Unit 2 Improving yourself—高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第二册单元检测卷（A卷）
一、填空题（共10小题；每小题4分，满分40分）
1.My uncle is a_____ (rely) man; he never breaks his promise.
2.I understand what she_____ (mean). Her answer amounted to a complete refusal.
3.Digital technology has made the cultural relics of Dunhuang_____ (access) to the whole world.
4.It has evolved into a civilisational system which has been_____ (constant) enriched and strengthened.
5.Her father's______ (occupy) influenced her greatly, and Jane finally chose to be a lawyer which was suitable for her.
6.It can be ______(embarrass) for children to tell complete strangers about their memorable moments.
7.There is a general opinion among teachers about the need for greater ______ (secure) in schools.
8.Most fire alarms _________(equip) with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers.
9.You are so kind and _________(consider) that we hope to be friends with you no matter where you are.
10.It is really an expensive _________(invest) but it will benefit the school in the long run.
二、阅读理解（共4小题；每小题5分，满分20分）
Five-year-old Willard Wigan couldn't tell the difference between an M and a W or a 6 and a 9 because of dyslexia, a learning disability. Usually, his mind drifted-to playing outside, to his dog, or to the ants. Willard was especially curious about those ants He felt like them, small and insignificant. He noticed the ants were coming and going from a hole in the dirt. Gathering pieces of wood, Willard constructed a little building for ants.
At school, Willard had problems, but he knew he could do something special. Willard created tiny furniture for the ant houses. His artistic skill increased, and a love for little things began to grow. At age nine, Willard began carving (雕刻) faces on toothpicks. When he showed his mother the carved faces, she said, “This is what you do well. You must work hard to be the best.” Years later, Willard carves the tiniest artwork in the world! His sculptures are so small that several can fit on a full stop at the end of a sentence.
Willard works best at night when there are few disturbances. He often works for months to complete a sculpture. Willard's favourite paintbrush is one hair from the back of a dead fly! To move his sculptures, Willard uses an eyelash. But even that can be tough. Once, while moving a microscopic Alice in Wonderland, his cellphone rang. Terrified, Willard took a quick breath. When he looked back, Alice was gone. After labouring for weeks to carve her, he'd accidentally breathed her in!
Willard sculpts everything from famous people to fictional characters. Because of their beauty and rarity ,his sculptures have made Willard a wealthy man. But he says, “Success isn't about material things like an expensive watch or a costly ring: it's about persevering and achieving your dreams.” Willard Wigan who felt small as a boy has shown something small can really be big.
11.What can we know about Willard from Paragraph 1
A. He was interested in maths. B. He thought himself unimportant.
C. He had a physical problem. D. He was crazy about building.
12.What is Willard especially good at
A. Playing word puzzles. B. Making small artworks.
C. Observing animals. D. Making furniture.
13.What can we infer from Paragraph 3
A. Willard is nervous when working at night.
B. Willard uses traditional tools in sculpting.
C. Carving takes time and hard Work.
D. Alice in Wonderland is a huge success.
14.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Boy With a Disability B. House Buildings for Ants
C. The True Meaning of Success D. The Big Little Artwork
三、七选五（共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分）
The question “Who am I ” can bring on a series of thoughts, emotions, and feelings, but what if you don't know how to answer ① _____ Feeling lost or confused about who you are is more common than you may think, and we're here to help you find all the answers you're looking for.
Be honest with yourself to learn about all aspects of your personality.
Knowing yourself means recognising different parts of your identity, personality, and being. The goal is a not to criticise yourself but to acknowledge all sides of your personality. Open up to the possibility of learning new things about yourself. Pay attention to the things that make you feel uncomfortable. ② _____ If so, how can you overcome it For example, if you don't like to look in the mirror, ask yourself why.
③ _____
Thinking over difficult personal questions and analysing your answer can help you learn more about your interests, fears, and aspirations. Use what you learn from this activity to spend more time doing what you love and over coning your fears. See how you respond to these questions: What do I love doing What are my dreams What do I want my legacy to be ④ _____
Incorporate mindfulness into your day to live in the present moment.
Mindfulness is the act of experiencing the present moment to help you understand your thoughts, actions, and motives. ⑤ _____ Practising mindfulness can help you push aside distractions and check in with yourself even in the most hectic times. Check out these ways you can be more mindful; Pause and observe the world around you. Take a walk and notice how the ground fells beneath your feet, where the sun is in the sky, and if birds are chirping.
