Unit 6 Nurturing nature
Ⅰ.语法填空——词形转换、固定搭配
1.[2023新高考Ⅰ] Cycling is the most economical （economy）， sustainable and fun way to explore the city， with its beautiful canals， parks， squares and countless lights.
2.[2023全国乙] She qualified as a surgeon in 1813， then joined the British Army， serving overseas.
3.[2022全国乙]Can a small group of drones（无人机） guarantee the safety and reliability of railways and， at the same time， help railway operators （operate） save billions of euros each year？
4.[2021全国乙] He builds massive （mass） sculptures out of plastic garbage， forcing viewers to reexamine their relationship to single-use plastic products.
5.[全国Ⅰ]However， I soon discover that much has changed since the days of disturbing （disturb） reports of camps among tons of rubbish.
6.[江苏高考]China’s image is improving steadily （steady）， with more countries recognizing its role in international affairs.
7.[江苏高考]We at the NYFC need broad support as we urge Congress to increase farmland conservation （conserve）...
8.[陕西高考]After knocking politely at the door， the applicant （apply） entered the office of the general manager.
Ⅱ.阅读理解——一词多义、熟词生义
1.[2021天津] Kids with preference for the arts have a greater chance of finding employment in the future. n.偏爱，爱好，喜爱
2.[2020新高考Ⅰ]People’s attention wanders constantly.In fact， most people only absorb about 20 percent of a speaker’s message. v.走神
Ⅲ.写作——基础写作、读后续写
写作一 基础写作——保护野生动物
你校将举办以"善待野生动物，实现和谐共处"为主题的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1.野生动物的重要性；
2.野生动物的现状及其原因；
3.介绍保护措施并发出号召。
◎写作要点
1.不幸的是，大量野生动物面临灭绝的威胁。（massive）
Unfortunately，massive wild animals are under threat of extinction.
2.原因多种多样，其中过度狩猎、污染以及对湿地、草原和森林等野生动物栖息地的破坏是最令人担忧的问题。（wetland， grassland）
There are a variety of reasons， of which overhunting， pollution and the destruction of wildlife habitats like wetlands，grasslands and forests are among the top concerns.
3.另外，野生动物的栖息地很脆弱。（delicate）
Besides， the habitats of wild animals are delicate.
4.因此我们在发展经济的同时，必须更加注重环境保护，这样野生动物才能有一个更好的生存环境。（economy）
So we must pay more attention to protecting the environment while developing the economy so that the wildlife can have better living conditions.
5.我相信我们能与自然和谐相处。让我们和环保主义者们一起，行动起来吧！（conservationist）
I believe we can live in harmony with nature. Along with those conservationists， let’s take action！
◎连句成篇
请运用恰当的连接词将以上写作要点串联成一篇语意连贯的短文。
Good afternoon， everyone！ It is known to all that wild animals play a vital role in keeping the balance of nature. Unfortunately， massive wild animals are under threat of extinction. There are a variety of reasons， of which overhunting， pollution and the destruction of wildlife habitats like wetlands， grasslands and forests are among the top concerns.
Therefore， we must take measures to protect them. First， we should highlight the importance of wild animals in the ecosystem and raise our awareness of animal protection. Besides， the habitats of wild animals are delicate， so we must pay more attention to protecting the environment while developing the economy so that the wildlife can have better living conditions.
