Section Ⅳ Writing an application letter
Ⅰ.阅读理解
There is a dangerous view in today’s society， and it is a restriction to happiness， success， and growth.The view states that human beings are inner fragile （内心脆弱的） and that the only way to be happy and successful in life is to protect oneself by avoiding misfortune.
Not only are those statements false， but the actions we take believing them — to be “protective” also usually limit happiness and even stop personal and professional growth.Take sports as an example， seldom do those who play the game of life not to lose ever really win.
Rather than fear and try to avoid all misfortune， perhaps we should accept the misfortune and the occasional crises in life and prepare for them.As a muscle grows stronger with stress， so can people， teams， organizations， even communities.Crisis reveals true strength.
Sports psychologists Fletcher and Sarkar have studied Olympic gold medal winners.They conclude， “Indeed， most of the participants argued that if they had not experienced certain types of stressors at specific times， including highly demanding misfortunes， they would not have won their gold medals.”
Psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun created the term “posttraumatic growth”.They describe it as the experience of positive change that occurs as a result of highly challenging life crises.It is shown in a variety of ways， including an increased appreciation for life in general， more meaningful interpersonal relationships， an increased sense of personal strength， changed priorities， and a richer existential and spiritual life.
The remarkable success stories that can arise after moments of great challenge and failure are countless.Thomas Edison failed thousands of times trying to create a light bulb filament （灯丝） that would light and burn in a consistent manner， but finally created the world’s first practical light bulb.Harland Sanders developed the brand Kentucky Fried Chicken （KFC） in his 60s while recovering from a failed career as a lawyer.There are thousands of other lesser-known people， whose lives are characterized by key moments of great recovery from difficulty.Let us understand that growth arises from challenge and even failure.The myth of fragility and overprotection keeps us all from realizing our full potential.
1.What does the “dangerous view” say about people？（ ）
A.People are born shy.
B.People are afraid of misfortune.
C.People want wealth.
D.People are often in need of help.
2.What is the author’s opinion about misfortune？（ ）
A.It’s a must in life and the more， the better.
B.It mostly comes from our fragile inner heart.
C.It’s often met by world famous sports stars.
D.It should be treated with the right attitude.
3.What does the two psychologists’ term imply？（ ）
A.A failed life is not worth living at all.
B.People need always lead a worriless life.
C.Positive changes will occur after crises.
D.Try not to express our opinions in public.
4.Why are the stories of Thomas Edison and Harland Sanders inspiring？（ ）
A.They made great inventions.
B.They got remarkable support.
C.They didn’t easily give up.
D.They restricted their potential.
Ⅱ.语法填空
Seeing these “gardens” is like looking at a universe in a plant pot.The miniature （微型的） branches spread and twist， 17. （demonstrate） the beauty of nature， so as to allow viewers to stop and reflect on the circle of life.The potted landscape of penjing 6. （be） a representative of top-ranking garden art ever since its existence.
7. （expected）， the Suzhou-style penjing cultivation technique was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage （非物质文化遗产） in 2011.8. penjing， Suzhou gardens wouldn’t be as charming as they are today.Once the construction of a garden is completed， its buildings are set， but planting can grow and change， which makes gardens 9. （live）.
The history of penjing 10. （date） back to the Tang Dynasty when the great poet Bai Juyi used some stones 11. （create） a miniature landscape in pots.And the Ming Dynasty marked a boom in the economy of Suzhou， the very period 12. turned the city into a major cultural center.Because of that long history， Suzhou-style penjing is often seen as 13. fundamental school of Chinese planting art.
Penjing works are beautiful but people think that they are owned by the rich.However， only when they are enjoyed by general 14. （consume） can they benefit from being part of people’s wider modern artistic taste.
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。
Three months later was the Middle School Championship Baseball Game of the spring season！ The winners would all get trophies （奖杯）， and Jonas was determined to bring home a trophy to put on his shelf for he had never won one before.
He insisted on practicing in the stadium with friends every day.Day in and day out， the gloves became worn-out.Jonas thought，“I want a pair of new baseball gloves for better practice！”
Jonas passed by a store and saw a pair of delicate gloves， which cost thirty-five dollars.But when Jonas asked for the new baseball gloves， his mother only sighed.“Your birthday isn’t until July，” she said.“If you want the gloves sooner than that， you will have to buy it yourself.If you want something， earn it by yourself.”
