Section Ⅲ Lesson 2 Top Five Secrets of Success
Ⅰ.Listen to the material on P34 and then choose the best answer.(高考形式)
1．What is the topic of the text
A．The career planning.
B．The secrets of success.
C．Some successful figures.
答案 B
2．How many hours did Bill Gates spend on a basic computer each year when he was a teenager
A．1,000 hours.
B．2,000 hours.
C．10,000 hours.
答案 B
3．What do we know about Novak Djokovic
A．He achieved his ambition.
B．He was a table tennis player.
C．He went through many hardships.
答案 A
4．What contributed to J．K.Rowling’s success
A．Passion.
B．Determination.
C．Persistence.
答案 C
Ⅱ.Listen to the conversation on P35 and get the main idea of it.(精听训练)
They are talking about a 1.book that gives tips about 2.how to be successful.The girl mentions 3.3/three tips and at last the boy is 4.interested in it.
Ⅲ.Listen to the conversation on P35 again and then fill in the blanks with the words you hear.(精听训练)
(G＝Girl B＝Boy)
G：I’ve been reading a book that gives lots of great tips on how to be successful.I think it’s very 1.useful and motivating.
B：Oh What’s the name of this book
G：The book is called Secrets of Success.It’s a 2.fantastic read!
B：3.Please tell me about it.What kinds of things have you learnt
G：Well，first，the book encourages people to prepare themselves for success.For example，by imaging their best possible self and by writing down their goals.
B：Really？4.I’m interested in it.I may have to 5.give it a look.What else did you learn from the book
G：So second，I learnt tips on how to develop good habits through a positive attitude，for example，being focused on what you do.
B：Wow,6.it sounds like a useful book.I really want to 7.check it out now.Go on!
G：OK and thirdly，it mentions effective daily practices such as making to-do lists and limiting time on social networking and other distractions.
B：Mm，you’ve 8.convinced me to read this book! 9.Can I borrow your copy when you have finished reading it
G：Sure，I’d be glad to lend it to you.
influential adj.有影响力的(influence n．& vt.影响)
have an influence on/upon对……有影响
under the influence of在……的影响下
under one’s influence在某人的影响下
(1)As a person of low rank，my words are not influential(influence)，so I would rather keep silent.
(2)Under the influence of my physics teacher，I have grown increasingly interested in physics.
[写作佳句]
(3)(话题写作之人物描写)孔子是中国古代的哲学家，他的思想对中国乃至全世界都产生了深远的(profound)影响。
Confucius is an ancient Chinese philosopher whose thought has had a profound influence on/upon China and even the whole world.
devote vt.把……奉献给；专心致力于(devoted adj.挚爱的；忠诚的devotion n．关爱；奉献)
devote...to sth把……奉献给某物；把……用于某物
devote oneself to (doing) sth＝be devoted to (doing) sth专心于(做)某事；致力于(做)某事
(1)Additionally，I have a strong desire to devote myself to constructing(construct) our country by using my professional knowledge.
(2)We have learned a great deal from her devotion(devote) to her work and her enthusiasm to help others.
[写作佳句]
(3)(记叙文之写人)他全身心地投入到社区活动中，受到周围人的赞扬。
①He devoted himself to/was devoted to community activities and was praised by the people around.
②Devoting himself to community activities，he was praised by the people around.(用现在分词短语作状语改写)
③Devoted to community activities，he was praised by the people around.(用形容词短语作状语改写)
limit vt.& n．限制，限定(limited adj.有限的，受限制的 limitless adj.无限的；无尽的 limitation n．限制；局限)
set a limit to/on限制……
beyond the limit超过限度
There is a/no limit to...(to为介词)……是有限的/无限的。
limit...to...把……限定在……范围内
(1)There’s no limit to what we can accomplish if we work hard enough.
(2)To be healthy，you should also set a limit on/to the time of workout，just as the specialist told you.
[写作佳句]
(3)(应用文写作之征文通知)要求你的文章限制在800词以内。如果你的文章超过限度，将不被录用。
You are required to limit your essay to 800 words.If your essay is beyond the limit，it will not be accepted.
convince vt.说服；使确信(convinced adj.确信的；信服的 convincing adj.令人信服的，有说服力的)
convince sb of sth 使某人确信/明白某事
convince sb that...使某人相信……
convince sb to do sth 说服某人做某事
be convinced (that...)/of...(某人)坚信……
(1)It took us half an hour to convince the professor to delay(delay) the deadline of the paper.
(2)His presentation was so convincing(convince) that I became his follower immediately.
(3)I felt depressed that I couldn’t convince my father of my honesty.
