2019版高考英语一轮复习Unit2Workingtheland夯基提能作业新人教版必修4
Unit 2 Working the landⅠ.阅读理解A(2017福建泉州适应性考试)Experts predict nine billion people will live on our planet by 2050. They say by that time the demand for food will be two times what it is now. Officials are worried about that prediction because many people have already suffered from a lack of food. More than 800 million people go to bed hungry.A solution(解决办法)to the problem may be turning to our forests. A new report says forests can help reduce hunger and improve nutrition if they are properly managed.Bhaskar Vira is the director of the University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute and an expert of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO). It recently released a report at the United Nations about forests and jungle food.Mr. Vira says crops that grow on trees can help feed people living in and around forests. He said,“It’s like an insurance policy. Having access to those tree-based food is hugely important when you can’t buy food from other sources or when your crops failed.”The report says that forest health and economic value will improve when people who live in or near forests are given greater control of them. For example, a project in Ghana aims for proper management of forests and fields. The people involved hope to grow the Allanblackia plant. The oil from its seeds can be used in soap, beauty products and food.Okai Michael Henchard leads the project. He says he will help people who live nearby. He says they will earn money and get trees on their land. The trees provide shade and improve the air quality. Mr. Henchard says the project also helps fight against climate change.1.What are officials worried about?A.Pollution and starvation.B.The large population and health.C.The great demand for food.D.The sharp decrease of forests.2.Which can solve the problem discussed in the text according to Mr. Vira?A.Better living conditions.B.Insurance policies.C.Tree-based food.D.More fields.3.What is the initial purpose of the project in Ghana?A.To manage forests and fields.B.To grow the Allanblackia plant.C.To produce more oil.D.To beautify the environment.4.What would be the best title for the text?A.A solution to controlling the populationB.Forests can help feed the worldC.The importance of forest healthD.The project in Ghana helps the nativesB(2017湖南张家界模拟)Studies show farmland in Africa is often lacking in important nutrients.But researchers say a combination of farming methods may help.Researchers wonder how to increase production without necessarily clearing more land to grow additional crops.American researchers say that can happen with greater use of anagricultural system called perenniation.It mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants—those that return year after year.Soil scientist John Reganold says,“One of the major problems is that the soils are fairly poor in most of the regions.So how do you grow food on poor soils? There have to be food production systems that can build the soil and improve the yield.”Mr. Reganold says poor soil may have resulted from years of weathering that washed away many nutrients.He says some farmers may have done more harm than good.“They have been actually using farming practices where they’re not putting in organic matter.They’re not putting in fertilizers.They can’t afford those things.And it just runs the soil down. So they’re worsening the situation.”The scientist says the word perenniation defines three systems that are already used in Africa.The oldest of the three is called evergreen agriculture.This is where farmers plant trees with their crops.Farmers in Africa have been doing this for sixty years, but it seems to be growing in popularity.The method is gaining widespread use in countries such as Niger, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Zambia.The trees are planted among maize (玉米), millet or sorghum crops.They not only add nitrogen (氮) to the soil through their roots, but also through their leaves when they fall off and break down.At other times of the year, the trees can protect plants from strong sunlight.John Reganold says he knows of one woman who has had great success with perenniation.“She’s a grandmother in her fifties.Her name is Rhoda and she started using this system about twenty years ago.And her yields initially were about a ton of maize.Now with a good year she gets four tons per hectare, four times what she was getting.”5.The purpose of the passage is to .A.tell people how to increase productionB.introduce an agricultural system in AfricaC.introduce the oldest farming method in AfricaD.tell us how to prevent soil from being poor6.What does the underlined word “weathering” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A.Being exposed to wind and rain.B.Growing different crops.C.Being polluted severely.D.Being ploughed improperly.7.According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG?A.Perenniation mixes food crops with trees and perennial plants.B.Poor soil is the main problem in increasing food production.C.Farmers may be more to blame for the present situation.D.American researchers first invented perenniation.8.Why does John Reganold mention Rhoda?A.To show the method is very popular in Africa.B.Because she is an expert at farming production.C.To prove the farming method is effective.D.Because she produced more grains than anyone else in the country.Ⅱ.语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2019高考英语一轮选练习题unit2workingtheland(含解析)新人教版必修4.docx
