Section Ⅳ Extended reading & Project & Assessment
维度一：品句填词
根据所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。
1.Eventually，his hard work paid off and he was a to a key university.
2.She believes that life may e on other planets.
3.He lost his balance and fell b .
4.Every tree has its r and every river has its source.
5.I want to travel all over the world， so I need to m English first.
6.If you can’t adapt to something，please do not h to turn to me for help.
7.You should spend some time （探索） nature with your children.
8.I must have slept in an awkward position — I’m （疼痛） all over.
9.The lecture （激励，鼓舞） us to make great efforts to realize our dreams.
10. （现在） most kids prefer watching TV to reading books.
维度二：词形转换
用所给单词的正确形式填空。
1.She agreed without the slightest （hesitate）.
2.Hospital （admit） is not necessary in most cases.
3.I took a deep （breathe） of the fresh sea air.
4.How did the universe first come into （exist）？
5.Much to my （satisfy），I find the documentary is educational.
6.When I was little， I wanted to join in the （explore） of the universe.
7.Dreams can be a rich source of （inspire） for an artist.
8.She made her （announce） after talking with the president.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据汉语及括号内提示完成下列句子。
1.当他苏醒过来时，他发现自己正躺在地上。（find＋宾语＋宾语补足语）
He when he came to himself.
2.据说警察正在调查这起事故。（be said to）
The police the accident.
3.你昨晚熬夜。怪不得你这么困。（no wonder）
You stayed up late last night. .
4.尽管这个男孩很聪明，但他解决这个问题仍有困难。（it作形式宾语）
Clever as the boy was， he .
5.练太极时，你会感到放松和神清气爽。（状语从句省略）
， you will feel relaxed and refreshed.
6.有这么多问题要解决，我不能和你一起出去看电影。（with复合结构）
， I can’t go out to see a film with you.
维度四：课文语法填空
阅读课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When my friend first suggested that we 1. （join） the new Tai Chi Club， I hesitated.After the first class， however， I had to admit that tai chi was 2. （amaze）！ I can 3. （honest） say it has had a huge effect 4. me physically and mentally.Practising tai chi has inspired me 5. （explore） the Chinese culture behind it.
Zhang Sanfeng was said 6. （invent） tai chi.However， nowadays people tend to believe that Chen Wangting developed tai chi 7. （base） on martial arts skills.Since Chinese martial arts have a long tradition of imitating animals， 8. is not surprising that some tai chi moves 9. （name） after animals.I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits 10. it has brought me.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Duncan Williams， who now plays for Chelsea Football Club， came close to missing out on a career in football.His father， Gavin， a former national team player and now a professional coach， had sent 14-year-old Duncan to three professional clubs， all of which turned him down， because， unlike the other boys， he did not shoot up in height.When Chelsea accepted him as a junior because of his fantastic skills， it was clear to him that this was more of a last chance than a new beginning. Fortunately， that summer， Duncan just grew and grew， and got much stronger as well.
Duncan said， “The first half of that season I played in the youth team.I got lucky — the first-team manager came to watch us play against Queens Park Rangers Football Club （QPR）.Although we lost 3-1， I had a really good game， which led to my promotion to the first team.”
Gavin pointed out that being smaller and weaker when Duncan was developing had its advantages， as it forced Duncan to focus on improving his ball control and using “quick feet” to get out of tight （阵式紧密的） spaces.A couple of years ago， Gavin used to tell Duncan， “Look， if you can already run past an opponent （对手） now， imagine what you’ll be like at 17 or 18 when you’re bigger and faster — they won’t be able to touch you.”
Now， Duncan is following in his father’s footsteps and has joined a national program where individuals like him provide guidance to young teenagers aiming to become professional athletes.He is an old head on young shoulders， yet he’s also like a young kid in his enthusiasm （热情）.When asked if he would get to play for the national team， Duncan said humbly （谦虚地），“One day I’d love to， but the timing is for someone else to decide.”Given his current performance， that day may not be far off.
1.Why was 14-year-old Duncan refused by the three professional clubs？（ ）
A.He lacked team spirit.
B.He was not old enough.
C.He was physically small.
D.He had poor football skills.
2.Which word can best describe Duncan’s performance during the match against QPR？（ ）
A.Inspiring. B.Confusing.
C.Impressive. D.Unsatisfactory.
3.What can be guessed from Gavin’s words in Paragraph 3？（ ）
A.He advised Duncan to dream big.
B.He believed in Duncan’s potential.
C.He asked Duncan to train regularly.
D.He was glad about Duncan’s development.
4.What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A.A Rising Star
B.The Last Chance
C.An Unexpected Game
D.The Good Sportsmanship
B
You want to lose some weight by exercising and eating healthily， only to find when you step on the scale （秤） it says you’ve gained a few pounds.“That’s normal， and it doesn’t mean that your workouts are not effective，”says Jeffrey A.Dolgan， an exercise physiologist in Miami Beach， Florida.
“A person’s scale mass （质量） is a combination of muscle， fat， bone， blood， and even the air that we carry in our lungs，” he says.“Immediately after a workout routine （惯例）， the percentage of mass in each body part can shift as much as 15 per cent.So if you’re gaining weight while working out and eating healthily， it’s probably not the type of weight gain that you think it is.”
The scale can’t tell you how much of your body weight is muscle or fat， which means if your goal is to improve your fitness level， the scale is not the best tool for measuring improvements.When you start to change your body composition with your workouts — by building more muscle mass and decreasing your body fat — your scale weight may increase， while your body fat percentage may decrease.
These changes happen over weeks and months （not hours or days） so the scale is useless when tracking them.
You may argue that you weigh a few pounds less after a high intensity （强度） training class.Don’t get too excited — it’s just water loss due to sweat.Water makes up about 65 to 90 per cent of a person’s weight， and change in water content of the human body can move the scale by ten pounds or more from day to day.
So ignore the scale and pay more attention to objective measurement tools like body composition.Keep in mind that if you’re exercising but gaining weight， you may actually look slimmer.
5.What can we know from Dolgan’s words in Paragraph 2？（ ）
A.Your scale mass is affected by many factors.
B.Your weight changes very little during a day.
C.Your workout is not effective if you gain weight.
D.Your weight is determined only by muscle and fat.
6.What will most probably happen after you exercise and eat healthily for 3 months？（ ）
A.You will weigh more.
B.Your muscle mass will decrease.
C.Your body fat will increase.
D.Your body composition will change.
7.Why do people lose some weight after a high intensity training class？（ ）
A.Because their fat reduces.
B.Because their muscle reduces.
C.Because they sweat a lot.
D.Because their bones become lighter.
8.Which of the following could be the best title for the text？（ ）
A.Why Do We Gain Weight？
B.How Do We Work Out Effectively？
C.What Is the Composition of Our Body？
D.Why Does My Workout Cause Weight Gain？
Ⅱ.完形填空
It was 2 August and Isabella Payne had just gone to bed.But her father， Matthew， 9 that since they shared a passion （热爱） for 10 and radio communications， an opportunity to hail （向……打招呼） American astronaut Kjell Lindgren was not to be 11 .
Pulling Isabella out of bed， the 12 ran to the radio station.
Aboard the International Space Station （ISS）， a radio station is kept 13 astronauts can sometimes talk with people on the 14 — usually schools — through classic radio communications.
Such 15 are usually brief， with individuals giving out their radio’s unique call sign， a name and location， a thank you and a 16 .However when Lindgren， who just happened to be 17 Kent， England that night， heard Isabella’s name and age， his voice changed from routine to 18 .
The astronaut took to Twitter and said it might have been his favourite 19 so far.
Isabella shares her father’s passion for space and radio communications， and watches every lift-off and spacewalk from her 20 position， on his knee， at the radio desk.
They’ve shared that special bond all their lives， even when Matthew helped a school 21 British astronaut Tim Peake aboard the ISS in 2016.Little Isabella was just 2 years old then， sitting on the front-knee seat during the 22 .
Her dream is to become a 23 specialist with a space organization so she can recreate her exchange with Lindgren as many times as she’d like.
9.（ ）A.knew B.noticed
C.learned D.wondered
10.（ ）A.science B.service
C.space D.sports
11.（ ）A.discovered B.missed
C.experienced D.afforded
12.（ ）A.father B.community
C.astronaut D.pair
13.（ ）A.so that B.until after
C.ever since D.long before
14.（ ）A.street B.ground
C.Internet D.phone
15.（ ）A.examples B.exercises
C.exchanges D.explanations
16.（ ）A.goodbye B.sorry
C.help D.no
17.（ ）A.staying in B.passing over
C.returning to D.traveling around
18.（ ）A.formal B.anxious
C.cheerful D.awkward
19.（ ）A.contact B.schedule
C.country D.show
20.（ ）A.new B.secret
C.original D.usual
21.（ ）A.record B.radio
C.rescue D.recognize
22.（ ）A.game B.break
C.event D.test
23.（ ）A.training B.computer
C.research D.communications
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Cheryl Street was a beautiful and friendly neighbourhood.However， there was an old two-story house with dark grey walls at the end of the street.The small area in front of the house was overgrown with grass.
