1、1Unit 2 The Olympic Games李仕才一、阅读理解。One cold day last November, my wife and I came home from work to a sick young daughter and we decided to stay at home for the night. Problem was, we had two tickets to see Miranda July, the performance artist, being interviewed at the Herbst Theatre. We decided to
2、sell them online for 50. One hour before the event, a guy named Peter called me and said he wanted to buy the tickets. Since the time was limited, I told Peter to pay me the next day. Peter seemed touched and we said a fond goodbye.However, a month later, Peter still didnt pay me back. A few more we
3、eks passed. Another month. Thered been one e-mail promising to mail the check, then silence.Maybe he was having a hard time, I thought. But truth was, Peter seemed to be having a pretty normal time. According to the pictures and messages on his Facebook, he had been playing golf, dancing happily wit
4、h his friends, and traveling on a boat. But he just refused to answer my calls, or reply to my e-mails or messages. So I tried reaching him with my wifes phone one night. And he didnt pick up when I called,but texted right back, playfully wondering who might be calling him.“You should go to his offi
5、ce,”my wife said, “He would have to give you the money if all his coworkers were watching.”But I didnt want to become a debt collector. My efforts to reach Peter over these months had been light and I wanted to keep it that way. My initial exchange with Peter had been just two regular people agreein
6、g to handle things humanly. There was a rare niceness in that, and I still wanted to keep that balloon in the air, however disappointing it was starting to look. I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.1.For what reason did the author and his wife decide to sell the ticket?A. They though
7、t it was too cold that night.2B. They needed to look after their daughter.C. They wanted to save some money.D. They were going to be interviewed.2.On the night the author sold his tickets to Peter, he_.A. knew he might not get the 50.B. felt a little hesitant.C. thought he could trust Peter.D. was m
8、oved by Peters kindness.3.Why didnt Peter pay the author back?A. Because he didnt remember it.B. Because he was too busy to pay.C. Because he didnt want to pay.D. Because he was having a tough time.4.What can we infer about the author?A. He would never trust strangers.B. He might call the police for
9、 help.C. He would go to Peters office to talk to him.D. He still hoped Peter would pay him back.【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在网上把两张票卖给 Peter，而 Peter却迟迟不给钱，作者仍然希望 Peter要讲诚信。1.B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“my wife and I came home from work to a sick young daughter and we decided to stay at home for the night.”可知，作者和妻子决定
10、卖掉票是为了在家照顾生病的女儿。2.C 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I wanted to believe we could still trust each other.”可知，卖给 Peter票的时候，作者觉得应该相信他。4.D 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“There was a rare niceness in that, and I still wanted to keep that balloon in the air, however disappointing it was starting to look. I wanted to believe we co
