Section Ⅲ Integrated skills
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
British parents encourage their children to play musical instruments as part of a family tradition rather than raise their children’s competitiveness as the American parents do.
Dr Aaron Reeves from Oxford University found that the UK parents did not see musical practice as character building or useful in getting university places or jobs for their children.Instead， they usually encouraged their children to follow their interests.
This is different from what the other researchers had found in America.Middle-class parents in the US appear to associate （与……相联系） these cultural practices with other worldly benefits and often center these music activities around the school subjects.
Researchers think that it may be due to the fact that the US parents have become increasingly worried about providing their children with skills and abilities enabling them to stand out from their competitors.
However， for British parents， no such direct connection was made with future educational or job advantages.The parents interviewed here did not connect music with usefulness but rather they just paid attention to the value of music as a family tradition and， to some degree， as something valuable in its own right.
One Scottish parent said during an interview， “We’ve got two learning musical instruments.If they think it is fun， we try and encourage them， but we wouldn’t force them.” Another housewife said， “My son has just turned five and I want him to play the guitar because his uncle is good at it， but it’s up to my son.”
“Lots of UK parents don’t think music practice could be very helpful for the children’s confidence or school success.They say that it takes time and some talent for the children to gain a competing advantage，” said Dr Reeves.“I think they are right.”
1.What does the underlined word “their” in Paragraph 2 refer to？
A.The US parents’. B.The UK children’s.
C.The UK parents’. D.The US children’s.
2.What do British parents think of music learning？
A.It is useful for their children to get better jobs.
B.It can be helpful to build their children’s confidence.
C.It helps their children to succeed in their schoolwork.
D.It would be better to take it as a hobby for the children.
3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph？
A.Both the US and UK parents are right.
B.The other researchers’ findings are misleading.
C.Dr Reeves agrees more with the UK parents.
D.Only the talented children can benefit from music learning.
4.What is the text mainly about？
A.The benefits of extra music learning for children.
B.The American parents’ attitude towards music learning.
C.Differences in the British and American parenting styles.
D.Different attitudes towards music learning in the UK and US.
B
Traci Ruble， a psychotherapist （心理治疗师）， felt worried that people today were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal connections.She understood that with busy lives and challenging jobs， people were unable to make these connections.
So on a spring day in 2015， Ruble and a small number of volunteers set up chairs on sidewalks in 12 locations around San Francisco， California and invited people passing by to sit for a few minutes and chat.This was the beginning of Sidewalk Talk， an organization whose mission is to create public spaces of connections where the people are.
Today， the organization has more than 4，000 volunteers in 40 cities.Around 25 per cent of the volunteers are licensed therapists （持证治疗师）.They come from different backgrounds and are a mixed group.Volunteers receive training from the organization.
Listening activities are held several times a month along with other organizations.In San Francisco， Sidewalk Talk partners with Lava Mae， a non-governmental organization （NGO） that brings mobile showers to homeless people.
Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to speak and be listened to but it is not therapy， according to Ruble.“I’m not interacting as a therapist out there.I’m not there to solve someone’s problems，” she said.“I’m there to practice being human.”
Ruble stressed that therapy is one-sided and that therapists are taught to avoid self-disclosure （自我表露） but by “being human” she could carry out interactions by sharing her own life and showing empathy （同感） with the people she talks with.
According to a report， 31 per cent of all Americans experience serious loneliness including 61 per cent of young adults.To fix that， rebuilding community relationships is very important.While listening activities will not solve the loneliness problem， these chats could help someone have a brighter day.Knowing that there are empathetic people who are willing to fully listen and share your feelings could make all the difference to a lonely person.
5.What can we learn about Sidewalk Talk？
A.It is largely made up of licensed therapists.
B.It encourages people to share and reconnect.
C.It was set up with the help of other organizations.
D.It aims to improve people’s language expression ability.
6.Why does Ruble stress “being human”？
A.It leads to a healthier life.
B.It helps people solve problems.
C.It makes chats go more smoothly.
D.It allows people to receive support.
7.What does the last paragraph mainly show us？
A.The need for Sidewalk Talk’s activities.
B.The seriousness of the loneliness problem.
C.The results of being an empathetic person.
D.The power of good community relationships.
8.What is the best title for the text？
A.Taking Listening to the Streets
B.Dealing with Loneliness by Volunteering
C.Building Powerful Connections Between People
D.Enjoying Having Deep Conversations with Strangers
C
It is natural for young people to go after cool and good-looking young “idols （偶像）”.We spend a lot of time caring about them， even more time than we spend on our studies or work.We often wonder： What makes them so popular？What could I do to be cool like them？
Well， guess what？ Many of your idols are only made to “look” cool.If you could see into their personal lives， you would find these stars aren’t so bright.Their beauty is only skin-deep.Some of them might not be as honest， kind or hard-working as you are！ They aren’t worth the popularity that they enjoy at all！
When I was a teenager， I， along with most of my classmates， had admired pop idols， too.Then， one day， I discovered Leonard Cohen and Neil Young.They were ordinary-looking people who played the guitar while sitting on a bench.They wore no flashy （奢华的） clothes， and they had no screaming fans.But their songs were great and meaningful.They told the truth： Life is hard and the road you take might sometimes be lonely.Most of all， they taught me that it was okay if I was not popular and cool all of the time.I still listen to them today.
Modern “idol culture” often sends the wrong message that life is always easy and fun.But the best actors， the best sports stars and the greatest scientists all have scars （伤疤） from the stress of dealing with many life difficulties.Many of the successful “outgoing” people we admire today were shy when they were teenagers.