I believe we can live in harmony with nature. Along with those conservationists， let’s take action！
写作二 读后续写——动作描写之"肩部"动作
积累背诵 仿写运用
词 组 1.carry sth. on one’s shoulder把某物扛在肩上 2.shoulder to shoulder并肩地；齐心协力地 3.give/show/turn the cold shoulder to sb.冷落某人，不理睬某人 4.pat/clap/tap sb. on the shoulder 拍某人的肩膀 5.shrug one’s shoulders耸肩，不在乎 根据左栏素材完成下列各句 1.他正要开门，突然有人从后面拍了拍他的肩膀，吓得他跳了起来。 He was just about to open the door when suddenly someone patted/clapped/tapped him on the shoulder from behind， which made him jump. 2.错过了最后一趟公交车，他把沉重的箱子扛在肩上，沿着无人的街道一路走回了家。 Having missed the last bus， he carried the heavy box on his shoulder along the empty street all the way home. 3.当我问他为什么要这么做时，他只是耸了耸肩，什么都没说。 When I asked him why he had done it， he just shrugged his shoulders and said nothing . 4.他们迈着一致的步伐并肩而行，低着头躲避雨水。 They fell into step， walking shoulder to shoulder with their heads bent against the rain.（现在分词短语作状语）
佳 句 1.As he watched the sunset over the ocean， resting his head on his friend’s shoulder， he couldn’t help but feel a sense of peace and contentment wash over him. 当他看着海洋上的日落，把头靠在朋友肩膀上时，他不禁感到一种平静和满足的感觉涌上心头。 2.Seeing the critical situation before him， he lifted the child onto his shoulder. 看到眼前危急的情况，他一把把孩子扛在肩上。 3.He shouldered his way to the front of the crowd to get a better look.他用肩膀开路挤到人群前面，以便看得更清楚。Unit 5 Revealing nature
Ⅰ.语法填空——词形转换、固定搭配
1.[2022全国甲]Goffin’s cockatoos， a kind of small parrot native to Australasia， have been shown to have similar shape-recognition abilities to a human two-year-old.
2.[2022全国乙]Long-lasting friendships share the characteristic （character） that both sides equally contact（联系） and share with one another.
3.[2021全国甲]It’s the seaside birds that deserve at least part of the blame for getting Nick Burchill blacklisted at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria， Canada.
4.[2021北京]You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.
5.[2020新高考Ⅰ]A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the damage it caused had driven away a number of birds.
6.[2020浙江]Taking pictures of polar bears is amazing but also dangerous.Polar bears — like all wild animals — should be photographed from a safe distance （distant）.
7.[浙江高考]Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources（资源）.
8.[浙江高考]The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46，000 square miles of California forests， the new study finds.
Ⅱ.阅读理解——一词多义、熟词生义
1.
A. n. 衰退 B. v. 减少 C. v. 衰退
D. n. 减少 E. v. 婉拒
①[2023浙江1月]Habitat loss， pesticide use， and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades， which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. D
②[2020新高考Ⅰ]As the economy was in decline， some people in the town had lost their jobs. A
③[2020浙江]Of course， our brains can decline as we grow older for lots of reasons — including other environmental influences or genetic factors. C
④[全国Ⅱ]But the amount of time spent in reading each session has declined， from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per session. B
⑤[江苏高考]Chimps in the wild seek food for themselves.Even chimp mothers regularly decline to share food with their children， who are able from a young age to gather their own food. E
点拨
decline是个多义词，常用作动词或名词，表示"下降，减少"，也可表示身体衰弱、经济衰退；作动词时还表示"谢绝"。in decline/on the decline意为"在下降；逐渐式微，正在衰退"。
2.[2022全国甲]However， after I went to high school， somehow I became distant from him.I was unwilling to talk with him and often disobeyed his rule of not staying out with my friends too late. adj.疏远的
3.[2022北京]My perfectionist tendencies were the main root of this： I wanted to be perfect at whatever I did， which obviously in life is not possible， but it consumed me. n.根源
Ⅲ.写作——基础写作、读后续写
写作一 基础写作——拯救大熊猫
请你以中学生李华的名义为一家英文网站写一篇文章，呼吁世界各地的学生加入拯救大熊猫的行动。内容包括：
1.大熊猫的生活习性；
2.大熊猫的现状；
3.介绍我国为保护大熊猫采取的行动；
4.号召世界各地的学生加入保护大熊猫的行列。
◎写作要点
1.大熊猫是中国本土物种，被视为中国的国宝。（be native to）
Giant pandas are native to China， and are regarded as a national treasure.
2.大熊猫主要生活在中国中西部的深山中，以嫩竹叶为食。（distant）
Giant pandas mainly live in the distant mountains in central and western China， which feed on tender bamboo leaves.
3.由于人类活动带来的影响，野生大熊猫的数量已降至2 000只以下。（decline）
Due to the influences brought about by human activities， the number of wild giant pandas has declined to less than 2，000.
4.为了保护该物种免遭灭绝，中国建立了一些自然保护区并开展了一系列大熊猫研究和繁育项目。（giant）
To protect the species from extinction， China has set up some nature reserves and carried out a variety of giant panda research and breeding programmes.
