2009年新人教版高二英语上册5-6单元同步练习

1、Unit 5 The British IslesI. Pre-reading activitiesDirections: Work in groups and complete the sentences with the facts about the UK.A. afternoon teaB. the River ThamesC. an English pub D. Fish and chips E. Big BenF. the Tower of London G. Windsor CastleH. Buckingham Palace I. Union Jack1. _ is London

2、's main waterway. 2. _ is the official flag of the UK.3. The sound of _ can be heard at the beginning of many television and radio programs.4. _ is in the eastern part of London. It is Europe's oldest palace and prison.5. _ has been the main London home of the royal family since Queen Victor

3、ia moved there in 18376. _ is Europe's biggest castle. Here you can visit another of the Queen's homes.7. _ is a good place to stop for lunch and a drink. You can get hot or cold food and try one of England's many ales (淡色啤酒).8. The English also like to have _. This is toast and jam, or

4、cake and another pot of tea. 9. _ are also a traditional English meal. So look out for the shops in cities as well as by the sea.II. Understanding the text 1. The main idea of the 1st paragraph is that _.A. English is widely used in the worldB. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales.C

5、. Great Britain is nation of various countries sharing a common language and cultureD. England is famous for Fish & Chips, Speakers Corner, Big Ben and the Tower of London2. Which of the following is true about the British Isles?A. Ireland is the largest island.B. Ireland lies to the west of Bri

6、tainC. The smallest island is called Isle of Man.D. The British Isles are surrounded by the Atlantic3. In January and February, _ will probably be the coldest part of the British Isles.A. ScotlandB. EnglandC. WalesD. London4. _, England, Scotland and Wales joined together and formed the Union.A. In

7、1536B. In 1283C. In 1707D. 250 years ago5. The United Kingdom does NOT include _.A. CardiffB. the Isle of Man C. EdinburghD. Northern IrelandIII. Language focus1. Usage of words(1) California is one of the biggest s_ in the US.(2) The sports car runs fastest; it has a very p_ engine in it.(3) I thin

8、k Jack wants to take the job in Shanghai, if I am not m_. He has been dreaming of working in the modern city.(4) Its clear that the bridge is too n_ for two cars to pass.(5) You must decide for yourself. Dont let anyone i_ else you.(6) J_ from what he said, his work is going very well.(7) What p_ ha

9、ve we got that what he is saying is true?(8) Jean was e_ by the company as a general manager.(9) When you a_ the town you will see a garage on your left.(10) A sofa bed is a sofa that you can pull out to f_ a bed.2.Usage of phrasesstand for;as it is;end up;make the most of; in general; make up;as fa

10、r as;turn out;in return for;consist of;(1) His breakfast _ dry breakfast and a cup of tea.(2) You wont get another chance like this _ it!(3) I like games_, and especially football.(4) As we know, one hundred years _ a century.(5) What does WTO_? The World Trade Organization.(6) Leave the room_. Dont

11、 move anything.(7) There was nothing to eat at home so we _ eating out in KFC.(8) _ I can see, the accident was Johns fault, not Anns.(9) To our disappointment, the house that they had promised us _ to be a tiny flat.(10) Please accept this present _ all your help.3. Multiple choiceHer rich experien

12、ce gave her an advantage _ the other people applying for the job.A. thanB. overC. uponD. aboveHows tea made? It isnt simply a/an _ of soaking a tea bag in hot water.A. matterB. basisC. approachD. formInformation has been put forward _ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities.

13、A. while B. that C. when D. as Whats an e-pal? Yes, you _ it! An e-pal is someone you write e-mail to.A. guessB. guessedC. will guessD. had guessedIt was not _ she took off her dark glasses _ I realized she was Julia Roberts.A. when; that B. until; thatC. until; when D. when; then He was expecting t

14、o have completed the job by now. _, hes only halfway through it.A. That isB. Even thoughC. As it isD. In that caseIn the summer months the difference in temperature between London and the north can be _ 9 degrees!A. as many asB. as cool asC. as far asD. as much asIndonesia _ some 3,000 islands stret

15、ching more than 2,000 miles from east to west.A. makes upB. makes the most ofC. is made up ofD. is consisted of There are three colors in the British flag, _, red, white and blue.A. likeB. namelyC. such asD. for exampleAs we joined the big crowd, I got _ from my friends.A. separatedB. dividedC. lost

16、D. missedOnly then _ that the conference was _.A. I realized importantB. did I realizeof importanceC. did I realizedimportant D. I realized of importanceIf you look out of the window on the left of the bus, youll see that were now _ the London Eye.A. approachingB. arrivingC. conqueringD. comingViole

17、nce on TV may turn out to a strong _ on some young people.A. proofB. impressionC. influenceD. basisThe _ of booking tickets in advance is that you can get better seats.A. approachB. advantageC. unionD. stateThe British Isles is a group of islands that lies _ the west coast of Europe.A. inB. onC. fro

