Period 2 Welcome to the unit & Reading—Language points
1．(故事或情况的)转折，转变twists and turns
2．使(关系密切的人)分离，分开tear apart
3．强迫某人做某事force sb to do sth
4．病倒fall sick
5．不胜伤悲(be) overcome with sorrow
6．依赖，依靠；信任rely on/upon
7．结果是，证明是 turn out
8．产生于，源于grow out of
9．沉思deep in thought
10．奉送，额外赠送throw in
11．作为额外增添for good measure
12．由……组成(或构成)consist of
deserve vt.值得，应得
[教材原句P16]It’s a piece that really deserves to be heard.这部作品真的值得一听。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 4]I really don’t think I deserve a zero.我真的觉得我不应该得零分。
deserve to do值得做……；应该做…… deserve to be done＝deserve doing/n.值得被……；应受……
(1)The suggestion put forward by the elderly expert at the meeting deserves consideration/considering/to be considered(consider)．
(2)The composer deserved to win(win) first prize because he had made enough preparations for the contest.
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(3)(2023·全国甲，短文投稿)屈原被公认为是最杰出的历史人物之一，他确实值得尊敬。
Qu Yuan is widely acknowledged to be one of the most extraordinary historical figures，who really deserves respect/to be respected/respecting.
whisper vi.& vt.耳语，低语；私下说；沙沙作响 n．低语；轻柔的声音；传言
[教材原句P16]When the two lovers，Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai，first meet，the music is light and pleasant，as if whispering to the audience.
当两个相爱的人，梁山伯与祝英台初次相见时，音乐轻柔愉悦，像是在和观众低声耳语。
whisper to sb 向某人低声说 whisper sth in one’s ear在某人耳边低语某事 It is/was whispered that...据秘密传闻…… in a whisper＝in whispers悄声地；低声地
(1)They whispered to each other for fear that they would wake the sleeping child up.
(2)It was whispered(whisper) that the talks had fallen apart because each side had concerns.
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(3)(读后续写之心理＋语言描写)她太紧张了以至于总是忘记要说什么，而且她说话的声音几乎是耳语。
She was so nervous that she kept forgetting what to say，and she spoke almost in a whisper/in whispers.
transform vi.& vt.(使)变形，(使)改观，(使)转化[transformation n．(彻底的)变化，转变，改观，变革]
[教材原句P16]Finally，during the most exciting part，the music takes a softer turn and ends on a bittersweet note，telling us how the couple transform into butterflies and fly away to be together forever.
最后，在最激昂的部分，乐曲转而柔缓，以凄美的曲调收尾，它告诉我们，这对情侣化蝶而去，永世不再分离。
[外研版必修第二册Unit 4]Using such techniques，the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe.通过这些方法，京剧将小小的舞台变成了浩瀚的宇宙。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 6]In one vivid scene，Beauty looks in the mirror and her face is transformed into the Beast’s.在一个生动的场景中，美女照镜子，她的脸变成了野兽的脸。
transform A into B把A转变成B transform...from...into...把……从……转变成……
(1)In the movie，the boy was transformed from a clumsy ordinary guy into a brilliant one who possessed magical power.
(2)(2024·全国甲，书面表达)China has witnessed a remarkable transformation(transform) of transport，giving the Chinese people access to different ways of travelling.
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(3)(应用文写作之感谢信)另外，你们的热心帮助让我的第一次美国之行变成了一段难忘而愉快的回忆。
Additionally，your enthusiastic help transformed my first American trip into an unforgettable and pleasant memory.
rely on 依赖，依靠；信任
[教材原句P17]My host family are big fans of country music，so I can always rely on them to introduce me to some great songs.
我的寄宿家庭一家人都是乡村音乐的狂热爱好者，所以我总是可以依赖他们介绍一些好歌曲给我听。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 4]His humour is always made clear through a series of simple and funny acts that rely purely on body language that is universal.
憨豆先生的幽默总是通过一连串简单、可笑的动作清晰地表达出来，完全依靠肢体语言这一全世界都能理解的方式。
rely on/upon sb to do/doing sth 依靠/指望某人做某事 rely on/upon sb/sth for sth 指望某人/某物以获得某物 rely on/upon it that...相信……，指望…… [点拨] 常用于“主语＋不及物动词＋介词＋形式宾语it＋宾语从句”这种句型的短语还有count on，depend on/upon，insist on，see to等。
(1)We should rely on ourselves rather than others for what we need.
(2)We can rely on our friends sharing/to share(share) happiness and sorrow，otherwise we will feel lonely.
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(3)(应用文写作之申请信)你可以相信我的介绍可以加深游客对中华传统文化的了解。
You can rely on/upon it that my introduction can deepen visitors’ understanding of traditional Chinese culture.
guarantee vt.保证，担保；确保；为(产品)提供保修 n．保证，担保；保修单
[教材原句P17]I guarantee you’ll enjoy it！我保证你会喜欢的！
[外研版选择性必修第一册Unit 2]So，it seems that talent alone isn’t enough to guarantee success.
因此，仅靠天赋似乎不足以保证获得成功。
[人教版选择性必修第三册Unit 1]We guarantee that “From Shang to Qing：Chinese Art Through the Ages” will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
我们保证，“从商朝到清朝：中国历代艺术”展览将通过其精彩的藏品带你进入另一个时代。
guarantee sb sth＝guarantee sth to sb 向某人保证某事 guarantee to do sth/that...保证做某事；保证…… be guaranteed to do sth 肯定会做某事；必定会做某事 under guarantee在保修期内 give sb a guarantee that...向某人担保/保证……
(1)You can rely on it that we guarantee to overcome(overcome) the difficulty and finish the task on time.
(2)I’m writing to make a complaint about my newly-bought iPad，which is still under guarantee but doesn’t work now.
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(3)(应用文写作之建议信)至于准备工作，提前学习一些汉语会确保让你很快适应新的环境。
As for preparations，learning some Chinese in advance will guarantee to make you adapt to the new surroundings quickly.
(4)(2021·新课标Ⅰ，短文投稿)我向你保证，一旦你读了这份英文报Youth，你就会喜欢上它。
I give you a guarantee that you will be fond of it once you read the English newspaper Youth.
consist of(＝be made up of，be composed of)由……组成(或构成)(consist v．组成；构成 consistent adj.一致的；始终如一的；连续的)
[教材原句P19]It consists of four movements...它由四个乐章组成……
[外研版选择性必修第二册Unit 6]It consisted of a closed space in which people，animals and plants could live together.
它包括一个封闭的空间，人、动物和植物可以生活在一起。
consist in在于；存在于 be consistent with...与……一致 注意：consist of不能用于被动语态和进行时态，类似的短语还有belong to，come into being，date back to，date from，take place，break out等。
(1)It is universally acknowledged that life mainly consists of happiness and sorrow while happiness and sorrow consist in struggle.
