Period 5 Extended reading
Task 1：Fast reading for the structure and the main idea of the text.
Ⅰ.Skim the passage to find out the structure of the text by filling in the blanks.
Ⅱ.Skim the passage to find out the main idea of the text.
The passage mainly tells us Beethoven’s remarkable life and his grand finale Symphony No.9.
Task 2：Careful reading for the details of the text.
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1．What’s the attitude of music lovers towards Beethoven’s Symphony No.9
A．Critical. B．Indifferent.
C．Disappointed. D．Appreciative.
答案 D
2．Why is Mozart mentioned in paragraph 2
A．To introduce more famous artists.
B．To highlight Beethoven’s early talent.
C．To show Beethoven’s great achievements.
D．To emphasize Beethoven’s good connections.
答案 B
3．When did Beethoven probably die according to the text
A．In 1824. B．In 1825.
C．In 1827. D．In 1828.
答案 C
4．Which of the following words can be used to describe Beethoven and his life
①romantic ②persistent ③modest ④outgoing ⑤determined ⑥talented
A．①②④ B．②③⑤
C．②⑤⑥ D．①③⑥
答案 C
Task 3：Translate the following phrases into English.
1．涌入stream into
2．爆发出热情的欢呼break into enthusiastic cheers
3．不知道；未意识到be unaware of
4．(使)转身turn around
5．人山人海 a sea of people
6．表达他们的赞赏express their appreciation
7．急转弯take a sharp turn
8．保守秘密 keep it a secret
9．决定做某事be determined to do sth
10．各种各样的a variety of
11．吸收；领会take in
12．在舞台上on stage
13．突然地all of a sudden
14．充满be full of
15．轻而易举地with ease
16．被认为，被看作be regarded as
Task 4：Analyse some long and difficult sentences.
1．The crowd immediately recognized that they were listening to something truly special，and they broke into enthusiastic cheers at the end of the symphony.(P25，Para.1)
[结构分析] 此句为and连接的并列复合句。第一个分句中that引导宾语从句。
[汉语翻译] 听众很快意识到他们所听绝非凡品，交响乐结束的那一刻，全场爆发出热情的欢呼。
2．Beethoven，who was almost completely deaf at this point in his life，was unaware of the audience’s response until one of the singers turned him around to face the crowd.(P25，Para.1)
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中who引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Beethoven；until引导时间状语从句。
[汉语翻译] 当时贝多芬已近全聋，直到一位领唱扶他转过身来，面向观众，他才发觉反响之热烈。
3．When composing music at the piano，he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end against the instrument so that he could feel the notes.(P26，Para.3)
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中When composing music at the piano为时间状语从句的省略形式，其完整形式为When he was composing music at the piano；so that引导目的状语从句。
[汉语翻译] 在钢琴上作曲时，他将铅笔的一端含在嘴里，另一端顶住钢琴，这样就能感受到音符。
4．Although Beethoven was able to continue composing music，it became increasingly difficult for him to perform in public.(P26，Para.3)
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。主句中it作形式主语，不定式复合结构for him to perform in public作真正的主语；although引导让步状语从句。
[汉语翻译] 虽然贝多芬还可以继续作曲，但公开演出对于他而言越来越艰难了。
5．The next two movements are full of desperate lows and uplifting highs which perhaps reflect both his suffering and his strong will to fight it.(P26，Para.4)
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中which引导定语从句，修饰先行词desperate lows and uplifting highs。
[汉语翻译] 接下来的两个乐章，充满了绝望的低声部和激越的高声部，或许分别反映了作曲家的痛苦和与之抗争的坚强意志。
6．For his amazing achievements and for his determination even in his darkest days，Beethoven is regarded as one of the most remarkable musicians who ever lived.(P26，Para.5)
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中who引导定语从句，修饰先行词musicians。
[汉语翻译] 他惊人的艺术成就，以及在至暗岁月里都不曾动摇的顽强毅力，使他被公认为有史以来最卓越的音乐家之一。
get down to (doing) sth开始做某事，开始认真注意(或对待)某事
[教材原句P21]A group of scientists and artists got down to choosing suitable music.
一群科学家和艺术家开始着手挑选合适的音乐。
get along/on with 与……相处；进展 get across 被理解；把……表达清楚；被传达 get used to (doing) sth 习惯于(做)某事 get over 解决，克服；从(疾病、震惊中等)恢复常态 get through 通过；完成；打通(电话)；熬过(困难时期) get away from 从……脱离；逃脱…… get rid of摆脱；丢弃；扔掉
(应用文写作之建议信)得知你很难习惯新的学校生活，我写信的目的是给你一些建议。首先，为什么不开始参加一些兴趣小组，这样你就可以找到志同道合的朋友？此外，你可以向能够帮助你克服困难的学校顾问求助。最后但同样重要的是，如果你真诚地与你的同学交流，你的意思会被理解。总之，按照上面的建议去做，你一定可以尽快和你的同学相处得很好。
Learning that you have difficulty (in) getting used to your new school life，I am writing with the aim of offering you some tips.To begin with，why not get down to taking part in some interest groups so that you can find friends with similar interest？In addition，you can turn to the school adviser who can help you get over/get through your hardships.Last but not least，if you communicate with your classmates sincerely，you will get your meaning across.In brief，follow the above suggestions，and you can definitely get along/on well with your classmates as soon as possible.
suitable adj.合适的，适宜的，适当的，适用的(suit vt.适合；合身；相配 n．西服；套装)
[教材原句P21]A group of scientists and artists got down to choosing suitable music.
一群科学家和艺术家开始着手挑选合适的音乐。
[外研版选择性必修第二册Unit 1]Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
为这篇文章选择另一个合适的标题，并给出你的理由。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 6]But then they realised that it might not be suitable for a marketplace where products and services are in direct competition with each other.
但后来他们意识到，在产品与服务直接竞争的市场上，这种广告类型可能不太适合。
be suitable for...适合于…… be suitable to do sth 适合做某事 suit...to...使……适合……
(1)(2024·北京，书面表达)Transportation and technology are the suitable(suit) topics that your teachers and schoolmates may be concerned about.
(2)There is no doubt that a good chef suits his recipes to the appetites of his customers.
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(3)(应用文写作之申请信)我坚信我适合(做)这项志愿者工作，因为我精通英语。
①I firmly believe that I’m suitable for/to do the voluntary work，because I have a good command of English.
②I firmly believe that the voluntary work suits me，because I have a good command of English.
accompany vt.陪同，陪伴；伴随，与……同时发生；为……伴奏(company n．陪伴；公司)
[教材原句P23]Yes，the Beatles’s music has accompanied me throughout my life.
是的，披头士的音乐陪伴了我的一生。
[人教版选择性必修第一册Unit 3]Since reindeer were always on the move，the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them.
由于驯鹿不断迁移，萨米人会收起帐篷，跟随而去。
accompany sb＝keep sb company陪伴某人 accompany sb to sp陪伴某人去某地 accompany sb at/on sth 用(钢琴等)为某人伴奏 be accompanied by 由……伴奏；伴随着
(1)(读后续写之场景描写)Accompanied by her mother on/at the piano，the girl gave us an unusual performance，which won a great applause.
(2)The wind blew the trees violently on our sides，accompanied by heavy rain and you can hardly imagine how frightened we were.
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(3)(应用文写作之道歉信)我最好的朋友今晚不能陪我去书店，这让我很难过，但他曾经保证过要陪我去。
I am upset that my best friend can’t accompany me to the bookstore tonight，but he once guaranteed to.
gifted adj.有才华的，有天赋的(gift n．天赋；才能；礼物)
[教材原句P25]As a gifted child，Beethoven was pushed by his father to study music day and night.
作为一个有天赋的孩子，贝多芬被他的父亲逼着日夜学习音乐。
[人教版选择性必修第二册Unit 1]Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous and gifted scientists in physics.史蒂芬·霍金是物理学领域最著名、最有天赋的科学家之一。
be gifted/talented in 在……方面有天分 have a gift/talent for在……方面有天分；对……有天赋 a man of many gifts/talents 多才多艺的人
(1)He is a gifted(gift) athlete who will take part in the Olympic Games on behalf of our country.
(2)The gifted composer is a man of many gifts，who has a good knowledge of folk music.
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(3)(应用文写作之通知)任何有音乐才能或喜欢唱歌的人都可以参加比赛。
Anyone who has a gift/talent for music/is gifted/talented in music or loves singing can participate in the contest.
depress vt.使抑郁，使沮丧；使萧条，使不景气[depressed adj.消沉的，沮丧的；萧条的depressing adj.令人沮丧的depression n．抑郁(症)；沮丧；不景气，萧条(期)]
[教材原句P25]The loss of his hearing deeply depressed Beethoven.失聪使贝多芬非常沮丧。
feel/be depressed about/over/at对……感到沮丧
(1)Hearing the depressing news，the chef felt depressed about it and later he was lost in depression，which depressed everyone around him.(depress)
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(2)(读后续写之情感描写)她对这个结果感到如此沮丧，以至于她发现自己不知不觉地哭了，无法抑制自己的眼泪。
She felt so depressed about/over/at the result that she found herself crying unconsciously，unable to hold back her tears.
upset adj.难过的，失望的 vt.(upset，upset)使烦恼；搅乱；打翻
[教材原句P25]He was so upset that，at first，he wanted to keep it a secret.
他痛苦不堪，起初只想尽量隐瞒。
[人教版必修第二册Unit 3]It seemed like a joke at first，but the girl was very upset.
