1、Unit 3 Part 2Using language基础过关练.单词拼写1.The snow had melted, but the lake was still frozen (坚硬的).2.They (强调)the vital role of health professionals in preventing and reducing the health effects of global warming. 3.I published his autobiography, which was very competently ghosted by a womana (新闻记者) fr
2、om the Daily Mail.4.You will be asked to fill in a form with details of your birth and (职业).5.At present, in China, (改革)is moving forward, opening-up is continuing, and investment opportunities are available.6.More and more international investors hope to share in the dividends(红利) of Chinas (经济上的)
3、development.7.China is a s country, and a developing country as well.8.After renovation and r, the old port has changed beyond recognition.用方框内短语的适当形式填空share the fruits;clear away;pave the way;break new ground;tear down1.We will further develop philosophy and the social sciences and in theoretical r
4、esearch. 2.I will my barns(谷仓) and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods.3.I am confident that this new development will to achieve this target in a business-friendly manner.4.What a mess!Its time your toys were .5.Today, the Chinese nation and the other nations of the
5、world still that resulted from the friendship and the cultural exchanges born from the Silk Road.单句语法填空1.She was forced to leave home and made living by doing needlework.2.Amy,as well as her brothers, (give)a warm welcome when returning to the village last week.3.My washing machine(repair) this week
6、, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.4.Susan had quit her well-paid job and(work) as a volunteer in the neighborhood when I visited her last year.5.He hurried home, never once looking back to see if he(follow).完成句子1.就我个人来说,我是赞同这个新政策的。Personally, I am the new policy.2.王教授提醒同学们要注重学业,这对就业有很大的影响。Profe
7、ssor Wang reminds students to pay attention to school work, which obtaining employment.3.35岁的罗纳尔多以130次进球成为世界杯历史上的最佳射手,错过了与老对手梅西交锋的机会让他很沮丧。The 35-year-old Ronaldo, the top scorer the World Cup with 130 goals, was frustrated at missing the chance to face his old rival Messi.4.去年这个时候这所大学正在建设中。The colle
8、ge at this time last year.5.吴先生是昨天被送去医院的,我们去看望他时,他正在动手术。It was yesterday that Mr. Wu to the hospital. When we went to see him, he .把下列句子改成被动语态1.Our headmaster was interviewing him at that time.2.The country was offering a huge honor to him.3.She was unaware that someone was filming her.4.I was singi
9、ng my mother an English song at 6:00 yesterday morning.5.People were killing the animals in large numbers for their wool to make clothing.能力提升练.阅读理解Almost all calligraphy(书法)lovers agree that writing Chinese characters with a brush and ink on straw paper offers a way to communicate with not only his
10、tory and culture, but also oneself. But this era Chinese character handwriting is under threat from computers and mobile phones.A college graduate looking for a job was reportedly turned down by a company because he wrote 24 characters incorrectly in a 400-character handwritten rsum. A survey by Hor
11、izonKey, covering people from 12 major cities in China, found that nearly one third of those interviewed often experienced “character amnesia(记忆缺失)”,with 94 percent saying that this was a problem for them.The main reason is that most Chinese rely too much on the pinyin-based Chinese language input m
12、ethod, which is replacing the tradition of writing characters stroke(笔画) by stroke. The software will conveniently choose the right characters according to the context or word frequency, as there are dozens of characters with the same pronunciation in Chinese.Education is another problem. In college
13、, most homework and papers are printed out, instead of handwritten. And few educators use chalk and blackboards, with Microsofts PowerPoint, the most-often used software to teach knowledge to students.The number of electronic devices in the classroom is thought to be another reason why students are
14、easily satisfied with just a poor knowledge of the Chinese language and characters. It is quicker to look up a character in an electronic dictionary, but traditional printed dictionaries offer more detailed information on the usage and meaning of the characters. Students pay more attention to rememb
