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Unit 2 Making a difference
Part 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas
基础过关练
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.It is our duty to (回收利用) paper and plastic to reduce environmental pollution.
2.We should ensure that the report is only meant for (内部的) use within the company.
3.The (基金会) aims to (资助) medical treatment for patients with rare diseases.
4.He found it difficult to e enough money to make ends meet, which really let him down.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.(2025浙江1月)Building (effect) communication skills takes time, but the effects are worth the effort.
2.(2025湖南湘东十校联考)When Tom turned 18, he decided that it was time to make his dream a (real).
3.If everyone makes a small (contribute) and helps out, we can quickly resolve this problem.
4.(2025江苏高邮期中)World Sleep Day fell on March 21 this year, and the problem of sleep (short) among teenagers has come into focus.
5. her great relief, the judge relieved her the heavy fine, saying the system's fault caused the misunderstanding.
6.She decided to donate a large sum of money the charity, and her generous (donate) has helped many victims of the car accident.
Ⅲ.选词填空(其中有一项多余)
make a difference;at first; set up; turn out; benefit from; look across
Being diagnosed with a serious disease really made Mary upset. 1. , she felt like her life had been turned upside down, and she found herself becoming increasingly isolated. So she decided to seek help from her doctor. It 2. that there were many ways to cure her disease. Mary really 3. the doctor's words and regained her confidence. Today, Mary is living a full life, and she has decided to 4. a charity to help people who are in the same situation as she used to be. She believes that even small acts of kindness can 5. in someone's life.
Ⅳ.完成句子
1.一看到糖果,孩子挂着泪痕的脸就露出了笑容。(break)
The child's tear-streaked face at the sight of candy.(读后续写—表情描写)
2.她震惊地瞪大眼睛,因为难以相信自己刚刚听到的话。(trouble)
Her eyes widened in shock as she what she had just heard.(读后续写—表情描写)
3.当她伸手去拿那封信时,使她的手颤抖的不是恐惧而是兴奋。(not...but...)
It was that made her hands tremble as she reached for the letter.(读后续写—动作描写)
4.这个男孩如此紧张,以至于他的腿止不住地抖。(一句多译)
①The boy was his legs couldn't stop shaking.
②So his legs couldn't stop shaking.(读后续写—心理描写)
能力提升练
Ⅰ.课文语法填空
As a six-year-old Canadian schoolboy, Ryan couldn't believe that many people in developing African 1 (country) couldn't get enough clean water. So, Ryan decided 2 (earn) money to build a single well somewhere in Africa. He 3 (clean) windows and did gardening for his family and neighbours, reaching his first target of $70 soon, 4 he was told that $70 wasn't enough for a well. He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbours and persuaded 5 (they) to donate money. At 6 same time, a friend of Ryan's mother helped make his story go public. After several months, Ryan had raised $2,000, with which a well 7 (build)near a primary school in Uganda. The children at the school were grateful 8 him and invited him to visit. He 9 (real) had made a difference for these children.
Later, Ryan set up a foundation to encourage more people to help. Many 10 (inspire) people gave him their support. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean, safe water.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Ⅱ.语法填空
(2024四川眉山仁寿期末)
A video of a five-year-old boy in China 1 insisted on growing his hair for three years so he could sell it and donate the money to help children with cancer has moved 2 great number of people.
The boy, nicknamed Guangnian, from Henan Province, 3 (stop) cutting his hair three years ago because he hoped to wait for it to grow long enough to sell and make money.
In the video, Guangnian smiles 4 (happy) and runs his fingers through his long hair as he tells his story to the camera.
“I have long hair, but I'm a boy. I want to try my best 5 (help) the needy,” he said.
He remembered that a few classmates mistook 6 (he) for a girl on the first day of school because 7 his long hair.
“This made me feel a bit sad, but I won't easily change my mind. I will keep 8 (go),” he said.
His mother explained that he made the 9 (decide) when he saw a TV programme in which a little girl with cancer wished to have more hair.
The boy's story has touched the hearts of many Internet 10 (user) in China.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Ⅲ.阅读理解
A
(2025河南省实验中学期中)
“It's like riding a bike.” is a common comment when you want to remind someone that it's hard to forget a basic skill. But what if you don't know how to ride a bike?
This was something that Annette Kruger, an avid(热衷的) cyclist, saw was true for many women in Berlin, including refugees, who'd moved here. Whether they weren't allowed or didn't have the opportunity to learn, these women had never experienced the health benefits and independence that cycling offers.
That is why, seven years ago, Kruger started Bikeygees, a non-profit organization focusing on teaching women to ride a bike. The group members gather for two hours for training sessions every week. Advanced riders can borrow bikes and helmets for free to practise on their own.