Idols can serve as important role models in our lives， so it’s very important to choose the right ones.We should celebrate people who teach us important values that can help to guide us on the road ahead.The next time you see some popular “stars”， ask yourself： Do I really need these people in my life？
9.What is the function of the underlined sentences in the first paragraph？
A.To show the author’s opinion.
B.To interest readers in reading further.
C.To show the importance of the idol culture.
D.To serve as the topic sentence of the paragraph.
10.What’s the author’s attitude towards teenagers’ admiring idols？
A.He understands it. B.He is against it.
C.He supports it. D.He is uninterested in it.
11.What can we infer from Paragraph 3？
A.All the teenagers admire pop stars.
B.Leonard and Neil are famous musicians.
C.Life is easy and fun for stars.
D.Being popular and cool is not necessarily important.
12.Which of the following ideas does the author agree with？
A.Teenagers should be cool like stars.
B.Teenagers should say no to the wrong idols.
C.Role models should be chosen from idols.
D.Wrong messages are from idol culture.
D
Did your mother ever say you’ll feel better after a good cry？ It turns out Mom is right as usual — crying really is healthy.What’s more， letting yourself feel blue and accepting those feelings will help you feel better in the long run， according to a new research.
In three separate studies both online and in a lab， researchers at UC Berkeley evaluated the responses from 1，300 adults regarding their psychological health and emotional well-being.In one study， 1，000 participants filled out a survey evaluating how they felt about the statement， “I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way that I’m feeling.” Those who agreed with the statement scored lower on tests of well-being.In other words， letting yourself feel bad is better for your mind and mood than trying to control negative thoughts.
“We find that people who habitually accept their negative emotions experience fewer negative emotions， which adds to better psychological health，” said study senior author Iris Mauss， PhD， an associate professor of psychology at UC Berkeley in an article on the university’s website.
In a society where the importance to be happy is emphasized daily on the other social media platforms， letting yourself be down in the dumps can be tough.Just remember that true happiness isn’t always what people say it is.
“It turns out that how we approach our own negative emotional reactions is really important for our well-being，”said study lead author Brett Ford， PhD， an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto.“People who accept these emotions without judging or trying to change them are able to deal with their stress more successfully.”
So next time someone tells you to “turn that frown upside down”， ignore them.Embrace your inner feelings for a while.
13.How did the researchers carry out one of the studies？
A.They gave the participants different tests.
B.They compared their own thoughts with others.
C.They studied the participants’ everyday experiences.
D.They compared the participants’ thoughts and their feelings.
14.What do the underlined words “be down in the dumps” in Paragraph 4 mean？
A.Be lonely. B.Be depressed.C.Be positive. D.Be comfortable.
15.What did Brett Ford try to show in Paragraph 5？
A.It is better for people to accept negative emotions.
B.We should never try to change others’ thoughts.
C.People who accept themselves are happier.
D.Positive people tend to be less stressed.
16.What would be the best title for the text？
A.Turn Your Frown Upside Down
B.Crying Is Good for Our Health
C.Stop Having Bad Feelings
D.Stop Feeling the Way That You’re Feeling
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
According to a report， adults in America commonly have about five hours of leisure time every day.Studies have shown that having leisure time can make you more productive and less stressed. 17 The important thing is to actively get leisure time.
18 Too much leisure time can make you feel lazy and tired， but too little can make you feel stressed and beaten.There’s an important balance you have to achieve.
19 You may end up being more depressed and more stressed.If you’re highly productive and the thought of taking time for leisure stresses you out， adding “Relax” to your to-do list may be just what you need.That way， you get the benefits of leisure while still feeling the satisfaction of checking tasks off of your list.
Some leisure activities are better than others.Watching TV or playing video games might be fun， but doing other things like exercising， drawing， or spending time with friends and family can make you feel even better. 20
Leisure time is good for you. 21 So make sure to plan some leisure time in your day， find the right balance， and use it to do things that really make you happy and energized.
A.You need to have a healthy attitude towards it.
B.It is important for your happiness and well-being.
C.Leisure time has the opposite result if you view it as wasteful.
D.But if you have well below that five free hours a day， don’t worry.
E.When you plan your leisure time， be realistic about how much you need.
F.These activities can help you feel energized and ready for the week ahead.
G.There is a lot of time to do fun things like reading， playing， or just relaxing.
17. 18. 19.
20. 21.
