Section Ⅲ “Reading and Thinking”的新知学习环节
一、阅读单词——知其义
1．a well developed writing system 一套完善的写作_______
2．one of the main factors 主要__________之一
3．animal bones 动物_______________
4．collect shells on the beach 在海滩上收集______
5．the Qin Dynasty 秦_________________
6．the local dialect 当地_______________
7．the development of Chinese characters
汉__________的发展
8．Chinese calligraphy 中国______________
9．global affairs 全球______________
二、重点单词——写其形
1．__________all her efforts 尽管她用尽全力
2．be __________ by ancient Chinese people
被中国古代人雕刻
3．an important __________ 重要的手段
4．read the classic ________ 阅读经典作品
5．the high ________ for the Chinese writing system
对汉字书写体系的高度重视
6．__________ information 特定的信息
三、活用单词——悉其变
1.
5.
四、拓展构词——明其规(依据规律串记单词)
1．appreciation：“v.＋ ion”→n.
①attract→attraction 吸引
②instruct→instruction 指导
③invent→invention 发明
④express→expression 表达
2．majority ：“adj.＋ ity”→n.
①able→ability 能力
②active→activity 活动
③real→reality 现实
④curious→curiosity 好奇心
五、高级词块——通其用
1．______________ 因……而出名
2．______________ 浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
3．______________ 最初；起初
4．______________ 追溯到
5．______________ 对……的高度重视
6．______________ 很重要
7．______________ 与……有关；连接
8．______________ 被视为……
9．______________ 在……中起作用
10．______________ 一直；自始至终
1．At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture based language.
汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。
★base vt.以……为据点；以……为基础n.底部；根据；基础
|用|法|感|知|
(写出下列各句中base的词性和含义)
①There is a small door at the base of the tower.__________
②We're going to base ourselves in Beijing and make trips from there.__________
③He used his family's history as a base for his novel.__________
④A lot of business is still done over the phone, and much of it is based on trust and existing relationships.__________
[归纳点拨]
以……为基础/根据
base ... in 以……为据点；把……设在
be based in 在……居住(或工作)；基地(或总部)在……
|应|用|融|会|
(单句语法填空/完成句子)
⑤__________ (base) on his real experience, his novel is exciting.
⑥You should base your conclusion __________ careful research.
⑦The story __________________ real life.
那个故事以现实生活为根据。
2．It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu ...
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期……
★date back (to ...)追溯到
|用|法|感|知|
The skills of cooking in China can date back thousands of years.
中国的烹饪技艺可以追溯到几千年前。
(“风俗”类写作佳句)It is said that cleaning houses before the Spring Festival is an old custom dating back to Yao and Shun period. 据说春节前打扫房子这个古老的习俗可以追溯到尧舜时代。
归纳点拨 date from＝date back to 追溯到 out of date 过时；陈旧 to date 到目前为止 up to date 最新的；最近的
名师点津 (1) date back 表示“追溯到”，后接表示一段时间的名词。 (2)date back to 意为“追溯到，始于” ，相当于 date from，后接时间点。 (3)date back(to)/date from 在句中充当谓语时，句子常用一般现在时。该短语一般不能用于进行时，也没有被动形式。常使用其动词 ing形式作定语。
|应|用|融|会|
(1)单句语法填空/完成句子
①We went to visit the stone bridge, ________ (date) back to the Song Dynasty.
②Your ID card is ________________； change it for a new one, please.
你的身份证过期了，请换一张新的。
③He hasn't replied to us ________________.
到现在为止他还没有答复我们。
④Efforts were continually made to bring the book ______________.
人们不断努力，使这本书不断更新。
(2)一句多译
中国饮茶文化源远流长，可以追溯到1 000多年前。
⑤Chinese tea drinking culture has a long history which ______________________ more than 1,000 years ago.
⑥Chinese tea drinking culture has a long history, ____________________ more than 1,000 years ago.
3．The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form ...
中国人对其书写体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形式……
★regard n．尊重；关注vt.把……视为；看待
|用|法|感|知|
In times of crisis, the team can stand the test, so it is regarded as a reliable one.
在面临危机的时候，这个团队经得起考验，因此被认为是一个靠得住的团队。
Give your brother my regards when you see him.
看到你哥哥时，代我向他问好。
[归纳点拨]
(1)regard ... as ... 把……看作……
关于……；至于……
(2)regarding prep. 关于；至于
regards n. 问候
(3)regardless of 不管；不顾
|应|用|融|会|
(单句语法填空/完成句子)
①__________ regard to a cure for the disease, very few advances have been made so far.
②__________ (regard) the punishment, what would you advise
③Please give him my best ________ (regard)．
④Nowadays, cycling, along with jogging and swimming, ________________ one of the best all round forms of exercise.
如今，和慢跑、游泳一样，骑自行车被认为是最好的全面发展的运动方式之一。
4．As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.
随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。
★appreciate vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会vi.增值
|用|法|感|知|
To be honest, I really appreciate being praised by you in our class.
老实说，我真的很感激你在我们班对我的表扬。
(“演讲、倡议”类写作佳句)No matter how life will be in the future, at least we should be a kind person full of appreciation.
无论未来的生活如何，我们至少要做一个充满感恩的善良的人。
归纳 点拨 (1)appreciate doing sth. 喜欢/感激做某事 I would appreciate it if ...如果……，我将不胜感激 appreciate that/how/what ... 理解/意识到…… (2)appreciation n． 欣赏；感激 express one's appreciation 表达某人的感激 in appreciation of 不胜感激
名师 点津 (1)appreciate表示“感谢”时，宾语为物(help, kindness等)；thank的宾语则为人。 (2)appreciate, like, hate, depend on等后接that, when, if从句时，需要在从句前加it。
|应|用|融|会|
(单句语法填空/完成句子)
①I would appreciate your __________ (call) back this afternoon.
②He expressed his __________ (appreciate) for her help.
③____________________ you could take my request into consideration.
如果你能考虑我的请求，我将不胜感激。
④____________________ is beyond description. From the bottom of my heart, I do __________________________________ my written English.
