Section Ⅳ Writing about a diving experience
Ⅰ.阅读理解
The era known as the Age of Exploration， sometimes called the Age of Discovery， officially began in the early 15th century.The period is characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of new trading routes， wealth， and knowledge.
Many nations were looking for goods such as silver and gold， but one of the biggest reasons for exploration was the desire to find a new route for the spice and silk trades.
The first of the journeys associated with the Age of Discovery were conducted by the Portuguese.Portuguese explorers discovered the Madeira Islands in 1419 and the Azores in 1427.Over the coming decades， they would push farther south along the African coast， reaching the coast of present-day Senegal by the 1440s and the Cape of Good Hope by 1490.Less than a decade later， in 1498， Vasco da Gama would follow this route all the way to India.
While the Portuguese were opening new sea routes along Africa， the Spanish also dreamed of finding new trade routes to the Far East.Christopher Columbus， an Italian working for the Spanish monarch， made his first journey in 1492.Instead of reaching India， Columbus found the island of San Salvador in what is known today as the Bahamas.He also explored the island of Hispaniola， home of modern-day Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Columbus would lead three more voyages to the Caribbean， exploring parts of Cuba and the Central American coast.
Columbus’ journeys opened the door for the Spanish conquest of the Americas.During the next century， men such as Hernan Cortes and Francisco Pizarro would reach Mexico and Peru.
The Age of Exploration ended in the early 17th century after technological advancements and increased knowledge of the world allowed Europeans to travel easily across the globe by sea.The Age of Exploration had a significant impact on geography.By travelling to different regions around the globe， explorers were able to learn more about areas such as Africa and the Americas and bring that knowledge back to Europe.
1.How long did the Age of Exploration last？（ ）
A.About 100 years. B.About 200 years.
C.About 300 years. D.About 400 years.
2.Who was the first to reach Asia according to the text？（ ）
A.Vasco da Gama.
B.Christopher Columbus.
C.Hernan Cortes.
D.Francisco Pizarro.
3.What do we learn about Christopher Columbus？（ ）
A.He was working for his country.
B.He had been to the African coast.
C.Three voyages were made by him.
D.The aim of his first voyage was Asia.
4.What’s the main idea of the last paragraph？（ ）
A.The influence of the Age of Exploration.
B.The problem with the Age of Exploration.
C.How the Age of Exploration came to an end.
D.How the Age of Exploration changed America.
Ⅱ.完形填空
Sophie signed up for the baseball game.She knew she could 5 Gramps to help her.After all， Gramps had been a professional player. 6 ， training with Gramps turned out to be hard work.For the rest of the time before the match， Gramps 7 her all about the game.If Sophie ever had 8 about being good enough to play， she looked at Gramps and those doubts 9 disappeared.
However， when Sophie stepped up to the game for the first time， Gramps was 10 to be seen.There was no time to do anything but go ahead.Slam！ She swung the bat， and the ball was in the air 11 she even realized she had hit it.First base， second base， and then she 12 into third in a trail of dust.Her team jumped to their feet in 13 .Now， Gramps was standing right behind the bench， 14 louder than anyone else.
“Where did you go？” asked Sophie， rushing up to him after the game.“I looked everywhere for you.I needed you！” “You only 15 you needed me，” said Gramps.“The 16 is， when you are in the game， you’re always on your own.Now you know you can do it， with or without me.” Sophie nodded.“You’re 17 .I can do it on my own.” Then she smiled， “Any more 18 I need to learn？” “When it comes to baseball，” said Gramps， “you never 19 learning.”
5.（ ）A.depend on B.watch over
C.compare to D.adapt to
6.（ ）A.Besides B.However
C.Instead D.Otherwise
7.（ ）A.forgave B.demanded
C.taught D.affected
8.（ ）A.ideas B.plans
C.proposals D.doubts
9.（ ）A.gradually B.likely
C.actually D.immediately
10.（ ）A.somewhere B.anywhere
C.nowhere D.everywhere
11.（ ）A.before B.after
C.since D.though
12.（ ）A.looked B.slid
C.crashed D.walked
13.（ ）A.curiosity B.alarm
C.shock D.excitement
14.（ ）A.cheering B.protesting
C.speaking D.requesting
15.（ ）A.appreciated B.thought
C.pretended D.understood
16.（ ）A.problem B.strategy
C.fact D.solution
17.（ ）A.anxious B.crazy
C.responsible D.right
18.（ ）A.lessons B.challenges
C.attitudes D.goals
19.（ ）A.promote B.exchange
C.explore D.quit
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。
On a nearly winter afternoon， my dad and I decided to climb the Carpathian Mountains， about 4，500 feet high.My dad said it would be an easy three-hour trip in a natural habitat.I couldn’t wait.Having spent spring， summer， and early fall climbing the mountains， I felt confident I’d have no trouble in climbing it.
