Section Ⅳ Writing an experiment report
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Born in 1918， in the little town of White Sulphur Springs， West Virginia， Katherine Johnson was simply attracted by numbers.As a child， she counted everything.She counted the steps to the road， the steps up to the church， the number of dishes she washed ...By the time she was 10 years old， she was a high school freshman， which was truly amazing in a time when school for African-Americans normally stopped at eighth grade.To fulfil her maths potential， her father drove his family 120 miles to Institute， West Virginia， where blacks could continue high school education.Johnson’s excellent performance proved her father’s decision was the right one：Katherine skipped grades （跳级） to graduate from high school at 14 and from college at 18.
In 1953， after years as a teacher and later as a stay-at-home mum， she began working for NASA， which began hiring women to measure and calculate the results of wind tunnel （风洞） tests in 1935.In a time before the electronic computers， these women were called the “computer”.Even after NASA began using electronic computers， the astronaut John Glenn requested that Katherine should personally recheck the calculations made by the new electronic computers before his flight.
She continued to work at NASA until 1986.Her calculations proved momentous to the success of the Apollo moon-landing programme and the United States’ journey into space.Her story was the basis for the 2016 film Hidden Figures.
Katherine Johnson， a great mathematician， physicist， space scientist and the last “computer” that wore skirts， passed away on 24 February 2020.
1.What can be learnt from Paragraph 1？（ ）
A.Katherine left high school at eighth grade.
B.Katherine was gifted in maths as a child.
C.Katherine was required to count in her childhood.
D.African-Americans had a good education in the 1920s.
2.How long did Katherine work at NASA？（ ）
A.For 18 years. B.For 33 years.
C.For 51 years. D.For 81 years.
3.Which best explains the underlined word “momentous” in Paragraph 3？（ ）
A.Important. B.Successful.
C.Dangerous. D.Harmful.
4.What’s the best title for the text？（ ）
A.Scientists at NASA
B.Katherine Johnson’s Education
C.A Great Mathematician’s Decision
D.Katherine Johnson， a Computer That Wore Skirts
Ⅱ.完形填空
A 13-year-old girl from Connecticut came up with a smart idea and brightened the days of hundreds of sick kids.
5 to see her dear sister lying on the hospital bed three months ago， Ella Casano 6 the Medi Teddy， a stuffed animal bag that contains an IV pocket （静脉注射袋） .The back of the 7 consists of a net， allowing a doctor or nurse to see through and check on the liquid 8 that a child is receiving.From the front， the child sees a 9 face instead of the IV liquid pocket.
At the beginning， Ella hoped to 10 5，000 through a GoFundMe page， which would have allowed her to start producing 500 Medi Teddys， the smallest number 11 by the manufacturer （厂家） to do the job. 12 ， in just over a week， Ella’s page collected more than 20，000.Although her sister recovered soon， Ella was amazed by the unexpected level of 13 and decided to work harder.
She shared with a local newspaper， “It turns out kids aren’t the only ones who get 14 by the Medi Teddy.The 15 for it has been quite obvious among patients， both children and adults， and even pet owners nationwide.We want to continue to 16 Medi Teddys to as many children as we can to make a 17 in their lives.”
The same motivation has also 18 Ella’s mum.“It’s really been heart-warming to receive such 19 emails from all over the world，” she said.“And it’s inspiring me to contribute to the process.”
5.（ ）A.Sad B.Nervous
C.Angry D.Surprised
6.（ ）A.bought B.created
C.found D.filled
7.（ ）A.basket B.bed
C.window D.bag
8.（ ）A.medicine B.sugar
C.juice D.food
9.（ ）A.serious B.strange
C.friendly D.common
10.（ ）A.earn B.raise
C.exchange D.donate
11.（ ）A.changed B.collected
C.required D.reduced
12.（ ）A.Besides B.Anyway
C.Therefore D.However
13.（ ）A.response B.competition
C.treatment D.performance
14.（ ）A.surrounded B.comforted
C.accepted D.connected
15.（ ）A.design B.reason
C.need D.test
16.（ ）A.leave behind B.show off
C.hand in D.give away
17.（ ）A.difference B.plan
C.deal D.decision
18.（ ）A.educated B.trained
C.advised D.impacted
19.（ ）A.private B.formal
C.supportive D.humorous
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It’s a great pity that I had not put forth the amount of effort required. I had spent too much time playing with my friends instead of improving myself. I had let down my teacher， who was the kindest， sweetest， and prettiest one I had ever known. She laughed often， and never threatened any of us， yet she was able to “read” the children， control the class， and teach effectively. Miss Pratt put a lot of herself into her work. Every day near the close of school， she would read to us， or even better， tell us stories about when she was a little girl. Most importantly， she made us feel that she cared about us and that we were important.
