Unit2EnglisharoundtheworldReading课时作业2

1、Unit 2 English around the world Reading课时作业2I单句语法填空1The stranger spoke in a frightening voice and the little girl was very much frightened(frighten)2You will be fined if you drive at a speed of over 120 kilometers per hour.3It is very difficult for parents to decide whether to_have (have) a second c

2、hild or not.4The boy dropped the glass onto the ground, breaking (break) it into pieces.5When you meet someone for the first time, you will form an impression in your mind of that person in the first few seconds.6Generally speaking, prices of daily goods bought (buy) through the Internet are lower t

3、han store prices.7The Internet allows us to know immediately important events (event) that have happened around the world.8Much of the information in that book is out of date; you'd better refer to the books published recently.9The man was_described(describe)as tall and dark，and aged about 20.10

4、The mother was exhausted (exhaust) by the demands of her young baby and she just wanted to lie on bed and have a rest.II.阅读理解AWhen you visit the Oahu Island (瓦胡岛)of Hawaii, you cannot miss the North Shore.It is home to some of the world's best surfing (冲浪运动)Surfing along the North Shore during t

5、he winter is wonderful enough to ensure some surfing competitions.They are the Triple Crown of Surfing, the Reef Hawaii Pro, O'Neill World Cup of Surfing, and the Billabong Pipeline Masters.It is a filming location.The North Shore is the main filming location for most of the ABC's TV series

6、Lost.It has also been the setting for movies like Blue Crush, a surfer film, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The TV show Hawaii Five­o also filmed scenes along the North Shore.It is the best place to watch sea turtles.Shark's Cove is said to be the best place where turtles hang out.However,

7、Laniakea Beach is the most famous place for visitors to take a photo of sea turtles.They like to come right onto the beach and sunbathe.In fact this place also goes by the name “Turtle Beach”People have been living there for a very long time.For over 900 hundred years, people have lived along Oahu&#

8、39;s North Shore.When Hawaiian settlements started expanding (扩张) north from the Big Island around 1，100 AD, some Hawaiian communities began to form on the north side of Oahu.They used the rich land to grow crops like sweet potatoes and so on.As anyone who has seen the North Shore's beauty with

9、his own eyes will tell you, it is no surprise that people have loved living along this coastline for centuries.【语篇解读】夏威夷是旅游者的天堂，而夏威夷瓦胡岛独具特色的北岸更是让人流连忘返。1What can we know about the Reef Hawaii Pro?AIt tells a story about surfers.BIt offers the best filming location.CIt is a competition held in winter.

10、DIt is the most popular surfing place.C细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知，the Reef Hawaii Pro是一个在冬天进行的冲浪比赛。2To take a photo of sea turtles, visitors should go to_AShark's CoveBthe Big IslandCthe north side of OahuDTurtle BeachD细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知，拍摄海龟的最佳去处是Laniakea Beach，也叫Turtle Beach。3By writing the passage, the a

11、uthor intends to tell us_Awhy the Oahu Island of Hawaii is popularBwhy visitors should travel to the North ShoreCthe history of the North ShoreDpeople's life on the North ShoreB写作意图题。根据第一段的内容及下文所介绍的瓦胡岛北岸的特点可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是想告诉读者夏威夷瓦胡岛北岸是个与众不同的地方，所以游客应该到那里去游玩。4The passage is most probably taken from

12、_Aa travel magazineBa research reportCa book reviewDan advertisementA文章出处题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了夏威夷瓦胡岛北岸的独特之处，故最可能出自一本旅游杂志。BNow many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone.Kristina Wegscheider from Californi

13、a first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life.“It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfortable zone.” Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents.In foreign countries,

14、with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen, it is challenging. This is what drives young people to travel alone.It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own.Chris Richardson decided to lea

15、ve his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year.He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document his adventures. He said he wished he had traveled alone earlier.“The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person，”

16、 said the 30­year­old man. Richardson describes traveling alone like “a shot in the arm”， which “makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything.” He said, “The feeling of having conquered something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I'm dea

17、ling with a difficult task.” “I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.”The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said, “Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.”【语篇解读】文章介绍了单独旅行的好处、挑战以及感受。5Which

18、 of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with?ATraveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone.BIt is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries.CIt is comfortable to travel around without a friend.DTraveling abroad helps people to find new things.A细节理解题。根据第二段中的“it is something e

