Period 2 写作
申请信
申请信属于应用文的写作范畴，在写申请信的过程中要注意写信目的；表明对该职位感兴趣，以及自己的能力和优势等。
一、基本框架
开头——说明写信的目的
主体——介绍自己具备的条件
结尾——表达自己的愿望
二、常用表达
1．I am writing to apply for the position of...you advertised in yesterday's newspaper.
我写信来申请你们在昨天的报纸上刊登的……职位。
2．I have learned that you are hiring...I'm interested in the job/position and hope I can work for you.
我得知你们正准备聘请……我对这个工作/职位感兴趣，希望我可以为你们工作。
3．Not only do I have excellent academic performance in all courses，I also possess rich experience of...
我不仅在所有课程上都取得了优秀的成绩，而且在……方面拥有丰富的经验。
4．My interest and skills in...contribute to my qualification for this job.
我在……方面的兴趣和技能对我胜任这份工作非常有帮助。
5．I would be grateful if you could arrange an interview at your earliest convenience.
如果您方便的时候尽早安排面试，我将不胜感激。
6．Thank you for your time and consideration，and I would greatly appreciate it if you could grant me an interview.
感谢您抽出时间考虑，非常希望和您面谈。
假定你是李华，正在英国做交换生。你从校报中得知学校的环保志愿者组织Protect Our Earth正在招收新成员，请你给该组织的负责人Mr. Brown写一封邮件申请加入，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．你的优势；
3．期待回复。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
[审题构思]
1．确定体裁：电子邮件属于应用文；
2．确定人称：主要人称应为第一人称；
3．确定时态：主体时态为一般现在时；
4．确定内容：
①写信目的；
②个人情况介绍；
③期盼回复。
[遣词造句]
1．我知道“保护我们的地球”正在招募新成员。
I know that Protect Our Earth is ________________________．
2．我迫不及待地想申请成为你们中的一员。
I _______________________ to be one of you.
3．我完全胜任这个职位。
I am ____________________ the position.
4．我之前经营类似俱乐部的经验为我提供了相当多的环境保护专业知识。
My previous experience of running a similar club ____________________________．
5．你可以相信我会在解决各种污染方面有所作为。
_______________________ to make a difference in addressing various pollution.
6．我具备足够的团队合作能力和出色的英语口语。
I ________________________________________________ and excellent spoken English.
7．我可以让每个人都和我一起舒适高效地工作。
I can ___________________________________________ and efficiently.
8．如果你能考虑我的申请，我将不胜感激。
____________________________ if you could consider my application.
[句式升级]
1．用动词-ing形式作状语改写句1和句2
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2．用过去分词作状语改写句6和句7
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
[连句成篇](注意使用适当的衔接过渡词语)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
天气状况描写
[词块积累]
1．clear up 放晴
2．sweep across席卷
3．a heavy downpour 大暴雨
4．be caught in the rain 被雨淋
5．a flash of lightning 一道闪电
6．a blanket of fog厚厚的一层雾
7．be full of dark clouds 布满乌云
8．be struck by heavy snow被暴雪袭击
9．exposed to the winds in all directions 四面受风
10．be covered with thick snow 被厚厚的积雪覆盖
[佳句积累]
1．Lightning and thunder raged with fury.
电闪雷鸣，怒不可遏。
2．Thunder roared and lightning flashed across the sky.
雷声隆隆，闪电划过天空。
3．The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered invitingly.
阳光灿烂，池塘里的水闪闪发光。
4．The sun filtered through the clouds，signalling the end of the rain.
太阳透过云层，预示着雨的结束。
5．It was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the land.
天气又冷又湿，一阵强风把雨刮得满地都是。
6．A flash of forked lightning and a great clap of thunder came close upon each other.
一道分叉的闪电和一声巨大的雷声相互靠近。
7．About midnight，while we still sat up，the storm came rattling over the Heights in full fury.
大约午夜时分，当我们还坐着的时候，暴风雨猛烈地席卷了高地。
8．White fluffy clouds dotted the azure blue sky as the sun beamed beatifically，casting a golden glow upon the earth.