The hillside we started was rather sloping （陡峭的）.This side of the mountain was covered with a pine forest.The trees were incredibly high and thick； their knotted large roots cut the ground here and there， forming natural footsteps and making the climbing a little bit easier.The air was fresh and clean.After about 30 minutes of climbing， we heard the sound of a stream and rushed to it for a drink.
After about two hours of climbing， we found ourselves traveling over snow-covered ridge （山脊）.The road became harder and more dangerous.It seemed that my dad had made a mistake — the trip was not that easy as he described.Watching the steep and rocky climb ahead， I knew I was finished.My original confidence gave way to tiredness completely.My knees were in great pain and my legs were trembling， reaching the point where I couldn’t move them at all.The peak （山顶） seemed unreachable.To make matters worse， snowflakes were starting to fall and strong winds were gathering around me.I hopelessly stared at my dad.“Dad， let’s go back.I can’t move an inch，” I said tiredly with tears pooling in my eyes.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
“Just one small step at a time，” Dad encouraged me.
Eventually， we made it to the peak.
Section Ⅳ Writing about a diving experience
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。地理大发现时代又称“航海大时代”，是15世纪到17世纪欧洲船队在世界范围寻找新贸易航线的活动。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段和最后一段内容可知，地理大发现时代开始于15世纪初，结束于17世纪初，持续了大约200年。
2.A 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，1498年，葡萄牙航海家Vasco da Gama首先到达印度，是第一位到达亚洲的航海家。
3.D 推理判断题。根据第四至六段内容可知，Christopher Columbus是为西班牙君主工作的意大利人；他一生共进行了四次航海活动；他首次航行的目的地是印度，结果却到了巴哈马群岛的圣萨尔瓦多岛。
4.A 段落大意题。根据最后一段内容可知，本段主要介绍了地理大发现时代所带来的影响，并强调了对地理领域的影响。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Sophie跟着爷爷进行棒球训练，在比赛时爷爷却找不到了，爷爷教给了Sophie一个教训，那就是比赛的时候只能靠自己。
5.A 根据下文的Gramps had been a professional player.可知，Sophie知道她可以依靠爷爷的帮助。
6.B 和爷爷一起训练是一项艰苦的工作，与上文形成转折。
7.C 根据下文her all about the game可知，爷爷教她所有关于比赛的知识。
8.D 根据下文those doubts可知，Sophie曾经怀疑自己是否足够优秀。
9.D 爷爷在帮助她，质疑自己的她看看爷爷，这些怀疑立刻消失了。
10.C 根据最后一段的I looked everywhere for you.可知，当Sophie第一次上场时，爷爷却不见了踪影，也就是在任何地方都找不到爷爷。nowhere意为“任何地方都不”。
11.A 根据下文she even realized she had hit it可知，球在她意识到击球之前就飞到了空中。
12.B 根据下文into third in a trail of dust可知，她到三垒的速度很快（所以扬起尘土），所以是快捷而悄声地进入三垒。
13.D 根据上文可知，她打上三垒，她的团队激动地跳了起来。
14.A 她打上三垒，大家都很开心，爷爷应该也很开心，比任何人都更大声地欢呼。
15.B 根据下文可知，Sophie开场前找爷爷却没有找到，但在爷爷不在场的情况下她发挥地很好，所以爷爷认为Sophie“只是以为她需要自己”。
16.C 爷爷不在场的情况下她发挥地很好，说明事实是，当她在比赛中，她总是靠自己。
17.D 根据上文you’re always on your own， Sophie nodded.和下文I can do it on my own.可知，Sophie认同爷爷，所以说“你是对的”。
18.A 根据I need to learn可知，此处表示“我还有什么课要学吗”。
19.D 根据语境可知，爷爷建议她永远不能放弃学习。
Ⅲ.
“Just one small step at a time，” Dad encouraged me. “We need to keep moving.” “I can’t.” I insisted.“You can.Just take one small step at a time.Keep your eyes focused on your feet and on me.” Dad held my hands tightly as he continued to encourage me.“Just one small step at a time，” Dad repeated as we climbed together.Some of my steps were so small that we hardly moved at all， but I believe in the power in his words.
Eventually， we made it to the peak. Standing on the peak， I saw a range of snow-capped hills beneath.A wave of immediate excitement welled up in my heart， howling winds also cheering for us.“We make it！” I shouted crazily， hugging my dad tightly， big tears rolling down my cheeks.Years have passed since that mountain climbing， but Dad’s words have continued to be a life reminder for me — “Just one small step at a time” will get me wherever I want to be.
