选择性必修二课文单句语法填空
Unit 1
Cholera used to be one of the most feared __________ (disease) in the world,until a British doctor, John Snow, showed how it could be overcome.
In the early 19th century, when __________ outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died __________ the disease.
As a young doctor, John Snow became __________ (frustrate) because no one knew how to prevent or treat cholera.
However, he never lost his desire __________ (destroy) cholera once and for all.
In general, doctors in those days had two __________ (contradiction) theories to explain how cholera spread.
One theory was __________ bad air caused the disease.
Another was that cholera was caused by an __________ (infectious) from germs in food or water.
__________ (consequent), when an outbreak of cholera hit London in 1854, Snow began to investigate.
He discovered that in two particular streets the cholera outbreak was so severe ______ more than 500 people died in ten days.
He was __________ (determination) to find out why.
Snow began by marking on a map the exact places __________ all those who died had lived.
Snow __________ (suspect) that the water pump was to blame.
__________ seemed that the woman liked the water from the pump so much that she had it delivered to her house every day.
As a result of this __________ (evident), John Snow was able to announce that the pump water carried cholera germs.
Accordingly, he had the handle of the pump __________ (remove) so that it could not be used.
Through this __________ (intervene), the disease was stopped in its tracks.
The truth was that the water __________ the Broad Street pump __________ (infect) by waste.
Moreover, Snow was later able to show a link __________ other cases of cholera and the different water companies in London.
Some companies sold water from the River Thames __________ (pollute) by raw waste.
The people who drank this water were much more likely to get cholera __________ those who drank pure or boiled water.
Through Snow’s tireless efforts, water companies began to sell clean water and the threat of cholera around the world saw a __________ (substance) decrease.
__________ (fortune), we now know how to prevent cholera, thanks to the work of John Snow.
For this reason, Snow __________ (consider) the father of modern epidemiology.
Perhaps no other scientist has had a __________ (great) impact on China’s aerospace science than Qian Xuesen.
__________ (describe) by the authors of the Story of Qian Xuesen as a man with "great scientific thought and scientific spirit" who was patriotic and served his homeland with effort, __________ (achieve), and devotion, Qian was an extremely well-respected man.
__________ (bear) in Hangzhou in 1911, Qian attended schools in Beijing and then entered Shanghai Jiao Tong University__________(study) Railway Mechanical Engineering.
However, after the Songhu Battle broke out in 1932,Qian made the __________ (decide) to switch his major to aviation because he realized that China needed its own powerful air force __________ (protect) and defend the country.
He received a __________ (hero) welcome from his homeland and __________ (put) in charge of not only developing China’s rocket science but also its space and missile programme.
At that time, China was poor and its rocket science was __________ (develop).
Nevertheless, Qian did not let that discourage him from __________ (take) on the challenge.
Under Qians __________ (leader), China developed the Dongfeng missiles, __________ (follow) by the first generation of Long March rockets.
In 1970, China __________ (success) launched its first man-made satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, from a Long March rocket.
__________ much of the technology behind the Shenzhou rockets can also be traced back to Qian's research, Qian earned the name of "the father of Chinas aerospace.”
Qian read a lot and was extremely __________ (knowledge), especially in the area of frontier science research.
However, __________ might have made him such an outstanding and creative scientist was probably his strong interest in other things, such as music and drawing.
His deep __________ (appreciate) for art often gave him inspiration in his scientific research.
On 31 October 2009, the whole country __________ (sad) by Qians death, and people honored and remembered him in different ways.
Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous and __________ (gift) scientists in physics.
Most people are familiar __________ images of him in his wheelchair unable to move and __________ (use) a computer to talk.
Since he came down __________ a disease which caused him to lose the use of most of his muscles his world became one of abstract thought.
Hawking first achieved fame when he was still healthy enough __________ (walk), as a graduate student in physics at Cambridge University in 1964.
In general there were two main theories on the __________ (original) of the universe.
Besides __________ (be) brilliant, he was brave, though sometimes careless in __________ he said or did.
He was willing to say __________ others were afraid to say, and to dream of __________ others were afraid to dream about.
