Unit 5 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
[导读] 英语是一种被广泛使用的世界语言,尤其是在因特网高度发达的今天,人们的日常生活和工作更离不开它。据说,到2050年世界上将有一半的人使用英语。
Nowadays, 340 million people speak it every day. One billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. What are we talking about The global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It is a mixed language. It was built up when German, Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries and regions use it for politics and business, for example,India, Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to McDonald’s, we all know about “burger”, “fry” and “milkshake”. Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Céline Dion are in English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what we are singing!
English is a messy (混乱的) language. Every year, dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture, for example, computer-related words such as “blogging”, “download” and “chat room”. Also included are words that teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and “hello”
Other languages also influence English. Many English words come from French. Words like “café” and expressions like “c’est la vie”(that is life) are all part of the English language. On the other hand, the French language includes English words like “le weekend” and “le camping”. German words are also part of English. Words like “kindergarten” come from the German language.
Recently British people have become interested in “yoga”. But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
【主题词句背诵】
1.build up逐步发展
2.settle in安顿下来;适应
3.as well as也;还
4.use sth for使用某物来……,将某物用于……
5.thanks to幸亏,多亏,由于
6.such as诸如;像,例如
7.on the other hand另一方面
8.…by 2050, half of the world’s population will be using it. ……到2050年,全世界一半的人口将使用它。
Period One Listening and Speaking
1.native adj. 出生地的;本地的;土著的 n.本地人
(1)be native to 原产于;源于
native speaker 说本族语的人
one’s native country/land/language
某人的祖国/故乡/母语
(2)be a native of… 是……的人;原产于……的动物/植物
【佳句背诵】
(1)(教材P60) How many billion people speak the UN’s official languages as their native or second language
有多少亿人把联合国的官方语言作为他们的母语或第二语言
(2)In addition to native plants, this garden contains numerous trees and flowers from overseas.
除了本地的植物之外,这座花园里还有无数来自海外的树木和花朵。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①As typical native of Los Angeles, I know too well the destructive power of earthquakes.
②The animal is native the forest, and it has developed unique survival skills over the years to cope with the challenges there.
◆完成句子
③The beautiful flowers this tropical region attract numerous tourists every year.
这种原产于这个热带地区的美丽花朵每年都吸引着众多游客。
④[2022·全国乙卷书面表达] Moreover, students should seek opportunities to interact with to improve their speaking skills.而且,学生们应该寻找机会与以英语为母语的人交流互动,来提高他们的口语能力。
2.attitude n. 态度;看法
a good/bad/positive/negative attitude towards/
to… 对……好的/坏的/积极的/消极的态度
【佳句背诵】
(教材P60)What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign language learning
说话者对外语学习的态度是什么
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①Whatever happens, we should maintain a positive attitude life.
②As we all know, cultural and social values influence people’s attitude towards (learn).
◆完成句子
③[2020·全国新高考Ⅰ卷应用文写作] After the race, we felt that not only did the event improve our physical and psychological quality, but it also helped us life.
比赛结束后,我们觉得这项活动不仅提高了我们的身心素质,还帮助我们树立了积极的生活态度。
3.refer vi. 提到;参考;查阅 vt. 查询;叫……求助于
(1)refer…to… 把……提交给……
refer to… 查阅;参考;提到;谈及
refer to…as… 把……称作……
(2)reference n. 提及,涉及;参考;参考书目
reference books/material
参考书/参考资料
in/with reference to 关于
[温馨提示] refer 的过去式和过去分词都为referred; refer to中的to为介词,后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语。
【佳句背诵】
Traditional Chinese painting, which uses brushes, ink, and rice paper, is often referred to as guohua in Chinese, meaning the national painting.
中国传统绘画,使用毛笔、墨汁和宣纸进行创作,在中文中常被称作 “国画”,意思是国家的绘画。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空/一词多义
①The textbooks and dictionaries can be used as (refer) books while the magazines serve as reading materials.
②[2024·新课标Ⅰ卷] First, a girl I met one day told me she was training for a “super”, (refer) to a 52.4-mile double marathon.
③Refer to the dictionary when you don’t know how to spell a word.
④People who work in offices are often referred to as “white-collar workers”.
⑤In his report, the manager didn’t refer to the problems of management.
