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Module 2 Unit 1 Tales of the unexplained【目标要点】一、重点单词。1_n.故事，传说 2_adj.无法解释的，神秘的 3_n.目击，目睹 4_n.& vt.目击者，证人 目击 5_adj.色彩繁多的 6_adj.白皮肤的 7_n.动物；人 8_n.可能性9_n. & vt.谋杀，凶杀 10_adj.令人信服的11_n.证据 12_n.财宝，财富13_adj.相似的，类似的 14_adj.多毛的，毛茸茸的15_n.村民 16_n.肩，肩部17_n.力量，力气 18_vt. & n.支持；支撑；搀扶19_n.存在 20_adj.可能 二、重点词组：1、_加紧，加强，促进 2、_出现；找到3、_走失 4、_调查，检查5、_负责，接管 6、_追赶7、_轮流 8、_平均来说9、_在某方面显示兴趣 10、_排除11、_编造；组成；打扮 12、_得出结论13、_行走；前进 14、_外层空间15、_由于 16、_根据17、_不回家，呆在户外 18、_对.进行研究19、_播放，上演 20、_考虑三、词汇联想1、puzzle v._ (adj.)_ (adj.)2、frighten v._(n.)_(adj.)_(adj.)3、strength n._(adj.)_(v.)4、creature n._(v.)_(adj.)_(n.)5、convincing adj._(v.)_(adj.)6、murder n. & v._(adj.)_(人) 7、explain v._(n.) 8、possible adj._(n.)_(反)_（反n.）9、evidence n._(adj.) 10、disappoint v._(n.)_(adj.)_(adj.)11、similar adj._(n.) 12、exist v._(n.) 四重点句形1. The engineers ran after the creature,_(他们以惊人速度和体力奔跑起来。)2Sometimes people_(喜欢编造这类耸人听闻的故事。)3However, police found that_(贾斯廷星期五晚上11点左右肯定回过家。4._(警方还没有排除贾斯廷是被外星人劫持的可能性，)， but are also looking into other possibilities. 5.The world _ _ _(我们居住的)is full of mysteries_( 未解决的 )even by todays advanced science and technology.【高考链接】选择题1In the dream Peter saw himself _ by a fierce wolf, and he wake suddenly with a start.A. chased B. to be chased C. be chased D. having been chased2. -I have got a headache.-No wonder. You _in front of that computer too long.A. work B are working C. have been working D. worked3. Facing the _situation, the boss of the company looked_A. puzzling, puzzled B. puzzling, puzzling C puzzled, puzzled D. puzzled, puzzling4. The Hobbit is a _ , _creature in the book The Lord of the Rings.A. simple-minded, peace-loving B. simple-minding, peace-lovingC. simple-minded, peace-loved D. simple-minding, peace-loving5. Foster has been missing for as long as two months , and there has been no_news about his whereabouts.A. believing B. convincing C. confusing D. proving6.-How are you getting along with your studies?-I havent made _I should.A. so more progress as B. as much progress as C. so many progress as D. such much progress as7.-CongratulationsYou made it-Thanks, but without your help, how could I _have had the achievements?A. probably B. likely C. possibly D. perhaps8. The scientists have been doing research _the economic development of our country for many years. A. in B. into C. for D. about9. My teacher often tells us not to _to the difficulties we meet.A. give in B. give up C. give out D. give off10. The workers are trying to _ production to meet the increasing demand.A. keep up B. stay up C. step up D. work up11.-Where _?-I got stuck in the heavy traffic. I _ here earlier.A. did you go, had arrived B. have you been, would have beenC. were you, would come D. were you ,was12.Your parents were really anxious about you . You _home without saying a word.A. mustnt B. shouldnt have left C. couldnt have left D. neednt leave13. John and I _friends for eight years . We first got to know each other at a Christmas party. But we _each other a couple of times before that.A. had been , have met B. have been, have met C. have been, had met D. had been, had met14.Have you ever felt your cheeks get hot, your palms sweaty or been afraid to _your teachers eyes when they are about to call on someone.A. take on B. look into C. occur to D. look up15.The 1980s _enormous growth in the financial sector.A. witnessed B. discovered C. noticed D. watched第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）(节选自 A Good Heart to Lean On) When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was seriously crippled(瘸)and very 16 ,and when we would walk together, his hand 17 my arm for balance, people would stare. I would be inwardly ashamed at the unwanted 18 .If he ever noticed or was bothered，he never 19 It was difficult to coordinate(协调)our 20 his halting，mine impatient-and because of that, we didnt 21 much as we went alongBut as we started out，he always said“You 22 the pace. 1 will try to adjust to you” 0ur usual walk was to or from the subway. 23 was how he got to workHe went to work 24 ，and despite bad weather. He almost never missed a day，and would make 25 to the office even if others could notA matter of pride When snow or ice was on the ground. It was impossible for him to walk, 26 with helpAt such times my sister or 1 would pull him 27 the streets of Brooklyn，NY, on a childs sleigh to the subway entrance 28 therehe would hold YC the handrail until he reached the 29 steps that the warmer tunnel air kept 30 In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building，and he would not have to go outside again until we 31 him in Brooklyn on his way home. When I think of it now. I am 32 at how much courage it 33 for a grown man to subject himself to such indignity(侮辱)and stress. And at 34 he did it-without bitterness or 35 .16Atall Bstrong Cshort Dstupid17Aon Baround cin Dwith，18Ahelp Bcare Cresearch Dattention19Alet down Blet on Clet in Dlet off20Awords Bsteps Cactions Dways21Asay