Unit2 The Universal Language1课后练习（含解析）

Unit 2 The Universal Language S1

Ⅰ. 单词拼写

1. His views may be unfashionable but he __________ (值得) a hearing.

2. They have successfully __________ (使融合) the old with the new in this room.

3. It took me a few weeks to get used to my new __________ (环境).

4. No matter which you buy, there is a six­month __________ (担保).

5. We are determined to __________ (保护) our motherland at all costs.

6. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, __________ (低语) support. (2019·全国Ⅰ)

7. Performance: A __________ (激动人心的) presentation of the topic no more than 10 minutes long. (2019·天津)

8. My mother will listen to me patiently and encourage me to __________ (克服) them bravely. (2020·全国Ⅱ)

9. She had to face the fact that her life had changed __________ (永远)!

10. In __________ (乡村的) areas, where ambulances can take a relatively long time to arrive, the phone boxes have taken on a lifesaving role. (2020·江苏)

【答案】　1.deserves　2.combined　3.surroundings　4.guarantee　5.defend　6.whispering  7．dramatic　8.overcome　9.forever　10.rural

Ⅱ. 单句语法填空

1. John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named __________(compose) of the year. (2019·浙江6月)

2. He deserved __________(send) to prison.

3. On this course, you may study French in __________(combine) with Spanish or Italian.

4. When he woke up, he suddenly found himself __________(surround) by a group of teenagers, who looked at him anxiously.

5. The book described the __________ (adapt) of desert species to the hot conditions.

6. The war has ended but government spending on __________ (defend) is still increasing.

7. I am writing to invite you to attend our school Music Festival and sincerely hope that you can spend a __________ (please) time with us. (2019·全国Ⅲ)

8. Roy told his __________ (sorrow) tale with simple words anybody could understand.

9. __________ (transform) is not only a choice, but also a strategy.

10. Even after the country is defeated, the villagers fight the __________ (invade) in the hill.

【答案】　1.composers　2.sending/to be sent　3.combination　4.surrounded　5.adaptation  6．defence　7.pleasant　8.sorrowful　9.Transformation　10.invaders

Ⅲ. 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空

for good measure，in defence of, adapt to, consist of, tear apart,

throw in, have roots in, in thought, rely on, all the time

1. You can ____________ him; he won't let you down.

2. We are diurnal (日间活动) creatures, with eyes ____________ living in the sun's light.

3. The football team, ____________ 22 players and 3 coaches, was set up about 3 years ago.

4. Thinking about the globe, you may wonder how the continents float, move, or __________.

5. Next time you go shopping, ____________ a few extra fruit and vegetables.

6. After I'd weighed the apples, I put in another one ____________.

7. Is there any man unwilling to fight ____________ his country?

8. Canadian people ____________ hundreds of countries.

9. My sister sat silent for some time, lost ____________.

10. Anxious____________， I was unable to keep focused for more than an hour at a time.

【答案】　1.rely on　2.adapted to　3.consisting of　4.tear apart　5.throw in　6.for good measure　7.in defence of　8.have roots in　9.in thought　10.all the time

Ⅳ. 完成句子

1. 那个男孩焦急地跑到这儿，跑到那儿，好像在寻找在操场上丢失的什么东西。

The boy is running impatiently here and there ________________ something lost on the playground.

2. 问题是我们什么时候能得到我们所需要的钱。

The problem is ________________ the money we need.

3. 她在那里呆呆地站了一会儿， 简直不能相信刚才发生的事。

For a moment she just stood there, ________________ what had just happened.