5.在这里，我呼吁全世界的学生加入保护大熊猫的行列。感激所有响应号召的人。（worldwide， answer the call）
Here I call on the students worldwide to join the protection of giant pandas.Anyone who answers the call would be appreciated.
◎连句成篇
请运用恰当的连接词将以上写作要点串联成一篇语意连贯的短文。
Giant pandas are native to China， and are regarded as a national treasure.
Giant pandas mainly live in the distant mountains in central and western China， which feed on tender bamboo leaves.But due to the influences brought about by human activities， the number of wild giant pandas has declined to less than 2，000.To protect the species from extinction， China has set up some nature reserves and carried out a variety of giant panda research and breeding programmes.
Here I call on the students worldwide to join the protection of giant pandas.Anyone who answers the call would be appreciated.
写作二 读后续写——动作描写之"手部"动作
积累背诵 仿写运用
单 词 wave， throw， point， dig， drag/pull， push， fold， knock， tap， clap/applaud， press， touch， wipe， pat， rub， catch/grab/grasp 抓住， scratch抓挠， tear撕 根据左栏素材完成下列各句 1.当李先生给她颁奖的时候，全班热烈鼓掌。她羞涩地微笑了一下，掌声震耳欲聋。 The class clapped warmly as Mr Lee presented her with the award. She gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening. 2.她伸出一根手指按在唇上，示意我们安静。 She lifted a finger to her lips ， signaling us to be quiet. 3.他提高声音，不耐烦地用手指咚咚地敲着桌子。 Raising his voice， he drummed his fingers on the table impatiently . 4.我想她可能也害怕，所以我伸出手来握住她的手，用另一只手拍她的背。 I thought she might be scared too， so I held out myhand to hold hers， patting her on the back with the other. （第二空现在分词作状语） 5.她温柔地将小鸟捧在手心，仔细查看它有没有受伤。 She cupped the little bird in her hands gently to check carefully whether it was injured. 6.这个女人放开了丈夫的手，她的头垂了下来，嘴唇开始颤抖。他们买不起五张票让所有孩子都去动物园。 The woman let go of her husband’s hand ， her head dropped， and her lips began to shake. They couldn’t afford five tickets to take all their children to the zoo.
词 组 1.hold out/reach out one’s hand伸出手 2.hand in hand手拉手 3.with one’s head in one’s hands双手抱头 4.cup...in one’s hands将……捧在手心 5.raise/put up one’s hand举手 6.spread one’s hands摊开双手 7.lift/hold a warning finger伸出一根手指警告 8.lift/hold a finger to one’s lips伸出一根手指按在唇上 9.drum one’s fingers on sth.用手指咚咚地敲某处 10.shake hands warmly热情地握手 11.let go of one’s hand放开某人的手
佳 句 1.He slid his hands into his pocket， pulled out some change and handed it to me.他把手伸进口袋，掏出一些零钱递给我。 2.He patted me on the head，held my hands gently and told me not to worry.他拍拍我的头，轻轻地握住我的手，告诉我不要担心。 3.His fingers were light on the keys， and they even danced on the keys like a joyful bird. 他的手指轻触琴键，甚至像一只欢快的小鸟一样在琴键上跳舞。Unit 4 Meeting the muse
Ⅰ.语法填空——词形转换、固定搭配
1.[2023新高考Ⅱ] And in contrast to our increasingly networked lives where the information we consume is monitored and tracked， a printed book still offers the chance of a wholly private， "offline" activity.
2.[2023新高考Ⅱ] These small studies provide inspiration （inspiring） and may be a springboard（跳板） for more complex works in the future.
3.[2023全国乙] Although landscapes in the Midwest tend to be quite similar， either farm fields or highways， sometimes I find distinctive （distinct） character in the hills or lakes.
4.[2021天津]Back in 1978， I had to travel between three different campuses in the morning， teaching freshmen composition . I spent afternoons taking my daughter to her ballet and horse-riding lessons.I composed my lectures on the way， and that was all the thinking time I had.（compose）
5.[2020新高考Ⅰ]After high school， Jennifer attended a local technical （technique） college， working to pay her tuition（学费）， because there was no extra money set aside for a college education.
