Unit 2 The United Kingdom第一节：词汇填空1._ (thrill) fans rushed to see David Beckham as he arrived in Japan. 2. In order to celebrate my cousins wedding, my uncle and aunt _(arrange) a party.3. It was in the British library that Karl Marx wrote some of his books on _(communist) . 4. “Dont treat your clothes _ (rough),”said my mother, “they will last longer if you wash them carefully and fold them up _(neat)”. 5. The race was getting tenser and _ (tense) all the time.6. The _(possible) is very small-the owner of the flat is asking too much money.7. Royal families and ordinary families are _ (like). They often had _ (disagree) and sometimes quarrel. 8. It is arranged that the_ (king) will be (divide) into three parts and given to the kings three sons. 9. The coastal city, _ _(consist) of three towns and seven villages, is very popular with tourists.10. The great (architecture) designed and built the splendid palace. He was awarded for his great _(accomplish) by the king.11The printing machines are always _ (break) down, which annoys him a lot.12I couldnt make sense of the passage. You must have _ (leave) out some important information while copying it.13. At that time, the American _ (south) states wanted _ (break) away from the union.14. As chairman of the conference, you should have the accident which happened yesterday_ (clarify)15. England _ _ (separate) from France by the English Channel. 16I like cooking. Each time I see my friends enjoy food prepared by me，I am _(delight)17Any help from you will be greatly appreciated. Please give me a reply at your earliest _(convenient)18The company is starting a new advertising campaign _ (attract)new customers to its stores.19Its greatly _ your credit that youve overcome such great difficulty and accomplished the task ahead of time.20Others do hear and understand，but they are _ (willing)to change their behavior.21The professor was delighted _(find)that two thirds of the project had been finished by the students independently.22I know you have been _(quarrel)a good deal lately.23Only when we match our words with actions can we make a difference in whatever we hope _(accomplish)24Seeing a Bengal tiger is quite _(thrill)25It is strange that the naughty boy should _(win)the first prize.26TV doesnt take _ place of reading for most children.27The library _(divide)into three different zones.28Old-fashioned phones matter when wireless networks break _ in disasters.29_(found)in the early 20th century，the school keeps on inspiring childrens love of art.30And the generous subsidies(财政补贴)are not favorable to the village communities and set landowners in conflict _ other residents(居民)第二节：完形填空（2014浙江卷）I had worried myself sick over Simons mother coming to see me. I was a new 21 , and I gave an honest account of the students work. In Simons case, the grades were awfully low. He couldnt read his own handwriting. 22 he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work in no way reflected his 23 .So when Simons mother entered the room, my palms(手掌心) were sweating. I was completely 24 for her kisses on both my cheeks. “I came to thank you,” she said, surprising me beyond speech. 25 me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he 26 me, he had began to make friends, and for the first time in his twelve years, he had 27 spent an afternoon at a friends house. She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the 28 I had nurtured(培养) in her son. She kissed me again and left. I sat, stunned (惊呆), for about half an hour, 29 what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without 30 knowing it? What I finally came to 31 was one day, several months before, when some students were 32 reports in the front of the class, Jeanne spoke 33 , and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said, “Speak up. Simons the expert on this. He is the 34 one you have to convince, and he cant hear you in the 35 of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, 36 more, and became happy. And it was all because he 37 to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed 38 was the one who took the last seat that day.It taught me the most 39 lesson over the years of my teaching career, and Im thankful that it came 40 and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.21. A. cleaner B. reporter C. m