UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
English is English, right Not exactly. Although Americans share the same language as those in Great Britain, words that commonly mean one thing in America can mean something completely different in Britain. Here are some examples.
In the United States a bird is, well, an animal with feathers. In England, however, a bird is often used to describe a young female, similar to the way young women are referred to “chicks” in America. But be careful when you are calling your boss' daughter a bird，because some Britons consider the word a negative expression.
Saying you need a new trainer in America means something quite different from it does in England. In the US, trainers are healthy and strong experts who can help you work out. However, in England, trainers are just another name for tennis shoes.
In America, the word “jumper” usually means a call to 911, as it can refer to a person who's trying to jump from a bridge or building. The meaning couldn't be more different in Great Britain，where “jumper” is the name given to a knit top, or, as it's called in America: a sweater.
Telling a Londoner that you like to sleep with your comforter every night may cause some strange looks, unless you're a baby. In the US, a comforter is a cover for bed that is filled with a soft material, but in England, a comforter is a word used to describe a baby's pacifier (橡皮奶嘴)．
In America, a casket, also called a coffin (棺材)，clearly has a sad meaning. In Great Britain, on the other hand, a casket has a completely different meaning: it refers to a small box used to store jewelry or other valuable objects.
If a Londoner tells an American he locked something in his boot, the American may look at him strangely. In America, a boot is a type of footwear, while in England the word is used to refer to a trunk (后备箱) of a car.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。英式英语和美式英语有些拼写相同的单词但意思却不同，文中作者给我们列举了一些这样的例子。
1．If you call a young English female a bird, she would most probably ________.
A．feel unhappy about it
B．find it very interesting
C．consider you are strange
D．think you come from the US
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可推断，英国女孩听到自己被这样叫可能会不开心。
2．In America, a middle-aged woman teaching people to do sports can be probably called a “ ________”．
A．chick B．trainer
C．jumper D．comforter
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In the US, trainers are healthy and strong experts who can help you work out.” 可知，在美国，trainer是指健身教练。所以，一个教别人运动的中年女士在美国可以被称为trainer。
3．If a Londoner says he needs to get something in his boot, he ________.
A．has locked to his car by accident
B．needs to return to his car for something
C．has dropped something into his footwear
D．needs to open his casket to get some jewelry
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“In America, a boot is a type of footwear, while in England the word is used to refer to a trunk (后备箱) of a car.”可知，伦敦人说这句话的时候，他是要去他的车里取东西。
4．What's the main idea of the passage
A．English is widely spoken in the world.
B．British English has experienced many changes.
C．American English is easier than British English.
D．British English and American English have some differences.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要是讲在英式英语和美式英语中有些拼写相同的单词但意思却不同，这表明英式英语和美式英语是有一些差别的。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Now I am living in Italy, working as an English language assistant. I am living with one of the __1__ from a local school, who is very kind. At the moment, it's a bit __2__ as we don't always understand each other!
I have learnt that it is more __3__ speaking a language in real life than speaking it in the classroom. My teachers could __4__ things to me in English when I didn't understand. My __5__ doesn't speak any English. When I don't know the __6__ in Italian, I try to explain it and when that doesn't __7__， I try to mime (比画) the thing I'm talking about.
Yesterday, the Internet wasn't working and I had to __8__ my housemate where the router was so I could find the password for the Wi-Fi. I had no __9__ what the Italian word for “router” was so I tried to explain it several times. In the end, I called it the “Internet box” and she __10__ what I meant!
However, it isn't all bad! When we finally understand each other, we both clap. Sometimes I feel very __11__ because I keep making many mistakes, but my housemate __12__ me nicely and tells me that I'm doing well! I can also feel my language __13__ because I have no choice but to __14__ Italian! I hope that I will be speaking __15__ a real Italian by the time I leave. I'm determined to climb over this language barrier!
