Section 6 “Getting to the Top”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.阅读文章，获取作者的经历，推测她关于人生选择矛盾心理的根源。
2.深入理解文章，对作者的人生选择给予理解并加以评价。
3.对自我成功做出理性思考，并阐述个人观点。
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the text mainly about
A．How to be an Olympic athlete.
B．The author regrets what she is doing.
C．Worries from the author's friends about her present situation.
D．To be an outstanding athlete, the author makes great but worthwhile sacrifices.
2．Match the main idea with the proper part.
Part 1(Paras.1～3) A．Reasons for pushing myself to the limits.
Part 2(Paras.4～5) B．Efforts for getting to the top.
Part 3 (Paras.6～8) C．Worries from my friends and fears facing me.
文意深度理解
(一)阅读理解
1．What did the author's friend worry about
A．The author pushed herself to the limits too little.
B．There was no good reason for giving up so much.
C．There was nothing, only medals in the author's eyes.
D．The author missed so many birthday parties and holidays.
2．The author could have become angry about what her friends said, but she didn't, because ________.
A．they knew her hardship
B．they misunderstood her
C．she was unhealthy
D．what they said was true
3．What was one of the fears the author faced
A．Reasons for pushing the limits.
B．Her competitors' efforts.
C．Class work at school.
D．Her friend's worries.
4．What's the main idea of Paragraph 5
A．The author's childhood.
B．The author's inside drive to do the best.
C．The author's favourite sport as a child.
D．The author's swimming experience as a small girl.
5．Which words can be used to describe the author
A．Determined and ambitious.
B．Committed and depressed.
C．Pessimistic and disciplined.
D．Emotional and persistent.
6．Which is TRUE according the passage
A．The author had a happy and relaxing childhood as other children.
B．The author didn't know clearly about her dream.
C．The author missed a group ride with the local triathletes because of her brother's wedding.
D．Good extra preparation will set a professional athlete apart from his competitors.
避免主观臆断，推断有理有据
有些推理判断题的干扰项属于主观臆断，也就是没有基于原文进行推断，而是根据常识推断。识别这些干扰项，有利于解题。如在推断本题时，从常识角度上A项可说得过去，但通过仔细阅读原文便可以看出文中没有支持的信息句，因此将其排除。
(二)阅读表达
1．What are the three most important reasons why the author was able to get to the top Find evidence to support your conclusion.
(1) _______________________________________________
(2) _______________________________________________
(3) ________________________________________________
2．What is your opinion about the author's attitude and commitment to the profession she has chosen (The answers may vary.)
内化读文技法
梳理文章结构，把握作者观点
本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。此类文章结构通常比较清晰，作者会在开头或结尾部分明确提出主题或观点，然后通过叙述和议论来展开和论证这个主题或观点。在阅读时，要梳理文章的结构，了解作者的思路和逻辑。本文在开头部分提出了观点——奥林匹克运动员要将自己逼到极限，叙述了外界对作者的质疑，让读者体会到她的运动生涯面临着极大的压力，吸引读者了解她选择这种生活方式的原因。然后讲述作者自己内心的纠结：为了追求奥运冠军所做出的牺牲是否值得。最后阐述了作者走向成功的原因，证明了自己的人生选择，展示了她对体育事业的热爱和不畏他人言论力争奥运冠军的人生态度。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．As one of the Olympic athletes, I miss birthday parties, ruin family holidays and skip nights out, but there is a very good reason for giving up so much.
赏析：本句连续使用动词miss、ruin、skip，从侧面描述了作为一名运动员的生活现状，同时也说明了运动员追求极致的艰辛。
2．If you want to be an Olympic champion, it's all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors.
赏析：本句使用了little和extra，这两个词形象地说明了要想成为一名优秀的运动员需要付出额外的努力，同时再次说明登上顶峰的艰辛。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
①She_________________________， which ____________________________________ and go on a vacation.她错过了火车，这使她放弃工作去度假的计划泡汤了。
②Tom is very young, but he ________________________________ as a part of the family.
