必修二
Unit 1 Cultural heritage
Test one
With the development of economy, how to balance progress and the protection of cultural heritage __1___(be ) a big challenge we are facing. Great solutions, however, tend to arise from the challenges.
In the 1950s, in order to control the flooding and to get electricity from the flow of Nile River, the Egyptian government made __2___proposal to build a new dam across the Nile. It would cause the water levels to rise high enough __3____(flood ) a number of ancient temples, ___4___were among Egypt’s cultural heritage. So the government turned to the United Nations __5___help.
Soon, an international committee ___6___(establish ) to help Egypt to find the solution. Finally, they made a decision that all cultural relics should be removed. With the unprecedented(前所未有的),international effort, the government ____7_(successful)moved the temples and other cultural sites to a new __8___(locate ) on higher ground.
The project was considered a greatly successful example by UNESCO to prevent world heritage from _9____(disappear ). More importantly, the success shows that if a problem seems too difficult for a single nation, the global community can make a big _10____(different ). The fact proves it is possible for countries to work together to build a better future.
Test two
Peking Opera was listed into UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List in 2010. Peking Opera ___1__(consider ) as a national treasure of China, which dates back to 200 years ago. The late Qing Dynasty saw the great ___2__(develop ) of this opera. Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty had _3___interest in the local opera. _4______(celebrate ) his eightieth birthday, he asked opera troupes _5_____(come)from different places to perform for him in Beijing, so the four big Hui Opera troupes entered the capital one after another. _____6__(gradual),they combined with other operas, and formed the present Peking Opera.
Peking Opera is a form of Chinese cultural theatre _7_____combines music, performance, and dance. Full of Chinese cultural facts, the opera presents the audience __8____an encyclopedia of Chinese culture, as well as unfolding stories, beautiful paintings, wonderful costumes, graceful gestures and martial arts. Besides, the kinds of facial make-up, especially concerning the color, ___9__( be ) the most particular art in Peking Opera. There is no doubt __10____it is really the treasure of Chinese culture.
Test three
Every culture has its own way to show friendship. On ___1__islands of Hawaii, friendship is part of the “aloha spirit”, In the language of the Hawaiians who first __2_____( settle ) on the islands long ago, aloha has a very special meaning: to be with happiness. Hawaiians believe that once somebody love the land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is one of the _3____( important) signs of friendship. It is called Lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which means oneness with all people. __4___(enjoy ) the land, you should not be selfish. The land is ___5__everyone who lives on it. Today many different peoples call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place __6___people make one big community from many smaller __7____ (community). Each person gives kohua(help)to help to other people so that all feel stronger. It is believed that the islands can be a paradise when people live peacefully. People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people _8___ (ask ) to solve them with understanding. So when the people of Hawaii talk about family, they are ____9_ (actual ) talking about all those __10____( live ) on the islands.
Test four
I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expedition( 探险队) during the rainy season.
I ___1__(fly) to Nairobi in Kenya and spent days there. At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the group with whom I would spend the next week. We all travelled on the bus together for __2___8-hour journey into Tanzania and then Arusha, a quiet town.
After we arrived at our hotel in Arusha, we had dinner and a few drinks. Then we _____3__( introduce ) to more members including Taddeus Minja, the main guide, ___4___was very experienced ---climbing Kilimanjaro runs through the generations of his family.
The next day the Lava Expeditions members checked if we had the correct and enough clothing for our expedition on Kilimanjaro. Only one person needed to bring ___5_( many ) clothes.
After that we set off, ___6__( walk) in the rain through the beauty of the rainforest, all the way to the first camp. I was happy the next few days as the view was so ___7__( wonder ) and changed every day. I suffered a little during the trip and I felt so tired. But the members of Lava Expeditions provided me with lots of encouragement, which was one of the best __8____( memory). Finally we reached the top of Kilimanjaro in bright blue skies.
I felt excited about climbing Kilimanjaro and the feeling didn’t change during my trip. The fellow members of Lava Expeditions looked _9___me so well that I was __10____( deep ) thankful for their help.
Unit 2 Wildlife protection
Test one
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet , Xinjiang, and Qinghai. During the 1980s and 1990s, the population of Tibetan antelopes __1______( reduce ) by more than half due to human hunting.__2_____( save ) this species from extinction, the Chinese government placed it under national protection. The establishment of the Changtang National Nature Reserve ___3____( effective ) increased the antelope population. While Tibetan antelopes were removed ___4____the endangered species list 2015, the government would continue the protection programs. After all, there still exist the ___5__( threat ) to the Tibetan antelope.
