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Unit 2 A life’s Work
基础练
Ⅰ.品句填词
1.(2025新课标Ⅱ卷)Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast food restaurants outnumber g stores.
2.(2025全国一卷)My daily posts and the visits I received became a (珍贵的) ray of light in the chaos of my house.
3.(2025浙江1月卷)The project required each team to develop a hypothesis(假说),set up an experiment to test the hypothesis,do the statistical a and present the findings.
4.We all agree that he is very (谦虚的) about his achievements.
5.Please provide a brief statement(m 150 words) outlining your artwork concept.
6.(2025北京卷)With encouragement from his friends and parents,Mark built a small bike shelter for his neighbourhood after months of (实验) and error.
Ⅱ.选词填空
put...into,take on,take up,devotion to,originate from,range from...to
1.Leslie Nielsen’s acting is wonderfully inspiring.
2.Many traditional customs in China ancient festivals and people’s daily life.
3.If you want to achieve your dream,you should more effort your study every day.
4.(2025浙江6月卷)My classmates those kids with pale skin and large blue eyes those with rich brown skin and dark hair.
5.(2023浙江1月卷)But all of that growth will a lot of space,and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy,few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
6.(2025浙江1月卷)As new technologies more and more human-like qualities,there’s been a push to make them genderless.
Ⅲ.完成下面语段,尽可能多地使用本单元语法
悲伤的泪水顺着我的脸颊流淌。这是因为我的英语没考及格。我似乎被扔进了绝望的世界。关键问题是我完全失去了信心。就在那时,英语老师给了我一些有用的建议,我从这些建议中受益很大。他的建议是我应该多记单词。而且最重要的是我应该把所学的知识应用到实践中。渐渐地,我的英语取得了很大进步,我脸上又露出了笑容。
Tears of sadness poured down my cheeks.This was 1. .It seemed 2. .The key problem was 3. .Just then,my English teacher gave me some useful suggestions which benefited me a lot.His suggestion was 4. .And the most important thing was 5. .Gradually,I made great progress in my English and smiles appeared on my face again.
Ⅳ.追型逐句
1.得知校园艺术节即将举办,我迫不及待想要参加。(more than)
Learning that the school art festival is around the corner,I to take part in it.
2.我每天坚持练习英语口语,取得了显著的进步。(现在分词短语作状语)
I keep practicing spoken English every day, in my spoken English.
3.我从未忽视过保持健康与平衡饮食的重要性。(否定词位于句首的倒装句)
Never the importance of keeping fit and having a balanced diet.
4.正是团队合作与不懈努力帮我们赢得了这场比赛。(强调句型)
help us win the competition.
5.无论遇到什么挑战,我们都应保持积极乐观的态度。(no matter+疑问词)
we meet with,we should keep a positive and optimistic attitude.
提能练
Ⅴ.阅读理解
A
(2026河南信阳高二下月考)
Artworks 2026:Echoes of the City Exhibition Call
The Modern Arts Collective(MAC) and the Dublin Culture Festival are delighted to announce “Echoes of the City” as the theme of Artworks 2026—an open-call exhibition exploring how cities remember,change,and dream.This year’s event invites artists to reflect on urban memory through painting,sound,photography,architecture or digital media.From forgotten corners to active street scenes,every piece should capture how art helps us see the invisible rhythm of city life.
The exhibition will take place at The MAC Gallery,from November 10 to December 15,2026.Selected works will be featured in the main exhibition hall,and each chosen artist will receive a 1,200 award at the opening ceremony.
Submission Guidelines
※Format:Existing digital or physical works in any visual or sound medium.
※Submission Process:Complete the online application form;Upload high-quality images or video documentation of your work;Provide a short artist statement(maximum 200 words) explaining how your work responds to the theme.
Requirements
※Include titles,materials,and dimensions of each artwork.
※For video or sound works,ensure smooth playback and stable links.
※Works must remain accessible online until May 20,2026 for review.
Further Information
※All applications must be submitted by April 5,2026.
※Artists can explore last year’s award-winning projects on our official website,which offer insights into artistic practice and vision.
※For questions about technical or conceptual details,contact us before March 25,2026,to receive timely support from our team.
1.What is the main purpose of Artworks 2026?
A.To display Dublin’s cultural landmarks.
B.To record daily life through photography.
C.To collect designs of modern architecture.
D.To explore artistic reflections on city memory.
2.What is a requirement for artwork submission?
A.Providing a video artist statement.
B.Mentioning the materials of the entry.
C.Submitting both physical and digital versions.
D.Contacting organizers before uploading files.
3.What is the deadline for the application?
A.March 25,2026.
B.April 5,2026.