白色蓬松的云朵点缀着蔚蓝的天空，阳光灿烂地照耀着大地，在大地上投下金色的光芒。
9．The sky was an expanse of sapphire blue，dotted with feathery white clouds as the radiant rays of the sun shone brightly in the azure blue sky.
天空是一片宝蓝，点缀着羽毛状的白云，阳光在蔚蓝的天空中闪闪发光。
10．Luna admired the twinkling sunlight peeking through the trees.The air surrounding her was mild and comforting，like floating in a warm bath.
露娜很欣赏透过树林探出的闪烁的阳光。她周围的空气温和而舒适，就像漂浮在温暖的浴缸里。
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一个80词左右的段落，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Officer Julian and Christina parked in front of the bus station and saw that an ambulance had arrived before them.There was a call about an old woman lying on the ground.They came to check things out.
They exited their car and saw a doctor tending to the old woman，who was luckily conscious (有意识) and talking.
“Mrs.Logan？” Christina and Julian questioned with wide eyes.They both realised they knew the old woman.
The old woman looked up and finally recognised them.“Julian! Christina! I haven't seen you since you graduated from high school.What are you doing here？” she said breathlessly.“We were asked to come to check things after the call came through 911．Is everything alright What are you doing in this bus station？” Christina placed her hands on the old woman's shoulders.
Years ago，Mrs.Logan was their math teacher.She lived alone in Minnesota after her husband died.“I was hoping to go to Florida to see my son Peter.I haven't heard from him for months.There are lots of hurricanes in Florida.I need to make sure he's safe，” Mrs.Logan explained.
Considering the doctor's advice against Mrs.Logan travelling alone by bus especially as far as Florida，Julian softly suggested she go home and rest.However，Mrs.Logan begged for their help in a weak voice.Moved by her，Julian and Christina decided to drive her to Florida themselves to help realise her wish.
Four days later，they finally reached Florida，only to find everywhere was in a mess.Obviously，a terrible hurricane had hit this area days before.They hurried to her son's home.It was destroyed completely and Peter was nowhere to be found.Mrs.Logan broke down on Christina's shoulder.“Don't worry，Mrs.Logan.” Christina hugged the old woman close to her body protectively.
About an hour later，they were told that Peter was in hospital，still alive._________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Period 2
单元写作
遣词造句
1．recruiting new members 2．cannot wait to apply 3．well qualified for 4．has provided me with considerable expertise in environmental protection 5．You can count on me 6．am equipped with sufficient teamwork skills 7．make everyone work with me comfortably 8．I would be very grateful
句式升级
1．Knowing that Protect Our Earth is recruiting new members, I cannot wait to apply to be one of you.
2．Equipped with sufficient teamwork skills and excellent spoken English，I can make everyone work with me comfortably and efficiently.
连句成篇
[参考范文]
Dear Mr. Brown，
Knowing that Protect Our Earth is recruiting new members，I cannot wait to apply to be one of you.I am well qualified for the position.
First，my previous experience of running a similar club has provided me with considerable expertise in environmental protection.Therefore，you can count on me to make a difference in addressing various pollution.Besides，equipped with sufficient teamwork skills and excellent spoken English，I can make everyone work with me comfortably and efficiently.
I would be very grateful if you could consider my application.
Sincerely yours，
Li Hua
读后续写
续写初练笔
[参考范文]
About an hour later, they were told that Peter was in hospital, still alive. A ray of hope flashed in their eyes.Immediately they rushed to the hospital, their hearts pounding with expectation and worry.As they entered, they saw Peter lying in bed, weak but conscious.Mrs.Logan approached her son, her voice trembling，“Peter, my dear.”Peter looked up at his mother，surprised，“Mum, how come you're here I was badly injured in the hurricane and was sent to hospital in time by kind neighbours.The doctors and nurses did all they could to help me recover.”Mrs.Logan thanked them for their generous help, tears of gratitude welling up in her eyes.The hospital became a place of hope and healing, where lives were saved and families reunited.The two officers felt proud and happy to have helped Mrs.Logan.
