UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
An average but an extraordinary charitian, Matel Dawson gave away $1.3 million to charity over his lifetime.
Born the fifth of seven children in 1921, Matel Dawson learned the value of hard work at a young age.He left school in the ninth grade to help support his family.By the time he was eighteen, Dawson had moved to Detroit in search of a better job.In those days, the North held better prospects for an African American man.He quickly landed a job with Ford Motor Company where he worked until he retired at the age of eighty-one.
Although never receiving much education, Matel Dawson valued higher education as a key to success for students of all races and backgrounds.Over his lifetime, Dawson donated over $600,000 to Wayne Stale University (WSU) alone.In 1996 he received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from WSU, a sign to recognize his contribution to the university.
Although, at one time, he owned a large house and nice cars, Dawson lived a more modest lifestyle.He drove a used car and moved into a small apartment.He used to work seven days a week and put in overtime.After retirement, he stayed active at People's Community Church, where he had been a member for decades.Additionally he enjoyed the company of his daughter and grandson.
Dawson, exceptional generosity serves as a model for nontraditional charity.His contributions show that one need not be a millionaire or live like one to give away over one million dollars and to make a lasting change on the lives of fellow citizens.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了Dawson的个人经历，以及他的慷慨为非传统慈善事业树立了典范。
1．Why was Dawson offered a job in Detroit quickly
A．Because of his hard work.
B．Because of his past experience.
C．Because of his background.
D．Because of his political stand.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In those days，the North held better prospects for an African American man.”可知，在那些日子里，北方对于一个非裔美国人来说，前景更加光明。由此可知，Dawson因为他的背景很快就在底特律找到了工作。故选C。
2．How was Dawson's life after his retirement
A．Rich. B．Hard.
C．Poor. D．Simple.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Although, at one time ...lifestyle.”可知，虽然Dawson曾经拥有一所大房子和一些好车，但他的生活却较为简朴。由此可知，Dawson退休后的生活很简朴。故选D。
3．What does the underlined word “decades” in the fourth paragraph mean most probably
A．A short time. B．Many years.
C．All life. D．Retirement time.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知，退休后，Dawson仍然活跃在人民社区教堂，他在那里已经做了几十年的成员。故选B。
4．What's the best title for the passage
A．An Average Man, a Great Charitian
B．Matel Dawson's Retirement Life
C．Matel Dawson Changed People's Life
D．A Great Life and an Honorable Death
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据第一段可知，作为一名普通但却不平凡的慈善家，Matel Dawson一生向慈善机构捐赠了130万美元。结合文章主要介绍了Dawson的个人经历，以及他的慷慨为非传统慈善事业树立了典范可知，A选项“一个平凡的人，一个伟大的慈善家”最适合作文章标题。故选A。
Ⅱ.完形填空
The other day I was shopping at a local store and met a lady.She was squatting (蹲坐) on the floor looking for a __1__ product on the bottom shelf.She jumped up when she saw me as if to __2__ my way.Apologetically (抱歉地) she __3__ that she was a __4__ at a nearby store and was __5__ her lunch break, trying to get a few needed items.
I reassured (使消除疑虑) her, “I am in no hurry.Go ahead and do what you need to do.”__6__ she searched for a particular brand she said that sometimes __7__ were rude to her at the store and she really __8__ my kindness.I told her that I had noticed cashiers being treated rudely.I explained to her that I was a retired nurse and __9__ some of what she was saying first hand.Sometimes, the sick people could be rude.
She thanked me for being so nice and friendly.I told her, “The world would be a __10__ place if we all acted __11__.Those who are rude may receive bad treatment coming after them eventually for __12__ people badly.” She nodded and broke out in a big smile.
In a brief __13__ I showed her there are good and kind people in the world and may have boosted (增进) her __14__ in humanity.Maybe she __15__ that later in the day, perhaps when someone was treating her unkindly.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者在商店里偶遇一位正在寻找商品的收银员。在交谈的过程中，收银员提到很多时候受到顾客的无理对待。 作者宽慰了对方，并且告诉她：如果我们都能善待他人，那么，这个世界会变得更好。
1．A.useful B．certain
C．fascinating D．commercial
解析：选B 作者不知道对方在寻找什么产品，因此此处指“她在找某种产品”。useful“有用的”；certain“某一，某个”；fascinating“迷人的”； commercial“商业的”。故选B。
2．A.head to B．give way to
C．get out of D．keep track of
解析：选C 她跳起来，好像躲开作者。 head to“朝……行进”；give way to“给……让路”； get out of“逃避，避免”；keep track of“记录，与……保持联系”。故选C。
3．A.whispered B．reflected
C．explained D．added
解析：选C 根据后面她说话的内容可知，她在给作者解释自己在做什么。whisper“低语”； reflect“反映”；explain“解释”；add“添加”。故选C。
4．A.waitress B．actress
C．conductor D．cashier
解析：选D 根据第二段中的“sometimes ____ were rude to her at the store ...I told her that I had noticed cashiers being treated rudely”可知，她是一名收银员。waitress“女服务员”；actress“女演员”； conductor“指挥，售票员”； cashier“收银员”。故选D。
5．A.on B．through
C．under D．with
解析：选A on lunch break意为“在午饭休息期间”，是固定短语。故选A。
6．A.While B．Before
C．Once D．Although
解析：选A 当她搜寻某个品牌时，她说有时顾客在商店里对她很粗鲁。该处表示“当……时候”，故选A。
7．A.employees B．visitors
C．hosts D．customers
解析：选D 由上文她是一个收银员可知，此处指顾客。employee“雇员”； visitor“参观者”； host“主人，支持人”；customer“顾客”。故选D。
8．A.admitted B．appreciated
C．responded D．rejected
解析：选B 顾客对她态度不好，所以她对作者的善良“心存感激”。admit“承认”； appreciate“欣赏，感激”； respond“回应”； reject“拒绝”。故选B。
9．A.realized B．understood
C．recognized D．accepted
解析：选B 根据空前“I was a retired nurse”和下文“the sick people could be rude”可知，作者和那位收银员一样，都曾经属于服务人员，都曾经受过别人无理的对待。因此，作者理解她的话。realize“意识到”； understand“理解”；recognize“认出”；accept“接受”。故选B。
10．A.better B．cleaner
C．stronger D．larger
解析：选A 根据该段第一句可知，作者对她非常友善。因此作者对她说的话应该是：如果大家都能对别人友善，那么世界会变得更好。故选A。
11．A.happily B．frankly
C．kindly D．generously
解析：选C 参见上题解析。happily“快乐地”；frankly“坦率地，直率地”；kindly“友好地”；generously“慷慨地”。故选C。
12．A.punishing B．treating
C．scaring D．affecting
解析：选B 作者宽慰她：那些粗鲁无礼的人最终可能会因为对人不好而受到不好的对待。 punish“惩罚”； treat“对待”；scare“使害怕”； affect“影响”。故选B。
13．A.exchange B．lecture
C．repetition D．performance
解析：选A 上文中，作者和那位收银员进行了简短的“交流”。exchange“交换，交流”；lecture“演讲，讲座”； repetition“重复”；performance“表演，表现”。故选A。
14．A.relief B．fortune
C．virtue D．faith
解析：选D 作者的行为向对方展示，世界上有很多善良的人。这会增进她对人性的信心。 relief“缓解，减轻”；fortune“运气，财富”；virtue“美德”； faith“信念，信心”。故选D。
15．A.watched over B．brought about
C．thought about D．got through
解析：选C 当这位收银员再收到别人无理的对待时，可能她会考虑一下作者说的话，从而内心会好受一些。watch over“看守，监视，照管”； bring about“引起”； think about“考虑，思考”；get through“完成，通过”。故选C。
Ⅲ.语法填空
One year__1__ (pass) since the story happened. At that time I was in Texas and I had a friend __2__ family business was running hotels. He asked me __3__ I would be interested in doing a part-time job in one of __4__ (they) leading hotels.I said yes.