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是某国际中学的学生会主席李华，你校将邀请心理咨询师（psychological consultant）Mr Robert来学校做讲座，宣讲如何有效地与父母进行沟通。请你以学生会的名义写一则英文通知，内容包括：
1.活动目的；
2.活动时间及地点；
3.活动注意事项。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
NOTICE
Section Ⅲ Integrated skills
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了英国父母和美国父母对培养孩子乐器方面的能力持有不同的观点。
1.B 代词指代题。根据第二段内容可知，此处their指代the UK children’s。
2.D 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，英国父母让孩子们把乐器当成一种兴趣。
3.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可推断出，Dr Reeves赞成英国父母们的观点。
4.D 主旨大意题。文章第一段开篇表明主题，指出英国父母和美国父母对培养孩子乐器方面的能力持有不同的观点。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。一位心理治疗师创立公益组织，带领志愿者们走上街头，邀请路人坐下来聊天，通过倾听和真诚的交谈帮助人们化解孤独情绪。
5.B 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句和第二段内容可知，Traci Ruble有感于人们的孤独以及人际交流的缺失，于是创立了公益组织Sidewalk Talk，带领志愿者们走上街头，邀请路人坐下来聊天。由此可推知，该组织鼓励人们分享自己的想法、经历或感情并重新建立人际关系。
6.C 细节理解题。根据第五段中Ruble所说的话和第六段内容可知，参加Sidewalk Talk的活动时，她不是以治疗师的身份去治疗别人，而是“作为一个人”进行交流；因为治疗师的治疗是单方面的，而“作为一个人”则可以敞开心扉并对谈话人表现出同理心，从而更好地进行交流，即让聊天活动更顺畅地开展。
7.A 段落大意题。在最后一段中，作者首先指出许多美国人存在孤独问题，而重建社区关系对解决该问题来说很重要；随后指出尽管谈话活动不能解决孤独问题，但是能够帮助人们度过更美好的一天；接着给出了原因：知道有善解人意的人愿意全身心倾听并理解你的感受，这对一个孤独的人来说会有很大的不同。由此可推知，本段主要阐述了Sidewalk Talk活动的必要性。
8.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一位心理治疗师创立公益组织，带领志愿者们走上街头，邀请路人坐下来聊天，通过倾听和真诚的交谈帮助人们化解孤独情绪，故A项为本文最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲道理和举例子的方式指出，现代偶像文化经常传递出错误的信息，误导青少年，进而提出青少年应以能教给我们重要价值观的人作为偶像这一观点。
9.B 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句可知，我们花很多时间追星。再由下文讲现代偶像文化可知，第一段画线句子的作用是激发读者进一步阅读的兴趣。
10.A 观点态度题。根据第三段第一句可知，作者对崇拜偶像的态度应该是理解的。
11.D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Most of all， they taught me that it was okay if I was not popular and cool all of the time.可知，受欢迎和酷并不那么重要。
12.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一、二句可知，作者认为青少年应该选择正确的偶像，因此作者可能会同意的观点是青少年应该对不好的偶像说不。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了哭对健康是有益的。
13.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的In one study， 1，000 participants filled out a survey evaluating how they felt about the statement，“I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way that I’m feeling.”可知，研究人员通过比较参与者的想法和感受进行了其中一项研究。
14.B 词义猜测题。根据画线短语上文中的In a society where the importance to be happy is emphasized daily on the other social media platforms可知，在一个其他社交媒体平台每天都强调快乐重要性的社会，在强调快乐的社会里，让自己沮丧是困难的。be down in the dumps意为“沮丧的”。
15.A 推理判断题。根据第五段中的People who accept these emotions without judging or trying to change them are able to deal with their stress more successfully.可推断，接受自己负面情绪的人能更成功地处理压力，因此接受负面情绪更好。
16.B 标题归纳题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了哭对我们的健康有好处。因此B项为文章的最佳标题。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了休闲时间的重要性以及如何合理安排休闲时间。
17.D 上文指出美国的成年人每天通常有大约五个小时的休闲时间，而且研究表明拥有休闲时间可以让你更有效率、压力更小；根据空后一句可知，设空处应是与休闲时间有关但又不太重要的事，故D项（但如果你每天的休闲时间远低于五个小时，不用担心）符合语境。D项中的that five free hours a day呼应上文中的about five hours of leisure time every day。
18.E 下文指出太多或太少的休闲时间都不好，你需要找到一个平衡，由此可知，本段主要介绍休闲时间的量的选择，故E项（当你计划你的休闲时间时，应计划合理的时长）符合语境。E项中的how much you need呼应下文中的Too much和too little。
19.C 根据空后一句可知，设空处应与会让你感到更沮丧、更有压力的事有关，故C项（如果你视休闲时间为浪费，那么它会产生相反的结果）符合语境。C项中的the opposite result呼应下文中的more depressed and more stressed。
20.F 根据本段首句可知，本段内容与休闲活动有关。上文对比了几种不同的休闲活动，指出有些休闲活动比其他的要好，故F项（这些活动可以帮助你感到精力充沛，并为接下来的一周做好准备）承接上文，符合语境。F项中的These activities指代上文中的other things like exercising， drawing， or spending time with friends and family。
21.B 上文指出休闲时间对你有好处，故B项（它对你的幸福和健康很重要）承接上文，符合语境。B项中的It指代上文中的Leisure time，且happiness and well-being 呼应下文中的happy and energized。
Ⅲ.
NOTICE
Nowadays， the problems between teenagers and their parents have become highly discussed topics.To improve the development of a healthy parent-child relationship， our school has invited Mr Robert， a psychological consultant， to give a lecture at 5 p.m.this Friday in the school hall.
If you are facing difficulties in communicating with your parents， or if you have been concerned about how to improve your relationship with them， you are welcome to attend the lecture to discover possible solutions.
Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes early and bring a notebook and a pen if necessary.
The Students’ Union
6 / 6Section Ⅲ Integrated skills
写一封旨在化解亲子矛盾的建议书
本单元的写作任务是写一封旨在化解亲子矛盾的建议书。建议书属于半开放性作文，要求学生根据材料提出针对性地解决问题的方法或者合理的建议。建议书要写得简明扼要、目的明确。提出的建议要合情合理，语言要礼貌得体。提出建议的角度要多样化，条理清晰，通常以firstly、 secondly、 thirdly或to begin/start with、 then、 later、 last but not least等依次陈述建议。 具体写作步骤一般是“三段式”结构。
一、写作常用词汇
1.teenager n. 青少年
2.conflict n. 冲突
3.upset adj. 心烦意乱的，不安的
4.explain v. 解释
5.solve vt. 解决；处理；解答
6.eager adj. 渴望的
7.be anxious about 担心，担忧
8.feel lonely 感到孤独
9.worry about 担心
10.have trouble/difficulty （in） doing sth
做某事有困难
11.put oneself in sb’s shoes
换位思考
12.turn to sb for help 向某人寻求帮助
13.make up with sb 与某人和解
municate with 和……交流
15.give sb some advice/tips/suggestions on ...
