UNIT 2 Period One
基础练
Ⅰ．单词拼写
1．Lucy couldn’t ____________(回想起) what happened five years ago.
2．Mr Johnson ______________(引用) his favourite poem by George Herbert but few of the audience could understand.
3．After her husband died, the dog was a ____________(安慰) to Mrs Smith.
4．Professor Lin asked us to make a very short ____________(报告；陈述).
5．I have no time to ____________(从事；参与) in the discussion.
6．It’s a useful introduction to an extremely __________(难懂的) subject.
7．He has a teaching __________(资格) so he is ________(具备资格的) for this position.
8．He is an __________(有雄心的) student and his __________(抱负) is to become an outstanding doctor.
9．Most of the students __________(参加) in the activity and the teacher was satisfied with their__________(参加).
10．The second__________(版次) was published only in America.
【答案】1．recall 2．cited 3．comfort 4．presentation 5．engage 6．complex
7．qualification; qualified 8．ambitious; ambition 9．participated; participation 10．edition
Ⅱ．单句语法填空
1．Nowadays, cycling, along with jogging and swimming, ______________(regard) as one of the best all－round forms of exercise.
2．Mary didn’t feel ______________ home talking about the problem with her father.
3．We should not speak ill ______________ a man behind his back.
4．The kids took turns ______________(play) with the swing.
5．Not only do the nurses want a pay increase, they want reduced hours __________ well.
6．At the end of the three years, my daughter hopes to qualify ______________ a doctor.
7．Mrs Smith ______________(comfort) her son when he failed to pass the examination.
8．Forty of the course ______________(participate) are offered employment with the company.
9．Some Western people may not adapt ________ these customs very soon.
10．Lesinko is quite familiar ________ Central Television. He worked there for 25 years.
【答案】1．is regarded 2．at 3．of 4．to play 5．as 6．as
7．comforted 8．participants 9．to 10．with
Ⅲ．完成句子
1．It was the first time that she________________________.
那是她第一次独立生活。
2．__________________ is that the 84－year－old medical expert plays basketball quite well.
令我们惊讶的是，这位84岁的医学专家篮球打得相当好。
3．The plan is designed to ____________________ the classroom with creative ideas.
这项计划的目的是让孩子带着创造性的想法参与装饰教室。
【答案】1．had lived independently
2．What surprises us
3．have children participate in decorating
提升练
Ⅰ．阅读理解
(2023·广东广州高二检测)Many people like travelling. Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including Great Lakes in Canada make it attractive. In fact，Canada has more lakes than any other country which contains fresh water. In addition to lakes，Canada has a number of beaches as it has a long coastline on its north，east，and west. Travellers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy the sunbath at various beaches.
Niagara Falls lies on the border between Canada and the US. It is popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. Niagara Falls is most attractive during the summer season when the weather condition is charming and attractive. At the Canadian side, floodlights illuminate(照亮) both sides of the falls for several hours after dark and the whole scene becomes magnificent.
When travelling to Canada，travellers can enjoy doing the shopping in Toronto which is considered a leading city. It shows American culture and the spirit of independence. Migrants from European，Latin American，Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. Ottawa，on the other hand, is the capital of Canada and center of political activities.
Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver，who explored the area in the 1790s. The city is a leading industrial place in Canada. Another tourist attraction in Canada is the capital city of British Columbia，Victoria. The city is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
Travel in Canada is being made easy because of a higher standard of transportation facilities. Besides，very few people know that Canada is a country with high wages per hour. In addition to a popular tourist destination，Canada is an economic powerhouse of North America，particularly in agricultural products. The Canadian dairy industry exports milk products around the world.
( )1．What attracts travellers in Canada most according to the first paragraph
A．Coastlines and sunbaths. B．Lakes and beaches.
C．Animals and plants. D．Mountains and water.
( )2．The second paragraph is mainly to tell us__________.
A．Canada and the US B．the beauty of Niagara Falls
C．the importance of the falls D．the hydroelectric power
( )3．What do we know about Toronto according to the passage
A．It is the political center of Canada.
B．It displays the Canadian bravery.
C．Its people come from many different countries.
D．Travellers can buy something cheap there.
( )4．Captain George Vancouver is referred to in the fourth paragraph in order to ________.
A．tell us a history story B．compare Vancouver and Victoria
C．remind us to keep him in mind D．introduce the city of Vancouver
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要为游客介绍了加拿大的一些情况，包括著名的景点、城市、交通、购物，还提到了加拿大的经济状况以及农业产品等。
1．B 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Travel in Canada has become exciting as a number of lakes including Great Lakes in Canada make it attractive. ”和最后一句“Travellers from around the world come in large numbers to enjoy the sunbath at various beaches. ”可知，在加拿大最吸引游客的是湖泊和海滩。故选B。
2．B 主旨大意题。根据第二段第二句“It is popular for its beauty and is a valuable source of hydroelectric power. ”和本段其他内容可知，第二段主要叙述了美丽的尼亚加拉大瀑布。故选B。
3．C 细节理解题。根据第三段第三句“Migrants from European，Latin American，Asian and Caribbean races inhabit the place and make it a plural society. ”可知，多伦多的人来自很多国家。故选C。
4．D 推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“Vancouver is an enlightening city in Canada which was named after British Captain George Vancouver，who explored the area in the 1790s. ”可知，本段提到Captain George Vancouver是为了介绍温哥华这座城市。故选D。本题容易误选A，因为Captain George Vancouver 是一个历史人物，所以会让人误以为此处是告诉人们这段历史，但作者的出发点是通过历史人物来介绍温哥华这个城市名字的由来。
Ⅱ．完形填空
(2023·江苏苏州高二上期中)When he was 17 years old，the boy left his comfortable home in a wealthy Midwestern area to live as a foreign exchange student in a lower－middle－class neighbourhood in a foreign country. He __1__ in an apartment with no elevators and one washer for 300 families. He__2__ to wash his clothes by hand in the bathtub and __3__ water was so costly，he trained himself to __4__ his hair in less than five minutes.
