高三英语一轮总复习 专题4.2 Working the land(变式训练)(含解析)

专题4.2 Working the land【测试与练习】第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AAn older friend once gave me a piece of advice，“Enjoy the last few weeks of college，” she said，“since college is the best time of your life.”This was not the first time I’d heard such a statement, but with graduation fast coming close, her words especially struck me.It seemed a bit disappointing to reach one’s life peak at only 22 years of age, but in her opinion, college had been one of the best times in my life so far.I made friends, took classes, and learned a great deal about myself.But I was also excited for the time after college—moving to a new city, starting a new job, and becoming a “real” person.I hoped that my great dreams were practical.Then, last week I read a column in RealSimpleMagazinecalled100 YearsofAttitude, in which women 100 years or older shared their life experiences and views.I noticed that none of them considered college as the “best” time of their life.Not all of them went to college, but still in most cases their teens and twenties were not the best times of their life.They said some of their favorite times were raising their children, traveling after retirement, and even enjoying their present time and age.Enjoying one’s present time and age was a clear theme of the interviews.A piece of advice given by the women was about the importance of making the best of all situations.I think it more accurate than that of my friend; I can say with certainty that if I am lucky enough to make it to 100.I refuse to spend the last 80 years of my life plummeting (跌落) downhill, or even leveling off.I am sure that our eagerness and devotion will make us college students live ameaningful life.We will not just look backwards or miss our college days.We will look forward in excitement about continued journey uphill.1. Which of the following opinions does the writer agree with?A. College is the best time of one’s life.B. Twenties were the best time of the old people.C. One should make the best of all situations.D. One should not look backwards at their college time.2. In the second paragraph, the writer wants to say________.A. her achievements in college would be the peak of her successB. she is looking forward to living as a “real” person in collegeC. she becomes more and more uneasy with graduationD. she is satisfied with the college life but is hopeful for the future3. The column the writer read is mainly about those old women’s________.A. best time of life at youthB. life experiences and viewsC. different opinions about lifeD. favorite time with best friends4. By saying “I refuse to spend the last 80 years of my life plummeting downhill，or even leveling off” (in Paragraph 4), the writer really means________.A. she will not spend the rest of her time at collegeB. she will not just obtain a college level certificateC. she will not be satisfied with what she has already accomplishedD. she will not be content with the life in the future5. Which of the following words can be used to describe the writer?A. Ambitious.B. Practical.C. Imaginative.D. Proud.BRae and Bruce Hostetler not only work very hard, they also relax just as well.Numerous vacations help the couple to maintain their health and emotionalwell­being—and it’s no surprise to health care professionals.“Rest, relaxation, and stress reduction are very important for people’s well­being and health.This can be accomplished through daily activities, such as exercise and meditation, but vacation is an important part of this as well,” said primary care physician Natasha Withers from One Medical Group in New York.Withers lists a decreased risk of heart disease and improved reaction time as some of the benefits from taking some time off.“We also know that the mind is very powerful and can help with healing, so a rested, relaxed mind is able to help the body heal better,” said Withers.Psychologists confirm the value of vacations for the mind.“The impact that taking a vacation has on one’s mental health is great,” said Francine Lederer, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles who specializes in stress and relationship management.“Most people have better life perspective and are more motivated to achieve their goals after a vacation, even if it is a 24­hour time­out.” The trips could be good for their health, good for their family and good for their businesses.The online travel agency Expedia conducted a survey about vacation time in 2010, and according to their data the average American earned 18 vacation days—but only used 14 of them.France topped the list, with the average worker earning 37 vacation days and using all but two of them.Americans’ responses may not be surprising in a culture where long hours on the job often are valued, but that’s not always good for the individual, the family or the employer.Psychologists have also found that people who don’t take enough time to relax may find it harder to relax in the future.“Without time and opportunity to do this, the nerve connections that produce feelings of calm and peacefulness become weaker, making it actually more difficult to shift into less­stressed states,” Mulhern said.6. How did the author introduce the topic of the text?A. By making comparisons.B. By giving an example.C. By raising questions.D. By providing data.7. According to Natasha Withers, vacations can________.A. weaken reaction systemB. cure serious diseasesC. reduce the level of well­beingD. decrease the risk of heart disease8. Expedia’s survey shows that Americans________.A. dislike family gatheringsB. have the shortest vacationC. enjoy as many vacations as the FrenchD. think much of spending long hours on the job9. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. One should never wait to relax.B. Work and rest go against each other.C. Time and opportunity wait for no man.D. A relaxed mind determines everything.10. What is mainly talked about in the text?A. Ways to relax in one’s free time.B. The benefits of taking time off.C. Different opinions on holidays.D. The Hostetlers always on the go.CAs climate change has warmed the earth, oceans have responded more slowly than land environments.But scientific research is finding that marine ecosystems can be far more sensitive to even the smallest temperature change.Perhaps the ocean organism most vulnerable to temperature change is coral.There is evidence that reefs will bleach (变白) at even a slight continuing temperature rise.Bleaching slows coral growth, makes them susceptible to disease, and can lead to large­scale reef die­off.Ot her organisms affected by temperature change include krill, an extremely important link at the base of the food chain.This can affect the life cycle of krill eaters, such as penguins and seals—which in turn causes food shortages for higher predators.When water heats up, it expands.Thus, the most readily apparent consequence ofhigher sea temperatures is a rapid rise in sea level.Sea level rise cause floods of coastal habitats for humans as well as plants and animals, shoreline erosion, and more powerful st orm that can destroy low­lying areas.Warmer sea temperatures are also associated with the spread of species and diseases.If an ecosystem becomes warmer, it can create an opportunity where outside species or bacteria can suddenly develop where they were once excluded.This can lead to forced migrations and even species extinction.Warmer seas also lead to melting from below of polar ice shelves.Scientists also worry that warmer water could interrupt the so­called ocean conveyor belt, the system of global cur rents that is largely responsible for regulating Earth’s temperature.Its collapse could trigger catastrophically(灾难性地) rapid climate changes.The only way to lower ocean temperatures is to dramatically control our emission of greenhouse gases.However, even if we immediately dropped carbon dioxide emissions to zero, the gases we’ve already released would take decades or longer to disappear.11. This passage is mainly about ________.A. sea speciesB. a rise in sea temperatureC. changes in the seaD. humans’ effect on the sea12. What will happen to penguins and seals if krill is killed in large numbers?A. They will die out at once.B. They will leave the sea.C. They will be lacking in food.D. They will turn to other fish for food.13. Sea level rise may cause great damage to ________.A. coralsB. krillC. ice shelvesD. shorelineDCHINA’s moon rover, Yutu, also known as Jade Rabbit, has awoken after its troubled dormancy(休眠), the condition of being temporarily inactive, but experts were stilltrying to find out the cause of its abnormality. Thursday, a spokesman for the country’s lunar probe program said.“Yutu has come back to life,” spokesman Pei Zhaoyu announced.Pei said the moon rover, named after the pet of a lunar goddess in ancient Chinese mythology, had been restored to its normal signal reception function while experts worked to verify(查对) the cause of its mechanical control abnormality.Problems emerged before Yutu entered its second dormancy on the moon on Jan.25, as the lunar night fell.“Yutu we nt to sleep under an abnormal status,” Pei said, adding that experts had been concerned that the moon rover, Yutu, might not be able to survive the extremely low temperatures during the lunar night.“The rover stands a chance of being saved now that it is still alive,” he said.Yutu rolled onto the moon’s surface on Dec.15,2013, several hours after China’s lunar probe, Chang’e­3, had softlanded on the moon on Dec.14,2013.Chang’e­3 is part of the second phase of China’s lunar program, which includes orbiting, landing and returning to the earth.China is the third country in the world to successfully softland on the moon, after the United States and the former Soviet Union.14. From the second paragraph, we know that the moon rover ________.A. is named after the lunar goddess in ancient Chinese storyB. has the same name with the pet of a lunar goddessC. cannot receive signals from the earth after its dormancyD. didn’t come back to life until it was repaired by experts15. According to the third paragraph, as the night fell on the moon, Yutu ________.A. started workingB. started rollingC. fell in dormancyD. was dead第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