就……给某人一些建议
16.develop a good relationship
建立好的关系
二、写作常用句式（注意加黑部分的表达）
1.I am sorry to hear that you feel lonely and upset when entering a new school.
我很遗憾听到你进入新学校后感到孤独和不安。
2.It is natural that many teenagers do not know how to choose courses.
许多青少年不知道如何选课这是自然的。
3.You don’t have to worry about it.
你不必为此事担心。
4.First（ly）， why not join a club？ If you do this， you can make friends.
首先，为什么不参加一个俱乐部呢？如果你这样做的话，就会交到朋友。
5.Second（ly）， you should/can try to talk with others.Then/That way， you will feel better.
其次，你应该尽量与人交谈。这样你会感觉好点。
6.Third（ly）， it would be a good idea if you read a book or listen to music.By doing this， you will calm yourself down.
第三，看书或听音乐将会是个不错的主意。这样你会使自己平静下来。
7.I think you can make it if you follow the advice below.
如果你听从以下建议，我认为你会成功的。
8.I hope my advice will be of help to you.
我希望我的建议对你有帮助。
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack 因为选课问题与父母意见不同，发生冲突，情绪低落，写信向你求助。请你给他写一封回信，帮他分析冲突原因，提出和解建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jack，
Yours，
Li Hua
第一步：审题谋篇，合理布局
第二步：遣词造句，规范得体
◎核心词汇
1.选课
2.做某事有一些困难
3.和某人有一些冲突
4.没有必要做某事
5.在于
6.对……有益
7.和……交流
8.接受某人的建议
◎遣词造句
1.我很遗憾听到你在选课问题上与你的父母有一些冲突。（宾语从句，conflict）
2.我认为没有必要感到不安。（there is no need to ...）
3.像这样的事情通常会发生在青少年身上，包括你在内。（include）
4.冲突在于选择对你有益的东西还是你感兴趣的东西。（whether ...or ...， 宾语从句）
5.如果你坚持根据你的喜好选课，我建议你告诉他们你必须选这些课程的原因。（状语从句， stick to）
6.你也应该保证你会学好你选择的（科目）。 （what 引导宾语从句）
7.这也是我说服父母允许我选择我所喜欢的科目的方式。（persuade，定语从句）
第三步：词句升级，彰显文采
1.用并列连词合并句2和句3。
2.用It is＋动词-ed形式＋that ...改写句5。
第四步：检查誊写，连句成篇
Dear Jack，
Yours，
Li Hua
【即时演练】
高一新生或多或少都会经历一些烦心事，如高中学习难度的增加使得学生的压力增大；新同学之间的不了解导致小误会时而发生；部分同学由于肥胖而感到自卑；不少同学因为琐事与父母发生冲突，这些都让青少年对于高中生活感到沮丧和困惑。
针对这一现象，请你（Tom）给高一的学生写一封信，就某一两个你感受最深的方面谈谈你的看法，同时提出适当的建议来帮助高一的学生树立正确的态度。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Dear Freshmen，
Yours sincerely，
Tom
Section Ⅲ Integrated skills
【典例体验·提素能】
第二步
核心词汇
1.choose subjects/courses 2.have some difficulties/troubles （in） doing sth 3.have some conflicts with sb 4.there is no need to do sth 5.lie in 6.be beneficial to/be of benefit to
7.communicate with 8.take sb’s advice
遣词造句
1.I am sorry to hear that you had some conflicts with your parents on choosing subjects.
2.I think there is no need to feel upset.
3.Things like this usually happen to teenagers， you included.
4.The conflict lies in whether to choose what is beneficial to you or what interests you.
5.If you stick to choosing the subjects you like， I advised you to tell them the reasons why you must choose the subjects.
6.You should also promise that you will learn what you choose well.
7.These are the ways I persuaded my parents to allow me to choose the subjects that I like.
第三步
1.I think there is no need to feel upset， for things like this usually happen to teenagers， you included.
2.If you stick to choosing the subjects you like， it is advised that you should tell them the reasons why you must choose the subjects.
第四步
Dear Jack，
I am sorry to hear that you had some conflicts with your parents on choosing subjects.But I think there is no need to feel upset， for things like this usually happen to teenagers， you included.
Needless to say， the conflict between you and your parents lies in whether to choose what is beneficial to you or what interests you.In my opinion， if you stick to choosing the subjects you like， it is advised that you should tell them the reasons why you must choose the subjects.Besides， you should also promise that you will learn what you choose well.These are the ways I persuaded my parents to allow me to choose the subjects that I like.
Hoping that you can make up with your parents.
Yours，
Li Hua
即时演练
Dear Freshmen，
As a freshman， we are going through a difficult period. I understand your feelings. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help.
Firstly， we should not be ashamed of our figure. It is normal for us to experience some body changes. What really matters is that we should keep a balanced diet. Besides， to avoid arguments with our parents or friends， I think we should talk to family， friends and teachers munication is an important way to express your feelings to others， and then they can understand you better and help you.
All in all， I believe you will have a bright future.
Best wishes.
