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Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
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篇章助解·释疑难
目 录
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文本透析·剖语篇
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课时检测·提能力
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核心知识·巧突破
篇章助解·释疑难
力推课前预习
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Be a critical① news reader！
Firefighters put out tower block② fire
Firefighters quickly put out the Henderson Tower fire last
night.[1]The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th floor，
spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving people
on the upper floors trapped③.[2]Fears grew that the number of deaths
could reach 5， according to figures released④ by emergency services
⑤.[3]Fire engines⑥ and ambulances⑦， called at 9：30 p.m.， reached
the scene within 15 minutes.By this time， the fire had extended⑧ to the
15th floor.Firefighters got the situation under control⑨ around 11
p.m.[4]There is concern that the construction⑩ company that built the
tower block had not followed fire safety rules.
[1]句中which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰The fire； be thought
to have done ...意为“被认为做了……”， 强调事情已经发生；动词-
ing短语“leave＋宾语＋宾语补足语”作结果状语，表示自然而然的
结果。
[2]that引导同位语从句，作名词Fears的同位语；动词-ed短语作
后置定语，修饰名词figures。
[3]动词-ed短语called at 9：30 p.m.作后置定语，修饰Fire engines
and ambulances，其相当于一个非限制性定语从句 which were called at
9：30 p.m.。
[4]第一个that引导同位语从句，作名词concern的同位语；第二
个that引导定语从句，修饰先行词the construction company。
【读文清障】
①critical adj.批评的，批判性的；关键的；危急的
②tower block高层建筑；公寓大楼；办公大楼
③trap vt.使落入险境；卡住，绊住
n.陷阱，罗网；圈套；困境，牢笼
④release vt.发布；释放；松开；发泄 n.释放；发行；排放，泄漏
⑤emergency services 应急服务机构（治安、消防、救护和海岸警卫）
⑥fire engine消防车，救火车
⑦ambulance n.救护车
⑧extend vi.& vt.延伸（距离）；扩大；延长；伸展
⑨under control得到控制，被控制住
⑩construction n.建筑，建造；建造物
Deadly fire in tower block causes serious damage
A terrible fire broke out on Sunday night， leaving the Henderson
Tower seriously damaged.Emergency services estimate that the number of
deaths could reach 9.By this morning， 4 people have been confirmed
dead.[5]The fire has also left dozens of people injured， 5 of whom are
in a critical condition.Lisa Mayer， 29， is among the lucky ones who
only suffered minor injuries.[6]She recalled， “I was about to have a
bath when I heard people screaming and dogs barking . I looked
outside and the smoke was choking me.It was like an awful dream.”
[7]Mr Peterson， head of the fire service， confirms that a dropped
cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the
automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the
disaster.A team is currently investigating the accident further.
[5]5 of whom引导非限制性定语从句，修饰名词people，其结构
为“数词＋of＋关系代词”。
[6]本句为sb be about to do ...when ...句型，意为“某人正要
做……这时……”。
[7]句中and连接两个that引导的宾语从句，并且第二个that不可以省略。
cause serious damage 造成严重损害/破坏
break out（战争、火灾或疾病等）爆发
confirm v.证实，证明
dozen n.许多；（一）打；十来个
dozens of很多，许多
minor adj.轻微的，次要的
minor injuries 轻伤
bath n.洗澡，洗浴；浴缸，浴盆have/take a bath 洗澡
bathe vi.& vt.（给……）洗澡
scream vi.& vt.尖叫；高声喊；发出大而尖的声音 n.尖叫，尖锐刺耳
的声音
bark vi.（狗）吠叫 vt.厉声发令
n.（狗）吠声；短促响亮的人声；树皮
choke vt.& vi.（使）窒息；（使）哽咽，（尤指感情激动而）说不
出话来
cigarette n.香烟
cigarette end 香烟头
carpet n.地毯；覆盖地面的一层厚东西
automatic adj.自动的；无意识的，不假思索的
go off （警报器）突然大作
investigate vt.& vi.侦查，调查；研究
[8]We rely on news to learn about what is happening in the world
around us.However， we usually find that reports on the same events
contain different or even contradictory information .How do these
differences come about ？
Reading news reports critically
[9]It is advisable to remember that journalists may have different
priorities ， which would influence how they report an event. Let’s take
the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire as an example .We can
see that the first news report pays more attention to the rescue efforts，
while the second talks more about deaths and injuries.When we read more
than one report， we come to understand an event in a more
comprehensive way.
[8]what引导宾语从句，且在从句中作主语。
[9]句中It作形式主语，动词不定式短语to remember ...作真正的
主语；that引导宾语从句；which引导非限制性定语从句，指代
journalists may have different priorities。
rely on依靠，依赖
contradictory information 矛盾的信息
come about 发生
journalist n.新闻记者，新闻工作者
priority n.优先事项，首要事情；优先权，重点
a top priority 当务之急
take ...as an example以……为例
pay attention to注意
[10]Even if news reports are written from basically the same
perspective， they may contradict each other in terms of factual
details， as events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly
changing.For instance ， the numbers of deaths differ in the two news
reports on the Henderson Tower fire.[11]When we come across such
factual differences， we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the
news reports gives false information.
Instead， check when the reports were written.News reports written at
different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts
are brought to light .Another aspect worthy of mention is that journalists
may approach information they get from research or interviews
differently.Suppose emergency services’ estimates of the number of deaths
vary between 5 and 9.Journalists may choose to present the minimum ，
the maximum or something in between in their news
reports.[12]Therefore， checking different sources enables us to draw a
more informed conclusion.
[10]主句前后分别有一个Even if引导的让步状语从句和as引导的
原因状语从句。
[11]When引导时间状语从句；主句中that引导同位语从句，作名
词conclusion的同位语。
[12]句中含有两处非谓语动词：动词-ing短语checking different
sources作主语和动词不定式短语to draw ...作宾语补足语。
contradict vt.相矛盾，相反；反驳，驳斥
contradictory adj.相互矛盾的；对立的
in terms of在……方面；从……角度看；根据……来说
factual adj.事实的，真实的
instance n.例子，事例
for instance例如，比如
differ vi.相异；意见相左
come across偶然发现；偶然遇见
conclusion n.结论，推论；结束，结果；签订，达成
rush to the conclusion
匆忙下结论
false adj.错误的，不真实的；非天生的；假的，伪造的；不真诚的
bring sth to light揭露，披露
minimum n.最小值，最少量
adj.最低的，最小的
maximum n.最大量，最大限度
adj.最高的，最多的
[13]To sum up， it is wise to read news reports written from
various perspectives and at different stages， which brings us a more
accurate understanding of a situation.We also need to be critical about the
information we receive and remember not to blindly trust what we have
read.[14]Though journalists are committed to presenting the truth， it is
better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports.With
great discrimination ， every one of us has the potential to be a critical
news reader.
[13]句中it作形式主语，动词不定式短语to read ...作真正的主
语；动词-ed短语written from various perspectives and at different stages
作后置定语，修饰news reports；which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰
整个主句。
[14]Though引导让步状语从句；it作形式主语，动词不定式短语
to use ...作真正的主语。
sum n.金额，款项；总和，总数；全部
sum up总结，概括
committed adj.尽心尽力的
be committed to致力于
discrimination n.辨别力，识别力；歧视，区别对待
【参考译文】
做一名有判断力的新闻读者！
消防员扑灭高楼大火
昨晚消防员迅速扑灭了亨德森大楼的大火。周日晚上的大火被认
为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大楼，把高楼层的人们困在
里面。根据应急服务机构公布的数据，令人们担心的是死亡人数可能
达到5人。昨晚9点30分，消防车和救护车接到呼叫，并于15分钟内赶
到火灾现场。截至此时，火势已蔓延到十六楼。晚上11点左右，消防
员控制住了火势。有人担心建造这栋高楼的建筑公司没有遵守消防安
全规范。
高楼致命大火造成严重损失
周日晚间突发一场可怕的大火，致使亨德森大楼严重受损。应急
服务机构估计死亡人数可能达到9人。截至今天上午，已有4人确认死
亡。大火还造成许多人受伤，其中5人伤势严峻。29岁的莉萨·迈耶是
只受了轻伤的幸运人士之一。她回忆说：“我正要洗澡，这时听到有
人尖叫，还有狗在叫。我向外看，却被浓烟呛住。这就像一场可怕的
梦。”
消防队队长彼得森先生证实，一根掉在九楼一块地毯上的烟头引
起了火灾，而自动火警报警器没有及时报警，因而导致了灾难的发
生。一个小组现正在对事故进行进一步调查。
批判性地阅读新闻报道
我们依赖新闻来了解周围的世界正在发生什么事情。然而，我们
经常发现，对同一事件的不同报道往往包含不同甚至互相矛盾的信
息。这些差异是如何产生的？
明智的做法是记住记者眼中的首要事项可能会有所不同，这会影
响他们如何报道一则事件。让我们以这两篇有关亨德森大楼火灾的新
闻报道为例。我们可以看到，第一篇新闻报道更关注救援工作，而第
二篇谈论更多的则是伤亡情况。当我们读到不止一篇报道时，我们就
能更全面地了解一起事件。
即使新闻报道的撰写角度基本相同，它们也可能在事实性的细节
上相互矛盾，因为现实世界中的事件通常是复杂且不断变化的。例
如，在两篇有关亨德森大楼火灾的新闻报道中，死亡人数截然不同。
当我们发现这样的事实性差异时，不应该急于下结论，认为其中一篇
新闻报道提供了错误的信息。相反，要核查这些报道的撰写时间。随
着新的事实被披露，在一个事件的不同阶段撰写的新闻报道可能包含
不同的信息。另一个值得一提的方面是，记者可能会以不同的方式处
理他们从调查或采访中获得的信息。假设应急服务机构估计的死亡人
数在5人到9人之间，记者可能会选择在他们的新闻报道中呈现数据的
最小值、最大值或中间的某个数值。因此，核实信息的不同来源能够
让我们得出更有根据的结论。
总之，阅读从不同角度、不同阶段写就的新闻报道是明智之举，
这样可以让我们更准确地了解情况。我们也需要批判性地看待我们接
收到的信息，并且记住不要盲目相信我们读到的新闻报道。尽管记者
致力于呈现真相，我们最好还是运用自己的判断力，而非完全依赖新
闻报道。有了明辨是非的能力，我们每个人都有潜力成为一名有判断
力的新闻读者。
文本透析·剖语篇
助力语篇理解
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第一步：析架构，理文本脉络
Read the passage quickly and fill in the blanks.