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(2)(读后续写之主旨升华)只有当我们言行一致时，我们的生活才会有所不同。
Only when our words are consistent with our actions can we make a difference to our lives.
(3)(应用文写作之建议信)我强烈建议我们的英文电影欣赏课程由欣赏电影和讨论精彩的电影台词组成。
I strongly suggest that our English film appreciation course (should) consist of/be composed of/be made up of enjoying the film and talking about wonderful movie lines.
defend vt.& vi.保护，防御；辩白，辩解(defence n．保护；保卫)
[教材原句P19]...“The Song of the Yellow River Boatmen”，“Ode to the Yellow River”，“The Yellow River in Anger” and “Defend the Yellow River”．
……《黄河船夫之歌》、《黄河颂》、《愤怒的黄河》、《保卫黄河》。
[人教版选择性必修第二册Unit 1]...because he realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country.……因为他意识到中国需要自己强大的空军来保卫国家。
[北师大版必修第一册Unit 2]Soft martial arts，such as tai chi，teach you to use your opponent’s own force to defend yourself.软武术，像太极，教你用对手的力量来保护自己。
[外研版必修第二册Unit 3]...how they use their bodies to pass，score and defend can be amazing to see—or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.
他们运用身体传球、得分、防守，这些就足以令观众眼花缭乱——或者感受到球赛中惊人逆转带来的那种兴奋感。
defend...from/against...保护……不受…… defend oneself自卫 in defence of为……辩护；保护……
(1)We defended ourselves against being attacked(attack) with the bear approaching.
(2)It is essential that everyone learn how to defend himself(he) by the lawful means.
(3)The mother rushed there to defend her child when faced with the dangerous attack.
＝The mother rushed there in defence of her child when faced with the dangerous attack.
as if引导的方式状语从句的省略
[教材原句P16]When the two lovers，Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai，first meet，the music is light and pleasant，as if whispering to the audience.
当两个相爱的人，梁山伯与祝英台初次相见时，音乐轻柔愉悦，像是在和观众低声耳语。
[结构分析] 此句是复合句。when引导时间状语从句；Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai为the two lovers的同位语。
本句中的as if whispering to the audience为as if引导的方式状语从句的省略形式，补充完整为as if the music is whispering to the audience。 as if引导的方式状语从句的谓语中有be动词时，如果主句和从句的主语一致或从句中主语是it，可省略主语和be动词。
(1)At the bad news，Mary froze with shock，as if rooted(root) to the spot.
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(2)他停了下来，环顾四周，好像要看看他是否走对了方向。
He stopped and looked around as if to see whether he went in the right direction.
(3)(2022·浙江6月)他伸出胳膊和腿，好像在飞似的，兴奋得睁大了眼睛。
He throws his arms and legs out as if flying，his eyes wide with excitement.
形容词(短语)作状语
[教材原句P16]Angry and sad，Liang falls sick and dies.梁山伯悲愤交加，染病而亡。
[结构分析] 此句是简单句。句中Angry and sad为形容词短语作原因状语。
形容词(短语)作状语常用来说明句子主语所处的状态，通常和主语构成系表关系。 形容词(短语)作状语在句中还可以表示行为方式或伴随状况、原因、时间或条件等。
(1)(2023·浙江1月，读后续写)我忍不住赶回那座废弃的房子，蜂鸟不小心飞了进来，被困在里面，无助而绝望。
I couldn’t help hurrying back to the deserted house where the hummingbird accidentally flew in and was trapped，helpless and desperate.
(2)(读后续写之动作描写)在直升机的帮助下，玛丽安然无恙地走出了森林，见到了她的丈夫。
With the help of the helicopter，Mary got out of the forest and saw her husband，safe and sound.
(3)(2021·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)又惊又喜，母亲把双胞胎揽在怀里，幸福的眼泪顺着脸颊流下来。
Surprised and overjoyed/delighted，the mother gathered the twins into her arms，tears of happiness streaming down her cheeks.
Ⅰ.短语填空
1．Studies show that factory farms can tear apart (分开) rural communities.
2．These days, we rely heavily on/upon (依赖) computers to organize our work.
3．I know that he would take an interest in this kind of business, and throw in (奉送) the fancy ideas.
4．He sold me the car cheaply, and added the radio for good measure(作为额外添加)．
5．The programme consists of(由……组成) the following activities：recitation, singing, word spelling, story telling and so on.
Ⅱ.完成句子
1．(读后续写之情绪描写)困在迷雾中，我什么也做不了，只能哭泣，无助又绝望。
Trapped in the dense mist，I could do nothing but burst into tears，helpless and desperate.
2．(读后续写之神态描写)吉尔交叉着双腿，用一只拳头托着下巴，仿佛陷入了沉思。
Jill crossed her legs and rested her chin on one fist，as if lost in deep thought.
3．(读后续写之动作描写)她俯下身来，在她儿子耳边轻轻地说了些什么。
She leaned over and gently whispered something in her son’s ear.
作业2 Welcome to the unit & Reading—Language points
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Ⅰ.单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1．You can rely on him rising/to rise(rise) to a challenge.
2．Excited(excite) and happy，they wept and hugged each other.
3．He looked out of the window，biting his lips，as if thinking(think)．
4．Thieves are afraid of being overheard even when they are talking in a whisper.
5．After half an hour，the kids transformed the surroundings into a heaven of birds.
6．Nurses in training should be given a guarantee of employment following qualification.
7．The symphony being broadcast now was created by a well-known composer(compose)．
8．She cheated during the exam and deserved punishment/punishing/to be punished(punish)．
9．This medicine can help the body defend itself against/from the disease connected to damp weather.
10．With the help of some reliable(rely) friends，he overcame many difficulties and finished the task on time.
Ⅱ.主题微写作(满分15分)
1．得知我们学校要举办中国古典音乐会，我写信邀请你出席。(现在分词短语作状语)
Learning our school will hold a Chinese classical music concert，I’m writing to invite you to attend.
2．这场旨在鼓舞学生热爱中国古典音乐的音乐会定于下周五下午4点在我校举行。(enthusiastic，过去分词短语作定语)
The concert intended to inspire students to be enthusiastic about Chinese classical music is scheduled to take place in our school at 4 pm next Friday.
3．这场非凡的音乐会由三个部分组成，最激动人心的是古典音乐的合唱。(remarkable，consist of，with的复合结构)
The remarkable concert consists of three parts，with the chorus of classical music being the most exciting.
4．据说一些在古典音乐方面有天赋的老师和学生将进行精彩的表演。(gifted，it作形式主语)
It is said that some teachers and students (who are) gifted in classical music will give wonderful performances.
5．毫无疑问，这场音乐会将会像我们想象的那样有趣。(as...as...)
There is no doubt that the concert will be as interesting as we thought it would be.
