UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Sidney Keys, 14-year-old, has started a youth-led book club program, with the support and help of his mom, to help both himself and many other boys with mental or physical problems through literature.
“I used to have a really bad stutter (结巴) and perform badly in school and I would get laughed at for it，” Sidney Keys, the founder of the book club Books N Bros said.“Reading was kind of my escape from my stutter because in my head I was able to imagine things and play out all the events clearly.” He said, “I wanted to start up Books N Bros so that I could talk to other people, especially boys, about books I love in a relaxing way because it's like brotherhood.”
The reading club that he started at just 10 years old now has over 250 “bros” aged 7 to 13 from the US and Canada, most of whom are changing actively and positively.Marvel's Hero Project, which discovers the remarkable, positive change young men make in their communities across the country and turns them into superheroes, selected Keys to be featured in the Disney series.
“I always wanted to read books that had characters that looked like me, but now I see a comic book with me in it，” Keys said.“It's unbelievable that my friends and teachers all call me my superhero name.”
As for the future of Books N Bros, Keys and his mom hope to expand the program's reach throughout the country.“Getting Books N Bros in schools across America, we don't want transportation to be a problem for getting that physical brotherhood and connection.It just benefits so many people, and it keeps me going，” Keys explained.
语篇解读：本文讲述了14岁的Sidney Keys在母亲的支持和帮助下，创办了一个由年轻人主导的读书俱乐部项目，通过文学来帮助自己和其他有精神或身体问题的男孩。
1．What's the main reason for Sidney Keys to build the club Books N Bros
A．His mother's support.
B．His poor school performance.
C．His own sufferings.
D．His desire to talk to people.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“I wanted to start up Books N Bros so that I could talk to other people”可知，Sidney Keys想要创办Books N Bros的主要原因是渴望和别人交谈。
2．Why was Keys chosen by Marvel's Hero Project
A．He was called a superhero by people.
B．He made a difference to others.
C．He was brave to face his shortcomings.
D．He looked like a role in the Disney series.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Marvel's Hero Project, which discovers the remarkable, positive change young men make ... selected Keys to be featured in the Disney series.”可知，该项目展现全国各地的年轻人在他们的社区中做出的显著、积极的改变，并让他们成为超级英雄，所以选择Sidney Keys成为迪士尼系列中的代表人物。
3．How did Keys feel when seeing himself in a comic book
A．Confused. B．Curious.
C．Touched. D．Proud.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“but now I see a comic book with me in it ...It's unbelievable that my friends and teachers all call me my superhero name.”可知，Sidney Keys看到自己出现在漫画书中，朋友和老师都喊自己在书中作为超级英雄的名字，他应该是自豪的。
4．Which can be the best title for the text
A．Sindney Keys: a Real-life Superhero
B．Books N Bros: Home to Book Lovers
C．A Teen Changes His Life Through Reading
D．A Book Club Becomes a Hit Across America
解析：选A 标题归纳题。文章主要介绍了Sidney Keys创办的俱乐部给社会带来的积极影响，并被Marvel Hero Project选为超级英雄，他不仅是迪士尼系列中的超级英雄，也是现实当中的超级英雄。本文第一段可以视为主旨段落，后文内容围绕主旨展开叙述。
Ⅱ.完形填空
I have a degree in business. But it was my father's __1__ for me to seek to attain a business __2__. He thought that having a business major would __3__ me more available choices and make me more __4__ in entering a global labor market. I __5__ his advice. However, even though my college experiences were __6__， I had no interest in any __7__ of commerce, let alone having a long-term career (职业) as a businesswoman.
After I __8__， I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company. My __9__ and working environment were great; yet I __10__ didn't feel happy doing something that held little __11__ for me. After two months of working there, I made up my mind to __12__ and decided to do what I love, namely __13__ history. I have now been doing this job for over twenty years. I am __14__ of being with my students.
If you are in a __15__ where you don't love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really enthusiastic about, and what you truly want for your life.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者的父亲替作者作出了攻读商科专业的决定，但作者始终对商科不感兴趣；工作后，从商优厚的薪水并没有让作者开心。作者最终决定辞职去做自己感兴趣的教学工作。
1．A.ambition B．commitment
C．decision D．response
解析：选C “我”有商科学位，但让“我”去攻读商科专业是父亲的决定。ambition“志向”；commitment“投入；承诺”；decision“决定”；response“回答”。
2．A.experience B．position
C．activity D．major
解析：选D 根据下文的“having a business major”可知，此处major为原词复现。experience“经历，经验”；position“职位”；activity“活动”；major“专业”。
3．A.guarantee B．save
C．leave D．pass
解析：选A 他认为拥有商科学位将保证“我”有更多的选择，并使“我”在进入全球劳动力市场时更具竞争力。guarantee“保证”。
4．A.independent B．competitive
C．energetic D．flexible
解析：选B 参见上题解析。independent“独立的”；competitive“有竞争力的”；energetic“精力充沛的”；flexible“灵活的”。
5．A.ignored B．valued
C．took D．opposed
解析：选C “我”接受了他的建议。take one's advice“接受某人的建议”；ignore“忽视”；value“重视”；oppose“反对”。
6．A.fantastic B．awkward
C．painful D．plain
解析：选A 然而，尽管“我”的大学经历很棒，但“我”对任何商业领域(field)都不感兴趣。fantastic“极好的”；awkward“令人尴尬的”；painful“痛苦的”；plain“普通的”。
7．A.paper B．field
C．college D．job
解析：选B 参见上题解析。
8．A.matured B．graduated
C．succeeded D．trained
解析：选B 毕业后，“我”在一家电脑公司做市场策划。mature“成熟，长成”；graduate“毕业”；succeed“成功”；train“培训”。
9．A.future B．dream
C．scholarship D．pay
解析：选D “我”的工资(pay)和工作环境都很好。
10．A.only B．also
C．still D．even
解析：选C 但“我”依旧因为做着一些对“我”没什么吸引力的事情而不开心。only“仅仅”；also“也”；still“依旧，仍然”；even“甚至”。
11．A.advantage B．appeal
C．chance D．trouble
解析：选B 参见上题解析。advantage“优势”；appeal“吸引力”；chance“机会；可能性”；trouble“困难”。
12．A.quit B．continue
C．consider D．wait
解析：选A 在那里工作了两个月后，“我”决定辞职去做“我”喜欢的事，即教历史。quit“辞职”；continue“继续”；consider“考虑”；wait“等待”。
13．A.promoting B．writing
C．teaching D．studying
解析：选C 参见上题解析。下文的“being with my students”也是暗示。
14．A.fond B．tired
C．proud D．careful
解析：选A “我”喜欢和“我”的学生们在一起。be fond of“喜欢”；be tired of“厌倦”；be proud of“为……感到自豪”；be careful of“小心”。
15．A.firm B．game
C．story D．place
解析：选D 如果你处于你不喜欢你正在学习或做的事情的境地，请问问自己你真正热爱的是什么，你在生活中真正想要的是什么。此处place是抽象的地点，表示“处境，情况，境地”。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways __1__ (improve) our English writing ability. Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and __2__ (take) less time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we keep practicing, gradually we'll learn how to express __3__ (we) in English. In keeping a diary in English, we __4__ (certain) run up against many __5__ (difficult). In the first place, __6__often happens that we have trouble __7__ (find) suitable words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.
