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Unit 2 SUCCESS
Period One Topic Talk
●Ⅰ 单词拼写(每小题1分,共4分)
1.My brother is passionate about space and dreams of becoming an (宇航员) one day.
2.Being (遵守纪律的) in your study habits can lead to better academic performance.
3.The teacher suggested that we should choose a (职业) based on our traits and preferences .
4.The e is extremely grateful to his boss for giving him the opportunity to handle an important project.
●Ⅱ 单句填空(每小题1.5分,共12分)
1.The football player suffered a severe (injure) during the match, which will keep him out for the rest of the season.
2.The scientist (persistent) conducted experiments on rocket fuel , facing numerous failures but never giving up.
3.The team worked (enthusiastic) to meet the deadline , and their energy was constantly high.
4.The event was a success thanks to the (cooperate) of the host and the participants.
5.She is determined (overcome) her fear of public speaking through practice.
6.I want to sincerely express my appreciation to your (commit) to this project.
7. (ambition) students often have a preference for challenging tasks.
8.Despite the challenges, scientists are (optimism) that they will ultimately find a way to cure cancer.
●Ⅲ 短语填空(每小题2分,共12分)
1.The teacher is (致力于) creating a fun and interactive learning environment.
2.The host of the science fair is (对……乐观) the future of innovation in the field of secondary education.
3.It (有意义) that smoking is banned in all public places for the sake of others.
4.She is a highly creative artist, always (提出) new and unique ideas for her paintings.
5. (相信,信任) yourself and stay motivated , for greatness awaits those who persevere.
6.He (感激) the emotional support he received from his mates .
●Ⅳ 阅读理解(每小题2.5分,共10分)
Bianca Mavrick’s first attempt in the jewellery world was as an enterprising (有创业精神的) 10-year-old, selling seashell earrings at the Cleveland markets.
Now the 28-year-old has her own studio in Moorooka, in Brisbane’s south, and her handmade designs enjoy worldwide popularity among fans. “It’s amazing to be selling internationally. When you do a creative business, you’re going to have to work hard and it will take a few years to get off the ground, but it’s really growing fast now,” she says.
Bianca opened her online store in 2014. Production happens in her studio, with help from one staff member and sometimes her grandma. “My grandma enjoys sitting with the girls. She acts as a kind of quality controller and helps with packing and putting bar codes (条形码) on things,” Bianca says. Bianca laughs as she recalls looking through her grandmother’s pile of costume jewellery as a child. “She had an amazing collection and I was allowed to have some of the broken pieces and fix them up to sell alongside the shell earrings on my stand,” she says. “Mum and dad opened an account for me and put the profits away. Even then I knew I wanted to work with jewellery. All of my hobbies always related back to my jewellery. I’m always looking for inspiration, whether I’m visiting an art gallery or looking at furniture for my apartment.” Next month Bianca will join other talented Queensland artists and designers to show her creations at the MAYO Arts Festival, named after well-known Australian sculptor Daphne Mayo.
“It’s really exciting to be a part of it,” she says. “It will enable me to meet my clients, too, which is always great because having an online store I can’t normally get to do that. My clients love the unique nature of my designs, as well as the fact that they are handmade, not mass-produced.”
( )1.What does Bianca think of her business?
A.It had a terrible start.
B.It is expanding rapidly.
C.It leaves a lot to be desired.
D.It is aimed at foreign clients.
( )2.What does Bianca’s grandma do in her studio?
A.She designs the bar codes.
B.She acts as a spokeswoman.
C.She monitors product quality.
D.She helps with sales promotion.
( )3.What made Bianca devoted to jewellery?
A.The childhood hobbies and talent.
B.The family’s influence and support.
C.The handsome profits in the industry.
D.The inspiration from her surroundings.
( )4.Why is Bianca excited to attend the festival?
A.Her unique designs are likely to become a hit.
B.Many of her works will be created on the spot.
C.The festival is to be held by a famous sculptor.
D.She can communicate with her clients in person.
●Ⅴ 阅读七选五(每小题2.5分,共12.5分)
Pursue your dreams today, not tomorrow
Have you caught yourself daydreaming about your dreams? We often postpone our dreams, trapped in a cycle of delay. But why wait? 1. You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps towards a brighter future. And start right now.
2. If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self.
It doesn’t matter how old you are or how many people have warned you that you’re never going to succeed. Even the most successful people have had their hesitations about whether they had what it took to make it in their field.
3. Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach.
At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself. 4. It’s what you would encourage your friends to do, so why aren’t you giving yourself that same push?
Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams. 5.
Pursue your dreams now, even though that means you might need to break out of your comfort zone, and even though it means entering the unknown.
A.Ask yourself what would be worse.
B.Starting small is completely acceptable.
C.You owe it to yourself to go after your dreams.
D.New opportunities may lead to personal growth.
E.If things go well, you can gradually make further shifts.
F.You need to move past your insecurities and explore your full potential.
G.Hard as it is, it’s crucial to wave off the doubts in the back of your mind.
●Ⅵ 语法填空(每小题1.5分,共15分)
Benjamin Lou is a computer scientist and advocate who was born with a rare genetic disorder 1. (call) spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which affects the muscles used for moving the body. At the age of one, he became 2. (complete) paralyzed (瘫痪) from the chest down, making it difficult for him to breathe, feed himself, or move around without assistance. Despite these 3. (challenge), Benjamin beat the odds and entered Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 4. he earned a degree in computer science and artificial intelligence.