刚开始虽然像是在开玩笑，但是这个女生十分不快。
be upset by/about/at sth 为某事心烦(难过) be upset to do sth 对做某事感到不安 What upsets sb is...让某人心烦(难过)的是…… it upsets sb to do sth/that...做某事让某人心烦(难过)/让某人心烦(难过)的是……
(1)We are upset to hear(hear) that you are suffering from a serious illness and I sincerely hope you will get well soon.
(2)I am so upset by/about/at the incident that I am not in the mood to talk with her about it.
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(3)(读后续写之心理描写)让我们感到不安的是，我们被困在一个狭窄的角落里，在那里我们可以听到熊的喘息声。
①What upset us was that we were trapped in a narrow corner，where we could hear the gasps of the bear.(主语从句)
②It upset us that we were trapped in a narrow corner，where we could hear the gasps of the bear.(it作形式主语)
(4)(读后续写之心理描写)既沮丧又无助，我静静地站着，泪水顺着脸颊流淌。
Upset and helpless，I stood silently，tears streaming down my cheeks.
possess vt.具有(特质)；拥有；支配，控制[possession n．拥有；(pl.)所有物；财产]
[教材原句P25－26]“...how could I possibly admit a weakness in the one sense which should be more perfect in me than in others，a sense which I once possessed in the greatest perfection...”
“……我怎么可能承认我本应该是比别人更完美，我曾经拥有的最完美的感官成为弱点……”
be possessed of 具有(某品质、能力等) in possession of 占有；拥有；持有(主语为人) in the possession of sb＝in one’s possession(某物)为某人所有 take possession of 占有；拥有；支配
(1)(2022·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)I encouraged David who was at a loss，“Do keep in mind that only by being possessed(possess) of a good state of mind can you attain success.”
(2)What astonished us was that he was in possession of a large number of the composer’s works.
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(3)(应用文写作之申请信)更为重要的是，我具有与别人交流的天赋，并且我总是乐于帮助有困难的人。
More importantly，I am possessed of a gift/talent for communicating with others and I am always ready to help others in need.
(4)(读后续写之主旨升华)幸福不是渴望得到我们没有的东西，而是享受我们所拥有的东西。
Happiness is not wishing for what we don’t have，but enjoying what we possess/take possession of/are in possession of.
abandon vt.中止，放弃，不再有；抛弃；舍弃 n．[U] 放任；放纵(abandoned adj.被遗弃的；放纵的)
[教材原句P26]Even in his darkest moments，however，Beethoven never abandoned hope.
即使在那些最晦暗的时刻，贝多芬都不曾放弃希望。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 5]They didn’t want to abandon what they’d always thought as true.
他们并不想放弃自己一直认为正确的知识。
abandon oneself to (doing) sth 沉湎于(做)某事；纵情于(做)某事 abandon (doing) sth 放弃(做)某事 with abandon 放纵地；放任地；尽情地 be abandoned to (doing) sth 沉湎于(做)某事
(1)Abandoning(abandon) himself to online games，he failed to live up to his parents’ expectations.
＝ Abandoned(abandon) to online games，he failed to live up to his parents’ expectations.
(2)He whispered to me that he had abandoned going(go) to the concert to listen to the folk music.
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(3)我感到很沮丧，发现自己沉溺于玩电脑游戏。
Feeling frustrated，I found I abandoned myself to/was abandoned to playing computer games.
(4)(读后续写之情感描写)我们放纵地唱歌、跳舞、大笑，忘却了生活中的烦恼。
We sang，danced，and laughed with abandon，forgetting the troubles in our lives.
desperate adj.绝望的；不惜冒险的；极其需要的；极严重的(desperately adv.拼命地；迫切地；非常 desperation n．绝望)
[教材原句P26]The next two movements are full of desperate lows and uplifting highs which perhaps reflect both his suffering and his strong will to fight it.接下来的两个乐章，充满了绝望的低声部和激越的高声部，或许分别反映了作曲家的痛苦和与之抗争的坚强意志。
[北师大版选择性必修第一册Unit 1]My friends try to drag me away from my phone，but as soon as I’m alone again，I’m desperate to get back to the online world and the intense activity that it provides.
朋友们试图让我远离手机，但是一旦我独自一人，我就会不顾一切地回到网络世界和网上紧张的活动中。
be desperate for...渴望得到…… be desperate to do...渴望做…… in desperation绝望地
(1)(应用文写作之申请信)Desperate for the chance to be a volunteer，I do hope you can offer me the precious opportunity.
(2)(应用文写作之求助信)Having got low scores in writing in recent English exams，I’m writing to desperately(desperate) ask for your help.
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(3)(读后续写之情感描写)她唯一迫切想做的事就是扑在她的小床上痛哭一场！
The only thing she was desperate to do was throw herself onto her little bed and weep wildly!
(4)(读后续写之场景描写)听到这个令人难过的消息，那个男孩绝望地站在那里，不知道该怎么办。
Hearing the bitter news，the boy stood there in desperation，not knowing what to do.
ease n．容易，轻易；舒适，安逸 vi.& vt.(使)宽慰，减轻
[教材原句P26]The music moves through technically difficult sections with ease，showing his genius as a composer.
即使技术难度很高的段落，音乐也都从容流过，展现了他作为作曲家的才华。
[外研版选择性必修第三册Unit 5]In today’s modern world，their ideas about living simply and being at ease with nature may take us a step closer to attaining personal well-being and fulfilment.
在今天这个现代世界，他们关于简单生活和与自然和谐相处的想法，可能会让我们离获得个人幸福和满足感更近一步。
at ease舒适；无拘无束；自由自在 put/set sb at ease使某人感到轻松自在 with ease轻而易举地；熟练地 ease sb of...减轻某人的…… ease one’s mind使某人安心
(1)From my point of view，playing basketball is one of the best ways to ease us of our great study pressure.
(2)When you feel nervous，you’d better listen to some pleasant music to put yourself at ease.
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(3)(话题写作之语言学习)如果你每天坚持用英语写日记，你会轻松地提高你的书面英语。
If you insist on keeping diaries in English every day，you can improve your written English with ease.
(4)(读后续写之情绪描写)我的心因为极度紧张而怦怦跳，但是她的热情欢迎很快使我放松了下来。她既聪明又幽默，和她在一起我感到很自在。
My heart pounded with extreme nervousness，but her warm welcome soon put/set me at ease.She was smart and humorous and I felt at ease with her.
see＋宾语＋宾补
[教材原句P25]Before him，he saw a sea of people all standing，clapping，and waving their hats and handkerchiefs to express their appreciation of his masterwork.
他看见眼前的人山人海全部起立，有的鼓掌，有的挥舞帽子和手帕，表达着他们对这部杰作的赞赏。
[结构分析] 此句为简单句。句中含有see sb doing sth结构，意为“看到某人正在做某事”。
see＋宾语＋doing(主动的、正在进行的动作)看见……在做 see＋宾语＋do(动作的全过程) 看见……做了 see＋宾语＋done(已经完成的或被动的动作)看见……被…… 能用于该结构的动词(短语)还有watch，notice，listen to，observe，feel 等。
(1)(2021·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)看到他的孩子们正在准备母亲节早餐，父亲踮着脚进入厨房。
Seeing his children preparing a Mother’s Day breakfast，the father tiptoed into the kitchen.
(2)(读后续写之心理描写)当汤姆看到他的父母出现在典礼大厅时，他惊呆了。他一动不动地站在原地好一会儿，不知道该怎么办。
Tom was shocked when he saw his parents appear at the ceremony hall.He stood rooted to the spot for a moment，not knowing what to do.
(3)(读后续写之动作描写)我一看到他被蛇咬了，就把他背在背上，火速把他送到最近的医院。
The instant I saw him bitten by a snake，I carried him on my back and rushed him to the nearest hospital.
by the time引导时间状语从句
[教材原句P25]By the time he was a teenager，he had already enjoyed a reputation as a wonderful young musician.他少年时就已被誉为一名出色的年轻音乐家。
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中by the time引导时间状语从句。
by the time引导的时间状语从句用一般现在时或现在完成时时，主句通常用将来完成时。 by the time引导的时间状语从句用一般过去时时，主句通常用过去完成时。 如果主句动作不强调已经完成，只是说明某个时候的状态，此时主句不用完成时，而应根据实际需要选用适当的时态，此时by the time相当于when。
(1)By the time I graduate next year，I will have lived(live) here for 5 years.
(2)By the time he was fourteen years old，Einstein had learned(learn) advanced mathematics all by himself.
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(3)(读后续写之神态描写)当我回到家的时候，我的眼睛又红又肿。
By the time I got home，my eyes were red and swollen.
so...that...引导结果状语从句
[教材原句P25]He was so upset that，at first，he wanted to keep it a secret.
他痛苦不堪，起初只想尽量隐瞒。
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中so...that...引导结果状语从句。
·so...that...句型的基本结构： ·such...that...句型的基本结构： [点拨] 在“so...that...”和“such...that...”结构中，当so和such放在句首时，主句要倒装。
(1)(应用文写作之通知)这场比赛意义重大，以至于要求每个人都要准时到场。
The game is so significant that it is required that everyone should present themselves punctually.
(2)(话题写作之人物介绍)他是一位如此负责的老师，以至于我们都被深深地感动了。
①He was so responsible a teacher that we were all deeply moved.(so...that...)