领兑市安插阳光实验学校Unit 2 Working the land阅读理解·组块专练——练速度(限时：35分钟)Ⅰ.阅读理解A(2017·高中毕业班高考适性测试)Last Friday, 6­year­old Landon Johnson went to the RiverTown Crossings Mall in Grandville with his family. While there, the boy and his cousins took turns chatting with Santa, sharing their Christmas desires.After telling the man in red he wanted a Wii, atoy dinosaur and a remote control car, Landon hoppedoff Santa's lap to rejoin his family. But a few momentslater, he raced back to Santa's side: he'd forgotten to tell him something important. Specifically, Landon shared his worry with Santa that his autism (自闭症) would land him on the “naughty list”．His mom, Naomi Johnson, explained to WOOD­TV this week that Landon is often told he's “naughty” by people who mistake his autism for bad behavior. “You get the stares when you're at the grocery store if he's too loud，” Johnson said. “He's been told by other people before, ‘You don't need to be so naughty，’ or ‘Why are you naughty？’．”Johnson says Santa took the time to listen to Landon's worries, and held the boy's hands all the while. “Santa sat him next to him and took Landon's hands in his and started rubbing them, calming them down. Santa asked Landon if it bothered him, having Autism? Landon said yes, sometimes. Then Santa told him it shouldn't. It shouldn't bother him to be who he is，” Johnson said.Landon told Santa that he sometimes “gets in trouble at school and it's hard for people to understand that he has autism”， but that he's “not a naughty boy”．“You know I love you and the reindeer love you and it's OK. You're a good boy，” Santa told WOOD­TV about the chat with Landon. “You're a good boy, you know.”Johnson said she was incredibly moved by Santa's thoughtful words. “This stranger in a red suit told m y son the same message I've been trying to get through to him for a while now — that he's special and I lovehim just the way he was made，” the mom told . “Seeing Landon's face light up in that moment was just incredible. I couldn't stop crying.H e was the real Santa Claus.”语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。