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Period 2
UNIT 7 CAREERS
主题语境
人与社会 —— 良好的人际关系与社会交往
Section Ⅲ WRITING WORKSHOP & READING CLUB
申请信属于应用文的写作范畴，在写申请信的过程中要注意写信目的；表明对该职位感兴趣，以及自己的能力和优势等。
一、基本框架
开头——说明写信的目的
主体——介绍自己具备的条件
结尾——表达自己的愿望
申请信
课时学案 写作
二、常用表达
1．I am writing to apply for the position of...you advertised in yesterday's newspaper.
我写信来申请你们在昨天的报纸上刊登的……职位。
2．I have learned that you are hiring...I'm interested in the job/position and hope I can work for you.
我得知你们正准备聘请……我对这个工作/职位感兴趣，希望我可以为你们工作。
3．Not only do I have excellent academic performance in all courses，I also possess rich experience of...
我不仅在所有课程上都取得了优秀的成绩，而且在……方面拥有丰富的经验。
4．My interest and skills in...contribute to my qualification for this job.
我在……方面的兴趣和技能对我胜任这份工作非常有帮助。
5．I would be grateful if you could arrange an interview at your earliest convenience.
如果您方便的时候尽早安排面试，我将不胜感激。
6．Thank you for your time and consideration，and I would greatly appreciate it if you could grant me an interview.
感谢您抽出时间考虑，非常希望和您面谈。
假定你是李华，正在英国做交换生。你从校报中得知学校的环保志愿者组织Protect Our Earth正在招收新成员，请你给该组织的负责人Mr. Brown写一封邮件申请加入，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．你的优势；
3．期待回复。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
[审题构思]
1．确定体裁：电子邮件属于应用文；
2．确定人称：主要人称应为第一人称；
3．确定时态：主体时态为一般现在时；
4．确定内容：
①写信目的；
②个人情况介绍；
③期盼回复。
[遣词造句]
1．我知道“保护我们的地球”正在招募新成员。
I know that Protect Our Earth is ________________________．
2．我迫不及待地想申请成为你们中的一员。
I ____________________ to be one of you.
3．我完全胜任这个职位。
I am __________________ the position.
recruiting new members
cannot wait to apply
well qualified for
4．我之前经营类似俱乐部的经验为我提供了相当多的环境保护专业知识。
My previous experience of running a similar club _____________________________________________________________．
5．你可以相信我会在解决各种污染方面有所作为。
_________________ to make a difference in addressing various pollution.
has provided me with
considerable expertise in environmental protection
You can count on me
6．我具备足够的团队合作能力和出色的英语口语。
I ________________________________________ and excellent spoken English.
7．我可以让每个人都和我一起舒适高效地工作。
I can ___________________________________ and efficiently.
8．如果你能考虑我的申请，我将不胜感激。
____________________ if you could consider my application.
am equipped with sufficient teamwork skills
make everyone work with me comfortably
I would be very grateful
[句式升级]
1．用动词-ing形式作状语改写句1和句2
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2．用过去分词作状语改写句6和句7
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Knowing that Protect Our Earth is recruiting new members, I cannot wait to apply to be one of you.
Equipped with sufficient teamwork skills and excellent spoken English，I can make everyone work with me comfortably and efficiently.
[连句成篇](注意使用适当的衔接过渡词语)
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
[参考范文]
Dear Mr. Brown，
Knowing that Protect Our Earth is recruiting new members，I cannot wait to apply to be one of you.I am well qualified for the position.
First，my previous experience of running a similar club has provided me with considerable expertise in environmental protection.Therefore，you can count on me to make a difference in addressing various pollution.Besides，equipped with sufficient teamwork skills and excellent spoken English，I can make everyone work with me comfortably and efficiently.
I would be very grateful if you could consider my application.
Sincerely yours，
Li Hua
[词块积累]
1．clear up 放晴
2．sweep across席卷
3．a heavy downpour 大暴雨
4．be caught in the rain 被雨淋
5．a flash of lightning 一道闪电
天气状况描写
6．a blanket of fog厚厚的一层雾
7．be full of dark clouds 布满乌云
8．be struck by heavy snow被暴雪袭击
9．exposed to the winds in all directions 四面受风
10．be covered with thick snow 被厚厚的积雪覆盖
[佳句积累]
1．Lightning and thunder raged with fury.