组句成篇 以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
Dear Tom，
Learning our school will hold a Chinese classical music concert，I’m writing to invite you to attend.
The concert intended to inspire students to be enthusiastic about Chinese classical music is scheduled to take place in our school at 4 pm next Friday.The remarkable concert consists of three parts，with the chorus of classical music being the most exciting.What’s more，it is said that some teachers and students (who are) gifted in classical music will give wonderful performances.
There is no doubt that the concert will be as interesting as we thought it would be.
Yours，
Li Hua
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2025·河南南阳高二上期中)
It started that first day in a kindergarten choir.Just as the session ended，its director，drawing me aside，asked，“Ian，will you stay for a few moments？”
“Did I do something bad，Miss？”
“Not in the least，” she replied，touching my cheek.“I would like to hear your voice alone；it sounded so lovely.”
Then，sitting at the piano，she said，“Sing this note for me.Good，now this one；now this one，will you？” And so I did，each note high，then ever higher，until I squeaked(破音) a little.At that point，she smiled，and said，“Well done，Ian！”
The next day，I began to sing in front of a good many teachers.Each one liked me and my voice.A few cried，telling me how much they missed their work in opera.Soon，I attended lessons once each week.Though at times feeling tired，I learned，in order to continue to obtain the praise which made me glow inside，I had to earn it.
Then as I edged towards age thirteen，I heard alto(中音) notes appear more and more often.Although I knew this change would come，I ached to stop it.The admirable beauty of my voice could not remain.Thus far，the tiny change remained detectable only to myself.Still，that change，which for some years I’d known would come，was now invading.In all likelihood，my boy soprano’s voice(童音) would change into a common one.
This evening I had my solo.I still couldn’t get rid of the fear.Might this performance be the final time of such significance If so，what then Singing is my wellspring.However，no matter what would happen in the future，I had to cherish every moment to sing.As I sang on，it echoed(回响) through the walls，bringing a silence of suspended breath.When I had finished，thunderous applause exploded.I could begin to let my voice evolve，not as a sacrifice，but as a step towards what was surely bound to be my next stage.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小学合唱团开始的歌唱生涯及其变声后的心路历程。
1．Which words can best describe the director
A．Honest and enthusiastic.
B．Intelligent and generous.
C．Humorous and positive.
D．Observant and responsible.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第一段的“Just as the session ended，its director，drawing me aside，asked，‘Ian，will you stay for a few moments？’”，第三段“‘Not in the least，’she replied，touching my cheek.‘I would like to hear your voice alone；it sounded so lovely.’”以及后文中她安排作者单独唱歌给老师们听等行为可推知，负责人对声音有着敏锐的观察力，并且非常负责地对待每个学生的发展。故选D。
2．What encouraged the author to continue when he was worn-out
A．The practice. B．The performance.
C．The admiration. D．The voice.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第五段的“Though at times feeling tired，I learned，in order to continue to obtain the praise which made me glow inside，I had to earn it.”可知，正是令作者内心愉悦的赞赏让作者即使感到疲惫也坚持练习。故选C。
3．What upset the author when he was growing up
A．The obvious change of his voice.
B．The unnoticeable change of his voice.
C．The rare appearance of the alto notes.
D．The unexpected change of his voice.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第六段的“Then as I edged towards age thirteen，I heard alto(中音) notes appear more and more often.Although I knew this change would come，I ached to stop it.The admirable beauty of my voice could not remain.Thus far，the tiny change remained detectable only to myself.”可知，让作者在成长过程中感到不安的是他声音的不易察觉的变化。故选B。
4．What will the author do in the future
A．Keep advancing.
B．Stop singing.
C．Quit performing.
D．Make a sacrifice.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I could begin to let my voice evolve，not as a sacrifice，but as a step towards what was surely bound to be my next stage.”可推知，尽管作者的声音将发生改变，但他会继续前进，把声音的变化看作成长的一个阶段而非牺牲。故选A。
B(此篇精读)
(2024·河北保定高二上期末)
Scientists have reconstructed Another Brick in the Wall by reading people’s brainwaves—the first time a recognisable song has been decoded(解码) from recordings of electrical brain activity.
Although members of the same laboratory had previously managed to decode speech—and even silently imagined words from brain recordings，“in general，all of these reconstruction attempts have had a robotic quality”，said Prof Robert Knight，a neurologist at the University of California in Berkeley，US，who conducted the study with the postdoctoral fellow Ludovic Bellier.
“Music，by its very nature，is emotional and has rhythm，stress，accent and intonation.It involves many more things than limited phonemes(音素) in whatever language，which could add another aspect to an implantable speech decoder.”
The team analysed brain recordings from 29 patients as they were played a three-minute piece of song，taken from the 1979 album The Wall.The volunteers’ brain activity was detected by placing electrodes(电极) directly on the surface of their brains as they underwent surgery for epilepsy(癫痫)，a brain disease.
Artificial intelligence was then used to decode the recordings and then make a reproduction of the sounds and words.Though unclear，the phrase “All in all，it’s just another brick in the wall” comes through recognisably in the reconstructed song—with its musical characteristics.
In the future，as brain recording techniques improve，it may also become possible to make such recordings without the need for surgery—perhaps using sensitive electrodes attached to the skin on the top of the head.
This finding could be ultimately used to help people who have trouble communicating，be it from a brain injury or some kind of disease like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—the one that Stephen Hawking suffered from.It is expected that the finding may one day help these people better convey what they want to say than they are able to now with even the most cutting-edge assistance.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家通过读取人脑电波的方式重现了Another Brick in the Wall这首歌，这是首次从大脑电活动记录中解码出可识别的歌曲。
5．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2
A．The limitation of previous studies.
B．The result of the present study.
C．Methods adopted in the present study.
D．Other researchers with similar interest.
答案 A
解析 段落大意题。根据第二段中罗伯特·奈特教授说的话“in general，all of these reconstruction attempts have had a robotic quality”可知，该段主要描述了之前的重现尝试通常都带有“机械”性质，即存在局限性。故选A。
6．What kind of help did artificial intelligence offer in the new finding
A．Conducting the brain surgery.
B．Turning the recorded raw data into music.
C．Recognising the musical characteristics of the song.
D．Recording the brainwaves of the participants.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第五段“Artificial intelligence was then used to decode the recordings and then make a reproduction of the sounds and words...recognisably in the reconstructed song—with its musical characteristics.”可知，人工智能被用于解码脑电波记录并将其转化为具有音乐特征的歌曲片段。故选B。
7．What can the finding be expected to be eventually used for
A．Helping people avoid potential brain injuries.
B．Helping people recover from rare diseases.
C．Helping people understand Hawking’s theory better.