11、uld still trust each other.”可知，3作者仍然希望 Peter把那两票钱还给作者。二、单句语法填空1As everybody knows, the (lazy) a person is, the more things he needs to do tomorrow.答案：lazier2He admitted (cheat) in the exam.Thats why he was not admitted universities or colleges.答案：cheating/having cheated; to/into3I regret to inform y
12、ou that your brother is just the one well get someone (replace)答案：to replace4 (compete) more effectively with others, more and more people equip themselves with a higher education.答案：To compete5Her bright clothes always make her stand in a crowd.答案：out6It is a truth finally and universally acknowled
13、ged that a single woman with brains deserves (have) equal opportunities to men.答案：to have7The project is the charge of an experienced worker.答案：in8The basketball coach, as well as his team, (interview) shortly after the match for their outstanding performance.答案：was interviewed9If you dont plan to s
14、tay there long in the coming holiday, will I.答案：nor/neither10Concerned with their health, many people take exercise (regular) and keep a balanced diet.答案：regularly三、完形填空。I lost my flat by accident， and then I discovered my car needed a new engine. That meant I would have to spend 1，000 to get the ca
15、r back on the 1 . I suddenly found that I needed， first， somewhere to 2 and second， something to travel around 3 .I was trying to decide what to do when I 4 the advertisement on a board： Converted（改装过的） ambulance 5 ， 1，600. So I rang the number in the ad and 6 to go and see it. It was love at first
16、sight！ I made a 7 straight away. Two days later I was the 8 owner of a converted camper van（野营车）.At first I was 9 . I wasnt sure whether I could handle it. 10 ， 4gradually Ive had feelings that I havent 11 before. Living in my van is just the 12 of waking up in the morning， and， for the first few se
17、conds， not knowing 13 you are. Then you look out of the window； some strange trees 14 you， and some beautiful scenery makes your heart beat 15 . Living in a flat in the city I missed all that.Now I begin to 16 what the travelers have been telling us. Living in a van is cheap. No rent. Whats more， th
18、eres the sense of 17 my new lifestyle has given me. I love being able to go where I want and when I want. Its 18 to feel that the whole world is your home. It is no 19 that so many people are 20 their houses and going on the road.【解题导语】 本文是一篇记叙文。 “我”的车发动机坏了，修理费很昂贵。偶然间“我”看中了一辆由救护车改装的野营车，立即买下了它。在这辆车里，
19、 “我”既可以居住，又可以旅游，觉得世界就是家，这种感觉真好。1.A.side BroadC.spot DplatformB 解析：根据该句中的“get the car back on the_ ”可以判断，此处是说，让“我”的汽车重返上路（road）则要花费“我”1 000 英镑。A 项意为“旁边” ，C 项意为“斑点，污渍” ，D 项意为“平台” ，都与语境不符。2.A.drive BrelaxC.work DliveD 解析：根据该句中的“somewhere”及上文中的“I lost my flat”可以判断， “我”突然意识到“我”首先需要有个地方居住（live） ，故 D项正确。A
20、项意为“驾驶” ，B 项意为“放松” ，C 项意为“工作” ，都与语境不符。3.A.for BthroughC.in DatC 解析：根据该句中的“something to travel around _ ”并结合常识可知，“我”还需要有一个坐在里面（in）驾驶着四处旅游的东西。故 C项正确。4.A.took charge of Bmade use ofC.got hold of Dcaught sight ofD 解析：根据该句中的“when I _ the advertisement on a board”可知，此处是说当“我”看到（caught sight of）公告牌上的广告时。A 项
21、意为“负责，控制” ，B项意为“利用” ，C 项意为“抓住，找到” ，都与语境不符。5.A.for sale Bon showC.in need Dunder repair5A 解析：根据空后的“ 1，600”并结合空前的“advertisement”可知，这辆改装过的救护车是用来出售（for sale）的，故 A项正确。B 项意为“在展出” ，C 项意为“需要” ，D项意为“在修理中” ，都与语境不符。6.A.failed BarrangedC.applied DhesitatedB 解析：根据该句中的“to go and see it”及后一句“It was love at first s