18、mD. off4. ClozeWhen Ronaldinho (小罗纳尔多) scored the decisive goal for Brazil and pushed England out of the 2002 World Cup, not all British people were disappointed. (1) , many fans in Scotland celebrated England's failure.This may sound (2) , but Scottish people have their own world football team

19、and national league. The first match between Scotland and (3) was played as (4) as 1871. And today, it still plays (5) England in various competitions including the World Cup and UEFA Cup (欧洲联盟杯). If they (6) , it would be a Scottish flag that's raised.Football in the UK mirrors the countries

20、9; cultural (7) . It shows the relative independence of Scotland, which (8) itself more from England than either Wales or Northern Ireland.Scotland was (9) a totally independent kingdom. During the ninth century, it had a good many (10) and bloody wars with England. The English and Scottish thrones

21、(王权) were (11) in 1603 and again in 1707, when Scotland (12) became a part of Great Britain.Today, many Scots are (13) about the English entering and (14) their country. There is a deep and (15) divide between the two nations. Scotland has long fought for more (16) and now has its (17) legal (法律的) a

22、nd education systems.This northern country is famous (18) its mountainous and beautiful scenery. Much of the famous highlands within the UK (19) in Scotland.Scottish women are recognizable for their red and green tartan (格子呢) wools. The material can be seen in Scotland's everyday life. Scottish

23、men are famous for wearing kilts (方格呢短裙). They (20) to wear them at weddings and in parades when the Scots play traditional bagpipes (风笛). A.Besides B. InsteadC. Whats moreD. Such asA. strangeB. special C. surprisedD. naturalA. BrazilB. EnglandC. BritainD. WalesA. longB. farC. earlyD. oldA. withB. f

24、orC. againstD. throughA. playedB. celebratedC. scored D. wonA. interestsB. differencesC. similaritiesD. changesA. unitesB. dividesC. separatesD. breaksA. neverB. stillC. onceD. yetA. controlsB. diversitiesC. disagreements D. influencesA. formedB. consistedC. separatedD. unitedA. formallyB. generally

25、C. namelyD. afterwardsA. curiousB. happyC. bitterD. pleasedA. approachingB. rulingC. separatingD. employingA. powerfulB. mistakenC. ancientD. historicalA. proofsB. republicC. independenceD. conquerA. ownB. nationalC. personal D. privateA. asB. toC. forD. becauseA. includesB. formsC. liesD. consistsA

26、. offerB. prepareC. failD. tend IV. More language inputOne of Britain's bravest women told yesterday how she helped to catch suspected (可疑的) police killer David Bieber - and was thanked with flowers by the police. It was also said that she could be in line for a share of up to 30,000 reward mone

27、y.Vicki Brown, 30, played a very important role in ending the nationwide manhunt. Vicki, who has worked at the Royal Hotel for four years, told of her terrible experience when she had to steal into Bieber's bedroom and to watch him secretly. Then she waited alone for three hours while armed poli

28、ce prepared to storm the building. She said: "I was very nervous. But when I opened the hotel door and saw 20 armed policemen lined up in the car park I was so glad they were there.”The alarm had been raised because Vicki became suspicious (怀疑) of the guest who checked in at 3 pm the day before

29、 New Year's Eve with little luggage and wearing sunglasses and a hat pulled down over his face. She said: "He didn't seem to want to talk too much and make any eye contact (接触)." Vicki, the only employee on duty, called her bosses Margaret, 64, and husband Stall McKale, 65, who pho

30、ned the police at 11 pm.Officers from Northumbria Police called Vieki at the hotel in Dunston, Gatesheed, at about 11:30 pm to make sure that this was the wanted man. Then they kept in touch by phoning Vicki every 15 minutes."It was about ten past two in the morning when the phone went again an

31、d a policeman said Would you go and make yourself known to tile armed officers outside?'. My heart missed a beat."Vicki quietly showed eight armed officers through passages and staircases to the top floor room and handed over the key."I realized that my bedroom window overlooks that pa

32、ir of the hotel, so I went to watch. I could not see into the man's room, but I could see the passage. The police kept shouting at the man to come out with his hands showing. Then suddenly he must have come out because they shouted for him to lie down while he was handcuffed (带手铐)。1. The underli

33、ned phrase "be in line for" ( paragraph 1 ) means _ A. get B. be paid C. ask for D. own2. Vicki became suspicious of David Bieber because _.A. the police called her B. he looked very strange C. he came to the hotel with little luggage D. he came to the hotel the day before New Year's E

34、ve3. Vickis heart missed a beat because _.E. the phone went again F. she would be famousG. the policemen had already arrivedH. she saw 20 policemen in the car park4. David Bigber was most probably handcuffed in _. A. the passage B. the man's room C. Vicki's bedroom D. the top floor room5. Ti

35、le whole event probably lasted about _ hours from the moment Bieber came to the hotel to the arrival of some armed officers. A. 6 B. 8 C. 11 D. 14Unit 6 Life in the futureI. SpeakingTask 1 What did Grandparents think today would be like 30 years ago?Have a talk with grandparents and find out which o

