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Section Ⅱ
“Reading and Thinking”的课文习读环节
目 录
课文阅读理解
课文写法借鉴
课时跟踪检测
美文阅读润心
课文阅读理解
flag
defence
legal
roads
houses
locations
French
modern culture
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What is the text mainly about
A．Learning about British English.
B．The origin of the British name.
C．Learning about a country through its history.
D．The geography of the United Kingdom.
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2．Match the main idea for each paragraph.
Para.1 A．Explain the four invasions and their influences.
Para.2 B．State topic to be examined in the reading.
Para.3 C．Studying the history of the
country will make one's visit much more enjoyable.
Para.4 D．Explain what the term“Great Britain” means and how it came about.
Para.5 E．Explain differences in the four countries.
答案：Paras.1～5 BDEAC
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．What happened in the 19th century according to the text
A．The nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.
B．The Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.
C．The Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
D．The southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK.
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2．Which of the following is the different area of the four countries
A．Flag. B．Currency.
C．Military defence. D．Legal systems.
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3．Who conquered England after the well-known Battle of Hastings
A．The Romans.
B．The Anglo-Saxons.
C．The Normans.
D．The Vikings.
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4．What's the author's attitude towards studying the history of a country
A．Supportive. B．Neutral.
C．Indifferent. D．Doubtful.
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5．How many parts can you see in the map of the United Kingdom
A．Five parts. B．Four parts.
C．Three parts. D．Two parts.
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[Tip]
依据地图识别有效信息
在阅读过程中，如果文章给出地图，首先判断地图的类型以及功能，然后思考地图展示的内容以及一些标记的含义。从地图中获取有效信息，有助于更好地理解文章。如第5题可以从课文提供的英国的行政区划图中得出答案。
(二)阅读表达
1．Why is each part of the UK called “a country”？
Although they cooperate in some areas, they have many differences, including education systems，legal systems and so on.
2．Why should we learn about the history of a country
Because studying the history of a country will help solve your puzzle and make your visit much more enjoyable.
3．Why is London a great place to start your visit
Because it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
|阅|读|技|能|提|升|
以历史为主线，关注时间及转折点
本文是一篇历史类说明文。它是一种介绍历史事件、人物、文化、社会背景等的文章。本文的整体写作结构为“总—分—总”，逻辑清晰。文章先总述人们对英国为何有很多不同名称的困惑→再分述英国社会的历史发展进程(按时间顺序)→最后总结学习历史对深入了解一个国家的重要意义。尤其是第二段，依次使用了表示时间的介词短语：in the 16th century, in the 18th century, in the 19th century, in the 20th century, 使叙述清晰明了。因此，阅读此类文章需要以历史为主线，关注文章中提到的时间和地点，以及事件的转折点和关键节点，以便更好地理解文章的内容和事件发生的背景。
课文写法借鉴
(一)赏用词之妙
1．There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK.
赏析：countless用得形象又恰到好处，此处为形容词，意为“无数的，数不胜数的”，说明了英国历史景点多，突出了英国悠久的历史。
2．If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
赏析：keep your eyes open是动词短语，意为“用心观察”。本句表明了只要你用心观察，英国的过去与现在都将展示在你面前，令你叹为观止。从另一方面，反映了英国文化的丰富多彩。
提能训练
①(词汇升级)There are numerous products designed to keep your child safe. ____________
②(完成句子) You ________________________if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom worthwhile!
如果你想要使你的英国之旅不虚此行，你就必须用心观察！
must keep your eyes open
countless
(二)赏句式之高
1．Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.
赏析：主句是you will be surrounded by ... people。 everywhere引导地点状语从句。who引导定语从句， 修饰先行词people 。该句句式凝练，表达了英国历史上的四个不同民族对英国的影响。
2．The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
赏析：主句是The capital city London is a great place to start。as引导原因状语从句。从句中that引导定语从句，先行词是an ancient port city。定语从句中dating all the way ... times是现在分词短语作定语。本句主要说明了伦敦的历史悠久，值得一游。
提能训练/完成句子
①____________________, he was introduced as the current United States Open Champion.
他所到之处人们都介绍他是本届美国公开赛的冠军。
②In our village stood a temple _______________the Tang Dynasty.