Yours sincerely，
Tom
5 / 5(共75张PPT)
Section Ⅲ Integrated skills
1
写作指导·增底蕴
目 录
2
典例体验·提素能
3
课时检测·提能力
1
写作指导·增底蕴
储备写作素材
写一封旨在化解亲子矛盾的建议书
本单元的写作任务是写一封旨在化解亲子矛盾的建议书。建
议书属于半开放性作文，要求学生根据材料提出针对性地解决问
题的方法或者合理的建议。建议书要写得简明扼要、目的明确。
提出的建议要合情合理，语言要礼貌得体。提出建议的角度要多
样化，条理清晰，通常以firstly、 secondly、 thirdly或to
begin/start with、 then、 later、 last but not least等依次陈述建
议。 具体写作步骤一般是“三段式”结构。
一、写作常用词汇
1. teenager n. 青少年
2. conflict n. 冲突
3. upset adj. 心烦意乱的，不安的
4. explain v. 解释
5. solve vt. 解决；处理；解答
6. eager adj. 渴望的
7. be anxious about 担心，担忧
8. feel lonely 感到孤独
9. worry about 担心
10. have trouble/difficulty （in） doing sth 做某事有困难
11. put oneself in sb’s shoes 换位思考
12. turn to sb for help 向某人寻求帮助
13. make up with sb 与某人和解
municate with 和……交流
15. give sb some advice/tips/suggestions on ...
就……给某人一些建议
16. develop a good relationship 建立好的关系
二、写作常用句式（注意加黑部分的表达）
1. I am sorry to hear that you feel lonely and upset when entering a
new school.
我很遗憾听到你进入新学校后感到孤独和不安。
2. It is natural that many teenagers do not know how to choose courses.
许多青少年不知道如何选课这是自然的。
3. You don’t have to worry about it.
你不必为此事担心。
4. First（ly）， why not join a club？ If you do this， you can make
friends.
首先，为什么不参加一个俱乐部呢？如果你这样做的话，就会交到
朋友。
5. Second（ly）， you should/can try to talk with others.Then/That
way， you will feel better.
其次，你应该尽量与人交谈。这样你会感觉好点。
6. Third（ly）， it would be a good idea if you read a book or listen to
music.By doing this， you will calm yourself down.
第三，看书或听音乐将会是个不错的主意。这样你会使自己平
静下来。
7. I think you can make it if you follow the advice below.如果你听从以
下建议，我认为你会成功的。
8. I hope my advice will be of help to you.
我希望我的建议对你有帮助。
2
典例体验·提素能
点拨写作技法
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack 因为选课问题与父母意见不
同，发生冲突，情绪低落，写信向你求助。请你给他写一封回信，帮
他分析冲突原因，提出和解建议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Jack，
Yours，
Li Hua
第一步：审题谋篇，合理布局
第二步：遣词造句，规范得体
◎核心词汇
1. 选课
2. 做某事有一些困难
choose subjects/courses
have some difficulties/troubles （in） doing sth
3. 和某人有一些冲突
4. 没有必要做某事
5. 在于
6. 对……有益
7. 和……交流
8. 接受某人的建议
have some conflicts with sb
there is no need to do sth
lie in
be beneficial to/be of benefit to
communicate with
take sb’s advice
1. 我很遗憾听到你在选课问题上与你的父母有一些冲突。（宾语从
句，conflict）
2. 我认为没有必要感到不安。（there is no need to ...）
3. 像这样的事情通常会发生在青少年身上，包括你在内。（include）
I am sorry to hear that you had some conflicts with your parents on
choosing subjects.
I think there is no need to feel upset.
Things like this usually happen to teenagers， you included.
◎遣词造句
4. 冲突在于选择对你有益的东西还是你感兴趣的东西。（whether ...
or ...， 宾语从句）
5. 如果你坚持根据你的喜好选课，我建议你告诉他们你必须选这些课
程的原因。（状语从句， stick to）
The conflict lies in whether to choose what is beneficial to you or
what interests you.
If you stick to choosing the subjects you like， I advised you to tell
them the reasons why you must choose the subjects.
6. 你也应该保证你会学好你选择的（科目）。 （what 引导宾语
从句）
7. 这也是我说服父母允许我选择我所喜欢的科目的方式。
（persuade，定语从句）
You should also promise that you will learn what you choose well.
These are the ways I persuaded my parents to allow me to choose the
subjects that I like.
第三步：词句升级，彰显文采
1. 用并列连词合并句2和句3。
2. 用It is＋动词-ed形式＋that ...改写句5。
I think there is no need to feel upset， for things like this usually
happen to teenagers， you included.
If you stick to choosing the subjects you like， it is advised that you
should tell them the reasons why you must choose the subjects.
第四步：检查誊写，连句成篇
Dear Jack，
I am sorry to hear that you had some conflicts with your parents on
choosing subjects.But I think there is no need to feel upset， for things
like this usually happen to teenagers， you included.
Yours，
Li Hua
Needless to say， the conflict between you and your parents lies in
whether to choose what is beneficial to you or what interests you.In my
opinion， if you stick to choosing the subjects you like， it is advised that
you should tell them the reasons why you must choose the
subjects.Besides， you should also promise that you will learn what you
choose well.These are the ways I persuaded my parents to allow me to
choose the subjects that I like.
Hoping that you can make up with your parents.
【即时演练】
高一新生或多或少都会经历一些烦心事，如高中学习难度的增加
使得学生的压力增大；新同学之间的不了解导致小误会时而发生；部
分同学由于肥胖而感到自卑；不少同学因为琐事与父母发生冲突，这
些都让青少年对于高中生活感到沮丧和困惑。
针对这一现象，请你（Tom）给高一的学生写一封信，就某一两
个你感受最深的方面谈谈你的看法，同时提出适当的建议来帮助高一
的学生树立正确的态度。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Freshmen，
Yours sincerely，
Tom
参考范文：
Dear Freshmen，
As a freshman， we are going through a difficult period. I understand
your feelings. Try these pieces of advice and see if they help.
Firstly， we should not be ashamed of our figure. It is normal for us
to experience some body changes. What really matters is that we should
keep a balanced diet. Besides， to avoid arguments with our parents or
friends， I think we should talk to family， friends and teachers more.
