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Unit 2 Exploring English
Part 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas
基础过关练
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Ⅰ.单词拼写
1.We discovered a ___________(独特的) insect species living in the deep rainforest last summer.
2.My roommate and I took _____________(相反的) views on smart phones, so we had a heated debate
yesterday.
3.The moment I walked into the bookstore, I was attracted by the __________(标题) of the book.
4.Seeing other families reunited made him terribly _____________(想家的).
5.As soon as the __________clock went off, Meng Hao got up quickly and rushed out of home to explore
his senior high school.
alarm
homesick
title
opposing
unique
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Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1.[2026上海黄浦区期中]I started reflecting ____________ the fact that there was a great need to get that
conversation going.
解析 考查介词。句意:我开始思考这样一个事实:非常有必要开启那场对话。reflect on/upon sth.为固
定短语,意为“沉思/反省某事”。
on/upon
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2.[2026重庆九校期中联考] She discovered her passion for art and began to paint using her mouth, showing
remarkable talent and _______________(creative).
解析 考查名词。句意:她发现了自己对艺术的热爱,开始用嘴作画,展现出了非凡的天赋与创造力。
本空和空前名词talent并列作showing的宾语,故应用名词creativity,意为“创造力”。
creativity
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3.It's bad ________________(behave) for a man to smoke in public places where smoking isn't allowed.
解析 考查名词。句意:一个人在禁止吸烟的公共场所吸烟是不好的行为。根据空前形容词 bad 可知,
此处需用名词作表语,behave的名词形式为 behaviour或behavior,作“行为”讲时,是不可数名词,故填
behaviour或behavior。
behavio(u)r
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4.The ______________(visible) pressure before his performance made his heart beat wildly.
解析 考查形容词。句意:演出前的无形压力让他的心脏狂跳不已。本空修饰名词pressure,意为“看
不见的,隐形的”,故填invisible。
类比启发
否定前缀in-+形容词→该形容词的反义词:in-+active活跃的→inactive不活跃的;in-+correct正确的
→incorrect不正确的;in-+dependent 依赖的→independent 独立的;in-+formal正式的→informal非正式的;
in-+experienced有经验的→inexperienced无经验的。
invisible
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5.Reading the _____________ instructions filled me with __________, and I was so _____________ that I
didn't know which button to press. (confuse)
解析 考查形容词和名词。句意:阅读这本令人困惑的说明让我满心疑惑,我困惑到不知道该按哪个按
钮。第一空修饰指物的名词instructions,故应用形容词confusing,意为“令人困惑的”;根据第二空前介
词with可知,应用名词confusion;第三空作表语,主语为指人的代词I,故应用形容词confused,意为“困惑
的”。
confused
confusion
confusing
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6.It is reported that the _____________, who is famous both at home and abroad, _________________more than
twenty _______________in the past three years. (sculpt)
解析 考查名词及单复数、动词的时态和主谓一致。句意:据报道,这位享誉海内外的雕塑家在过去三
年里已经雕刻了二十多件雕塑品。根据第一空后who引导的定语从句可知,第一空应用表示人的名词
sculptor,意为“雕塑家”;第二空在that从句中作谓语,根据时间状语in the past three years可知,第二空应
用现在完成时,主语sculptor为第三人称单数,故填has sculpted;第三空在句中作宾语,表示“雕像,雕刻
品”,且根据空前的more than twenty可知,应用名词复数sculptures。
sculptures
has sculpted
sculptor
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Ⅲ.选词填空(其中有一项多余)
burn up; wind up; in one's free time; go off; speaking of; fill in
I hope to 1. ____________today's class a little earlier because I need to go to Mr Smith's office to
2._________ an application form. 3.________________ Mr Smith, he often goes to the gym to lose weight
4.________________. He thinks running is one of the best ways to 5.____________calories.
burn up
in his free time
Speaking of
fill in
wind up
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Ⅳ.完成句子
1.期待已久的包裹的到来使她激动得心跳加速。(make+宾语+宾语补足语,race)
The arrival of the long-awaited package ________ ________ ________ _______ with excitement.(读后续写
—心理描写)
2.[2026浙江1月写作]直到每个学生都采取行动保护所借书籍,这个问题才会得到解决。(until)
The problem ________ ______ ______ _________ _________ every student takes action to preserve the
books they borrow.
3.又高兴又激动,她既说不出任何话,也止不住她的眼泪。(neither置于句首的部分倒装句)
Delighted and thrilled, _________ _________ _______ ________ ___________ nor could she stop her tears.
