高中英语选择性必修四 Unit 2　Section B　Learning About Language 课时习题

1、Section BLearning About Language课后篇巩固提升基础夯实.单句填空1.I have read a book (entitle) Phrasal Verbs in Conversation by Colin Mortimer.答案entitled2.We can,therefore,come to the conclusion that nothing is so precious as (free) in the world.答案freedom3.Lets go and have a look at those children (dive) for oyster

2、s over there!答案diving4.The lecture (sponsor) by the college drew a large number of students.答案sponsored5.The organisation was set up to preserve (endanger) species from extinction.答案endangered.用过去分词完成句子1.The Town Hall (在1800年建成的) was the most distinguished building at that time.答案completed in 18002.

3、Playing computer games is a way of relaxation,but if we (对上瘾) them,we must step away from the screen.答案become addicted to3.Jenny hopes that Mr Smith will suggest a good way to (让她的英语提高) in a short period.答案have her English improved4.John received an invitation to dinner,and (工作完成了),he gladly accepte

4、d it.答案with the work finished5. (被所吸引) the beauty of Mount Tai,the students decided to spend another two days on it.答案Attracted by6. (因受到责备) not having locked the computer room,Alice was in low spirits.答案Blamed for7. (写得很清晰),the book inspires confidence in students who wish to seek their own answers

5、.答案Clearly written8.The producer comes regularly to collect the cameras (退回的) our shop for quality problems.答案returned to.用过去分词改写下列句子1.Though it is still practised today,the tea ceremony may not be as popular as it used to be. today,the tea ceremony may not be as popular as it used to be.答案Though st

6、ill practised2.No matter how frequently it is shown,the TV series Prison Break still attracts people all over the world.No matter ,the TV series Prison Break still attracts people all over the world.答案how frequently shown3.As he was inspired by what he had seen,he made up his mind to stand on his ow

7、n feet again. what he had seen,he made up his mind to stand on his own feet again.答案Inspired by4.Im calling to enquire about the position which was advertised in yesterdays China Daily.Im calling to enquire about the position yesterdays China Daily.答案advertised in5.The manager was satisfied to see m

8、any new products which had been developed after great effort.The manager was satisfied to see many new products after great effort.答案developed素养提升.阅读理解主题语境:人与自然语篇类型:记叙文词数:399难度:For many years,Bruce Bexler dreamed of going where no human had gone before.He wanted to cut a path through unexplored land

9、s and discover rare,exotic species.That might sound like an impossible dream,but Bexler turned it into a reality.In December 2015,he and a team of Australian and American scientists ventured into an isolated tropical rain forest on the island of New Guinea.They were the first people ever to enter th

10、e mist-covered region.“As time was limited,we were dropped in by helicopter.Once we were on the ground,there were no trails anywhere;it was really hard to get around,” Bexler says.Within minutes of landing,the team spotted a black chicken-like bird with strange orange skin hanging from its neck.The

11、scientists soon determined that the unusual creature was a type of honeyeaters the first new bird species to be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years.The honeyeater wasnt the only surprise for the scientists.They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species 13 birds of paradise,20

12、 frogs,four butterflies,and five palms.“We were like kids in a candy store,” Bexler recalls.“Everywhere we looked,we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”The newfound species didnt shy away from the scientists.Two long-nosed echidnas primitive egg-laying mammals let the visitors pick them up

13、 and take them back to camp to study them.An echidna looks like a hedgehog and is also called a spiny anteater.Bexler thinks the animals werent scared because they had never seen humans before.“In almost all parts of New Guinea,animals are hunted for food,and because of this,they are very cautious o

14、f people,” he explains.“This area gives scientists a place where they can go to study the behaviours of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.”Scientists believe the area is probably the largest untouched forest in Asia.Local people called Kwerba hunt and collect plants from the o

15、uter-edges of the forest but told Bexler that not even their ancestors had gone so far into the woods.The wooded area is approximately a 10-day walk from the nearest village.Bexler and his team did not have enough time during the expedition to study the area completely.They hope to return and expect

16、 to record many more undiscovered species.“We just scratched the surface,” Bexler says.“Anyone who goes there will come back with a mystery.”【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Bruce Bexler梦想去人类从未到过的地方,而后来他与澳大利亚和美国的科学家在新几内亚岛发现了一些新物种的故事。1.Which word best describes Bruce Bexler?A.Adventurous.B.Cautious.C.Optimistic.D

17、.Careful.答案A解析推理判断题。根据第一段可知,Bruce Bexler梦想去人类从未到过的地方,开辟一条未经探索的路并且发现罕见的奇异物种。因此可以推断Bruce Bexler是一个具有冒险精神的人,故选A项。2.What does Bruce Bexler mean by saying “We were like kids in a candy store”?A.They didnt have enough food and were hungry.B.They were very excited about what they saw.C.They were misbehavin

18、g like naughty children.D.They knew that if they kept searching,theyd find sugar in the forest.答案B解析句意理解题。根据第五段中的“Everywhere we looked,we saw amazing things we had never seen before.”可知,他们对之前从未见过的事物感到惊奇。因此“We were like kids in a candy store”指的是Bruce Bexler在这个杳无人烟的地方因为发现了许多未曾见过的新物种而非常兴奋,就像糖果店里的孩子一样。3

19、.Why did some of the animals allow the scientists to pick them up?A.The scientists seemed to be very friendly.B.The scientists were skilled in handling animals.C.The animals had been well-trained by the local people.D.The animals had no experience or fear of people.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第七段中的“Bexler thinks t

20、he animals werent scared because they had never seen humans before.”可知,一些动物允许科学家把它们抱起来是因为它们之前没有见过人类,它们不害怕人类。4.What can we conclude about the area Bruce Bexler explored?A.The best way to explore the area is by helicopter.B.The locals live in the centre of the forest.C.The area still contains many pla

21、nts and animals unknown to science.D.The locals are unwilling to allow the scientists to enter the deep woods.答案C解析细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“They hope to return and expect to record many more undiscovered species.”可知,他们希望还能回到这个地区并期待记录更多未被发现的物种。故选C项“这个地区仍然有很多科学上未知的动植物”。.七选五主题语境:人与自我语篇类型:说明文词数:275难度:A Few Tips f

22、or Self-AcceptanceWe all want it.to accept and love ourselves.But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach.1 Heres a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction.2 Do not follow the people who make you feel not-good-enough.Why do you follow them?Are you hoping that eventu

23、ally you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs?Know that your life is your own;you are the only you in this world.Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made.We are often ashamed of our shortcomings,our mistakes and our failures.3 You will make mistakes,time and time again

24、.Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better,why not offer yourself a compassionate(有同情心) response?“That didnt go as planned.But,I tried my best.”Recognise all of your strengths.Write them down in a journal.Begin to train your brain to look at strengths before weaknesses.List all

25、 of your accomplishments and achievements.You have a job,earn your degree,and you get out of bed today.4Now that youve listed your strengths,list your imperfections.Turn the page in your journal.Put into words why you feel unworthy,why you dont feel good enough.Now,read these words back to yourself.5 Turn to a page in your journal to your list of streng