[写作佳句]
(4)(2024·上海6月，书面表达)最后但同样重要的是，你最好让他们相信你有能力独立做饭。按照上面的建议，我坚信你会被允许在你的业余时间做饭。
Last but not least，you’d better convince them of your ability to cook independently/convince them that you have the ability to cook independently.Follow the above suggestions and I am convinced that you will be allowed to cook in your spare time.
训练3 Lesson 2
[分值：50.5分]
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分)
1．Yuan Longping committed himself to improving the production of his hybrid rice.
2．Buying furniture for your house will cost you a minimum(最小值) of 50,000 yuan.
3．The women’s volleyball team put up a desperate fight to win the world championship(锦标赛) at all costs.
4．The writer felt fortunate to find a publisher(出版商) who would like to give her a chance.
5．My proposal didn’t meet my mother’s approval，that is，it was rejected.
6．The employees refused to sign on the contract because it was unfair.
7．His speech was so motivating(激发人的) that many enthusiastic young men signed up for the activity on the spot.
8．There seemed to be lots of distractions(使人分心的事物) in the office and I couldn’t focus.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．It upset him that his new book was not as influential(influence) as he had expected.
2．Those astronauts devoted all their life to exploring(explore) the space.
3．They may only have a limited(limit) amount of time to get their points across.
4．Devoted(devote) to her research work，Jane had little time to care about other things.
5．Scientists are convinced of the positive effect of laughter on physical and mental health.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2025·陕西渭南高二上期中)
In 1879，Mark Twain wrote an idea he had for a story in his notebook: “A poor man was loaned a ￡1,000,000 note for 30 days and he got rich on it because nobody could change it.” In the following years，he thought of the idea occasionally，putting down the title as a reminder or outlining a related idea，but nothing came of it.
A decade later，financial problems at Charles L．Webster & Co.，the publishing firm founded and owned by Twain，had become serious.The company’s balance sheet was destroyed by ongoing investments(投资) in a hopeless typesetting machine and by disappointing sales.To keep the company afloat，he had to continue investing his own money in it.Things didn’t get better.
In the summer of 1891，worried by the dwindling income and rising debts(减少的收入和增加的债务)，Mark Twain and his family left their large house，sold the horses，laid off their servants，and took off for Europe so that the internationally celebrated author could cash in on his name abroad.In addition to writing travel articles for McClure’s Magazine and the New York newspaper The Sun，Twain earned money by giving readings in various European cities.Eventually，he earned enough to pay back all the debts.
While having an expensive lifestyle in Europe，dining with important persons，and enjoying the widespread attention of the media，Samuel Clemens，the man behind the personality known as Mark Twain，was very poor; the future that awaited him included the closure of his publishing firm and personal bankruptcy(破产)．As a virtually penniless man everyone assumed was rich，he doubtlessly realized the absurdity(荒唐) of his situation and the time must have seemed right to take that idea of a million-pound note and turn it into a story about the nature of wealth.He finished the story while in Florence during the fall of 1892 and sent it off to the editors of Century Magazine.
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了马克·吐温创作《百万英镑》这个故事的背景和灵感来源。
1．What was Mark Twain’s idea for a story in 1879
A．A man develops a company from nothing.
B．A poor man becomes rich by working hard.
C．A man with a million-pound loan becomes rich.
D．A wealthy man loses everything and becomes homeless.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中“In 1879，Mark Twain wrote...‘A poor man was loaned a ￡1,000,000 note for 30 days and he got rich on it because nobody could change it.’”可知，故事的想法是一个穷人借了一张一百万英镑的钞票，然后靠这张钞票变得富有。故选C。
2．What happened to Mark Twain’s publishing firm according to paragraph 2
A．It opened several overseas branches.
B．It got into financial difficulties.
C．It faced plenty of competition.
D．It published many bestsellers.
答案 B
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中“A decade later，financial problems...by Twain，had become serious.”可知，马克·吐温创办的出版公司出现了严重的财务问题。故选B。
3．Why did Mark Twain travel to Europe
A．To experience a different lifestyle.
B．To escape from paying his debts.
C．To sell his new books.
D．To make money.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第三段中“In the summer of 1891...and took off for Europe so that the internationally celebrated author could cash in on his name abroad.”可知，他去欧洲是为了赚钱。故选D。
4．What inspired Mark Twain to complete the story occurring to him in 1879
A．His desire for wealth.
B．The media attention he got.
C．The situation he found himself in.
D．His meetings with important persons.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As a virtually penniless ...about the nature of wealth.”可知，作为一个实际上身无分文却被大家认为很富有的人，他无疑意识到自己处境的荒谬，而就在那时候他把那张百万英镑钞票的想法发展成一个关于财富本质的故事。由此可知，马克·吐温完成这个故事的灵感来源于他当时的处境。故选C。
B
(2025·北京高二上期中)
The film，Remember the Titans，tells an inspiring story of a sports team achieving the highest level of accomplishment against great challenges.The team’s coach Herman Boone pushes the players farther than they could have imagined.On the first day of practice，he says，“When you put that uniform on，you’d better come to work.We will be perfect in every aspect of the game.” Over the course of the season，the coach and the team come to understand they are not perfect，but by working together，they can be unbeatable.
