Writing about a change
[学范文·背佳句]——它山之石，可以攻玉
范文诠解 [教材原文] [名师论道]
Where Does SUPERMAN Get Changed These Days？I was watching a superhero film the other day and a thought occurred to me：where does Superman get changed these days In the comics and earlier films, Clark Kent would pop into a phone box to change into his Superman costume.But these days, phone boxes are hard to find.The main reason for this is simply that we don't need them anymore.Almost everyone these days carries a mobile phone with them.It is certainly more convenient to take out a mobile and make a call at the touch of a button than to press a series of long numbers on a telephone.And anyone who happens to leave their mobile phone at home will still have no use for a phone box.Why Because they are unlikely to remember the number they want to call — that's something that our mobile phones do for us these days.And even if we could remember a number and needed to call it urgently, it would still be more convenient to borrow a mobile phone from someone else than walk around looking for a phone box.So, the phone box is becoming a thing of the past.Poor Clark Kent will have to find somewhere else to change！ [学语言]1.时态：一般现在时和一般过去时2.人称：第一、三人称3.亮点词汇①the other day②comic③pop into④costume⑤convenient ⑥at the touch of a button⑦a series of⑧urgently⑨a thing of the past4.高级句式①sth. occur to sb.②The main reason for this is that ...③it作形式主语，动词不定式短语作真正的主语④who引导定语从句[学结构]本文为一篇描写变化的文章，属于说明文的写作范畴。文章可分为三部分：第一部分：点明变化的主题；第二部分：列举原因；第三部分：给出支持性论据。
佳句背诵 1.My school has drastically changed over the past ten years.我的学校在过去十年里发生了翻天覆地的变化。2.With the growing popularity of Internet surfing in China, the quality of our lives is improving.随着上网在中国的日益普及，我们的生活质量正在提高。3.In the past, people kept in touch with each other mainly by writing letters or using the public telephone.过去，人们主要通过写信或使用公用电话保持联系。4.What's more important, people have easy access to the Internet, which enables them to send and receive e mails whenever they like.更重要的是，人们可以方便地访问互联网，这使得他们可以随时收发电子邮件。5.With these changes, people's pace of life has been quickened and people's work has been made more efficient.这些变化加快了人们的生活节奏，提高了人们的工作效率。6.In a word, people have an easier life nowadays.总之，当今人们过着更舒适的生活。7.Compared with the traditional courses, online courses can be studied in a more flexible way.与传统课程相比，在线课程可以以更灵活的方式学习。
[仿佳作·找差距]——巧借外力，事半功倍
[题目要求]
假定你是红星中学的李华，你的英国笔友Christine发来邮件询问在新的技术条件下你的学习方式的变化，请你根据以下内容给他回电子邮件：
1．很高兴Christine对此话题感兴趣；
2．具体介绍学习方面的变化(课堂教学、考试、疑问的解决)；
3．感谢对方关注。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯。
[仿写步骤]
Step 1 一仿结构布局合理
第一段：介绍本文话题；
第二段：具体介绍学习方面的变化；
第三段：感谢对方关注。
Step 2 二仿语言规范美观
1．我很高兴知道你对我们现在的学习方式很感兴趣。
I am more than delighted to know that you are interested in how we are studying now.
2．随着科技的发展，我们的学习方式正在发生很大的变化。
With the development of technology, our learning style is changing greatly.
3．除了传统的课堂之外，我们还可以体验互联网给我们带来的便利。
In addition to the traditional classes, we can experience the convenience that the Internet brings to us.
4．例如，借助互联网，我们可以获得更多的教育资源。
For example, with the help of the Internet, we can get more education resources.
5．在网上可以找到一些测试，这些测试可以用来测试学生。
There are online tests available, which can be used to get the students tested.
6．当我们有问题时，可以在线向专家寻求答案。
When we have questions, we can seek answers from experts online.
Step 3 三仿句间过渡自然
用连词连接句5和句6
There are online tests available, which can be used to get the students tested.Moreover, when we have questions, we can seek answers from experts online.
Step 4 誊写
Dear Christine，
I am more than delighted to know that you are interested in how we are studying now.
With the development of technology, our learning style is changing greatly.In addition to the traditional classes, we can experience the convenience that the Internet brings to us.For example, with the help of the Internet, we can get more education resources.There are online tests available, which can be used to get the students tested.Moreover, when we have questions, we can seek answers from experts online.
To sum up, the new technology is reshaping our learning style and makes us study more efficiently.
Thank you for your concern.
Yours,
Li Hua
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3Writing about a change
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The Big Ben is located in the tower at the eastern end of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, Greater London.It was designed by Edmund Beckett and Baron Grimthorpe.
