Section Ⅳ Writing an invitation
Ⅰ.阅读理解
“It’s incredible.I never thought my dream would come true so soon，” Chinese ballet dancer Chun Wai Chan recalled the scene when he got the news that he was promoted to the principal dancer with New York City Ballet （NYCB）， the company’s first Chinese and fourth Asian principal dancer in 74 years.
Born in Huizhou， Guangdong Province in 1992， Chan has become attached to dance since childhood.However， his parents preferred him to be a doctor or a lawyer in the future.The uncompromising boy then wrote a seven-page letter to his parents describing his resolution to study dance.
Thanks to the sincere letter， Chan finally gained the support of his family， and at the age of 12， he was admitted to Guangzhou Arts School， marking the start of his dream-seeking journey.Chan’s first turning point in life came at the age of 18， when he was a finalist in the 2010 Prix de Lausanne， which earned him a full scholarship to study with Houston Ballet Ⅱ.Two years later， Chan joined Houston Ballet and became a principal in 2017.There， he gained a reputation as a confident and sensitive performer.In 2020， he appeared as a contestant on the Chinese television show Dance Smash， which gained him a large following.
Chan returned to New York last year， and was finally promoted to the principal dancer with the NYCB in May this year.He attributes his success to his passion， hard work， concentration， perseverance and the pursuit of excellence.
In China， Chan’s success has become a source of pride.News of his promotion to principal dancer was widely circulated， and he has been featured repeatedly in the Chinese media.
After performances， audience members sometimes tell Chan that they have never seen Asian dancers in leading roles.He has been moved to hear young dancers of color say his example has given them hope for their own careers.“I used to think I danced just for myself，” he said.“Now I’m dancing for my family， for the audience， for the whole dance community.”
1.What can we learn about Chan？
A.He is the first Asian principal dancer.
B.He is fond of dancing when he was young.
C.His parents have supported him from the beginning.
D.He gained the popularity in the 2010 Prix de Lausanne.
2.What does the underlined word “uncompromising” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A.Determined. B.Careful.
C.Thoughtful. D.Fearless.
3.Which of the following can best describe Chan？
A.Generous and considerate.
B.Perseverant and talented.
C.Warm-hearted and ambitious.
D.Passionate and devoted.
4.Why did Chan change his opinion about the significance of dancing？
A.Because he got a lot of praises from the audience.
B.Because he had been promoted to principal dancer.
C.Because he realized his dance inspired other dancers.
D.Because he received persistent support from his family.
Ⅱ.完形填空
Gabi Rizea， a former forest engineer from Romania， became a wood carver completely by accident.Three years ago， after 5 himself with a new chainsaw （链锯）， he started “playing” with it on the 6 he had in his workshop.He 7 to carve a human face on the wood， and to his surprise， it turned out pretty good.Then he kept improving his skills.Today， he is so good at it that he is 8 to work his magic on the old tree stumps （树桩） in the local parks in his home city.
He sometimes draws the 9 he wants to carve， but in most cases， the wood just doesn’t match his 10 .He has no choice but to 11 in order to match the material available， which sometimes leads to even more 12 results.Gabi’s most popular creation is “Water Pouring from Bucket”， a masterpiece carved from an old ash tree.After he guessed that half the stump was rotten， it ended up becoming the water flowing from a bucket.
Recently， photos of “Water Pouring from Bucket” have grown in popularity online.He has created many artworks like this so far， and they have made the city nicer and more artistic.Following his recent 13 to fame on the Internet， Gabi has been asked by other Romanian cities to 14 their old tree stumps into artworks.He promised to honor their requests， but out of 15 for his home city， he will never create the artworks 16 to those in his hometown.
Gabi can turn a stump into an artwork in just two days.Though he has a lot of 17 ， the Romanian artist recently got into an art school in order to fully master wood carving.
He has been 18 for his contribution by the city government.When mentioning the 19 he has made， he always says he does the same thing other people can do to make our world more beautiful.
5.A.sharing B.equipping
C.filling D.showing
6.A.wood B.table
C.stone D.wall
7.A.failed B.stopped
C.continued D.attempted
8.A.ordered B.threatened
C.allowed D.taught
9.A.maps B.designs
C.graphs D.levels
10.A.needs B.answers
C.words D.ideas
11.A.adjust B.apologize
C.sigh D.abandon
12.A.impressive B.strange
C.direct D.terrible
13.A.rise B.attitude
C.power D.adaptation
14.A.talk B.divide
C.transform D.translate
15.A.regret B.benefit
C.demand D.respect
16.A.opposite B.similar
C.rude D.harmful
17.A.talent B.money
C.time D.knowledge
18.A.challenged B.accepted
C.awarded D.proved
19.A.trouble B.choice
C.preparation D.difference
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。
Alexis and Zoe were sitting at the kitchen table doing homework.They were having a hard time concentrating on their assignment because the radio station was playing music from their favorite band， the Shape Shifters.
