Section 6 “Your Life Is What You Make It” 的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.通过快速浏览课文对主要内容进行预测。
2.获取文中描述张天本人及支教的事实性信息。
3.比较描述张天支教前后学校、学生及村民生活的变化；比较张天支教过程中态度和情感的变化。
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text？( )
A．The reasons why Zhang Tian worked as a volunteer teacher in a village school.
B．The contributions Zhang Tian made to a village school.
C．A clever boy — Zhang Tian.
D．The experience of Zhang Tian as a volunteer teacher in a village school.
2．Match the main idea with the proper paragraph.
Para.1 A．Zhang Tian's daily experience.
Para.2 B．Zhang Tian finished his first year in the village school and decided to stay for another year.
Para.3 C．Zhang Tian introduced new subjects and activities to students.
Para.4 D．Zhang Tian became a volunteer teacher in a village.
Para.5 E．Zhang Tian insisted on staying and tried to find ways to face the challenges.
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．How long did Zhang Tian work a day？( )
A．7 hours. B．8 hours.
C．13 hours. D．Not mentioned.
2．Why did Zhang Tian go to Guizhou Province to teach？( )
A．His parents inspired him to do so.
B．He was inspired by some wonderful village teachers.
C．He wanted to be a volunteer.
D．He had a teacher's certificate.
[Tip]
利用扫读法解题
扫读法就是快速地浏览文章，通过对文章标题和首尾句的阅读，对文章的内容结构有一个整体的印象，这将帮助学生验证有关文本的预测，让学生在短时间内了解作者的意图或文章所要涉及的问题。具体来说，扫读时先看第一段和最后一段，试着找出关键词，然后快速阅读每一段的第一句话，预测每段的段落大意。如本题所在课文第二段，通过扫读推断大意为张天毕业后的决定以及这个决定的原因，可判断答案。
3．What made Zhang Tian want to leave the village school？( )
A．His parents' hopes. B．The living conditions.
C．The water supplies. D．The subjects.
4．Which subjects did Zhang Tian teach in the village school？( )
A．Music. B．Art and PE.
C．English. D．All of the above.
(二)阅读表达
1．How did Zhang Tian feel after a long day
2．Why was Zhang Tian popular among the villagers
3．What can you learn from Zhang Tian
|阅|读|技|能|提|升| 理清人物经历，把握人物性格
本文是一篇人物报道，该类文体常以某个人物为主题，通过全方位、多角度的深入描写和分析来展现人物形象，塑造人物品质。本文清晰地描述了大学生张天毕业后选择支教的背景(起因)，支教过程中的矛盾(经过)和支教后期的发展(高潮)，并通过系列事件的描述，展现了他积极的生活态度与社会责任感。对于此类文章，命题人常会在反映人物情感态度的地方设题。阅读时注意理清人物的经历，分析人物的性格和情感，并思考应该如何实现自身价值。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．He had started working at seven in the morning and it was eight in the evening now.He had to prepare his lessons for the following day.This is a typical day for Zhang Tian.
赏析：本段介绍了张天一天的工作情况，此处typical起到画龙点睛的作用，形象表达了张天每天的工作时间和工作强度。
2．The thought of leaving once flashed through his mind, but he quickly gave up the idea and found ways to deal with the challenges.
赏析：flash为动词，意为“突然想到”，用在此处形象地表达了张天在乡村艰苦的条件下想要退缩，但很快又打消了这个念头的思想斗争过程。
①(升级黑体词汇)A terrible thought arose suddenly through my mind.____________
②(完成句子)______________________________ till late night before the final exam.
在期末考试前，学生们熬夜看书到深夜是常有的事。
(二)赏句式之高
1．What made him feel satisfied was that his students were able to read, speak and write in English, and they became more confident in learning.
赏析：这是一个主从复合句。what引导主语从句，that引导表语从句，其中第二个并列连词and连接两个简单句。该句表现了张天给学校的学生带来的影响，从中可以体会到他的劳动价值。
2．He feels so happy that he followed his heart when choosing what to do with his life, even though it may not be what others expected of him.