Because of a serious car accident when I was three and a half years old， I had a scar （伤疤） below my nose that was the result of a torn upper lip. Everything else had healed up without any after effects physically， but my emotions remained scarred. Meanwhile， having been called “Chief Running Nose” and “Scarface” by many children， my confidence had suffered. Although my parents and relatives referred to me as pretty， I did not see myself that way.
Focusing on my scar， I could not appreciate any redeeming features （可取之处）. At the end of one school day， I remained in my classroom， waiting for the arrival of my mother， who was coming to take me to an appointment close to the school. Miss Pratt sat at her desk with a fellow teacher and chatted.
I glanced at the clock and realized it was time to get ready to leave. I put on my wool coat and hat. The teachers looked at my clothes and seemed to admire it. I was able to read their lips a little and my ears perked up to hear， “Who is she？ She is really cute.” My teacher Miss Pratt answered， “I agree. Bernice is quite pretty.”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
“Pretty” caught my attention since it was almost my favourite word.
About two months later， the final exam result was announced and I got the first place.
Section Ⅳ Writing an experiment report
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了伟大的数学家、物理学家、太空科学家和被称为“最后一台穿裙子的计算机”的凯瑟琳·约翰逊凭借自己的数学天赋为美国国家航空航天局作出重要贡献的故事。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中的As a child， she counted everything.和To fulfil her maths potential可知，凯瑟琳从小就有数学天赋。
2.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的In 1953 ...she began working for NASA及第三段中的She continued to work at NASA until 1986.可知，1953年她开始为美国国家航空航天局工作，直至1986年结束，一共是33年。
3.A 词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句可知，即使在使用电子计算机之后，宇航员约翰·格伦也要求凯瑟琳亲自进行再次核对。由此可知，她的计算结果非常有价值。因此她的计算对阿波罗登月计划的成功和美国的太空之旅至关重要。
4.D 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文按照时间线索，讲述了被称为“最后一台穿裙子的计算机”的凯瑟琳·约翰逊每个阶段的优异表现和主要事迹，全文主要讲述她凭借自己的数学天赋为美国国家航空航天局作出的重要贡献。因此D项为本文最佳标题。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。13岁的埃拉·卡萨诺发明了一款名为“美迪泰迪熊”的毛绒玩具袋，里面有一个输液袋，受到了生病孩子们的欢迎。
5.A 埃拉·卡萨诺看到自己亲爱的妹妹躺在医院的病床上，肯定心里很难过。
6.B 根据文章首段可知，埃拉·卡萨诺发明了一款名为“美迪泰迪熊”的毛绒玩具袋，里面有一个输液袋。
7.D 根据语境可知，输液袋的背面有一个网兜。
8.A 根据常识可知，输液袋里面是药物。
9.C 根据下文instead of the IV liquid pocket可知，孩子看到的是“美迪泰迪熊”友善的脸。
10.B 根据下文in just over a week， Ella’s page collected more than 20，000可知，埃拉希望通过GoFundMe页面筹集5，000美元，用来生产“美迪泰迪熊”。
11.C 根据下文by the manufacturer （厂家） to do the job可知，厂家要求生产的最小数量是500。
12.D 根据下文in just over a week， Ella’s page collected more than 20，000可知，埃拉希望筹集5，000美元，仅仅一周多的时间，埃拉就筹集了20，000多美元。前后语义为转折关系。
13.A 根据下文and decided to work harder可知，埃拉对“美迪泰迪熊”出乎意料的受欢迎感到惊讶，这是人们对“美迪泰迪熊”的反应。
14.B 根据下文by the Medi Teddy可知，孩子们可以从“美迪泰迪熊”那里得到安慰。
15.C 根据上文It turns out kids aren’t the only ones who get 14 by the Medi Teddy.可知，对“美迪泰迪熊”的需求很大。
16.D 根据下文to as many children as we can to make a 17 in their lives可知，埃拉想继续向尽可能多的孩子赠送“美迪泰迪熊”。
17.A 根据上文We want to continue to 16 Medi Teddys可知，埃拉会继续向尽可能多的孩子赠送“美迪泰迪熊”，对他们的生活产生影响。
18.D 根据下文she said.“And it’s inspiring me to contribute to the process.”可知，埃拉的动机也影响了妈妈。
19.C 根据语境可知，埃拉妈妈收到来自世界各地支持的邮件。
Ⅲ.