D．Helping people with difficulty in speaking communicate better.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据最后一段“This finding could be ultimately used to help people who have trouble communicating...It is expected that the finding may one day help these people better convey what they want to say...”可知，这一发现最终可能用于帮助有交流困难的人更好地交流。故选D。
8．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Another Function of AI
B．Extracting Music from the Brain
C．Good News for Music Lovers
D．Recording Your Brainwaves
答案 B
解析 标题归纳题。根据全文尤其第一段内容可知，文章主要讲述了科学家通过读取人脑电波的方式重现了Another Brick in the Wall这首歌，这是首次从大脑电活动记录中解码出可识别的歌曲。文章主要围绕这一发现进行描述，并提到了其可能的应用前景，因此，B选项“从大脑中提取音乐”符合主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选B。
[词汇积累] 1．reconstruct(派)＝re＋construct vt.重现；重建；重造 reconstruction n．重现；再现；重建；复原 2．recognisable adj.可识别的 3．implantable adj.可植入的，可移植的 4．cutting-edge adj.领先的，最前沿的 [句式分析] It is expected that the finding may one day help these people better convey what they want to say than they are able to now with even the most cutting-edge assistance. 分析：此句为复合句。It作形式主语，真正主语是that引导的主语从句；what引导宾语从句。 翻译：预计这一发现有一天可能会帮助这些人更好地表达他们想说的话，比他们现在用最先进的辅助工具能做到的还要好。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
(2024·湖北荆州高二上期末)
I believe joining ASB was one of the best decisions of my eighth-grade year，and being a part of the journalism committee was a wonderful experience.After the first meeting，I had a strong 1 that ASB was going to be a thrill(令人兴奋的经历)．
The committee was a selected 2 of three students，two of whom were new，including me.So I had to take a 3 course in journalism.Though it sounds challenging，it is easy as long as you use your time 4 .
My first 5 was on ASB’s first event，Spirit Week.I quickly learned that these stories take quite some time and 6 extra time outside of school to be well written.Though I played on a travel hockey(曲棍球) team and had several practices and 7 throughout the week and weekend，some advice I should have taken more seriously was 8 first，fun and games later.I had trouble 9 a consistent schedule throughout the school year，making it 10 to create articles，finish homework，and travel to practices and games.I know now that school should always be the number one priority(优先事项)．
My three years at McAuliffe are 11 an end，and though it was quite an experience with 12 schedules，it was an exciting and wild ride， 13 me well for the future.
I 14 high school will be quite the experience，with sports，classes，and clubs.It will be exciting because there are so many new things to 15 ，as well as meeting new friends.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要描述了作者克服了在学校生活中各种活动之间平衡的困难，并对即将到来的高中生活充满期待。
1．A.desire B．intention
C．sense D．warning
答案 C
解析 desire愿望；intention意图；sense感觉；warning警告。根据下文“ASB was going to be a thrill”可知，作者强烈感觉ASB将是一段令人兴奋的经历。故选C。
2．A.class B．community
C．group D．band
答案 C
解析 class班级；community社区；group团体；band乐队。根据“The committee was a selected of three students”可知，这个委员会是由三名学生组成的选拔小组。故选C。
3．A.cooking B．interviewing
C．shopping D．training
答案 D
解析 cooking烹饪；interviewing面试；shopping购物；training培训。根据上文“two of whom were new，including me”可知，组建的委员会是由三个学生组成的选拔小组，其中包括作者在内的两个是新人，因此作者需要参加培训课程。故选D。
4．A.currently B．generously
C．individually D．wisely
答案 D
解析 currently目前；generously慷慨地；individually个别地；wisely明智地。根据上文“it is easy as long as you use your time”并结合语境可知，应是明智地利用时间。故选D。
5．A.story B．barrier
C．company D．crisis
答案 A
解析 story故事，报道；barrier障碍；company公司；crisis危机。根据下文“I quickly learned that these stories take quite some time”可知，作者意识到写这些报道需要相当长的时间，此处是stories的原词复现。故选A。
6．A.balance B．estimate
C．manage D．require
答案 D
解析 balance平衡；estimate估计；manage管理；require需要。根据下文“extra time outside of school to be well written”可知，这些报道需要额外的课外时间才能写好。故选D。
7．A.games B．expenses
C．destinations D．arrangements
答案 A
解析 game比赛；expense费用；destination目的地；arrangement安排。根据上文“had several practices”以及下文“travel to practices and games”可知，作者参加了一支旅行曲棍球队，每周有几次训练和比赛。故选A。
8．A.audience B．championship
C．school D．wealth
答案 C
解析 audience观众；championship锦标赛；school学校；wealth财富。根据下文“I know now that school should always be the number one priority(优先事项)．”可知，作者意识到，学校应该永远是第一要务，故作者听从了“先上学，后玩乐”的建议。故选C。
9．A.changing B．keeping
C．losing D．adjusting
答案 B
解析 change改变；keep保持；lose失去；adjust调整。根据下文“a consistent schedule throughout the school year”可知，在整个学年里，作者很难保持一个连贯的、一致的时间表。故选B。
10．A.tough B．realistic
C．necessary D．convenient
答案 A
解析 根据上文“I had trouble a consistent schedule throughout the school year”可知，作者在整个学年都很难保持一致的时间表，所以这使得作者很难去写文章、完成作业、旅行训练和比赛。故选A。
11．A.giving up B．resulting in
C．calling for D．coming to
答案 D
解析 give up放弃；result in导致；call for呼吁；come to到来。come to an end为固定搭配，意为“结束”。故选D。
12．A.tight B．efficient
C．perfect D．various
答案 A
解析 tight紧的，严密的；efficient高效的；perfect完美的；various各种各样的。根据上文可知，作者上学期间的时间安排非常紧凑。故选A。
13．A.charging B．exchanging
C．preparing D．thanking
答案 C
解析 charge充电；exchange交换；prepare准备；thank感谢。根据下文“well for the future”可知，虽然有着紧凑的时间安排，但这是一次令人兴奋和开心的旅程，为作者未来的发展做好了准备。故选C。
14．A.realize B．believe
C．imagine D．oppose
答案 B
解析 realize认识到；believe相信；imagine想象；oppose反对。根据下文“high school will be quite the experience，with sports，classes，and clubs”可知，作者相信高中将会是一段很好的经历，有运动、课程和俱乐部。故选B。
15．A.achieve B．explore
C．monitor D．display
答案 B
解析 achieve实现；explore探索；monitor监控；display展示。根据上文“there are so many new things”可知，作者认为有很多新的东西要去探索。故选B。(共85张PPT)
Period 2
Welcome to the unit & Reading—Language points
The universal language
Unit 2
内容索引
Part 1 课文词块自查
Part 2 语言知识梳理
Part 3 基础达标检测
作业2
课文词块自查
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1.(故事或情况的)转折，转变
2.使(关系密切的人)分离，分开
3.强迫某人做某事
4.病倒
5.不胜伤悲
6.依赖，依靠；信任
7.结果是，证明是
8.产生于，源于
twists and turns
tear apart
force sb to do sth
fall sick
(be) overcome with sorrow
rely on/upon
turn out
grow out of
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9.沉思
10.奉送，额外赠送
11.作为额外增添
12.由……组成(或构成)
deep in thought
throw in
for good measure
consist of
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vt.值得，应得
[教材原句P16] It’s a piece that really deserves to be heard.这部作品真的值得一听。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 4] I really don’t think I deserve a zero.我真的觉得我不应该得零分。
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deserve
deserve to do值得做……；应该做……
deserve to be done＝deserve doing/n.值得被……；应受……
(1)The suggestion put forward by the elderly expert at the meeting deserves (consider).