赏析：这是一个主从复合句。so ...that ...引导结果状语从句，意为“如此……以至于……”；when choosing what to do with his life为“连词＋现在分词”作状语，其中含有“疑问词＋to do sth.”结构；even though引导让步状语从句，其中含有what引导的表语从句。该句作为文章的结尾句，总结了张天支教工作的感受。
①It was surprising that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.(改为what引导主语从句)
→____________________________ she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.
②(完成句子)She is ____________________________________ servants are not willing to work for her.
她对家务活如此挑剔，以至于仆人们不愿为她工作。
(三)赏描摹之韵
1．(行为描写)Bringing with him lots of books, clothes, and two pairs of trainers, Zhang Tian travelled to the village with an eager heart.He imagined all sorts of exciting things about living independently and teaching in a village.
赏析：简单的行囊，还有一颗热切的心，想想即将面对的生活、工作，对于一位刚毕业的年轻人来说，兴奋之情溢于言表。此情此景，令人回味。
2．(场景描写)Their school lives are now more attractive and interesting, and they enjoy playing football in the playground, as well as singing songs they've learnt.The school is now full of laughter and music.
赏析：学校为学生的身心健康发展提供保障，培养学生德、智、体、美、劳全面发展，这是教育的基本要求。张天为孩子们倾注了自己全部的心血，换来了孩子们的健康成长。想象校园里生机勃勃的情景，他的行为令人敬佩和赞扬。
[提能训练] (翻译并体会下面行为描写的句子)
①One day she came into my room laughing merrily.Putting my hand on her face，she spelled l a u g h.Then she tickled me into a burst of laughter.
有一天，__________________________________，拼出了l a u g h。然后她用手指轻轻地挠我，痒得我发出一阵大笑。
②She hugged them to her chest, and at last she was able to look up with tearful eyes and a smile.
她______________________________________，泪流满面地微笑着。
(四)赏修辞之功
It has been a tough year, but he has enjoyed working with the children.
赏析：本句使用了对比的修辞手法，表达了虽然这是艰难的一年，但张天确实很喜欢和孩子们在一起，突出了他的善良、勇敢和有责任心的良好品质。
[提能训练] (完成句子)
______________________________， and if you have the ability to laugh at it, you have the ability ______________________.
人生艰难，但是如果你有笑对人生的能力，你就有享受人生的能力。
Section 6 “Your Life Is What You Make It” 的课文习读环节
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)①inspired ②smaller ③more challenging
④more subjects ⑤more confident
(二)1.D 2.Paras.1～5 ADECB
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)1～4 CBBD
(二)1.He felt exhausted/tired.
2．He made great contributions to the village besides teaching.
3．His enthusiasm, persistence and dedication.
课文写法借鉴
(一)①flashed ②It is typical of students to stay up reading
(二)①What made her surprised was that
②so particular about her housework that
(三)①她愉快地笑着走进我的房间，把我的手放在她的脸上
②把它们紧紧地抱在胸前，终于抬起头来
(四)Life is tough; to enjoy it(共54张PPT)
Section 6
“Your Life Is What You Make It”
的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.通过快速浏览课文对主要内容进行预测。
2.获取文中描述张天本人及支教的事实性信息。
3.比较描述张天支教前后学校、学生及村民生活的变化；比较张天支教过程中态度和情感的变化。
目 录
课文阅读理解
课文写法借鉴
课时检测
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text
A．The reasons why Zhang Tian worked as a volunteer teacher in a village school.
B．The contributions Zhang Tian made to a village school.
C．A clever boy — Zhang Tian.
D．The experience of Zhang Tian as a volunteer teacher in a village school.
√
2．Match the main idea with the proper paragraph.
Para.1 A．Zhang Tian's daily experience.
Para.2 B．Zhang Tian finished his first year in the village school and decided to stay for another year.
Para.3 C．Zhang Tian introduced new subjects and activities to students.
Para.4 D．Zhang Tian became a volunteer teacher in a village.
Para.5 E．Zhang Tian insisted on staying and tried to find ways to face the challenges.