②He was such a responsible teacher that we were all deeply moved.(such...that...)
③So responsible a teacher/Such a responsible teacher was he that we were all deeply moved.(倒装句)
Ⅰ.单词拼写
1．It’s not suitable to keep staring at others.You should behave yourself.
2．The people in the rural village are so enthusiastic(热情的) that they are willing to help every visitor.
3．He threw himself entirely into his research，which earned him a good reputation in his field.
4．After several generations，some geniuses(天才) are born to rewrite history.
5．Their decision to abandon(放弃) the trip was made because of lacking money.
Ⅱ.短语填空
1．My parents were in a huge argument, and I was upset about (心烦) it.
2．They streamed into (涌入) the room when they knew their favourite teacher was there.
3．When I was young, I was enthusiastic about (对……热情；喜欢) football.
4．He is desperate for (渴望) knowledge, because he wants to be knowledgeable.
5．He is gifted in (在……有天赋) writing music, and his dream is to be a composer.
Ⅲ.课文语法填空
After hearing the first-ever performance of the great Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No.9，his last major piece of music，a sea of people all stood,1.clapping(clap) and waving their hats and handkerchiefs to express their appreciation of 2.his(he) masterwork.
As a 3.gifted(gift) child，Beethoven was pushed by his father to study music day and night.Not long after，he began to 4.be appreciated(appreciate) for his piano performances.By the time he was a teenager，he had already enjoyed a reputation as a wonderful young musician.5.However，in his late twenties，Beethoven started to lose his hearing,6.which deeply depressed him.
Even in his darkest moments，he never abandoned hope and was determined to find a way 7.to continue(continue) living a life full of music.When Beethoven presented Symphony No.9 in Vienna in 1824，it was his first time on stage in over ten years.Since that day，Symphony No.9 8.has become(become) one of the most famous and treasured pieces in the history of classical music.
As Beethoven’s last great work，his Symphony No.9 was also a grand finale to his life—he died less than three years after the concert in Vienna，aged 56.For his amazing 9.achievements(achievement) and for his determination even in his darkest days，Beethoven is regarded 10.as one of the most remarkable musicians who ever lived.
作业4 Extended reading
[分值：65分]
Ⅰ.单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1．For one thing，a pleasant atmosphere can make the guests feel at ease.
2．What upset the twin brothers was that they put too many ingredients in the soup.
3．From James’s face I could see he was terrified of being abandoned(abandon) by us.
4．In Western countries，it is quite common to greet close friends or relatives with a hug.
5．It is appropriate for us to repair our possessions(possess) instead of throwing them away.
6．When he was sent to hospital，he had a high fever accompanied(accompany) by cough.
7．She dropped her eyes and stared at her feet，hoping no one would notice how embarrassed she was.
8．There is no doubt that all the soldiers and commanders are desperate for the end of that war.
9．The amazing scenery of the Summer Palace is beyond my expectations(expect)，so I am keen to go there again.
10．Depressed(depress) about the exam result，he lost heart completely，sitting in the sofa and not knowing what to do.
Ⅱ.主题微写作(满分15分)
1．上周举行的非同寻常的在线音乐会让观众们立刻爱上了它。(过去分词短语作定语)
The extraordinary online concert held last week made the audience fall in love with it immediately.
2．他们的表演是高质量的，使观众能够尽情享受音乐会。(现在分词短语作状语)
Their performances were of high quality，enabling the audience to enjoy the concert with abandon.
3．我尤其被演奏古典音乐《梁祝》的英国学生们吸引。(who引导定语从句)
I was particularly attracted by the British students who performed the classical music Butterfly Lovers.
4．表演是如此吸引人，它触动了我的心灵，减轻了我的压力。(so...that...；倒装)
So attractive was the performance that it touched my heart and eased me of my pressure.
5．相信这次音乐会将是我们中国学生和国际朋友相互了解和学习的好机会。(it作形式主语)
It is believed that the concert will be a great opportunity for us Chinese students and our international friends to understand and learn from each other.
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。
The extraordinary online concert held last week made the audience fall in love with it immediately.The performances were of high quality，enabling the audience to enjoy the concert with abandon.I was particularly attracted by the British students who performed the classical music Butterfly Lovers.So attractive was the performance that it touched my heart and eased me of my pressure.It is believed that the concert will be a great opportunity for us Chinese students and our international friends to understand and learn from each other.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2025·江苏常州高二上期中)
Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance(文艺复兴) courts of the 15th century.In important celebrations，dancing masters taught the steps to the well-behaved noblemen and women；in the end，all people could participate in dancing.The early ballet intended to bring the nobility together to smooth out political differences and disagreements.
In the 16th century，Catherine de Medici—an Italian noblewoman，wife of King HenryⅡ of France and a great supporter of the art—began to fund ballet in the French court.A century later，King Louis ? helped to popularize the art form by coming up with basic rules and ways of practicing ballet.His goal was to agree on techniques，styles and methods so artists everywhere would approach it the same way.This unifying of the key ideas and steps was meant to take ballet to a higher level as a serious profession.
By 1661，a dance academy had opened in Paris，and in 1681 ballet moved from the courts to the stage.The French opera Le Triomphe de l’Amour combined ballet elements，creating a long-standing opera-ballet tradition in France.By the mid-1700s French ballet master Jean Georges Noverre believed that ballet could stand on its own as an art form.His notion—that ballet should contain dramatic movements that should reveal the relationships between characters—introduced the ballet d’action，a dramatic style of ballet that clearly communicates emotion and plots.
The popularity of ballet grew quickly in Russia，and，during the latter half of the 19th century Russian choreographers(编舞者) and composers took it to new heights.Marius Petipa’s The Nutcracker，The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake，by Petipa and Lev Ivanov，represent classical ballet in its grandest form.The Russian system for training ballet dancers，known as the Vaganova method，is famous for helping dancers achieve the highest technical standards.In addition，ballet became closely tied to Russian cultural identity over centuries.It survives as a source of national pride in Russia’s cultural heritage.So a large number of great dancers，choreographers and composers are from Russia.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了芭蕾的起源和发展历程，以及芭蕾在俄罗斯的特殊地位和影响。
1．What was the purpose of the early ballet
A．To entertain the nobility.
B．To celebrate important events.
C．To make young people behave well.
D．To achieve unity among the upper class.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The early ballet intended to bring the nobility together to smooth out political differences and disagreements.”可知，早期芭蕾旨在将贵族聚集在一起消除政治分歧和矛盾，即其目的是实现上层社会的团结。故选D。
2．Which of the following set basic standards for ballet
A．Catherine de Medici.
B．King Louis ?．
C．King HenryⅡ of France.
D．The dance academy in Paris.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A century later，King Louis ? helped to popularize the art form by coming up with basic rules and ways of practicing ballet.”可知，路易十四通过制定芭蕾的基本规则和练习方法，帮助这种艺术形式普及开来，由此可知，路易十四为芭蕾设定了基本标准。故选B。
3．What was Jean Georges Noverre’s notion
A．Ballet should be more formal.
B．Ballet should be more traditional.
C．Ballet should be more expressive.
D．Ballet should be more complicated.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“His notion—that ballet should contain dramatic movements that should reveal the relationships between characters—introduced the ballet d’action，a dramatic style of ballet that clearly communicates emotion and plots.”可知，Jean Georges Noverre认为芭蕾应该更具表现力，通过戏剧性的动作来清晰地传达情感和情节。故选C。
4．What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph
A．Great works of ballet in Russia.
B．The early development of ballet in Russia.
C．Reasons why ballet developed fast in Russia.
D．Differences between ballet in Russia and other countries.
答案 C
解析 段落大意题。最后一段开头指出芭蕾在俄罗斯发展迅速，随后阐述了19世纪后半期俄罗斯的编舞家和作曲家对芭蕾的发展的贡献、俄罗斯培训芭蕾舞者的体系以帮助舞者达到最高的技术标准而闻名，且芭蕾与俄罗斯的文化认同和民族自豪感紧密相连。所以，作者在最后一段想解释芭蕾在俄罗斯快速发展的原因。故选C。
B(此篇精读)
(2024·广东肇庆高二上期末)
From people’s brains，a song was just picked by scientists.In a new experiment，electrodes measured their brain activity as they listened to a song.From those measurements，a computer could then produce noises that sounded like the song the people had heard.
The 29 participants were in the hospital and had electrodes fixed in their brains.These electrodes were meant to track the source of their epilepsy，a disorder of the nervous system.For part of that time，they listened to a song—Another Brick in the Wall.But in this experiment，the researchers found an additional use for the electrodes.They used them to catch the electrical signals moving between brain cells，or neurons(神经元)．
Neurons responded to the song—especially in parts of the brain involved in processing sound.Electrodes detected neural signals associated with hearing rhythm，harmony and other aspects of music.With that information，the team built a computer model to create sounds based on brain activity.And it was able to produce noises that sounded like the original song.
“It’s a real tour de force，” says Robert Zatorre，a neuroscientist in Canada.“You’re recording the activity of neurons directly from the brain，so you get very direct information about exactly what the patterns of activity are.”
The new study also highlights which parts of the brain respond to different aspects of music.Take one known as the Superior Temporal Gyrus(STG)，an area of the brain that is in charge of sound and language.It’s found in the lower middle of each side of the brain.Activity in one part of the STG got stronger at the onset of specific sounds.Say when a guitar note played.Another area of the STG became obviously more active when it heard singing.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了研究人员在实验中通过电极测量人们听音乐时的大脑活动，并利用计算机模型成功“重现”了音乐。
5．What’s the nature of the application of detecting signals by the electrodes
A．It’s an improper practice.