必修4 Unit 2 Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解AThe United Arab Emirates(UAE) government announced it had elected 60 "Chief Happiness Officersto study happiness and how to spread it abroad・ Currently ranked 28th out of over 150 countries surveyed in the Un itcd Nations' 2016 World Happ in ess Report, the UAE wants to sit within the top five by 2021. “We seek to create a society where our people's happiness is primary, ” declared the UAE's Vice President and Prime Minister.Since the new minister took office, people working in the civil service have attended a series of happiness seminars to learn more about the plan. Dubai Police has renamcd its community service department the "General Department for Community Happiness" and the force often adds # YourSecurityOurHappincss to their tweets (用推特发送的信息).Meanwhile, various government agencies have changed the language of their customer surveys to find out if people are u happy rather than just satis fied” with the services, and some have investigated social media followers to see if their Instagram and Facebook posts bring happiness.Meik Wiking, an independent think tank in Denmark, the country which tops the UV s happy table, thinks governme nts can and should play a role in public happ in ess.“The aim of public policy should be to improve the quality of life for people, ” he says.Sonia Edwards, who has lived in the UAE for over a decade, says：“I think it's a bit of a public relations gimmick to be honest. T think the government wants to be seen to be making things better through this plan but T don，t know how much effect it will really have. ”Edwards in Dubai adds：“There are a lot of issues here around job insecurity, workplace discrimination, high rents and expensive school fees, so if those were dealt with, we，cl all be happier, but overall, happiness is not just up to the government, it's also up to individuals and their own mindsets. ”【文章大意】阿拉伯联合酋长国采取措施，致力于提升人们的幸福感，人们対此冇不同的看法。
2019届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 2 Working the land知能演练轻松闯关 新人教版必修4
Unit 2 Working the landⅠ阅读理解AOphelia and the Marvelous Boy by Karen FoxleeType：FantasyStoryline：When Ophelia moves to a strange city where it never stops snowing, she discovers a boy locked away for 75 years in a museum. She must help the boy before the Snow Queen freezes the world. Along the way, Ophelia learns how to believe in things she cannot see.Targeted readers：People who like fairy tales would enjoy this book.A Hundred Horses by Sarah LeanType: MysteryStoryline：The wooden horse Nell brings along during her visits to her aunt and cousins is stolen by a girl named Angel. As Nell finds out Angel’s true identity, a bond grows between them and a group of 99 horses. Word has it that the 100th horse is magical. But where is it? Nell doesn’t know, but Angel might know.Targeted readers：Kids who like animals and nature will be sure to find this book exciting.How to Catch a Bogle by Catherine JinksType: FantasyStoryline：Birdie is an orphan who is good at trapping monsters with her singing voice. She is the only goblin(小妖精) hunter in the world. When kids go missing, it’s up to her to figure out why.Targeted readers：Anyone who is looking for monsters will take great pleasure in this book.I Even Funnier: A Middle School Story by James Patterson and Chris GrabensteinType: FictionStoryline：After a car accident Jamie loses his family, and then he moves in with his aunt, uncle and his cousin Stevie, whose basic aim is to trick Jamie. But Jamie keeps having a positive attitude and running after his goals. He was recently honored the Funniest Kid Comic of New York State.Targeted readers：This book would be great for anyone who is fond of humorous books.【解题导语】本文是一篇应用文。
(全国卷)2019届高考英语一轮复习 Unit 2 Working the land课时作业 新人教版必修4
Unit 2 Working the landⅠ.阅读理解ABritish shoppers buy 2.15 million tonnes of clothing and shoes annually，yet UK citizens have an estimated ￡30 billion worth of unused clothing gatherin g dust at the back of the wardrobe (衣柜)．But new technology could see the end of that，with the garments themselves giving owners a gentle reminder of their existence.“Smart clothes”could help us clear out our wardrobes by sending messages or tweeting us if they haven't been worn for a good while.If these alerts are ignored，the garments will get in touch with a clothing charity and ask to be reused，with an organization automatically sending out donation information.They could also be programm ed to put themselves up for auction(拍卖) on eBay.Academics at Birmingham City University are developing the “connected wardrobe”to encourage more suitable clothes consumption. The concept sees garments tagged (给……加标签) using washable contactless technology.Mark Brill，senior lecturer at Birmingham City University，said，“Think of the surprise when an owner suddenly receives bids for items that they didn't know were in their wardrobe.”“The connected wardrobe is a practical，pleasant concept to encourage people to think about theirclothing consumption.Finally，I hope it will encourage more appropriate fashion consumption，”he added.