我真诚的感激之情无以言表。在我心底，我的确感激您在英语写作方面帮助我。
1．That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
那个书写体系对于中国人民与中国文化的统一具有非凡的意义。
was of great importance属于“be of＋形容词＋抽象名词”结构，相当于was very/greatly important。这种结构常用来表示人或事物具有某种特性。
(1)用于此结构的常见的抽象名词：use, importance, help, value, benefit, necessity, interest等。
(2)常用于修饰抽象名词的词：no, some, any, little, much, great等。
“两层级”学通用活句式
(1)通过“句式变换”弄明句式结构
①His opinion is considered to be very valuable.
→His opinion is considered to be _____________________.
②They are very helpful to learners of English.
→They are ________________to learners of English.
(2)通过“句式仿写”做到熟练运用
③他的建议对我们的计划非常重要。
His advice was ______________ to our plan.
④我坚信，这将对建设一个和谐美好的世界大有裨益。
I strongly believe that it will ____________ to build a harmonious and wonderful world.
2．Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍然能通过书写(汉字)进行交流。
no matter＋疑问词(where, who, what, etc.)“不论……；不管……”。
“no matter ＋ 疑问词”结构与“疑问词＋ ever”在用法上的异同：“no matter ＋ 疑问词”结构只能引导让步状语从句，这时可以和“疑问词＋ ever”互换；“疑问词＋ ever”既可引导让步状语从句，也可引导名词性从句。
“两层级”学通用活句式
(1)通过“句式变换”弄明句式结构
①Wherever I am, I will always remember I am a Chinese.
→____________________ I am, I will always remember I am a Chinese.
②Whatever you do, you should do it well.
→____________________ you do, you should do it well.
(2)通过“句式仿写”做到熟练运用
③不管生活多么艰难，我们都必须相信自己，并相信我们能把一些事情做好。
____________________ difficult life is, we must believe in ourselves and believe that we can do something well.
④不论我什么时候不高兴，是我的朋友简让我开心起来。
__________________________ I'm unhappy, it is my friend Jane who cheers me up.
⑤不管你喜欢做什么，在地球日这天，你总能找到方法参与各种各样的活动。
____________________ you like to do, there is a way to get involved in various activities on Earth Day.
3．It is believed that Chinese calligraphy dates back to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE－220 CE)．
人们认为中国书法最晚可追溯到汉代(公元前202年—公元220年)。
It is believed that ...是含有名词性从句的复合句；it为形式主语，that引导的从句作真正的主语，即that引导主语从句。
(1)用于这种句型的常见动词：say, suggest, report, agree, hope, think, require, consider, believe等。
(2)此句型可转化为从句中的主语作主语，其后跟“be＋done＋to do”的形式。
“两层级”学通用活句式
(1)通过“句式变换”弄明句式结构
①Generally, people think smoking is bad for health.
→______________________________ smoking is bad for health.
②Bell is considered to have invented the phone.
→______________ Bell invented the phone.
(2)通过“句式仿写”做到熟练运用
③(人们)希望这种可怕的疾病能迅速得到控制。
____________________ the terrible disease will soon be controlled.
④众所周知，学好英语对我们大家都大有益处。
____________________ learning English well will be of great benefit to us all.
4．By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600 － 1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well developed writing system.
到商朝(约公元前1600年—前1046年)时，这些符号已经演变成一套成熟的书写体系。
巩固已学语法——“by＋时间”作时间状语
本句中使用了“by＋时间”组成的介词短语作时间状语。by＋过去的时间时，主句要用过去完成时。
[强化小练] (完成句子)
①By the end of last week, we ______________ over 1,000 text messages.
到上周末时，我们已收到1 000多条短信。
②By the end of last year, 10,000 trees ____________________ in that village.
到去年年底时，在那个村庄已种植了10 000棵树。
课文缩写
七选五
Although China has gone through many ups and downs in its history, it is widely known for its ancient civilisation all the time. __1__， but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture based language, which dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu.__2__. By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms.__3__.
In Qin Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction, which was important in uniting the Chinese people and culture. __4__. By this means, China's present is connected with its past. Besides, Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. __5__， an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture.
A．Let's find the reasons for it
B．As China plays a greater role in global affairs
C．There are many reasons why this has been possible
D．But some of the symbols disappeared with time going by
E．Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's hanzi
F．But this changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty
G．Modern Chinese people can still read classic works which were written by ancient Chinese
[答题区] 1._______ 2._______ 3._______ 4._______ 5._______,
Section Ⅲ
课前词汇默写
一、1.体系 2.因素 3.骨骼 4.贝壳 5.朝 6.方言 7.字 8.书法 9.事务
二、1.despite 2.carved 3.means 4.works 5.regard 6.specific
三、1.①symbol ②symbolic ③symbolise
2．①base ②base ③based 3.①variety ②various ③vary
4．①major ②majority ③major ④major
5．①global ②globe 6.①appreciate ②appreciation
五、1.be known for 2.ups and downs 3.at the beginning
4．date back (to ...) 5.high regard for
6．be of great importance 7.be connected with
8．be seen as ... 9.play a role in 10.all the way (through)
核心词汇突破
1．①n.底部 ②vt.以……为据点 ③n.根据
④vt.以……为基础 ⑤Based ⑥on/upon ⑦is based on
2．①dating ②out of date ③to date ④up to date
⑤dates back to/from ⑥dating back to/from
3．①With/In ②Regarding ③regards ④is regarded as
4．①calling ②appreciation ③I'd appreciate it if
④My sincere appreciation; appreciate you aiding me with
重点句式解构
1．①of great value ②of great help ③of great importance
④be of great use
2．①No matter where ②No matter what
③However/No matter how ④Whenever/No matter when ⑤No matter what
3．①It is generally thought that ②It is considered that
③It is hoped that ④It is well known that
4．①had received ②had been planted
随堂融通训练
1～5 CEFGB(共104张PPT)
Section Ⅲ
“Reading and Thinking”的新知学习环节
目 录
课前词汇默写
核心词汇突破
课时跟踪检测
重点句式解构
随堂融通训练
课前词汇默写
一、阅读单词——知其义
1．a well-developed writing system 一套完善的写作_____
2．one of the main factors 主要_____之一
3．animal bones 动物_____
4．collect shells on the beach 在海滩上收集______
体系
因素
骨骼
贝壳
5．the Qin Dynasty 秦___
6．the local dialect 当地_____
7．the development of Chinese characters
汉___的发展
8．Chinese calligraphy 中国_____
9．global affairs 全球_____
朝
方言
字
书法
事务
二、重点单词——写其形
1．_______ all her efforts 尽管她用尽全力
2．be _______ by ancient Chinese people 被中国古代人雕刻
3．an important ______ 重要的手段
4．read the classic ______ 阅读经典作品
5．the high _______ for the Chinese writing system
对汉字书写体系的高度重视
6．________ information 特定的信息
despite
carved
means
works
regard
specific
三、活用单词——悉其变
symbol
symbolic
symbolise
base
base
based
variety
various
vary
major
majority
major
major
global
globe
appreciate
appreciation
四、拓展构词——明其规(依据规律串记单词)
1．appreciation：“v.＋-ion”→n.