答案：Paras.1～5 ADECB
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．How long did Zhang Tian work a day
A．7 hours. B．8 hours.
C．13 hours. D．Not mentioned.
√
2．Why did Zhang Tian go to Guizhou Province to teach
A．His parents inspired him to do so.
B．He was inspired by some wonderful village teachers.
C．He wanted to be a volunteer.
D．He had a teacher's certificate.
√
[Tip]
利用扫读法解题
扫读法就是快速地浏览文章，通过对文章标题和首尾句的阅读，对文章的内容结构有一个整体的印象，这将帮助学生验证有关文本的预测，让学生在短时间内了解作者的意图或文章所要涉及的问题。具体来说，扫读时先看第一段和最后一段，试着找出关键词，然后快速阅读每一段的第一句话，预测每段的段落大意。如本题所在课文第二段，通过扫读推断大意为张天毕业后的决定以及这个决定的原因，可判断答案。
3．What made Zhang Tian want to leave the village school
A．His parents' hopes. B．The living conditions.
C．The water supplies. D．The subjects.
4．Which subjects did Zhang Tian teach in the village school
A．Music. B．Art and PE.
C．English. D．All of the above.
√
√
(二)阅读表达
1．How did Zhang Tian feel after a long day
He felt exhausted/tired.
2．Why was Zhang Tian popular among the villagers
He made great contributions to the village besides teaching.
3．What can you learn from Zhang Tian
His enthusiasm, persistence and dedication.
|阅|读|技|能|提|升| 理清人物经历，把握人物性格
本文是一篇人物报道，该类文体常以某个人物为主题，通过全方位、多角度的深入描写和分析来展现人物形象，塑造人物品质。本文清晰地描述了大学生张天毕业后选择支教的背景(起因)，支教过程中的矛盾(经过)和支教后期的发展(高潮)，并通过系列事件的描述，展现了他积极的生活态度与社会责任感。对于此类文章，命题人常会在反映人物情感态度的地方设题。阅读时注意理清人物的经历，分析人物的性格和情感，并思考应该如何实现自身价值。
课文写法借鉴
(一)赏用词之妙
1．He had started working at seven in the morning and it was eight in the evening now.He had to prepare his lessons for the following day.This is a typical day for Zhang Tian.
赏析：本段介绍了张天一天的工作情况，此处typical起到画龙点睛的作用，形象表达了张天每天的工作时间和工作强度。
2．The thought of leaving once flashed through his mind, but he quickly gave up the idea and found ways to deal with the challenges.
赏析：flash为动词，意为“突然想到”，用在此处形象地表达了张天在乡村艰苦的条件下想要退缩，但很快又打消了这个念头的思想斗争过程。
提能训练
①(升级蓝体词汇)A terrible thought arose suddenly through my mind. _______
②(完成句子)_____________________________________ till late night before the final exam.
在期末考试前，学生们熬夜看书到深夜是常有的事。
flashed
It is typical of students to stay up reading
(二)赏句式之高
1．What made him feel satisfied was that his students were able to read, speak and write in English, and they became more confident in learning.
赏析：这是一个主从复合句。what引导主语从句，that引导表语从句，其中第二个并列连词and连接两个简单句。该句表现了张天给学校的学生带来的影响，从中可以体会到他的劳动价值。
2．He feels so happy that he followed his heart when choosing what to do with his life, even though it may not be what others expected of him.
赏析：这是一个主从复合句。so ...that ...引导结果状语从句，意为“如此……以至于……”；when choosing what to do with his life为“连词＋现在分词”作状语，其中含有“疑问词＋to do sth.”结构；even though引导让步状语从句，其中含有what引导的表语从句。该句作为文章的结尾句，总结了张天支教工作的感受。
①It was surprising that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.(改为what引导主语从句)
→_______________________________ she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks.
②(完成句子)She is ____________________________________ servants are not willing to work for her.
她对家务活如此挑剔，以至于仆人们不愿为她工作。
提能训练
What made her surprised was that
so particular about her housework that
(三)赏描摹之韵
1．(行为描写)Bringing with him lots of books, clothes, and two pairs of trainers, Zhang Tian travelled to the village with an eager heart.He imagined all sorts of exciting things about living independently and teaching in a village.