(2)The composer deserved (win) first prize because he had made enough preparations for the contest.
consideration/considering/to be considered
to win
(3)(2023·全国甲，短文投稿)屈原被公认为是最杰出的历史人物之一，他确实值得尊敬。
Qu Yuan is widely acknowledged to be one of the most extraordinary historical figures，who really ________________
.
deserves respect/to
写作佳句
be respected/respecting
vi.& vt.耳语，低语；私下说；沙沙作响 n.低语；轻柔的声音；传言
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whisper
[教材原句P16] When the two lovers，Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai，first meet，the music is light and pleasant，as if whispering to the audience.
当两个相爱的人，梁山伯与祝英台初次相见时，音乐轻柔愉悦，像是在和观众低声耳语。
·whisper to sb 向某人低声说
whisper sth in one’s ear在某人耳边低语某事
It is/was whispered that...据秘密传闻……
·in a whisper＝in whispers悄声地；低声地
(1)They whispered each other for fear that they would wake the sleeping child up.
(2)It (whisper) that the talks had fallen apart because each side had concerns.
to
was whispered
(3)(读后续写之心理＋语言描写)她太紧张了以至于总是忘记要说什么，而且她说话的声音几乎是耳语。
She was so nervous that she kept forgetting what to say，and she spoke almost .
写作佳句
in a whisper/in whispers
vi.& vt.(使)变形，(使)改观，(使)转化[transformation n.(彻底的)变化，转变，改观，变革]
transform
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[教材原句P16] Finally，during the most exciting part，the music takes a softer turn and ends on a bittersweet note，telling us how the couple transform into butterflies and fly away to be together forever.
最后，在最激昂的部分，乐曲转而柔缓，以凄美的曲调收尾，它告诉我们，这对情侣化蝶而去，永世不再分离。
[外研版必修第二册Unit 4] Using such techniques，the opera had transformed a small stage into the whole universe.通过这些方法，京剧将小小的舞台变成了浩瀚的宇宙。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 6] In one vivid scene，Beauty looks in the mirror and her face is transformed into the Beast’s.在一个生动的场景中，美女照镜子，她的脸变成了野兽的脸。
transform A into B把A转变成B
transform...from...into...把……从……转变成……
(1)In the movie，the boy was transformed a clumsy ordinary guy
a brilliant one who possessed magical power.
(2)(2024·全国甲，书面表达)China has witnessed a remarkable
(transform) of transport，giving the Chinese people access to different ways of travelling.
from
into
transformation
(3)(应用文写作之感谢信)另外，你们的热心帮助让我的第一次美国之行变成了一段难忘而愉快的回忆。
Additionally，your enthusiastic help _______________________
an unforgettable and pleasant memory.
transformed my first
写作佳句
American trip into
依赖，依靠；信任
rely on
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[教材原句P17] My host family are big fans of country music，so I can always rely on them to introduce me to some great songs.
我的寄宿家庭一家人都是乡村音乐的狂热爱好者，所以我总是可以依赖他们介绍一些好歌曲给我听。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 4] His humour is always made clear through a series of simple and funny acts that rely purely on body language that is universal.
憨豆先生的幽默总是通过一连串简单、可笑的动作清晰地表达出来，完全依靠肢体语言这一全世界都能理解的方式。
rely on/upon sb to do/doing sth 依靠/指望某人做某事
rely on/upon sb/sth for sth 指望某人/某物以获得某物
rely on/upon it that...相信……，指望……
[点拨] 常用于“主语＋不及物动词＋介词＋形式宾语it＋宾语从句”这种句型的短语还有count on，depend on/upon，insist on，see to等。
(1)We should rely on ourselves rather than others what we need.
(2)We can rely on our friends (share) happiness and sorrow，otherwise we will feel lonely.
for
sharing/to share
(3)(应用文写作之申请信)你可以相信我的介绍可以加深游客对中华传统文化的了解。
You can _______________________________________________
.
rely on/upon it that my introduction can deepen visitors’
写作佳句
understanding of traditional Chinese culture
vt.保证，担保；确保；为(产品)提供保修 n.保证，担保；保修单
guarantee
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[教材原句P17] I guarantee you’ll enjoy it！我保证你会喜欢的！
[外研版选择性必修第一册Unit 2] So，it seems that talent alone isn’t enough to guarantee success.
因此，仅靠天赋似乎不足以保证获得成功。
[人教版选择性必修第三册Unit 1] We guarantee that “From Shang to Qing：Chinese Art Through the Ages” will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of works.
我们保证，“从商朝到清朝：中国历代艺术”展览将通过其精彩的藏品带你进入另一个时代。
·guarantee sb sth＝guarantee sth to sb 向某人保证某事
guarantee to do sth/that...保证做某事；保证……
be guaranteed to do sth 肯定会做某事；必定会做某事
·under guarantee在保修期内
give sb a guarantee that...向某人担保/保证……
(1)You can rely on it that we guarantee (overcome) the difficulty and finish the task on time.
(2)I’m writing to make a complaint about my newly-bought iPad，which is still guarantee but doesn’t work now.
to overcome
under
(3)(应用文写作之建议信)至于准备工作，提前学习一些汉语会确保让你很快适应新的环境。
As for preparations，learning some Chinese in advance will
the new surroundings quickly.
(4)(2021·新课标Ⅰ，短文投稿)我向你保证，一旦你读了这份英文报Youth，你就会喜欢上它。
I you will be fond of it once you read the English newspaper Youth.
写作佳句
guarantee to make you adapt to
give you a guarantee that
[教材原句P19] It consists of four movements...它由四个乐章组成……
[外研版选择性必修第二册Unit 6] It consisted of a closed space in which people，animals and plants could live together.