Jonas thought hard.He was too young to drive to work like Dad， and he couldn’t turn his bedroom into an office to work at home like Mom.He went to his favorite thinking spot to look at the bird feeder in his backyard.
As Jonas was thinking about getting a job， it began to snow.At first there were only a few flakes （雪花）， but soon the ground turned white.
“I know！” cried Jonas.“I’ll shovel （铲） the sidewalks on snow days.If I’m fast， I can do a lot of houses and make a lot of money.”
So Jonas put on his warmest sweater and fastened the button of his winter coat.He also added scarf， gloves and a hat.Then he went into the garage to grab a shovel.
Jonas started next door.He rang the bell and asked Mr Travers if he would like his sidewalks shoveled.“Yes，” said Mr Travers.“But you should wait until it stops snowing before you start or you will have to do it twice.”
“I’ll be back！” said Jonas.He went around the block to see who would like their walks shoveled after the storm.He had eight customers by the time he got back to his own house.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
When it stopped snowing， Jonas grabbed his shovel and got to work.
Tired but happy， Jonas looked at the forty dollars earned from his work.
Section Ⅳ Writing an application letter
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。成长源于挑战甚至失败。错误地认为自己很脆弱、需要过度保护会使我们无法充分发挥自己的潜力。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，“危险的观点”认为人们害怕不幸。
2.D 观点态度题。根据第三段第一句可知，作者认为应该以正确的态度对待生活中的不幸。
3.C 细节理解题。根据第五段前两句可知，posttraumatic growth暗示着危机过后会有积极的变化。
4.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推知，托马斯·爱迪生和哈兰德·桑德斯的故事鼓舞人心是因为他们没有轻易放弃。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了盆景的相关信息。
5.demonstrating 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处是非谓语动词，与句子主语The miniature （微型的） branches构成逻辑上的主谓关系，故用动词-ing形式demonstrating作状语。
6.has been 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语ever since its existence可知，此处应用现在完成时；主语为The potted landscape of penjing，表示第三人称单数概念。故填has been。
7.Expectedly 考查词形转换。分析句子结构可知，空处位于句首，修饰整个句子，应用副词，句首单词首字母要大写。故填Expectedly。
8.Without 考查介词。根据句意可知，此处表示“如果没有盆景，苏州园林就不会像今天这样迷人”，故填Without。注意首字母大写。
9.lively/alive 考查词形转换。此处考查固定句式“make＋sb/sth＋形容词”。根据句意可知，此处表示“有活力的”，故填形容词lively/alive。
10.dates 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时；主语The history of penjing 表示第三人称单数概念，谓语动词应用单数形式。故填dates。
11.to create 考查非谓语动词。use sth to do sth“用某物做某事”，是固定短语。
12.that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词period，从句中缺少主语，又由于先行词前有the very修饰，故只能用that引导。
13.a 考查冠词。school为可数名词，此处表泛指，且fundamental的发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
14.consumers 考查名词的单复数。根据句意可知，此处表示“消费者”，且表复数概念，故填consumers。
Ⅲ.
When it stopped snowing， Jonas grabbed his shovel and got to work.Standing on Mr Traver’s sidewalks， initially， Jonas was sort of clumsy， but soon he became so expert that it took only 20 minutes to shovel the snow to the sides of the road.When Mr Travers handed Jonas a 5-dollar bill with satisfaction， his face cracked into a smile.Soaked with sweat， he even took off his winter clothes.Waving goodbye， Jonas headed for the second client’s， doing the work in the same order he talked to his neighbors.3 hours flashed by before he knew it.With all the work finished， each neighbour gave him a thumb-up， as well as the reward， which added up to 40 dollars.
Tired but happy， Jonas looked at the forty dollars earned from his work.It was enough for the gloves.Hardly had Jonas taken the new baseball gloves in the store when he began to practice.His perfect performance won the opportunity to take part in the championship Baseball Game.Hard practice paid off； he and his friends won the first prize.When he took his trophy home and put it on his shelf， his mother spotted he had become a maturer teenager， who could cope with problems life held in store for him.
3 / 3Section Ⅳ Writing an application letter
Step 1 品教材课文
Dear Ms Smith，
I wish to apply for the position of a local tour guide as advertised in the Daily News on 30 June.
I’m very familiar with almost every inch of my home city， and have a passion for history.This role would enable me to help bring our history to life for visitors and promote local culture.As I plan to work in the tourism industry after graduation， I would welcome the opportunity to gain experience in this field.
