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Unit 2 A life’s Work
Developing ideas & Presenting ideas & Reflection
A级 必备知识基础
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.After a series of tough (试验),the research team finally achieved a major breakthrough.
2.The award-winning singer stepped into the bright (聚光灯) to deliver her speech.
3.She spent hours carefully (擦亮) the ancient bronze relics in the cultural museum.
4.The elderly enjoyed chatting and playing chess in the quiet (庭院) on sunny afternoons.
5.The chance to learn from top experts is (珍贵的),so we should seize it fully.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.The small town has become (prosper) after developing its cultural tourism industry.
2.The careful (restore) of the antique vase brought the precious relic back to life.
3.The strict (preserve) of traditional crafts helps pass down our cultural roots.
4.Her sincere (modest) won her widespread respect from colleagues and friends.
5.The team’s (dominate) of the competition earned them the championship trophy.
Ⅲ.单句写作
1.社区的共同努力通过植树让一度被污染的河畔恢复了生机,使之再次成为当地人喜爱的休闲之地。
The community’s joint effort ,making it a popular place for locals to relax again.
2.这个节日的传统可追溯到几百年前,至今仍在庆祝。
The tradition of this festival and is still celebrated today.
3.要是我早点知道真相,我就会做出不同的决定了。(if条件句的虚拟语气)
If I earlier,I .
4.兴奋的孩子们冲了进来,又叫又笑。(完全倒装)
In ,shouting and laughing.
5.无论是大雨还是大风都无法阻止他们继续旅程。(neither...nor...)
could stop them from continuing their journey.
B级 能力素养提升
Ⅳ.阅读理解
(2026河北衡水高二下月考)
Don’t call Madison Stewart an environmentalist.She sees herself simply as an individual taking action in defense of something she loves that’s in need of protection.
Despite her youth,the 24-year-old is an undersea veteran(老手).She grew up sailing around the Great Barrier Reef on her parents’ boat and spent her early life free-diving while patiently waiting for the day when she could get her scuba diving(水肺潜水) certification,aged 12.Already impressed by sharks,Madison was soon pleased to be able to observe them in their own world.“I got to know the sharks...I could recognize them by sight,” Madison says.“Other people had dogs around them growing up.I had sharks.”
But within a couple of years,she saw a great reduction in shark numbers on the reef.“One day I went in the water and couldn’t find my sharks anywhere,sharks I’d spent my childhood with,” she says.“They’d been caught and killed.” It was a heartbreaking moment for Madison.
She left school at 14 to be homeschooled so she could spend more time in the ocean.She taught herself to shoot underwater video to document sharks in their own world and share her sense of wonder with others.She launched a channel and built a huge following for her documentaries where she focused on issues like inadequate protection for some shark species and the global shark fin(鳍) industry.
In 2014 Madison was the subject of the encouraging documentary Shark Girl,which introduced her to a global audience.In 2017 she appeared as an “Ocean Guardian” in the documentary Blue that explored a lot of threats to the world’s marine environments,including the damaging effects of the global shark fishery.The film encourages viewers to get involved and includes practical steps to guide them to do so.It shows Madison’s philosophy that the power of the individual to make a difference by their own direct action should never be underestimated.
1.What did Madison do before getting her scuba diving certification?
A.She went sailing often.
B.She went boating alone.
C.She practised free-diving.
D.She protected the Great Barrier Reef.
2.Why did Madison shoot underwater video to document sharks?
A.To record sharks’ world of wonder.
B.To popularize her photography works.
C.To raise awareness of shark conservation.
D.To spare more time to accompany sharks.
3.Which of the following may agree with Madison’s philosophy?
A.Many hands make light work.
B.Action speaks louder than words.
C.Together we can make a difference.
D.Personal influence can’t be ignored.
4.What’s the purpose of writing this passage?
A.To introduce an influential conservationist.
B.To advertise some encouraging documentaries.
C.To inspire people to protect whatever they love.
D.To inform people how to preserve marine wildlife.
Ⅴ.语篇填空
(2026云南高二下开学考试)
Wang has worked 1. a book restorer for 17 years at the Capital Library of China in Beijing.Her mission is 2. (breathe) new life into old books 3. (damage) by insects,water,or fire.According to Wang,every step is crucial,and behind every sheet of paper and every drop of paste(浆糊) lies a deep 4. (culture) memory.