At that time there were no cellphones and the Internet didn’t exist. So for six months he had no__5__ at all with his family or friends in the US. He had no relatives there so he __6__ to face the fact that his competence in adapting and creating a life for himself entirely depended on himself. At age seventeen his need for friends was __7__ and not knowing a soul depressed him and caused him anxiety.
What__8__ to his anxiety was that he didn’t speak the local__9__and had no familiarity with the currency or transportation system. One more __10__ that he faced was his host family，who spoke the least (or worst) English.
Living abroad and developing__11__in a foreign language required persistence and __12__. He made many mistakes __13__ the way. Now he has __14__ his disagreeable memories into his medal of honor. They’re the treasured stories that offer wisdom，provide him with insights into friends and family and provide him with __15__that he can get over future challenges.
( )1．A．lived B．moved
C．turned D．took
( )2．A．tried B．asked
C．learned D．forced
( )3．A．since B．although
C．unless D．once
( )4．A．arrange B．comb
C．wash D．adopt
( )5．A．contact B．quarrel
C．letter D．chance
( )6．A．turned B．needed
C．pretended D．stopped
( )7．A．impossible B．hopeless
C．beneficial D．strong
( )8．A．adapted B．applied
C．added D．attended
( )9．A．truth B．language
C．fact D．word
( )10．A．scene B．shortage
C．fault D．challenge
( )11．A．fluency B．trouble
C．faith D．fame
( )12．A．imagination B．consideration
C．determination D．preparation
( )13．A．over B．along
C．in D．during
( )14．A．confirmed B．traded
C．convinced D．transformed
( )15．A．advantage B．confidence
C．promise D．intention
【语篇导读】这是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了一个17岁离家的男孩作为交换生生活在国外时面临的一些挑战，但是这种经历也让他变得更明智和自信。
1．A 句意：他居住在一套没有电梯、只有一台供300户家庭使用的洗衣机的公寓。live住；move搬家，移动；turn转向；take带走。根据空格后“in an apartment”可知，此处指居住在一套公寓中。故选A。
2．C 句意：他学会了在浴缸里手洗衣服，并且因为水太贵了，他训练自己在五分钟内洗完头发。try试图；ask问；learn学习；force迫使。故选C。
3．A 句意同上。since因为；although虽然；unless除非；once一旦。设空处引导原因状语从句，表示“因为”，应用since。故选A。
4．C 句意同第2题。arrange安排；comb梳；wash洗；adopt采取。故选C。
5．A 句意：所以有六个月的时间，他和他在美国的家人和朋友完全没有联系。contact联系；quarrel争吵；letter信；chance机会。结合上文“At that time there were no cellphones and the Internet didn’t exist. ”可知，没有手机和网络，因此他和他在美国的家人和朋友没有任何联系。故选A。
6．B 句意：他在那里没有亲戚，所以他需要面对这样一个事实：他的适应能力和为自己创造生活的能力完全依靠他自己。turn转动；need需要；pretend假装；stop停止。根据空前的“He had no relatives”可知男孩需要面对后面提到的事实。故选B。
7．D 句意：在十七岁这个年龄，他对朋友的需求非常强烈，而一个人都不认识使他沮丧和焦虑不安。impossible不可能的；hopeless绝望的；beneficial有益的；strong强烈的。根据空格后的“not knowing a soul depressed him and caused him anxiety”可知，男孩对朋友的需求很强烈。故选D。
8．C 句意：增加了他的焦虑的是，他不会说当地的语言，对货币体系和交通系统也不熟悉。adapt适应；apply应用；add增加；attend出席。上文提到在当地没有朋友造成了男孩的沮丧和焦虑，而后文提到他不会说当地的语言更是增加了这种焦虑。此处构成词组add to，意为“增加”。故选C。
9．B 句意同上。truth真理；language语言；fact事实；word单词。根据后文“in a foreign language”可知，此处指他不会说当地的语言。故选B。
10．D 句意：他面临的另一个挑战是他的寄宿家庭。scene场景；shortage缺乏；fault错误；challenge挑战。结合后文提到他所寄宿的家庭英语说得最少(或最差)，可以推断出，这是他在外国面临的又一个挑战。故选D。
11．A 句意：在国外生活和提高一门外语的流利程度需要坚持和决心。fluency流畅；trouble麻烦；faith信任；fame名声。结合空格后的“in a foreign language”可知，用fluency与之搭配，指提高一门外语的流利程度。故选A。
12．C 句意同上。imagination想象力；consideration考虑；determination决心；preparation准备。结合上文“persistence and”可知用determination与之并列，表示需要坚持和决心。其他选项不符合语境。故选C。
13．B 句意：在这个过程中他犯了很多错误。根据空格后“the way”可知，此处构成固定短语along the way，意为“一路上；在过程中”。故选B。
14．D 句意：现在他把那些不快的回忆变成了他的荣誉勋章。confirm确认；trade交易；convince说服；transform转换。结合空格后“his disagreeable memories into his medal of honor”可知，此处构成短语transform…into…，意为“把……转变成……”。故选D。
15．B 句意：它们是带给他智慧的珍贵的故事，让他对朋友和家人有了深入的了解，也让他有了克服未来的挑战的信心。advantage优势；confidence信心；promise承诺；intention意图。故选B。
Ⅲ．语法填空
On our way to the house, it was raining 1．________ hard that we couldn’t help wondering how long it would take 2．________(get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack 3．__________ dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters 4．________ had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts shared many of their experiences and 5．__________(recommend) wonderful places to eat, shop, and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜) and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free from work, they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting 6．________(compete) to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many 7．________(tradition) stories about Hawaii that were 8．________(huge) popular with tourists. On the last day of our week－long stay, we 9．________(invite) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, 10．________(listen) to musicians and meeting interesting locals.