手惰市安逸阳光实验学校2 Working the land李仕才***阅读理解。

Whenever something looks interesting or beautiful, there is a natural desire of us to capture(捕捉) and preserve it—which means, in this day and age, that we are likely to reach for our phones to take a picture.Though this would seem to be an ideal solution, there are two big problems associated with taking pictures. Firstly, we are likely to be so busy taking pictures that we forget to look at the world whose beauty and interest encourage us to take a photograph in the first place. And secondly, because we feel the pictures are safely stored on our phones, we never get around to looking at them, so sure are we that we’ll get around to them one day.The first person to notice the problems was the English art critic(评论家), John Ruskin. He was a keen traveler who realized that most tourists make a poor job of noticing or remembering the beautiful things they see. He argued that humans have a natural tendency to respond to beauty and desire to have it, but there are better and worse expressions of this desire. At worst, we get into buying souvenirs or taking photographs. But, in Ruskin’s eyes, there’s just one thing we should do—attempting to draw the interesting things we see, regardless of whether we happen to have any talent for doing so.Ruskin said, “Drawing can teach us to see: to notice properly rather than gaze absent­mindedly.In the process of recreating with our own hands what lies before our eyes, we naturally move from a position of observing beauty in a loose way to one where we acquire a deep understanding of its parts.”Ruskin deplored the blindness and hurry of modern tourists, especially those who prided themselves on traveling around the whole Europe in a week by train, “No changing of places at a hundred miles an hour will make us stronger, happier, or wiser. There was always more in the world than men could see, if they ever walked slowly. The really precious things are thoughts and sights, not pace.”【解题导语】本文主要讨论了旅游中如何享受美景以及游客普遍存在的问题。

必修四Unit 2 Working the landⅠ.完形填空(2021·吉林省吉林市高中毕业班第一次调测) When I became a junior, I decided to take Latin at school. I was so 1.C about taking that class, and I was fully expecting to be able to 2.D every word I'd ever come across once I learned Latin.But Latin class was so 3.B . Each day, the teacher Mr. Keady would ask us to open our 4.D and recite aloud the various Latin forms of words. This became the 5.A every day. That was until my hand 6.D one afternoon when we were asked yet again to open our books.When Mr. Keady asked what was wrong, I 7.B why I thought that his class was dull, how I had expected more, and that his method of teaching was 8.C . WhenI finished speaking, I9.A Mr. Keady to angrily send me to the head teacher.But instead, he sat at his desk quietly, looking defeated and tired. After several moments of 10.B ， Mr. Keady spoke. He quietly and firmly said that he would 11.C carefully about what I'd said. And that was it.In the following weeks, Latin class didn't become the exciting learning environment I 12.D it would, but Mr. Keady did try harder. He brought in some new worksheets and 13.A to involve us students more in his classes.Maybe some people would 14.B what I did, but even so many years later, I feel bad about it.If I saw him now, I'd tell him how I 15.A what I'd done that day in class, and that I was disrespectful. And at the same time, I'd also tell him that he taught me a wonderful 16.C that day. Following my words, he showed me that being 18.B doesn't mean you have to give away your dignity.Indeed, Mr Keady's 19.D proved that no matter how hurt you feel, no one can 20.C your dignity.文章大意：本文为一篇叙议结合的文章。