22、ight！”可知， “我”打进电话，并安排（arranged）时间去看看。A 项意为“失败” ，C项意为“申请” ，D 项意为“犹豫” ，都与语境不符。7.A.difference BsuggestionC.decision DcommentC 解析：根据前一句“It was love at first sight！”可知， “我”一下子就爱上它了，据此可知， “我”立即作出了决定，make a decision 为固定搭配，意为“作出决定” 。A 项意为“差别” ，B 项意为“建议” ，D 项意为“评论” ，都与语境不符。8.A.proud BpainfulC.careless Dbrave
23、A 解析：根据该句中的“owner of a converted camper van（野营车） ”并结合前一句所表达的“我”立即作出决定可知，两天后“我”成了骄傲的（proud）野营车车主。B 项意为“痛苦的” ；C 项意为“粗心的” ； D 项意为“勇敢的” ，都与语境不符。9.A.unwilling BconfidentC.satisfied DnervousD 解析：根据后一句“I wasnt sure whether I could handle it.”可知， “我”不知道是否可以控制这辆车，据此可以判断，刚驾驶时， “我”有点紧张（nervous） ，故 D项正确。A 项意为“不
24、愿意的” ；B 项意为“自信的” ；C 项意为“满意的” ，都与语境不符。10.A.Therefore BOtherwiseC.However DBesidesC 解析：前一句说不确定是否可以控制这辆车，空后说逐渐能够掌握驾驶技能，并享受驾驶这辆车，据此可以判断，空处前后为转折关系，故 C项正确。11.A.suffered BexperiencedC.hurt DcontrolledB 解析：根据语境可知，该处表示“逐渐地，我有了未曾体验（experienced）过的感觉” ，故 B项正确。A 项意为“遭受” ，C 项意为“弄伤” ，D 项意为“控制” ，都与语境不符。12.A.fear Bt
25、irednessC.excitement DbeliefC 解析：根据前一句可知， “我”体验到了以前未曾体验过的感觉，据此可以判断，早晨6在车子里醒来是让人兴奋（excitement）的，故 C项正确。A 项意为“恐惧” ，B 项意为“疲倦” ，D 项意为“信念” ，都与语境不符。13.A.what BwhereC.how DwhoB 解析：根据该句中的“waking up in the morning， and，for the first few seconds， not knowing _ you are”并结合常识可以判断，早晨在车里醒来“我”很兴奋，在开始的几秒里，不知道自己在哪里（
26、where） 。14.A.greet BblockC.protect DguideA 解析：根据该句中的“some strange trees_ you，and some beautiful scenery makes your heart beat_ ”可以判断，此处是说在清晨， “我”驾驶着爱车，窗外的树在和你打招呼（greet） ，窗外的美景让你的心激动地（wildly）跳动。B项意为“阻塞” ，C 项意为“保护” ，D 项意为“指导” ，都与语境不符。15.A.softly BstronglyC.normally DwildlyD 解析：参见上题解析。A 项意为“轻柔地” ，B 项意为
27、“强烈地” ，C 项意为“正常地” ，都与语境不符。16.A.doubt BrefuseC.appreciate DignoreC 解析：根据本段内容可知，本段主要讲述在野营车里居住的种种优点，据此可以判断，“我”现在开始理解（appreciate）旅行者一直告诉我们的关于住在野营车里的优点。A项意为“怀疑” ，B 项意为“拒绝” ，D 项意为“忽视” ，都与语境不符。17.A.freedom BdutyC.humor DsafetyA 解析：根据语境可知，此外，还有“我”的新生活方式给“我”的自由（freedom）感，故 A项正确。B 项意为“责任” ，C 项意为“幽默” ，D 项意为“安全
28、” ，都与语境不符。18.A.terrible BdelightfulC.useful DboringB 解析：根据该句中的“to feel that the whole world is your home”可知，你会感觉到全世界就是你的家，据此可以判断，这种感觉是让人高兴的（delightful） ，故 B项正确。A 项意为“可怕的” ，C 项意为“有用的” ，D 项意为“令人厌烦的” ，都与语境不符。19.A.chance BwayC.possibility DwonderD 解析：根据该句中的“so many people are _ their houses and going on
29、 7the road”可知，此处是说怪不得有那么多人要离开家，行驶在路上。 It is no wonder that.为固定句型，意为“并不奇怪，不足为奇” ，故 D项正确。20.A.leaving BdesigningC.buying DbuildingA 解析：参见上题解析。故 A项正确。B 项意为“设计” ，C 项意为“购买” ，D 项意为“建造” ，都与语境不符。四、单句改错1Not only he interested in America literature, but also his students are beginning to show interest in it.
30、答案：在 he前加 is2Although we have trouble without end, we win victory one after other. 答案：otheranother3Who will take the charge of the company after the manager retires？ 答案：去掉第一个 the4What a bargain! The price of this dress is not half as many as that of the skirt. 答案：manymuch5I am going to London and my
31、 sister is going as well as. 答案：去掉 well后的 as五、单元语法一般将来时的被动语态1(2016上海卷)I really hope that my article (publish) in a newspaper someday.答案：will be published2(2015四川卷)More expressways (rebuild) in Sichuan soon to promote the local economy.答案：will be rebuilt3(2015安徽卷)It is reported that a space station (build) on the moon in years to come.答案：will be built4The flood has caused a lot of damage to that area and the figures of the missing (publish) shortly.答案：will be published5Nothing (do) because no one in authority takes the matter seriously.答案：will be done
