2019_2020学年高中英语Unit2Wishyouwerehere单元过关检测二牛津译林版必修2202003180410

1、单元过关检测（ 二 ）（ 时间： 100 分钟，满分：120 分 ）第一部分阅读理解（ 共两节，满分40 分 ）第一节 （ 共 15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分 ）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、R C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AIn 2013, Harris Academy, a school in south London, stopped its students fromusing slang（ 俚语 ） words, such as ain t. The move led to an argument ove r whether it is necessary to cont

2、rol the way students speak.The creation of slang is one way languages change. Slang, or informal language, usually changes more rapidly than standard language. For example, the word “ groovy ”， meaning “ great ”， used to be very popular in the 1960s and 1970s.But by 1980, people had stopped using it

3、.One important reason we use slang is to show others that we belong to a group.Another is to communicate an idea in a more colorful or humorous way. For example, the phrase jump ship creates a stronger image（形象 ） than the more standard leavean organization. While in the Internet age, slang expressio

4、ns are created faster than ever. Often, Internet slang words are created to make messages faster and easier to type.Some people are strongly against the use of slang. Teachers at Harris Academy were worried that slang would prevent their students from learning how to read, write, and express themsel

5、ves correctly. They thought this might cause problems for them when they finally went on to apply（申请 ） to universities or companies.However, some people think differently. Linguist Tony Thorne sees slang as away for speakers of a language to show their creativity and humor. And, unlike what some bel

6、ieve, slang is not a new phenomenon（现象）. As Thorne explains, “Slang has not become more popular, simply more public. ” In today s highly connected world, slang has become more noticeable because of better tools to observe（ 观察 ） language change.Perhaps the worries mentioned above can be solved by mak

7、ing people understand when to use certain forms of language. As long as people use slang properly, there is no need to completely avoid it.【解题导语】本文是一篇议论文。某学校禁止学生使用俚语，此举引发了社会各方的争论。作者就此也发表了自己的看法。1 Why did the author mention the example of “ groovy ”？A To show how languages change.B To show slang often

8、 changes fast.C To show slang was popular in the 1960s.D To show how standard language forms over time.B 解析：推理判断题。第二段中，作者阐述了观点：俚语通常比标准语言变化更快， 接着用 groovy 的流行与消亡来对该观点进行举例说明。2 What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A Why people use slang.B How people use slang.C Different types of slang.D The development of

9、slang.A 解析：段落大意题。由第三段中的One important reason we use slang.,Another. 以及Internet slang words.faster and easier to type可知，该段列举了人们使用俚语的若干原因。3 What can we infer from Tony Thorne s words in Paragraph 5?A Slang takes time to develop.B Slang is being accepted by the public.C Slang is increasingly known to th

10、e public.D More and more people are beginning to use slang.C 解析：推理判断题。第五段中的slang has become more noticeable because ofbetter tools to observe（ 观察 ） language change 是对 Thorne 所说话语的补充说明，因 为出现较好的观察语言变化的工具，俚语的曝光度增加了，即俚语正为越来越多的大众所知。4 What s the author s attitude towards Harris Academy s decision on slang

11、? A He is against it.B. He is in favor of it.C. He is doubtful about it.D. He is uncertain about it.A 解析：推理判断题。由最后一段中的As long as people use slang properly, thereis no need to completely avoid it.可推断，作者对 Harris Academy 禁止学生使用俚语的举措持反对态度。BMany people catch a cold in the spring or fall. It makes us wond

12、erwhy can t scientists find a cure（疗法）for the commoncold if they can send a man to the moon? The answer is easy. There are hundreds of kinds of cold viruses（病毒）out there.You never know which one you will get, so there isn t a cure for each one.When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to

13、get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and brings congestion（ 堵塞）with it. You feel terrible because you can t breathe well, but your body is actually“eating the virus. Yourtemperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a runny nose to stop the

14、virus from getting to your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold.Different people have different ways of dealing with colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better.

