Unit 2 The United Kingdom
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(2019·绵阳第一次诊断)David Rees runs a truly distinctive business. He charges customers $15 to sharpen their pencils to perfection, using a variety of tools.
I know what you’re thinking—is this a joke? The 39?year?old gets asked that question a lot. To clarify everything, he even created a special section on his website telling everyone he’s actually providing a real service.
You can supply your own pencil or you can have Rees sharpen one of his own favorite 2B pencils. After that, he mails it to you in a display tube with the shavings in a separate bag, and an authentic certificate which just happens to mention the pencil is so sharp as to be a dangerous object.
To achieve the desired result, the master sharpener uses all kinds of tools, including general sandpaper, pocket knives and even a special $450 sharpening machine. “It depends on what the customer wants to use his/her pencil for，” he says. That determines the most appropriate pencil?sharpening technique. Some customers buy pencils as inspirational symbols while others buy them because of their special memories of classic 2B pencils.
$15 to have a pencil sharpened is a bit expensive though, right? You’re not the only one who feels that way, and David’s unique business has really angered lots of people, who talk of inequality in America, saying it is so insane for the wealthy to pay $15 to sharpen a pencil. But others will say, “This is just our urge to put an end to the welfare state because new ideas arise along with the business．”
David admits his trade is sort of unusual. But there are those who actually value his service, as is proven by the over 500 orders he has gotten.
【解题导语】 本文主要介绍了一个人提供为他人削铅笔的独特服务。
1．How could David make money by sharpening pencils?
A．He invented new tools for the job.
B．He promoted his skill on his website.
C．He saved lots of time for other people.
D．He provided quality service for his customers.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“To achieve the desired result, the master sharpener uses...even a special $450 sharpening machine．”可推知，David Rees给客户提供高质量的削铅笔服务，故选D。
2．From his words, we can infer that David Rees ________.
A．knows all kinds of pencil users
B．provides personalized services
C．values ideas behind the pencils
D．always writes in pencil
B 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“It depends on what the customer wants to use his/her pencil for”可知，David Rees会给客户提供个性化的服务，故选B。
3．What does the underlined word “insane”(in Paragraph 5) mean?
A．Deliberate． B．Rewarding.
C．Unreasonable. D．Irresponsible.
C 解析：词义猜测题。根据第五段第一句“$15 to have a pencil sharpened is a bit expensive though, right？”，并结合第二段第一句“I know what you’re thinking—is this a joke？”可推知，此处的insane意为“十分愚蠢的，疯狂的”，故选C。deliberate“故意的”；rewarding“值得做的”；irresponsible“不负责任的”。
4．What seems to be the author’s attitude to David Rees’ trade?
A．It’s a fancy service.
B．It has a good reputation.
C．It’s awfully expensive.
D．It wastes time and money.
A 解析：观点态度题。根据全文的整体内容可知，作者认为David Rees所提供的削铅笔服务是与众不同的、别致的，故选A。
B
(2019·广东七校高三第一次联考)These days, I walk down the steps leading toward the south end of the All England Club in Wimbledon, and still look for the Crow’s Nest, a small green observation tower with an outer ladder that I used to climb on for a wide view of the grounds, but it has since been knocked down.
The Crow’s Nest was a particularly useful point, because it allowed a tennis writer to keep track of the action on as many as 10 outside courts at a time. At the end of the days, reporters from different nations would share notes on what they had observed all over the grounds.
Twenty seven years later, the press room has touch screens that allow us to watch live videos from any court, and even go back to watch key moments in key matches long after they have finished. You could cover Wimbledon without leaving your seat. But that is a bit like spending all your time ordering room service and looking up fun facts on Wikipedia.
More than at any other tennis tournament, there is also an appetite for stories that deal with the setting, the history and the traditions.
If they change the price of the fish tacos(鱼肉卷饼) at the United States Open, it’s not a story. If they change the price of the strawberries and cream, the signature treat at Wimbledon, it’s time to email your editor using capital letters.
