必修第二册 UNIT 4
阅读 (外刊原味9) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:社会生活 难度:★★☆☆ | The New York Times
When you walk along the towpaths lining London’s 100-mile network of canals, a life on the water can appear idyllic. The boats dotting the winding banks look impossibly charming, romantic and colorful. Even better, they’re cheap to acquire compared with buying a conventional land-based house or apartment in the city.
“It’s so peaceful here,” said David Ros, who has been living on the London waterways for 15 years. “I wake up in the morning and open the side door looking out over the river, and the ducks are waiting for me to feed them. It’s a really nice way to live.”
He bought his current houseboat six years ago for ￡30,000. Dating from 1940, it has an open kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and a double bedroom. It’s a nice setup, if a bit crowded.
Mr. Ros says he’ll never live on dry land again, as he prefers being surrounded by nature. But the reality is, he probably couldn’t afford a place he wanted. Home prices remain out of reach for many in London, with an average sale price of about ￡508,000, a 50 percent increase over the past decade. Meanwhile, a two-bedroom houseboat will now run you around ￡190,000.
The option is almost too appealing—a new wave of residential boaters is stretching London’s canal support system past its limits. Boaters have been living on Britain’s canals since the industrial revolution. But according to the Canal & River Trust, which looks after the nation’s waterways system, the number of residential boats in London has ballooned by 86 percent over the past decade, to more than 4,000.
With all the new boats on the water, even this affordable living option is becoming less attainable. Mr. Ros’s winter coal supply costs ￡22 per bag, and he needs at least 20 bags for the season. Prices for diesel and gas are also up about 50 percent, and the basic price of a boat license is rising.
1.What does the underlined word “idyllic” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Appealing and disturbing. B. Simple and graceful.
C. Fashionable and romantic. D. Pleasant and peaceful.
2.What does David Ros think of his boat
A. Old-fashioned. B. Far from satisfactory.
C. Well designed. D. Spacious.
3.Why does the author mention the Canal & River Trust
A. To show the affordability of houseboats. B. To make a convincing comparison.
C. To trace the history of houseboats. D. To confirm the present situation.
4.Why is a houseboat becoming less affordable
A. Living on a boat takes more coal and gas for fuel.
B. Overall expenses of living on a boat are on the rise.
C. The canals are filling up with residential boats.
D. Land-based house prices are continuously increasing.
七选五 (全国卷Ⅲ) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:社会生活 难度:★★☆☆
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home. 1 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.
2 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
3 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 4
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift. 5 Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A. This isn’t usual though.
B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D. If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G. This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
语法填空 (2025·安徽江南十校) 体裁:说明文 主题语境:历史与文化 难度:★★★☆☆
On June 2, I visited China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou with fellow students from Shanghai International Studies University. The experience left us thinking about how we, as students of language, could contribute to the spreading of such beautiful 1.__________ (tradition) Chinese culture to the world.
After more than 20 years of development, the museum has become the 2.__________ (large) of its kind in the world, with multiple purposes, including collection, research, cultural preservation and exhibition. Soon it will include 3.__________ new exhibition house with the theme of the Silk Road 4.__________ (promote) the Belt and Road Initiative.
During the guided tour, we could not help but 5.__________ (amaze) by the splendid garments, and the superb craftsmanship that found expression in them. Every thread and piece tells the stories of the work and life of the Chinese people.
China 6.__________ (be) the origin of silk, which in turn has become a symbol of her spirit and long-celebrated 7.__________ (civilize). It was silk, a single thread that seemed so tender and fragile 8.__________ bound the Chinese people together through thousands of years, and linked, thousands of years ago, the yet mysterious China 9.__________ the world. In its own way, with its unique beauty, it has inspired some of the most colorful chapters in human history, 10.__________ will continue that role on the world stage, but this time with more strength and greater charm.