3 / 3Section Ⅳ Writing about a diving experience
Step 1 品教材范文 Step 2 析写作手法
I couldn’t believe that I succeeded in diving and swam with the seals for 10 minutes！ I never thought I could start an adventure under the sea before， till my parents took me to the Farne Islands and tried diving there. We were offered two choices， either wreck diving — to see the wrecked ship Somali， or scenic diving — to have a good time with the grey seals.I chose the second one because it was less challenging and I love sea animals. Diving turned out to be much less difficult than I had imagined.I just put on the instruments and followed my instructor.I was a bit scared but my instructor told me to take it easy.At first， I could only see nothing， but when my eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness， I could see deep blue waves moving up and down， and small fishes swimming.Soon we reached the spot， and I could breathe normally. It was such a wonderful world.Before realising it， I had been in the seaweed forest surrounded by the young seals.They were eager to get close to me and dance around me.I reached out my hands to touch one of them.All of a sudden， something big appeared on my right.I turned around and almost got astonished.It was a huge male seal.I was so scared fearing it would attack me.But it just touched me lightly with its body， as if it wanted to hug me.I put my hands on its back， trying to feel its smooth skin.The world here was so quiet that I felt that time had stopped. Finally， my instructor gestured for me to go up.When I reached the surface， I had to readjust to the sunlight.What had happened just now was like a dream. 学语言： 1.使用否定词couldn’t和never起到了强调的作用，表达出作者对自己海底潜水经历的出乎意料。 2.使用被动语态We were offered ...，使表达更加地道；连词either ...or ... 的使用使表达更加连贯。 3.at first， soon等过渡性词语的使用使故事的叙述更有逻辑。 4.介词短语all of a sudden写出了潜水时不可预知的事情发生的突然，很有画面感。 5.so ...that ...句式强调了当时作者的真实感受。 学结构： 1.Introduction： What I did. 2.Main body： The whole diving experience and what I saw. 3.Conclusion：What I felt.
Step 3 背出彩佳句
常用的开头语
1.Sanya is really beautiful！
三亚真美呀！
2.The sky is as bright as sapphire， and there are patches of coconut forests， white sand and blue sea， which is unforgettable.
天空像蓝宝石一样透亮，还有成片的椰子林、洁白的沙滩和湛蓝的大海，令人难以忘怀。
3.Among them， the most unforgettable one is underwater diving.
其中，最让我难忘的就是海底潜水。
主体部分常用表达
1.Wow！ How beautiful the ocean floor is！
哇！海底真美呀！
2.Schools of small fish swam past me， wagging their big tails.
成群的小鱼摆动着大尾巴从我面前游过。
3.The fish was very strange， long and flat body， a pair of small bean eyes trickling round， gray and white body sparkling， a big， long tail wagging.
这小鱼长得非常奇怪，身子又长又扁，一双小豆豆眼滴溜滴溜圆，灰白相间的身体闪闪发光，一条大大的、长长的尾巴一摆一摆的。
4.In a moment they were gone.
不一会儿，它们便无影踪了。
常用的结束语
1.I asked my mother to let me dive next time.
我央求妈妈下次再让我来潜水。
2.My mother and I laughed together.What a wonderful diving experience！
我和妈妈一起放声大笑。多么美好的一次潜水经历！
假定你是李华，6月16日下午你和你的家人去三亚旅游，生平第一次潜水使你很激动。请你写一篇日记，记述潜水的经历，内容包括：
1.介绍潜水中的所见、所想；
2.说明潜水的感受。
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、话题 记叙文；第一次潜水
确定时态、人称 一般过去时；第一人称
布局文章结构 第一段：潜水的时间、地点、人物； 第二段：介绍潜水时的所见、所想； 第三段：说明潜水的感受
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1.这是特神奇的一天。
2.今天下午我和我的家人去三亚附近的海中潜水。
3.我首先发现的是我周围所有鲜艳的色彩。
4.给我印象最深的是奇妙的珊瑚，它们的形状像扇子、盘子、蘑菇、树枝和鹿角。
5.各种各样的雅观小鱼在珊瑚里面和周围游来游去。
6.不过，还有一些生物太危险，我是不被允许太靠近它们的，比如鲨鱼。
7.从这次经历中，我意识到惊人的水下世界正等待着我们去探索。
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
1.用强调句改写要点4。
2.用so ...that ...引导的结果状语从句改写要点6。
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
心理描写 confirm v.证实，证明 thrill n.惊险，刺激 unaware adj.未觉察到的，未意识到的 fascinated adj.被迷住的，被吸引住的 astonish v.使吃惊，使惊讶→astonishment n.惊讶
动作描写 crowd n.人群 v.涌上心头；拥挤 attempt n.努力，尝试 failure n.失败 bleeding n.流血，失血→bleed v.流血，失血 injury n.伤，损害 permit v.允许，准许，许可 consume v.消耗 distinguish v.看清；认出 surround v.环绕，围绕
人物描写 charge n.主管，负责 captain n.船长 wrinkled adj.有皱褶的
一、翻译句子
1.被美丽的街灯迷住，Tin没有意识到即将到来的危险。
2.一个醉酒的司机把他撞倒，使他受了重伤。
3.他的腿流血了。一群人开始围住他看发生了什么事。
4.人群惊讶地张大了嘴注视着。
5.Mary目睹了事故的发生。就在那时，她学过的急救方法涌入了她的脑海。
6.为了止血，她用绷带包扎伤口。
7.她及时的帮助对Tin的康复起到了作用。
8.这一事件使Mary坚定了将来成为医生的决心。
二、连句成篇
Section Ⅳ Writing about a diving experience
【演练佳作·写美文】
写作步骤
二、1.It was a day of pure magic.