B．It’s an accidental move.
C．It’s an efficient tracking method.
D．It’s an effective approach to treating epilepsy.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“These electrodes were meant to track the source of their epilepsy...But in this experiment，the researchers found an additional use for the electrodes.They used them to catch the electrical signals”可知，在追踪参与者癫痫的来源时他们发现了电极检测大脑神经元信号的用途。所以，电极检测信号的应用实际上是一个无意的举动。故选B。
6．What was the computer model intended to do
A．Discover neural signals.
B．Watch brain activity.
C．Analyze different brain activities.
D．Translate neural signals into music.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Electrodes detected neural signals...the team built a computer model to create sounds based on brain activity.And it was able to produce noises that sounded like the original song.”可知，计算机模型的目的是将神经信号转换成音乐。故选D。
7．What does the author mainly want to show in the last paragraph
A．The brain is made up of different areas.
B．The new study proves the complexity of the brain.
C．Different brain areas pick up various aspects of music.
D．Different styles of music cause different brain activities.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“The new study also highlights which parts of the brain respond to different aspects of music.”可知，这项新研究还强调了大脑的哪些部分会对音乐的不同方面做出反应，结合后文以STG的一个部分的活动为例的阐述可推知，作者在最后一段主要想表达的是不同的大脑区域接收音乐的不同方面。故选C。
8．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．New Fields for Music Study
B．Reproduce Music from the Brain
C．A Real Blessing for Music Lovers
D．Create Computer Models for Brain Research
答案 B
解析 标题归纳题。通读全文尤其根据第一段内容可知，文章主要说明了研究人员在实验中通过电极测量人们听音乐时的大脑活动并利用计算机模型“重现”音乐。因此B项“从大脑中复制音乐”符合文章主旨，适合作文章标题。故选B。
[词汇积累] 1．additional adj.附加的，添加的，额外的→additionally adv.此外→addition n．加法；增加；添加物→add v．添加，增加；加；补充说 2．respond to对……作出反应/回答 3．be involved in参与 4．original adj.最初的；独创的；原作的 n．原件，原稿→originally adv.起初，原来；独创地→origin n．起源；出身→originate v．起源于，来自；产生，创立 5．highlight v．突出，强调；(使)醒目 n．最好的部分 [句式分析] You’re recording the activity of neurons directly from the brain，so you get very direct information about exactly what the patterns of activity are. 分析：此句为so引导的并列复合句。其中，what引导的是宾语从句。 翻译：你直接从大脑记录神经元的活动，所以你就能直接得到关于活动模式的准确信息。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
(2025·广东湛江高二上期中)
In a big city，a family of four had fled their war-torn homeland with only the clothes on their backs，seeking shelter in a new country.The parents， 1 to provide a better life for their children，faced enormous 2 upon their arrival.
The family’s first days in the new city were filled with 3 .Later，they temporarily relied on the kindness of strangers and the food from local 4 .The children， 5 to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry，but their parents never let them feel 6 in their struggles.
One day，a kind-hearted neighbor offered them a warm meal.This simple act of 7 brought tears to the parents’ eyes and a sense of hope to the family.The neighbor 8 others to support the family with clothes，toys，and even tutoring for the children.
As time passed，the parents worked tirelessly to learn the language and 9 stable employment.The father， 10 with a natural ability in mechanics，found work at a local garage，while the mother began working as a cleaner.The children，inspired by their parents， 11 adapted to their new environment.
Finally，the family’s living conditions 12 ，and they moved into a small but cozy apartment.The walls were covered with paintings drawn by the children.Each one was a(n) 13 of their hope for a better future.The parents，who overcame their initial 14 ，often reflect on the generosity of strangers and the 15 of the community.
语篇解读 本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了一家人逃离战乱，到他国寻求庇护的故事。这家人得到当地人帮助的同时，靠自己的努力改善了生活。
1．A.suitable B．hesitant
C．uncertain D．determined
答案 D
解析 suitable合适的；hesitant犹豫的；uncertain不确定的；determined有决心的。根据前一句可知，这一家人逃离战乱，父母决心要给孩子更好的生活。故选D。
2．A.chances B．mistakes
C．challenges D．surprises
答案 C
解析 chance机会；mistake错误；challenge挑战；surprise惊喜。根据后文“The children， to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry，but their parents never let them feel in their struggles.”可知，刚到达另一个国家的时候，他们一家人面临巨大的挑战。故选C。
3．A.hopelessness B．sweetness
C．movement D．curiosity
答案 A
解析 hopelessness绝望；sweetness愉快，美妙；movement运动；curiosity好奇心。根据后文“Later，they temporarily relied on the kindness of strangers”及常识可知，刚到新城市的前几天充满了绝望。故选A。
4．A.schools B．markets
C．charities D．stores
答案 C
解析 school学校；market市场；charity慈善机构；store商店。根据前文“the food from local”可知，他们一家逃难前来，因此暂时依靠当地的慈善机构吃饭。故选C。
5．A.addicted B．devoted
C．agreed D．subjected
答案 D
解析 addicted上瘾；devoted忠诚的；agree同意；subject使遭受。根据后文“to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry”可知，孩子们遭受了很多困难，subject sb to意为“使某人遭受，经受”。故选D。
6．A.embarrassed B．alone
C．thirsty D．tired
答案 B
解析 embarrassed尴尬的；alone独自的，孤独的；thirsty口渴的；tired劳累的。根据前文“but their parents never let them feel”可知，虽然遭受很多困难，但父母从未让孩子们感到孤独。故选B。
7．A.generosity B．belief
C．preference D．bother
答案 A
解析 generosity慷慨；belief信念；preference偏爱；bother麻烦，困难。根据前文“One day，a kind-hearted neighbor offered them a warm meal.”可知，好心的邻居给了这家人一顿热饭，这是慷慨的举动。故选A。
8．A.agreed with B．called on
C．depended on D．argued with
答案 B
解析 agree with同意；call on拜访，呼吁；depend on依靠；argue with与……争论。根据后文“others to support the family with clothes，toys，and even tutoring for the children”可知，邻居呼吁大家一起帮助这家人。故选B。
9．A.designed B．provided
C．found D．changed
答案 C
解析 design设计；provide提供；find发现，找到；change改变。根据后文“The father， with a natural ability in mechanics，found work at a local garage，while the mother began working as a cleaner.”可知，父母努力学习，找到了工作。故选C。
10．A.familiar B．busy
C．satisfied D．gifted
答案 D
解析 familiar熟悉的；busy忙碌的；satisfied满意的；gifted有天赋的。根据后文“with a natural ability in mechanics”可知，父亲有机械天赋。故选D。
11．A.potentially B．slightly
C．gradually D．abnormally
答案 C
解析 potentially潜在地；slightly稍微地；gradually逐渐地；abnormally反常地。根据前文“The children，inspired by their parents”及后文“adapted to their new environment”可知，看到父母如此积极生活，孩子们也受到鼓舞，逐渐适应了新环境。故选C。
12．A.improved B．combined
C．approved D．faded
答案 A
解析 improve提高，改善；combine组合；approve同意；fade褪去。根据后文“and they moved into a small but cozy apartment”可知，他们搬进了一间公寓，说明生活条件改善了。故选A。
13．A.deal B．reminder
C．advocate D．warning
答案 B
解析 deal交易；reminder提醒人的事物；advocate提倡者；warning警告。根据前文“The walls were covered with paintings drawn by the children.”可知，他们将孩子们的画布置在墙上，这是对于他们美好未来的希望的提醒。故选B。
14．A.projects B．regret
C．failure D．struggles
答案 D
解析 project项目；regret后悔；failure失败；struggle奋斗，努力，难事。根据前文“The children， to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry，but their parents never let them feel in their struggles.”可知，这家人刚来到时充满了艰难，而现在已经克服了这些困难。故选D。
15．A.signal B．help
C．impression D．interaction
答案 B
解析 signal信号；help帮助；impression印象；interaction互动。根据前文“The neighbor others to support the family with clothes，toys，and even tutoring for the children.”可知，这家人经常回想起陌生人的慷慨和社区的帮助。故选B。(共118张PPT)
Period 5
Extended reading
The universal language
Unit 2
内容索引
Part 1 课文深度理解
Part 2 语言知识梳理
Part 3 基础达标检测
作业4
课文深度理解
Task 1：Fast reading for the structure and the main idea of the text.
Ⅰ.Skim the passage to find out the structure of the text by filling in the blanks.
Beethoven
His 1.
life
pushed by 2. to study music when young
enjoying a reputation 3.___________
losing his 4. in his late twenties
determined to find a way to live a life 5.____________
composing and performing his finale Symphony No.9 in
6. _____
dying at the age of 7.___
remarkable
his father
in his teens
hearing
full of music
1824
56
Beethoven
Symphony
No.9
The first movement
The second and third movements
starting quietly,then breaking into 8._______________
full of 9. and uplifting highs
The fourth movement
a 10. chorus
an energetic theme
desperate lows
joyful
Ⅱ.Skim the passage to find out the main idea of the text.
The passage mainly tells us _______________________________________
.
Beethoven’s remarkable life and his grand
finale Symphony No.9
Task 2：Careful reading for the details of the text.