The group also teaches women how to fix bikes, instilling(逐步培养) a sense of self-sufficiency, says Kruger. If they can do bike repairs, ride and learn the German rules of the road, they are awarded a bike kit, including a bike, a helmet, a bike lock and bike tools. More than 500 bikes have been donated so far, and Kruger says the goal is to eventually provide all participants with their own bikes. To date, the group has taught more than 1,400 women and has met in more than 20 locations within Germany, including in emergency shelters.
Participants have said that riding a bike allows them not only freedom of movement—some of the women use them to bring their children to school—but also hope for the future. Kruger says that she can see the impact that concentrating on a new skill has on the women. “We can't replace what someone lost in their life, but we can offer something new. The success is measured in the smiles of the riders when they conquer another bike skill.” She recalls one student in her 60s who continued to practice through a bitter winter. She said, “This is a dream for me. I have been waiting for my whole life to do this.”
1.What did the women in Berlin obtain from Bikeygees?
A.Opportunities to learn German. B.Chances to move away from Berlin.
C.Attention to their living conditions. D.Fitness and freedom to get around.
2.What do we learn about the Bikeygees project?
A.It becomes increasingly popular. B.It has made large profits.
C.It offers more bikes than needed. D.It allows beginners to practise individually.
3.Which is a benefit for the participants from the last paragraph?
A.A fund for women. B.The capacity to earn money.
C.The freedom of their children. D.A prospect of future life.
4.Which of the following best describes Annette Kruger?
A.Energetic. B.Caring. C.Humorous. D.Honest.
B
(2025山西太原月考)
“Everyone should have the chance to play.” is the idea behind All Terrain(地形)Georgia, a program that offers free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia's parks to those with physical disabilities. Being in the woods, fishing, or having a picnic at one of Georgia's state parks can help those people feel normal again. This is a cooperation program between the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the Aimee Copeland Foundation.
All-terrain wheelchairs look like an advanced version of everyday wheelchairs. They have a tank-like appearance, and their wheels are bigger. And bigger engines make them have more power to cross terrain quickly. Most importantly, these chairs are specially designed to make them reliably cross terrain that's rough, wet, sandy or snowy. Therefore, they can give people who might not be able to cross more difficult types of terrain the ability to start a trip.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.1% of American adults have serious difficulty walking or climbing steps. And yet, the most wheelchair-friendly national park in the country, South Dakota's Badlands National Park, has only 3 roads out of 17 suitable for wheelchairs. Besides, traditional wheelchairs can be risky, uncomfortable, and difficult to use in the park, not to mention the fact that the price of some all-terrain wheelchairs can be between $13,000 and nearly $30,000.
Now, as long as you complete a form and meet the requirements, you can book an all-terrain wheelchair and use it for free at one of the cooperative state parks in Georgia. Do remember you need to have an adult around you during the trip. The adult must undergo a training program, carry a fully charged phone and be physically capable of seeking help, if necessary, by returning quickly to the place where the wheelchair was borrowed.
Last year, a number of all-terrain wheelchairs were put into service at 11 state parks and historic sites through All Terrain Georgia. Looking ahead, Melanie Dunn, the assistant director of the Aimee Copeland Foundation, said, “The foundation will soon have the ability to move the wheelchairs to many other parks. Everyone deserves the chance to get close to nature and we can help them do it.”
5.What could users value most about all-terrain wheelchairs?
A.Their cool appearance. B.The creative idea behind them.
C.The convenience of avoiding heavy traffic. D.Their ability to run on challenging terrain safely.
6.Why is South Dakota's Badlands National Park mentioned?
A.To praise the park's user-friendly design.
B.To recommend the national park to the public.
C.To call on the government to build more special roads.
D.To show the shortage of wheelchair-friendly public services.
7.What do the instructions on the program in paragraph 4 suggest?
A.It works better for adult users. B.It sets difficult training tasks for users.
C.It is aimed at offering a risk-free user experience. D.It allows free visits to most national parks.
8.What is Dunn's attitude towards the future of all-terrain wheelchairs?
A.Doubtful. B.Positive. C.Curious. D.Worried.
