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必修第二册 UNIT 4 HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2024·河北省衡水中学五调考试)
Call for Entries：Young Women Writers’ Competition
Guardian Weekend magazine is launching a writing competition for UK women aged
16-21 on the theme of “Conversations”.
How to Enter
All you have to do is submit a 700-word personal essay that shows off your talents—
on the theme of “Conversations”.Did you have an unforgettable conversation with
your grandmother about her youth that changed how you viewed her? Do you find
having certain conversations really hard，and if so，why? Is there a conversation you
regret，or one you regret you never had? We’re keen to hear about your personal
experiences.
The Prizes
There will be one winner and two runners-up.The three winners will each receive
￡250.The winners will be notified by email or telephone on or before June 30，2023
and given details of how to claim their prizes.As part of the editing process，the three
winners will participate in a video call with a Guardian Weekend editor to discuss and
edit their essay for publication.The one overall winner will also receive a one-to-one
workshop with an editor.
Rules
Follow all the rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■Only one entry is permitted per person.Entries on behalf of another person will not
be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed.
■The competition opens at 9：00 am on May 22，2023 and closes at 11：59 pm on
June 9，2023.Entries received outside this time period will not be considered.
■Your entry must not be copied，and must not contain any third-party materials or
content that you do not have permission to use.
■You must include your name，age and contact details，including your email
address and phone number.1.What’s the theme of the writing competition?
A.Regrets.
B.Conversations.
C.Grandmother’s youth.
D.Personal experiences.
2.What extra prize will the overall winner receive?
A.An additional ￡250.
B.A video of the competition.
C.A prior notification of the win.
D.A one-to-one workshop with an editor.
3.Which of the following will result in disqualification?
A.Co-authoring an entry.
B.Including contact details.
C.Mailing your entry on June 1，2023.
D.Using others’ content with permission.
(2024·山东潍坊统考三模)
I’d moved to U.S. to live with my uncle，and one year after that，I lost my vision.I
had since learned to get about with a cane，and now I craved getting back to pursue
my dream of being a broadcaster.
But my aunt and uncle said it was much too dangerous for me to go out on my
own.What if I got hit by a car? I must stay in the house.I was dogged.I rejected their
guesses.I believed I could regain my way if I lost it.I told my aunt and uncle I would
pay close attention；I would listen and be very careful when crossing streets.
A public library was offering a tuition-free course on how to use a computer with
screen reading software designed for blind people.This was an important opportunity
for me.My aunt and uncle reluctantly agreed.
I knew that the American singer Ray Charles，who was also blind，got around on his
own without a cane.If he could do it without a cane，I reasoned，surely I could do it
with one.Ray’s secret was to count steps.But I couldn’t seem to do that the way he
had.Instead I captured the layout (布局) of places I visited by taking note of landmarks
in my mind.I’d imagine the mental map I’d drawn and use that in order to
navigate.Today，I do this automatically.But that doesn’t mean I didn’t lose my way many times in the process of acquiring this
skill.Sometimes I’d be so discouraged that I’d consider giving up.Maybe I should stay
home and wait until someone could help me.On those days when I lost my way，I’d
go to bed feeling down.And because I didn’t want my uncle to worry about me，I kept
that to myself.
Since that time，I’ve pursued my education.I’ve earned three academic degrees，
including a master’s，in face-to-face classrooms.Today，I’m a published journalist
and audio producer.Now ， surprised at my progress ， my uncle screams to my
aunt，“That boy can see！”
4.What does the underlined word “dogged” mean in the second paragraph?
A.Determined. B.Depressed.
C.Ashamed. D.Frightened.
5.How did the author chart his way every day?
A.Depending on a walking cane.
B.Employing the power of imagination.
C.Drawing a detailed map himself.
D.Counting every pace while walking.
6.What secret did the author have?
A.His firm trust in his uncle.
B.His desire for some help.
C.His losing his way sometimes.
D.His feeling sleepy at bed.
7.What does the author’s uncle sound by saying “That boy can see！”？
A.A blessing. B.A relief.
C.A surprise. D.A praise.
Ⅱ.完形填空
It was just three days from Thanksgiving，and my husband，Gerald，and I were on
our first tour across the Canadian prairies.__1__，I knew we would be away for
Thanksgiving，but the reality of it didn’t really __2__ on me before we hit the
road.Now，we had to spend Thanksgiving with strangers.
We __3__in front of a small，lakeside house，mildly __4__.Would it be okay to
disturb others on this private celebration？As we __5__ into Betty and Gary’s home，
we were immediately met with __6__.The wood stove took every bit of chill out of theair，and the smell of food __7__ us like a soft blanket.We gathered around the
table.Our anxiety __8__ away as we were drawn into this circle of friendship.We told
stories，shared laughs，and as the day called us to，gave __9__.
