1、1Period Two Lesson 2 Great Buildings.重点单词1.concrete n.混凝土2.roof n.房顶3.statue n.雕像4.castle n.城堡5.architect n.建筑师architecture n.建筑；建筑学6.ruin vt.毁坏，毁灭.重点短语1.be in ruins 成为废墟2.sort of 有几分地3.write down 记下，写下.重点句式1.It is/was adj.to do sth.做某事是的。After listening，it is useful to think(think) about how diffic
2、ult the exercises were for you.听完后，考虑一下这些练习对你来说有多难是很有用的。2.as.as sb.can 尽可能Write down as many words as you can that give new information and are stressed.写下尽量多的能给出新信息和被重读的单词。重点词汇1.The castle was in ruins for 200 years until it was rebuilt in 1932.这座城堡200 年来一直处于废墟之中，直到 1932 年才得以重建。ruin n.毁灭，灭亡； pl.废墟；
3、遗迹； vt.毁坏，毁灭be/lie in ruins 严重受损；破败不堪bring.to ruin 使毁灭；使没落2fall/go in/into ruin 灭亡；荒废ruin oneself 自取灭亡ruin ones health/fame 毁坏某人的健康/名誉(1)When they returned to Rockaway the next day，they found their neighborhood in ruins.当第二天回到 Rockaway 时，他们发现他们的街区被毁了。(2016北京)(2)The fire brought him to ruin.这次火灾使他倾家荡
4、产。(3)To give up learning is to ruin yourself(you).放弃学习就是自取灭亡。(4)At 12，he got a serious illness which ruined his health.十二岁时他得了严重的疾病，这场病损害了他的健康。单句改错(5)A large number of churches fell into after the revolution.ruinsruin2.sort of 有点；有几分地of this/that sort 这/那一类的all sorts ofall kinds of各种各样的a sort of 一种s
5、ort outfrom从中挑出；整理；解决(1)I sort of like him，but I dont know why.我有点喜欢他，但不知道为什么。(2)Ive sorted out the papers that can be thrown away.我已经把可以扔掉的文件拣出来了。(3)I dont like all sorts/kinds of music.我并不喜欢各种音乐。(4)Liking is actually a sort of love.喜欢实际上也是一种爱。句型转换(5)That sort of music is rubbish.Music of that sort
6、 is rubbish.经典句式1.After listening，it is useful to think about how difficult the exercises were 3for you.听完后，考虑一下这些练习对你来说有多难是很有用的。(1)it 在此句中作形式主语，真正的主语为其后的不定式短语 to think.。(2)it 作形式主语时，其真正的主语可以是不定式、动名词，也可以是从句。(3)it 也可用作形式宾语，常用于 think，consider，make，find，feel 等后。(1)It is very important for us to master
7、the skills of computers.对我们来说掌握计算机技能是十分重要的。(2)It is useless crying over the spilt milk.覆水难收。(3)After six days，it is wise to take(take) a day off to rest.(训练)六天后，休息一天是明智的。(2015全国)(4)It was really surprising(surprise) that she married a man like that.她嫁给了那样的男人真让人惊讶。(5)The doctor thought it good for yo
8、u to have a holiday.医生认为休假对你有益。2.Write down as many words as you can that give new information and are stressed.写下尽量多的能给出新信息和被重读的单词。(1)本句为 as.as sb.can/could 句式，意为“尽可能” ，相当于 as.as possible。(2)在 as.as sb.can/could 句式中，as.as 之间应用形容词或副词的原级，有时形容词后还可以加名词。(1)He was asked to get to school as early as he co
9、uld.他被要求尽可能早地到学校。(2)He gets up early to remember as many words as possible/he can.他早起以便尽可能多地记住单词。一句多译(3)请尽快回答我的问题。Please answer my questions as soon as possible.Please answer my questions as soon as you can.单句语法填空1.We visited the ruins(ruin) of a Norman castle.42.Its a gorgeous island with some real
10、ly interesting architecture(architect).3.The project had been completed(complete) by last night.4.Tom was about to close the door when the telephone rang.5.The skirt on which she spent 150 yuan is very beautiful on her.6.May I have a rest？I feel sort of tired.7.Will I need my umbrella?I dont think s
11、o.Theres no rain today.8.We feel it our duty to make our country a better place.9.My mother bought me a shirt which was made(make) of silk yesterday.10.Simon made a big bamboo box to keep(keep) the little sick bird till it could fly.完成句子11.她爱这个男孩，就好像她是他的母亲一样。She loves the boy as if/though she were h
12、is mother.12.熬夜太晚不是个好习惯。It is not a good habit to stay up too late.13.你应该每天尽可能多地读英语。You should read English as much as you can/as much as possible every day.14.雨马上就要来了，屋顶需要修理了。The rain is comingthe roof needs repairing/to be repaired.15.在公园里，有一个用石头雕刻的雕塑。In the park there is a statue made of stone.短文