第二步：精读文，达明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1. How long did it take the firefighters to get the fire under control？
A. A whole night. B. 70 minutes.
C. 75 minutes. D. 90 minutes.
2. What is the journalist’s attitude to the firefighters？
A. Critical. B. Favorable.
C. Pessimistic. D. Disappointed.
3. Who were most likely to be trapped in the fire？
A. People on the first floor.
B. People on the fourth floor.
C. People on the seventh floor.
D. People on the tenth floor.
4. What should we do when news reports contradict each other？
A. Throw both the newspapers away immediately.
B. Check the sources where related key details come from.
C. Research and interview the figures by ourselves.
D. Choose to believe the one we are interested in.
5. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph？
A. To tell readers how to become a critical news reader.
B. To stress the importance of becoming a critical news reader.
C. To show journalists are committed to presenting the truth in their news
reports.
D. To show everyone can become a critical news reader.
第三步：通词句，学语言表达
1. 词汇学习——循规律，记单词
（1）-cy结尾的名词集锦
①accurate adj.正确无误的；精确的→accuracy n.准确（性）；
精确度
②frequent adj.频繁的；经常发生的→frequency n.频繁；频
率；重复率
③urgent adj.紧急的；紧迫的；急切的→urgency n.紧迫，急
迫；急事
④efficient adj.效率高的；有能力的→efficiency n.效率；功
效，效能
（2）-sion结尾的名词荟萃
①conclude v.断定，推断出；达成，订立；（使）结束，终止
→conclusion n.结论，推论；结束，结果；签订，达成
②expand v.扩张，扩展→expansion n.扩张，扩展；扩大，膨胀
③confuse v.使混淆；使困惑→confusion n.混乱，困惑
④explode v.爆炸→explosion n.爆炸
⑤decide v.决定→decision n.决定
⑥comprehend v.理解；领悟→comprehension n.理解力
2. 美句欣赏——赏佳句，品用法
（1）掌握新闻报道的文体特征和写作技巧
新闻报道一般具有比较鲜明的文体结构特征，包括标题
（headline）、新闻导语（lead）和主体（body）。标题一般
短小精悍、生动形象，常用短语、省略或缩略词和一般现在
时态，首字母大写或全大写；导语简述新闻梗概，往往是新
闻的第一段中的开始部分，给出who、 what、 when、
where、why等信息；正文部分描述事件发生的过程及结果。
此外，新闻报道多用直接引语、被动语态，一般不发表主观
评论，常提供背景信息等，以体现其客观、真实、有说服力
等特征。
①本文事件的地点是 。
②本文事件的时间是 。
③本文事件的经过是
。
the Henderson Tower
Sunday night
A fire broke out and was quickly put
out.
（2）明喻（simile）
明喻是将具有某种共同特征的两种不同事物通过比较而连接
起来的一种修辞手法，常用as或like等比喻词。课文第二段中
使用了明喻的修辞手法， 描绘了火灾现场的可怕景象。请找
出、背诵并翻译。
原句：
翻译：
I looked outside and the smoke was choking me.It was
like an awful dream.
我向外看，却被浓烟呛住。这就像一场可怕的
梦。
仿写：一得知我加入了这个队，我高兴得像飞上了天。
As soon as I know I’m in the team， it’s
.
like I’m walking on
air
第四步：析难句，清阅读障碍
1. The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th floor， spread
quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving people on
the upper floors trapped.
尝试翻译
周日晚上的大火被认为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大
楼，把高楼层的人们困在里面。
句式分析
2. Mr Peterson， head of the fire service， confirms that a dropped
cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the
automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the
disaster.
尝试翻译
消防队队长彼得森先生证实，一根掉在九楼一块地毯上的烟
头引起了火灾，而自动火警报警器没有及时报警，因而导致了灾
难的发生。
句式分析
3. Even if news reports are written from basically the same perspective，
they may contradict each other in terms of factual details， as events in
the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing.
句式分析
尝试翻译
即使新闻报道的撰写角度基本相同，它们也可能在事实性的细节
上相互矛盾，因为现实世界中的事件通常是复杂且不断变化的。
4. To sum up， it is wise to read news reports written from various
perspectives and at different stages， which brings us a more accurate
understanding of a situation.
句式分析
尝试翻译
总之，阅读从不同角度、不同阶段写就的新闻报道是明智之举，
这样可以让我们更准确地了解情况。
第五步：拓视野，育思维品质
1. What do you think we can do to be critical news readers？ （Logical
Thinking 逻辑性思维）
①Consider the context of what is written.②Question opinions made
by the author.③Compare what is written with other written works on the
subject.④Analyze assumptions made by the author.⑤Evaluate the
sources the author uses.
2. What is the function of the two news reports？ （Creative Thinking 创
造性思维）
To compare the differences between the two perspectives.To provide
information and explanations regarding these differences.
核心知识·巧突破
探究课堂重点
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Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
trap vt.使落入险境；卡住，绊住n.陷阱，罗网；圈套；困境，牢笼
【教材原句】 The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th
floor， spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving
people on the upper floors trapped.
周日晚上的大火被认为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大楼，
把高楼层的人们困在里面。
【用法】
（1）trap sb into （doing） sth 诱骗某人（做）某事
be/get trapped in ... 被困在……中，陷入困境
（2）fall/walk into a trap 落入圈套
fall into the trap （of doing sth） 落入（做某事的）圈套
caught in a trap of ... 陷入……的困境
set/lay a trap for ... 为……设圈套/陷阱
【佳句】 When travelling， they were trapped in the mountain，
waiting to be rescued.
旅行时，他们被困在山上，等待救援。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Don’t fall the trap of investing all your money in one place.
②The lovely rabbit trapped us into （go） into the deep forest.
③We get （trap） in a cycle of anger and hurt， and miss out
on the beauty of life as it happens.
【写美】 句式升级
④After they had been trapped in the mine for two days， the miners were
finally rescued.
→ ， the miners were
finally rescued.（非谓语动词作状语）
into
going
trapped
Having been trapped in the mine for two days
release vt.发布；释放；松开；发泄 n.释放；发行；排放；泄漏
【教材原句】 Fears grew that the number of deaths could reach 5，
according to figures released by emergency services.根据应急服务机构公
布的数据，令人们担心的是死亡人数可能达到5人。
【用法】
（1）release sb/sth （from sth） 把某人/某物（从……）释放/放出/放
走
release pressure 释放压力
release a movie/book 发行电影/书
（2）on general release 公开发行
the latest new releases 最新发行的产品
a sense of release 轻松感，解脱感
【佳句】 In order to release the pressure resulting from our study， I
went to Xingxing Farm to pick some oranges together with my classmates
last weekend.
为了释放学习带来的压力， 上周末我和同学们一起去星星农场摘
橘子。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①On that festival， 10，000 balloons （release） at
the ceremony.
②Walking in the morning， air has the potential to release you
stress.
③The film is general release， or rather， it is being shown
widely at local cinemas.
④She burst into tears， （release） all her pent-up
emotions.
were released
from
on
releasing
【写美】 完成句子
⑤ came to me immediately after the exam.
考试一结束，我立刻有了一种解脱感。
A sense of release
dozen n.许多；（一）打；十来个
【教材原句】 The fire has also left dozens of people injured， 5 of
whom are in a critical condition.
大火还造成许多人受伤，其中5人伤势严峻。
【用法】
dozens of 很多，许多
by the dozen 成打地；按打计算
in dozens＝in large numbers 大批
half a dozen 半打，六个
【佳句】 Surprisingly， in that bookstore， books are sold by the
dozen.
真想不到， 那个书店里的书按打卖。
【用准】 dozen前有数词或者具有数词意义的词（如a、 many、
several、 some、 a few等）时，dozen要用单数形式，后面接可数名词
复数，且名词前通常无需用介词of。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It appears in （dozen）of movies， including all the Star
Wars features.
②Only about half dozen people turned up.
③In England， as we know， eggs are sold the dozen.
【写美】 完成句子
④The eggs .
鸡蛋是按打包装的。
dozens
a
by
were packed in dozens/in large numbers
come about发生；产生
【教材原句】 How do these differences come about？ 这些差异是如
何产生的？
【用法】
come across 偶然发现，偶然遇见
come along 跟随；到达；进步；很快
come out 出现，显露；开花；发行；出版
come through 安然度过（困难或危险）
come up 走近；上来；被提出
come up with 赶上；提出，想出（主意、解决方法、计划等）
when it comes to ... 当提到……，当谈到……
【佳句】 They didn’t know how the change had come about.
他们不知道这个变化是怎样发生的。
【用准】 come about是不及物动词短语，不能接宾语，也不用于被
动语态。
【练透】 用come短语的正确形式填空
①Speaking of English learning，I have the following practical
suggestions.Firstly，when you unfamiliar words，don’t
always refer to the dictionary.Furthermore，when teachers’
questions in class， you should make great efforts to
the answers and express your ideas properly.
②How did it that humans speak so many different
languages？
come across
come up
come
up with
come about
【写美】 完成句子
③ ， you’d better keep your voice low
during the meal.
谈到餐桌礼仪，你最好在用餐时把声音放低。
When it comes to table manners
priority n.优先事项，首要事情；优先权，重点
【教材原句】 It is advisable to remember that journalists may have
different priorities， which would influence how they report an event.
明智的做法是记住记者眼中的首要事项可能会有所不同，这会影响他
们如何报道一则事件。
【用法】
（1）give priority to ... 优先考虑……；给……优先权
first/top priority 头等大事；当务之急
have/take priority over ... 优先于……；比……重要
get one’s priorities right 把某人的事情分出轻重缓急
（2）prior adj. 先前的；较早的；优先的，占先的
be prior to ... 在……之前的，优先于……
【佳句】 Education is a top priority.
教育是当务之急。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Saving time is prior saving money.
②Everyone must give （prior） to protecting the interests of
the nation.
to
priority
【写美】 一句多译
③我不赞成经济发展应优先于环境保护这个说法。
→I disagree with the claim that economic development should
the environmental conservation.（priority）
→I disagree with the claim that economic development should
the environmental conservation.（prior）
have/take
priority over
be prior
to
bring sth to light揭露，披露
【教材原句】 News reports written at different stages of an event could
contain different information as new facts are brought to light. 随着新的
事实被披露，在一个事件的不同阶段撰写的新闻报道可能包含不同的
信息。
【用法】
（1）bring ...to life 赋予……生命；使……鲜活起来
bring ...to an end 结束
（2）bring up 养育；抚养；教育；提出（话题）；呕吐
bring about 引起；导致（事故、变化等）
bring down 使……降低；使……倒下
bring in 引入；赚得；挣得
bring back 带回；使回忆起；使恢复
bring out 使显现；使表现出；出版
【佳句】 The article wants to bring to light important issues that affect
the community.
这篇文章想要将那些影响社区的重要问题揭露出来。
【练透】 完成句子
①They try to every other year.
他们设法每两年出版一本新词典。
②My job as a journalist is to .
我作为记者的职责就是揭露事实真相。
③I was worried she would walk out or .