⑥The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an hour without referring to his notes.
◆完成句子
⑦For details about the upcoming campus singing competition, please posted on the school bulletin board.(应用文写作之通知)
关于即将举办的校园歌唱比赛的详细信息,请参考张贴在学校公告栏上的官方通知。
⑧The book, written by a famous author and a classic in modern literature,is widely read around the world.
这本书由一位著名作家所著,被称作现代文学的经典之作,在全世界范围内被广泛阅读。
Period One Listening and Speaking
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.①a ②to ③that/which are native to ④native English speakers
2.①towards/to ②learning ③build/set up a positive attitude towards
3.①reference ②referring ③查阅 ④被称为/当作……
⑤提及,谈到 ⑥参考 ⑦refer to the official notice ⑧referred to as
《全品学练考》Unit 5 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
Period One Listening and Speaking
●Ⅰ 单词拼写(每小题1分,满分5分)
1.Sri Lanka is my (出生地的) country, but I’ve been living in Belgium for the past five years.
2.If you don’t change your (态度) and just think of your job as a burden, you’re not going to do any job well.
3.Britain could save 4.6 (十亿) pounds a year in road transport costs if more people cycled.
4.By (参考) to his notes, the speaker was able to give the exact details required.
5.Although English is the (官方的) language in Australia, more than 3 million Australians speak a second language other than English at home.
●Ⅱ 单句填空(每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
1.While travelling, you’d better communicate with the (native) as much as possible.
2.People throughout the world spend
(billion) of dollars a year on weight loss pills.
3.Believe it or not, your attitude money is more important than how much you have.
4.You’d better write down the phone number of that restaurant for future (refer).
5.They speak neither French German, but a strange mixture of the two.
●Ⅲ 短语填空(每小题2分,满分10分)
1.It is a book that describes all plants that (原产于) the British Isles.
2.Planting (数以十亿计的) trees was the most effective way to absorb carbon dioxide as well as other harmful gases .
3.My whole (对……的态度) learning English has completely changed since I entered senior high !
4.The scientist (提到,提及) global warming at least 5 times in his speech yesterday.
5.Wearing their thick spacesuits, the astronauts learned to deal with conditions where there is weight (既不……也不……) gravity.
●Ⅳ 阅读理解(每小题2.5分,满分20分)
A [2025·广东广州实验中学高一月考]
With a thirst for a new challenge, I decided to begin my language journey and my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier. Since starting to learn, I have made good progress. The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is a test of Chinese language for non-native speakers. In July 2020, I passed my HSK3 exam with a score of 100 percent. I am now almost ready to start HSK5.
Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as insurmountable as I once thought. When I speak to native speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters. I find studying the language relaxing and worthwhile, particularly writing the characters. The thing I find most challenging is listening because native speakers talk at such a speed. I can’t always understand what’s been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this greatly.
Although I have made progress, it has taken a lot of hard work. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient. The satisfaction that comes from simple things like ordering food in Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it.
My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it’s not only double but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural understanding of such a colourful and beautiful country. Considering where I am now, compared to two years ago, as long as I keep studying hard, I can image a time when I’ll be able to read famous Chinese novels not in English but in the original text. So, to all my non-Chinese friends,I always say“Don’t give up. Embrace the challenge.”
( )1.What does the underlined word“insurmountable” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Upset. B.Possible.
C.Comfortable. D.Difficult.
( )2.Which one is the most difficult for the author
A.Writing characters.
B.Taking part in HSK exams.
C.Listening to the native speaking.
D.Speaking to a taxi driver.
( )3.Why does the author think learning Chinese is satisfying
A.It can make the author proud.
B.It makes the author know more Chinese characters.
C.It can be useful in daily life.
D.It makes the author more competitive.
( )4.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A.Passing exams isn’t a piece of cake
B.Learning Chinese isn’t unbeatable
C.Explore the historical and cultural country
D.Deepen understanding of Chinese culture
B [2025·河北邯郸五校联考高一期中]
The Internet has developed into a global platform (平台) connecting people worldwide. With over 7,000 languages spoken worldwide, it’s unsurprising that many languages are used on the Internet. However, English content takes up over half of all written content online, despite only around 16% of the world’s population speaking this language.