As far as I am concerned, my __8__ (suggest) is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then look it up in our dictionary. We can also turn __9__ our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for __10__ development of our writing skills.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了用英语记日记的好处、困难，并给出了建议。
1．to improve 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，improve在句中应用非谓语动词形式，此处修饰名词ways应用不定式作后置定语。故填to improve。
2．takes 考查动词时态。根据上文“it is shorter and”可知，此处应为一般现在时；主语为it，谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填takes。
3．ourselves 考查代词。结合句意表示“表达自我”应用express oneself，此处指“我们自己”应用ourselves。
4．certainly 考查副词。修饰动词短语run up应用副词certainly，作状语。故填certainly。
5．difficulties 考查名词复数。空处作宾语，表示“困难”应用名词difficulty，且由many修饰应用复数。故填difficulties。
6．it 考查it用法。此处为句型It happens that ...“有时会发生……”，it作形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的主语从句。故填it。
7．finding 考查非谓语动词。have trouble (in) doing sth.“做某事有困难”为固定用法。故填finding。
8．suggestion 考查名词。空处作主语，表示“建议”应用名词suggestion，结合后文is可知用单数。故填suggestion。
9．to 考查介词。turn to sb. for help表示“向某人求助”。故填to。
10．the 考查冠词。development此处特指“写作技能的提高”，应用定冠词the。UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(二) 语言运用综合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Sidney Keys, 14-year-old, has started a youth-led book club program, with the support and help of his mom, to help both himself and many other boys with mental or physical problems through literature.
“I used to have a really bad stutter (结巴) and perform badly in school and I would get laughed at for it，” Sidney Keys, the founder of the book club Books N Bros said.“Reading was kind of my escape from my stutter because in my head I was able to imagine things and play out all the events clearly.” He said, “I wanted to start up Books N Bros so that I could talk to other people, especially boys, about books I love in a relaxing way because it's like brotherhood.”
The reading club that he started at just 10 years old now has over 250 “bros” aged 7 to 13 from the US and Canada, most of whom are changing actively and positively.Marvel's Hero Project, which discovers the remarkable, positive change young men make in their communities across the country and turns them into superheroes, selected Keys to be featured in the Disney series.
“I always wanted to read books that had characters that looked like me, but now I see a comic book with me in it，” Keys said.“It's unbelievable that my friends and teachers all call me my superhero name.”
As for the future of Books N Bros, Keys and his mom hope to expand the program's reach throughout the country.“Getting Books N Bros in schools across America, we don't want transportation to be a problem for getting that physical brotherhood and connection.It just benefits so many people, and it keeps me going，” Keys explained.
1．What's the main reason for Sidney Keys to build the club Books N Bros
A．His mother's support.
B．His poor school performance.
C．His own sufferings.
D．His desire to talk to people.
2．Why was Keys chosen by Marvel's Hero Project
A．He was called a superhero by people.
B．He made a difference to others.
C．He was brave to face his shortcomings.
D．He looked like a role in the Disney series.
3．How did Keys feel when seeing himself in a comic book
A．Confused. B．Curious.
C．Touched. D．Proud.
4．Which can be the best title for the text
A．Sindney Keys: a Real-life Superhero
B．Books N Bros: Home to Book Lovers
C．A Teen Changes His Life Through Reading
D．A Book Club Becomes a Hit Across America
Ⅱ.完形填空
I have a degree in business. But it was my father's __1__ for me to seek to attain a business __2__. He thought that having a business major would __3__ me more available choices and make me more __4__ in entering a global labor market. I __5__ his advice. However, even though my college experiences were __6__， I had no interest in any __7__ of commerce, let alone having a long-term career (职业) as a businesswoman.
After I __8__， I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company. My __9__ and working environment were great; yet I __10__ didn't feel happy doing something that held little __11__ for me. After two months of working there, I made up my mind to __12__ and decided to do what I love, namely __13__ history. I have now been doing this job for over twenty years. I am __14__ of being with my students.
If you are in a __15__ where you don't love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really enthusiastic about, and what you truly want for your life.
1．A.ambition B．commitment
C．decision D．response
2．A.experience B．position
C．activity D．major
3．A.guarantee B．save
C．leave D．pass
4．A.independent B．competitive
C．energetic D．flexible
5．A.ignored B．valued
C．took D．opposed
6．A.fantastic B．awkward
C．painful D．plain
7．A.paper B．field
C．college D．job
8．A.matured B．graduated
C．succeeded D．trained
9．A.future B．dream
C．scholarship D．pay
10．A.only B．also
C．still D．even
11．A.advantage B．appeal
C．chance D．trouble
12．A.quit B．continue
C．consider D．wait
13．A.promoting B．writing
C．teaching D．studying
14．A.fond B．tired
C．proud D．careful
15．A.firm B．game
C．story D．place
Ⅲ.语法填空
Keeping a diary in English is one of the effective ways __1__ (improve) our English writing ability. Compared with other forms of writing, it is shorter and __2__ (take) less time. It can help us to develop the habit of thinking in English. If we keep practicing, gradually we'll learn how to express __3__ (we) in English. In keeping a diary in English, we __4__ (certain) run up against many __5__ (difficult). In the first place, __6__often happens that we have trouble __7__ (find) suitable words and phrases to give expression to our mind. Secondly, there are many idiomatic ways of saying things in Chinese. And it is extremely hard for us to put them into English properly.
As far as I am concerned, my __8__ (suggest) is that we should always have a notebook and a Chinese-English dictionary within easy reach. Whenever something beats us, we can first put it down in our notebook and then look it up in our dictionary. We can also turn __9__ our English teacher for help, if necessary. In short, I believe that it is of great use to keep a diary in English for __10__ development of our writing skills.UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The clothes you wear. The food you eat. The color of your bedroom walls. Where you go and how you get there. The people you hang around with. What time you go to bed. What do these things have in common You're asking. They're just a few examples of many hundreds of things that your parents controlled for you when you were a child.
As a kid, you didn't have a say in everything; your parents made decisions about everything from the cereal (麦片) you ate in the morning to the pajamas (睡衣) you wore at night. And it's a good thing, too — kids need this kind of protection on their own.
But finally, kids grow up and become teens. And part of being a teen is developing your own identity — one that is separate from your parents. But as you change and grow into this new person who makes your own decisions, your parents have a difficult time adjusting (调整)．
In many families, it is this adjustment that can cause a lot of fighting between teens and parents. And issues like the type of friends you have or your attitudes to partying can cause bigger arguments, because your parents still always want to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are.
The good news about fighting with your parents is that in many families the arguing will lessen as parents get more comfortable with the idea that their teens have a right to certain opinions. It can take several years for parents and teens to adjust to their new roles, though. In the meantime, focus on communicating with your parents.
Sometimes this can feel impossible — like they just don't see your point of view and never will. But talking and expressing your opinions can help you gain more respect from your parents.
Keep in mind, too, that your parents were teens once and that in most cases, they can relate to what you're going through.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章分析了父母与孩子之间发生冲突的原因并表达了自己的看法。
1．In the first two paragraphs, the writer ________.
A．complains that parents control kids too much
B．proves that kids have no right to give their opinions
C．describes how carefully parents look after kids
D．explains that it is necessary for parents to control kids
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句和第二段最后一句可知，前两段主要解释了父母控制孩子的必要性。
2．Why does a lot of fighting break out between teens and parents
A．Parents aren't used to losing control of kids.