它包括一个封闭的空间，人、动物和植物可以生活在一起。
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consist of(＝be made up of，be composed of)
由……组成(或构成)(consist v.组成；构成 consistent adj.一致的；始终如一的；连续的)
·consist in在于；存在于
·be consistent with...与……一致
注意：consist of不能用于被动语态和进行时态，类似的短语还有belong to，come into being，date back to，date from，take place，break out等。
(1)It is universally acknowledged that life mainly consists happiness and sorrow while happiness and sorrow consist struggle.
of
in
(2)(读后续写之主旨升华)只有当我们言行一致时，我们的生活才会有所不同。
Only when our words our actions can we make a difference to our lives.
are consistent with
写作佳句
(3)(应用文写作之建议信)我强烈建议我们的英文电影欣赏课程由欣赏电影和讨论精彩的电影台词组成。
I strongly suggest that our English film appreciation course
enjoying the film and talking about wonderful movie lines.
(should) consist of/be composed of/be made up of
vt.& vi.保护，防御；辩白，辩解(defence n.保护；保卫)
defend
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[教材原句P19] ...“The Song of the Yellow River Boatmen”，“Ode to the Yellow River”，“The Yellow River in Anger” and “Defend the Yellow River”.
……《黄河船夫之歌》、《黄河颂》、《愤怒的黄河》、《保卫黄河》。
[人教版选择性必修第二册Unit 1] ...because he realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country.……因为他意识到中国需要自己强大的空军来保卫国家。
[北师大版必修第一册Unit 2] Soft martial arts，such as tai chi，teach you to use your opponent’s own force to defend yourself.软武术，像太极，教你用对手的力量来保护自己。
[外研版必修第二册Unit 3] ...how they use their bodies to pass，score and defend can be amazing to see—or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.
他们运用身体传球、得分、防守，这些就足以令观众眼花缭乱——或者感受到球赛中惊人逆转带来的那种兴奋感。
·defend...from/against...保护……不受……
defend oneself自卫
·in defence of为……辩护；保护……
(1)We defended ourselves against (attack) with the bear approaching.
(2)It is essential that everyone learn how to defend (he) by the lawful means.
being attacked
himself
(3)The mother rushed there to defend her child when faced with the dangerous attack.
＝The mother rushed there her child when faced with the dangerous attack.
in defence of
[教材原句P16] When the two lovers，Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai，first meet，the music is light and pleasant，as if whispering to the audience.
当两个相爱的人，梁山伯与祝英台初次相见时，音乐轻柔愉悦，像是在和观众低声耳语。
[结构分析] 此句是复合句。when引导时间状语从句；Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai为the two lovers的同位语。
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as if引导的方式状语从句的省略
·本句中的as if whispering to the audience为as if引导的方式状语从句的
省略形式，补充完整为as if the music is whispering to the audience。
·as if引导的方式状语从句的谓语中有be动词时，如果主句和从句的主
语一致或从句中主语是it，可省略主语和be动词。
(1)At the bad news，Mary froze with shock，as if (root) to the spot.
rooted
(2)他停了下来，环顾四周，好像要看看他是否走对了方向。
He stopped and looked around ____________________________
.
(3)(2022·浙江6月)他伸出胳膊和腿，好像在飞似的，兴奋得睁大了眼睛。
He throws his arms and legs out ，his eyes wide with excitement.
写作佳句
as if to see whether he went in
the right direction
as if flying
[教材原句P16] Angry and sad，Liang falls sick and dies.梁山伯悲愤交加，染病而亡。
[结构分析] 此句是简单句。句中Angry and sad为形容词短语作原因状语。
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形容词(短语)作状语
·形容词(短语)作状语常用来说明句子主语所处的状态，通常和主语构
成系表关系。
·形容词(短语)作状语在句中还可以表示行为方式或伴随状况、原因、
时间或条件等。
(1)(2023·浙江1月，读后续写)我忍不住赶回那座废弃的房子，蜂鸟不小心飞了进来，被困在里面，无助而绝望。
I couldn’t help hurrying back to the deserted house where the hummingbird accidentally flew in and was trapped，_________________
.
(2)(读后续写之动作描写)在直升机的帮助下，玛丽安然无恙地走出了森林，见到了她的丈夫。
With the help of the helicopter，Mary got out of the forest and saw her husband， .
helpless and
desperate
safe and sound
(3)(2021·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)又惊又喜，母亲把双胞胎揽在怀里，幸福的眼泪顺着脸颊流下来。
，the mother gathered the twins into her arms，tears of happiness streaming down her cheeks.
Surprised and overjoyed/delighted
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1.Studies show that factory farms can (分开) rural communities.
2.These days, we heavily (依赖) computers to organize our work.
3.I know that he would take an interest in this kind of business, and _____
(奉送) the fancy ideas.
4.He sold me the car cheaply, and added the radio (作为额外添加).
5.The programme (由……组成) the following activities：recitation, singing, word spelling, story telling and so on.
tear apart
Ⅰ.短语填空
rely
on/upon
throw
in
for good measure
consists of
1.(读后续写之情绪描写)困在迷雾中，我什么也做不了，只能哭泣，无助又绝望。
Trapped in the dense mist，I could do nothing but burst into tears，
.
2.(读后续写之神态描写)吉尔交叉着双腿，用一只拳头托着下巴，仿佛陷入了沉思。
Jill crossed her legs and rested her chin on one fist，__________________
.
helpless and desperate
Ⅱ.完成句子
as if lost in deep
thought
3.(读后续写之动作描写)她俯下身来，在她儿子耳边轻轻地说了些什么。
She leaned over and gently .
whispered something in her son’s ear
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1.You can rely on him (rise) to a challenge.
2. (excite) and happy，they wept and hugged each other.
3.He looked out of the window，biting his lips，as if (think).
4.Thieves are afraid of being overheard even when they are talking a whisper.
5.After half an hour，the kids transformed the surroundings a heaven of birds.
rising/to rise
Excited
thinking
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
in
into
6.Nurses in training should be given guarantee of employment following qualification.
7.The symphony being broadcast now was created by a well-known
(compose).
8.She cheated during the exam and deserved ________________________
(punish).
9.This medicine can help the body defend itself the disease connected to damp weather.
a
composer
punishment/punishing/to be
punished
10.With the help of some (rely) friends，he overcame many difficulties and finished the task on time.
against/from
reliable
1.得知我们学校要举办中国古典音乐会，我写信邀请你出席。(现在分词短语作状语)
，I’m writing to invite you to attend.
2.这场旨在鼓舞学生热爱中国古典音乐的音乐会定于下周五下午4点在我校举行。(enthusiastic，过去分词短语作定语)
The concert ____________________________________________________
is scheduled to take place in our school at 4 pm next Friday.
Learning our school will hold a Chinese classical music concert
Ⅱ.主题微写作
intended to inspire students to be enthusiastic about Chinese
classical music
3.这场非凡的音乐会由三个部分组成，最激动人心的是古典音乐的合唱。(remarkable，consist of，with的复合结构)
three parts，__________________
.
4.据说一些在古典音乐方面有天赋的老师和学生将进行精彩的表演。(gifted，it作形式主语)
_______________________________________________________________
will give wonderful performances.