According to W3Techs, the most common language on the Internet is English, about 55% of all websites. Spanish comes in second place with 5%, followed by Russian 4.9%, Japanese 3.7%, Chinese 1.5%.
Why is English the main language on the Internet Firstly, the Internet was developed in English-speaking countries, and many of the early users of the Internet were also English speakers. Secondly, the United States has been a global leader in technology and creation, which has helped make English the Internet language. Thirdly, English is the world’s most commonly taught second language.
The language used by people on the Internet has important online and offline influences. It plays an important role in determining the inclusivity (包容性) or exclusivity of the online world and can lead to the digital (数字的) divide between those who have access to digital spaces and those who are marginalized (边缘化).
As the Internet becomes more handy to people worldwide, the use of local languages is likely to increase. Technology companies are already developing tools to translate websites and social media platforms into different languages, making it easier for non-English speakers to learn information and communicate online. However, this will require more efforts in language technology and support for non-English languages.
We need to see a more diverse and inclusive Internet satisfying non-English speakers’ needs in the future. What’s more, efforts to develop multilingualism (多语言) and language education can bridge the digital language divide and help more people take part in the global digital economy.
( )5.What percentage of the world’s population speaks English according to the text
A.About 55%. B.About 16%.
C.5%. D.4.9%.
( )6.Why is English the main language on the Internet
A.It is the easiest language to learn.
B.It is the official language of the United Nations.
C.It is the world’s most commonly taught first language.
D.It is the language of early Internet users and technology.
( )7.What is the text mainly about
A.The history of the Internet’s development.
B.The importance of English in global communication.
C.The challenges faced by non-English speakers online.
D.The language diversity on the Internet and its influences.
( )8.What can be learned about the future of the Internet from the last paragraph
A.The digital divide will widen further.
B.More languages will be used on the Internet.
C.The use of English will decrease greatly.
D.All websites will be translated into one language.
●Ⅴ 语法填空(每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2025·山东东营多校高一期中]
We all know that there are 1. (million) of English speakers 2. (global). Even outside of countries like the US and the UK, many people can speak and understand English. There are about 60 countries 3. have English as their official language.
Why is this It all has to do with history and the key is the British Empire. Throughout the centuries, the British Empire expanded (扩大) and 4. (rule) over many different countries. In many cases, the people they ruled over 5. (force) to speak English and some of these countries still speak English, despite the fact that it isn’t their main language.
Is it really worth 6. (put) all that time and effort into learning English Well, English is 7. important language for all kinds of professional (专业的) and personal goals. It is also a good means to help connect us with other people around the world. Whether you are starting out in English, 8. you need some motivation (动力) to keep going, understanding the 9. (important) of the language will help you reach fluency and change your life greatly. So it is wise of you 10. (learn) English well, no matter where you are from.
Period One Listening and Speaking
Ⅰ.1.native 2.attitude 3.billion 4.referring 5.official
Ⅱ.1.natives 2.billions 3.to/towards 4.reference 5.nor
Ⅲ.1.are native to 2.billions of 3.attitude towards/to
4.referred to 5.neither; nor
Ⅳ.A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述的是作者自己学习汉语的经历和感受。
1.D 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“When I speak to native speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters.”并结合画线单词所在的句子“Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as insurmountable as I once thought.”可知,作者之前应对学习说汉语有自己的想法,结合下文中介绍的作者学习说汉语的感受可知,此处指的是作者认为学习说汉语并不像以前所想的那么困难,所以画线单词的意思应与“困难的”意义相近。故选D项。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The thing I find most challenging is listening because native speakers talk at such a speed.”可知,因为母语者的语速很快,所以作者认为学习汉语时最困难的部分是听母语者讲话。故选C项。