“I can’t believe the Shifters are going to be playing here and we can’t go！” Alexis complained.“I know，” complained Zoe.“Tickets were sold out in five minutes， and even if we could get some， they are so expensive！”
“It’s totally unfair，” said Alexis.“They should give the tickets to their biggest fans first！” “You mean us， right？” “Obviously，” laughed Alexis.“Everyone knows we’re their number one fans.”
Zoe turned the radio up a little louder.Their favorite song was on， and using a pencil and a banana as microphones （麦克风）， they sang loudly as if they were at the concert.
As the song ended， the host started talking about the concert.“The Shape Shifters are playing in town this weekend，” he announced loudly.“And we’re giving away two tickets to Saturday’s sold out show， right now！ We’re looking for the 10th caller who can correctly answer this question： Who is the oldest member of the Shape Shifters？”
Alexis and Zoe looked at each other.They couldn’t believe how easy the question was.“It’s Georgie！” said Alexis.“No， it’s Natasha，” answered Zoe.
“What do you mean？” asked Alexis.“Everyone knows Georgie is 29， he’s much older than the rest of the band.” “Yeah， I know he’s the oldest person， but the question was who the oldest member of the band is.Natasha started the band when she was just 15.The others joined the group after her，” explained Zoe.“But ...” Alexis wasn’t convinced.
As they listened， they heard the host taking calls from excited fans.“Caller Number Three， you’re up！ What’s your answer？” “Georgie，” said the nervous voice.“Wrong again，” boomed the host.“Nobody seems to know the answer！ Next caller！”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
“You’re right！ CALL THE STATION NOW！” Alexis said.
“What are your names， ladies？” the host asked seriously.
Section Ⅳ Writing an invitation
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国芭蕾舞演员陈镇威成为纽约城市芭蕾舞团首席舞蹈演员，实现了自己梦想的经历和过程。他的成功也成为许多年轻的有色人种舞者的榜样。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第二段首句可知，陈镇威小时候喜欢跳舞。
2.A 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的However， his parents ...in the future.和画线词所在句可知，陈镇威并不想从事父母希望的职业，他想要学习舞蹈，为此给父母写信表达自己学习舞蹈的决心。由此可知，他下定决心、意志坚定。故uncompromising表示“坚定的，有决心的”。
3.D 推理判断题。根据第二段和第四段内容可知，陈镇威对舞蹈充满热情，全身心地专注于舞蹈事业，最终获得了成功。
4.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，在他听到自己成为其他人的榜样时，他改变了自己对舞蹈的意义的看法，说明这是因为他意识到了自己的舞蹈激励了其他人。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自罗马尼亚的Gabi Rizea意外成为一名木雕师，并介绍了他从事木雕工艺的经过以及其成名过程。
5.B 根据下文中的himself with a new chainsaw可知，此处指他给自己配备了新链锯。equip sb/sth with sth给某人/物配备某物。
6.A 根据下文中的carve a human face on the wood可知，此处是在木头上使用链锯。
7.D 根据下文中的to carve a human face on the wood， and to his surprise， it turned out pretty good可知，此处指他尝试在木头上刻一张人脸，结果很不错。
8.C 根据下文中的to work ...in his home city可知，他可以在家乡城市当地公园的老树桩上进行木雕。这说明他被允许在老树桩上进行木雕，be allowed to do sth被允许做某事。
9.B 句意：他有时会画出他想雕刻的设计图样，但在大多数情况下，木头就是不符合他的构想。design设计图样。
10.D 参见上题解析。
11.A 根据上下文语境可知，木雕有时候并不能找到完全合适的材料，要去匹配可用的材料，只能调整设计。
12.A 根据空前的even more和下文举例的Gabi的杰作Water Pouring from Bucket的诞生过程可知，此处指修改设计有时反而会诞生更加令人印象深刻的结果。
13.A 根据上文中的Recently ...grown in popularity online.可知，他的木雕创作在网上越来越流行。这说明他在网上成名了。rise to fame成名。
14.C 根据下文中的their old tree stumps into artworks可知，此处指把树桩变成艺术品。transform ...into ...把……转变成……。
15.D 根据下文中的he will never create the artworks 16 to those in his hometown可知，他不会在其他城市创作和家乡的类似的作品。这说明他很尊重家乡。
16.B 参见上题解析。
17.A 根据上文可知，他自学木雕，之后变得很擅长这门技艺。这说明他很有天赋。
18.C 根据下文中的for his contribution by the city government 可知，他作出了贡献，所以政府嘉奖了他。
19.D 根据第三段中的He has created ...nicer and more artistic.可知，他对这个城市作出了贡献，他的作品使得城市越来越美，所以是他的行为对世界产生了影响。make a difference有影响。
Ⅲ.