“Pretty” caught my attention since it was almost my favourite word. At that moment， I felt myself surrounded with a lot of warmth and love. I knew teachers would never lie. It was Miss Pratt who brought a lot of confidence to me. From that moment on， I made the decision to be one of the top students in my class to improve myself. Whatever it took and no matter how much time I would spend， I would try my best to succeed.
About two months later， the final exam result was announced and I got the first place. The moment Miss Pratt finished the announcement， the whole class cheered and clapped for me. For the first time I felt truly good about myself and I knew I had been motivated by Miss Pratt’s praise. This might not have occurred if I had not heard those kind words. Thank you so much， Miss Pratt！ What a great difference you have made！ I am determined to be a caring teacher like you！
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Step 1 品教材范文 Step 2 析写作手法
The experiment is designed to prove whether air pressure really exists. At the beginning of the experiment， I prepared the materials， including a boiled egg， a glass bottle whose neck is a bit smaller than the egg and some hot water.With all the things prepared， the experiment began. First， I removed the shell of the egg.Then， I carefully poured some hot water into the bottle， and shook the bottle gently.After a few minutes， I poured out the hot water.Just at the same time， I quickly placed the egg on top of the bottle.To my amazement， the egg squeezed into the bottle at once. After the experiment， I can draw the conclusion that air pressure indeed exists， and it is very powerful.It is the force of the air that pushed the egg into the bottle. 学语言： 1.使用动词短语be designed to，表明了实验目的。 2.使用介词including，列举了实验所准备的材料。 3.使用with复合结构，对做实验前的准备工作做了总结。 4.使用first， then， after a few minutes， just at the same time，使实验步骤一目了然。 5.使用强调句，突出实验所得出的结论。 学结构： Introduction：introduce the aim of the experiment.→Main body：describe the materials used in the experiment and explain the procedure.→Conclusion：report the results and what you have learnt.
Step 3 背出彩佳句
1.描写实验目的
（1）...carry out an experiment to find out ...
（2）The aim of the experiment is to find ...
（3）...with the purpose of discovering ...
2.描写实验器材
（1）To carry out/do/perform the experiment， you need ...
（2）The following things are needed ...
（3）The following apparatus is used ...
3.描写实验方法或步骤
（1）...make good preparations for ...
（2）It is important that ...
（3）...do the experiment as follows.
（firstly， secondly， thirdly， finally； first， then， next， after that， two hours’ later； after several days）
（4）find a better way of doing ...
（5）...make a good study of ...
4.描写实验结果和结论
（1）From this experiment we can conclude ...
（2）...draw/come to the conclusion that ...
（3）We can learn from the experiment that ...
（4）We can find out that ...
（5）You can see/discover ...
（6）In conclusion ...