13、改错I had a interesting dream last night.I dreamed that I took part in a race in the sports meeting.At first，I could not to run very fast and fell behind.So I didnt lose heart and kept running.All the student on the playground cheered me on， “Come on！” I was so encouraging that I ran faster and faster
14、 until I caught up all the other runners.I felt like a superman.In the end，I got to the finishing line first.I won the race.I felt very proudly of myself.Many of my classmates throw me up into the air.Just at that moment I woke up and found me still lying in bed！What interesting the dream was!答案 I h
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16、l I encouragingencouragedcaught up all the other runners.I felt like a superman.In the end，I got to withthe finishing line first.I won the race.I felt very of myself.Many of my proudlyproudclassmates me up into the air.Just at that moment I woke up and found throwthrewstill lying in bed！ interesting
17、 the dream was!memyself WhatHow.阅读理解AThe opera house in Santa Fe，New Mexico，is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the United States.It is small and open，with one roof over the stage where singers perform and another roof over part of the audience.This opera house in the mountain is one of the
18、 best opera houses in the country，which may seem surprising because performances are only given during seven weeks in the summer，and because Santa Fe is a very small city.One reason why the Santa Fe Opera is so good is that it attracts many excellent young singers.They all hope to sing in famous ope
19、ra houses like Metropolitan in New York someday，and they work hard to become well-known during the summer.The musicians and directors are experts who come from the best orchestras (管弦乐队) and operas in the country during their vacations.They enjoy working there because they like to live in Santa Fe，w
20、hich is near both the mountains and the desert.It is very beautiful there in summer.The state government of New Mexico advertises the Santa Fe Opera in 6newspapers all over the country，and a great many tourists come to New Mexico because of the opera.Still，most of the audience do come from Santa Fe
21、and other nearby cities，and all the seats in the theater are sold for every show.There is only one thing that some people do not like about the Santa Fe Opera，and that is the cold weather.Because the theater is open，performances cannot start before it gets dark at nine oclock in the evening，and then
22、 the mountain air becomes very cool.Sometimes people complain about the cold air，but because the operas are good，these people come back again wearing warm coats.语篇解读 圣达菲歌剧院虽然小，而且又是敞篷式的，但在美国却很著名，因为许多优秀的年轻歌手都想在这里一展歌喉从而一举成名。1.This passage mainly introduces .A.a mountain city B.young musiciansC.an opera
23、 house D.the tourists in Santa Fe答案 C解析 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要是介绍一家歌剧院圣达菲歌剧院，故选C。2.Young singers come to perform in Santa Fe Opera because .A.the music quality is high B.they enjoy the climate thereC.they want to be famousD.they like the scenery there答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“They all hope to sing in famous
24、opera houses like Metropolitan in New York someday，and they work hard to become well-known during the summer.”可知，年轻的音乐家们选择在圣达菲歌剧院演出是为了出名。3.Why do some people NOT like the Santa Fe Opera?A.Because it is always cold all year round.B.Because the theater is open.C.Because there are so many people.D.Beca