电闪雷鸣，怒不可遏。
2．Thunder roared and lightning flashed across the sky.
雷声隆隆，闪电划过天空。
3．The sun shone brilliantly and the water in the pond glittered invitingly.
阳光灿烂，池塘里的水闪闪发光。
4．The sun filtered through the clouds，signalling the end of the rain.
太阳透过云层，预示着雨的结束。
5．It was cold and wet with a brisk wind sweeping the rain across the land.
天气又冷又湿，一阵强风把雨刮得满地都是。
6．A flash of forked lightning and a great clap of thunder came close upon each other.
一道分叉的闪电和一声巨大的雷声相互靠近。
7．About midnight，while we still sat up，the storm came rattling over the Heights in full fury.
大约午夜时分，当我们还坐着的时候，暴风雨猛烈地席卷了高地。
8．White fluffy clouds dotted the azure blue sky as the sun beamed beatifically，casting a golden glow upon the earth.
白色蓬松的云朵点缀着蔚蓝的天空，阳光灿烂地照耀着大地，在大地上投下金色的光芒。
9．The sky was an expanse of sapphire blue，dotted with feathery white clouds as the radiant rays of the sun shone brightly in the azure blue sky.
天空是一片宝蓝，点缀着羽毛状的白云，阳光在蔚蓝的天空中闪闪发光。
10．Luna admired the twinkling sunlight peeking through the trees.The air surrounding her was mild and comforting，like floating in a warm bath.
露娜很欣赏透过树林探出的闪烁的阳光。她周围的空气温和而舒适，就像漂浮在温暖的浴缸里。
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一个80词左右的段落，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Officer Julian and Christina parked in front of the bus station and saw that an ambulance had arrived before them.There was a call about an old woman lying on the ground.They came to check things out.
They exited their car and saw a doctor tending to the old woman，who was luckily conscious (有意识) and talking.
“Mrs.Logan？”Christina and Julian questioned with wide eyes.They both realised they knew the old woman.
The old woman looked up and finally recognised them.“Julian! Christina! I haven't seen you since you graduated from high school.What are you doing here？”she said breathlessly.“We were asked to come to check things after the call came through 911．Is everything alright What are you doing in this bus station？”Christina placed her hands on the old woman's shoulders.
Years ago，Mrs.Logan was their math teacher.She lived alone in Minnesota after her husband died.“I was hoping to go to Florida to see my son Peter.I haven't heard from him for months.There are lots of hurricanes in Florida.I need to make sure he's safe，”Mrs.Logan explained.
Considering the doctor's advice against Mrs.Logan travelling alone by bus especially as far as Florida，Julian softly suggested she go home and rest.However，Mrs.Logan begged for their help in a weak voice.Moved by her，Julian and Christina decided to drive her to Florida themselves to help realise her wish.
Four days later，they finally reached Florida，only to find everywhere was in a mess.Obviously，a terrible hurricane had hit this area days before.They hurried to her son's home.It was destroyed completely and Peter was nowhere to be found.Mrs.Logan broke down on Christina's shoulder.“Don't worry，Mrs.Logan.”Christina hugged the old woman close to her body protectively.
About an hour later，they were told that Peter was in hospital，still alive.______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
[参考范文]
About an hour later，they were told that Peter was in hospital，still alive. A ray of hope flashed in their eyes.Immediately they rushed to the hospital，their hearts pounding with expectation and worry.As they entered，they saw Peter lying in bed，weak but conscious.Mrs.Logan approached her son，her voice trembling，“Peter，my dear.”Peter looked up at his mother，surprised，“Mum，how come you're here I was badly injured in the hurricane and was sent to hospital in time by kind neighbours.The doctors and nurses did all they could to help me recover.”Mrs.Logan thanked them for their generous help，tears of gratitude welling up in her eyes.The hospital became a place of hope and healing，where lives were saved and families reunited.The two officers felt proud and happy to have helped Mrs.Logan.
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Journalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing.Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills.Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities，the aspiration (志向)to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.