The new retractable(可缩进的) roof was put in place in 2009. Until then, you always had to have a rainy?day story in your notebook because there were no guarantees any matches would be played. Now tennis is a sure thing on Centre Court, which has made tennis reporters a bit less creative. But at least it guarantees us daily access to the most atmospheric place in the sport.
So much has changed, but Centre Court remains true to its original spirit: more a theater than a stadium. Catching that feeling is part of covering Wimbledon, too.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇说明文。在温布尔登的网球俱乐部，“我”曾经爬过的赛场楼梯被拆毁了；现在的记者室拥有触摸屏，可以让我们观看任何球场的直播视频。虽然发生了很多变化，但中心球场仍保持初衷。捕捉这种感觉也是报道温布尔登网球锦标赛的一部分。
5．What did the author do on the Crow’s Nest in the past?
A．He made friends with reporters.
B．He reported on tennis matches.
C．He appreciated the beautiful scenery.
D．He exchanged experiences with tennis players.
B 解析：推理判断题。通读全文可推知，作者应是一名网球赛报道记者。根据第二段可知，过去Crow’s Nest是记者们观察、记录赛况的地方，每天结束时，来自不同国家的记者们会分享他们在现场观察到的情况；结合第一段中的“and still look for the Crow’s Nest, a small green observation tower with an outer ladder that I used to climb on for a wide view of the grounds”可以判断，作者曾经登上Crow’s Nest，报道网球赛的情况，故B项正确。
6．What does the author think of the new way of covering Wimbledon?
A．It lacks fun.
B．It is expensive.
C．It is not convenient.
D．It is not quick enough.
A 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句“You could cover Wimbledon without leaving your seat. But that is a bit like spending all your time ordering room service and looking up fun facts on Wikipedia．”可知，你可以不用离开座位就能报道温网，但这有点像把你所有的时间花在客房服务和在维基百科查找有趣的事实真相上；据此可以判断，作者认为如今报道温网的方式缺乏趣味，故A项正确。
7．Why does the author mention strawberries and cream?
A．To compare popular foods.
B．To introduce the typical treat at Wimbledon.
C．To describe people’s craze for traditional dishes.
D．To show the traditions of Wimbledon are an attraction.
D 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段可知，与任何其他网球锦标赛相比，人们也关注讲述有关温网背景、历史和传统的故事，接着第五段提到美网上的鱼肉卷饼价格改变不会成为新闻而温网的特色食物草莓和奶油价格改变则需要重点向主编报告；据此可推知，提及温网的草莓和奶油旨在展示温网的传统是一个吸引点。故D项正确。
8．What difference does the new roof make?
A．Audiences have easier access to a tennis court.
B．There’s less fun in watching Wimbledon indoors.
C．Reporters are struggling to find original material.
D．Rainy?day stories about Wimbledon have become history.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据第六段第一、二句“The new retractable(可缩进的) roof was put in place in 2009. Until then, you always had to have a rainy?day story in your notebook because there were no guarantees any matches would be played．”可知，2009年装上了新型的可缩进屋顶，在那之前，因为不能确保所有的温网比赛都能举行，记者们得准备好一个应急报道；据此可知，新屋顶让温网的“应急报道”成为历史，故D项正确。
七选五
(2019·昆明高三调研)
How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family
Communication is important for strong family relationships. 1．________ Working on your listening skills can help you communicate better and form stronger bonds.
Listen actively. When listening to a family member, do not let your mind wander to other things. It’s important to make your family member feel heard and valued. Put your phone away and give them your full attention. Never think about other things when someone is talking. 2．________
Repeat what has been said. Briefly summarizing what the speaker has said can go a long way towards effective communication. Everyone wants to feel valued and heard, so repeating a family member’s point can show you were listening. 3．________ It can really allow you and your family to communicate better as well.
4．________ Interrupting can put breaks on effective conversation. Always allow a few seconds of silence after someone finishes talking before offering your response. This allows you to make sure the speaker has finished talking. Do not talk over someone either. No matter how curious you feel about a subject, do not start talking until the other person has finished.