(读后续写—心理描写)
anything
say
she
could
neither
until
solved
be
not
will
race
heart
her
made
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4.Mary was crying sadly because she failed the exam.(句型转换:why引导表语从句)
→Mary failed the exam and ___________ _______ _______ _______ _______ __________ ________.
sadly
crying
was
she
why
was
this/that
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能力提升练
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Ⅰ.课文语法填空
As an English learner, I once asked 1 (I) why English learners often have trouble 2 (learn) Eng-
lish. The following examples may help you understand why English often makes people 3 (confuse).
4 our free time we paint a painting, but we take a photo. We can get seasick at sea, airsick in the air
and carsick in a car, 5 we don't get homesick when we get back home. And speaking of home, why aren
't homework and housework the same thing? We can say “it's raining” or “it's snowing” when we look
out of the window and see rain or snow. But when we see sunshine, we can't say “it's sunshining”. 6
(actual), even the smallest words can be confusing. In the English language, you fill in a form by filling it
out, and 7 alarm is only heard once it 8 (go) off!
English 9 (invent) by people, not computers, and it reflects the 10 (create) of the human race.
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That is why when I wind up my watch, it starts, but when I wind up this passage, it ends.
1.___________ 2.___________ 3.__________ 4.______ 5._______
6.___________ 7.______ 8.________ 9.______________ 10._____________
creativity
was invented
goes
an
Actually
but
In
confused
learning
myself
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解析
1.myself 考查反身代词。本空在主句中作宾语,且主句主语和本空指代一致,故应用反身代词。
2.learning 考查动词的-ing形式。have trouble (in) doing sth.意为“做某事有困难”,故本空应用动词
的-ing形式。
3.confused 考查形容词。“makes people ______(confuse)”为“make+宾语+宾语补足语”结构,本空
修饰people,故应用形容词confused作宾语补足语。
4.In 考查介词。in one's free time意为“在某人的空余时间”,本空位于句首,首字母应大写。故填
In。
5.but 考查连词。根据空前“We can get...”和空后“we don't get...”可知,本空前后为并列分句且存
在转折关系,故填but。
3
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6.Actually 考查副词。本空在句中作状语,故应用副词形式。本空位于句首,首字母应大写,故填Actu-
ally。
7.an 考查冠词。设空处表泛指,故填不定冠词,alarm的发音以元音音素开头,故填an。
8.goes 考查时态和主谓一致。根据主句谓语is heard并结合语境可知,本空应用一般现在时,本空主语
为it,故填goes。
9.was invented 考查时态、语态及主谓一致。根据常识可知,本空动作“发明”发生在过去,应用一般
过去时,且主语English和动词invent之间为被动关系,故本空应用一般过去时的被动语态;English为不可
数名词,谓语应用单数形式,故填was invented。
10.creativity 考查名词。本空在句中作宾语,根据空前冠词the及空后的介词of可知,本空应用名词。此
处表示“它反映了人类的创造力”,故填creativity。
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Ⅱ.语法填空
[2025辽宁大连期中]
American English began in the 17th century. In the beginning, the English language 1 (bring) to
North America by colonists(殖民者)from England. They used the language 2 (speak) in England—that
is, Elizabethan English, which was used by Shakespeare.
As time went by, English changed 3 (gradual) on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. 4 (million)
of foreigners longing for wealth set foot on the coastal area to trade. Americans borrowed many words from
foreign languages and invented numerous new words 5 (meet) their commercial needs.
Today, American English is in common international use. It is different 6 British English in sever-
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al ways, mostly in spelling and vocabulary. Some American spellings were created by Noah Webster, 7
made one of America's first dictionaries. He changed “re” spellings to “er”, which is why “theatre”
is spelt as “theater” in American English. In addition, the way they use words can also be different.
Americans might use words in 8 more creative way. However, it's not as 9 (confuse) as it
seems. Usually people from the two countries can understand each other from the context. But that
doesn't stop them having a friendly 10 (argue) about which word is the “right” one.
