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Unit 2 Onwards and Upwards
Starting out & Understanding ideas
A级 必备知识基础
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.The two sides were satisfied with the (结果) of the talk and cracked a smile.
2.Finding a right spot is the first step to (保证) a good sleep.
3. (然而),most parents don’t know how to get along with their children.
4.Good leaders know how to offer constructive (批评) to help team members grow,rather than just blaming them.
5.Most of his adult life has been a lasting struggle against (债务) and misfortune.
6.No one succeeds o ;success belongs to those who are willing to work hard.
7.Internet keeps us i of the latest news,and also provides entertainment.
8.The temperature here is relatively low and r reaches 30℃ in summer.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.I’m (delight) to have been invited to your school to talk about the history of the Olympic Games.
2.He did not look forward to being debt because his restaurant was no longer popular.
3.We (rare) think of how global warming affects the environment and humankind.
4.All of you have to realise that you will face (reject) all the time.
5.What is your response to (criticise) over the new measure?
6.As we know,the marathon is a test of (endure).
7.I would be very grateful if you could inform me your decisions at your earliest convenience.
8.Thanks to his optimism and (persevere),he was admitted into Tsinghua University.
9.The team is currently working a new project that aims to pick up the pace of economic growth.
Ⅲ.单句写作
1.走在街上,看到五颜六色的灯光,听到节日的音乐,她不禁对节日感到兴奋。(动词-ing形式短语作伴随状语)
, ,she couldn’t help but feel excited about the holiday season.
2.当车门关闭时,不幸的是,他的背包被卡住了。(have sth done)
As the car door was closing,he unfortunately in it.
3.我们很遗憾地通知你,你的广告设计没有成功。(regret)
We your advertisement design has not been successful.
4.下着这么大的雨,我们很难到达目的地。(with复合结构;pour)
It is hard for us to get to the destination .
5.明天给我打电话,我会让你知道结果。(祈使句)
, I’ll let you know the result.
6.直到昨天我才知道你获得了一等奖。(until)
①I you won first prize yesterday.(陈述句)
② you won first prize.(倒装句)
③ I knew you won first prize.(强调句)
B级 能力素养提升
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
(2026浙江金华高二检测)
Nick Vujicic was born to Dushka and Boris Vujicic in 1982 in Melbourne,Australia.Although he was an otherwise healthy baby,Nick was born without arms and legs;he had no legs,but two small feet,one of which had two toes.Nick has two siblings,Michelle and Aaron.Initially,a Victoria state law prevented Nick from attending a public school due to his physical disability in spite of a lack of mental diseases.However,Vujicic became one of the first physically disabled students integrated into a public school once those laws changed.
Nick prayed very hard that God would give him arms and legs,and initially told God that,if his prayer remained unanswered,Nick would not praise him indefinitely.However,a key turning point in his faith came when his mother showed him a newspaper article about a man dealing with a severe disability.Vujicic realised he wasn’t unique in his struggles and began to embrace his lack of limbs(肢).
Nick gradually figured out how to live a full life without limbs,adjusting many of the daily skills limbed people accomplish without thinking.Nick wrote with two toes on his left foot and a special grip(把手) that slid onto his big toe.He knew how to use a computer and can type up to 45 words per minute using the “heel and toe” method.He had also learned to throw tennis balls,get a glass of water,comb his hair,answer the phone and shave,in addition to participating in golf,swimming,and even sky-diving.
During secondary school,he was elected captain of MacGregor State in Queensland and worked with the student council on fundraising events for local charities and disability campaigns.When he was seventeen,he started to give talks at his prayer group,and later founded his non-profit organization,Life Without Limbs.
1.What does the author imply about Nick in paragraph 1?
A.He was healthy when he was born.
B.He suffered mental problems.
C.Revised laws helped him get education.
D.No school could accept him initially.
2.Why did Nick accept his physical disability?
A.His mother encouraged him.
