Unit 2 Section Ⅲ Learning about Language & Using Language
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1．Alexander tried to get his work recognized(recognize) in the medical circles. 2．You should pay more attention to the meanings of those expressions(express)． 3．In recent years, there are many African(Africa) students studying in China. 4．The boy can speak English fluently(fluent) after five years' studying in an international school.
5．The boss commanded that the workers (should)_work(work) hard to complete the project ahead of time.
6．Women are_playing(play) a more and more important part in today's society—they hold up half the sky.
7．Many students believe the choice of their courses and universities should be based on their own interests.
8．What on earth did you tell her? The expression(express) on her face suggested that she was more than angry.
9．They are faced with the same kinds of challenges and problems in life as you are.
10．It is requested that he (should)_hand(hand) in his homework tomorrow morning. Ⅱ.阅读理解
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St. Olaf Lineman(前锋) Camp
In an effort to help high school football players develop to their full potential, St. Olaf College offers the learning camp for lineman players.
This is a two-day camp, open to any lineman entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2016.Unlike most summer camps, this is not a camp just for fun. It gives the opportunity for players of all skill levels to work on basic skills that are proven to translate into improved game-day performance. Register(注册) online or print an online form and mail it.
Time：9 am-3 pm on July 13 & 14,2016
Cost：$110(including instruction, T-shirt and lunch)
What to bring. Helmet, shoulder pads, mouth guard, cleats, practice jersey, and gym shoes(in case of rain). If you cannot bring your pads and helmet from your high school, you can rent them from St. Olaf College for $20 each for your camp.
St. Olaf Swim Camps
“Our goal is to provide each swimmer with the necessary tools to become the best swimmer he or she can be—today, next week, and in the years to come.” —Coach Bob Hauck
Session 1: July 12－16, 2016 Session 2: July 19－23, 2016 Session 3: July 26－30, 2016
Excellence has become a trademark(标志) of St. Olaf Swim Camps for more than 30 years because of the instructors, Bob Hauck and Dave Hauck. Our coaches provide a learning environment that is exciting, fun, and challenging.
The camps are designed for high school students who are going to complete their senior year. The camps provide a great experience on the beautiful St.Olaf College campus in Northfield, Minnesota.
【文章大意】 St. Olaf College夏季会举行一些夏令营活动，本文介绍了其中的两项活动。
1．St. Olaf Lineman Camp would attract someone who wants to ________. A．become a better goalkeeper B．get accepted into St. Olaf College
C．improve his or her football skills as a lineman D．have fun with others through various activities
解析：C 细节理解题。根据St. Olaf Lineman Camp 部分的 In an effort to help high school football players develop to their full potential, St. Olaf College offers the learning camp for lineman players.可知，这个夏令营活动会吸引那些想在足球比赛中表现得更好的前峰。
2．What do we know about the sessions of St. Olaf Swim Camps? A．Each session lasts five days. B．There are four sessions altogether. C．They will all take place in June, 2016. D．Bob Hauck isn't a coach of the camps.
解析：A 细节理解题。根据St. Olaf Swim Camps部分所给出的时间可知，每一期都持续五天。
3．Who can take part in St. Olaf Swim Camps? A．Any kid who is interested in swimming. B．Any high school student who loves swimming.
C．Seniors in high school who cannot swim well.
D．Students who have finished their second year in high school.
解析：D 细节理解题。根据St. Olaf Swim Camps部分末段的The camps are designed for high school students who are going to complete their senior year.可知，答案选D项。
4．The text is meant to ________. A．advertise some camps B．advertise St. Olaf College C．encourage us to learn to swim
D．tell us how to spend the summer holiday
解析：A 写作意图题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要在为St. Olaf College夏季会举行的一些夏令营活动做广告。
B
Q：As a non-native English learner, should I learn British English or American English?
A：The truth is that it makes little difference. Why? Because we can read works written in either American English or British without too much trouble, and understand each other perfectly well as long as we don't use too much colloquial slang(口语俚语). They are the same language—both are still English.
The main differences are in vocabulary for some everyday things. However, most Americans know what trousers are, and Britons and Australians know that “pants” are trousers in an American book or movie. And there are a few small spelling differences. There are some very small grammar differences, but these are too small—most of them will probably not even be noticed. I'm British, and I often read books written in American English, as well as British English. To tell you the truth, I hardly notice the differences.
If you want to learn English and use it internationally, learn both kinds. It's not difficult—just a few extra words or spelling differences to learn. It's good to know how English speakers from all over the world use the language, no matter where they come from. You might need to know that American English is used mainly in North America, but British English is the standard English in the rest of the