我们村子里有一座始于唐代的寺庙。
Everywhere he went
dating back to
(三)赏文笔之美
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history. Exploring it can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
赏析：英国历史源远流长、别有趣味，等待读者去探索。该句旨在引发读者的阅读兴趣，并且引出下文历史上四个不同民族在不同历史时期给英国带来的影响，让读者迫切想要深入了解。
(四)赏衔接之顺
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences.
赏析：本段使用了as well as, also衔接过渡语，使句子层次清晰，衔接紧密，充分说明了四个国家在某些领域紧密合作。然后，话锋一转，用However引出它们之间仍有诸多区别。
提能训练/完成句子
①___________, the history of tea as a drink in China will be talked about in the documentary, ②___________ the important role tea plays in the foreign trade as a commercial product.
此外，纪录片还将讲述茶在中国作为一种饮品的历史，以及茶作为一种商业产品在对外贸易中发挥的重要作用。
Moreover
as well as
美文阅读润心
传统节日作为中华优秀传统文化的一种传承载体，在被继承、发扬的同时，也在随着时代的进步不断地变化，体现新的内涵和精神。春节也是如此。虽然春节的传统在不断变化，但我们都能从中感受到春节期间家人团聚的温馨和家人之间的爱，从中我们也可以体会到和谐家庭、和谐社会的价值观。
Time for a Change
Social Insights：
A family dinner is an important tradition to celebrate the Spring Festival. Nowadays, some people choose to have the dinner in a restaurant, but not everyone is keen on this idea. What do our readers think
Dear Editor，
We have eaten out for the Spring Festival family dinner for the last three years, and we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home. I don't understand why some people refuse to embrace the change.
Can't they admit that the preparations for the dinner are hard work I really don't think it's worth the effort of spending so much time preparing for a single meal, and then another hour cleaning up the mess after it's over. We work all year, so why can't one day be about spending time with family and relaxing
Eating out is a good choice and it has nothing to do with loss of traditions. We still have the dinner with the same people, just in a different place. The occasion is more enjoyable without all that tiring cooking, and the dishes taste better!
Dear Editor，
For this year's Spring Festival family dinner, my son has booked a table at the best restaurant in town, but I'm a bit unhappy about it. For me, it just won't feel like the Spring Festival having the dinner out.
candies for a sweet life and peanuts for a long and healthy one. In the evening, all of us would sit around the table, enjoying the food and being together again. We toasted each other, we laughed, and the simple, homemade dishes tasted more delicious than anything cooked by a top chef.
I hope my children and their children will still value our memories of preparing the dinner together. To me, the process is even more important than the dinner itself.
Liu Yonghui, retired teacher
[阅读理解]
1．What does Wang Peng mean by saying “we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home”？
A．He doesn't like eating out.
B．He doesn't like eating at home.
C．Both eating at home and eating out are enjoyable.
D．Eating at home is more enjoyable than eating out.
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2．Why does eating out have nothing to do with loss of traditions
A．Because the dishes taste better.
B．Because we eat in a different place.
C．Because we can avoid the tiring cooking.
D．Because we still celebrate it with our family.
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3．Why is Liu Yonghui unhappy about eating the Spring Festival family dinner out
A．Because he thinks it lacks the feeling of the Spring Festival.
B．Because his son booked a table without his permission.
C．Because he can cook delicious food himself.
D．Because it is too expensive.
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[素养积累]
1．由文积词汇
insight n． 洞悉；了解；洞察力；领悟
be keen on 喜爱；热衷于
embrace v. 欣然接受；乐意采纳
clean up 打扫；清理
mess n. 肮脏；杂乱
have nothing to do with ... 和……无关
get under one's feet (在某人身边)碍手碍脚；妨碍某人
token n. 象征；标志
retired adj. 退休的
2．据文悟句式
①句：what or where引导主语从句。
②句：现在分词短语作后置定语。
③句：when引导时间状语从句；what引导表语从句。
④句：that引导定语从句。
⑤句和⑥句：现在分词短语作伴随状语。
课时跟踪检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Upcoming Events of New York Chinese Cultural Center
Fan Dance
Sunday, September 8, 2：00 pm－3：00 pm, $15 per child
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.
Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, September 13, 2：00 pm－2：30 pm
Fresh Meadows Park
Come and celebrate with us in the thousand-year-old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.