答案与分层梯度式解析
基础过关练
Ⅰ.1.recycle 2.internal 3.foundation;fund 4.earn
Ⅱ.1.effective 考查形容词。句意:培养有效的沟通技能需要时间,但其带来的效果是值得付出努力的。本空修饰名词短语communication skills,故应用形容词effective,意为“有效的”。
类比启发
常见的有“名词/动词+-ive变形容词”用法的词还有:act→active;addict→addictive;attract→attractive;create→creative (去e加-ive);defense→defensive(去e加-ive);expense→expensive(去e加-ive);appreciate→appreciative(去e加-ive)等。
2.reality 考查名词。句意:当汤姆年满18岁时,他决定是时候将自己的梦想变为现实了。根据空前冠词a可知,本空应用名词reality,意为“现实的东西”。make sth. a reality意为“使某事成为现实”。
3.contribution 考查名词。句意:如果每个人都能做出一点点贡献并提供帮助,那么我们就能很快解决这个问题。根据空前冠词a和形容词small可知,本空应用名词形式。make a contribution意为“做出贡献”。
4.shortage 考查名词。句意:今年3月21日是世界睡眠日,青少年睡眠不足的问题已成为焦点。设空处作介词of的宾语,应用名词形式。sleep shortage意为“睡眠不足”。
5.To;of 考查介词。句意:让她非常庆幸的是,法官免除了她的高额罚款,表示是系统的故障导致了误会。to one's relief意为“令某人欣慰/庆幸的是”,故第一空应用介词To;relieve sb. of sth.意为“解除某人的负担”,故第二空应用介词of。
类比启发
“to+one's+情感名词”通常意为“令某人……的是,使某人感到……的是”,用于这种结构的名词有:astonishment(惊讶)、amazement(惊愕)、annoyance(烦恼,恼火)、delight(高兴)、disappointment(失望)、joy(高兴)、relief(欣慰)、regret(遗憾)、surprise(惊讶)、satisfaction(满意)、sorrow(悲伤)等。
6.to;donation 考查介词和名词。 句意:她决定向慈善机构捐赠一大笔钱,她的慷慨的捐款已经帮助了许多车祸受害者。donate sth. to...意为“向……捐赠某物”,故第一空应用介词to;第二空在and后的分句中作主语,根据空前形容词性物主代词her和形容词generous可知,应用名词形式,且根据空后的助动词has可知,应用单数名词,故填donation。
Ⅲ.1.At first 2.turned out 3.benefited from 4.set up
5.make a difference
Ⅳ.1.broke into a smile 2.had trouble believing 3.not fear but excitement 4.①so nervous that ②nervous was the boy that
能力提升练
Ⅰ.1.countries 考查名词复数。country在这里是可数名词,前面没有限定词修饰,故此处应用复数形式。
2.to earn 考查不定式。decide to do sth.意为“决定做某事”,故本空应用不定式作宾语。
3.cleaned 考查时态。根据空后动词did可知,本空也用过去式。
4.but 考查连词。句意:他为家人和邻居擦窗户、做园艺活,很快就达到了他的第一个70美元的目标,但他被告知,70美元对一口井来说不够。根据句意可知,前后内容为转折关系,故此处应填but。
5.them 考查代词。本空在句中作动词persuaded的宾语,故本空应用人称代词的宾格形式。
6.the 考查冠词。at the same time意为“同时,与此同时”,故本空应用定冠词the。
7.was built 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意:几个月后,瑞安筹集了2,000美元,他用这笔钱在乌干达一所小学附近建了一口井。设空处为非限制性定语从句中的谓语,主语a well为单数概念,与build之间为被动关系,且此处讲的是过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时的被动语态,故填was built。
8.to 考查介词。be grateful to sb.意为“感激某人”,故本空应用介词to。
9.really 考查副词。分析句子可知,本空作状语,故应用副词really。
10.inspired 考查过去分词。句意:许多受到激励的人给予了他支持。本空修饰名词people,people和动词inspire之间为被动关系,故应用过去分词inspired作定语。
Ⅱ.◎语篇解读 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了中国一名五岁男孩坚持留三年头发,这样他就可以卖掉头发,然后把钱捐给患有癌症的儿童,男孩这一举动感动了许多人。
【高频词汇】 1.insist on doing sth.坚持做某事
2.the needy穷人 3.mistake...for...把……错当成……
4.change one's mind改变主意
1.who/that 考查定语从句。句意:中国一名五岁男孩坚持留三年头发,这样他就可以卖掉头发,然后捐钱以帮助患有癌症的儿童,他的视频感动了很多人。本空引导定语从句,修饰先行词boy,本空在从句中作主语且指人,故填who或that。
2.a 考查冠词。句意参考上题。a great number of意为“许多”,故本空应用不定冠词a。
3.stopped 考查时态。句意:这个男孩,绰号叫光年,来自河南省,三年前他不再剪头发,因为他希望等头发长得足够长,然后卖掉赚钱。分析句子可知,nicknamed Guangnian为过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰The boy,because引导原因状语从句,设空处为主句的谓语。根据时间状语three years ago可知,本空动作发生在过去,用一般过去时。故填stopped。
4.happily 考查副词。句意:在视频中,光年对着摄影机讲述自己的故事,他开心地笑着,用手指梳理着自己的长发。设空处修饰动词smiles,应用副词happily作状语。
5.to help 考查非谓语动词。此处表示“我想尽我的最大努力帮助穷人”。try one's best to do sth.意为“尽某人的最大努力做某事”,故本空应用不定式形式,故填to help。
6.him 考查代词。句意:他记得第一天上学时,因为他的长发,有几个同学把他错当成女生了。设空处作动词mistook的宾语,应用宾格him。
7.of 考查介词。句意参考上题。because of意为“因为”,故填of。
8.going 考查非谓语动词。此处表示“我将继续下去”。keep doing sth.表示“继续做某事”。故填going。