The house belonged to an old lady， who lived alone in it.Nobody ever saw her smiling and she mostly stayed inside the house.Some people regarded her as a crazy old lady， while others thought she was a witch （女巫）.There were rumours （传闻） that strange noises came from the house after midnight.
Then a new family moved into that street.They had two kids， Alice and John.When the kids started going to a neighbourhood school， some kids from Cheryl Street were also in their class.They gradually filled them in on all the rumours and stories about their neighbourhood， particularly about that house.Alice and John， being curious， decided to uncover the secret behind all the rumours.
One evening， Alice and John’s parents had to go out to their friend’s place for dinner.After their parents left， both the kids walked out the door and walked towards that creepy （令人毛骨悚然的） house.
After a few minutes， they reached the house and knocked at the door.After a few seconds， the door opened and the old lady appeared.“What do you want？” she asked.
“Umm ... if you don’t mind， can we come inside and sit with you for some time？Our parents are at their friends’ house and we were getting bored at home，” John said.
The old lady smiled a little.“Okay， come inside，” she led the way to her living room.
The inside of the house was a mess.Alice and John sat on a sofa while the old lady went inside.She returned after a while with two cups of hot chocolate and a plate of cookies.The kids thanked her and started eating the cookies.
“Okay now， what made you come here？”the lady looked at the kids.
John said，“Umm ...actually， as you know， there are many rumours and stories surrounding this house and you.Everybody is scared to come here and pass by this house.Strange noises come from this house at night.Nobody has ever heard of your family and they call you ...”
“Witch lady，”the old lady completed John’s sentence with a smile.
Both the kids nodded their heads.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
The old lady took a deep breath and began to tell her sad story.
From that day on， Alice and John started paying a daily visit to the old lady after school.
Section Ⅳ Extended reading & Project & Assessment
基础知识自测
维度一
1.admitted 2.exist 3.backwards 4.roots 5.master
6.hesitate 7.exploring 8.aching 9.inspired
10.Nowadays
维度二
1.hesitation 2.admission 3.breath 4.existence
5.satisfaction 6.exploration 7.inspiration
8.announcement
维度三
1.found himself lying on the ground
2.are said to be looking into
3.No wonder that you are so sleepy
4.found it difficult to solve the problem
5.While/When practising tai chi
6.With so many problems to settle
维度四
1.（should） join 2.amazing 3.honestly 4.on
5.to explore 6.to have invented 7.based 8.it
9.are named 10.（that/which）
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了年轻的足球运动员Duncan Williams的成长之路。
1.C 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，三家职业俱乐部因为Duncan的身材矮小而不愿意要他。
2.C 推理判断题。根据第二段中Duncan所说的Although we lost 3-1， I had a really good game， which led to my promotion to the first team.可知，Duncan在对抗QPR的比赛中的表现令人印象深刻。
3.B 推理判断题。在第三段中Gavin指出，Duncan身材矮小瘦弱促使他专注于提高球技。再从Gavin常常鼓励Duncan可以看出，他十分看好Duncan的未来发展。由此可推知，Gavin相信Duncan的潜力。
4.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了年轻的足球运动员Duncan Williams的成长之路。再根据最后一段最后两句可知，优秀的Duncan为国家队效力指日可待，他是足球界的一名后起之秀，故A项最适合作本文标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了为什么锻炼会导致体重增加。
5.A 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，一个人的体重是肌肉、脂肪、骨骼、血液，甚至是肺部携带的空气的组合，在锻炼后，每个部分的质量百分比会发生变化。由此可推知，你的体重受许多因素影响。
6.D 细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，在你锻炼和健康饮食3个月后，你的体重可能会增加，但你的体脂百分比可能会下降，即最有可能的是你的身体组成会发生变化。
7.C 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段前两句可知，人们在参加高强度的训练班后会减轻体重是因为他们出汗很多，体内水分流失。
8.D 标题归纳题。第一段提到一个现象：你想通过锻炼和健康饮食来减肥，却发现秤上显示你又长了几磅，下文对此进行了分析，所以D项（为什么我的锻炼会导致体重增加？）能够概括文章主旨，适合作本文标题。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。女孩通过无线电与国际空间站的宇航员取得了联系。
9.A 根据语境可知，since they shared ... not to be ...是Matthew所了解的事情。
10.C 根据下文中的an opportunity to hail （向……打招呼） American astronaut可知，Isabella和父亲一样热爱太空和无线电通信。下文中的Isabella shares her father’s passion for space也是提示。
11.B 根据下文中的Pulling Isabella out of bed可知，Matthew不想让女儿错过与宇航员打招呼的机会，于是把她叫了起来。
12.D 根据语境可知，此处指Isabella和Matthew二人，故填pair。
13.A 根据语境可知，astronauts can sometimes talk with people是a radio station is kept的目的，故填so that。
14.B 根据下文中的usually schools — through classic radio communications和常识可知，国际空间站的宇航员通过无线电与地面上的人进行交流。
15.C 根据语境和下文中的with individuals giving ...可知，此处指上文提到的国际空间站的宇航员通过无线电与地面上的人进行交流。
16.A 根据常识可知，人们在用无线电交流时，最后通常会说再见。
17.B 根据上文中的American astronaut Kjell Lindgren和Aboard the International Space Station可知，Lindgren当时正在国际空间站里，因此是在太空中经过肯特郡时听到了Isabella的声音。
18.C 根据上文中的usually schools和下文中的his favourite可推知，小女孩Isabella和父亲在晚上以个人名义与Lindgren进行无线电交流，这种情况不常见，因此在听到Isabella的名字和年龄后，Lindgren很惊喜，他的声音便从平淡的声调变为了愉快的声调。
19.A 根据语境可知，此处指Lindgren最喜欢和Isabella的这次联系，故填contact。
20.D 根据下文中的on his knee， at the radio desk及sitting on the front-knee seat可推知，Isabella每次都会坐在父亲的膝上在无线电桌前观看火箭发射和太空行走，故填usual。
21.B 根据上文中的They’ve shared that special bond all their lives并结合上一段内容可知，此处介绍的仍应是Isabella和父亲一起做的与太空和无线电通信有关的事，故填radio。radio在此处作动词，意为“以无线电联络”。
22.C 根据语境可知，此处指上文中的Matthew帮助一所学校用无线电联络宇航员的事，故填event。
23.D 根据下文中的so she can recreate her exchange with Lindgren as many times as she’d like可知，Isabella的梦想是成为一名航天机构的通信专家。
Ⅲ.
The old lady took a deep breath and began to tell her sad story.After losing her husband and children in a car accident 25 years ago， she moved to the small town to escape the sadness.At first， the neighbours were welcoming， but soon distanced themselves， leaving her feeling so lonely.But she had accepted the fact.The noise they heard was her old washing machine， making strange sounds when turned on.Alice and John expressed their feeling of shock， stating that it was wrong and sad for the neighbours to leave her alone like that.
From that day on， Alice and John started paying a daily visit to the old lady after school.They also told their parents the true story behind that creepy house， who invited her to their house and soon they developed a nice friendship.And within a couple of weeks， Alice and John cleaned the house， painted the walls with their dad’s help， and cut all the overgrown grass.The old lady was happy.She changed into a completely new person.Now people often saw her smiling and walking on Cheryl Street， all thanks to the care and love given by the two kids.
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Finding a balance： my tai chi experience
[1]When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club at school， I hesitated①.I always believed tai chi was for old people.After the first class， however， I had to admit② that I had been wrong about tai chi.It was amazing！ One year later， I can honestly say it has had a huge effect on me physically and mentally.[2]Just as importantly， practising tai chi has inspired③ me to explore④ the Chinese culture behind it.
[1]When引导时间状语从句，从句谓语是suggested（建议）；该从句中同时含有一个that引导的宾语从句，故使用了虚拟语气，即谓语用“（should＋）动词原形”。
[2]practising tai chi为动词-ing短语作主语，谓语动词用单数形式。
[3]The first few tai chi classes were fun and easy， and the moves really caught my imagination， with descriptive names like “white crane⑤ spreading its wings” and “golden rooster⑥ standing on one leg”.When I asked my coach where these interesting names came from， he told me about the history of tai chi.[4]Zhang Sanfeng， a 13th-century Taoist， was said to have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from a fight between a snake and a bird.[5]However， nowadays people tend to believe that Chen Wangting， a 17th-century master⑦ of Chinese martial arts， developed tai chi based on martial arts skills.No wonder⑧ some tai chi moves are named after animals — Chinese martial arts have a long-standing practice of imitating⑨ animals.Chen Wangting’s original set of moves is called Chen-style tai chi， but other styles of tai chi have since been developed， including Yang-style， Wu-style and Sun-style.
[3]and连接一个并列句。前一个分句是“主系表”结构；后一个分句是“主谓宾”结构，with复合结构（with＋名词＋介词短语）作状语。
[4]sb/sth be said to have done sth意为“据说某人/某物已经做了某事”；a 13th-century Taoist是主语Zhang Sanfeng的同位语。
[5]that引导宾语从句，从句主语是Chen Wangting， a 17th-century master of Chinese martial arts是它的同位语；过去分词短语based on martial arts skills在从句中作方式状语。
[6]After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes， I found myself bored and aching⑩ from doing the same moves over and over again .[7]Luckily， my coach taught me how to relax my muscles and focus on peace of mind while performing the routine.[8]With these requirements of tai chi in mind， I found to my satisfaction that my balance and flexibility slowly improved， that I was able to do more difficult moves， and that my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.