Dance to China
Sunday, September 15, 2 pm
Spruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038
Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing Opera. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.
NYCCC School of the Arts Open House
Saturday, September 21, from 1：00 pm－3：00 pm, $12 per child
PS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (杂技的)performances performed by our current e and see our students' beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1－2 pm. The show will be from 2－3 pm.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了纽约中国文化中心即将举办的一些活动。
1．Where can you learn about China-US trade and immigration history
A．In New-York Historical Society Museum & Library.
B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School.
C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium.
D．In Fresh Meadows Park.
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解析：细节理解题。根据Fan Dance部分中最后一句“This program ... examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.”可知，通过参加该项目，可以了解中美之间的贸易和移民史。
2．How much should a family of 4 (aged 75, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China
A．$48. B．$52.
C．$55. D．$57.
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解析：细节理解题。根据Dance to China部分中的“Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.”可知，成人15美元，青少年和老年人12美元，12岁以下儿童10美元。故题干中提到的一家人(aged 75, 38, 36, 5)应付：15×2＋12＋10＝52美元。
3．What does NYCCC aim at
A．Training dancing instructors.
B．Producing beautiful artwork.
C．Promoting Chinese folk arts.
D．Examining trade and immigration.
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解析：推理判断题。根据NYCCC School of the Arts Open House部分中“Join us ... current students.”可知，在NYCCC可以观看中国舞蹈、功夫、杂技表演等。这些都属于中国民间艺术。由此可以推知NYCCC的目的是推广中国民间艺术。
B
Guangzhou has long been famous for various kinds of flowers and local people have developed their enthusiasm for flowers since the time of Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty, which was founded over 2,000 years ago.
According to historical records, in the Western Han Dynasty, blooming flowers were seen everywhere in ancient Guangzhou，also known as Canton. Many people, whether men or women, wore flowers as decorations. There were even more varieties of flowers and plants grown in the royal garden owned by Zhao Tuo, the founder of Nanyue Kingdom.
During the Tang and Song dynasties, Huadi, the land of flowers in Chinese, located in present-day Fangcun area of Guangzhou, was where Datong Port, a major harbor for foreign trade, lay. Many businessmen from different places brought various flower seeds to the port by sea, turning a large wetland into flower fields. Besides, Cantonese farmers also grew flowers on the farmlands of thirty-three villages located south of the Pearl River.
The flower trade also contributed to the boom (繁荣) of Canton, which was the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路). As early as the Western Han Dynasty, people of Lingnan region had sailed to Sri Lanka. In the Tang and Song dynasties, a shipping route of over 14,000 kilometres was established, allowing people to travel to as far as the Persian Gulf. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, several ocean-crossing routes had connected Canton with many other parts of the world. In the period of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, Canton was served as the only port open for foreign trade.
Starting off from the Lingnan region, all kinds of flowers found their way to the West, including camellia and Chinese rose, which were developed into more varieties in only 300 years.
The ancient Maritime Silk Road played a key role in supporting the selling of locally-grown flowers of the Lingnan region to other countries. It also brought special foreign flowers from countries and regions along the route to Canton, which promoted the city's fame for giving people excellent views of blossoms of flowers in all seasons.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了广州花卉历史悠久，花卉贸易也促进了广州的繁荣。
4．What's the function of paragraph 2
A．To introduce the topic.
B．To make a comparison.
C．To raise readers' interest.
D．To support the content above.
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解析：推理判断题。第一段提到，自2 000多年前西汉南越王时期起，广州人就对花卉产生了浓厚的兴趣。第二段用历史资料证实上述观点，故选D。
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5．What was Huadi known for during the Tang and Song dynasties
A．Being a major harbor for foreign trade within China.
B．Developing new varieties of flowers in only 300 years.
C．Growing various flower seeds brought by businessmen.
D．Serving as the staring point of the Maritime Silk Road.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中“During the Tang and Song dynasties ... turning a large wetland into flower fields.”可知，唐宋时期花地湾以种植商人带来的各种花卉种子而出名，故选C。
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6．What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A．The ancient Maritime Silk Road led to the flower trade in Canton.
B．Emperor Qianlong paid special attention to Canton's development.
C．Canton developed into the starting point of the long world trade route.
D．Trade with foreigners decreased to a low degree in the Qing Dynasty.