2.I went diving beneath the ocean near Sanya with my family this afternoon.
3.The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours surrounding me.
4.What impressed me most was the fantastic corals which were shaped like fans， plates， mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns of deer.
5.All kinds of small and elegant fish were swimming in and around the corals.
6.However，some creatures such as sharks were very dangerous， so I wasn’t permitted to get too close to them.
7.From the experience， I realise that the amazing underwater world is waiting for us to explore.
三、1.It is the fantastic corals which were shaped like fans，plates， mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns of deer that impressed me most.
2.However， some creatures such as sharks were so dangerous that I wasn’t permitted to get too close to them.
四、
16 June Sunday
It was a day of pure magic. I went diving beneath the ocean near Sanya with my family this afternoon.
The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours surrounding me.It is the fantastic corals which were shaped like fans， plates， mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns of deer that impressed me most.And all kinds of small and elegant fish were swimming in and around the corals.However， some creatures such as sharks were so dangerous that I wasn’t permitted to get too close to them.
From the experience， I realise that the amazing underwater world is waiting for us to explore.
【教材词汇·练续写】
一、1.Fascinated by the beautiful street lights，Tin was unaware of the approaching danger.
2.A drunk driver knocked him down，making him badly injured.
3.His legs bled.A crowd of people started to surround him to see what was happening.
4.The crowd watched in astonishment，open-mouthed.
5.Mary witnessed the accident and it was then that the first-aid knowledge she learned crowded into her mind.
6.To stop bleeding，she covered the wound with a bandage.
7.Her timely help made a difference to Tin’s recovery.
8.The incident confirmed Mary in her decision to become a doctor in the future.
二、
Fascinated by the beautiful street lights， Tin was unaware of the approaching danger.A drunk driver knocked him down，making him badly injured.His legs bled.A crowd of people started to surround him to see what was happening.The crowd watched in astonishment，open-mouthed.Mary witnessed the accident and it was then that the first-aid knowledge she learned crowded into her mind.To stop bleeding，she covered the wound with a bandage.Her timely help made a difference to Tin’s recovery.The incident confirmed Mary in her decision to become a doctor in the future.
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Section Ⅳ
Writing about a diving experience
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
I couldn’t believe that I succeeded in diving and swam with the seals
for 10 minutes！ I never thought I could start an adventure under the sea
before， till my parents took me to the Farne Islands and tried diving
there.
We were offered two choices， either wreck diving — to see the
wrecked ship Somali， or scenic diving — to have a good time with the
grey seals.I chose the second one because it was less challenging and I
love sea animals.
Diving turned out to be much less difficult than I had imagined.I just
put on the instruments and followed my instructor.I was a bit scared but
my instructor told me to take it easy.At first， I could only see nothing，
but when my eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness， I could see deep
blue waves moving up and down， and small fishes swimming.Soon we
reached the spot， and I could breathe normally.
It was such a wonderful world.Before realising it， I had been in the
seaweed forest surrounded by the young seals.They were eager to get
close to me and dance around me.I reached out my hands to touch one of
them.All of a sudden， something big appeared on my right.I turned
around and almost got astonished.It was a huge male seal.I was so scared
fearing it would attack me.But it just touched me lightly with its body， as
if it wanted to hug me.I put my hands on its back， trying to feel its
smooth skin.The world here was so quiet that I felt that time had stopped.