假定你是李华，请你根据下面表格中的内容写一篇实验报告。
实验目的 查明铝（aluminium）在空气中加热后重量是否会发生变化
实验器材 铝片，本生灯（Bunsen burner），天平，坩埚（crucible），坩埚钳（tongs）
实验步骤 1.把铝片放在坩埚里，然后放在天平上称重； 2.点燃本生灯，将盛有铝片的坩埚移到本生灯上，加热三分钟； 3.再称坩埚和铝片的重量
实验结果 比加热前略重些
实验结论 铝在空气中加热后，重量会发生变化
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
一、审题谋篇，结构分明
明确体裁 实验报告
确定时态和人称 一般过去时为主；第三人称为主
布局文章架构 第一段：实验的目的和器材； 第二段：实验步骤； 第三段：实验结果和结论
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1.我们今天做了一个实验。实验的目的是找出铝加热后重量是否有变化。
2.为了进行实验，我们准备了以下器材：铝片、本生灯、天平、坩埚和坩埚钳。
3.步骤如下。
4.首先，我们把一片铝放在坩埚里。
5.然后我们把坩埚放在天平上称了称。
6.在那之后，我们把盛着铝的坩埚放在本生灯火焰上。
7.最后，我们把坩埚和里面的铝放在天平上，再称一称。
8.我们发现它比之前重了一点。
9.实验过后，我们得出结论：铝加热时重量有变化。
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
1.用定语从句改写要点1。
2.用同位语从句改写要点9。
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
人物描写 capable adj.有能力的 never say never 别轻易说决不 brilliant adj.聪颖的，才华横溢的 biologist n.生物学家
动作描写 shoot v.射出（光线等），放射；拍摄 injure v.使受伤，弄伤
环境描写 species n.物种 battery n.电池 compass n.指南针，罗盘 flash n.闪光 stuff n.东西，物品
一、翻译句子
1.生物学家蒂姆对在森林中发现的稀有物种感到兴奋和惊讶，他沉浸在拍摄它们的照片中。
2.当他的手机电池没电时，他才意识到自己在森林中迷路了。
3.没有指南针和地图，他以为自己不能走出去。
4.他被绊倒了，弄伤了腿。
5.经过无数次的尝试和失败，他看到了主干道上的闪光。
6.在那一刻，他激动得无法形容。
7.他自言自语地说：“为了求生带足物品是很重要的。”
二、连句成篇
Section Ⅳ Writing an experiment report
【演练佳作·写美文】
写作步骤
二、1.Today we carried out an experiment.Its aim was to find out if there is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.
2.To carry out the experiment，we prepared the following equipment： pieces of aluminium，a Bunsen burner，a balance，a crucible and a pair of tongs.
3.The stages were as follows.
4.First， we put a piece of aluminium in the crucible.
5.Then we put the crucible on the balance and weighed it.
6.After that， we held the crucible with aluminium in it over the Bunsen burner’s flame.
7.Finally， we put the crucible with the aluminium in it on the balance and weighed it again.
8.We found it weighed a little more than before.
9.After the experiment， we drew a conclusion：There is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.
三、1.Today we carried out an experiment，whose aim was to find out if there is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.
2.After the experiment， we drew a conclusion that there is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.
四、
Today we carried out an experiment， whose aim was to find out if there is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.To carry out the experiment，we prepared the following equipment：pieces of aluminium， a Bunsen burner， a balance， a crucible and a pair of tongs.
The stages were as follows.First， we put a piece of aluminium in the crucible.Then we put the crucible on the balance and weighed it.Next，we lighted the Bunsen burner.After that，we held the crucible with aluminium in it over the Bunsen burner’s flame.Finally，we put the crucible with the aluminium in it on the balance and weighed it again.We found it weighed a little more than before.
After the experiment， we drew a conclusion that there is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.
【教材词汇·练续写】
一、1.Excited and surprised at the rare species found in the forest，Tim，a biologist，was immersed in shooting pictures of them.
2.It was when his cellphone battery ran out that he realised that he was lost in the forest.
3.Without compass and map，he thought he wasn’t capable of walking out.
4.He tripped and injured his leg.
5.After numerous attempts and failures，he saw the flash on the main road.
6.At that moment， he was excited beyond description.
7.“It was significant to take enough stuff for survival，” he said to himself.
二、
Excited and surprised at the rare species found in the forest， Tim， a biologist，was immersed in shooting pictures of them.It was when his cellphone battery ran out that he realised that he was lost in the forest.Without compass and map，he thought he wasn’t capable of walking out.He tripped and injured his leg.After numerous attempts and failures，he saw the flash on the main road.At that moment，he was excited beyond description.“It was significant to take enough stuff for survival，” he said to himself.
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Section Ⅳ
Writing an experiment report
目 录
2
演练佳作·写美文
1
细品课文·学手法
3
教材词汇·练续写
4
课时检测·提能力
细品课文·学手法
培养思维品质
1
Step 1 品教材范文
The experiment is designed to prove whether air pressure really
exists.
At the beginning of the experiment， I prepared the materials，
including a boiled egg， a glass bottle whose neck is a bit smaller than the
egg and some hot water.With all the things prepared， the experiment
began.