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段内容，结合首句“The flower trade also contributed ... ancient Maritime Silk Road”可知，广州是古代海上丝绸之路的起点，不同时期都连接着对外贸易的路线。由此可知，广州发展成为历史悠久的世界贸易路线的起点，故选C。
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7．What's the main idea of the text
A．Huadi had an important effect on the development of Canton.
B．Canton's economic success roots back: to the Western Han Dynasty.
C．The long-standing tradition of flowers contributed to Canton's history.
D．The Maritime Silk Road was formed due to the flower trade in Canton.
解析：主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段“Guangzhou has long been famous ...which was founded over 2,000 years ago.”和第四段中“The flower trade also ... the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路)．”可知，文章主要讲述了广州花卉历史悠久，花卉贸易也促进了广州的繁荣，故C项“悠久的花卉传统为广州的历史做出了贡献”能够总结本文大意，故选C。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China's rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term. 8
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring-like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass turn green again.
9 In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It's the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer. 10
During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air. 11 It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.
The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people's spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice. 12 People in Beijing often eat porridge (粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment (营养) to put in the porridge.
A．With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.
B．A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
C．Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.
D．According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.
E．The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain Water.
F．One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.
G．The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了二十四节气之一的雨水，以及雨水在春天的重要性。
8．选F 根据上文“它们还反映了中国丰富的历史，通过季节性的节日、特殊的食物、文化仪式、家庭聚会，甚至健康的生活技巧，与每个节气相对应”以及第二段第一句“雨水预示着降雨量的增加和气温的上升” 。因此F项“二十四节气之一，在春天非常重要，被称为雨水”，承接上句，并且引出后文要介绍的二十四节气之一的雨水，承上启下。
9．选D 根据后句“在中国北方，春旱很常见，这个季节的降水量只占平均年降水量的10%到15%”可知，春季北方是缺雨的，因此春雨非常珍贵。D项“中国有句古话，春雨贵如油”，符合语境。
10．选C 根据上句“每年的这个时候，农民们开始犁地。天气转暖时，正是准备春播的好时机”可知，C项“因此，雨水被认为是灌溉农田的关键时期”和上句构成因果关系。
11．选G 根据后句“强烈建议不要过早脱下厚外套，注意保暖，特别是老人和儿童”可知，G项“降雨导致空气湿度迅速增加，导致气温下降，天气潮湿”和后句构成因果关系。
12．选B 根据后句“北京人经常吃一种中草药煮的粥，以抵御寒冷和潮湿的天气”可知，B项“一碗营养粥是滋养身体的最佳选择”，与后句话题一致。Section Ⅱ “Reading and Thinking”的课文习读环节
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What is the text mainly about？( )
A．Learning about British English.
B．The origin of the British name.
C．Learning about a country through its history.
D．The geography of the United Kingdom.
2．Match the main idea for each paragraph.
Para.1 A．Explain the four invasions and their influences.
Para.2 B．State topic to be examined in the reading.
Para.3 C．Studying the history of the country will make one's visit much more enjoyable.
Para.4 D．Explain what the term “Great Britain” means and how it came about.
Para.5 E．Explain differences in the
four countries.
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．What happened in the 19th century according to the text？( )
A．The nearby country of Wales was joined to the Kingdom of England.
B．The Scotland was joined to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.
C．The Kingdom of Ireland was added to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
D．The southern part of Ireland broke away from the UK.
2．Which of the following is the different area of the four countries？( )
A．Flag. B．Currency.
C．Military defence. D．Legal systems.
3．Who conquered England after the well known Battle of Hastings？( )
A．The Romans.
B．The Anglo Saxons.
C．The Normans.
D．The Vikings.
4．What's the author's attitude towards studying the history of a country ( )
A．Supportive. B．Neutral.
C．Indifferent. D．Doubtful.
5．How many parts can you see in the map of the United Kingdom？( )
A．Five parts. B．Four parts.
C．Three parts. D．Two parts.