课时分层作业(三)
Most people want their work to be recognised by others.This helps to give it value.Some people also want themselves to be recognised，so that they have status in the eyes of society.It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous，but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist.You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.
Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image，some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people.There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognise their role as servants of the people.There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake，and the desire to do it for other people.You should never use journalism for selfish ends，but you can use it to improve the life of other people.
Curiosity is a natural part of most people's characters and an important ingredient for any journalist.Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialise in limited fields of study.Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things，rather than a lot about one subject.Knowledge has many uses.It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person.It can also give you power over people，especially people who do not have that particular knowledge.Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve people's lives.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了为什么人们选择新闻职业。
1．What can we know from the first paragraph
A．Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.
B．Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.
C．Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.
D．Journalists are most likely to become great writers.
√
A [细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills.”可知，新闻报道可以作为提高写作水平的一种手段。故选A。]
2．Why do some people want themselves to be recognised
A．To learn rich knowledge.
B．To get great power.
C．To earn much wealth.
D．To gain high position.
√
D [细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“Some people also want themselves to be recognised，so that they have status in the eyes of society.”可知，有些人希望自己被认可是为了获得很高的地位。故选D。]
3．What is most necessary for journalists according to paragraph 4
A．Being specialised in a certain field.
B．Being able to speak a foreign language well.
C．Being good at making friends with others.
D．Having a wide range of knowledge.
√
D [细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Knowledge has many uses.It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person.It can also give you power over people，especially people who do not have that particular knowledge.”可知，广博的知识对记者来说是最必要的。故选D。]
4．What does the text mainly talk about
A．The development of journalism.
B．Why people choose a career in journalism.
C．How to become a qualified journalist.
D．The challenges journalists face now.
√
B [主旨大意题。根据第一段第二句“Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills.”，第二段第一句“Most people want their work to be recognised by others.”，第三段第一句“Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image，some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people.”，第四段第一句和第二句“Curiosity is a natural part of most people's characters and an important ingredient for any journalist.Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialise in limited fields of study.”可知，文章主要讨论了为什么人们选择新闻职业。故选B。]
B
I was 6 years old when my father told me we were leaving the Big Apple Circus (马戏团).Until that point，I had spent most of my life on the circus lot，playing with the other circus kids.The circus，by its nature，is one that has a loose structure.So the early years after my leaving the circus to sit in a classroom all day felt more like a prison.
But years later，I found areas that interested me.I took the skills I had learned from being onstage and applied them to broadcasting.And so when Boston's news station WBUR offered me a job out of college，I jumped at the chance.Along the way，I found I really enjoyed the work.I became WBUR's news reporter.The flexibility and adaptability I'd learned in the circus as a child helped me do my job naturally and easily in a stressful situation—whether it was a destructive tornado outside Boston，or the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013.
But then a serious infectious disease appeared.Suddenly，for the first time in my adult life，I went for a year without doing any shows.But it became clear to me that performing was what I truly wanted.For me，the circus symbolises who I am.And stages have always been where I've felt the most free.Some people get nervous before they go onstage，but by assuming (扮演) the character of Jacques ze Whipper and drawing a stupid moustache on my face，all my social anxiety disappears.
Circus performances go beyond age，socioeconomic status，and even language.It's the type of performance where you can go anywhere in the world to entertain anyone—help anyone forget their troubles for 5，10，and even 30 minutes.And most importantly，for me，it means coming home.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者离开马戏团并成为新闻记者的人生经历。
5．How did the author feel in the early years of school
A．Curious. B．Unfree.
C．Loose. D．Impatient.
√
B [细节理解题。根据第一段中“So the early years after my leaving the circus to sit in a classroom all day felt more like a prison.”可知，作者离开马戏团后的最初几年，整天坐在教室里感觉像是在监狱里，也就是感到不自由。故选B。]
6．What do we know about the author's job at WBUR
A．He did it for his father.
B．He did it against his will.
C．He risked his neck doing it.
D．He took to it like a duck to water.