6.[浙江高考]John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers （compose） of the year.
Ⅱ.阅读理解——一词多义、熟词生义
1.
A. n. 民间音乐 B.adj. 传统民间的
C. n. 人们
①[2022全国甲]It presents live entertainment， including pop， rock， folk， jazz， musicals， dance， world music， films and classical music. A
②[浙江高考]"What I can say for the folks that gave the most， is that they were full of smiles，" Bridges said. C
③[福建高考]To learn more about Chinese culture， Jack has decided to take Chinese folk music as an elective course. B
2.[2020江苏]Technological innovations， combined with good marketing， will promote the sales of these products. n.新思想，新方法
点拨
innovation意为"创新"时为不可数名词。意为"新思想，新方法"时为可数名词。
Ⅲ.写作——基础写作、读后续写
写作一 基础写作——动画电影介绍
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jennifer 所在的学校将要举办国际优秀动画电影作品展播，想请你为他们选中的中国动画片《大闹天宫》写一篇英文介绍。内容包括：
1.简单介绍影片内容；
2.对该影片进行评价。
参考词汇：《大闹天宫》UproarinHeaven
◎写作要点
1.《大闹天宫》是一部改编自中国古典小说《西游记》的动画片。（animation）
UproarinHeaven is an animation adapted from the classical Chinese novel JourneytotheWest.
2.这个故事讲述的是美猴王孙悟空在受到不公平对待时，如何勇敢地反抗天宫。（tale）
The tale is about how Sun Wukong， the Monkey King，
fights bravely against the heavenly palace when he is treated unfairly.
3.孙悟空的反抗精神令人钦佩。（awe-inspiring）
The rebellious spirit of Sun Wukong is awe-inspiring.
4.该片激发了孩子们对中国古典文学的兴趣。（bring out）
The animation brings out children’s interest in classical Chinese literature.
5.如果深入了解该片，你会发现它是中国传统元素和创新的艺术设计的完美结合。（innovative）
If you go deeper into the animation， you’ll find it a perfect combination of traditional Chinese elements and innovative artistic design.
◎连句成篇
请运用恰当的连接词将以上写作要点串联成一篇语意连贯的短文。
UproarinHeaven is an animation adapted from the classical Chinese novel JourneytotheWest.The tale is about how Sun Wukong， the Monkey King， fights bravely against the heavenly palace when he is treated unfairly.
Children are particularly interested in the story andSun Wukong is their hero.The rebellious spirit of Sun Wukong is awe-inspiring and the animation brings out children’s interest in classical Chinese literature.
If you go deeper into the animation， you’ll find it a perfect combination of traditional Chinese elements and innovative artistic design.It has attracted a large audience and is recognized as a masterpiece of Chinese animated films.
写作二 读后续写——动作描写之"臂部"动作
积累背诵 仿写运用
词 组 1.wave one’s arms 挥动双臂 2.gather/pull sb. into one’s arms 把某人抱在怀中 3.hold out arms 伸出胳膊 4.open/spread/unfold one’s arms＝stretch/throw one’s arms out 张开双臂 5.put/throw one’s arms around sb. 搂住某人 6.take sb. by the arm 抓住某人的胳膊 7.with one’s arms folded/crossed 双臂交叉 8.arm in arm 臂挽臂 9.under the arm 挟在腋下 根据左栏素材完成下列各句 1.杰克双臂交叉，一声不吭地站着。 Jack stood silently with his arms folded/crossed . （with复合结构） 2.一看到多年未见的老友从车上下来，她就张开手臂欢快地迎了上去。 At the sight of the old friend she hadn’t seen for years getting off the car， she opened/spread/unfolded her arms ， running towards her cheerfully. 3.看到她最喜欢的乐队在舞台上，她兴奋地挥动双臂。 Seeing her favorite band on stage， she waved her arms excitedly/in excitement . 4.他穿着一件黑外套，腋下挟着一本书，朝办公室走去。 He walked towards the office in a black coat with a book under his arm . 5.一看到母亲，她就搂住母亲，紧紧地拥抱在一起。 At the sight of her mother， she put/threw her arms around her and hugged tightly.