9.decision 考查名词。句意:他的母亲解释说,当他看到一个电视节目时,他做出了这个决定,节目中一个患有癌症的小女孩希望有更多的头发。设空处作动词made的宾语,空前有定冠词the,故此处应用名词decision。
10.users 考查名词复数。句意:这个男孩的故事触动了许多中国网民的心。user为可数名词,被many修饰,应用复数形式,故填users。
Ⅲ.A
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了自行车爱好者Annette Kruger成立非营利性组织Bikeygees,让柏林的女性体验骑自行车带来的健康益处和独立性。
【高频词汇】 1.comment n.评论 2.be true for 对……适用 3.independence n.独立;自主 4.award v.奖励 5.to date 到目前为止 6.emergency shelter 紧急避难所
7.recall v.回忆;回想起 8.bitter adj.严寒的
【差距词汇】 1.refugee n.难民 2.a sense of self-sufficiency 自给自足的感觉 3.conquer v.征服
4.capacity n.能力;容量 5.prospect n.前景;希望
1.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“these women had never experienced the health benefits and independence that cycling offers”以及最后一段中的“Participants have said that riding a bike allows them not only freedom of movement...but also hope for the future.”可知,柏林的女性通过 Bikeygees 获得了健康和出行的自由。故选D。
2.A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“To date, the group has taught more than 1,400 women and has met in more than 20 locations within Germany, including in emergency shelters.”可知,该项目教过的女性数量众多,且在德国的很多地方都有开展。这表明 Bikeygees 项目越来越受欢迎。故选A。
易错归因
本题易错选D项。第三段提到“Advanced riders can borrow bikes and helmets for free to practise on their own.”,但未提及“beginners (初学者)”有此权限。D项混淆了“高级骑手”和“初学者”的身份,故排除。
3.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Participants have said that riding a bike allows them not only freedom of movement...but also hope for the future.”可知,参与者从该项目中获得了对未来生活的希望。故选D。
4.B 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其根据第三段中的“That is why, seven years ago, Kruger started Bikeygees, a non-profit organization focusing on teaching women to ride a bike.”和第四段中的“The group also teaches women how to fix bikes, instilling a sense of self-sufficiency, says Kruger.”可知,Kruger创办非营利组织Bikeygees,教女性骑自行车和如何修理自行车,让柏林的女性体验骑自行车带来的健康益处和独立性。由此可推知,她是一个很关心他人的人。故选B。
B
◎语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了佐治亚州全地形项目,即在佐治亚州的公园为身体残疾的人免费提供全地形轮椅。
【高频词汇】 1.cooperation n.合作 cooperative adj.合作的;协作的 2.version n.版本 3.appearance n.外观;外表 4.be specially designed to do sth.被专门设计来做某事 5.reliably adv.可靠地 6.rough adj.崎岖的;粗糙的 7.not to mention 更不用说;何况 8.meet the requirements 满足要求 9.deserve v.应得;值得
【熟词生义】 charge 熟义:v.要价 生义:v.给……充电
5.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Most importantly, these chairs are specially designed...start a trip.”可知,全地形轮椅最重要的特点是其能够在具有挑战性的地形上安全行驶,这也是使用者最看重的地方。故选D。
6.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...South Dakota's Badlands National Park, has only 3 roads out of 17 suitable for wheelchairs.”可知,美国疾病控制与预防中心的数据显示有11.1%的美国成年人在行走或爬楼梯方面有困难,而即使是最适合轮椅使用的南达科他州劣地国家公园,17条道路中也只有3条适合轮椅通行。由此可推知,提到这个公园是为了说明这种对轮椅友好的公共服务短缺。故选D。
7.C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Do remember you need to have an adult around you during the trip...where the wheelchair was borrowed.”可知,使用全地形轮椅时需要有成年人陪伴,且该成年人要接受培训、携带充满电的手机,并且身体状况良好,以便在必要时能够迅速返回取椅处寻求帮助。由此可推知,该项目旨在提供无风险的用户体验。故选C。
8.B 推理判断题。最后一段提到Melanie Dunn 认为基金会很快就能将轮椅推广到更多公园,并且每个人都应该有亲近自然的机会,他们能够帮助人们做到这一点。这表明 Dunn 对全地形轮椅的未来持积极态度。故选B。
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