As stated in my attached CV， I can speak both English and French fluently.English is my native language， and I’m majoring in French at university.I also attended an exchange programme in Paris last year， which further improved my French language skills.
Although I’m not a professional tour guide， I organised and conducted a tour of my city for exchange students from Paris.This included trips to a local leather workshop and a flour mill， for which my city is well known.I also put together a directory of useful information for them.I received excellent feedback for my work.
I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my application further with you.I’m contactable via email at this address or by phone on 6747-9818.Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely，
Josie Davis
Step 2 析写作手法
学语言：
1.修饰语：副词fluently
2.结构：运用了enable sb to do sth；be delighted to do sth
3.连接词：and， also
4.高级表达：
①定语从句：which further improved my French language skills和for which my city is well known
②状语从句：As I plan to work in the tourism industry after graduation和Although I’m not a professional tour guide
③省略句：As stated in my attached CV
5.时态：一般现在时和一般过去时
学结构：
1.写信目的；
2.个人情况介绍；
3.陈述具备的相关资质以及过往经历；
4.表达被录取的愿望及联系方式。
Step 3 背出彩佳句
1.I am glad that I feel quite qualified for the position you advertised.
对于您在广告中所招聘的职务，我高兴地感觉到自己有资格申请。
2.I hope you can give/offer me a chance to realize my dream.
我希望您能给我一个实现理想的机会。
3.In addition， I can speak Japanese fluently.
此外，我的日语说得很流利。
4.I will enclose my resume for your consideration and reference.
我将附上我的简历供您考虑和参考。
5.If you need to know any more about me， please contact me.
如果您想了解我更多的信息，请联系我。
6.I would be grateful if you offer me a precious opportunity to an interview.如果您给我一个宝贵的面试机会我将感激不尽。
7.I’d be very thankful to you if I can be offered the position in your company.
如果我能被贵公司录用，我将非常感激。
8.I will be quite appreciative if I am offered the opportunity.Thank you for your consideration.I wish to get your answer soon.
如果我能有机会得到这份工作，我会非常感激。 谢谢您的考虑。我盼望着您的回信。
假定你是高二学生李华，想应聘学校英语报的记者兼编辑。请你根据下面的个人情况用英语写一封求职信。
姓名：李华
年龄：17
性别：女
获奖情况：学校英语演讲比赛一等奖
经历：主持过校英语歌唱比赛
联系方式：lihua 2023@
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear editor，
I am Li Hua， a 17-year-old girl from Senior 2.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Li Hua
一、审题谋篇，段落分明
第一段：写信目的；
第二段：自我介绍；
第三段：表达愿望。
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1.我写信的目的是自荐为我们学校英语报的记者兼编辑。
2.我是一名外向、精力充沛的女孩，喜欢各种各样的有意义的活动。
3.我去年获得了我们学校英语演讲比赛的一等奖，这增加了我学好英语的信心。（定语从句）
4.我在学校主持过几次英语歌唱比赛。
5.我想成为我们学校英语报的一员，并与许多其他学生交朋友。
6.您可以随时通过电子邮件与我联系：lihua2023@
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
用恰当的并列连词合并句2和3。
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
Dear editor，
I am Li Hua， a 17-year-old girl from Senior 2.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Li Hua
动作描写 take action 采取行动 admission n.允许进入（加入）；录取→admit v.承认；准许进入 make up one’s mind 做出决定，拿定主意 pass up 放过，放弃，错过（机会） put off 推迟……，使……延期 weigh up 仔细考虑；权衡 participation n.参加，参与→participate vi.参加，参与
人物描写 trainee n.接受工作培训的人；实习生 correspondent n.通讯员，记者 detective n.私家侦探 ambition n.追求，理想；雄心，野心→ambitious adj.有雄心的，有野心的 thoughtful adj.认真思考的，沉思的 qualified adj.合格的，胜任的 sincerely adv.由衷地，真诚地，真心实意地
其他描写词汇 ultimately adv.最后，最终 complex adj.复杂的 numerous adj.许多的，很多的 dilemma n.进退两难的境地，困境
请从以上语料中选择合适的词汇，并用适当的过渡词完成下面语段。
托尼（Tony）是一家国际公司的实习毕业生，他下定决心有一天要被公司正式录取。他努力工作，从不放过任何展示自己能力的机会。幸运的是，他得到了负责人的认可，使他有可能实现自己的梦想。虽然托尼认为自己能胜任这个职位，但他仍感到坐立不安。最终，负责人经过深思熟虑后，宣布：托尼考虑周到，能力出众，获得正式受聘。
Section Ⅳ Writing an application letter
【演练佳作·写美文】
写作步骤
二、1.I am writing to recommend myself as the reporter and editor for our school English newspaper.