Communication is an important way to express your feelings to others，
and then they can understand you better and help you.
All in all， I believe you will have a bright future.
Best wishes.
Yours sincerely，
Tom
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
3
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
British parents encourage their children to play musical instruments as
part of a family tradition rather than raise their children’s competitiveness
as the American parents do.
Dr Aaron Reeves from Oxford University found that the UK parents
did not see musical practice as character building or useful in getting
university places or jobs for their children.Instead， they usually
encouraged their children to follow their interests.
This is different from what the other researchers had found in
America.Middle-class parents in the US appear to associate （与……相
联系） these cultural practices with other worldly benefits and often center
these music activities around the school subjects.
Researchers think that it may be due to the fact that the US parents
have become increasingly worried about providing their children with
skills and abilities enabling them to stand out from their competitors.
However， for British parents， no such direct connection was made
with future educational or job advantages.The parents interviewed here did
not connect music with usefulness but rather they just paid attention to the
value of music as a family tradition and， to some degree， as something
valuable in its own right.
One Scottish parent said during an interview， “We’ve got two
learning musical instruments.If they think it is fun， we try and encourage
them， but we wouldn’t force them.” Another housewife said， “My
son has just turned five and I want him to play the guitar because his uncle
is good at it， but it’s up to my son.”
“Lots of UK parents don’t think music practice could be very
helpful for the children’s confidence or school success.They say that it
takes time and some talent for the children to gain a competing
advantage，” said Dr Reeves.“I think they are right.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了英国父母和美国父
母对培养孩子乐器方面的能力持有不同的观点。
1. What does the underlined word “their” in Paragraph 2 refer to？
A. The US parents’. B. The UK children’s.
C. The UK parents’. D. The US children’s.
解析： 代词指代题。根据第二段内容可知，此处their指代the
UK children’s。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了英国父母和美国父
母对培养孩子乐器方面的能力持有不同的观点。
2. What do British parents think of music learning？
A. It is useful for their children to get better jobs.
B. It can be helpful to build their children’s confidence.
C. It helps their children to succeed in their schoolwork.
D. It would be better to take it as a hobby for the children.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，英国父母让孩子们
把乐器当成一种兴趣。
3. What can be inferred from the last paragraph？
A. Both the US and UK parents are right.
B. The other researchers’ findings are misleading.
C. Dr Reeves agrees more with the UK parents.
D. Only the talented children can benefit from music learning.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段可推断出，Dr Reeves赞成英
国父母们的观点。
4. What is the text mainly about？
A. The benefits of extra music learning for children.
B. The American parents’ attitude towards music learning.
C. Differences in the British and American parenting styles.
D. Different attitudes towards music learning in the UK and US.
解析： 主旨大意题。文章第一段开篇表明主题，指出英国父母
和美国父母对培养孩子乐器方面的能力持有不同的观点。
B
Traci Ruble， a psychotherapist （心理治疗师）， felt worried that
people today were experiencing loneliness and a shortage of personal
connections.She understood that with busy lives and challenging jobs，
people were unable to make these connections.
So on a spring day in 2015， Ruble and a small number of volunteers
set up chairs on sidewalks in 12 locations around San Francisco，
California and invited people passing by to sit for a few minutes and
chat.This was the beginning of Sidewalk Talk， an organization whose
mission is to create public spaces of connections where the people are.
Today， the organization has more than 4，000 volunteers in 40
cities.Around 25 per cent of the volunteers are licensed therapists （持证
治疗师）.They come from different backgrounds and are a mixed
group.Volunteers receive training from the organization.
Listening activities are held several times a month along with other
organizations.In San Francisco， Sidewalk Talk partners with Lava
Mae， a non-governmental organization （NGO） that brings mobile
showers to homeless people.
Sidewalk Talk gives people a chance to speak and be listened to but it
is not therapy， according to Ruble.“I’m not interacting as a therapist
out there.I’m not there to solve someone’s problems，” she
said.“I’m there to practice being human.”
Ruble stressed that therapy is one-sided and that therapists are taught
to avoid self-disclosure （自我表露） but by “being human” she could
carry out interactions by sharing her own life and showing empathy （同
感） with the people she talks with.
According to a report， 31 per cent of all Americans experience
serious loneliness including 61 per cent of young adults.To fix that，
rebuilding community relationships is very important.While listening
activities will not solve the loneliness problem， these chats could help
someone have a brighter day.Knowing that there are empathetic people
who are willing to fully listen and share your feelings could make all the
difference to a lonely person.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。一位心理治疗师创立公益组织，