①attract→attraction 吸引
②instruct→instruction 指导
③invent→invention 发明
④express→expression 表达
2．majority ：“adj.＋-ity”→n.
①able→ability 能力
②active→activity 活动
③real→reality 现实
④curious→curiosity 好奇心
五、高级词块——通其用
1．____________ 因……而出名
2．______________ 浮沉；兴衰；荣辱
3．_______________ 最初；起初
4．_______________ 追溯到
5．_______________ 对……的高度重视
be known for
ups and downs
at the beginning
date back (to ...)
high regard for
6．____________________ 很重要
7．________________ 与……有关；连接
8．___________ 被视为……
9．____________ 在……中起作用
10．___________________ 一直；自始至终
be of great importance
be connected with
be seen as ...
play a role in
all the way (through)
核心词汇突破
1．At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language.
汉字在最初是一种基于图形的语言。
★base vt.以……为据点；以……为基础n.底部；根据；基础
|用|法|感|知|
(写出下列各句中base的词性和含义)
①There is a small door at the base of the tower. _______
②We're going to base ourselves in Beijing and make trips from there. _______________
③He used his family's history as a base for his novel. _______
④A lot of business is still done over the phone, and much of it is based on trust and existing relationships. ________________
n.底部
vt.以……为据点
n.根据
vt.以……为基础
归纳点拨
|应|用|融|会|
(单句语法填空/完成句子)
⑤______ (base) on his real experience, his novel is exciting.
⑥You should base your conclusion _________ careful research.
⑦The story ___________ real life.
那个故事以现实生活为根据。
Based
on/upon
is based on
2．It dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu ...
它可以追溯到数千年前使用龙骨的时期……
★date back (to ...)追溯到
|用|法|感|知|
The skills of cooking in China can date back thousands of years.
中国的烹饪技艺可以追溯到几千年前。
(“风俗”类写作佳句)It is said that cleaning houses before the Spring Festival is an old custom dating back to Yao and Shun period.
据说春节前打扫房子这个古老的习俗可以追溯到尧舜时代。
归纳点拨
归纳点拨 date from＝date back to 追溯到
out of date 过时；陈旧
to date 到目前为止
up to date 最新的；最近的
名师点津 (1) date back 表示“追溯到” ，后接表示一段时间的名词。
(2)date back to 意为“追溯到，始于” ，相当于 date from，后接时间点。
(3)date back(to)/date from 在句中充当谓语时，句子常用一般现在时。该短语一般不能用于进行时，也没有被动形式。常使用其动词-ing形式作定语。
续表
|应|用|融|会|
(1)单句语法填空/完成句子
①We went to visit the stone bridge, _______ (date) back to the Song Dynasty.
②Your ID card is __________; change it for a new one, please.
你的身份证过期了，请换一张新的。
dating
out of date
③He hasn't replied to us _______.
到现在为止他还没有答复我们。
④Efforts were continually made to bring the book __________.
人们不断努力，使这本书不断更新。
to date
up to date
(2)一句多译
中国饮茶文化源远流长，可以追溯到1 000多年前。
⑤Chinese tea-drinking culture has a long history which _________________ more than 1,000 years ago.
⑥Chinese tea-drinking culture has a long history, _____________
_______ more than 1,000 years ago.
dates back to/from
dating back
to/from
3．The high regard for the Chinese writing system can be seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form ...
中国人对其书写体系推崇备至，这体现在汉字发展为一种艺术形式……
★regard n．尊重；关注vt.把……视为；看待
|用|法|感|知|
In times of crisis, the team can stand the test, so it is regarded as a reliable one.
在面临危机的时候，这个团队经得起考验，因此被认为是一个靠得住的团队。
Give your brother my regards when you see him.
看到你哥哥时，代我向他问好。
归纳点拨
|应|用|融|会|
(单句语法填空/完成句子)
①_________ regard to a cure for the disease, very few advances have been made so far.
②__________ (regard) the punishment, what would you advise
With/In
Regarding
③Please give him my best ________ (regard)．
④Nowadays, cycling, along with jogging and swimming, _______________ one of the best all-round forms of exercise.
如今，和慢跑、游泳一样，骑自行车被认为是最好的全面发展的运动方式之一。
regards
is regarded as
4．As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.
随着中国在全球事务中扮演着更为重要的角色，越来越多的国际学生开始通过汉语这一奇妙的语言了解和欣赏中国的文化和历史。
★appreciate vt.欣赏；重视；感激；领会vi.增值
|用|法|感|知|
To be honest, I really appreciate being praised by you in our class.
老实说，我真的很感激你在我们班对我的表扬。
(“演讲、倡议”类写作佳句)No matter how life will be in the future, at least we should be a kind person full of appreciation.