Finally， my instructor gestured for me to go up.When I reached the
surface， I had to readjust to the sunlight.What had happened just now
was like a dream.
Step 2 析写作手法
学语言：
1. 使用否定词couldn’t和never起到了强调的作用，表达出作者对自
己海底潜水经历的出乎意料。
2. 使用被动语态We were offered ...，使表达更加地道；连词
either ...or ... 的使用使表达更加连贯。
3. at first， soon等过渡性词语的使用使故事的叙述更有逻辑。
4. 介词短语all of a sudden写出了潜水时不可预知的事情发生的突然，
很有画面感。
5. so ...that ...句式强调了当时作者的真实感受。
学结构：
1. Introduction： What I did.
2. Main body： The whole diving experience and what I saw.
3. Conclusion：What I felt.
Step 3 背出彩佳句
常用的开头语
1. Sanya is really beautiful！
三亚真美呀！
2. The sky is as bright as sapphire， and there are patches of coconut
forests， white sand and blue sea， which is unforgettable.
天空像蓝宝石一样透亮，还有成片的椰子林、洁白的沙滩和湛蓝的
大海，令人难以忘怀。
3. Among them， the most unforgettable one is underwater diving.其
中，最让我难忘的就是海底潜水。
主体部分常用表达
1. Wow！ How beautiful the ocean floor is！
哇！海底真美呀！
2. Schools of small fish swam past me， wagging their big tails.成群的
小鱼摆动着大尾巴从我面前游过。
3. The fish was very strange， long and flat body， a pair of small bean
eyes trickling round， gray and white body sparkling， a big， long
tail wagging.
这小鱼长得非常奇怪，身子又长又扁，一双小豆豆眼滴溜滴溜圆，
灰白相间的身体闪闪发光，一条大大的、长长的尾巴一摆一摆的。
4. In a moment they were gone.
不一会儿，它们便无影踪了。
常用的结束语
1. I asked my mother to let me dive next time.
我央求妈妈下次再让我来潜水。
2. My mother and I laughed together.What a wonderful diving
experience！
我和妈妈一起放声大笑。多么美好的一次潜水经历！
演练佳作·写美文
奠定写作功底
2
假定你是李华，6月16日下午你和你的家人去三亚旅游，生平
第一次潜水使你很激动。请你写一篇日记，记述潜水的经历，内
容包括：
1. 介绍潜水中的所见、所想；
2. 说明潜水的感受。
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、话题 记叙文；第一次潜水
确定时态、人称 一般过去时；第一人称
布局文章结构 第一段：潜水的时间、地点、人物；
第二段：介绍潜水时的所见、所想；
第三段：说明潜水的感受
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1. 这是特神奇的一天。
It was a day of pure magic.
2. 今天下午我和我的家人去三亚附近的海中潜水。
I went diving beneath the ocean near Sanya with my family this
afternoon.
3. 我首先发现的是我周围所有鲜艳的色彩。
The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours surrounding
me.
It was a day of pure magic.
I went diving beneath the ocean near Sanya with my family this
afternoon.
The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours surrounding
me.
4. 给我印象最深的是奇妙的珊瑚，它们的形状像扇子、盘子、蘑菇、
树枝和鹿角。
What impressed me most was the fantastic corals which were shaped
like fans， plates， mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns
of deer.
5. 各种各样的雅观小鱼在珊瑚里面和周围游来游去。
All kinds of small and elegant fish were swimming in and around the
corals.
What impressed me most was the fantastic corals which were shaped
like fans， plates， mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns
of deer.
All kinds of small and elegant fish were swimming in and around the
corals.
6. 不过，还有一些生物太危险，我是不被允许太靠近它们的，比
如鲨鱼。
However，some creatures such as sharks were very dangerous， so I
wasn’t permitted to get too close to them.
7. 从这次经历中，我意识到惊人的水下世界正等待着我们去探索。
From the experience， I realise that the amazing underwater world is
waiting for us to explore.
However，some creatures such as sharks were very dangerous， so I
wasn’t permitted to get too close to them.
From the experience， I realise that the amazing underwater world is
waiting for us to explore.
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
1. 用强调句改写要点4。
It is the fantastic corals which were shaped like fans，plates，
mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns of deer that impressed
me most.
2. 用so ...that ...引导的结果状语从句改写要点6。
However， some creatures such as sharks were so dangerous that I
wasn’t permitted to get too close to them.
It is the fantastic corals which were shaped like fans，plates，
mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns of deer that impressed
me most.
However， some creatures such as sharks were so dangerous that I
wasn’t permitted to get too close to them.
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
16 June Sunday
It was a day of pure magic. I went diving beneath the ocean near
Sanya with my family this afternoon.