带领志愿者们走上街头，邀请路人坐下来聊天，通过倾听和真诚的
交谈帮助人们化解孤独情绪。
5. What can we learn about Sidewalk Talk？
A. It is largely made up of licensed therapists.
B. It encourages people to share and reconnect.
C. It was set up with the help of other organizations.
D. It aims to improve people’s language expression ability.
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。一位心理治疗师创立公益组织，
带领志愿者们走上街头，邀请路人坐下来聊天，通过倾听和真诚的
交谈帮助人们化解孤独情绪。
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段第一句和第二段内容可知，
Traci Ruble有感于人们的孤独以及人际交流的缺失，于是创立了公
益组织Sidewalk Talk，带领志愿者们走上街头，邀请路人坐下来聊
天。由此可推知，该组织鼓励人们分享自己的想法、经历或感情并
重新建立人际关系。
6. Why does Ruble stress “being human”？
A. It leads to a healthier life.
B. It helps people solve problems.
C. It makes chats go more smoothly.
D. It allows people to receive support.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五段中Ruble所说的话和第六段内
容可知，参加Sidewalk Talk的活动时，她不是以治疗师的身份去治
疗别人，而是“作为一个人”进行交流；因为治疗师的治疗是单方
面的，而“作为一个人”则可以敞开心扉并对谈话人表现出同理
心，从而更好地进行交流，即让聊天活动更顺畅地开展。
7. What does the last paragraph mainly show us？
A. The need for Sidewalk Talk’s activities.
B. The seriousness of the loneliness problem.
C. The results of being an empathetic person.
D. The power of good community relationships.
解析： 段落大意题。在最后一段中，作者首先指出许多美国人
存在孤独问题，而重建社区关系对解决该问题来说很重要；随后指
出尽管谈话活动不能解决孤独问题，但是能够帮助人们度过更美好
的一天；接着给出了原因：知道有善解人意的人愿意全身心倾听并
理解你的感受，这对一个孤独的人来说会有很大的不同。由此可推
知，本段主要阐述了Sidewalk Talk活动的必要性。
8. What is the best title for the text？
A. Taking Listening to the Streets
B. Dealing with Loneliness by Volunteering
C. Building Powerful Connections Between People
D. Enjoying Having Deep Conversations with Strangers
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一位心理
治疗师创立公益组织，带领志愿者们走上街头，邀请路人坐下来聊
天，通过倾听和真诚的交谈帮助人们化解孤独情绪，故A项为本文
最佳标题。
C
It is natural for young people to go after cool and good-looking young
“idols （偶像）”.We spend a lot of time caring about them， even
more time than we spend on our studies or work.We often wonder： What
makes them so popular？What could I do to be cool like them？
Well， guess what？ Many of your idols are only made to “look”
cool.If you could see into their personal lives， you would find these stars
aren’t so bright.Their beauty is only skin-deep.Some of them might not
be as honest， kind or hard-working as you are！ They aren’t worth the
popularity that they enjoy at all！
When I was a teenager， I， along with most of my classmates， had
admired pop idols， too.Then， one day， I discovered Leonard Cohen
and Neil Young.They were ordinary-looking people who played the guitar
while sitting on a bench.They wore no flashy （奢华的） clothes， and
they had no screaming fans.But their songs were great and
meaningful.They told the truth： Life is hard and the road you take might
sometimes be lonely.Most of all， they taught me that it was okay if I was
not popular and cool all of the time.I still listen to them today.
Modern “idol culture” often sends the wrong message that life is
always easy and fun.But the best actors， the best sports stars and the
greatest scientists all have scars （伤疤） from the stress of dealing with
many life difficulties.Many of the successful “outgoing” people we
admire today were shy when they were teenagers.
Idols can serve as important role models in our lives， so it’s very
important to choose the right ones.We should celebrate people who teach
us important values that can help to guide us on the road ahead.The next
time you see some popular “stars”， ask yourself： Do I really need
these people in my life？
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲道理和举例子的方式指
出，现代偶像文化经常传递出错误的信息，误导青少年，进而提出
青少年应以能教给我们重要价值观的人作为偶像这一观点。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲道理和举例子的方式指
出，现代偶像文化经常传递出错误的信息，误导青少年，进而提出
青少年应以能教给我们重要价值观的人作为偶像这一观点。
9. What is the function of the underlined sentences in the first paragraph？
A. To show the author’s opinion.
B. To interest readers in reading further.
C. To show the importance of the idol culture.
D. To serve as the topic sentence of the paragraph.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段第二句可知，我们花很多时间
追星。再由下文讲现代偶像文化可知，第一段画线句子的作用是激
发读者进一步阅读的兴趣。
10. What’s the author’s attitude towards teenagers’ admiring idols？
A. He understands it.
B. He is against it.
C. He supports it.
D. He is uninterested in it.
解析： 观点态度题。根据第三段第一句可知，作者对崇拜偶
像的态度应该是理解的。
11. What can we infer from Paragraph 3？
A. All the teenagers admire pop stars.
B. Leonard and Neil are famous musicians.
C. Life is easy and fun for stars.
D. Being popular and cool is not necessarily important.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Most of all， they taught
me that it was okay if I was not popular and cool all of the time.可
知，受欢迎和酷并不那么重要。
12. Which of the following ideas does the author agree with？
A. Teenagers should be cool like stars.
B. Teenagers should say no to the wrong idols.
C. Role models should be chosen from idols.
D. Wrong messages are from idol culture.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段第一、二句可知，作者认
为青少年应该选择正确的偶像，因此作者可能会同意的观点是青
少年应该对不好的偶像说不。
D
Did your mother ever say you’ll feel better after a good cry？ It
turns out Mom is right as usual — crying really is healthy.What’s
more， letting yourself feel blue and accepting those feelings will help you
feel better in the long run， according to a new research.
In three separate studies both online and in a lab， researchers at UC
Berkeley evaluated the responses from 1，300 adults regarding their
psychological health and emotional well-being.In one study， 1，000
participants filled out a survey evaluating how they felt about the
statement， “I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way that I’m
feeling.” Those who agreed with the statement scored lower on tests of
well-being.In other words， letting yourself feel bad is better for your
mind and mood than trying to control negative thoughts.
“We find that people who habitually accept their negative emotions
experience fewer negative emotions， which adds to better psychological
health，” said study senior author Iris Mauss， PhD， an associate
professor of psychology at UC Berkeley in an article on the university’s
website.
In a society where the importance to be happy is emphasized daily on
the other social media platforms， letting yourself be down in the dumps
can be tough.Just remember that true happiness isn’t always what people
say it is.