3.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The satisfaction that comes from simple things like ordering food in Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it.”可知,作者认为用中文点餐,在网上购物或者与出租车司机交流这些简单的事带来很多的满足感,由此可知,因为中文在日常生活中很有用,所以他感到满足。故选C项。
4.B 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it’s not only double but can also be enjoyable.”以及上文中关于作者对学习汉语的经历和感受的介绍可知,本文主要讲述的是作者作为外国人分享了自己学习中文的经历和感受。由此可知,“学中文没那么难”与文章内容吻合,且能概括本文的主题,适合作为标题。故选B项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了互联网上语言的多样性及其影响,解释了英语作为主要语言的原因,并展望了未来互联网语言的多样性和包容性发展。
5.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, English content takes up over half of all written content online, despite only around 16% of the world’s population speaking this language.”可知,世界上讲英语的人口约占16%。故选B项。
6.D 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Why is English the main language on the Internet Firstly, the Internet was developed in English-speaking countries, and many of the early users of the Internet were also English speakers. Secondly, the United States has been a global leader in technology and creation, which has helped make English the Internet language.”可知,英语之所以是互联网上的主要语言,是因为它是早期互联网用户和技术的语言。故选D项。
7.D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章首先介绍了互联网上存在多种语言,并且英语占比最高,然后解释了英语成为互联网主要语言的原因;接着阐述了互联网语言的使用在线上和线下的影响;最后展望未来互联网语言的多样性发展。因此,文章主要是关于互联网上的语言多样性及其影响。故选D项。
8.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We need to see a more diverse and inclusive Internet satisfying non-English speakers’ needs in the future. What’s more, efforts to develop multilingualism (多语言) and language education can bridge the digital language divide and help more people take part in the global digital economy.”可知,互联网发展的方向是更多样化、更包容,以及努力发展多语言和语言教育来弥合数字语言鸿沟,让更多的人参与全球数字经济。由此可知,在未来,更多的语言将在互联网上使用。故选B项。
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英语作为全球通用语言的普及原因及其重要性,并鼓励读者无论来自哪里都应该学好英语。
1.millions 考查数词。millions of是固定短语,意为“数百万的;大量的”,表示概数。故填millions。
2.globally 考查副词。此处用副词globally作状语,意为“全球地”。故填globally。
3.which/that 考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句,修饰先行词countries,在定语从句中作主语,用关系代词which或that引导。故填which/that。
4.ruled 考查时态。动词rule与expanded是并列谓语动词,与主语之间是主动关系,描述过去发生的事情用一般过去时。故填ruled。
5.were forced 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。force是主句谓语动词,与主语the people之间是被动关系,根据语境可知,句中讲述过去发生的事情,应用一般过去时的被动语态,主语是people,be动词用were。故填were forced。
6.putting 考查非谓语动词。It is worth doing sth.是固定句型,意为“值得做某事”,故用动名词putting。故填putting。
7.an 考查冠词。language为可数名词,此处泛指“一种重要的语言”,应用不定冠词,且important的发音以元音音素开头,应用不定冠词an修饰。故填an。
8.or 考查连词。whether…or…意为“无论……还是……”,引导让步状语从句。故填or。
9.importance 考查名词。提示词作宾语,用名词importance,意为“重要性”,不可数名词。故填importance。
10.to learn 考查非谓语动词。It is wise of sb to do sth.是固定句型,意为“某人做某事是明智的。”,其中it是形式主语,真正的主语是动词不定式to learn English well。故填to learn。(共60张PPT)
Period One
Listening and Speaking
［导读］英语是一种被广泛使用的世界语言,尤其是在因特网高
度发达的今天,人们的日常生活和工作更离不开它。据说,到2050年世
界上将有一半的人使用英语。
Nowadays, 340 million people speak it every day. One
billion people are learning it and it is said that by 2050, half
of the world's population will be using it. What are we
talking about The global language—English.
The English language started in Britain in the 5th century. It
is a mixed language. It was built up when German,
Scandinavian and French invaders settled in England and
created a common language for communication.
Today it is the official language of the UK, the USA,
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Ireland as
well as many islands in the Caribbean. Many other countries
and regions use it for politics and business, for example,India,
Pakistan, Nigeria and the Philippines. English is also one of the
official languages of Hong Kong.
But global advertising and pop music mean that in most
countries, you will see or hear some English. Thanks to
McDonald's, we all know about “burger”， “fry” and “milkshake”.
Songs by Madonna, Britney Spears and Céline Dion are in
English. We can sing along, even if we do not understand what
we are singing!
English is a messy (混乱的) language. Every year,
dictionaries include new words that talk about popular culture,
for example, computer-related words such as “blogging”,
“download” and “chat room”. Also included are words that
teenagers use. Who does not know “cool”, “OK” and “hello”
Other languages also influence English. Many English words
come from French. Words like “café” and expressions like “c'est
la vie”(that is life) are all part of the English language. On the
other hand, the French language includes English words like “le
weekend” and “le camping”. German words are also part of
English. Words like “kindergarten” come from the German
language.