赏析：简单的行囊，还有一颗热切的心，想想即将面对的生活、工作，对于一位刚毕业的年轻人来说，兴奋之情溢于言表。此情此景，令人回味。
2．(场景描写)Their school lives are now more attractive and interesting, and they enjoy playing football in the playground, as well as singing songs they've learnt.The school is now full of laughter and music.
赏析：学校为学生的身心健康发展提供保障，培养学生德、智、体、美、劳全面发展，这是教育的基本要求。张天为孩子们倾注了自己全部的心血，换来了孩子们的健康成长。想象校园里生机勃勃的情景，他的行为令人敬佩和赞扬。
①One day she came into my room laughing merrily.Putting my hand on her face，she spelled l-a-u-g-h.Then she tickled me into a burst of laughter.
有一天，________________________________________________，拼出了l-a-u-g-h。然后她用手指轻轻地挠我，痒得我发出一阵大笑。
提能训练/(翻译并体会下面行为描写的句子)
她愉快地笑着走进我的房间，把我的手放在她的脸上
②She hugged them to her chest, and at last she was able to look up with tearful eyes and a smile.
她____________________________________，泪流满面地微笑着。
把它们紧紧地抱在胸前，终于抬起头来
(四)赏修辞之功
It has been a tough year, but he has enjoyed working with the children.
赏析：本句使用了对比的修辞手法，表达了虽然这是艰难的一年，但张天确实很喜欢和孩子们在一起，突出了他的善良、勇敢和有责任心的良好品质。
_____________, and if you have the ability to laugh at it, you have the ability __________.
人生艰难，但是如果你有笑对人生的能力，你就有享受人生的能力。
提能训练/完成句子
Life is tough
to enjoy it
课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Reading can make you feel less alone and more connected with the world at large.It can open your eyes to issues, successes and challenges that you never dreamed of, and take you to faraway places. Here are the top books all teens should read before they turn 18.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of becoming who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Auggie was born with a facial difference that kept him out of school for years. In fifth grade, he discovers what it's like to long for normalcy and also that difference can be the most meaningful teacher.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to teenagers about her experience of growing up in the South as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s. The poems are charged with the themes of self-awareness and identity.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence. It is a book that can be reread all throughout life without losing its power.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了青少年在18岁之前最应该读的四本书籍。
1．What is special about A Wrinkle in Time
A．It shows a teen's difference.
B．It's about space exploration.
C．It has been adapted for film.
D．It has opened teenagers' eyes.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version”可知，A Wrinkle in Time这本书被改编成了电影。
2．Whose book is based on personal experience
A．Jacqueline Woodson's. B．R. J. Palacio's.
C．Madeleine L'Engle's. D．Don Miguel Ruiz's.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to teenagers about her experience of growing up in the South as an African-American in the 1960s and 1970s.”可知，Jacqueline Woodson的Brown Girl Dreaming是根据自己的个人经历来创作的。
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3．Which book is intended for teens stepping into a novel life
A．A Wrinkle in Time.
B．Wonder.
C．Brown Girl Dreaming.
D．The Four Agreements.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence.”可知，The Four Agreements这本书适合即将步入新生活的青少年们。
B
Friendship is a beautiful relationship. While some friendships tend to come to an end as we grow in life, there are some rare and special ones that are meant to last forever. No matter how many years pass by, the connection stays alive.
Two childhood best friends who were “joined at the hip” as kids were reunited over a half century later — when they least expected it.
Irene Gresty and Janet Henderson were neighbors in the 1940s, growing up in England, but like many friends, they lost touch over the years. After getting married, Gresty moved with her husband who was in the navy and was shipped to many foreign places. However, Gresty, despite living in many countries, loved her own country. Gresty said, “I loved the area where I grew up, so I wanted to settle down to enjoy retirement (退休)．”
Thanks to an event hosted by Bield Housing and Care, a non-profit organization devoted to supporting residents over 55 years old, finally they met each other. Gresty said, “We sat down beside each other and she turned to me and said ‘Is that you Irene？’ and I just laughed and said ‘Yes. Are you Janet？’” They couldn't believe that they were meeting each other after so long. They spent the rest of the afternoon talking to each other.