[6]After引导时间状语从句，主句是“主语＋find＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，其中形容词bored和动词-ing短语aching from ...over and over again用作宾语补足语。
[7]while performing the routine是状语从句的省略结构，补充完整为while I was performing the routine。
[8]“with＋名词＋介词短语”为with复合结构，在句中作状语；动词found后接三个由that引导的并列宾语从句；to my satisfaction是一个插入成分。
In time ， I began to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind tai chi.[9]I discovered that tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang， which are believed to form the unity of opposites. Neither can exist independent of the other； for example， there is no shadow without light.The practice of tai chi aims to maintain the balance of yin and yang in the body through opposite movements： forwards and backwards ， up and down， left and right， breathing in and breathing out.Eventually， tai chi brings about a state of physical balance and mental peace.
A year of practising tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday life.I sleep better at night， and I am more energetic during the day.I feel happier and more confident.[10]Tai chi has
【读文清障】
①hesitate vi.犹豫，迟疑
don’t hesitate to do sth 毫不犹豫做某事
hesitation n.犹豫，迟疑
②admit vt.& vi.承认；招认；准许进入；准许加入 [生义]容纳，接纳
admission n.准入，接纳
③inspire vt.激励，鼓舞；启发思考；使产生（感觉或情感）
inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
inspiration n.灵感；鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
draw inspiration from 从……得到灵感
④explore vt.& vi.探究，探索；勘探，勘察
exploration n.探险；研究
⑤crane n.鹤
white crane spreading its wings 白鹤亮翅
⑥rooster n.雄鸡
golden rooster standing on one leg 金鸡独立
⑦master n.大师，能手；主人vt.精通，掌握；控制
a master of martial arts 一位武术大师
⑧no wonder 不足为奇，并不奇怪
no wonder （that） ...难怪……
⑨imitate vt.模仿；仿效
imitation n.模仿；仿效；仿制品
⑩ache vi.& n.疼痛，隐痛
headache n.头痛
stomachache n.胃痛
over and over again 一再地，反复地
focus/fix/concentrate on/upon专注于
satisfaction n.满意；满足，达到
to one’s satisfaction 令某人满意的是
satisfy vt.满足；使满意
in time 及时；终于；总有一天
on time 准时，按时
in no time 立刻；马上
at a time 每次；一次
at one time 曾经；一度
look into 调查；朝里看
root vt.& vi.（使）生根n.根，根茎；根源，起因
be rooted in 起源于；植根于
philosophy n.哲学
Chinese philosophy of yin and yang 中国的阴阳哲学
unity n.统一体，联合体，整体；团结一致，联合，统一
unity of opposites 对立统一（规律）
exist vi.存在；生活，生存
exist in 存在于
exist on 靠……生存
backwards （also backward）adv.向后；朝反方向
back and forth 来回地
up and down 上上下下
breathe vi.& vt.呼吸；呼出
breathe in 吸入
breathe out 呼出
breath n.呼吸的空气；一口气
hold one’s breath 屏住呼吸
bring about 导致，引起
result in导致，结果是……
lead to 导致，造成
contribute to 促成，有助于
taught me to relax my mind， enabling me to stay cool in stressful situations .I am sure I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought me.
[9]that引导宾语从句，作discovered的宾语；which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰yin and yang。
[10]enabling me ...situations为动词-ing短语作状语，enable和主语Tai chi之间为逻辑上的主谓关系。
in stressful situations 在有压力的情况下
【参考译文】
找到平衡：我的太极拳体验
一开始，当朋友建议我们参加学校新成立的太极拳俱乐部时，我犹豫了。我过去一直觉得太极拳是老年人的运动。不过，上完第一节课后，我不得不承认，我之前对太极拳的认识是错误的。太极拳实在是太神奇了。一年后，我可以实话实说了，太极拳对我的身心都产生了巨大的影响。同样重要的是，练习太极拳还激励了我去探索其背后的中国文化。
前几堂太极拳课很好玩，也不难学，这些动作有着像“白鹤亮翅”“金鸡独立”这样画面感很强的名称，实在令我着迷。当我问教练，这些有趣的名称从何而来时，他向我道出了太极拳的历史。传说13世纪时，一个叫张三丰的道士从蛇与鸟的缠斗中汲取灵感，创立了太极拳。不过，现在人们往往认为，太极拳是由17世纪的中国武术大师陈王廷在武术套路的基础上创编的。由于中国武术中模拟动物的做法由来已久，太极拳的部分招式以动物来命名也就不足为奇了。陈王廷最初创编的招式称为陈氏太极拳，后来也发展出了其他门类的太极拳，包括杨氏太极拳、吴氏太极拳和孙氏太极拳。
学完前几节太极拳基础课之后，我发现一遍又一遍重复这些招式让我心生厌倦，而且肌肉酸痛。幸运的是，教练教会了我放松肌肉的方法，以及在日常练习时如何注意心境的平和。让我欣慰的是，记住太极拳的这些要求后，我发现自己的平衡性和柔韧性慢慢有所改善，我能完成难度更大的动作，而且我比以前更喜爱太极拳了。
我不失时机地开始探寻太极拳背后的中国古代文化。我发现太极拳深深植根于中国的阴阳哲学，中国哲学认为阴和阳是既对立又统一的。彼此不能独立存在；比如，没有光就不会有影子。练习太极拳旨在通过一些相对的动作——进退、上下、左右、吐纳——来维持人体内部的阴阳调和。最终，太极拳带来了身体平衡和心态平和的状态。
一年练习太极拳的经历已经对我的日常生活产生了积极的作用。晚上我睡得更香，白天则精力更充沛。幸福感倍增，人也更加自信。太极拳让我学会了放松心态，使我在有压力的环境下也能冷静应对。我相信我一定会继续练习太极拳，并不断地享受太极拳带给我的好处。
第一步：析架构，理文本脉络
Read the passage quickly and fill in the blanks with suitable words.
第二步：精读文，达明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.Which one is NOT the style developed after Chen-style of tai chi？（ ）
A.Yang-style. B.Wu-style.
C.Sun-style. D.Zhang-style.
2.Which of the following is TRUE about the origin of tai chi？ （ ）
A.It is developed from Yang-style.
B.No one knows how tai chi developed.
C.Chen Wangting is believed to develop tai chi.
D.Most people think Zhang Sanfeng developed tai chi.
3.What can we know about Chinese philosophy of yin and yang？ （ ）
A.They are the equal and opposite forces that make up the world.
B.Neither of them can exist independent of the other.
C.There is no shadow without light.
D.All of the above.
4.What’s the right order of the events related to the writer’s tai chi experience？（ ）
①He hesitated because he thought it was for the old.
②After the coach’s help， he felt satisfied because he benefited a lot.
③After those classes， he was bored because the moves were repetitive.
④In the first few classes the names of some tai chi moves were fun.
A.①②③④ B.①③②④
C.①④③② D.①③④②
5.Which of the following is NOT the benefit of practising tai chi？ （ ）
A.It brings much money.
B.It makes us energetic.
C.It can help us sleep better.
D.It relaxes our mind.
第三步：通词句，学语言表达
1.词汇学习——循规律，记单词
（1）动词＋后缀-（s）sion变名词
admit vt. & vi. 承认；招认；准许进入；准许加入→admission n.准许
permit v.允许→permission n.许可
decide v.决定→decision n.决心
express v.表达→expression n.表达
discuss v.讨论→discussion n.讨论
（2）短语搭配“to one’s＋情感名词”（令某人……的是）
to one’s satisfaction 令某人满意的是
to one’s surprise/astonishment/amazement
令某人吃惊的是
to one’s joy/pleasure/delight 令某人高兴的是
to one’s regret 令某人遗憾的是
2.美句欣赏——赏佳句，品用法
在课文中，作者在描写太极拳给自己带来的积极影响和变化时，连续使用了一系列比较级，说明了学习太极拳前后生理和心理的变化。
请在课文中找出相关句子。
Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
hesitate vi.犹豫，迟疑
【教材原句】 When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club at school， I hesitated.一开始，当朋友建议我们参加学校新成立的太极拳俱乐部时，我犹豫了。
【用法】
（1）（don’t） hesitate to do sth （毫不）犹豫做某事
hesitate about/at/over sth 对某事犹豫不决
（2）hesitation n. 犹豫，迟疑
without hesitation 毫不犹豫地
have no hesitation in doing sth 毫不犹豫地做某事
【佳句】 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
如果你有什么问题，请尽管和我联系。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He promised there would be no more （hesitate） in making decisions.
【写美】 一句多译
②这个年轻人毫不犹豫地接受了这项工作。
→The young man didn’t .（hesitate）
→The young man .（hesitation）
admit vt.& vi.承认；招认；准许进入；准许加入；接纳，容纳
【教材原句】 After the first class， however， I had to admit that I had been wrong about tai chi.
