Unit 1 Life Choices
Period 1 Topic Talk & Lifestyles
【基础知识练】教材必备知识精练
一、用所给词的适当形式填空
1.Every year, the Tour of Qinghai Lake cycling race, well-known for its long_________(distant), attracts lots of cycling lovers.
2.The school encouraged students to actively take part in_________ (variety) on-campus and off-campus activities in their leisure time.
3. Practising yoga or tai chi can help to keep our bodies soft, which in turn protects us from _________(injure).
4. The friendly dialogue between the two countries is_________ (definite) of great importance to their development.
5. It may be _________ (challenge) to perform well if you have felt under pressure.
6. I am_________ (confidence )that new opportunities will arise and that you will achieve your goal.
7. When he entered senior high school he participated in a wide range of activities in the _________(expect) of enriching his campus life and making more friends.
8. Doctors say it normally takes four to six weeks for him to make a full _________ (recover)from the operation on his eyes.
9. __________( fortunately), the library was closed when I got there , so I couldn't borrow the book I needed for my English project.
10.He is very __________ (competence)at dealing with a variety of problems, so he will get the task done on schedule.
二、选词填空(使用正确的形式)
in person, cheer on, according to, get ahead, put pressure on, from time to time , recover from, on the plus side, a wide range of, all in all
I'm very sorry that I cannot go to the airport to pick you up __________ because I have to attend a meeting
2.If you want to __________ in your study you should develop good study habits and work hard.
3. __________ our teacher, the exam will cover all the materials we've learned this semester, so we need to study hard.
4. When we're talking with others, we can nod at the speaker __________ to show that we're listening attentively.
5. On the minus side, the job doesn't pay well ; __________,you can gain work
experience from it.
He had gone through a lot of pain before he finally __________ his illness.
The restaurant serves__________ foods from burgers to salads, so there's something for everyone.
At sporting events, fans from every walk of life come together to __________ the teams.
__________ , follow the above suggestions and you will be more likely to adapt to your high school life.
10.As a matter of fact, we don't want to __________ you to make a decision, but we haven’t much time left.
三、单句语法填空。
1.We have been told that a variety of activities are scheduled _________ (take) place in the campus culture and art festival this week.
2. My target in senior high school is to prepare myself _________ my degree in physics at university.
3. According to previous studies , people who regularly practise positive thinking tend _________ (solve) problems more effectively.
4. Schools aim _________ (create)a safe and supportive environment where students can learn,explore their interests, and develop important life skills.
5.To prevent further damage to the river, we volunteer_________ ( participate) in clean-up activities.
6.While_________ (face) a challenge, a person with confidence always does his or her best to find a way to rise to it.
7. To finish the project on time, they kept _________ (work ) until midnight.
8. As soon as he arrives home after school, he sets out_________ (revise) what he has learnt in class.
9.To overcome the difficulties that _________ (arise)from a tight schedule, the company organised the most experienced members to offer timely services.
10. When he woke up, he found himself _________ (surround) by a group of children.
四、翻译句子
1.每个人都需要一直更新自己的知识,否则将被社会抛在后面。(keep+宾语+宾补,update)
___________________________, otherwise he will be left behind by society.
2.Tom 这个月一直都在图书馆学习,因为他已经制订了目标。(现在完成进行时,goal)
____________________________________________________ this month.
3.一旦你沉迷于网络游戏,你就很难让自己停下来。(addict, drag...away from...)
Once you______________________________ online games , it is difficult for you to ____________________________________________________ .
4.(1)我刚刚复习功课太认真都没注意到你来了。(revise, so...that...)
I just____________________________________ I didn't notice your coming.
(2)我们渴望受到更好的教育,这样我们就能有机会拥有更美好的未来。(so that)
We long to get a better education_________________________ a brighter future.
5.我想知道这周六你是否方便参加我的生日聚会。(it 作形式主语,convenient)
I wonder whether________________________________ this Saturday.
常言道:"失败是成功之母。"(as,saying)
_________________________ “Failure is the mother of success”.
老实说,我学习英语的方法确实和你的不同。(强调谓语动词,differ)
To be honest, my method of studying English______________________ .
8.人们并没有太多地期望他会从这次受伤中快速地恢复过来。(同位语从句,expectation, recovery)
There was ____________________________________________________ .
五、语法专练
1 . It is important for people ________ (master) at least one foreign
language in modern society.
2. My English teacher advises me ________ (join) the English club because she expects me ________ (develop )confidence in speaking English.
3.If you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised ________ (find )that different cultures actually have a lot in common.
4. The local government has done everything it can________ ( save)the injured.
5. I arrived at the train station only ________ (find)I had left my ID card at home.
6.Tu Youyou has become the first Chinese female ________ (receive)a Nobel scientist Prize.
7.The main aim of the course is________(help)improve each student's reading ability.
8. There are so many types of smart phones on sale that I can't decide which________ (buy).
9.The driver failed________(see)the car coming the other way in time, which led to a terrible accident.
【能力提升练】学科关键能力构建
一、阅读理解 (主题语境:人与自我 语篇类型:新闻报道 用时:6分钟)
When you're faced with challenges in life, you have two choices--- you can either give in to the challenges, or you can overcome them. Jasmine Mazard---Larry is a conqueror (征服者). The 17-year-old is graduating from high school with a highly impressive GPA (平均学分绩点)of 8.07.