By now, Benjamin 5. (become) an inspirational figure for individuals with disabilities, using his experiences to raise 6. (aware) of the importance of accessibility to technology and advocating policies that make digital tools more usable for people with disabilities. He has also worked on 7. (develop) assistive technologies, such as a voice-controlled computer interface that can be used by people with limited mobility.
In addition 8. his work in technology, Benjamin is a passionate advocate for disability rights, using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding of living with a disability. Through his writing and speaking engagements, he hopes to encourage others 9. (accept) their differences and work towards creating 10. more inclusive society for all.
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Unit 2 SUCCESS
Period One Topic Talk
Ⅰ.1.astronaut 2.disciplined 3.career 4.employee
Ⅱ.1.injury 2.persistently 3.enthusiastically 4.cooperation
5.to overcome 6.commitment 7.Ambitious 8.optimistic
Ⅲ.1.committed to/devoted to 2.optimistic about
3.makes sense 4.coming up with 5.Believe in 6.was/is appreciative of
Ⅳ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了珠宝设计师Bianca Mavrick的成长和创业经历。
1.B 推理判断题。根据第二段中“When you do a creative business, you’re going to have to work hard and it will take a few years to get off the ground, but it’s really growing fast now…”可知,Bianca认为她的业务正在迅速扩张。故选B。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“My grandma enjoys sitting with the girls. She acts as a kind of quality controller and helps with packing and putting bar codes (条形码) on things…”可知,Bianca的祖母在她的工作室里担任一种质量控制员的角色,帮助打包和贴条形码,因此她主要负责监控产品质量。故选C。
3.B 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Bianca laughs as she recalls looking through her grandmother’s pile of costume jewellery as a child.”以及本段中“Mum and dad opened an account for me and put the profits away. Even then I knew I wanted to work with jewellery. All of my hobbies always related back to my jewellery.”可知,Bianca对珠宝行业的热爱既受到了家人的影响也得到了家人的支持。故选B。
4.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“It will enable me to meet my clients, too, which is always great because having an online store I can’t normally get to do that. My clients love the unique nature of my designs, as well as the fact that they are handmade, not mass-produced.”可知,Bianca经营网上商店,通常没有机会和客户面对面交流,因此能与顾客面对面交流是令她激动的事情。故选D。
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要就如何追求自己的梦想提出了一些建议。
1.B 根据下文“You don’t have to take a huge, life-changing step. You can take minute steps towards a brighter future. And start right now.”可知,下文提到了不需要迈出巨大的、改变人生的一步,因此本句是在建议从小的地方开始。故B选项(从小处开始是完全可以接受的。)能引出下文,符合语境,故选B。
2.C 根据下文“If you never try, you’re going to be weighed down by your regrets. You’re always going to wonder how your life would’ve turned out if you actually took a chance on yourself. Don’t let your future self be disappointed by your present self.”可知,本段的主旨是给自己一个改变生活的机会,否则你会遗憾。故C选项(你应该为自己去追求你的梦想。)能概括本段主旨,符合语境,故选C。
3.G 根据下文“Embrace a mindset of determination, knowing that success is within your reach.”可知,下文提到要拥有坚定的心态,因此是要摆脱怀疑的心态。故G选项(尽管困难重重,但摆脱心中的疑虑是至关重要的。)能引出下文,符合语境,故选G。
4.F 根据上文“At the end of the day, you need to carve out a path for yourself that will lead to the most satisfaction. If you allow your fear to get the best of you, you’re never going to forgive yourself.”可知,上文提到不要让恐惧占上风,即建议要克服恐惧和不安全感。故F选项(你需要克服你的不安全感,发掘你的全部潜力。)能承接上文,符合语境,故选F。
5.E 根据上文“Sometimes, following your passion means spending a lot of your time each day. It may require making slight adjustments to your schedule, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything to follow your hearts. Try to strike a balance between your current life and your dreams.”可知,上文提到了在你现在的生活和你的梦想之间取得平衡,本句为本段最后一句,故应说明这么做的结果。故E选项(如果一切顺利,你可以逐渐做出进一步的改变。)能承接上文,符合语境,故选E。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了出生时患有罕见疾病的励志少年Benjamin Lou,他克服各种挑战进入麻省理工学院,成为一名计算机科学家,他还是残疾人权利的热情倡导者。
1.called 考查非谓语动词。动词call和genetic disorder之间是动宾关系,应用过去分词作后置定语,故填called。
2.completely 考查副词。空处应填副词形式,修饰形容词paralyzed,故填completely。
3.challenges 考查名词复数。challenge是可数名词,由空前的these可知,应用复数形式,故填challenges。
4.where 考查定语从句。分析句子可知,空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是Massachusetts Institute of Technology,关系词在从句中作地点状语,应用关系副词where引导,故填where。
5.has become 考查动词时态和主谓一致。根据by now可知,句子用现在完成时,主语表示单数意义,故填has become。
6.awareness 考查名词。空处应填名词作动词raise的宾语,awareness“意识”,不可数名词,故填awareness。
7.developing 考查非谓语动词。work on doing sth“致力于做某事”,故此处应用动名词形式,故填developing。
8.to 考查介词。in addition to“除了”,固定短语,故填to。
9.to accept 考查非谓语动词。encourage sb to do sth“鼓励某人做某事”,故此处应用动词不定式,故填to accept。
10.a 考查冠词。society“社会”,此处用作可数名词,表示泛指,应用不定冠词,more首字母的发音为辅音音素。故填a。
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