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在意大利当英语助教时，因为与意大利室友语言有障碍而迫使自己的意大利语言水平提高的故事。
1．A.teachers B．doctors
C．workers D．waiters
解析：选A 根据上文的“Now I am living in Italy, working as an English language assistant.”可知，作者此时是作为英语助教，故应该是与老师生活在一起。故选A。
2．A.formal B．difficult
C．boring D．official
解析：选B 根据下文的“as we don't always understand each other”可知，因为她们不能互相理解对方，所以有点困难。故选B。
3．A.foreign B．obvious
C．fluent D．different
解析：选D 根据下文的内容可知，在教室里作者有不明白的事物时，老师会用英语解释，而在现实生活中室友不会说英语，所以，此处指在现实生活中讲一种外语和在教室讲是不同的，故选D项。
4．A.change B．lend
C．explain D．give
解析：选C 根据下文的“in English when I didn't understand”可知，此处表示当作者不理解时，老师们能用英语解释给作者。explain sth. to sb.“向某人解释某事”。故选C。
5．A.neighbor B．housemate
C．classmate D．friend
解析：选B 根据第一段的内容可知，作者与一位当地学校的老师一起生活，也就是她的室友。故选B。
6．A.word B．letter
C．name D．place
解析：选A 根据第三段中的“I had no________what the Italian word for ‘router’”可知，此处指的是当作者不知道意大利语中的单词的时候，故选A。
7．A.appear B．work
C．happen D．flash
解析：选B 根据下文的“I try to mime (比画) the thing I'm talking about”可知，当解释不起作用时，作者尽力比画着自己谈论的事情。work 意为“奏效，起作用”，符合语境。故选B。
8．A.pass B．tell
C．ask D．hand
解析：选C 根据下文的“my housemate where the router was so I could find the password for the Wi-Fi”可知，为了能找到Wi-Fi的密码，所以作者问了室友路由器在哪里。故选C。
9．A.point B．use
C．doubt D．idea
解析：选D 根据下文的“so I tried to explain it several times”可知，作者尽力地解释了好几遍，所以此处表示作者不知道意大利语单词“路由器”怎么说。故选D。
10．A.kept B．ordered
C．understood D．explored
解析：选C 根据上文的“In the end, I called it the‘Internet box’”可知，室友明白了作者的意思。故选C。
11．A.amazed B．embarrassed
C．excited D．moved
解析：选B 根据下文的“because I keep making many mistakes”可知，作者感到很尴尬，故选B。
12．A.corrects B．annoys
C．strikes D．rescues
解析：选A 虽然作者很尴尬，因为作者总是犯错误，但是室友友好地纠正作者的错误并且告诉作者她做得很好。故选A。
13．A.improving B．stopping
C．applying D．failing
解析：选A 根据上文的“tells me that I'm doing well”可知，作者感觉语言水平正在提高。故选A。
14．A.stress B．host
C．live D．speak
解析：选D 因为作者的室友是意大利人，不讲英语，所以作者除了讲意大利语外，别无选择。故选D。
15．A.as B．for
C．about D．like
解析：选D 根据下文的“a real Italian”可知，作者希望自己讲得像一个真正的意大利人一样好。故选D。
Ⅲ.语法填空
“Englishes” is a funny word. __1__ (usual) the name of a language cannot be plural (复数的). But English is __2__ (difference). It is spoken by more people in __3__ (many) countries than any other language. Everywhere, people speak it differently. The result is many Englishes.Englishes differ in accent, grammar, and vocabulary. There isn't just one “correct” way __4__ (speak) the language.What is the word for a baked snack (烘烤的点心) __5__ (make) with chocolate The Australian and British answer is “biscuit”.
The Canadian and American answer is “cookie”. And both answers are right. There are many other Englishes. Indian English has __6__ (it) own vocabulary. Do you know what“half-pants” are Maybe not, since this word is unique (独特的) to Indian English. It __7__ (mean) “shorts”. In Singapore, people speak“Singlish” in everyday communication. Singlish mixes English with Mandarin and other languages. It has unique grammar. __8__ example, “I've eaten already” becomes “Eat already”. Other countries with their own Englishes include Nigeria, R. O. Korea, __9__ Malaysia. And more people are learning English every day. So how many Englishes are there, exactly __10__ is impossible to say.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。英语是世界上使用最广泛的语言。随着英语的广泛应用，相应地产生了很多变体。
1．Usually 考查副词。设空处作状语，表示“通常”。故填副词Usually。
2．different 考查形容词。设空处作表语，表示“不同的”，故填形容词different。
3．more 考查形容词比较级。由本句中的“than any other language”可知，设空处应用 many 的比较级，故填more。
4．to speak 考查非谓语动词。way后常跟不定式作定语，表示“……的方式”。
5．made 考查非谓语动词。设空处作后置定语，make 与 snack 之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，故填made。
6．its 考查代词。设空处作定语修饰 vocabulary, 表示“它的”，故填 its。
7．means 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。设空处所在句描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，因为主语是It, 故填 means。
8．For 考查介词。for example “例如”。
9．and 考查连词。设空处所在句意为“其他国家，包括尼日利亚、韩国以及马来西亚都有自己的英语。”故填and。
10．It 考查it 的用法。设空处作形式主语，真正的主语是 to say，故填It。UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
English has surely become the global language.Whenever we turn on the news to find out what's happening in South Asia, or Africa, or anywhere, people are being interviewed and telling us about it in English.