阅读
英国伦敦房价很高,但人们会用相对较低的价格购置一艘船屋,随水而居。这样的水上生活如何 现在的船屋还一如既往地经济实惠吗
1.D 词句猜测题。由下文提到的对点缀在蜿蜒的河堤的船的描述: look impossibly charming, romantic and colorful (迷人、浪漫、色彩绚烂)和下文David Ros的话“It’s so peaceful here”可推出, 沿着运河散步, 应该是发现水上的生活是平静祥和、充满诗意的, 故D项中的pleasant and peaceful (宜人宁静)正确。
2.C 观点态度题。由第三段中的“It’s a nice setup, if a bit crowded. (虽然有些挤,但整体设计还是挺好的。)”可知,C项正确。
3.A 写作意图题。第五段第一句是该段主旨句,提到因为船屋价格实惠,新一波的船民正在使伦敦的运河支持系统超出其极限。接着利用Canal & River Trust提出数据:在过去10年里,伦敦住宅船只的数量激增了86%,达到4 000多艘。由此可知, 作者提到Canal & River Trust是为了证明船屋经济实惠。
4.B 隐含推断题。第四段最后一句提到船屋的价格在上涨,最后一段又提到柴油、天然气和船舶执照的价格的上涨,由此可知,购买成本和一些额外的成本的上涨已使得生活在船屋里越来越贵,故B项正确。
积累
重点词 winding adj.曲折的;弯曲的;蜿蜒的
派生词 ①(attain+-able=) attainable adj.可达到的;可获得的 ②(affordable+-ity=) affordability n.可购性
熟词 生义 ①balloon熟义: n.气球 生义: v. (数量上)猛增 ②run熟义:v.跑;奔跑 生义:v.花费 ③impossibly熟义: adv.不可能地 生义: adv.极其;不可思议地
语块 ①on the rise在上升 ②out of reach力所不及;买不起 ③fill up with充满
七选五
本文主要介绍了温居聚会的意义和由来以及温居聚会的一些活动,并为参加温居聚会的人提供了一些挑选礼物的建议。
1.E 根据空前的 “The party is a chance for friends and family ...”和空后的 “it is a good time to fill the new space...”可知,温居聚会是朋友和家人祝贺搬家者温居聚会的机会,也是让新居充满爱和礼物的好时机,由此可推知,设空处应与上下文内容一致,表述温居聚会的意义。结合选项可知,E项(它也为人们提供了观看新居是什么样子的机会)符合语境,E项中的chance与空前的chance和空后的good time相呼应。
2.B 结合本段中重复出现的gift可知,本段主要介绍的是如何挑选乔迁礼物。设空处位于段首,应是本段的主题句。B项(带一件礼物参加温居聚会是传统)符合本段主旨。故选B项。
3.C 根据设空处后一句中的 “since ... there isn’t a lot of food served (温居聚会上可供应的食物不多)”可推知,设空处应与温居聚会上的食物有关。结合选项可知,C项(你也可以带食物或饮料去与其他客人分享)符合此处语境,呼应下文。
4.A 上文讲到有时,温居聚会在人们乔迁新居不久后就举行,参加聚会的人可能会被请求帮助拆箱子。结合选项可知,A项(可是这并不常见)符合此处语境,A项中的This指代的是上文讲到的help unpack boxes这件事。
5.G 上文讲的是,温居聚会这一说法源自很久以前人们确实会带木柴作为乔迁礼物;下文提到,现在大多数的新家都有中央供暖系统,人们不再使用火来取暖了。此处介绍的内容也应与取暖有关,承接上文。G项(这样的话,乔迁者在冬天就可以使他们的房屋保持温暖)承接上文,对上文内容进行解释说明,同时与下文内容形成对比。故选G项。
语法填空
文章主要介绍了中国丝绸的历史以及重要价值。
1.traditional 考查词形转换。空处修饰名词culture应用形容词作定语。故填traditional。
2.largest 考查形容词最高级。句意:经过20多年的发展,该博物馆已成为世界上规模最大的博物馆,集收藏、研究、文化保护和展览于一体。根据上文定冠词以及句意“最大的”可知应用最高级。故填largest。
3.a 考查冠词。句意:不久,它将包括一个以丝绸之路为主题的新展览馆,以促进“一带一路”倡议。exhibition为泛指,且new是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
4.to promote 考查非谓语动词。句意:不久,它将包括一个以丝绸之路为主题的新展览馆,以促进“一带一路”倡议。此处promote作目的状语,应用不定式。故填to promote。
5.be amazed 考查固定用法。短语be amazed by表示“对……感到惊讶”,此处为can not help but do “禁不住做……”。故填be amazed。
6.is 考查动词时态。句意:中国是丝绸的发源地,丝绸也成为中国精神和悠久文明的象征。陈述客观事实用一般现在时,主语为China,谓语用单数。故填is。
7.civilization 考查词形转换。空处作介词的宾语,应用名词civilization。故填civilization。
8.that 考查强调句。句意:是丝绸,一根看似柔软而脆弱的线,几千年来把中国人联系在一起,几千年前就把神秘的中国与世界联系在一起。此处为强调句:it was+被强调部分+that/who+其他,被强调部分为silk, a single thread that seemed so tender and fragile。故填that。
9.to/with 考查介词。短语link ... to/with ... 表示“把……联系在一起”。故填to/with。
10.and 考查连词。句意:中国以自己的方式和独特的美丽,谱写了人类历史上一些最丰富多彩的篇章,并将继续在世界舞台上发挥作用。前后文语境为并列关系,应用连词and。(共25张PPT)
限时练
必修第二册 UNIT 4