19、veryone should do”可知答案为A。6Traveling alone is challenging because_Ayou have to make things on your ownBit is hard for you to prove yourself to othersCyou can only depend on yourself whatever happensDit will finally build your characterC细节理解题。根据第三段的第一句“In foreign countries，with no one to help you read

20、 a map.it is challenging.”可知应选C。7What can we infer about Chris Richardson?AHe started traveling alone at an early age.BHe was once shot in the arm.CHe used to work as a salesman.DHis website inspires others a lot.C推理判断题。根据第四段中的前三句可知A项错误，而C项正确。根据第四段的第五句可知B项错误，文章中用的是比喻的修辞手法，并不是胳膊上真的中了一枪；D项文中未涉及。故答案为C。

21、8What is the best title for the passage?ATravel AbroadBTravel UnaccompaniedCTravel LightDTravel Wide and FarB标题归纳题。根据第一段中的“traveling around the world on their own”以及下文多次出现的alone一词可知，B项最适合做文章标题，其中unaccompanied“无人陪伴的”与alone同义。故答案为B。III.阅读七选五Want to live in a perfectly clean environment and make it shi

22、ne brightly？_1_ Then you will not need to purchase expensive cleaning products.Clean the toilet with Coke.It's amazing how powerful Coke might be as a toilet cleaner._2_ You'll save your health by not consuming chemicals that Coke contains and save money by not purchasing professional cleane

23、rs.Pour some cola over the stains and leave it all for a few hours.Then let water wash the toilet!Remove water stains with orange peels.You've just eaten an orange._3_ Do not throw away those orange peels.You can use the skins to clean stainless steel.Your appliances will shine again after you r

24、ub(擦)them with the skins.The peels can easily make those stubborn stains disappear in a second.Use banana peels to polish leather furniture.Experts claim that banana peels are great for polishing leather sofas and armchairs.Banana skins are rich in oils and have the right texture to do the task._4_

25、Afterwards，remove the leftover with a cloth.This trick is simple and cheap.Use it if you want your leather furniture to look brand new again._5_ Why would you want to buy one when you can make your own product that is cheap and non­toxic(无毒的)？Just pour 2 liters of slightly warm water into a dee

26、p bowl.Then add 50ml white vinegar and half a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid.Shake the bowl and then fill up a plastic spray with the mixture.Use it to clean windows and mirrors.Make your glass surfaces clean and shiny.AWait a minute!BMake your own glass cleaner.CFollow the steps given below.DOf cou

27、rse your answer is“yes”EThey leave no marks or scratches.FInstead of drinking it，use it to clean the toilet bowl.GThey are economical and safe to use on all of furniture.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。想生活在一个干净的生活环境中、让一切光洁发亮吗？那就按照以下步骤来做吧。无需购买昂贵的清洁用品，只需要一些小妙招。1C根据空前的“Want to live in a perfectly clean environment and

28、make it shine brightly？”和空后的“Then you will not need to purchase expensive cleaning products.”以及接下来列举的几条小妙招可知，C项“跟着以下步骤做”能起到承上启下的作用。2F本段讲的是用可乐清理厕所，故F项“你可以不喝可乐，而是用之清洁马桶”符合语境。3A根据下文中的“Do not throw away those orange peels”可知，吃了橘子后，稍待片刻，不要扔掉橘子皮，你可以用之清理不锈钢。所以选A。4E根据上文中的“Banana skins are rich in oils and h

29、ave the right texture to do the task”可知香蕉皮富含油脂，材质也非常适合擦拭皮质，使污痕或划痕统统不见。所以选E。5B根据下文中的“you can make your own product that is cheap and non­toxic(无毒的).”“Use it to clean windows and mirrors.Make your glass surfaces clean and shiny”可知，本段讲的是如何自制玻璃清洁剂，故B项符合语境。IV.语法填空If you 1._(consider) Australia as a

30、travel destination at the moment, please do some research before buying your tickets.Similar 2._any industry, traveling has its on and off days and seasons.Generally, the weekends 3._ (be) the busiest travel days, so airlines can charge high prices from Friday to Sunday.But during other days, airlin

31、es, are praying (祈求) for 4._(travel) to board their planes.If you are planning to travel smart, you should keep these little facts in mind when booking a flight.Australia is very beautiful.While you are in Australia and expect to walk a lot，5._is important to choose pairs of shoes that fit you perfectly and comfortably.What's more, checking the weather forecast online beforehand will m