【语篇导读】本文讲述了作者在美国夏威夷寄宿家庭的经历。
1．so 此处表示“雨下得如此大，以至于我们不禁琢磨着要多久才能到那里”。so…that…“如此……以至于……”。
2．to get 此处考查“it takes sb. some time to do sth. ”这一句型结构，表示“花费某人多长时间做某事”。
3．of 短语a pack of是固定用法，意为“一群；一盒”。
4．who 先行词是“their masters”且关系代词在从句中作主语，故用who。
5．recommended 根据句中的shared可知，此处应用一般过去时。
6．competition 根据空前的不定冠词an可知，此处应填名词单数形式，表示一个有趣的比赛。
7．traditional 修饰名词stories应用形容词。
8．hugely 修饰形容词popular应用副词hugely。
9．were invited 文章讲述发生在过去的事情，此处应为一般过去时。we和invite之间是被动关系，应用被动语态。
10．listening 动词listen与其逻辑主语之间是主谓关系，应用现在分词作伴随状语。UNIT 2 Period Two
基础练
Ⅰ．单句语法填空
1．With high ______________(motivate) and enthusiasm, we can keep on learning.
2．I can find out whether my reactions to an event are ______________(reason) enough by reading about those of others on the Internet.
3．In college, there are so many good chances for you to meet your ______________(expect).
4．The most valuable ______________(firm) are Google, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft.
5．A few months after he had arrived in China, Mr Smith fell in love ______________ the people and culture there.
【答案】1．motivation 2．reasonable 3．expectations 4．firms 5．with
Ⅱ．用恰当的引导词填空
1．The question remains________ they will be able to help us.
2．It is by no means clear________ the local government will do with the buildings of poor quality.
3．40 grams of meat per day is________ people should consume in order to stay fit.
4．________ there is life on the moon is an interesting question.
5．________ the earth moves around the sun is known to all.
【答案】1．whether 2．what 3．what 4．Whether 5．That
Ⅲ．完成句子
1．The first unique human characteristic is that human have extraordinarily large brains ____________________.
人类的第一个独特特征是，与其他动物相比，人类的大脑非常大。
2．____________________ we will provide an excellent performance in the next match with you on the team.
我坚信，有你在队里，我们将在下一场比赛中提供出色的表现。
3．_________________________ is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes.
你需要的是一个允许你犯错的好老师。
4．A week before Earth Day, a big poster was put up on campus, _____________________ take action for a greener earth.
在地球日的前一周，校园里张贴了一张大海报，呼吁我们学生为一个更绿色的地球采取行动。
5．____________________ will give you a good understanding of Chinese culture.
去那里旅行会让你对中国文化有一个很好的了解。
【答案】1．compared with other animals 2．I firmly believe that 3．What you need
4．calling on us students to 5．Having a trip there
提升练
Ⅰ．阅读理解
(2023·山东昌乐二中高二检测)This year over twenty－three hundred teenagers (young people aged from 13～19) from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes. They will attend US schools，meet US teenagers，and form impressions of the real America. At the same time，about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Here is a two－way student exchange in action. Fred，nineteen，spent last year in Germany with George’s family. In turn，George’s son Mike spent a year in Fred’s home in America.
Fred，a lively young man，knew little German when he arrived，but after two months’ study the language began to come to him. School was completely different from what he had expected—much harder. Students rose respectfully when the teacher entered the room. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that were usual in the US. There were almost no outside activities.
Family life，too，was different. The father’s word was law，and all activities were around the family rather than the individual. Fred found the food too simple at first. Also，he missed having a car. “Back home，you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time. In Germany，you walk，but you soon learn to like it. ”
At the same time，in America，Mike，a friendly German boy，was also forming his idea. “I suppose I should criticize American schools，” he said. “It is far too easy by our level. But I have to say that I like it very much. In Germany we do nothing but study. Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens. There ought to be some middle ground between the two. ”
( )1．What’s the purpose of the whole exchange program
A．To help teenagers in other countries know the real America.
B．To send students in America to travel in Germany.
C．To let students learn something about other countries.
D．To help teenagers to learn new languages.