B．Teens like to have everything decided.
C．Parents blame teens for not respecting them.
D．Teens are eager to develop their own identity.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句及第四段第一句可知，青少年和父母之间经常发生争吵是因为父母不习惯失去对孩子的控制。
3．Why do parents control teens in the writer's opinion
A．To prevent them from having their own ideas.
B．To protect them from being hurt.
C．To make them respect parents in the family.
D．To make sure that children have a good future.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“because your parents still always want to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are”可知，父母控制青少年是为了保护他们不受伤害。
4．What might be the most suitable title of the passage
A．What Do Parents Control Their Children for
B．How Do Parents Take Care of Children
C．How to Get Rid of Your Parents' Control
D．Why Do I Fight with Parents So Much
解析：选D 标题归纳题。作者写本文的目的是帮助解决青少年在成长过程中与父母发生冲突的烦恼，针对为什么会发生如此多的冲突进行了分析，并且表达了自己的看法。由此可知，D项“为什么我总是和父母吵架？” 适合做本文标题。
B
As you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes.The changes may seem difficult and they may seem to happen quickly.Don't panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!
With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices.This is a time to be well informed about your choices so that you can make healthy balanced decisions that will help shape your future.You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do.Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.
Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices.You will probably want to be independent.But try not to shut your family out of your life.You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself.Your family have been with you since you came into this world.
It is also perfectly natural in this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family.Choose your friends wisely.A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.This period is part of the life cycle.There are some_people who will be with you throughout life's journey and there will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways.Leaving school can be hard.The reality is that you may not ever see all of your classmates again.
You are a young adult.It is your life.No one can live it for you.The choices that you make from now on will be your choices.So making the right choices will be important to you.Life is for living.Enjoy your life wisely!
语篇解读：本文主要讲述了孩子在成长的过程中都需要经历的过程：要学会承担责任，要学会独立，要懂得自己做出正确的选择。
5．What's the best title for this passage
A．The Choices in Life
B．The Key to Success
C．Say Goodbye to the Past
D．Becoming a Young Adult
解析：选D 标题归纳题。根据第一段最后两句“You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now！”可知，本文主要告诫青少年要成长起来，独立解决问题，成为一个成年人，承担起成年人的责任，故D项适合作本文标题。
6．Who do the underlined words “some people” in Paragraph 4 probably refer to
A．Your parents. B．Your classmates.
C．True friends. D．Your relatives.
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.”可知，“some people”指代“真正的朋友”。
7．As far as the author is concerned, teenage years are ________.
A．a period of complete freedom
B．too hard for young people to get through
C．an important time for the young to make the right choices
D．a very important period for young students to leave their parents
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“This is a time to be well informed about your choices ... help shape your future.”和最后一段中的“So making the right choices will be important to you.”可知，对于青少年来说，青少年时期是他们做出正确的选择的关键时期。
8．Who is the passage mainly intended for
A．Teenagers. B．Teachers.
C．Young parents. D．Adults.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据本文关键词“teenage years”可知，作者写这篇文章是为了帮助青少年了解青少年时期该如何做，所以主要是写给青少年的。
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，是学校校刊主编。因为一些学生易与父母产生冲突，你向学校优秀班主任王老师约稿，希望她提出建议和鼓励。内容要点如下：
1．约稿原因；
2．希望王老师提出建议(主动与父母沟通；换位思考；体谅父母的心情和难处等)；
3．词数600词，截稿日期本月底。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Miss Wang，
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Yours，
Li Hua
参考范文：
Dear Miss Wang，
I am Li Hua. I'd invite you to write an article for the school's newspaper, aiming to help our senior students know how to ease parent-child tensions.
In the article, I hope you can offer them some practical advice to follow. For example, active and honest communication comes first. It can help teenagers see eye to eye with their parents and reduce heated arguments and cold silences. Besides, encourage students to take a minute to calm down and try to understand the situation from the parents' point of view when they disagree.
600 words would be fine for the article. I would appreciate your article by the end of this month.
Yours，
Li Hua
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。
Growing up, we didn't have much money. Actually, we had very little. We lived in a small house with holes in the floor. We wore old clothes and had little food. With three little mouths to feed, my daddy worked as a gatekeeper in a middle school and then farmed our own small field until dark. Daddy provided the best he could for us and mama made our clothes on her old sewing machine. We could have easily applied for welfare, but my parents wouldn't think of it. Our family was full of love and proud of hard work.
Then I was in the third grade, in Mrs Harper's class. One day, Mrs Harper brought a huge box of toys to school to give to “poor” children. Everyone was invited to bring some of his or her own toys from home to put in the box. Needless to say, I had hardly any toys of my own to offer.
My eyes got big the next day when I looked into that box. It was like a dream world to me — so many colorful toys! Clearly, Mrs Harper saw the curious look on my face, and although I never asked with a smile, she let me pick out two toys for myself from the box. I was so thankful and thought that I was the luckiest girl in the whole world!
When I got home, I couldn't wait to show mama what I brought from the school. She admired the toys and asked where I got them. I told her about the box for the poor children and that Mrs Harper had let me pick two toys from the box！Mama thought for a few seconds and said in a very sweet way, “No ...no, you can't keep these two toys.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Mama explained to me that those toys were for “poor” children. _________________
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Mrs Harper said she understood what mama meant.
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参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
Mama explained to me that those toys were for “poor” children. She took me by the hand and showed me around our house and said that we had a house to live in and that we had enough to eat. Above all, we had a family and we loved each other. We were not poor at all. But there were many children who didn't. They were the people who really needed the toys. Eventually she asked me to take the two toys back to school and put them in Mrs Harper's box.
Paragraph 2：
Mrs Harper said she understood what mama meant. And after school, she took me and some of my classmates to the street to hand out those toys. When I saw the smiles on the faces of those homeless children, I began to understand what mama had told me. Mama was long gone, but her words have stayed with me all the time.UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(三) 阅读写作融会练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
The clothes you wear. The food you eat. The color of your bedroom walls. Where you go and how you get there. The people you hang around with. What time you go to bed. What do these things have in common You're asking. They're just a few examples of many hundreds of things that your parents controlled for you when you were a child.
As a kid, you didn't have a say in everything; your parents made decisions about everything from the cereal (麦片) you ate in the morning to the pajamas (睡衣) you wore at night. And it's a good thing, too — kids need this kind of protection on their own.
But finally, kids grow up and become teens. And part of being a teen is developing your own identity — one that is separate from your parents. But as you change and grow into this new person who makes your own decisions, your parents have a difficult time adjusting (调整)．
In many families, it is this adjustment that can cause a lot of fighting between teens and parents. And issues like the type of friends you have or your attitudes to partying can cause bigger arguments, because your parents still always want to protect you and keep you safe, no matter how old you are.
The good news about fighting with your parents is that in many families the arguing will lessen as parents get more comfortable with the idea that their teens have a right to certain opinions. It can take several years for parents and teens to adjust to their new roles, though. In the meantime, focus on communicating with your parents.
Sometimes this can feel impossible — like they just don't see your point of view and never will. But talking and expressing your opinions can help you gain more respect from your parents.
Keep in mind, too, that your parents were teens once and that in most cases, they can relate to what you're going through.
1．In the first two paragraphs, the writer ________.