“It turns out that how we approach our own negative emotional
reactions is really important for our well-being，”said study lead author
Brett Ford， PhD， an assistant professor of psychology at the University
of Toronto.“People who accept these emotions without judging or trying
to change them are able to deal with their stress more successfully.”
So next time someone tells you to “turn that frown upside down”，
ignore them.Embrace your inner feelings for a while.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了哭对健康是有益
的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了哭对健康是有益
的。
13. How did the researchers carry out one of the studies？
A. They gave the participants different tests.
B. They compared their own thoughts with others.
C. They studied the participants’ everyday experiences.
D. They compared the participants’ thoughts and their feelings.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的In one study， 1，000
participants filled out a survey evaluating how they felt about the
statement，“I tell myself I shouldn’t be feeling the way that I’m
feeling.”可知，研究人员通过比较参与者的想法和感受进行了其
中一项研究。
14. What do the underlined words “be down in the dumps” in Paragraph
4 mean？
A. Be lonely. B. Be depressed.
C. Be positive. D. Be comfortable.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线短语上文中的In a society where
the importance to be happy is emphasized daily on the other social
media platforms可知，在一个其他社交媒体平台每天都强调快乐重
要性的社会，在强调快乐的社会里，让自己沮丧是困难的。be
down in the dumps意为“沮丧的”。
15. What did Brett Ford try to show in Paragraph 5？
A. It is better for people to accept negative emotions.
B. We should never try to change others’ thoughts.
C. People who accept themselves are happier.
D. Positive people tend to be less stressed.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第五段中的People who accept these
emotions without judging or trying to change them are able to deal
with their stress more successfully.可推断，接受自己负面情绪的人
能更成功地处理压力，因此接受负面情绪更好。
16. What would be the best title for the text？
A. Turn Your Frown Upside Down
B. Crying Is Good for Our Health
C. Stop Having Bad Feelings
D. Stop Feeling the Way That You’re Feeling
解析： 标题归纳题。根据全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了哭
对我们的健康有好处。因此B项为文章的最佳标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
According to a report， adults in America commonly have about five
hours of leisure time every day.Studies have shown that having leisure
time can make you more productive and less stressed. 17 The
important thing is to actively get leisure time.
18 Too much leisure time can make you feel lazy and tired， but
too little can make you feel stressed and beaten.There’s an important
balance you have to achieve.
19 You may end up being more depressed and more stressed.If
you’re highly productive and the thought of taking time for leisure
stresses you out， adding “Relax” to your to-do list may be just what
you need.That way， you get the benefits of leisure while still feeling the
satisfaction of checking tasks off of your list.
Some leisure activities are better than others.Watching TV or playing
video games might be fun， but doing other things like exercising，
drawing， or spending time with friends and family can make you feel
even better. 20
Leisure time is good for you. 21 So make sure to plan some
leisure time in your day， find the right balance， and use it to do things
that really make you happy and energized.
A. You need to have a healthy attitude towards it.
B. It is important for your happiness and well-being.
C. Leisure time has the opposite result if you view it as wasteful.
D. But if you have well below that five free hours a day， don’t worry.
E. When you plan your leisure time， be realistic about how much you
need.
F. These activities can help you feel energized and ready for the week
ahead.
G. There is a lot of time to do fun things like reading， playing， or just
relaxing.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了休闲时间的重要性以及
如何合理安排休闲时间。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了休闲时间的重要性以及
如何合理安排休闲时间。
17. D 上文指出美国的成年人每天通常有大约五个小时的休闲时
间，而且研究表明拥有休闲时间可以让你更有效率、压力更小；根据
空后一句可知，设空处应是与休闲时间有关但又不太重要的事，故D
项（但如果你每天的休闲时间远低于五个小时，不用担心）符合语
境。D项中的that five free hours a day呼应上文中的about five hours of
leisure time every day。
18. E 下文指出太多或太少的休闲时间都不好，你需要找到一个平
衡，由此可知，本段主要介绍休闲时间的量的选择，故E项（当你计
划你的休闲时间时，应计划合理的时长）符合语境。E项中的how
much you need呼应下文中的Too much和too little。
19. C 根据空后一句可知，设空处应与会让你感到更沮丧、更有压
力的事有关，故C项（如果你视休闲时间为浪费，那么它会产生相反
的结果）符合语境。C项中的the opposite result呼应下文中的more
depressed and more stressed。
20. F 根据本段首句可知，本段内容与休闲活动有关。上文对比了几
种不同的休闲活动，指出有些休闲活动比其他的要好，故F项（这些
活动可以帮助你感到精力充沛，并为接下来的一周做好准备）承接上
文，符合语境。F项中的These activities指代上文中的other things like
exercising， drawing， or spending time with friends and family。
21. B 上文指出休闲时间对你有好处，故B项（它对你的幸福和健康
很重要）承接上文，符合语境。B项中的It指代上文中的Leisure
time，且happiness and well-being 呼应下文中的happy and energized。
Ⅲ.应用文写作
假定你是某国际中学的学生会主席李华，你校将邀请心理咨询师
（psychological consultant）Mr Robert来学校做讲座，宣讲如何有效地
与父母进行沟通。请你以学生会的名义写一则英文通知，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动时间及地点；
3. 活动注意事项。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
NOTICE
参考范文：
NOTICE
Nowadays， the problems between teenagers and their parents have
become highly discussed topics.To improve the development of a healthy
parent-child relationship， our school has invited Mr Robert， a
psychological consultant， to give a lecture at 5 p.m.this Friday in the
school hall.
If you are facing difficulties in communicating with your parents， or
if you have been concerned about how to improve your relationship with
them， you are welcome to attend the lecture to discover possible
solutions.
Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes early and bring a notebook and
a pen if necessary.
The Students’ Union
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