I went to the Changtang National Nature Reserve to observe Tibetan antelopes along with my guide, Zhaxi, ___6____works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. Watching the graceful animals move slowly across the grass, I was struck by their beauty. Reminded of ___7___danger they are in, I realized that much should be done to protect them. As Zhaxi said, not only are we trying to save the animals, but also we’re trying to save ___8___( we )
In the evening we went back to camp, where I _9_____( reflect ) on what I saw and I saw and what Zhaxi told me. Only if we change our way life can we really save the planet. I believe we are no longer a threat to wildlife and to the planet by ______10___ (live)in harmony with nature.
Test two
The polar bear is found in the arctic circle and some big land masses as far south as Newfoundland while they are rare north of 88, there is evidence ___1___they range all the way across the Arctic, and as far south as James Bay in Canada. It is difficult to figure out a global population of polar bears as much of the range has been __2___( poor) studied; however, biologists calculate that there are about 20000—25000 polar bears worldwide.
Modern methods __3______tracking polar bear populations have been employed only since the mid-1980s, and are expensive __4____( perform ) consistently over a large area. In recent years some Inuit people in Nunavut ___5___( report) increases in bear sightings around human settlements, leading to a __6___(believe)that populations are increasing. Scientists have responded by __7__( note ) that hungry bears may be congregating around human settlements, leading to the illusion that population are ___8_( high ) than they actually are. Of ___9___nineteen recognized polar bear subpopulations, three are declining, six __10__( be ) stable, one is increasing, and nine lack enough data.
Test three
A girl named Dina was born in California in 1932. After __1___( graduate ) from university in 1954, she worked a children’s hospital in Kentucky for several years. However, her interest in animals inspired her _2___( take ) her first step towards her future work. In 1966, she went to African to study rare mountain gorillas.
Even though some of the gorillas were __3___( extreme ) dangerous, this didn’t discourage her, she showed great devotion to her work and loved to tell people about gorillas. Dina was ___4__outgoing and kind person and had the ability to gain ___5___( value ) data on gorillas ‘lives by becoming a companion to them. She __6___( write ) a book about the gorillas she had lived with. It is thanks to her research ___7___we now know more about mountain gorillas. Her love for gorillas teaches people about dangers these animals ___8___( face ) with. Now they are protected by governments and various organizations. _9____her work, there would be very few mountain gorillas left today. She has achieved fame around the world and is now regarded as one of the ___10___(hero)of the 20th century.
Test four
Waiting for the airplane to take off, I was happy to get a seat by myself. Just then, ___1__ air hostess approached me and asked, “would you mind _2____( change )- your seat A couple would like to sit together.” The only possible seat was next to a girl with her arms in casts, a black-and-blue face, and a sad ____3_( express ). “ No way am I going to sit there,” I thought___4_ ( immediate). But a soft voice spoke, “ she needs help.” Finally, I decided to move to that seat.
The girl was named Kathy. She __5___(hurt)in a car accident and now was on her way for treatment.
When the snacks and juice arrived, it didn’t take me long to realise that Kathy would not be able to feed __6___( her ). I considered offering __7____( feed ) her but hesitated, as it seemed too impolite to offer a service to a stranger. But then I realized that Kathy’s need was more important __8___my discomfort. I helped her eat, and although she was uncomfortable, she accepted. We become closer and closer in a short period of time. By the end of the five-hour trip, my heart had warmed, and the time was really better spent than if I had just sat by myself.
Love sometimes flows beyond human borders and removes the fears __9___keep us separate. When we offer to serve another, we grow to live in a ___10__( large ) and more rewarding world.
Unit one
Test one
1. Is 2.a 3. To flood 4.which 5.for 6. Was established
7.successfully 8. Location 9. Disappearing 10. Difference
Test two
1. Is considered 2. development 3. An 4. To celebrate 5. Coming
6. gradually 7. That/which 8. With 9. Are 10. That
Test three
1. The 2. Settled 3. Most important 4. To enjoy/enjoying 5. For
6. Where 7. Communities 8. are asked 9. Actually 10. Living.
Test four
1. Flew 2. An 3. Were introduced 4. Who 5. More 6. Walking
7. wonderful 8. Memories 9. After 10. deeply
Unit two
Test one
1. Were/was reduced 2. To save 3. Effectively 4. From 5. Threats
6. who 7. The 8. Ourselves 9.reflected 10. Living
Test two
1. That 2. Poorly 3. Of/for 4. To perform 5. Have reported
6. Belief 7. Noting 8. Higher 9. The 10.are
1. Test three
2. Graduating 2. To take 3. Extremely 4. An 5. Valuable
6. wrote 7. That 8. Are faced 9. Without 10. Heroes
Test four
1. An 2. Changing 3.expression 4. Immediately 5. Was hurt 6. Herself 7. To feed 8. Than 9. That/which 10. larger