(2020新教材)新人教版高中英语必修第二册UNIT 2 课时跟踪检测(二) Reading and Thinking

课时跟踪检测（二）Reading and Thinking
一、语言基础训练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．This kind of antelope (羚羊) has long ears, looking rather like a donkey.
2．The story is written in plain (简单明了的) English.
3．I noticed a herd (兽群) of cattle coming.
4．Scientists have been exploring whether life exists (存在) on other planets.
5．He succeeded in recovering (恢复) from a leg injury.
6．The number of visitors is bringing a threat (威胁) to the area.
7．We will stand up and hold together always as one family in harmony (和谐)．
8．Small as it is, the ant is also a creature (生物) on earth.
9．The valley is considered as an area of outstanding natural beauty (美)．
10．He had an operation to remove (除去) a nail in his chest.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．I've got a reservation (reserve) for two nights.
2．It's difficult to make out what he says.
3．Her hand was_observed (observe) to shake.
4．The boy was enjoying the beauty (beautiful) of nature.
5．The taxi driver often reminds passengers of their belongings when they leave the car.
6．He enjoys riding, fishing and shooting (shoot)．
7．They started an attack against each other with sharp words.
8．In order to avoid traffic jams, I strongly suggest some effective_ (effect) measures be taken. 9．Unattended luggage will be_removed (remove) and may be destroyed.
10．(2018·北京高考书面表达) The university is known for its language and culture courses intended (intend) for international students.
Ⅲ.选词填空
I could hear voices but I couldn't make_out what they were saying.
2．In the past, poor workers worked day_and_night,_but they still lived a hard life.
3．He is very ill, and needs someone to watch_over him all the time.
4．The police had orders to shoot_at anyone who attacked them.
5．She can remind me of something important, such as exams and even my birthday.
6．The government should call on people to live in_harmony_with nature.
Ⅳ.完成句子
1．Watch_out_for the haze; it may do great harm to us.
当心这种雾霾天气，它可能对我们造成很大损害。

2．I understand by your remark that you intend_to_leave_the_company.
从你的言谈话语中，我看出你打算离开这家公司。

3．I didn't phone her, and that's_why she got angry with me.
我没有给她打电话。

那就是她对我生气的原因。

4．Only when he returned home did_he_realize_what_had_happened.
当他回到家里时，才知道出了什么事。

5．I really hope that she can recover_from_the_accident as soon as possible.
我真的希望她能尽快从这次事故中恢复过来。

Ⅴ.课文缩写填空
Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet, Xinjiang, and Qinghai. 1.Watching (watch) them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their 2.beauty (beautiful). At the same time, I'm also reminded 3.of the danger they are in. They 4.are_being_hunted (hunt), illegally, for their valuable fur.
Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang, works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve.“We're not trying to save the animals，” he says.“5.Actually (actual), we're trying to save ours elves.” The 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelope, 6.whose population dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes 7.to_make (make) profits. Their habitats were becoming 8.smaller (small) as new roads and railways were built.
In order to save them, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. The measures were 9.effective (effect). The antelope population 10.has_recovered (recover) and in June, 2015, the Tibetan antelope was removed from the endangered species list.
二、语篇阅读训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Every summer, the Serengeti plains (平原) of Africa are worth visiting. Millions of wild animals begin their 1,800mile journey northwards on their annual migratory (迁移的) route.
In the month of November, polar bears in their thousands cross the Canadian Arctic, as they head towards the ice sheets of Hudson Bay. The sea ice that forms every winter is the key to the bear's managing to exist, for here they hunt for seals (海豹)．
The Great Bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds, migrates each year across Europe and Asia to its wintering grounds. Unluckily, these and other migratory animals are in danger from human activity.
Since 1979, ice sheets in the Arctic have gone down by 30 percent. What does this mean for polar bears? They are forced to stay on land for longer periods of time, which delays their search for food. As a result, bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they were. Besides, smaller bears
also produce weaker babies, and their chances of survival are at risk. In the plains of Africa, migratory animals like gazelles are traveling long distances for food, just to avoid falling prey (牺牲品) to humans who hunt them.
In an unusual step, experts from 120 countries have agreed to protect 31 migratory mammals, fish and birds. The United Nation's 11th annual Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) was held in Quito, Ecuador. For the first time, 900 experts attended the conference, and the enthusiastic support shows the world is united in conservation (保护) efforts.
What does getting on a protected list mean? Countries that have signed the agreement will be required to pass laws locally and work with other countries that fall within the animal's migratory path. Only one animal did not make the list. The African lion was rejected (拒绝) for lack of information of the countries where it lives.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。