Avoid hurrying the speaker. 5．________ Do not break in before the speaker is finished just to hurry the speaker along. Never say things like “Can you get to the point？” This will make it seem like you’re not interested in the conversation.
A．Do not interrupt.
B．Never rush the person into talking.
C．Instead, focus on what’s being said.
D．People tend to pause when they speak.
E．It can help you make sure you understood the speaker.
F．When someone finishes talking, ask questions if necessary.
G．However, if you don’t truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate.
【解题导语】 本文介绍了四个改善家庭成员间关系的倾听技巧。
1．G 解析：空前一句突出交流对巩固家庭成员之间关系的重要性，空后一句是说使用倾听技巧可以帮助你更好地交流以及建立更密切的联系，故G项“然而，如果你不能真正地倾听他人，交流就会变得困难”从反面进一步强调倾听的重要性。
2．C 解析：本段围绕“Listen actively．”展开，根据本段的内容及空前一句“当别人讲话时不要去想其他的事情”可知，C项“而要关注对方正在说的内容”符合语境。
3．E 解析：本段紧扣“Repeat what has been said．”进行论证，空处与前一句构成递进关系，E选项中的“It”指代前一句中的“repeating a family member’s point”。
4．A 解析：空处为段首句，根据段落特征可知，本句应为祈使句且为本段的主题句。空后一句讨论打断别人会中断有效的交流，由此可以推断段首句应为不要打断(他人说话)。故A项符合语境。
5．B 解析：本段主题是“避免催促说话人”。空处谈论的内容应与首句相关，B项中的“rush”与空前的“hurrying”同义，表示“催促”。故选B项。
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(2019·陕西部分学校第一学期摸底)Many of my friends like fall and take it as their favorite season. Last weekend, I went outdoors and soon 1．____________(find) a deeper appreciation for this season.
The change of leaf colors is a common reason given 2．____________ the love of fall. Each tree reacts 3．____________(different) to the change of the season. Some shed their leaves in hopes of reproducing; however, other 4．____________(tree) remain green for as long as possible to gain additional energy from the sun to survive the winter. This effect 5．____________(call) the flight?or?fight response.
Fall is a time of 6．____________(reflect) and preparation for the year ahead. I have found a meaning of fall for me. I’m 7．____________ 18?year?old boy in the final year of high school and my life is a work in progress. There are times I want to give up, but then I look around me and realize life keeps 8．____________(move). The natural cycle of life is beautiful and doesn’t stop growing so I have to learn to keep up.
The meaning of fall is different for each person. I encourage you 9．____________(go) out to follow some path or sidewalk and discover 10．____________ fall means to you.
【解题导语】 作者喜欢秋天这个季节，它是作者反思和准备未来的时刻，让作者保持前进。
1．found 解析：考查动词的时态。根据该句中的“Last weekend”和and前面的“went”可知，此处叙述发生在过去的事，故填found。
2．for 解析：考查介词。根据语境并分析句子结构可知，此处用固定搭配the reason for...“……的原因”，故填介词for。
3．differently 解析：考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，此处用副词修饰动词reacts，故填differently。
4．trees 解析：考查名词的单复数。根据语境并分析句子结构可知，此处other修饰名词复数，且谓语动词为复数，故填trees。
5．is called 解析：考查动词的时态和语态。根据语境并分析句子结构可知，call和主语This effect是被动关系，且此处描述的是一种客观情况，应用一般现在时的被动语态，故填is called。
6．reflection 解析：考查词性转换。of是介词，后面接名词、代词或者动名词作宾语，再结合空后的preparation可知，此处应填reflection。
7．an 解析：考查冠词。此处泛指一个18岁的男孩，且所修饰单词的发音以元音音素开头，故填不定冠词an。
8．moving 解析：考查非谓语动词。keep doing sth.意为“一直做某事，继续做某事”，为固定用法，故填moving。
9．to go 解析：考查非谓语动词。encourage sb. to do sth.意为“鼓励某人做某事”，为固定用法，故填to go。
10．what 解析：考查宾语从句。根据语境且分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句，且在从句中作宾语，表示“什么”，故填what。
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制度；机制；公共机构
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