不过，上完第一节课后，我不得不承认，我之前对太极拳的认识是错误的。
【用法】
（1）admit doing/having done sth 承认做/做过某事
admit sb/sth to be 承认某人/某物是……
be admitted as 被接纳为……；作为……被承认
be admitted into/to 被接收（入学/院/党等）
（2）admission n. 准许进入；入场费；承认
【佳句】 This big hall can admit 2，000 people.
这个大礼堂能容纳2000人。
【点津】 admit意为“接纳，容纳”时，主语不可以是人，只能是事物。admit只能跟动词-ing形式作宾语，不接动词不定式作宾语。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Only the athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their events will （admit） as competitors.
②Only ticket-holders will be admitted the stadium.
③The little boy finally admitted （break） the window.
④ （admit） to the football game is free of charge.
【写美】 句型转换
⑤He admitted having driven without a driving license.
→He admitted that .
inspire vt.激励，鼓舞；启发思考；使产生（感觉或情感）
【教材原句】 Just as importantly， practising tai chi has inspired me to explore the Chinese culture behind it.同样重要的是，练习太极拳还激励了我去探索其背后的中国文化。
【用法】
（1）inspire sb to do sth 激励/鼓舞某人做某事
inspire sth in sb＝inspire sb with sth激发某人的某种感情；以某物鼓舞某人
（2）inspiration n. 灵感；鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
draw inspiration from 从……中得到灵感
（3）inspired adj. 受到鼓舞的；品质优秀的
inspiring adj. 令人鼓舞的，鼓舞人心的
【佳句】 The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.
演员们以热情鼓舞着孩子们。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The teacher inspires his students （give） their opinions actively in class.
②Hearing the news， my children were very .（inspire）
③She drew her （inspire） from her childhood experiences.
【写美】 翻译句子
④他的工作并没有真正地使我产生信心。
satisfaction n.满意；满足，达到
【教材原句】 With these requirements of tai chi in mind， I found to my satisfaction that my balance and flexibility slowly improved ...
让我欣慰的是，记住太极拳的这些要求后，我发现自己的平衡性和柔韧性慢慢有所改善……
【用法】
（1）to one’s satisfaction 令人满意的是
with satisfaction 满意地
a sense of satisfaction 满足感
（2）satisfied adj. 感到满意的，欣慰的
be satisfied with 对……感到满意
be satisfied to do sth 对做某事感到满意
（3）satisfy vi.令人满意 vt.满足；（使）满意
satisfy one’s needs/demands 满足某人的需要
（4）satisfying adj.令人满意的；使人满足的
【佳句】 The result of the experiment was very satisfying.Not only did we feel satisfied with it， but our teacher looked at us with satisfaction.
实验结果让人很满意，不仅我们对其很满意，就连老师也满意地看着我们。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The old professor was satisfied （see） his book had become a bestseller.
② the teacher’s satisfaction， he answered all the questions correctly.
③Although I have finished a part of my speech， I am not （satisfy） with it.
④The books are far from （satisfy）， as I found some pages missing.
【写美】 完成句子
⑤Seeing the young trees we planted waving in the gentle wind， .
看见我们种的小树在微风中摇曳，我们都非常满意地笑了。
exist vi.存在；生活，生存
【教材原句】 Neither can exist independent of the other； for example， there is no shadow without light.彼此不能独立存在；比如，没有光就不会有影子。
【用法】
（1）exist on 靠……生活/生存
exist in 存在于……之中
there exist（s）/existed ... 某地有……；存在……
（2）existence n. 存在；生存
come into existence 产生，成立；开始存在
in existence 现存的，现有的
（3）existing adj. 存在的；现行的
【佳句】 Some bad habits and uncivilized phenomena do exist in some schools.
一些学校确实存在一些不良习惯和不文明现象。
【点津】 exist是不及物动词，没有被动语态，也不用于进行时态。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I don’t know when the custom came existence.
②The whole family exist the money he is earning in a foreign company.
③You can’t imagine what difficulty they have （exist） on the money he is earning.
④The Summer Palace and the Forbidden City in Beijing are two of the （exist） imperial palaces in China.
【写美】 完成句子
⑤ ， races and lifestyles worldwide.
世界上存在着各种各样的文化、民族和生活方式。
bring about导致；引起
【教材原句】 Eventually， tai chi brings about a state of physical balance and mental peace.
最终，太极拳带来了身体平衡和心态平和的状态。
【用法】
bring up 抚养；培养；教育；提出；呕吐
bring in 引进；获利；赚钱
bring out 出版；使显现
bring down 使倒下；减少；降低
bring back 把……带回来；使回忆起
【佳句】 The Internet has brought about great changes in the way we learn.
网络给我们的学习方式带来了巨大的变化。 （应用文写作之发言稿）
【练透】 用bring的相关短语填空
①I have three part-time jobs， which about ￡14，000 a year.
②Some people fear that air pollution may changes in the weather around the world.
【写美】 完成句子
③The kindness of the family humanity.
这家人的善意让我对人性有了信心。
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：“be said＋动词不定式”结构
【教材原句】 Zhang Sanfeng， a 13th-century Taoist， was said to have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from a fight between a snake and a bird.
传说13世纪时，一个叫张三丰的道士从蛇与鸟的缠斗中汲取灵感，创立了太极拳。
【用法】
（1）句中 ...was said to have invented 为sb/sth be said to do sth句型，意为“据说……”。
sb be said to have done sth＝it is/was said that sb has/have/had done sth
（2）该句型中的动词不定式根据情况可用一般式、进行式或完成式：
sb＋be＋过去分词＋
（3）sb/sth be believed/reported/thought to do ...＝it is/was believed/reported/thought that sb/sth do/did ...大家都相信/据报道/大家公认为某人/某物做……
【品悟】 Some kind of tea， such as green tea or black tea， is said to reduce the risk of cancer.
＝It is said that some kind of tea， such as green tea or black tea， can reduce the risk of cancer.
据说某种茶，比如绿茶或红茶，可以减少患癌症的风险。
【写美】 句型转换/一句多译
①The book is known to have been translated into ten languages.
→It is known that the book into ten languages.
②It is reported that one-third of citizens plan to buy a car.
→One-third of citizens buy a car.
③据说在下周二下午2点到4点，图书馆会放映《一起成长》（Growing Together）这部电影。
→ in the library from 2：00 to 4：00 in the afternoon next Tuesday.（be said to do）
→ in the library from 2：00 to 4：00 in the afternoon next Tuesday.（it is said that ...）
→ in the library from 2：00 to 4：00 in the afternoon next Tuesday.（people say that ...）
句型公式：find＋宾语＋宾语补足语
【教材原句】 After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes， I found myself bored and aching from doing the same moves over and over again.
学完前几节太极拳基础课之后，我发现一遍又一遍重复这些招式让我心生厌倦，而且肌肉酸痛。
【用法】
“find＋oneself＋宾语补足语”结构，表示“发现自己处于某种状况中”。find后接复合宾语时常用以下形式：
（1）find＋宾语＋ 宾语补足语
（2）find＋it （形式宾语）＋宾语补足语＋真正的宾语（动词不定式/动词-ing形式/从句）
【品悟】 Seeing from the hilltop， we can find the city more beautiful.
从小山顶上看，我们发现这个城市更美了。
【写美】 完成句子
①She woke up and .
她醒来后发现自己躺在医院的病床上。
②When she came into the room， she together singing.
当她走进房间时，看见他们正坐在一起唱歌。
③When he came to himself， he by a group of birds.
当他苏醒过来时，他发现自己被一群鸟包围了。
④Many people ， and put the blame on the alarm clock.
许多人发现早上很难起床，于是把责任归咎于闹钟。
Section Ⅳ Extended reading & Project & Assessment
【文本透析·剖语篇】
第一步
1.hesitated 2.experience 3.benefits
第二步
1－5 DCDCA
第三步
2.A year of practising tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday life.I sleep better at night， and I am more energetic during the day.I feel happier and more confident.
【核心知识·巧突破】
Part Ⅰ
1.①hesitations ②hesitate to accept the job； accepted the job without hesitation
2.①be admitted ②to/into ③breaking/having broken
④Admission ⑤he had driven without a driving license
3.①to give ②inspiring； inspired ③inspiration
④Her work didn’t exactly inspire me with confidence.
4.①to see ②To ③satisfied ④satisfying
⑤all of us laughed with great satisfaction
5.①into ②on ③existing ④existing
⑤There exist various cultures
6.①bring in ②bring about ③brought back my faith in
Part Ⅱ
1.①has been translated ②are reported to plan to
③Growing Together is said to be shown； It is said that Growing Together will be shown； People say that Growing Together will be shown
2.①found herself in a hospital bed ②found them sitting ③found himself surrounded
④find it hard to rise in the morning(共108张PPT)
Section Ⅳ Extended reading & Project & Assessment
1
篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
2
文本透析·剖语篇
4
课时检测·提能力
3
核心知识·巧突破
篇章助解 · 释疑难
力推课前预习
1
Finding a balance： my tai chi experience
[1]When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai Chi Club
at school， I hesitated①.I always believed tai chi was for old
people.After the first class， however， I had to admit② that I had been
wrong about tai chi.It was amazing！ One year later， I can honestly say
it has had a huge effect on me physically and mentally.[2]Just as
importantly， practising tai chi has inspired③ me to explore④ the Chinese
culture behind it.