【关键字】英语专题4.2 Working the land单元知识预览晨读范文背诵背诵这篇范文【河南省南阳市第一中学2018届高三实验班第一次考试】假如你是李华，暑假期间, 你将参加学生代表团，回访去年来你校交流的瑞典（Sweden）某中学。

请你给去年来访时住在你家的Peter写信。

要点如下：1. 时间：8月20日至8月31日；2. 参加人员：教师1人，学生30 人；3. 希望Peter带你参观该市的足球俱乐部。

注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Peter,________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________Yours，Li Hua 【参考范文】Dear Peter,How time flies! It’s almost a year since you returned to Sweden. I really treasure the good memories and th e days when you stayed with us. Luckily, we’ll be meeting very soon.As planned, a group of 30 students, accompanied by one teacher, will pay a return visit to your school this summer. Happily enough, I will be among them. We will start our journey in July. During our 12-day stay in your city, we will take part in some activities in your school and do some city tours.By the way, as I was told that Sweden’s best football team is in your town, would you show me around the club if it’s convenient for you?Yours,Li Hua语言知识精析重点单词精讲考点1．struggle n．vi.斗争；拼搏；努力【教材原句】Indeed，his sunburnt face and arms and his slim，strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers，for whom he has struggled for the past five decades.的确，他那被太阳晒得黝黑的脸庞和手臂，以及他那瘦削而又结实的身体，就跟千百万中国农民一模一样，过去50年来，他一直在努力帮助他们。

课时作业(十七)必修4Unit2WorkingthelandⅠ.阅读理解AAt23,mycareergotgoing.Iwasmidwaythroughamaster'sdegreeattheLo ndonSchoolofEconomicsandPoliticalScienceandhadbeenhiredasapart-tim ereporterforafinancewebsite.Igotagreatone-monthreviewandmybossaskedi fIwasinterestedinstayingatthecompanyaftergraduation.However,balancinggraduatestudieswithworkwaschallenging.Todeal withit,Icheckedmyrealselfatmyofficedoor.Icameintowork,greetedmycollea guesandlistenedmorethanIcontributedineachmorningmeeting.Thesmalltea mIworkedwithoftenseemedbusy,soratherthangivingideasthatmightgetturn eddown,Istayedback.Afterfourmonths,mybosscalledmeintohisoffice.Themeetingwasgoing welluntilhetoldmethatdespitethegreatworkIhadproduced,theteamhadhelda meetinganddecided,“Wedon'tthinkit'stherightfit.”Imusthavelookedconfused.“You'reambitious,intelligentandwillbeve rysuccessful，”mybosssaid.“Butyouhaven'tmadeenoughefforttojointhe team.Youlosttheenthusiasmyoushowedinyourinterview.Thatwon'tworklon gterm,andifIcouldgiveyouonepieceofadvice,itwouldbetogetyourguarddow n.”Icouldn'tbelievethatperformingwellatmyjobwasn'tenoughtokeepit.But Iknewmybosswasright.Theyknewthatwhentheyhiredme,Ihadnoexperience infinancereporting,yettheytookachanceonme.InmeetingsIusuallycontribut edlast,afterIhadheardeveryoneelse'ssuggestions.IdidittoshowthatIwasalist ener,butalsotohidemyfears.Theylikedthepersonwhowalkedintotheintervie w,andtheydidn'trespectmewhenIhidthatpersonfromthem.“Don'tleavebeforeyouleave.”Thatadviceisessentialforwomenatalls tagesofourcareers.Becauseweworksohardforsuccess,wedon'tliketothinktha twehurtourselvessometimes.Buteachofusmustchangewhennecessary.Intryi ngtoearnafull-timejob,I“leanedback”inordernottoshowtoomuchofmysel formylackofexpertise(专门知识).Ilearnedthatthehardwaywasn'tthewaytoachieveourgoals.【文章大意】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。