阅读 (外刊原味9) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：社会生活 难度：★★ ☆☆ | The New York Times
When you walk along the towpaths lining London’s 100-mile network of canals, a life on the water can appear idyllic. The boats dotting the winding banks look impossibly charming, romantic and colorful. Even better, they’re cheap to acquire compared with buying a conventional land-based house or apartment in the city.
“It’s so peaceful here，” said David Ros, who has been living on the London waterways for 15 years. “I wake up in the morning and open the side door looking out over the river, and the ducks are waiting for me to feed them. It’s a really nice way to live.”
He bought his current houseboat six years ago for ￡30，000. Dating from 1940, it has an open kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and a double bedroom. It’s a nice setup, if a bit crowded.
Mr. Ros says he’ll never live on dry land again, as he prefers being surrounded by nature. But the reality is, he probably couldn’t afford a place he wanted. Home prices remain out of reach for many in London, with an average sale price of about ￡508，000, a 50 percent increase over the past decade. Meanwhile, a two-bedroom houseboat will now run you around ￡190，000.
The option is almost too appealing—a new wave of residential boaters is stretching London’s canal support system past its limits. Boaters have been living on Britain’s canals since the industrial revolution. But according to the Canal & River Trust, which looks after the nation’s waterways system, the number of residential boats in London has ballooned by 86 percent over the past decade, to more than 4，000.
With all the new boats on the water, even this affordable living option is becoming less attainable. Mr. Ros’s winter coal supply costs ￡22 per bag, and he needs at least 20 bags for the season. Prices for diesel and gas are also up about 50 percent, and the basic price of a boat license is rising.
英国伦敦房价很高，但人们会用相对较低的价格购置一艘船屋，随水而居。这样的水上生活如何 现在的船屋还一如既往地经济实惠吗
1.What does the underlined word “idyllic” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Appealing and disturbing. B. Simple and graceful.
C. Fashionable and romantic. D. Pleasant and peaceful.
词句猜测题。由下文提到的对点缀在蜿蜒的河堤的船的描述： look impossibly charming, romantic and colorful (迷人、浪漫、色彩绚烂)和下文David Ros的话“It’s so peaceful here”可推出，沿着运河散步，应该是发现水上的生活是平静祥和、充满诗意的, 故D项中的pleasant and peaceful (宜人宁静)正确。
答案与解析
2.What does David Ros think of his boat
A. Old-fashioned. B. Far from satisfactory.
C. Well designed. D. Spacious.
观点态度题。由第三段中的“It’s a nice setup, if a bit crowded. (虽然有些挤，但整体设计还是挺好的。)”可知，C项正确。
答案与解析
3.Why does the author mention the Canal & River Trust
To show the affordability of houseboats.