Yet，when it comes specifically to the importance of the pursuit(追求) of perfection mentioned early in the movie，renowned sport psychologist Dr.Jerry Lynch has a different view：
“Having such an unachievable goal positions young athletes perfectly for failure.Yet，they keep measuring their self-worth as athletes and people by outcomes and results，by winning and losing，and by achievements and failures.Parents play a huge role in this problem because they believe，usually unconsciously(下意识地) or unintentionally，that they are better parents if their kids are perfect.As a result，I often find myself working with kids who are terribly disappointed in themselves or often angry about not measuring up.Over time，these pressures lead to parents unintentionally refusing to give their love over poor performances，which harms their family relationship.”
Lynch encourages parents to remind children that there are only two kinds of athletes: those who fail and those who will fail.Lynch notes，“Professional baseball hitters are considered great if they get a hit a third of the time.Professional basketball players are considered excellent if they make half of their shots from three-point range.If soccer players，on average，make one goal for every five shots they attempt，they are celebrated.Those who are the best always mean to do their best，they strive to be the best they can be，and this puts them in a position for good things to happen...but not perfect things.”
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。本文通过一部电影来引出作者的中心论点——人不可能完美，接着论述了追求完美的心态可能会让运动员陷入压力以及损害亲子关系，并强调我们并不需要达到完美，而是尽可能地做到最好，同时保持良好的心态去面对生活。
5．What does Herman Boone think is the most important
A．Having good opportunities.
B．Wearing united uniforms.
C．Perfect performance.
D．Teamwork.
答案 D
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“but by working together，they can be unbeatable”可知，Herman Boone认为团队合作是最重要的。故选D。
6．What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss
A．The result of overfocusing on perfection.
B．The wrong standards set by athletes’ parents.
C．The relationship pressure for teenagers in families.
D．The common emotional problems faced by athletes.
答案 A
解析 段落大意题。根据第三段中的“Parents play a huge role in this problem because they believe...that they are better parents if their kids are perfect.”可知，父母认为如果他们的孩子是完美的，他们就是更好的父母。再根据本段中的“Over time，these pressures lead to parents unintentionally refusing to give their love over poor performances，which harms their family relationship.”可知，这些压力导致父母无意中会拒绝对表现不佳的孩子给予爱，这损害了他们的家庭关系。故本段讲述的是过度追求完美所造成的结果。故选A。
7．What does Lynch want to show by giving examples in the last paragraph
A．Practice makes perfect.
B．Many athletes do not set high goals.
C．Great athletes also make mistakes.
D．Winning is difficult for many athletes.
答案 B
解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段提到的各类运动员的例子可知，作者通过举例子来论述运动员应该努力做到最好而不是盲目地去追求完美，优秀的运动员往往不会给自己设定太高的目标，而是在达成小目标的时候庆祝自己的胜利，因为他们不可能永远不失败。由此可知，很多运动员不去设定高的目标。故选B。
8．What is the main purpose of the text
A．To present a film.
B．To teach an attitude to life.
C．To introduce a psychologist.
D．To give coaches suggestions.
答案 B
解析 写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文通过一部电影来引出作者的中心论点——人不可能完美，后面又论述了追求完美的心态可能会让运动员陷入压力以及损害亲子关系，最后举了职业运动员的例子来说明我们并不需要达到完美，而是尽可能地做到最好，同时保持良好的心态去面对生活。故文章主要传授我们一种生活态度。故选B。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
Many parents dream of their children growing up and seeing the world.But Edith 1 that her three children were running out of time to do that.They were found to have a genetic(基因的) disease，which means the patients lose 2 gradually.
After the first 3 ，Edith decided that the kids needed to 4 visual(视力的) memories for the future.However，instead of just remembering pictures in books，the family started a journey to see the 5 world.
Now they have crossed Africa，visited Turkey and Mongolia and plan to 6 their way through Asia and visit more countries.The kids are excited about everything and their dreams 7 .Mia,11，tried her long 8 horseback riding.Colin,7，successfully slept on the train bunk bed(上下铺)．Laurent,5，drank juice on a camel.“They don’t have to remember things in a 9 and take it as a last chance to see that thing.They are really in the moment and they 10 it，” Edith said.