Henderson said that it is usual in life for people to often move away from the area and lose contact. As their family names changed, Henderson couldn't recognize her friend's name despite being told about her. The two have promised to never stay long without seeing each other. They exchanged numbers so they could meet in the future. They have many years to catch up on everything they have missed.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Gresty和Henderson两人从小是好朋友，由于某种原因，两人失去了联系，但是半个世纪后两人又重聚了。
4．What does the underlined part “joined at the hip” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Grow fast. B．Work hard.
C．Hang around. D．Stay together.
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解析：词义猜测题。根据画线短语所在句子“Two childhood best friends who were ‘joined at the hip’ as kids were reunited over a half century later — when they least expected it.”可知，半个世纪后两人重聚了，这说明两个人在小时候就是朋友，即两人小时候就待在一起。由此可知，画线短语joined at the hip意为“待在一起”。
5．What made Gresty return to England
A．Her friends' invitation.
B．Her husband's new job.
C．Her interest in traveling.
D．Her love for her hometown.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中“However, Gresty, despite living in many countries, loved her own country. Gresty said, ‘I loved the area where I grew up, so I wanted to settle down to enjoy retirement.’”可知，Gresty对家乡的热爱使她回到英格兰。
6．Which of the following best describes Gresty and Henderson's reunion
A．Unexpected. B．Resultless.
C．Long-planned. D．Well-organized
解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Thanks to an event hosted ...each other after so long.”可推知，Gresty和Henderson的重聚是出乎意料的。
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7．What did Gresty and Henderson promise to do next
A．Keep in touch. B．Travel abroad.
C．Post their stories. D．Make more friends.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The two have promised to never stay long without seeing each other. They exchanged numbers so they could meet in the future.”可推知，Gresty和Henderson承诺接下来两人会保持联系。
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Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Last November, Michelle McGagh, a 34-year-old journalist, looked at her finances and discovered that every year she spent a lot of money unnecessarily. 8 She allowed herself ￡30 a week to buy food and household essentials. But she couldn't spend money on anything else — no clothes, no buses or flights, and no meals out.
At first, she tried to see her friends as often as before. She cycled 120 miles to be at a friend's wedding, and camped in their garden to avoid paying for accommodation. 9 But she couldn't join them for dinner in a restaurant, and when they went to the pub, she drank tap water. In the end, she simply went out less, which made her feel a bit lonely.
Of course, she couldn't afford to go abroad, so she missed a trip to Brazil. 10 Here, for the first and only time in the year, she bought food that she had not cooked herself — a bag of chips for ￡1.95.
At the end of the year, she had saved ￡23,000. She was much slimmer and fitter. She says she now feels freer and happier, because she appreciates the simple things in life. 11 But she learned the hard way that you can't really socialize if you don't want to spend money.The evening after her year-long challenge ended, she bought all her friends a drink in the pub. But she has not gone back to her past spending habits. 12 “Whenever you open your wallet, think about whether what you are buying is something you need or something you want，” says McGagh.
A．Why did she decide to take up this challenge
B．So what's her key tip for those who want to save
C．She occasionally pays to socialize and go on holiday.
D．She also gained confidence and a sense of adventure.
E．So she made a plan: to stop spending money like that for a year.
F．The following weekend, she rode 60 miles to meet some friends.
