1、Unit2 Starting out & Understanding ideas一、单句语法填空1.I regret (tell) you that you are not qualified for the job.2.They would inform him any progress they had made.3.When (stay) with your friends, you should turn off your smartphone and enjoy their company.4.Students are encouraged (develop) critical th
2、inking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them.二、完成句子1.天气允许的话,运动会将在下周六早晨举行。 , the sports meeting will be held next Saturday morning.2.我们现在很少给彼此发信息,更别提写信了。Rarely messages to each other now, let alone write letters.3.听说他安全回来了,我非常高兴。I am that he returned safely.4.整个下午他都锁着门工作。All the afte
3、rnoon he worked . 三、阅读理解J.K.Rowling frequently shows there is magic every day.Her HarryPotter series has helped people through times of stress and depression 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 M
4、att 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 Bailey.He included a link to his article titled BeingaBrokeParent.He explained how he hadnt found a level of financial stability that allowed him to pay
5、 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 babysitter” 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
6、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 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 readi
7、ng 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 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 wa
8、s when HarryPotter was a part of his familys life and offered Burke more books.Besides,people are also offering to send Burke more books as gifts.For Burke,this experience,far more than gifts,will be what he treasures.1.Why did Burke thank J.K.Rowling according to the text?A.She guided him how to wr
9、ite a good story.B.She encouraged him when he was in trouble.C.Her books helped him through times of confusion.D.Her books helped him improve his bond with his daughter.2.What is implied in Burkes words in Paragraph 4?A.He has found it interesting to read the series.B.He was too old to understand th
10、e 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.3.Which word can best describe Burkes experience according to the text?A.Unique.B.Normal.C.Precious.D.Funny.4.What is the main idea of this text?A.J.K.Rowling chooses to help impro
11、ve 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.四、书面表达假定你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对中国历史很感兴趣,并请你介绍一位你喜欢的中国历史人物。请你给Jim回信,内容包括:1该人物是谁;2该人物的主要贡献;3该人物对你的影响。注意:1.词数80左右;2可以适当
12、增加细节,以使行文连贯。 一、单句语法填空1.to tell考查不定式。句意:我很遗憾地告诉您,您不能胜任这份工作。regret to do sth.意为“很遗憾地/抱歉地做某事”,故本空应用不定式作宾语。2.of考查介词。句意:他们将把自己所取得的任何进展都告诉他。inform sb. of sth.通知某人某事。故填of。3.staying考查现在分词。句意:和朋友在一起时,你应该关掉你的智能手机,享受他们的陪伴。本空在句中作状语,stay和句子主语you之间为主动关系,故本空应用现在分词形式作时间状语。4.to develop考查不定式。句意:要鼓励学生培养判断力,而非不加质疑地接受各种
13、观点。encourage sb. to do sth.意为“鼓励某人做某事”,故本空应用不定式形式。二、完成句子 1.Weather permitting2.do we send3.delighted to hear4.with the door locked三、阅读理解1.D 2.A 3.C4.B四、书面表达Dear Jim,Its great to hear from you.I feel proud to know youre interested in Chinese history.As for my favorite figure in Chinese history, it mu
14、st be Wei Yuan, a great thinker in the late Qing Dynasty.He, in his book, Haiguo Tuzhi (Maps and Records of the World), introduced modern technologies and ideas in the world to China, which opened our eyes to the world.In fact, it is he who inspires me to major in English in college and to be a bridge between China and the world.Interested in knowing more?I can find you some books!Just let me know.Yours,Li Hua第7页(共7页)