Unit 2English around the worldSection Learning about Language & Using Language.单句语法填空1A good decision_(base) on ones knowledge and experience.答案：is based2Mr Green _(frequent) goes to the park for a walk with some friends after supper.答案：frequently3You can tell from the_(express) on his face that he didnt do very well in the exam.答案：expression4Teachers_(rich) their knowledge while teaching their students.答案：enrich5They are faced with the same kinds of challenges and problems in life_you are.答案：as6He requested that he_(go) to Dalian for sightseeing，and we all agreed with him at last.答案：should go7Women_(play) a more and more important part in todays societythey hold up half the sky.答案：are playing8_I explained on the phone，your request will be considered at the next meeting.答案：As9When we saw the road_(block) with snow，we decided to spend the holiday at home.答案：blocked10_(have) a good command of English and computer science is of great help when you look for a job.答案：Having.阅读理解AIt was a terribly rainy wet winter day.While I was walking from the library after getting my university applications (申请) for the next year at the end of my lunch break，a man was walking towards me with two huge boxes of brochures (小册子)I thought，“What on earth is that man trying to do？Carry all those things？” Then all of a sudden he dropped them all！It was a terrible mess with hundreds of brochures all over the path in front of me！“Oh，no，” I thought.The man sat down and started trying to pick all of the brochures up.I couldnt believe how many people passed by without even caring at all.I thought，“Im not going to be one of those people who dont care about this man.Im going to help him.” So，even though it was the end of my lunch break from work and I would be late if I stopped to help him，I didnt mind.If I explained what happened，I was sure my boss wouldnt mind too much.So，I helped him pick them all up.Then I asked if he would like a hand in carrying a box to where he went.He said yes gratefully.I carried one of the heavy boxes.The box I had to carry was very heavyas Im quite a petite (娇小的) girl but I didnt complain.I just helped him with a big smile across my face.We got there and he thanked me very much for helping him out.He also gave me one of these lovely brochures about all the walks in and around the Bay of Plenty.What is a better way to spend my lunchtime than helping someone？Luckily，I wasnt even that late back to work，so nobody minded at all!语篇解读本文叙述了作者在上班途中助人为乐的一个故事。说明一个道理：帮助他人也是一件乐事。1The author was surprised that_.Amany people wouldnt help the manBthe man carried two large boxes of brochuresCthe brochures fell down to the groundDmany people picked up the brochures and went away解析：细节理解题。根据第二段的“I couldnt believe.by without even caring at all”可知作者不相信许多人竟然不愿意帮助这个遇到困难的人。答案：A2In the authors opinion，if she helped the man she would_.Amiss her lunchBarrive late for workCbe asked to pay for the brochuresDbe asked to carry a box of brochures解析：细节理解题。从第三段的“I would be late if I stopped to help him”可知她如果帮助这个人的话，有可能上班迟到。答案：B 3.How did the man thank the author?AHe invited her for a walk.BHe wrote her a thankyou letter.CHe offered her a brochure.DHe smiled a big smile at her.解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“He also gave me one of these lovely brochures”可知，他给了作者一本小册子作为回报。答案：C4Which of the following opinions does the author agree with?ANever laugh at others.BCarrying something light is wise.CNever speak with a stranger.DHelping others is much fun.解析：推理判断题。本文作者叙述了自己在上班途中，不惜自己迟到而助人为乐的故事。整个故事特别是最后一段说明帮助他人是一件快乐的事情，故选D。答案：DBMy name is Joe！I come from SouthendonSea.Its a sunny seaside town that makes me a sunny，smiley person.This year I graduated (毕业) from the University of Warwick.Ive just started my first job as a volunteer (志愿者) teacher in a primary schoolIn my spare time I like drinking tea and singing.Im looking forward to being a volunteer teacher and asking people to give and act together to make our society better.Margaret is a volunteer teacher in Hertfordshire，southeast England.Margaret believes that people need to work together to fight for a better life.She feels that being a volunteer is a good way to live out her belief.She enjoys using her skills and experience.To anyone thinking of volunteering in a similar role，Margaret says：Have a go！If you believe in yourself，it is surprising what may happen！And youll feel more confident (自信的) about yourself.PE teacher Martin spends one day a week working as a volunteer in the Warrington office.Martins work includes writing articles for events happening in and around Warrington.He enjoys using his writing skills and feels that he is learning all the time.Martin says：I would enc