First， I removed the shell of the egg.Then， I carefully poured
some hot water into the bottle， and shook the bottle gently.After a few
minutes， I poured out the hot water.Just at the same time， I quickly
placed the egg on top of the bottle.To my amazement， the egg squeezed
into the bottle at once.
After the experiment， I can draw the conclusion that air pressure
indeed exists， and it is very powerful.It is the force of the air that pushed
the egg into the bottle.
Step 2 析写作手法
学语言：
1. 使用动词短语be designed to，表明了实验目的。
2. 使用介词including，列举了实验所准备的材料。
3. 使用with复合结构，对做实验前的准备工作做了总结。
4. 使用first， then， after a few minutes， just at the same time，使实验
步骤一目了然。
5. 使用强调句，突出实验所得出的结论。
学结构：
Introduction：introduce the aim of the experiment.→Main body：
describe the materials used in the experiment and explain the
procedure.→Conclusion：report the results and what you have learnt.
Step 3 背出彩佳句
1. 描写实验目的
（1）...carry out an experiment to find out ...
（2）The aim of the experiment is to find ...
（3）...with the purpose of discovering ...
2. 描写实验器材
（1）To carry out/do/perform the experiment， you need ...
（2）The following things are needed ...
（3）The following apparatus is used ...
3. 描写实验方法或步骤
（1）...make good preparations for ...
（2）It is important that ...
（3）...do the experiment as follows.
（firstly， secondly， thirdly， finally； first， then， next，
after that， two hours’ later； after several days）
（4）find a better way of doing ...
（5）...make a good study of ...
4. 描写实验结果和结论
（1）From this experiment we can conclude ...
（2）...draw/come to the conclusion that ...
（3）We can learn from the experiment that ...
（4）We can find out that ...
（5）You can see/discover ...
（6）In conclusion ...
演练佳作·写美文
奠定写作功底
2
假定你是李华，请你根据下面表格中的内容写一篇实验报告。
实验目的 查明铝（aluminium）在空气中加热后重量是否会发生变化
实验器材 铝片，本生灯（Bunsen burner），天平，坩埚
（crucible），坩埚钳（tongs）
实验步骤 1.把铝片放在坩埚里，然后放在天平上称重；
2.点燃本生灯，将盛有铝片的坩埚移到本生灯上，加热三分钟；
3.再称坩埚和铝片的重量
实验结果 比加热前略重些
实验结论 铝在空气中加热后，重量会发生变化
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
一、审题谋篇，结构分明
明确体裁 实验报告
确定时态
和人称 一般过去时为主；第三人称为主
布局文章
架构 第一段：实验的目的和器材；
第二段：实验步骤；
第三段：实验结果和结论
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1. 我们今天做了一个实验。实验的目的是找出铝加热后重量是否
有变化。
Today we carried out an experiment.Its aim was to find out if there is a
change in weight after aluminium is heated.
2. 为了进行实验，我们准备了以下器材：铝片、本生灯、天平、坩埚
和坩埚钳。
3. 步骤如下。
4. 首先，我们把一片铝放在坩埚里。
To carry out the experiment，we prepared the following equipment：
pieces of aluminium，a Bunsen burner，a balance，a crucible and a
pair of tongs.
The stages were as follows.
First， we put a piece of aluminium in the crucible.
5. 然后我们把坩埚放在天平上称了称。
6. 在那之后，我们把盛着铝的坩埚放在本生灯火焰上。
7. 最后，我们把坩埚和里面的铝放在天平上，再称一称。
8. 我们发现它比之前重了一点。
Then we put the crucible on the balance and weighed it.
After that， we held the crucible with aluminium in it over the Bunsen
burner’s flame.
Finally， we put the crucible with the aluminium in it on the balance
and weighed it again.
We found it weighed a little more than before.
9. 实验过后，我们得出结论：铝加热时重量有变化。
After the experiment， we drew a conclusion：There is a change in
weight after aluminium is heated.
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
1. 用定语从句改写要点1。
2. 用同位语从句改写要点9。
Today we carried out an experiment，whose aim was to find out if
there is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.
After the experiment， we drew a conclusion that there is a change in
weight after aluminium is heated.