The remarkable concert consists of
with the chorus of
classical music being the most exciting
It is said that some teachers and students (who are) gifted in classical
music
5.毫无疑问，这场音乐会将会像我们想象的那样有趣。(as...as...)
There is no doubt that the concert _________________________________
.
组句成篇 以上句子可以加上过渡词语和其他联想内容组成一篇小短文。
will be as interesting as we thought it
would be
Dear Tom，
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Learning our school will hold a Chinese classical music concert，I’m writing to invite you to attend.
The concert intended to inspire students to be enthusiastic about Chinese classical music is scheduled to take place in our school at 4 pm next Friday.The remarkable concert consists of three parts，with the chorus of classical music being the most exciting.What’s more，it is said that some teachers and students (who are) gifted in classical music will give wonderful performances.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours，
Li Hua
There is no doubt that the concert will be as interesting as we thought it would be.
A
(2025·河南南阳高二上期中)
It started that first day in a kindergarten choir.Just as the session ended，its director，drawing me aside，asked，“Ian，will you stay for a few moments？”
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小学合唱团开始的歌唱生涯及其变声后的心路历程。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
“Did I do something bad，Miss？”
“Not in the least，” she replied，touching my cheek.“I would like to hear your voice alone；it sounded so lovely.”
Then，sitting at the piano，she said，“Sing this note for me.Good，now this one；now this one，will you？” And so I did，each note high，then ever higher，until I squeaked(破音) a little.At that point，she smiled，and said，“Well done，Ian！”
The next day，I began to sing in front of a good many teachers.Each one liked me and my voice.A few cried，telling me how much they missed their work in opera.Soon，I attended lessons once each week.Though at times feeling tired，I learned，in order to continue to obtain the praise which made me glow inside，I had to earn it.
Then as I edged towards age thirteen，I heard alto(中音) notes appear more and more often.Although I knew this change would come，I ached to stop it.The admirable beauty of my voice could not remain.Thus far，the tiny change remained detectable only to myself.Still，that change，which for some years I’d known would come，was now invading.In all likelihood，my boy soprano’s voice(童音) would change into a common one.
This evening I had my solo.I still couldn’t get rid of the fear.Might this performance be the final time of such significance If so，what then Singing is my wellspring.However，no matter what would happen in the future，I had to cherish every moment to sing.As I sang on，it echoed(回响) through the walls，bringing a silence of suspended breath.When I had finished，thunderous applause exploded.I could begin to let my voice evolve，not as a sacrifice，but as a step towards what was surely bound to be my next stage.
1.Which words can best describe the director
A.Honest and enthusiastic.
B.Intelligent and generous.
C.Humorous and positive.
D.Observant and responsible.
推理判断题。根据第一段的“Just as the session ended，its director，drawing me aside，asked，‘Ian，will you stay for a few moments？’”，第三段“‘Not in the least，’she replied，touching my cheek.‘I would like to hear your voice alone；it sounded so lovely.’”以及后文中她安排作者单独唱歌给老师们听等行为可推知，负责人对声音有着敏锐的观察力，并且非常负责地对待每个学生的发展。故选D。
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2.What encouraged the author to continue when he was worn-out
A.The practice. B.The performance.
C.The admiration. D.The voice.
细节理解题。根据第五段的“Though at times feeling tired，I learned，in order to continue to obtain the praise which made me glow inside，I had to earn it.”可知，正是令作者内心愉悦的赞赏让作者即使感到疲惫也坚持练习。故选C。
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3.What upset the author when he was growing up
A.The obvious change of his voice.
B.The unnoticeable change of his voice.
C.The rare appearance of the alto notes.
D.The unexpected change of his voice.
细节理解题。根据第六段的“Then as I edged towards age thirteen，I heard alto(中音) notes appear more and more often.Although I knew this change would come，I ached to stop it.The admirable beauty of my voice could not remain.Thus far，the tiny change remained detectable only to myself.”可知，让作者在成长过程中感到不安的是他声音的不易察觉的变化。故选B。
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4.What will the author do in the future
A.Keep advancing.
B.Stop singing.
C.Quit performing.
D.Make a sacrifice.
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I could begin to let my voice evolve，not as a sacrifice，but as a step towards what was surely bound to be my next stage.”可推知，尽管作者的声音将发生改变，但他会继续前进，把声音的变化看作成长的一个阶段而非牺牲。故选A。
解析
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B(此篇精读)
(2024·河北保定高二上期末)
Scientists have reconstructed Another Brick in the Wall by reading people’s brainwaves—the first time a recognisable song has been decoded(解码) from recordings of electrical brain activity.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家通过读取人脑电波的方式重现了Another Brick in the Wall这首歌，这是首次从大脑电活动记录中解码出可识别的歌曲。
Although members of the same laboratory had previously managed to decode speech—and even silently imagined words from brain recordings，“in general，all of these reconstruction attempts have had a robotic quality”，said Prof Robert Knight，a neurologist at the University of California in Berkeley，US，who conducted the study with the postdoctoral fellow Ludovic Bellier.
“Music，by its very nature，is emotional and has rhythm，stress，accent and intonation.It involves many more things than limited phonemes(音素) in whatever language，which could add another aspect to an implantable speech decoder.”
The team analysed brain recordings from 29 patients as they were played a three-minute piece of song，taken from the 1979 album The Wall.The volunteers’ brain activity was detected by placing electrodes(电极) directly on the surface of their brains as they underwent surgery for epilepsy(癫痫)，a brain disease.
Artificial intelligence was then used to decode the recordings and then make a reproduction of the sounds and words.Though unclear，the phrase “All in all，it’s just another brick in the wall” comes through recognisably in the reconstructed song—with its musical characteristics.
In the future，as brain recording techniques improve，it may also become possible to make such recordings without the need for surgery—perhaps using sensitive electrodes attached to the skin on the top of the head.
This finding could be ultimately used to help people who have trouble communicating，be it from a brain injury or some kind of disease like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—the one that Stephen Hawking suffered from.It is expected that the finding may one day help these people better convey what they want to say than they are able to now with even the most cutting-edge assistance.
5.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2
A.The limitation of previous studies.
B.The result of the present study.
C.Methods adopted in the present study.
D.Other researchers with similar interest.
段落大意题。根据第二段中罗伯特·奈特教授说的话“in general，all of these reconstruction attempts have had a robotic quality”可知，该段主要描述了之前的重现尝试通常都带有“机械”性质，即存在局限性。故选A。
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6.What kind of help did artificial intelligence offer in the new finding
A.Conducting the brain surgery.
B.Turning the recorded raw data into music.
C.Recognising the musical characteristics of the song.
D.Recording the brainwaves of the participants.
