1、高一英语必修二Unit 1课时练习（Listening and Talking）一、单句语法填空：1. Id like _ (propose) a toast to the bride and groom. 2. We urged her to come to the party with us, but she _ (protest) that she was too tired. 3I dont think she has _ (forgive) me _ getting her name wrong that time.4In the later stages of his direct
2、orial career, Orson Welles began to work _ several ambitious (规模宏大的) films.5Some of us were confident and eager to take part _ the class activity; others were nervous and anxious.6All our projects aim _ (promote) the development of poor and remote communities.7. The society was set up _ (preserve) e
3、ndangered species from extinction.8. If someone _ (promote), they are given a more important job or rank in the organization that they work for. 9. The doctor is trying to stop blood _ (issue) from a wound. 10. When someone _ (conduct) an orchestra or choir, they stand in front of it and direct its
4、performance.二、完成句子：1来自海外的消息真的不容乐观。The news _ is really negative.2. 在发展与文化遗址的保护之间找到并保持适当的平衡可能是一个巨大的挑战。_ between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge. 3我永远也不会宽恕你对我所做的事。I will never _ what you have done to me. 4. 如今，这些洞窟的国际化程度和当年人们在丝绸之路上旅行时是一样。 Today, the caves are just
5、_ they were at the time when people travelled the Silk Road. 5我不知道他为什么没有照常来学校。I dont know the reason _ school as usual.6. 这使得它不仅是中国的重要文化遗产，也是全世界人民的重要文化遗产。 This makes _ not just for China, but for all people around the world. 三、 阅读理解：AWhile telling others your zodiac sign (星座), you are being evaluate
6、d (评估). Evaluations are being made about your luck, your personality, future development and how you will do in a given year. So what is the Chinese zodiac, exactly? Its a 12-year cycle labeled (标记) with animals, starting with a Rat and ending with a Pig. For example, if you were born in 2004, you a
7、re a Monkey. The Chinese believe some animals are luckier than the others, such as the Dragon. Unlike in Western tradition, the Chinese Dragon stands for power, strength and wealth. Its everyones dream to have a Dragon baby. Ma Yuns parents must have been very proud. And they are not the only ones.
8、In 2012, the Year of the Dragon, the birthrate in China increased by about 5%. That means another one million more babies. With a traditional preference for baby boys, the boy-girl ratio that year was 120 to 100. When those Dragon boys grow up, they will face much more serious competition in love an
9、d job markets. According to the BBC and Chinese government reports, January 2015 saw a peak of cesarean sections (剖腹产术高峰). Why? That was the last month for the Year of the Horse. Its not because they like horses so much, its because they try to avoid having unlucky Goat babies. Tiger is another unwe
10、lcome animal, because of its dangerous and unstable (不稳定的) personality. Many Chinese places saw a considerable decline of birthrate during those years. Perhaps one should consider zodiac in a different way, as those Tiger and Goat babies will face much less competition. Maybe they are the lucky ones
11、. I went through the Forbes top 300 richest people in the world, and its interesting to see the most unwelcome two animals, the Goat and Tiger, are at the top of the list, even higher than the Dragon. So maybe we should consider that its much better to have less competition. 1. What can we infer fro
12、m Paragraph 2?A.Dragon boys are much more competitive when growing up.B.There were about one million dragon babies in 2012.C.There were 20% more boys than girls born in 2012.D.Ma Yun is proud that he is a Dragon.2.Why was there a peak of cesarean sections in January 2015?A.People wanted to have Hors
13、e babies very much.B. People considered Goat babies to be unlucky.C. Its the first month of the year.D. People tried to avoid dangers.3.What does the underlined word “decline” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Drop. B. Need. C. Increase. D. Change.4.What does the author say about Tiger and Goat babies
14、?A. They have fewer competitors. B. They are difficult to get along with.C. They will be more popular in job markets.D. They will become richer than Dragon babies.BMaaseik, a city in Belgium, has opened an exhibition of about 200 relics and treasures of the Tang Dynasty (618 CE -907 CE), showing Chi
15、nas golden age of ancient civilisation(文明). The exhibition, which opened on May 11 and will continue until Oct. 20, is part of the citys effort to create a centre of Chinese culture. Belgian Princess Mathilde formally announced the beginning of the exhibition, titled Chinas Golden Age: Treasures fro
16、m the Tang Dynasty. The items, including gold plates and silver wares for royal families, Tang Dynasty tri-colour glazed figurines(小雕像) of women and paintings, have recently been on exhibit in the Dutch city of Assert. All of the exhibited items are from Shaanxi Province? China. Its provincial capit
17、al Xian was the most populous(人口多的) city in the world and once the capital of the Tang Dynasty. The Fang period is generally regarded as a high point in Chinese civilisation equal to, or better than that of the earlier Han Dynasty (202 BC一220 AD), a golden age of Chinese culture. Several years ago,
18、said Dirk Verlaak, vice-mayor of Maaseik, his city and Assen teamed up to host history and culture exhibitions of Chinas first two imperial dynasties, the Qin (221 BC207 BC) and the Han. The Chinese relics and treasures attracted 350,000 visitors in Assen and 190,000 in Maaseik. Westerners dont know
19、 much about Chinas ancient civilisation and history, and we hope the new exhibition in Maaseik can attract more visitors, said Verlaak.5.Maaseik held the exhibition in order to _.A.make money B.educate peopleC.attract foreign visitors D.spread Chinese culture6.Which of the following statements is NO
20、T true?A. Dirk Verlaak is interested in Chinese history.B. All the items in the exhibition are from China.C. Assert attracted more visitors than Maaseik several years ago.D. This is the first time that Maaseik has held such an exhibition.7.Whats Dirk Verlaak s attitude toward the exhibition?A. Doubt
21、ful. B. Confident. C. Worried. D. Excited.8.What would be the best title for the passage?A.Tang Dynasty Treasures Exhibited in BelgiumB.Tang Dynasty Treasures Discovered in BelgiumC.Chinese Culture Goes Around the WorldD.Chinese Civilisation Attracts Foreigners四、阅读七选五Many people struggle with saying
22、 No. 1 Remember, just because you can do something does not mean it is required.Understand you always have a right to turn down an invitation or refuse a favor and figure out the best ways to say No. Here are some specific tips.Give yourself permission to say No. Many people have an immediate reacti
23、on to say Yes when theyre asked to do someone a favor. Keep in mind, you are never required to sayYes. Its actually okay to say No sometimes. Accept this as you prepare to say No to someone. 2 Set up your personal boundaries . 3 However , that reason does not have to be concrete. Many people think i
24、f they can do something, they should. Your reason for sayingNocan be a simple matter of your own personal boundaries. Think about what boundaries you have, and accept the fact youre allowed to stay true to them.4 People often wont take No for an answer. If you say No to people , they may give you va
25、rious reasons to try and change your mind . Stay determined for your decision and do not give in easily.Practice saying No. It may sound silly, but you can actually practice sayingNoalone.5 Practice giving a firm No to someone so you get comfortable with the words. Many people are nervous about sayi
26、ng No and may say Yesdue to anxiety. Practicing can help get rid of some of this anxiety.备选答案： A . This will help you say No with ease .B . Be aware of potential persuasion techniques .C.Find a good chance to stand in front of a crowd.D . Its always easier to say No if you have a reason .E . Try standing before a mirror and looking at yourself .F. Its rather easy for you to set up your personal boundaries.G. If someone asks you a favor, you may feel you have to sayYes.