[Tip]
依据地图识别有效信息
在阅读过程中，如果文章给出地图，首先判断地图的类型以及功能，然后思考地图展示的内容以及一些标记的含义。从地图中获取有效信息，有助于更好地理解文章。如第5题可以从课文提供的英国的行政区划图中得出答案。
(二)阅读表达
1．Why is each part of the UK called “a country”？
2．Why should we learn about the history of a country
3．Why is London a great place to start your visit
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以历史为主线，关注时间及转折点
本文是一篇历史类说明文。它是一种介绍历史事件、人物、文化、社会背景等的文章。本文的整体写作结构为“总—分—总”，逻辑清晰。文章先总述人们对英国为何有很多不同名称的困惑→再分述英国社会的历史发展进程(按时间顺序)→最后总结学习历史对深入了解一个国家的重要意义。尤其是第二段，依次使用了表示时间的介词短语：in the 16th century, in the 18th century, in the 19th century, in the 20th century, 使叙述清晰明了。因此，阅读此类文章需要以历史为主线，关注文章中提到的时间和地点，以及事件的转折点和关键节点，以便更好地理解文章的内容和事件发生的背景。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．There are countless historic sites to explore, and lots of museums with ancient relics from all over the UK.
赏析：countless用得形象又恰到好处，此处为形容词，意为“无数的，数不胜数的”，说明了英国历史景点多，突出了英国悠久的历史。
2．If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.
赏析：keep your eyes open是动词短语，意为“用心观察”。本句表明了只要你用心观察，英国的过去与现在都将展示在你面前，令你叹为观止。从另一方面，反映了英国文化的丰富多彩。
①(词汇升级)There are numerous products designed to keep your child safe.
②(完成句子) You ________________________ if you are going to make your trip to the United Kingdom worthwhile!
如果你想要使你的英国之旅不虚此行，你就必须用心观察！
(二)赏句式之高
1．Almost everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by evidence of four different groups of people who took over at different times throughout history.
赏析：主句是you will be surrounded by ... people。 everywhere引导地点状语从句。who引导定语从句， 修饰先行词people 。该句句式凝练，表达了英国历史上的四个不同民族对英国的影响。
2．The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
赏析：主句是The capital city London is a great place to start。as引导原因状语从句。从句中that引导定语从句，先行词是an ancient port city。定语从句中dating all the way ... times是现在分词短语作定语。本句主要说明了伦敦的历史悠久，值得一游。
①______________， he was introduced as the current United States Open Champion.
他所到之处人们都介绍他是本届美国公开赛的冠军。
②In our village stood a temple ______________ the Tang Dynasty.
我们村子里有一座始于唐代的寺庙。
(三)赏文笔之美
The United Kingdom has a long and interesting history. Exploring it can help you understand much more about the country and its traditions.
赏析：英国历史源远流长、别有趣味，等待读者去探索。该句旨在引发读者的阅读兴趣，并且引出下文历史上四个不同民族在不同历史时期给英国带来的影响，让读者迫切想要深入了解。
(四)赏衔接之顺
The four countries that belong to the United Kingdom work together in some areas. They use the same flag, known as the Union Jack, as well as share the same currency and military defence. However, they also have some differences.
赏析：本段使用了as well as, also衔接过渡语，使句子层次清晰，衔接紧密，充分说明了四个国家在某些领域紧密合作。然后，话锋一转，用However引出它们之间仍有诸多区别。
①__________， the history of tea as a drink in China will be talked about in the documentary, ②__________ the important role tea plays in the foreign trade as a commercial product.
此外，纪录片还将讲述茶在中国作为一种饮品的历史，以及茶作为一种商业产品在对外贸易中发挥的重要作用。
传统节日作为中华优秀传统文化的一种传承载体，在被继承、发扬的同时，也在随着时代的进步不断地变化，体现新的内涵和精神。春节也是如此。虽然春节的传统在不断变化，但我们都能从中感受到春节期间家人团聚的温馨和家人之间的爱，从中我们也可以体会到和谐家庭、和谐社会的价值观。
Time for a Change
Social Insights：
A family dinner is an important tradition to celebrate the Spring Festival. Nowadays, some people choose to have the dinner in a restaurant, but not everyone is keen on this idea. What do our readers think
Dear Editor，
We have eaten out for the Spring Festival family dinner for the last three years, and we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home. I don't understand why some people refuse to embrace the change.