汤姆虽然很小，但作为家庭的一员，他需要承担许多额外的工作。
(二)赏句式之高
1．He was worried that I had no longer become fun to train with and that I was in danger of being left with only a world championship medal and no one to share it with.
赏析：本句为主从复合句。worried后面包含两个that引导的宾语从句。第二个宾语从句中，and连接两个并列成分。only a world championship medal和no one to share it with作being left with的宾语，其中动词不定式短语to share it with作后置定语修饰代词one。该句表达了朋友对作者的担心。
2．Call it unhealthy if you want, but that is the way I roll, no matter what it is I'm applying myself to.
赏析：本句为并列复合句。but前的分句中包含一个if引导的条件状语从句，其对应的主句为祈使句。but后的分句中包含一个no matter what引导的让步状语从句，其对应的主句中I roll为定语从句，修饰先行词way。该句表达了作者的做事风格，不管做什么都会全力以赴。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
①The teacher told me __________________________________________________.
老师告诉我，我的作文中有几个错误，我必须改正。
②________________________， you can only succeed ____________________________.
无论你做什么，只有你热爱你所做的事，并足够重视它，你才能成功。
(三)赏逻辑之巧
I think of countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed, ruining a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool to train in，almost missing my brother's wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the “no go” areas in order to do a group ride with the local triathletes.
赏析：本句用because of和because说明错过许多重要时刻的原因，反映了作者训练的艰辛。常见的表示原因的从属连词还有：owing to、due to、 on account of、 as a result/consequence of、since、now that、when、in that等。
[仿写训练] (翻译句子)
①Because of my grandfather's encouragement, I signed up for the competition.
________________________________________________________________________
②She was fortunate in that she had friends to help her.
________________________________________________________________________
(四)赏文笔之美
1．These are the fears I face as a professional athlete on a day to day basis. Who am I doing this for How much is too much Why am I doing this How can I be so selfish What are the sacrifices for
赏析：作者连续使用疑问句，描述了自己作为一名职业运动员面临恐惧的心理活动，疑问句的连续使用不仅能使句式整齐划一，而且能加强叙事的程度。
2．Can this be overdone Absolutely. But if your dream is to be the best and reach the winner's platform, you had better be totally committed to your sport.
赏析：第一句是一个问句，第二句用一个词Absolutely作出非常肯定的回答。用这种自问自答的形式可以生动地表明作者对一件事的态度和看法。类似absolutely的词语还有：definitely、certainly、of course等。
[仿写训练] (试翻译下面的句子)
①你害怕了吗？你要退缩吗？你忘了你坚持下来的动力了吗？
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
②Is it an excellent film Absolutely!
________________________________________________________________________
Section 6 “Getting to the Top”的课文习读环节
NO.1 精阅读
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.①ruin ②skip ③unhealthy ④applying ⑤extra
⑥competitors ⑦apart ⑧top
Ⅱ.1.D 2.Parts 1～3 CAB
文意深度理解
(一)1～6 CDABAD
(二)1.(1)She was born with an enormous amount of drive and determination.(Para.5)
(2)She has always lived her life to extremes，whatever it is she is applying herself to.(Para.5)
(3)As a professional athlete, she is prepared to do that little extra thing in her preparation that will set her apart from her competitors.(Para.6)
2．I think she will get to the top because she has made so much commitment to the profession she has chosen and she is so determined to be the best.
NO.2 美表达
(一)①missed the train; ruined her plan to skip work
②has a lot of extra work to do
(二)①that there were a few mistakes in my composition and that I had to correct them ②No matter what you do；
if you love what you're doing and attach great importance to it
(三)①因为祖父的鼓励，我报名参加了比赛。
②她很幸运，因为她有一些朋友帮助她。
(四)①Are you afraid？Will you withdraw Have you forgotten the motivation that lets you move on
②这是一部非常好的电影吗？当然是！(共67张PPT)
Section 6
“Getting to the Top”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.阅读文章，获取作者的经历，推测她关于人生选择矛盾心理的根源。
2.深入理解文章，对作者的人生选择给予理解并加以评价。
3.对自我成功做出理性思考，并阐述个人观点。
NO 1
精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
NO 2
美表达/强化写作“基本功”
NO 3
课时检测
目 录
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
No.1 精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
文意整体把握
ruin
skip
unhealthy
applying
extra
competitors
apart
top
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the text mainly about
A．How to be an Olympic athlete.