2021年高考英语一轮精选练Unit2Workingtheland试题新人教版必修420210828567李仕才一、阅读明白得。

(2020·河南洛阳高三统考)Good reads recommends the following books you want to read for the event to come. 1．The Lyrics：1961－2020By Bob DylanSimon & Schuster, $60What it’s about: This heavy, well­timed publication contains lyrics by the songwriter who just won the Nobel Prize in Literature, from his first album, Bob Dylan, through Tempest.What’s to love: The times may be changing, but Dylan’s fans are constant, traditional devotees who will want this epic collection for their shelves, to sit beside those beloved old large papers.2．Taylor Swift: This Is Our SongBy Tyler ConroySimon & Schuster, $28What it’s about: An elegant fanzine celebrating all things about Taylor Swift, especially the pop star’s countless fans.What’s to love: Mom and/or Dad, the fan of Taylor Swift, will think y ou’re pretty cool if he or she discovers this temple to Taylor under the Christmas tree(even if it is a book)．3．Misty CopelandBy Gregg DelmanRizzoli, $39.95What it’s about: Star­figure female ballet dancer Misty Copeland strikes a pose(95, to be exact) in photos taken between 2011 and 2020, in the casual setting of dance studios.What’s to love：Since becoming the first African American woman to be named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland has become a cultural phenomenon, and Delman’s arresting pictures capture(捕捉) her muscular power and elegance.4． NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram PhotosBy National GeographicNational Geographic, $19.95What it’s about: National Geographic’s popular Instagram account (nearly 63 million followers) comes to book form in this title filled with eye­popping images from around the world.What’s to love: Here’s proof that NatGeo’s talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee­table­size books, check out National Geographic’s Wild, Beautiful Places：Picture­Perfect Journeys Around the Globe($40)．【解题导语】本文要紧举荐了几本在圣诞节期间值得阅读的书。

Unit 2 Working the landⅠ.单项填空1．________，they finished the task ahead of time.A．Thanks to work hardB．Owing to work hardC．Due to make great effortsD．As a result of their hard work答案 D解析句意为：由于他们的努力工作，他们提前完成了任务。

thanks to＝owing to＝due to由于，三个短语中的to都为介词，其后应跟名词、代词或动名词，比较四个选项可知D项正确。

2．Progress so far has been very good.We are________confident that the work will be completedon time.A．otherwise B．thereforeC．however D．somehow答案 B解析考查副词辨析。

therefore因此，所以。

otherwise否则，要不然；however然而，可是；somehow以……方式，不知怎么地。

3．Don’t be so discouraged.If you________such feelings, you will do better next time.A．carry on B．get backC．break down D．put away答案 D解析考查动词短语辨析。

句意为：别太泄气了。

如果你收起这样的情绪，下次你会做得更好。

put away将……收起，符合句意。

carry on执行，继续；get back取回；break down垮掉。

4．In science fiction we read of flying saucers travel through________ space，so people want tohave ________ better knowledge of the universe.A．the；a B．/；/C．the；/ D．/；a解析space作“太空，空间”讲时，是不可数名词，前不需冠词。

高三英语一轮复习：Module4 unit2 Workingthe land2010届高三英语一轮复习必备精品Module4 unit2 Working the land高考解读【高考导航】2010高考命题趋向分析：1. regret 为新课标重点单词。

考点：（1）后悔其后加 doing （2）遗憾后加to do 对它的考察应根据语境先体会出意思，再根据意思判断后面应加何种形式。

07年安徽卷考查了regret doing。

2010年，考生应该重视两种用法的区别上。

2.lead to 为新课标重点短语。

通向，导致主要考点是短语的意思。

07年浙江卷考查了导致这一层意思。

2010年学生在把握基本意思的基础上应重视to为介词的词性。

3.struggle 努力，斗争，拼搏。

考点（1）struggle to do 努力做某事（2）和 for, against,with的搭配。

07年浙江卷考查了struggle to do的用法，2010年以上两点还是考查的重点。

【真题品析】To enjoy the scenery, Irene would rather spend long hours on the train _____ travel by air.A.asB. toC. thanD. while【答案】C 考查短语与介词的习惯搭配。

would rather.than 为固定搭配【点拨】牢记重点短语与介词的搭配。

（2007 安徽卷）-Robert is indeed a wise man.-Oh, yes. How often I regretted _______ his advice.A. to takeB. takingC. not to takeD. not taking【答案】D 考查动词的意思及用法辨析。