15、 Some people drink warm water. Other people take medicine.There is one interestingthing to note some scientists say taking medicine whenyou have a cold is actuallybad for you. The virus stays in you longer because yourbody doesn t have a way to fight with it and kill it. Bodies can doan amazing jobo

16、n their own. There is a joke, however, on taking medicine when you have a cold.It goes like this ：It takes about 1 week to get over a cold if you don t take medicine, but only7 days to get over a cold if you take medicine.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了感冒的症状和应对感冒的方法。5. Why does blood rush to our nose when we

17、 have a cold?A To stop the runny nose.8 To make us breathe well.C To fight with the cold virus.D To lower our body temperature.C 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的.but your body is actually “ eating ” thevirus 可知，鼻子充血是身体在和感冒病毒作斗争。6 Which of the following can replace the underlined word“ miserable ”？A Uncomfortable.B S

18、urprised.C Worried.D Frightened.A 解析：词义猜测题。上文告诉我们，感冒会导致发烧、鼻塞、流鼻涕，出现这些症状，当然不舒服(uncomfortable) 了。7 What can we learn from the text?A Getting a fever is a dangerous thing.8 American people never take medicine.C Chicken soup is a new cure for the cold.D Drinking warm water may make people feel better.D

19、解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段的.people might eat chicken soup to feel better.Some people drink warm water. 可知，喝一些热水可能会让人们感觉好点。9 What does the joke seem to tell us?A Taking medicine does harm to health.10 Taking medicine makes a cold worse.C Taking medicine doesn t work for a cold.D Taking medicine helps us recover

20、 soon.C 解析：推理判断题。最后一段的笑话是在告诉我们：吃药对感冒不起作用，因为不管你吃不吃药，感冒都是7 天以后痊愈。CFor many years, scientists have warned that smoking tobacco is bad for your health.Yet people around the world still smoke.The World Health Organization tells that almost 5， 000， 000 people around the world die each year from the effect

21、s of smoking.That number is increasing.WHO officials say tobacco use will have killed more than 8, 000, 000 people a year by 2020 if nothing is done to control the problem.In the United States, more than forty six million adults smoke now.Americanhealth experts say tobacco use is the leading cause o

22、f death in the United States.This year, more than 440, 000 Americans will die of diseases linked to smoking.Smoking tobacco is the leading cause of lung disease.Smoking also has been linked to heart disease and many kinds of cancers.The American Cancer Society says smoking is responsible for about 8

23、7% of all lung cancers in the United States.American government healthexperts say smoking affectsnot only thesmokers.Women who smoke cigarettesduring pregnancy are more likelyto have babieswith health problems.Pregnant womenwho smoke are at risk of having a baby who weighs less than normal.Low birth

24、 weight babies have an increased risk of early death and may suffer from a number of health disorders.Experts say tobacco smoke also affects the health of people who do not smoke.Smokers may harm the health of family members and people at work when they breathe out smoke from cigarettes.This is call

25、edasecond hand smoke.The American Cancer Society says there is no safe way to smoke.It says smoking begins to cause damage immediately.All cigarettes can damage the body.Smoking even a small number of cigarettes is dangerous.11 What would be the best title for the passage?A. The Harmful Effects of S

26、mokingB. People Around the World Continue to SmokeC. Smoking Is the Leading Cause of Lung DiseasesD. Smoking Affects the Health of People Who Don t SmokeA解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段的第一句话，并通读全文，可知文章内容全是围绕“吸烟有害健康”主题展开的，故选A项。12 Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Smoking tobacco is the le

27、ading cause of lung disease.B. Smoking also has been linked to heart disease, stroke and many kinds of cancers.C. Smoker may not harm the health of family members.D. Smoking tobacco is bad for your health; however, people around the world continue to smoke.C解析：细节理解题。根据第五段第二句话可知。烟民吸烟可能会伤及家人和同事的 健康，故C

28、的说法不符合文意。11 . The underlined word “pregnancy in Paragraph 4 probably means “:.A. the period of studying in schoolB. the state of being oldC. the turn of lifeD. the state of having a baby inside her bodyD 解析：词义猜测题。根据第四段的“ Women who smoke cigarettes during pregnancy are more likely to have babies with

29、 health problems.”吸烟的女人更有可能生出不健康的宝宝， 其中during pregnancy作时间状语, 可推知pregnancy意为“怀孕期， 故 选D项。12 According to the text, it can be inferred that the authorA. prefers smokingB. thinks people had better not smokeC. thinks smoking is not dangerousD. thinks nothing should be done to control the problemB 解析：推理判

30、断题。全文作者一直在写吸烟的害处，且根据最后一段“ Allcigarettes can damage the body.Smoking even a small number of cigarettes is dangerous. ”可推测出作者的观点是人们最好不要抽烟。DDriving a car is not just handling controls and judging speed and distance.Itrequires you to predict what other road users will do and get ready to react tosomethi