我担心她会突然退席或者终止采访。
bring out a new dictionary
bring truth to light
bring the interview to an end
【写美】 翻译句子
④他幼年丧父，他母亲把他抚养成人。
His father died when he was young， and he was brought up by his
mother.
committed adj.尽心尽力的；坚定的；坚信的
【教材原句】 Though journalists are committed to presenting the
truth， it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news
reports.
尽管记者致力于呈现真相，我们最好还是运用自己的判断力，而非完
全依赖新闻报道。
【用法】
（1）be committed to （doing） sth
致力于/承诺/全身心地投入（做）某事
（2）commit vt.犯（罪）；承诺；保证；花（钱或时间）
vi.全心全意投入，忠于
commit an error/a crime 做错事/犯罪
commit oneself to （doing） sth
专心致志于（做）某事；承诺/保证（做）某事
（3）commitment n.承诺，保证；花费；投入，献身
make a commitment 承诺
【佳句】 The Chinese people are peace-loving and China is committed
to promoting world peace.
中国人民热爱和平，并且中国致力于推动世界和平。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He was a good man who was （commit） to his family
as well as to his work.
②If you are serious about our relationship，you should make
a （commit）.
③If cycling each day can make you healthier， why not commit
yourself it and have a better life？
④If you want to get ahead in life，you must be committed
to （achieve） your dreams.
committed
commitment
to
achieving
【写美】 句式升级
⑤As she was committed to the project， she seldom played with her
children.
→ ， she seldom played with her children.
（形容词短语作状语）
Committed to the project
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：leave＋宾语＋宾语补足语
【教材原句】 The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th
floor， spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving
people on the upper floors trapped.
周日晚上的大火被认为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大楼，
把高楼层的人们困在里面。
【用法】
句中leaving people on the upper floors trapped为动词-ing短语作结果状
语。
（1）leave＋sb/sth＋done/doing/名词/形容词/副词/介词短语意为“使
某人/某物……处于（某种状态）”。
（2）动词-ing形式（短语）作结果状语，常表示意料、情理之中的
结果。
（3）动词不定式（短语）作结果状语，常表示出乎意料的结果，通
常和only连用。
【品悟】 I can’t leave such an important matter unfinished.
我不能让这样一件重要的事半途而废。
【写美】 完成句子
①Do not while you brush.
你在刷牙时不要让水一直流着。 （应用文写作之倡议书）
②More and more forests are lost，
.
越来越多的森林消失，致使动物们失去了赖以生存的家园。 （应用
文写作之环境保护）
leave the water running
making animals lose their homes to
live in
③She spent much money going abroad for education，
.
她花了很多钱出国学习，却发现没有适合她的工作。 （应用文写作
之人物介绍）
only to find there
were no jobs for her
句型公式：sb be about to do ...when ...
【教材原句】 I was about to have a bath when I heard people
screaming and dogs barking.
我正要洗澡，这时听到有人尖叫，还有狗在叫。
【用法】
（1）sb be about to do ...when ...意为“某人正要做……这时……”，
其中when是并列连词，意为“这/那时”，相当于and then/and at that
time。
（2）when用作并列连词的句型还有：
①sb be on the point of doing ...when ... 某人正要做……这/那时……
②sb was/were doing sth when ...
某人正在做某事，这/那时（突然）……
③sb had just/hardly done sth when ...
某人刚做完某事，这/那时……
【品悟】 I was about to go to bed/on the point of going to bed when I
heard the dog barking.
我正打算睡觉，这时我听到小狗在汪汪地叫。
【写美】 完成句子/一句多译
①I I suddenly found that I was on the
wrong road.
我正开着车去伦敦，这时我突然发现走错了路。
②I had just turned on the computer .
我刚打开电脑，这时我的父母回来了。
was driving to London when
when my parents came back
③我正要放弃，这时老师的鼓励给了我回答这个问题的勇气。
→I the teacher’s encouragement
gave me the courage to answer the question.
→I the teacher’s encouragement gave me
the courage to answer the question.
was on the point of giving up when
was about to give up when
句型公式：动词-ing形式（短语）作主语
【教材原句】 Therefore， checking different sources enables us to
draw a more informed conclusion.
因此，核实信息的不同来源能够让我们得出更有根据的结论。
【用法】
（1）动词-ing形式（短语）作主语往往表示比较笼统的、一般的或
习惯性的动作，谓语动词用单数形式。
（2）动词-ing形式（短语）作主语时，可用it作形式主语，而把动词
-ing形式（短语）后置。常用结构：It is useless/no use/no good/a
waste of time＋doing sth 做某事是无用的/没有用的/没有好处的/浪费
时间的。
（3）动词-ing形式（短语）前面有时可加名词所有格、物主代词或
人称代词宾格，构成动词-ing形式的复合结构。
【品悟】 It’s no use crying over spilt milk.覆水难收。
Reading outside school is necessary and important in learning English.
课外阅读对于英语学习既必要又重要。
【写美】 完成句子
① are
good ways to learn English.
听英语歌曲和看英语电影是学习英语的好方法。 （应用文写作之建
议信）
② made his teacher very angry.
他又一次迟到使得他的老师非常生气。 （读后续写之情感描写）
③ such a person to quit smoking.
劝说这样的一个人戒烟真是浪费时间。 （读后续写之情感描写）
④ will be a great encouragement to us.
你来和我们一起工作对我们将是很大的鼓舞。
Listening to the English songs and watching English movies
His being late again
It is a waste of time persuading
Your coming to work with us
课时检测·提能力
培育学科素养
4
维度一：品句填词
根据所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。
1. As many English learners know， American and British English d
in many small ways.
2. The factory keeps r smoke， making the air very dirty.
3. My brother asked me to go to the supermarket to buy d of eggs.
4. Having a hot b after work can help you relax yourself and have a
good sleep.
5. The emergency nurse can treat （轻微的） injuries without
reference to a doctor.
iffer
eleasing
ozens
ath
minor
6. You should know that what was true in the past may be （错
误的） now.
7. This door is （自动的）， so you don’t need a key to
open it if you want to come in.
8. Every company wants to lower its costs to the minimum and improve its
profits to the （最大限度）.
9. She started as a secretary but ended up running the （部
门）.
10. The girl felt very scared in the darkness， so she （尖
叫） as loudly as she could.
false
automatic
maximum
department
screamed
维度二：词形转换
用括号内单词的适当形式填空。
1. We were deeply touched by his （commit） to high-
speed railway construction.
2. To the surprise of the little boy，the door opened
（automatic） as he approached.
3. The new airport （construct） lies in the south of the
city.
commitment
automatically
construction
4. Before you present a speech， please collect your thoughts and state
your case as （accurate） as you can.
5. A youth was killed and another was （critical） injured.
6. The local government has announced that it will undertake a
full （investigate） into the accident.
7. We can safely draw some （conclude） from our
discussion.
8. Only a （minor）of children are fond of natural scenery
while most of them like amusement parks.
accurately
critically
investigation
conclusions
minority
9. To obtain the （fact） details， the adviser will complete a
confidential questionnaire.
10. His public speeches are in direct （contradict） to
his personal lifestyle.
factual
contradiction
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据汉语及括号内的提示完成下列句子。
1. 我们匆匆忙忙地结束了会议，留下了许多问题等待解决。（leave＋
宾语＋宾语补足语）
We hurriedly ended our meeting，
.
2. 约翰邀请了大约40人参加他的婚礼，他们当中绝大部分是家庭成
员。（代词＋of＋关系代词）
John invited about 40 people to his wedding，
.
leaving many problems to be
settled
most of whom were
family members
3. 散步对年轻人和老年人来说是一项很好的运动。（动词-ing形式作
主语）
a good form of exercise for both young and old.
4. 我们正要离开，这时天突然下起了大雨。（be about to
do ...when ...）
We it began to rain.
5. 我们都认同他的看法，即真正的手工艺是财富。（同位语从句）
We all true handicraft is treasure.
Walking is
were about to leave when
share his belief that
6. 在我看来，致力于他的梦想是他最终能够成功的原因。（be
committed to sth）
， in my opinion， is the reason why
he could succeed in the end.
Being committed to his dream
维度四：课文语法填空
阅读课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确
形式。
Most of us learn about news through the mass media， but can we just
believe everything 1. it presented to us？ The suggestion is being
a 2. （criticize） news reader.
that
critical
Take the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire as an
example.One news report 3. （focus） more on the rescue
efforts， while 4. other talks more about the numbers of deaths and
injuries.Different journalists have different 5. （priority）
when writing a report， 6. also accounts for the contradiction of
the information.When you come across such factual differences， don’t
jump to the 7. （conclude） that one of the news is false
8. check when the reports were written.
In short， 9. is wise to read news reports written from various
perspectives and at different stages.It is also necessary not to blindly
believe 10. we have read.
focuses
the
priorities
which
conclusion
but
it
what
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
PacSci Streaming Videos
Live Science Show
See experiments， and tricks in action during PacSci’s Live Science
Show.See shows online or live programming at the science centre.Each
promises to inspire curiosity and entertain people of all ages.View the full
Live Science Show video playlist.
PacSci Now： Experiences on Demand
PacSci Now： Experiences on Demand brings you into daily life at
PacSci with behind-the-scenes content.See the butterflies fly， listen to
interviews with staff， try STEM activities， meet STEM professionals，
and learn about a wide variety of scientific topics.Get to know the fun and
odd side of PacSci， while learning about scientific topics. View the full
PacSci Now video playlist.
Early Childhood Exploration
Check out these fun ways for preschool-aged kids to investigate
science.Inspire your beginner’s curiosity with various programmes，
dynamic， touchable exhibits， opportunities to experiment， and of
course learn.View the full Early Childhood Exploration video playlist.
Tinker Tank at Home
Design， build， test and repeat！Continue experimenting and
innovating with Tinker Tank at Home.Check out these instructional videos
and build a milk carton boat， create a CO2-rich atmosphere， make
circuits， and more.View the full Tinker Tank at Home video playlist.
Virtual Planetarium Shows
Travel to the outer reaches of the universe， or explore the planets in
our own solar system.Discuss current astronomy news and learn about
recent discoveries.Each show is live and presenters can revise the
programme based on interest.View the full Virtual Planetarium Shows
video playlist.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了太平洋科学中心的
几个系列视频及视频涉及的内容。
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了太平洋科学中心的
几个系列视频及视频涉及的内容。
1. Which appeals to a person who likes do-it-yourself activities most？
A. Live Science Show.
B. PacSci Now： Experiences on Demand.
C. Early Childhood Exploration.
D. Tinker Tank at Home.
解析： 推理判断题。根据Tinker Tank at Home部分中的
Design， build， test and repeat！及Check out these instructional
videos and build a milk carton boat， create a CO2-rich atmosphere，
make circuits， and more.可知，对于一个喜欢自己动手的人来说，
Tinker Tank at Home是最吸引人的。
2. What can we learn about PacSci Streaming Videos？
A. Experiences on Demand offers people opportunities to do whatever they
like.