“You’re right！ CALL THE STATION NOW！” Alexis said.Zoe dialed the numbers as fast as her fingers could fly， and they stood together， ears pressed to the phone.After what seemed like a century， a familiar voice answered.“Hello， lucky caller number 10！ I hope you have the right answer.” said the host.“Okay，” Zoe said breathlessly.“We think people didn’t understand the question.You asked which ‘member’， not ‘person’， was the oldest — and that means who has been in the band the longest： that’s Natasha！” The girls waited， unable to move.The kitchen clocked ticked， stretching out each slow second.Were they wrong？ Were they going to miss out on their only chance to see their favorite band in the whole world？
“What are your names， ladies？” the host asked seriously.“I’m Zoe， here with my best friend， Alexis！” “Well ...” host drawled， making the girls tense up with anticipation.“Congratulations， Zoe and Alexis！” he shouted.“You’ve won two tickets to the Shape Shifters’ concert！” The girls screamed， dropping the telephone in their frenzy.They picked it hastily and could hear the announcer chuckling on the other end.“You sound a little excited about it，” he said.“You must be big fans of the band.” “The BIGGEST！” answered the girls， hugging each other happily.
2 / 3Section Ⅳ Writing an invitation
Step 1 品教材课文 Step 2 析写作手法
5 November 2019 Mr John Smith 14 New Road Surrey TW14 2EH Dear Mr Smith， Woods High School requests the honour of your presence at the opening of Tech Art Festival on the twelfth of November.The event will begin at Williams Sports Centre at 6 pm with a welcome address followed by awards ceremony， with the evening closing at 8 pm. Tech Art will run from the twelfth to the sixteenth of November and will feature the works of over one hundred of our students.Visitors will be able to see and experience a wide variety of artworks from 3D sculptures to artworks made out of phone and computer parts. We do hope you are able to join us at this event.Please reply to confirm your attendance. Yours sincerely， Jane Brown Woods High School Para.1：Time and place of the event 首句使用短语requests the honour of your presence at ...阐明写信目的，这也是典型的正式书信的用语。使用一般将来时叙述事件发生的时间、地点。使用with a welcome address followed by awards ceremony和with the evening closing at 8 pm这两个with复合结构作状语，使表达简洁、明快。 Para.2：Content of the event 首句使用并列连词and连接两个并列谓语，叙述事件的内容，避免了语言叙述的拖沓。第二句中made out of phone and computer parts这一动词-ed形式短语作定语的使用使句式更富有变化。 Para.3：Ending of the invitation 首句含有一个强调结构。使用助动词do强调谓语动词hope，表达了对被邀请人参加活动的殷切希望。
Step 3 背出彩佳句
篇首句：介绍自己，简要说明活动，并邀请对方。
1.I’m Wang Ming from Yu Wen School， the president of the Students’ Union.
我是来自育文学校的学生会主席，王明。
2.Our school will hold an English speaking contest next week.
我们学校将在下周举办一场英语演讲比赛。
3.There will be a party in my garden on Sunday.
周日，在我的花园里将会举行一场聚会。
4.We sincerely hope you can attend it.
我们真诚地希望你能够参加。
5.It’s my pleasure/a great honour for me to invite you to ...
我很荣幸邀请你……
篇中句：介绍活动具体内容，并说明受邀人参加的理由。
1.It will begin at 2 pm and last two hours， during which time 15 well-prepared contestants will deliver their speeches.
它（比赛）将于下午两点钟开始，持续两个小时，在此期间将会有15位准备充分的参赛者发表演讲。
2.We will start at 8 am and arrive there at 9 am.
我们将会在上午八点出发，九点到达那里。
3.Remember to take water and lunch with you.
记得带上水和午餐。
4.By the way， you may take Bus No.322 in front of your apartment and it will take you directly to the club.
顺便说一下，你可以乘坐你公寓前的322路公交车，它会直接把你带到俱乐部。
5.Since you are so eager to improve your English， it will prove to be a great chance.
既然你如此渴望提高英语水平，这会是一个很好的机会。
篇尾句：期待对方接受邀请，并尽快回复。
1.Will you be available during that time？ Please contact me at 1234567 at your earliest convenience.