G．Her only travel was a cycling trip to East Anglia, where again she camped.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了34岁的记者Michelle McGagh发现自己每年都要花很多不必要的钱，所以她决定改变消费习惯，一年后发生了很大改变，文章最后也提及她对于省钱的建议。
8．选E 根据上文可知，Michelle McGagh发现自己花了很多不必要的钱；结合下文可知，她应是为自己制订了消费计划，故E项“所以她制订了一个计划：一年之内不再像那样花钱”承上启下，符合语境。
9．选F 根据下文可知，上文应是提到“they”指代的具体人群，故F项“接下来的周末，她骑了60英里去见几个朋友”符合语境。下句的“they”指代F项中的“friends”。
10．选G 根据上文可知，她因支付不起费用而错过了巴西之行；根据下文可知，空处应承接上文，描述她没去巴西而去了别的地方旅行，故G项“她唯一的一次旅行是骑自行车去东安格利亚，在那里她又露营了一次”符合语境。
11．选D 根据上文可知，此处是描述她通过一年的坚持而发生的改变，故D项“她也获得了自信和冒险精神”承接上文，符合语境。
12．选B 根据下文她说的话可知，下文是她对省钱的建议，故B项“那么，对于那些想要存钱的人，她的关键建议是什么呢？”衔接下文，符合语境。UNIT 1 课时检测(六) “Your Life Is What You Make It”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Reading can make you feel less alone and more connected with the world at large.It can open your eyes to issues, successes and challenges that you never dreamed of, and take you to faraway places. Here are the top books all teens should read before they turn 18.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version, the movie is not a substitute for this beautiful story about family and the process of becoming who you truly are through the angle of space and time exploration.
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Auggie was born with a facial difference that kept him out of school for years. In fifth grade, he discovers what it's like to long for normalcy and also that difference can be the most meaningful teacher.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to teenagers about her experience of growing up in the South as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s. The poems are charged with the themes of self awareness and identity.
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence. It is a book that can be reread all throughout life without losing its power.
1．What is special about A Wrinkle in Time
A．It shows a teen's difference.
B．It's about space exploration.
C．It has been adapted for film.
D．It has opened teenagers' eyes.
2．Whose book is based on personal experience
A．Jacqueline Woodson's. B．R. J. Palacio's.
C．Madeleine L'Engle's. D．Don Miguel Ruiz's.
3．Which book is intended for teens stepping into a novel life
A．A Wrinkle in Time.
B．Wonder.
C．Brown Girl Dreaming.
D．The Four Agreements.
B
Friendship is a beautiful relationship. While some friendships tend to come to an end as we grow in life, there are some rare and special ones that are meant to last forever. No matter how many years pass by, the connection stays alive.
Two childhood best friends who were “joined_at_the_hip” as kids were reunited over a half century later — when they least expected it.
Irene Gresty and Janet Henderson were neighbors in the 1940s, growing up in England, but like many friends, they lost touch over the years. After getting married, Gresty moved with her husband who was in the navy and was shipped to many foreign places. However, Gresty, despite living in many countries, loved her own country. Gresty said, “I loved the area where I grew up, so I wanted to settle down to enjoy retirement (退休)．” Thanks to an event hosted by Bield Housing and Care, a non profit organization devoted to supporting residents over 55 years old, finally they met each other. Gresty said, “We sat down beside each other and she turned to me and said ‘Is that you Irene？’ and I just laughed and said ‘Yes. Are you Janet？’” They couldn't believe that they were meeting each other after so long. They spent the rest of the afternoon talking to each other.
Henderson said that it is usual in life for people to often move away from the area and lose contact. As their family names changed, Henderson couldn't recognize her friend's name despite being told about her. The two have promised to never stay long without seeing each other. They exchanged numbers so they could meet in the future. They have many years to catch up on everything they have missed.
4．What does the underlined part “joined at the hip” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Grow fast. B．Work hard.
C．Hang around. D．Stay together.
5．What made Gresty return to England
A．Her friends' invitation.
B．Her husband's new job.
C．Her interest in traveling.
D．Her love for her hometown.
6．Which of the following best describes Gresty and Henderson's reunion
A．Unexpected. B．Resultless.
C．Long planned. D．Well organized
7．What did Gresty and Henderson promise to do next
A．Keep in touch. B．Travel abroad.
C．Post their stories. D．Make more friends.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Last November, Michelle McGagh, a 34 year old journalist, looked at her finances and discovered that every year she spent a lot of money unnecessarily.__8__ She allowed herself ￡30 a week to buy food and household essentials. But she couldn't spend money on anything else — no clothes, no buses or flights, and no meals out.