One day around 2 am in the night I saw a car rushing into the parking zone with fire erupting from the front of the car and it looked pretty __5__ (danger). It appeared that it might explode and there were nearly 50 cars parked there. Then__6__ (instant) I picked up a fire extinguisher (灭火器) from the hotel and rushed to put out the fire.__7__ the meantime，__8__ (hold) another extinguisher, Ralph, the owner of the car also joined me in putting out the fire. Within five minutes, we had the situation __9__ (control) and the fire was put out. Imagine how terrible it would have been if other __10__ (vehicle) in the parking lot had caught fire. Ralph thanked me and in the morning everyone who saw and came to know about the incident said to me that I had done a great job. I got a hero's applause.
语篇解读：本文讲述了作者在做兼职工作时，在凌晨2点发现一辆轿车起火了。在危急关头，作者挺身而出，主动去灭火。最终，火被扑灭了，作者也赢得了掌声。
1．has passed 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据时间标志词since可知此处应用现在完成时；主语One year为单数，故填has passed。
2．whose 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，“a friend”是先行词，设空处引导定语从句，且在从句中作定语，故应用关系代词whose。
3．whether/if 考查名词性从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句，表示“是否”，故填whether/if。
4．their 考查代词。修饰名词hotels应用形容词性物主代词，故填their。
5．dangerous 考查形容词。设空处前面的looked是系动词，后面应用形容词作表语。dangerous是形容词，意为“危险的”。
6．instantly 考查副词。句意：那时“我”立即从宾馆拿了一个灭火器，冲出去灭火。设空处修饰动词短语“picked up”应用副词，instantly意为“立即，马上”。
7．In 考查介词。in the meantime是固定短语，意为“在此期间，与此同时”。故填介词In。
8．holding 考查非谓语动词。句意：与此同时，车主Ralph拿着另一个灭火器，也和“我”一起灭火。分析句子结构可知，设空处与其逻辑主语Ralph之间为主谓关系，故应用现在分词作状语。
9．controlled 考查非谓语动词。句意：五分钟之内，我们就控制了局势，火被扑灭了。此处为“have＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，situation和control之间是动宾关系，故应用过去分词作宾语补足语。
10．vehicles 考查名词复数。句意：想象一下，如果停车场里的其他车辆也着火了，情况会多么糟糕。vehicle是可数名词，再根据设空处前的other可知本空应用复数形式。故填vehicles。UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（二） 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
An average but an extraordinary charitian, Matel Dawson gave away $1.3 million to charity over his lifetime.
Born the fifth of seven children in 1921, Matel Dawson learned the value of hard work at a young age.He left school in the ninth grade to help support his family.By the time he was eighteen, Dawson had moved to Detroit in search of a better job.In those days, the North held better prospects for an African American man.He quickly landed a job with Ford Motor Company where he worked until he retired at the age of eighty-one.
Although never receiving much education, Matel Dawson valued higher education as a key to success for students of all races and backgrounds.Over his lifetime, Dawson donated over $600,000 to Wayne Stale University (WSU) alone.In 1996 he received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from WSU, a sign to recognize his contribution to the university.
Although, at one time, he owned a large house and nice cars, Dawson lived a more modest lifestyle.He drove a used car and moved into a small apartment.He used to work seven days a week and put in overtime.After retirement, he stayed active at People's Community Church, where he had been a member for decades.Additionally he enjoyed the company of his daughter and grandson.
Dawson, exceptional generosity serves as a model for nontraditional charity.His contributions show that one need not be a millionaire or live like one to give away over one million dollars and to make a lasting change on the lives of fellow citizens.
1．Why was Dawson offered a job in Detroit quickly
A．Because of his hard work.
B．Because of his past experience.
C．Because of his background.
D．Because of his political stand.
2．How was Dawson's life after his retirement
A．Rich. B．Hard.
C．Poor. D．Simple.
3．What does the underlined word “decades” in the fourth paragraph mean most probably
A．A short time. B．Many years.
C．All life. D．Retirement time.
4．What's the best title for the passage
A．An Average Man, a Great Charitian
B．Matel Dawson's Retirement Life
C．Matel Dawson Changed People's Life
D．A Great Life and an Honorable Death
Ⅱ.完形填空
The other day I was shopping at a local store and met a lady.She was squatting (蹲坐) on the floor looking for a __1__ product on the bottom shelf.She jumped up when she saw me as if to __2__ my way.Apologetically (抱歉地) she __3__ that she was a __4__ at a nearby store and was __5__ her lunch break, trying to get a few needed items.
I reassured (使消除疑虑) her, “I am in no hurry.Go ahead and do what you need to do.”__6__ she searched for a particular brand she said that sometimes __7__ were rude to her at the store and she really __8__ my kindness.I told her that I had noticed cashiers being treated rudely.I explained to her that I was a retired nurse and __9__ some of what she was saying first hand.Sometimes, the sick people could be rude.
She thanked me for being so nice and friendly.I told her, “The world would be a __10__ place if we all acted __11__.Those who are rude may receive bad treatment coming after them eventually for __12__ people badly.” She nodded and broke out in a big smile.
In a brief __13__ I showed her there are good and kind people in the world and may have boosted (增进) her __14__ in humanity.Maybe she __15__ that later in the day, perhaps when someone was treating her unkindly.
1．A.useful B．certain
C．fascinating D．commercial
2．A.head to B．give way to
C．get out of D．keep track of
3．A.whispered B．reflected
C．explained D．added
4．A.waitress B．actress
C．conductor D．cashier
5．A.on B．through
C．under D．with
6．A.While B．Before
C．Once D．Although
7．A.employees B．visitors
C．hosts D．customers
8．A.admitted B．appreciated
C．responded D．rejected
9．A.realized B．understood
C．recognized D．accepted
10．A.better B．cleaner
C．stronger D．larger
11．A.happily B．frankly
C．kindly D．generously
12．A.punishing B．treating
C．scaring D．affecting
13．A.exchange B．lecture
C．repetition D．performance
14．A.relief B．fortune
C．virtue D．faith
15．A.watched over B．brought about
C．thought about D．got through
Ⅲ.语法填空
One year__1__ (pass) since the story happened. At that time I was in Texas and I had a friend __2__ family business was running hotels. He asked me __3__ I would be interested in doing a part-time job in one of __4__ (they) leading hotels.I said yes.