文章介绍了野生动物在迁徙途中遭受人类的捕杀或受到人类活动的影响导致数量急剧下降，在联合国第11届野生动物迁徙物种年度保护大会上，专家们呼吁世界各国联合起来保护迁徙物种。

1．What can we learn from the passage?
A．The Great Bustard is one of the largest flying birds.
B．The weight of polar bears today is lighter than what it was.
C．In the 1970s, ice sheets went down by 30 percent.
D．120 experts have agreed to protect 21 migratory animals.
解析：选B细节理解题。

根据第四段中的“As a result, bears today are 60 pounds lighter than what they were.”可知，现在北极熊的体重比原来少了60磅，故B项正确。

2．Why was the African lion not included on the list from the passage?
A．We don't know which countries it lives in.
B．It isn't a migratory animal.
C．Experts were not interested in this animal.
D．It was not travelling long distances for food.
解析：选A细节理解题。

根据最后一段中的“Only one animal did not make the list. The African lion was rejected (拒绝) for lack of information of the countries where it lives.”可知，非洲狮没有在名单之内是因为我们不知道它们生活在哪些国家，故A项正确。

3．The writer writes this passage aiming to __________.
A．let us know about the animals
B．prevent the rare animals from dying out
C．inform us of the effects of climate change
D．draw our attention to helping the migratory animals
解析：选D写作意图题。

阅读全文可知，文章介绍了很多野生动物在迁徙途中遭受人类的捕杀或受到人类活动的影响导致数量急剧下降，在联合国第11届野生动物迁徙物种年度保护大会上，专家们呼吁世界各国联合起来保护迁徙物种。

由此可知本文的写作目的是引起人们的注意来帮助迁徙动物，故D项正确。

Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Every day can be a fresh, new beginning — this is very important if you had a difficult day before. By starting with a positive attitude, you can face the challenges of the day in a good state of mind. __1__
Exercise. Exercising is one of the best methods to start your day for your mind as well as the body. __2__ In addition, it also reduces stress and improves your metabolism (新陈代谢). So go for a walk, go for a bike ride, or go to the gym in the morning.
Organize yourself. __3__ Make a to-do list and make an effort to follow it. It will keep you organized and make your day easier. However, make sure that your to-do list is manageable. There are only so many things you can do in a day.
Smile. Starting your day by acting the way you want to feel can help you be more positive. __4__ The easiest thing to do is smile. Just smile because you are alive and you can. Watch or listen to something humorous so you can laugh. It makes you feel positive and really good about yourself and the world that surrounds you.
Keep important items in the same place. To make mornings less busy, start a habit — keeping your important items in one easily accessible place. __5__ This way, you are never looking for that lost item when you are running behind.
A．Write down the tasks for the day.
B．Try other actions to get yourself to feel happier.
C．Try some of the following tips to start your day right.
D．Put your keys, wallet, purse, and other important items there.
E．Instead of rushing through the morning, go slow and take your time.
F．It increases brain function, which can help you get a jump-start on the day.
G．If you feel annoyed or tired, do something physical to make yourself feel happy.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。

如何开始新的一天呢？本文提出了一些实用的建议。

1．选C由下文给出的一些开始新的一天的建议可判断选C项。

2．选F由后一句可推断此处说明运动的作用，故选F项。

3．选A由后一句“Make a to-do list and make an effort to follow it.”可知，此处建议写下任务。

4．选G G项中的“make yourself feel happy”与本段中的主题词“smile”相吻合。

5．选D D项中的“keys, wallet, purse, and other important items”与本段中“important items”相吻合。

三、基础写作训练
Ⅰ.完成句子
1．Hunting_too_much_greatly_affected the number of wild animals.
过度捕猎极大地影响了野生动物的数量。

2．Some animals have died_out and others are in_danger.
一些动物灭绝了，一些动物处于危险中。

3．We should protect_wild_animals_from_being_harmed_ and live in_peace_with_ them.
我们要保护野生动物免受伤害，并与它们和平共处。

4．Our government has_paid_attention_to_the_situation and has taken a series of measures.
我们的政府已经关注这个形式并采取了一系列措施。

5．So far, we have succeeded in preventing_the_situation_from getting worse.
到目前为止，我们已经成功阻止了这种状况的恶化。

Ⅱ.连句成篇(将第Ⅰ题中的句子加入适当的衔接词连句成篇)
Hunting_too_much_greatly_affected_the_number_of_wild_animals._As_a_result,_some_ani mals_have_died_out_and_others_are_in_danger._We_should_protect_wild_animals_from_being_ harmed_and_live_in_peace_with_them._Fortunately,_our_government_has_paid_attention_to_the _situation_and_has_taken_a_series_of_measures._So_far,_we_have_succeeded_in_preventing_th e_situation_from_getting_worse.。