那期间你有空吗？请方便时尽快打电话1234567联系我。
2.We will feel much honoured if you could come.
如果你能来，我们会非常荣幸。
3.We are looking forward to your coming.
我们期待着你的到来。
假定你是Redrose高级中学的学生李华，你校将在11月10日举行艺术中心开幕式，想邀请David Smith参加。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点；
2.活动内容。
注意：1.邮件的开头和结尾已给出；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3 November 2024
Mr David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr Smith，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
Redrose High School
一、审题谋篇，结构分明
第一段：介绍事由并发出邀请，具体交代活动时间、地点；
第二段：较为详细地交代展览内容；
第三段：希望对方参加活动并期待回复确认。
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1.Redrose高中希望您能出席11月10日的艺术中心开幕式。（request the honour of your presence at）
2.活动将于上午10点在大会堂举行，接着是欢迎辞和捐书，中午11点45分结束。（with复合结构）
3.我们为客人提供免费午餐。
4.开幕式将展出200多名从该校毕业的艺术家的作品。（feature，动词-ing短语作定语）
5.参观者可以欣赏到各种由科技工具制成的艺术品。（make out of，动词-ed形式短语作定语）
6.我们希望您能参加这次活动。（do表强调）
7.请回复确认出席。（confirm）
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
1.用适当的并列连词连接句2和句3。
2.用适当的过渡词连接句4和句5。
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
3 November 2024
Mr David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr Smith，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
Redrose High School
动作 描写 float v.浮，漂 compose v.作（曲） crouch v.蹲下；蹲伏 set ...in motion 使……开始
心理 描写 awe-inspiring adj.令人起敬的，令人敬佩的
环境 描写 wire n.金属丝；电线 wire fence 铁丝网，铁丝栅栏
请从以上语料中选择合适的词汇，并用适当的过渡词完成以下语段。
一个午夜，我们突然听到Spotty吠叫。我们出来时只看到两个人正试图进入我们的院子。“抢劫，”母亲喊道，“马上报警！”就在这时，Spotty不再蹲在地上，而是跳起来猛烈地袭击强盗。一个强盗痛得尖叫起来，把Spotty扔到了铁丝网上，而另一个强盗则用刀杀死了它。就在那时，警察来了，他们被抓住了。我定在原地，感觉自己就像漂浮在悲伤的海洋中。我们非常感激Spotty所做的一切，Spotty永远是我们记忆中的英雄。
Section Ⅳ Writing an invitation
【演练佳作·写美文】
写作步骤
二、1.Redrose High School requests the honour of your presence at the Arts Center opening ceremony on the 10th of November.
2.The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10 am with a welcoming speech followed by the Book Donation， with the midday closing at 11：45 am.
3.We provide free lunch for guests.
4.The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school.
5.Visitors will enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
6.We do hope you are able to join us in this event.
7.Please reply to confirm your attendance.
三、1.The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10 am with a welcoming speech followed by the Book Donation， with the midday closing at 11：45 am.And we provide free lunch for guests.
2.The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school.Besides， visitors will enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
四、
3 November 2024
Mr David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr Smith，
Redrose High School requests the honour of your presence at the Arts Center opening ceremony on the 10th of November.The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10 am with a welcoming speech followed by the Book Donation， with the midday closing at 11：45 am.And we provide free lunch for guests.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of over 200 artists graduating from this school.Besides， visitors will enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
We do hope you are able to join us in this event.Please reply to confirm your attendance.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
Redrose High School
【教材词汇·练续写】
One midnight，we heard Spotty barking suddenly.We came out only to see two men trying to get into our yard.“Robbery，” cried my mother，“Call the police immediately！”It was then that Spotty no longer crouched on the ground，but jumped up and attacked the robbers fiercely.One robber screamed in pain and threw Spotty on the wire fence，while the other robber killed it with a knife.And just then the police came and the men got caught.Rooted to the spot， I felt like I was floating in an ocean of sadness.We are grateful for what Spotty did and Spotty is a hero in our memory forever.
4 / 4(共58张PPT)
Section Ⅳ
Writing an invitation
1
细品课文·学手法
目 录
4
课时检测·提能力
3
教材词汇·练续写
2
演练佳作·写美文
1
细品课文·学手法
培养思维品质
Step 1 品教材课文
5 November 2019
Mr John Smith
14 New Road
Surrey
TW14 2EH
Dear Mr Smith，
Woods High School requests the honour of your presence at the
opening of Tech Art Festival on the twelfth of November.The event will
begin at Williams Sports Centre at 6 pm with a welcome address
followed by awards ceremony， with the evening closing at 8 pm.