( )2．What is particular in American schools
A．There is a fountain between the two teaching buildings.
B．There are a lot of outside activities.
C．Students usually take 14 subjects in all.
D．Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car.
( )3．What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life
A．A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.
B．German schools trained students to be better citizens.
C．American schools were not as good as German schools.
D．The easy life in American schools was more helpful to students.
【语篇导读】本文介绍了一个不同国家青少年参与的交换生活动。通过此活动，交换生们可以感受到不同国家之间的文化差异。
1．C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二、三句话“They will attend US schools…American teenagers will go to other countries…”可知，这个项目是让学生们了解其他国家。
2．B 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段倒数第三句“Here we take part in many outside activities. ”可知，在美国的学校里有很多的户外活动。
3．A 推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“There ought to be some middle ground between the two. ”可知，他认为要从两种教育体系中找出好的方面，并把二者结合在一起。
Ⅱ．七选五
(2023·山东枣庄高二检测)What is classed as normal behaviour in one culture can sometimes be unsuitable, unacceptable, or even offensive in another. We’re all different and we all have different beliefs and ways of doing things. Understanding this is what cultural awareness(意识) is all about.
__1__ We need to take a long，hard look at ourselves. What makes us the way we are？Well，there’s history，tradition，education，and our parents. These are all good things. But do any of them make us better than others？No. __2__
It’s easy to understand why we start off believing that our culture is better than any other. In fact，some argue that it’s necessary in order to survive. As children，we typically build our view of the world from our family and the place we grow up. __3__
In the past，many people never left the comfort of their own town or district. They could all spend their days happily believing that the life they knew was the best, that their way of doing things was the right way, and not imagining or caring what others might think. __4__We do business with people from different cultures，selling each other products and ideas. We learn each other’s languages. __5__ We even live next door to each other. So we all need to learn to appreciate each other’s cultures and ways of living.
A．Not better，but different.
B．We listen to each other’s music.
C．Today’s world isn’t like that though.
D．Culture influences many parts of people’s lives.
E．Cultural awareness can begin by holding up a mirror.
F．Our differences make the world endlessly interesting.
G．However, as we get older our understanding of the world grows with us.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。本文论述了人的文化意识受到历史、传统、教育和父母的影响，并无优劣之分。当今社会，人们要学会尊重和欣赏彼此的文化意识和生活方式。
1．E 根据上文“Understanding this is what cultural awareness is all about(理解文化意识的内涵). ”可知，E项(文化意识可以从举起一面镜子开始)承接上文，关键词为“Cultural awareness”。故选E。
2．A 根据空前一句可知：但是他们中的任何一个会让我们比其他人更好吗？ 不是。又根据空后一句可知，很容易理解为什么我们一开始就认为我们的文化比其他任何文化都好。A项表达的意思是，“并不是哪一个文化意识更好，只是不同而已”，且该项中的“Not”与上文中的“No”相呼应。故选A。
3．G 根据空前一句可知，作为孩子，我们通常从家庭和成长的地方确立我们的世界观。G项中的“get older”与上一句中的“grow up”相呼应。故选G。
4．C 前文“In the past，many people never left the comfort of their own town or district…and not imagining or caring what others might think”介绍的是过去的情况。因此，“Today’s world isn’t like that though. ”表示今天的世界和过去进行对比。故选C。
5．B 根据空前两句可知：我们与来自不同文化背景的人做生意，互相销售产品和创意；我们互相学习语言。又根据下文可知：所以我们都需要学会欣赏彼此的文化和生活方式。可推知，该空作者列举的另一种欣赏彼此文化的方式。故选B。
Ⅲ．语法填空
Tardy(迟到的) high school students in Massachusetts may think they’re having bad luck when they are woken up at sunrise by their headmaster’s voice, “It’s 6：15, and it’s Durfee High School calling. ” The voice 1．________ Headmaster Paul Marshall of Durfee High School rings through to the school’s 2，400 students’ phones. 2．________ so－called wake－up calls are aimed at getting the students 3．________ are always late for school out of bed and 4．________(make) them go to school on time. The calls can also be used to send notes of weather－related school delays to the parents.
Durfee High School takes on the added role of alarm clock to fight with high rates of tardiness. The students get phone calls at home at 6：15 a. m. , 5．________ the school day’s first class begins at 7：45 a. m.
Administrators(管理人员) there hope the effort will promote attendance from 88 percent now to at least 95 percent. “6．________(historical), we have battled with the attendance problem, and 7．________(we) attendance has always been a concern，” Mr Marshall said.
The school 8．________(begin) to use wake－up calls after failing to improve attendance 9．________ punishments like making study hours 10．________(long). As is posted on the school’s website, “Tardiness is not allowed in the world of work and will not be allowed here as well. ”
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国马萨诸塞州的一所高中就为了管理那些总是迟到的学生，推行了“电话叫醒”制度。每天早上6点15分，学生们就会准时接到叫醒电话，最要命的是里面传出的是校长的声音。
1．of 此处指的是校长的声音，所以表示所属关系，因此填介词of。
2．The 此处表示特指意义，故填the。
3．who/that 分析句子可知，该句为定语从句，且先行词为 “the students”，故填who或that来引导该定语从句。
4．making 分析句子可知，该词与getting是并列关系，同作短语 “are aimed at”的宾语，故填making。
5．while 两句之间为对比关系，故用while，意为“然而”。
6．Historically 副词位于句首作状语，故填Historically。
7．our 因为该句为and连接的并列句，且第一个分句的主语为we，所以此处指的是“我们的出席人数”，故填our。
8．began 开始实施“电话叫醒”制度是在过去发生的，故填一般过去时态began。
9．with 用具体的某种手段时，要使用介词with，意为“用”。
10．longer 作为惩罚手段，因此是将学习时间延长，故填比较级longer。UNIT 2 Period Three
基础练
Ⅰ．单句语法填空
1．The bear opened its mouth and I __________(grasp) its fur, trying to push it away.