2.As an outgoing girl full of energy， I like all kinds of meaningful activities.
3.I won first prize in our school English speaking competition last year， which has built up my confidence in learning English well.
4.I have hosted several English singing competitions in our school.
5.I would like to be a member of our school English newspaper and make friends with many other students.
6.I can be reached anytime via email at lihua2023@.
三、As an outgoing girl full of energy， I like all kinds of meaningful activities and won first prize in our school English speaking competition last year， which has built up my confidence in learning English well.
四、
Dear editor，
I am Li Hua， a 17-year-old girl from Senior 2.I am writing to recommend myself as the reporter and editor for our school English newspaper.
As an outgoing girl full of energy， I like all kinds of meaningful activities and won first prize in our school English speaking competition last year， which has built up my confidence in learning English well.Besides， I have hosted several English singing competitions in our school.
I would like to be a member of our school English newspaper and make friends with many other students.I can be reached anytime via email at lihua 2023@.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Li Hua
【教材词汇·练续写】
Tony，a graduate trainee in an international company，made up his mind to be officially admitted to the company one day.He worked hard，never passing up any opportunity to show his abilities.Fortunately， he was recognized by the person in charge，making it possible for him to realize his dream.Although Tony thought he was qualified for the position，he felt like sitting on pins and needles.After weighing up in his mind，the person in charge ultimately announced that Tony who was thoughtful and capable was officially employed.
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Section Ⅳ Writing an application letter
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细品课文·学手法
目 录
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演练佳作·写美文
3
教材词汇·练续写
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课时检测·提能力
细品课文·学手法
培养思维品质
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Step 1 品教材课文
Dear Ms Smith，
I wish to apply for the position of a local tour guide as advertised in
the Daily News on 30 June.
I’m very familiar with almost every inch of my home city， and
have a passion for history.This role would enable me to help bring our
history to life for visitors and promote local culture.As I plan to work in
the tourism industry after graduation， I would welcome the opportunity to
gain experience in this field.
As stated in my attached CV， I can speak both English and French
fluently.English is my native language， and I’m majoring in French at
university.I also attended an exchange programme in Paris last year，
which further improved my French language skills.
Although I’m not a professional tour guide， I organised and
conducted a tour of my city for exchange students from Paris.This
included trips to a local leather workshop and a flour mill， for which my
city is well known.I also put together a directory of useful information for
them.I received excellent feedback for my work.
I would be delighted to have the opportunity to discuss my
application further with you.I’m contactable via email at this address or
by phone on 6747-9818.Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours sincerely，
Josie Davis
Step 2 析写作手法
学语言：
1. 修饰语：副词fluently
2. 结构：运用了enable sb to do sth；be delighted to do sth
3. 连接词：and， also
4. 高级表达：
①定语从句：which further improved my French language skills和for
which my city is well known
②状语从句：As I plan to work in the tourism industry after graduation
和Although I’m not a professional tour guide
③省略句：As stated in my attached CV
5. 时态：一般现在时和一般过去时
学结构：
1. 写信目的；
2. 个人情况介绍；
3. 陈述具备的相关资质以及过往经历；
4. 表达被录取的愿望及联系方式。
Step 3 背出彩佳句
1. I am glad that I feel quite qualified for the position you advertised.对于
您在广告中所招聘的职务，我高兴地感觉到自己有资格申请。
2. I hope you can give/offer me a chance to realize my dream.我希望您能
给我一个实现理想的机会。
3. In addition， I can speak Japanese fluently.
此外，我的日语说得很流利。
4. I will enclose my resume for your consideration and reference.我将附
上我的简历供您考虑和参考。
5. If you need to know any more about me， please contact me.如果您想
了解我更多的信息，请联系我。
6. I would be grateful if you offer me a precious opportunity to an
interview.
如果您给我一个宝贵的面试机会我将感激不尽。
7. I’d be very thankful to you if I can be offered the position in your
company.
