables in a market taste good.3.What should you do if you want to save money?A.Have dinner in a restaurant.B.Buy dishes in a restaurant and eat at home.C.Invite friends home and cook yourself.D.Attend a party alone.4.Which of the f
25、ollowing is NOT suggested by the author?A.Making a plan to save money.B.Forming habits of saving money.C.Cutting the prices when buying things.D.Leaving few lights on when you leave home.D During Ricks birth in 1962, his brain was damaged for lack of oxygen. The doctors told Dick Hoyt that there was
26、 no hope of his son being anything more than a vegetable. Yet Dick and his wife were determined to raise him at home. At age 13, Rick told his father he wanted to participate in a five-mile benefit run for the disabled. Dick was not a runner, but he agreed to push Rick through the race course in his
27、 wheelchair. That was when a surprising thing happened. During the run, Rick felt as though he wasnt disabled anymorehe was simply one of the runners. This experience deeply affected Dick, and he committed himself to running an increasing number of events with his son so that Rick could have this fe
28、eling as often as possible. At first, other competitors often treated them as outsiders and even avoided them. But gradually, what began as a way for Rick Hoyt to experience inclusion and equality served its purpose. Running together became a way to send out a message that, as Rick said, everybody s
29、hould be included in everyday life. The pairs first Boston Marathon in 1981 finished in the top quarter of the field, and shortly thereafter, attitudes began to change. Many athletes would come up to them before the race to wish them luck. The 2013 Boston Marathon was the 31st time the Hoyts had run
30、 the race, and it was also their last race. Dick has run thousands of miles to be with and support his son. Their athletic pursuits have enriched Ricks life and had practical benefits for Dicks life as well: After a heart attack, Dicks doctor told him he might have died 15 years earlier if he werent
31、 in such good shape.1.What inspired Dick to keep running with his son?A.Rick felt as if he was a healthy person when running.B.Rick could raise money by taking part in running.C.Ricks wish was to be an excellent runner one day.D.Rick could rebuild his brain by running.2.What message did the Hoyts se
32、nd out by running?A.Everyone is a part of the world.B.No pain, no gain.C.Where theres a will theres a way.D.Good things come to those who wait.3.What changed others attitudes to the Hoyts?A.Their talent for running.B.Their purpose of running.C.Their donations to runners.D.Their achievement in runnin
33、g.4.How long did the Hoyts insist on races?A.For 31 years.B.For 39 years.C.For 32 years.D.For 53 years.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Life is like a book, from which we can find happiness and sorrow, success and failure, hope and despair (绝望), and love. Life is a
34、 learning process. _. Happiness and sorrow Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile to others gives a certain level of fulfilment. Peace of mind is the main link with happiness. _. We realise the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. _ Failure is th
35、e path to success. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way. Hope and despair _. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds up patience. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have o
36、nly one choice keep moving on in life and be hopeful. Love Love plays a key role in our life. _. In the early stages of our life, our parents are the ones who show us unconditional love and care. They tell us what is right or wrong, good or bad. But we always tend to take these for granted. It is on
37、ly after marriage and having kids that a person understands and becomes sensitive to the feelings of others. A.Success and failure B.Failure leads to success C.Hope is what keeps life going D.No mind is happy without peace E.Life teaches us not to regret forever F.Without love, a person could become
38、 cruel and violent G.Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us better people第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The other day I was shopping at a local store and met a lady. She was squatting (蹲坐) on the floor looking for a 1 product o
39、n the bottom shelf. She jumped up when she saw me as if to2my way. Feeling sorry she3that she was a(n)4at a nearby store and was5her lunch break, trying to get a few needed items. I told her, I am in no hurry. Go ahead and do what you need to do.6she searched for a particular brand she said that som
40、etimes7were rude to her at the store and she really8my kindness. I told her that I had noticed cashiers being treated rudely. I explained to her that I was a retired nurse and9some of what she was saying first-hand. Sometimes, the sick people could be rude. She thanked me for being so nice and frien
41、dly. I told her, The world would be a 10 place if we all acted 11 Those who are rude may have bad result coming after them eventually for 12 people badly. She nodded and smiled. In a brief13I showed her there are good and kind people in the world and may have boosted(增强) her 14 in humanity. Maybe sh
42、e 15 that later in the day, perhaps when someone was treating her unkindly.1.A.usefulB.certainC.fascinatingD.commercial2.A.head forB.give way toC.get out ofD.keep track of3.A.whisperedB.reflectedC.explainedD.added4.A.waitressB.actressC.conductorD.cashier5.A.onB.throughC.underD.with6.A.WhenB.BeforeC.
43、OnceD.Although7.A.employeesB.visitorsC.hostsD.customers8.A.admittedB.appreciatedC.respondedD.rejected9.A.realisedB.understoodC.recognisedD.accepted10.A.betterB.cleanerC.strongerD.larger11.A.happilyB.franklyC.kindlyD.generously12.A.punishingB.treatingC.scaringD.affecting13.A.exchangeB.lectureC.repeti
44、tionD.performance14.A.reliefB.fortuneC.virtueD.faith15.A.watched overB.brought aboutC.thought aboutD.got through第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The next decade will see some big changes in technology. Time magazine listed its top _(invention) of 2019. Some of them will _(ce
45、rtain) become a big part of our everyday lives in the next 10 years. GENNY is the one weve most looking forward to. Water, water everywhere, so lets all have_ drink. That old saying must have inspired GENNY, made by Israeli company Watergen. The air around _(we) is full of water vapour (水蒸气),_ we ca
46、nt drink it until now. GENNY isa machine_ makes safe, clean drinking water by collecting water vapour from the air, _(report) Israel Hayom. It can produce up to 27 litres in a day! Its designed to look like na home water cooler. Like its design, its process is simple. It collects air, and then cools the air to its critical temperature, _(create)liquid water. The water then goes through a cleaning process and minerals _(add) for tastiness and health quality. Watergens chairperson, Michael Lee, said, Our goal and _(responsi