[1]When引导时间状语从句，从句谓语是suggested（建
议）；该从句中同时含有一个that引导的宾语从句，故使用了虚
拟语气，即谓语用“（should＋）动词原形”。
[2]practising tai chi为动词-ing短语作主语，谓语动词用单数
形式。
【读文清障】
①hesitate vi.犹豫，迟疑
don’t hesitate to do sth 毫不犹豫做某事
hesitation n.犹豫，迟疑
②admit vt.& vi.承认；招认；准许进入；准许加入 [生义]容纳，接纳
admission n.准入，接纳
③inspire vt.激励，鼓舞；启发思考；使产生（感觉或情感）
inspire sb to do sth 激励某人做某事
inspiration n.灵感；鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
draw inspiration from 从……得到灵感
④explore vt.& vi.探究，探索；勘探，勘察
exploration n.探险；研究
[3]The first few tai chi classes were fun and easy， and the moves
really caught my imagination， with descriptive names like “white crane
⑤ spreading its wings” and “golden rooster⑥ standing on one
leg”.When I asked my coach where these interesting names came from，
he told me about the history of tai chi.[4]Zhang Sanfeng， a 13th-century
Taoist， was said to have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from a
fight between a snake and a bird.[5]However， nowadays people tend to
believe that Chen Wangting， a 17th-century master⑦ of Chinese martial
arts，
developed tai chi based on martial arts skills.No wonder⑧ some tai chi
moves are named after animals — Chinese martial arts have a long-
standing practice of imitating⑨ animals.Chen Wangting’s original set of
moves is called Chen-style tai chi， but other styles of tai chi have since
been developed， including Yang-style， Wu-style and Sun-style.
[3]and连接一个并列句。前一个分句是“主系表”结构；后一
个分句是“主谓宾”结构，with复合结构（with＋名词＋介词短语）
作状语。
[4]sb/sth be said to have done sth意为“据说某人/某物已经做了
某事”；a 13th-century Taoist是主语Zhang Sanfeng的同位语。
[5]that引导宾语从句，从句主语是Chen Wangting， a 17th-
century master of Chinese martial arts是它的同位语；过去分词短语
based on martial arts skills在从句中作方式状语。
⑤crane n.鹤
white crane spreading its wings 白鹤亮翅
⑥rooster n.雄鸡
golden rooster standing on one leg 金鸡独立
⑦master n.大师，能手；主人vt.精通，掌握；控制
a master of martial arts 一位武术大师
⑧no wonder 不足为奇，并不奇怪
no wonder （that） ...难怪……
⑨imitate vt.模仿；仿效
imitation n.模仿；仿效；仿制品
[6]After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few classes， I
found myself bored and aching⑩ from doing the same moves over and
over again .[7]Luckily， my coach taught me how to relax my muscles
and focus on peace of mind while performing the routine.[8]With these
requirements of tai chi in mind， I found to my satisfaction that my
balance and flexibility slowly improved， that I was able to do more
difficult moves， and that my love for tai chi returned stronger than ever.
[6]After引导时间状语从句，主句是“主语＋find＋宾语＋宾语
补足语”结构，其中形容词bored和动词-ing短语aching from ...over
and over again用作宾语补足语。
[7]while performing the routine是状语从句的省略结构，补充完
整为while I was performing the routine。
[8]“with＋名词＋介词短语”为with复合结构，在句中作状
语；动词found后接三个由that引导的并列宾语从句；to my
satisfaction是一个插入成分。
⑩ache vi.& n.疼痛，隐痛
headache n.头痛
stomachache n.胃痛
over and over again 一再地，反复地
focus/fix/concentrate on/upon 专注于
satisfaction n.满意；满足，达到
to one’s satisfaction 令某人满意的是
satisfy vt.满足；使满意
In time ， I began to look into the ancient Chinese culture behind
tai chi.[9]I discovered that tai chi is deeply rooted in the Chinese
philosophy of yin and yang， which are believed to form the unity of
opposites. Neither can exist independent of the other； for example，
there is no shadow without light.The practice of tai chi aims to maintain
the balance of yin and yang in the body through opposite movements：
forwards and backwards ， up and down， left and right， breathing
in and breathing out.Eventually， tai chi brings about a state of physical
balance and mental peace.
A year of practising tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday
life.I sleep better at night， and I am more energetic during the day.I feel
happier and more confident.[10]Tai chi has taught me to relax my mind，
enabling me to stay cool in stressful situations .I am sure I will continue
to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits it has brought me.
[9]that引导宾语从句，作discovered的宾语；which引导非限制性
定语从句，修饰yin and yang。
[10]enabling me ...situations为动词-ing短语作状语，enable和主
语Tai chi之间为逻辑上的主谓关系。
in time 及时；终于；总有一天
on time 准时，按时
in no time 立刻；马上
at a time 每次；一次
at one time 曾经；一度
look into 调查；朝里看
root vt.& vi.（使）生根n.根，根茎；根源，起因
be rooted in 起源于；植根于
philosophy n.哲学
Chinese philosophy of yin and yang 中国的阴阳哲学
unity n.统一体，联合体，整体；团结一致，联合，统一
unity of opposites 对立统一（规律）
exist vi.存在；生活，生存
exist in 存在于
exist on 靠……生存
backwards （also backward）adv.向后；朝反方向
back and forth 来回地
up and down 上上下下
breathe vi.& vt.呼吸；呼出
breathe in 吸入
breathe out 呼出
breath n.呼吸的空气；一口气
hold one’s breath 屏住呼吸
bring about 导致，引起
result in导致，结果是……
lead to 导致，造成
contribute to 促成，有助于
in stressful situations 在有压力的情况下
【参考译文】
找到平衡：我的太极拳体验
一开始，当朋友建议我们参加学校新成立的太极拳俱乐部时，我
犹豫了。我过去一直觉得太极拳是老年人的运动。不过，上完第一节
课后，我不得不承认，我之前对太极拳的认识是错误的。太极拳实在
是太神奇了。一年后，我可以实话实说了，太极拳对我的身心都产生
了巨大的影响。同样重要的是，练习太极拳还激励了我去探索其背后
的中国文化。
前几堂太极拳课很好玩，也不难学，这些动作有着像“白鹤亮
翅”“金鸡独立”这样画面感很强的名称，实在令我着迷。当我问教
练，这些有趣的名称从何而来时，他向我道出了太极拳的历史。传说
13世纪时，一个叫张三丰的道士从蛇与鸟的缠斗中汲取灵感，创立了
太极拳。不过，现在人们往往认为，太极拳是由17世纪的中国武术大
师陈王廷在武术套路的基础上创编的。由于中国武术中模拟动物的做
法由来已久，太极拳的部分招式以动物来命名也就不足为奇了。陈王
廷最初创编的招式称为陈氏太极拳，后来也发展出了其他门类的太极
拳，包括杨氏太极拳、吴氏太极拳和孙氏太极拳。
学完前几节太极拳基础课之后，我发现一遍又一遍重复这些招式
让我心生厌倦，而且肌肉酸痛。幸运的是，教练教会了我放松肌肉的
方法，以及在日常练习时如何注意心境的平和。让我欣慰的是，记住
太极拳的这些要求后，我发现自己的平衡性和柔韧性慢慢有所改善，
我能完成难度更大的动作，而且我比以前更喜爱太极拳了。 我不
失时机地开始探寻太极拳背后的中国古代文化。我发现太极拳深深植
根于中国的阴阳哲学，中国哲学认为阴和阳是既对立又统一的。彼此
不能独立存在；比如，没有光就不会有影子。练习太极拳旨在通过一
些相对的动作——进退、上下、左右、吐纳——来维持人体内部的阴
阳调和。最终，太极拳带来了身体平衡和心态平和的状态。
一年练习太极拳的经历已经对我的日常生活产生了积极的作
用。晚上我睡得更香，白天则精力更充沛。幸福感倍增，人也更
加自信。太极拳让我学会了放松心态，使我在有压力的环境下也
能冷静应对。我相信我一定会继续练习太极拳，并不断地享受太
极拳带给我的好处。
文本透析 · 剖语篇
助力语篇理解
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第一步：析架构，理文本脉络
Read the passage quickly and fill in the blanks with suitable words.
第二步：精读文，达明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1. Which one is NOT the style developed after Chen-style of tai chi？
（ ）
A. Yang-style. B. Wu-style.
C. Sun-style. D. Zhang-style.
2. Which of the following is TRUE about the origin of tai chi？ （ ）
A. It is developed from Yang-style.
B. No one knows how tai chi developed.
C. Chen Wangting is believed to develop tai chi.
D. Most people think Zhang Sanfeng developed tai chi.
3. What can we know about Chinese philosophy of yin and yang？ （ ）
A. They are the equal and opposite forces that make up the world.
B. Neither of them can exist independent of the other.
C. There is no shadow without light.
D. All of the above.
4. What’s the right order of the events related to the writer’s tai chi
experience？（ ）
①He hesitated because he thought it was for the old.
