1、Period Two Warming Up & ReadingLanguage Points基础巩固.单词拼写1A slave(奴隶) is someone who is owned by another person and works for him for no money.2People have lived in this valley since ancient(古代的) times.3Her motto(座右铭) is “Work hard，play hard” 4How can the athletes enjoy competing(竞争) in the Winter Oly
2、mpics?5London succeeded in hosting(主办) the 2012 Olympic Games.6His encouragement has a magical(魔力般的) effect on children.7Xu Haifeng won the first gold medal(奖牌) in the Olympic Games for China.8Do you know how many athletes(运动员) from around the world competed in the 2016 Olympic Games?.选词填空take part
3、in， stand for， in ones place， as a matter of fact， used to， on a regular basis， compete for， take the responsibility for， as well， be admitted to9It was in 1978 that he was admitted to a famous university.10Athletes compete for not only gold medals but also the honor of their countries in the Olympi
4、c Games.11Who will take part in the physics contest will be announced at tomorrows meeting.12As is known，China is a socialist country，and a developing country as well.13The design on the flag stands for freedom and justice(正义 )14We are advised to have a medical examination on a regular basis，which i
5、s helpful to our health.15As a matter of fact，he received an invitation from his boss to attend the party.16The manager should take the responsibility for the failure of the plan.17Jane was ill，so I went to the conference in her place.18He used to go fishing at weekends，but now he likes playing tabl
6、e tennis.单句语法填空19When World War broke out ，his father volunteered for the Marine Corps(海军陆战队) 20I read short articles and then write an English composition every third(three) day.21While regularly(regular) eating out seems to have become common for many young people in recent years，its not without a
7、 cost.22As you know，it is a fact that English is being accepted as an international language.23The driver took full responsibility for the accident which happened last night.24I think that the theatre will be replaced(replace) by the cinema soon.25The policeman changed the direction swiftly(swift)，t
8、urned into the hallway and caught the thief.26We cannot imagine what exists on that faraway planet.完成句子27Are you clear about when we will meet tomorrow?你清楚我们明天几点见面吗？28On the dark road，she didnt know the way home，neither/nor did I(neither/nor 引导的倒装句)在漆黑的路上，她不知道回家的路，我也不知道。29As we discussed last time，t
9、his means that it will cost us three times as much as before.(as.as)正如上次我们讨论的那样，这意味着我们的费用将是以前的三倍。30I opened the window to let some fresh air in.我打开窗户让一些新鲜空气进来。31 It was on his way to Beijing that he remembered he had left his cell phone in the office.(强 调 句 式 )在去北京的路上，他突然想起自己把手机落在办公室了。能力提升.阅读理解If yo
10、u think Olympic athletes that have four years to train in between events have it rough， then you havent met the sportsmen and sportswomen that join in the Kila Raipur Olympics.Not only do they compete every year，but also，do so in “sporting events” that require very unusual skills and in some cases，a
11、lmost inhuman(非人的) strength.Also，even though the villagers dont spend millions of dollars on special venues，shows and fireworks，these games appear to be much more fun than the real deal!Now in its 77th year，the fourday event，which took place in the village Kila Raipur in the Indian state of Punjab f
12、rom January 31st to February 3rd，was the brainchild of a local man by the name of Inder Singh Grewal，who wanted to organize an event which would allow farmers to showcase their skills，support their culture and just have a good time.Over the years， it has become very popular and now includes not just