16 June Sunday
It was a day of pure magic. I went diving beneath the ocean near
Sanya with my family this afternoon.
The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours
surrounding me.It is the fantastic corals which were shaped like fans，
plates， mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns of deer that
impressed me most.And all kinds of small and elegant fish were
swimming in and around the corals.However， some creatures such as
sharks were so dangerous that I wasn’t permitted to get too close to
them.
From the experience， I realise that the amazing underwater world
is waiting for us to explore.
The first thing I became aware of was all the vivid colours
surrounding me.It is the fantastic corals which were shaped like fans，
plates， mushrooms， the branches of trees and the horns of deer that
impressed me most.And all kinds of small and elegant fish were
swimming in and around the corals.However， some creatures such as
sharks were so dangerous that I wasn’t permitted to get too close to
them.
From the experience， I realise that the amazing underwater world
is waiting for us to explore.
教材词汇·练续写
体现学以致用
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心理描写 confirm v.证实，证明
thrill n.惊险，刺激
unaware adj.未觉察到的，未意识到的
fascinated adj.被迷住的，被吸引住的
astonish v.使吃惊，使惊讶→astonishment n.惊讶
动作描写 crowd n.人群 v.涌上心头；拥挤
attempt n.努力，尝试
failure n.失败
bleeding n.流血，失血→bleed v.流血，失血
injury n.伤，损害
permit v.允许，准许，许可
consume v.消耗
distinguish v.看清；认出
surround v.环绕，围绕
人物描写 charge n.主管，负责
captain n.船长
wrinkled adj.有皱褶的
一、翻译句子
1. 被美丽的街灯迷住，Tin没有意识到即将到来的危险。
Fascinated by the beautiful street lights，Tin was unaware of the
approaching danger.
2. 一个醉酒的司机把他撞倒，使他受了重伤。
A drunk driver knocked him down，making him badly injured.
Fascinated by the beautiful street lights，Tin was unaware of the
approaching danger.
A drunk driver knocked him down，making him badly injured.
3. 他的腿流血了。一群人开始围住他看发生了什么事。
His legs bled.A crowd of people started to surround him to see what
was happening.
4. 人群惊讶地张大了嘴注视着。
The crowd watched in astonishment，open-mouthed.
5. Mary目睹了事故的发生。就在那时，她学过的急救方法涌入了她
的脑海。
Mary witnessed the accident and it was then that the first-aid knowledge
she learned crowded into her mind.
His legs bled.A crowd of people started to surround him to see what
was happening.
The crowd watched in astonishment，open-mouthed.
Mary witnessed the accident and it was then that the first-aid knowledge
she learned crowded into her mind.
6. 为了止血，她用绷带包扎伤口。
To stop bleeding，she covered the wound with a bandage.
7. 她及时的帮助对Tin的康复起到了作用。
Her timely help made a difference to Tin’s recovery.
8. 这一事件使Mary坚定了将来成为医生的决心。
The incident confirmed Mary in her decision to become a doctor in the
future.
To stop bleeding，she covered the wound with a bandage.
Her timely help made a difference to Tin’s recovery.
The incident confirmed Mary in her decision to become a doctor in the
future.
二、连句成篇
Fascinated by the beautiful street lights， Tin was unaware of the
approaching danger.A drunk driver knocked him down，making him
badly injured.His legs bled.A crowd of people started to surround him
to see what was happening.The crowd watched in astonishment，open-
mouthed.Mary witnessed the accident and it was then that the first-aid
knowledge she learned crowded into her mind.To stop bleeding，she
covered the wound with a bandage.Her timely help made a difference to
Tin’s recovery.The incident confirmed Mary in her decision to become
a doctor in the future.
Fascinated by the beautiful street lights， Tin was unaware of the
approaching danger.A drunk driver knocked him down，making him
badly injured.His legs bled.A crowd of people started to surround him
to see what was happening.The crowd watched in astonishment，open-
mouthed.Mary witnessed the accident and it was then that the first-aid
knowledge she learned crowded into her mind.To stop bleeding，she
covered the wound with a bandage.Her timely help made a difference to
Tin’s recovery.The incident confirmed Mary in her decision to become
a doctor in the future.
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
The era known as the Age of Exploration， sometimes called the Age
of Discovery， officially began in the early 15th century.The period is
characterized as a time when Europeans began exploring the world by sea
in search of new trading routes， wealth， and knowledge.
Many nations were looking for goods such as silver and gold， but
one of the biggest reasons for exploration was the desire to find a new
route for the spice and silk trades.