B. Live Science Show inspires curiosity， and educates people of all walks
of life.
C. Virtual Planetarium Shows are live and can be adjusted accordingly.
D. Early Childhood Exploration is the best way of preschool education.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Virtual Planetarium Shows部分中的
Each show is live and presenters can revise the programme based on
interest.可知，Virtual Planetarium Shows是现场直播的，可以进行相
应的调整。
3. Where is this passage probably from？
A. A web page.
B. A guidebook.
C. A newspaper.
D. An experiment report.
解析： 文章出处题。根据各部分中最后一句可知，可以查看完
整的视频播放列表。由此推知，文章可能来自一个网页。
B
Launched last April and supported by the United Nations
Development Programme （UNDP）， Bilan Media， Somalia’s first all-
women news outlet， has brought together six highly qualified female
Somali journalists， each with years of experience writing news or
broadcasting on radio stations or local TV. Jocelyn Mason from the UNDP
described the aims of Bilan at its creation：“We hope it will be a game
changer for the Somali media scene， opening up new opportunities for
women journalists and shining light on new subjects that have been
ignored， particularly those that are important for women.”
“Somali female journalists are often refused training opportunities
and promotions， and when a woman does reach a position of authority，
she is often ignored while more junior male figures get to call the
shots，” the UNDP said in a statement.“News coverage reflects this，
with a lack of programming on issues that are seen as primarily affecting
women， including childcare and equal political representation.”
Bilan reporting has already had an impact.An article last year about
the lack of medical facilities for displaced （流离失所的） Somalis living
in make-do camps in an outlying district of Mogadishu led to the creation
of a small hospital at the site.One in-depth article last October helped raise
a pressing alarm about Somalia’s approaching humanitarian crisis and
famine （饥荒）.Bilan journalists visiting three different regions of the
country warned against repeating the mistakes of 2011 when some 100，
000 Somalis died of hunger before there was an official declaration of
famine， which finally left nearly 260，000 dead.
But the female journalists of Bilan are not just challenging local
newsroom culture.They sometimes have to persuade their own families that
they should chase their dreams to be professional journalists.Fathi
Mohamed Ahmed， the chief editor of Bilan， recalls，“My
grandmother always said， ‘It’s not good for you.Stop， stop， stop！
Please don’t do this job！’ So I hid my work when I started out， for
eight months.” But after the success of Bilan and Ms Ahmed’s career，
things changed.“Now she is OK. She is happy！”Ms Ahmed says，
smiling.“She is proud of me.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了索马里的首家全
女性媒体机构——Bilan Media。
本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了索马里的首家全
女性媒体机构——Bilan Media。
4. Which best describes Bilan’s aims？
A. Reader-focused. B. Global-minded.
C. Persuasive. D. Ambitious.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段末Jocelyn Mason所说的话可
知，UNDP希望Bilan能改变索马里媒体行业的游戏规则，为女性新
闻工作者开辟新机会，关注一直被忽视的话题，尤其是对女性重要
的话题。由此可推知，Bilan的这些目标是宏伟的。
5. What does the UNDP statement tell us about Somali female journalists？
A. They are at a disadvantage in the workplace.
B. They often perform better than male journalists.
C. They have no chance of becoming senior managers.
D. They prefer covering news about issues affecting women.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Somali female
journalists ... to call the shots可知，索马里女性新闻工作者往往
无法获得培训和晋升的机会，身居高位的女性也经常被忽视，而
职位更低的男性却能发号施令。由此可知，索马里女性新闻工作
者在职场中是处于劣势的。
6. What can be inferred about Bilan’s journalism according to
Paragraph 3？
A. It lacks up-to-date facilities.
B. It focuses on often-hidden voices.
C. It has brought about positive results.
D. It has helped people suffering from famine.
解析： 推理判断题。第三段主要通过举例子来说明Bilan的影
响力。它的一篇文章报道了当地的临时营地医疗设施不足，结
果，营地盖起了小型医院；另一篇文章针对即将到来的人道主义
危机和饥荒发出了紧急警告。由此可推知，Bilan的新闻工作带
来了积极的影响。
7. What is the attitude of Fathi’s grandmother toward her career now？
A. Favorable. B. Worried.
C. Tolerant. D. Uncaring.
解析： 观点态度题。根据最后一段中Fathi Mohamed Ahmed的话
可知，她的祖母之前是不支持她从事新闻工作的，但目前Bilan和她
的事业都取得了成功，祖母的态度也发生了转变，以她为傲。由此
可推知，Fathi Mohamed Ahmed的祖母现在对她的职业是支持的。
C
Why should I stay off Facebook and other social media when I am
involved in a lawsuit or personal injury case？ Social media has become an
important part of our everyday lives. Facebook， Instagram， and other
social media have changed the way we communicate with friends，
family， and colleagues. Many of us use these platforms to post
opinions， show off our achievements or show our opinions on public
affairs.
This means that social media is public information and can be used
against you. Lawyers can use social media as evidence. They often look for
pictures and posts that could potentially disprove your injury claim. Your
posts can still be found even if your information is private when the posts
potentially are related to your case. The court may determine that your
public posts may lead to admissible evidence. They will not make you offer
entire information， but only what they think is related. Defence lawyers
wish to prove that the injured party， physically， emotionally， or
financially， is lying about their injuries.
Even posting about your emotions can discount your claim greatly.
Say， you are suing （起诉） someone for your pain and suffering
because you are depressed， yet you post pictures of yourself smiling and
you have quoted “Life is good” attached to the photos. If and when the
defence lawyers get a hold of the posts， your pain and suffering claim
may not hold up in court.
Most people only post about the good times on social media， rarely
about the hardships and misfortunes.Insurance companies are allowed to
follow you and gather information as evidence. Social media makes it
easier. Before social media， insurance companies and lawyers had to hire
investigators to follow people around to spy on them. Social media makes
this entirely a lot easier.
If you have posted content related to your claim， you must not
change evidence. Deleting your account would be considered you’re
destroying evidence and that will affect your case. The best practice would
be to stay off social media until your case has come to a close.
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要指出在诉讼或涉及人身伤
害案件时要远离社交媒体，因为社交媒体会使你的信息公开，成为
对方辩护律师的申诉证据，从而不利于受害者的索赔。
本文是一篇议论文。文章主要指出在诉讼或涉及人身伤
害案件时要远离社交媒体，因为社交媒体会使你的信息公开，成为
对方辩护律师的申诉证据，从而不利于受害者的索赔。
8. Why does the writer begin the passage with a question？
A. To describe the drawback of Facebook.
B. To provide the background information.
C. To give his argument and attract readers.
D. To stress the function of the social media.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段提到的问题，结合下文面对诉
讼或人身伤害案件时要远离社交媒体的说明可推知，作者以一个问
题开篇是为了给出他的论点并吸引读者。
9. What does the underlined word “admissible” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A. Powerful. B. Final.
C. Acceptable. D. Equal.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的Your posts can still be found
even if your information is private when the posts potentially are related
to your case.可知，即使你的信息是私人的，但当你的帖子可能与你
的案件有关时，它们仍然可以被找到，所以法院可能会判定你的公
开言论会成为可接受的证据。由此可推测，画线词意为“可接受
的”。
10. What’s the writer’s attitude towards social media？
A. Supportive. B. Cautious.
C. Disapproval. D. Indifferent.
解析： 观点态度题。根据第二段第一句及最后一段最后一句可
知，作者认为社交媒体是公共信息，可以被对方的辩护律师用来
反驳你的言论，建议在你的案件结束之前远离社交媒体。由此可
推知，作者对社交媒体的态度是谨慎的。
11. What is the main idea of the passage？
A. Keep away from social media.
B. Post good and bad things on social media.
C. Communicate with your friends face to face.
D. Stay off social media for a personal injury claim.
解析： 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要指出面对诉讼或
人身伤害案件时要远离社交媒体，因为社交媒体是公共信息，对
方的辩护律师可将其用作证据反驳你。由此可知，文章的主旨是
进行人身伤害索赔时应当远离社交媒体。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Do you get inspired by famous journalists and the righteous image
they represent？ What are the qualities that make them stand out from the
crowd？From courage to honesty， professionalism to determination，
there are some essential qualities that a professional journalist
possesses. 12
A way with words
How do you distinguish between an average news story and a
fascinating news piece？ 13 A writer should know how to play with
words and should be able to produce an error-free， grammatically correct
and to-the-point article with factual information that will attract an
audience.
Thorough knowledge
14 Read a wide range of both print and digital media news
sources to stay updated on current events. Also， you need to have some
background knowledge before you go out to cover a story and write on it.
Your ability to research and find out the important details of a story is quite
helpful.
Professionalism and confidence
What professionalism means in the journalism field is meeting
deadlines， being ready to work outside regular working hours and having
the courage to accept criticism from editors. 15 However， you should
always be eager to learn from your limitations and enhance your skills.
Persistence and discipline
The profession of journalism requires hard work and
persistence. 16 During such times， an ideal journalist should not give
up following a story and must remain disciplined.The ultimate （根本的）
aim of any journalist should be to find the truth and seek justice in all
matters even if he or she hasn’t received recognition for their efforts.
A. Effective writing skills can make all the difference.
B. Also， journalists should reflect confidence in order to succeed.
C. For being a good journalist， you need to be aware of current events.
D. A journalist relies on facts and evidence， not on emotions while
working on a story.
E. Like any other field， effective communication skills are essential for
an ideal journalist.
F. Sometimes you might be chasing a story for months to get a lead and hit
the newspapers.