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.What’s the attitude of music lovers towards Beethoven’s Symphony No.9
A.Critical. B.Indifferent.
C.Disappointed. D.Appreciative.
√
2.Why is Mozart mentioned in paragraph 2
A.To introduce more famous artists.
B.To highlight Beethoven’s early talent.
C.To show Beethoven’s great achievements.
D.To emphasize Beethoven’s good connections.
√
3.When did Beethoven probably die according to the text
A.In 1824. B.In 1825.
C.In 1827. D.In 1828.
√
4.Which of the following words can be used to describe Beethoven and his life
①romantic ②persistent ③modest ④outgoing ⑤determined
⑥talented
A.①②④ B.②③⑤
C.②⑤⑥ D.①③⑥
√
Task 3：Translate the following phrases into English.
1.涌入
2.爆发出热情的欢呼
3.不知道；未意识到
4.(使)转身
5.人山人海
6.表达他们的赞赏
7.急转弯
___________
__________________________
_____________
____________
______________
_______________________
________________
stream into
break into enthusiastic cheers
be unaware of
turn around
a sea of people
express their appreciation
take a sharp turn
______________
_____________________
___________
_______
________
______________
_________
_________
______________
8.保守秘密
9.决定做某事
10.各种各样的
11.吸收；领会
12.在舞台上
13.突然地
14.充满
15.轻而易举地
16.被认为，被看作
keep it a secret
be determined to do sth
a variety of
take in
on stage
all of a sudden
be full of
with ease
be regarded as
Task 4：Analyse some long and difficult sentences.
1.The crowd immediately recognized that they were listening to something truly special，and they broke into enthusiastic cheers at the end of the symphony.(P25，Para.1)
[结构分析] 此句为and连接的 句。第一个分句中that引导
从句。
[汉语翻译] _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
并列复合
宾语
听众很快意识到他们所听绝非凡品，交响乐结束的那一刻，全场爆发出热情的欢呼。
2.Beethoven，who was almost completely deaf at this point in his life，was unaware of the audience’s response until one of the singers turned him around to face the crowd.(P25，Para.1)
[结构分析] 此句为 句。句中 引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词 ；until引导 状语从句。
[汉语翻译] _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合
who
Beethoven
时间
当时贝多芬已近全聋，直到一位领唱扶他转过身来，面向观众，他才发觉反响之热烈。
3.When composing music at the piano，he would put one end of a pencil in his mouth and place the other end against the instrument so that he could feel the notes.(P26，Para.3)
[结构分析] 此句为 句。句中When composing music at the piano为时间状语从句的 ，其完整形式为_________________________
；so that引导 从句。
[汉语翻译] _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合
在钢琴上作曲时，他将铅笔的一端含在嘴里，另一端顶住钢琴，这样就能感受到音符。
省略形式
When he was composing
music at the piano
目的状语
4.Although Beethoven was able to continue composing music，it became increasingly difficult for him to perform in public.(P26，Para.3)
[结构分析] 此句为 句。主句中it作 ，不定式复合结构for him to perform in public作 ；although引导 从句。
[汉语翻译] _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合
真正的主语
形式主语
虽然贝多芬还可以继续作曲，但公开演出对于他而言越来越艰难了。
让步状语
5.The next two movements are full of desperate lows and uplifting highs which perhaps reflect both his suffering and his strong will to fight it.(P26，Para.4)
[结构分析] 此句为 句。句中which引导 从句，修饰先行词
。
[汉语翻译] _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合
定语
接下来的两个乐章，充满了绝望的低声部和激越的高声部，或许分别反映了作曲家的痛苦和与之抗争的坚强意志。
desperate lows and uplifting highs
6.For his amazing achievements and for his determination even in his darkest days，Beethoven is regarded as one of the most remarkable musicians who ever lived.(P26，Para.5)
[结构分析] 此句为 句。句中who引导 从句，修饰先行词
。
[汉语翻译] _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
复合
定语
musicians
他惊人的艺术成就，以及在至暗岁月里都不曾动摇的顽强毅力，使他被公认为有史以来最卓越的音乐家之一。
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[教材原句P21] A group of scientists and artists got down to choosing suitable music.
一群科学家和艺术家开始着手挑选合适的音乐。
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get down to (doing) sth
开始做某事，开始认真注意(或对待)某事
get along/on with 与……相处；进展
get across 被理解；把……表达清楚；被传达
get used to (doing) sth 习惯于(做)某事
get over 解决，克服；从(疾病、震惊中等)恢复常态
get through 通过；完成；打通(电话)；熬过(困难时期)
get away from 从……脱离；逃脱……
get rid of摆脱；丢弃；扔掉
(应用文写作之建议信)得知你很难习惯新的学校生活，我写信的目的是给你一些建议。首先，为什么不开始参加一些兴趣小组，这样你就可以找到志同道合的朋友？此外，你可以向能够帮助你克服困难的学校顾问求助。最后但同样重要的是，如果你真诚地与你的同学交流，你的意思会被理解。总之，按照上面的建议去做，你一定可以尽快和你的同学相处得很好。
Learning that you have difficulty (in) your new school life，I am writing with the aim of offering you some tips.To begin with，why not taking part in some interest groups so that you can find friends with similar interest？In addition，you can turn to the school adviser who can help you your hardships.
Last but not least，if you communicate with your classmates sincerely，you will your meaning .In brief，follow the above suggestions，and you can definitely your classmates as soon as possible.
getting used to
get down to
get over/get through
get along/on well with
get
across
adj.合适的，适宜的，适当的，适用的(suit vt.适合；合身；相配 n.西服；套装)
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suitable
[教材原句P21] A group of scientists and artists got down to choosing suitable music.
一群科学家和艺术家开始着手挑选合适的音乐。
[外研版选择性必修第二册Unit 1] Choose another suitable title for the passage and give your reasons.
为这篇文章选择另一个合适的标题，并给出你的理由。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 6] But then they realised that it might not be suitable for a marketplace where products and services are in direct competition with each other.
但后来他们意识到，在产品与服务直接竞争的市场上，这种广告类型可能不太适合。
·be suitable for...适合于……
be suitable to do sth 适合做某事
·suit...to...使……适合……
(1)(2024·北京，书面表达)Transportation and technology are the _______
(suit) topics that your teachers and schoolmates may be concerned about.
(2)There is no doubt that a good chef suits his recipes the appetites of his customers.
suitable
to
(3)(应用文写作之申请信)我坚信我适合(做)这项志愿者工作，因为我精通英语。
①I firmly believe that the voluntary work，because I have a good command of English.
②I firmly believe that the voluntary work ，because I have a good command of English.
写作佳句
I’m suitable for/to do
suits me
vt.陪同，陪伴；伴随，与……同时发生；为……伴奏(company n.陪伴；公司)
accompany
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[教材原句P23] Yes，the Beatles’s music has accompanied me throughout my life.
是的，披头士的音乐陪伴了我的一生。
[人教版选择性必修第一册Unit 3] Since reindeer were always on the move，the Sami would pick up their tents and accompany them.
由于驯鹿不断迁移，萨米人会收起帐篷，跟随而去。
accompany sb＝keep sb company陪伴某人
accompany sb to sp陪伴某人去某地
accompany sb at/on sth 用(钢琴等)为某人伴奏
be accompanied by 由……伴奏；伴随着
(1)(读后续写之场景描写)Accompanied by her mother the piano，the girl gave us an unusual performance，which won a great applause.
(2)The wind blew the trees violently on our sides，accompanied heavy rain and you can hardly imagine how frightened we were.
on/at
by
(3)(应用文写作之道歉信)我最好的朋友今晚不能陪我去书店，这让我很难过，但他曾经保证过要陪我去。
I am upset that my best friend ____________________________
，but he once guaranteed to.
can’t accompany me to the
写作佳句
bookstore tonight
[教材原句P25] As a gifted child，Beethoven was pushed by his father to study music day and night.
作为一个有天赋的孩子，贝多芬被他的父亲逼着日夜学习音乐。
[人教版选择性必修第二册Unit 1] Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous and gifted scientists in physics.史蒂芬·霍金是物理学领域最著名、最有天赋的科学家之一。
adj.有才华的，有天赋的(gift n.天赋；才能；礼物)
gifted
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·be gifted/talented in 在……方面有天分
·have a gift/talent for在……方面有天分；对……有天赋
a man of many gifts/talents 多才多艺的人
(1)He is a (gift) athlete who will take part in the Olympic Games on behalf of our country.
(2)The gifted composer is a man many gifts，who has a good knowledge of folk music.
gifted
of
(3)(应用文写作之通知)任何有音乐才能或喜欢唱歌的人都可以参加比赛。
Anyone who ____________________________________________
can participate in the contest.
写作佳句
has a gift/talent for music/is gifted/talented in music
or loves singing
[教材原句P25] The loss of his hearing deeply depressed Beethoven.失聪使贝多芬非常沮丧。
vt.使抑郁，使沮丧；使萧条，使不景气[depressed adj.消沉的，沮丧的；萧条的depressing adj.令人沮丧的depression n.抑郁(症)；沮丧；不景气，萧条(期)]
depress
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(1)Hearing the news，the chef felt about it and later he was lost in ，which everyone around him.(depress)
depressing
depressed
depression
depressed
feel/be depressed about/over/at对……感到沮丧
(2)(读后续写之情感描写)她对这个结果感到如此沮丧，以至于她发现自己不知不觉地哭了，无法抑制自己的眼泪。
that she found herself crying unconsciously，unable to hold back her tears.