无论未来的生活如何，我们至少要做一个充满感恩的善良的人。
归纳 点拨 (1)appreciate doing sth. 喜欢/感激做某事
I would appreciate it if ... 如果……，我将不胜感激
appreciate that/how/what ... 理解/意识到……
(2)appreciation n． 欣赏；感激
express one's appreciation 表达某人的感激
in appreciation of 不胜感激
名师 点津 (1)appreciate表示“感谢”时，宾语为物(help, kindness等)；thank的宾语则为人。
(2)appreciate, like, hate, depend on等后接that, when, if从句时，需要在从句前加it。
续表
|应|用|融|会|
(单句语法填空/完成句子)
①I would appreciate your _______ (call) back this afternoon.
②He expressed his ____________ (appreciate) for her help.
③_________________ you could take my request into consideration.
如果你能考虑我的请求，我将不胜感激。
calling
appreciation
I'd appreciate it if
④_______________________ is beyond description. From the bottom of my heart, I do ___________________________ my written English.
我真诚的感激之情无以言表。在我心底，我的确感激您在英语写作方面帮助我。
My sincere appreciation
appreciate you aiding me with
重点句式解构
1．That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture.
那个书写体系对于中国人民与中国文化的统一具有非凡的意义。
was of great importance属于“be of＋形容词＋抽象名词”结构，相当于was very/greatly important。这种结构常用来表示人或事物具有某种特性。
(1)用于此结构的常见的抽象名词：use, importance, help, value, benefit, necessity, interest等。
(2)常用于修饰抽象名词的词：no, some, any, little, much, great等。
“两层级”学通用活句式
(1)通过“句式变换”弄明句式结构
①His opinion is considered to be very valuable.
→His opinion is considered to be _____________.
②They are very helpful to learners of English.
→They are ____________ to learners of English.
of great value
of great help
(2)通过“句式仿写”做到熟练运用
③他的建议对我们的计划非常重要。
His advice was ___________________ to our plan.
④我坚信，这将对建设一个和谐美好的世界大有裨益。
I strongly believe that it will ______________ to build a harmonious and wonderful world.
of great importance
be of great use
2．Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.
即使在今天，不论住在哪里，也不论说何种方言，中国人仍然能通过书写(汉字)进行交流。
no matter＋疑问词(where, who, what, etc.)“不论……；不管……”。
“no matter ＋ 疑问词”结构与“疑问词＋-ever”在用法上的异同：“no matter ＋ 疑问词”结构只能引导让步状语从句，这时可以和“疑问词＋-ever”互换；“疑问词＋-ever”既可引导让步状语从句，也可引导名词性从句。
“两层级”学通用活句式
(1)通过“句式变换”弄明句式结构
①Wherever I am, I will always remember I am a Chinese.
→_______________ I am, I will always remember I am a Chinese.
②Whatever you do, you should do it well.
→_______________ you do, you should do it well.
No matter where
No matter what
(2)通过“句式仿写”做到熟练运用
③不管生活多么艰难，我们都必须相信自己，并相信我们能把一些事情做好。
_______________________ difficult life is, we must believe in ourselves and believe that we can do something well.
However/No matter how
④不论我什么时候不高兴，是我的朋友简让我开心起来。
________________________ I'm unhappy, it is my friend Jane who cheers me up.
⑤不管你喜欢做什么，在地球日这天，你总能找到方法参与各种各样的活动。
_______________ you like to do, there is a way to get involved in various activities on Earth Day.
Whenever/No matter when
No matter what
3．It is believed that Chinese calligraphy dates back to at least the Han Dynasty (202 BCE－220 CE)．
人们认为中国书法最晚可追溯到汉代(公元前202年—公元220年)。
It is believed that ...是含有名词性从句的复合句；it为形式主语，that引导的从句作真正的主语，即that引导主语从句。
(1)用于这种句型的常见动词：say, suggest, report, agree, hope, think, require, consider, believe等。
(2)此句型可转化为从句中的主语作主语，其后跟“be＋done＋to do”的形式。
“两层级”学通用活句式
(1)通过“句式变换”弄明句式结构
①Generally, people think smoking is bad for health.
→________________________ smoking is bad for health.
②Bell is considered to have invented the phone.
→__________________ Bell invented the phone.
It is generally thought that
It is considered that
(2)通过“句式仿写”做到熟练运用
③(人们)希望这种可怕的疾病能迅速得到控制。
______________ the terrible disease will soon be controlled.
④众所周知，学好英语对我们大家都大有益处。
____________________ learning English well will be of great benefit to us all.
It is hoped that
It is well-known that
4．By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600 － 1046 BCE), these symbols had become a well-developed writing system.
到商朝(约公元前1600年—前1046年)时，这些符号已经演变成一套成熟的书写体系。
巩固已学语法——“by＋时间”作时间状语
本句中使用了“by＋时间”组成的介词短语作时间状语。by＋过去的时间时，主句要用过去完成时。
[强化小练] (完成句子)
①By the end of last week, we ______________ over 1,000 text messages.
到上周末时，我们已收到1 000多条短信。
②By the end of last year, 10,000 trees _________________ in that village.
到去年年底时，在那个村庄已种植了10 000棵树。
had received
had been planted
随堂融通训练
根据课文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Although China has gone through many ups and downs in its history, it is widely known for its ancient civilisation all the time. 1 ， but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language, which dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu. 2 . By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had become a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms. 3 .
In Qin Dynasty, the Chinese writing system began to develop in one direction, which was important in uniting the Chinese people and culture. 4 . By this means, China's present is connected with its past. Besides, Chinese calligraphy has become an important part of Chinese culture. 5 ， an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture.
A．Let's find the reasons for it
B．As China plays a greater role in global affairs
C．There are many reasons why this has been possible
D．But some of the symbols disappeared with time going by
E．Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's hanzi
F．But this changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty
G．Modern Chinese people can still read classic works which were written by ancient Chinese
答案：1～5 CEFGB
课时跟踪检测
[语言基础训练]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．There were calls for ______ (主要的) changes to the system.