2．I allowed myself to experience the __________(drama) beauty of the valley.
3．She never minded the alarm clock sounding at 4 a. m. or questioned my __________ (expense) on running.
4．Knowing these causes can make us examine our ____________(behave), and correct bad habits.
5．Determining where we are in relation to our__________(surround) remains an essential skill for our survival.
6．I returned to Australian so ______________(depress) and spent months in my bedroom, trying to find myself again.
7．To avoid knee pain, you can run on soft surfaces, do exercise __________(strength) your leg muscles, avoid hills and get good running shoes.
8．He was determined that none of his children would______________(deny) an education.
9．Drayton is ____________(optimism) that in ten years Ashoka will be making really serious, practical progress in bringing about social change by changing the way we look at economic development.
10．The post has since __________(gain) the attention of social media user all over the world, receiving more than 184，000 shares and 61，500 likes in just three days.
【答案】1．grasped 2．dramatic 3．expenses 4．behaviour 5．surroundings 6．depressed 7．to strengthen 8．be denied 9．optimistic 10．gained
Ⅱ．用适当的短语完成句子
1．You will__________________(花一大笔钱) if you want to get a nursing qualification.
2．Some students who__________________________(遭受文化冲击) may feel depressed.
3．________________(除此之外), you should be prepared for your presentation and ______________(大声地说) your opinions.
4．He should__________________________(为……做贡献) the development of the local economy，which is beyond expectation.
5．_______________________(总之)，he is a competent and ambitious manager.
【答案】1．cost an arm and a leg
2．suffer from culture shock
3．In addition; speak up
4．contribute to
5．To sum up/In summary
Ⅲ．完成句子
1．_____________________ of a passage is important to learn English well.
理解一篇文章的细节对学好英语很重要。
2．We should know____________________ other companies to achieve our goal.
为了实现我们的目标，我们应该知道如何与其他公司合作。
3．____________________，his behaviour had dramatic changes.
随着汤姆的成熟，他的行为有了很大的变化。
4．The young people____________________ may have a more promising outlook.
行为比较得体的年轻人可能会更有前途。
5．I sincerely hope to have a good opportunity ____________________ more Chinese traditional customs.
我真诚地希望我们有个好机会来接触更多的中国传统习俗。
【答案】1．Grasping details
2．how to cooperate with
3．As Tom became mature
4．behaving well
5．to expose to
提升练
Ⅰ．阅读理解
In today’s difficult economic time，it’s natural to rethink your goal of studying abroad. Does the benefit outweigh the cost？The answer，in fact，is yes，when you look at the road ahead.
When the economy becomes more challenged，competition for the workforce increases，and employers look for employees with the best credentials(资历). Having an overseas degree—from a university where strong English skills are required—can make all the difference. The added expertise of a foreign degree，along with more cultural experience，can make you more qualified for many jobs.
A 50－year study of 3，400 students shows that studying abroad is usually a defining moment in a young person’s life and continues to impact the participant’s life for years after the experience.
82% said that they acquired skills that influenced their career path. 70% stated that it ignited(点燃) an interest in a career direction that they pursued after the experience.
And the effect on one’s career can be equally strong. A study by the Queensland，Australia government showed：
61% of employers stated overseas studying experience was positive on a graduate resume. 72% of employers felt that a second language made a graduate a more attractive employee.
Still，there’s the question of how to pay for studying overseas. But the cost doesn’t have to be as high as you think. Scholarships may be available to cover some or all of these costs. And，there are plenty of ways to further offset(抵消)the cost—through financial tips，advice and grants(补助金).
( )1．The second study shows that studying abroad ________.
A．helps one to get a job B．affects one’s whole life
C．affects one’s career direction D．helps one to make more money
( )2．The author tries to prove his idea by ________.
A．giving examples B．answering questions
C．listing facts and numbers D．offering advice and solutions
( )3．What does the author think about the university fees
A．Financial tips must increase the university fees.
B．Scholarships can cover some of the costs.
C．Money is a serious problem for studying abroad.
D．There are few ways for the students to earn money.
( )4．What does the author intend to tell us in the passage
A．Studying abroad is easy. B．Studying abroad is rewarding.