She felt so depressed about/over/at the result
写作佳句
[教材原句P25] He was so upset that，at first，he wanted to keep it a secret.
他痛苦不堪，起初只想尽量隐瞒。
[人教版必修第二册Unit 3] It seemed like a joke at first，but the girl was very upset.
刚开始虽然像是在开玩笑，但是这个女生十分不快。
adj.难过的，失望的 vt.(upset，upset)使烦恼；搅乱；打翻
upset
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·be upset by/about/at sth 为某事心烦(难过)
be upset to do sth 对做某事感到不安
·What upsets sb is...让某人心烦(难过)的是……
it upsets sb to do sth/that...做某事让某人心烦(难过)/让某人心烦(难过)
的是……
(1)We are upset (hear) that you are suffering from a serious illness and I sincerely hope you will get well soon.
(2)I am so upset the incident that I am not in the mood to talk with her about it.
to hear
by/about/at
(3)(读后续写之心理描写)让我们感到不安的是，我们被困在一个狭窄的角落里，在那里我们可以听到熊的喘息声。
① we were trapped in a narrow corner，where we could hear the gasps of the bear.(主语从句)
② we were trapped in a narrow corner，where we could hear the gasps of the bear.(it作形式主语)
What upset us was that
写作佳句
It upset us that
(4)(读后续写之心理描写)既沮丧又无助，我静静地站着，泪水顺着脸颊流淌。
，I stood silently，tears streaming down my cheeks.
Upset and helpless
[教材原句P25－26] “...how could I possibly admit a weakness in the one sense which should be more perfect in me than in others，a sense which I once possessed in the greatest perfection...”
“……我怎么可能承认我本应该是比别人更完美，我曾经拥有的最完美的感官成为弱点……”
vt.具有(特质)；拥有；支配，控制[possession n.拥有；(pl.)所有物；财产]
possess
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·be possessed of 具有(某品质、能力等)
·in possession of 占有；拥有；持有(主语为人)
in the possession of sb＝in one’s possession(某物)为某人所有
take possession of 占有；拥有；支配
(1)(2022·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)I encouraged David who was at a loss，“Do keep in mind that only by being (possess) of a good state of mind can you attain success.”
(2)What astonished us was that he was possession of a large number of the composer’s works.
possessed
in
(3)(应用文写作之申请信)更为重要的是，我具有与别人交流的天赋，并且我总是乐于帮助有困难的人。
More importantly，I ____________________________________
and I am always ready to help others in need.
am possessed of a gift/talent for
写作佳句
communicating with others
(4)(读后续写之主旨升华)幸福不是渴望得到我们没有的东西，而是享受我们所拥有的东西。
Happiness is not wishing for what we don’t have，but enjoying
.
what we possess/take possession of/are in possession of
[教材原句P26] Even in his darkest moments，however，Beethoven never abandoned hope.
即使在那些最晦暗的时刻，贝多芬都不曾放弃希望。
[北师大版选择性必修第二册Unit 5] They didn’t want to abandon what they’d always thought as true.
他们并不想放弃自己一直认为正确的知识。
vt.中止，放弃，不再有；抛弃；舍弃 n.[U] 放任；放纵(abandoned adj.被遗弃的；放纵的)
abandon
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abandon oneself to (doing) sth 沉湎于(做)某事；纵情于(做)某事
abandon (doing) sth 放弃(做)某事
with abandon 放纵地；放任地；尽情地
be abandoned to (doing) sth 沉湎于(做)某事
(1) (abandon) himself to online games，he failed to live up to his parents’ expectations.
＝ (abandon) to online games，he failed to live up to his parents’ expectations.
Abandoning
Abandoned
(2)He whispered to me that he had abandoned (go) to the concert to listen to the folk music.
going
(3)我感到很沮丧，发现自己沉溺于玩电脑游戏。
Feeling frustrated，I found I _____________________________
.
(4)(读后续写之情感描写)我们放纵地唱歌、跳舞、大笑，忘却了生活中的烦恼。
We sang，danced，and laughed ，forgetting the troubles in our lives.
abandoned myself to/was
写作佳句
abandoned to playing computer games
with abandon
[教材原句P26] The next two movements are full of desperate lows and uplifting highs which perhaps reflect both his suffering and his strong will to fight it.接下来的两个乐章，充满了绝望的低声部和激越的高声部，或许分别反映了作曲家的痛苦和与之抗争的坚强意志。
adj.绝望的；不惜冒险的；极其需要的；极严重的(desperately adv.拼命地；迫切地；非常 desperation n.绝望)
desperate
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[北师大版选择性必修第一册Unit 1] My friends try to drag me away from my phone，but as soon as I’m alone again，I’m desperate to get back to the online world and the intense activity that it provides.
朋友们试图让我远离手机，但是一旦我独自一人，我就会不顾一切地回到网络世界和网上紧张的活动中。
be desperate for...渴望得到……
be desperate to do...渴望做……
in desperation绝望地
(1)(应用文写作之申请信)Desperate the chance to be a volunteer，I do hope you can offer me the precious opportunity.
(2)(应用文写作之求助信)Having got low scores in writing in recent English exams，I’m writing to (desperate) ask for your help.
for
desperately
(3)(读后续写之情感描写)她唯一迫切想做的事就是扑在她的小床上痛哭一场！
The only thing she was throw herself onto her little bed and weep wildly!
(4)(读后续写之场景描写)听到这个令人难过的消息，那个男孩绝望地站在那里，不知道该怎么办。
Hearing the bitter news，the boy ，not knowing what to do.
was desperate to do
写作佳句
stood there in desperation
[教材原句P26] The music moves through technically difficult sections with ease，showing his genius as a composer.
即使技术难度很高的段落，音乐也都从容流过，展现了他作为作曲家的才华。
[外研版选择性必修第三册Unit 5] In today’s modern world，their ideas about living simply and being at ease with nature may take us a step closer to attaining personal well-being and fulfilment.
在今天这个现代世界，他们关于简单生活和与自然和谐相处的想法，可能会让我们离获得个人幸福和满足感更近一步。
n.容易，轻易；舒适，安逸 vi.& vt.(使)宽慰，减轻
ease
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·at ease舒适；无拘无束；自由自在
put/set sb at ease使某人感到轻松自在
with ease轻而易举地；熟练地
·ease sb of...减轻某人的……
ease one’s mind使某人安心
(1)From my point of view，playing basketball is one of the best ways to ease us our great study pressure.
(2)When you feel nervous，you’d better listen to some pleasant music to put yourself ease.
of
at
(3)(话题写作之语言学习)如果你每天坚持用英语写日记，你会轻松地提高你的书面英语。
If you insist on keeping diaries in English every day，you can
.
improve your written English with ease
写作佳句
(4)(读后续写之情绪描写)我的心因为极度紧张而怦怦跳，但是她的热情欢迎很快使我放松了下来。她既聪明又幽默，和她在一起我感到很自在。
My heart pounded with extreme nervousness，but her warm welcome soon .She was smart and humorous and .
I felt at ease with her
put/set me at ease
[教材原句P25] Before him，he saw a sea of people all standing，clapping，and waving their hats and handkerchiefs to express their appreciation of his masterwork.
他看见眼前的人山人海全部起立，有的鼓掌，有的挥舞帽子和手帕，表达着他们对这部杰作的赞赏。
[结构分析] 此句为简单句。句中含有see sb doing sth结构，意为“看到某人正在做某事”。
see＋宾语＋宾补
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·see＋宾语＋doing(主动的、正在进行的动作)看见……在做
see＋宾语＋do(动作的全过程)
看见……做了
see＋宾语＋done(已经完成的或被动的动作)看见……被……
·能用于该结构的动词(短语)还有watch，notice，listen to，observe，
feel 等。
(1)(2021·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)看到他的孩子们正在准备母亲节早餐，父亲踮着脚进入厨房。
a Mother’s Day breakfast，the father tiptoed into the kitchen.
(2)(读后续写之心理描写)当汤姆看到他的父母出现在典礼大厅时，他惊呆了。他一动不动地站在原地好一会儿，不知道该怎么办。
Tom was shocked when he at the ceremony hall.
He stood rooted to the spot for a moment，not knowing what to do.
Seeing his children preparing
saw his parents appear
(3)(读后续写之动作描写)我一看到他被蛇咬了，就把他背在背上，火速把他送到最近的医院。
The instant I ，I carried him on my back and rushed him to the nearest hospital.
saw him bitten by a snake
[教材原句P25] By the time he was a teenager，he had already enjoyed a reputation as a wonderful young musician.他少年时就已被誉为一名出色的年轻音乐家。
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中by the time引导时间状语从句。
by the time引导时间状语从句
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·by the time引导的时间状语从句用一般现在时或现在完成时时，主句
通常用将来完成时。
·by the time引导的时间状语从句用一般过去时时，主句通常用过去完
成时。
·如果主句动作不强调已经完成，只是说明某个时候的状态，此时主句
不用完成时，而应根据实际需要选用适当的时态，此时by the time相
当于when。
(1)By the time I graduate next year，I (live) here for 5 years.
(2)By the time he was fourteen years old，Einstein (learn) advanced mathematics all by himself.
will have lived
had learned
(3)(读后续写之神态描写)当我回到家的时候，我的眼睛又红又肿。
By the time ，my eyes were red and swollen.
写作佳句
I got home
[教材原句P25] He was so upset that，at first，he wanted to keep it a secret.