2．Please give my best ________ (问候) to your family.
3．________ (尽管) her good salary, she measured out every dollar needed for household expenses.
major
regards
Despite
4．Practising Chinese kung fu can not only build up one's strength, but also develop one's __________ (性格)．
5．The main _______ (因素) in deciding whether or not to do so is the size of your project.
6．White has always been a ________ (象征) of purity in Western culture.
character
factor
symbol
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．This is an old building _______ (date) back to the 14th century.
2．This is why I want to major ___ Chinese Culture.
3．Doing morning exercises regularly is ___ benefit to your health.
4．They joined us in the discussion on how to stop _______ (globe) warming.
dating
in
of
global
5．I have a high regard ____ him as a coach; he is very strict in his job.
6．You'll be able to choose a room based ___ your own personal tastes.
7．Beijing is filled with people from _________ (variety) of parts of China.
8．I'd appreciate ___ if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will come.
for
on
varieties
it
Ⅲ.选词填空
of great importance， by means of， date back to， ups and downs， play an important role in， all the way
1．Our life has its _______________ and we need someone to ride with us.
2．We visited a temple which ____________ 200 years ago.
ups and downs
dates back to
3．He decided that he would drive ____________ home instead of putting up at a hotel for the night.
4．I have just found that the class meeting is _________________ to me.
5．She could not speak, but made her wishes known ___________ signs.
6．As everyone knows, she _________________________ our organization.
all the way
of great importance
by means of
plays an important role in
Ⅳ.完成句子
1．As a matter of fact, ________________________________ basketball this time.(appreciate)
事实上，这次我更喜欢打篮球。
2．It is obvious that Chinese culture is increasingly __________
____________ nowadays for our development.
很明显，中国文化现在对我们的发展越来越重要。
I would rather appreciate playing
of much
significance
3．Currently, ____________________, you are supposed to obey the new regulations.
目前，不管你是谁，你都应该遵守新规定。
4．________________ this poem was written by Li Bai in his teenage years.
据信此诗为李白少年时所作。
no matter who you are
It is believed that
[语篇综合训练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Many countries around the globe pride themselves on their lingual diversity. Here are a few of the most polyglot (使用多语言的) places on Earth.
Aruba
Aruba sits in the far southern Caribbean sea near Venezuela. Dutch is an official language and is taught in all schools, both English and Spanish are also compulsory (必修的) languages in Aruba's education system. However, none of these languages is considered the native language of Aruba on the street, at home locals communicate with one another in Papiament. Papiamento is an official language alongside Dutch, and it is used regularly in the media and in government.
East Timor
This tiny young nation sits in the far south-eastern corner of the Indonesian Archipelago. Once a colony (殖民地) of Portugal, Timor decided to adopt Portuguese as an official language after independence. The local tongue, Tetum, is the most widely spoken language on the street. In addition, English and Indonesian are used throughout the country, and both are officially recognized as working languages.
India
Hindi and English are the official national languages of India, and the majority of educated Indians have knowledge of both, though English is preferred over Hindi in southern India. Each state in India has its own official language(s), most of which differ from Hindi. These languages are used in the local media and on the street.
South Africa
South Africa has 11 official languages. In many urban areas, English is the lingua franca (通用语). It is also the main language of the government and the media, even though less than ten percent of South Africans speak it as a first language.Afrikaans, a Germanic language similar to Dutch, is spoken in the southern and western regions of the country.South Africa has nine official Bantu languages, of which：Zulu and Xhosa are the most common.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个使用多语言的国家。
1．Which of the following is the official language of Aruba
A．Dutch and Spanish.
B．Dutch and Papiamento.
C．Spanish and English.
D．English and Papiamento.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段“Papiamento is an official language alongside Dutch, and it is used regularly in the media and in government.”可知，荷兰语和帕皮阿门托语是阿鲁巴的官方语言。故选B。
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2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．Aruba was once a colony of Portugal.
B．East Timor lies in the far southern Caribbean sea.
C．English is preferred over Hindi in India.
D．South Africa media uses English as the main language.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段“In many urban areas ...first language.”可知，D选项“南非媒体使用英语作为主要语言”正确。故选D。
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3．What do these places have in common
A．They adopt English as an official language.
B．They are education-centred places.
C．They have no official language.
D．They are multilingual communities.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“Many countries around the globe pride themselves on their lingual diversity. Here are a few of the most polyglot (使用多语言的) places on Earth.”可知，这些地方的共同之处是他们是多语言社会。故选D。
B
Language is born of culture and in turn reflects the history of a culture.This is clear when we compare English in Britain, the United States and Australia.
Of the three dialects, British English has the most confusing grammar and spelling rules.This is probably because the development of English has been under the control of the upper class.The modern English language came into being in the 18th century.The upper class who spoke French wanted to show their influence and make themselves different from the uneducated working people.In other words, British English reflects the English character with class.
The US dialect is generally recognised as the easiest to pared with British English, its spelling is more connected with its pronunciation.And its grammatical rules are much easier to follow.What's more, its words are simpler to pronounce.For foreigners, it's much easier to learn.That's why American English is more popular in the world.
The reason why American English is simpler than British English is connected with its special history. British English was mainly influenced by the upper class.But American upper class didn't exist when American English was born. American English was based on the dialects spoken by working people from different countries.So the formation of American English was based on a rule to help all the working people with different cultural backgrounds communicate more easily.
Australian English is different from British and American English.It is the most vulgar (粗俗的) of the three.Actually, it has a tendency to show its invention, disrespect and humor.At times, this can make it almost impossible to understand and quite impolite to some educated speakers.That is partly connected with special identity of the early settlers.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一个国家的语言能反映出一个国家的文化历史。
4．Why is British English more confusing than American English
A．Because it was influenced by the upper class.
B．Because English people are more educated.
C．Because it was totally created by Frenchmen.
D．Because England was more powerful in the past.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Of the three dialects ... under the control of the upper class.”可知，是因为英式英语的发展受到上流社会的影响。
5．American English is more popular than British English worldwide because .