15、ering a characters pronunciation, but not the other knowledge related to it, which e-dictionaries rarely provide.Another worry is the “pollution” of Chinese characters by the Internet language. Young people regard using the Internet language as cool and fashionable. They think these expressions are
16、accessible. After they learn to use these expressions, they automatically include them in their writing.1.With the example of a college graduate, the author shows .A.that practicing can improve writingB.why certain people are poor writersC.that there are differences in students writingD.why Chinese
17、character handwriting is in great danger2.By saying“.those interviewed often experienced character amnesia(记忆缺失)”, the writer means those interviewed .A.are not good at handwritingB.cant write characters accuratelyC.show no interest in handwritingD.find jobs much more difficultly3.What phenomenon is
18、 described in Paragraph 5?A.Dependence on electronic devices.B.Advantages of electronic dictionaries.C.Mastery of knowledge of the characters.D.Disadvantages of published dictionaries.4.Whats the writers attitude towards the Internet language?A.Favorable.B.Uncaring.C.Disapproving.D.Friendly.完形填空New
19、DistractionsMadelines family vacation to the beach was usually the highlight of her summer. This year, however, her parents announced a new 1no phones were allowed for the entire week. “No distractions,” they said. “But my friends will be 2 updates,” Madeline protested. “Theyll have to wait,” said h
20、er mom. “What if something bad happens?” Madeline changed her 3. Her mom shook her head as she opened a drawer. Madeline saw that her parents phones were already in it. Madeline had to 4 her phone in, too. That night after dinner, Madeline wandered into the kitchen. “Still hungry?” asked Dad. “No,”
21、she answered. Then she gave him a 5 look and said in her sweetest voice, “Couldnt I have my phone back? Just so I can tell everyone what a(n) 6 time Im having?” “Cant,” he said. “Its not here. Remember? Check out the bookcase in the living room,” he suggested. “Might find something you like.” She wa
22、lked into the living room and spotted a jigsaw puzzle (拼图玩具) on the bookcase. She took it, put the pieces on the table, and began to 7 them. After what seemed like minutes, she looked up. It was past ten oclock. She had been 8 for almost two hours! The puzzle was less than half done.The next morning
23、, the golden sun was rising over the blue ocean. The sky was cloudless. The scene 9 Madeline of a photo that Brandi had shared. Her friends had the oohs and ahs over it. This view was even better. It would leave everyone speechless.Madelines hand 10 to the bedside table, but there was nothing there.
24、That evening, Madeline lost herself in the jigsaw puzzle again. She felt a little excited every time the shapes 11. Soon, all that were left were a few gaps. She quickly put the remaining pieces into place. The puzzle was 12.She stepped back to 13 the finished puzzle. The picture showed an old paint
25、ing of several farmhands working in a brown field and there was a giant rainbow arching across the sky.Madeline enjoyed the puzzle for a few minutes, trying to 14 the image in her mind. Then, she quietly started taking it 15. “That,” she thought, “was just for me.”1.A.ruleB.reformC.dateD.discovery2.
26、A.providingB.expectingC.consideringD.selecting3.A.behaviourB.strategyC.mindD.gesture4.A.bringB.hideC.pushD.drop5.A.curiousB.seriousC.strangeD.loving6.A.limitedB.amazingC.boringD.ordinary7.A.collectB.sortC.mixD.examine8.A.readingB.thinkingC.workingD.watching9.A.warnedB.remindedC.convincedD.persuaded1
27、0.A.rolledB.pointedC.shotD.rose11.A.movedB.changedC.metD.gathered12.A.clearB.separateC.complexD.complete13.A.recognizeB.resolveC.appreciateD.describe14.A.preserveB.presentC.createD.improve15.A.awayB.downC.overD.apart.语法填空Mobile payments have made our life 1(convenient) by freeing us from the trouble
28、 of having to take our wallets out with us. But a UK supermarket has gone one step 2(far), allowing customers to pay using just 3 fingertip.Shoppers at the Costcutter store at Brunel University London can pay for items 4(use) the special vein(纹路) pattern in their fingertips, 5(report) The Telegraph.