B. To make a convincing comparison.
C. To trace the history of houseboats.
D. To confirm the present situation.
写作意图题。第五段第一句是该段主旨句，提到因为船屋价格实惠，新一波的船民正在使伦敦的运河支持系统超出其极限。接着利用Canal & River Trust提出数据：在过去10年里，伦敦住宅船只的数量激增了86%，达到4 000多艘。由此可知, 作者提到Canal & River Trust是为了证明船屋经济实惠。
答案与解析
4.Why is a houseboat becoming less affordable
A. Living on a boat takes more coal and gas for fuel.
B. Overall expenses of living on a boat are on the rise.
C. The canals are filling up with residential boats.
D. Land-based house prices are continuously increasing.
隐含推断题。第四段最后一句提到船屋的价格在上涨，最后一段又提到柴油、天然气和船舶执照的价格的上涨，由此可知，购买成本和一些额外的成本的上涨已使得生活在船屋里越来越贵，故B项正确。
答案与解析
积累
重点词 winding adj.曲折的；弯曲的；蜿蜒的
派生词 ①(attain+-able=) attainable adj.可达到的；可获得的
②(affordable+-ity=) affordability n.可购性
熟词 生义 ①balloon熟义： n.气球 生义： v. (数量上)猛增 ②run熟义：v.跑；奔跑 生义：v.花费
③impossibly熟义： adv.不可能地 生义： adv.极其；不可思议地
语块 ①on the rise在上升 ②out of reach力所不及；买不起 ③fill up with充满
七选五 (全国卷Ⅲ) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：社会生活 难度：★★ ☆☆
A housewarming party is a special party to be held when someone buys or moves into a new apartment or house. The person who bought the house or moved is the one who throws the party. The party is a chance for friends and family to congratulate the person on the new home.
1 And it is a good time to fill the new space with love and hopefully presents.
2 Some people register a list of things they want or need for their new home at a local store or stores. Some common things people will put on a gift registry include kitchen tools like knives and things like curtains. Even if there isn’t a registry, a good housewarming gift is something to decorate the new house with, like a piece of art or a plant.
3 This is often appreciated since at a housewarming there isn’t a lot of food served. There are usually no planned activities like games at a housewarming party. The host or hostess of the party will, however, probably give all the guests a tour of their new home. Sometimes, because a housewarming party happens shortly after a person moves into their new home, people may be asked to help unpack boxes. 4
Housewarming parties get their name from the fact that a long time ago people would actually bring firewood to a new home as a gift.