B．The author regrets what she is doing.
C．Worries from the author's friends about her present situation.
D．To be an outstanding athlete, the author makes great but worthwhile sacrifices.
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2．Match the main idea with the proper part.
Part 1(Paras.1～3) A．Reasons for pushing myself to the limits.
Part 2(Paras.4～5) B．Efforts for getting to the top.
Part 3 (Paras.6～8) C．Worries from my friends and fears facing me.
答案：Parts 1～3 CAB
(一)阅读理解
1．What did the author's friend worry about
A．The author pushed herself to the limits too little.
B．There was no good reason for giving up so much.
C．There was nothing, only medals in the author's eyes.
D．The author missed so many birthday parties and holidays.
文意深度理解
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2．The author could have become angry about what her friends said, but she didn't, because .
A．they knew her hardship
B．they misunderstood her
C．she was unhealthy
D．what they said was true
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3．What was one of the fears the author faced
A．Reasons for pushing the limits.
B．Her competitors' efforts.
C．Class work at school.
D．Her friend's worries.
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4．What's the main idea of Paragraph 5
A．The author's childhood.
B．The author's inside drive to do the best.
C．The author's favourite sport as a child.
D．The author's swimming experience as a small girl.
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5．Which words can be used to describe the author
A．Determined and ambitious.
B．Committed and depressed.
C．Pessimistic and disciplined.
D．Emotional and persistent.
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6．Which is TRUE according the passage
A．The author had a happy and relaxing childhood as other children.
B．The author didn't know clearly about her dream.
C．The author missed a group ride with the local triathletes because of her brother's wedding.
D．Good extra preparation will set a professional athlete apart from his competitors.
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[Tip]
避免主观臆断，推断有理有据
有些推理判断题的干扰项属于主观臆断，也就是没有基于原文进行推断，而是根据常识推断。识别这些干扰项，有利于解题。如在推断本题时，从常识角度上A项可说得过去，但通过仔细阅读原文便可以看出文中没有支持的信息句，因此将其排除。
(二)阅读表达
1．What are the three most important reasons why the author was able to get to the top Find evidence to support your conclusion.
She was born with an enormous amount of drive and determination.(Para.5)
She has always lived her life to extremes，whatever it is she is applying herself to. (Para.5)
(1)
(2)
As a professional athlete, she is prepared to do that little extra thing in her preparation that will set her apart from her competitors.(Para.6)
(3)
2．What is your opinion about the author's attitude and commitment to the profession she has chosen (The answers may vary.)
I think she will get to the top because she has made so much commitment to the profession she has chosen and she is so determined to be the best.
梳理文章结构，把握作者观点
本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。此类文章结构通常比较清晰，作者会在开头或结尾部分明确提出主题或观点，然后通过叙述和议论来展开和论证这个主题或观点。在阅读时，要梳理文章的结构，了解作者的思路和逻辑。本文在开头部分提出了观点——奥林匹克运动员要将自己逼到极限，叙述了外界对作者的质疑，让读者体会到她的运动生涯面临着极大的压力，吸引读者了解她选择这种生活方式的原因。
内化读文技法
然后讲述作者自己内心的纠结：为了追求奥运冠军所做出的牺牲是否值得。最后阐述了作者走向成功的原因，证明了自己的人生选择，展示了她对体育事业的热爱和不畏他人言论力争奥运冠军的人生态度。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．As one of the Olympic athletes, I miss birthday parties, ruin family holidays and skip nights out, but there is a very good reason for giving up so much.