B.He was inspired by someone.
C.He read about a man’s worse situation.
D.He found it no use praying.
3.How did Nick adapt to the daily life?
A.By observing other limbed people.
B.By learning to play certain sports.
C.By improving his toes’ flexibility.
D.By tying a grip onto his big toe.
4.Which words can best describe Nick?
A.Generous and patient.
B.Gifted and ambitious.
C.Caring and determined.
D.Brave and wise.
B
(2026江苏镇江高二检测)
A growth mindset is the belief that you can improve your abilities over time and effort.With a growth mindset,you feel motivated enough to learn anything you want.It helps you embrace challenges and persist in the face of difficulties.Many legendary figures,such as Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan,developed a growth mindset and overcame many hurdles to reach their current positions.
When you are a teenager,you are curious about everything happening around you.A growth mindset further strengthens that curiosity and makes you believe that you can learn a hard skill or acquire plenty of new information with hard work.Even when you are met with difficulties,you perceive them as learning opportunities for self-improvement.It helps increase your emotional intelligence and neuroplasticity(神经可塑性).
If you look around,you will see many teenagers as growth mindset examples.Imagine a student named Sarah.Initially,she struggled with math,but she didn’t give up.She sought help from the teacher and her partners to improve herself.She kept practising and thought to herself that she could get good at math.Her mindset and attitude helped her perform well on the math exam.This is a perfect example of how a growth mindset can lead to success.
Do you feel that you have already learned everything in life?Then we have bad news for you.You may have a fixed mindset.It’s the polar opposite of a growth mindset and takes you further away from personal development.
If you realise that you have a fixed mindset,don’t worry.You can shift your mindset.Start by reframing(重构) your thoughts.Instead of saying “I can’t do it”,say “I can’t do it yet”.Surround yourself with positive-minded people who can influence you.Also,seek new opportunities and step out of your comfort zone.Seek feedback to identify your weaknesses,and gradually work on improving them.Soon,you will realise why a growth mindset is important and how it helps achieve your goals.
5.What idea does the author introduce in paragraph 1?
A.A growth mindset helps people advance.
B.People with a growth mindset never give up.
C.Effort makes little difference to one’s abilities.
D.Legendary figures are born with special talents.
6.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?
A.Emotional intelligence matters a lot to teens.
B.Difficulties are necessary for learning new skills.
C.Teenagers are naturally curious about new things.
D.A growth mindset enhances curiosity and self-improvement.
7.What can be inferred about a fixed mindset from the text?
A.It forbids people achieving their goals.
B.It prevents people realising their potential.
C.It helps people achieve personal development.
D.It encourages people to seek new chances.
8.What is the best title for the text?
A.The Power of a Growth Mindset
B.The Application of a Growth Mindset
C.The Secrets to Success:Effort and Talent
D.The Key to Self-Improvement:Being Curious
Ⅴ.七选五
(2026辽宁沈阳市郊联体高二联考)
How to Be More Interesting
No one is boring and no one needs to be perfect.But maybe you feel that you are boring and need to be more interesting. 1 If you are looking to be more interesting,then you’ve come to the right place.
Loosen up and be natural.One reason why many people fail to become interesting people is that they worry too much over the small things and don’t come across as natural.Their effort backfires(产生反作用) on them,because they are just trying too hard. 2 Live a life one day at a time.
Be positive and optimistic.Interesting people are happy people.This is one of the reasons why we find them so interesting;whether we admit it or not,we want to know how and why happy people are so happy. 3
Build an open personality.Be available to the world and look for excitement instead of waiting for it to find you.Celebrate flexibility and a “just go with it” attitude.Oftentimes people aren’t interesting because they are reserved. 4 Of course,to some extent,this is true,but you can also take this too far.By holding back too much,you’re limiting your potential and in the process of becoming less interesting.The more reserved you get,the more static(停滞的) your life will be.