If people look at the facts about the amazing reach of the English language, many would be surprised.English is used in over 90 countries as an official or semi-official language.English is the working language of many international institutes (研究所) as well as of most international research scientists.It is also the language that Indian parents and black parents wish their children to learn.It is believed that over one billion people worldwide are now learning English.
One of the most important causes of the spread of English around the world is that Europeans are willing to accept it as their language.English is spreading from northern Europe to the south and is now the second language in countries such as Sweden, Norway, Netherlands and Denmark.If one visits any of them, it would seem that almost everyone there can talk in English.
Recently, a report said that at the beginning of 2001，English was the most widely known foreign language with 43% of Europeans saying they spoke it.The report also said that with over 89% of the population speaking English, Sweden now has the highest percentage of English speakers.What's more, English is the language rated as most useful to know, and over 77% of Europeans who do not speak English as their first language consider it useful.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英语在世界上的广泛使用。
1．By writing this passage, the writer mainly wants to tell us________.
A．why so many people speak English around the world
B．that English has become a language spoken all over the world
C．about the development of English in Europe
D．something about the English-speaking countries
解析：选B 主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“English has surely become the global language.”以及后文的具体描述可知，作者主要想告诉我们，英语是目前世界的通用语言。
2．According to the passage, what has played an important role in spreading English around the world
A．That governments have asked their people to learn it in school.
B．That English is the most beautiful language in the world.
C．That Europeans are willing to accept English as their language.
D．That people have to use English in their work.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One of the most important causes of the spread of English around the world is that Europeans are willing to accept it as their language.”可知，C项正确。
3．What does the underlined word “rated” in the last paragraph mean
A．Stood. B．Agreed.
C．Considered. D．Argued.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据语境以及最后一句中的“consider it useful”可知，rate在这里意为“认为；看作”。
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．Black parents don't want their children to learn English.
B．English is used in over 90 countries as an official language.
C．Not all international research scientists speak English at work.
D．English has become the most important language in Sweden.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“English is the working language ...as well as of most international research scientists.”可知，并不是所有的国际研究科学人员工作时都使用英语。
Ⅱ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a little girl, I knew that I had a gift for music. Playing was my love. While most kids were outside in the burning summer sun, playing childish games, I was happy to sit in the cool indoors for hours practicing my beloved piano. When I played, I felt like I was in a whole new world where I was free and easy. All I had to worry about was my music. Playing was never boring for me.
I had spent months practicing and the big day finally came. It was the day of the Alberta Music Competition. The music hall was packed with excited audience. I sat in the first row with my mother seated beside me. As the fellow competitors were playing, I couldn't keep my mind on their music. I was just memorizing the notes and practising the fingerings. I had known my music was like the back of my hand. But this time, to my great surprise, I found my fingers completely out of my control. They kept shaking. I nearly burst into tears. Seeing this, mom held my hands tightly in hers. She even breathed into them as if she wanted to warm them up. Then she whispered to my ear, “Sweetie, take it easy. Just listen and enjoy the music.”
I looked up and turned my attention to the competitor in the center of the stage for the first time. A thin and tall boy was sitting at the beautiful red piano. He looked calm and confident. His fingertips danced on the keyboard. The soft and gentle sound of the piano flew in the air. For a moment, I totally forgot my nervousness.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again.
Paragraph 2：
Suddenly my fingers slipped(滑)and I hit a wrong note.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again. It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach. My mother patted me on the back and said softly, “Just enjoy it, honey！” I found encouragement and confidence in her eyes. I got up, climbed up the stage steps and bowed to the audience. I tried my best to keep calm. Slowly placing my hands on the keyboard, I took a deep breath and started to play. To my delight, everything seemed unbelievably smooth.
Paragraph 2：
Suddenly my fingers slipped (滑) and I hit a wrong note. I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd's deep sigh. “Just enjoy it！” Mum's words echoed in my ears. I continued playing as if nothing had happened. Soon I found myself absorbed in the familiar music world again. Eventually, when I finished my last note, the crowd all stood up with applause and cheering.Though I didn't win the champion, I knew I had learned something more valuable. I realized that learning to enjoy music was more important than the competition itself.UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
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语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要向人们推荐了四款可以免费下载的语言学习应用程序。
1．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To sell apps to language learners.
B．To introduce language learning apps.
C．To teach language learners to use apps.
D．To teach languages through apps.
解析：选B 写作意图题。根据第一段最后两句可知，下面的四个应用程序将帮助你学习一门外语。由此可以判断其目的是向人们推荐语言学习应用程序。
2．Which app suits best if you want to learn through communication
A．Babbel — Learn Languages.
B．Tandem — Language Exchange.
C．Duolingo — Learn Languages Free.