Tech Art will run from the twelfth to the sixteenth of November
and will feature the works of over one hundred of our students.Visitors
will be able to see and experience a wide variety of artworks from 3D
sculptures to artworks made out of phone and computer parts.
We do hope you are able to join us at this event.Please reply to
confirm your attendance.
Yours sincerely，
Jane Brown
Woods High School
Step 2 析写作手法
Para.1：Time and place of the event
首句使用短语requests the honour of your presence at ...阐明写信
目的，这也是典型的正式书信的用语。使用一般将来时叙述事件发生
的时间、地点。使用with a welcome address followed by awards
ceremony和with the evening closing at 8 pm这两个with复合结构作状
语，使表达简洁、明快。
Para.2：Content of the event
首句使用并列连词and连接两个并列谓语，叙述事件的内容，避
免了语言叙述的拖沓。第二句中made out of phone and computer
parts这一动词-ed形式短语作定语的使用使句式更富有变化。
Para.3：Ending of the invitation
首句含有一个强调结构。使用助动词do强调谓语动词hope，表
达了对被邀请人参加活动的殷切希望。
Step 3 背出彩佳句
篇首句：介绍自己，简要说明活动，并邀请对方。
1. I’m Wang Ming from Yu Wen School， the president of the
Students’ Union.
我是来自育文学校的学生会主席，王明。
2. Our school will hold an English speaking contest next week.
我们学校将在下周举办一场英语演讲比赛。
3. There will be a party in my garden on Sunday.
周日，在我的花园里将会举行一场聚会。
4. We sincerely hope you can attend it.
我们真诚地希望你能够参加。
5. It’s my pleasure/a great honour for me to invite you to ...
我很荣幸邀请你……
篇中句：介绍活动具体内容，并说明受邀人参加的理由。
1. It will begin at 2 pm and last two hours， during which time 15
well-prepared contestants will deliver their speeches.
它（比赛）将于下午两点钟开始，持续两个小时，在此期间将会有
15位准备充分的参赛者发表演讲。
2. We will start at 8 am and arrive there at 9 am.
我们将会在上午八点出发，九点到达那里。
3. Remember to take water and lunch with you.
记得带上水和午餐。
4. By the way， you may take Bus No.322 in front of your apartment
and it will take you directly to the club.
顺便说一下，你可以乘坐你公寓前的322路公交车，它会直接把你
带到俱乐部。
5. Since you are so eager to improve your English， it will prove to be
a great chance.
既然你如此渴望提高英语水平，这会是一个很好的机会。
篇尾句：期待对方接受邀请，并尽快回复。
1. Will you be available during that time？ Please contact me at
1234567 at your earliest convenience.
那期间你有空吗？请方便时尽快打电话1234567联系我。
2. We will feel much honoured if you could come.
如果你能来，我们会非常荣幸。
3. We are looking forward to your coming.
我们期待着你的到来。
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演练佳作·写美文
奠定写作功底
假定你是Redrose高级中学的学生李华，你校将在11月10日举行
艺术中心开幕式，想邀请David Smith参加。请你给他写一封邮件，
内容包括：
1. 活动时间、地点；
2. 活动内容。
注意：1.邮件的开头和结尾已给出；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3 November 2024
Mr David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr Smith，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
Redrose High School
一、审题谋篇，结构分明
第一段：介绍事由并发出邀请，具体交代活动时间、地点；
第二段：较为详细地交代展览内容；
第三段：希望对方参加活动并期待回复确认。
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1. Redrose高中希望您能出席11月10日的艺术中心开幕式。（request
the honour of your presence at）
2. 活动将于上午10点在大会堂举行，接着是欢迎辞和捐书，中午11点
45分结束。（with复合结构）
Redrose High School requests the honour of your presence at the
Arts Center opening ceremony on the 10th of November.
The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10 am with a
welcoming speech followed by the Book Donation， with the midday
closing at 11：45 am.
3. 我们为客人提供免费午餐。
4. 开幕式将展出200多名从该校毕业的艺术家的作品。（feature，动
词-ing短语作定语）
5. 参观者可以欣赏到各种由科技工具制成的艺术品。（make out of，
动词-ed形式短语作定语）
We provide free lunch for guests.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of
over 200 artists graduating from this school.
Visitors will enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological
tools.
6. 我们希望您能参加这次活动。（do表强调）
7. 请回复确认出席。（confirm）
We do hope you are able to join us in this event.
Please reply to confirm your attendance.