C．The effects of studying abroad. D．The problems with studying abroad.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。在当今不景气的经济形势下，出国留学能否如过去一样得到回报是值得深思的。本文通过两项调查，说明了出国留学仍是一个明智的选择，尤其是在就业市场竞争激烈的今天。
1．A 细节理解题。第六段第二项调查表明，有着海外留学经历和会第二外语的求职者更具吸引力，说明留学可以使求职者更容易找到工作。故选A。
2．C 推理判断题。作者在第一、二段表明自己的观点，从第四段中“82%，70%”和第六段中“61%，72%”可以看出，作者通过列举事实及数据来证明自己的观点。故选C。
3．B 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“Scholarships may be available to cover some or all of these costs”可知，奖学金可以解决一些你的学费问题。故选B。
4．B 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段可知，在当今经济困难时期，重新考虑出国留学的目标是很自然的。收益是否大于成本？ 事实上，当你放眼未来，答案是肯定的。以及本文通过两项调查，说明了出国留学是一个明智的选择，因为数据显示海外留学生在职场竞争中占有优势。由此判断出作者想告诉我们出国留学是值得的。故选B。
Ⅱ．七选五
(2023·山东潍坊高二联考)Are you planning to study a course from a foreign university Well，these tips for studying abroad will make you feel at home in a new city.
Learn about the university.
When you decide to study abroad，it is important to research well. __1__ Instead，talk to people who have completed their studies from that country. This way you’ll get some real information about the university you’re applying for.
__2__
The more you speak to people，the more you’ll end up driving the blues away. Communicating with others will truly be helpful. Not only will it make it easier for you to face personal interviews but also to interact with the local people and fellow students.
Keep a diary.
Most students feel that the time they spent abroad was the best time for their lives. What’s the better way to keep those moments “alive” forever __3__
Be prepared for adjustments.
When you land up in a country with a culture that’s completely different from yours, chances are that you’ll experience some levels of culture shock. __4__
Consider your stay abroad as a good opportunity to discover a new culture and learn new things.
Know what to do in an emergency.
__5__ Get the details of the US Embassy，including the phone number，and register(登记) yourself and your family members with the US Embassy. This way you’ll know whom to reach out to in case you’re in an emergency.
A．Develop good communication skills.
B．Ensure you have all the documents.
C．However, don’t let that discourage you.
D．Make sure that you know what to do in the face of emergency.
E．Keep in touch with your friends at home to avoid homesickness.
F．Don’t just follow advertisements blindly to choose the university.
G．You can write down every little detail of the beautiful time when you study abroad.
【语篇导读】本文就出国留学给出了一些实用的建议。
1．F 根据上一句中“it is important to research well”和下一句中“talk to people who have completed their studies from that country”可知，此处应选F“不要盲目地听信广告选择学校”来承接上下文。
2．A 根据下文第一句“The more you speak to people，the more you’ll end up driving the blues away. ”可知，此段所提建议是要多和别人交流，所以主旨句选A。
3．G 根据“Keep a diary”可知，此处是指利用日记把在国外的美好时光记录下来。所以答案选G。
4．C 前句表示你有可能会经历文化冲击。C项是“不要因此灰心丧气”。符合前后语境。
5．D 根据主旨句“Know what to do in an emergency”可知此处选D。
Ⅲ．语法填空
(2023·云南玉溪高二检测)“The US Britain Which country is 1．________(good) to study in？” We often hear such discussion. As China opens its door，it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.
It’s true that studying abroad can help students develop 2．________(they). Their foreign language skills will 3．________ (improve) and it may be easier to find jobs.
But there are problems 4．________ should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time 5．________(learn) another language.
Students must also learn 6．________(live) without any parents’ care and deal with all kinds of things they didn’t have to do before，like looking after themselves. There are 7．__________(report) about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties 8．________ giving up in the end. When they have to take care 9．________ themselves，it is hard for students to study well.
Finally，studying abroad brings a heavy burden to the family. For most Chinese parents，the cost of studying abroad 10．________(be) very high. But is it worth
【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了出国学习的优点和遇到的问题。
1．better 考查形容词的比较级。根据语境可知，此处指“在英国和美国两个国家中，去哪一个国家学习更好一些？”所以应使用比较级。故填better。
2．themselves 考查反身代词。句意：的确，出国留学能帮助学生发展自己。根据句意可知，此处应使用反身代词。故填themselves。
3．be improved 考查动词的语态。句意：他们的外语水平会提高，找工作会更容易些。根据句意可知，此处主语“Their foreign language skills”与improve之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，所以应使用被动语态。故填be improved。
4．that/which 考查定语从句。此处为定语从句，先行词是problems，指物，且关系词在从句中作主语。故填that或which。
5．learning 考查非谓语动词。spend time (in) doing sth. “花费时间做某事”为固定搭配。故填learning。
6．to live 考查非谓语动词。learn to do sth. “学习做某事”为固定搭配。故填to live。
7．reports 考查名词的单复数。根据空前的are可知，此处应使用名词复数。故填reports。
8．and 考查并列连词。句意：有很多报道说，中国留学生在国外陷入困境，最终放弃了。根据句意可知，设空前后句意存在并列关系。故填and。
9．of 考查介词。take care of“照顾……”为固定搭配。故填of。
10．is 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。本句主语“the cost of studying abroad”为单数形式，且句子描述的是客观事实，所以应使用一般现在时态。故填is。UNIT 2 Period Four
基础练
Ⅰ．单词拼写
1．Mr Singh said he was pleased with the ______________(结果).
2．What follows is a brief ________________(概括；摘要) of the process.
3．Only when each __________(合乎逻辑的) step has been checked by other mathematicians will the proof be accepted.
4．She will design a fantastic new kitchen for you—and all within your ______________(预算).
5．He’s ____________(真诚的) in his views, so we all agree with him.
6．A fifth year of drought is expected to have ________(巨大的) effects on the economy.