31、ng unexpected.When alcohol is consumed, it enters your bloodstream and acts as a depressant（ 抑制药）,damaging eyesight, judgment and co ordination（ 协调）, slowing down reaction time and greatly increasing the risk of accidents.Even below the drink driving limit, driving will be affected.Alcohol may take

32、a few minutes to be absorbed（ 吸收）into the bloodstream and startaction on the brain.Absorptionrate is increased when drinking on an empty stomachor when consuming drinks mixed with fruit juice.To get rid of alcohol from the body is a very slow process and it is not possible to speed it up with any me

33、asures like taking a shower or having a cup of tea or coffee.The present Road Traffic Ordinance states clearly that the limit of alcohol concentration is ：E. 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of blood ;F. 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath ;G. 67 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of urine（尿

34、液）.Drivers who cause traffic accidents, or who commit a moving traffic offence or are being suspected of drink driving will be tested.Any driver found drinking beyond the limit will be charged（收费）.The driverdeclared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK $25, 000 and be sentenced to up to 3years in pri

35、son and punished for 10 driving offence points; or temporarily banned from driving.The same punishment applies to failing to provide specimens（样本）for breath,blood or urine tests without good excuse.Drink driving is a criminal offence.To be a responsible driver, think beforeyou drink.For the safety o

36、f yourself and other road users, never drive after drinking alcohol.13 The first paragraph is mainly aboutA. the introduction of driving skillsB. the damage of drinking to your bodyC. the effect of drinking on drivingD. the process of alcohol being absorbedC解析：段落大意题。本文第一段主要介绍的是饮酒后，酒精会进入我们的血液，影响我们的视力

37、、判断力和协调能力，减缓我们的反应速度，增加我们出事故的风险，故选C项。14 The underlined word it in the second paragraph refers to :.A. alcoholB. absorptionC bloodD processD 解析： 代词指代题。划线词所在句表示将酒精从血液中清除是一个缓慢的过程，接着说的是采取如洗澡、喝茶或者咖啡的途径来加速这一过程是不可能的，所以 it 在这里指代的是将酒精排出体外的过程，选 process 。15 Which of the following is TRUE according to the passag

38、e?A Drinking below the drink driving limit has no effect on driving.8 Alcohol is taken in more quickly when drunk with fruit juice.C Having a cup of tea helps to get rid of alcohol from the body.D 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100ml of breath is below the drink driving limit.B 解析： 推理判断题。根据文章第二段第二句可知，

39、空腹喝酒及掺着果汁喝酒会提高吸收率，故 B 项正确。第二节 （ 共 5 小题；每小题2 分，满分10 分 ）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are you truly happy? Do you ever know what it means to be happy and what it takes to achieve happiness ？ 16.The following are a few tips that I follow tocreate happiness in my life. Make a plan for achievi

40、ng goals that you believe will make you happy.Your moods will very likely increase if you are going after something you value. Surround yourself with happy people.It is easy to begin to think negativelywhen you are surrounded by people who think that way.17. When something goes wrong, try to figure

41、out a solution instead of beingabsorbed in self pity.Truly happy people don t allow setbacks to affect their mood because they know that with a little thought they can turn the circumstances back to their favor. 18.These few minutes will give you the opportunity to focus on thepositive things in you

42、r life and will lead you to continuous happiness. 19.Whether you tre at yourself to lunch, take a long, relaxing bathor simply spend a few extra minutes on your appearance, you will be subconsciously （ 下意识地） putting yourself in a better mood.Finding the humor in situations can also lead to happiness

43、.Find a way to makelight of a situation that would otherwise make you happy. Keeping healthy is another way to achieve happiness.20.A Anyway, different people think about happiness in different ways.B On the contrary, if you are around people who are happy, their emotional state will be infectious.C

44、 Being overweight or not eating nutritious foods can have a negative effect on your mood.D These are important questions for anyone who is seeking happiness to ask themselves.E It s also important to take a few minutes each day to do something nice for yourself.F Besides, there are some more tips in

45、 life that help you achieve happiness.G Spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that put you in a happy mood.【解题导语】本文针对一个人应该如何获得快乐的问题，给了一些具体的建议。16 D 解析：上文列出了一系列的问题。所以，此处应该填“这些问题是任何渴望得到快乐的人必须面对的”。17 B 解析：本段的主题是“和快乐的人待在一起”。此空上文讲“消极的人会让我们感到不快乐”。所以此空应该填“恰恰相反，和乐观的人在一起，你也会快乐”。18 G 解析： 从本段的后