Recently British people have become interested in “yoga”.
But the word comes from an ancient Hindu language in India.
【主题词句背诵】
1.build up逐步发展
2.settle in安顿下来;适应
3.as well as也;还
4.use sth for使用某物来……,将某物用于……
5.thanks to幸亏,多亏,由于
6.such as诸如;像,例如
7.on the other hand另一方面
8.…by 2050, half of the world's population will be using it.
……到2050年,全世界一半的人口将使用它。
答案速查【练】
语言知识梳理
练习册
答案速查【导】
1.native adj. 出生地的;本地的;土著的 n.本地人
(1)be native to 原产于;源于
native speaker 说本族语的人
one's native country/land/language 某人的祖国/故乡/母语
(2)be a native of… 是……的人;原产于……的动物/植物
【佳句背诵】
(1)(教材P60) How many billion people speak the UN's official
languages as their native or second language
有多少亿人把联合国的官方语言作为他们的母语或第二语言
(2)In addition to native plants, this garden contains numerous
trees and flowers from overseas.
除了本地的植物之外,这座花园里还有无数来自海外的树木和花朵。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①As ___ typical native of Los Angeles, I know too well the
destructive power of earthquakes.
a
②The animal is native ____ the forest, and it has developed
unique survival skills over the years to cope with the challenges
there.
to
◆完成句子
③The beautiful flowers _______________________ this tropical
region attract numerous tourists every year.
这种原产于这个热带地区的美丽花朵每年都吸引着众多游客。
that/which are native to
④［2022·全国乙卷书面表达］Moreover, students should seek
opportunities to interact with ______________________ to
improve their speaking skills.而且，学生们应该寻找机会与以英语
为母语的人交流互动，来提高他们的口语能力。
native English speakers
2.attitude n. 态度;看法
a good/bad/positive/negative attitude towards/ to…
对……好的/坏的/积极的/消极的态度
【佳句背诵】
(教材P60)What is the attitude of the speaker towards foreign
language learning
说话者对外语学习的态度是什么
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①Whatever happens, we should maintain a positive attitude
___________ life.
②As we all know, cultural and social values influence people's
attitude towards _________ (learn).
towards/to
learning
◆完成句子
③［2020·全国新高考Ⅰ卷应用文写作］After the race, we felt that
not only did the event improve our physical and psychological
quality, but it also helped us ________________________________
_______ life.
比赛结束后，我们觉得这项活动不仅提高了我们的身心素质，还帮
助我们树立了积极的生活态度。
build/set up a positive attitude towards
3.refer vi. 提到;参考;查阅 vt. 查询;叫……求助于
(1)refer…to… 把……提交给……
refer to… 查阅;参考;提到;谈及
refer to…as… 把……称作……
(2)reference n. 提及,涉及;参考;参考书目
reference books/material 参考书/参考资料
in/with reference to 关于
［温馨提示］refer 的过去式和过去分词都为referred; refer to中的
to为介词,后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语。
【佳句背诵】
Traditional Chinese painting, which uses brushes, ink, and rice
paper, is often referred to as guohua in Chinese, meaning the
national painting.
中国传统绘画，使用毛笔、墨汁和宣纸进行创作，在中文中常被称
作 “国画”，意思是国家的绘画。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空/一词多义
①The textbooks and dictionaries can be used as __________
(refer) books while the magazines serve as reading materials.
reference
②［2024·新课标Ⅰ卷］First, a girl I met one day told me she
was training for a “super”, _________ (refer) to a 52.4-mile
double marathon.
referring
③Refer to the dictionary when you don't know how to spell a
word. ______
查阅
④People who work in offices are often referred to as “white-
collar workers”._______________
⑤In his report, the manager didn't refer to the problems of
management.__________
被称为/当作……
提及,谈到
⑥The president spoke at the business meeting for nearly an
hour without referring to his notes. ______
参考
◆完成句子
⑦For details about the upcoming campus singing competition,
please _________________________ posted on the school bulletin
board.(应用文写作之通知)
关于即将举办的校园歌唱比赛的详细信息，请参考张贴在学校公告
栏上的官方通知。
refer to the official notice
⑧The book, written by a famous author and ______________ a
classic in modern literature,is widely read around the world.