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
1. 用适当的并列连词连接句2和句3。
2. 用适当的过渡词连接句4和句5。
The event will be held in the Great Hall at 10 am with a
welcoming speech followed by the Book Donation， with the midday
closing at 11：45 am.And we provide free lunch for guests.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of
over 200 artists graduating from this school.Besides， visitors will
enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
3 November 2024
Mr David Smith
18 Riverside Drive Road
Fushan 100567
Dear Mr Smith，
Redrose High School requests the honour of your presence at
the Arts Center opening ceremony on the 10th of November.The event
will be held in the Great Hall at 10 am with a welcoming speech
followed by the Book Donation， with the midday closing at 11：45
am.And we provide free lunch for guests.
The opening ceremony will feature an exhibition of the works of
over 200 artists graduating from this school.Besides， visitors will
enjoy a variety of artworks made out of technological tools.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
Redrose High School
We do hope you are able to join us in this event.Please reply to
confirm your attendance.
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教材词汇·练续写
体现学以致用
动作描
写 float v.浮，漂
compose v.作（曲）
crouch v.蹲下；蹲伏
set ...in motion 使……开始
心理描写 awe-inspiring adj.令人起敬的，令人敬佩的
环境描写 wire n.金属丝；电线
wire fence 铁丝网，铁丝栅栏
请从以上语料中选择合适的词汇，并用适当的过渡词完成以
下语段。
一个午夜，我们突然听到Spotty吠叫。我们出来时只看到两个人
正试图进入我们的院子。“抢劫，”母亲喊道，“马上报警！”就在这
时，Spotty不再蹲在地上，而是跳起来猛烈地袭击强盗。一个强盗痛
得尖叫起来，把Spotty扔到了铁丝网上，而另一个强盗则用刀杀死了
它。就在那时，警察来了，他们被抓住了。我定在原地，感觉自己就
像漂浮在悲伤的海洋中。我们非常感激Spotty所做的一切，Spotty永
远是我们记忆中的英雄。
One midnight，we heard Spotty barking suddenly.We came out
only to see two men trying to get into our yard.“Robbery，” cried my
mother，“Call the police immediately！”It was then that Spotty no
longer crouched on the ground，but jumped up and attacked the
robbers fiercely.One robber screamed in pain and threw Spotty on the
wire fence，while the other robber killed it with a knife.And just then
the police came and the men got caught.Rooted to the spot， I felt like
I was floating in an ocean of sadness.We are grateful for what Spotty
did and Spotty is a hero in our memory forever.
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
“It’s incredible.I never thought my dream would come true so
soon，” Chinese ballet dancer Chun Wai Chan recalled the scene
when he got the news that he was promoted to the principal dancer
with New York City Ballet （NYCB）， the company’s first Chinese
and fourth Asian principal dancer in 74 years.
Born in Huizhou， Guangdong Province in 1992， Chan has
become attached to dance since childhood.However， his parents
preferred him to be a doctor or a lawyer in the
future.The boy then wrote a seven-page letter to
his parents describing his resolution to study dance.
uncompromising
Thanks to the sincere letter， Chan finally gained the support of
his family， and at the age of 12， he was admitted to Guangzhou
Arts School， marking the start of his dream-seeking journey.Chan’s
first turning point in life came at the age of 18， when he was a finalist
in the 2010 Prix de Lausanne， which earned him a full scholarship to
study with Houston Ballet Ⅱ.Two years later， Chan joined Houston
Ballet and became a principal in 2017.There， he gained a reputation
as a confident and sensitive performer.In 2020， he appeared as a
contestant on the Chinese television show Dance Smash， which
gained him a large following.
Chan returned to New York last year， and was finally promoted
to the principal dancer with the NYCB in May this year.He attributes
his success to his passion， hard work， concentration， perseverance
and the pursuit of excellence.
In China， Chan’s success has become a source of pride.News of
his promotion to principal dancer was widely circulated， and he has
been featured repeatedly in the Chinese media.
After performances， audience members sometimes tell Chan
that they have never seen Asian dancers in leading roles.He has been
moved to hear young dancers of color say his example has given them
hope for their own careers.“I used to think I danced just for myself，”
he said.“Now I’m dancing for my family， for the audience， for the
whole dance community.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国芭蕾舞演员陈镇威
成为纽约城市芭蕾舞团首席舞蹈演员，实现了自己梦想的经历和过
程。他的成功也成为许多年轻的有色人种舞者的榜样。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国芭蕾舞演员陈镇威