The kids have gained more than visual memories.During the travel，sometimes there are frustrations， 11 and difficulties.But the kids have learned that when meeting a hard situation，all they need is 12 .So when their eyesight begins to 13 ，they can face it the same way they did in the journey.“We will 14 to the challenge，” Mia said that in 15 .
Many parents want to give their kids the world—and this mom did.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了伊迪丝的三个孩子因为疾病会逐渐失明，于是伊迪丝带着孩子们去看真实的世界，来教会他们应对挑战。
1．A.insisted B．expected
C．hated D．worried
答案 D
解析 insist坚持；expect期待；hate讨厌；worry担心。根据上文“Many parents dream of their children growing up and seeing the world.”以及下文“her three children were running out of time to do that”可推知，她担心三个孩子长大后就看不见世界了，故选D。
2．A.sight B．strength
C．hearing D．taste
答案 A
解析 sight视力；strength优点；hearing听力；taste味道。根据下文“take it as a last chance to see that thing”可知，这种疾病会导致病人逐渐失去视力。故选A。
3．A.excitement B．sadness
C．shame D．embarrassment
答案 B
解析 excitement激动；sadness悲伤；shame羞愧；embarrassment尴尬。根据上文“They were found to have a genetic(基因的) disease”可知，孩子得了遗传性疾病，母亲感到悲伤。故选B。
4．A.recall B．invent
C．fill D．recognize
答案 C
解析 recall回想起；invent发明；fill填补；recognize认出。根据下文“visual(视力的) memories for the future”以及下文“the family started a journey to see the world”可知，是为未来填补视觉记忆。故选C。
5．A.wild B．imaginative
C．real D．perfect
答案 C
解析 wild野生的；imaginative富于想象力的；real真的；perfect完美的。根据下文“Now they have crossed Africa，visited Turkey and Mongolia”可知，他们去看真实的世界了。故选C。
6．A.work B．correct
C．abandon D．stop
答案 A
解析 work工作；correct纠正；abandon抛弃；stop停止。根据下文“their way through Asia and visit more countries”可知，他们计划穿越亚洲，访问更多的国家。短语work one’s way through表示“排除困难朝着特定方向前进”。故选A。
7．A.went wild B．broke up
C．came true D．ran out
答案 C
解析 go wild变得非常喧闹和兴奋；break up分手；come true实现；run out用完。根据上文“The kids are excited about everything and their dreams”可知，孩子们很兴奋是因为他们的梦想实现了，故选C。
8．A.practicing B．confused
C．wanting D．disturbed
答案 C
解析 practice练习；confuse使困惑；want想要；disturb打扰。根据上文“Mia,11，tried her long”和下文“horseback riding”可知，11岁的米娅尝试的是渴望已久的骑马体验。故选C。
9．A.hurry B．relief
C．word D．panic
答案 A
解析 hurry急忙；relief安慰；word说话；panic恐慌。根据下文“take it as a last chance to see that thing”可知，他们不需要匆忙记住事情，也不必把它当作最后一次看到那个东西的机会，应用in a hurry表示“匆忙”。故选A。
10．A.quit B．admit
C．prove D．enjoy
答案 D
解析 quit停止；admit承认；prove证明；enjoy享受。根据上文“They are really in the moment”可知，孩子们活在当下，享受生活。故选D。
11．A.exploration B．tiredness
C．amazement D．pleasure
答案 B
解析 exploration探索；tiredness疲惫；amazement惊讶；pleasure快乐。根据上文“frustrations”以及下文“difficulties”可知，是在描述旅行中的挫折、疲劳和困难。故选B。
12．A.adaptation B．forgiveness
C．attention D．caring
答案 A
解析 adaptation适应；forgiveness原谅；attention注意力；caring关心。根据下文“they can face it the same way they did in the journey”可知，孩子们要学会适应困难，故选A。
13．A.improve B．fail
C．focus D．recover
答案 B
解析 improve提高；fail衰退，失败；focus集中；recover恢复。呼应上文“They were found to have a genetic(基因的) disease，which means the patients lose”，指视力因为疾病开始衰退，故选B。
14．A.appeal B．mention
C．lead D．rise
答案 D
解析 appeal吸引；mention提及；lead领导；rise上升。根据下文“to the challenge”可知，孩子们将会迎接挑战(rise to the challenge)。故选D。
15．A.depression B．tension
C．satisfaction D．confidence
答案 D
解析 depression沮丧；tension紧张；satisfaction满意；confidence自信。根据下文“Many parents want to give their kids the world—and this mom did.”以及上文可知，一家人将要迎接挑战，米娅充满了自信。故选D。(共59张PPT)
Section Ⅲ
Lesson 2 Top Five Secrets of Success
SUCCESS
UNIT 2
内容索引
Part 1 听力变式训练
Part 2 语言知识梳理
训练3
听力变式训练
Ⅰ.Listen to the material on P34 and then choose the best answer.(高考形式)
1.What is the topic of the text
A.The career planning.