这本书由一位著名作家所著，被称作现代文学的经典之作，在全世
界范围内被广泛阅读。
referred to as
练 习 册
Ⅰ单词拼写(每小题1分，满分5分)
1.Sri Lanka is my _______ (出生地的) country, but I've been
living in Belgium for the past five years.
native
2.If you don't change your ________ (态度) and just think of
your job as a burden, you're not going to do any job well.
attitude
3.Britain could save 4.6 _______ (十亿) pounds a year in road
transport costs if more people cycled.
billion
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5
4.By _________ (参考) to his notes, the speaker was able to
give the exact details required.
referring
5.Although English is the _______ (官方的) language in Australia,
more than 3 million Australians speak a second language other
than English at home.
official
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Ⅱ单句填空(每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1.While travelling, you'd better communicate with the ________
(native) as much as possible.
natives
2.People throughout the world spend ________(billion) of dollars
a year on weight loss pills.
billions
3.Believe it or not, your attitude ____________ money is more
important than how much you have.
to/towards
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4.You'd better write down the phone number of that restaurant
for future __________ (refer).
reference
5.They speak neither French _____ German, but a strange
mixture of the two.
nor
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Ⅲ短语填空(每小题2分，满分10分)
1.It is a book that describes all plants that _____________
(原产于) the British Isles.
are native to
2.Planting __________ (数以十亿计的) trees was the most
effective way to absorb carbon dioxide as well as other harmful
gases.
billions of
3.My whole ___________________ (对……的态度) learning
English has completely changed since I entered senior high!
attitude towards/to
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4.The scientist ___________ (提到,提及) global warming at least
5 times in his speech yesterday.
referred to
5.Wearing their thick spacesuits, the astronauts learned to deal
with conditions where there is ________ weight _____
(既不……也不……) gravity.
neither
nor
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Ⅳ阅读理解(每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A［2025·广东广州实验中学高一月考］
With a thirst for a new challenge, I decided to begin my
language journey and my only regret is that I didn't start earlier.
Since starting to learn, I have made good progress. The Hanyu
Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is a test of Chinese language for non-
native speakers. In July 2020, I passed my HSK3 exam with a
score of 100 percent. I am now almost ready to start HSK5.
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Learning to speak Chinese isn't as insurmountable as I once
thought. When I speak to native speakers in Chinese, they
almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to
remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400
characters. I find studying the language relaxing and worthwhile,
particularly writing the characters. The thing I find most
challenging is listening because native speakers talk at such a
speed. I can't always understand what's been said, but my
weekly online language exchanges help with this greatly.
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Although I have made progress, it has taken a lot of hard
work. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my
goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient. The
satisfaction that comes from simple things like ordering food in
Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a
taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it.
My biggest takeaway from learning Chinese is that it's not
only double but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not
only helped me in day-to-day life, but deepened my cultural
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understanding of such a colourful and beautiful country.
Considering where I am now, compared to two years ago, as
long as I keep studying hard, I can image a time when I'll be
able to read famous Chinese novels not in English but in the
original text. So, to all my non-Chinese friends,I always say“Don't
give up. Embrace the challenge.”
【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述的是作者自己学习汉语
的经历和感受。
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( )1.What does the underlined word“insurmountable” mean
in Paragraph 2
A.Upset. B.Possible. C.Comfortable. D.Difficult.
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[解析] 词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“When I speak to native
speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also
find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now
even able to write over 400 characters.”并结合画线单词所在的句
子“Learning to speak Chinese isn't as insurmountable as I once
thought.”可知，作者之前应对学习说汉语有自己的想法，结合下文
中介绍的作者学习说汉语的感受可知，此处指的是作者认为学习说
汉语并不像以前所想的那么困难，所以画线单词的意思应与“困难的”
意义相近。故选D项。
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( )2.Which one is the most difficult for the author
A.Writing characters.
B.Taking part in HSK exams.
C.Listening to the native speaking.
D.Speaking to a taxi driver.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The thing I find most
challenging is listening because native speakers talk at such a
speed.”可知，因为母语者的语速很快，所以作者认为学习汉语时最
困难的部分是听母语者讲话。故选C项。
√
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( )3.Why does the author think learning Chinese is satisfying
A.It can make the author proud.