The first of the journeys associated with the Age of Discovery were
conducted by the Portuguese.Portuguese explorers discovered the Madeira
Islands in 1419 and the Azores in 1427.Over the coming decades， they
would push farther south along the African coast， reaching the coast of
present-day Senegal by the 1440s and the Cape of Good Hope by
1490.Less than a decade later， in 1498， Vasco da Gama would follow
this route all the way to India.
While the Portuguese were opening new sea routes along Africa， the
Spanish also dreamed of finding new trade routes to the Far
East.Christopher Columbus， an Italian working for the Spanish
monarch， made his first journey in 1492.Instead of reaching India，
Columbus found the island of San Salvador in what is known today as the
Bahamas.He also explored the island of Hispaniola， home of modern-
day Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Columbus would lead three more voyages to the Caribbean，
exploring parts of Cuba and the Central American coast.
Columbus’ journeys opened the door for the Spanish conquest of the
Americas.During the next century， men such as Hernan Cortes and
Francisco Pizarro would reach Mexico and Peru.
The Age of Exploration ended in the early 17th century after
technological advancements and increased knowledge of the world allowed
Europeans to travel easily across the globe by sea.The Age of Exploration
had a significant impact on geography.By travelling to different regions
around the globe， explorers were able to learn more about areas such as
Africa and the Americas and bring that knowledge back to Europe.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。地理大发现时代又称“航海大时
代”，是15世纪到17世纪欧洲船队在世界范围寻找新贸易航线的活
动。
1. How long did the Age of Exploration last？（ ）
A. About 100 years. B. About 200 years.
C. About 300 years. D. About 400 years.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段和最后一段内容可知，地理大
发现时代开始于15世纪初，结束于17世纪初，持续了大约200年。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。地理大发现时代又称“航海大时
代”，是15世纪到17世纪欧洲船队在世界范围寻找新贸易航线的活
动。
2. Who was the first to reach Asia according to the text？（ ）
A. Vasco da Gama.
B. Christopher Columbus.
C. Hernan Cortes.
D. Francisco Pizarro.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段内容可知，1498年，葡萄牙航
海家Vasco da Gama首先到达印度，是第一位到达亚洲的航海家。
3. What do we learn about Christopher Columbus？（ ）
A. He was working for his country.
B. He had been to the African coast.
C. Three voyages were made by him.
D. The aim of his first voyage was Asia.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四至六段内容可知，Christopher
Columbus是为西班牙君主工作的意大利人；他一生共进行了四次
航海活动；他首次航行的目的地是印度，结果却到了巴哈马群岛的
圣萨尔瓦多岛。
4. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph？（ ）
A. The influence of the Age of Exploration.
B. The problem with the Age of Exploration.
C. How the Age of Exploration came to an end.
D. How the Age of Exploration changed America.
解析： 段落大意题。根据最后一段内容可知，本段主要介绍了
地理大发现时代所带来的影响，并强调了对地理领域的影响。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Sophie signed up for the baseball game.She knew she could 5
Gramps to help her.After all， Gramps had been a professional
player. 6 ， training with Gramps turned out to be hard work.For the
rest of the time before the match， Gramps 7 her all about the
game.If Sophie ever had 8 about being good enough to play， she
looked at Gramps and those doubts 9 disappeared.
However， when Sophie stepped up to the game for the first time，
Gramps was 10 to be seen.There was no time to do anything but go
ahead.Slam！ She swung the bat， and the ball was in the air 11 she
even realized she had hit it.First base， second base， and then
she 12 into third in a trail of dust.Her team jumped to their feet
in 13 .Now， Gramps was standing right behind the bench， 14
louder than anyone else.