A．it has fewer words
B．the US has a shorter history
C．the US has a larger population
D．it is easier to learn for foreigners
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解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Compared with British English, its spelling is more connected with its pronunciation ...That's why American English is more popular in the world.”可知，是因为美式英语更容易学。
6．What can we infer from the text
A．Australian English is easy to understand.
B．Australian English is preferred by educated people.
C．Modern English became popular in the 18th century.
D．American English may develop from working people's language.
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的“American English was based on ...communicate more easily.”可推测美式英语是来源于劳动人民的语言。
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7．Which of the following can best describe Australian English
A．Polite. B．Rude.
C．Welcome. D．Special.
解析：推理判断题。根据第五段中的“It is the most vulgar (粗俗的) of the three.Actually, it has a tendency to show its invention, disrespect and humor.”可知答案。
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Ⅱ.完形填空
It is 27 years since my last conversation with my mother.She encouraged me, “The pen and the new foreign language will be your compass to 8 around the world.”Sadly, my mother died of breast cancer when I was six.
Turning seven, I 9 30 miles to live closer to my school.But “closer” is a 10 term in Uganda, which means I had to get up as the 11 sun rises and then ran 8.8 miles barefoot to 12 .Also, I needed to carry a stick to 13 snakes and dogs.During the 14 season, the path to school was 15 daily and I'd swim with one hand, using the other hand to hold the book bag on my 16 .
Research shows 70 percent of poor children don't 17 primary school in Uganda.Reasons for this high dropout rate (辍学率) includes the long 18 some children must 19 among many other reasons.
Fortunately, I've made it.Whenever I see the sun rise, I am reminded of the 20 of my mother, who 21 me to dream big and to use the 22 of the pen to make my dream come true.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者用自己的经历反映出乌干达贫困儿童的上学情况——很多儿童因为家离学校太远而不得不辍学，作者同时也感谢妈妈对她的激励。
8．A.look B．turn
C．hang D．sail
解析：根据语境可知，妈妈说笔和外语是环游世界的指南针。sail“航行，环游”。
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9．A. traveled B．drove
C．rode D．climbed
解析：根据本空后的“30 miles to live closer to my school”可知，为了住得离学校更近，“我”走了30英里，故A项正确。
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10．A. relative B．real
C．simple D．technical
解析：根据本空后的“term in Uganda, which means I had to get up as the sun rises and then ran 8.8 miles barefoot to ”可知，在乌干达，“更近”是一个相对的词，“我”必须在太阳升起的时候早早起床，然后光着脚跑8.8英里去上学，故A项正确。relative“相对的”；real“真实的”；simple“简单的”；technical“技术上的”。
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11．A.warm B．early
C．bright D．hot
解析：此处用early突出路途遥远，需要早起去上学。
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12．A.work B．school
C．lessons D．house
解析：根据上文可知，此处指的是去上学。
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13．A.seek for B．make use of
C．look after D．look out for
解析：根据本空后的“snakes and dogs”可知，“我”需要拿一根木棍提防蛇和狗。seek for“寻找”；make use of“利用”；look after“照顾”；look out for“留心，提防”。
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14．A.hot B．cold
C．rainy D．dry
解析：根据本空后的“the path to school was daily and I'd swim with one hand”可知，赶上雨季，通往学校的小路被洪水淹没，“我”需要游泳到学校。
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15．A.damaged B．repaired
C．blocked D．flooded
解析：根据本空后的“I'd swim with one hand”可知，此处应选flood“淹没”。
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16．A.hand B．head
C．arm D．finger
解析：根据语境可知，“我”一只手游泳，一只手把书包举过头顶(以防把书包弄湿)。
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17．A.attend B．enter
C．complete D．continue
解析：根据本空后的“Reasons for this high dropout rate ...”可知，在乌干达，70%的贫困儿童无法完成小学学业。
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18．A.lists B．periods
C．distances D．experiments
解析：根据上文“我”每天需要走很远的路去上学可知，此处是说有些儿童因为每天上学要走很远的距离而辍学，故C项正确。
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19．A.measure B．consider
C．judge D．cover
解析：此处指要行走很长的距离。measure“测量”；consider“考虑”；judge“判断”；cover“行走(一段路程)”。
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20．A.love B．support
C．wisdom D．kindness
解析：根据本空后的“of my mother, who me to dream big and to use the of the pen to make my dream come true”可知，“我”时刻记得妈妈的智慧，她激励“我”要有远大的梦想，用笔的力量让梦想成真。
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21．A.enabled B．inspired
C．commanded D．trained
解析：此处指妈妈激励“我”要有远大的梦想。inspire“激励”。
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22．A.value B．power
C．symbol D．length
解析：此处指利用笔的力量。power“力量”。
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Ⅲ.主题微写作
假定你是李华，一个外国中学生社团打算来你校感受汉字艺术。请你写一篇演讲稿，介绍中国的汉字，内容如下：
1．汉字的发展；2．汉字的重要性；3．你的看法。
注意：1.词数80左右；开头结尾已给出；
2．使用本课学到的词汇和表达。
参考范文：
Good afternoon everybody! It is my honor to deliver a speech on Chinese characters.
Chinese characters have a long history. They evolved from simple pictures to complex structures, reflecting the wisdom and creativity of our ancestors. Over time, they have become an essential part of Chinese culture and a unique form of art.
Besides, Chinese characters are not only the means of communication but also the carrier of our history, culture, and traditions. By learning Chinese characters, we can better understand the depth and breadth of Chinese civilization.
In the end, we should respect and protect Chinese characters, and pass on this valuable cultural heritage to future generations.
That's all. Thanks for your listening!UNIT 5 课时检测(三) “Reading and Thinking”的新知学习环节
[语言基础训练]
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．There were calls for __________ (主要的) changes to the system.
2．Please give my best ______ (问候) to your family.
3．__________ (尽管) her good salary, she measured out every dollar needed for household expenses.
4．Practising Chinese kung fu can not only build up one's strength, but also develop one's ________ (性格)．
5．The main __________ (因素) in deciding whether or not to do so is the size of your project.