One day around 2 am in the night I saw a car rushing into the parking zone with fire erupting from the front of the car and it looked pretty __5__ (danger). It appeared that it might explode and there were nearly 50 cars parked there. Then__6__ (instant) I picked up a fire extinguisher (灭火器) from the hotel and rushed to put out the fire.__7__ the meantime，__8__ (hold) another extinguisher, Ralph, the owner of the car also joined me in putting out the fire. Within five minutes, we had the situation __9__ (control) and the fire was put out. Imagine how terrible it would have been if other __10__ (vehicle) in the parking lot had caught fire. Ralph thanked me and in the morning everyone who saw and came to know about the incident said to me that I had done a great job. I got a hero's applause.UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Years ago, I had a falling out with a friend due to a misunderstanding that was completely my fault.I was afraid to admit that I was wrong, so we didn't speak for years.Then we bumped into each other and decided to meet for lunch.It was so pleasant that we kept meeting.After two or three meals together, I pushed myself to apologize for my fault years earlier.
My experience isn't unique: Many people avoid apologizing because the idea of admitting to wrongdoing makes them terribly uncomfortable.“We all like to view ourselves as good people — as kind, considerate and moral，” says Ryan Fehr, a professor at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business.
“Apologies force us to admit to ourselves that we don't always live up to our own standards.We might also fear that the victim (受害者) won't accept our apology, further compromising (作出让步；违背) our positive sense of self.For these reasons, an apology can be very difficult to give.”
For many, apologizing is stressful, awkward and uncomfortable.Research shows that it can improve your mental health, repair damaged relationships and increase self-respect.
“Apology acts as a signal of one's moral character，” Fehr says.“It represents a separation of the offender (冒犯者) from the offense.The offender is saying: ‘I recognize that what I did was hurtful, but that offense does not represent me as a person.’ Even if you speak your words not fluently, they will mean a lot.Victims usually do appreciate an apology.” Fehr says.
I know this first-hand: My friend and I had lunch recently, 15 years after my belated (迟来的) apology.Admitting that everything had been my fault helped.We're both appreciative to have our friendship today.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章的第一段作者以自己的经历导出话题，接着费尔分析了道歉的困难、道歉的意义以及费尔对道歉的看法。
1．What is the purpose of Paragraph 1
A．To tell us the background.
B．To present the topic.
C．To describe the misunderstanding.
D．To provide some guidance.
解析：选B 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章的第一段作者以自己的经历导出话题，接着费尔分析了道歉的困难、道歉的意义以及费尔对道歉的看法。尤其根据最后一句中的“I pushed myself to apologize for my fault years earlier”可知，第一段的目的是为了呈现本文话题。故选B。
2．What makes it hard to make an apology
A．Lack of chances. B．Shortage of money.
C．Regret and shame. D．Fear and awkwardness.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段内容及第四段第一句推知，害怕和尴尬的心理使得道歉很难实现。故选D。
3．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Paragraph 5
A．Offenders. B．Victims.
C．Words of an apology. D．Replies to an apology.
解析：选C 代词指代题。根据第五段中“Apology acts as ...will mean a lot.”可推知，画线词“they”是指代上文中提到的“道歉的话”，也就是道歉的话即使不流利，但也意味着很多，故选C。
4．What does Ryan Fehr think about making an apology
A．It will give both sides some relief.
B．It means giving up our self-respect.
C．It will make people value friendship.
D．It is no use forcing people to make an apology.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Research shows that it can improve your mental health, repair damaged relationships and increase self-respect.”可知，研究表明，它可以改善你的心理健康，修复受损的人际关系，增强自尊。再根据倒数第二段中的“Even if you speak your words not fluently, they will mean a lot.Victims usually do appreciate an apology.”可知，道歉会让双方都有轻松的感觉。故选A。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
百善孝为先。孝是中国人的传统美德。请根据以下提示，谈谈你对“孝”的理解。
1．你认为“孝”是什么？
2．以你自己或身边人的事例说明。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
It is universally accepted that filial piety is an important virtue in China.
参考范文：
It is universally accepted that filial piety is an important virtue in China.It means respecting and caring for parents and the elderly.
Take my parents for example.After my grandma died last year, my parents spent much time chatting with my grandpa, accompanying him on walks and cooking him delicious food.At first, my grandpa seemed to be happy about it, but as time went by, he became uneasy, because he was not used to leading so comfortable a life.Therefore, my parents encouraged him to attend some activities in our community.They also encouraged him to go to a drawing class in a school for the old, which gave my grandpa a great sense of achievement.He became happy again.
My parents set a good example to me.In my opinion, the real filial piety is giving the old what they really need.
Ⅲ.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。
A couple，whom we shall call John and Mary, had a nice home and two lovely children.One day, John and Mary decided to go on a trip to another city, so they found a kind woman to look after the children and left.
Several days later, they returned home a little earlier than they had planned.As they drove back to their hometown, John and Mary noticed smoke and went to see what it was.They found a house was on fire.“Oh, well, it isn't our house.Let's go home，”Mary said.
But John drove closer and screamed in surprise，“That's Jordan's home.He works in a factory.He wouldn't be off work yet.Maybe there is something we can do to help.”
“It has nothing to do with us，”cried Mary.“You have your good clothes on, so let's not get any closer.”
John didn't listen to Mary.He drove up and stopped.They were both shocked to see the whole house was on fire.A woman was crying in the yard, “The children! Get the children！”
John seized her by the shoulder and shouted to her, “Don't cry! Tell me where the children are！” “In the basement (地下室)，”cried the woman，“down the hall and to the left.”
John used water to get his clothes wet and put a wet towel on his head before rushing to the basement.The house was full of smoke and fire, and it was very difficult for him to find the children.But he made it.He held one under each arm.As he left，he could hear some more crying.He took the two kids out of the house and into the fresh air，and then asked the women how many more children were still down there.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
The woman told him there were two more.
Paragraph 2：
As he took them out，he felt something strangely familiar about the little bodies.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
The woman told him there were two more.Mary grasped his arm and screamed, “John! Don't go back in! It's dangerous.The house could fall down at a second！” He didn't listen to her and went back into the burning house.He went back to the basement by feeling his way down the smoke and into the room.It seemed like a century before he found the two children.They were all coughing.So he tried to walk closer to the ground to get the cleaner air there.
Paragraph 2：
As he took them out, he felt something strangely familiar about the little bodies.As he climbed up the endless steps, the feeling became much stronger.Considering the emergency, he set aside his thoughts.Fortunately, they finally came out into the fresh air.To his great surprise, the children he had just rescued were his own kids.Knowing what had happened, Mary ran to them in tears and the whole family hugged together.It turned out later that the baby-sitter had left them at this house while she was shopping.Fortunately, when John saved others, he also saved his own children.UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（三） 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Years ago, I had a falling out with a friend due to a misunderstanding that was completely my fault.I was afraid to admit that I was wrong, so we didn't speak for years.Then we bumped into each other and decided to meet for lunch.It was so pleasant that we kept meeting.After two or three meals together, I pushed myself to apologize for my fault years earlier.
My experience isn't unique: Many people avoid apologizing because the idea of admitting to wrongdoing makes them terribly uncomfortable.“We all like to view ourselves as good people — as kind, considerate and moral，” says Ryan Fehr, a professor at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business.
“Apologies force us to admit to ourselves that we don't always live up to our own standards.We might also fear that the victim (受害者) won't accept our apology, further compromising (作出让步；违背) our positive sense of self.For these reasons, an apology can be very difficult to give.”