②After the coach’s help， he felt satisfied because he benefited a lot.
③After those classes， he was bored because the moves were
repetitive.
④In the first few classes the names of some tai chi moves were fun.
A. ①②③④ B. ①③②④
C. ①④③② D. ①③④②
5. Which of the following is NOT the benefit of practising tai chi？ （ ）
A. It brings much money.
B. It makes us energetic.
C. It can help us sleep better.
D. It relaxes our mind.
第三步：通词句，学语言表达
1. 词汇学习——循规律，记单词
（1）动词＋后缀-（s）sion变名词
admit vt. & vi. 承认；招认；准许进入；准许加入
→admission n.准许
permit v.允许→permission n.许可
decide v.决定→decision n.决心
express v.表达→expression n.表达
discuss v.讨论→discussion n.讨论
（2）短语搭配“to one’s＋情感名词”（令某人……的是）
to one’s satisfaction 令某人满意的是
to one’s surprise/astonishment/amazement
令某人吃惊的是
to one’s joy/pleasure/delight 令某人高兴的是
to one’s regret 令某人遗憾的是
2. 美句欣赏——赏佳句，品用法
在课文中，作者在描写太极拳给自己带来的积极影响和变化
时，连续使用了一系列比较级，说明了学习太极拳前后生理和
心理的变化。
请在课文中找出相关句子。
A year of practising tai chi has had a positive effect on my everyday
life.I sleep better at night， and I am more energetic during the day.I
feel happier and more confident.
核心知识·巧突破探究课堂重点
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Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
hesitate vi.犹豫，迟疑
【教材原句】 When my friend first suggested that we join the new Tai
Chi Club at school， I hesitated.
一开始，当朋友建议我们参加学校新成立的太极拳俱乐部时，我
犹豫了。
（1）（don’t） hesitate to do sth （毫不）犹豫做某事
hesitate about/at/over sth 对某事犹豫不决
（2）hesitation n. 犹豫，迟疑
without hesitation 毫不犹豫地
have no hesitation in doing sth 毫不犹豫地做某事
【用法】
【佳句】 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions.
如果你有什么问题，请尽管和我联系。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He promised there would be no more （hesitate） in
making decisions.
【写美】 一句多译
②这个年轻人毫不犹豫地接受了这项工作。
→The young man didn’t .（hesitate）
→The young man .（hesitation）
hesitations
hesitate to accept the job
accepted the job without hesitation
admit vt.& vi.承认；招认；准许进入；准许加入；接纳，容纳
【教材原句】 After the first class， however， I had to admit that I
had been wrong about tai chi.
不过，上完第一节课后，我不得不承认，我之前对太极拳的认识是错
误的。
【用法】
（1）admit doing/having done sth 承认做/做过某事
admit sb/sth to be 承认某人/某物是……
be admitted as 被接纳为……；作为……被承认
be admitted into/to 被接收（入学/院/党等）
（2）admission n. 准许进入；入场费；承认
【佳句】 This big hall can admit 2，000 people.
这个大礼堂能容纳2000人。
【点津】 admit意为“接纳，容纳”时，主语不可以是人，只能是事
物。admit只能跟动词-ing形式作宾语，不接动词不定式作宾语。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Only the athletes who have reached the agreed standard for their events
will （admit） as competitors.
②Only ticket-holders will be admitted the stadium.
③The little boy finally admitted （break）
the window.
④ （admit） to the football game is free of charge.
【写美】 句型转换
⑤He admitted having driven without a driving license.
→He admitted that .
be admitted
to/into
breaking/having broken
Admission
he had driven without a driving license
inspire vt.激励，鼓舞；启发思考；使产生（感觉或情感）
【教材原句】 Just as importantly， practising tai chi has inspired me
to explore the Chinese culture behind it.
同样重要的是，练习太极拳还激励了我去探索其背后的中国文化。
【用法】
（1）inspire sb to do sth 激励/鼓舞某人做某事
inspire sth in sb＝inspire sb with sth激发某人的某种感情；以某物
鼓舞某人
（2）inspiration n. 灵感；鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
draw inspiration from 从……中得到灵感
（3）inspired adj. 受到鼓舞的；品质优秀的
inspiring adj. 令人鼓舞的，鼓舞人心的
【佳句】 The actors inspired the kids with their enthusiasm.演员们以
热情鼓舞着孩子们。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The teacher inspires his students （give） their opinions
actively in class.
②Hearing the news， my children were very .
（inspire）
③She drew her （inspire） from her childhood
experiences.
to give
inspiring
inspired
inspiration
【写美】 翻译句子
④他的工作并没有真正地使我产生信心。
Her work didn’t exactly inspire me with confidence.
satisfaction n.满意；满足，达到
【教材原句】 With these requirements of tai chi in mind， I found to
my satisfaction that my balance and flexibility slowly improved ...
让我欣慰的是，记住太极拳的这些要求后，我发现自己的平衡性和柔
韧性慢慢有所改善……
【用法】
（1）to one’s satisfaction 令人满意的是
with satisfaction 满意地
a sense of satisfaction 满足感
（2）satisfied adj. 感到满意的，欣慰的
be satisfied with 对……感到满意
be satisfied to do sth 对做某事感到满意
（3）satisfy vi. 令人满意
vt. 满足；（使）满意
satisfy one’s needs/demands 满足某人的需要
（4）satisfying adj. 令人满意的；使人满足的
【佳句】 The result of the experiment was very satisfying.Not only did
we feel satisfied with it， but our teacher looked at us with satisfaction.
实验结果让人很满意，不仅我们对其很满意，就连老师也满意地看着
我们。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①The old professor was satisfied （see） his book had become
a bestseller.
② the teacher’s satisfaction， he answered all the questions
correctly.
to see
To
③Although I have finished a part of my speech， I am not
（satisfy） with it.
④The books are far from （satisfy）， as I found some
pages missing.
【写美】 完成句子
⑤Seeing the young trees we planted waving in the gentle wind，
.
看见我们种的小树在微风中摇曳，我们都非常满意地笑了。
satisfied
satisfying
all of
us laughed with great satisfaction
exist vi.存在；生活，生存
【教材原句】 Neither can exist independent of the other； for
example， there is no shadow without light.
彼此不能独立存在；比如，没有光就不会有影子。
【用法】
（1）exist on 靠……生活/生存
exist in 存在于……之中
there exist（s）/existed ... 某地有……；存在……
（2）existence n. 存在；生存
come into existence 产生，成立；开始存在
in existence 现存的，现有的
（3）existing adj. 存在的；现行的
【佳句】 Some bad habits and uncivilized phenomena do exist in some
schools.
一些学校确实存在一些不良习惯和不文明现象。
【点津】 exist是不及物动词，没有被动语态，也不用于进行时态。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①I don’t know when the custom came existence.
②The whole family exist the money he is earning in a foreign
company.
③You can’t imagine what difficulty they have （exist） on
the money he is earning.
into
on
existing
④The Summer Palace and the Forbidden City in Beijing are two of
the （exist） imperial palaces in China.
【写美】 完成句子
⑤ ， races and lifestyles worldwide.
世界上存在着各种各样的文化、民族和生活方式。
existing
There exist various cultures
bring about导致；引起
【教材原句】 Eventually， tai chi brings about a state of physical
balance and mental peace.
最终，太极拳带来了身体平衡和心态平和的状态。
【用法】
bring up 抚养；培养；教育；提出；呕吐
bring in 引进；获利；赚钱
bring out 出版；使显现
bring down 使倒下；减少；降低
bring back 把……带回来；使回忆起
【佳句】 The Internet has brought about great changes in the way we
learn.
网络给我们的学习方式带来了巨大的变化。 （应用文写作之发言稿）
【练透】 用bring的相关短语填空
①I have three part-time jobs， which about ￡14，000 a
year.
②Some people fear that air pollution may changes in the
weather around the world.
bring in
bring about
【写美】 完成句子
③The kindness of the family humanity.
这家人的善意让我对人性有了信心。
brought back my faith in
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：“be said＋动词不定式”结构
【教材原句】 Zhang Sanfeng， a 13th-century Taoist， was said to
have invented tai chi after drawing inspiration from a fight between a
snake and a bird.
传说13世纪时，一个叫张三丰的道士从蛇与鸟的缠斗中汲取灵感，创
立了太极拳。
【用法】
（1）句中 ...was said to have invented 为sb/sth be said to do sth句型，
意为“据说……”。
sb be said to have done sth＝it is/was said that sb has/have/had done
sth
（2）该句型中的动词不定式根据情况可用一般式、进行式或完成
式：
sb＋be＋过去分词＋
（3）sb/sth be believed/reported/thought to do ...＝it is/was
believed/reported/thought that sb/sth do/did ...
大家都相信/据报道/大家公认为某人/某物做……
【品悟】 Some kind of tea， such as green tea or black tea， is said to
reduce the risk of cancer.
＝It is said that some kind of tea， such as green tea or black tea， can
reduce the risk of cancer.
据说某种茶，比如绿茶或红茶，可以减少患癌症的风险。
【写美】 句型转换/一句多译
①The book is known to have been translated into ten languages.
→It is known that the book into ten languages.