We thought we were going to spend Thanksgiving with strangers ，but we really
didn’t.Something __10__ happens when good food is __11__ shared around an open
table.Conversations begin.__12__ starts to flow.Divisions disappear.Relationships are
__13__.Through the simple act of sharing a meal together，we discover we’re __14__
by our desire to love，our need for __15__，and our common humanity.What a
perfect way to celebrate Thanksgiving!
1.A.Basically B.Generally
C.Honestly D.Secretly
2.A.dawn B.call
C.reflect D.strike
3.A.dropped by B.headed off
C.pulled up D.set out
4.A.anxious B.annoyed
C.grateful D.scared
5.A.broke B.ran
C.stepped D.wandered
6.A.friends B.care
C.food D.warmth
7.A.comforted B.enveloped
C.flooded D.welcomed
8.A.melted B.passed
C.ran D.threw
9.A.gifts B.hugs
C.money D.thanks
10.A.mixed B.special
C.relaxing D.typical
11.A.generously B.patiently
C.casually D.cautiously
12.A.Belief B.Laughter
C.Music D.Noise13.A.born B.exposed
C.fixed D.split
14.A.attached B.encouraged
C.connected D.touched
15.A.courage B.sympathy
C.freedom D.understanding
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2024·河北省沧州市高三一模)
With its landscape of plateaus (高原) bound by mountains，Shanxi Province in North
China is regarded as being associated with fields of wheat and iconic wheat
products.Daoxiao noodles is one of the most popular 1.____________ (dish)
there.This dish 2.____________ (date) back to China’s Yuan Dynasty (1271—
1368)，so this type of well-received noodles has a long history.
3.____________ (make) Daoxiao noodles，hold the dough (面团) with one hand，
and on the other hand，using a sharp knife that’s 4.________ (specific) made，slice
the noodles into a pot of boiling water.According 5.____________ the locals，some of
the most skilled chefs can slice up to 200 pieces of noodles a minute.At restaurants，
customers often watch in amazement as 6.____________ (talent) chefs perform a
dance while making lamian ， which means pulled noodles.The chefs swing the
noodles around with elegance as they stretch longer and longer，thinner and thinner
before finally 7.________________ (land) into the pot for boiling.There is always
thunderous applause for 8.____________ routines.
In the city of Taiyuan，capital of Shanxi Province，any number of fine restaurants
can 9.____________ (find) serving up delicacies (美食) from across the country such
as from Sichuan and Hunan.But it is the Shanxi food 10.____________ really gets
most people to have a big appetite.必修第二册 UNIT 4
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了《卫报周末》杂志为16到21岁
的英国女性举办了一场以“对话”为主题的写作比赛。
1.B [细节理解题。根据第一段“Guardian Weekend magazine is launching a
writing competition for UK women aged 16-21 on the theme of
‘Conversations’.”可知，写作比赛的主题是“对话”。]
2.D [细节理解题。根据 The Prizes 中最后一句“The one overall winner will
also receive a one-to-one workshop with an editor.” 可知，总冠军将获得与编辑
进行一对一研讨会的额外奖励。]
3.A [推理判断题。根据 Rules中“Entries on behalf of another person will not be
accepted and joint submissions are not allowed.”可知，如果联合提交作品，将被取
消参赛资格。]
【语篇解读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者在眼盲之后，如何通过自己的
努力在脑海中画地图，然后用它来导航，最后可以独立出门，接受教育，最终
成为一名出版记者和音频制作人的故事。
4.A [词义猜测题。根据前文“But my aunt and uncle said it was much too
dangerous...I must stay in the house.”以及后文“I rejected their guesses.I believed Icould regain my way if I lost it.”可知，作者并没有听从叔叔和婶婶的建议，相信
自己可以在迷路后重新找到方向，因此他是顽强的，和 A项“Determined”意思
相近。]
5.B [细节理解题。根据第四段中“Instead I captured the layout of places I
visited...Today，I do this automatically.”可知，作者通过想象在脑海中画的地图