他痛苦不堪，起初只想尽量隐瞒。
[结构分析] 此句为复合句。句中so...that...引导结果状语从句。
so...that...引导结果状语从句
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·so...that...句型的基本结构：
·such...that...句型的基本结构：
[点拨] 在“so...that...”和“such...that...”结构中，当so和such放在句首时，主句要倒装。
so＋adj./adv.＋that...
so＋adj.＋a(n)＋n.(单数)＋that...
so＋many/few/much/little(少)/...＋n.＋that...
such＋a(n)＋adj.＋n.(单数)＋that...
such＋adj.＋n.(复数/不可数)＋that...
(1)(应用文写作之通知)这场比赛意义重大，以至于要求每个人都要准时到场。
The game is it is required that everyone should present themselves punctually.
so significant that
(2)(话题写作之人物介绍)他是一位如此负责的老师，以至于我们都被深深地感动了。
①He was we were all deeply moved.
(so...that...)
②He was we were all deeply moved.
(such...that...)
③ was he we were all deeply moved.(倒装句)
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so responsible a teacher that
such a responsible teacher that
So responsible a teacher/Such a responsible teacher
that
基础达标检测
1.It’s not suitable to keep at others.You should behave yourself.
2.The people in the rural village are so (热情的) that they are willing to help every visitor.
3.He threw himself entirely into his research，which earned him a good
in his field.
4.After several generations，some (天才) are born to rewrite history.
5.Their decision to (放弃) the trip was made because of lacking money.
staring
Ⅰ.单词拼写
enthusiastic
reputation
geniuses
abandon
1.My parents were in a huge argument, and I (心烦) it.
2.They (涌入) the room when they knew their favourite teacher was there.
3.When I was young, I (对……热情；喜欢) football.
4.He (渴望) knowledge, because he wants to be knowledgeable.
5.He (在……有天赋) writing music, and his dream is to be a composer.
was upset about
Ⅱ.短语填空
streamed into
was enthusiastic about
is desperate for
is gifted in
After hearing the first-ever performance of the great Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No.9，his last major piece of music，a sea of people all stood,1. (clap) and waving their hats and handkerchiefs to express their appreciation of 2. (he) masterwork.
clapping
Ⅲ.课文语法填空
his
As a 3. (gift) child，Beethoven was pushed by his father to study music day and night.Not long after，he began to 4.______________
(appreciate) for his piano performances.By the time he was a teenager，he had already enjoyed a reputation as a wonderful young musician.
5. ，in his late twenties，Beethoven started to lose his hearing,
6. deeply depressed him.
However
be appreciated
gifted
which
Even in his darkest moments，he never abandoned hope and was determined to find a way 7. (continue) living a life full of music.When Beethoven presented Symphony No.9 in Vienna in 1824，it was his first time on stage in over ten years.Since that day，Symphony No.9 8. (become) one of the most famous and treasured pieces in the history of classical music.
to continue
has become
As Beethoven’s last great work，his Symphony No.9 was also a grand finale to his life—he died less than three years after the concert in Vienna，aged 56.For his amazing 9. (achievement) and for his determination even in his darkest days，Beethoven is regarded 10. one of the most remarkable musicians who ever lived.
achievements
as
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作业4
1.For one thing，a pleasant atmosphere can make the guests feel ease.
2. upset the twin brothers was that they put too many ingredients in the soup.
3.From James’s face I could see he was terrified of ___________________
(abandon) by us.
4.In Western countries，it is quite common to greet close friends or relatives a hug.
5.It is appropriate for us to repair our (possess) instead of throwing them away.
at
What
being abandoned
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
with
possessions
6.When he was sent to hospital，he had a high fever __________________
(accompany) by cough.
7.She dropped her eyes and stared her feet，hoping no one would notice how embarrassed she was.
8.There is no doubt that all the soldiers and commanders are desperate
the end of that war.
9.The amazing scenery of the Summer Palace is beyond my ____________
(expect)，so I am keen to go there again.
10. (depress) about the exam result，he lost heart completely，sitting in the sofa and not knowing what to do.
accompanied
at
for
expectations
Depressed
1.上周举行的非同寻常的在线音乐会让观众们立刻爱上了它。(过去分词短语作定语)
made the audience fall in love with it immediately.
2.他们的表演是高质量的，使观众能够尽情享受音乐会。(现在分词短语作状语)
Their performances were of high quality，__________________________
.
The extraordinary online concert held last week
Ⅱ.主题微写作
enabling the audience to enjoy
the concert with abandon
3.我尤其被演奏古典音乐《梁祝》的英国学生们吸引。(who引导定语从句)
I was particularly attracted by the British students ___________________
.
4.表演是如此吸引人，它触动了我的心灵，减轻了我的压力。(so...that...；倒装)
it touched my heart and eased me of my pressure.
who performed the
classical music Butterfly Lovers
So attractive was the performance that
5.相信这次音乐会将是我们中国学生和国际朋友相互了解和学习的好机会。(it作形式主语)
for us Chinese students and our international friends to understand and learn from each other.
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。
It is believed that the concert will be a great opportunity
The extraordinary online concert held last week made the audience fall in love with it immediately.The performances were of high quality，enabling the audience to enjoy the concert with abandon.I was particularly attracted by the British students who performed the classical music Butterfly Lovers.So attractive was the performance that it touched my heart and eased me of my pressure.It is believed that the concert will be a great opportunity for us Chinese students and our international friends to understand and learn from each other.
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(2025·江苏常州高二上期中)
Ballet originated in the Italian Renaissance(文艺复兴) courts of the 15th century.In important celebrations，dancing masters taught the steps to the well-behaved noblemen and women；in the end，all people could participate in dancing.The early ballet intended to bring the nobility together to smooth out political differences and disagreements.
语篇解读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了芭蕾的起源和发展历程，以及芭蕾在俄罗斯的特殊地位和影响。
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
In the 16th century，Catherine de Medici—an Italian noblewoman，wife of King HenryⅡ of France and a great supporter of the art—began to fund ballet in the French court.A century later，King Louis ? helped to popularize the art form by coming up with basic rules and ways of practicing ballet.His goal was to agree on techniques，styles and methods so artists everywhere would approach it the same way.This unifying of the key ideas and steps was meant to take ballet to a higher level as a serious profession.
By 1661，a dance academy had opened in Paris，and in 1681 ballet moved from the courts to the stage.The French opera Le Triomphe de l’Amour combined ballet elements，creating a long-standing opera-ballet tradition in France.By the mid-1700s French ballet master Jean Georges Noverre believed that ballet could stand on its own as an art form.His notion—that ballet should contain dramatic movements that should reveal the relationships between characters—introduced the ballet d’action，a dramatic style of ballet that clearly communicates emotion and plots.
The popularity of ballet grew quickly in Russia，and，during the latter half of the 19th century Russian choreographers(编舞者) and composers took it to new heights.Marius Petipa’s The Nutcracker，The Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake，by Petipa and Lev Ivanov，represent classical ballet in its grandest form.The Russian system for training ballet dancers，known as the Vaganova method，is famous for helping dancers achieve the highest technical standards.In addition，ballet became closely tied to Russian cultural identity over centuries.It survives as a source of national pride in Russia’s cultural heritage.So a large number of great dancers，choreographers and composers are from Russia.
1.What was the purpose of the early ballet
A.To entertain the nobility.
B.To celebrate important events.
C.To make young people behave well.
D.To achieve unity among the upper class.
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The early ballet intended to bring the nobility together to smooth out political differences and disagreements.”可知，早期芭蕾旨在将贵族聚集在一起消除政治分歧和矛盾，即其目的是实现上层社会的团结。故选D。
解析
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2.Which of the following set basic standards for ballet
A.Catherine de Medici.
B.King Louis ?.
C.King HenryⅡ of France.
D.The dance academy in Paris.
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“A century later，King Louis ? helped to popularize the art form by coming up with basic rules and ways of practicing ballet.”可知，路易十四通过制定芭蕾的基本规则和练习方法，帮助这种艺术形式普及开来，由此可知，路易十四为芭蕾设定了基本标准。故选B。
解析
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3.What was Jean Georges Noverre’s notion
A.Ballet should be more formal.
B.Ballet should be more traditional.
C.Ballet should be more expressive.
D.Ballet should be more complicated.
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“His notion—that ballet should contain dramatic movements that should reveal the relationships between characters—introduced the ballet d’action，a dramatic style of ballet that clearly communicates emotion and plots.”可知，Jean Georges Noverre认为芭蕾应该更具表现力，通过戏剧性的动作来清晰地传达情感和情节。故选C。
解析
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4.What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph
A.Great works of ballet in Russia.
B.The early development of ballet in Russia.
C.Reasons why ballet developed fast in Russia.
D.Differences between ballet in Russia and other countries.
段落大意题。最后一段开头指出芭蕾在俄罗斯发展迅速，随后阐述了19世纪后半期俄罗斯的编舞家和作曲家对芭蕾的发展的贡献、俄罗斯培训芭蕾舞者的体系以帮助舞者达到最高的技术标准而闻名，且芭蕾与俄罗斯的文化认同和民族自豪感紧密相连。所以，作者在最后一段想解释芭蕾在俄罗斯快速发展的原因。故选C。
解析
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B(此篇精读)
(2024·广东肇庆高二上期末)
From people’s brains，a song was just picked by scientists.In a new experiment，electrodes measured their brain activity as they listened to a song.From those measurements，a computer could then produce noises that sounded like the song the people had heard.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了研究人员在实验中通过电极测量人们听音乐时的大脑活动，并利用计算机模型成功“重现”了音乐。
The 29 participants were in the hospital and had electrodes fixed in their brains.These electrodes were meant to track the source of their epilepsy，a disorder of the nervous system.For part of that time，they listened to a song—Another Brick in the Wall.But in this experiment，the researchers found an additional use for the electrodes.They used them to catch the electrical signals moving between brain cells，or neurons(神经元).