②It is reported that one-third of citizens plan to buy a car.
→One-third of citizens buy a car.
has been translated
are reported to plan to
③据说在下周二下午2点到4点，图书馆会放映《一起成长》
（Growing Together）这部电影。
→ in the library from 2：00 to
4：00 in the afternoon next Tuesday.（be said to do）
→ in the library from
2：00 to 4：00 in the afternoon next Tuesday.（it is said that ...）
→ in the library from
2：00 to 4：00 in the afternoon next Tuesday.（people say that ...）
Growing Together is said to be shown
It is said that Growing Together will be shown
People say that Growing Together will be shown
句型公式：find＋宾语＋宾语补足语
【教材原句】 After learning the basics of tai chi in those first few
classes， I found myself bored and aching from doing the same moves
over and over again.
学完前几节太极拳基础课之后，我发现一遍又一遍重复这些招式让我
心生厌倦，而且肌肉酸痛。
【用法】
“find＋oneself＋宾语补足语”结构，表示“发现自己处于某种状况
中”。find后接复合宾语时常用以下形式：
（1）find＋宾语＋ 宾语补足语
（2）find＋it （形式宾语）＋宾语补足语＋真正的宾语（动词不定式/
动词-ing形式/从句）
【品悟】 Seeing from the hilltop， we can find the city more
beautiful.
从小山顶上看，我们发现这个城市更美了。
【写美】 完成句子
①She woke up and .
她醒来后发现自己躺在医院的病床上。
②When she came into the room， she together
singing.
当她走进房间时，看见他们正坐在一起唱歌。
found herself in a hospital bed
found them sitting
③When he came to himself， he by a
group of birds.
当他苏醒过来时，他发现自己被一群鸟包围了。
④Many people ， and put the blame
on the alarm clock.
许多人发现早上很难起床，于是把责任归咎于闹钟。
found himself surrounded
find it hard to rise in the morning
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
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维度一：品句填词
根据所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。
1. Eventually，his hard work paid off and he was a to a key
university.
2. She believes that life may e on other planets.
3. He lost his balance and fell b .
4. Every tree has its r and every river has its source.
dmitted
xist
ackwards
oots
5. I want to travel all over the world， so I need to m English first.
6. If you can’t adapt to something，please do not h to turn to
me for help.
7. You should spend some time （探索） nature with your
children.
8. I must have slept in an awkward position — I’m （疼
痛） all over.
9. The lecture （激励，鼓舞） us to make great efforts to
realize our dreams.
10. （现在） most kids prefer watching TV to reading
books.
aster
esitate
exploring
aching
inspired
Nowadays
维度二：词形转换
用所给单词的正确形式填空。
1. She agreed without the slightest （hesitate）.
2. Hospital （admit） is not necessary in most cases.
3. I took a deep （breathe） of the fresh sea air.
4. How did the universe first come into （exist）？
5. Much to my （satisfy），I find the documentary is
educational.
6. When I was little， I wanted to join in the （explore）
of the universe.
hesitation
admission
breath
existence
satisfaction
exploration
7. Dreams can be a rich source of （inspire） for an
artist.
8. She made her （announce） after talking with the
president.
inspiration
announcement
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据汉语及括号内提示完成下列句子。
1. 当他苏醒过来时，他发现自己正躺在地上。（find＋宾语＋宾语补
足语）
He when he came to himself.
2. 据说警察正在调查这起事故。（be said to）
The police the accident.
3. 你昨晚熬夜。怪不得你这么困。（no wonder）
You stayed up late last night. .
found himself lying on the ground
are said to be looking into
No wonder that you are so sleepy
4. 尽管这个男孩很聪明，但他解决这个问题仍有困难。（it作形
式宾语）
Clever as the boy was， he .
5. 练太极时，你会感到放松和神清气爽。（状语从句省略）
， you will feel relaxed and
refreshed.
6. 有这么多问题要解决，我不能和你一起出去看电影。（with复
合结构）
， I can’t go out to see a film
with you.
found it difficult to solve the problem
While/When practising tai chi
With so many problems to settle
维度四：课文语法填空
阅读课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确
形式。
When my friend first suggested that we 1.
（join） the new Tai Chi Club， I hesitated.After the first class，
however， I had to admit that tai chi was 2. （amaze）！ I
can 3. （honest） say it has had a huge effect 4. me
physically and mentally.Practising tai chi has inspired me 5.
（explore） the Chinese culture behind it.
（should） join
amazing
honestly
on
to
explore
Zhang Sanfeng was said 6. （invent） tai
chi.However， nowadays people tend to believe that Chen Wangting
developed tai chi 7. （base） on martial arts skills.Since
Chinese martial arts have a long tradition of imitating animals， 8.
is not surprising that some tai chi moves 9. （name） after
animals.I will continue to practise tai chi and enjoy the benefits
10. it has brought me.
to have invented
based
it
are named
（that/which）
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Duncan Williams， who now plays for Chelsea Football Club， came
close to missing out on a career in football.His father， Gavin， a former
national team player and now a professional coach， had sent 14-year-old
Duncan to three professional clubs， all of which turned him down，
because， unlike the other boys， he did not shoot up in height.When
Chelsea accepted him as a junior because of his fantastic skills， it was
clear to him that this was more of a last chance than a new beginning.
Fortunately， that summer， Duncan just grew and grew， and got much
stronger as well.
Duncan said， “The first half of that season I played in the youth
team.I got lucky — the first-team manager came to watch us play against
Queens Park Rangers Football Club （QPR）.Although we lost 3-1， I
had a really good game， which led to my promotion to the first team.”
Gavin pointed out that being smaller and weaker when Duncan was
developing had its advantages， as it forced Duncan to focus on improving
his ball control and using “quick feet” to get out of tight （阵式紧密
的） spaces.A couple of years ago， Gavin used to tell Duncan，
“Look， if you can already run past an opponent （对手） now，
imagine what you’ll be like at 17 or 18 when you’re bigger and
faster — they won’t be able to touch you.”
Now， Duncan is following in his father’s footsteps and has joined
a national program where individuals like him provide guidance to young
teenagers aiming to become professional athletes.He is an old head on
young shoulders， yet he’s also like a young kid in his enthusiasm （热
情）.When asked if he would get to play for the national team， Duncan
said humbly （谦虚地），“One day I’d love to， but the timing is for
someone else to decide.”Given his current performance， that day may
not be far off.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了年轻的足球运动员
Duncan Williams的成长之路。
1. Why was 14-year-old Duncan refused by the three professional clubs？
（ ）
A. He lacked team spirit.
B. He was not old enough.
C. He was physically small.
D. He had poor football skills.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句可知，三家职业俱乐部
因为Duncan的身材矮小而不愿意要他。
2. Which word can best describe Duncan’s performance during the
match against QPR？（ ）
A. Inspiring. B. Confusing.
C. Impressive. D. Unsatisfactory.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段中Duncan所说的Although
we lost 3-1， I had a really good game， which led to my
promotion to the first team.可知，Duncan在对抗QPR的比赛中
的表现令人印象深刻。
3. What can be guessed from Gavin’s words in Paragraph 3？（ ）
A. He advised Duncan to dream big.
B. He believed in Duncan’s potential.
C. He asked Duncan to train regularly.
D. He was glad about Duncan’s development.
解析： 推理判断题。在第三段中Gavin指出，Duncan身材矮小
瘦弱促使他专注于提高球技。再从Gavin常常鼓励Duncan可以看
出，他十分看好Duncan的未来发展。由此可推知，Gavin相信
Duncan的潜力。
4. What is the best title for the text？（ ）
A. A Rising Star
B. The Last Chance
C. An Unexpected Game
D. The Good Sportsmanship
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了年轻的足
球运动员Duncan Williams的成长之路。再根据最后一段最后两句可
知，优秀的Duncan为国家队效力指日可待，他是足球界的一名后
起之秀，故A项最适合作本文标题。
B
You want to lose some weight by exercising and eating healthily，
only to find when you step on the scale （秤） it says you’ve gained a
few pounds.“That’s normal， and it doesn’t mean that your workouts
are not effective，”says Jeffrey A. Dolgan， an exercise physiologist in
Miami Beach， Florida.
“A person’s scale mass （质量） is a combination of muscle，
fat， bone， blood， and even the air that we carry in our lungs，” he
says.“Immediately after a workout routine （惯例）， the percentage of
mass in each body part can shift as much as 15 per cent.So if you’re
gaining weight while working out and eating healthily， it’s probably not
the type of weight gain that you think it is.”
The scale can’t tell you how much of your body weight is muscle or
fat， which means if your goal is to improve your fitness level， the scale
is not the best tool for measuring improvements.When you start to change
your body composition with your workouts — by building more muscle
mass and decreasing your body fat — your scale weight may increase，
while your body fat percentage may decrease.These changes happen over
weeks and months （not hours or days） so the scale is useless when
tracking them.
You may argue that you weigh a few pounds less after a high intensity
（强度） training class.Don’t get too excited — it’s just water loss
due to sweat.Water makes up about 65 to 90 per cent of a person’s
weight， and change in water content of the human body can move the
scale by ten pounds or more from day to day.