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细节理解题。根据第五段“Artificial intelligence was then used to decode the recordings and then make a reproduction of the sounds and words...recognisably in the reconstructed song—with its musical characteristics.”可知，人工智能被用于解码脑电波记录并将其转化为具有音乐特征的歌曲片段。故选B。
解析
7.What can the finding be expected to be eventually used for
A.Helping people avoid potential brain injuries.
B.Helping people recover from rare diseases.
C.Helping people understand Hawking’s theory better.
D.Helping people with difficulty in speaking communicate better.
细节理解题。根据最后一段“This finding could be ultimately used to help people who have trouble communicating...It is expected that the finding may one day help these people better convey what they want to say...”可知，这一发现最终可能用于帮助有交流困难的人更好地交流。故选D。
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8.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Another Function of AI
B.Extracting Music from the Brain
C.Good News for Music Lovers
D.Recording Your Brainwaves
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标题归纳题。根据全文尤其第一段内容可知，文章主要讲述了科学家通过读取人脑电波的方式重现了Another Brick in the Wall这首歌，这是首次从大脑电活动记录中解码出可识别的歌曲。文章主要围绕这一发现进行描述，并提到了其可能的应用前景，因此，B选项“从大脑中提取音乐”符合主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选B。
解析
1.reconstruct(派)＝re＋construct vt.重现；重建；重造
reconstruction n.重现；再现；重建；复原
2.recognisable adj.可识别的
3.implantable adj.可植入的，可移植的
4.cutting-edge adj.领先的，最前沿的
词汇积累
It is expected that the finding may one day help these people better convey what they want to say than they are able to now with even the most cutting-edge assistance.
分析：此句为复合句。It作形式主语，真正主语是that引导的主语从句；what引导宾语从句。
翻译：预计这一发现有一天可能会帮助这些人更好地表达他们想说的话，比他们现在用最先进的辅助工具能做到的还要好。
句式分析
(2024·湖北荆州高二上期末)
I believe joining ASB was one of the best decisions of my eighth-grade year，and being a part of the journalism committee was a wonderful experience.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文。这篇文章主要描述了作者克服了在学校生活中各种活动之间平衡的困难，并对即将到来的高中生活充满期待。
Ⅳ.完形填空
After the first meeting，I had a strong 1 that ASB was going to be a thrill(令人兴奋的经历).
1.A.desire B.intention C.sense D.warning
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desire愿望；intention意图；sense感觉；warning警告。根据下文“ASB was going to be a thrill”可知，作者强烈感觉ASB将是一段令人兴奋的经历。故选C。
解析
The committee was a selected 2 of three students，two of whom were new，including me.So I had to take a 3 course in journalism.Though it sounds challenging，it is easy as long as you use your time 4 .
2.A.class B.community C.group D.band
3.A.cooking B.interviewing C.shopping D.training
4.A.currently B.generously C.individually D.wisely
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2.class班级；community社区；group团体；band乐队。根据“The committee was a selected of three students”可知，这个委员会是由三名学生组成的选拔小组。故选C。
3.cooking烹饪；interviewing面试；shopping购物；training培训。根据上文“two of whom were new，including me”可知，组建的委员会是由三个学生组成的选拔小组，其中包括作者在内的两个是新人，因此作者需要参加培训课程。故选D。
4.currently目前；generously慷慨地；individually个别地；wisely明智地。根据上文“it is easy as long as you use your time”并结合语境可知，应是明智地利用时间。故选D。
解析
My first 5 was on ASB’s first event，Spirit Week.I quickly learned that these stories take quite some time and 6 extra time outside of school to be well written.
5.A.story B.barrier C.company D.crisis
6.A.balance B.estimate C.manage D.require
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5.story故事，报道；barrier障碍；company公司；crisis危机。根据下文“I quickly learned that these stories take quite some time”可知，作者意识到写这些报道需要相当长的时间，此处是stories的原词复现。故选A。
6.balance平衡；estimate估计；manage管理；require需要。根据下文“extra time outside of school to be well written”可知，这些报道需要额外的课外时间才能写好。故选D。
解析
Though I played on a travel hockey(曲棍球) team and had several practices and 7 throughout the week and weekend，some advice I should have taken more seriously was 8 first，fun and games later.
7.A.games B.expenses C.destinations D.arrangements
8.A.audience B.championship C.school D.wealth
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7.game比赛；expense费用；destination目的地；arrangement安排。根据上文“had several practices”以及下文“travel to practices and games”可知，作者参加了一支旅行曲棍球队，每周有几次训练和比赛。故选A。
8.audience观众；championship锦标赛；school学校；wealth财富。根据下文“I know now that school should always be the number one priority(优先事项).”可知，作者意识到，学校应该永远是第一要务，故作者听从了“先上学，后玩乐”的建议。故选C。
解析
I had trouble 9 a consistent schedule throughout the school year，making it 10 to create articles，finish homework，and travel to practices and games.I know now that school should always be the number one priority(优先事项).
9.A.changing B.keeping C.losing D.adjusting
10.A.tough B.realistic C.necessary D.convenient
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9.change改变；keep保持；lose失去；adjust调整。根据下文“a consistent schedule throughout the school year”可知，在整个学年里，作者很难保持一个连贯的、一致的时间表。故选B。
10.根据上文“I had trouble a consistent schedule throughout the school year”可知，作者在整个学年都很难保持一致的时间表，所以这使得作者很难去写文章、完成作业、旅行训练和比赛。故选A。
解析
My three years at McAuliffe are 11 an end，and though it was quite an experience with 12 schedules，it was an exciting and wild ride， 13 me well for the future.
11.A.giving up B.resulting in C.calling for D.coming to
12.A.tight B.efficient C.perfect D.various
13.A.charging B.exchanging C.preparing D.thanking
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11.give up放弃；result in导致；call for呼吁；come to到来。come to an end为固定搭配，意为“结束”。故选D。
12.tight紧的，严密的；efficient高效的；perfect完美的；various各种各样的。根据上文可知，作者上学期间的时间安排非常紧凑。故选A。
13.charge充电；exchange交换；prepare准备；thank感谢。根据下文“well for the future”可知，虽然有着紧凑的时间安排，但这是一次令人兴奋和开心的旅程，为作者未来的发展做好了准备。故选C。
解析
I 14 high school will be quite the experience，with sports，classes，and clubs.It will be exciting because there are so many new things to 15 ，as well as meeting new friends.
14.A.realize B.believe C.imagine D.oppose
15.A.achieve B.explore C.monitor D.display
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14.realize认识到；believe相信；imagine想象；oppose反对。根据下文“high school will be quite the experience，with sports，classes，and clubs”可知，作者相信高中将会是一段很好的经历，有运动、课程和俱乐部。故选B。
15.achieve实现；explore探索；monitor监控；display展示。根据上文“there are so many new things”可知，作者认为有很多新的东西要去探索。故选B。
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