46、文看，本段讲述“人的注意力应该集中在正面积极的事情上”。所以本段的小标题应该是“每天花点时间想想那些快乐的事情”。19 E 解析：从本段的后文看，本段讲述“人应该做一些具体让自己快乐的事情”。所以本段的小标题应该是“每天花点时间做一些让自己快乐的事”。20 C 解析：本段的主题是“保持健康”。所以此空应该填“身体太胖或太瘦都会让你不开心”。第二部分语言知识运用（ 共两节，满分45 分 ）第一节 （ 共 20 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分30分 ）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、日C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Five years ago, my boss was hold

47、ing a charity（慈善）dinner. The call went outfor volunteers and I _21_ the chance to work with a dishwasher. My wife was _22_ our first child and I wouldn t have much time volunteering in the future.It was fun working with a dishwasher and I _23_ being alone as the other workers wanted no part of dish

48、washing. As dinner was being served to the guests, a group of workers came to _24others in the kitchen. There was something _25_ about _them: they were all short in height. They worked as a team, _26_ had trouble following the kitchen instructions so I was asked by a worried organizer if they could

49、27 with me. I said, sure, I d 28 the company. The organizer got _29_ as I showed them how to put the dishes on the dishwasher and run the machine.The organizer seemed to _30that his team was out of place. He tried to getone womanand a man back towards the tasks at hand and to31_ their arguments（争吵）.

50、To break the tension（紧张状态），he would tell _32_. He_ had warmheartedpresence. To him working beside the large noisy dishwasher seemed to be a _33_thing.After working for three hours, the dishes were cleared away, and we _34一 the machine. The organizer walked over to me and 35 me for letting them help

51、meout. His smile was huge. It left me feeling optimistic.I _36 that optimism. The delivery（分娩）of my daughter was a（n） _37_ _experience and I almost lost both my wife and daughter. I had a _38_ time, but _ sometimes I would think of the happy dishwasher manand I would feel a sense of 39 .Finally both

52、 my wife and daughter were nursed back to health. No matter who you areit can make a _40or where you are in life, please choose optimism【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。 作者的老板举行慈善晚宴，作为志愿者，作者在厨房帮忙洗碗。在那里他遇到了同样参加志愿工作的一群人，与他们一起工作的经历让作者意识到人要乐观地面对生活。21 A.offeredB. tookC. missedD. createdolunteering in the futureB 解析：由下文中的

53、I wouldn t have much time v知，作者“抓住（took） ”这次参加志愿工作的机会。22 A.playing withB looking afterC teachingD expectingD 解析：由下文中的The delivery( 分娩 ) of my daughter 可知，此处表示作者的妻子当时正怀着孕，故填expecting 。 be expecting a baby/child 怀孕。23 A.enjoyedB mindedC avoidedD beganA 解析：由本句中的It was fun working with a dishwasher 和 as

54、 the other workerswanted no part of dish washing 可知，“我”“喜欢 (enjoyed) ”一个人待着。24 A.askB meetC helpD watchC 解析： 由下文中的They worked as a team 以及 I showed them how to put the disheson the dishwasher and run the machine 可知，他们来厨房“帮忙 (help) ”。they were all short in heightB importantD simple可知，他们有些“特别B or25 A.

55、specialC funnyA 解析：由本句中的(special) ”。26 A.beforeC butDso17C 解析： They worked as a team 与 had trouble following the kitchen instructions之间是转折关系，故填but 。27 A.workB goC agreeD talkA 解析：由下文中的 the company以及 I showed them how to put the dishes on the dishwasher and run the machine 可知，那个组织者问“我”能否让他们和“我”一起“工 作

56、 (work) ”。B need28 A.findC provideD welcomeD 解析：由本句中的sure 可知，“我”乐意和他们一起工作， welcome 符合语境。B relaxed29 A.surprisedC boredD worriedB 解析：由上文中的worried 以及本句中的I showed them how to put the dishes onthe dishwasher and run the machine可知，那位组织者起初很着急。当“我”教他们如何往洗碗机架子上放盘子、如何操作洗碗机时，他松了口气，relaxed 符合语境。30 A.noticeB imagineC hopeD rememberA 解析：由下文中的He tried to get one woman and a man back towards the tasksat hand 可知，那位组