Unit 2 Poems
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2020·潍坊市高考模拟)
Mom and I were putting the finishing touches to dinner，and my little niece Jessica came in to set the table. Instead of going to the dish cabinet，she went to the pantry where there was a stack of old，mismatched dinner plates on the bottom shelf.
When she had set all six plates，she stood back and sighed，“Oh，Grandma，your plates are so beautiful. Ours are all alike! ” We had a good laugh about her innocent remark，but as I think back to all those years ago，I believe she was right. Those plates were beautiful.
Mom worked for the local Council on Aging as a housekeeper.She did many of the little things that allowed elderly people to stay in their own homes. Most of her clients got Meals on Wheels，a service in the 1970s. They received a hot lunch and a cold snack to have later in the evening. This is really not very much food. Every evening Mom would make to go meals on these mismatched plates covered with aluminum foil，and then deliver them to the people who she knew didn't get enough to eat.
It was about ten years before microwave ovens became common，so it was important that the food be on a plate that could be reheated in a regular oven. Instead of a cold sandw?ich and macaroni salad，Mom's clients dined on Beef Manhattans，pan?fried chicken or meatloaf，along with veggies and a piece of pie or cake. Mom and Dad did this even after Mom left her job，and Mom continued after Dad's death until all her former clients had either passed away or moved out.
When I was cleaning out Mom's house after her death，I kept one as a souvenir(纪念品). That plate is a sweet reminder of the lessons of generosity and caring for one's neighbors that were modeled for me by my parents.
1．Why did the author think those plates beautiful
A．They were not all alike.
B．They were little Jessica's pride.
C．They were collected from different places.
D．They were symbols of the parents' kindness.
2．What did the author's mother do to earn a living in the 1970s
A．She worked as a housewife.
B．She ran Meals on Wheels.
C．She delivered food to houses.
D．She did housework for the old.
3．Why did the author's mother make to go meals
A．It was her job.
B．She was good at cooking.
C．She wanted to help beyond her duty.
D．Her family didn't have enough to eat.
4．What is the best title for the text
A．Plates of Sympathy B．A Precious Souvenir
C．Services for the Senior D．A Kind?hearted Mother
B
(2020·贵州普通高等学校招生适应性测试)
The shadow play is a typical traditional entertainment that has survived and thrived over the centuries.It is taken as an earliest ancestor of modern cinema.
Legend has it that more than 2，000 years ago，Emperor Wu of Han was very depressed about the death of his favorite concubine(妃子). To help him get over his sadness，a minister made a puppet out of cotton and silk in the likeness of the concubine and projected its shadow on a curtain for the emperor to see. The show brought the emperor some comfort. He somehow believed the shadow was his lover's spirit. This is thought to be the beginning of the shadow play.
One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; a pair of hands operate millions of soldiers. This is how the shadow puppeteer works. Nicknamed “ the business of the five”，a shadow play group is made up of five people. One operates the puppets，one plays a suona and a yueqin，one plays the banhu，one is in charge of percussion(打击乐器) instruments，and one sings.
During performances. “ actors” are held close to a white curtain with their colored shadows cast on it by a strong light from behind. The operator plays five puppets at the same time，each of which has three threads. Ten fingers handle fifteen threads.Moved by guiding sticks，the puppets play roles with musical accompaniment.The popularity of the shadow play in some way lies in the equipment being light and easy to carry，the small number of people needed for a performance，and the flexible requirements for performance places. The plays can be quite dramatic and，when it comes to myths or kung fu stories，the “actors” may be made to ride on clouds or perform unusual feats，to the great enjoyment of the audience，especially children.
The design of the figures follows traditional moral evaluation. The audience can tell a figure's character by seeing his mask. Like the masks in Beijing opera，a red mask represents loyalty and bravery，a black mask，integrity (正直)and selflessness，and a white one，wickedness and betrayal.
Nowadays，the shadow play has been industrialized and developed a series of tourist products for the promotion of Chinese culture and tourism.
5．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．A love story of Emperor Wu of Han.
B．How to please an emperor.
C．The origin of the shadow play.
D．How to make a cotton puppet.