A．complains that parents control kids too much
B．proves that kids have no right to give their opinions
C．describes how carefully parents look after kids
D．explains that it is necessary for parents to control kids
2．Why does a lot of fighting break out between teens and parents
A．Parents aren't used to losing control of kids.
B．Teens like to have everything decided.
C．Parents blame teens for not respecting them.
D．Teens are eager to develop their own identity.
3．Why do parents control teens in the writer's opinion
A．To prevent them from having their own ideas.
B．To protect them from being hurt.
C．To make them respect parents in the family.
D．To make sure that children have a good future.
4．What might be the most suitable title of the passage
A．What Do Parents Control Their Children for
B．How Do Parents Take Care of Children
C．How to Get Rid of Your Parents' Control
D．Why Do I Fight with Parents So Much
B
As you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes.The changes may seem difficult and they may seem to happen quickly.Don't panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now!
With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices.This is a time to be well informed about your choices so that you can make healthy balanced decisions that will help shape your future.You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do.Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you.
Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices.You will probably want to be independent.But try not to shut your family out of your life.You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself.Your family have been with you since you came into this world.
It is also perfectly natural in this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family.Choose your friends wisely.A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens.This period is part of the life cycle.There are some_people who will be with you throughout life's journey and there will be some people with whom you part and go separate ways.Leaving school can be hard.The reality is that you may not ever see all of your classmates again.
You are a young adult.It is your life.No one can live it for you.The choices that you make from now on will be your choices.So making the right choices will be important to you.Life is for living.Enjoy your life wisely!
5．What's the best title for this passage
A．The Choices in Life
B．The Key to Success
C．Say Goodbye to the Past
D．Becoming a Young Adult
6．Who do the underlined words “some people” in Paragraph 4 probably refer to
A．Your parents. B．Your classmates.
C．True friends. D．Your relatives.
7．As far as the author is concerned, teenage years are ________.
A．a period of complete freedom
B．too hard for young people to get through
C．an important time for the young to make the right choices
D．a very important period for young students to leave their parents
8．Who is the passage mainly intended for
A．Teenagers. B．Teachers.
C．Young parents. D．Adults.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，是学校校刊主编。因为一些学生易与父母产生冲突，你向学校优秀班主任王老师约稿，希望她提出建议和鼓励。内容要点如下：
1．约稿原因；
2．希望王老师提出建议(主动与父母沟通；换位思考；体谅父母的心情和难处等)；
3．词数600词，截稿日期本月底。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Miss Wang，
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Yours，
Li Hua
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。
Growing up, we didn't have much money. Actually, we had very little. We lived in a small house with holes in the floor. We wore old clothes and had little food. With three little mouths to feed, my daddy worked as a gatekeeper in a middle school and then farmed our own small field until dark. Daddy provided the best he could for us and mama made our clothes on her old sewing machine. We could have easily applied for welfare, but my parents wouldn't think of it. Our family was full of love and proud of hard work.
Then I was in the third grade, in Mrs Harper's class. One day, Mrs Harper brought a huge box of toys to school to give to “poor” children. Everyone was invited to bring some of his or her own toys from home to put in the box. Needless to say, I had hardly any toys of my own to offer.
My eyes got big the next day when I looked into that box. It was like a dream world to me — so many colorful toys! Clearly, Mrs Harper saw the curious look on my face, and although I never asked with a smile, she let me pick out two toys for myself from the box. I was so thankful and thought that I was the luckiest girl in the whole world!
When I got home, I couldn't wait to show mama what I brought from the school. She admired the toys and asked where I got them. I told her about the box for the poor children and that Mrs Harper had let me pick two toys from the box！Mama thought for a few seconds and said in a very sweet way, “No ...no, you can't keep these two toys.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1：
Mama explained to me that those toys were for “poor” children. _________________
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Paragraph 2：
Mrs Harper said she understood what mama meant.
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not munication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟)．
Don't argue with your parents. Don't get to parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章针对孩子如何处理与父母的家庭问题，给出了一些建议。
1．Who have a communication problem according to the passage
A．Parents and other people.
B．Only school kids and their parents.
C．Teachers and their students.
D．Parents and children of all ages.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.”可知，父母和各年龄段的孩子都有沟通问题。
2．How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap
A．5. B．4.
C．3. D．2.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Don't argue with your parents.”第三段中的“Try to reach a compromise.”和第五段中的“Talk about your values.”可知，作者给了我们三条关于弥合代沟的建议。
3．If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you'd better ________.
A．argue with them
B．keep away from them
C．agree with them all the time
D．tell your parents what you care about
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why.”可知，如果你父母的价值观和你的不同，你最好告诉他们你关心什么。
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．How to bridge the generation gap
B．How to deal with family problems
C．How to be good parents
D．How to be a good child
解析：选B 标题归纳题。根据第一段内容，再结合全文内容可知，文章主要给出了一些处理家庭问题的建议，最好的题目是“如何处理家庭问题”。
B
In this fast-developing world, it can be said that technology has killed culture and traditions.Radio was known as a stress reliever in the past，but the digitalization (数字化) of music has done great damage to the radio industry.Radio stations no longer have a large audience that they once had.People can now easily download music from the Internet, or listen to it online.
In the technology-dependent era，George Oliver realized that it was nearly impossible to live a life without the Internet.If radio should be brought back and compete with the existing music streaming platforms, he has to take the radio online.On October 28, 2015, he founded Realmuzic.net.
Launching an online radio site and maintaining it was no easy job.George had to get his head into technology.He faced and overcame many challenges，and turned a deaf ear to those who always laughed at his idea.His passion for bringing back the golden times for radio was much stronger than any of these difficulties.George and his DJs team put in all their efforts, and used all their knowledge and every bit of energy to make this happen.
Just like any other business, Realmuzic.net began with a rough start.Not many people knew about this online radio station and were too absorbed in the new tech to turn to the radio-centric music streaming service.Giving up was not an option, so they decided to target the 80's and 90's kids with their nostalgic (怀旧的) playlists and carefully selected song collections that played 24/7 on Realmuzic.net.Their decision was right: they saw a huge increase in their site-visits.Their next step was to bridge the gap between younger generations and radio.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了Realmuzic.net的创建。
5．Why do many people fail to choose radio stations now
A．They needn't relieve stress any more.
B．Culture and traditions are not respected.
C．They have easier access to music online.
D．Digitalization has damaged music industry.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“People can now easily download music from the Internet, or listen to it online.”可知，广播电台不再有大量的听众是因为人们可以更方便地访问在线音乐。
6．What can we learn about George from the text
A．He was optimistic about the radio.
B．He was determined to take the radio online.
C．He refused to listen to others' suggestions.
D．He achieved his goal without difficulty.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“His passion for bringing back the golden times for radio was much stronger than any of these difficulties.”可知，乔治对其所从事的无线电广播事业很乐观。
7．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．George managed to overcome the difficulties.
B．George expected to gain much from Realmuzic.net.
C．George decided to target audience of all ages.