Can't they admit that the preparations for the dinner are hard work I really don't think it's worth the effort of spending so much time preparing for a single meal, and then another hour cleaning up the mess after it's over. We work all year, so why can't one day be about spending time with family and relaxing
Eating out is a good choice and it has nothing to do with loss of traditions. We still have the dinner with the same people, just in a different place. The occasion is more enjoyable without all that tiring cooking, and the dishes taste better!
In my opinion, really doesn't matter. Eating out may change the form of this tradition, but the love between the family members sitting around the remains the same.
Wang Peng, software engineer
Dear Editor，
For this year's Spring Festival family dinner, my son has booked a table at the best restaurant in town, but I'm a bit unhappy about it. For me, it just won't feel like the Spring Festival having the dinner out.
to most. It was not only for the delicious food that we seldom got to eat, but for the opportunity to I would run around the house, listening to the adults I'd get under my mother's feet in the kitchen, . She'd put tokens in some dumplings: candies for a sweet life and peanuts for a long and healthy one. In the evening, all of us would sit around the table, enjoying the food and being together again. We toasted each other, we laughed, and the simple, homemade dishes tasted more delicious than anything cooked by a top chef.
I hope my children and their children will still value our memories of preparing the dinner together. To me, the process is even more important than the dinner itself.
Liu Yonghui, retired teacher
[阅读理解]
1．What does Wang Peng mean by saying “we have enjoyed it no less than eating at home”？( )
A．He doesn't like eating out.
B．He doesn't like eating at home.
C．Both eating at home and eating out are enjoyable.
D．Eating at home is more enjoyable than eating out.
2．Why does eating out have nothing to do with loss of traditions？( )
A．Because the dishes taste better.
B．Because we eat in a different place.
C．Because we can avoid the tiring cooking.
D．Because we still celebrate it with our family.
3．Why is Liu Yonghui unhappy about eating the Spring Festival family dinner out？( )
A．Because he thinks it lacks the feeling of the Spring Festival.
B．Because his son booked a table without his permission.
C．Because he can cook delicious food himself.
D．Because it is too expensive.
[素养积累]
1．由文积词汇
insight n． 洞悉；了解；洞察力；领悟
be keen on 喜爱；热衷于
embrace v. 欣然接受；乐意采纳
clean up 打扫；清理
mess n. 肮脏；杂乱
have nothing to do with ... 和……无关
get under one's feet (在某人身边)碍手碍脚；妨碍某人
token n. 象征；标志
retired adj. 退休的
2．据文悟句式
①句：what or where引导主语从句。
②句：现在分词短语作后置定语。
③句：when引导时间状语从句；what引导表语从句。
④句：that引导定语从句。
⑤句和⑥句：现在分词短语作伴随状语。
Section Ⅱ
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)①flag ②defence ③legal ④roads ⑤houses
⑥locations ⑦French ⑧modern culture
(二)1.C 2.Paras.1～5 BDEAC
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)1～5 CDCAB
(二)1.Although they cooperate in some areas, they have many differences, including education systems，legal systems and so on.
2．Because studying the history of a country will help solve your puzzle and make your visit much more enjoyable.
3．Because it is an ancient port city that has a history dating all the way back to Roman times.
课文写法借鉴
(一)①countless ②must keep your eyes open
(二)①Everywhere he went ②dating back to
(四)①Moreover ②as well as
美文阅读润心
1～3 CDA
1UNIT 4 课时检测(二) “Reading and Thinking”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Upcoming Events of New York Chinese
Cultural Center
Fan Dance
Sunday, September 8, 2：00 pm－3：00 pm, $15 per child
New York Historical Society Museum & Library
Learn Chinese fan dancing with an instructor from NYCCC! This program is a part of an exhibition which examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.
Dragon Boat Festival
Friday, September 13, 2：00 pm－2：30 pm
Fresh Meadows Park
Come and celebrate with us in the thousand year old tradition of Dragon Boat racing! Be part of the audience and enjoy the excitement of this celebration. FREE ADMISSION! Click here for more information. Dragon Boat Festival will be held in Fresh Meadows Park.
Dance to China
Sunday, September 15, 2 pm
Spruce Street School Auditorium, 12 Spruce St, New York, NY 10038
Join us in celebrating 43 years of preserving and continuing Chinese traditional dance. Students from NYCCC School of the Arts will be performing traditional Chinese dance, martial arts, and Beijing Opera. Cost is $15 for adults, $12 for teenagers and senior citizens, $10 for children under 12.