赏析：本句连续使用动词miss、ruin、skip，从侧面描述了作为一名运动员的生活现状，同时也说明了运动员追求极致的艰辛。
No.2 美表达/强化写作“基本功”
2．If you want to be an Olympic champion, it's all about that little extra thing you have done in your preparation that will set you apart from your competitors.
赏析：本句使用了little和extra，这两个词形象地说明了要想成为一名优秀的运动员需要付出额外的努力，同时再次说明登上顶峰的艰辛。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
①She , which and go on a vacation.
她错过了火车，这使她放弃工作去度假的计划泡汤了。
②Tom is very young, but he as a part of the family.
汤姆虽然很小，但作为家庭的一员，他需要承担许多额外的工作。
missed the train
ruined her plan to skip work
has a lot of extra work to do
(二)赏句式之高
1．He was worried that I had no longer become fun to train with and that I was in danger of being left with only a world championship medal and no one to share it with.
赏析：本句为主从复合句。worried后面包含两个that引导的宾语从句。第二个宾语从句中，and连接两个并列成分。only a world championship medal和no one to share it with作being left with的宾语，其中动词不定式短语to share it with作后置定语修饰代词one。该句表达了朋友对作者的担心。
2．Call it unhealthy if you want, but that is the way I roll, no matter what it is I'm applying myself to.
赏析：本句为并列复合句。but前的分句中包含一个if引导的条件状语从句，其对应的主句为祈使句。but后的分句中包含一个no matter what引导的让步状语从句，其对应的主句中I roll为定语从句，修饰先行词way。该句表达了作者的做事风格，不管做什么都会全力以赴。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
①The teacher told me__________________________________ ______________________________________.
老师告诉我，我的作文中有几个错误，我必须改正。
②_____________________, you can only succeed______________ _________________________________________.
无论你做什么，只有你热爱你所做的事，并足够重视它，你才能成功。
that there were a few mistakes in my
composition and that I had to correct them
No matter what you do
if you love what
you're doing and attach great importance to it
(三)赏逻辑之巧
I think of countless birthday parties and nights out I have missed, ruining a family holiday in France because of the endless search for a swimming pool to train in，almost missing my brother's wedding because I was too busy hiring a car in downtown Johannesburg and driving through the “no-go” areas in order to do a group ride with the local triathletes.
赏析：本句用because of和because说明错过许多重要时刻的原因，反映了作者训练的艰辛。常见的表示原因的从属连词还有：owing to、due to、 on account of、 as a result/consequence of、since、now that、when、in that等。
[仿写训练] (翻译句子)
①Because of my grandfather's encouragement, I signed up for the competition.
因为祖父的鼓励，我报名参加了比赛。
②She was fortunate in that she had friends to help her.
她很幸运，因为她有一些朋友帮助她。
(四)赏文笔之美
1．These are the fears I face as a professional athlete on a day-to-day basis. Who am I doing this for How much is too much Why am I doing this How can I be so selfish What are the sacrifices for
赏析：作者连续使用疑问句，描述了自己作为一名职业运动员面临恐惧的心理活动，疑问句的连续使用不仅能使句式整齐划一，而且能加强叙事的程度。
2．Can this be overdone Absolutely. But if your dream is to be the best and reach the winner's platform, you had better be totally committed to your sport.
赏析：第一句是一个问句，第二句用一个词Absolutely作出非常肯定的回答。用这种自问自答的形式可以生动地表明作者对一件事的态度和看法。类似absolutely的词语还有：definitely、certainly、of course等。
[仿写训练] (试翻译下面的句子)
①你害怕了吗？你要退缩吗？你忘了你坚持下来的动力了吗？
Are you afraid？Will you withdraw Have you forgotten the motivation that lets you move on
②Is it an excellent film Absolutely!
这是一部非常好的电影吗？当然是！
No.3 课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When Ma Hu was chosen for a baseball training camp in Beijing, the 12-year-old didn't have the slightest idea how baseball was played or even what a baseball field looked like.