Bdo Cact Dthink22Aforce Bset Cstand Dkeep23Athan Bit Cwhich Done24Ahungry Bsafe Calone Dsick25Ahim Bthem Canother Dit26Aonly Beven Cjust Dever27Aacross Bover Cinto Dthrough28AOnce BWhen CSince DBefore29Alower Btopper Ccleaner Dharder30Ahot Bwarm Cice-free Dsnow-covered31Apulled Bheld Cmet Dfound32Asurprised Bdetermined Cencouraged Dinspired33Ashould have taken Bhad taken Cmust have taken Dtakes34Awhy Bhow Cwhat Dwhether35Ahappiness Bpride Cdifficulty Dcomplaint 第三节阅读理解(选自新课标高考试题汇编) A With big handbags becoming a key fashion accessory(配件)for working women，healthexperts are warning they can also become a key health concern. Bags for women have become bigger and heavier as designers combine briefcases with handbags and straps have become longer，resulting in many users complaining of neck，shoul-der and back problems “I see so many women with neck pains and headaches and what I usually do is look fortheir purse and pick it up，” said Jane Sadler，a family practice physician at Baylor Medical Center in Garland，Texas“We take it over to the scale and weigh it and usually theyre anywhere from 7 to 10 poundsWere really going to see women with more and more problems later on if we continue the big purse craze” William Case，a physical therapist(临床医生)in private practice in Houston，Texas，urged designers“to place a cute，educational caution tag(标签)on all bags to inform of potential neck and shoulder dangers”Above all，he recommended correct posture while carrying big purses，keeping the head and shoulders uprightPatients should also frequently change the size and weight of purses carried The extra-large purses are quite phenomenalThey look beautiful when the women wear them，but I dont know how aware they are of the potential problems，”Case said。 P1acing objects on one shoulder was one of the least efficient(有效率的)ways of carrying a load，according to a professor from Cornell University in New York State“This causes a great imbalance，”he said“If a big bag is a fashion accessory，then occasional and symbolic use is fineIf not，then keep it light36Bags for women are designed to be bigger because they _. Aare supposed to carry more things Bare more comfortable to wear Cmake the wearers look nicer Dshow the status of the wearers37.Jane Sadler would“look for their purse and pick it up in order to see whether the purses_. Acontained enough money Bwere worth a lot of pounds Cwere too heavy Dwere too large38Which correctly explains the meaning of the underlined word“posture”in the 4th paragraph? AThe way you position your body BThe part of your body where you place a weight CThe strength you use to carry a weight. DThe height of the weight you carry39. None of the experts advised bog-bag users to _. A. be aware of big-bag problems B. wear big begs in the right way C. avoid using big bags very often D. sacrifice the fashion to keep fit.BNOTTINGHAM FORUM(论坛)GEOFF HOON“ (43) ” Geoff Hoon is one of Britains most experienced politiciansMr. Hoon joined the Foreign and Commonwealth office in May 1999 as Minister of State with responsibility for Asia，the Pacific，the Middle East and North Africa；he was then made Minister for EuropeLater，in 1999，Mr. Hoon joined Tony Blairs Cabinet(内阁)as Secretary of State for Defence, where he oversaw four major deployments(部署)of British troops，including to IraqAfter the 2005 general election he became leader of the House of Commons andearlier this Year(2006)he was appointed as Minister for Europe again On Friday 24th November Mr. Hoon is visiting Nottingham to address ForumHe will speak about his experience in the public spotlight，and explain what life as a Cabinet Minister is really like There will be an opportunity for questions after the talk，which is open to all students and staff at Nottingham UniversityPlease arrive early as there are limited spaces and nobody willbe admitted once the event had begun FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 4 0CLOCK A48 SIR CLIVE GRANGER(GEOGRAPHY&ECONOMICS) FREE ENTRY wwwnottinghamforumorg40At the time of the writing, Geoff Hoon was a_. Aretired politician Buniversity scholar Cstate leader Dmilitary consultant41Whoever wanted to attend were advised to“arrive early”in order_.Ato be allowed to ask questions Bto be admitted to the talkCnot to interrupt the speaker Dto find a place closer to the speaker42By“A48 SIR CLIVE GRANGER”the writer gives information about_. Awho was organizing the event Bwhere the event was to take place Chow one could get admitted Dhow old the 1ecturer was43The topic of the talk missing in the 3rd line(blank)should be_.ALife in the Cabinet BAn Excellent LecturerCTop State Secrets to Be Let Out DAnalysis of World Situation44The writing above is most likely to have been taken from a_.Awebpage of the Internet Bnews report columnCcampus(校园)broadcast program Dcampus posterModule 2 Unit 1一、1、tale 2、explained 3、sighting 4、witness 5、multi-coloured 6、white-skinned 7、creature 8、possibility 9、murder 10、convincing 11、evidence 12、treature 13