佳 句 1.Staring at the carefully prepared food， Mother gathered her kids into her arms， tears running down her face.母亲看着精心准备的食物，把孩子们抱在怀里，眼泪顺着脸庞流了下来。 2.He took a firm grip of my arm and marched towards the door. 他紧紧抓住我的胳膊，朝门口走去。 3.The teacher bent down， gave this little boy a warm hug and kissed him gently on the forehead.老师弯下腰，给了这个小男孩一个温暖的拥抱，并在他的额头上轻吻了一下。Unit 3 Faster， higher， stronger
Ⅰ.语法填空——词形转换、固定搭配
1.[2023北京]A person is thought to develop a habit in the course of pursuing goals by beginning to associate certain cues（刺激） with behavioural responses that help meet the goal.
2.[2022新高考Ⅱ]The couple has a high success rate in getting accepted as house sitters and they always go beyond the homeowner’s expectations.
3.[2022北京]If you miss two PASS sessions in a row， you will be deregistered and your place will be given to someone on the waiting list.
4.[天津高考]Prevention is key， scientists say， because once ecosystems pass their tipping point（临界点）， it is remarkably （remarkable） difficult for them to return.
5.[全国Ⅰ]When I handed him the gift card， saying he could use it for whatever his family might need， he burst
into tears.
Ⅱ.阅读理解——一词多义、熟词生义
1.
A. （足球）射门 B. （篮球）投篮
C. 少量饮料，少量烈酒
D. 照片；（电影中的）镜头
E. 尝试；努力 F. 枪（或炮）声
①[2023新高考Ⅰ] His reply："Because I love your stories. If you’re willing to apply yourself， I think you have a good shot at this." Encouraged by his words， I agreed to give it a try. E
②[2023全国乙] To make some of my landscape shots， I have traveled up to four hours away to shoot within a 10minute time frame. D
③[2021新高考Ⅰ]Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests， like free shots， bar crawls， and karaoke. C
④[2020江苏]I am not good at soccer， but that evening it was wonderful. Everyone knew the rules. We all spoke the same language of passes and shots. A
⑤[全国Ⅱ]Jeff had hunted in Iowa before Thanksgiving with his dog， Rosie， but the gun shots had scared the dog off. F
⑥[北京高考]If a basketball star is， for example， trying to gain a high personal point total， he may take a shot himself when it would be better to pass the ball to a teammate， affecting the team’s performance. B
2.[天津高考]I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night， when fear seized me. v.突然侵袭，突然控制
Ⅲ.写作——基础写作、读后续写
写作一 基础写作——接力赛过程介绍
今年的学校运动会上，你代表你们班参加了接力赛，请你写一篇短文向校报英文版投稿。内容包括：
1.有幸参赛；
2.接力赛过程介绍；
3.你的感受。
◎写作要点
1.我和我的队友们目标远大，每天都在努力训练，期望为我们班赢得最大的荣誉。（teammate， expectation）
Aiming high， my teammates and I trained hard every day in expectation of winning the biggest honour for our class.
2.我们继续全力奔跑。（carry on）
We carried on running with all our strength.
3.我们的努力得到了回报，我们率先到达了终点线。（pay off）
Our efforts paid off and we reached the finishing line first.
4.人群爆发出欢呼声。（burst）
The crowd burst into cheers.
5.事实证明，这场比赛非常成功。（remarkable）
The race turned out to be a remarkable success.
6.它不仅锻炼了我们的身体，而且使我们懂得了团队合作的重要性。（teamwork）
Not only does it build us up but it also teaches us the importance of teamwork.
◎连句成篇
请运用恰当的连接词将以上写作要点串联成一篇语意连贯的短文。
A Relay Race
It is a tradition of our school to hold a sports meet every October and it was a great honour for me to take part in the relay race this year.
Aiming high，my teammates and I trained hard every day in expectation of winning the biggest honour for ourclass. The race took place on Friday afternoon. Though we fell behind a few seconds at the start， we didn’t give up. We carried on running with all our strength. At last， our efforts paid off and we reached the finishing line first. The crowd burst into cheers.
The race turned out to be a remarkable success. Not only does it build us up but it also teaches us the importance of teamwork.