A. What is my biggest criticism of myself
B. Are these emotions positive or negative
C. Are you insecure about that characteristic
D. Getting to know yourself is a lifelong journey.
E. Question your hobbies to discover how you view yourself.
F. Ask thoughtful questions about yourself and answer honestly.
G. It's a state of attention to yourself and the world you're experiencing.
四、书面表达（满分20分）
假如你是李华,你的澳大利亚笔友David在邮 件中透露,他觉得他的朋友吸烟很酷,也想尝试一下,为此征求你的意见。请你根据以下提示,给David回一封邮件,劝他不要吸烟。要点如下:
1. 吸烟危害大,会影响自身及他人的健康;
2. 一旦上瘾,很难戒除;
3. 提倡健康、积极的生活方式。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear David,
I have learned from your email that you want to try smoking as you think it is very cool. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
答案以及解析
一、填空题
1.答案：reliable
解析：句意为:我叔叔是一个可靠的人,他从不食言。设空处修饰man,应用形容词,表示“可靠的”。故填 reliable。
2.答案：meant
解析：句意为:我知道她所表达的意思。她的答复相当于完全拒绝。根据第二句中的amounted 可知,设空处所表示的动作发生在过去,故用一般过去时。
3.答案：accessible
解析：句意为:数字技术使敦煌的文物向全世界开放。设空处作made 的宾补,表示“使某物处于某种状态”,应用形容词作宾补。故填 accessible。
4.答案：constantly
解析：句意为:它已经逐步发展成为一个不断被丰富和强化的文明体系。设空处修饰has been enriched and strengthened,应用副词。故填 constantly。
5.答案：occupation
解析：考查名词。根据 Her father’s、influenced her及提示词可知,此处应用名词作主语。此处表示“职业”,故填 occupation。
6.答案：embarrassing
解析：句意:让孩子们向素不相识的人讲述难忘的时刻有时会令他们尴尬。表示“令人尴尬的”,用形容词embarrassing。
7.答案：security
解析：句意:教师们对需要加强学校的安保有普遍的共识。介词for后用名词形式作宾语。
8.答案：are equipped
解析：考查动词的时态和语态。设空处为谓语动词,equip和主语Most fire alarms是被动关系,根据语境可知应该用一般现在时的被动语态are equipped。
9.答案：considerate
解析：考查形容词。根据and前的形容词kind可知,设空处作表语,故应用形容词形式considerate,意为“替他人着想的”。
10.答案：investment
解析：考查名词。设空处与前面的an expensive构成名词短语,故应用名词形式investment。
二、阅读理解
11.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的 He felt like them, small and insignificant.可知,威拉德认为自己无足轻重。故选B项。
12.答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的Willard created tiny furniture for the ant houses. His artistic skill increased, and a love for little things began to grow. At age nine, Willard began carving faces on toothpicks.可知,威拉德特别擅长创造微小的艺术品。故选B项。
13.答案：C
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的 Willard works best at night when there are few disturbances. He often works for months to complete a sculpture. Willard's favourite paintbrush is one hair from the back of a dead fly! To move his sculptures, Willard uses an eyelash. But even that can be tough.可知,雕刻要花很多时间和精力。故选C项。
14.答案：D
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要讲述了威拉德一威根的故事,他自幼患有诵读困难症,觉得自己很渺小,但是他很喜欢创造微小的事物,在妈妈的鼓励下,他能雕刻很多东西,从名人到虚拟人物,最终成为一名微雕艺术家。因此,D项(大受欢迎的小艺术品)适合作为本文标题。
三、七选五
答案：DCFAG
解析：①根据上文内容可知,我们有可能不知道如何回答“我是谁 ”这个问题;根据下文的 Feeling lost or confused about who you are is more common than you may think, and we're here to help you find all the answers you're looking for.可知,设空处应提及要了解自己。D项(了解自己是一个终身的旅途)起到承上启下的作用,符合语境。
②根据空后的If so可判断空处为一个一般疑问句。再根据空前的Open up to the possibility of learning new things about yourself. Pay attention to the things that make you feel uncomfortable.可知,我们应该了解自己的个性,注意到让自己不舒服的事情。C项(你对那种特征没有安全感吗 )承接上文内容,同时引出下文内容,选项中的that characteristic与下文的it呼应,符合语境。
③根据下文的Thinking over difficult personal questions and analysing your answer can help you learn more about your interests, fears, and aspirations.可知,本段的主题应是多问关于自己的问题,并分析答案,从而更多地了解自己的兴趣、恐惧和愿望等。F项(问关于你自己的深入的问题,并诚实地回答)符合语境。
④根据上文的 See how you respond to these questions: What do I love doing What are my dreams What do I want my legacy to be 可知,上文都是一些关于自己的问题,且都是特殊疑问句,A项(我对自己最大的批评是什么 )也是关于自己的问题,且句式特点与上文相符,符合语境。
⑤根据上文的Mindfulness is the act of experiencing the present moment to help you understand your thoughts, actions, and motives.可知,设空处应继续介绍正念是什么样的状态,G项(它是一种关注你自己和你正在体验的世界的状态)符合语境。
四、书面表达
答案：
Dear David,
I have learned from your email that you want to try smoking as you think it is very cool. As far as I can see, smoking is a bad habit.