For many, apologizing is stressful, awkward and uncomfortable.Research shows that it can improve your mental health, repair damaged relationships and increase self-respect.
“Apology acts as a signal of one's moral character，” Fehr says.“It represents a separation of the offender (冒犯者) from the offense.The offender is saying: ‘I recognize that what I did was hurtful, but that offense does not represent me as a person.’ Even if you speak your words not fluently, they will mean a lot.Victims usually do appreciate an apology.” Fehr says.
I know this first-hand: My friend and I had lunch recently, 15 years after my belated (迟来的) apology.Admitting that everything had been my fault helped.We're both appreciative to have our friendship today.
1．What is the purpose of Paragraph 1
A．To tell us the background.
B．To present the topic.
C．To describe the misunderstanding.
D．To provide some guidance.
2．What makes it hard to make an apology
A．Lack of chances. B．Shortage of money.
C．Regret and shame. D．Fear and awkwardness.
3．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Paragraph 5
A．Offenders. B．Victims.
C．Words of an apology. D．Replies to an apology.
4．What does Ryan Fehr think about making an apology
A．It will give both sides some relief.
B．It means giving up our self-respect.
C．It will make people value friendship.
D．It is no use forcing people to make an apology.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
百善孝为先。孝是中国人的传统美德。请根据以下提示，谈谈你对“孝”的理解。
1．你认为“孝”是什么？
2．以你自己或身边人的事例说明。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
It is universally accepted that filial piety is an important virtue in China.
Ⅲ.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。
A couple，whom we shall call John and Mary, had a nice home and two lovely children.One day, John and Mary decided to go on a trip to another city, so they found a kind woman to look after the children and left.
Several days later, they returned home a little earlier than they had planned.As they drove back to their hometown, John and Mary noticed smoke and went to see what it was.They found a house was on fire.“Oh, well, it isn't our house.Let's go home，”Mary said.
But John drove closer and screamed in surprise，“That's Jordan's home.He works in a factory.He wouldn't be off work yet.Maybe there is something we can do to help.”
“It has nothing to do with us，”cried Mary.“You have your good clothes on, so let's not get any closer.”
John didn't listen to Mary.He drove up and stopped.They were both shocked to see the whole house was on fire.A woman was crying in the yard, “The children! Get the children！”
John seized her by the shoulder and shouted to her, “Don't cry! Tell me where the children are！” “In the basement (地下室)，”cried the woman，“down the hall and to the left.”
John used water to get his clothes wet and put a wet towel on his head before rushing to the basement.The house was full of smoke and fire, and it was very difficult for him to find the children.But he made it.He held one under each arm.As he left，he could hear some more crying.He took the two kids out of the house and into the fresh air，and then asked the women how many more children were still down there.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
The woman told him there were two more.
Paragraph 2：
As he took them out，he felt something strangely familiar about the little bodies. UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（四） 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
I was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter, Emily.Determined to buy a mountain bike, she'd been saving her pocket money all the year, as well as doing small jobs to earn extra money.
By Thanksgiving Day, she had collected only$49.I said, “You can have your pick from my bicycle collection.” “Thanks, Daddy.But your bikes are so old.” She was right.All my girls' bikes were 1980s models, not the kind kids today would likely choose.
As Christmas drew near, Emily and I went bike shopping.As we left one store, she noticed a Salvation (救助) Army volunteer standing next to a big pot.“Can we give something, Daddy？” she asked.“Sorry, Emily.I'm out of change.”
Throughout December, Emily continued to work hard.Then one day, she made a surprising decision.“You know all the money I've been saving？” she said hesitantly.“I'm going to give it to the poor people.” So one cold morning before Christmas, Emily gave her total savings of$58 to a volunteer who was really very thankful.
Affected by Emily's deed, I decided to contribute one of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecting used bikes for poor children.As I selected a shiny model from my collection, however, it seemed as if a second bike took on a glow (发光)．Should I contribute two No, one would be enough.But I couldn't shake the feeling that I should give a second bike.When I later delivered the bikes, the car dealer said, “You're making two kids very happy, sir.Here are your tickets.For each bicycle contributed, we're giving away one chance to win a girls' mountain bike.”
Why wasn't I surprised when that second ticket turned out to be the winner I like to think it was the best way of rewarding a little girl for a sacrifice (牺牲) beyond her age — while giving her dad a lesson in the process.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作为一个父亲， 作者在女儿帮助他人的行为的影响下，也帮助他人，结果自己的善举也得到了好的回报。
1．The father took pride in his daughter probably NOT because________.
A．she'd been saving her pocket money all the year
B．she'd been doing small jobs to earn extra money
C．she made up her mind to buy a mountain bike
D．she presented her total savings of$58 to a volunteer
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段内容和第四段中的“Emily gave her total savings of$58 to a volunteer ...”可知，作者为自己九岁的女儿艾米丽感到自豪，不是因为她想买一辆自行车，而是因为她一整年都在攒零花钱，还做些零工来赚外快，但是终于赚到了钱之后，她又将攒的钱给了一名志愿者。故选C。
2．According to the text, which of the following is TRUE
A．Emily was angry with her father as he didn't give his change.
B．The volunteer wasn't moved by Emily's donation of her savings.
C．The car dealer exchanged two tickets for the father's two bikes.
D．The father made his final decision that he should give one more bike.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第五段中“But I couldn't shake the feeling that I should give a second bike.When I later delivered the bikes ...”可知，父亲最后决定再捐赠一辆自行车。故选D。
3．What can we infer from the text
A．The car dealer cheated people of their contributions.
B．Two girls really appreciated receiving donated bikes.
C．Emily got a mountain bike for her kindness finally.
D．The father felt regretful for winning a girl's mountain bike.
解析：选C 推理判断题。第五段中提到“For each bicycle contributed, we're giving away one chance to win a girls' mountain bike.” 那位汽车经销商说每捐献一辆自行车，他们就有机会赢得一辆女式山地车；第六段中提到“Why wasn't I surprised when that second ticket turned out to be the winner I like to think it was the best way of rewarding a little girl for a sacrifice ...”由此可以推断，Emily最终因为她的善举而中奖得到了一辆山地车。故选C。
4．What lesson do you think the father learned
A．One good turn deserves another.
B．Two heads are better than one.
C．Do as you would be done.
D．Great minds think alike.
解析：选A 推理判断题。文章讲述了作者受女儿善举的影响，也帮助他人，结果作者的善举得到了好的回报。故选A。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Forgiveness
To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy.When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health.People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.
__1__ Try the following steps：
Calm yourself.__2__ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.
Don't wait for an apology.Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize.They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way.__3__ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.
Take the control away from your offender (冒犯者)．Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain.Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.
__4__ If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love.You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view.
Don't forget to forgive yourself.__5__ But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don't do it.
A．Why should you forgive
B．How should you start to forgive
C．Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.
D．Try to see things from your offender's angle.
E．For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.
F．To make your anger die away, try a simple stressmanagement technique.