D．George began to explore his new career.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Just like any other business, Realmuzic.net began with a rough start.”及“Their decision was right: they saw a huge increase in their site-visits.”可知，乔治设法克服了困难。
8．What might be the most suitable title for this text
A．The Rise of Realmuzic.net
B．George Oliver's Life Story
C．The Development of Radio
D．Challenges to the Radio Industry
解析：选A 标题归纳题。根据全文内容特别是最后一段可知，本文主要讲述了Realmuzic.net的创建。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Below are some ways to show appreciation to your parents：
Obey and respect them — This is a very important thing to do. Parents are very pleased when their daughters or sons obey and respect them. They feel like they are so important, and they feel like everything they have done for their daughters or sons is very worth it. __1__ Obeying and respecting parents is also a way to show you value them so much.
Give time to them — I know we are all growing up. __2__ You have work, or you have school activities that keep you busy. But hey, do you forget that as you grow up, your parents are also getting old When your parents see you every day, they feel more alive. So give them time. It's not that hard.
__3___ — Well, I know all parents have their own special occasions. You must remember them and celebrate them. Nothing can make your parents happier than celebrating their special occasions with their loved ones, especially their birthdays.
Keep eating together at mealtimes — Even though you are busy or you don't live with your parents, at least find some time to eat together with your parents. You are even luckier if you are living together with your parents. Lots of families are losing the practice of eating together. __4__ So you can discuss family matters, or family conflicts. Your parents can also discuss proper behavior and manners during eating together. __5__
A．Remember and celebrate special occasions.
B．This is also family bonding and you get to know each other.
C．Take some time this Sunday to take them to the movie theater.
D．If ever your parents are busy, ask them to find time to eat together.
E．Do not make your parents feel they don't have a place in your life.
F．You need to do things to be successful because you keep on growing up.
G．Pick up some items from your local grocery and cook something delicious for your parents.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些向父母表达感激的做法。
1．选E 本段的中心意思是要服从和尊敬父母。根据空格前一句“They feel like ...”以及话题一致原则可知，E选项(不要让父母觉得他们在你的生活中没有位置)与前文意思连贯。
2．选F 根据空格前一句和空格后一句可知，这几句在说我们能陪伴父母的时间并不多，因为随着我们长大，我们有很多事情要做，F项中的“keep on growing up”和空格前的“all growing up” 相照应，并与空格前后语义连贯。
3．选A 根据空格后几句可知，空格处主要是说要记住并去庆祝父母的一些特别时刻，A选项中的“special occasions”与空格后的“special occasions”相照应，符合文意。
4．选D 本段的中心意思是要尽量陪父母一起吃饭。上文中的“Even though you are busy ...”与D项“If ever your parents are busy, ask them to find time to eat together.”形成对比承接关系。
5．选B 空格处为段尾句，一般起到总结段落大意或呼应前文的作用。空格前两句说明和家人一起吃饭的好处，故B项符合语境。
Ⅲ.完形填空
It was summer vacation.Our son, Jack, felt free.He __1__ ride his bike, play his drums, or do nothing at all.But soon, I noticed that __2__ he was enjoying sitting around, weeds were __3__ in the garden, dirty clothes lying here.So I said to Jack, “I would like you to __4__ at least two hours a day during summer vacation.”
“What？” Jack asked. He got quite __5__ and cried, “I'm only a kid！”“We'll pay you. You'll __6__ have plenty of time to play.Two hours a day isn't too much to __7__ of a 12-year-old.” I pointed out.
__8__， the work became part of Jack's daily routine.Halfway through the summer, the $1 and $5 bills began to __9__ in his drawer.One day he came to me.“Mum, do you have any more work I can do today？” he asked.“__10__？” I was surprised.“I__11__ if I work extra, I might be able to buy a new __12__ by the end of the summer，” he explained.
One day I went out to __13__ his progress and praised him for the nice job. “Yeah, this place is starting to look good after all.” He said __14__， as sweat dripped from his dirty face.
__15__ unexpected did happen to Jack.His work had given him something much more precious than that new drum.
语篇解读：文章讲述了“我”通过付工钱让儿子干活，让他明白对待生活应持有勤奋向上的态度。
1．A.must B．should
C．could D．need
解析：选C 分析文意可知，此处表示他“可以”骑自行车。
2．A.though B．while
C．because D．if
解析：选B 分析上下文可知，此处应表示当他享受无所事事的时光时，花园里却长满了荒草。
3．A.growing B．dying
C．dancing D．sleeping
解析：选A 参见上题解析。grow“生长”；die“死亡，枯萎”；dance“跳舞”；sleep“沉睡”。
4．A.paint B．study
C．rest D．work
解析：选D 因为儿子太懒，所以“我”应该是要他干点活。paint“绘画”；study“学习”；rest“休息”；work“干活”。
5．A.interested B．tired
C．content D．upset
解析：选D 根据下文“I'm only a kid”可知，Jack是不情愿的，因此他变得很沮丧。interested“感兴趣的”；tired“疲倦的”；content“满意的”；upset“沮丧的”。
6．A.ever B．already
C．still D．even
解析：选C 儿子觉得自己还是一个孩子，所以“我”和他讲道理，告诉他还是有玩的时间的。
7．A.ask B．waste
C．offer D．remind
解析：选A 句意：每天两个小时对一个十二岁的孩子来说并不算多。ask of“要求”。
8．A.However B．Otherwise
C．Besides D．Then
解析：选D 句意：于是，干活成了Jack日常生活的一部分。However“然而”；Otherwise“否则”；Besides“除此之外”；Then“于是”。
9．A.break up B．join up
C．pack up D．pile up
解析：选D 句意：暑假过一半的时候，一美元和五美元的钞票开始在他的抽屉里积累起来。break up“打碎”；join up“联合”；pack up“整理，打包”；pile up“堆积，积聚”。
10．A.What B．When
C．Where D．How
解析：选A 儿子主动找“我”要干活，“我”感觉很惊讶。
11．A.gave out B．watched out
C．worked out D．left out
解析：选C 儿子计算出如果干额外的工作可以买自己想要的东西。give out“分发，用尽”；watch out“小心”；work out“计算出”；leave out“忽视”。
12．A.drum B．bike
C．toy D．shirt
解析：选A 通过文章的最后一句可知，儿子想买的是鼓。
13．A.show B．check
C．respect D．introduce
解析：选B 句意：有一天，“我”去检查他的进展。show“展示”；check“检查”；respect“尊重”；introduce“介绍”。
14．A.carefully B．proudly
C．shyly D．bravely
解析：选B 儿子通过自己的努力把这个地方整理得很好，说话时应该是自豪的。carefully“小心地”；proudly“自豪地”；shyly“害羞地”；bravely“勇敢地”。
15．A.Anything B．Everything
C．Nothing D．Something
解析：选D 句意：一些意想不到的事情发生在Jack身上，他的工作给了他一些比那个新鼓更珍贵的东西。UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(四) 重点题型强化练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not munication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟)．
Don't argue with your parents. Don't get to parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
1．Who have a communication problem according to the passage
A．Parents and other people.
B．Only school kids and their parents.
C．Teachers and their students.
D．Parents and children of all ages.
2．How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap
A．5. B．4.
C．3. D．2.
3．If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you'd better ________.
A．argue with them
B．keep away from them
C．agree with them all the time
D．tell your parents what you care about
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．How to bridge the generation gap
B．How to deal with family problems
C．How to be good parents
D．How to be a good child
B
In this fast-developing world, it can be said that technology has killed culture and traditions.Radio was known as a stress reliever in the past，but the digitalization (数字化) of music has done great damage to the radio industry.Radio stations no longer have a large audience that they once had.People can now easily download music from the Internet, or listen to it online.