B.The secrets of success.
C.Some successful figures.
√
2.How many hours did Bill Gates spend on a basic computer each year when he was a teenager
A.1,000 hours.
B.2,000 hours.
C.10,000 hours.
√
3.What do we know about Novak Djokovic
A.He achieved his ambition.
B.He was a table tennis player.
C.He went through many hardships.
√
4.What contributed to J.K.Rowling’s success
A.Passion.
B.Determination.
C.Persistence.
√
Ⅱ.Listen to the conversation on P35 and get the main idea of it.(精听训练)
They are talking about a 1. that gives tips about 2.___________
_________.The girl mentions 3. tips and at last the boy is
4. in it.
book
how to be
3/three
interested
successful
Ⅲ.Listen to the conversation on P35 again and then fill in the blanks with the words you hear.(精听训练)
(G＝Girl B＝Boy)
G：I’ve been reading a book that gives lots of great tips on how to be successful.I think it’s very 1. .
B：Oh What’s the name of this book
G：The book is called Secrets of Success.It’s a 2. read!
B：3. .What kinds of things have you learnt
useful and motivating
fantastic
Please tell me about it
G：Well，first，the book encourages people to prepare themselves for success.For example，by imaging their best possible self and by writing down their goals.
B：Really？4. .I may have to 5. .What
else did you learn from the book
G：So second，I learnt tips on how to develop good habits through a positive attitude，for example，being focused on what you do.
I’m interested in it
give it a look
B：Wow,6. .I really want to 7. .
Go on!
G：OK and thirdly，it mentions effective daily practices such as making to-do lists and limiting time on social networking and other distractions.
B：Mm，you’ve 8. this book! 9._________________
when you have finished reading it
G：Sure，I’d be glad to lend it to you.
it sounds like a useful book
check it out now
convinced me to read
Can I borrow your
返 回
copy
语言知识梳理
adj.有影响力的(influence n.& vt.影响)
1
influential
have an influence on/upon对……有影响
under the influence of在……的影响下
under one’s influence在某人的影响下
(1)As a person of low rank，my words are not (influence)，so I would rather keep silent.
(2)Under the influence my physics teacher，I have grown increasingly interested in physics.
influential
of
(3)(话题写作之人物描写)孔子是中国古代的哲学家，他的思想对中国乃至全世界都产生了深远的(profound)影响。
Confucius is an ancient Chinese philosopher _________________
China and even the whole world.
写作佳句
whose thought has
had a profound influence on/upon
vt.把……奉献给；专心致力于(devoted adj.挚爱的；忠诚的devotion n.关爱；奉献)
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devote
devote...to sth把……奉献给某物；把……用于某物
devote oneself to (doing) sth＝be devoted to (doing) sth专心于(做)某事；致力于(做)某事
(1)Additionally，I have a strong desire to devote myself to ____________
(construct) our country by using my professional knowledge.
(2)We have learned a great deal from her (devote) to her work and her enthusiasm to help others.
constructing
devotion
(3)(记叙文之写人)他全身心地投入到社区活动中，受到周围人的赞扬。
①He community activities and was praised by the people around.
② ，he was praised by the people around.(用现在分词短语作状语改写)
③ ，he was praised by the people around.(用形容词短语作状语改写)
devoted himself to/was devoted to
写作佳句
Devoting himself to community activities
Devoted to community activities
vt.& n.限制，限定(limited adj.有限的，受限制的 limitless adj.无限的；无尽的 limitation n.限制；局限)
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limit
·set a limit to/on限制……
beyond the limit超过限度
There is a/no limit to...(to为介词)……是有限的/无限的。
·limit...to...把……限定在……范围内
(1)There’s no limit what we can accomplish if we work hard enough.
(2)To be healthy，you should also set a limit the time of workout，just as the specialist told you.
to
on/to
(3)(应用文写作之征文通知)要求你的文章限制在800词以内。如果你的文章超过限度，将不被录用。
You are required to .If your essay is ，it will not be accepted.
limit your essay to 800 words
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beyond the limit
vt.说服；使确信(convinced adj.确信的；信服的 convincing adj.令人信服的，有说服力的)
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convince
·convince sb of sth 使某人确信/明白某事
convince sb that...使某人相信……
convince sb to do sth 说服某人做某事
·be convinced (that...)/of...(某人)坚信……
(1)It took us half an hour to convince the professor (delay) the deadline of the paper.
(2)His presentation was so (convince) that I became his follower immediately.