5 Now most homes have central heating and don’t use fires to keep warm.
A. This isn’t usual though.
B. It is traditional to bring a gift to a housewarming party.
C. You can also bring food or drinks to share with the other guests.
D. If you’re lucky enough to receive gifts, keep them in a safe place.
E. It also gives people a chance to see what the new home looks like.
F. The best housewarming parties encourage old friends to get together.
G. This was so that the person could keep their home warm for the winter.
本文主要介绍了温居聚会的意义和由来以及温居聚会的一些活动,并为参加温居聚会的人提供了一些挑选礼物的建议。
1.E 根据空前的 “The party is a chance for friends and family ...”和空后的 “it is a good time to fill the new space...”可知，温居聚会是朋友和家人祝贺搬家者温居聚会的机会，也是让新居充满爱和礼物的好时机，由此可推知，设空处应与上下文内容一致，表述温居聚会的意义。结合选项可知，E项(它也为人们提供了观看新居是什么样子的机会)符合语境，E项中的chance与空前的chance和空后的good time相呼应。
答案与解析
2.B 结合本段中重复出现的gift可知，本段主要介绍的是如何挑选乔迁礼物。设空处位于段首，应是本段的主题句。B项(带一件礼物参加温居聚会是传统)符合本段主旨。故选B项。
3.C 根据设空处后一句中的 “since ... there isn’t a lot of food served (温居聚会上可供应的食物不多)”可推知，设空处应与温居聚会上的食物有关。结合选项可知，C项(你也可以带食物或饮料去与其他客人分享)符合此处语境，呼应下文。
答案与解析
4.A 上文讲到有时，温居聚会在人们乔迁新居不久后就举行，参加聚会的人可能会被请求帮助拆箱子。结合选项可知，A项(可是这并不常见)符合此处语境，A项中的This指代的是上文讲到的help unpack boxes这件事。
5.G 上文讲的是，温居聚会这一说法源自很久以前人们确实会带木柴作为乔迁礼物；下文提到，现在大多数的新家都有中央供暖系统，人们不再使用火来取暖了。此处介绍的内容也应与取暖有关，承接上文。G项(这样的话，乔迁者在冬天就可以使他们的房屋保持温暖)承接上文，对上文内容进行解释说明，同时与下文内容形成对比。故选G项。
答案与解析
语法填空 (2025·安徽江南十校) 体裁：说明文 主题语境：历史与文化 难度：★★★☆☆
On June 2, I visited China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou with fellow students from Shanghai International Studies University. The experience left us thinking about how we, as students of language, could contribute to the spreading of such beautiful 1.___________ (tradition) Chinese culture to the world.
traditional
After more than 20 years of development, the museum has become the 2.__________ (large) of its kind in the world, with multiple purposes, including collection, research, cultural preservation and exhibition. Soon it will include 3.__________ new exhibition house with the theme of the Silk Road 4.____________ (promote) the Belt and Road Initiative.
During the guided tour, we could not help but 5.________________ (amaze) by the splendid garments, and the superb craftsmanship that found expression in them. Every thread and piece tells the stories of the work and life of the Chinese people.
largest
a
to promote
be amazed
China 6.__________ (be) the origin of silk, which in turn has become a symbol of her spirit and long-celebrated 7.__________ (civilize). It was silk, a single thread that seemed so tender and fragile 8.__________ bound the Chinese people together through thousands of years, and linked, thousands of years ago, the yet mysterious China 9.__________ the world. In its own way, with its unique beauty, it has inspired some of the most colorful chapters in human history, 10.__________ will continue that role on the world stage, but this time with more strength and greater charm.
is
civilization
that
to/with
and
文章主要介绍了中国丝绸的历史以及重要价值。
1.traditional 考查词形转换。空处修饰名词culture应用形容词作定语。故填traditional。
2.largest 考查形容词最高级。句意：经过20多年的发展，该博物馆已成为世界上规模最大的博物馆,集收藏、研究、文化保护和展览于一体。根据上文定冠词以及句意“最大的”可知应用最高级。故填largest。
答案与解析
3.a 考查冠词。句意：不久，它将包括一个以丝绸之路为主题的新展览馆，以促进“一带一路”倡议。exhibition为泛指，且new是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
4.to promote 考查非谓语动词。句意：不久，它将包括一个以丝绸之路为主题的新展览馆，以促进“一带一路”倡议。此处promote作目的状语，应用不定式。故填to promote。
5.be amazed 考查固定用法。短语be amazed by表示“对……感到惊讶”,此处为can not help but do “禁不住做……”。故填be amazed。
答案与解析
6.is 考查动词时态。句意：中国是丝绸的发源地，丝绸也成为中国精神和悠久文明的象征。陈述客观事实用一般现在时，主语为China，谓语用单数。故填is。
7.civilization 考查词形转换。空处作介词的宾语，应用名词civilization。故填civilization。
8.that 考查强调句。句意：是丝绸，一根看似柔软而脆弱的线，几千年来把中国人联系在一起，几千年前就把神秘的中国与世界联系在一起。此处为强调句：it was+被强调部分+that/who+其他，
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被强调部分为silk, a single thread that seemed so tender and fragile。故填that。
9.to/with 考查介词。短语link ... to/with ... 表示“把……联系在一起”。故填to/with。
10.and 考查连词。句意：中国以自己的方式和独特的美丽，谱写了人类历史上一些最丰富多彩的篇章，并将继续在世界舞台上发挥作用。前后文语境为并列关系，应用连词and。
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