高二英语下(Unit2 综合能力训练)

教师辅导讲义

Step1：Revision

本单元的重点词组和句型进行复习并默写。

Step2：综合能力训练（共100分）

Part I、Grammar and Vocabulary( 46分)

Section A：Match the words in Column A with the meanings in Column B.

Across

3.ideas, statements or beliefs that a person thinks are ridiculous or not true

5.to move or travel in a particular direction

9.to say that something is untrue

10.showing that a person does not think oneself is as important as other people

11.happening or doing something on one of every two (days, weeks, etc.)

12.exactly

Down

1.to make stronger

2.to hide

4. a person that one works with, especially in a profession or a business

6.to leave a place

7.something that a person thinks is true

8. a film, play or TV program that is intended to be funny

Section B：Choose the best answer.

1.It was a pity that the great writer died ___________ his works unfinished.

A. for

B. with

C. before

D. of

2.Mr. Smith is _______ a good teacher ________ we all respect.

A. such; that

B. such; as

C. so; that

D. so; as

3.Mike's father, as well as his mother, insisted that he _____________ at home.

A. stayed

B. would stay

C. had stayed

D. stay

4. _______ , the vitamin C in them will be destroyed.

A.If vegetables are cooked too long

B.If cooked too long

C.If cooking too long

D.If being cooked too long

5.Is there a shop around ________ we can buy some toilet articles?

A. that

B. which*

C. where

D. what

6.He ran as fast as he could_________the bus.

A. catch

B. to catch

C. catching

D. caught

7. ______ he followed my advice, he would have succeeded.

A. When

B. If

C. Had

D. Has

8. ______ smoking here will be fined.

A. Who

B. Whomever

C. Anyone

D. Whoever

9.Every boy and girl ________ the book and they each__________ t o buy one.

A. likes; want

B. like; wants

C. like; want

D. likes; wants

10. _______ , we went for a swim.

A. Being hot

B. It being hot

C. As it is hot

D. It was hot

11.Before he went abroad, he spent as much time as he____________ English.

A. could learning

B. learned

C. to learn

D. could learn

12.This is the main use that the scientists make____________ of natural resources.

A. it

B. which

C. use

D. /

13.Oliver was a mischievous little boy who loved playing ______________ jokes on people.

A. unsuspecting

B. practical

C. inferior

D. embarrassed

Johnson. That last name was as 11 in Lincoln's and Kennedy's time as it is today. Actually, a person would be 12 to find similarities and coincidences between many different pairs of historical figures.

Just as there are similarities between presidents Kennedy and Lincoln, there are also 13 . Both led rich and varied lives, but there are contrasts in their backgrounds and terms in office. Lincoln grew up in 14 . Kennedy's family was rich and privileged. Lincoln was reelected to a second term. Kennedy, however, died before he finished his first term.

No matter how interesting it is to look for 15 between people and events, though, there is no proof that these "connections" are anything more than chance.

1. A. illustrate B. take C. name D. quote

2. A. horrendous B. ridiculous C. moderate D. fascinating

3. A. comparisons B. experiments C. lectures D. emphasis

4. A. chosen B. elected C. run D. kept

5. A. Either B. Both C. All D. Neither

6. A. considerable B. considerate C. suitable D. senseless

7. A. coincidence B. accident C. secret D. mystery

8. A. normal B. universal C. unusual D. reasonable

9. A. whether B. why C. when D. that

10. A. Finally B. In the end C. At last D. Eventually

11. A. average B. international C. common D. much

12. A. probable B. necessary C. possible D. likely

13. A. differences B. difficulties C. varieties D. changes

14. A. sadness B. poverty C. progress D. endurance

15. A. balance B. patterns C. wonders D. benefits

Section B

Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is following by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.

(A)

Teenagers with a bedroom television tend to have poorer diet and exercise habits and lower grades in school than those without one, US researchers said.

While many studies have examined TV viewing habits of young people, researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health said little had been known about the consequences in particular for older adolescents of having a bedroom TV.