This odd __________ (combine) of characteristics had made him one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Unit 2
It was the first time that she __________ (leave) China.
She is studying for a business __________ (qualify) at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme.
I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about __________ (globe) business and improve my English.
My ambition is __________ (set up) a business in China after graduation.
Although some foreign students live in campus __________ (accommodate), she chose to live with a host family, who can help with her __________ (adapt) to the new culture.
When I miss home, I feel __________ (comfort) to have a second family.
Another challenge for her is the __________ (academy) requirements.
The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge __________ other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know __________ she thought!
She was __________ (confuse) because she thought she knew less than other people.
Her tutor advised her __________ (read) lots of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
She also found many courses included students’ __________ (participate) in class as part of the final result.
Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give __________ (present).
At first, she had no idea what she should say, but __________ surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.
My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, __________ boosted my confidence.
__________ seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.
British people __________ (fascinate) by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture __________ them.
While I’m learning about business I'm also acting as a cultural messenger __________ (build) a bridge between us.
In the past few decades, there has been a __________ (dramatically) increase in the number of people __________ (study) abroad.
__________ studying abroad can bring great benefits, I think the disadvantages for young people are greater.
Another important factor __________ (consider) is the tremendous pressure __________ comes with studying abroad.
Some students might even encounter problems __________ personal safety.
In addition, different approaches to __________ (teach) and __________ (learn) may come as a shock to many students.
A final point to consider is that while studying abroad does have potential benefits, young people who study in China also have a great future __________ (look) forward to!
As China has boomed, the __________ (education) environment has improved significantly, __________ many great universities now available.
They have great facilities and outstanding professors, __________ (help) to educate young people who will contribute to the economy and further strengthen our country.
One cannot deny the fact __________ studying abroad has its disadvantages, so when you think about studying abroad you should consider these many factors.
Unit 3
Tell me __________ you eat, and I will tell you __________ you are.”
Most people today relate this saying __________ healthy eating.
However, Brillat-savarin was __________ (actual) referring to our personality, character, and culture.
Prior to coming to China, my only experience with Chinese cooking was in America, with Chinese food that had been changed __________ (suit) American tastes.
For example, America's most popular Chinese dish is General Tso's chicken, __________ consists of fried chicken __________ (cover) in a sweet sauce, favoured with hot red peppers.
This is probably not __________ authentic Chinese recipe, however, so it cannot tell us much about the Chinese.
And since the dish __________ (invent) recently, it tells us that Americans are not afraid to try new foods.
When my family and I had just arrived in China, we went looking for a good place __________ (eat) in Beijing.
__________ (tire), hungry, and not knowing a word of Chinese, we had no idea how to order, so the chef just began filling our table __________ the best food we had ever eaten.
With this, we had the __________ (please) of experiencing an entirely new taste: Sichuan peppercorns.
The food was wonderful and different, but __________ was even more important was the friendship offered us.
It has become a favourite traditional dish of the people in North China, __________ making dumplings has always been a family affair with everyone—from the youngest to the oldest—joining in to help.
Later, I learned that the most famous food in Shandong is pancake rolls __________ (stuff) with sliced Chinese green onions.
These groups __________ (traditional) wandered the open range on horses.
As a result, their traditional foods are __________ you can cook over an open fire—usually boiled or roasted meat, such as lamb kebab.
However, one thing is always true: Through food, Chinese people everywhere show __________ (friend) and kindness.
At a minimum, the kinds of food local people __________ (consumption) tell us what they grow in their region, what kinds of lives they lead, and what they like and do not like.
__________ we can say, however, is that culture and cuisine go hand in hand, and if you do not experience one, you can never really know the other.
There is much debate nowadays as to __________ makes up a healthy diet.
However, there is __________ (increase) evidence that the real driver of poor health is not so much fatty food, as it is sugar.
Put __________ (much) simply, while people continue to argue over __________ or not fatty food is dangerous, we already know that sugar is a killer.
The American Heart Association recommends that we __________ (limit) ourselves to less than 100-150 calories a day from sugar, which is less than __________ is usually contained in one can of sweet drink or in a single candy bar.