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
Today we carried out an experiment， whose aim was to find out if
there is a change in weight after aluminium is heated.To carry out the
experiment，we prepared the following equipment：pieces of
aluminium， a Bunsen burner， a balance， a crucible and a pair of
tongs.
The stages were as follows.First， we put a piece of aluminium in
the crucible.Then we put the crucible on the balance and weighed
it.Next，we lighted the Bunsen burner.After that，we held the crucible
with aluminium in it over the Bunsen burner’s flame.Finally，we put the
crucible with the aluminium in it on the balance and weighed it again.We
found it weighed a little more than before.
After the experiment， we drew a conclusion that there is a change
in weight after aluminium is heated.
教材词汇·练续写
体现学以致用
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人物 描写 capable adj.有能力的
never say never 别轻易说决不
brilliant adj.聪颖的，才华横溢的
biologist n.生物学家
动作 描写 shoot v.射出（光线等），放射；拍摄
injure v.使受伤，弄伤
环境 描写 species n.物种
battery n.电池
compass n.指南针，罗盘
flash n.闪光
stuff n.东西，物品
一、翻译句子
1. 生物学家蒂姆对在森林中发现的稀有物种感到兴奋和惊讶，他沉浸
在拍摄它们的照片中。
2. 当他的手机电池没电时，他才意识到自己在森林中迷路了。
Excited and surprised at the rare species found in the forest，Tim，a
biologist，was immersed in shooting pictures of them.
It was when his cellphone battery ran out that he realised that he was
lost in the forest.
3. 没有指南针和地图，他以为自己不能走出去。
4. 他被绊倒了，弄伤了腿。
5. 经过无数次的尝试和失败，他看到了主干道上的闪光。
6. 在那一刻，他激动得无法形容。
Without compass and map，he thought he wasn’t capable of walking
out.
He tripped and injured his leg.
After numerous attempts and failures，he saw the flash on the main
road.
At that moment， he was excited beyond description.
7. 他自言自语地说：“为了求生带足物品是很重要的。”
“
It was significant to take enough stuff for survival，” he said to
himself.
二、连句成篇
Excited and surprised at the rare species found in the forest，
Tim， a biologist，was immersed in shooting pictures of them.It was
when his cellphone battery ran out that he realised that he was lost in the
forest.Without compass and map，he thought he wasn’t capable of
walking out.He tripped and injured his leg.After numerous attempts and
failures，he saw the flash on the main road.At that moment，he was
excited beyond description.“It was significant to take enough stuff for
survival，” he said to himself.
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
Born in 1918， in the little town of White Sulphur Springs， West
Virginia， Katherine Johnson was simply attracted by numbers.As a
child， she counted everything.She counted the steps to the road， the
steps up to the church， the number of dishes she washed ...By the time
she was 10 years old， she was a high school freshman， which was truly
amazing in a time when school for African-Americans normally stopped at
eighth grade.To fulfil her maths potential， her father drove his family
120 miles to Institute， West Virginia， where blacks could continue high
school education.Johnson’s excellent performance proved her father’s
decision was the right one：Katherine skipped grades （跳级） to
graduate from high school at 14 and from college at 18.
In 1953， after years as a teacher and later as a stay-at-home mum，
she began working for NASA， which began hiring women to measure
and calculate the results of wind tunnel （风洞） tests in 1935.In a time
before the electronic computers， these women were called the
“computer”.Even after NASA began using electronic computers， the
astronaut John Glenn requested that Katherine should personally recheck
the calculations made by the new electronic computers before his flight.
She continued to work at NASA until 1986.Her calculations proved
momentous to the success of the Apollo moon-landing programme and the
United States’ journey into space.Her story was the basis for the 2016
film Hidden Figures.