It is widely believed that smoking has harmful effects on one's body. It can do terrible damage to your heart, and even cause cancer. Additionally, cigarette smoking will affect the health of your family members. What's worse, you will find it hard to give up once you are addicted to cigarette smoking.
I suggest you live a healthy and active life. You'd better often take part in sports to build you up and develop some healthy hobbies to enjoy life.
Yours sincerely,
Li HuaUnit 2 Improving yourself—高二英语外研版（2019）选择性必修第二册单元检测卷（B卷）
一、填空题（共10小题；每小题4分，满分40分）
1.It was the first time that his paintings______ (exhibit) in the city gallery.
2.She decided to study the Chinese market to find the potential for______ (invest).
3.The Internet makes it easier to keep us______ (inform) of what is happening in the world.
4.On______ (receive) the letter, I could hardly wait to tell my mother about the exciting news.
5.When Mary hurried home, she found that her books______ (leave) in the classroom.
6.He, who______ (grant) an extension of his contract with the club for another two years, was over the moon.
7.It suddenly______ (strike) me that I could use the money I saved to help a student in need.
8.At the end of their meeting, it was announced that a conclusion_____ (reach)
9.His novels_____ ( translate )into many languages in the world before he was thirty.
10.Before you jump to conclusions and begin to challenge the other person's opinion, take a step back and look at it______ (objective).
二、阅读理解（共4小题；每小题5分，满分20分）
The quote “Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” by English author David Mitchell may seem cryptic(含义隐晦的) and silly to many. But if you reflect on the meaning of this statement there's actually something very deep about it.
The more experiences you have in life, the more you will find yourself getting into new and different places, both physically and mentally. If you travel far enough, you will eventually find yourself back at the same place you started from , but your mind will be stretched by all of your journeys along the way. There are a few different ways we can interpret a phrase like travelling far enough. If you think about it literally, there is probably some amount of distance that we need to go. In doing so when we get to our destination, we will see everything with a new eye.
We may be surprised by what we see and change our outlook on life. This interpretation could apply to how people interact in their everyday lives. People have prejudices, stereotypes (刻板印象) and judgments towards other people based on where they live or grew up. When we travel outside those communities or countries, we learn to appreciate those differences rather than hold them against others.
Another interpretation is one that focuses on feeling confident and comfortable with ourselves while being far away from where we normally hang out and spend time, at home or work. It's easy to get on a track where we see our habits and routine as comforting. But it's important that we push our boundaries if we are ever going to make any kind of progress in life.
So take a leap into unknown territory. Explore places that you haven't been to before. You can change your viewpoint and gain some perspectives on who you are as a person.
11.What does the author think of “Travel far enough, you meet yourself. ”
A. Stupid. B. Confusing. C. Negotiable. D. Logical.
12.What can be concluded from the literal sense of the quote
A. Travelling can make us more open.
B. We can discover true selves in travelling.
C. Travelling far enough changes who we are.
D. We should avoid judging others while travelling.
13.What should we do to make progress in life according to Paragraph 4
A. Travel to far places. B. Expand our comfort zone.
C. Focus on positive feelings. D. Quit old habits and routines.
14.What might be the best title for the text
A. How Can We Walk Out of Our Comfort Zone
B. How Do We Change Our Mindset and Feel Comfortable
C. What Does Travelling Alone Teach Us About Ourselves
D. What Does "Travel Far Enough, You Meet Yourself. " Mean
三、七选五（共5小题；每小题4分，满分20分）
How to Increase Your Self-Confidence with Positive Daily Practices When you walk into a room, do you feel confident Do you believe in yourself ① _____ We'll tell you exactly how to gain self-confidence so you can take the world by storm. It's time to embrace life and achieve your goals, so let's get started!