36、f their predictions (预言) have come true and what are beyond their expectation.Predictions (If its true, tick)Things beyond their expectationTask 2 Will the predictions come true one day?Directions: In the form are the predictions taken from the website: . Discuss with your part

37、ners to see which of the predictions are most likely to come true and give your own reasons.PredictionsYour comments1By the year 2020 the technology will exist that will allow for the "faxing" real things, such as text books, clothing, jewelry and the like.2There will be only three importa

38、nt currencies (货币) used in the world by 2063. More than 95 % of the countries in the world will use one of them.3One hundred years from now the world's governments will formally and legally recognize the basic human right of mobility（迁移）: a person may live anywhere on earth if they agree to obey

39、 local laws4By the year 2015 solar electricity will be as cheap or cheaper than that produced by gas and coals.5By 2060 the total population of humans on earth will be less than it is today.6By 2070, at least six countries will have officially implemented（施行）a 4-day working week7By the year 2020, th

40、e tickets to space travel - at the least to Moon, will be available over the counter.8By 2100 a world government will be in place and in control of: business law, environmental law, and weapons of mass destruction.9At least one human alive in the year 2000 will still be alive in 2150.10By 2050, we w

41、ill receive intelligent signals from outside our solar system.II. Understanding the text1. The underlined word in the sentence “ which is environmentally friendly (Para. 1)” means the same as the one in the sentence: _.A. Theres a warm and friendly atmosphere in the pub.B. I enjoy working here every

42、one is so friendly.C. The new country hopes to build friendly relations with all its neighbors.D. Science teachers need to take a more girl friendly approach, which helps them to be interested in science.2. The new maglev train is a good example of future transportation NOT because _.A. it travels f

43、asterB. it becomes much cheaperC. it ensures safetyD. it doesnt pollute the environment3. Which is NOT true about the shopping in the future?A. Shopping malls will disappear thanks to e-commerce.B. People will do much of their shopping online.C. Shopping will become a form of entertainment.D. In sho

44、ps, people will use smart cards instead of cash.4. Which of the following will be least likely to help people in the future to enjoy a longer and healthier life?A. Exercise regularly.B. A balanced dietC. Advances in medical scienceD. A better understanding of smallpox5. According to the last paragra

45、ph, which of the following will probably take place in the future?A. People will look at education and knowledge differently.B. Students will not have to do homework.C. Real classrooms will disappear gradually.D. The schools of the future will remain the same.III. Language focus1. Usage of wordsThe

46、weather f_ said it would rain today, but it turned out to be fine.Ann looks smart in the new hat; she always follows the latest t_ in fashion.If a horse has its ears forward, that i_ that it is happy.Please e_ that the door and windows are shut before you leave the lab.C_ should complain if they are

47、 not satisfied with the service they receive.Hes done wrong in the past but he has made great efforts to r_.Many employees have the opportunity to p_ shares（股票）in the company they work for.Would you prefer me to pay in c_ or by cheque?John went to live in America but his family r_ behind in China.Er

48、ic is a r_ customer in the supermarket, which is within 5 minutes walk from his flat2. Usage of phrasesdeal with;adapt to; keep in touch with; pay attention to; be faced with;come true; cureof; keep sb company; in store ; catch a glimpse of;To _ the songbirds, we came in the cool of the morning and

49、quietly waited for them to come out.During the years she was abroad, they _ each other by letter.I hope youre _ my lecture because youll be tested later.Clinton is a difficult man. Nobody quite knows how to _ him.Theres a surprise _ for you when you get home. Get prepared for it!The world will be di

50、fferent, and well have to be well prepared to _ the change.We _ a difficult decision; we need your advice.Believe it or not, many of his predictions have _.Can doctors _ him _ the disease? I have no idea. Lets wait and see.Jessica was nervous to see her dentist so I went with her to _ .3. Multiple c

51、hoiceSamuel Pepys diary gives us a/an _ description of the Great Fire of London in 1666.A. regularB. contemporaryC. tinyD. virtualIt remains _ whether shell be fit enough to play in the finals.A. to seeB. to be seenC. seeingD. to have seenScientist believe the first inhabitants of the Americas arriv

52、ed by crossing the land bridge the connected Siberia and _ more than 10,000 years ago. A. this is Alaska now B. Alaska is now C. is now Alaska D. what is now AlaskaCindy could be a very attractive girl but she _ to her clothes. A. pays no attention B. paid no attention C. was paying no attention D.

53、had paid attentionPassengers are _ by law to wear seat-belts in our country.A. identifiedB. indicatedC. ensuredD. requiredWe want to find out the reason why many people never _ started in using the software.A. getB. doC. goD. remainWhen you have read the novel, youll have _ better understanding of _ life.A. a; theB. a; /C. /; /D. the; theCant we deal with this now _ waiting until tomorrow?A. rather thanB. more thanC. instead ofD. out ofEveryone