So ignore the scale and pay more attention to objective measurement
tools like body composition.Keep in mind that if you’re exercising but
gaining weight， you may actually look slimmer.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了为什么锻炼会导致
体重增加。
5. What can we know from Dolgan’s words in Paragraph 2？（ ）
A. Your scale mass is affected by many factors.
B. Your weight changes very little during a day.
C. Your workout is not effective if you gain weight.
D. Your weight is determined only by muscle and fat.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，一个人的体重是肌
肉、脂肪、骨骼、血液，甚至是肺部携带的空气的组合，在锻炼
后，每个部分的质量百分比会发生变化。由此可推知，你的体重受
许多因素影响。
6. What will most probably happen after you exercise and eat healthily for
3 months？（ ）
A. You will weigh more.
B. Your muscle mass will decrease.
C. Your body fat will increase.
D. Your body composition will change.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句可知，在你锻炼和
健康饮食3个月后，你的体重可能会增加，但你的体脂百分比可能
会下降，即最有可能的是你的身体组成会发生变化。
7. Why do people lose some weight after a high intensity training class？
（ ）
A. Because their fat reduces.
B. Because their muscle reduces.
C. Because they sweat a lot.
D. Because their bones become lighter.
解析： 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段前两句可知，人们在
参加高强度的训练班后会减轻体重是因为他们出汗很多，体内
水分流失。
8. Which of the following could be the best title for the text？（ ）
A. Why Do We Gain Weight？
B. How Do We Work Out Effectively？
C. What Is the Composition of Our Body？
D. Why Does My Workout Cause Weight Gain？
解析： 标题归纳题。第一段提到一个现象：你想通过锻炼和健
康饮食来减肥，却发现秤上显示你又长了几磅，下文对此进行了分
析，所以D项（为什么我的锻炼会导致体重增加？）能够概括文章
主旨，适合作本文标题。
Ⅱ.完形填空
It was 2 August and Isabella Payne had just gone to bed.But her
father， Matthew， 9 that since they shared a passion （热爱）
for 10 and radio communications， an opportunity to hail （向……
打招呼） American astronaut Kjell Lindgren was not to be 11 .
Pulling Isabella out of bed， the 12 ran to the radio station.
Aboard the International Space Station （ISS）， a radio station is
kept 13 astronauts can sometimes talk with people on the 14 —
usually schools — through classic radio communications.
Such 15 are usually brief， with individuals giving out their
radio’s unique call sign， a name and location， a thank you and
a 16 .However when Lindgren， who just happened to be 17
Kent， England that night， heard Isabella’s name and age， his voice
changed from routine to 18 .
The astronaut took to Twitter and said it might have been his
favourite 19 so far.
Isabella shares her father’s passion for space and radio
communications， and watches every lift-off and spacewalk from
her 20 position， on his knee， at the radio desk.
They’ve shared that special bond all their lives， even when
Matthew helped a school 21 British astronaut Tim Peake aboard the
ISS in 2016.Little Isabella was just 2 years old then， sitting on the front-
knee seat during the 22 .
Her dream is to become a 23 specialist with a space organization
so she can recreate her exchange with Lindgren as many times as she’d
like.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。女孩通过无线电与国际空间站的
宇航员取得了联系。
9. A. knew B. noticed
C. learned D. wondered
解析： 根据语境可知，since they shared ... not to be ...是
Matthew所了解的事情。
10. A. science B. service
C. space D. sports
解析： 根据下文中的an opportunity to hail （向……打招
呼） American astronaut可知，Isabella和父亲一样热爱太空和
无线电通信。下文中的Isabella shares her father’s passion for
space也是提示。
11. A. discovered B. missed
C. experienced D. afforded
解析： 根据下文中的Pulling Isabella out of bed可知，Matthew
不想让女儿错过与宇航员打招呼的机会，于是把她叫了起来。
12. A. father B. community
C. astronaut D. pair
解析： 根据语境可知，此处指Isabella和Matthew二人，故填
pair。
13. A. so that B. until after
C. ever since D. long before
解析： 根据语境可知，astronauts can sometimes talk with
people是a radio station is kept的目的，故填so that。
14. A. street B. ground
C. Internet D. phone
解析： 根据下文中的usually schools — through classic radio
communications和常识可知，国际空间站的宇航员通过无线电与
地面上的人进行交流。
15. A. examples B. exercises
C. exchanges D. explanations
解析： 根据语境和下文中的with individuals giving ...可知，
此处指上文提到的国际空间站的宇航员通过无线电与地面上的人
进行交流。
16. A. goodbye B. sorry C. help D. no
解析： 根据常识可知，人们在用无线电交流时，最后通常会
说再见。
17. A. staying in B. passing over
C. returning to D. traveling around
解析： 根据上文中的American astronaut Kjell Lindgren和
Aboard the International Space Station可知，Lindgren当时正在国际
空间站里，因此是在太空中经过肯特郡时听到了Isabella的声音。
18. A. formal B. anxious
C. cheerful D. awkward
解析： 根据上文中的usually schools和下文中的his
favourite可推知，小女孩Isabella和父亲在晚上以个人名义与
Lindgren进行无线电交流，这种情况不常见，因此在听到
Isabella的名字和年龄后，Lindgren很惊喜，他的声音便从平
淡的声调变为了愉快的声调。
19. A. contact B. schedule
C. country D. show
解析： 根据语境可知，此处指Lindgren最喜欢和Isabella的这次
联系，故填contact。
20. A. new B. secret
C. original D. usual
解析： 根据下文中的on his knee， at the radio desk及sitting on
the front-knee seat可推知，Isabella每次都会坐在父亲的膝上在无
线电桌前观看火箭发射和太空行走，故填usual。
21. A. record B. radio
C. rescue D. recognize
解析： 根据上文中的They’ve shared that special bond all their
lives并结合上一段内容可知，此处介绍的仍应是Isabella和父亲一
起做的与太空和无线电通信有关的事，故填radio。radio在此处作
动词，意为“以无线电联络”。
22. A. game B. break C. event D. test
解析： 根据语境可知，此处指上文中的Matthew帮助一所学校
用无线电联络宇航员的事，故填event。
23. A. training B. computer
C. research D. communications
解析： 根据下文中的so she can recreate her exchange with
Lindgren as many times as she’d like可知，Isabella的梦想是成为
一名航天机构的通信专家。
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构
成一篇完整的短文。
Cheryl Street was a beautiful and friendly neighbourhood.However，
there was an old two-story house with dark grey walls at the end of the
street.The small area in front of the house was overgrown with grass.
The house belonged to an old lady， who lived alone in it.Nobody
ever saw her smiling and she mostly stayed inside the house.Some people
regarded her as a crazy old lady， while others thought she was a witch
（女巫）.There were rumours （传闻） that strange noises came from
the house after midnight.
Then a new family moved into that street.They had two kids， Alice
and John.When the kids started going to a neighbourhood school， some
kids from Cheryl Street were also in their class.They gradually filled them
in on all the rumours and stories about their neighbourhood， particularly
about that house.Alice and John， being curious， decided to uncover the
secret behind all the rumours.
One evening， Alice and John’s parents had to go out to their
friend’s place for dinner.After their parents left， both the kids walked
out the door and walked towards that creepy （令人毛骨悚然的） house.
After a few minutes， they reached the house and knocked at the
door.After a few seconds， the door opened and the old lady
appeared.“What do you want？” she asked.
“Umm ... if you don’t mind， can we come inside and sit with
you for some time？Our parents are at their friends’ house and we were
getting bored at home，” John said.
The old lady smiled a little.“Okay， come inside，” she led the
way to her living room.
The inside of the house was a mess.Alice and John sat on a sofa while
the old lady went inside.She returned after a while with two cups of hot
chocolate and a plate of cookies.The kids thanked her and started eating
the cookies.
“Okay now， what made you come here？”the lady looked at the
kids.
John said，“Umm ...actually， as you know， there are many
rumours and stories surrounding this house and you.Everybody is scared
to come here and pass by this house.Strange noises come from this house
at night.Nobody has ever heard of your family and they call you ...”
“Witch lady，”the old lady completed John’s sentence with a
smile.
Both the kids nodded their heads.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
The old lady took a deep breath and began to tell her sad
story.
From that day on， Alice and John started paying a daily visit to
the old lady after school.
参考范文：
The old lady took a deep breath and began to tell her sad story.After
losing her husband and children in a car accident 25 years ago， she
moved to the small town to escape the sadness.At first， the neighbours
were welcoming， but soon distanced themselves， leaving her feeling so
lonely.But she had accepted the fact.The noise they heard was her old
washing machine， making strange sounds when turned on.Alice and
John expressed their feeling of shock， stating that it was wrong and sad
for the neighbours to leave her alone like that.
From that day on， Alice and John started paying a daily visit to the
old lady after school.They also told their parents the true story behind that
creepy house， who invited her to their house and soon they developed a
nice friendship.And within a couple of weeks， Alice and John cleaned
the house， painted the walls with their dad’s help， and cut all the
overgrown grass.The old lady was happy.She changed into a completely
new person.Now people often saw her smiling and walking on Cheryl
Street， all thanks to the care and love given by the two kids.
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