G．If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们宽恕他人的方法。
1．选B 根据第一段的内容和空后一句“Try the following steps”可知，空处起承上启下的作用，故选B。
2．选F 根据Calm yourself(要冷静)和take a couple of breaths(深呼吸)可知，这里讲的是，要学会舒缓愤怒，让自己平静下来。F项(为了让你的愤怒逐渐消散，尝试一个简单的压力管理技巧)符合语境，故选F。
3．选G 根据Don't wait for an apology可知，不能等待他人的原谅。G项(如果你等他人来道歉，你可能会等相当长的时间)与wait for有关，故选G。
4．选D 根据空后一句可知，如果你理解惹怒你的人，你可能会意识到他是无意伤害你的。D项(试着站在冒犯者的角度思考问题)符合语境。故选D。
5．选E 根据“Don't forget to forgive yourself.”和“ ...rob you of your self-confidence if you don't do it”可知，最后一段说的是，要学会自我原谅，E项(对一些人来说，原谅他们自己是最大的挑战)符合语境。故选E。
Ⅲ.完形填空
I worked in a restaurant.One night a woman came in with three small children.As a waiter, I could usually tell who is going to tip well and who isn't going to tip at all.I __1__ got the latter vibe (气息) from her.She asked about the __2__ of everything on the menu, but she ordered __3__ water to drink.She wasn't __4__ appetizers (开胃饮料)．At one point her daughter asked her very politely: “Mum, can I have milk？” The woman pulled out her coin purse and __5__ her change before saying yes.Then I was __6__ that I wouldn't get a tip, but they were very nice and pleasant to __7__ so I didn't even think twice about it.
At the end of the meal, she paid __8__ in coins.
When I went back to clear the table, to my surprise, there were a lot of quarters left for me.They amounted to $ 8, or about 25% of the __9__.Here was a woman who had to count her money before __10__ her daughter a milk because she wanted to __11__ she still had enough to tip me.
Was it the largest tip I ever got No, but it's the only one I __12__ after all these years.
This story reminds us that the very best aspects of human nature can shine through in even the most __13__ of everyday situations.The first __14__ may be powerful, but it's important to let others show their true nature rather than making a snap (仓促的) __15__ about them.In fact, generosity is a valuable virtue, whether you happen to be rich, poor, or somewhere in between.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。作者介绍了自己曾经作为一名服务员在一家饭店工作时遇上一个带着三个孩子的母亲来就餐，作者根据她的第一印象来判断认为她不可能会给服务员支付小费。然而待他们结账离开后，作者发现桌上有一堆共8美元的小费，小费数量占她消费金额的25%。通过这个事例，作者明白了不能以第一印象去仓促地判断一个人，而是要有机会让别人展示自己的内在品德。
1．A.certainly B．positively
C．suddenly D．regularly
解析：选A 根据句意及下文她结账离开后留下8美元小费在桌上和作者惊讶的表情可知，作者当然把她列为后者。certainly“当然地”；positively“积极地”；suddenly“突然地”；regularly“经常地，有规则地”。故选A项。
2．A.material B．price
C．taste D．colour
解析：选B 根据后文她女儿想点一份牛奶时， 她在答应女儿之前，她要把零钱数量加一下看看钱是否够，这些表现说明她手头并不阔绰，所以点餐前要问清楚“价格”。故选B项。
3．A.even B．much
C．also D．only
解析：选D 根据句意及作者对她的印象可知， 她手头并不阔绰，所以她只点了些水喝，对开胃饮料不感兴趣。 故选D项。
4．A.amazed at B．aware of
C．interested in D．ready for
解析：选C 参见上题解析。be amazed at“对……感到惊讶”； be aware of“意识到”；be interested in“对……感兴趣”；be ready for“准备好”。故选C项。
5．A.added up B．used up
C．stared at D．brought up
解析：选A 根据前文她点餐时对价格的小心程度，及作者对她的观察可知，她在答应女儿点一份牛奶之前， 需要合计钱包的钱是否够。add up“合计”；use up“用完”；stare at“盯着看”；bring up“抚养”。故选 A项。
6．A.worried B．sure
C．disappointed D．annoyed
解析：选B 看她数零钱的样子，知道她不阔绰， 所以作者确信她不会支付小费了。worried“担忧的”；sure“确信的”； disappointed“失望的”； annoyed“恼火的”。故选B项。
7．A.please B．approach
C．serve D．attend
解析：选C 根据上文“but they were very nice and pleasant to”及下文“so I didn't even think twice about it.”可知， 不给小费为他们服务也是开心乐意的。 please“请”； approach“靠近”；serve“服务”； attend“出席”。故选C项。
8．A.largely B．partly
C．rarely D．entirely
解析：选D 根据前文表现，可知她身上只带零钱硬币，所以买单时全部用硬币支付。largely“大多数地， 主要地”；partly“部分地”； rarely“稀有地”；entirely“完全地”。故选D项。
9．A.dish B．meal
C．amount D．menu
解析：选B 根据常识可知， 这里是指她给服务员的小费总数是这一餐消费额的25%。dish“菜”； meal“餐”； amount“数量”；menu“菜单”。故选B项。
10．A.ordering B．fetching
C．passing D．preparing
解析：选A 根据“count her money”和“her daughter a milk”可知，此处说的是她为女儿点一份牛奶。order“点(菜)”；fetch“去取”；pass“通过”； prepare“准备”。故选A项。
11．A.believe B．insist
C．ensure D．admit
解析：选C 给女儿买牛奶前查看钱包是为了确保有足够的小费留给作者。believe“相信”；insist“坚持”；ensure“确保”；admit“承认”。故选C项。
12．A.understand B．remember
C．require D．save
解析：选B 由“ after all these years”可知，作者对这次小费的故事印象深刻，多年后还能记住。understand“理解”；remember“记住”；require“要求”；save“节约”。故选B项。
13．A.normal B．ordinary
C．important D．unusual
解析：选B 该故事就发生在日常用餐的餐桌上，发生在一个只用硬币买单的妇女身上，所以是一个日常生活中最普通的场景。normal“正常的”； ordinary“普通的”； important“重要的”； unusual“不寻常的”。故选B项。
14．A.impression B．thought
C．prediction D．expression
解析：选A 根据故事开头作者对她的判断以及令人惊讶的结尾可知，此处指一个人的第一印象。 impression“印象”； thought“想法”；prediction“预测”；expression“表情”。 故选A项。
15．A.choice B．comparison
C．difference D．decision
解析：选D 通过这个故事，作者此处指建议大家要让他人展示真正的品性，而不是对他人下一个仓促的决定。choice“选择”； comparison“比较”；difference“差异”；decision“决定”。故选D项。UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（四） 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
I was unbelievably proud of my nine-year-old daughter, Emily.Determined to buy a mountain bike, she'd been saving her pocket money all the year, as well as doing small jobs to earn extra money.
By Thanksgiving Day, she had collected only$49.I said, “You can have your pick from my bicycle collection.” “Thanks, Daddy.But your bikes are so old.” She was right.All my girls' bikes were 1980s models, not the kind kids today would likely choose.
As Christmas drew near, Emily and I went bike shopping.As we left one store, she noticed a Salvation (救助) Army volunteer standing next to a big pot.“Can we give something, Daddy？” she asked.“Sorry, Emily.I'm out of change.”
Throughout December, Emily continued to work hard.Then one day, she made a surprising decision.“You know all the money I've been saving？” she said hesitantly.“I'm going to give it to the poor people.” So one cold morning before Christmas, Emily gave her total savings of$58 to a volunteer who was really very thankful.