先确定regret在这句话中意思为后悔，根据句子意思，应该为后悔没有听取他的建议。

【点拨】按照句意排除短语。

专题4.2 Working the landⅠ.词义辨析1．New ________ show that the economy of our country is continuing to grow.A．welfares B．nationalitiesC．statistics D．schedules2．The water froze inside the pipe，causing it to ________and burst.A．expand B．export C．reduce D．behave3．Rumours began to ________ in the country that the chairman was going to retire. A．comment B．deliver C．focus D．circulate4．People are fighting a ________ worldwide against air pollution.A．output B．battle C．summary D．curiosity5．Progress so far has been very good.______，we are sure that the project will be completed on time.A．However B．Otherwise C．Therefore D．Besides6．You have got to fill in your name，age，address，and ____ in this application form. A．nutrition B．occupation C．envelope D．atmosphere7．If you don’t explain clearly，you’ll just _____ the reader.A．confuse B．satisfy C．intend D．remind8．The company has ______ its size from about 13,500 employees to 7,500.A．expanded B．observed C．advertised D．reduced9．Would you ______ through the report and check for spelling mistakes?A．decorate B．employC．circulate D．skim10．“Have you any _____ to make on the recent developments？” the reporter asked the foreign minister.A．comments B．ContentsC．attitudes D．impressions【答案】C A D B C B A D D AⅡ.动词的时态和语态1．In the early years of the 1980s，as the reform and opening－up policy ________(carry) out，our dream came true.2．The sellers’ shouts could ________(hear) every now and then.3．Last year our team went to Seattle，Washington in the USA.We ________(win) second place.4．A boy on a bike ________ (catch) my attention.He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms.5．I heard that Carl ________ (win) the composition prize.6．A comprehensive study ________(report) that of the nearly 3，000 cyclist－motorist crashes that occurred between 2000 and 2010，about 20 percent were hit－and－runs. 7．For thousands of years，the festival ________(mark) by eating Zongzi and racing dragon boats in honour of Qu Yuan.8．I’m so sorry，but sometimes the bus can ________ (delay) by some problems. 9．Now college graduates ________(encourage) to start their own business，which sounds really good for us.10．So far I ________(adopt) and taught children for over 35 years.【答案解析】6．reported [一个调查报道说，在2000到2010年至少发生了3 000起事故，百分之二十的逃逸率。

专题4.2 Working the land【真题回放】I. 单项填空1. (2017天津)The hospital has recently obtained new medical equipment, ________ more patients to be treated.A. being allowedB. allowingC. having allowedD. allowed【答案】B【解析】考查非谓语。

句意：这个医院近期购进了新的医疗设备，允许更多的病人被治疗。

前句购进医疗设备和后面允许更多的病人被治疗之间是必然的结果关系，用doing作结果状语，表示顺理成章的结果。

故选B。

2. (2017·天津)I was watching the clock all through the meeting, as I had a train ________.A. catchingB. caughtC. to catchD. to be caught【答案】C3. (2017江苏)Many Chinese brands, ________their reputations over centuries, are facing new challenges from the modern market.A. having developedB. being developedC. developedD. developing【答案】A【解析】考查非谓语。

分析句子，后面的are facing是谓语动词，所以此空应该填非谓语动词。

brands是逻辑主语，和develop是主谓关系，所以用现在分词，表伴随状况；再根据“over centuries”可知，应该使用现在分词的完成式，故选A。

句意：许多中国品牌经过几个世纪的发展，现在正面临着来自现代市场的新挑战。

4. (2016北京) ________ it easier to get in touch with us, you’d better keep this card at hand.A. MadeB. MakeC. MakingD. To make【答案】D【解析】考查不定式作目的状语。

专题4.2 Working the land【学以致用】三、重点句型剖析1. if so状语从句的省略形式【教材原句】If so, what did you do to grow them?【方法规律】if so意为“如果这样的话”，是if引导的条件状语从句的省略形式，表示肯定意义，如例①；如果表示否定意义，则用if not，如例②。