1._____________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.____________ 5.__________
6.________ 7._______ 8.______ 9.___________ 10.____________
argument
confusing
a
who
from
to meet
Millions
gradually
spoken
was brought
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语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美式英语的起源和发展。
【高频词汇】 1.long for 渴望 2.set foot on 踏上
3.commercial adj.商业的 4.in addition 此外
1.was brought 考查时态、语态及主谓一致。句意:起初,英语是由来自英格兰的殖民者带到北美洲
的。本句阐述过去发生的事情,主语the English language为第三人称单数,和动词bring之间为被动关系,
应用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was brought。
2.spoken 考查过去分词。句意:他们使用的是英格兰人使用的语言,也就是莎士比亚使用的伊丽莎白
时期的英语。此处已有谓语,故本空作定语修饰名词language,被修饰名词language和动词speak之间为
被动关系,应用过去分词形式。故填spoken。
3.gradually 考查副词。本空修饰动词changed,应用副词gradually作状语。
4.Millions 考查数词。millions of意为“数百万的”,修饰后面的复数名词foreigners。
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方法归纳
hundred、thousand、million、billion等数词前没有具体的数字时,常用复数形式,并与of连用。
5.to meet 考查不定式。句意:美国人从外语中借用了许多词,并创造了许多新词来满足他们的商业需
要。根据句意可知,本空作目的状语,应用不定式形式,故填to meet。
6.from 考查介词。be different from意为“与……不同”,故本空应用介词from。
7.who 考查定语从句。句意:一些美式拼写方法是由诺亚·韦伯斯特创造的,他编写了美国最早的词典
之一。本空引导非限制性定语从句,修饰人名Noah Webster,且在从句中作主语,故本空应用关系代词
who。
8.a 考查冠词。句意:美国人可能会以更具创造性的方式使用单词。空后名词way为可数名词单数,此
处表示泛指,more的发音以辅音音素开头,应用不定冠词a。
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9.confusing 考查形容词。句意:然而,它并不像看起来那么令人困惑。本空作表语,主语为指物的代词
it,故本空应用形容词confusing,意为“令人困惑的”。
10.argument 考查名词。句意:但是那并不能阻止他们友好地争论哪个词是“正确的”。由空前的冠
词a和形容词friendly可知,本空应用名词argument。
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Ⅲ.阅读理解
A
[2026河北石家庄一中期中] 国际视野
At just 19 years old, Akiša Peters teaches at the Sisseton Wahpeton College. He specializes in a lan-
guage that is thousands of years old, the Dakota language, spoken by the Dakota people.
“The Dakota language is the most important aspect of Dakota culture. Without it, our Dakota culture
would no longer exist,” Peters claimed. “I was lucky to grow up around many first-language Dakota
speakers. But the elderly continually passed away and at the end of their lives, they just wanted to know
their families would continue to have the language. One of the problems our people have is finding ways to
get detailed and ongoing exposure(接触)to the language.”
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Aside from instructing students at the college level, Peters uses social media to share videos that con-
nect humor, culture, and basic-level conversation to help teach Dakota—these videos have become popular
resources for language learners near and far. In his free time, he visits Dakota elders. He also started an
online forum—a safe and supportive space—where the youth can share knowledge of the language.
Akiša Peters wants to tell the youth that if they want to learn their own language, sit with their elders
and learn from them. Endless vocabulary sheets could discourage them from learning. Standards created by
non-speakers could also do that. “Within the next decade, I believe my colleagues, other Dakota-learning
relatives and I will have children and start a new generation of Dakota. I also hope my brothers and sisters
will take the path we laid out for them and continue to learn and speak Dakota. On my reservation there are
numerous young people working on the comeback of the language. I'm hopeful because I'm definitely not
alone.” Akiša Peters told Teen Vogue.
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语篇解读 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了19岁的Akiša Peters教授达科他语,通过多种方式努力
保护这一语言,并对学习该语言的年轻人提出期望。
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1.Why does Akiša Peters teach the Dakota language?
A.To enrich his experience. B.To record its written form.
C.To prevent it dying out. D.To make it known globally.
1.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The Dakota language is the most important aspect of Dakota cul-
ture. Without it, our Dakota culture would no longer exist”以及“But the elderly continually passed
away...continue to have the language.”可知,达科他语是达科他文化的核心,随着老一辈相继离世,达科
他语面临失传危机。因此他教授这门语言的目的是防止其消亡。故选 C。
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2. What can we say about Akiša Peters according to paragraph 3?
A.Learned. B.Creative. C.Stressful. D.Expert.
2.B 推理判断题。第三段提到除了在大学授课,Akiša Peters还借助社交媒体,同时开设线上论坛为
年轻人提供语言交流平台。这些做法突破了传统的教学模式,体现了Akiša Peters的创造性。故选B。
A 项“博学的”、C 项“压力大的”、D项“专业的”均不是该段着重体现的Akiša Peters的特点。
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3.What does Akiša Peters expect the young people to do?
A.Deal with vocabulary sheets. B.Keep to the given standards.
C.Communicate with their elders. D.Learn from their teachers.
3.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知,Akiša Peters希望年轻人多和长辈相处,向他们学习本
民族语言。故选C。
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4.Which section of a website is the text probably taken from?
A.Culture. B.Business. C.Fashion. D.Research.
