1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 2 Healthy eating (时间: 45 分钟 满分: 100 分 ) .单句语法填空 1 As students, we should combine book knowledge with practice. 2 Nowadays more and more people have come to realize the importance of a balanced (balance)diet to their health. 3 Many of the things we now benefit from would not be aro
2、und but for Thomas Edison. 4 The ability to keep calm is one of his many strengths(strong) 5 Bills heavily in debt at the moment, but hopes to pay it off when he gets paid. 6 Will you content my curiosity (curious) and tell me how much it cost? 7 The young man was accused of spying on the secret inf
3、ormation. 8 If you dont feel well, remember to_consult (consult) your doctor before taking any medicine. 9 Wang Peng tried to win back his former customers with a low discount. 10 Neither he nor I am (be) satisfied with the result of the experiment.We both look unhappy. .单句改错 1. As we all know, ther
4、e is no limit to help the people in trouble.helphelping 2 Its unfair that he gets away from cheating because hes a famous author.fromwith 3 As far as Im concerned, nothing is much important than health.muchmore 4 The new regulation will be beneficial for everyone concerned.forto 5 In order to make h
5、erself more beautiful , she had her hair cutting yesterday.cuttingcut 6 As we know, reading books will benefit to us a lot.去掉 to .阅读理解 Recently a series of reports appeared online in the United States and the United Kingdom sighing the “lazy French” A new labor law in France had banned organizations
6、 from emailing their employees after 6 p m.In fact, it turned out to be more a case of “lazy journalists” than “lazy French” As The Economist explained, the “law” was not a law at all but a labor agreement aimed at improving 【 精品教育资源文库 】 health among a specific group of professionals, and there was
7、nt even a hard ban for digital communication. Like all myths, however, this one revealed a set of values adopted by the folk who preserved it.Brits and Americans have long suspected that the French (and others) are lazy while they continue to work hard.A Gallup poll, released in May, found that most
8、 U S.workers see their constant connection with office mates as a positive.In the age of the smartphone, theres no such thing as “downtime” , and we admit to be happier and more productive for it. And lets not forget about ambient play, which often distracts us from finishing our most important task
9、s.Facebook and Twitter report that their sites are most active during office hours.After all, the employee whos required to respond to her boss on Sunday morning will think nothing of responding to friends on Wednesday afternoon.And research shows that these digital derailments (脱轨 ) are costly:its
10、not only the minutes lost responding to a tweet but also the time and energy required to “reenter” the original task.As Douglas Gentile , a professor at Iowa State University who studies the effects of media on attention spans, explains,“Everyone who thinks theyre good at multitasking is wrong.Were
11、actually giving ourselves extra work.” I do think our passion of connectivity has gone too far.We cant keep falling prey to (成为牺牲品 ) ambient work or play.Instead, we must actively decide on our level of tech engagement at different times to maximize productivity, success,and happiness. 语篇解读 本文作者建议大家
12、正确利用现代科技以提高生产效率。 1 Whats the purpose of the new labor law in France? A To keep employers from receiving emails after 6 p m. B To provide the French with more entertainment. C To promote professionals health. D To keep employers and employees in touch. C 根据第一段中的 “thelawwas not a law at all but a labo
13、r agre ement aimed at improving health among a specific group of professionals.” 可知,新劳动法的目的是改善那些特定职业的人的健康,故正确答案为 C。 2 Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “ambient” ? 【 精品教育资源文库 】 A Surrounding. B Distant. C Amazing. D Impressive. A 根据文章第三段 中的 “.which often distra
14、cts us from finishing our most important tasks.” 可知,周围环境的影响会让我们分心而不能完成最重要的任务,故正确答案为 A。 3 During office hours, _. A the employers of Facebook and Twitter are active B there are lots of people visting Facebook and Twitter C people are only engaged in their own work D people like to contact their frien
15、ds B 根据第三段的 “Facebook and Twitter report that their sites are most active during office hours.” 可知,很多人在上班时间浏览 Facebook 和 Twitter,故正确答案为 B。 4 The writer might agree with the view that_. A. people shouldnt work beyond normal duty hours B its productive for people to make connection with office mates b
16、y digital technology C if people are banned to use Facebook or Twitter, they will never work well D if people make proper use of modern technology they might raise productivity D 根据文章最后一段的最后一句 “Instead , we must actively decide on our level of tech engagement at different times to maximize productiv
17、ity,success, and happiness.” 可推知,作者认为,如果人们正确地利用现代科技,生产效率可能会提高,故正确答案为 D。 . 任 务型阅读 There are many ways to fame.Whatever your own recipe(秘诀 ) is, if you want to make it really big, dont follow in anyone elses footprints._1_ 1 Do something unusual Celebrity(成名 )is all about standing out from the crowd._
18、2_Charles Blondin started it all off 150 years ago.He walked a tightrope (钢丝 )across the Niagara Falls to the American side, in front of over 10,000 breathless viewers.After his success,Blondin crossed the Falls many more times in a variety of ways: in chains, on a bicycle, and once, blindfolded. 2
19、Discover something 【 精品教育资源文库 】 The bad news is that there are no countries left to discover.The good news is that in the rainforests of Brazil, there are about three million unnamed types of beetles.One of them could be yours._3_Though no one will enjoy hearing your name,you will be famous at leas
20、t until someone comes along and discovers a cure. 3 Appear on reality TV _4_The growth of “reality TV” shows like Big Brother which star ordinary people, means that anyone can possibly become a star._5_While the show is being broadcast, youre the biggest star on earth, but once it is over, your glam
21、our disappears, and the life of being a nobody is waiting round the corner. A What will make someone remember you? B What really counts is to explore a unique path. C Or discover a deadly disease and give it your name. D They bring you fame at the speed of light, but it fades just as fast. E Do some
22、thing out of the ordinary and youll get your piece of fame. F Try attending an event that addresses something you dont know much about. G There have never been more chances for “regular” people to become famous. 语篇解读 本文主要介绍了三种成名的方法。 1 B 由上句中的 “dont follow in anyone elses footprints” 可知,不要追随别人的步伐,应该去
23、探索自己独一无二的成名之路。所以选 B。 2 E 由上句 “Celebrity( 成名 )is all about standing out from the crowd.” 可知,要想成名,就需要做些能够让你脱颖而出的事情,所以选 E。 3 C 由空后的 “Though no one will enjoy hearing your name , you will be famous at least until someone comes along and discovers a cure.” 可知,此处与疾病有关,因此选 C。 4 G 由下文中的 “The growth ofreality TVshows like Big Brother which star ordinary people, means that anyone can possibly become a star.” 可知,普通人也有机会成为明星,所以选 G。 5 D 根据下文中的 “While the show is