Katherine Johnson， a great mathematician， physicist， space
scientist and the last “computer” that wore skirts， passed away on 24
February 2020.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了伟大的数学家、物理学
家、太空科学家和被称为“最后一台穿裙子的计算机”的凯瑟琳·约
翰逊凭借自己的数学天赋为美国国家航空航天局作出重要贡献的故
事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了伟大的数学家、物理学
家、太空科学家和被称为“最后一台穿裙子的计算机”的凯瑟琳·约
翰逊凭借自己的数学天赋为美国国家航空航天局作出重要贡献的故
事。
1. What can be learnt from Paragraph 1？（ ）
A. Katherine left high school at eighth grade.
B. Katherine was gifted in maths as a child.
C. Katherine was required to count in her childhood.
D. African-Americans had a good education in the 1920s.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的As a child， she counted
everything.和To fulfil her maths potential可知，凯瑟琳从小就有数学
天赋。
2. How long did Katherine work at NASA？（ ）
A. For 18 years. B. For 33 years.
C. For 51 years. D. For 81 years.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的In 1953 ...she began
working for NASA及第三段中的She continued to work at NASA until
1986.可知，1953年她开始为美国国家航空航天局工作，直至1986
年结束，一共是33年。
3. Which best explains the underlined word “momentous” in Paragraph
3？（ ）
A. Important. B. Successful.
C. Dangerous. D. Harmful.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据第二段最后一句可知，即使在使用电
子计算机之后，宇航员约翰·格伦也要求凯瑟琳亲自进行再次核
对。由此可知，她的计算结果非常有价值。因此她的计算对阿波罗
登月计划的成功和美国的太空之旅至关重要。
4. What’s the best title for the text？（ ）
A. Scientists at NASA
B. Katherine Johnson’s Education
C. A Great Mathematician’s Decision
D. Katherine Johnson， a Computer That Wore Skirts
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文按照时间线索，讲述
了被称为“最后一台穿裙子的计算机”的凯瑟琳·约翰逊每个阶段
的优异表现和主要事迹，全文主要讲述她凭借自己的数学天赋为美
国国家航空航天局作出的重要贡献。因此D项为本文最佳标题。
Ⅱ.完形填空
A 13-year-old girl from Connecticut came up with a smart idea and
brightened the days of hundreds of sick kids.
5 to see her dear sister lying on the hospital bed three months
ago， Ella Casano 6 the Medi Teddy， a stuffed animal bag that
contains an IV pocket （静脉注射袋） .The back of the 7 consists of
a net， allowing a doctor or nurse to see through and check on the
liquid 8 that a child is receiving.From the front， the child sees
a 9 face instead of the IV liquid pocket.
At the beginning， Ella hoped to 10 5，000 through a
GoFundMe page， which would have allowed her to start producing 500
Medi Teddys， the smallest number 11 by the manufacturer （厂
家） to do the job. 12 ， in just over a week， Ella’s page collected
more than 20，000.Although her sister recovered soon， Ella was
amazed by the unexpected level of 13 and decided to work harder.
She shared with a local newspaper， “It turns out kids aren’t the
only ones who get 14 by the Medi Teddy.The 15 for it has been
quite obvious among patients， both children and adults， and even pet
owners nationwide.We want to continue to 16 Medi Teddys to as
many children as we can to make a 17 in their lives.”
The same motivation has also 18 Ella’s mum.“It’s really
been heart-warming to receive such 19 emails from all over the
world，” she said.“And it’s inspiring me to contribute to the
process.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。13岁的埃拉·卡萨诺发明了一款名为
“美迪泰迪熊”的毛绒玩具袋，里面有一个输液袋，受到了生病孩
子们的欢迎。
5. A. Sad B. Nervous
C. Angry D. Surprised
解析： 埃拉·卡萨诺看到自己亲爱的妹妹躺在医院的病床上，肯
定心里很难过。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。13岁的埃拉·卡萨诺发明了一款名为
“美迪泰迪熊”的毛绒玩具袋，里面有一个输液袋，受到了生病孩
子们的欢迎。
6. A. bought B. created C. found D. filled
解析： 根据文章首段可知，埃拉·卡萨诺发明了一款名为“美迪
泰迪熊”的毛绒玩具袋，里面有一个输液袋。
7. A. basket B. bed C. window D. bag
解析： 根据语境可知，输液袋的背面有一个网兜。
8. A. medicine B. sugar C. juice D. food
解析： 根据常识可知，输液袋里面是药物。
9. A. serious B. strange
C. friendly D. common
解析： 根据下文instead of the IV liquid pocket可知，孩子看到的
是“美迪泰迪熊”友善的脸。
10. A. earn B. raise
C. exchange D. donate
解析： 根据下文in just over a week， Ella’s page collected
more than 20，000可知，埃拉希望通过GoFundMe页面筹集5，
000美元，用来生产“美迪泰迪熊”。
11. A. changed B. collected
C. required D. reduced
解析： 根据下文by the manufacturer （厂家） to do the job可
知，厂家要求生产的最小数量是500。
12. A. Besides B. Anyway
C. Therefore D. However
