Unit 2 Working the land 一、 语法填空：用括号内词的正确形式填空：1. _ (know) basic first-aid techniques will help you respond quickly to emergencies.2. Lydia doesnt feel like _ (study) abroad. Her parents are old.3. Weve had a good start, but next, more work needs _(do) to achieve the final success.4. Bill suggested _(hold) a meeting on what to do for the Shanghai Expo during the vacation.5. He remembered _ (pass) on most of the information, but forgot _ (mention) one or two of the most important ones.6. Luckily, he narrowly escaped _(punish) though he was late for class.7. I dont like _(disturb) when I am doing some writing.8. I am sorry for my _(make) such a mistake.9. _(laugh) at by others is not a nice thing.10. When the little boy heard that his father couldnt help _(get) the ticket to the football match, he couldnt help _(cry).二、 单句改错:1. We went home as soon as we finished cleaned the classroom.2. Its useless to tell him not to play computer games. 3. He devotes himself to look into the matter.4. It is no use to argue with the stubborn man because he will never change his mind.5. Laying eggs are the ant queens full-time job.6. Tom being so careless caused so much trouble.7. He insisted on been sent to study abroad.8. He leaving is a great loss. 9. Having not enough food leads to poor health, therefore, sickness.10. Kevin regretted not behaved well at such an important party.三、 完形填空I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didnt like attention drawn to myself. And 36 otherwise assigned（指定）a seat by the teacher, I always 37 to sit at the back of the classroom.All this 38 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 39 because I didnt have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the 40 to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “ 41 for it”, I wouldnt have decided to give a try.Getting up t he courage to go to the tryouts was only the 42 of it! When I first started 43 the practice sessions, I didnt even know the rules of the game, much 44 what I was doing. Sometimes Id get 45 and take a shot at the wrong directionwhich made me feel really stupid. 46 , I wasnt the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to 47 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didnt 48 “just yet”.I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 49 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive 50 in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the 51 friends who respect my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!With my 52 self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “53” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 54 raising my hand even when I sometimes wasnt and not 100 percent 55 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.36. A. as B. until C. unless D. though37. A. hopedB. agreed C. meant D. chose38. A. continued B. changed C. settled D. started39. A. idea B. plan C. belief D. saying40. A. right B. chance C. ability D. patience41. A. going B. looking C. cheering D. applying42. A. point B. half C. rest D. basis43. A. enjoying B. preparing C. attending D. watching44. A. less B. later C. worse D. further45. A. committed B. motivated C. embarrassed D. confused46. A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. hopefully47. A. focus B. act C. rely D. try48. A. want B. do C. support D. know49. A. steps B. orders C. rules D. games50. A. roles B. part C. mind D. value51. A. process B. operation C. movement D. situation52. A. expressed B. improved C. preserved D. recognized53. A. dreaming B. playing C. relaxing D. hiding54. A. by B. for C. with D. to55. A. lucky B. happy C. sure D. satisfied四、 阅读理解 For those who study the development of intelligence（智力）in the animal world, self-awarenes