7．He wanted to introduce ________(成熟的) people with leadership qualities.
8．These things will help you ________(获得) a better understanding of how real objects work.
9．We need a new __________(角度) for our next advertising campaign.
10．You were quite within your rights to refuse to ______________(合作) with him.
【答案】1．outcome 2．summary 3．logical 4．budget 5．sincere 6．dramatic
7．mature 8．gain 9．angle 10．cooperate
Ⅱ．单句语法填空
1．There’s no __________(deny) that quicker action could have saved them.
2．To save the ________(expend)，the number of daily guests is limited to less than 100．
3．The child behaved so well that the teacher praised his good __________(behave) in front of others.
4．Small talk can also help us feel connected with our __________(surround).
5．The exercises are designed to ________(strength) your stomach muscles.
【答案】1．denying 2．expense 3．behaviour 4．surroundings 5．strengthen
Ⅲ．短语填空
to sum up; cost an arm and a leg; behave well; strengthen cooperation; to begin with
1．We can’t go. ________________, it’s cold. Besides, we have no money.
2．Buying the house will _________________________.
3．They felt a sense of achievement, because their children all ______________________.
4．Through these activities, we hope that our two countries will ____________________.
5．__________________, your daughter is an excellent student.
【答案】1．To begin with 2．cost an arm and a leg 3．behaved well 4．strengthen cooperation 5．To sum up
Ⅳ．完成句子
1．The truth came out at last ____________________ that played tricks on him.
最后真相大白了，原来是他的朋友在捉弄他。
2．____________________ the boy set down 1，000 words on his trip to Mount Tai.
难怪那个男孩在泰山之旅中写下了1 000个词。
3．____________________, I came across one of my university friends.
在等公共汽车的时候，我遇见了我的一个大学朋友。
4．____________________ in the accident, he survived.
虽然他在事故中受了重伤，但活了下来。
【答案】1．that it was his friend
2．It is no wonder that
3．While waiting for the bus
4．Although/Though seriously injured
提升练
Ⅰ．阅读理解
(2023·河北邢台高二检测)I was born and raised in England in a culture where privacy and “keeping yourself to yourself” were valued traditions. Speaking to strangers was not encouraged. People were most hospitable(好客的) and friendly—but only once they had been introduced to new people.
However，I have been lucky enough to spend some time in both Italy and the US，where I found traditions of hospitality and politeness to be very different.
I experienced Italian hospitality first－hand on a crowded railway carriage travelling，one afternoon，from Genoa to Florence. Sinking gratefully into an empty seat，I was berated(斥责) in rapid Italian by a gentleman who was returning to this seat—it had not been “spare” after all. I apologized in English，and got up to allow him back into the seat. The gentleman obviously had no understanding of the English language，but he，too，realized my genuine mistake. He smiled and gestured for me to remain in the seat，and he himself remained standing in the corridor for the remainder of the journey.
The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome among them. I feel that if this had been in England，a foreigner who made a mistake would not always be so kindly treated.
Transport also featured in the differences that I noticed between English and American culture. I flew to New York on a plane with mainly English passengers. We sat together in near silence. Nobody spoke to me nor，as I expected，to anyone else they did not know. They felt it was not polite to intrude on someone else’s privacy. However，when I travelled across the US，whether by plane or Greyhound bus，I was never short of conversation. Conversation was going on all around me and whoever sat next to me was happy to introduce themselves and ask me about myself. They obviously felt it would have been rude not to speak to another person，whether they were strangers or not.
( )1．What do we know about the occupants of the carriage when the author was travelling in Italy
A．They all laughed at the author for his mistake.
B．They were all on the side of the gentleman.
C．They would not bear a mistake like the author’s in public.
D．They all showed their understanding of the author’s mistake.
( )2．The author finally believes the Italian people are________.
A．cold B．rude
C．hospitable D．helpful
( )3．According to the last paragraph，English passengers sat in near silence because________.
A．they were all strangers to each other
B．they were too tired to speak
C．privacy was a valued tradition in England
D．everybody had their own share of privacy
( )4．The purpose of the author is to tell us ________.
A．his travelling experience
B．cultural differences to show hospitality and politeness
C．the culture shock he experienced in Italy and the US
D．how to adapt ourselves to a new culture
【语篇导读】作者通过自己的旅行经历说明了，在不同文化中人们对于“好客”和“礼貌”的表达方式不一样。
1．D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“…but he，too，realized my genuine mistake. He smiled…”和第四段中的“The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome among them. ”可知，车厢里其他的人都对作者点头微笑，说明他们理解作者的错误。
2．C 推理判断题。根据第三段第一句的“I experienced Italian hospitality”以及本段内容可推知，意大利人热情友好。
3．C 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“We sat together in near silence. Nobody spoke to me nor，as I expected，to anyone else they did not know. They felt it was not polite to intrude on someone else’s privacy”可知，英国乘客几乎都不和陌生人说话，因为他们国家的传统认为干涉别人的隐私是不礼貌的。
4．B 目的意图题。文章通过不同的情景对比，告诉我们不同文化中人们对“好客”和“礼貌”的表达方式不一样。
Ⅱ．完形填空
If you’ve ever been to a foreign country, you will know that fitting in isn’t easy. Chances are they will have a different language and way of life. Here’s that how to get a basic understanding on things __1__ going to a different country.