解析： 根据下文in just over a week， Ella’s page collected
more than 20，000可知，埃拉希望筹集5，000美元，仅仅一周多
的时间，埃拉就筹集了20，000多美元。前后语义为转折关系。
13. A. response B. competition
C. treatment D. performance
解析： 根据下文and decided to work harder可知，埃拉对“美
迪泰迪熊”出乎意料的受欢迎感到惊讶，这是人们对“美迪泰迪
熊”的反应。
14. A. surrounded B. comforted
C. accepted D. connected
解析： 根据下文by the Medi Teddy可知，孩子们可以从“美迪
泰迪熊”那里得到安慰。
15. A. design B. reason C. need D. test
解析： 根据上文It turns out kids aren’t the only ones who
get 14 by the Medi Teddy.可知，对“美迪泰迪熊”的需
求很大。
16. A. leave behind B. show off
C. hand in D. give away
解析： 根据下文to as many children as we can to make a 17
in their lives可知，埃拉想继续向尽可能多的孩子赠送“美迪泰迪
熊”。
17. A. difference B. plan
C. deal D. decision
解析： 根据上文We want to continue to 16 Medi Teddys可
知，埃拉会继续向尽可能多的孩子赠送“美迪泰迪熊”，对他们
的生活产生影响。
18. A. educated B. trained
C. advised D. impacted
解析： 根据下文she said.“And it’s inspiring me to contribute
to the process.”可知，埃拉的动机也影响了妈妈。
19. A. private B. formal
C. supportive D. humorous
解析： 根据语境可知，埃拉妈妈收到来自世界各地支持的
邮件。
Ⅲ.读后续写
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构
成一篇完整的短文。
It’s a great pity that I had not put forth the amount of effort
required. I had spent too much time playing with my friends instead of
improving myself. I had let down my teacher， who was the kindest，
sweetest， and prettiest one I had ever known. She laughed often， and
never threatened any of us， yet she was able to “read” the children，
control the class， and teach effectively. Miss Pratt put a lot of herself
into her work. Every day near the close of school， she would read to
us， or even better， tell us stories about when she was a little girl. Most
importantly， she made us feel that she cared about us and that we were
important.
Because of a serious car accident when I was three and a half years
old， I had a scar （伤疤） below my nose that was the result of a torn
upper lip. Everything else had healed up without any after effects
physically， but my emotions remained scarred. Meanwhile， having
been called “Chief Running Nose” and “Scarface” by many
children， my confidence had suffered. Although my parents and relatives
referred to me as pretty， I did not see myself that way.
Focusing on my scar， I could not appreciate any redeeming features
（可取之处）. At the end of one school day， I remained in my
classroom， waiting for the arrival of my mother， who was coming to
take me to an appointment close to the school. Miss Pratt sat at her desk
with a fellow teacher and chatted.
I glanced at the clock and realized it was time to get ready to leave. I
put on my wool coat and hat. The teachers looked at my clothes and
seemed to admire it. I was able to read their lips a little and my ears
perked up to hear， “Who is she？ She is really cute.” My teacher Miss
Pratt answered， “I agree. Bernice is quite pretty.”
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2. 请按如下格式作答。
“Pretty” caught my attention since it was almost my favourite
word.
About two months later， the final exam result was announced and
I got the first place.
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“Pretty” caught my attention since it was almost my favourite
word. At that moment， I felt myself surrounded with a lot of warmth and
love. I knew teachers would never lie. It was Miss Pratt who brought a lot
of confidence to me. From that moment on， I made the decision to be
one of the top students in my class to improve myself. Whatever it took
and no matter how much time I would spend， I would try my best to
succeed.
About two months later， the final exam result was announced and I
got the first place. The moment Miss Pratt finished the announcement，
the whole class cheered and clapped for me. For the first time I felt truly
good about myself and I knew I had been motivated by Miss Pratt’s
praise. This might not have occurred if I had not heard those kind words.
Thank you so much， Miss Pratt！ What a great difference you have
made！ I am determined to be a caring teacher like you！
谢谢观看！