NYCCC School of the Arts Open House
Saturday, September 21, from 1：00 pm－3：00 pm, $12 per child
PS 124, Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street, New York, NY 10002
Join us and see Chinese dance, kung fu, and acrobatic (杂技的) performances performed by our current e and see our students' beautiful artwork on display and make some artwork yourselves during our hour of arts and crafts and face painting from 1－2 pm. The show will be from 2－3 pm.
1．Where can you learn about China US trade and immigration history
A．In New York Historical Society Museum & Library.
B．In PS 124, Yung Wing School.
C．In Spruce Street School Auditorium.
D．In Fresh Meadows Park.
2．How much should a family of 4 (aged 75, 38, 36, 5) pay to participate in Dance to China
A．$48. B．$52. C．$55. D．$57.
3．What does NYCCC aim at
A．Training dancing instructors.
B．Producing beautiful artwork.
C．Promoting Chinese folk arts.
D．Examining trade and immigration.
B
Guangzhou has long been famous for various kinds of flowers and local people have developed their enthusiasm for flowers since the time of Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty, which was founded over 2,000 years ago.
According to historical records, in the Western Han Dynasty, blooming flowers were seen everywhere in ancient Guangzhou, also known as Canton. Many people, whether men or women, wore flowers as decorations. There were even more varieties of flowers and plants grown in the royal garden owned by Zhao Tuo, the founder of Nanyue Kingdom.
During the Tang and Song dynasties, Huadi, the land of flowers in Chinese, located in present day Fangcun area of Guangzhou, was where Datong Port, a major harbor for foreign trade, lay. Many businessmen from different places brought various flower seeds to the port by sea, turning a large wetland into flower fields. Besides, Cantonese farmers also grew flowers on the farmlands of thirty three villages located south of the Pearl River.
The flower trade also contributed to the boom (繁荣) of Canton, which was the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路). As early as the Western Han Dynasty, people of Lingnan region had sailed to Sri Lanka. In the Tang and Song dynasties, a shipping route of over 14,000 kilometres was established, allowing people to travel to as far as the Persian Gulf. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, several ocean crossing routes had connected Canton with many other parts of the world. In the period of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, Canton was served as the only port open for foreign trade.
Starting off from the Lingnan region, all kinds of flowers found their way to the West, including camellia and Chinese rose, which were developed into more varieties in only 300 years.
The ancient Maritime Silk Road played a key role in supporting the selling of locally grown flowers of the Lingnan region to other countries. It also brought special foreign flowers from countries and regions along the route to Canton, which promoted the city's fame for giving people excellent views of blossoms of flowers in all seasons.
4．What's the function of paragraph 2
A．To introduce the topic.
B．To make a comparison.
C．To raise readers' interest.
D．To support the content above.
5．What was Huadi known for during the Tang and Song dynasties
A．Being a major harbor for foreign trade within China.
B．Developing new varieties of flowers in only 300 years.
C．Growing various flower seeds brought by businessmen.
D．Serving as the staring point of the Maritime Silk Road.
6．What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A．The ancient Maritime Silk Road led to the flower trade in Canton.
B．Emperor Qianlong paid special attention to Canton's development.
C．Canton developed into the starting point of the long world trade route.
D．Trade with foreigners decreased to a low degree in the Qing Dynasty.
7．What's the main idea of the text
A．Huadi had an important effect on the development of Canton.
B．Canton's economic success roots back: to the Western Han Dynasty.
C．The long standing tradition of flowers contributed to Canton's history.
D．The Maritime Silk Road was formed due to the flower trade in Canton.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago in China to guide agricultural production. They also reflect China's rich history through the seasonal festivals, special foods, cultural ceremonies, family gatherings and even healthy living tips that correspond with each solar term.__8__
Rain Water signals the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, lively spring like scenery starts blossoming: the river water defreezes, wild geese move from south to north and trees and grass turn green again.
__9__ In northern China, the spring drought is common and the precipitation of this season accounts for only 10 to 15 percent of annual average rainfall. At this time of year, farmers begin to plough their fields. It's the right time to prepare for spring sowing when the day gets warmer.__10__
During Rain Water period, extra care is needed to deal with a returning cold spell and humidity, which is the amount of water in the air.__11__ It is strongly advised not to take off the thick coats too early and to keep warm, especially the elderly and children.