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D [推理判断题。根据第二段中“And so when Boston's news station WBUR offered me a job out of college，I jumped at the chance.Along the way，I found I really enjoyed the work.I became WBUR's news reporter.The flexibility and adaptability I'd learned in the circus as a child helped me do my job naturally and easily in a stressful situation—whether it was a destructive tornado outside Boston，or the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013．”可知，作者在WBUR工作时，能够在紧张的情况下自然而轻松地完成工作，由此可知，这份工作对作者而言如鱼得水，非常轻松。故选D。]
7．What does the circus probably mean to the author
A．A means of living.
B．A chance to go anywhere.
C．A part of his identity.
D．A way to forget his troubles.
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C [推理判断题。根据第三段中“For me，the circus symbolises who I am.”以及最后一段中“And most importantly，for me，it means coming home.”可知，对作者而言，马戏团已经是他身份的一部分，象征着作者的身份。故选C。]
8．Why does the author write the text
A．To express his love for circus performances.
B．To stress the value of performing.
C．To share his personal experiences in a circus.
D．To discuss the problem of choosing a job.
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A [写作意图题。根据第三段中“But it became clear to me that performing was what I truly wanted.For me，the circus symbolises who I am.And stages have always been where I've felt the most free.Some people get nervous before they go onstage，but by assuming the character of Jacques ze Whipper and drawing a stupid moustache on my face，all my social anxiety disappears.”以及全文内容可知，文章主要表达了作者对马戏团的热爱。故选A。]
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，在英国某学校做交换生。你校下个月将举办“中国文化展”，请你给负责人Mr.Smith写一封信，申请当一名志愿者，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．你的优势；
3．期待答复。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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[参考范文]
Dear Mr.Smith，
I'm Li Hua，an exchange student from China.I'm writing to apply to be a volunteer in the Exhibition of Chinese Culture to be held next month.
Not only do I have a good command of English，but I'm also expert at communicating with people.Additionally，I am more than confident that my comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture is bound to leave a deep impression on the visitors.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into account.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
THANKS课时分层作业(三)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Journalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing.Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills.Although writing for newspapers and writing for books require different qualities，the aspiration (志向)to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in a would-be journalist.
Most people want their work to be recognised by others.This helps to give it value.Some people also want themselves to be recognised，so that they have status in the eyes of society.It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous，but this must never become your main reason for being a journalist.You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.
Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image，some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people.There is a strong belief that journalists control the mass media but the best journalists recognise their role as servants of the people.There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake，and the desire to do it for other people.You should never use journalism for selfish ends，but you can use it to improve the life of other people.
Curiosity is a natural part of most people's characters and an important ingredient for any journalist.Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialise in limited fields of study.Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things，rather than a lot about one subject.Knowledge has many uses.It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person.It can also give you power over people，especially people who do not have that particular knowledge.Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve people's lives.
1．What can we know from the first paragraph
A．Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.
B．Writing for newspapers is similar to writing for novels.
C．Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.
D．Journalists are most likely to become great writers.
2．Why do some people want themselves to be recognised
A．To learn rich knowledge.
B．To get great power.
C．To earn much wealth.
D．To gain high position.
3．What is most necessary for journalists according to paragraph 4
A．Being specialised in a certain field.
B．Being able to speak a foreign language well.
C．Being good at making friends with others.
D．Having a wide range of knowledge.
4．What does the text mainly talk about
A．The development of journalism.
B．Why people choose a career in journalism.
C．How to become a qualified journalist.
D．The challenges journalists face now.
B
I was 6 years old when my father told me we were leaving the Big Apple Circus (马戏团).Until that point，I had spent most of my life on the circus lot，playing with the other circus kids.The circus，by its nature，is one that has a loose structure.So the early years after my leaving the circus to sit in a classroom all day felt more like a prison.
But years later，I found areas that interested me.I took the skills I had learned from being onstage and applied them to broadcasting.And so when Boston's news station WBUR offered me a job out of college，I jumped at the chance.Along the way，I found I really enjoyed the work.I became WBUR's news reporter.The flexibility and adaptability I'd learned in the circus as a child helped me do my job naturally and easily in a stressful situation—whether it was a destructive tornado outside Boston，or the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013.