成为纽约城市芭蕾舞团首席舞蹈演员，实现了自己梦想的经历和过
程。他的成功也成为许多年轻的有色人种舞者的榜样。
1. What can we learn about Chan？
A. He is the first Asian principal dancer.
B. He is fond of dancing when he was young.
C. His parents have supported him from the beginning.
D. He gained the popularity in the 2010 Prix de Lausanne.
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段首句可知，陈镇威小时候喜欢跳舞。
2. What does the underlined word “uncompromising” in Paragraph 2
mean？
A. Determined. B. Careful.
C. Thoughtful. D. Fearless.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的However， his
parents ...in the future.和画线词所在句可知，陈镇威并不想从事父
母希望的职业，他想要学习舞蹈，为此给父母写信表达自己学习舞
蹈的决心。由此可知，他下定决心、意志坚定。故uncompromising
表示“坚定的，有决心的”。
3. Which of the following can best describe Chan？
A. Generous and considerate.
B. Perseverant and talented.
C. Warm-hearted and ambitious.
D. Passionate and devoted.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段和第四段内容可知，陈镇威对
舞蹈充满热情，全身心地专注于舞蹈事业，最终获得了成功。
4. Why did Chan change his opinion about the significance of
dancing？
A. Because he got a lot of praises from the audience.
B. Because he had been promoted to principal dancer.
C. Because he realized his dance inspired other dancers.
D. Because he received persistent support from his family.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，在他听到自己成
为其他人的榜样时，他改变了自己对舞蹈的意义的看法，说明这是
因为他意识到了自己的舞蹈激励了其他人。
Ⅱ.完形填空
Gabi Rizea， a former forest engineer from Romania， became a
wood carver completely by accident.Three years ago， after 5
himself with a new chainsaw （链锯）， he started “playing” with it
on the 6 he had in his workshop.He 7 to carve a human face
on the wood， and to his surprise， it turned out pretty good.Then he
kept improving his skills.Today， he is so good at it that he is 8 to
work his magic on the old tree stumps （树桩） in the local parks in
his home city.
He sometimes draws the 9 he wants to carve， but in most
cases， the wood just doesn’t match his 10 .He has no choice but
to 11 in order to match the material available， which sometimes
leads to even more 12 results.Gabi’s most popular creation is
“Water Pouring from Bucket”， a masterpiece carved from an old ash
tree.After he guessed that half the stump was rotten， it ended up
becoming the water flowing from a bucket.
Recently， photos of “Water Pouring from Bucket” have grown
in popularity online.He has created many artworks like this so far，
and they have made the city nicer and more artistic.Following his
recent 13 to fame on the Internet， Gabi has been asked by other
Romanian cities to 14 their old tree stumps into artworks.He
promised to honor their requests， but out of 15 for his home
city， he will never create the artworks 16 to those in his
hometown.
Gabi can turn a stump into an artwork in just two days.Though
he has a lot of 17 ， the Romanian artist recently got into an art
school in order to fully master wood carving.
He has been 18 for his contribution by the city
government.When mentioning the 19 he has made， he always
says he does the same thing other people can do to make our world
more beautiful.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自罗马尼亚的
Gabi Rizea意外成为一名木雕师，并介绍了他从事木雕工艺的经过
以及其成名过程。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了来自罗马尼亚的
Gabi Rizea意外成为一名木雕师，并介绍了他从事木雕工艺的经过
以及其成名过程。
5. A. sharing B. equipping
C. filling D. showing
解析：根据下文中的himself with a new chainsaw可知，此处指
他给自己配备了新链锯。equip sb/sth with sth给某人/物配备某物。
6. A. wood B. table C. stone D. wall
解析： 根据下文中的carve a human face on the wood可知，此
处是在木头上使用链锯。
7. A. failed B. stopped
C. continued D. attempted
解析： 根据下文中的to carve a human face on the wood， and
to his surprise， it turned out pretty good可知，此处指他尝试在木
头上刻一张人脸，结果很不错。
8. A. ordered B. threatened
C. allowed D. taught
解析：根据下文中的to work ...in his home city可知，他可以在
家乡城市当地公园的老树桩上进行木雕。这说明他被允许在老树桩
上进行木雕，be allowed to do sth被允许做某事。
9. A. maps B. designs C. graphs D. levels
解析：句意：他有时会画出他想雕刻的设计图样，但在大多数
情况下，木头就是不符合他的构想。design设计图样。
10. A. needs B. answers
C. words D. ideas
解析： 参见上题解析。
11. A. adjust B. apologize
C. sigh D. abandon
解析： 根据上下文语境可知，木雕有时候并不能找到完全合
适的材料，要去匹配可用的材料，只能调整设计。
12. A. impressive B. strange
C. direct D. terrible
解析： 根据空前的even more和下文举例的Gabi的杰作Water
Pouring from Bucket的诞生过程可知，此处指修改设计有时反而
会诞生更加令人印象深刻的结果。
13. A. rise B. attitude