5 Being interesting means doing things you’ve never done before and being willing to share those experiences with other people.People who are boring and dull normally possess a very small comfort zone.So try to constantly expand your comfort zone and dare yourself to try new things;this is the quickest path to becoming more interesting.
A.Try to stay relaxed and flexible.
B.Expand your comfort zone.
C.Being an interesting person is something that can be learned and practised.
D.Being interesting also involves high intelligence.
E.Many people feel they need to hold back to protect themselves.
F.Moreover,no one really wants to be around a negative,unhappy person.
G.Let yourself laugh heartily.
知识积累卡
一、重点单词
1.disable vt. →disabled adj. →disability n.
2.embrace v.
3.motivate vt. →motivated adj. →motivation n.
4.persist v.
二、熟词生义
1.otherwise 本文义:adj. 其他义:adv.
2.hurdle 本文义:n. 其他义:n.
三、词块速记
1.figure out
2.in addition to
3.be met with
4.seek help from
5.step out of one’s comfort zone
四、经典句式背诵
1.A growth mindset is the belief that you can improve your abilities over time and effort.(that引导同位语从句)
句意:
2.The more reserved you get,the more static your life will be.(the+比较级,the+比较级)
句意:
五、长难句分析
However,a key turning point in his faith came when his mother showed him a newspaper article
时间状语从句
about a man dealing with a severe disability.
后置定语
句意:
答案
Ⅰ.1.outcome 2.guarantee 3.Nevertheless 4.criticism 5.debt 6.overnight 7.informed 8.rarely
Ⅱ.1.delighted 2.in 3.rarely 4.rejection 5.criticism 6.endurance 7.of 8.perseverance 9.on
Ⅲ.1.Walking down the street;seeing the colourful lights and hearing the festive music 2.had his backpack caught 3.regret to inform you that 4.with such heavy rain pouring down 5.Call me tomorrow;and 6.①didn’t know;until ②Not until yesterday did I know ③It was not until yesterday that
Ⅳ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是无肢励志演说家Nick Vujicic克服身体限制,以决心和勇气拥抱生活、服务社会的故事。
1.C 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Initially,a Victoria state law prevented Nick from attending a public school due to his physical disability in spite of a lack of mental diseases.However,Vujicic became one of the first physically disabled students integrated into a public school once those laws changed.”可知,作者在第一段暗示了修改后的法律帮助尼克接受教育。故选C项。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However,a key turning point in his faith came when his mother showed him a newspaper article about a man dealing with a severe disability.Vujicic realised he wasn’t unique in his struggles and began to embrace his lack of limbs.”可知,尼克接受他身体上的残疾是因为他受到某人的启发。故选B项。
3.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Nick wrote with two toes on his left foot and a special grip that slid onto his big toe.He knew how to use a computer and can type up to 45 words per minute using the ‘heel and toe’ method.”可知,尼克通过提高脚趾的灵活性适应日常生活。故选C项。
4.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Nick gradually figured out how to live a full life without limbs,adjusting many of the daily skills limbed people accomplish without thinking.”以及最后一段中的“During secondary school,he was elected captain of MacGregor State in Queensland and worked with the student council on fundraising events for local charities and disability campaigns.”可知,尼克虽然残疾,但是学会了在没有四肢的情况下好好生活,同时还为当地慈善机构和残疾人运动筹款,说明了他关心他人且意志坚定。故选C项。