G. If you are interested in making a career in journalism， you should have
the following qualities.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了成为一名优秀的新
闻工作者需要具备的几种素质。
12. G 设空处承上启下，起过渡作用。设空处前一句说明了一名专业
新闻工作者应具备一些必备素质，下文对此进行了列举说明。由此可
推知，G项符合语境。G项中的following是明显的衔接标识。
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了成为一名优秀的新
闻工作者需要具备的几种素质。
13. A 设空处前一句提出问题：你如何区分普通的新闻和有趣的新
闻？由此可推知，设空处应承接上文，作出回答，故A项符合语
境。A项中的Effective writing skills与该段小标题A way with words
以及设空处下一句中的play with words相呼应。
14. C 设空处位于段首，一般为概括性较强的主题句。根据小标
题和下文可知，本段主要说明了新闻工作者需要全面了解所报道
的事件，C项符合语境。C项中的current events与设空处后一句中
的current events构成原词复现。
13. A 设空处前一句提出问题：你如何区分普通的新闻和有趣的新
闻？由此可推知，设空处应承接上文，作出回答，故A项符合语
境。A项中的Effective writing skills与该段小标题
以及设空处下一句中的play with words相呼应。
15. B 根据本段小标题可知，本段介绍了专业精神和自信这两种
素质。设空处前一句对新闻行业的专业精神作出说明。设空处后
一句指出：但你要一直从不足之处中吸取教训，并提升你的技
能。B项符合语境，且与设空处后一句构成转折关系。B项中的
confidence与本段小标题中的confidence构成原词复现。
16. F 设空处前一句说明了新闻工作者需要辛勤工作和坚持不
懈。设空处后一句指出在这种时候，一个完美的新闻工作者不应
放弃跟踪报道，必须遵守规则。由此可推知，设空处应对后一句
中的“这种时候”进行说明，F项符合语境。F项中的chasing a
story for months与上文中的hard work and persistence相呼应。
谢谢观看！Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
维度一：品句填词
根据所给单词的首字母或汉语提示，写出单词的正确形式。
1.As many English learners know， American and British English d in many small ways.
2.The factory keeps r smoke， making the air very dirty.
3.My brother asked me to go to the supermarket to buy d of eggs.
4.Having a hot b after work can help you relax yourself and have a good sleep.
5.The emergency nurse can treat （轻微的） injuries without reference to a doctor.
6.You should know that what was true in the past may be （错误的） now.
7.This door is （自动的）， so you don’t need a key to open it if you want to come in.
8.Every company wants to lower its costs to the minimum and improve its profits to the （最大限度）.
9.She started as a secretary but ended up running the （部门）.
10.The girl felt very scared in the darkness， so she （尖叫） as loudly as she could.
维度二：词形转换
用括号内单词的适当形式填空。
1.We were deeply touched by his （commit） to high-speed railway construction.
2.To the surprise of the little boy，the door opened （automatic） as he approached.
3.The new airport （construct） lies in the south of the city.
4.Before you present a speech， please collect your thoughts and state your case as （accurate） as you can.
5.A youth was killed and another was （critical） injured.
6.The local government has announced that it will undertake a full （investigate） into the accident.
7.We can safely draw some （conclude） from our discussion.
8.Only a （minor）of children are fond of natural scenery while most of them like amusement parks.
9.To obtain the （fact） details， the adviser will complete a confidential questionnaire.
10.His public speeches are in direct （contradict） to his personal lifestyle.
维度三：固定搭配和句式
根据汉语及括号内的提示完成下列句子。
1.我们匆匆忙忙地结束了会议，留下了许多问题等待解决。（leave＋宾语＋宾语补足语）
We hurriedly ended our meeting， .
2.约翰邀请了大约40人参加他的婚礼，他们当中绝大部分是家庭成员。（代词＋of＋关系代词）
John invited about 40 people to his wedding， .
3.散步对年轻人和老年人来说是一项很好的运动。（动词-ing形式作主语）
a good form of exercise for both young and old.
4.我们正要离开，这时天突然下起了大雨。（be about to do ...when ...）
We it began to rain.
5.我们都认同他的看法，即真正的手工艺是财富。（同位语从句）
We all true handicraft is treasure.
6.在我看来，致力于他的梦想是他最终能够成功的原因。（be committed to sth）
， in my opinion， is the reason why he could succeed in the end.
维度四：课文语法填空
阅读课文内容，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most of us learn about news through the mass media， but can we just believe everything 1. it presented to us？ The suggestion is being a 2. （criticize） news reader.
Take the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire as an example.One news report 3. （focus） more on the rescue efforts， while 4. other talks more about the numbers of deaths and injuries.Different journalists have different 5. （priority） when writing a report， 6. also accounts for the contradiction of the information.When you come across such factual differences， don’t jump to the 7. （conclude） that one of the news is false 8. check when the reports were written.
In short， 9. is wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages.It is also necessary not to blindly believe 10. we have read.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
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Early Childhood Exploration
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Tinker Tank at Home
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Virtual Planetarium Shows
Travel to the outer reaches of the universe， or explore the planets in our own solar system.Discuss current astronomy news and learn about recent discoveries.Each show is live and presenters can revise the programme based on interest.View the full Virtual Planetarium Shows video playlist.
1.Which appeals to a person who likes do-it-yourself activities most？
A.Live Science Show.
B.PacSci Now： Experiences on Demand.
C.Early Childhood Exploration.
D.Tinker Tank at Home.
2.What can we learn about PacSci Streaming Videos？
A.Experiences on Demand offers people opportunities to do whatever they like.
B.Live Science Show inspires curiosity， and educates people of all walks of life.
C.Virtual Planetarium Shows are live and can be adjusted accordingly.
D.Early Childhood Exploration is the best way of preschool education.
3.Where is this passage probably from？
A.A web page.
B.A guidebook.
C.A newspaper.
D.An experiment report.
B
Launched last April and supported by the United Nations Development Programme （UNDP）， Bilan Media， Somalia’s first all-women news outlet， has brought together six highly qualified female Somali journalists， each with years of experience writing news or broadcasting on radio stations or local TV.Jocelyn Mason from the UNDP described the aims of Bilan at its creation：“We hope it will be a game changer for the Somali media scene， opening up new opportunities for women journalists and shining light on new subjects that have been ignored， particularly those that are important for women.”
“Somali female journalists are often refused training opportunities and promotions， and when a woman does reach a position of authority， she is often ignored while more junior male figures get to call the shots，” the UNDP said in a statement.“News coverage reflects this， with a lack of programming on issues that are seen as primarily affecting women， including childcare and equal political representation.”
Bilan reporting has already had an impact.An article last year about the lack of medical facilities for displaced （流离失所的） Somalis living in make-do camps in an outlying district of Mogadishu led to the creation of a small hospital at the site.One in-depth article last October helped raise a pressing alarm about Somalia’s approaching humanitarian crisis and famine （饥荒）.Bilan journalists visiting three different regions of the country warned against repeating the mistakes of 2011 when some 100，000 Somalis died of hunger before there was an official declaration of famine， which finally left nearly 260，000 dead.
But the female journalists of Bilan are not just challenging local newsroom culture.They sometimes have to persuade their own families that they should chase their dreams to be professional journalists.Fathi Mohamed Ahmed， the chief editor of Bilan， recalls，“My grandmother always said， ‘It’s not good for you.Stop， stop， stop！Please don’t do this job！’ So I hid my work when I started out， for eight months.” But after the success of Bilan and Ms Ahmed’s career， things changed.“Now she is OK.She is happy！”Ms Ahmed says， smiling.“She is proud of me.”
4.Which best describes Bilan’s aims？
A.Reader-focused. B.Global-minded.
C.Persuasive. D.Ambitious.
5.What does the UNDP statement tell us about Somali female journalists？
A.They are at a disadvantage in the workplace.
B.They often perform better than male journalists.
C.They have no chance of becoming senior managers.
D.They prefer covering news about issues affecting women.
6.What can be inferred about Bilan’s journalism according to Paragraph 3？
A.It lacks up-to-date facilities.
B.It focuses on often-hidden voices.
C.It has brought about positive results.
D.It has helped people suffering from famine.
7.What is the attitude of Fathi’s grandmother toward her career now？
A.Favorable. B.Worried.
C.Tolerant. D.Uncaring.
C
Why should I stay off Facebook and other social media when I am involved in a lawsuit or personal injury case？ Social media has become an important part of our everyday lives. Facebook， Instagram， and other social media have changed the way we communicate with friends， family， and colleagues. Many of us use these platforms to post opinions， show off our achievements or show our opinions on public affairs.
This means that social media is public information and can be used against you. Lawyers can use social media as evidence. They often look for pictures and posts that could potentially disprove your injury claim. Your posts can still be found even if your information is private when the posts potentially are related to your case. The court may determine that your public posts may lead to admissible evidence. They will not make you offer entire information， but only what they think is related. Defence lawyers wish to prove that the injured party， physically， emotionally， or financially， is lying about their injuries.
Even posting about your emotions can discount your claim greatly. Say， you are suing （起诉） someone for your pain and suffering because you are depressed， yet you post pictures of yourself smiling and you have quoted “Life is good” attached to the photos. If and when the defence lawyers get a hold of the posts， your pain and suffering claim may not hold up in court.
Most people only post about the good times on social media， rarely about the hardships and misfortunes.Insurance companies are allowed to follow you and gather information as evidence. Social media makes it easier. Before social media， insurance companies and lawyers had to hire investigators to follow people around to spy on them. Social media makes this entirely a lot easier.
If you have posted content related to your claim， you must not change evidence. Deleting your account would be considered you’re destroying evidence and that will affect your case. The best practice would be to stay off social media until your case has come to a close.
8.Why does the writer begin the passage with a question？
A.To describe the drawback of Facebook.
B.To provide the background information.
C.To give his argument and attract readers.
D.To stress the function of the social media.
9.What does the underlined word “admissible” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A.Powerful. B.Final.
C.Acceptable. D.Equal.
10.What’s the writer’s attitude towards social media？
A.Supportive. B.Cautious.
C.Disapproval. D.Indifferent.
11.What is the main idea of the passage？
A.Keep away from social media.
B.Post good and bad things on social media.
C.Communicate with your friends face to face.
D.Stay off social media for a personal injury claim.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Do you get inspired by famous journalists and the righteous image they represent？ What are the qualities that make them stand out from the crowd？From courage to honesty， professionalism to determination， there are some essential qualities that a professional journalist possesses. 12
A way with words
How do you distinguish between an average news story and a fascinating news piece？ 13 A writer should know how to play with words and should be able to produce an error-free， grammatically correct and to-the-point article with factual information that will attract an audience.
Thorough knowledge
14 Read a wide range of both print and digital media news sources to stay updated on current events. Also， you need to have some background knowledge before you go out to cover a story and write on it. Your ability to research and find out the important details of a story is quite helpful.
Professionalism and confidence
What professionalism means in the journalism field is meeting deadlines， being ready to work outside regular working hours and having the courage to accept criticism from editors. 15 However， you should always be eager to learn from your limitations and enhance your skills.
Persistence and discipline
The profession of journalism requires hard work and persistence. 16 During such times， an ideal journalist should not give up following a story and must remain disciplined.The ultimate （根本的） aim of any journalist should be to find the truth and seek justice in all matters even if he or she hasn’t received recognition for their efforts.
A.Effective writing skills can make all the difference.
B.Also， journalists should reflect confidence in order to succeed.
C.For being a good journalist， you need to be aware of current events.
D.A journalist relies on facts and evidence， not on emotions while working on a story.
E.Like any other field， effective communication skills are essential for an ideal journalist.
F.Sometimes you might be chasing a story for months to get a lead and hit the newspapers.
G.If you are interested in making a career in journalism， you should have the following qualities.