In the technology-dependent era，George Oliver realized that it was nearly impossible to live a life without the Internet.If radio should be brought back and compete with the existing music streaming platforms, he has to take the radio online.On October 28, 2015, he founded Realmuzic.net.
Launching an online radio site and maintaining it was no easy job.George had to get his head into technology.He faced and overcame many challenges，and turned a deaf ear to those who always laughed at his idea.His passion for bringing back the golden times for radio was much stronger than any of these difficulties.George and his DJs team put in all their efforts, and used all their knowledge and every bit of energy to make this happen.
Just like any other business, Realmuzic.net began with a rough start.Not many people knew about this online radio station and were too absorbed in the new tech to turn to the radio-centric music streaming service.Giving up was not an option, so they decided to target the 80's and 90's kids with their nostalgic (怀旧的) playlists and carefully selected song collections that played 24/7 on Realmuzic.net.Their decision was right: they saw a huge increase in their site-visits.Their next step was to bridge the gap between younger generations and radio.
5．Why do many people fail to choose radio stations now
A．They needn't relieve stress any more.
B．Culture and traditions are not respected.
C．They have easier access to music online.
D．Digitalization has damaged music industry.
6．What can we learn about George from the text
A．He was optimistic about the radio.
B．He was determined to take the radio online.
C．He refused to listen to others' suggestions.
D．He achieved his goal without difficulty.
7．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．George managed to overcome the difficulties.
B．George expected to gain much from Realmuzic.net.
C．George decided to target audience of all ages.
D．George began to explore his new career.
8．What might be the most suitable title for this text
A．The Rise of Realmuzic.net
B．George Oliver's Life Story
C．The Development of Radio
D．Challenges to the Radio Industry
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Below are some ways to show appreciation to your parents：
Obey and respect them — This is a very important thing to do. Parents are very pleased when their daughters or sons obey and respect them. They feel like they are so important, and they feel like everything they have done for their daughters or sons is very worth it. __1__ Obeying and respecting parents is also a way to show you value them so much.
Give time to them — I know we are all growing up. __2__ You have work, or you have school activities that keep you busy. But hey, do you forget that as you grow up, your parents are also getting old When your parents see you every day, they feel more alive. So give them time. It's not that hard.
__3___ — Well, I know all parents have their own special occasions. You must remember them and celebrate them. Nothing can make your parents happier than celebrating their special occasions with their loved ones, especially their birthdays.
Keep eating together at mealtimes — Even though you are busy or you don't live with your parents, at least find some time to eat together with your parents. You are even luckier if you are living together with your parents. Lots of families are losing the practice of eating together. __4__ So you can discuss family matters, or family conflicts. Your parents can also discuss proper behavior and manners during eating together. __5__
A．Remember and celebrate special occasions.
B．This is also family bonding and you get to know each other.
C．Take some time this Sunday to take them to the movie theater.
D．If ever your parents are busy, ask them to find time to eat together.
E．Do not make your parents feel they don't have a place in your life.
F．You need to do things to be successful because you keep on growing up.
G．Pick up some items from your local grocery and cook something delicious for your parents.
Ⅲ.完形填空
It was summer vacation.Our son, Jack, felt free.He __1__ ride his bike, play his drums, or do nothing at all.But soon, I noticed that __2__ he was enjoying sitting around, weeds were __3__ in the garden, dirty clothes lying here.So I said to Jack, “I would like you to __4__ at least two hours a day during summer vacation.”
“What？” Jack asked. He got quite __5__ and cried, “I'm only a kid！”“We'll pay you. You'll __6__ have plenty of time to play.Two hours a day isn't too much to __7__ of a 12-year-old.” I pointed out.
__8__， the work became part of Jack's daily routine.Halfway through the summer, the $1 and $5 bills began to __9__ in his drawer.One day he came to me.“Mum, do you have any more work I can do today？” he asked.“__10__？” I was surprised.“I__11__ if I work extra, I might be able to buy a new __12__ by the end of the summer，” he explained.
One day I went out to __13__ his progress and praised him for the nice job. “Yeah, this place is starting to look good after all.” He said __14__， as sweat dripped from his dirty face.
__15__ unexpected did happen to Jack.His work had given him something much more precious than that new drum.
1．A.must B．should
C．could D．need
2．A.though B．while
C．because D．if
3．A.growing B．dying
C．dancing D．sleeping
4．A.paint B．study
C．rest D．work
5．A.interested B．tired
C．content D．upset
6．A.ever B．already
C．still D．even
7．A.ask B．waste
C．offer D．remind
8．A.However B．Otherwise
C．Besides D．Then
9．A.break up B．join up
C．pack up D．pile up
10．A.What B．When
C．Where D．How
11．A.gave out B．watched out
C．worked out D．left out
12．A.drum B．bike
C．toy D．shirt
13．A.show B．check
C．respect D．introduce
14．A.carefully B．proudly
C．shyly D．bravely
15．A.Anything B．Everything
C．Nothing D．SomethingUNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Raised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely strict with us children. His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I spoke unhappily, he'd say in his loudest father-voice, “That's what your legs are for！”
The walk didn't bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn't seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling disappeared one spring evening.
It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.
A row of hedge (树篱) edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my father's head. Then I knew, each time I'd come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.
On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, it's you！” he'd say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise. I replied, “Yes, Dad, it's me. I'm home.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者以为父亲从来不关心自己，直到有一天作者发现他的父亲一直在暗中保护他。他从车站到家里的那一段路一直是父亲陪伴着，而父亲从来没有向作者透露过这个秘密。
1．We can infer from the text that_______.
A．the author's grandfather had a deep influence on his father
B．the author's father knew that his son had found out his secret
C．the author's attitude towards his father changed one spring evening
D．the author's father often criticized his son for his lack of courage
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句可知，作者对他父亲的态度在一个春天的晚上改变了。
2．The author's father watched behind the hedge because ________.
A．he wanted to help his son build up courage
B．he wanted to surprise his son
C．he was embarrassed to meet his son on the way home
D．he wanted to make sure that his son was safe on his way home
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Then I knew, each time I'd come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely.”可知，作者的父亲站在树篱后面看着，因为他想确保儿子在回家的路上是安全的。
3．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．My Terrible Journey Home
B．A Silly Mistake
C．My Father and I
D．The Gray Spot Guiding Me Home
解析：选D 标题归纳题。通读全文尤其是最后一段中的“that spot of gray became my watchtower”可知，本文主要讲述了作者以为父亲从来不关心自己，直到有一天作者发现他的父亲一直在暗中保护他。他从车站到家里的那一段路一直是父亲陪伴着。故D选项“指引我回家的灰色身影”为本文的最佳标题。
4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
(1)＝paragraph 1 (2)＝paragraph 2
(3)＝paragraph 3 (4)＝paragraph 4
(5)＝paragraph 5
A．(1) → (2)(3)(4) → (5)
B．(1)(2) → (3)(4) → (5)
C．(1) → (2) → (3)(4)(5)
D．(1)(2)(3) → (4)(5)
解析：选B 篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第一段和第二段主要讲述作者认为父亲对自己很严厉，不关心自己；第三段和第四段讲述作者发现父亲在树篱后面跟着他以确保安全；第五段概括作者理解了父亲的爱。
B
Friendships are very important to teenagers. Friendships provide teenagers with chances to develop social skills. Teenagers can learn how to end a fight and still remain friends. Friends provide fun and excitement for teenagers through games. Friends also give advice to one another. Teenagers talk through lots of problems with their friends. Friendships also provide help during times of difficulty. It is helpful for teenagers to have a friend who is going through the same situations.