C. power D. adaptation
解析： 根据上文中的Recently ...grown in popularity online.可
知，他的木雕创作在网上越来越流行。这说明他在网上成名了。
rise to fame成名。
14. A. talk B. divide
C. transform D. translate
解析： 根据下文中的their old tree stumps into artworks可知，
此处指把树桩变成艺术品。transform ...into ...把……转变
成……。
15. A. regret B. benefit
C. demand D. respect
解析： 根据下文中的he will never create the artworks 16
to those in his hometown可知，他不会在其他城市创作和家乡的类
似的作品。这说明他很尊重家乡。
16. A. opposite B. similar
C. rude D. harmful
解析： 参见上题解析。
17. A. talent B. money
C. time D. knowledge
解析： 根据上文可知，他自学木雕，之后变得很擅长这门技
艺。这说明他很有天赋。
18. A. challenged B. accepted
C. awarded D. proved
解析： 根据下文中的for his contribution by the city
government 可知，他作出了贡献，所以政府嘉奖了他。
19. A. trouble B. choice
C. preparation D. difference
解析： 根据第三段中的He has created ...nicer and more
artistic.可知，他对这个城市作出了贡献，他的作品使得城市
越来越美，所以是他的行为对世界产生了影响。make a
difference有影响。
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。
Alexis and Zoe were sitting at the kitchen table doing
homework.They were having a hard time concentrating on their
assignment because the radio station was playing music from their
favorite band， the Shape Shifters.
“I can’t believe the Shifters are going to be playing here and we
can’t go！” Alexis complained.“I know，” complained Zoe.“Tickets
were sold out in five minutes， and even if we could get some， they
are so expensive！”
“It’s totally unfair，” said Alexis.“They should give the tickets to
their biggest fans first！” “You mean us， right？” “Obviously，”
laughed Alexis.“Everyone knows we’re their number one fans.”
Zoe turned the radio up a little louder.Their favorite song was
on， and using a pencil and a banana as microphones （麦克风），
they sang loudly as if they were at the concert.
As the song ended， the host started talking about the
concert.“The Shape Shifters are playing in town this weekend，” he
announced loudly.“And we’re giving away two tickets to Saturday’s
sold out show， right now！ We’re looking for the 10th caller who can
correctly answer this question： Who is the oldest member of the
Shape Shifters？”
Alexis and Zoe looked at each other.They couldn’t believe how
easy the question was.“It’s Georgie！” said Alexis.“No， it’s
Natasha，” answered Zoe.
“What do you mean？” asked Alexis.“Everyone knows Georgie is
29， he’s much older than the rest of the band.” “Yeah， I know he’s
the oldest person， but the question was who the oldest member of the
band is.Natasha started the band when she was just 15.The others
joined the group after her，” explained Zoe.“But ...” Alexis wasn’t
convinced.
As they listened， they heard the host taking calls from excited
fans.“Caller Number Three， you’re up！ What’s your answer？”
“Georgie，” said the nervous voice.“Wrong again，” boomed the
host.“Nobody seems to know the answer！ Next caller！”
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
“You’re right！ CALL THE STATION NOW！” Alexis said.
“What are your names， ladies？” the host asked seriously.
参考范文：
“You’re right！ CALL THE STATION NOW！” Alexis said.Zoe
dialed the numbers as fast as her fingers could fly， and they stood
together， ears pressed to the phone.After what seemed like a
century， a familiar voice answered.“Hello， lucky caller number
10！ I hope you have the right answer.” said the host.“Okay，” Zoe
said breathlessly.“We think people didn’t understand the question.You
asked which ‘member’， not ‘person’， was the oldest — and that
means who has been in the band the longest： that’s Natasha！” The
girls waited， unable to move.
The kitchen clocked ticked， stretching out each slow second.Were
they wrong？ Were they going to miss out on their only chance to see
their favorite band in the whole world？
“What are your names， ladies？” the host asked seriously.“I’m
Zoe， here with my best friend， Alexis！” “Well ...” host drawled，
making the girls tense up with anticipation.“Congratulations， Zoe
and Alexis！” he shouted.“You’ve won two tickets to the Shape
Shifters’ concert！” The girls screamed， dropping the telephone in
their frenzy.They picked it hastily and could hear the announcer
chuckling on the other end.“You sound a little excited about it，” he
said.“You must be big fans of the band.” “The BIGGEST！” answered
the girls， hugging each other happily.
谢谢观看！