Jasmine has faced several difficulties during her young life, one of which is struggling with hearing loss. Worse still, four years ago her family lost everything in a serious house fire, leaving Jasmine homeless for the first two years of high school. Jasmine had every reason to just give up and let her situation beat her. Instead, she used her challenges to motivate herself." She dealt with a really difficult situation , but she didn't allow it to stop her from meeting her goals.I think that was really extraordinary, and she was just very goal-driven from day one," her principal,
Marlee Strawn , said.Throughout her high school years , Jasmine has taken Advanced Placement ( AP) courses, dual credit courses, and the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education, all of which contribute to her high GPA. Besides her academic achievements, Jasmine takes an active part in various extracurricular activities , including those from the student government association, the student council.speech and debate teams , and the art club.
So what is it that drives her “I use my little brother as my motivation,” Jasmine said. “Sometimes it can be challenging, but when I look at him, I want to be a role model for him. ” Jasmine also encourages young people like her to fight hard against any difficulty that is preventing their progress. " We all have our own story. There's the good and the bad. But don't ignore the bad because it makes you who you are. In 10 or 20 years from now, you're going to look back and say, ' I did that. I overcame all of these challenges , and here I am today ,’" she said.
1 . How did Jasmine probably feel when she was in high school
A. Stressed but positive. B. Lonely but independent.
C.Grateful and confident. D.Worried and hopeless.
2. What can we infer about Jasmine from paragraph 4
A. She has a gift for art and leadership.
B. She focuses on all-round development of herself.
C. She has difficulty balancing her studies and hobbies.
D. She pays more attention to her academic achievements.
3. What pushes Jasmine to keep moving forward
A. Her eagerness to achieve great success.
B. Her fear of falling behind her little brother.
C. Her intention to encourage young people.
D, Her desire to set an example to her little brother.
4. What can we learn from Jasmine's words in the last paragraph
A. Never too old to learn. B. Well begun is half done.
C. Hardships make people grow. D. Great hopes make great men.
二、七选五 (主题语境:人与自我 语篇类型:说明文 用时:7分钟)
How Do High School Freshmen Choose Courses
Welcome to the exciting world of high school! As a freshman, you may be unsure of how to choose the right courses. Don't worry, and we will guide you through the process of choosing the perfect courses for your unique academic journey.
Start with your strengths. The first step in choosing courses is to take a look at your strengths and interests, What courses are you better at 1.________________
For example, if you love science and math , you might want to start with those areas. Consider your career goals. Think about what jobs you are interested in in the future. 2.______________ For instance , if you want to become a doctor, you might want to take biology and chemistry courses.
Talk to the school advisers. School advisers are your valuable source when it comes to choosing. They can help you find your interests , strengths, and career goals. They also recommend courses that are suitable for you. 3.______________
______________When you choose courses, it's important to consider your schedule. Will you have enough time to complete your homework and still have time for other activities Will the courses conflict(冲突) with each other For example, if you have heavy work of math and science courses, you might want to avoid adding another challenging course to your plate.
Research the subjects. Before choosing a course , take some time to research the subject matter. Look for reviews and feedback from present and former students. 5.______________ This will help you make a better decision about which courses are right for you.
A. Manage your time.
B. Look at your schedule.
C.What courses will help you achieve those goals
D, You can choose courses according to your work preference.
E. What subjects do you find yourself naturally attracted to
F. In a word , they help you find the perfect fit specially for you.
G. They can help you get a sense of the course's content and difficulty level.
三、语法填空 (主题语境:人与自我 语篇类型:记叙文 用时:6分钟)
Going from junior high to senior high is really a big challenge for a freshman. The first week in my new school made me a little 1._________(confuse ).
First , I had to think 2._________ ( careful ) about which courses I wanted to take. The school adviser helped me choose the suitable ones. Among them, I know English is a very difficult language, but I 3._________ (try) my best to be fluent when I graduate. My adviser also advised that I should sign up 4._________ advanced literature that I am good at.
I had to choose after-school activities, too. It is often said that one way 5. _________ (know) the school well and make more new friends is to join a club. Our school offers 6._________(chance) to join different clubs. I joined a volunteer club, 7._________members work at a soup kitchen and hand out food to homeless people in the community every weekend.
I know I will have to study 8._________ ( hard) than before as a senior high school student and get used to 9._________ ( be) responsible for a lot more. I am a bit worried about keeping up with the other students in my advanced course. Still, I am happy to be here. Studying hard isn't always fun , 10 ._________ I'll be well prepared for university or whatever else comes in the future.
【参考答案】
用所给词的适当形式填空
distance 2.various/varied 3. injury/injuries 4.definitely
5. challenging 6. confident 7. expectation 8. recovery
9. Unfortunately petent
二、选词填空(使用正确的形式)
1. in person 2. get ahead 3. According to 4.from time to time
5. on the plus side 6. recovered from 7. a wide range of 8. cheer on
9. All in all 10. put pressure on
三、单句语法填空
1.to take 2.for 3.to solve 4.to create 5.to participate
6.facing 7.working 8.to revise 9.arose 10.surrounded
四、翻译句子
1. Everyone needs to keep his knowledge updated
2.Tom has been studying in the library;because he has set a goal
3. are addicted to; drag yourself away from them
4. (1)revised my lessons so carefully that
(2)so that we can have a chance to have
5. it is convenient for you to go to my birthday party
6. As the saying goes
7. does differ from yours
8.not much expectation that he would make a quick recovery from the injury
五、语法专练
1. to master 2. to join; to develop 3.to find 4.to save
5.to find 6.to receive 7.to help 8.to buy 9.to see
一、阅读理解: ABDC
二、七选五 :EDFBG
三、语法填空
1.confused 2.carefully 3.will try 4.for 5.to know
6.chances 7.whose 8.harder 9.being 10.but