如果我能被贵公司录用，我将非常感激。
8. I will be quite appreciative if I am offered the opportunity.Thank you
for your consideration.I wish to get your answer soon.
如果我能有机会得到这份工作，我会非常感激。 谢谢您的考虑。
我盼望着您的回信。
演练佳作·写美文
奠定写作功底
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假定你是高二学生李华，想应聘学校英语报的记者兼编辑。请你
根据下面的个人情况用英语写一封求职信。
姓名：李华
年龄：17
性别：女
获奖情况：学校英语演讲比赛一等奖
经历：主持过校英语歌唱比赛
联系方式：lihua 2023@
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear editor，
I am Li Hua， a 17-year-old girl from Senior 2.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Li Hua
一、审题谋篇，段落分明
第一段：写信目的；
第二段：自我介绍；
第三段：表达愿望。
二、要点陈述，语言规范
1. 我写信的目的是自荐为我们学校英语报的记者兼编辑。
2. 我是一名外向、精力充沛的女孩，喜欢各种各样的有意义的活动。
I am writing to recommend myself as the reporter and editor for our
school English newspaper.
As an outgoing girl full of energy， I like all kinds of meaningful
activities.
3. 我去年获得了我们学校英语演讲比赛的一等奖，这增加了我学好英
语的信心。（定语从句）
4. 我在学校主持过几次英语歌唱比赛。
5. 我想成为我们学校英语报的一员，并与许多其他学生交朋友。
6. 您可以随时通过电子邮件与我联系：lihua2023@
I won first prize in our school English speaking competition last year，
which has built up my confidence in learning English well.
I have hosted several English singing competitions in our school.
I would like to be a member of our school English newspaper and make
friends with many other students.
I can be reached anytime via email at lihua2023@.
三、句间衔接，过渡自然
用恰当的并列连词合并句2和3。
As an outgoing girl full of energy， I like all kinds of meaningful activities
and won first prize in our school English speaking competition last year，
which has built up my confidence in learning English well.
四、检查誊写，卷面整洁
Dear editor，
I am Li Hua， a 17-year-old girl from Senior 2.
I am writing to
recommend myself as the reporter and editor for our school English
newspaper.
As an outgoing girl full of energy， I like all kinds of meaningful activities
and won first prize in our school English speaking competition last year，
which has built up my confidence in learning English well.Besides， I
have hosted several English singing competitions in our school.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours，
Li Hua
I would like to be a member of our school English newspaper and make
friends with many other students.I can be reached anytime via email at
lihua 2023@.
教材词汇·练续写
体现学以致用
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动作
描写 take action 采取行动
admission n.允许进入（加入）；录取→admit v.承认；准许进入
make up one’s mind 做出决定，拿定主意
pass up 放过，放弃，错过（机会）
put off 推迟……，使……延期
weigh up 仔细考虑；权衡
participation n.参加，参与→participate vi.参加，参与
人物
描写 trainee n.接受工作培训的人；实习生
correspondent n.通讯员，记者
detective n.私家侦探
ambition n.追求，理想；雄心，野心→ambitious adj.有雄心
的，有野心的
thoughtful adj.认真思考的，沉思的
qualified adj.合格的，胜任的
sincerely adv.由衷地，真诚地，真心实意地
其他
描写
词汇 ultimately adv.最后，最终
complex adj.复杂的
numerous adj.许多的，很多的
dilemma n.进退两难的境地，困境
请从以上语料中选择合适的词汇，并用适当的过渡词完成下
面语段。
托尼（Tony）是一家国际公司的实习毕业生，他下定决心有一天
要被公司正式录取。他努力工作，从不放过任何展示自己能力的机
会。幸运的是，他得到了负责人的认可，使他有可能实现自己的梦
想。虽然托尼认为自己能胜任这个职位，但他仍感到坐立不安。最
终，负责人经过深思熟虑后，宣布：托尼考虑周到，能力出众，获得
正式受聘。
Tony，a graduate trainee in an international company，made up
his mind to be officially admitted to the company one day.He worked
hard，never passing up any opportunity to show his
abilities.Fortunately， he was recognized by the person in charge，
making it possible for him to realize his dream.Although Tony thought he
was qualified for the position，he felt like sitting on pins and
needles.After weighing up in his mind，the person in charge ultimately
announced that Tony who was thoughtful and capable was officially
employed.