The son of a migrant worker in Ningxia, Northwest China didn't have enough warmth of family. In the past, he was a headache for the teachers at school, acting up in the class and fighting with classmates during break time.
“I was lost at the street crossing and got picked up by the camp people” is how Ma describes how he came to join the training camp run by the Power Baseball Angel project. It was launched by Sun Lingfeng, former captain of the men's national baseball team, in 2015 to provide professional training to children from poor households and remote areas.
When Ma joined the camp, it had only 16 boys. They were told those who could get into the national top three would qualify for college admission. Other good players could join professional baseball teams. Still others could work at the base, teaching the newcomers.
Ma, now 15, has become a professional baseball player with a bright future. His story, including his early days when he fought with his teammates and ignored the coaches' instruction, is part of an award-winning documentary Tough Out on the young baseball players at the camp, which was released in December 2020.
The documentary focuses on the team of underprivileged and abandoned children who struggled to learn a new sport and build a new life for themselves while fighting low self-esteem (自尊) and pursuing their dreams. It is dedicated to people who work hard silently, seize every opportunity and refuse to admit defeat.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章以一个令老师头疼的男孩成长为一名前途光明的职业棒球手的故事为例，介绍了一群贫困少年通过棒球改变人生的励志故事。
1．Why did Sun Lingfeng start the Power Baseball Angel project
A．To promote baseball in big cities of China.
B．To train children who are fond of baseball.
C．To select players for the national baseball team.
D．To offer poor kids professional baseball training.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“It was launched by Sun Lingfeng ... to provide professional training to children from poor households and remote areas.”可知，孙凌峰要启动棒球天使项目的目的是为贫困孩子提供职业棒球训练。
2．Which word can best describe Ma Hu
A．Promising. B．Independent.
C．Caring. D．Honest.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段“When Ma Hu was chosen ... baseball field looked like.”以及第五段中的“Ma, now 15, has become a professional baseball player with a bright future.”可推断，马虎是很有前途的。
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3．What does the underlined word “underprivileged” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A．Naughty. B．Disadvantaged.
C．Outgoing. D．Ambitious.
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解析：词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“abandoned”及“who struggled to learn a new sport and build a new life for themselves while fighting low self-esteem and pursuing their dreams”可知，这部纪录片聚焦于一群贫困和被遗弃的儿童。所以underprivileged意为“社会地位低下的，贫困的”，与B项词义相近。
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Moving Story of a Baseball Camp Founder
B．An Award-winning Documentary on Baseball
C．Potential Boys Fighting Hard for College Dreams
D．Poor Youngsters Staying Ahead Through Baseball
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解析：标题归纳题。根据倒数第二段中的“His story ... was released in December 2020.”以及最后一段“The documentary ... seize every opportunity and refuse to admit defeat.”及全文可知，本文讲述了一群出身贫困的年轻人在棒球比赛中奋勇争先的励志故事。故D项适合作文章标题。
B
What is success I am not going to try to explain success. I think a precise meaning is impossible! Is it winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon, or being awarded a Nobel Prize What else I believe personal success could be anything at all — it does not have to involve public recognition. Who is more successful A millionaire who is unhappy, or an unnoticed person, who has led a simple, quiet, sincere and happy life The simplest definition of success, I think, is “to set out to do something and to succeed in doing it”．
The first step on the road to success starts with belief. Believe you can succeed and you will. Achieving success in whatever endeavor (努力) you choose may be the goal of life; because it gives you freedom from worry. Could that be
Success means different things to every one of us. Some people believe it is measured in financial term; others believe it is helping others rather than helping themselves. However, most people are motivated to a great extent by public recognition. How many people are really happy How many people are really doing what they want to with their lives Incidentally, the ability to imagine makes us different from animals.
Most important of all, I believe success is a matter of personal growth. If every day you are developing or growing just a millimeter, I believe one is successful. Just being a slightly better person each day for me is success. I've got a very long way to go then!