Learn about the country. Get a base of knowledge. Where is the country located What are their __2__ foods If you know someone who has been to the country, ask them to tell you a bit about the country.
Try basic phrases. If you do not know how to speak their language, it will be hard to master the __3__ language in a short time. Remember you will not have time to learn the whole language, so __4__ things like: asking for directions and ordering in restaurants. Learn these phrases along with the basic “please, thank you, hello”， and “goodbye”.
Try to meet someone who knows about or has been to the country. __5__ it is a less known country, you may be out of __6__. In this case, search the Internet and the library.
Have a basic understanding of customs. If you do end up in a trouble __7__ your lack of customs, calmly explain you are __8__. Basic English customs are not the same around the world, __9__ as you get into Asia and Africa, but will __10__ a base for most European countries.
Handle your money well. Money can be __11__, but cover all your bases. Understand the name of the monetary(货币的) __12__(i. e. dollars) and know the names of the coins or bills __13__ the unit. Do this in your own country before __14__. Exchange your bills a couple of weeks before you go and practice __15__ them. Know the basic conversion(兑换) (i. e. one pound is about two dollars). Recognise fair prices and know how to make basic money transactions(交易).
( )1．A．until B．after
C．before D．since
( )2．A．cultural B．wonderful
C．strange D．traditional
( )3．A．entire B．normal
C．average D．general
( )4．A．focus on B．based on
C．calm down D．settle down
( )5．A．If B．Though
C．As D．When
( )6．A．practice B．mind
C．sight D．luck
( )7．A．because of B．thanks to
C．as for D．instead of
( )8．A．wrong B．innocent
C．foreign D．local
( )9．A．rarely B．especially
C．usually D．hardly
( )10．A．provide B．inspire
C．support D．refuse
( )11．A．shocking B．amazing
C．confusing D．surprising
( )12．A．unit B．number
C．amount D．power
( )13．A．above B．within
C．behind D．below
( )14．A．setting off B．putting off
C．cutting off D．turning off
( )15．A．paying B．recognising
C．answering D．charging
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了在出国之前要提前所做的准备，如了解该国的语言、习惯并提前兑换货币等。
1．C 由下文可知，这些注意事项是在进入一个不同的国家之前要注意的问题。
2．D 在作者看来，要想了解这个国家，就要了解他们的传统食物。
3．A 由后文“you will not have time to learn the whole language”可知，要在短时间内掌握全部的语言是很难的。
4．A 作者认为，如果不能学全部的语言，就要先把精力集中在一些简单的事情上。focus on集中；based on以……为基础；calm down冷静下来，平静下来；settle down安顿下来。
5．A 由空格后的“在这种情况下，搜索互联网和图书馆”可反推前文的“这是一个鲜为人知的国家”是一种假设。
6．D 根据“it is a less known country”可知，此处指没有那么幸运了。out of luck运气不好；out of practice久不练习；out of sight看不见，在视野之外；out of mind心不在焉，忘却。
7．A 本段前文提到，要对当地的风俗要有基本的了解，而后文又提到陷入麻烦，由此可知是因为缺少对风俗的了解而陷入麻烦。
8．C 由语境可知，在陷入麻烦的时候要告诉他们，你是外国的，而不是本地人。
9．B 前文提到，在世界各地，说英语的地区的习俗是不一样的。后文又提到了亚洲和非洲，故此处应是表示强调，意为“尤其”，故选B。
10．A 由语境可知，了解说英语的地区的习俗能够为你去欧洲大多数国家提供基础。
11．C 下文提到，你要知道货币单位的名称，要事先兑换好出国要用的外币，还要清楚汇率等。由此可知，关于货币问题令人难懂。
12．A 根据括号里的“i. e. dollars”可知，此处是指货币单位。句末的“the unit”也给出了提示。
13．B 由句意“要知道货币单位的名称，也要知道在这一货币单位内的硬币或者钞票的名称”可确定答案。within意为“在……之内”。
14．A 由空格前的“Do this in your own country”及其后的“before you go”可知，此处是说要在动身前把与货币相关的问题处理好。set off 出发，动身；put off推迟；cut off切断，隔绝；turn off关闭。
15．B 作者建议，对于已兑换的外币，在出国之前要练习辨认它们。recognise意为“认出，识别，辨认”，符合题意。
Ⅲ．应用文写作
(2023·山东泰安高二联考)假定你是李华，是一名曾经在海外留学的学生。你的朋友李蕾即将出国学习，来信请教。请你根据下列要点写一封回信。
内容包括：
1．最好寄宿在房东家里；
2．要做一名自主学习者；
3．要平衡好学习和社交活动。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．包括所有要点，不能逐条翻译；
3．开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Li Lei，
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for some advice on studying abroad. _________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours，
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version：
Dear Li Lei，
I’m glad to receive your letter asking for some advice on studying abroad. As far as studying abroad is concerned，the following is highly recommended to you.
First，live with a host family. Every foreign student acknowledges missing his family，but it’s a great comfort to have a substitute family to be with. Second，try to be an autonomous learner. You should adjust yourself to the new academic requirements of a western university. You may even contradict the teachers with abundant evidence. Third，balance your study and social activities. While occupied in learning，it’s important to join a few clubs and make some new friends.
Best wishes！
Yours，
Li Hua