写作二 读后续写——动作描写之"嘴部"动作
积累背诵 仿写运用
单 词 eat， drink， yawn打哈欠， swallow咽， chew嚼， bite， lick， blow， water流口水 根据左栏素材完成下列各句 1.泪水从她的脸颊流下来，她难以置信地捂住嘴巴。 With tears streaming down her face， she covered her mouth in disbelief . 2.她张大嘴巴，无法相信眼前的景象。 With her mouth wide open ， she couldn’t believe what she was seeing in front of her. （with复合结构） 3.爸爸和妈妈在厨房准备年夜饭，里面的香味馋得我们直流口水。 The smells from the kitchen， where Dad and Mom were preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner， made our mouths water .（make＋宾语＋宾补） 4.小男孩站在那里，尴尬地咬着嘴唇。 The little boy stood there， biting his lip with embarrassment . （现在分词短语作状语） 5.海浪拍打着我的脸，我咽下了海水。因为呼吸困难，我的胸口火辣辣地痛。 A wave slapped my face and I swallowed sea water . My chest was already burning as I struggled to breathe.
词 组 1.cover one’s mouth捂住嘴 2.open one’s mouth 张开嘴 3.shut up 闭嘴 4.stick one’s tongue out 吐舌头 5.bite one’s lip （因尴尬、悲伤、生气或不愿开口而）紧咬嘴唇
佳 句 1.The woman with a wide smile on her face is definitely the happiest person in the room. 那个露出灿烂笑容的女人无疑是房间里最开心的人。 2.Danny rubbed his arms and blew on his fingers to warm them. 丹尼搓着胳膊，并向他的手指上哈气来暖手。 3.When the report was finally finished， she stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn. 报告终于写完了，她伸了个懒腰，打了个大大的哈欠。Unit 2 Onwards and upwards
Ⅰ.语法填空——词形转换、固定搭配
1.[2022浙江1月]Yet properly understood， the age of electricity is merely （mere） the second stage in the age of steam， which began a century earlier.
2.[2021全国甲]And officials at Port Lympne were delighted （delight） with the new arrival， especially as black rhinos are known for being difficult to breed in captivity（圈养）.
3.[江苏高考]Melissa， his daughter， felt it more than worthwhile to save （save） his music， to which she fell asleep each night when she was young.
4.[北京高考]Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created， and she’s also positive about what the future might bring.
5.[浙江高考]Very early in the morning， Uncle Paul woke us up to have breakfast."The day starts at dawn on my farm，" he said.
点拨
一天中时间的表达：
at dawn 在黎明；at dusk 在傍晚；at noon在中午；at night在夜晚
in the morning 在早晨/上午；in the afternoon 在下午；in the evening 在晚上
6.[全国Ⅱ]New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15，000 in debt.
7.[福建高考]It was considerate of Michael to inform us of his delay in case we got worried.
Ⅱ.阅读理解——一词多义、熟词生义
1.A. adj. 不高兴的 B.v. 搅乱 C. v. 使生气
①[2022全国乙]However， some high sugar brands， like Classic Coca Cola， have accepted the sugar tax and are refusing to change for fear of upsetting consumers. C
②[2020全国Ⅲ]I do know how upset the shop staff can get， but I try to persuade them to keep smiling. A
③[天津高考]Uncontrolled human activities greatly upset ecosystems. B
2.[2022全国乙]They moved in with a local family， the Harrisons， and， like them， had little privacy， rare baths， and a blanket of snow on their quilt when they woke up in the morning. n.厚层
点拨
a blanket of... 厚厚的一层……
3.[江苏高考]This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old， and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something new！
v.使必然发生
Ⅲ.写作——基础写作、读后续写
写作一 基础写作——克服困难
每个人的成长之路都不会一帆风顺，人人都需要坚持不懈地努力才能实现目标。请你在英语征文大赛中投稿，讲述自己或他人的经历。内容包括：
1.克服困难的过程；
2.坚持的意义。
◎写作要点
1.没有人能保证成功，成功也很少在一夜之间发生。（guarantee， rarely）
No one can guarantee success and success rarely happens overnight.
2.坚持不懈，你就会成功。（persevere）
Persevere and you will succeed.
3.我过去常常学数学很吃力，很多竞赛都失败了。（contest）
I used to struggle with maths and failed many contests.
4.我很沮丧，对自己失去了信心。（upset）
I got upset and lost confidence in myself.