Finally, always remember success is a process and is not simply a matter of arriving at a destination. It's the journey that really matters. Success is what you become in the very difficult and dangerous journey down the river of life.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章诠释了成功的定义。
5．What is personal success according to the author
A．Winning public recognition.
B．Being an unhappy millionaire.
C．Something impossible to define simply.
D．Succeeding in doing what you want.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The simplest definition of success, I think, is ‘to set out to do something and to succeed in doing it’．”可知，作者认为个人的成功就是成功地做了你想做的事情。
6．Which plays an important role in your success
A．Intelligence. B．Confidence.
C．Wealth. D．Kindness.
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段第一、二句“The first step on the road to success starts with belief.Believe you can succeed and you will.”可知，成功的关键是“自信”。
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7．According to the text, humans are different from animals in .
A．belief B．freedom
C．imagination D．success
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Incidentally，the ability to imagine makes us different from animals.”可知，人类与动物的区别在于想象力。
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8．What can be the best title for the text
A．What Is Success
B．No True Success
C．How to Be Successful
D．Success Is Reaching a Destination
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解析：标题归纳题。根据第一段第一句“What is success？”和最后一段可知，本文主要诠释了什么是成功。故A项适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Be Strong-minded
Most successful people have one characteristic in common: they are strong-minded. Someone with a strong mind is mentally tough but they aren't too stubborn to grow and adapt to new situations, either. You can achieve it with some work and patience, just like you would train your body in a gym. 9
Quiet your mind. Practice letting go of unnecessary worries and distractions, so you can focus on more important things. If you want to regain focus in the moment, you can try writing down what keeps popping up in your head. When you get these thoughts out of your head, you'll be able to focus better. 10
Discover what brings you joy. Ask yourself when you've felt happiest or most fulfilled and why. Then, identify the reasons why those experiences were so rewarding for you. Try to reproduce these experiences more often. Also, ask people who you're close to about yourself. 11 This can be a powerful tool in self-discovery.
12 Think about what drives you to achieve in your day-to-day life. If you often find yourself just trying to get through the day, ask yourself what you would do with your time if you didn't have to worry about basic concerns like money.
Create actionable short-term goals. Now that you have a general understanding of where you want to go, break those long-term goals down. 13 Try to set smart goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound.
A．Find out what motivates you.
B．Take more opportunities to help others.
C．Try the following tips if you want a stronger mind.
D．Being strong-minded can help you achieve the unachievable.
E．Devote some time later to attending to these thoughts or ideas.
F．Ask them what characteristics describe you when you're at your happiest.
G．This keeps you from getting overwhelmed and helps you stay on track.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了使意志力变得坚强的方法。
9．解析：选C 上文提到了意志坚强的特点，后文主要论述了建立坚强品质的建议。故C项“如果你想拥有坚强的意志，试试下面的建议”承上启下，符合语境。
10．解析：选E 上文提到了写下你脑海中不断出现的东西，以及为了集中注意力把这些想法从脑子里赶出去。本句为本段最后一句，应说明如何处理这些想法。E项中“thoughts or ideas”对应上文“thoughts”，故E项“稍后花些时间来关注这些想法或创意”承接上文，符合语境。
11．解析：选F 根据上文“Also, ask people who you're close to about yourself.”以及后文“This can be a powerful tool in self-discovery.”可知，F项中“them”指代上文“people who you're close to”，故F项“问他们你最快乐的时候有什么特点”承上启下，符合语境。
12．解析：选A 根据本段内容可知，后文提到了想想你在日常生活中取得成就的动力，即寻找自己的动力所在。A项中“motivates”对应后文“drives”，故A项“找到你的动力”符合语境。
13．解析：选G 上文提到了分解长期目标，本句应承接上文说明这么做的意义。故G项“这可以让你避免不知所措，帮助你保持正轨”承接上文，符合语境。UNIT 2 课时检测(六) “Getting to the Top”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
When Ma Hu was chosen for a baseball training camp in Beijing, the 12 year old didn't have the slightest idea how baseball was played or even what a baseball field looked like.