29、 Its the worlds first store 6(make) use of such technology.This new method of payment7(mean) that customers can pay for items in just three 8(second).Sthaler, the company behind the technology, explained that it uses infrared scanners(红外扫描仪) to read the pattern of veins in the finger. It links this
30、to customers bank details, 9 are kept safe by the payment provider WorldPay. The firm is also responsible for millions of online shoppers details around the globe.The company says dozens of Brunel students are already using the technology, and it hopes to have signed up 3,000 students out of 13,0001
31、0 November.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.6. 7. 8. 9. 10.参考答案基础过关练.1.solid2.emphasise(d)3.journalist4.occupation5.reform6.economic7.socialist8.reconstruction.1.break new ground2.tear down3.pave the way4.cleared away5.share the fruits.1.a考查冠词。句意:她被迫离开家,靠做针线活来糊口。make a living意为“谋生”。2.was given考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:上周埃米和她的哥哥
32、们回到村子时受到了热烈欢迎。根据时间状语last week可知此处用一般过去时;根据句意可知应用被动语态,且as well as连接并列的主语时,谓语动词的数和其前面的主语保持一致。故填was given。易错分析此空谓语动词的数容易被判断为复数形式。as well as在此处意为“还有,不但而且”。值得注意的是,在A as well as B的结构中,语意的重点在 A,不在 B,也就是它强调的是前一项,后一项只是顺便提及。因此as well as连接并列主语时,谓语动词的数应与as well as前面的主语的数保持一致。3.is being repaired考查时态和语态。句意:我的洗衣机这
33、周正在被修理,因此我不得不手洗我的衣服。洗衣机是被修理的,且由语境可知,洗衣机正在被修,因此用现在进行时的被动语态。 4.was working考查时态。句意:去年我拜访苏珊的时候,她已辞掉她高薪的工作,正在附近当志愿者。根据句意可知,此处强调过去的时间点正在进行的动作, 因此用过去进行时。5.was being followed考查时态和语态。句意:他匆匆忙忙地赶到家,从没有回头看他是否被跟踪。根据主句谓语hurried及句意可知,此处应用过去进行时。if引导的宾语从句中,he和follow之间是被动关系,所以用被动语态。.1.in favor of2.has a great influen
34、ce on3.in the history of4.was being built5.was sent;was being operated on.1.He was being interviewed by our headmaster at that time.2.He was being offered a huge honor by the country.3.She was unaware that she was being filmed by someone.4.An English song was being sung by me for my mother at 6:00 y
35、esterday morning.5.The animals were being killed in large numbers by people for their wool to make clothing.能力提升练.本文是一篇说明文。受到电脑上的汉语输入法、办公软件以及电子产品的影响,人们书写汉字的能力在减弱。1.D推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可知,汉字书写面临电脑和手机的威胁,而第二段紧接着讲述了一名大学毕业生求职时被一家公司拒绝,因为他在一份400字的手写简历中写错了24个字;接下来的几段说明了汉字书写面临威胁的原因。由此可推知,作者用这个例子是为了阐释汉字书写处在威胁之中的
36、原因,A项“练习可以提高写作水平”,B项“为什么有些人是糟糕的作家”和C项“学生的书写有差异”都偏离了文章的意思。故选D。2.B推理判断题。根据第二段中的“character amnesia”“problem”及所列举的一个大学毕业生书写多个错误汉字的例子可推知,作者在此处表达受访者的汉字书写存在问题。故选B。根据第一、二段的内容可知,本文讨论的中心问题是汉字书写是否正确,而不是是否擅长书写或者对书写是否感兴趣,更不是在谈论找工作,故A、C、D三项错误。故选B。3.A细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The number of electronic devices in the classroom