“Perhaps we can even move away from the idea of‘ownership’of clothing.When we've worn them enough，the items will pass themselves on to their next keeper.”It follows in the footsteps of the “Internet of Things”—a concept that sees ordinary household items connecting to the Internet in order to share information.From adjusting your alarm clock t o monitoring the temperature of your home，the Internet is changing the way we live.Now，the “Internet of Clothes”will see that neglected garments will tweet and text the owners “asking”to be worn depending on the weather and frequency of wear.Clothes will keep track of other information such as who owned them previously，as well as how much they originally cost，who made them and how much the worker was paid for them.[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了新型的“智能衣服”“智能衣柜”，而这一科技发明可以帮助人们更好地管理自己的衣服，树立正确的消费观念。
2019高考英语一轮基础达标练题 Unit 2 Working the land(含解析)新人教版必
Unit 2 Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解Golden Gate BridgeLocated in San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge started in the year 1933 to connect the San Francisco Peninsula with Marin County. It was finally thrown open to public in 1937. It cost more than $ 35 million in the construction. Till the year 1957, the Golden Gate Bridge, at a length of 2，737 meters, was the longest suspension bridge in the world.Brooklyn BridgeThe Brooklyn Bridge is located in Brooklyn. It is one of the oldest bridges in the United States, opened in the year 1883. The length of the bridge is 1，825 meters. The bridge has been featured in several Hollywood movies.George Washington BridgeAlso known as the Hudson River Bridge, the George Washington Bridge which connects Fort Lee to Manhattan came into use in 1931 after a construction period of almost 4 years. It is a twolevel suspension bridge.Mackinac BridgeThis is the third biggest suspension bridge in the world at a length of 8，038 meters. The architect of this bridge was Dr. David B. Steinman who directed the construction of the bridge which started in the year 1954.It was opened to the public in 1957. People using this bridge are charged a certain amount of money.Navajo BridgeLocated in Arizona, this bridge crosses the Colorado River and is almost 250 meters long. The construction of this bridge started in the year 1927, ending two years later, costing $390，000. In the 1990s a second bridge was built which was opened to the public in 1995. The first bridge is still used by pedestrians now.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了美国五座著名的大桥。
2019年高考英语一轮优练题Unit2Workingtheland(含解析)新人教版必修
Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解。
Dear Parents:I’m delighted that you are considering the British International School for your children’s education. Our school offers first class international education delivered by experienced, highly qualified and professional staff.We aim to provide a high quality British-style education characterized by: The arrangement of the English National Curriculum to meet the needs of international and local students and offering an insight into the local culture.High quality teaching provided by international and local staff.A broad personal development of students that encourages independence, confidence, tolerance, good manners and respect.A recognition of the school-parent partnership in the successful education of the children.An acknowledge that all students are individuals who deserve an environment to help realize their academic and other potential, thereby preparing them for their chosen continued education and career.A safe, caring, happy and stimulating environment benefiting from high quality facilities.Our school provides an effective framework for education through a broad, balanced, and monitored curriculum. As students advance through the school, we ensure that their needs are met through progressive teaching and learning. Although our curriculum is based upon the National Curriculum for England, it is adapted as appropriate, to ensure suitability for our diverse student body. Thus, we strive for the development of transferable skills through the years of school, as well as the acquisition of a broad body of knowledge.Students are given opportunities to develop many skills. These include skills in language, in science, technology and mathematics, in the aesthetic(审美的) and creative fields of music, drama and art, and in physical education.We insist that students act in a responsible manner toward all members of society. Throughout the school, students are taught to distinguish between right and wrong and show consideration for others. The qualities of honesty, kindness and good manners are always encouraged. Our friendly atmosphere provides a secure and happy environment in which children can grow and flourish as Individuals and valued members of the school family.1.What do you think the author is?A.A school principalB. An exchange student.C. An assistant professorD. An experienced lecturer.2.Why does the school change its curriculum when necessary?A. To develop some good students’ skills.B. To meet the needs of different students.C. To offer an insight into the local culture.D. To help students realize their potential.3.Which of the following about the students is NOT mentioned in the passage?A. MannersB. Self-disciplineC. Qualities.D. Independence.4.What is the purpose of the passage?A. The author thinks schools and parents play an important role in teaching.B. The author is stressing that responsibility is the most important thing for a student.C. The author is encouraging more parents to send their children to this school.D. The author implies students become valued people without a friendly atmosphere. 【文章大意】这是一篇英国国际儿童教育学校的招生广告，介绍了这所学校的教育目标、课程设置、教学理念等信息。