What happens when the youth don't have friends？Teenagers without friends are usually more lonely and unhappy. They will have lower levels of grades and lower confidence. As they get older, they_are_more_apt_to_drop_out_of_school.
As kids move into their teenager years, friends and friendships play an important role in teenager life as a way of getting personal enjoyment and social learning.
Most teenagers will have friends who parents either like or dislike. However, it is important to keep in mind that one way teenagers can truly learn how to choose and keep friends is through personal experience, which is sure to have some mistakes. Parents should not be too hard on teenagers when they choose friends who are not good enough or when their friendship fails. Remember, every social experience helps teenagers to learn about different people and improve social skills.
As parents, it is important to encourage friendships among teenagers. However, it is important to know who your teenager's friends are and to communicate openly about changes in friendships with your teenagers.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了朋友和友谊对青少年的重要性。
5．How many advantages of friends and friendships are mentioned in the first paragraph
A．Three. B．Four.
C．Five. D．Six.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，该段点明主题，列出了四个有关朋友和友谊的益处。
6．What does the underlined sentence probably mean
A．They get better grades and leave school earlier.
B．They have a lower chance of leaving school earlier.
C．They have a higher chance of leaving school earlier.
D．They are good at dealing with social problems after school.
解析：选C 句意理解题。第二段主要从反面论证朋友的重要性。前一句提到如果没有朋友，青少年的学习成绩会差，自信心不足。画线部分继续论证没有朋友的坏处，故此处应该是指青少年更容易辍学。
7．Who are the most possible readers of the passage
A．Teachers. B．Teenagers.
C．Researchers. D．Parents.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第三句中的“Parents should not be too hard on teenagers”以及最后一段第一句中的“As parents”可知，本文主要是向家长介绍朋友对青少年的重要性。
8．What is the best title for the passage
A．Friendship May Be Dangerous
B．Friendship Is Important to Teenagers
C．Parents Should Choose Friends of Their Children
D．Parents' Advice Is Important to Teenagers' Friendship
解析：选B 标题归纳题。文章第一段第一句点明主题：友谊对青少年非常重要。再结合全文内容可知，本文主要是围绕着朋友和友谊对青少年的重要性展开叙述的。
C
Self-confidence is the answer to success, or we can say the most important step to success.If a person has confidence in himself, he has already won half the battle.Those people who seem to be self-confident at work, school, and also in their daily life constantly appear on top of the world in every given task.Everything seems to go correctly for these people and they always seem to present themselves as peaceful, calm and victorious in everything they do.
If you pay a little attention, you might become aware of that these self-confident people are generally successful in each area of their lives.Have you ever wondered “why”？ That is because self-confident people realize the impact of believing in themselves and relying on their own abilities.They talk so confidently that they make you believe they are correct and make you agree with their point of view.A confident person seems to be more aware and educated even if he knows a little about the subject.
However, a person who is learned but lacking confidence might fail.This confidence finally creates opportunities for success and with each fresh success; another self-confident building block is to put into position.Success builds up your self-confidence with each new accomplishment.Self-confident people recognize themselves as able to attain those things they set out to do and this recognition creates reality in their lives.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。作者主要阐述了自信是成功的秘诀，一个自信的人能获得更多的机会去实现成功。
9．What's the main idea of the first paragraph
A．Self-confidence must lead to success.
B．Self-confidence is the key to success.
C．Self-confidence is connected with luck.
D．Self-confidence has nothing to do with failure.
解析：选B 段落大意题。根据第一段内容尤其是第一句可知，本段主要阐述了自信是成功的关键。
10．Why will confident people be successful
A．They have good education.
B．They work hard in their lives.
C．They have their own point of view.
D．They believe in their abilities and themselves.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“That is because self-confident people realize the impact of believing in themselves and relying on their own abilities.”可知，自信的人之所以能成功是因为他们相信自己而且拥有能力。
11．What will happen to a knowledgeable man losing confidence
A．He will fail in work and life.
B．He will keep on working hard.
C．He will be exhausted.
D．He will blame society.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“However, a person who is learned but lacking confidence might fail.”可知，知识渊博的人可能会由于缺乏自信而导致失败。
12．What does the author tell us about at last
A．The relationship of success and confidence.
B．The effect on recognition and reality.
C．The reason for success and chances.
D．The cause of success and confidence.
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段的描述可知，作者主要讲述了自信与成功的关系。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Many people feel their parents are overprotective. Try communicating your frustrations, setting firm boundaries, and taking steps to reduce your parents' anxiety.
Pick a safe time and space
Choose a location where both you and your parents feel comfortable. If you live at home, the living room or kitchen table might work. If you have already moved out, choose a location like a quiet coffee shop. Pick a time when there isn't any disturbance. __1__.
Use “I” statements
Begin your sentences with the words “I feel” first. __2__. This will make your parents feel like you're not complaining. For example, do not say, “It's really overbearing when you check up on me every five minutes.” Instead, say something like, “I feel stressed out when you call and text a lot when I'm out.”
Express your needs and wants
__3__. So it's important to be transparent about your wants and needs. Express your goals in a way that is firm and respectful. For example, say “I don't mind following a curfew (宵禁), but I would appreciate not having to answer phone calls every half-hour.” Express appreciation for your parents. Let your parents know you appreciate that they love you.
__4__
If you're trying to have an honest, effective conversation, consider their viewpoints. While you may think it's unnecessary that your parents worry about a small cold turning into pneumonia, allow them to express this feeling without judgment. __5__.
While it's important not to let your parents' fear affect your life, understanding the root of a fear can help you better address it in the future.
A．Don't overlook your parents' viewpoints
B．Don't communicate right before work or bedtime
C．In this way you're focusing on your own feelings
D．You cannot expect your parents to read your mind
E．Overprotection is unintentionally a form of control
F．Try to understand the issues driving their overprotection
G．Acknowledge that you understand their worry about you
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。许多人觉得他们的父母过度保护他们。文章主要介绍了一些和父母沟通的建议。
1．选B 根据上文“Pick a time when there isn't any disturbance.”可知，本句承接上文具体说明选择不会有干扰的时间。故B选项“不要正好选择在工作或睡觉前交流”符合语境。
2．选C 根据上文“Begin your sentences with the words ‘I feel’ first.”以及后文“This will make your parents feel like you're not complaining.”可知，本句是在说明以“我感觉”开始的句子的好处。故C选项“这样，你就会专注于自己的感觉和情绪”承上启下，符合语境。
3．选D 根据后文可知，本段旨在强调要学会清楚表达自己的需求。故D选项“你不能指望你的父母读懂你的想法”与下文构成转折关系，符合语境。
4．选A 空处为本段小标题。根据后文“If you're trying to have an honest, effective conversation, consider their viewpoints.”可知，本段内容围绕“父母的观点和看法”展开，故A选项“不要忽视你父母的观点”符合语境。
5．选G 结合空前一句可知，本句对上文进行总结，虽然你觉得父母的担心是不必要的，但是可以承认他们确实是在担心你。故G选项“承认你理解他们担心你”符合语境。UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(一) 阅读理解专项练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Raised in a fatherless home, my father was extremely strict with us children. His attitude didn't soften as I grew into adulthood and went to college. I had to ride the bus whenever I came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met me, even in severe weather. If I spoke unhappily, he'd say in his loudest father-voice, “That's what your legs are for！”
The walk didn't bother me as much as the fear of walking alone along the highway and country roads. I also felt less than valued that my father didn't seem concerned about my safety. But that feeling disappeared one spring evening.