B.It makes the author know more Chinese characters.
C.It can be useful in daily life.
D.It makes the author more competitive.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The satisfaction that comes
from simple things like ordering food in Chinese, buying things
on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all
the hard work worth it.”可知，作者认为用中文点餐，在网上购物
或者与出租车司机交流这些简单的事带来很多的满足感，由此可知，
因为中文在日常生活中很有用，所以他感到满足。故选C项。
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( )4.Which can be a suitable title for the text
A.Passing exams isn't a piece of cake
B.Learning Chinese isn't unbeatable
C.Explore the historical and cultural country
D.Deepen understanding of Chinese culture
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[解析] 主旨大意题。根据最后一段中的“My biggest takeaway from
learning Chinese is that it's not only double but can also be
enjoyable.”以及上文中关于作者对学习汉语的经历和感受的介绍可知，
本文主要讲述的是作者作为外国人分享了自己学习中文的经历和感
受。由此可知，“学中文没那么难”与文章内容吻合，且能概括本文的
主题，适合作为标题。故选B项。
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B［2025·河北邯郸五校联考高一期中］
The Internet has developed into a global platform (平台)
connecting people worldwide. With over 7,000 languages spoken
worldwide, it's unsurprising that many languages are used on
the Internet. However, English content takes up over half of all
written content online, despite only around 16% of the world's
population speaking this language.
According to W3Techs, the most common language on the
Internet is English, about 55% of all websites.
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Spanish comes in second place with 5%, followed by Russian
4.9%, Japanese 3.7%, Chinese 1.5%.
Why is English the main language on the Internet Firstly,
the Internet was developed in English-speaking countries, and
many of the early users of the Internet were also English
speakers. Secondly, the United States has been a global leader
in technology and creation, which has helped make English the
Internet language. Thirdly, English is the world's most commonly
taught second language.
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The language used by people on the Internet has important
online and offline influences. It plays an important role in
determining the inclusivity (包容性) or exclusivity of the online
world and can lead to the digital (数字的) divide between those
who have access to digital spaces and those who are
marginalized (边缘化).
As the Internet becomes more handy to people worldwide,
the use of local languages is likely to increase. Technology
companies are already developing tools to translate websites
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and social media platforms into different languages, making it
easier for non-English speakers to learn information and
communicate online. However, this will require more efforts in
language technology and support for non-English languages.
We need to see a more diverse and inclusive Internet
satisfying non-English speakers' needs in the future. What's
more, efforts to develop multilingualism (多语言) and language
education can bridge the digital language divide and help more
people take part in the global digital economy.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了互联网上语言的
多样性及其影响，解释了英语作为主要语言的原因，并展望了未来
互联网语言的多样性和包容性发展。
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( )5.What percentage of the world's population speaks
English according to the text
A.About 55%. B.About 16%. C.5%. D.4.9%.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, English content takes
up over half of all written content online, despite only around
16% of the world's population speaking this language.”可知，世
界上讲英语的人口约占16%。故选B项。
√
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( )6.Why is English the main language on the Internet
A.It is the easiest language to learn.
B.It is the official language of the United Nations.
C.It is the world's most commonly taught first language.
D.It is the language of early Internet users and technology.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Why is English the main
language on the Internet Firstly, the Internet was developed in
English-speaking countries, and many of the early users of the
Internet were also English speakers. Secondly, the United States
has been a global leader in technology and creation, which has
helped make English the Internet language.”可知，英语之所以是
互联网上的主要语言，是因为它是早期互联网用户和技术的语言。
故选D项。
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( )7.What is the text mainly about
A.The history of the Internet's development.
B.The importance of English in global communication.
C.The challenges faced by non-English speakers online.
D.The language diversity on the Internet and its influences.
[解析] 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章首先介绍了互联网上存在
多种语言，并且英语占比最高，然后解释了英语成为互联网主要语
言的原因；接着阐述了互联网语言的使用在线上和线下的影响；最
后展望未来互联网语言的多样性发展。因此，文章主要是关于互联
网上的语言多样性及其影响。故选D项。
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( )8.What can be learned about the future of the Internet
from the last paragraph
A.The digital divide will widen further.