5.尽管如此，我那总是很热心的数学老师前来帮助我。（nevertheless， enthusiastic）
Nevertheless， my maths teacher， who is always enthusiastic， came to my assistance.
6.令我高兴的是，我在接下来的测验中取得了很大的进步。（delight）
To my delight， I made great progress in the following test.
◎连句成篇
请运用恰当的连接词将以上写作要点串联成一篇语意连贯的短文。
Perseverance Leads to Success
No one can guarantee success and success rarely happens overnight. What if we encounter failures？ Persevere and you will succeed.
Take me for example. I used to struggle with maths and failed many contests. I got upset and lost confidencein myself. Nevertheless， my maths teacher， who is always enthusiastic， came to my assistance. She encouraged me and helped me adjust my learning method. Instead of withdrawing before difficulties， I kept on studying hard for the next few weeks. To my delight， I made great progress in the following test.
The road to success is a journey that requires continuous efforts. If you want to reach the destination， never give up！
写作二 读后续写——动作描写之"眼部"动作
积累背诵 仿写运用
词 组 1.stare at 盯着 2.glance at/take a glance at 瞥一眼 3.look up/around 向上看/环顾 4.look into one’s eyes 直视某人的眼睛 5.fix/focus one’s eyes on 盯着 6.lower/drop one’s eyes 垂下眼睛 7.close/shut one’s eyes 闭上眼睛 8.raise/lift one’s eyes 抬起眼睛 根据左栏素材完成下列各句 1.说罢，他抬眼望向窗外。 After saying this， he raised/lifted his eyes and looked out of the window . 2.她一直盯着手机，直到老师拍了拍她的肩膀，她才意识到老师正站在她面前。 With her eyes fixed/focused on the phone ， it was not until the teacher patted her on the shoulder that she realized the teacher was standing in front of her. （with复合结构） 3.听到这个好消息，她笑了起来，眼睛里闪烁着兴奋的光芒。 Hearing the good news， she laughed， her eyes shining with excitement . （独立主格结构） 4.蒂娜闭上双眼，伸出手臂，准备接受注射。 Tina closed/shut her eyes ， holding out an arm for injection. 5.听到门把转动的声音，他向门那边看去。 He turned his eyes to the door when he heard the handle turning. 6.我环顾四周，看到一个比我小的女孩。她坐在角落里，穿着旧衣服。 I looked around and saw a girl who was smaller than me. She sat in the corner， her clothes old.
佳 句 1.She turned her eyes to me when I tapped her on the shoulder. 我轻拍她的肩膀时，她把目光转向我。 2.Then he jumped up，eyes shining with excitement， and ran to fetch some of his prized Matchbox cars. 然后他跳起来，眼睛里闪烁着兴奋的光芒，跑去拿他那些珍贵的火柴盒玩具车。 3.His eyes were filled with tears when he recalled the quarrel with his mother. 当他回忆起和母亲的争吵时，他的眼睛里充满了泪水。 4.Suddenly， Sara sat up straight and her eyes grew wide with curiosity when a colorful car pulled up next door. 突然，萨拉坐直了身子，好奇地瞪大了眼睛，此时一辆彩色的车停在了隔壁。Unit 1 Laugh out loud
Ⅰ.语法填空——词形转换、固定搭配
1.[2023全国乙] I have missed plenty of beautiful sunsets/sunrises due to being on the spot only five minutes before the best moment.
2.[2022全国甲]St David’s Hall is the award-winning National Concert Hall of Wales standing at the very heart of Cardiff’s entertainment （entertain）centre.
3.[2022全国甲]With an impressive （impress） 2，000seat concert hall， St David’s Hall is home to the annual Welsh Proms Cardiff.
4.[2021浙江]He showed us that even a single desire， never given up on， can make for a remarkable （remark） life.
5.[2021天津3月]The project was inspired by a French team from Rouen University Hospital Centre where examinations （examine） are done under hypnosis（催眠） instead of general anesthesia（麻醉）.
6.[全国Ⅰ]When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion （conclude），Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
7.[江苏高考]I’m an ambitious writer， and when I started going through chemo（化疗）， even though I’m a very positive person， I lost my drive to write. I was just too tired and not in the mood.