4. 结果证明，只要看着绿色的、生长的东西，就能减轻压力，降低血压，让人心情更好．

________________ just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and put people into a better mood (情绪)．(2019·全国1)

5. 为什么不采纳她的建议？

________________________ her idea?

【答案】　1.as if looking for　2.when we can get　3.unable to believe　4.It turns out that

5．Why don't you accept

Ⅴ. 根据Alice的邮件， 完成课文语法填空

I 1. __________ (watch) a wonderful performance last night. The violin concerto Butterfly Lovers takes us through 2. __________story of a young couple 3. __________ (tear) apart by their families. This beautiful piece of music coveys different 4. __________ (mood): first light and pleasant, then fast and 5. __________ (cheer), next dramatic with heavier notes and finally bittersweet. The piece is a perfect 6. __________ (combine) of Chinese and Western music elements 7. __________ it is played on Western instruments such as the violin, but more 8. __________ (significant), much of the music has its roots 9. __________ Chinese Yue Opera. It's a piece that really deserves 10. __________ (hear).

【答案】　1.watched　2.the　3.torn　4.moods　5.cheerful　6.combination　7.because/as/since　8.significantly　9.in　10.hearing/to be heard

Ⅵ. 阅读理解

A

Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241­2742. Website: http：//www.cityopera.com

Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June. Call 723­1182 for more information. Website: http：//www.chamberorch.com

Symphony Orchestra: At Music Hall and Riverbend. For ticket sales, call 381­3300. Regular season runs September through May at Music Hall and in summer at Riverbend. Website: http：//www.symphony.org/home.asp

College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater. CCM organizes a variety of events, including performances by the well­known LaSalle Quartet, CCM's Philharmonic Orchestra, and various groups of musicians presenting Baroque through modern music. Students with I．D. cards can attend the events for free. A free schedule of events for each term is available by calling the box office at 556­4183. Website: http：//www.ccm.uc.edu/events/calendar

Riverbend Music Theater: 6295 Kellogg Ave. Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover (price difference). Big name shows all summer long! Phone: 232­6220. Website: http：//www.riverbendmusic.com

1. When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra?

A. February.   B. November.   C. August.   D. May.

2. Where can students go for free performances with their I．D. cards?

A. Patricia Cobbett Theater.   B. Memorial Hall.

C. Music Hall.             D. Riverbend Music Theater.

3. How is Riverbend Music Theater different from the other places?

A. It gives shows all year round.   B. It has seats in the open air.

C. It offers membership discounts.   D. It presents famous musical works.

【答案及解析】　本文是一篇应用文。文章对五个网站上的歌剧及管弦乐等乐曲作品的演出时间、内容及购票等细节做了介绍。

1．D　细节理解题。根据第二则信息Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers several concerts from March through June.(管弦乐团在榆树街1406号纪念馆演奏，从三月到六月有几场音乐会)可知，四个选项中只有五月在此时间范围内。因此，你可以在五月去看一场Chamber Orchestra室内管弦乐团的音乐会。故选D项。

2．A　细节理解题。根据第四则信息College Conservatory of Music (CCM): Performances are on the main campus of the university, usually at Patricia Cobbett Theater.(演出在大学的主校区，通常在帕特丽夏·科贝特剧院)以及下文中的Students with I．D. cards can attend the events for free.(持身份证的学生可以免费参加活动)可知，学生可以凭身份证去Patricia Cobbett Theater免费看演出。故选A项。

3．B　细节理解题。根据第五则信息Riverbend Music Theater…Large outdoor theater with the closest seats under cover可知，大型室外剧院，提供最接近的座位。对比其他信息可知，只有Riverbend Music Theater是室外剧院，有提供露天座位。因此，Riverbend Music Theater和其他地方不同的是它有露天座位。故选B项。

B

People may set an alarm on the phone or clock that sounds like this: beep beep beep. That hard, unpleasant sound may be making it harder to shake off the sleepy feeling in the morning known as grogginess. So, is there a better way to wake up? A recent study says yes. The answer is music.

The study, carried out by researchers in Australia, involved 50 people. The researchers found that people who wake up to musical alarms reported feeling more awake and alert. Stuart McFarlane, a lead writer of the study stated, “We are very surprised by these findings as one might expect a harsh beeping sound to be more successful at waking up a person.”

Sleep inertia (惰性) is another term for grogginess. It means a person has a heavy feeling when waking up, and has trouble getting moving again after sleeping. McFarlane said people need to better understand sleep inertia's harmful effects on human performance later in the day.