C.May 20,2026.
D.November 10,2026.
B
(2026四川遂宁高二下月考)
Jim Johnson was a mail carrier in the leafy Westmoreland,Westhaven and Westover Hills neighborhoods,just north of downtown Wilmington,where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name;he carried in the groceries;he took note of unlocked doors,offered gardening advice,and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that,Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns(草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in the local postal service lives on.In many communities,that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine,greeting cards,social security checks,college acceptance letters—even the bills—appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades,Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch,a dog who belonged to one of the neighbors,was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before,he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route,Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now,the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop,Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter,and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route,but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
4.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph?
A.He’s open-minded.
B.He’s sharp-eyed.
C.He’s warm-hearted.
D.He’s strong-willed.
5.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in paragraph 2 mean?
A.Refused. B.Criticized.
C.Praised. D.Honored.
6.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work?
A.He drove Butch to its owner.
B.He sent presents to his friends.
C.He prepared a retirement party.
D.He said goodbye to the neighbors.
7.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A.To remember a respected mail carrier.
B.To record an unforgettable experience.
C.To raise funds for the postal service.
D.To call for harmony in the community.
Ⅵ.七选五
(2026江西上饶高二下月考)
Some people succeed,while others may not. 1
The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed,you must be optimistic(乐观的).If you do not expect to win,you will not try as hard as those who do expect to win.
2 If you do not have an aim,then you will not be motivated to work hard and put your performance under the microscope to make sure that every detail is right.
Another quality that helps people succeed is creativity(创造力)—thinking about things in a different way and wondering how others would do the same thing. 3 They might be successful with a little creativity,but the most successful people are the most creative ones.
4 It will help you learn about how other people have achieved success.If you want to learn how to set up a successful business,you should read books about people like Bill Gates and Jerry Yang.
Practicing is also important if you want to succeed because practice makes perfect.Practise every day at whatever career you are in,and by doing so,you will see yourself,your business and your self-confidence begin to grow. 5
Success is yours for the taking!Cheers!
A.If you trust yourself and do what you want confidently,your colleagues will be happy to work with you.
B.Think about some successful people you know.
C.Reading is another to success.
D.That’s because some people work extra hard.
E.Listening is also of importance to success.
F.You also need to have a clear goal because motivation(动力) is a key to achieving success.
G.This is because some people possess certain qualities,which others do not.
Ⅶ.完形填空
(2026山东济南高二下月考)
I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside.All farm work can,in my experience, 1 a person to develop a Spartan(斯巴达的) spirit.
From the age of eight,I had to contribute my share of 2 along with my parents and two elder brothers.On the hottest summer days when the air 3 flowed,I knelt in a paddy field(稻田) with my knees deep in mud.The bugs and worms in the water 4 into my skin,and the sun burned upon my 5 back.Sweat streamed down;if a drop ran into the eyes,it would 6 tears.So I always kept my face as low as possible.
I told myself,“Be 7 !” If my parents and brothers could go on taking it,so could I. 8 I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward.I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of “you reap(收获) what you 9 .”
“Judge a man not by his face,but by his 10 ,” my mother used to say.The land is 11 ,as long as you are willing to work on it.When the wind blew and the rice plants moved like 12 in the sea,breathtakingly beautiful,a deep sense of satisfaction 13 in me.
Although later I went into academic research,I shall always remember what working in the paddy fields taught me: 14 your feet firmly on the ground,never give up and you will be 15 .
1.A.remind B.warn C.attract D.train
2.A.wealth B.luck C.labour D.wisdom
3.A.gently B.hardly C.loudly D.usually
4.A.climbed B.bit C.cut D.fell
5.A.arched B.broad C.strong D.straightened
6.A.hold B.produce C.drop D.replace
7.A.quick B.proud C.quiet D.patient
8.A.Slowly B.Slightly C.Safely D.Sadly
9.A.pick B.find C.sow D.wish
10.A.fields B.books C.neighbors D.clothes
11.A.affordable B.acceptable C.dependable D.adjustable
12.A.boats B.weeds C.fishes D.waves
13.A.welled up B.broke up C.cooled off D.held off
14.A.drag B.kick C.plant D.lift
15.A.promoted B.educated C.comforted D.rewarded
Ⅷ.语篇填空
(2026黑龙江哈尔滨高二下开学考试)
Looking for Crafts is a documentary about the stories of 199 Chinese craftspeople.Since it wasn’t broadcast on TV,I 1. (watch) it online during the winter holiday.Although it doesn’t feature beautiful images or an 2. (excite) plot,it quietly tells the stories of traditional Chinese craftsmanship and techniques.I was 3. (deep) touched by the warmth and faith of our traditional culture.