25、use the structure of the opera is not good.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段前两句“There is only one thing that some people do not like about the Santa Fe Opera，and that is the cold weather.Because the 7theater is open.”可知，人们不喜欢该剧院的唯一一点就是寒冷，因为剧院是露天的，故选 B。B(2018湖南醴陵二中高一上检测)English is an excellent language to learn，wh
26、ether its for business，travel or personal reasons.Here are some important ways to improve your spoken English.When you have time to speak，just try your best to practice.Dont wait until you “feel more comfortable” speaking in English，so start speaking English today.Youll be surprised at how quickly y
27、our language skills improve.Find a native English speaker who is willing to spend some time speaking English with youyou may be able to offer them a language exchange，where they spend 30 minutes speaking English with you and you spend 30 minutes speaking your native language with them.Even if you ha
28、ve a good knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary，native English speakers may find its very difficult to understand if you dont work on your pronunciation.Correct，clear pronunciation is necessary if you really want to improve your English.Listen closely to how native English speakers pronounce certa
29、in words and sounds and do your best to copy them.The wider your vocabulary and the more English phrases you learn，the easier speaking English will become.Once you have learned a new word or phrase，you should make an effort to use it in a sentencethis is the best way to keep it in mind.You should al
30、so start a notebook of phrases that English speakers use all the time.Another great way to add some more English conversation into your weekly practice is to sign up for a class of discussion group.Attending an English class is a great way to pay attention to some of the more formal aspects of speak
31、ing English.A class will teach you the correct way of speaking.Attending a discussion group is a more informal and relaxing way of learning English，where the emphasis(重点) is more on communication and relationship building than on speaking “correct” English.语 篇 解 读 本 文 介 绍 了 提 高 英 语 口 语 的 一 些 方 法 。4.
32、What is the best title of the text?A.Ways of Improving Your Spoken English8B.English Is an Excellent Language to LearnC.English Is Useful for Business and TravelD.How to Learn English Grammar Clearly答案 A解析 标题归纳题。本文在第一段点出主题：Here are some important ways to improve your spoken English.下文进行了具体介绍。故选 A。5.
33、The writer suggests people start practicing when .A.they feel comfortableB.they meet the surprising thing C.they have any timeD.they improve their language skills答案 C解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“When you have time to speak，just try your best to practice.”可知选 C。6.What is the best way to improve the pronunciatio
34、n?A.Just remember the grammar.B.Make sure how words are read and copy them.C.Try the best to remember the spelling of the words.D.Speak English when you “feel more comfortable”.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的 “Correct，clear pronunciation is necessary if you really want to improve your English.Listen closely to
35、 how native English speakers pronounce certain words and sounds and do your best to copy them.”可知选 B。7.We can learn from the passage that .A.its not necessary to find a native English speaker with whom you can practice speaking EnglishB.native English speakers can understand you easily if you have a