The wet and humid weather during Rain Water period is considered harmful for people's spleen and stomach according to Chinese medical practice.__12__ People in Beijing often eat porridge (粥) cooked with a kind of Chinese herb medicine to resist cold and wet weather. Honey, dates and Chinese yam are also very good nourishment (营养) to put in the porridge.
A．With Rain Water coming, insects become more active.
B．A bowl of nutritious porridge is the best choice to nourish the body.
C．Therefore, Rain Water is considered as a key period to water the fields.
D．According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil.
E．The temperature in most of the basin areas increases quickly during Rain Water.
F．One of the 24 solar terms, which is very important in spring, is called Rain Water.
G．The fast increase in air humidity due to rainfall can result in lower temperature and wet weather.
UNIT 4 课时检测(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了纽约中国文化中心即将举办的一些活动。
1．选A 细节理解题。根据Fan Dance部分中最后一句“This program ... examines the history of trade and immigration between China and the United States.”可知，通过参加该项目，可以了解中美之间的贸易和移民史。
2．选B 细节理解题。根据Dance to China部分中的“Cost is D|S15 for adults, D|S12 for teenagers and senior citizens, D|S10 for children under 12.”可知，成人15美元，青少年和老年人12美元，12岁以下儿童10美元。故题干中提到的一家人(aged 75, 38, 36, 5)应付：15×2＋12＋10＝52美元。
3．选C 推理判断题。根据NYCCC School of the Arts Open House部分中“Join us ... current students.”可知，在NYCCC可以观看中国舞蹈、功夫、杂技表演等。这些都属于中国民间艺术。由此可以推知NYCCC的目的是推广中国民间艺术。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了广州花卉历史悠久，花卉贸易也促进了广州的繁荣。
4．选D 推理判断题。第一段提到，自2 000多年前西汉南越王时期起，广州人就对花卉产生了浓厚的兴趣。第二段用历史资料证实上述观点，故选D。
5．选C 细节理解题。根据第三段中“During the Tang and Song dynasties ... turning a large wetland into flower fields.”可知，唐宋时期花地湾以种植商人带来的各种花卉种子而出名，故选C。
6．选C 推理判断题。根据第四段内容，结合首句“The flower trade also contributed ... ancient Maritime Silk Road”可知，广州是古代海上丝绸之路的起点，不同时期都连接着对外贸易的路线。由此可知，广州发展成为历史悠久的世界贸易路线的起点，故选C。
7．选C 主旨大意题。根据全文内容，结合第一段“Guangzhou has long been famous ...which was founded over 2,000 years ago.”和第四段中“The flower trade also ... the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路)．”可知，文章主要讲述了广州花卉历史悠久，花卉贸易也促进了广州的繁荣，故C项“悠久的花卉传统为广州的历史做出了贡献”能够总结本文大意，故选C。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了二十四节气之一的雨水，以及雨水在春天的重要性。
8．选F 根据上文“它们还反映了中国丰富的历史，通过季节性的节日、特殊的食物、文化仪式、家庭聚会，甚至健康的生活技巧，与每个节气相对应”以及第二段第一句“雨水预示着降雨量的增加和气温的上升” 。因此F项“二十四节气之一，在春天非常重要，被称为雨水”，承接上句，并且引出后文要介绍的二十四节气之一的雨水，承上启下。
9．选D 根据后句“在中国北方，春旱很常见，这个季节的降水量只占平均年降水量的10%到15%”可知，春季北方是缺雨的，因此春雨非常珍贵。D项“中国有句古话，春雨贵如油”，符合语境。
10．选C 根据上句“每年的这个时候，农民们开始犁地。天气转暖时，正是准备春播的好时机”可知，C项“因此，雨水被认为是灌溉农田的关键时期”和上句构成因果关系。
11．选G 根据后句“强烈建议不要过早脱下厚外套，注意保暖，特别是老人和儿童”可知，G项“降雨导致空气湿度迅速增加，导致气温下降，天气潮湿”和后句构成因果关系。
12．选B 根据后句“北京人经常吃一种中草药煮的粥，以抵御寒冷和潮湿的天气”可知，B项“一碗营养粥是滋养身体的最佳选择”，与后句话题一致。
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