The son of a migrant worker in Ningxia, Northwest China didn't have enough warmth of family. In the past, he was a headache for the teachers at school, acting up in the class and fighting with classmates during break time.
“I was lost at the street crossing and got picked up by the camp people” is how Ma describes how he came to join the training camp run by the Power Baseball Angel project. It was launched by Sun Lingfeng, former captain of the men's national baseball team, in 2015 to provide professional training to children from poor households and remote areas.
When Ma joined the camp, it had only 16 boys. They were told those who could get into the national top three would qualify for college admission. Other good players could join professional baseball teams. Still others could work at the base, teaching the newcomers.
Ma, now 15, has become a professional baseball player with a bright future. His story, including his early days when he fought with his teammates and ignored the coaches' instruction, is part of an award winning documentary Tough Out on the young baseball players at the camp, which was released in December 2020.
The documentary focuses on the team of underprivileged and abandoned children who struggled to learn a new sport and build a new life for themselves while fighting low self esteem (自尊) and pursuing their dreams. It is dedicated to people who work hard silently, seize every opportunity and refuse to admit defeat.
1．Why did Sun Lingfeng start the Power Baseball Angel project
A．To promote baseball in big cities of China.
B．To train children who are fond of baseball.
C．To select players for the national baseball team.
D．To offer poor kids professional baseball training.
2．Which word can best describe Ma Hu
A．Promising. B．Independent.
C．Caring. D．Honest.
3．What does the underlined word “underprivileged” in Paragraph 6 probably mean
A．Naughty. B．Disadvantaged.
C．Outgoing. D．Ambitious.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．A Moving Story of a Baseball Camp Founder
B．An Award winning Documentary on Baseball
C．Potential Boys Fighting Hard for College Dreams
D．Poor Youngsters Staying Ahead Through Baseball
B
What is success I am not going to try to explain success. I think a precise meaning is impossible! Is it winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon, or being awarded a Nobel Prize What else I believe personal success could be anything at all — it does not have to involve public recognition. Who is more successful A millionaire who is unhappy, or an unnoticed person, who has led a simple, quiet, sincere and happy life The simplest definition of success, I think, is “to set out to do something and to succeed in doing it”．
The first step on the road to success starts with belief. Believe you can succeed and you will. Achieving success in whatever endeavor (努力) you choose may be the goal of life; because it gives you freedom from worry. Could that be
Success means different things to every one of us. Some people believe it is measured in financial term; others believe it is helping others rather than helping themselves. However, most people are motivated to a great extent by public recognition. How many people are really happy How many people are really doing what they want to with their lives Incidentally, the ability to imagine makes us different from animals.
Most important of all, I believe success is a matter of personal growth. If every day you are developing or growing just a millimeter, I believe one is successful. Just being a slightly better person each day for me is success. I've got a very long way to go then!
Finally, always remember success is a process and is not simply a matter of arriving at a destination. It's the journey that really matters. Success is what you become in the very difficult and dangerous journey down the river of life.
5．What is personal success according to the author
A．Winning public recognition.
B．Being an unhappy millionaire.
C．Something impossible to define simply.
D．Succeeding in doing what you want.
6．Which plays an important role in your success
A．Intelligence. B．Confidence.
C．Wealth. D．Kindness.
7．According to the text, humans are different from animals in ________.
A．belief B．freedom
C．imagination D．success
8．What can be the best title for the text
A．What Is Success
B．No True Success
C．How to Be Successful
D．Success Is Reaching a Destination
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Be Strong minded
Most successful people have one characteristic in common: they are strong minded. Someone with a strong mind is mentally tough but they aren't too stubborn to grow and adapt to new situations, either. You can achieve it with some work and patience, just like you would train your body in a gym. __9__
Quiet your mind. Practice letting go of unnecessary worries and distractions, so you can focus on more important things. If you want to regain focus in the moment, you can try writing down what keeps popping up in your head. When you get these thoughts out of your head, you'll be able to focus better. __10__
Discover what brings you joy. Ask yourself when you've felt happiest or most fulfilled and why. Then, identify the reasons why those experiences were so rewarding for you. Try to reproduce these experiences more often. Also, ask people who you're close to about yourself.__11__ This can be a powerful tool in self discovery.