Ⅱ.阅读理解——一词多义、熟词生义
1.
A. vt.注意到，看见 B. n. （抽象的）地点
C. n. 地点 D. n. 斑点
①[2023全国乙] We managed to leave this spot to climb higher because of the spare time until sunset. C
②[2022新高考Ⅰ]I looked around and finally spotted David， who was standing by himself off to the side by a fence. A
③[2022新高考Ⅱ]"The sweet spot in life to start exercising， if you haven’t already， is in late middle age when the heart still has flexibility，" Levine says. B
④[全国Ⅰ]They’re the little spots of color like throw pillows， mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. D
2.[2023新高考Ⅰ]She stopped to help her fellow runner， Danielle Lenoue.
adj.同伴的，同类的
Ⅲ.写作——基础写作、读后续写
写作一 基础写作——我们为什么需要幽默
你所在的学校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以"我们为什么需要幽默？"为题写一篇英语演讲稿。
◎写作要点
1.我想我们所有人都从看一部喜剧或听一个好笑话中获得乐趣。（amusement）
I guess all of us get amusement from watching a comedy or hearing a good joke.
2.研究表明幽默对身体和心理都有好处。（humour）
Research shows humourhas both physical and psychological benefits.
3.它不仅能缓解我们的压力和焦虑，让我们振作起来，还能放松我们的身体。（cheer up）
It not only relieves our stress and anxiety，cheers us up， but also relaxes our body.
4.此外，幽默能让他人快乐，这对与他人互动至关重要。（entertain， essential， interaction）
Also，humourentertains others， which is essential for the interaction with others.
5.总之，幽默不仅在我们心情不好的时候发挥作用，而且在更多方面给我们带来好处。（conclude， do the trick， mood）
To conclude，humour not only does the trick when we are in a bad mood but also benefits us in a lot more ways than that.
◎连句成篇
请运用恰当的连接词将以上写作要点串联成一篇语意连贯的短文。
Good morning， everyone. The title of my speech today is "Why do we need humour？".
I guess all of us get amusement from watching acomedy or hearing a good joke. Research shows humour has both physical and psychological benefits. It not only relieves our stress and anxiety， cheers us up， but also relaxes our body. Also，humour entertains others， which is essential for the interaction with others. Personally， I’ve got closer to my friends since I tried to add a little humour while talking with them. And with a good sense of humour， I’ve become more optimistic to face the challenges in life.
To conclude，humour not only does the trick when we are in a bad mood but also benefits us in a lot more ways than that.
写作二 读后续写——动作描写之"头部"动作
积累背诵 仿写运用
词 组 1.nod/shake/scratch one’s head 点头/摇头/挠头 2.hang/drop/lower one’s head或keep one’s head down 低头 3.raise/lift one’s head 抬起头 4.turn one’s head 转过头 5.lay/rest/put one’s head on...把头靠在…… 6.bury one’s head in 把头埋在……里 7.pat sb. on the head轻拍某人的头 根据左栏素材完成下列各句 1.他挠了挠头，一个字也不懂。 He scratched his head ， not understanding a word. 2.她用枕头捂住脑袋哭了起来。 Burying her head in the pillow ， she cried.（现在分词作状语） 3.听完我的故事，爷爷慈爱地拍了拍我的头，温柔地说："你做得对！" After hearing my story， Grandpa patted me on the head lovingly and said gently， "You did the right thing！" 4.听到老师的问题，她低下头，不知该如何回答。 Upon hearing the teacher’s question， she hung/dropped/lowered her head或kept her head down and didn’t know how to answer. 5.看到他的好朋友在那边，约翰点了点头，对他微笑。 Seeing his good friend over there， John nodded his head and smiled at him.
佳 句 1."That’s incredible！" he said，shaking his head in disbelief. "这太不可思议了！"他难以置信地摇着头说。 2.He held his head in his hands， greatly annoyed. 他双手抱头，苦恼不已。 3.With a deep breath， he lifted his head and stepped on the glass skywalk. 他深吸一口气，抬起头，走上玻璃栈道。 4.I wondered why he sat there with his head lowered. Then the truth struck me — he was blind. 我纳闷儿他为什么低着头坐在那里。然后我突然明白了——他是个盲人。