“Not everyone will experience the full effect. But for those who do, care should be taken when performing duties that require a top performance within this period，” he said. This includes “dangerous tasks like driving or riding our bikes” shortly after waking up. The same is true for people who work in dangerous situations shortly after they wake, including firefighters and pilots.

So, what makes musical alarms better for waking up? The researchers think the music may be more successful in reducing sleep inertia because it has several tones, compared to the single tone of a “beeping” alarm. McFarlane said that the changes over time between the music tones may help increase a person's attention when waking from sleep.

And is there a kind of music that is best to wake up to? There may be, McFarlane said, “We could suggest alarm sounds that are tune full and easy to hum or sing along with. The current sounds I have been using include ‘Close to me’ by the Cure and ‘Borderline’ by Madonna.”

No matter how you wake up, experts say, the amount of sleep you get also matters a lot.

4. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?

A. What is grogginess?        B. Why are musical alarms better?

C. Which music is the best?    D. How can we overcome grogginess?

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Sleep inertia is another cause for grogginess.

B. How long a person sleeps is of great importance.

C. The “beeping” alarm is not effective mainly because of its noisy tone.

D. It is dangerous for everyone to drive or ride bicycles shortly after waking up.

6. The paragraph following this passage is likely to focus on ________.

A. examples of good musical alarms

B. more findings of the application of music

C. explanations about why music is more helpful

D. suggestions on how to sleep well and feel fresh each morning

7. In which section of a magazine may you find the passage?

A. Health.   B. Fiction.   C. Technology.   D. Entertainment.

【答案及解析】　本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，比起传统闹钟的“哔哔哔”声，用音乐作为起床闹钟可能会带来更好的唤醒效果。

4．B　标题归纳题。根据第一段最后三句“So, is there a better way to wake up? A recent study says yes.The answer is music.”(那么，有没有更好的方法醒来呢？最近的一项研究给出了肯定的答案——音乐)可知，作者提出了本文的中心：音乐闹铃是更好的唤醒方式；第二至四段通过研究解释醒来后常有的“睡眠惰性”(侧面表明要用好唤醒方式——用音乐闹铃)；第五至七段解释了用音乐闹铃的原因。整篇文章都在讲为什么音乐闹铃更好，所以B项切题。故选B项。

5．B　细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，一个人睡多久是很重要的。故选B项。

6．D　推理判断题。最后一段写的是睡眠的重要性，可推断出文章接下去会写关于如何睡得好和每天早晨感觉神清气爽的建议。故选D项。

7.A　文章出处题。本文主要讲用音乐作为起床闹铃可能会带来更好的唤醒效果，并说明了其原因，本文是关于睡眠起床主题的文章，因此读者会在杂志的健康版块看到这篇文章。故选A项。

Ⅶ. 七选五

(2020·北京四中上学期高二年级期末)

If you have ever been in a school play or even made believe you were a doctor, detective, or a space traveler, you know the enjoyment that acting brings. Almost all of us have the wish to play the part of someone—or something else. 1. ________

In the ancient world, acting was often associated with religious ceremonies and other special occasions. As far back as 2200 B．C. trained Chinese actors performed ceremonial dances in costume and makeup at harvest festivals. 2. ________ To the dance was gradually added pantomime—the imitation of movements and gestures—as well as the wearing of masks, the singing of chants, and finally the use of dialogue.

While acting was coming into its own in the ancient Chinese classical theatre, it was doing the same in the western world, in Greece. From about 500 B．C. on, acting became a highly specialized art in Greece. Greek actors, however, still wore masks, and their motions were largely fixed by custom. 3. ________

Modern acting, by contrast, gives the individual actor great opportunity to develop his or her personal talents for serious, comic, or musical drama. The names, faces, and styles of famous movie actors are known worldwide. 4. ________ A special form of acting takes place in radio drama, which was highly popular before television. In radio drama the actors face a unique challenge. They are unseen by their audience. So they must rely on voice alone to make their characters real to the listeners.