6．According to the author，the audience may take great pleasure________．
A．when roles are played without music
B．because the equipment is light to carry
C．when the puppets give lively performances
D．because the number of the operators is small
7．What is the best title for the text
A．The Rapid Development of Beijing Opera
B．Shadow Puppetry：A Traditional Art
C．The Business of the Five：A Shadow Play Group
D．Traditional Characters and Masks in Beijing Opera
8．What is the author's attitude towards the future of the shadow play
A．Negative. B．Doubtful.
C．Positive. D．Unconcerned.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2020·重庆市高三第一次调研)
In the early decades of the People's Republic of China founded in 1949，due to the poor transportation and communication system，it was hard for people living and working far away from their hometown to visit their families or stay in touch regularly. So to enable people to get together with their near and dear ones at least once a year, __1__．
It was decided that every year，a married couple could have family leave for 30 days to see each other __2__；if they lived together，they could have 20 days to visit their parents every four years. __3__．A regulation was issued in 1958 and the system was improved through more regulations in the early 1980s.
However，nowadays，thanks to the rapid development of transport and communications means，it's much easier for people to either contact their dear ones frequently or visit them, __4__．Besides，as the family leave scheme covers only those who work in government departments and state?owned enterprises，it is increasingly being regarded as an outdated practice and a privilege enjoyed by a small group of people.
__5__．While this is backed by those who don't have family leave，it is strongly opposed by those who do.Also，some say that the issue is not whether family leave should be canceled，but is whether China's current holiday and leave system should be reformed in its entirety.
A．they choose to live together
B．if they lived in different places
C．the family leave was introduced
D．no matter how far away they are
E．Single people could enjoy 20 days' leave annually to visit their parents
F．There is a suggestion that the system should be canceled to keep up with the times
G．For employees with children，regular use of family leave was to increase life satisfaction
Ⅲ.应用文写作
(2020·山东淄博市高三第二次检测)
假设你是校学生会主席李华。你校英国外教 Steve 一直对中国的茶文化很感兴趣。请你写一封邮件邀请 Steve 参加即将在你校举办的中国茶文化报告会，邮件内容包括：
1．报告会的时间、地点；
2．报告会的主要内容。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Steve，
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
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7Unit 2 Poems
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2020·潍坊市高考模拟)
Mom and I were putting the finishing touches to dinner，and my little niece Jessica came in to set the table. Instead of going to the dish cabinet，she went to the pantry where there was a stack of old，mismatched dinner plates on the bottom shelf.
When she had set all six plates，she stood back and sighed，“Oh，Grandma，your plates are so beautiful. Ours are all alike! ” We had a good laugh about her innocent remark，but as I think back to all those years ago，I believe she was right. Those plates were beautiful.
Mom worked for the local Council on Aging as a housekeeper.She did many of the little things that allowed elderly people to stay in their own homes. Most of her clients got Meals on Wheels，a service in the 1970s. They received a hot lunch and a cold snack to have later in the evening. This is really not very much food. Every evening Mom would make to go meals on these mismatched plates covered with aluminum foil，and then deliver them to the people who she knew didn't get enough to eat.
It was about ten years before microwave ovens became common，so it was important that the food be on a plate that could be reheated in a regular oven. Instead of a cold sandw?ich and macaroni salad，Mom's clients dined on Beef Manhattans，pan?fried chicken or meatloaf，along with veggies and a piece of pie or cake. Mom and Dad did this even after Mom left her job，and Mom continued after Dad's death until all her former clients had either passed away or moved out.
When I was cleaning out Mom's house after her death，I kept one as a souvenir(纪念品). That plate is a sweet reminder of the lessons of generosity and caring for one's neighbors that were modeled for me by my parents.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。作者由家中陈旧的盘子回忆到母亲曾经的无私助人。这些盘子对作者来说有特殊的意义，它们提醒作者要慷慨、关爱邻居。
1．Why did the author think those plates beautiful
A．They were not all alike.
B．They were little Jessica's pride.
C．They were collected from different places.
D．They were symbols of the parents' kindness.
D [ 考查推理判断。第二段提到“but as I think back to all those years ago，I believe she was right. Those plates were beautiful”，最后一段中的“That plate is a sweet reminder of the lessons of generosity and caring for one's neighbors that were modeled for me by my parents”说明了盘子蕴含的特殊意义，由此可知，作者认为那些盘子很漂亮是因为它们是父母慷慨和善良的象征。]
2．What did the author's mother do to earn a living in the 1970s
A．She worked as a housewife.