Wang saw two major challenges in restoration work.The first is about technique.“Only by identifying the paper that best 5. (match) the book can the restoration begin.Sometimes choosing the right repair paper can take over a month,” Wang noted.The second is about dedication.This means she had to devote 6. (she) to the work,which requires a deep sense of responsibility toward the books.
It is estimated that China currently has 50 million surviving ancient books,of 7. 15 million are in urgent need of restoration.Moreover,some ancient books have suffered further damage due to improper restoration 8. (method) used in earlier years,according to a report by Fudan University in November.
Du,9. ancient book restoration expert,said something that left the deepest impression on Wang:“Each time you restore a book,you must approach it as if it were your very first.That’s how a book gets 10. (true) restored.”
Ⅵ.应用文写作
(2026黑龙江黑河高二下月考)
假定你是李华,上周五你参加了学校举办的“旧物改造创意比赛(upcycling competition)”,请你给你的英国笔友Frank写信分享,内容包括:
1.你的参赛作品;
2.感受和收获。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Frank,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Ⅶ.读后续写
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
(2026山东潍坊高二开学考试)
The Imperfect Bowl
Ben stared at the clay(黏土) on the spinning wheel.His art teacher,Ms.Lena,had shown the class how to make a perfect bowl.“Find the center,be gentle with your hands,” she had advised.But Ben’s hands felt awkward,and the wheel seemed to have a mind of its own.For three class periods,he had tried and failed.His earlier creations sat on the shelf—a row of uneven,crooked(歪斜) shapes that were now hard and dry.They were a constant reminder of his struggle,and frustration grew within him.All he wanted was to create something beautiful and perfect,just like the model Ms.Lena had placed at the front of the room.
This was his last opportunity during this project.Taking a deep breath,he wet his hands and tried once more.He pressed down firmly,his entire attention being focused on the cool,wet clay.To his surprise,it felt different this time.The clay seemed to respond to his touch,rising steadily and smoothly.A wave of excitement passed through him as a tall,well-shaped bowl began to take form.He was finally close to success!
However,in a moment of distraction,his thumb slipped and pressed too hard into the soft wall of the bowl,creating a deep,obvious dent(凹痕).Ben’s heart immediately felt heavy.Disappointment,sharp and bitter,washed over him.It was ruined,again.He had a strong urge to destroy the clay and start over,but the class bell was about to ring.Time had run out.
He stared at the damaged bowl,feeling utterly defeated.Ms.Lena appeared beside him,whispering,“Let the clay tell you where it wants to go—flaws(瑕
疵) aren’t always mistakes;they can simply be the first lines of a story.” Her words steadied his fingers.He picked up a carving tool and began to work on a new design.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
As Ben finished his work,a mix of uncertainty and pride filled his heart.
Ms.Lena then invited the class to gather around the display shelf.
知识积累卡
一、重点单词
1.certification n.
2.inadequate adj.
3.dedication n.
二、熟词生义
1.document 本文义:v. 熟义:n.
2.lines 本文义:n. 熟义:n.
三、词块速记
1.in defense of
2.make a difference
3.breathe new life into
四、长难句分析
It shows Madison’s philosophy that the power of the individual to make a difference by their own direct action should never be underestimated.