B.More languages will be used on the Internet.
C.The use of English will decrease greatly.
D.All websites will be translated into one language.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We need to see a more
diverse and inclusive Internet satisfying non-English speakers'
needs in the future. What's more, efforts to develop
multilingualism (多语言) and language education can bridge the
digital language divide and help more people take part in the
global digital economy.”可知，互联网发展的方向是更多样化、更
包容，以及努力发展多语言和语言教育来弥合数字语言鸿沟，让更
多的人参与全球数字经济。由此可知，在未来，更多的语言将在互
联网上使用。故选B项。
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Ⅴ语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)
［2025·山东东营多校高一期中］
We all know that there are 1.________ (million) of English
speakers 2.________ (global). Even outside of countries like the
US and the UK, many people can speak and understand English.
There are about 60 countries 3.___________ have English as
their official language.
Why is this It all has to do with history and the key is the
British Empire. Throughout the centuries, the British Empire
millions
globally
which/that
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expanded (扩大) and 4.______ (rule) over many different
countries. In many cases, the people they ruled over
5.____________ (force) to speak English and some of these
countries still speak English, despite the fact that it isn't their
main language.
Is it really worth 6.________ (put) all that time and effort
into learning English Well, English is 7.____ important language
for all kinds of professional (专业的) and personal goals. It is
also a good means to help connect us with other people
ruled
were forced
putting
an
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around the world. Whether you are starting out in English,
8.____ you need some motivation (动力) to keep going,
understanding the 9.___________ (important) of the language
will help you reach fluency and change your life greatly. So it is
wise of you 10._________ (learn) English well, no matter where
you are from.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了英语作为全球通
用语言的普及原因及其重要性，并鼓励读者无论来自哪里都应该学
好英语。
or
importance
to learn
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1.________
millions
[解析] 考查数词。millions of是固定短语，意为“数百万的；大量的”，
表示概数。故填millions。
2.________
globally
[解析] 考查副词。此处用副词globally作状语，意为“全球地”。故填
globally。
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3.___________
which/that
[解析] 考查定语从句。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词
countries，在定语从句中作主语，用关系代词which或that引导。故
填which/that。
4.______
ruled
[解析] 考查时态。动词rule与expanded是并列谓语动词，与主语之
间是主动关系，描述过去发生的事情用一般过去时。故填ruled。
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5.____________
were forced
[解析] 考查时态、语态和主谓一致。force是主句谓语动词，与主语
the people之间是被动关系，根据语境可知，句中讲述过去发生的
事情，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是people，be动词用were。
故填were forced。
6.________
putting
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。It is worth doing sth.是固定句型，意为
“值得做某事”，故用动名词putting。故填putting。
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7.____
an
[解析] 考查冠词。language为可数名词，此处泛指“一种重要的语
言”，应用不定冠词，且important的发音以元音音素开头，应用不定
冠词an修饰。故填an。
8.____
or
[解析] 考查连词。whether…or…意为“无论……还是……”，引导让步
状语从句。故填or。
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9.___________
importance
[解析] 考查名词。提示词作宾语，用名词importance，意为“重要
性”，不可数名词。故填importance。
10._________
to learn
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。It is wise of sb to do sth.是固定句型，
意为“某人做某事是明智的。”，其中it是形式主语，真正的主语是动
词不定式to learn English well。故填to learn。
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Unit 5 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
Period One Listening and Speaking
导学案
语言知识梳理
词汇点睛
1.①a ②to ③that/which are native to ④native English
speakers
2.①towards/to ②learning ③build/set up a positive attitude
towards
3.①reference ②referring ③查阅 ④被称为/当作…… ⑤提及,
谈到 ⑥参考 ⑦refer to the official notice ⑧referred to as
练习册
课内基础巩固
Ⅰ1.native 2.attitude 3.billion 4.referring 5.official
Ⅱ1.natives 2.billions 3.to/towards 4.reference 5.nor
Ⅲ1.are native to 2.billions of 3.attitude towards/to
4.referred to 5.neither; nor
课后素养提升
Ⅳ1.D 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.D 7.D 8.B
Ⅴ1.millions 2.globally 3.which/that 4.ruled 5.were forced
6.putting 7.an 8.or 9.importance 10.to learn