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了成长型思维的内涵——相信能力可通过努力提升,阐述了其对青少年好奇心与自我提升的作用,对比固定型思维,给出转变思维的方法,凸显其重要性。
5.A 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“A growth mindset is the belief that you can improve your abilities over time and effort.With a growth mindset,you feel motivated enough to learn anything you want.It helps you embrace challenges and persist in the face of difficulties.”可知,作者在第一段中介绍了一种成长型思维模式能帮助人们取得进步。故选A项。
6.D 段落大意题。根据第二段“When you are a teenager,you are curious about everything happening around you...It helps increase your emotional intelligence and neuroplasticity.”可知,第二段主要讲述了一种积极进取的心态能够激发好奇心并促进自我提升。故选D项。
7.B 推理判断题。根据第四段“Do you feel that you have already learned everything in life?...It’s the polar opposite of a growth mindset and takes you further away from personal development.”可知,固定型思维模式会阻碍人们发挥出自身的潜力。故选B项。
8.A 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“A growth mindset is the belief that you can improve your abilities over time and effort.With a growth mindset,you feel motivated enough to learn anything you want.It helps you embrace challenges and persist in the face of difficulties.”并结合本文介绍了成长型思维的内涵——相信能力可通过努力提升,阐述其对青少年好奇心与自我提升的作用,对比固定型思维,给出转变思维的方法,凸显其重要性可知,A选项“成长型思维模式的力量”最适合作为文章标题。故选A项。
Ⅴ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何变得更有趣,包括放松自然、保持积极乐观、培养开放性格、拓展舒适区等方法,强调有趣的人是快乐且愿意分享经历的人。
1.C 根据上文“No one is boring and no one needs to be perfect.But maybe you feel that you are boring and need to be more interesting.”及下文“If you are looking to be more interesting,then you’ve come to the right place.”可知,上文表示你可能认为自己需要变得更有趣,下文表示想要变得有趣,你读这篇文章就对了,这里就要告诉你如何做。空处应该表示,想要变得有趣是有方法的,是可以学会的。由此可知,C选项“成为一个有趣的人是可以通过学习和实践来实现的。”符合语境。故选C项。
2.A 根据上文“One reason why many people fail to become interesting people is that they worry too much over the small things and don’t come across as natural.Their effort backfires on them,because they are just trying too hard.”可知,本段主要介绍的方法是要放轻松,不要过多地担心一些小事。由此可知,A选项“试着保持放松和灵活。”符合语境,呼应段首主题句。故选A项。
3.F 根据上文“Be positive and optimistic.Interesting people are happy people.This is one of the reasons why we find them so interesting;whether we admit it or not,we want to know how and why happy people are so happy.”可知,本段表示乐观快乐的人被人认为很有趣,人们喜欢和这样乐观有趣的人在一起。由此可知,F选项“此外,没有人真正愿意和一个消极、不快乐的人在一起。”符合语境,与上一句话题一致。故选F项。
4.E 根据上文“Oftentimes people aren’t interesting because they are reserved.”可知,此处在讲,有些人让人觉得无趣是因为他们性格保守。由此可知,E选项“许多人觉得他们需要克制自己以保护自己。”承接上文话题,其中“hold back”与空前的“reserved”在意思上是呼应的。故选E项。
5.B 本空为段首句,应概述下文内容。根据下文“Being interesting means doing things you’ve never done before and being willing to share those experiences with other people...So try to constantly expand your comfort zone and dare yourself to try new things;this is the quickest path to becoming more interesting.”可知,本段主要讲无趣的人自己的舒适区特别小,作者建议拓展舒适区。由此可知,B选项“拓展你的舒适区。”符合语境。故选B项。
知识积累卡
一、1.使人丧失能力;使残疾 有残疾的;伤残的 残疾 2.欣然接受;拥抱 3.成为……的动机;激发;激励 积极的;主动的 动力;积极性;动机 4.坚持
二、1.其他方面;在其他情况下 否则;不然 2.障碍;难关 栏架
三、1.查明,弄清楚 2.除……外 3.遇到 4.向……寻求帮助 5.走出舒适区
四、1.成长型思维,指的是一种坚信通过时间的沉淀与持续的努力,自身能力能够得到提升的信念。
2.你越是拘谨内敛,生活就越会停滞不前。
五、然而,当母亲给他看了一篇关于一名重度残疾人的报纸文章时,他的信仰迎来了关键转折点。
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