__12__ Think about what drives you to achieve in your day to day life. If you often find yourself just trying to get through the day, ask yourself what you would do with your time if you didn't have to worry about basic concerns like money.
Create actionable short term goals. Now that you have a general understanding of where you want to go, break those long term goals down. __13__ Try to set smart goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time bound.
A．Find out what motivates you.
B．Take more opportunities to help others.
C．Try the following tips if you want a stronger mind.
D．Being strong minded can help you achieve the unachievable.
E．Devote some time later to attending to these thoughts or ideas.
F．Ask them what characteristics describe you when you're at your happiest.
G．This keeps you from getting overwhelmed and helps you stay on track.
UNIT 2 课时检测(六)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章以一个令老师头疼的男孩成长为一名前途光明的职业棒球手的故事为例，介绍了一群贫困少年通过棒球改变人生的励志故事。
1．选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“It was launched by Sun Lingfeng ... to provide professional training to children from poor households and remote areas.”可知，孙凌峰要启动棒球天使项目的目的是为贫困孩子提供职业棒球训练。
2．选A 推理判断题。根据第一段“When Ma Hu was chosen ... baseball field looked like.”以及第五段中的“Ma, now 15, has become a professional baseball player with a bright future.”可推断，马虎是很有前途的。
3．选B 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“abandoned”及“who struggled to learn a new sport and build a new life for themselves while fighting low self esteem and pursuing their dreams”可知，这部纪录片聚焦于一群贫困和被遗弃的儿童。所以underprivileged意为“社会地位低下的，贫困的”，与B项词义相近。
4．选D 标题归纳题。根据倒数第二段中的“His story ... was released in December 2020.”以及最后一段“The documentary ... seize every opportunity and refuse to admit defeat.”及全文可知，本文讲述了一群出身贫困的年轻人在棒球比赛中奋勇争先的励志故事。故D项适合作文章标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章诠释了成功的定义。
5．选D 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“The simplest definition of success, I think, is ‘to set out to do something and to succeed in doing it’．”可知，作者认为个人的成功就是成功地做了你想做的事情。
6．选B 推理判断题。根据第二段第一、二句“The first step on the road to success starts with belief.Believe you can succeed and you will.”可知，成功的关键是“自信”。
7．选C 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“Incidentally，the ability to imagine makes us different from animals.”可知，人类与动物的区别在于想象力。
8．选A 标题归纳题。根据第一段第一句“What is success？”和最后一段可知，本文主要诠释了什么是成功。故A项适合作文章标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
9．选C 上文提到了意志坚强的特点，后文主要论述了建立坚强品质的建议。故C项“如果你想拥有坚强的意志，试试下面的建议”承上启下，符合语境。
10．选E 上文提到了写下你脑海中不断出现的东西，以及为了集中注意力把这些想法从脑子里赶出去。本句为本段最后一句，应说明如何处理这些想法。E项中“thoughts or ideas”对应上文“thoughts”，故E项“稍后花些时间来关注这些想法或创意”承接上文，符合语境。
11．选F 根据上文“Also, ask people who you're close to about yourself.”以及后文“This can be a powerful tool in self discovery.”可知，F项中“them”指代上文“people who you're close to”，故F项“问他们你最快乐的时候有什么特点”承上启下，符合语境。
12．选A 根据本段内容可知，后文提到了想想你在日常生活中取得成就的动力，即寻找自己的动力所在。A项中“motivates”对应后文“drives”，故A项“找到你的动力”符合语境。
13．选G 上文提到了分解长期目标，本句应承接上文说明这么做的意义。故G项“这可以让你避免不知所措，帮助你保持正轨”承接上文，符合语境。