This documentary is different from any I’ve ever seen before.The director is from a rural area of Hunan Province.After 4. (live) in a city for many years,he became nostalgic(怀旧的) about the traditional crafts of his home town,so he set out on a quest to record crafts around China.
The documentary 5. (make) without professional filming equipment or a lot of money.However,its accented narration made me feel at home.What impressed me most in the documentary was a then 80-year-old man who made paper umbrellas with bamboo for the Dai people.Making umbrellas is 6. long process that involves many steps,7. he has insisted on making them for many years.
It is easy to notice that the hands of these elderly craftspeople are full of wrinkles.This made me think about the 8. (important) of craftsmanship—these craftspeople are using their lives to protect our cultural heritage.From making a piece of pottery 9. creating a musical instrument,these crafts are hard work.
However,true artists give up their own comfort to produce what’s in their heart,which I believe is the meaning of this documentary.I hope these ancient and delicate techniques will still be alive in years 10.(come).
参考答案
基础练
Ⅰ.1.grocery 2.precious 3.analysis 4.modest 5.maximum 6.trial
Ⅱ.1.devotion to 2.originate from 3.put;into
4.ranged from;to 5.take up 6.take on
Ⅲ.1.because I failed in the English exam
2.as if/though I were thrown into the world of hopelessness
3.that I completely lost confidence
4.that I (should) memorize more words
5.that I should apply what I learned to practice
Ⅳ.1.am more than eager 2.making remarkable progress
3.have I ignored 4.It is teamwork and continuous efforts that
5.No matter what challenge
提能练
Ⅴ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2026年“城市回响”艺术展的主题、展览信息、作品提交指南、具体要求以及相关注意事项。
1.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“This year’s event invites artists to reflect on urban memory through painting,sound,photography,architecture or digital media.”可知,2026艺术展的主要目的是探索关于城市记忆的艺术表达。故选D项。
2.B 细节理解题。根据Requirements部分中的“Include titles,materials,and dimensions of each artwork.”可知,作品提交要求注明参赛作品的材料。故选B项。
3.B 细节理解题。根据Further Information部分中的“All applications must be submitted by April 5,2026.”可知,申请截止日期是2026年4月5日。故选B项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了邮递员吉姆·约翰逊多年来热心服务社区,与居民建立深厚情谊,深受大家尊敬与爱戴的故事。
4.C 推理判断题。根据第一段中“He knew all the kids and their pets by name;he carried in the groceries;he took note of unlocked doors,offered gardening advice,and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.”可知,吉姆热心帮助邻里,十分善良热心。故选C项。
5.B 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Though the postal service is often disparaged now,the trust in the local postal service lives on.”可知,前后存在转折关系,后半句说信任仍在,前半句应是负面评价,因此disparaged意为“批评、指责”。故选B项。
6.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中“At every stop,Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter,and hugs filled with warm memories.”可知,吉姆在工作最后几天除了送信,还和邻居们告别。故选D项。
7.A 推理判断题。通读全文,尤其是最后一段内容可知,作者通过回忆吉姆的事迹,纪念这位受人尊敬的邮递员,展现他与社区的温暖羁绊,因此写作目的是纪念一位受人尊敬的邮递员。故选A项。
Ⅵ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了成功的要素。
1.G 根据第二段中“The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed,you must be optimistic.”和第四段中“Another quality that helps people succeed is creativity”可知,下文说到了成功需要乐观和有创造力,论述了成功所需要的品质,即如何成功,结合上文“Some people succeed,while others may not.”可推断承接上文提到的success,此处引出下文的成功的要素,G项中的“This”指代上文的“some people succeed”,且G项中的“some...,others...”结构与上文一致,“qualities”引出下文对成功品质的解释。故选G项。
