Unit 2 English around the world 知识点题库

Only time will________ whether I have made the right choice or not.
A . see B . know C . say D . tell
The old pianist wouldn’t listen to our repeated request that he________in public again.
A . play B . played C . would play D . was going to play
Judging by her ______, Mrs Smith must be a southerner.
A . pronunciation B . accent C . voice D . sound
Lincoln is recognized ________ one of the greatest presidents in America.
A . as B . for C . being D . like
政府应该尽快想出更好的办法来解决高油价所带来的问题。(come up with, petrol)
Peter asked his wife ________ with her car.
A . what the matter was B . what was the matter C . what the matter is D . what is the matter
The visitor ________ that he ________ very glad to visit our country.
A . said; was B . said; had been C . told; was D . spoke; had been
Mr. Green asked Lily whether she had passed the exam ________.
A . yesterday B . the day before C . the day ago D . before the day
任务型阅读

Everybody has some goals in life. If you are not acting in a way that will help you achieve those goals, your confidence may be less.

Take real action.

Lack of action. Watching TV isn't an action. Eating isn't an action, too.  It can be a side hustle, a hobby . . . Something that you want! Of course, when you set goals for life, you should be able to put them together, and make practical goals.

If you aren't proud of yourself, how can't you be in low spirits. The quickest way to overcome your situation is to win more often. Both are strong hormones (荷尔蒙) that push you to do more.You'll get more confidence from winning. This is how you get started — win.

Face up to true selves.

We should know ourselves very well and judge ourselves fairly. Instead of thinking about your own physical imperfections, or always comparing yourself with others' advantages, you should believe that you have bright spots, and that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.If we would just accept and trust ourselves, confidence might be much stronger.

A. A real action is something that you want.

B. Calm down and think positively.

C. Keep normal relationships and make more warm­hearted friends.

D. If so, you need to read the following tips.

E. There is no such thing as a perfect person.

F. Once you start to win, you will always go for more winning.

G. High confidence comes with pride.

I came here with your mother ________ to see you.
A . specially B . special C . especially D . especial
From her _________, I guess she must come from the West of America.
A . sound B . voice C . accent D . noise
阅读理解

People need to relax and enjoy themse1ves. One way they can have a good time is to watch a baseball game or another sports event. Even thousands of years ago, groups of people gathered to watch skilled athletes (运动员).

Over 2000 years ago in Greece, certain days in the year were festival days. These were holidays when people stopped work and enjoyed themselves. They liked to watch athletes take part in races and other games of skill.

The most important festival was held every four years at the town of Olympia. It was held in honor of the Greek god Zeus (Zus). For five days, athletes from all parts of the Greek world took part in the Olympic Games. At the Olympic Games, people could watch them box, run, jump and so on. There was a relay race between two teams of men in which a lighted torch (火矩) was passed from runner to runner. The Olympic Games were thought to be so important that cities which were at war with one another had to stop fighting. People were allowed to travel to the games safely. Thousands of people came to Olympia from cities in Greece and from her colonies (殖民地) in Africa, Asia and Italy. They met as friends to cheer their favorite athletes and to enjoy themselves.

  1. (1) What happened in Greece over 2000 years ago?
    A . People stopped work and enjoyed themselves. B . The cities there were often against one another. C . People watched baseball games. D . People didn't go to any games at all.
  2. (2) What were those countries in Africa?
    A . Friends. B . Enemies. C . Colonies. D . Other cities.
  3. (3) What did people do at the games?
    A . They fought. B . They just talked to friends. C . They cheered for good athletes. D . They tried to find friends.
  4. (4) Greek cities then were fighting so they_________.
    A . were weak B . were strong C . couldn't go to other cities freely D . could see each other
  5. (5) The best title for the story is "__________".
    A . Greece at War B . Together for the Games C . Stop Fighting D . Sport
阅读理解

Norm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australia's northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for jumping onto a crocodile's back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported.

Ms Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑), locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater.

Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked (戳) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free.

Ms Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight puncture wounds (伤口) in her right leg, a puncture wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers.

 "This could have been a fatal and tragic situation," said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report.

He said Ms Pethrick was saved by her husband's "quick and diligent actions".

Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌) on the teeth of the crocodile.

  1. (1) This passage is most likely to be found in ________.
    A . a travel guide B . a newspaper C . a textbook D . a novel
  2. (2) The crocodile attacked Ms Pethrick when she was ___________.
    A . swimming in the river B . standing on the river bank C . watching the crocodile D . fishing in the water
  3. (3) Which of the following statements is TRUE about Ms Pethrick?
    A . Her eyes were badly poked. B . She had eight wounds altogether. C . One of her fingers also got hurt. D . One of the crocodile's teeth was found in her leg.
  4. (4) According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as following EXCEPT __________.
    A . brave B . diligent C . quick D . humorous
  5. (5) Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
    A . The husband should save the wife B . A man saves wife's life from crocodile's jaws C . A crocodile is not so dangerous as people imagine D . Human beings can beat crocodiles sometimes
阅读理解

The city of Venice,in Italy,is one of a kind. It is built on more than 120 islands,just off arrival. After explaining where my new house was, I told him that I had left the key under the doormat. Since I knew it would be quite late before I could get back, I suggested that be make himself at home and help himself to anything that was kept in the refrigerator (冰箱).

Two hours later my friend phoned me from the house. At the moment, he said,he was listening to some of my records after having had a nice meal. He had found the pan and meat in the refrigerator. Now, he was drinking a cup of tea and hoped that I would join him soon. When I asked him if he bad any difficulty finding the house, he answered that the only problem was that he had not been able to find the key under the doormat, but luckily, the living room window by the apple tree had been left open and he had climbed in through the window. I listened to all this in great surprise. There is no apple tree outside my window, but there is one by the living room window of my next-door neighbor's house!

  1. (1) When my friend arrived, I could not go to meet him because________.
    A . we were not good friends B . I was busy at work C . he had not told me that he would come D . I did not want to see him
  2. (2) A doormat is a mat__________.
    A . used as a door B . for cleaning the bottom of shoes C . put up on a door as an ornament (装饰物) D . near a door under which people put their keys
  3. (3) I listened to my friend's phone call in great surprise because__________.
    A . he had not waited for me to eat together B . he had eaten too much of the food C . he mistook my neighbor's house for mine D . he had left the house with the window open
  4. (4) At last my friend__________.
    A . did not enter my house B . entered my house after he opened the door C . entered my house by climbing through the window D . entered my house with the help of my neighbor
  5. (5) The writer left the key under the doormat so that_________.
    A . nobody would find it B . he might not lose it C . his family could use the same key D . his friend could easily get it
In fact, China may have the (large) number of English learners.
Listen and write down the phrases.

I don't feel I can their decision.
He some animals unique to the rainforest in the distance.
Listen and write down the sentences.
Listen to the passage and fill in the missing words.

W: Peru is a country on the Pacific coast of South America three main areas. It was the centre of the ancient Inca Empire in the 1400s and 1500s.Spain took control of it in the 16th century and ruled until 1821.So Spanish is the main language of Peru now.

Peru is a popular destination for .There are two especially interesting tours for tourists from all over the world. The first is Amazon Rainforest Tour. From there,you can spend one day travelling boat to your accommodation in the middle of the forest. Then you can spend 3 days the rainforest with a local guide and enjoying the plants and animals unique to the rainforest. The second is Machu Picchu Tour, you can be by the ancient city, especially the Incas' dry stone method of building. The builders can hold walls together only the perfect fit of the stones.