They questioned 782 adolescents, from 15 to 18, in the Minneapolis area. Of them, 62 percent reported having a television in their bedroom. Not surprisingly, those with a bedroom TV were more apt to watch it a lot, clocking 4-5 more hours in front of a TV per week, the researchers said. Twice as many of the teens with a bedroom TV were classified as heavy TV watchers — at least five hours a day — compared to those without one.

Girls with a bedroom television reported getting less vigorous exercise — 1.8 hours per week compared to 2.5 hours for girls without a TV. They also ate fewer vegetables, drank more sweetened beverages and ate meals with their family less often, the researchers said.

Boys with a bedroom TV reported having a lower grade point average than boys without one, as well as eating less fruit and having fewer family meals, the researchers said. Boys were more likely to have a television in their bedroom than girls.

Teens from the highest income families were far less likely than those from all other income levels to have a bedroom TV,

the survey found.

Among black teens, 82 percent reported having a bedroom TV, compared to 66 percent of

Hispanics, 60 percent of whites and 39 percent of Asian Americans. The researchers also tracked

body mass index — a measure based on height and weight — and found that having a bedroom

TV had no influence on whether teens were obese.

1. We can learn from the study that ___________ .

A.young people have bad TV viewing habits

B.the bedroom TV has an unhealthy effect on teens

C.most of the older adolescents have a bedroom TV

D. young people enjoy watching TV in their bedroom

2.The underlined words "apt to" might mean____________ .

A. tied to

B. linked to

C. likely to

D. lead to

3.According to the study, boys with a bedroom TV _____________ .

A. get less vigorous exercise

B. drink more sweetened beverages

C. have fewer family meals

D. eat more fruit and vegetables

4.Having a bedroom TV has nothing to do with teens'_____________ .

A. height

B. behaviours

C. body mass index

D. weight

(B)

These amazing inventions are contributing to a greener earth and provide great coping mechanisms to handle changes in our ecosystem. Here are 5 spectacular inventions that will make a difference in the race to a better environment.

?Zero Pollution Motor

Popular Mechanics confirmed that the Tata Motors company will bring the first air-powered cars production to the United States later in 2009 or early 2010. These cars break a 1000-mile-per-fill, and a top speed of 96 miles per hour. The price of this car is estimated at $18,000.

?Virtually Waterless Washing Machine

The researchers at University of Leeds have come up with a way to wash clothes that uses less than two percent of water and energy. The washing machine, Xeros, can also remove virtually all types of stains. The clothes come out of this washer are almost dry, thus reduce the need for dryer usage.

Xeros uses as little as one cup of water for each washing cycle.

?Green Tower

The tower will be made of glass to absorb as much light as possible during the winter months, and constructs with sustainable materials, which uses renewable energy sources.

?Eco-laptop

The Asus notebook's case is covered in bamboo, and all the plastic inside it is recyclable. There is no paint, no spray, or electroplating (电镀) uses on its components, and lines with cardboard.

These laptops are scheduled to be released at the beginning of next year.

?Chicago Eco-bridge

Chicago is on a race to make the city a greener place with many projects under way. The eco-bridge in Monroe Harbour will serve as a recreational space for residents and visitors. The bridge is designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill

Architecture, and offers the view of the city, rowing and sailing on calm water. It is two miles long, and connects two opposite ends of the city centre, and Grand Park.

1. What does the prefix eco- mean in "ecosystem", "eco-laptop" and "eco-bridge"?

A. Economy.

B. Ecology.

C. Biology.

D. Physiology.

2.What is the advantage of Xeros?

A.It can save water.

B.It can remove almost all kinds of stains.

C.It can save the trouble of using a dryer.

D.All of the above.

3.Which of tne following statements is NOT true?

A.The Zero Pollution Motor can run as fast as 96 miles an hour.

B.The Asus notebook is made of bamboo.

C.The Eco-bridge in Chicago is intended to be a recreational space.

D.The Green Tower will be made of glass in order to absorb light during the winter months.