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
There is a dangerous view in today’s society， and it is a restriction
to happiness， success， and growth.The view states that human beings
are inner fragile （内心脆弱的） and that the only way to be happy and
successful in life is to protect oneself by avoiding misfortune.
Not only are those statements false， but the actions we take believing
them — to be “protective” also usually limit happiness and even stop
personal and professional growth.Take sports as an example， seldom do
those who play the game of life not to lose ever really win.
Rather than fear and try to avoid all misfortune， perhaps we should
accept the misfortune and the occasional crises in life and prepare for
them.As a muscle grows stronger with stress， so can people， teams，
organizations， even communities.Crisis reveals true strength.
Sports psychologists Fletcher and Sarkar have studied Olympic gold
medal winners.They conclude， “Indeed， most of the participants
argued that if they had not experienced certain types of stressors at specific
times， including highly demanding misfortunes， they would not have
won their gold medals.”
Psychologists Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun created the
term “posttraumatic growth”.They describe it as the experience of
positive change that occurs as a result of highly challenging life crises.It is
shown in a variety of ways， including an increased appreciation for life in
general， more meaningful interpersonal relationships， an increased
sense of personal strength， changed priorities， and a richer existential
and spiritual life.
The remarkable success stories that can arise after moments of great
challenge and failure are countless.Thomas Edison failed thousands of
times trying to create a light bulb filament （灯丝） that would light and
burn in a consistent manner， but finally created the world’s first
practical light bulb.Harland Sanders developed the brand Kentucky Fried
Chicken （KFC） in his 60s while recovering from a failed career as a
lawyer.There are thousands of other lesser-known people， whose lives
are characterized by key moments of great recovery from difficulty.Let us
understand that growth arises from challenge and even failure.The myth of
fragility and overprotection keeps us all from realizing our full potential.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。成长源于挑战甚至失败。错误地认
为自己很脆弱、需要过度保护会使我们无法充分发挥自己的潜力。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。成长源于挑战甚至失败。错误地认
为自己很脆弱、需要过度保护会使我们无法充分发挥自己的潜力。
1. What does the “dangerous view” say about people？（ ）
A. People are born shy.
B. People are afraid of misfortune.
C. People want wealth.
D. People are often in need of help.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，“危险的观点”认
为人们害怕不幸。
2. What is the author’s opinion about misfortune？（ ）
A. It’s a must in life and the more， the better.
B. It mostly comes from our fragile inner heart.
C. It’s often met by world famous sports stars.
D. It should be treated with the right attitude.
解析： 观点态度题。根据第三段第一句可知，作者认为应该以
正确的态度对待生活中的不幸。
3. What does the two psychologists’ term imply？（ ）
A. A failed life is not worth living at all.
B. People need always lead a worriless life.
C. Positive changes will occur after crises.
D. Try not to express our opinions in public.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段前两句可知，posttraumatic
growth暗示着危机过后会有积极的变化。
4. Why are the stories of Thomas Edison and Harland Sanders inspiring？
（ ）
A. They made great inventions.
B. They got remarkable support.
C. They didn’t easily give up.
D. They restricted their potential.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可推知，托马斯·爱迪生
和哈兰德·桑德斯的故事鼓舞人心是因为他们没有轻易放弃。
Ⅱ.语法填空
Seeing these “gardens” is like looking at a universe in a plant
pot.The miniature （微型的） branches spread and twist，
5. （demonstrate） the beauty of nature， so as to allow
viewers to stop and reflect on the circle of life.The potted landscape of
penjing 6. （be） a representative of top-ranking garden art
ever since its existence.
7. （expected）， the Suzhou-style penjing
cultivation technique was listed as a national-level intangible cultural
heritage （非物质文化遗产） in 2011.8. penjing，
Suzhou gardens wouldn’t be as charming as they are today.Once the
construction of a garden is completed， its buildings are set， but planting
can grow and change， which makes gardens 9. （live）.
The history of penjing 10. （date） back to the Tang
Dynasty when the great poet Bai Juyi used some stones 11. （create） a miniature landscape in pots.And the Ming Dynasty marked a
boom in the economy of Suzhou， the very period 12. turned the city into a major cultural center.Because of that long history，
Suzhou-style penjing is often seen as 13. fundamental
school of Chinese planting art.