12. 13. 14.
15. 16.
Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
基础知识自测
维度一
1.differ 2.releasing 3.dozens 4.bath 5.minor
6.false 7.automatic 8.maximum 9.department
10.screamed
维度二
1.commitment 2.automatically 3.construction
4.accurately 5.critically 6.investigation 7.conclusions
8.minority 9.factual 10.contradiction
维度三
1.leaving many problems to be settled
2.most of whom were family members
3.Walking is
4.were about to leave when
5.share his belief that
6.Being committed to his dream
维度四
1.that 2.critical 3.focuses 4.the 5.priorities 6.which
7.conclusion 8.but 9.it 10.what
素养能力提升
Ⅰ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了太平洋科学中心的几个系列视频及视频涉及的内容。
1.D 推理判断题。根据Tinker Tank at Home部分中的Design， build， test and repeat！及Check out these instructional videos and build a milk carton boat， create a CO2-rich atmosphere， make circuits， and more.可知，对于一个喜欢自己动手的人来说，Tinker Tank at Home是最吸引人的。
2.C 细节理解题。根据Virtual Planetarium Shows部分中的Each show is live and presenters can revise the programme based on interest.可知，Virtual Planetarium Shows是现场直播的，可以进行相应的调整。
3.A 文章出处题。根据各部分中最后一句可知，可以查看完整的视频播放列表。由此推知，文章可能来自一个网页。
语篇解读：本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了索马里的首家全女性媒体机构——Bilan Media。
4.D 推理判断题。根据第一段末Jocelyn Mason所说的话可知，UNDP希望Bilan能改变索马里媒体行业的游戏规则，为女性新闻工作者开辟新机会，关注一直被忽视的话题，尤其是对女性重要的话题。由此可推知，Bilan的这些目标是宏伟的。
5.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的Somali female journalists ... to call the shots可知，索马里女性新闻工作者往往无法获得培训和晋升的机会，身居高位的女性也经常被忽视，而职位更低的男性却能发号施令。由此可知，索马里女性新闻工作者在职场中是处于劣势的。
6.C 推理判断题。第三段主要通过举例子来说明Bilan的影响力。它的一篇文章报道了当地的临时营地医疗设施不足，结果，营地盖起了小型医院；另一篇文章针对即将到来的人道主义危机和饥荒发出了紧急警告。由此可推知，Bilan的新闻工作带来了积极的影响。
7.A 观点态度题。根据最后一段中Fathi Mohamed Ahmed的话可知，她的祖母之前是不支持她从事新闻工作的，但目前Bilan和她的事业都取得了成功，祖母的态度也发生了转变，以她为傲。由此可推知，Fathi Mohamed Ahmed的祖母现在对她的职业是支持的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要指出在诉讼或涉及人身伤害案件时要远离社交媒体，因为社交媒体会使你的信息公开，成为对方辩护律师的申诉证据，从而不利于受害者的索赔。
8.C 推理判断题。根据第一段提到的问题，结合下文面对诉讼或人身伤害案件时要远离社交媒体的说明可推知，作者以一个问题开篇是为了给出他的论点并吸引读者。
9.C 词义猜测题。根据第二段中的Your posts can still be found even if your information is private when the posts potentially are related to your case.可知，即使你的信息是私人的，但当你的帖子可能与你的案件有关时，它们仍然可以被找到，所以法院可能会判定你的公开言论会成为可接受的证据。由此可推测，画线词意为“可接受的”。
10.B 观点态度题。根据第二段第一句及最后一段最后一句可知，作者认为社交媒体是公共信息，可以被对方的辩护律师用来反驳你的言论，建议在你的案件结束之前远离社交媒体。由此可推知，作者对社交媒体的态度是谨慎的。
11.D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要指出面对诉讼或人身伤害案件时要远离社交媒体，因为社交媒体是公共信息，对方的辩护律师可将其用作证据反驳你。由此可知，文章的主旨是进行人身伤害索赔时应当远离社交媒体。
Ⅱ.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了成为一名优秀的新闻工作者需要具备的几种素质。
12.G 设空处承上启下，起过渡作用。设空处前一句说明了一名专业新闻工作者应具备一些必备素质，下文对此进行了列举说明。由此可推知，G项符合语境。G项中的following是明显的衔接标识。
13.A 设空处前一句提出问题：你如何区分普通的新闻和有趣的新闻？由此可推知，设空处应承接上文，作出回答，故A项符合语境。A项中的Effective writing skills与该段小标题A way with words以及设空处下一句中的play with words相呼应。
14.C 设空处位于段首，一般为概括性较强的主题句。根据小标题和下文可知，本段主要说明了新闻工作者需要全面了解所报道的事件，C项符合语境。C项中的current events与设空处后一句中的current events构成原词复现。
15.B 根据本段小标题可知，本段介绍了专业精神和自信这两种素质。设空处前一句对新闻行业的专业精神作出说明。设空处后一句指出：但你要一直从不足之处中吸取教训，并提升你的技能。B项符合语境，且与设空处后一句构成转折关系。B项中的confidence与本段小标题中的confidence构成原词复现。
16.F 设空处前一句说明了新闻工作者需要辛勤工作和坚持不懈。设空处后一句指出在这种时候，一个完美的新闻工作者不应放弃跟踪报道，必须遵守规则。由此可推知，设空处应对后一句中的“这种时候”进行说明，F项符合语境。F项中的chasing a story for months与上文中的hard work and persistence相呼应。
6 / 6Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
Be a critical① news reader！
Firefighters put out tower block② fire
Firefighters quickly put out the Henderson Tower fire last night.[1]The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th floor， spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving people on the upper floors trapped③.[2]Fears grew that the number of deaths could reach 5， according to figures released④ by emergency services⑤.[3]Fire engines⑥ and ambulances⑦， called at 9：30 p.m.， reached the scene within 15 minutes.By this time， the fire had extended⑧ to the 15th floor.Firefighters got the situation under control⑨ around 11 p.m.[4]There is concern that the construction⑩ company that built the tower block had not followed fire safety rules.
[1]句中which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰The fire； be thought to have done ...意为“被认为做了……”， 强调事情已经发生；动词-ing短语“leave＋宾语＋宾语补足语”作结果状语，表示自然而然的结果。
[2]that引导同位语从句，作名词Fears的同位语；动词-ed短语作后置定语，修饰名词figures。
[3]动词-ed短语called at 9：30 p.m.作后置定语，修饰Fire engines and ambulances，其相当于一个非限制性定语从句 which were called at 9：30 p.m.。
[4]第一个that引导同位语从句，作名词concern的同位语；第二个that引导定语从句，修饰先行词the construction company。
Deadly fire in tower block causes serious damage
A terrible fire broke out on Sunday night， leaving the Henderson Tower seriously damaged.Emergency services estimate that the number of deaths could reach 9.By this morning， 4 people have been confirmed dead.[5]The fire has also left dozens of people injured， 5 of whom are in a critical condition.Lisa Mayer， 29， is among the lucky ones who only suffered minor injuries.[6]She recalled， “I was about to have a bath when I heard people screaming and dogs barking . I looked outside and the smoke was choking me.It was like an awful dream.”
[7]Mr Peterson， head of the fire service， confirms that a dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the disaster.A team is currently investigating the accident further.
【读文清障】
①critical adj.批评的，批判性的；关键的；危急的
②tower block高层建筑；公寓大楼；办公大楼
③trap vt.使落入险境；卡住，绊住
n.陷阱，罗网；圈套；困境，牢笼
④release vt.发布；释放；松开；发泄 n.释放；发行；排放，泄漏
⑤emergency services 应急服务机构（治安、消防、救护和海岸警卫）
⑥fire engine消防车，救火车
⑦ambulance n.救护车
⑧extend vi.& vt.延伸（距离）；扩大；延长；伸展
⑨under control得到控制，被控制住
⑩construction n.建筑，建造；建造物
cause serious damage 造成严重损害/破坏
break out（战争、火灾或疾病等）爆发
confirm v.证实，证明
dozen n.许多；（一）打；十来个
dozens of很多，许多
minor adj.轻微的，次要的
minor injuries 轻伤
bath n.洗澡，洗浴；浴缸，浴盆have/take a bath 洗澡
bathe vi.& vt.（给……）洗澡
scream vi.& vt.尖叫；高声喊；发出大而尖的声音 n.尖叫，尖锐刺耳的声音
bark vi.（狗）吠叫 vt.厉声发令
n.（狗）吠声；短促响亮的人声；树皮
choke vt.& vi.（使）窒息；（使）哽咽，（尤指感情激动而）说不出话来
cigarette n.香烟
cigarette end 香烟头
carpet n.地毯；覆盖地面的一层厚东西
automatic adj.自动的；无意识的，不假思索的
go off （警报器）突然大作
investigate vt.& vi.侦查，调查；研究
[5]5 of whom引导非限制性定语从句，修饰名词people，其结构为“数词＋of＋关系代词”。
[6]本句为sb be about to do ...when ...句型，意为“某人正要做……这时……”。
[7]句中and连接两个that引导的宾语从句，并且第二个that不可以省略。
Reading news reports critically
[8]We rely on news to learn about what is happening in the world around us.However， we usually find that reports on the same events contain different or even contradictory information .How do these differences come about ？
[9]It is advisable to remember that journalists may have different priorities ， which would influence how they report an event. Let’s take the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire as an example .We can see that the first news report pays more attention to the rescue efforts， while the second talks more about deaths and injuries.When we read more than one report， we come to understand an event in a more comprehensive way.
[8]what引导宾语从句，且在从句中作主语。
[9]句中It作形式主语，动词不定式短语to remember ...作真正的主语；that引导宾语从句；which引导非限制性定语从句，指代journalists may have different priorities。
[10]Even if news reports are written from basically the same perspective， they may contradict each other in terms of factual details， as events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing.For instance ， the numbers of deaths differ in the two news reports on the Henderson Tower fire.[11]When we come across such factual differences， we should not rush to the conclusion that one of the news reports gives false information. Instead， check when the reports were written.News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to light .Another aspect worthy of mention is that journalists may approach information they get from research or interviews differently.Suppose emergency services’ estimates of the number of deaths vary between 5 and 9.Journalists may choose to present the minimum ， the maximum or something in between in their news reports.[12]Therefore， checking different sources enables us to draw a more informed conclusion.