13、 the farmers，but also some of the worlds finest athletes，ranging from 770 years of age.In keeping up with times， the over 50 events，range from modern day sports like hockey and track to traditional ones such as tugofwar and even Kabaddi，a team sport that combines the characteristics of wrestling and
14、 rugby.However，the ones that attract the biggest crowds are the real unusual events like the fourlane bullock races，where bulls running at high speeds race against each other，with their riders balanced rather dangerously on small carts.Another unusual but equally fun sport is tent pegging，where comp
15、etitors pierce planted pegs，while riding on horses at high speeds.Then there is the event that challenges competitors to lift bicycles with their teeth or better still，use their pearly whites to pull a car.Or a competition that allows a tractor to roll over a competitors lower body!All in all，the fo
16、urday event not only tests the strength and patience of its athletes，but also includes lighthearted fun.The best part is that unlike other sporting events，there is no age barrier to entering any sport.Its therefore no wonder that over 4,000 competitors and over a million spectators flock into the ti
17、ny village of Kila Raipur，each year!语篇解读 本文主要介绍了印度的一个村庄举办的另类奥运会的情况，这些稀奇比赛项目的内容以及当地人们对于这种活动的痴迷等。32What do we know about the Kila Raipur Olympics?AAthletes are mainly from Indian countryside.BIts competitors neednt to be trained hard.CIt has more than 50 modern events in the game.DIt was totally desig
18、ned for farmers originally.答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“which would allow farmers to showcase their skills，support their culture and just have a good time”可知，这个奥运会最早是为农民们设计的。33What is the special character of the Kila Raipur Olympics?AIt focuses on the fun of any sporting events.BThere is no age limit to an
19、y event competitors.CThe athletes can enter the sport at any time.DCompetitors are classified according to their ages.答案 B解析 细节理解题。从最后一段中的“there is no age barrier to entering any sport”可知，这个奥运会没有年龄限制。34The main idea of the passage is about .Athe most popular event in IndiaBthe Olympics in IndiaCthe
20、Kila Raipur OlympicsDa rural sporting event in India答案 C解析 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了印度的一个村庄举办的驰名世界的一种另类的奥运会的情况，介绍了这个奥运会的一些稀奇的比赛项目和人们对于这个奥运会的热爱等。.完形填空The yearly marathon (a longdistance running race of 42.195km) in my town usually occurs during a heat wave.My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance
21、35 any of them needed medical attention.“Were supposed to stay behind the 36 runner，so take it slowly， ” I said to the driver，Doug，as the race started.The frontrunners started to 37 and then my eyes were 38 to the woman in blue silk running shorts and a loose white Tshirt.We knew we were already wat
22、ching our “last runner”Her 39 were so disabled(残疾的) that it seemed almost impossible for her to be able to walk， 40 alone run a marathon.Doug and I 41 in silence as she slowly moved forward. 42 ，she was the only runner left in sight.Tears streamed down my face when I watched with respect 43 she push
23、ed forward with great 44 through the last miles.When the finish line came into sight，rubbish lay everywhere and the 45 crowds had gone home. 46 ，standing straight and ever so proud 47 a lone man.He was 48 one end of a ribbon(缎带) of crepe paper(绉纸) 49 to a post.She slowly crossed through，leaving both
24、 ends of the paper fluttering(飘动) behind her.I do not know this womans name，but that day she became a part of my 50 a part I often depend on.For her，it wasnt about 51 the other runners or winning a prize，but about 52 what she had set out to do，no matter 53 .When I think things are too difficult or I
25、 get those “Ijustcantdoit”，I think of the last runner.Then I realize how 54 the task before me really is.语篇解读 作者讲述了一位腿部有残疾的女士坚持跑完马拉松比赛的故事，说明了参与和坚持的意义。这件事也一直鼓舞和激励着作者的生活。35A.so that Bin caseCeven though Donly if答案 B解析 in case (that)引导条件状语从句，意为“以防，万一” 。36A.first BbestConly Dlast答案 D解析 由后文可知，作者和司机应是跟在“最