6．White has always been a ____________ (象征) of purity in Western culture.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
1．This is an old building __________ (date) back to the 14th century.
2．This is why I want to major __________ Chinese Culture.
3．Doing morning exercises regularly is __________ benefit to your health.
4．They joined us in the discussion on how to stop __________ (globe) warming.
5．I have a high regard __________ him as a coach; he is very strict in his job.
6．You'll be able to choose a room based __________ your own personal tastes.
7．Beijing is filled with people from __________ (variety) of parts of China.
8．I'd appreciate __________ if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will come.
Ⅲ.选词填空
of great importance, by means of, date back to, ups and downs, play an important role in, all the way
1．Our life has its ______________ and we need someone to ride with us.
2．We visited a temple which __________________ 200 years ago.
3．He decided that he would drive __________ home instead of putting up at a hotel for the night.
4．I have just found that the class meeting is ______________ to me.
5．She could not speak, but made her wishes known ______________ signs.
6．As everyone knows, she __________________ our organization.
Ⅳ.完成句子
1．As a matter of fact, ________________________ basketball this time.(appreciate)
事实上，这次我更喜欢打篮球。
2．It is obvious that Chinese culture is increasingly ____________________ nowadays for our development.
很明显，中国文化现在对我们的发展越来越重要。
3．Currently, __________________________， you are supposed to obey the new regulations.
目前，不管你是谁，你都应该遵守新规定。
4．____________________ this poem was written by Li Bai in his teenage years.
据信此诗为李白少年时所作。
[语篇综合训练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Many countries around the globe pride themselves on their lingual diversity. Here are a few of the most polyglot (使用多语言的) places on Earth.
Aruba
Aruba sits in the far southern Caribbean sea near Venezuela. Dutch is an official language and is taught in all schools, both English and Spanish are also compulsory (必修的) languages in Aruba's education system. However, none of these languages is considered the native language of Aruba on the street, at home locals communicate with one another in Papiament. Papiamento is an official language alongside Dutch, and it is used regularly in the media and in government.
East Timor
This tiny young nation sits in the far south eastern corner of the Indonesian Archipelago. Once a colony (殖民地) of Portugal, Timor decided to adopt Portuguese as an official language after independence. The local tongue, Tetum, is the most widely spoken language on the street. In addition, English and Indonesian are used throughout the country, and both are officially recognized as working languages.
India
Hindi and English are the official national languages of India, and the majority of educated Indians have knowledge of both, though English is preferred over Hindi in southern India. Each state in India has its own official language(s), most of which differ from Hindi. These languages are used in the local media and on the street.
South Africa
South Africa has 11 official languages. In many urban areas, English is the lingua franca (通用语). It is also the main language of the government and the media, even though less than ten percent of South Africans speak it as a first language. Afrikaans, a Germanic language similar to Dutch, is spoken in the southern and western regions of the country. South Africa has nine official Bantu languages, of which：Zulu and Xhosa are the most common.
1．Which of the following is the official language of Aruba
A．Dutch and Spanish.
B．Dutch and Papiamento.
C．Spanish and English.
D．English and Papiamento.
2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．Aruba was once a colony of Portugal.
B．East Timor lies in the far southern Caribbean sea.
C．English is preferred over Hindi in India.
D．South Africa media uses English as the main language.
3．What do these places have in common
A．They adopt English as an official language.
B．They are education centred places.
C．They have no official language.
D．They are multilingual communities.
B
Language is born of culture and in turn reflects the history of a culture.This is clear when we compare English in Britain, the United States and Australia.
Of the three dialects, British English has the most confusing grammar and spelling rules.This is probably because the development of English has been under the control of the upper class.The modern English language came into being in the 18th century.The upper class who spoke French wanted to show their influence and make themselves different from the uneducated working people.In other words, British English reflects the English character with class.
The US dialect is generally recognised as the easiest to pared with British English, its spelling is more connected with its pronunciation.And its grammatical rules are much easier to follow.What's more, its words are simpler to pronounce.For foreigners, it's much easier to learn.That's why American English is more popular in the world.
The reason why American English is simpler than British English is connected with its special history. British English was mainly influenced by the upper class.But American upper class didn't exist when American English was born. American English was based on the dialects spoken by working people from different countries.So the formation of American English was based on a rule to help all the working people with different cultural backgrounds communicate more easily.
Australian English is different from British and American English.It is the most vulgar (粗俗的) of the three.Actually, it has a tendency to show its invention, disrespect and humor.At times, this can make it almost impossible to understand and quite impolite to some educated speakers.That is partly connected with special identity of the early settlers.
4．Why is British English more confusing than American English
A．Because it was influenced by the upper class.
B．Because English people are more educated.
C．Because it was totally created by Frenchmen.
D．Because England was more powerful in the past.
5．American English is more popular than British English worldwide because________.
A．it has fewer words
B．the US has a shorter history
C．the US has a larger population
D．it is easier to learn for foreigners
6．What can we infer from the text
A．Australian English is easy to understand.
B．Australian English is preferred by educated people.
C．Modern English became popular in the 18th century.
D．American English may develop from working people's language.
7．Which of the following can best describe Australian English
A．Polite. B．Rude.
C．Welcome. D．Special.
Ⅱ.完形填空
It is 27 years since my last conversation with my mother.She encouraged me, “The pen and the new foreign language will be your compass to__8__around the world.”Sadly, my mother died of breast cancer when I was six.
Turning seven, I__9__ 30 miles to live closer to my school.But “closer” is a __10__ term in Uganda, which means I had to get up as the__11__ sun rises and then ran 8.8 miles barefoot to__12__.Also, I needed to carry a stick to__13__ snakes and dogs.During the__14__ season, the path to school was__15__ daily and I'd swim with one hand, using the other hand to hold the book bag on my__16__.
Research shows 70 percent of poor children don't __17__ primary school in Uganda.Reasons for this high dropout rate (辍学率) includes the long__18__ some children must__19__ among many other reasons.