(C)

In recent years many countries of the world have been faced with the problem of how to make their workers more productive. Some experts claim the answer is to make jobs more varied. But do more varied jobs lead to greater productivity? There is evidence to suggest that while variety certainly makes the workers life more enjoyable, it does not actually make him work harder. As far as increasing productivity is concerned, variety is not an important factor.

Other experts feel that giving the worker freedom to do his job in his own way is important and there is no doubt that it is true. The problem is that this kind of freedom cannot easily be given in the modern factory with its complicated machinery which must be used in a fixed way. Thus while freedom of choice may be important, there is usually very little that can be done to create it.

Another important consideration is how much each worker contributes to the product he is making. In most factories the worker sees only one small part of the product. Some car factories are now experimenting with having many small production lines rather than one large one, so that each worker contributes more to the production of the cars on his line. It would seem that not only is degree of work contribution an important factor, therefore, but it is also one we can do something about.

To what extent does more money lead to greater productivity? The workers themselves certainly think this important. But perhaps they want more money only because the work they do is so boring. Money just lets them enjoy their spare time more. A similar argument may explain demands for shorter working hours. Perhaps if we succeed in making their jobs more interesting, they will neither want some money, nor will shorter working hours be so important to them. 1. Which of those possible factors leading to greater productivity is NOT true?

A.To make jobs more varied.

B.To give the worker freedom to do his job in his own way.

C.Degree of work contribution.

D.Demands for longer working hours.

2.Why do workers want more money?

A.Because their jobs are too boring.

B.To enjoy more spare time.

C.To make their jobs more interesting.

O. To demand shorter working hours.

3.In this passage, the author tells us __________ .

A.how to make the workers more attentive

B.possible factors leading to great efficiency

C.to what extent more money leads to great productivity

D.how to make workers' jobs more interesting

4.The author of this passage is probably a ___________ .

A. reader

B. worker

C. manager

D. physicist

Part III、Translation (15分)

Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word or phrase given in the brackets.

1．他们在他的床上放了一只塑料的蜘蛛，以此来戏弄他。(play a trick)

2．我提出为他们油漆厨房，以此来交换一个星期的食宿。(in exchange for)

3．以前人们认为地球是平的，而且这种看法一直持续到至少十四世纪。( belief)

4．他被罚50美金，但是可以选择做相等量的社区服务I作来代替。(equivalent)

5．当他意识到自己将不得不经历一次危险的心脏手术时，，他吓坏了。( undergo)

Part IV、Guided Writing(15分)

Directions: Write an English composition in over 120 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.请以What Makes a Champion?为题，写一篇不少于120词的文章。

Keys：

Part I、Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A:

Section B: 1 - 5 BBDAC 6-10 BCCAB 11-15 ADBAD

Section C: 1. C 2. H 3. D 4. F 5. A 6. E 7. I 8. B 9. J

Part II、Reading Comprehension

Section A : 1 - 5 CDABB 6 -10 DACBA 11-15 CDABB

Section B :

(A)BCCD

(B)BDB

(C)DABC

Part III、Translation .

1.They played a trick on him by putting a plastic spider in his bed.

2.I have offered to paint the kitchen in exchange for a week's accommodation.

3.People used to think that the earth was flat and this belief continued until at least the 14th century.

4.He was fined $50, but was given the choice of doing the equivalent amount of community work.

5.He was frightened when he realized he would have to undergo a dangerous heart operation.

Part IV、Guided Writing

What Makes a Champion?

What makes a champion? There is a simple answer. As people always say, success is ninety-nine percent perspiration and hard work. Yang Yang, Olympic champion in track speed skating, proved that. She once said, "To be a champion, first of all, you have got to have a dream. Persistence is also very important, because without that you might easily give up when facing obstacles. Another thing is hard work. The closer you get to the championship, the bigger challenges you will meet. Therefore, persistent hard work is crucial to becoming a champion."

There is no denying that hard work is important. Everybody who achieved something has worked hard. However, there are a lot of people that work hard in the world and very few of them are becoming champions. Therefore, there must be something else that plays an equally important part in making a champion. He has got to be courageous; he has got to be creative; he has to be curious, because that's how you break new ground; and I think he has got to be very compassionate.