2.F 下文“If you do not have an aim,then you will not be motivated to work hard and put your performance under the microscope to make sure that every detail is right.”说明你需要有一个目标,然后就会被激励去付诸努力。F项中的“motivation”与下文的“motivated”一致,说明需要有一个清晰的目标,因为动力是成功的关键要素之一。故选F项。
3.B 下文“They might be successful with a little creativity,but the most successful people are the most creative ones.”可知,空后一句的they指代前文出现过的人,并且后面表达最成功的人是最有创造力的。B项中的“some successful people”相符,想想身边的成功人士,然后引出下文。故选B项。
4.C 下文“It will help you learn about how other people have achieved success.If you want to learn how to set up a successful business,you should read books about people like Bill Gates and Jerry Yang.”说明你应该读书,说明阅读是成功的另一要素。故选C项。
5.A 上文“Practise every day at whatever career you are in,and by doing so,you will see yourself,your business and your self-confidence begin to grow.”说明无论你从事什么工作都要自信,A项中“trust yourself”和“confidently”与上文的“self-confidence”一致。因此推断选A项“如果你相信自己,并且自信地做自己想做的事,你的同事将会很愉快地与你工作。”符合语境。故选A项。
Ⅶ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者回忆了自己在农村稻田劳作的经历,阐述了这段经历培养了自己的坚韧精神,让自己懂得了脚踏实地、不放弃就会有收获的道理。
1.D 根据下文“develop a Spartan spirit”和“I learned not to be afraid of difficulties”可知,通过做农活,作者学会了不怕困难,所以农活能起到磨炼精神的作用。故选D项。
2.C 根据上文“From the age of eight,I had to contribute my share”和下文“I knelt in a paddy field with my knees deep in mud”可知,此处表达的是作者和家人一起分担劳动。故选C项。
3.B 根据上文“On the hottest summer days”可知,此处表达的是夏天最热的时候,空气几乎不流动。故选B项。
4.B 根据上文“The bugs and worms in the water”和下文“into my skin”可知,此处表达的是虫子和蠕虫叮咬作者的皮肤。故选B项。
5.A 根据上文“I knelt in a paddy field with my knees deep in mud”可知,作者跪在稻田里,所以背是弯曲的。故选A项。
6.B 根据上文“Sweat streamed down;if a drop ran into the eyes”可知,汗水流进眼睛会刺激眼睛流眼泪。故选B项。
7.D 根据下文“If my parents and brothers could go on taking it,so could I.”可知,作者告诉自己要有耐心,坚持下去。故选D项。
8.A 根据上文“I told myself,‘Be !’”和下文“I pulled myself together and dragged myself forward”可知,做农活很艰难,作者告诉自己要有耐心,坚持下去。作者也在自我鼓励后,慢慢地振作起来。故选A项。
9.C “you reap what you sow”是固定谚语,意为“一分耕耘,一分收获”。故选C项。
10.A 根据上文“I once worked in the remote but beautiful countryside.All farm work can,in my experience, a person to develop a Spartan spirit.”和“I learned not to be afraid of difficulties and the meaning of ‘you reap what you .’”可知,作者回忆了自己和父母、哥哥们一起在农村稻田劳作的经历,这段经历培养了自己的坚韧精神,妈妈的话应与农活相关,fields代表劳作成果,与face形成对比。故选A项。
11.C 根据上文“you reap what you ”和下文的“as long as you are willing to work on it”可知,只要在土地上劳作就会有收获,说明土地是可靠的。故选C项。
12.D 根据上文“When the wind blew and the rice plants moved”和下文的“in the sea”可知,此处指风吹动的稻田就像海浪一样。故选D项。
13.A 根据上文“breathtakingly beautiful,a deep sense of satisfaction”可知,此处指作者看到风吹稻田呈现的美景,心中涌起满足感。故选A项。
14.C 根据上文“I knelt in a paddy field with my knees deep in mud”和“what working in the paddy fields”可知,此处指从事学术研究和种植水稻一样,要脚踏实地,不辞辛劳,“plant your feet firmly on the ground”为固定表达,意为“脚踏实地”。故选C项。
15.D 根据上文“you reap what you ”和“never give up and you will be”可知,脚踏实地、永不放弃就会有收获,也就是会得到回报。故选D项。
Ⅷ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。《寻找手艺》记录了 199 位中国手艺人的故事,虽拍摄朴素却真挚动人。导演自费记录传统技艺,老匠人坚守匠心守护文化遗产,让人深受触动,也希望这些技艺得以传承。
1.watched 考查动词的时态。根据上文“Since it wasn’t broadcast on TV”可知,动作发生在过去用一般过去时。故填watched。
2.exciting 考查形容词。修饰名词plot用形容词exciting,作定语。故填exciting。
3.deeply 考查副词。修饰形容词touched用副词deeply。故填deeply。
4.living 考查非谓语动词。作介词的宾语,用动词-ing形式。故填living。
5.was made 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。主语documentary与谓语构成被动关系,且发生在过去。应用一般过去时的被动语态,谓语用单数。故填was made。
6.a 考查冠词。process为泛指,且long是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
7.but 考查连词。结合上下文语境可知,此处应表示转折关系,故填but。
8.importance 考查名词。作介词的宾语,用名词importance,不可数名词。故填importance。
9.to 考查介词。短语from...to...表示“从……到……”。故填to。
10.to come 考查非谓语动词。短语years to come表示“未来几年”,不定式有将来含义。故填to come。
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