Affected by Emily's deed, I decided to contribute one of my old bicycles to a car dealer who was collecting used bikes for poor children.As I selected a shiny model from my collection, however, it seemed as if a second bike took on a glow (发光)．Should I contribute two No, one would be enough.But I couldn't shake the feeling that I should give a second bike.When I later delivered the bikes, the car dealer said, “You're making two kids very happy, sir.Here are your tickets.For each bicycle contributed, we're giving away one chance to win a girls' mountain bike.”
Why wasn't I surprised when that second ticket turned out to be the winner I like to think it was the best way of rewarding a little girl for a sacrifice (牺牲) beyond her age — while giving her dad a lesson in the process.
1．The father took pride in his daughter probably NOT because________.
A．she'd been saving her pocket money all the year
B．she'd been doing small jobs to earn extra money
C．she made up her mind to buy a mountain bike
D．she presented her total savings of$58 to a volunteer
2．According to the text, which of the following is TRUE
A．Emily was angry with her father as he didn't give his change.
B．The volunteer wasn't moved by Emily's donation of her savings.
C．The car dealer exchanged two tickets for the father's two bikes.
D．The father made his final decision that he should give one more bike.
3．What can we infer from the text
A．The car dealer cheated people of their contributions.
B．Two girls really appreciated receiving donated bikes.
C．Emily got a mountain bike for her kindness finally.
D．The father felt regretful for winning a girl's mountain bike.
4．What lesson do you think the father learned
A．One good turn deserves another.
B．Two heads are better than one.
C．Do as you would be done.
D．Great minds think alike.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Forgiveness
To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy.When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health.People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.
__1__ Try the following steps：
Calm yourself.__2__ You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.
Don't wait for an apology.Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize.They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don't see things the same way.__3__ Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.
Take the control away from your offender (冒犯者)．Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain.Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you.
__4__ If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love.You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender's point of view.
Don't forget to forgive yourself.__5__ But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don't do it.
A．Why should you forgive
B．How should you start to forgive
C．Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.
D．Try to see things from your offender's angle.
E．For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.
F．To make your anger die away, try a simple stressmanagement technique.
G．If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.
Ⅲ.完形填空
I worked in a restaurant.One night a woman came in with three small children.As a waiter, I could usually tell who is going to tip well and who isn't going to tip at all.I __1__ got the latter vibe (气息) from her.She asked about the __2__ of everything on the menu, but she ordered __3__ water to drink.She wasn't __4__ appetizers (开胃饮料)．At one point her daughter asked her very politely: “Mum, can I have milk？” The woman pulled out her coin purse and __5__ her change before saying yes.Then I was __6__ that I wouldn't get a tip, but they were very nice and pleasant to __7__ so I didn't even think twice about it.
At the end of the meal, she paid __8__ in coins.
When I went back to clear the table, to my surprise, there were a lot of quarters left for me.They amounted to $ 8, or about 25% of the __9__.Here was a woman who had to count her money before __10__ her daughter a milk because she wanted to __11__ she still had enough to tip me.
Was it the largest tip I ever got No, but it's the only one I __12__ after all these years.
This story reminds us that the very best aspects of human nature can shine through in even the most __13__ of everyday situations.The first __14__ may be powerful, but it's important to let others show their true nature rather than making a snap (仓促的) __15__ about them.In fact, generosity is a valuable virtue, whether you happen to be rich, poor, or somewhere in between.
1．A.certainly B．positively
C．suddenly D．regularly
2．A.material B．price
C．taste D．colour
3．A.even B．much
C．also D．only
4．A.amazed at B．aware of
C．interested in D．ready for
5．A.added up B．used up
C．stared at D．brought up
6．A.worried B．sure
C．disappointed D．annoyed
7．A.please B．approach
C．serve D．attend
8．A.largely B．partly
C．rarely D．entirely
9．A.dish B．meal
C．amount D．menu
10．A.ordering B．fetching
C．passing D．preparing
11．A.believe B．insist
C．ensure D．admit
12．A.understand B．remember
C．require D．save
13．A.normal B．ordinary
C．important D．unusual
14．A.impression B．thought
C．prediction D．expression
15．A.choice B．comparison
C．difference D．decisionUNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Over the years, you've probably known a good number of people — some for only a short period and others for a much longer time.If you spend a moment thinking back on the people who have meant the very most to you, selflessness will be the same thing they share.There might have been a person who really believed in you.Someone taught you something important.Someone cared for you in his or her own way.Someone has simply always remained your friend.
Many years ago, I traveled through the beautiful, history-rich country of Greece.With only a small backpack, I stayed at youth hotels, visiting city after city.One day, a shoulder strap on my backpack broke.I didn't speak any Greek and the owner didn't speak any English.I went to the front desk of my hotel and tried to ask him if there might be a shop nearby where I could have it repaired.He was clearly very busy.But he asked someone to watch over the front desk and then signed to me to follow him.We walked together for a few blocks，arriving at a little shoe repair shop.Within ten minutes, my backpack was repaired, and then the hotel owner insisted on paying for it!
I was shocked by this powerful, unexpected kindness. More than any other thing, it's what I recall most often when I think about my trip to Greece.Sometimes, you may not have even realized how much your selflessness toward someone has mattered.As the saying goes, “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。许多年前，作者去希腊旅游，受到了一个热心的旅馆老板的帮助。作者意识到一个人的无私对别人很重要。
1．What's wrong with the author's backpack
A．One of its shoulder straps was broken.
B．It was got dirty by a cleaner.
C．One of its pockets was broken.
D．There was a hole in it.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知，作者背包上的一条肩带坏了。故选A。
2．Which word can best describe the hotel owner
A．Mean. B．Warm-hearted.
C．Clever. D．Humorous.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句“I was shocked by this powerful, unexpected kindness.”可知，旅店店主很热心。故选B。
3．What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph
A．He became a lifelong friend of the hotel owner.
B．He spent all his money in travelling in Greece.
C．He picked up Greek while travelling in Greece.
D．He'll never forget the hotel owner's kindness.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句“More than any other thing, it's what I recall most often when I think about my trip to Greece.”可知，他永远不会忘记旅馆老板的善良。故选D。
4．What's the author's main purpose of writing the text
A．To show his love of travelling.
B．To explore the value of selflessness.
C．To give a short introduction to Greece.
D．To introduce a shoe repair shop in Greece.
解析：选B 写作意图题。根据最后一段倒数第二句“Sometimes, you may not have even realized how much your selflessness toward someone has mattered.”和最后一句中的“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是探索无私的价值。故选B。
B
I'd like to share a little story with you about something that happened when I was four.I remember it clearly.Our loving family dog was nearing the end of his life.My father picked him up and put him in a little bed.Our dog, whom we loved very much, bit my father when he attempted to help him.How could he Why I couldn't understand it.I didn't like him anymore.
I hadn't thought about that story for a long time but something that happened last week brought it back to me.I went to speak with a friend.When I knocked on the door, I met in an angry look and a few harsh (尖刻的) words.When the door was slammed (砰地关上) in my face, I stood there shocked, and suddenly, I thought of my dog bit my father 20 years ago.What brought that story back was that same feeling of betrayal (背叛，辜负)．
Both stories taught me something the next day.You see, when I got up in the morning and was told my dog had died, it became clear to me that he must have been in great pain.Much the same for the other story when I learned my friend's wife had just left him.