B．She ran Meals on Wheels.
C．She delivered food to houses.
D．She did housework for the old.
D [ 考查细节理解。本题问的是在二十世纪七十年代作者的母亲是如何谋生的。根据第三段中的“Mom worked...as a housekeeper.She did many of the little things that allowed elderly people to stay in their own homes”可知，作者的母亲是管家，她是靠为老年人做家务来谋生的，故选D项。]
3．Why did the author's mother make to go meals
A．It was her job.
B．She was good at cooking.
C．She wanted to help beyond her duty.
D．Her family didn't have enough to eat.
C [ 考查推理判断。本题问的是作者的母亲为什么做外带食物。根据第三段中的“They received a hot lunch... Every evening Mom would make to go meals on these mismatched plates covered with aluminum foil，and then deliver them to the people who she knew didn't get enough to eat”和最后一段中的“generosity and caring for one's neighbors”可知，母亲做外带食物并送去给那些吃不饱的人，虽然这超出了她本身的职责范围，但她想帮助他们，故选C项。]
4．What is the best title for the text
A．Plates of Sympathy B．A Precious Souvenir
C．Services for the Senior D．A Kind?hearted Mother
A [ 考查标题判断。本文由作者的侄女夸赞作者母亲的盘子漂亮开始叙述这些盘子的用途及背后的故事。虽然这些盘子很陈旧、很不匹配，但作者认为它们很漂亮，这是作者赋予它们的特殊意义，因为盘子代表着父母对邻居的慷慨和关心，为后辈作出了榜样。盘子贯穿文章始终，故A项作文章标题最佳。]
B
(2020·贵州普通高等学校招生适应性测试)
The shadow play is a typical traditional entertainment that has survived and thrived over the centuries.It is taken as an earliest ancestor of modern cinema.
Legend has it that more than 2，000 years ago，Emperor Wu of Han was very depressed about the death of his favorite concubine(妃子). To help him get over his sadness，a minister made a puppet out of cotton and silk in the likeness of the concubine and projected its shadow on a curtain for the emperor to see. The show brought the emperor some comfort. He somehow believed the shadow was his lover's spirit. This is thought to be the beginning of the shadow play.
One mouth tells stories of thousands of years; a pair of hands operate millions of soldiers. This is how the shadow puppeteer works. Nicknamed “ the business of the five”，a shadow play group is made up of five people. One operates the puppets，one plays a suona and a yueqin，one plays the banhu，one is in charge of percussion(打击乐器) instruments，and one sings.
During performances. “ actors” are held close to a white curtain with their colored shadows cast on it by a strong light from behind. The operator plays five puppets at the same time，each of which has three threads. Ten fingers handle fifteen threads.Moved by guiding sticks，the puppets play roles with musical accompaniment.The popularity of the shadow play in some way lies in the equipment being light and easy to carry，the small number of people needed for a performance，and the flexible requirements for performance places. The plays can be quite dramatic and，when it comes to myths or kung fu stories，the “actors” may be made to ride on clouds or perform unusual feats，to the great enjoyment of the audience，especially children.
The design of the figures follows traditional moral evaluation. The audience can tell a figure's character by seeing his mask. Like the masks in Beijing opera，a red mask represents loyalty and bravery，a black mask，integrity (正直)and selflessness，and a white one，wickedness and betrayal.
Nowadays，the shadow play has been industrialized and developed a series of tourist products for the promotion of Chinese culture and tourism.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国传统民间艺术——皮影戏，重点介绍了一个有关皮影戏起源的故事、皮影戏的表演特点以及其发展现状。
5．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．A love story of Emperor Wu of Han.
B．How to please an emperor.
C．The origin of the shadow play.
D．How to make a cotton puppet.