来规划他的路线。]
6.C [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“But that doesn’t mean I didn’t lose my
way many times...I kept that to myself.”可知，作者有时会迷路，但怕叔叔担心，
没有将这个秘密告诉叔叔。]
7.D [推理判断题。根据最后一段 “Since that time，I’ve pursued my
education...my uncle screams to my aunt，‘That boy can see！’”可知，在眼盲
后，作者取得了很多成就，让他的叔叔由衷地赞美他，他就像能看见一样。]
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了在感恩节前三天，作者和丈
夫穿越加拿大草原，受到了陌生人的热情款待。作者从中感悟到：通过一起吃
饭这个简单的行为，我们对爱的渴望，我们对理解的需要，以及我们共同的人性将我们联系在一起。
1.C [A.Basically基本上；B.Generally通常；C.Honestly老实说；D.Secretly秘
密地。由下文“I knew we would be away for Thanksgiving，but the reality of it
didn’t really on me before we hit the road.”可知，作者承认自己知道不在
家过感恩节，但是在出发前没有意识到这个问题会是什么样，即此处指老实
说。]
2.A [A.dawn变得明朗，开始清楚；B.call打电话；C.reflect深思；D.strike打
击。由下文“on me before we hit the road”可知，此处指作者没有意识到这个事
实——即将要和陌生人过感恩节，dawn on sb固定搭配，意为“某人逐渐明白；
逐渐意识到”。]
3.C [A.dropped by顺便拜访；B.headed off阻止；C.pulled up停车；D.set out出
发。由上文“my husband，Gerald，and I were on our first tour across the Canadian
prairies”和下文“into Betty and Gary’s home”可推知，作者和丈夫应该是开车
去的。由此可知，此处指将车停在一座湖边的小房子前，然后走进一家陌生的
房子。]4.A [A.anxious焦虑的；B.annoyed生气的；C.grateful感恩的；D.scared害怕的。
由下文“Would it be okay to disturb others on this private celebration？”和下文
“Our anxiety”可知，作者和丈夫感觉会打扰到别人，所以有些焦虑。]
5.C [A.broke 打破；B.ran 跑步；C.stepped 迈步；D.wandered 漫游。由下文
“into Betty and Gary’s home，we were immediately met”可知，作者和丈夫迈步
进入贝蒂和加里的家。]
6.D [A.friends朋友；B.care关心；C.food食物；D.warmth热情。由下文“We
gathered around the table”和“We told stories，shared laughs，and as the day
called us to”可知，作者和丈夫受到了热情款待。]
7.B [A.comforted 安慰；B.enveloped 覆盖；C.flooded 淹没；D.welcomed 欢迎。
由下文“like a soft blanket”可知，此处指像毯子一样覆盖在身上。]
8.A [A.melted消失；B.passed通过；C.ran跑步；D.threw扔。由下文“as we
were drawn into this circle of friendship”可知，作者和丈夫融进这个友谊的圈子，
所以感觉焦虑都消失了，melt away是固定搭配，意为“消失”。]
9.D [A.gifts礼物；B.hugs拥抱；C.money钱；D.thanks感谢。根据上文可知，
作者和丈夫受到贝蒂和加里夫妇的热情款待，所以对他们表示感谢。]10.B [A.mixed混合的；B.special特别的；C.relaxing令人放松的；D.typical典
型的。由下文“Divisions disappear.Relationships are .”并结合上文提到的
作者和陌生一家在一起过感恩节，刚开始感到焦虑，随后和陌生一家关系很好
可知，作者认为这是很特别的事。]
11.A [A.generously 慷 慨 地 ； B.patiently 耐 心 地 ； C.casually 随 意 地 ；
D.cautiously谨慎地。由下文“shared around an open table”和上文提到贝蒂和加
里夫妇热情款待作者和丈夫可知，此处指好吃的食物在餐桌上慷慨地被分享。]
12.B [A.Belief信念；B.Laughter笑声；C.Music音乐；D.Noise噪声。由上文
“shared laughs”可知，此处指笑声开始流淌。]
13.A [A.born 产生；B.exposed 暴露；C.fixed 固定；D.split 分裂。由上文
“Divisions disappear.”可知，分歧消失，所以感情产生。]
14.C [A.attached系；B.encouraged鼓励；C.connected连接；D.touched触摸。
由下文“by our desire to love”和上文提到作者和丈夫在陌生人家中愉快地度过
感恩节可知，此处指我们对爱的渴望将我们联系在一起。]
15.D [A.courage勇气；B.sympathy同情；C.freedom自由；D.understanding理
解。由上文“Divisions disappear.”和上文提到的作者和丈夫受到陌生人的热情款待可知，对爱的渴望，对理解的需要，以及共同的人性将作者和丈夫与贝蒂和
加里夫妇联系在一起。]
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章介绍了山西的面食历史和特色。
1.dishes [考查名词的数。one of后接名词复数形式。故填dishes。]
2.dates [考查时态和主谓一致。设空处为谓语动词，陈述客观事实用一般现在
时，主语为This dish，为单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填dates。]
3.To make [考查非谓语动词。设空处为目的状语，应用动词不定式，设空处在
句首，to的首字母大写。故填To make。]
4.specifically [考查词性转换。修饰动词made应用副词specifically，意为“特
意，专门地”，作状语。故填specifically。]
5.to [考查介词。固定短语according to意为“据……所说”，作状语。设空处
应用介词to。故填to。]
6.talented [考查词性转换。修饰名词chefs应用形容词talented，意为“有才能
的，多才的”，作定语。故填talented。]
7.landing [考查非谓语动词。介词 before后接动名词 landing，作宾语。故填
landing。]8.the [考查冠词。句意：表演的时候总是有雷鸣般的掌声。此处 routines指拉
面的表演，为特指，应用定冠词the。故填the。]
9.be found [考查语态。情态动词 can 后接动词原形，find 与逻辑主语 any
number of fine restaurants为被动关系，应用被动语态be found。故填be found。]
10.that [考查强调句型。此处考查强调句型“It’s＋被强调部分＋that...”，设空
处应用that。故填that。]