①Do you agree that I will put our visit to Yunnan off? If so, write back to tell me about it as soon as possible.你赞同我推迟我们去云南的旅行吗？如果赞同，请尽快写信告诉我。

②I might see you tomorrow. If not, then it'll be Saturday.我可能明天去看你。

如果不是明天，那就在周六。

【归纳拓展】if构成的其他形式的省略：if ever 如果有过/发生过的话if any 如果有的话if possible 如果可能的话if necessary 如果有必要③The climate h ere is quite pleasant, the temperature rarely, if ever, reaching 30℃ in summer.这里的气候非常宜人，气温即使在夏天也很少达到30度。

[即学即练]用if的省略形式完成下列句子。

(1)Is everybody feeling cold？________________, let us open the windows. 大家感到冷吗？如果不，我们把窗户打开吧。

(2)Will you be free this Sunday？________________, let's go camping. 这个周日你有空吗？如果有，我们去野营吧。

(3)________________, I'll come at nine tomorrow. 如果有必要的话，我明天会在九点来。

专题4.2 Working the land【学以致用】一、重点词汇细解1. struggle vi. n．斗争；拼搏；努力；挣扎【教材原句】Indeed, his sunburnt face and arms and his slim, strong body are just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for whom he has struggled for the past five decades.【归纳拓展】struggle for 为……而斗争struggle with/against sb./sth. 与……做斗争struggle to do sth. 努力做某事struggle to one’s feet 挣扎着站起来①Helen Keller became deaf and blind when she was 19 months old, but she never gave up and struggled to lead(lead) an active life. 海伦·凯勒在19个月大时就变得又聋又瞎了，但她从不放弃并努力过积极的生活。

②Tiffany McCoy has struggled with the effects of sickle cell disease.蒂凡尼·麦考伊一直在努力与镰状细胞病的影响作斗争。

③Bravely, Mary struggled to her feet, and fought against the wind and rain beating against her.玛丽勇敢地挣扎着站起来，同扑向她的暴风雨搏斗着。

[即学即练](1)用适当的介词填空。

①I have been struggling __________ depression and anxiety for most of my 28 year old life.②They struggled __________ the right to vote.③She struggled __________ her feet and continued walking.④They had to struggle __________ their lives __________ weather and wild animals. 【答案】①with/against②for③to④for；against(2)完成句子。

入舵市安恙阳光实验学校 Unit 2 Working the land 新题型—短文语法填空(由2013·二模改编)When a customer finds that a purchased item is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the producer's claim for it, the first step is to give the warranty，or any other records which might help, to the store of purchase. This action will often produce re sults. However, if not, there are various means to gain satisfaction.A simple and common method is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the “higher up” the consume r takes their complaint, the faster they can expect a settlement. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer's favor, assuming they have a just claim.Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the store, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.Complaining is usually most effective when done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate the problem with the item. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, “The left speaker does not work at all and the sound is unclear” is better than “This stereo does not work.”The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the producer. If so, the consumer should state the complaint as politely and firmly as possible.If a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. They can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to an organization responsible for protecting consumers' rights.参考答案：1．satisfied 2.helpful/useful 3.seriously4.faster/sooner5.phone/telephone6.effectively7.demonstrating/showing/explaining 8.Take 9.threatening10.charge一、单句语法填空1．(2015·安徽，阅读B)Their ________ (expand)business became a large corporation in 1996.2．People from all the corners came to the city center，________ (make)itvery crowded.3．(2015·陕西，完形)________ (satisfy)that I'd done a good job，I would happily return the comb to Dad.4．With all his attention ________ (focus)on his experiment，he has no time to spend with his family.5．(2015·湖南，阅读表达)College is when we should focus ________ a specific major，but high school is when we have to figure it out. 6．(2015·浙江，六选五)You and the professor will be able to examine specific points that are ________ (confuse)to you.7．Dina，____________(struggle)for months to find a job as a waitress，finally took a position at a local advertising agency. 8．(2015·江苏，阅读A)Always get rid ________ your rubbish properly and recycle waste(e.g.，glass，paper)where possible.9．(2015·安徽，完形)Changing our spending habits may be the best way ________ (reduce)the amount of rubbish.10．Modern science has given clear evidence ________ smoking can lead to many diseases.答案1.expanding2.making3.Satisfied4.focused 5．on6.confusing7.having struggled8.of9.to reduce 10.that二、完形填空。