2019高考英语一轮达标Unit2Workingtheland练题含解析新人教版必修4201809171110
Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
He had more than 160 reports as a reporter on the Metro desk and more than 170 in 19 months as a national journalist based in Kansas City，Mo.But perhaps the most important piece of writing that A．G.Sulzberger did for The New York Times before Wednesday—when he was named deputy publisher—was not an article and was not published in The Times，but was all about The Times.That work came to be known as the “innovation(创新)report”，which zeroed in on the importance of a digital future for the newspaper his family has owned since 1896 and said The Times risked losing its leading place if it did not make sweeping changes.In a conversation in his office on Wednesday，Mr.Sulzberger said he saw the innovatio n report and the thinking that led to his conclusions as“a wakeup call to the newsroom that we were at risk of missing the moment”．“It was always easy to see how changes will endanger the traditions of the place，”he said，“but what became really clear to me was not changing was the more dangerous course if we cared about the traditions of the place.”Unlike some of the former deputy publishers in his role，Mr.Sulzberger has been more experienced in the newsroom than in advertising or consumer marketing.Still，his colleagues described him as a quick study whose modesty masked deep inner confidence.Besides，in the newsroom or out on an assignment，Mr.Sulzberger did not show off his connection to The Times' owners.“I recognized the name.”said Vincent Bova，a video editor who figured in a feature article that Mr.Sulzberger wrote in 2010.“I mean，I knew I was dealing with royalty.There was no reason for me to bring that up with him，and he didn't.”So Mr.Sulzberger，in some way，has qualified himself for the position since long time ago.1．A.G.Sulzberger wrote the“innovation report”mainly to ________.A．urge revolutions in The TimesB．gain the position of deputy publisherC．promote changes in New York CityD．show directions to his family future2．What is the biggest threat to traditional media according to Mr.Sulzberger?A．Scientific developments.B．Rapid social changes.C．Their own stubbornness.D．Decreasing readers.3．How does the author show us what Mr.Sulzberger is like in the last paragraph?A．By comparing him with others.B．By interviewing him in person.C．By giving examples of his routines.D．By quoting comments from others.4．What does the author think of Mr.Sulzberger according to the passage?A．Casual. B．Objective.C．Admirable. D．Critical.【解题导语】本篇文章属于人物介绍类，介绍了著名出版人A.G.Sulzberger 对《纽约时报》的重要贡献，还介绍了他提出的“创新报道”理论以及他人对他的评价。
2019版高考英语一轮巩固达标练Unit2Workingtheland含解析新人教版必修420181
2 Working the land李仕才***阅读理解。
Those who claim bananas are fattening argue that bananas cause the body to make lots of insulin(胰岛素), and insulin causes fat growth.How much insulin we produce is related to how fast food becomes sugar in our bloodstream. How can you know if food makes a lot of sugar quickly? The glycemic index(血糖指数), or GI rating tells us. Foods with GI scores above 75 are considered highGI foods, leading to faster sugar development. Bananas have a GI of 62, which is considered low.Weight loss can be a struggle for anyone, but it is especially hard for diabetics(糖尿病患者). A study looked at how the starch from unripe bananas affected the weight of a group of obese diabetics. After four weeks of a diet high in bananas, diabetics lost significantly more weight than on a control diet. They also saw improvements in insulin sensitivity from the banana diet.What’s more, bananas have been shown to cut risks of strokes, diabetes and cancers.(Bananas are the most powerful fruit for lowering the risk of kidney cancer.) Bananas are also a rich source of fiber, which has been shown to help weight loss. Bananas that still have some green on the skin are even higher in fiber.Skins from green bananas can be taken and, after removing the stem and dark tip, cut into small pieces 2－3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. These pieces can be made into a tea or added to a dish. When you eat the skins, be sure you are eating organic bananas. The flesh of regular bananas is low in pesticides, but the skins are not. 【解题导语】本文反驳了“吃香蕉会使人发胖”这一错误观点，告诉大家香蕉不会使身体分泌很多胰岛素而导致脂肪增加，相反，香蕉对身体健康有着诸多好处。
【教育文档】2019版高考英语一轮基础达标选题 Unit 2 Working the land及解析答案新人教版必修4.doc