The Big Ben is very famous throughout the world, but nobody really knows why it is called Big Ben.There are two hearsays about this.Some people say that it was named after Benjamin Caunt, a boxer, who was called Big Ben.More people believe it was called after Welshman, Sir Benjamin Hall.He was the commissioner (专员) of the work at the time of its installation in 1859.A story was told that during a debate in the Commons on what to call the bell, Sir Benjamin was about to give his ideas when a MP who sat behind the front bench shouted, “Let's call it Big Ben！” Then this name came into being.
The bell hasn't gone through a smooth road since the beginning of its design.Because there was great disagreement about the design of the clock.It took fifteen years to build.In 1857, the bell was completed and tested on the ground, but a four foot crack appeared and the bell had to be cast again.Finally, the clock started ticking on 31 May 1859, and struck its first chime (报时) on 11 July.Then in September, the bell cracked again.It was silent for four years but was eventually turned a quarter of a revolution (旋转)．In this way, the crack was not under the striking hammer.Craftsmen made a square above the crack to stop it growing longer and it can still be seen today.
The Big Ben is famous not only for its 13 ton weight, but also for its accuracy (准确性) which is a result of its precise mechanism (机械装置)．Even one extra penny's weight on the balance will cause a gain of two fifths of a second in twenty four hours.Although there have been several problems, the bell is still striking today.Its chimes can be heard all over the world on the BBC.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大本钟的得名和设计建造过程。
1．What can we know about the Big Ben
A．It is located in the Houses of Parliament.
B．It is the largest and tallest clock tower in the world.
C．It is well known all over the world.
D．It is the heaviest clock in the world.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中The Big Ben is very famous throughout the world, but nobody really knows why it is called Big Ben.可知，大本钟世界闻名。故选C项。
2．What can we learn from the third paragraph
A．The bell worked well at its first test.
B．The construction of the clock was long but not smooth.
C．The clock started to strike chimes on 31 May 1859.
D．The crack finally disappeared after a quarter of a revolution.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段中The bell hasn't gone through a smooth road since the beginning of its design.Because there was great disagreement about the design of the clock.It took fifteen years to build.可知，这个钟的建造时间很长而且不顺利。故选B项。
3．Which of the following can best explain why Big Ben is world famous
A．Accurate and heavy.
B．Accurate and colorful.
C．Heavy and colorful.
D．Attractive and accurate.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中The Big Ben is famous not only for its 13 ton weight, but also for its accuracy(准确性)which is a result of its precise mechanism (机械装置)．可知，大本钟闻名于世界是因为它的精确和重量。故选A项。
4．What can we infer from the passage
A．Sir Benjamin Hall was a famous architect at that time.
B．Even the tiniest extra weight on the balance will affect the clock's accuracy.
C．The chimes of the clock could be heard all over the world.
D．The clock has been ticking ever since 31 May 1859.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Even one extra penny's weight on the balance will cause a gain of two fifths of a second in twenty four hours.可推断出，哪怕是最微小的额外重量也会影响大本钟的精度。故选B项。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Mr Wu is an English teacher.Last Monday at the beginning of class, he 1 asked his students how their weekends had been.One girl said that she had spent a 2 weekend — she had her wisdom teeth pulled out and they still hurt.“Why do you always seem to be so happy, Mr Wu？” she asked.
The girl's 3 reminded Mr Wu of something he had read somewhere before.“Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to spend that day，” Mr Wu said with a smile.“I 4 to be cheerful.”
“And today is my lucky day，” he added.
“ 5 ” The whole class were curious.
“This morning, I 6 to school as usual.I only had to go another kilometer down the road when my e bike broke down ...”
“Your e bike broke down and it's your lucky day？” The students were 7 .“What do you mean, Mr Wu？”
“My e bike broke down a quarter before class, so I 8 it on the roadside, took my books, and walked down the road.It took me ten minutes to arrive at the 9 .I live eight kilometers away.My e bike could have broken down 10 along the way.But it didn't. 11 ， it broke down in the perfect place — off the main road, within walking distance of here.I'm still able to teach my class 12 I'll be able to get it repaired after class.If my e bike must break down 13 ， it couldn't be arranged (安排) in a better way.”