② _____ You look your best when you feel your best. So, ignore the fashion and build a wardrobe that makes you happy. Trust me, your inner confidence will make you look amazing. If you're into fashion, choose the styles that work best for you.
Exercise. When you take good care of yourself, you feel more confident and capable. For good health, exercise for 30 minutes a day most days a week. Do something fun, like playing tennis, going for a walk with a friend, or dancing to your favorite music. ③ _____ Invite your friend or partner to exercise with you to make it more fun.
Stop comparing yourself to others. You are one-of-a-kind, so you're not going to be like anyone else. Instead of using others as a measuring stick for success, use your past self. That way, you can focus on creating a life that makes you happy. Try to remember that what you see on social media is just the high point of someone's life. ④ _____
Set and pursue realistic goals. ⑤ _____ Feeling confident can give you the energy to pursue them. Choose a goal you want to work toward, and then break it up into smaller steps. Start working toward your goal today so you can create the life you want.
A. Wear what makes you feel good.
B.Your dreams are totally within reach.
C.Schedule exercise into your day so you won't forget.
D.You usually don't sec the bad days and moments of self-doubt.
E.A good support system helps you stay focused on your best qualities.
F.Practice positive self-talk and hang out with people who support you.
G.If not, we're here to help you go after your dreams and deal with your fears.
四、书面表达（满分20分）
假设你是李华。你班举行了一次题目为“尊重”的英语主题班会,对“尊重谁及其原因”得出了如下共识。作为学生:
1.应尊重父母;
2.应尊重教师;
3.同学之间应互相尊重。
请根据以上内容写一篇英语短文,反映讨论结果,并就其中任何一点发表个人看法。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使内容充实、行文连贯;
3.文章开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Recently, our class have had an English class meeting, in which we had a heated discussion about "Who to Respect and Why".
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答案以及解析
一、填空题
1.答案：had been exhibited
解析：此处为it was the first time (that) sb. had done sth.固定句式,故从句应用过去完成时;his paintings与exhibit之间为被动关系,故用被动语态。
2.答案：investment
解析：句意为:她决定研究中国市场来寻找投资的可能性。设空处作介词for的宾语,应用名词,表示“投资”。故填investment。
3.答案：informed
解析：句意为:因特网使我们更容易了解世界上正在发生的事情。此处为“keep+宾语+宾补”结构,inform与该结构中的短语us构成逻辑上的被动关系,应用过去分词作宾补。故填informed。
4.答案：receiving
解析：句意为:一收到信,我就迫不及待地要告诉妈妈这个令人兴奋的消息。设空处作介词On的宾语,应使用动名词形式,构成固定用法 on doing ...,表示“一……就……”。故填 receiving。
5.答案：had been left
解析：句意为:当玛丽匆忙回到家时,她发现她的书被落在了教室。“书被落在教室”的动作发生在“到家”的动作之前,所以此处表示动作发生在“过去的过去”,found 后的宾语从句应用过去完成时;leave与 her books之间为被动关系,应用被动语态。故填 had been left。
6.答案：had been granted
解析：句意为:他与俱乐部签订的合同获准延长两年,他感到非常高兴。主句谓语使用的是一般过去时,定语从句中的“获准延长两年”发生在“感到非常高兴”之前,应使用过去完成时。grant 表示“准予”,关系词who指代先行词 He,在从句中作主语,与grant之间构成被动关系,设空处应使用被动语态。故填 had been granted。
7.答案：struck
解析：句意为:我突然想到,我可以用我攒下的钱去帮助一个有需要的学生。it strikes/struck sb that...是固定句型,意为“某人突然想到……”,其中it作形式主语,that引导的从句作真正主语。结合句意及空后的could 可知,设空处应用一般过去时。故填struck。
8.答案：had been reached
解析：句意:会议结束时,他们宜布得正了一个结论。根据句意可知“得出了一个结论”发生在“宣布”之前,主句谓语用了 was announced,从句谓语应用过去完成时;a conclusion与 reach 是被动关系,故答案为 had been reached。