[10]主句前后分别有一个Even if引导的让步状语从句和as引导的原因状语从句。
[11]When引导时间状语从句；主句中that引导同位语从句，作名词conclusion的同位语。
[12]句中含有两处非谓语动词：动词-ing短语checking different sources作主语和动词不定式短语to draw ...作宾语补足语。
rely on依靠，依赖
contradictory information
矛盾的信息
come about 发生
journalist n.新闻记者，新闻工作者
priority n.优先事项，首要事情；优先权，重点
a top priority 当务之急
take ...as an example
以……为例
pay attention to注意
contradict vt.相矛盾，相反；反驳，驳斥
contradictory adj.相互矛盾的；对立的
in terms of在……方面；从……角度看；根据……来说
factual adj.事实的，真实的
instance n.例子，事例
for instance例如，比如
differ vi.相异；意见相左
come across偶然发现；偶然遇见
conclusion n.结论，推论；结束，结果；签订，达成
rush to the conclusion
匆忙下结论
false adj.错误的，不真实的；非天生的；假的，伪造的；不真诚的
bring sth to light揭露，披露
minimum n.最小值，最少量
adj.最低的，最小的
maximum n.最大量，最大限度
adj.最高的，最多的
[13]To sum up， it is wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages， which brings us a more accurate understanding of a situation.We also need to be critical about the information we receive and remember not to blindly trust what we have read.[14]Though journalists are committed to presenting the truth， it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports.With great discrimination ， every one of us has the potential to be a critical news reader.
[13]句中it作形式主语，动词不定式短语to read ...作真正的主语；动词-ed短语written from various perspectives and at different stages作后置定语，修饰news reports；which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰整个主句。
[14]Though引导让步状语从句；it作形式主语，动词不定式短语 to use ...作真正的主语。
sum n.金额，款项；总和，总数；全部
sum up总结，概括
committed adj.
尽心尽力的
be committed to
致力于
discrimination n.辨别力，识别力；歧视，区别对待
【参考译文】
做一名有判断力的新闻读者！
消防员扑灭高楼大火
昨晚消防员迅速扑灭了亨德森大楼的大火。周日晚上的大火被认为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大楼，把高楼层的人们困在里面。根据应急服务机构公布的数据，令人们担心的是死亡人数可能达到5人。昨晚9点30分，消防车和救护车接到呼叫，并于15分钟内赶到火灾现场。截至此时，火势已蔓延到十六楼。晚上11点左右，消防员控制住了火势。有人担心建造这栋高楼的建筑公司没有遵守消防安全规范。
高楼致命大火造成严重损失
周日晚间突发一场可怕的大火，致使亨德森大楼严重受损。应急服务机构估计死亡人数可能达到9人。截至今天上午，已有4人确认死亡。大火还造成许多人受伤，其中5人伤势严峻。29岁的莉萨·迈耶是只受了轻伤的幸运人士之一。她回忆说：“我正要洗澡，这时听到有人尖叫，还有狗在叫。我向外看，却被浓烟呛住。这就像一场可怕的梦。”
消防队队长彼得森先生证实，一根掉在九楼一块地毯上的烟头引起了火灾，而自动火警报警器没有及时报警，因而导致了灾难的发生。一个小组现正在对事故进行进一步调查。
批判性地阅读新闻报道
我们依赖新闻来了解周围的世界正在发生什么事情。然而，我们经常发现，对同一事件的不同报道往往包含不同甚至互相矛盾的信息。这些差异是如何产生的？
明智的做法是记住记者眼中的首要事项可能会有所不同，这会影响他们如何报道一则事件。让我们以这两篇有关亨德森大楼火灾的新闻报道为例。我们可以看到，第一篇新闻报道更关注救援工作，而第二篇谈论更多的则是伤亡情况。当我们读到不止一篇报道时，我们就能更全面地了解一起事件。
即使新闻报道的撰写角度基本相同，它们也可能在事实性的细节上相互矛盾，因为现实世界中的事件通常是复杂且不断变化的。例如，在两篇有关亨德森大楼火灾的新闻报道中，死亡人数截然不同。当我们发现这样的事实性差异时，不应该急于下结论，认为其中一篇新闻报道提供了错误的信息。相反，要核查这些报道的撰写时间。随着新的事实被披露，在一个事件的不同阶段撰写的新闻报道可能包含不同的信息。另一个值得一提的方面是，记者可能会以不同的方式处理他们从调查或采访中获得的信息。假设应急服务机构估计的死亡人数在5人到9人之间，记者可能会选择在他们的新闻报道中呈现数据的最小值、最大值或中间的某个数值。因此，核实信息的不同来源能够让我们得出更有根据的结论。
总之，阅读从不同角度、不同阶段写就的新闻报道是明智之举，这样可以让我们更准确地了解情况。我们也需要批判性地看待我们接收到的信息，并且记住不要盲目相信我们读到的新闻报道。尽管记者致力于呈现真相，我们最好还是运用自己的判断力，而非完全依赖新闻报道。有了明辨是非的能力，我们每个人都有潜力成为一名有判断力的新闻读者。
第一步：析架构，理文本脉络
Read the passage quickly and fill in the blanks.
第二步：精读文，达明察秋毫
Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer.
1.How long did it take the firefighters to get the fire under control？
A.A whole night. B.70 minutes.
C.75 minutes. D.90 minutes.
2.What is the journalist’s attitude to the firefighters？
A.Critical. B.Favorable.
C.Pessimistic. D.Disappointed.
3.Who were most likely to be trapped in the fire？
A.People on the first floor.
B.People on the fourth floor.
C.People on the seventh floor.
D.People on the tenth floor.
4.What should we do when news reports contradict each other？
A.Throw both the newspapers away immediately.
B.Check the sources where related key details come from.
C.Research and interview the figures by ourselves.
D.Choose to believe the one we are interested in.
5.What’s the purpose of the last paragraph？
A.To tell readers how to become a critical news reader.
B.To stress the importance of becoming a critical news reader.
C.To show journalists are committed to presenting the truth in their news reports.
D.To show everyone can become a critical news reader.
第三步：通词句，学语言表达
1.词汇学习——循规律，记单词
（1）-cy结尾的名词集锦
①accurate adj.正确无误的；精确的→accuracy n.准确（性）；精确度
②frequent adj.频繁的；经常发生的→frequency n.频繁；频率；重复率
③urgent adj.紧急的；紧迫的；急切的→urgency n.紧迫，急迫；急事
④efficient adj.效率高的；有能力的→efficiency n.效率；功效，效能
（2）-sion结尾的名词荟萃
①conclude v.断定，推断出；达成，订立；（使）结束，终止→conclusion n.结论，推论；结束，结果；签订，达成
②expand v.扩张，扩展→expansion n.扩张，扩展；扩大，膨胀
③confuse v.使混淆；使困惑→confusion n.混乱，困惑
④explode v.爆炸→explosion n.爆炸
⑤decide v.决定→decision n.决定
⑥comprehend v.理解；领悟→comprehension n.理解力
2.美句欣赏——赏佳句，品用法
（1）掌握新闻报道的文体特征和写作技巧
新闻报道一般具有比较鲜明的文体结构特征，包括标题（headline）、新闻导语（lead）和主体（body）。标题一般短小精悍、生动形象，常用短语、省略或缩略词和一般现在时态，首字母大写或全大写；导语简述新闻梗概，往往是新闻的第一段中的开始部分，给出who、 what、 when、 where、why等信息；正文部分描述事件发生的过程及结果。此外，新闻报道多用直接引语、被动语态，一般不发表主观评论，常提供背景信息等，以体现其客观、真实、有说服力等特征。
①本文事件的地点是 。
②本文事件的时间是 。
③本文事件的经过是 。
（2）明喻（simile）
明喻是将具有某种共同特征的两种不同事物通过比较而连接起来的一种修辞手法，常用as或like等比喻词。课文第二段中使用了明喻的修辞手法， 描绘了火灾现场的可怕景象。请找出、背诵并翻译。
原句：
翻译：
仿写：一得知我加入了这个队，我高兴得像飞上了天。
As soon as I know I’m in the team， it’s .
第四步：析难句，清阅读障碍
1.The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th floor， spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving people on the upper floors trapped.
句式分析
尝试翻译
2.Mr Peterson， head of the fire service， confirms that a dropped cigarette end on a carpet of the 8th floor started the fire and that the automatic fire alarms did not go off quickly enough to prevent the disaster.
句式分析
尝试翻译
3.Even if news reports are written from basically the same perspective， they may contradict each other in terms of factual details， as events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing.
句式分析
尝试翻译
4.To sum up， it is wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages， which brings us a more accurate understanding of a situation.
句式分析
尝试翻译
第五步：拓视野，育思维品质
1.What do you think we can do to be critical news readers？ （Logical Thinking 逻辑性思维）
2.What is the function of the two news reports？ （Creative Thinking 创造性思维）
Part Ⅰ 核心词汇集释
trap vt.使落入险境；卡住，绊住n.陷阱，罗网；圈套；困境，牢笼
【教材原句】 The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th floor， spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving people on the upper floors trapped.
周日晚上的大火被认为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大楼，把高楼层的人们困在里面。
【用法】
（1）trap sb into （doing） sth 诱骗某人（做）某事
be/get trapped in ... 被困在……中，陷入困境
（2）fall/walk into a trap 落入圈套
fall into the trap （of doing sth） 落入（做某事的）圈套
caught in a trap of ... 陷入……的困境
set/lay a trap for ... 为……设圈套/陷阱
【佳句】 When travelling， they were trapped in the mountain， waiting to be rescued.
旅行时，他们被困在山上，等待救援。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Don’t fall the trap of investing all your money in one place.
②The lovely rabbit trapped us into （go） into the deep forest.
③We get （trap） in a cycle of anger and hurt， and miss out on the beauty of life as it happens.
【写美】 句式升级
④After they had been trapped in the mine for two days， the miners were finally rescued.
→ ， the miners were finally rescued.（非谓语动词作状语）
release vt.发布；释放；松开；发泄 n.释放；发行；排放；泄漏
【教材原句】 Fears grew that the number of deaths could reach 5， according to figures released by emergency services.根据应急服务机构公布的数据，令人们担心的是死亡人数可能达到5人。
【用法】
（1）release sb/sth （from sth）
把某人/某物（从……）释放/放出/放走
release pressure 释放压力
release a movie/book 发行电影/书
（2）on general release 公开发行
the latest new releases 最新发行的产品
a sense of release 轻松感，解脱感
【佳句】 In order to release the pressure resulting from our study， I went to Xingxing Farm to pick some oranges together with my classmates last weekend.
为了释放学习带来的压力， 上周末我和同学们一起去星星农场摘橘子。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①On that festival， 10，000 balloons （release） at the ceremony.
②Walking in the morning， air has the potential to release you stress.
③The film is general release， or rather， it is being shown widely at local cinemas.
④She burst into tears， （release） all her pent-up emotions.
【写美】 完成句子
⑤ came to me immediately after the exam.
考试一结束，我立刻有了一种解脱感。
dozen n.许多；（一）打；十来个
【教材原句】 The fire has also left dozens of people injured， 5 of whom are in a critical condition.