At first, she tried to see her friends as often as before. She cycled 120 miles to be at a friend's wedding, and camped in their garden to avoid paying for accommodation.__9__ But she couldn't join them for dinner in a restaurant, and when they went to the pub, she drank tap water. In the end, she simply went out less, which made her feel a bit lonely.
Of course, she couldn't afford to go abroad, so she missed a trip to Brazil. __10__ Here, for the first and only time in the year, she bought food that she had not cooked herself — a bag of chips for ￡1.95.
At the end of the year, she had saved ￡23,000. She was much slimmer and fitter. She says she now feels freer and happier, because she appreciates the simple things in life. __11__ But she learned the hard way that you can't really socialize if you don't want to spend money.The evening after her year long challenge ended, she bought all her friends a drink in the pub. But she has not gone back to her past spending habits. __12__ “Whenever you open your wallet, think about whether what you are buying is something you need or something you want，” says McGagh.
A．Why did she decide to take up this challenge
B．So what's her key tip for those who want to save
C．She occasionally pays to socialize and go on holiday.
D．She also gained confidence and a sense of adventure.
E．So she made a plan: to stop spending money like that for a year.
F．The following weekend, she rode 60 miles to meet some friends.
G．Her only travel was a cycling trip to East Anglia, where again she camped.
UNIT 1 课时检测(六)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了青少年在18岁之前最应该读的四本书籍。
1．选C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Though this book recently became popular again due to the release of the movie version”可知，A Wrinkle in Time这本书被改编成了电影。
2．选A 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The author shares beautiful poetry that will speak to teenagers about her experience of growing up in the South as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s.”可知，Jacqueline Woodson的Brown Girl Dreaming是根据自己的个人经历来创作的。
3．选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“The attractive advice given in this book is perfect for teens going off to college or beginning a new stage of independence.”可知，The Four Agreements这本书适合即将步入新生活的青少年们。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Gresty和Henderson两人从小是好朋友，由于某种原因，两人失去了联系，但是半个世纪后两人又重聚了。
4．选D 词义猜测题。根据画线短语所在句子“Two childhood best friends who were ‘joined at the hip’ as kids were reunited over a half century later — when they least expected it.”可知，半个世纪后两人重聚了，这说明两个人在小时候就是朋友，即两人小时候就待在一起。由此可知，画线短语joined at the hip意为“待在一起”。
5．选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中“However, Gresty, despite living in many countries, loved her own country. Gresty said, ‘I loved the area where I grew up, so I wanted to settle down to enjoy retirement.’”可知，Gresty对家乡的热爱使她回到英格兰。
6．选A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Thanks to an event hosted ...each other after so long.”可推知，Gresty和Henderson的重聚是出乎意料的。
7．选A 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“The two have promised to never stay long without seeing each other. They exchanged numbers so they could meet in the future.”可推知，Gresty和Henderson承诺接下来两人会保持联系。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了34岁的记者Michelle McGagh发现自己每年都要花很多不必要的钱，所以她决定改变消费习惯，一年后发生了很大改变，文章最后也提及她对于省钱的建议。
8．选E 根据上文可知，Michelle McGagh发现自己花了很多不必要的钱；结合下文可知，她应是为自己制订了消费计划，故E项“所以她制订了一个计划：一年之内不再像那样花钱”承上启下，符合语境。
9．选F 根据下文可知，上文应是提到“they”指代的具体人群，故F项“接下来的周末，她骑了60英里去见几个朋友”符合语境。下句的“they”指代F项中的“friends”。
10．选G 根据上文可知，她因支付不起费用而错过了巴西之行；根据下文可知，空处应承接上文，描述她没去巴西而去了别的地方旅行，故G项“她唯一的一次旅行是骑自行车去东安格利亚，在那里她又露营了一次”符合语境。
11．选D 根据上文可知，此处是描述她通过一年的坚持而发生的改变，故D项“她也获得了自信和冒险精神”承接上文，符合语境。
12．选B 根据下文她说的话可知，下文是她对省钱的建议，故B项“那么，对于那些想要存钱的人，她的关键建议是什么呢？”衔接下文，符合语境。