D．Learn English — Busuu.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据Tandem — Language Exchange中的第二句可知，如果你想通过交流学习，Tandem — Language Exchange最适合。
3．What is Duolingo different from the other three apps
A．It is completely free to use.
B．It is special for English learning.
C．It is unsuitable for beginners.
D．It is the most effective app.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据Duolingo — Learn Languages Free中的第一、二句可知， Duolingo与其他三个app相比，它是完全免费的。
B
Although English is not as old as Chinese, it is spoken by many people around the world every day.English speakers are always creating new words, and we are often able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from.Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham About a hundred years ago, some men went to America from Europe.They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburg.They did not speak good English, but they ate good food.When some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef, they asked the Germans what it was.The Germans did not understand the question and answered, “We come from Hamburg.” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea.He cooked some round pieces of beef like those which the men from Hamburg ate.Then he put each between two pieces of bread and started selling them.Such bread came to be called “hamburgers”．Today “hamburgers” are sold in many countries around the world.
Whether this story is true or not, it is certainly interesting.Knowing why any word has a certain meaning is interesting, too.This reason, for most English words, can be found in any large English dictionary.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。每个英语单词的含义都有一个故事，文章介绍了“hamburger”这个单词的来历。4.According to the writer, English is ________.
A．as old as Chinese
B．older than German
C．not so old as Chinese
D．very difficult to learn
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Although English is not as old as Chinese, it is spoken by many people around the world every day.”可知，英语没有汉语那么古老。故选C。
5．We know from the story that ________.
A．few Americans like hamburgers
B．hamburgers were made by Germans
C．hamburgers are made with ham
D．hamburgers were first sold about a century ago
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“About a hundred years ago, some men went to America from Europe.”及下文内容可知，汉堡包第一次被销售是在100年前。故选D。
6．Which of the following can often be found in any large English dictionary based on Paragraph 3
A．Where all the words come from.
B．Where those Germans came from.
C．The reason why a word has a certain meaning.
D．The reason why English is spoken around the world.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“This reason, for most English words, can be found in any large English dictionary.”可知，任何英语大词典里面都会有一个单词有某个含义的故事。故选C。
7．According to the story，the word “hamburger” comes from ________.
A．China because it has a long history
B．England because Germans don't speak good English
C．the round pieces of beef which those people from Hamburg were eating
D．the city of Hamburg in Germany
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，“hamburger”这个词来源于来自Hamburg的人吃的圆片的牛肉。故选C。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to prepare for an exam is a big question that you always ask yourself. Here are some tips that may help you.
Never fear or hate exam and be confident.
Some students study well but still may be much afraid of exams and due to this reason they get upset and won't be able to get marks. __1__ You have to be confident and it is of great help for you to gain success.
Prepare a good timetable.
Prepare a timetable before starting the study. __2__ Difficult subjects can be given more time and easier ones less, but most importantly you should spare some time for rest.
Select a proper atmosphere for studying.
Studying atmosphere plays a very important role. __3__ So pick a place where you feel comfortable.That is where you feel relaxed and can pay attention to what you are doing. Make sure that while you are studying a subject you are focusing on it only. So keep the books of other subjects away from your eyesight so that you won't be upset about all the things you have to learn.
Make notes while studying.
This is a very important point. While studying，make small notes. The note should be short and clear to make the review easier. __4__ Yet don't try to cover everything in it.
__5__
On the night before exam you have to sleep well, at least 6 hours and not more than 8 hours.Remember this will have a great effect on your exam. And have your food as in your daily diet.
A．Sleep well and eat well.
B．So try to present answers in points.
C．This should include all the subjects.
D．This will be of great use to your coming exams.
E．A good note shall include the most important points.
F．Can anyone study well while others around are watching TV
G．So leave all your fears and free your mind before starting the study.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何为考试做准备给出了几条可行的建议。
1．选G 根据上文“一些学生学习很好，但仍然可能很害怕考试，由于这个原因，他们会感到沮丧，无法获得分数。”可知，空处承接上文，G项中的So与上文构成因果关系。故选G。
2．选C 根据上文“在开始学习前准备一个时间表。”C项中的This 指上文“时间表”，承接上文。故选C。
3．选F 根据上文“学习氛围起着非常重要的作用。”和空后的“所以选择一个你觉得舒服的地方。”F项承接上下文，故选F。
4．选E 根据上文“为了使复习更容易，笔记应简明扼要。”和下文“但不要试图涵盖所有内容。”E项承接上下文，故选E。
5．选A 本空是一个小标题，应使用短小精悍的祈使句。根据下文“考试前一晚你必须睡个好觉，至少6小时，不超过8小时。”可知A项符合语境。故选A。