It had been a particularly difficult week at college after long hours in labs. I longed for home. When the bus reached the stop, I stepped off and dragged my suitcase to begin the long journey home.
A row of hedge (树篱) edged the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. Once I had turned off the highway to start the last lap of my journey, I always had a sense of relief to see the hedge because it meant that I was almost home. On that particular evening, the hedge had just come into view when I saw something gray moving along the top of the hedge, moving toward the house. Upon closer observation, I realized it was the top of my father's head. Then I knew, each time I'd come home, he had stood behind the hedge, watching, until he knew I had arrived safely. I swallowed hard against the tears. He did care, after all.
On later visits, that spot of gray became my watchtower. I could hardly wait until I was close enough to watch for its secret movement above the greenery. Upon reaching home, I would find my father sitting innocently in his chair. “So! My son, it's you！” he'd say, his face lengthening into pretended surprise. I replied, “Yes, Dad, it's me. I'm home.”
1．We can infer from the text that_______.
A．the author's grandfather had a deep influence on his father
B．the author's father knew that his son had found out his secret
C．the author's attitude towards his father changed one spring evening
D．the author's father often criticized his son for his lack of courage
2．The author's father watched behind the hedge because ________.
A．he wanted to help his son build up courage
B．he wanted to surprise his son
C．he was embarrassed to meet his son on the way home
D．he wanted to make sure that his son was safe on his way home
3．Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．My Terrible Journey Home
B．A Silly Mistake
C．My Father and I
D．The Gray Spot Guiding Me Home
4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage
(1)＝paragraph 1 (2)＝paragraph 2
(3)＝paragraph 3 (4)＝paragraph 4
(5)＝paragraph 5
A．(1) → (2)(3)(4) → (5)
B．(1)(2) → (3)(4) → (5)
C．(1) → (2) → (3)(4)(5)
D．(1)(2)(3) → (4)(5)
B
Friendships are very important to teenagers. Friendships provide teenagers with chances to develop social skills. Teenagers can learn how to end a fight and still remain friends. Friends provide fun and excitement for teenagers through games. Friends also give advice to one another. Teenagers talk through lots of problems with their friends. Friendships also provide help during times of difficulty. It is helpful for teenagers to have a friend who is going through the same situations.
What happens when the youth don't have friends？Teenagers without friends are usually more lonely and unhappy. They will have lower levels of grades and lower confidence. As they get older, they_are_more_apt_to_drop_out_of_school.
As kids move into their teenager years, friends and friendships play an important role in teenager life as a way of getting personal enjoyment and social learning.
Most teenagers will have friends who parents either like or dislike. However, it is important to keep in mind that one way teenagers can truly learn how to choose and keep friends is through personal experience, which is sure to have some mistakes. Parents should not be too hard on teenagers when they choose friends who are not good enough or when their friendship fails. Remember, every social experience helps teenagers to learn about different people and improve social skills.
As parents, it is important to encourage friendships among teenagers. However, it is important to know who your teenager's friends are and to communicate openly about changes in friendships with your teenagers.
5．How many advantages of friends and friendships are mentioned in the first paragraph
A．Three. B．Four.
C．Five. D．Six.
6．What does the underlined sentence probably mean
A．They get better grades and leave school earlier.
B．They have a lower chance of leaving school earlier.
C．They have a higher chance of leaving school earlier.
D．They are good at dealing with social problems after school.
7．Who are the most possible readers of the passage
A．Teachers. B．Teenagers.
C．Researchers. D．Parents.
8．What is the best title for the passage
A．Friendship May Be Dangerous
B．Friendship Is Important to Teenagers
C．Parents Should Choose Friends of Their Children
D．Parents' Advice Is Important to Teenagers' Friendship
C
Self-confidence is the answer to success, or we can say the most important step to success.If a person has confidence in himself, he has already won half the battle.Those people who seem to be self-confident at work, school, and also in their daily life constantly appear on top of the world in every given task.Everything seems to go correctly for these people and they always seem to present themselves as peaceful, calm and victorious in everything they do.
If you pay a little attention, you might become aware of that these self-confident people are generally successful in each area of their lives.Have you ever wondered “why”？ That is because self-confident people realize the impact of believing in themselves and relying on their own abilities.They talk so confidently that they make you believe they are correct and make you agree with their point of view.A confident person seems to be more aware and educated even if he knows a little about the subject.
However, a person who is learned but lacking confidence might fail.This confidence finally creates opportunities for success and with each fresh success; another self-confident building block is to put into position.Success builds up your self-confidence with each new accomplishment.Self-confident people recognize themselves as able to attain those things they set out to do and this recognition creates reality in their lives.
9．What's the main idea of the first paragraph
A．Self-confidence must lead to success.
B．Self-confidence is the key to success.
C．Self-confidence is connected with luck.
D．Self-confidence has nothing to do with failure.
10．Why will confident people be successful
A．They have good education.
B．They work hard in their lives.
C．They have their own point of view.
D．They believe in their abilities and themselves.
11．What will happen to a knowledgeable man losing confidence
A．He will fail in work and life.
B．He will keep on working hard.
C．He will be exhausted.
D．He will blame society.
12．What does the author tell us about at last
A．The relationship of success and confidence.
B．The effect on recognition and reality.
C．The reason for success and chances.
D．The cause of success and confidence.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Many people feel their parents are overprotective. Try communicating your frustrations, setting firm boundaries, and taking steps to reduce your parents' anxiety.
Pick a safe time and space
Choose a location where both you and your parents feel comfortable. If you live at home, the living room or kitchen table might work. If you have already moved out, choose a location like a quiet coffee shop. Pick a time when there isn't any disturbance. __1__.
Use “I” statements
Begin your sentences with the words “I feel” first. __2__. This will make your parents feel like you're not complaining. For example, do not say, “It's really overbearing when you check up on me every five minutes.” Instead, say something like, “I feel stressed out when you call and text a lot when I'm out.”
Express your needs and wants
__3__. So it's important to be transparent about your wants and needs. Express your goals in a way that is firm and respectful. For example, say “I don't mind following a curfew (宵禁), but I would appreciate not having to answer phone calls every half-hour.” Express appreciation for your parents. Let your parents know you appreciate that they love you.
__4__
If you're trying to have an honest, effective conversation, consider their viewpoints. While you may think it's unnecessary that your parents worry about a small cold turning into pneumonia, allow them to express this feeling without judgment. __5__.
While it's important not to let your parents' fear affect your life, understanding the root of a fear can help you better address it in the future.
A．Don't overlook your parents' viewpoints
B．Don't communicate right before work or bedtime
C．In this way you're focusing on your own feelings
D．You cannot expect your parents to read your mind
E．Overprotection is unintentionally a form of control
F．Try to understand the issues driving their overprotection
G．Acknowledge that you understand their worry about you
