Unit 2 English around the world一:基础知识之定语从句回顾1.The number of smokers,_ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.2The boss of the company is trying to create an easy atmosphere _ his employees enjoy their work.3. Some experts think reading is the fundamental skill upon _ school education depends.4. It is a truly delightful place,_ looks the same as it must have done 100years ago with its winding streets and pretty cottages.5. As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the time_ he should be able to be independent.6. The books on the desk, _ covers are shiny, are prizes for us.7. Creating an atmosphere _ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.8. English is a language shared by several diverse cultures ,each of _ uses if differently.9. A company _ profits from home markets are declining may seek opportunities abroad.10. Well reach the sales targets in a month _ we set at the beginning of the year.11. The book has helped me greatly in my daily communication, especially at work _ a good impression is a must.12. Students should involve themselves in community activities _ they can gain experience for growth.13. The exact year _ Angela and her family spent together in China was 2008.14. I am looking forward to the day _ my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her.15. Please send us all the information _ you have about the candidate for the position.16. Until now, we have raised 50,000 pounds for the poor children,_ is quite unexpected.17. When I arrived, Bryan took me to see the house _ I would be staying.18. Many countries are now setting up national parks _ animals and plants can be protected.19. We have launched another man-made satellite,_ is announced in todays members.20. Finally he reached a lonely island _ was completely cut off from the outside world.能力提升之完形填空Tom was crossing the road the other day when he saw a red car coming in the distance. He thought the car would 26 , as the lights had turned red. 27 , the car was going too 28 and Tom soon 29 that it couldnt stop in time. He 30 to move out of its 31 but it was too late. Tom was 32 down by the red car and lay 33 dead on the road. Passers-by 34 went to him and an ambulance（救护车）was 35 for. The driver of the red car didnt stop, 36 one of the men had written down the 37 of the car, which he 38 to the police who arrived at the site（现场）.At the same time, Tom was taken to the 39 and his parents were called for. They were very 40 to hear of the accident and quickly rushed to his hospital. For 41 days Tom was not able to feel or think and his parents were worried that he 42 die. But on the fourth day Tom 43 and spoke softly. His parents were 44 . The police by then had 45 the owner of the car and caught hold of him at last.26. A. start B. stop C. move D. break27. A. Unfortunately B. Obviously C. Besides D. However28. A. fast B. slow C. far D. late29. A. understood B. realized C. knew D. recognized30. A. tried B. managed C. failed D. was able31. A. road B. path C. door D. way32. A. put B. knocked C. laid D. thrown33. A. almost B. already C. still D. obviously34. A. slowly B. calmly C. quickly D. carefully35.A. looked B. called C. sent D. asked36.A. but B. and C. or D. so37.A. type B. name C. number D. address38.A. took B. gave C. posted D. sent39.A. station B. school C. hospital D. home40.A. angry B. sad C. astonished D. disappointed41.A. two B. three C. four D. five42.A. might B. must C. could D. should43.A. felt sick B. got up C. fell asleep D. woke up44.A. surprised B. calm C. glad D. puzzled45.A. noticed B. grasped C. caught D. followed能力提升之阅读理解Our youngest child eagerly entered kindergarten, while our oldest child excitedly went to collegeand I felt left behind. After being very happy as a stay-at-home mother of six children, I suddenly felt stuck on a dead-end road and lacked direction. An inner anxiety troubled me that life was passing by. The road, requiring expensive education, appeared too long and difficult.Thanks to supportive friends and family, I eventually discovered the road sign pointing to the ideal program at an excellent college,