9.答案：had been translated
解析：句意:在他30岁之前,他的小说在世界上已被翻译成多种语言。从句中 was thirty为过去的事,translate 发生在 was thirty之前,即过去的过去,应用过去完成时;His novels与translate 之间是被动关系,因此用过去完成时的被动语态。
10.答案：objectively
解析：句意为:在你急于下结论并开始质疑别人的观点之前,先退一步,客观地看待它。设空处修饰动词短语look at,应使用副词。故填objectively。
二、阅读理解
11.答案：D
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的But if you reflect on them earning of this statement there's actually something very deep about it.可知,作者认为这句名言实际上有很深刻的含义。由此可知,作者认为它是合情合理的。故选D项。
12.答案：A
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的 If you think about it literally, there is probably some amount of distance that we need to go. In doing so when we get to our destination, we will see everything with a new eye.可知,从字面意义上去理解这句名言,旅行会让我们用新的眼光看待事物。由此可知,旅行可以使我们更加开放。故选A项。
13.答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的It's easy to get on a track where we see our habits and routine as comforting. But it's important that we push our boundaries if we are ever going to make any kind of progress in life.可知,想要在生活中取得进步,我们应该突破界限,抛弃旧的习惯和常规。故选D项。
14.答案：D
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章围绕作家大卫 米切尔的一句名言展开,具体分析了两种解读,一种认为旅行可以改变我们对生活的看法,让我们抛弃固有的偏见,懂得欣赏差异;另一种认为旅行可以让我们抛弃旧的习惯和常规,突破自己的界限,取得生活上的进步,由此作者鼓励我们去探索未知的领域。因此,D项(“走得足够远,你会遇见自己”是什么意思 )突出了主题,符合文章大意,适合作为文章标题。
三、七选五
答案：GACDB
解析：①过渡句。根据上文“When you walk into a room, do you feel confident Do you believe in yourself "和下文“We'll tell you exactly how to gain self-confidence so you can take the world by storm,"可知,设空处应该对前文的问题进行回答,即你是否感觉到自信,后文承接的内容是如果没有自信,将对你进行帮助。G选项“如果没有,在这里我们会帮助你追求你的梦想,应对你的恐惧"承上启下,符合语境。
②主旨句。本空位于句首,故推测为主旨句。根据后文“You look your best when you feel your best. So, ignore the fashion and...choose the styles that work best for you."可知,本段主要与穿着打扮有关,指出选择适合自己的风格、可以让自己高兴的服装可以建立自信。A选项“穿让你感觉良好的衣服”符合语境,能概括本段主要内容,故选A。
③细节句。根据上文“Exercise. When you take good... exercise for 30 minutes a day most days a week. Do something fun, like playing tennis, going for a walk with a friend, or dancing to your favorite music.”可知,本段的建议是锻炼,C选项中的 exercise 对应上文的Exercise。故C选项“把锻炼安排到你的一天中,这样你就不会忘记”符合语境。
④细节句。根据上文“Try to remember that what you see on social media is just the high point of someone's life.”可知,你在社交媒体上看到的只是一个人生活中最精彩的部分。D项“你通常不会看到糟糕的日子和自我怀疑的时候”承接上文,强调你在社交媒体上看到的只是一个人生活中的精彩部分,因此看不到他人精糕的状况和自我怀疑的时刻,符合语境。
⑤细节句。根据本段的主旨句“Set and pursue realistic goals.”以及下文“Feeling confident can give you the energy to pursue them.”可知,本段介绍的是要设定并追求现实的目标,自信可以帮助你实现目标。B选项“你的梦想完全触手可及”承接上文,指出你追求的梦想应该是触手可及的,即切实可行的,符合语境。下文中的them 指代B项中的Your dreams。
四、书面表达
答案：
Recently, our class have had an English class meeting, in which we had a heated discussion about "Who to Respect and Why".
First of all, it is our parents who we should have the greatest respect for. It is not easy for our parents to bring up and educate us. What's more, we all believe that our teachers are well worth respecting, without whose unselfish devotion to us and hard-working spirits, we couldn't be what we are. In addition, we students are supposed to look up to each other, which helps us grow up healthily and happily.
From my perspective, it is quite essential for us students to learn to respect others.