26、后”一位选手的后面。37A.run BseparateCdisappear Dappear答案 C解析 由下文中的“so disabled(残疾的) ”可知，最后一位选手是位残疾人，与跑在前面的选手差距很大，故只有前面的选手开始“消失”时，作者才能注意到她。38A.drawn BthrownCfixed Dcaught答案 A解析 表示目光被吸引。draw 吸引，符合语境。39A.hands BlegsCarms Dbody答案 B解析 这位女士几乎都不能走，因此可推知她的腿有残疾。40A.let BleaveCspeak Dtake答案 A解析 let alone 是固定短语，意为“更不用说
27、” 。41A.watched BdroveCobserved Dstared答案 A解析 根据下文中的“I watched with respect”可知，用 watch。42A.Quickly BUnluckilyCNaturally DFinally答案 D解析 由上下文的逻辑关系判断，此处表示的是时间关系，叙述比赛进行到“最后”的情况。43A.since Bbefore Cas Duntil答案 C解析 由本句中的 when 可知，此处用 as “(正当)的时候”引导时间状语从句。44A.confidence BdeterminationCstrength Dsuccess答案 B解析
28、由全文判断，这位残疾女士是靠着坚定的“决心，毅力”向前跑的。45A.tired BwaitingCcheering Dimpatient答案 C解析 此处应是前来“加油助威的人群(cheering crowds)” 。46A.Besides BThereforeCYet DFortunately答案 C解析 上文提到前来加油的人都已经回家了，本句提到一位男士笔直地站着，充满自豪。前后为转折关系，故选 C。47A.stood BwaitedCcame Dhad答案 B解析 这位残疾女士唯一的支持者一直在终点线那儿自豪地“等着”她。48A.helping BcatchingCholding Dty
29、ing答案 C解析 此处应是“握着”缎带的一端。49A.kept BtiedCconnected Dled答案 B解析 缎带的另一端“系”在一根柱子上。50A.dream BfeelingCidea Dlife答案 D解析 这位残疾女士成为作者“人生”的一部分，时刻鼓舞着他。51A.following BhopingCencouraging Dbeating答案 D解析 这位女士参赛的目的显然不是“击败”别的选手或获奖。52A.finishing BrealizingCstarting Dwinning答案 A解析 这位女士参赛是想通过自己的努力去“完成”自己想做的事情。53A.where B
30、howCwhen Dwhat答案 D解析 这位女士参赛是想通过自己的努力去“完成”自己想做的事情，不管是“什么”事情。54A.difficult BinterestingCeasy Dhopeful答案 C解析 作者受到鼓舞，再难的事情也变得“容易”了。.语法填空Its a cold，grey Sunday afternoon in March.The light is 55. (slow) fading(逐渐消退)，but all over Britain people are working in the gardens.Theyre digging，cutting leaves and
31、56. (plant) new seeds.By summer，their gardens will be full of bright colours.The British love their gardens.A British newspaper recently asked people for their opinions about them.Seventy percent of the people felt it was important to spend time in the garden，and over half of these described gardeni
32、ng as 57. most enjoyable thing they ever did.58 fact，only one in ten houses in Britain do not have a garden.Once it was only the very wealthy 59. had a garden.Ordinary people used their land 60. (produce) food to eat or sell，or grew herbs(药草) to make medicine.61. ，in the nineteenth century，gardening
33、 became a hobby for all the people.At about the same time,62. (good) transport meant people could buy more kinds of seeds and plants for their gardens.Nowadays，in many villages and towns there are 63. (competition) for the gardens that are best lookedafter.This year the 64. (win) was a villager from
34、 Northern Ireland.语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了英国人对花园的喜爱。在英国，十之有九的房子拥有花园。在以前，只有富人种植花草，穷人只种植食物和药草，但到了十九世纪，园艺成了所有人的爱好。如今，许多村庄和小镇都有最佳花园比赛！55答案 slowly解析 考查副词。此处修饰动词 fading，故用副词 slowly。56答案 planting解析 考查现在分词。此处与 digging 和 cutting 并列，故用 planting。57答案 the解析 考查冠词。形容词最高级前需要用定冠词修饰。58答案 In解析 考查介词。in fact 为固定搭配，意为 “事实上” 。5
35、9答案 that/who解析 考查强调句。删掉 it was 和此空后，句意和句子结构完整，所以此句是强调句。所强调的是 the very wealthy，即富人，故用 that/who。60答案 to produce解析 考查动词不定式。此处用不定式 to produce 表目的。句意为：普通人用他们的土地生产食物来吃或卖，或者种植草药来制作药物。61答案 However解析 考查副词。前文提到只有富人种植花草，穷人只种植食物或药草，后文说到了十九世纪，园艺成为所有人的爱好，前后存在转折关系，故用 However。62答案 better解析 考查形容词比较级。结合句子中 more 一词可知，
36、此句存在与之前的对比，故用比较级 better。句意为：大概与此同时，更好的交通运输系统意味着人们可以为自己的花园购买更多种类的种子和植物。63答案 competitions解析 考查名词。根据前面的系动词 are 可知，此处应用名词复数。64答案 winner解析 考查名词。根据表语 villager 可知，此处指的是获胜者，故用 winner。.概要写作用约 60 个词概括课文内容Pausanias，an ancient Greek writer，had come on a magical journey on March 18th,2007 to interview Li Yan，a volunteer for the Beijing Olympics，about something of modern Olympics.According to their dialogue，we can know the similarities and the differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games.
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