Beyond this, you can keep healthy by consuming different categories of fresh foods, __________ (especial) fruit and vegetables, which are full __________vitamins and fibre, rather than processed foods.
__________ (process) foods often contain less nutrition, and have higher quantities of sugar, salt, and fat than fresh ingredients.
Besides this, it is also important to have some meat, beans, or dairy products in your diet, __________ they provide the necessary protein for strong bones and muscle growth.
The ideal diet is a balanced one, __________ too much or too little of any one thing.
__________ this means is that people who chew too quickly end up eating too much food because they still feel hungry.
__________ (eat) slowly also allows your body to digest your food better, and will allow you to enjoy your food more.
Unit 4
Rather than travel by __________ (commerce) airline all the way, they decided to fly to Vancouver and then take the train.
Before starting out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver, __________ (see) the sights.
During their first day, __________ is typical of Vancouver, it rained.
__________ the weather, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay, and later visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques.
The next day was clear and mild, and they were __________ (please) to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the city.
Later they took a __________ (please) hike in a forest just a short distance away.
The next morning, the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise, __________ (pass) through the Canadian Rockies.
__________(see) from the train window, the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive.
When the train arrived at the station, they took a taxi to Lake Louise where the blue water literally took their breath away with its __________ (exception) beauty.
__________ (look) at the beautiful scenery, they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken.
Edmonton is __________ (freeze) cold in winter, with daily temperatures __________ (average)-10。C.
__________ it can be too cold to go outdoors, Edmonton is home to many shopping malls. In fact, one of the largest shopping malls in North America is in Edmonton.
However, they did not anticipate __________ (see) such an open country, and were truly amazed.
They went through two wheat-growing provinces, __________ they saw a bunch of farms that covered a very large area.
After another day on the train, __________ (eventual) they were back in an urban area, the city of Winnipeg.
The bushes and maple trees outside their windows were red, gold, and orange, and there was frost on the ground, __________ (confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada.
It was not until 9: 30 a m. __________ they finally reached the capital of Ontario, Toronto.
After Daiyu and her cousin arrived in Toronto, the largest and __________ (wealthy)city in Canada, they only had a few hours to kill before they had to proceed to the next leg of their trip to Montreal, so they went on a tour of the city.
__________ (stand) in the distance, they were astonished to see misty clouds __________ (rise) from the great Niagara Falls, which is on the south side of the lake.
At the station, in contrast __________Toronto, they heard people talking in French.
They were surprised to see that all the signs and __________ (advertise) were in French and many people spoke English with an accent.
Unit 5
The skin is an __________ (essence) part of your body and is its largest organ.
Your skin acts__________ a barrier against disease, toxins, and the sun's rays.
__________ you can imagine, getting burnt can lead to very serious injuries.
You can get burnt by a variety of things: hot liquids, steam, fire, __________ (radiate), the sun, __________ (electrical) electricity, acids, or other chemicals.
Burns __________ (divide) into three types, depending on the depth of skin damage
Remove any clothes __________ (use) scissors if necessary, unless you see the fabric sticking to the burnt skin.
Applying oil to the injured areas is a bad idea, __________ it will keep the heat in the wounds and may cause infection.
If the victim is suffering from second or third-degree burns,there is an urgent need __________ (take) him/her to the hospital at once.
Chen Wei, a high school student in Beijing, had his dinner __________ (interrupt) when he heard someone __________ (scream) from another table.
He was now holding his throat with his face ________ (turn) red, while his desperate friends were slapping him on the back.
__________ (choke) victims usually have only about four minutes before they collapse and sometimes die, __________ (leave) no time for an ambulance to arrive.
__________ (solve) this problem, in 1974, an American doctor, Henry Heimlich, created the Heimlich manoeuvre, __________ (save) thousands of lives around the world.
__________ is so easy, in fact, that almost anyone can learn how.
Slapping the victim’s back will often force out the __________ (obstruct).
Doing the Heimlich manoeuvre on a small child __________ (not recommend), as you may hurt him.