Fortunately, I've made it.Whenever I see the sun rise, I am reminded of the__20__ of my mother, who__21__ me to dream big and to use the__22__ of the pen to make my dream come true.
8．A.look B．turn
C．hang D．sail
9．A.traveled B．drove
C．rode D．climbed
10．A.relative B．real
C．simple D．technical
11．A.warm B．early
C．bright D．hot
12．A.work B．school
C．lessons D．house
13．A.seek for B．make use of
C．look after D．look out for
14．A.hot B．cold
C．rainy D．dry
15．A.damaged B．repaired
C．blocked D．flooded
16．A.hand B．head
C．arm D．finger
17．A.attend B．enter
C．complete D．continue
18．A.lists B．periods
C．distances D．experiments
19．A.measure B．consider
C．judge D．cover
20．A.love B．support
C．wisdom D．kindness
21．A.enabled B．inspired
C．commanded D．trained
22．A.value B．power
C．symbol D．length
Ⅲ.主题微写作
假定你是李华，一个外国中学生社团打算来你校感受汉字艺术。请你写一篇演讲稿，介绍中国的汉字，内容如下：
1．汉字的发展； 2.汉字的重要性；
3．你的看法。
注意：1.词数80左右；开头结尾已给出；
2．使用本课学到的词汇和表达。
Good afternoon everybody! It is my honor to deliver a speech on Chinese characters.
That's all. Thanks for your listening!
UNIT 5 课时检测(三)
[语言基础训练]
Ⅰ.1.major 2.regards 3.Despite 4.character 5.factor 6.symbol
Ⅱ.1.dating 2.in 3.of 4.global 5.for 6.on 7.varieties
8．it
Ⅲ.1.ups and downs 2.dates back to 3.all the way
4．of great importance 5.by means of
6．plays an important role in
Ⅳ.1.I would rather appreciate playing 2.of much significance
3．no matter who you are 4.It is believed that
[语篇综合训练]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个使用多语言的国家。
1．选B 细节理解题。根据第二段“Papiamento is an official language alongside Dutch, and it is used regularly in the media and in government.”可知，荷兰语和帕皮阿门托语是阿鲁巴的官方语言。故选B。
2．选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段“In many urban areas ... first language.”可知，D选项“南非媒体使用英语作为主要语言”正确。故选D。
3．选D 细节理解题。根据第一段“Many countries around the globe pride themselves on their lingual diversity. Here are a few of the most polyglot (使用多语言的) places on Earth.”可知，这些地方的共同之处是他们是多语言社会。故选D。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了一个国家的语言能反映出一个国家的文化历史。
4．选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Of the three dialects ... under the control of the upper class.”可知，是因为英式英语的发展受到上流社会的影响。
5．选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Compared with British English, its spelling is more connected with its pronunciation ...That's why American English is more popular in the world.”可知，是因为美式英语更容易学。
6．选D 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“American English was based on ... communicate more easily.”可推测美式英语是来源于劳动人民的语言。
7．选B 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“It is the most vulgar (粗俗的) of the three.Actually, it has a tendency to show its invention, disrespect and humor.”可知答案。
Ⅱ.完形填空
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者用自己的经历反映出乌干达贫困儿童的上学情况——很多儿童因为家离学校太远而不得不辍学，作者同时也感谢妈妈对她的激励。
8．选D 根据语境可知，妈妈说笔和外语是环游世界的指南针。sail“航行，环游”。
9．选A 根据本空后的“30 miles to live closer to my school”可知，为了住得离学校更近，“我”走了30英里，故A项正确。
10．选A 根据本空后的“term in Uganda, which means I had to get up as the ______ sun rises and then ran 8.8 miles barefoot to______”可知，在乌干达，“更近”是一个相对的词，“我”必须在太阳升起的时候早早起床，然后光着脚跑8.8英里去上学，故A项正确。relative“相对的”；real“真实的”；simple“简单的”；technical“技术上的”。
11．选B 此处用early突出路途遥远，需要早起去上学。
12．选B 根据上文可知，此处指的是去上学。
13．选D 根据本空后的“snakes and dogs”可知，“我”需要拿一根木棍提防蛇和狗。seek for“寻找”；make use of“利用”；look after“照顾”；look out for“留心，提防”。
14．选C 根据本空后的“the path to school was________daily and I'd swim with one hand”可知，赶上雨季，通往学校的小路被洪水淹没，“我”需要游泳到学校。
15．选D 根据本空后的“I'd swim with one hand”可知，此处应选flood“淹没”。
16．选B 根据语境可知，“我”一只手游泳，一只手把书包举过头顶(以防把书包弄湿)。
17．选C 根据本空后的“Reasons for this high dropout rate ...”可知，在乌干达，70%的贫困儿童无法完成小学学业。
18．选C 根据上文“我”每天需要走很远的路去上学可知，此处是说有些儿童因为每天上学要走很远的距离而辍学，故C项正确。
19．选D 此处指要行走很长的距离。measure“测量”；consider“考虑”；judge“判断”；cover“行走(一段路程)”。
20．选C 根据本空后的“of my mother, who________ me to dream big and to use the______of the pen to make my dream come true”可知，“我”时刻记得妈妈的智慧，她激励“我”要有远大的梦想，用笔的力量让梦想成真。
21．选B 此处指妈妈激励“我”要有远大的梦想。inspire“激励”。
22．选B 此处指利用笔的力量。power“力量”。
Ⅲ.主题微写作(参考范文)
Good afternoon everybody! It is my honor to deliver a speech on Chinese characters.
Chinese characters have a long history. They evolved from simple pictures to complex structures, reflecting the wisdom and creativity of our ancestors. Over time, they have become an essential part of Chinese culture and a unique form of art.
Besides, Chinese characters are not only the means of communication but also the carrier of our history, culture, and traditions. By learning Chinese characters, we can better understand the depth and breadth of Chinese civilization.
In the end, we should respect and protect Chinese characters, and pass on this valuable cultural heritage to future generations.
That's all. Thanks for your listening!