But then a serious infectious disease appeared.Suddenly，for the first time in my adult life，I went for a year without doing any shows.But it became clear to me that performing was what I truly wanted.For me，the circus symbolises who I am.And stages have always been where I've felt the most free.Some people get nervous before they go onstage，but by assuming (扮演) the character of Jacques ze Whipper and drawing a stupid moustache on my face，all my social anxiety disappears.
Circus performances go beyond age，socioeconomic status，and even language.It's the type of performance where you can go anywhere in the world to entertain anyone—help anyone forget their troubles for 5，10，and even 30 minutes.And most importantly，for me，it means coming home.
5．How did the author feel in the early years of school
A．Curious. B．Unfree.
C．Loose. D．Impatient.
6．What do we know about the author's job at WBUR
A．He did it for his father.
B．He did it against his will.
C．He risked his neck doing it.
D．He took to it like a duck to water.
7．What does the circus probably mean to the author
A．A means of living.
B．A chance to go anywhere.
C．A part of his identity.
D．A way to forget his troubles.
8．Why does the author write the text
A．To express his love for circus performances.
B．To stress the value of performing.
C．To share his personal experiences in a circus.
D．To discuss the problem of choosing a job.
Ⅱ.应用文写作
假定你是李华，在英国某学校做交换生。你校下个月将举办“中国文化展”，请你给负责人Mr.Smith写一封信，申请当一名志愿者，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．你的优势；
3．期待答复。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
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课时分层作业(三)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A D D B B D C A
Ⅱ.[参考范文]
Dear Mr.Smith，
I'm Li Hua, an exchange student from China.I'm writing to apply to be a volunteer in the Exhibition of Chinese Culture to be held next month.
Not only do I have a good command of English, but I'm also expert at communicating with people.Additionally, I am more than confident that my comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture is bound to leave a deep impression on the visitors.
I would appreciate it if you could take my application into account.
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了为什么人们会选择新闻职业。
1．A [细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills.”可知，新闻报道可以作为提高写作水平的一种手段。故选A。]
2．D [细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“Some people also want themselves to be recognised, so that they have status in the eyes of society.”可知，有些人希望自己被认可是为了获得很高的地位。故选D。]
3．D [细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Knowledge has many uses.It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person.It can also give you power over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge.”可知，广博的知识对记者来说是最必要的。故选D。]
4．B [主旨大意题。根据第一段第二句“Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills.”，第二段第一句“Most people want their work to be recognised by others.”，第三段第一句“Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter journalism for the power it will give them to influence people.”，第四段第一句和第二句“Curiosity is a natural part of most people's characters and an important ingredient for any journalist.Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know more about the world without needing to specialise in limited fields of study.”可知，文章主要讨论了为什么人们选择新闻职业。故选B。]
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者离开马戏团并成为新闻记者的人生经历。
5．B [细节理解题。根据第一段中“So the early years after my leaving the circus to sit in a classroom all day felt more like a prison.”可知，作者离开马戏团后的最初几年，整天坐在教室里感觉像是在监狱里，也就是感到不自由。故选B。]
6．D [推理判断题。根据第二段中“And so when Boston's news station WBUR offered me a job out of college, I jumped at the chance.Along the way, I found I really enjoyed the work.I became WBUR's news reporter.The flexibility and adaptability I'd learned in the circus as a child helped me do my job naturally and easily in a stressful situation—whether it was a destructive tornado outside Boston, or the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013．”可知，作者在WBUR工作时，能够在紧张的情况下自然而轻松地完成工作，由此可知，这份工作对作者而言如鱼得水，非常轻松。故选D。]
7．C [推理判断题。根据第三段中“For me, the circus symbolises who I am.”以及最后一段中“And most importantly, for me, it means coming home.”可知，对作者而言，马戏团已经是他身份的一部分，象征着作者的身份。故选C。]
8．A [写作意图题。根据第三段中“But it became clear to me that performing was what I truly wanted.For me, the circus symbolises who I am.And stages have always been where I've felt the most free.Some people get nervous before they go onstage, but by assuming the character of Jacques ze Whipper and drawing a stupid moustache on my face, all my social anxiety disappears.”以及全文内容可知，文章主要表达了作者对马戏团的热爱。故选A。]
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