1、 Unit 2 Colours一、完形填空。Different things usually stand for different feelings. Red, for example, is the color of fire, heat, blood and life. People say red is an exciting and active color. They associate（使發(fā)生聯(lián)系） red with a strong feeling like 1 . Red is used for signs of 2 , such as STOP signs and fire

2、 engines. Orange is the bright, warm color of 3 in autumn. People say orange is a 4 color. They associate orange with happiness. Yellow is the color of 5 . People say it is a cheerful color. They associate yellow too, with happiness. Green is the cool color of grass in 6 . People say it is a refresh

3、ing color. In general, people 7 two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. The warm colors are red, orange and 8 . Where there are warm colors and a lot of light, people usually want to be 9 . Those who like to be with 10 like red. The cool colors are 11 and blue. Where are these colors, peo

4、ple are usually worried. Some scientists say that time seems to 12 more slowly in a room with warm colors. They suggest that a warm color is a good 13 for a living room or a 14 . People who are having a rest or are eating do not want time to pass quickly. 15 colors are better for some offices if the

5、 people working there want time to pass quickly.( ) 1. A. sadnessB. angerC. administrationD. smile( ) 2. A. roads B. ways C. danger D. places( ) 3. A. landB. leaves C. grass D. mountains( ) 4. A. lively B. dark C. noisy D. frightening( ) 5. A. moonlight B. light C. sunlight D. stars( ) 6. A. summer

6、B. spring C. autumnD. winter( ) 7. A. speak B. say C. talk about D. tell( ) 8. A. greenB. yellow C. white D. gray( ) 9. A. calm B. sleepy C. active D. helpful( ) 10. A. the other B. another C. other one D. others( ) 11. A. blackB. green C. golden D. yellow( ) 12. A. go round B. go by C. go off D. go

7、 along( ) 13. A. one B. way C. fact D. matter( ) 14. A. factory B. classroom C. restaurant D. hospital( ) 15. A. Different B. Cool C. Warm D. All二、閱讀理解。Americans have used colours to create many expressions they use every day. We say were “in the pink” when we are in good health. It is very easy to

8、understand how this expression was born. When my face has a nice fresh colour, pink colour, it is a sign that my health is good. The colour green is natural for tree; it is an unnatural colour for humans. When someone doesnt feel well, someone who is sick, we use this word. For example, when someone

9、 doesnt have what someone else has, we say he is “green with envy”. Some people are “green with envy” because someone else has more dollars, or “greenbacks”. Dollars is called greenback because thats the colour of the backside of the money. Blue is a cool colour. The traditional blue music of Americ

10、an blacks is the opposite of red hot music. It is slow, sad and soulful（深情的）. To be blue, of course, is to be sad. The colour black is often used in expressions. People describe a day in which everything goes wrong as a “black day”. A“black sheep” is the member of a family or a group who always seem

11、s to be in trouble. If someone meets a “black cat”, something unlucky might happen to him. Not all the “black” expressions have bad meanings. A company “in the red” is losing money. If someone tells you to put something “in black and white”, they want you to write it down. ( ) 1.After reading the pa

12、ssage, we can infer if someone “l(fā)ooks gray”, he_.A. looks well B. may need a doctor C. is healthy D. is “in the pink”( ) 2. I was really when I saw his new car.A. green B. red C. blue D. black( ) 3. Which word can describe the red hot music?A. Fast B. Sad C. Slow D. Soulful( ) 4. My brother is of ou

13、r family, everyone hates him.A. a black horse B. a black dog C. a black sheep D. a black cat( ) 5. Which of the following is true? A. Company surely likes to be “in the red”.B. All the colour expressions in the passage come from Britain English.C. Not all the “black” expressions have bad meanings.D.

14、 Dollar is called “greenback” because it has trees on the backside.三、任務(wù)型閱讀。 根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容完成表格，每空一個(gè)單詞。Every scientist has a childhood dream. A scientist in China once had a dream. He wished to grow a new type of rice. This new type of rice would be as big as peanuts. This person is Yuan Longping-“Father”of

15、hybrid rice.(雜交水稻)Yuan Longping was born in 1930. He graduated from the Southwest Agriculture(農(nóng)業(yè)) University in 1953. He came up with an idea for a hybrid rice in the 1960s. Since then, he has devoted himself to research and to the development of new varieties(種類)In 1973, together with other people,

16、 he succeeded(成功) in the development of hybrid rice. This made China a worldwide leader in rice production(生產(chǎn)). In 1980, the technology(技術(shù)) for hybrid rice was introduced to the Unit States. Now his “super rice” has been introduced to more than 20 other countries. Because of Professor Yuans hard wor

17、k, China now produces enough rice to feed her people every year. Last November an online survey showed that most Chinese believed that Yuan should get a Nobel Peace Prize.In his spare time, Yuan Longping loves playing the violin and listening to music. Every night, he reads for half an hour before h

18、e goes to sleep. He likes swimming, too. It is said that Professor Yuan is one of the richest people in China. But he cares about nothing but his research.Yuan Longping 1 of Hybrid RiceHis Childhood 2 Growing a new type of rice that would be the same size 3 peanutsHis 4 Playing the violin, listening

19、 to music, 5 and swimmingPersonal detailsHe was born in 6 .He graduated from the University at 7 AchievementsIn 1973, he was 8 in the development of hybrid rice. In 1980, the technology for hybrid rice was 9 to the many other countries. China now 10 enough rice to feed people 1._ 2. _ 3._ 4._ 5. _6.

20、_7. _8._ 9._10._四、根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容及首字母提示完成短文。 Teenagers live very busy lives now and often forget to think about their diets and exercise. The truth is, healthy eating along with regular exercise is the only way to k_1_ fit.During your teenage years, it is important to give your body the energy it needs. Teen

21、age g _2_ need about 2,200 calories a day and boys need a bit m _3_ doctors suggest 2,800 for teenage boys. 50% of your calories should come f _4_ rice, bread, vegetables and fruit. You also need to drink a lot of water, 6 to 8 glasses a day. Drinking e_5_ water will improve your skin and give you h

22、ealthy hair.E_6_ is something that can help to make you look good, feel good and be healthy. Experts (專家) suggest that teenagers s _7_at least 30 minutes exercising, five times a week. I_8_ you exercise, your body produces something that makes you feel r_9_. It can even help you s _10_ better at night and let you pay more attention when your study!1. k_2. g_3. m_4. f_5. e_6. E_7. s_8. I_9. r_10. s_五、書面表達(dá)。(一)根據(jù)下列提示要點(diǎn)寫一篇約70詞的小短文，要點(diǎn)如下：1.顏色能改