“Where did you go？” asked Sophie， rushing up to him after the
game.“I looked everywhere for you.I needed you！” “You
only 15 you needed me，” said Gramps.“The 16 is， when
you are in the game， you’re always on your own.Now you know you
can do it， with or without me.” Sophie nodded.“You’re 17 .I
can do it on my own.” Then she smiled， “Any more 18 I need to
learn？” “When it comes to baseball，” said Gramps， “you
never 19 learning.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Sophie跟着爷爷进行棒球训练，在比
赛时爷爷却找不到了，爷爷教给了Sophie一个教训，那就是比赛的时
候只能靠自己。
5. A. depend on B. watch over
C. compare to D. adapt to
解析： 根据下文的Gramps had been a professional player.可知，
Sophie知道她可以依靠爷爷的帮助。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Sophie跟着爷爷进行棒球训练，在比
赛时爷爷却找不到了，爷爷教给了Sophie一个教训，那就是比赛的时
候只能靠自己。
6. A. Besides B. However
C. Instead D. Otherwise
解析： 和爷爷一起训练是一项艰苦的工作，与上文形成转折。
7. A. forgave B. demanded
C. taught D. affected
解析： 根据下文her all about the game可知，爷爷教她所有关于
比赛的知识。
8. A. ideas B. plans
C. proposals D. doubts
解析： 根据下文those doubts可知，Sophie曾经怀疑自己是否足
够优秀。
9. A. gradually B. likely
C. actually D. immediately
解析： 爷爷在帮助她，质疑自己的她看看爷爷，这些怀疑立刻
消失了。
10. A. somewhere B. anywhere
C. nowhere D. everywhere
解析： 根据最后一段的I looked everywhere for you.可知，当
Sophie第一次上场时，爷爷却不见了踪影，也就是在任何地方都
找不到爷爷。nowhere意为“任何地方都不”。
11. A. before B. after C. since D. though
解析： 根据下文she even realized she had hit it可知，球在她意
识到击球之前就飞到了空中。
12. A. looked B. slid
C. crashed D. walked
解析： 根据下文into third in a trail of dust可知，她到三垒的速
度很快（所以扬起尘土），所以是快捷而悄声地进入三垒。
13. A. curiosity B. alarm
C. shock D. excitement
解析： 根据上文可知，她打上三垒，她的团队激动地跳了
起来。
14. A. cheering B. protesting
C. speaking D. requesting
解析： 她打上三垒，大家都很开心，爷爷应该也很开心，比
任何人都更大声地欢呼。
15. A. appreciated B. thought
C. pretended D. understood
解析： 根据下文可知，Sophie开场前找爷爷却没有找到，但在
爷爷不在场的情况下她发挥地很好，所以爷爷认为Sophie“只是
以为她需要自己”。
16. A. problem B. strategy
C. fact D. solution
解析： 爷爷不在场的情况下她发挥地很好，说明事实是，当
她在比赛中，她总是靠自己。
17. A. anxious B. crazy
C. responsible D. right
解析： 根据上文you’re always on your own， Sophie nodded.
和下文I can do it on my own.可知，Sophie认同爷爷，所以说“你
是对的”。
18. A. lessons B. challenges
C. attitudes D. goals
解析： 根据I need to learn可知，此处表示“我还有什么课要学
吗”。
19. A. promote B. exchange
C. explore D. quit
解析： 根据语境可知，爷爷建议她永远不能放弃学习。
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。
On a nearly winter afternoon， my dad and I decided to climb the
Carpathian Mountains， about 4，500 feet high.My dad said it would be
an easy three-hour trip in a natural habitat.I couldn’t wait.Having spent
spring， summer， and early fall climbing the mountains， I felt
confident I’d have no trouble in climbing it.
The hillside we started was rather sloping （陡峭的）.This side of
the mountain was covered with a pine forest.The trees were incredibly
high and thick； their knotted large roots cut the ground here and there，
forming natural footsteps and making the climbing a little bit easier.The
air was fresh and clean.After about 30 minutes of climbing， we heard the
sound of a stream and rushed to it for a drink.
After about two hours of climbing， we found ourselves traveling
over snow-covered ridge （山脊）.The road became harder and more
dangerous.It seemed that my dad had made a mistake — the trip was not
that easy as he described.Watching the steep and rocky climb ahead， I
knew I was finished.My original confidence gave way to tiredness
completely.My knees were in great pain and my legs were trembling，
reaching the point where I couldn’t move them at all.The peak （山顶）
seemed unreachable.To make matters worse， snowflakes were starting to
fall and strong winds were gathering around me.I hopelessly stared at my
dad.“Dad， let’s go back.I can’t move an inch，” I said tiredly
with tears pooling in my eyes.
2. 请按如下格式作答。
“Just one small step at a time，” Dad encouraged me.
Eventually， we made it to the peak.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
参考范文：
“Just one small step at a time，” Dad encouraged me. “We need
to keep moving.” “I can’t.” I insisted.“You can.Just take one
small step at a time.Keep your eyes focused on your feet and on me.”
Dad held my hands tightly as he continued to encourage me.“Just one
small step at a time，” Dad repeated as we climbed together.Some of my
steps were so small that we hardly moved at all， but I believe in the
power in his words.
Eventually， we made it to the peak. Standing on the peak， I saw a
range of snow-capped hills beneath.A wave of immediate excitement
welled up in my heart， howling winds also cheering for us.“We make
it！” I shouted crazily， hugging my dad tightly， big tears rolling down
my cheeks.Years have passed since that mountain climbing， but Dad’s
words have continued to be a life reminder for me — “Just one small step
at a time” will get me wherever I want to be.
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