C [考查段落大意。通读第二段的内容，尤其是最后一句“This is thought to be the beginning of the shadow play”可知，该段主要介绍了皮影戏的起源。故C项正确。]
6．According to the author，the audience may take great pleasure________．
A．when roles are played without music
B．because the equipment is light to carry
C．when the puppets give lively performances
D．because the number of the operators is small
C [考查细节理解。根据第四段尾句可知，当表演神话和武打故事时，“演员”会表演惊人的技艺，这会给人留下深刻的印象，使观众特别是孩子们获得极大的快乐，故C项正确。]
7．What is the best title for the text
A．The Rapid Development of Beijing Opera
B．Shadow Puppetry：A Traditional Art
C．The Business of the Five：A Shadow Play Group
D．Traditional Characters and Masks in Beijing Opera
B [考查标题判断。通读全文可知，第一段第一句给出了本文要介绍的话题；又结合下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了中国传统民间艺术——皮影戏，重点介绍了—个有关皮影戏起源的故事以及皮影戏的表演特点等。故B项最适合作本文标题。]
8．What is the author's attitude towards the future of the shadow play
A．Negative. B．Doubtful.
C．Positive. D．Unconcerned.
C [考查观点态度。根据文章尾句“Nowadays，the shadow play has been industrialized and developed a series of tourist products for the promotion of Chinese culture and tourism”可知，如今，皮影戏已经工业化，并开发了一系列的旅游产品，以推广中国文化和旅游业。据此可以推知，作者对皮影戏的未来持积极乐观的态度，故C项正确。]
Ⅱ.七选五
(2020·重庆市高三第一次调研)
In the early decades of the People's Republic of China founded in 1949，due to the poor transportation and communication system，it was hard for people living and working far away from their hometown to visit their families or stay in touch regularly. So to enable people to get together with their near and dear ones at least once a year, __1__．
It was decided that every year，a married couple could have family leave for 30 days to see each other __2__；if they lived together，they could have 20 days to visit their parents every four years. __3__．A regulation was issued in 1958 and the system was improved through more regulations in the early 1980s.
However，nowadays，thanks to the rapid development of transport and communications means，it's much easier for people to either contact their dear ones frequently or visit them, __4__．Besides，as the family leave scheme covers only those who work in government departments and state?owned enterprises，it is increasingly being regarded as an outdated practice and a privilege enjoyed by a small group of people.
__5__．While this is backed by those who don't have family leave，it is strongly opposed by those who do.Also，some say that the issue is not whether family leave should be canceled，but is whether China's current holiday and leave system should be reformed in its entirety.
A．they choose to live together
B．if they lived in different places
C．the family leave was introduced
D．no matter how far away they are
E．Single people could enjoy 20 days' leave annually to visit their parents
F．There is a suggestion that the system should be canceled to keep up with the times
G．For employees with children，regular use of family leave was to increase life satisfaction
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了探亲假的由来、规定和现在关于探亲假的争议。
1．C [由空前的“to enable people to get together with their near and dear ones at least once a year”可知，空处应是表述为达到此目的而采用的方法，故C选项“探亲假被引入了”符合语境，且承上启下。]
2．B [根据空后的分号可知，空处所在句表述的是一个问题的两个方面。由空后的“if they lived together”可推知，第一个分句讲述的是关于已婚夫妻分居的情况的规定，所以选B项。]
3．E [本段主要介绍了探亲假的规定，前一句讲的是针对已婚夫妇的探亲假规定，空处应承接上文，讲述针对未婚人士的探亲假规定，所以选E项。]
4．D [根据语境可知，此处表示由于交通和通讯方式的快速发展，无论人们相隔多远，人们都能容易地与珍视的人联系或拜访他们。故选D项。]
5．F [根据该段的内容尤其是其中的“whether family leave should be canceled”可推知，该段表述的是关于探亲假的争议，故F项符合语境。]
Ⅲ.应用文写作
(2020·山东淄博市高三第二次检测)
假设你是校学生会主席李华。你校英国外教 Steve 一直对中国的茶文化很感兴趣。请你写一封邮件邀请 Steve 参加即将在你校举办的中国茶文化报告会，邮件内容包括：
1．报告会的时间、地点；
2．报告会的主要内容。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Steve，
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
答案：
Dear Steve，
I'm Li Hua，Chairman of the Student Union.Knowing that you are interested in Chinese tea culture，I will tell you a piece of good news.
There will be a special report on Chinese tea culture at 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon in the lecture hall of our school.The history and development of Chinese tea culture will be introduced.Then it will be followed by a tea party and you can taste different kinds of tea while chatting with us.I wonder if you'd like to participate in it.I'm sure it can leave a wonderful impression on you！Your attendance is greatly expected.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
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