Unit 4 Welcome to the unit& Reading
一、
1.The film is a storytelling medium that shares many _____(要素) with the short story and the novel.
2.In the 1920s, her family moved to Nanjing, where she taught English and American _____(文学) at a university.
3.If you are a student applying for the permit, show your student card or other documentation that _____(公布) by your school.
4.How can we bridge the ever-widening _____(差距) that separates us from other animals
5.In which _____(部分) of a newspaper may this text appear, entertainment, health or science
二、用方框内短语的适当形式填空
appeal to ; draw on ; in summary ; devote oneself to ; in store (for sb.)
1. There will be a big surprise _______ for him when he gets home tonight!
2. Toshiba did not permit Masuoka to _______ the invention of flash memory.
3. The package was decorated with cupids and roses to _______ customers shopping for Valentine's Day gifts.
4. As the afternoon _______, we were joined by more of the regulars.
5. _______, the less you sleep, the shorter your life will be.
三、
You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
Life is Elsewhere, 1969, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." The book tells a young artist's romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist's passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
Stories of the Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author's simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate(荒凉的) and uninteresting place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author's romantic and strong feelings, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like taking part in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
Lotus, 2006, by Annebaby
This novel, set in Tibet, tells three people's stories, each with their unique characteristics. It shows modern people's emotions and inner life, their confusion about love and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred(神圣的) land Tibet.
1.Which book is about the exploration of life meaning through a journey
A.On the Road. B.Life is Elsewhere.
C.Stories of the Sahara. D.Lotus.
2.Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany
A.Jack Kerouac'. B.Sanmao's.
C.Milan Kundera's. D.Annebaby's.
3.Which book tells people something about Tibet
A.On the Road. B.Life is Elsewhere.
C.Stories of the Sahara. D.Lotus.
四、
Why Short Stories Are Best for English Learning
Short stories are a great resource for English learners because they allow you to work on reading, speaking and listening at the same time. ①_____ If you find a video that includes English subtitles(字幕), you can follow along reading while also listening to how a native speaker pronounces words. Here are the benefits you should know.
②_____ When a text is short, you can devote more time to learning how every single word is used and what importance it has in the piece.
You can read a whole story in one sitting. ③_____ Attention spans(持续时间) are very important for learning, while finishing a story as quickly as possible gives you more time to absorb it.
It is best for consistency(一致). It is far easier to read one story every day than trying to read a big novel that never seems to end.
You can share them easily in a group. Since short stories can be read in a single setting, they are ideal for book clubs and learning circles. ④_____ Short stories are the perfect solution.
You can focus more on ideas and concepts. ⑤_____ If you spend all your time learning vocabulary and grammar, you will never be able to fluently speak a language because you will have little to talk about. These short stories give you the opportunity to understand main ideas in context.
A.It is better for us to understand.
B.You get more time to focus on every word.
C.Most of the time these groups do not work because members have no time to read.
D.And it will also benefit your grammar.
E.Language is less about words and more about the meaning behind them.
F.Short stories are designed to give you more information within in less time.
G.In our fantastic digital age, it's possible to find wonderful short stories online in video form.
答案以及解析
一、
1.答案:elements
解析:句意: 电影是一种跟短篇小说和长篇小说有很多相同要素的讲故事的形式。element要素, 基本部分。空格前有many, 故此处用复数形式。
2.答案:literature
解析:句意: 在20世纪20年代, 她家搬迁到南京, 她在那儿的一所大学里教英美文学。literature文学, 是不可数名词。
3.答案:is issued
解析:句意: 如果你是申请许可证的学生, 那就出示你们学校发的学生证或其他证明文件。issue公布, 宣布; 发给。证件是被发给学生的, 故此处用被动语态。
4.答案:gap
解析:句意: 我们怎样才能消除我们跟其他动物之间不断扩大的差距呢 gap间隙, 差距。
5.答案:section
解析:句意: 这篇文章可能出现在报纸的哪一部分, 娱乐版面, 健康版面, 还是科学版面 section部分。
二、
答案:1.in store
2.devote himself to
3. appeal to
4.drew on
5.In summary
三、
答案:1-3 ACD
解析:1.细节理解题。根据On the Road部分中第三句"After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life.(在既疲惫又让人兴奋的旅行后, 书中的人物开始意识到生命的意义)"可知, 这本书与探索生命的意义有关。故选A项。
2.细节理解题。根据Life is Elsewhere部分中的"Experience the artist's passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe."可知, 阅读这本书, 读者可以体验艺术家在前往欧洲中部的旅途上的激情生活。该书的作者是Milan Kundera, 德国是欧洲中部的一个国家。故选C项。Jack Kerouac是On the Road的作者, 这本书探索的是美国生活。Sanmao是Stories of the Sahara的作者, 该书讲述了作者在撒哈拉沙漠的冒险经历, 而撒哈拉沙漠在北非。Annebaby是Lotus的作者, 该书以西藏为背景, 探索的是西藏的佛教。故A、B、D都不选。
3.细节理解题。根据Lotus部分的第一句"This novel, set in Tibet, tells three people's stories, each with their unique characteristics."及其第三句"The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet."可知, 这本小说以西藏为背景, 可以带读者了解西藏这片土地。故选D项。
四、
答案:①-⑤ GBFCE
解析:①细节句。上文说短篇故事是英语学习的很好的资源, 它能让你同时练习读、说、听; 下文说, 如果你能找到有英语字幕的视频, 你就能看着视频一边听讲母语的人朗读, 一边阅读。故选G(在我们极好的数字时代, 你能在网上找到很好的视频形式的短篇故事)。
②主题句。本段讲, 如果文章短, 你就能花更多的时间学习每个单词的用法。故选B(你有更多的时间关注每个单词)作为本段的主题。
③细节句。本段的主题句是, 你能一口气读完一整篇故事。空格后面的句子说, 注意力的持续时间对学习很重要, 尽可能快地读完故事可以给你更多的时间消化吸收。故选F(短篇故事设计来让你在更少的时间内获得更多的信息)。
④细节句。空格前的clubs和circles对应C项中的groups, 故选C项。
⑤细节句。本段的主题是, 你可以更关注思想和观念。故选E(语言很少关于单词, 而更多关于它们背后的意义)来阐述主题句。
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