(3)I felt depressed that I couldn’t convince my father my honesty.
to delay
convincing
of
(4)(2024·上海6月，书面表达)最后但同样重要的是，你最好让他们相信你有能力独立做饭。按照上面的建议，我坚信你会被允许在你的业余时间做饭。
Last but not least，you’d better ___________________________
_______________________________________________________
___________________.Follow the above suggestions and ______
_____________ you will be allowed to cook in your spare time.
convince them of your ability to
写作佳句
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cook independently/convince them that you have the ability to
cook independently
I am
convinced that
训练3
1.Yuan Longping committed himself to improving the of his hybrid rice.
2.Buying furniture for your house will cost you a (最小值) of 50,000 yuan.
3.The women’s volleyball team put up a desperate fight to win the world
(锦标赛) at all costs.
4.The writer felt fortunate to find a (出版商) who would like to give her a chance.
Ⅰ.单词拼写
production
minimum
championship
publisher
5.My proposal didn’t meet my mother’s approval，that is，it was
.
6.The employees refused to sign on the because it was unfair.
7.His speech was so (激发人的) that many enthusiastic young men signed up for the activity on the spot.
8.There seemed to be lots of (使人分心的事物) in the office and I couldn’t focus.
rejected
contract
motivating
distractions
1.It upset him that his new book was not as (influence) as he had expected.
2.Those astronauts devoted all their life to (explore) the space.
3.They may only have a (limit) amount of time to get their points across.
4. (devote) to her research work，Jane had little time to care about other things.
5.Scientists are convinced the positive effect of laughter on physical and mental health.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
influential
exploring
limited
Devoted
of
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(2025·陕西渭南高二上期中)
In 1879，Mark Twain wrote an idea he had for a story in his notebook: “A poor man was loaned a ￡1,000,000 note for 30 days and he got rich on it because nobody could change it.” In the following years，he thought of the idea occasionally，putting down the title as a reminder or outlining a related idea，but nothing came of it.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
语篇解读 本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了马克·吐温创作《百万英镑》这个故事的背景和灵感来源。
A decade later，financial problems at Charles L.Webster & Co.，the publishing firm founded and owned by Twain，had become serious.The company’s balance sheet was destroyed by ongoing investments(投资) in a hopeless typesetting machine and by disappointing sales.To keep the company afloat，he had to continue investing his own money in it.Things didn’t get better.
In the summer of 1891，worried by the dwindling income and rising debts(减少的收入和增加的债务)，Mark Twain and his family left their large house，sold the horses，laid off their servants，and took off for Europe so that the internationally celebrated author could cash in on his name abroad.In addition to writing travel articles for McClure’s Magazine and the New York newspaper The Sun，Twain earned money by giving readings in various European cities.Eventually，he earned enough to pay back all the debts.
While having an expensive lifestyle in Europe，dining with important persons，and enjoying the widespread attention of the media，Samuel Clemens，the man behind the personality known as Mark Twain，was very poor; the future that awaited him included the closure of his publishing firm and personal bankruptcy(破产).As a virtually penniless man everyone assumed was rich，he doubtlessly realized the absurdity(荒唐) of his situation and the time must have seemed right to take that idea of a million-pound note and turn it into a story about the nature of wealth.He finished the story while in Florence during the fall of 1892 and sent it off to the editors of Century Magazine.
1.What was Mark Twain’s idea for a story in 1879
A.A man develops a company from nothing.
B.A poor man becomes rich by working hard.
C.A man with a million-pound loan becomes rich.
D.A wealthy man loses everything and becomes homeless.
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细节理解题。根据第一段中“In 1879，Mark Twain wrote...‘A poor man was loaned a ￡1,000,000 note for 30 days and he got rich on it because nobody could change it.’”可知，故事的想法是一个穷人借了一张一百万英镑的钞票，然后靠这张钞票变得富有。故选C。
解析
2.What happened to Mark Twain’s publishing firm according to paragraph 2
A.It opened several overseas branches.
B.It got into financial difficulties.
C.It faced plenty of competition.
D.It published many bestsellers.
细节理解题。根据第二段中“A decade later，financial problems...by Twain，had become serious.”可知，马克·吐温创办的出版公司出现了严重的财务问题。故选B。
解析
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3.Why did Mark Twain travel to Europe
A.To experience a different lifestyle.
B.To escape from paying his debts.
C.To sell his new books.
D.To make money.
细节理解题。根据第三段中“In the summer of 1891...and took off for Europe so that the internationally celebrated author could cash in on his name abroad.”可知，他去欧洲是为了赚钱。故选D。
解析
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4.What inspired Mark Twain to complete the story occurring to him in 1879
A.His desire for wealth.
B.The media attention he got.
C.The situation he found himself in.
D.His meetings with important persons.