Neurons responded to the song—especially in parts of the brain involved in processing sound.Electrodes detected neural signals associated with hearing rhythm，harmony and other aspects of music.With that information，the team built a computer model to create sounds based on brain activity.And it was able to produce noises that sounded like the original song.
“It’s a real tour de force，” says Robert Zatorre，a neuroscientist in Canada.“You’re recording the activity of neurons directly from the brain，so you get very direct information about exactly what the patterns of activity are.”
The new study also highlights which parts of the brain respond to different aspects of music.Take one known as the Superior Temporal Gyrus(STG)，an area of the brain that is in charge of sound and language.It’s found in the lower middle of each side of the brain.Activity in one part of the STG got stronger at the onset of specific sounds.Say when a guitar note played.Another area of the STG became obviously more active when it heard singing.
5.What’s the nature of the application of detecting signals by the electrodes
A.It’s an improper practice.
B.It’s an accidental move.
C.It’s an efficient tracking method.
D.It’s an effective approach to treating epilepsy.
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细节理解题。根据第二段中的“These electrodes were meant to track the source of their epilepsy...But in this experiment，the researchers found an additional use for the electrodes.They used them to catch the electrical signals”可知，在追踪参与者癫痫的来源时他们发现了电极检测大脑神经元信号的用途。所以，电极检测信号的应用实际上是一个无意的举动。故选B。
解析
6.What was the computer model intended to do
A.Discover neural signals.
B.Watch brain activity.
C.Analyze different brain activities.
D.Translate neural signals into music.
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细节理解题。根据第三段中“Electrodes detected neural signals...the team built a computer model to create sounds based on brain activity.And it was able to produce noises that sounded like the original song.”可知，计算机模型的目的是将神经信号转换成音乐。故选D。
解析
7.What does the author mainly want to show in the last paragraph
A.The brain is made up of different areas.
B.The new study proves the complexity of the brain.
C.Different brain areas pick up various aspects of music.
D.Different styles of music cause different brain activities.
推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“The new study also highlights which parts of the brain respond to different aspects of music.”可知，这项新研究还强调了大脑的哪些部分会对音乐的不同方面做出反应，结合后文以STG的一个部分的活动为例的阐述可推知，作者在最后一段主要想表达的是不同的大脑区域接收音乐的不同方面。故选C。
解析
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8.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.New Fields for Music Study
B.Reproduce Music from the Brain
C.A Real Blessing for Music Lovers
D.Create Computer Models for Brain Research
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标题归纳题。通读全文尤其根据第一段内容可知，文章主要说明了研究人员在实验中通过电极测量人们听音乐时的大脑活动并利用计算机模型“重现”音乐。因此B项“从大脑中复制音乐”符合文章主旨，适合作文章标题。故选B。
解析
1.additional adj.附加的，添加的，额外的→additionally adv.此外→addition n.加法；增加；添加物→add v.添加，增加；加；补充说
2.respond to对……作出反应/回答
3.be involved in参与
4.original adj.最初的；独创的；原作的 n.原件，原稿→originally adv.起初，原来；独创地→origin n.起源；出身→originate v.起源于，来自；产生，创立
5.highlight v.突出，强调；(使)醒目 n.最好的部分
词汇积累
You’re recording the activity of neurons directly from the brain，so you get very direct information about exactly what the patterns of activity are.
分析：此句为so引导的并列复合句。其中，what引导的是宾语从句。
翻译：你直接从大脑记录神经元的活动，所以你就能直接得到关于活动模式的准确信息。
句式分析
(2025·广东湛江高二上期中)
In a big city，a family of four had fled their war-torn homeland with only the clothes on their backs，seeking shelter in a new country.
语篇解读 本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了一家人逃离战乱，到他国寻求庇护的故事。这家人得到当地人帮助的同时，靠自己的努力改善了生活。
Ⅳ.完形填空
The parents， 1 to provide a better life for their children，faced enormous 2 upon their arrival.
1.A.suitable B.hesitant C.uncertain D.determined
2.A.chances B.mistakes C.challenges D.surprises
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1.suitable合适的；hesitant犹豫的；uncertain不确定的；determined有决心的。根据前一句可知，这一家人逃离战乱，父母决心要给孩子更好的生活。故选D。
2.chance机会；mistake错误；challenge挑战；surprise惊喜。根据后文“The children， to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry，but their parents never let them feel in their struggles.”可知，刚到达另一个国家的时候，他们一家人面临巨大的挑战。故选C。
解析
The family’s first days in the new city were filled with 3 .Later，they temporarily relied on the kindness of strangers and the food from local 4 .
3.A.hopelessness B.sweetness C.movement D.curiosity
4.A.schools B.markets C.charities D.stores
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3.hopelessness绝望；sweetness愉快，美妙；movement运动；curiosity好奇心。根据后文“Later，they temporarily relied on the kindness of strangers”及常识可知，刚到新城市的前几天充满了绝望。故选A。
4.school学校；market市场；charity慈善机构；store商店。根据前文“the food from local”可知，他们一家逃难前来，因此暂时依靠当地的慈善机构吃饭。故选C。
解析
The children， 5 to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry，but their parents never let them feel 6 in their struggles.
5.A.addicted B.devoted C.agreed D.subjected
6.A.embarrassed B.alone C.thirsty D.tired
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5.addicted上瘾；devoted忠诚的；agree同意；subject使遭受。根据后文“to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry”可知，孩子们遭受了很多困难，subject sb to意为“使某人遭受，经受”。故选D。
6.embarrassed尴尬的；alone独自的，孤独的；thirsty口渴的；tired劳累的。根据前文“but their parents never let them feel”可知，虽然遭受很多困难，但父母从未让孩子们感到孤独。故选B。
解析
One day，a kind-hearted neighbor offered them a warm meal.This simple act of 7 brought tears to the parents’ eyes and a sense of hope to the family.The neighbor 8 others to support the family with clothes，toys，and even tutoring for the children.
7.A.generosity B.belief C.preference D.bother
8.A.agreed with B.called on C.depended on D.argued with
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7.generosity慷慨；belief信念；preference偏爱；bother麻烦，困难。根据前文“One day，a kind-hearted neighbor offered them a warm meal.”可知，好心的邻居给了这家人一顿热饭，这是慷慨的举动。故选A。
8.agree with同意；call on拜访，呼吁；depend on依靠；argue with与……争论。根据后文“others to support the family with clothes，toys，and even tutoring for the children”可知，邻居呼吁大家一起帮助这家人。故选B。
解析
As time passed，the parents worked tirelessly to learn the language and 9 stable employment.The father， 10 with a natural ability in mechanics，found work at a local garage，while the mother began working as a cleaner.The children，inspired by their parents， 11 adapted to their new environment.
9.A.designed B.provided C.found D.changed
10.A.familiar B.busy C.satisfied D.gifted
11.A.potentially B.slightly C.gradually D.abnormally
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9.design设计；provide提供；find发现，找到；change改变。根据后文“The father， with a natural ability in mechanics，found work at a local garage，while the mother began working as a cleaner.”可知，父母努力学习，找到了工作。故选C。
10.familiar熟悉的；busy忙碌的；satisfied满意的；gifted有天赋的。根据后文“with a natural ability in mechanics”可知，父亲有机械天赋。故选D。
11.potentially潜在地；slightly稍微地；gradually逐渐地；abnormally反常地。根据前文“The children，inspired by their parents”及后文“adapted to their new environment”可知，看到父母如此积极生活，孩子们也受到鼓舞，逐渐适应了新环境。故选C。
解析
Finally，the family’s living conditions 12 ，and they moved into a small but cozy apartment.The walls were covered with paintings drawn by the children.Each one was a(n) 13 of their hope for a better future.
12.A.improved B.combined C.approved D.faded
13.A.deal B.reminder C.advocate D.warning
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12.improve提高，改善；combine组合；approve同意；fade褪去。根据后文“and they moved into a small but cozy apartment”可知，他们搬进了一间公寓，说明生活条件改善了。故选A。
13.deal交易；reminder提醒人的事物；advocate提倡者；warning警告。根据前文“The walls were covered with paintings drawn by the children.”可知，他们将孩子们的画布置在墙上，这是对于他们美好未来的希望的提醒。故选B。
解析
The parents，who overcame their initial 14 ，often reflect on the generosity of strangers and the 15 of the community.
14.A.projects B.regret C.failure D.struggles
15.A.signal B.help C.impression D.interaction
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14.project项目；regret后悔；failure失败；struggle奋斗，努力，难事。根据前文“The children， to the difficult situation，often went to bed hungry，but their parents never let them feel in their struggles.”可知，这家人刚来到时充满了艰难，而现在已经克服了这些困难。故选D。
15.signal信号；help帮助；impression印象；interaction互动。根据前文“The neighbor others to support the family with clothes，toys，and even tutoring for the children.”可知，这家人经常回想起陌生人的慷慨和社区的帮助。故选B。
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