4.A 推理判断题。全文围绕Akiša Peters传承达科他语的举措展开,语言是文化的核心组成部分,由
此推知,文章最有可能出自网站的文化版块。故选A。
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【高频词汇】 1.specialize in专门研究 2.claim v.声称,断言 3.aside from 除……之外(还) 4.dis-
courage sb. from doing sth. 阻止某人做某事;打消某人做某事的念头 5.comeback n.复兴;再度流行 6.
definitely adv.肯定;确实 7.die out 灭绝;逐渐消失
【差距词汇】 1.sheet n.一张纸容量的文字(或其他信息) 2.lay out 规划,设计 3.reservation n.(美国
为美洲土著居民划出的)保留地,居留地
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B
[2026山东菏泽一中期中]
Language is not just a tool for communication; it's also a playground for the mind. English, in particu-
lar, is noted for its rich vocabulary and influence from many different languages, which provides a great ba-
sis for creativity and humor. One example of this is the use of puns (双关语)—the clever or humorous
use of a word that has more than one meaning, or of words that have different meanings but sound the same.
Puns can be categorized(分类)into different types. Homophonic puns rely on word pairs that
sound alike but have different meanings, like “A bicycle can't stand on its own because it's two-tired.”
Homographic puns use words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and sometimes different
pronunciations, for example, “I can't bear the weight of that bear.” Compound puns often combine homo-
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phonic and homographic elements, creating even more complex wordplay, for example, “I was struggling
to figure out how lightning works, but then it struck me.”
The history of puns in English literature and culture is rich and interesting. Following their develop-
ment shows how language, culture, and humor have changed over time. Puns have been a part of English lit-
erature from the early days, appearing in medieval(中世纪的)texts and Shakespeare's plays, often used for
humor or to show double meanings. During the Victorian era, strict social norms promoted the use of puns,
as they allowed people to comment on issues subtly(巧妙地)while avoiding directness. Today, puns are
widely used in advertising, television, and social media, reflecting how English wordplay adapts to dif-
ferent contexts and media.
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语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英语中双关语的类型、历史发展及其在不同时期
的社会应用与人们对它的态度变化。
People's opinions of puns have changed throughout history. Once seen as a sign of cleverness, puns
were sometimes criticized(批评)as low-level humor. However, in recent years, they've regained popularity,
largely because of the Internet and social media, which allow of quick sharing and creativity in pun-based
humor.
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5.What does the first sentence in paragraph 1 mainly show?
A.The development of language over time.
B.The difficulty of learning a new language.
C.The creative and playful aspect of language.
D.The different functions of language in daily life.
5.C 推理判断题。第一段第一句提到语言不仅是交流的工具,也是大脑的游乐场。结合后文介绍
的英语词汇的丰富性以及双关语的创意性和趣味性可推知,这句话重点突出语言具有创造性和趣味性
的特点。故选C。
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6.Which of the following contains the homographic pun?
A.You can call a bee from America a USB.
B.Six is afraid of seven because seven ate nine.
C.Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
D.I only know 25 letters of the alphabet; I don't know Y.
6.C 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句可知,同形异义双关语使用拼写相同但含义不同、有时发音
也不同的词。C项中“flies like”在前后分句中分别意为“飞得像”和“果蝇喜欢”,拼写相同但含义
与语法功能不同,属于同形异义双关语。故选C。
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易错归因
A项 “a bee from America” 可以理解为“a US bee”,将“US bee”连起来快速读,听起来和
“USB” 发音相近,属于homophonic pun(同音异义双关语)
B项 “ate”和“eight”发音相同,属于homophonic pun(同音异义双关语)
D项 “Y”和“why”发音相同,属于homophonic pun(同音异义双关语)
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7.What was the major purpose of using puns in the Victorian era?
A.To break social rules. B.To express ideas indirectly.
C.To spread different opinions. D.To make communication easier.
7.B 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“During the Victorian era, strict social norms...while avoiding di-
rectness.”可知,维多利亚时代的社会规范严苛,双关语能让人们巧妙地评论各类话题,同时避免直白表
达。因此,其主要目的是间接地表达想法。故选 B。
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8.What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A.The rise and fall of the popularity of puns. B.The new changes of language in recent years.
C.The relationship between language and society. D.The influence of social media on modern humor.
8.A 主旨大意题。最后一段开篇点明“人们对双关语的看法随历史发生了变化”,随后介绍双关
语曾被视为聪明的象征,也曾被批评为低级幽默,近年来又因互联网和社交媒体而重新流行。整段围绕
双关语受欢迎程度的起伏展开。故选A。
第1讲 描述运动的基本概念
第1讲 描述运动的基本概念
【高频词汇】 1.be noted for因……而闻名 2.basis n.基础;要素 3.promote v.促进,推动 4.adapt to
适应 5.regain popularity重新流行,重获青睐 6.allow of容许;使有可能
【熟词生义】 bear 熟义:n.熊 生义:v.忍受,承受
第1讲 描述运动的基本概念
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