37、is thought to be another reason.to look up a character in an electronic dictionary”可知,该段描述的是学生对电子产品过于依赖的现象。B、C、D三项在本段中没有提及。故选A。4.C推理判断题。根据第六段的内容,尤其是第一句中的“pollution”可推知,作者对网络语言的使用持不赞成的态度。favorable赞成的;uncaring冷漠的;disapproving反对的;friendly友好的。故选C。.本文是一篇记叙文。一周内不准用手机的生活会是一种什么情况呢? 在一次旅游中Madeline进行了体验。1.A根据
38、下文no phones were allowed for the entire week可知父母宣布了一项整周不用手机的新规定。rule规定,reform改革,date日期,discovery发现。2.B根据下文Theyll have to wait可知朋友会等待她消息的更新。provide提供,expect期待,consider考虑,select选择。3.B她跟妈妈讨价还价失败了, 故此处指她改变了策略。behaviour行为,strategy策略,mind想法,gesture姿势。4.D根据上文Madeline saw that her parents phones were alread
39、y in it.可知Madeline也不得不把自己的手机放了进去。 drop意为“使掉下”。 bring带来,hide隐藏,push推。5.D根据下文said in her sweetest voice可推知,她用充满爱的表情和最甜美的声音对爸爸说话。curious好奇的,serious严肃的,strange陌生的,loving充满爱的。6.B从上文可知,Madeline一家是去度假,故她想告诉朋友们她度过的假期很棒。limited受限的, amazing令人惊异的,boring枯燥的,ordinary普通的。7.B通过上文她发现了一个拼图玩具,以及下文她把拼图拼好了可知,此时她开始整理拼图碎
40、片。sort意为“整理;把分类”。 collect收集,mix混合,examine检测。8.C通过下文The puzzle was less than half done.可推知,Madeline已经忙活了将近2个小时了。work干活,劳动,符合文意。故选C。9.B根据上文的The next morning, the golden sun was rising over the blue ocean. The sky was cloudless.可知,这幅美景让Madeline想起了朋友曾经分享的一张照片。此处为remind sb. of sth.的搭配,意为“让某人想起某事物”。 warn警
41、告,convince使确信,persuade劝说。10.C通过上文可知Madeline的手机被妈妈收起来了,此时她想往床头柜拿手机。此处shoot意为“(使)急速移动”。 roll滚动,point指,rise升起。11.C根据上下文可知,每当拼图被拼在一起的时候,Madeline都感到有点兴奋。meet接触,使连接,符合文意。故选C。12.D根据上文She quickly put the remaining pieces into place.可知,Madeline把拼图完成了。clear清楚的,separate分离的,complex复杂的, complete完整的。13.C根据生活常识可知,
42、拼图完成后,一般会欣赏已经完成的拼图。appreciate意为“欣赏”。 recognize认清,resolve 决定,describe描述。14.A根据下文的in her mind可知,她试图在脑海里保存这个拼图。preserve意为“保存;保留”。present呈现,create塑造,improve提高。15.D根据下文“That,” she thought, “was just for me.”可知她把已经拼好的拼图拆了。take apart意为“拆散;拆开”。take away拿走, take down记下,take over接管。.本文介绍了英国的一种新的移动支付方式。1.more
43、convenient考查形容词比较级。此处与我们之前的生活作比较,convenient为多音节单词,比较级要加more。2.further考查副词比较级。此处与其他超市作比较,应用比较级,表示抽象意义的进一步用further。3.a考查冠词。此处表示泛指,fingertip为可数名词,且以辅音音素开头,故填a。4.using考查非谓语动词。此句已有谓语动词,此处为非谓语动词,use与其逻辑主语Shoppers之间是主动关系,故用现在分词形式。5.reported考查动词的时态。此处是倒装结构,根据语境可知,此处用一般过去时。6.to make考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知,此处应用动词不定式
44、作后置定语。7.means考查时态和主谓一致。句意:这种新的付款方法意味着顾客仅在3秒内就可以为商品付款。此处描述的是客观事实,故用一般现在时,又因主语为第三人称单数,故填means。8.seconds考查名词复数。此处second意为 “秒”,是可数名词,根据前面的three可知,要用复数形式。9.which考查定语从句。此处为非限制性定语从句,先行词是bank details,又因从句缺少主语,且主语为物,故填which。10.by考查介词。句意:该公司表示许多布鲁内尔学生已经在使用这项技术,并希望在11月前在13,000名学生中有3,000名学生注册。此处指3,000名学生要在11月之前注册,by意为“在之前”。