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推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As a virtually penniless ...about the nature of wealth.”可知，作为一个实际上身无分文却被大家认为很富有的人，他无疑意识到自己处境的荒谬，而就在那时候他把那张百万英镑钞票的想法发展成一个关于财富本质的故事。由此可知，马克·吐温完成这个故事的灵感来源于他当时的处境。故选C。
解析
B
(2025·北京高二上期中)
The film，Remember the Titans，tells an inspiring story of a sports team achieving the highest level of accomplishment against great challenges.The team’s coach Herman Boone pushes the players farther than they could have imagined. On the first day of practice，he says，
语篇解读 本文是一篇议论文。本文通过一部电影来引出作者的中心论点——人不可能完美，接着论述了追求完美的心态可能会让运动员陷入压力以及损害亲子关系，并强调我们并不需要达到完美，而是尽可能地做到最好，同时保持良好的心态去面对生活。
“When you put that uniform on，you’d better come to work.We will be perfect in every aspect of the game.” Over the course of the season，the coach and the team come to understand they are not perfect，but by working together，they can be unbeatable.
Yet，when it comes specifically to the importance of the pursuit(追求) of perfection mentioned early in the movie，renowned sport psychologist Dr.Jerry Lynch has a different view：
“Having such an unachievable goal positions young athletes perfectly for failure.Yet，they keep measuring their self-worth as athletes and people by outcomes and results，by winning and losing，and by achievements and failures.Parents play a huge role in this problem because they believe，usually unconsciously(下意识地) or unintentionally，that they are better parents if their kids are perfect.As a result，I often find myself working with kids who are terribly disappointed in themselves or often angry about not measuring up.Over time，these pressures lead to parents unintentionally refusing to give their love over poor performances，which harms their family relationship.”
Lynch encourages parents to remind children that there are only two kinds of athletes: those who fail and those who will fail.Lynch notes，“Professional baseball hitters are considered great if they get a hit a third of the time.Professional basketball players are considered excellent if they make half of their shots from three-point range.If soccer players，on average，make one goal for every five shots they attempt，they are celebrated.Those who are the best always mean to do their best，they strive to be the best they can be，and this puts them in a position for good things to happen...but not perfect things.”
5.What does Herman Boone think is the most important
A.Having good opportunities.
B.Wearing united uniforms.
C.Perfect performance.
D.Teamwork.
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细节理解题。根据第一段中的“but by working together，they can be unbeatable”可知，Herman Boone认为团队合作是最重要的。故选D。
解析
6.What does paragraph 3 mainly discuss
A.The result of overfocusing on perfection.
B.The wrong standards set by athletes’ parents.
C.The relationship pressure for teenagers in families.
D.The common emotional problems faced by athletes.
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段落大意题。根据第三段中的“Parents play a huge role in this problem because they believe...that they are better parents if their kids are perfect.”可知，父母认为如果他们的孩子是完美的，他们就是更好的父母。再根据本段中的“Over time，these pressures lead to parents unintentionally refusing to give their love over poor performances，which harms their family relationship.”可知，这些压力导致父母无意中会拒绝对表现不佳的孩子给予爱，这损害了他们的家庭关系。故本段讲述的是过度追求完美所造成的结果。故选A。
解析
7.What does Lynch want to show by giving examples in the last paragraph
A.Practice makes perfect.
B.Many athletes do not set high goals.
C.Great athletes also make mistakes.
D.Winning is difficult for many athletes.
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推理判断题。根据最后一段提到的各类运动员的例子可知，作者通过举例子来论述运动员应该努力做到最好而不是盲目地去追求完美，优秀的运动员往往不会给自己设定太高的目标，而是在达成小目标的时候庆祝自己的胜利，因为他们不可能永远不失败。由此可知，很多运动员不去设定高的目标。故选B。
解析
8.What is the main purpose of the text
A.To present a film.
B.To teach an attitude to life.
C.To introduce a psychologist.
D.To give coaches suggestions.
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写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文通过一部电影来引出作者的中心论点——人不可能完美，后面又论述了追求完美的心态可能会让运动员陷入压力以及损害亲子关系，最后举了职业运动员的例子来说明我们并不需要达到完美，而是尽可能地做到最好，同时保持良好的心态去面对生活。故文章主要传授我们一种生活态度。故选B。
解析
Many parents dream of their children growing up and seeing the world.But Edith 1 that her three children were running out of time to do that.
1.A.insisted B.expected
C.hated D.worried
Ⅳ.完形填空
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了伊迪丝的三个孩子因为疾病会逐渐失明，于是伊迪丝带着孩子们去看真实的世界，来教会他们应对挑战。
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insist坚持；expect期待；hate讨厌；worry担心。根据上文“Many parents dream of their children growing up and seeing the world.”以及下文“her three children were running out of time to do that”可推知，她担心三个孩子长大后就看不见世界了，故选D。
解析
They were found to have a genetic(基因的) disease，which means the patients lose 2 gradually.