5. ________ Only forty percent of Broadway actors are employed, most of them for only part of the year. Those who become stars need not only talent, but determination. They must not be easily discouraged. Otherwise, they might give up before the opportunity for stardom presents itself.

A. The origins of acting are in the act of remembering.

B. Drama in Greece began with festivals honoring Dionysus.

C. It is believed that this was the first step in the development of acting.

D. Historical records indicate that this desire is as old as civilization itself.

E. Therefore, they had little opportunity to show their individual personalities.

F. Acting is not, as many people think, a quick, easy road to fame and riches.

G. Broadway and television provide other stages on which actors can display their talent.

【答案及解析】　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍古代和现代表演形式以及表演职业的艰难。

1．D　上句Almost all of us have the wish to play the part of someone—or something else.中的wish直接对应D选项的this desire。故选D。

2.C　提到历史起源的选项有两个，一个是A选项；一个是C选项。而A选项的act of remembering与后句的dance没有任何关系，所以排除。故选C。

3．E　根据下一段中的by contrast和上段构成对比关系，所以选择E项，其中little opportunity与下段第一句中的great opportunity形成转折关系。故选E。

4．G　本段在讲述“现代的表演形式”。下文提示“广播剧是一种特殊的表演形式，在电视出现之前很受欢迎”。承接下文，G项 Broadway and television provide other stages on which actors can display their talent.(百老汇和电视也为演员提供了施展才华的舞台)切题。故选G。

5．F　此段提到表演职业的困难。选项中只有F选项Acting is not, as many people think, a quick, easy road to fame and riches.(表演并不是像许多人认为的那样，是一条快速、轻松的成名致富之路)切题。故选F。

Ⅷ. 完形填空

In China, square dancing is an exercise routine performed to music in squares or parks. Recent years have __1__ the growing popularity of square dancing among elderly people in China, __2__ it provides them with a good platform to __3__ and make new friends in their ordinary lives. Although the practice has roots in both ancient and modern Chinese history, today the Chinese hold __4__ views towards it. Some people, the young in particular, argue that it has disturbed their peaceful lives.

As for __5__ citizens, square dancing is relatively easy to learn compared to traditional __6__ and thus win their __7__. Moreover, practicing square dancing doesn't need special equipment. All it needs are open ground and loudspeakers. __8__， it can be found across the country.

__9__， many young people have showed their dissatisfaction. They think that square dancing __10__ too much space in their neighborhood and disturbs their life. In fact, it is the noise ____11__ square dancing that young people __12__ most. Therefore, concessions (让步) should be made by both __13__ so that they can live in __14__ with each other.

People taking part in square dancing are expected to dance in areas far away from residential communities, while the young are called on to show more __15__ of square dancing. They will also become old and one day may be one of the dancers they dislike now. In addition, the government should spare more suitable areas where the elderly can do their favorite activities.

1. A. proved      B. witnessed    C. developed       D. advanced

2. A. since        B. once        C. until           D. though

3. A. relax        B. retire        C. react           D. recover

4. A. unique      B. general       C. different        D. wrong

5. A. local        B. honest        C. responsible     D. senior

6. A. customs     B. dances        C. approaches     D. entertainments

7. A. pleasure      B. celebration   C. encouragement  D. love

8. A. As a result    B. For example  C. In other words   D. In particular

9. A. Though      B. Therefore     C. However       D. Otherwise

10. A. takes off     B. takes up     C. makes up       D. keeps up

11. A. with        B. into         C. against         D. by

12. A. doubt       B. search       C. regret          D. dislike

13. A. positions     B. parties       C. situations      D. hands

14. A. connection   B. hope         C. harmony      D. independence

15. A. tolerance     B. expectation   C. spirit         D. service

【答案及解析】　本文是一篇议论文。广场舞越来越流行。不同的人对此持不同的观点。老年人喜欢广场舞，年轻人不喜欢。作者最后指出：老年人和年轻人应该互相包容。

1．B　句意：近年来，广场舞在中国的老年人中越来越受欢迎，因为它为他人提供了一个放松和结交新朋友的良好平台。A.proved证明；B.witnessed见证，目睹；C.developed发展；D.advanced前进。近些年“见证”了广场舞的流行。故选B。