The students' eyes opened wide, and then they smiled.Mr Wu smiled back.His story had 14 them.He was happy that they had a perfect chance to consider 15 in a new way.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了吴老师上班路上电动自行车坏了，但他却称这一天是幸运的。吴老师用这件事来教育学生用新的方式看待幸运。
1．A.proudly B．cheerfully
C．seriously D．angrily
解析：选B 根据后文中Why do you always seem to be so happy, Mr Wu？可知，吴老师总是非常快乐，故此处指他兴高采烈地(cheerfully)问学生他们周末过得怎么样。
2．A.busy B．satisfying
C．terrible D．meaningful
解析：选C 根据空后she had her wisdom teeth pulled out and they still hurt可知，这个女孩的周末过得很糟糕(terrible)。
3．A.question B．suggestion
C．decision D．introduction
解析：选A 根据前文“Why do you always seem to be so happy, Mr Wu？” she asked.可知，是女孩问的问题(question)使吴老师想起了他之前读过的东西。
4．A.fail B．hate
C．seem D．choose
解析：选D 根据前文you have a choice about how you want to spend that day可知，你可以选择你想怎么度过这一天。故吴老师说他选择(choose)高高兴兴的。
5．A.Who B．When
C．Why D．How
解析：选C 根据前文“And today is my lucky day，” he added.及空后The whole class were curious.可知，吴老师说今天是幸运的，所以学生们很好奇，问为什么(Why)。
6．A.walked B．ran
C．drove D．rode
解析：选D 根据空后when my e bike broke down可知，吴老师是骑(rode)电动自行车去学校。
7．A.surprised B．bored
C．impatient D．nervous
解析：选A 根据前文可知，吴老师电动自行车坏了却说自己幸运，所以学生们很吃惊(surprised)。
8．A.left B．checked
C．repaired D．found
解析：选A 句意：我的电动自行车在上课前一刻钟坏了，所以我把它丢(left)在路边，拿着书，沿着道路走到学校。
9．A.hospital B．school
C．park D．bank
解析：选B 根据前文This morning, I 6 to school as usual.可知，吴老师花了10分钟到达了学校(school)。
10．A.somewhere B．anywhere
C．everywhere D．nowhere
解析：选B 句意：我的电动自行车本来可以在路上任何地方(anywhere)坏掉。
11．A.However B．Also
C．Instead D．Otherwise
解析：选C 根据空前句My e bike could have broken down 10 along the way.及空后句But it didn't.和it broke down in the perfect place — off the main road, within walking distance of here可知，吴老师的电动自行车本来可以在路上的任何地方坏掉，但是它没有。相反(Instead)，它在完美的地方坏掉了——远离主干道，步行即可到达学校。
12．A.and B．but
C．so D．or
解析：选A 根据句意可知，本空前后句为顺承关系，故本空应用and。
13．A.yesterday B．the other day
C．today D．tomorrow
解析：选C 句意：如果我的电动自行车今天(today)一定要坏，那这样安排就再好不过了。
14．A.hurt B．touched
C．controlled D．worried
解析：选B 根据空前The students' eyes opened wide, and then they smiled.可知，吴老师说的话触动了(touched)学生们。
15．A.dream B．purpose
C．wish D．luck
解析：选D 句意：他很高兴他们有一个绝佳的机会用一种新的方式来看待幸运(luck)。
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Many years ago, when I was fresh out of school and working in Denver, I was driving to my parents' home in Missouri for Christmas.I stopped at a gas station about 50 miles from Oklahoma City, where I was planning to stop and visit a friend.While I was standing in line at the cash register (收款台), I said hello to an older couple who were also paying for gas.
I took off but had gone only a few miles when black smoke poured from the back of my car.I stopped and wondered what I should do.A car pulled up behind me.It was the couple I had spoken to at the gas station.They said they would take me to my friend's.We chatted on the way into the city, and when I got out of the car, the husband gave me his business card.
I sent him and his wife a thank you note with some cash for helping me.Soon afterward, I received a Christmas present from them.Their note that came with it said that helping me had made their holidays meaningful.
Years later, I drove to a meeting in a nearby town in the morning.In late afternoon I returned to my car and found that I'd left the lights on all day, and the battery (电池) was dead.Then I noticed that the Friendly Ford dealership — a shop selling cars — was right next door.I walked over and found two salesmen in the showroom.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
I entered the shop, and one of the salesman, who was white haired, came to me.
When I paid for it, they would not accept my money.
参考范文：
I entered the shop, and one of the salesman, who was white haired, came to me.I recognized him at once — the two salesmen were the older couple, and they were the owners of the Friendly Ford dealership.“Hey, it's you! You ever helped me, remember？” I said to them excitedly.“Yeah, we do！” the old man laughed.After chatting for a while, they quickly drove a pickup truck to my car and started it.My trouble was solved once again.
When I paid for it, they would not accept my money.They told me that they ran the shop and named it Friendly because they were happy to help people in need and it made their life meaningful.When they ran the shop at first and helped people, no one had ever taken the time to write them and say thank you, but now they received more and more thank you notes from people, which they were really happy about.
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