大火还造成许多人受伤，其中5人伤势严峻。
【用法】
dozens of 很多，许多
by the dozen 成打地；按打计算
in dozens＝in large numbers 大批
half a dozen 半打，六个
【佳句】 Surprisingly， in that bookstore， books are sold by the dozen.
真想不到， 那个书店里的书按打卖。
【用准】 dozen前有数词或者具有数词意义的词（如a、 many、 several、 some、 a few等）时，dozen要用单数形式，后面接可数名词复数，且名词前通常无需用介词of。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①It appears in （dozen）of movies， including all the Star Wars features.
②Only about half dozen people turned up.
③In England， as we know， eggs are sold the dozen.
【写美】 完成句子
④The eggs .
鸡蛋是按打包装的。
come about发生；产生
【教材原句】 How do these differences come about？ 这些差异是如何产生的？
【用法】
come across 偶然发现，偶然遇见
come along 跟随；到达；进步；很快
come out 出现，显露；开花；发行；出版
come through 安然度过（困难或危险）
come up 走近；上来；被提出
come up with 赶上；提出，想出（主意、解决方法、计划等）
when it comes to ... 当提到……，当谈到……
【佳句】 They didn’t know how the change had come about.
他们不知道这个变化是怎样发生的。
【用准】 come about是不及物动词短语，不能接宾语，也不用于被动语态。
【练透】 用come短语的正确形式填空
①Speaking of English learning，I have the following practical suggestions.Firstly，when you unfamiliar words，don’t always refer to the dictionary.Furthermore，when teachers’ questions in class， you should make great efforts to the answers and express your ideas properly.
②How did it that humans speak so many different languages？
【写美】 完成句子
③ ， you’d better keep your voice low during the meal.
谈到餐桌礼仪，你最好在用餐时把声音放低。
priority n.优先事项，首要事情；优先权，重点
【教材原句】 It is advisable to remember that journalists may have different priorities， which would influence how they report an event.
明智的做法是记住记者眼中的首要事项可能会有所不同，这会影响他们如何报道一则事件。
【用法】
（1）give priority to ... 优先考虑……；给……优先权
first/top priority 头等大事；当务之急
have/take priority over ... 优先于……；比……重要
get one’s priorities right把某人的事情分出轻重缓急
（2）prior adj. 先前的；较早的；优先的，占先的
be prior to ... 在……之前的，优先于……
【佳句】 Education is a top priority.
教育是当务之急。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①Saving time is prior saving money.
②Everyone must give （prior） to protecting the interests of the nation.
【写美】 一句多译
③我不赞成经济发展应优先于环境保护这个说法。
→I disagree with the claim that economic development should the environmental conservation.（priority）
→I disagree with the claim that economic development should the environmental conservation.（prior）
bring sth to light揭露，披露
【教材原句】 News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to light.
随着新的事实被披露，在一个事件的不同阶段撰写的新闻报道可能包含不同的信息。
【用法】
（1）bring ...to life 赋予……生命；使……鲜活起来
bring ...to an end 结束
（2）bring up 养育；抚养；教育；提出（话题）；呕吐
bring about 引起；导致（事故、变化等）
bring down 使……降低；使……倒下
bring in 引入；赚得；挣得
bring back 带回；使回忆起；使恢复
bring out 使显现；使表现出；出版
【佳句】 The article wants to bring to light important issues that affect the community.
这篇文章想要将那些影响社区的重要问题揭露出来。
【练透】 完成句子
①They try to every other year.
他们设法每两年出版一本新词典。
②My job as a journalist is to .
我作为记者的职责就是揭露事实真相。
③I was worried she would walk out or .
我担心她会突然退席或者终止采访。
【写美】 翻译句子
④他幼年丧父，他母亲把他抚养成人。
committed adj.尽心尽力的；坚定的；坚信的
【教材原句】 Though journalists are committed to presenting the truth， it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports.
尽管记者致力于呈现真相，我们最好还是运用自己的判断力，而非完全依赖新闻报道。
【用法】
（1）be committed to （doing） sth致力于/承诺/全身心地投入（做）某事
（2）commit vt.犯（罪）；承诺；保证；花（钱或时间）vi.全心全意投入，忠于
commit an error/a crime 做错事/犯罪
commit oneself to （doing） sth 专心致志于（做）某事；承诺/保证（做）某事
（3）commitment n.承诺，保证；花费；投入，献身
make a commitment 承诺
【佳句】 The Chinese people are peace-loving and China is committed to promoting world peace.
中国人民热爱和平，并且中国致力于推动世界和平。
【练透】 单句语法填空
①He was a good man who was （commit） to his family as well as to his work.
②If you are serious about our relationship，you should make a （commit）.
③If cycling each day can make you healthier， why not commit yourself it and have a better life？
④If you want to get ahead in life，you must be committed to （achieve） your dreams.
【写美】 句式升级
⑤As she was committed to the project， she seldom played with her children.
→ ， she seldom played with her children.（形容词短语作状语）
Part Ⅱ 重点句型解构
句型公式：leave＋宾语＋宾语补足语
【教材原句】 The fire， which is thought to have started from the 8th floor， spread quickly through the tower block on Sunday night， leaving people on the upper floors trapped.
周日晚上的大火被认为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大楼，把高楼层的人们困在里面。
【用法】
句中leaving people on the upper floors trapped为动词-ing短语作结果状语。
（1）leave＋sb/sth＋done/doing/名词/形容词/副词/介词短语意为“使某人/某物……处于（某种状态）”。
（2）动词-ing形式（短语）作结果状语，常表示意料、情理之中的结果。
（3）动词不定式（短语）作结果状语，常表示出乎意料的结果，通常和only连用。
【品悟】 I can’t leave such an important matter unfinished.
我不能让这样一件重要的事半途而废。
【写美】 完成句子
①Do not while you brush.
你在刷牙时不要让水一直流着。 （应用文写作之倡议书）
②More and more forests are lost， .
越来越多的森林消失，致使动物们失去了赖以生存的家园。 （应用文写作之环境保护）
③She spent much money going abroad for education， .
她花了很多钱出国学习，却发现没有适合她的工作。 （应用文写作之人物介绍）
句型公式：sb be about to do ...when ...
【教材原句】 I was about to have a bath when I heard people screaming and dogs barking.
我正要洗澡，这时听到有人尖叫，还有狗在叫。
【用法】
（1）sb be about to do ...when ...意为“某人正要做……这时……”，其中when是并列连词，意为“这/那时”，相当于and then/and at that time。
（2）when用作并列连词的句型还有：
①sb be on the point of doing ...when ...
某人正要做……这/那时……
②sb was/were doing sth when ...
某人正在做某事，这/那时（突然）……
③sb had just/hardly done sth when ...
某人刚做完某事，这/那时……
【品悟】 I was about to go to bed/on the point of going to bed when I heard the dog barking.
我正打算睡觉，这时我听到小狗在汪汪地叫。
【写美】 完成句子/一句多译
①I I suddenly found that I was on the wrong road.
我正开着车去伦敦，这时我突然发现走错了路。
②I had just turned on the computer .
我刚打开电脑，这时我的父母回来了。
③我正要放弃，这时老师的鼓励给了我回答这个问题的勇气。
→I the teacher’s encouragement gave me the courage to answer the question.
→I the teacher’s encouragement gave me the courage to answer the question.
句型公式：动词-ing形式（短语）作主语
【教材原句】 Therefore， checking different sources enables us to draw a more informed conclusion.
因此，核实信息的不同来源能够让我们得出更有根据的结论。
【用法】
（1）动词-ing形式（短语）作主语往往表示比较笼统的、一般的或习惯性的动作，谓语动词用单数形式。
（2）动词-ing形式（短语）作主语时，可用it作形式主语，而把动词-ing形式（短语）后置。常用结构：It is useless/no use/no good/a waste of time＋doing sth 做某事是无用的/没有用的/没有好处的/浪费时间的。
（3）动词-ing形式（短语）前面有时可加名词所有格、物主代词或人称代词宾格，构成动词-ing形式的复合结构。
【品悟】 It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
覆水难收。
Reading outside school is necessary and important in learning English.
课外阅读对于英语学习既必要又重要。
【写美】 完成句子
① are good ways to learn English.
听英语歌曲和看英语电影是学习英语的好方法。 （应用文写作之建议信）
② made his teacher very angry.
他又一次迟到使得他的老师非常生气。 （读后续写之情感描写）
③ such a person to quit smoking.
劝说这样的一个人戒烟真是浪费时间。 （读后续写之情感描写）
④ will be a great encouragement to us.
你来和我们一起工作对我们将是很大的鼓舞。
Section Ⅰ Welcome to the unit & Reading
【文本透析·剖语篇】
第一步
1.put out 2.fire 3.contradict 4.priorities 5.stages
6.interviews 7.critical 8.blindly
第二步
1～5 CBDBA
第三步
2.（1）①the Henderson Tower ②Sunday night
③A fire broke out and was quickly put out.
（2）原句：I looked outside and the smoke was choking me.It was like an awful dream.
翻译：我向外看，却被浓烟呛住。这就像一场可怕的梦。
访写：like I’m walking on air
第四步
1.周日晚上的大火被认为是从九楼开始的，很快蔓延到整座公寓大楼，把高楼层的人们困在里面。
2.消防队队长彼得森先生证实，一根掉在九楼一块地毯上的烟头引起了火灾，而自动火警报警器没有及时报警，因而导致了灾难的发生。
3.即使新闻报道的撰写角度基本相同，它们也可能在事实性的细节上相互矛盾，因为现实世界中的事件通常是复杂且不断变化的。
4.总之，阅读从不同角度、不同阶段写就的新闻报道是明智之举，这样可以让我们更准确地了解情况。
第五步
1.①Consider the context of what is written.②Question opinions made by the author.③Compare what is written with other written works on the subject.④Analyze assumptions made by the author.⑤Evaluate the sources the author uses.
2.To compare the differences between the two perspectives.To provide information and explanations regarding these differences.
【核心知识·巧突破】
Part Ⅰ
1.①into ②going ③trapped
④Having been trapped in the mine for two days
2.①were released ②from ③on ④releasing
⑤A sense of release
3.①dozens ②a ③by
④were packed in dozens/in large numbers
4.①come across； come up； come up with
②come about ③When it comes to table manners
5.①to ②priority ③have/take priority over； be prior to
6.①bring out a new dictionary ②bring truth to light
③bring the interview to an end ④His father died when he was young， and he was brought up by his mother.
7.①committed ②commitment ③to ④achieving
⑤Committed to the project
Part Ⅱ
1.①leave the water running
②making animals lose their homes to live in
③only to find there were no jobs for her
2.①was driving to London when
②when my parents came back
③was on the point of giving up when； was about to give up when
3.①Listening to the English songs and watching English movies ②His being late again ③It is a waste of time persuading ④Your coming to work with us
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