We all have different opinions and feelings.And all of those can cause you to say and do things that can't be understood by other people，because they are not in the same situation with you.
If you meet someone who acts in a way that doesn't seem to fit the situation, put out your hand and be patient.You may turn around a story by your actions.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者通过两次相似的经历，最终明白我们应该站在他人的角度，给予别人理解和帮助，并设身处地为他人着想。
5．What is the influence of the incident mentioned in Paragraph 1
A．It hurt his father's feeling deeply.
B．It has puzzled the author ever since.
C．It left a deep impression on the author.
D．It made the author dislike dogs.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段的“I'd like to share a little story with you about something that happened when I was four.I remember it clearly.”可以推测，这件事给作者留下了深刻的印象，所以他直到现在都还记得很清楚。故选C项。
6．Why did the author's friend say harsh words to the author
A．He was ill-tempered.
B．He was suffering the pain of losing his wife.
C．He was bothered by an unexpected visit.
D．They once quarreled and he couldn't forgive the author.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段的“When I knocked on the door, I met in an angry look and a few harsh (尖刻的) words.”和第三段的“Much the same for the other story when I learned my friend's wife had just left him.”可推测，作者的朋友对他说尖刻的话是因为他刚刚失去了妻子，正经历着失去妻子的痛苦。故选B项。
7．What's the author's advice to us
A．Help those in need.
B．Look before you leap.
C．Respect for others is a kind of virtue.
D．Learn to put yourself in others' shoes.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可推测，作者建议我们设身处地为别人着想。故选D项。
C
A picture of 17-year-old Zhang Guimei has won great popularity on China's social media.The young girl with black-rimmed glasses and two short braids is smiling brightly into the izens are deeply touched by the fresh-faced girl in the picture, which is a far cry from Zhang's now aged and weathered face people are familiar with, as it tells a story of a woman who has devoted her life to promoting education and fighting poverty in rural areas.
Born in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province in 1957, Zhang traveled to Yunnan at the age of 17 and has been helping girls from poor areas pursue education for over 40 years.Zhang helped establish the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls from poor families.The school provides free education to girls who would otherwise have had no chance to study after completing their nine years of compulsory education.
Despite having serious health problems, Zhang Guimei took morning classes with students for 12 years.She has also racked_up 110,000 kilometers visiting her students' families over the years.Most of her salary and bonuses were spent on students.Since the school opened in 2008, it has seen more than 1,800 students progress to universities and colleges.
“I was built to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the small valleys at my feet.I was born to be great, not worthless, standing on the shoulders of the giants, the petty cowards beneath me.” The motto of Huaping High School for Girls is also a true reflection of Zhang Guimei's strength and resolve.
On Feb. 25, 2021, Zhang Guimei won an award to mark the nation's poverty alleviation accomplishments and honor exceptional poverty fighters at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了一个致力于农村教育和扶贫的先进个人——张桂梅。
8．Why are netizens deeply moved by the photo
A．Because the girl's appearance catches their eye.
B．Because they are familiar with Zhang's face.
C．Because it reminds them of an admirable figure.
D．Because it spreads wildly on China's social media.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Netizens are deeply touched ...in rural areas.”及下文对张桂梅的故事的具体介绍可以推断出网友们被这张照片深深打动是因为它让他们想起了一个令人钦佩的人物。故选C。
9．What does the underlined phrase “racked up” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Increased. B．Collected.
C．Extended. D．Gained.
解析：选B 词义猜测题。根据下文“110,000 kilometers ...years”可以推断出画线短语的意思是“走过的路程加起来”，即“累计”的意思，与选项B意思最为接近。故选B。
10．Which of the following best describes Zhang Guimei according to the passage
A．Devoted, knowledgeable.
B．Selfless, independent.
C．Responsible, creative.
D．Determined, selfless.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“has been helping girls ...families”及第三段中的“She has also racked up 110,000 kilometers ...and colleges.”可以推断出张老师是一个非常专注、有毅力、有决心而又无私的人，选项D概括较为准确。故选D。
11．Where does the text probably come from
A．A news report. B．A biography.
C．A history book. D．A storybook.
解析：选A 文章出处题。文章主要讲述了张桂梅致力于农村教育和扶贫的先进事迹。由此可推知本文最可能来自对先进个人进行报道的新闻报道。故选A。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Courtesy (礼貌) in English
Courtesy is an art form that shows our moral character.China's history is one of a civilization (文明) with a highly developed sense of etiquette (礼仪); therefore, we should speak English as politely as possible when we go abroad.
Ordering meals
__1__ Beginning your request with “May I ...？” “Could I ...？” is considered polite.For example, “May I have a latte？” It is also politer to say, “I'll have ...” or “I'd like ...” instead of “I want ...” because it will be considered as less direct.
Asking for help
If we need to ask someone for help, we should say, “Excuse me, or Do you mind if I ask you something？”__2__ Instead, for example, we should say, “Could you tell me where the rest rooms are？”
__3__
Local people in other countries sometimes speak really fast, so it can be hard for us to catch all the words.In such a situation, we can say, “Pardon me？” to ask them to repeat what they said.In my opinion, saying “Can you please repeat that I didn't follow.” is the politest way.
Refusing an invitation
__4__ If we really can't make it, we can first say, “I'd like to ...” and then say, “but I have to work late”， for example.Or “I'm afraid I can't ...”， or even, “That sounds great, but ...”
Expressing disagreement
We can use sentences like “I see what you're saying, but I think ...”，or “You could be right, but don't forget that ...” or even, “Yes, that's true, but I'm not sure that ...”__5__
A．Can't catch what's been said
B．We should not ask our questions directly.
C．Being polite when you order something is very important.
D．Do you know some basic rules of answering the telephone
E．It is also important to know how to refuse someone's invitation.
F．“Please” and “thank you” go a long way when we speak to each other.
G．These are great ways to express disagreement politely by being less direct.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章说明了出国时我们要注意各个场合中的礼貌问题。
1．选C 根据本段小标题Ordering meals以及段落中的“May I have a latte？”等的提示可知，本段是在说明点餐时需要注意礼貌用语。且空白处所缺句子是本段主题句，故C选项(当你点餐的时候要有礼貌，这很重要。)切题，故选C。
2．选B 根据本段小标题Asking for help以及段落中的问话内容“Excuse me, or Do you mind if I ask you something？”等可知，本段是在说明在向别人寻求帮助时需要注意的礼貌用语，又根据空白处后面的“Instead”可知，空白处是告诉我们不要这么做，故B选项(我们不应该直接问问题)切题，故选B。
3．选A 根据本段第一句话“Local people in other countries sometimes speak really fast, so it can be hard for us to catch all the words.”和后文中的问话内容“Pardon me？”“Can you please repeat that I didn't follow.”可知，本段是说明在理解不了别人说什么时需要注意的礼貌用语，且此句为小标题，和其他的小标题一样是一种场景，故A选项(听不清说什么？)切题，故选A。
4．选E 根据本段小标题Refusing an invitation以及段落中的对话内容如“but I have to work late”可知，本段是在说明拒绝别人邀请时的礼貌用语，空白处所缺句子为本段主题句，结合后文中的“If we really can't make it, we can first say ...”与E选项中的“how to refuse someone's invitation.(怎样拒绝别人的邀请)”相呼应，故选E。
5．选G 根据本段小标题Expressing disagreement以及段落中的对话内容如“I see what you're saying, but I think ...”，可知本段是在说明如果不赞同别人的观点，应该怎么礼貌表达，空白处所缺的句子在本段中起到总结作用，故G选项(这些都是通过不那么直接的方式礼貌地表达不同意见的好方法。)切题，故选G。UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测（一） 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Over the years, you've probably known a good number of people — some for only a short period and others for a much longer time.If you spend a moment thinking back on the people who have meant the very most to you, selflessness will be the same thing they share.There might have been a person who really believed in you.Someone taught you something important.Someone cared for you in his or her own way.Someone has simply always remained your friend.