Penjing works are beautiful but people think that they are owned by
the rich.However， only when they are enjoyed by general
14. （consume） can they benefit from being part of
people’s wider modern artistic taste.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了盆景的相关信息。
5. demonstrating 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，空处是非谓
语动词，与句子主语The miniature （微型的） branches构成逻辑上的
主谓关系，故用动词-ing形式demonstrating作状语。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了盆景的相关信息。
6. has been 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语ever since its
existence可知，此处应用现在完成时；主语为The potted landscape of
penjing，表示第三人称单数概念。故填has been。
7. Expectedly 考查词形转换。分析句子结构可知，空处位于句首，
修饰整个句子，应用副词，句首单词首字母要大写。故填
Expectedly。
8. Without 考查介词。根据句意可知，此处表示“如果没有盆景，
苏州园林就不会像今天这样迷人”，故填Without。注意首字母大写。
9. lively/alive 考查词形转换。此处考查固定句式“make＋sb/sth＋形
容词”。根据句意可知，此处表示“有活力的”，故填形容词
lively/alive。
10. dates 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。此处陈述客观事实，应用一
般现在时；主语The history of penjing 表示第三人称单数概念，谓语动
词应用单数形式。故填dates。
11. to create 考查非谓语动词。use sth to do sth“用某物做某事”，
是固定短语。
12. that 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修
饰先行词period，从句中缺少主语，又由于先行词前有the very修饰，
故只能用that引导。
13. a 考查冠词。school为可数名词，此处表泛指，且fundamental的
发音以辅音音素开头，故填a。
14. consumers 考查名词的单复数。根据句意可知，此处表示“消费
者”，且表复数概念，故填consumers。
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。
Three months later was the Middle School Championship Baseball
Game of the spring season！ The winners would all get trophies （奖
杯）， and Jonas was determined to bring home a trophy to put on his
shelf for he had never won one before.
He insisted on practicing in the stadium with friends every day.Day in
and day out， the gloves became worn-out.Jonas thought，“I want a pair
of new baseball gloves for better practice！”
Jonas passed by a store and saw a pair of delicate gloves， which cost
thirty-five dollars.But when Jonas asked for the new baseball gloves， his
mother only sighed.“Your birthday isn’t until July，” she said.“If
you want the gloves sooner than that， you will have to buy it yourself.If
you want something， earn it by yourself.”
Jonas thought hard.He was too young to drive to work like Dad， and
he couldn’t turn his bedroom into an office to work at home like
Mom.He went to his favorite thinking spot to look at the bird feeder in his
backyard.
As Jonas was thinking about getting a job， it began to snow.At first
there were only a few flakes （雪花）， but soon the ground turned
white.
“I know！” cried Jonas.“I’ll shovel （铲） the sidewalks on
snow days.If I’m fast， I can do a lot of houses and make a lot of
money.”
So Jonas put on his warmest sweater and fastened the button of his
winter coat.He also added scarf， gloves and a hat.Then he went into the
garage to grab a shovel.
Jonas started next door.He rang the bell and asked Mr Travers if he
would like his sidewalks shoveled.“Yes，” said Mr Travers.“But you
should wait until it stops snowing before you start or you will have to do it
twice.”
“I’ll be back！” said Jonas.He went around the block to see who
would like their walks shoveled after the storm.He had eight customers by
the time he got back to his own house.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
When it stopped snowing， Jonas grabbed his shovel and got to
work.
Tired but happy， Jonas looked at the forty dollars earned from his
work.
When it stopped snowing， Jonas grabbed his shovel and got to
work.Standing on Mr Traver’s sidewalks， initially， Jonas was sort
of clumsy， but soon he became so expert that it took only 20 minutes
to shovel the snow to the sides of the road.When Mr Travers handed
Jonas a 5-dollar bill with satisfaction， his face cracked into a
smile.Soaked with sweat， he even took off his winter clothes.Waving
goodbye， Jonas headed for the second client’s， doing the work in
the same order he talked to his neighbors.3 hours flashed by before he
knew it.With all the work finished， each neighbour gave him a thumb-
up， as well as the reward， which added up to 40 dollars.
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Tired but happy， Jonas looked at the forty dollars earned from his
work.It was enough for the gloves.Hardly had Jonas taken the new
baseball gloves in the store when he began to practice.His perfect
performance won the opportunity to take part in the championship
Baseball Game.Hard practice paid off； he and his friends won the first
prize.When he took his trophy home and put it on his shelf， his
mother spotted he had become a maturer teenager， who could cope
with problems life held in store for him.
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