2．A　句意同上。A.since因为，自从；B.once一旦；C.until直到；D.though尽管。“因为”广场舞为老年人提供了一个放松和结交新朋友的良好平台，所以广场舞在中国的老年人中越来越受欢迎。逗号后面的是原因状语。故选A。

3．A　句意见第1题。A.relax放松；B.retire退休；C.react反应；D.recover恢复。老人们通过跳广场舞来“放松”。故选A。

4．C　句意：虽然这一运动在中国古今历史上都有渊源，但如今的中国人对它有不同的看法。A.unique独一无二的，独特的；B.general一般的，普通的；C.different不同的；D.wrong错误的。根据上文可知，老年人喜欢广场舞；根据下文可知，年轻人不喜欢广场舞。由此可知，人们对广场舞持有“不同的”看法。故选C。

5．D　句意：对于老年人来说，广场舞相对于传统舞蹈来说比较容易学，因此赢得了他们的喜爱。A.local当地的；B.honest诚实的；C.responsible负责任的；D.senior高级的，年长的。根据上一段中的“the growing popularity of square dancing among elderly people”以及“the young in particular”可知，广场舞受老年人的欢迎。故选D。

6．B　句意同上。A.customs风俗；B.dances舞蹈；C.approaches方法；D.entertainments娱乐。该处是将广场舞和传统“舞蹈”作比较。故选B。

7．D　句意见第5题。A.pleasure快乐，乐趣；B.celebration庆祝；C.encouragement鼓励；D.love爱。广场舞容易学，所以老年人“喜欢”它。故选D。

8．A　句意：因此，它在全国各地都能看到。A.As a result因此，结果；B.For example例如；C.In other words换句话说；D.In particular尤其，特别。空前内容介绍的是广场舞受欢迎的原因：易学，需要的设备简单。这些原因导致广场舞在全世界都可以被看到。因此，该句和上文是因果关系。故选A。

9．C　句意：然而，许多年轻人表达了他们的不满。A.Though 虽然，尽管；B.Therefore因此；C.However但是；D.Otherwise否则。上文提到老年人喜欢广场舞。该句提到：年轻人表达了他们的不满。上下文之间是转折关系。故选C。

10．B　句意：他们认为广场舞在他们的社区占据了太多的空间，扰乱了他们的生活。A.takes off起飞；B.takes up占据；C.makes up编造，弥补；D.keeps up保持。跳广场舞需要“占据”空间。故选B。

11．A　句意：事实上，年轻人最不喜欢的正是广场舞的噪音。A.with(行为或情况)与……有关；B.into到……里面；C.against反对；D.by通过……，在……旁边。该处指和广场舞有关的噪音。故选A。

12．D　句意同上。A.doubt怀疑；B.search搜寻；C.regret后悔，遗憾；D.dislike不喜欢。广场舞产生的噪音是年轻人最“不喜欢”的。故选D。

13．B　句意：因此，双方都应该做出让步，这样他们才能和睦相处。A.positions位置，职位；B.parties双方，聚会；C.situations情形；D.hands手。老年人和年轻人“双方”都应该做出让步。故选B。

14．C　句意同上。A.connection联系；B.hope希望；C.harmony和谐；D.independence独立。双方都做出让步，他们才能“和谐”地相处。故选C。

15．A　句意：参加广场舞的人们被要求在远离居民区的地方跳舞，而年轻人被呼吁对广场舞表现出更多的宽容。A.tolerance宽容，容忍；B.expectation期望；C.spirit精神；D.service服务。根据下一句“They will also become old and one day may be one of the dancers they dislike now.”可知，年轻人有一天也会变老，他们也有可能会成为跳广场舞的人。由此推知，年轻人应该设身处地地为老年人着想，要更“宽容”。故选A。