Many years ago, I traveled through the beautiful, history-rich country of Greece.With only a small backpack, I stayed at youth hotels, visiting city after city.One day, a shoulder strap on my backpack broke.I didn't speak any Greek and the owner didn't speak any English.I went to the front desk of my hotel and tried to ask him if there might be a shop nearby where I could have it repaired.He was clearly very busy.But he asked someone to watch over the front desk and then signed to me to follow him.We walked together for a few blocks，arriving at a little shoe repair shop.Within ten minutes, my backpack was repaired, and then the hotel owner insisted on paying for it!
I was shocked by this powerful, unexpected kindness. More than any other thing, it's what I recall most often when I think about my trip to Greece.Sometimes, you may not have even realized how much your selflessness toward someone has mattered.As the saying goes, “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”
1．What's wrong with the author's backpack
A．One of its shoulder straps was broken.
B．It was got dirty by a cleaner.
C．One of its pockets was broken.
D．There was a hole in it.
2．Which word can best describe the hotel owner
A．Mean. B．Warm-hearted.
C．Clever. D．Humorous.
3．What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph
A．He became a lifelong friend of the hotel owner.
B．He spent all his money in travelling in Greece.
C．He picked up Greek while travelling in Greece.
D．He'll never forget the hotel owner's kindness.
4．What's the author's main purpose of writing the text
A．To show his love of travelling.
B．To explore the value of selflessness.
C．To give a short introduction to Greece.
D．To introduce a shoe repair shop in Greece.
B
I'd like to share a little story with you about something that happened when I was four.I remember it clearly.Our loving family dog was nearing the end of his life.My father picked him up and put him in a little bed.Our dog, whom we loved very much, bit my father when he attempted to help him.How could he Why I couldn't understand it.I didn't like him anymore.
I hadn't thought about that story for a long time but something that happened last week brought it back to me.I went to speak with a friend.When I knocked on the door, I met in an angry look and a few harsh (尖刻的) words.When the door was slammed (砰地关上) in my face, I stood there shocked, and suddenly, I thought of my dog bit my father 20 years ago.What brought that story back was that same feeling of betrayal (背叛，辜负)．
Both stories taught me something the next day.You see, when I got up in the morning and was told my dog had died, it became clear to me that he must have been in great pain.Much the same for the other story when I learned my friend's wife had just left him.
We all have different opinions and feelings.And all of those can cause you to say and do things that can't be understood by other people，because they are not in the same situation with you.
If you meet someone who acts in a way that doesn't seem to fit the situation, put out your hand and be patient.You may turn around a story by your actions.
5．What is the influence of the incident mentioned in Paragraph 1
A．It hurt his father's feeling deeply.
B．It has puzzled the author ever since.
C．It left a deep impression on the author.
D．It made the author dislike dogs.
6．Why did the author's friend say harsh words to the author
A．He was ill-tempered.
B．He was suffering the pain of losing his wife.
C．He was bothered by an unexpected visit.
D．They once quarreled and he couldn't forgive the author.
7．What's the author's advice to us
A．Help those in need.
B．Look before you leap.
C．Respect for others is a kind of virtue.
D．Learn to put yourself in others' shoes.
C
A picture of 17-year-old Zhang Guimei has won great popularity on China's social media.The young girl with black-rimmed glasses and two short braids is smiling brightly into the izens are deeply touched by the fresh-faced girl in the picture, which is a far cry from Zhang's now aged and weathered face people are familiar with, as it tells a story of a woman who has devoted her life to promoting education and fighting poverty in rural areas.
Born in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province in 1957, Zhang traveled to Yunnan at the age of 17 and has been helping girls from poor areas pursue education for over 40 years.Zhang helped establish the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls from poor families.The school provides free education to girls who would otherwise have had no chance to study after completing their nine years of compulsory education.
Despite having serious health problems, Zhang Guimei took morning classes with students for 12 years.She has also racked_up 110,000 kilometers visiting her students' families over the years.Most of her salary and bonuses were spent on students.Since the school opened in 2008, it has seen more than 1,800 students progress to universities and colleges.
“I was built to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the small valleys at my feet.I was born to be great, not worthless, standing on the shoulders of the giants, the petty cowards beneath me.” The motto of Huaping High School for Girls is also a true reflection of Zhang Guimei's strength and resolve.
On Feb. 25, 2021, Zhang Guimei won an award to mark the nation's poverty alleviation accomplishments and honor exceptional poverty fighters at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
8．Why are netizens deeply moved by the photo
A．Because the girl's appearance catches their eye.
B．Because they are familiar with Zhang's face.
C．Because it reminds them of an admirable figure.
D．Because it spreads wildly on China's social media.
9．What does the underlined phrase “racked up” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Increased. B．Collected.
C．Extended. D．Gained.
10．Which of the following best describes Zhang Guimei according to the passage
A．Devoted, knowledgeable.
B．Selfless, independent.
C．Responsible, creative.
D．Determined, selfless.
11．Where does the text probably come from
A．A news report. B．A biography.
C．A history book. D．A storybook.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Courtesy (礼貌) in English
Courtesy is an art form that shows our moral character.China's history is one of a civilization (文明) with a highly developed sense of etiquette (礼仪); therefore, we should speak English as politely as possible when we go abroad.
Ordering meals
__1__ Beginning your request with “May I ...？” “Could I ...？” is considered polite.For example, “May I have a latte？” It is also politer to say, “I'll have ...” or “I'd like ...” instead of “I want ...” because it will be considered as less direct.
Asking for help
If we need to ask someone for help, we should say, “Excuse me, or Do you mind if I ask you something？”__2__ Instead, for example, we should say, “Could you tell me where the rest rooms are？”
__3__
Local people in other countries sometimes speak really fast, so it can be hard for us to catch all the words.In such a situation, we can say, “Pardon me？” to ask them to repeat what they said.In my opinion, saying “Can you please repeat that I didn't follow.” is the politest way.
Refusing an invitation
__4__ If we really can't make it, we can first say, “I'd like to ...” and then say, “but I have to work late”， for example.Or “I'm afraid I can't ...”， or even, “That sounds great, but ...”
Expressing disagreement
We can use sentences like “I see what you're saying, but I think ...”，or “You could be right, but don't forget that ...” or even, “Yes, that's true, but I'm not sure that ...”__5__
A．Can't catch what's been said
B．We should not ask our questions directly.
C．Being polite when you order something is very important.
D．Do you know some basic rules of answering the telephone
E．It is also important to know how to refuse someone's invitation.
F．“Please” and “thank you” go a long way when we speak to each other.
G．These are great ways to express disagreement politely by being less direct.