分析:本句为主从复合句。that 引导 从句,解释前面的 philosophy。
句意:
参考答案
Ⅰ.1.trials 2.spotlight 3.polishing 4.courtyard 5.precious
Ⅱ.1.prosperous 2.restoration 3.preservation 4.modesty 5.dominance
Ⅲ.1.brought the once-polluted riverside back to life
2.dates back to hundreds of years ago 3.had known the truth;would have made a different decision 4.rushed the excited children 5.Neither the heavy rain nor the strong wind
Ⅳ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了海洋守护者麦迪逊为了保护鲨鱼所做的努力,她参与拍摄的纪录片也鼓励人们参与到鲨鱼保护的行动中来。
1.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She grew up sailing around the Great Barrier Reef on her parents’ boat and spent her early life free-diving while patiently waiting for the day when she could get her scuba diving certification,aged 12.”可知,麦迪逊在获得水肺潜水证书之前练习了自由潜水。故选C项。
2.C 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“She taught herself to shoot underwater video to document sharks in their own world and share her sense of wonder with others.She launched a channel and built a huge following for her documentaries where she focused on issues like inadequate protection for some shark species and the global shark fin industry.”可推知,她拍摄鲨鱼水下生活的视频是为了提升人们保护鲨鱼的意识。故选C项。
3.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“It shows Madison’s philosophy that the power of the individual to make a difference by their own direct action should never be underestimated.”可知,麦迪逊的哲学是个人改变世界的力量不应该被低估。故选D项。
4.A 推理判断题。根据第一段内容并结合本文主要介绍了海洋守护者麦迪逊为了保护鲨鱼所做的努力,她参与拍摄的纪录片也鼓励人们参与到鲨鱼保护的行动中来。由此推知,写这篇文章的目的是介绍一位有影响力的环保主义者。故选A项。
Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了古籍修复师王老师在首都图书馆17年的工作经历,以及古籍修复工作的挑战与意义。
1.as 考查介词。work as为固定搭配,意为“担任……工作”。故填as。
2.to breathe 考查非谓语动词。此处用不定式作表语,表示具体的、将要发生的动作或使命。故填to breathe。
3.damaged 考查非谓语动词。此句已有谓语成分is,空处应填非谓语形式,动词damage与逻辑主语old books之间是被动关系,且动作已完成,所以用过去分词作后置定语。故填damaged。
4.cultural 考查形容词。此处修饰名词memory,需用形容词形式cultural,作定语。故填cultural。
5.matches 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句子描述的是客观事实,用一般现在时;关系代词that指代先行词the paper,为单数,所以谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填matches。
6.herself 考查反身代词。devote oneself to...为固定搭配,意为“全身心投入到……”,主语是she,所以用反身代词herself。故填herself。
7.which 考查定语从句。此处为“介词+关系代词”引导的非限制性定语从句,先行词是50 million surviving ancient books,指物。故填which。
8.methods 考查名词复数。method是可数名词,早年使用的修复方法不止一种,所以用复数形式。故填methods。
9.an 考查冠词。此处表示泛指“一位”古籍修复专家,ancient的发音以元音音素开头,所以用不定冠词an。故填an。
10.truly 考查副词。此处修饰动词restored,需用副词形式truly。故填truly。
Ⅵ.
Dear Frank,
Last Friday,I took part in our school’s upcycling competition.It was a fun and meaningful event that encouraged us to turn old things into something useful.
I made a pencil holder from an empty tin can.I cleaned it,painted it blue,and added some paper flowers.Many classmates liked it,and I felt proud.This activity taught me that small changes can give old items a new life.
I really enjoyed the competition.It not only improved my creativity but also helped me care more about the environment.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
Ⅶ.As Ben finished his work,a mix of uncertainty and pride filled his heart.He carefully placed it on the display shelf,where it stood out among the smoother bowls.When Ms.Lena passed by,she paused and picked it up.Ben waited nervously for her comments.She ran her finger over the carved pattern and gave a warm,knowing smile.“Sometimes,the best art comes from a happy accident,” she said quietly.Her words lifted a weight off his shoulders,and his pride began to outweigh his doubt.
Ms.Lena then invited the class to gather around the display shelf. She held up Ben’s glazed bowl,which now shone under the lights.“Look at this one,” she said.“The artist met a problem but didn’t quit.He worked with it and created something with its own story.That is real creativity.” A few students nodded,and Ben noticed one of them pointing gently at the delicate pattern around the dent.In that moment,he felt seen not for a perfect outcome,but for a thoughtful journey.Ben finally understood that true growth isn’t about being perfect,but about how you beautifully repair your own cracks.
知识积累卡
一、1.证书;资质证明 2.不足的;不充分的 3.奉献;献身
二、1.记录;用影像记录 文件;文献 2.(故事的)篇章、开头、情节 线;线条;排
三、1.保卫;捍卫 2.产生影响;有所作为 3.给……注入生机;赋予活力
四、同位语
它展示了麦迪逊的理念,即个人通过自己的直接行动产生影响的力量绝不应该被低估。
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