2.A.sight B.strength
C.hearing D.taste
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sight视力；strength优点；hearing听力；taste味道。根据下文“take it as a last chance to see that thing”可知，这种疾病会导致病人逐渐失去视力。故选A。
解析
After the first 3 ，Edith decided that the kids needed to 4 visual(视力的) memories for the future.However，instead of just remembering pictures in books，the family started a journey to see the 5 world.
3.A.excitement B.sadness
C.shame D.embarrassment
4.A.recall B.invent
C.fill D.recognize
5.A.wild B.imaginative
C.real D.perfect
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3.excitement激动；sadness悲伤；shame羞愧；embarrassment尴尬。根据上文“They were found to have a genetic(基因的) disease”可知，孩子得了遗传性疾病，母亲感到悲伤。故选B。
4.recall回想起；invent发明；fill填补；recognize认出。根据下文“visual(视力的) memories for the future”以及下文“the family started a journey to see the world”可知，是为未来填补视觉记忆。故选C。
5.wild野生的；imaginative富于想象力的；real真的；perfect完美的。根据下文“Now they have crossed Africa，visited Turkey and Mongolia”可知，他们去看真实的世界了。故选C。
解析
Now they have crossed Africa，visited Turkey and Mongolia and plan to 6 their way through Asia and visit more countries.The kids are excited about everything and their dreams 7 .Mia,11，tried her long 8 horseback riding.
6.A.work B.correct
C.abandon D.stop
7.A.went wild B.broke up
C.came true D.ran out
8.A.practicing B.confused
C.wanting D.disturbed
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6.work工作；correct纠正；abandon抛弃；stop停止。根据下文“their way through Asia and visit more countries”可知，他们计划穿越亚洲，访问更多的国家。短语work one’s way through表示“排除困难朝着特定方向前进”。故选A。
7.go wild变得非常喧闹和兴奋；break up分手；come true实现；run out用完。根据上文“The kids are excited about everything and their dreams”可知，孩子们很兴奋是因为他们的梦想实现了，故选C。
8.practice练习；confuse使困惑；want想要；disturb打扰。根据上文“Mia,11，tried her long”和下文“horseback riding”可知，11岁的米娅尝试的是渴望已久的骑马体验。故选C。
解析
Colin,7，successfully slept on the train bunk bed(上下铺).Laurent,5，drank juice on a camel.“They don’t have to remember things in a 9 and take it as a last chance to see that thing.They are really in the moment and they 10 it，” Edith said.
9.A.hurry B.relief
C.word D.panic
10.A.quit B.admit
C.prove D.enjoy
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9.hurry急忙；relief安慰；word说话；panic恐慌。根据下文“take it as a last chance to see that thing”可知，他们不需要匆忙记住事情，也不必把它当作最后一次看到那个东西的机会，应用in a hurry表示“匆忙”。故选A。
10.quit停止；admit承认；prove证明；enjoy享受。根据上文“They are really in the moment”可知，孩子们活在当下，享受生活。故选D。
解析
The kids have gained more than visual memories.During the travel，sometimes there are frustrations， 11 and difficulties.But the kids have learned that when meeting a hard situation，all they need is 12 .
11.A.exploration B.tiredness
C.amazement D.pleasure
12.A.adaptation B.forgiveness
C.attention D.caring
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11.exploration探索；tiredness疲惫；amazement惊讶；pleasure快乐。根据上文“frustrations”以及下文“difficulties”可知，是在描述旅行中的挫折、疲劳和困难。故选B。
12.adaptation适应；forgiveness原谅；attention注意力；caring关心。根据下文“they can face it the same way they did in the journey”可知，孩子们要学会适应困难，故选A。
解析
So when their eyesight begins to 13 ，they can face it the same way they did in the journey.“We will 14 to the challenge，” Mia said that in 15 .
Many parents want to give their kids the world—and this mom did.
13.A.improve B.fail
C.focus D.recover
14.A.appeal B.mention
C.lead D.rise
15.A.depression B.tension
C.satisfaction D.confidence
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13.improve提高；fail衰退，失败；focus集中；recover恢复。呼应上文“They were found to have a genetic(基因的) disease，which means the patients lose”，指视力因为疾病开始衰退，故选B。
14.appeal吸引；mention提及；lead领导；rise上升。根据下文“to the challenge”可知，孩子们将会迎接挑战(rise to the challenge)。故选D。
15.depression沮丧；tension紧张；satisfaction满意；confidence自信。根据下文“Many parents want to give their kids the world—and this mom did.”以及上文可知，一家人将要迎接挑战，米娅充满了自信。故选D。
解析
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