36、 good knowledge of grammar and vocabularyC.an English party is a good place where you can learn the correct way of speaking D.using a new word or phrase in a sentence is the best way to memorize it答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Once you have learned a new word or 9phrase，you should make an effort to use it in
37、 a sentencethis is the best way to keep it in mind.”可知选 D。.完形填空(2017重庆万州二中高一上检测)Many years ago，there lived a very rich man who wanted to do something for the people of his town.But first he wanted to 8 whether they deserved his help.So he placed a very large 9 in the center of the main road into tow
38、n.Then he 10 behind a tree and waited.Soon an old man came along with his cow.“ 11 put this stone in the center of the road？” said the old man，but he did not try to 12 the stone.Instead，with some 13 he passed around the stone and 14 on his way.Another man came along and did the 15 thing；then another
39、 came，and another.All of them 16 about the stone in the center of the road， 17 not one of them tried to remove it.Late in the 18 ， a young man came along.He saw the stone and said， “The night will be very 19 .Some neighbor will come along later in the dark and will 20 against the stone.”The young ma
40、n then 21 to move the stone.He pushed and pulled with all his 22 to move it to one side.But imagine his 23 when under the stone he found a bag full of 24 and this message: “This money is for the 25 person who removes this stone from the road.That person 26 help.”Therefore，never walk away from someon
41、e who deserves help; your hand is Gods hand for that person.When we all treat each other with 27 ， we live better together，we work better together，we cooperate better.Sure，there will always be fools，but if we can make them a minority，society will be better as a whole.语篇解读 许多年前，有一个非常富有的人想为家乡人民做点事，但他首
42、先想知道他们是否值得他的帮助。他把一块大石头放在镇中心的主要道路上。然后他躲在树后面，等待着。路过的人们都绕道而去，只有一位年轻人担心在夜间石头绊倒人而将其移开。8.A.turn out B.find outC.call out D.watch out答案 B10解析 句意为：但是首先他想弄清楚他们是否值得帮助。find out 找到，发现，弄清楚。故选 B。9.A.stone B.bagC.package D.ball答案 A解析 由下文中的“put this stone in the center of the road”可知，他在路中间放了一块石头。故选 A。10.A.jumped B.
43、walkedC.hid D.drove答案 C解析 句意为：然后他藏在一棵树后面等着。 hide 藏。故选 C。11.A.Why B.WhoC.How D.When答案 B解析 句意为：是谁把石头放在路的中间的？故选 B。12.A.remove B.cutC.pull D.throw答案 A解析 句意为：但是他没有试着搬开这块石头。remove 移动。故选 A。13.A.anger B.curiosityC.doubt D.difficulty答案 D解析 句意为：他费劲地从石头的一旁绕过去。difficulty 困难，with difficulty 费劲地，吃力地。故选 D。14.A.con
44、tinued B.gotC.focused D.based答案 A解析 句意为：然后继续赶路。continue 继续。故选 A。15.A.bad B.sameC.different D.wonderful答案 B解析 句意为：另外一个人也做了相同的事情。same 相同的。故选 B。16.A.argued B.thoughtC.complained D.talked11答案 C解析 句意为：所有人都在抱怨路中间的石头。complain 抱怨。故选 C。17.A.and B.butC.so D.or答案 B解析 人们都在抱怨石头，但是没人去把这个石头搬开。这里是转折关系，所以需用 but。故选 B
45、。18.A.morning B.noonC.afternoon D.night答案 C解析 由下文中的“Some neighbor will come along later in the dark”可知，这时应该是下午。故选 C。19.A.close B.darkC.dangerous D.interesting答案 B解析 句意为：晚上会很黑。dark 黑暗的。故选 B。20.A.fall B.fightC.play D.lean答案 A解析 晚上天黑，人们看不清，可能会被石头绊倒。fall 倒下。故选 A。21.A.refused B.beganC.hoped D.stopped答案 B
46、解析 句意为：这个年轻人开始搬这块石头。故选 B。22.A.energy B.forceC.strength D.effort答案 C解析 他用尽全身力气来搬石头。strength 力气。故选 C。23.A.surprise B.angerC.luck D.fear答案 A解析 他在石头下面发现一袋子钱，感到很惊奇。surprise 惊奇。故选 A。24.A.cards B.booksC.letters D.money12答案 D解析 由后文的 money 可知，这里指的是一袋子钱。故选 D。25.A.thoughtful B.selfishC.strong D.powerful答案 A解析 句意为：这笔钱将送给把石头从路中间搬走的为他人着想的人。thoughtful 深思的，体贴的。故选 A。26.A.needs B.offersC.deserves D.owes答案 C解析 句意为：那个人应得到帮助。deserve 应得。故选 C。27.A.consideration B.successC.pleasure D.attention答案 A解析 句意为：当我们为彼此着想时，我们的生活会更好，我们的工作和合作会更顺利。consideration 考虑。故选 A。