Unit 2 Working the land一、阅读理解In the dead of winter，we don’t typically think about spending time outdoors，but according to many physicians we should.The sun is our greatest source of a vitamin that is essential for good health—VitaminD．This important vitamin strengthens bones and teeth and is linked to the prevention of heart disease，cancer and many other lifethreatening diseases.The recommended daily requirement is 400－600 International Units (IU). In summer, people with dark brown eyes and darker skin turn sunlight from just 15 minutes outside without sunscreen into adequate amounts of Vitamin D．Even during winter, just a 10minute walk at midday can keep the body’s Vitamin D at healthy levels.During brief winter walks，we receive the greatest benefits when we wear no sunscreen and expose as much skin to the sun as possible.Vitamin D can be also obtained from foods.Salmon is one of the best sources of the Vitamin.Egg yolks(蛋黄)，cheese，mushrooms and some animal organs contain smaller quantities of it.To attract consumers，food companies add Vitamin D to some of theirmilk products.The practice of putting the Vitamin into milk began in the 1930s.At that time，many children were suffering from rickets，an illness that is caused by a deficiency(缺乏)of Vitamin D．It made the children’s bones soft and weak.Adding Vitamin D to milk helped to solve the problem, and it has been available ever since.For people who still need more Vitamin D, there is another option；Take Vitamin D supplements(补充物)．These products are widely sold in stores.However，anyone considering taking supplements should consult a physician first.【解题导语】本文是一篇科普文，主要介绍了维生素D的一些情况。
[小初高学习]2019高考英语一轮选训习题 Unit 2 Working the land(含解析)
必修4 Unit 2 Working the land李仕才一、阅读理解A“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”—Albert Einstein If you have a kid with special needs in the school system, chances are you have come across that saying hanging on a classroom wall. My fiveyearold daughter Syona has cerebral palsy(脑瘫) and it means, combined with her communication challenges and sight problems, that standard assessments (and by “standard”， I mean the ones used to assess kids with special needs) aren't always an accurate measure of her abilities.By now you have probably heard about Chris Ulmer, the 26yearold teacher in Jacksonville, Florida, who starts his special education class by calling up each student individually to give them much admiration and a high five. I couldn't help but be reminded of Syona's teacher and how he supports each kid in a very similar way. Ulmer recently shared a video of his teaching experience. “I have seen their conf idence and selfworth increase rapidly，” he said. All I could think was: How lucky these students are to have such a inspirational teacher.Syona's teacher has an attitude that can best be summarized in one word: awesome. Her teacher doesn't focus on what can't be done—she focuses on what can be done. Over the past several months, my husband Dilip and I have seen Syona's confidence increase tenfold. She uses words she wouldn't have thought of using before. She recently told me about her classmate's trip to Ecuador and was very proud when I understood her on the first try.I actually wonder what the influence would be if we did something similar to what Ulmer does with his students in our home. We've recently started our day by reminding each other of the good qualities we all possess. If we are reminded of our strengths on a regular basis, we will become increasingly confident about progress and success.Ulmer's reach as a teacher goes far beyond the walls of his classroom. In fact, he teaches all of us to take a moment and truly appreciate the strengths of animportant person in our lives.【文章大意】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。
2019版高考英语一轮复习Unit2Workingtheland高考拆组训练新人教版必修4
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(2018·石家庄检测二)Working well in a team requires full cooperation. It's an important skill for almost every employee to have. Your ability to do your job is dependent upon others getting your work done, and others depend on you to get theirwork done. Communicate well. Lack of communication is one of the biggest reasons of a team's failure. Seek input from team members so they feel like a valuable part of the team. Communication establishes trust among team members. In addition, communicating well can help prevent and resolve conflict. Meet regularly to keep members involved and aware of your work progress. Post decisions where everyone in the team can see them. Be flexible. In teamwork, priorities and responsibility can change instantly. Stay ready to shift focus. Training team members to be able to do parts of other team members' jobs can be a valuable part of teamwork; being flexible helps to buildappreciation for all the parts of the team. Meet deadlines. Work hard to ensure you meet established deadlines when you work in a team environment. Others are depending on your work. Negotiate timelines with your teammates at the start of a project. Doing so allows you to have a sayin how work gets accomplished. Establishaccountability. All team members must be responsible for the successand failure of the project. Although not every team needs a leader, teams require a formal way to ensure everyone does his part. Try using meetings to report onprogress. Celebrate accomplishments and encourage the team. Senior executives may not always recognize the importance of some team members' work. Share congratulations at team meetings and talk about whose work is invaluable in helping you get yourwork done.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了提高团队工作效率的方法和策略。