Unit 2 Lets talk teens Extended reading 练习 -2025-2026学年高中英语译林版必修第一册

2025级高一英语自编练习（014） Unit 2 Let’s talk teens Period 6 Extended reading 预计用时：60min 班级 姓名 学号 一、完形填空。 Being good at something and having a passion for it are not enough. Success 1 fundamentally on our view of ourselves and of the 2 in our lives. When twelve-year-old John Wilson walked into his chemistry class on a rainy day in 1931, he had no way of knowing that his life was to change completely. The class experiment that day was to 3 how heating a container of water would bring air bubbling(冒泡)to the surface. 4 , the container the teacher gave Wilson to heat 5 held something more volatile(易挥发的)than water. When Wilson heated it, the container 6 , leaving Wilson blinded in both eyes. When Wilson returned home from hospital two months later, his parents attempted to find a way to deal with the catastrophe that had 7 their lives. But Wilson did not regard the accident as catastrophic. He learned braille(盲文)quickly and continued his education at Worcester College for the Blind. There, he not only did well as a student but also became a(n) 8 public speaker. Later, he worked in Africa, where many people suffered from 9 for lack of proper treatment. For him, it was one thing to 10 his own fate of being blind and quite another to allow something to continue 11 it could be fixed so easily. This moved him to action. And tens of millions in Africa and Asia can see because of the 12 Wilson made to preventing the preventable. Wilson received several international 13 for his great contributions. He lost his sight but found a 14 . He proved that it's not what happens to us that 15 our lives — it's what we make of what happens. 1．A．depends B．holds C．keeps D．reflects 2．A．dilemmas B．accidents C．events D．steps 3．A．direct B．show C．advocate D．declare 4．A．Anyway B．Moreover C．Somehow D．Thus 5．A．mistakenly B．casually C．amazingly D．clumsily 6．A．erupted B．exploded C．emptied D．exposed 7．A．submitted to B．catered for C．impressed on D．happened to 8．A．accomplished B．crucial C．specific D．innocent 9．A．deafness B．depression C．blindness D．speechlessness 10．A．decide B．abandon C．control D．accept 11．A．until B．when C．unless D．before 12．A．opposition B．adjustments C．commitment D．limitations 13．A．scholarships B．rewards C．awards D．bonuses 14．A．fortune B．recipe C．dream D．vision 15．A．distinguishes B．determines C．claims D．limits 二、阅读理解。 Do you completely understand your teenagers who are between 13 to 19? They may live a happy and meaningful life on condition that you know what changes they are undergoing. The teenage life is full of happiness, sadness enjoyment and it can he interesting too. This is because in the teenage life a teenager is subjected to physical growth, and hormonal changes. They may be in a stage of conflict like undergoing puppy love. This is only a normal part of life. Teenagers should enjoy life by making friends with peers in healthy activities such as camping, picnic, swimming and so on. Through friends, a teenager learns to joke, laugh and play to release stress and tension. By making friends, the teenager learns to sweeten his or her joys and even eases the bitterness of life’s downtime. Many teenagers are very conscious of their physical outlook. It is at this part of their life that beauty strikes as the main self-image. They love to follow up with the latest trends for dressing and hairstyle. Some girls and boys go on a crash diet to slim down in order to look attractive. However, making up is not a must for their good image. Parents tend to play a role in a teenager’s life. They like to control their freedom and have a say on what the teenagers do. Therefore, teenagers have cases of disagreements, disputes, quarrels and even runaways from homes among some teenage girls. To avoid this, parents should be more in their teenager’s shoes. There are also negative problems that may pop out during a teenage life. Some teenagers are easily affected by the mass media and the people around them. They may be involved in violent behavior, drugs taking, smoking, drinking and so on. Others tend to let off their anger by destroying public property. There will be more harm than good if nothing is done. 1．Why are teenagers’ lives full of ups and downs? A．They usually undergo puppy love. B．They have a variable character. C．They are too young and lack experience of life. D．They are experiencing personal body changes. 2．What does the third paragraph mainly tell us? A．Making friends has a deep influence on teenagers. B．Teenagers play jokes on nobody other than friends. C．Teenagers benefit from attending healthy activities. D．Friends can help teenagers ease the bitterness of life. 3．What do teenagers do to improve their physical outlook? A．They eat whatever they like. B．They prefer doing making up. C．They follow up fashion trends. D．They learn how to do with hairstyle. 4．What is the implied meaning of the underlined part? A．Parents often misunderstand their teenagers. B．Parents don’t know what their teenagers need. C．Parents should wear their teenagers’ shoes more often. D．Parents should think more in their teenagers’ position. 5．What is the author’s intention of writing this passage? A．To recommend parents to show kindness to teenagers. B．To tell parents to focus on the changes teenagers undergo. C．To encourage parents to follow up with the latest trends. D．To advise parents to offer proper guidance to teenagers. 三、信息还原。 Many people believe that physical work is more exhausting than mental work. 1 Mental work requires a lot of focus and attention which consumes a significant amount of mental energy and willpower, especially when we engage in tasks that require prolonged periods of concentration, such as writing a paper, coding, or solving complex problems. While the brain only accounts for 2% of our body weight, it consumes over 20% of our body’s energy use. 2 According to some research, the average person burns about320 calories on a typical day purely from thinking. To prevent mental exhaustion, it is important to take proactive steps to manage our mental energy levels. One of the most effective ways to prevent mental exhaustion is to take regular breaks throughout the day. 3 For example, we can take a 5-10 minute break every hour or so to stretch, move around, or simply relax. 4 They can help us manage our mental energy levels and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. Taking time to disconnect from technology and engage in activities such as nature walks, hobbies, or socializing can also be beneficial for our mental health. In conclusion, mental work can be just as exhausting as physical work, and it can have physical, cognitive, and emotional effects on the body. It is important to recognize the signs of mental exhaustion and take proactive steps to prevent burnout. 5 A．Maintain a healthy work-life balance and lead a happier life. B．Complex thinking and cognitively demanding tasks can actually burn calories. C．By doing so, we can improve our overall well-being and lead a more fulfilling life. D．Another way to prevent mental exhaustion is to practice stress-reducing techniques. E．A break can help recharge our mental batteries, reduce stress, and increase productivity. F．However, a new research shows that mental work can be just as tiring as physical work. G．In addition, most people can only pay attention to a single task for 40-60 minutes at a time. 四、语法填空。 Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, have been a topic of interest and 1 (argue) for several years. The idea of vehicles that can operate 2 human control is promising. It can make transportation efficient and convenient. And as technology continues to advance rapidly, the widespread use of self-driving cars seems increasingly popular and 3 (avoidable). In a future impacted by climate change and ecosystem protection, the role of self-driving cars 4 (become) vital in their environmental and social benefits and thus can increase energy efficiency, ease traffic jams, and promote shared mobility. 5 (enable) the change to electric and renewable-powered vehicles, self-driving cars also help encourage the efficient use of infrastructure (基础设施). However, some challenges must be addressed 6 (ensure) safety. One of the primary   7 (concern) is regulation (管理), as current traffic laws and policies may not be equipped to handle various problems closely 8 (relate) to autonomous vehicles. Governments and regulatory bodies will need to establish clear guidelines and safety standards 9 are essential to manage the operation of self-driving cars on roads. In conclusion, the future of self-driving cars presents 10 mix of opportunities and challenges that will shape our societies, economies, and environments. 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