Period Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
【语言知识梳理】
词汇点睛
1.①qualification ②for ③qualified ④I’m perfectly qualified for the position ⑤which will qualify me for the voluntary work
2.①ambitious ②ambition ③more ambitious ④His ambition to sail around the world ⑤As an ambitious leader
3.①adapted ②adaptation ③adaptable ④which makes it easy for you to adapt to the new life ⑤is adapted from; Adapted from
4.①more comfortable ②uncomfortable ③comforting
④some comforted me ⑤It was a great comfort
5.①participating ②in; participation ③participants
④In order to encourage students to actively participate in sports
⑤was anxious to participate in
6.①报告 ②颁发 ③出示 ④presentation ⑤on
⑥presented ⑦there would be an award presentation/an award presentation would be held ⑧No sooner had I presented our findings to the class
7.①engaging ②engaged ③engaging themselves in making breakfast/engaged in making breakfast ④engage his attention; one of which seemed to engage his attention
8.①are involved ②living ③involved ④getting involved in different activities ⑤that Chinese traditional culture involves calligraphy
句型透视
1.①looked/should look ②had seen ③when ④to rush ⑤it was the first time that he had been away from home ⑥It is high time that we protected/should protect the ocean; It is high time for us to protect the ocean
2.①the ②the ③that ④The first time (that) we stayed there ⑤The moment/As soon as I saw him lying helplessly in bedPeriod Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
Ⅰ.1.ambitious 2.qualified 3.adaptation 4.motivated 5.reasonable 6.edition 7.comfortable 8.involving
9.presentation 10.homesickness
Ⅱ.1.to speak up 2.get involved in 3.adapt yourself to 4.is qualified for 5.boosted my confidence 6.feel at home
7.to engage in 8.participate in
Ⅲ.1.With so many students participating in the competition 2.when you need to speak up 3.they have won the gold medal
4.the first time they hear her
Ⅳ.【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了“室内植物综合征”和作者的应对方式。
1.D 推理判断题。由文章第二段“Imagine you are at a party at someone’s house. You’re hanging out when suddenly a house plant starts talking to you. Now, there are several ways you could respond to this. Perhaps you would ignore it. Perhaps you would ask the person next to you if they heard it as well. Perhaps you would try talking back to the house plant and engaging it in conversation.”和第四段“The story of the talking house plant explains what can happen here when a white person unexpectedly speaks Chinese. It’s especially true with Chinese who haven’t met foreigners before.”可知,“室内植物综合征”指的是中国人对说汉语的外国人的反应。故选D。
2.C 推理判断题。由文章第五段“Over time I learned to deal with House Plant Syndrome by talking without being looked at. I visited a restaurant at least once a week. Waitresses there would often stare blankly at me, not even hearing what I was saying when I tried to ask for things. So I leaned to speak clearly while looking in another direction. Without the ‘foreigners don’t speak Mandarin’ filter, the waitresses heard and understood me easily and responded immediately.”可知,作者想要隐藏自己外国人的身份,这导致作者避免与女服务员进行眼神交流。故选C。
3.A 推理判断题。由文章第六段“A few years later, as my Mandarin became more fluent, and my foreign accent diminished (减少), people could hardly realize I was actually a house plant. This happened a lot with taxis. A lot of the time after I called a taxi, I would get a call from the driver, who would confirm my location. This meant I had a short conversation with the driver long before he saw me. Then I would get in the taxi, say where I wanted to go, and we would drive off in silence. Twenty seconds later, he would burst out ‘You speak such good Mandarin. I thought you were Chinese!’”可知,出租车司机见到作者后会感到震惊,因为司机没想到身为外国人的作者普通话说得这么好。故选A。
4.D 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是由文章第一段“During my first year in China, some friends who’d been around a little longer than me introduced me to the concept of ‘House Plant Syndrome’.”可知,文章主要介绍了“室内植物综合征”。选项D“Chatting with house plants (与室内植物聊天)”符合题意。故选D。
Ⅴ.【文章大意】 本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了丝绸之路的历史与发展。
1.an 考查冠词。a variety of表示“各种各样的”,本句中astonishing为发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
2.extending 考查非谓语动词。空格处需要填入非谓语动词;此处extend的意思为延伸,与主语the Silk Road之间为主动关系,所以用现在分词。故填extending。
3.which 考查非限制性定语从句。空格处为非限制性定语从句的引导词,非限制性定语从句中缺少主语而且指代Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor,所以用which。故填which。
4.journeyed 考查时态。空格处需要填入谓语动词,本文描述的是过去的事情,因此时态用一般过去时。故填journeyed。
5.were sought 考查时态、语态与主谓一致。空格处需要填入谓语动词,本文描述的是过去的事情,因此需要使用一般过去时,主语several routes与seek之间为被动关系,所以用一般过去时的被动语态,主语为复数,所以be动词用were。故填were sought。
6.gradually 考查副词。空格处位于动词之后,修饰动词,所以需要用副词形式,故填gradually。
7.loads 考查名词复数。loads of表示“大量,许多”;此处指的是大量的货物。故填loads。
8.as 考查介词。serve as意为“为发挥作用,充当……”;此处指的是充当了文化交流的桥梁作用。故填as。
9.shared 考查非谓语动词。此处为非谓语动词作定语来修饰名词development。share和development之间为被动关系,所以用过去分词。故填shared。
10.recognition 考查名词。in recognition of意为“对……的认可”。此处表示“认识到丝绸之路是人类共同遗产的重要组成部分”。故填recognition。
Ⅵ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为交换生在澳大利亚体验不同的文化的一段经历。
1.A 根据后文“…I was ready to spend the second semester of my first high school year as a(n)…student in Australia.”可知,作者在高中的时候有了一个体验国外文化的机会,到澳大利亚做交换生。故选A。 chance机会,机遇; conference会议;evidence证据,依据; energy能量,精力。
2.D 根据前文After a few months of planning可推知,因为要出国做交换生,作者需要提前计划和准备。故选D。 hunt打猎,搜寻;chat聊天;perform表演,表现; prepare准备。
3.B 根据后文with other exchange students与语境可知,此处指作者作为交换生去澳大利亚。故选B。 tick嘀嗒声; exchange交换; duration持续时间; ideal理想,典范。
4.C 根据后文Perth(珀斯,为澳大利亚城市名)及语境可推知,此处指降落在珀斯是我一生中最激动人心的时刻之一。故选C。persuade劝说,说服; conduct实施,进行; land降落;mount组织,攀登。
5.B 根据“The family I would live with…”并分析语境可推知,此处指寄宿家庭等待着作者的到来。故选B。subscribe to订阅,同意,捐款;wait for等待,等候; side with支持,站在……的一边;insist on坚持。
6.D 根据I attended并结合上文去做交换生可推知,此处指作者就读的学校。故选D。display展示,展览; competition竞争,比赛;meeting见面,会议;school学校。
7.A 根据后文especially never having been to a new school—even in the US可知,作者从未有过这种经历,应是有些担心。故选A。worried担忧的,担心的;excited兴奋的,激动的; annoyed烦恼的,恼怒的; disappointed失望的。
8.C 根据后文“The teachers were welcoming and the students were friendly.”可知,一切都很顺利,没有什么困难。故选C。passion激情,热情;nutrition营养,滋养;difficulty困难;pose姿势。
9.D 根据后文“The few weeks we…together were full of amazing activities.”可知,作者和其他交换生一起环游澳大利亚时有很多的令人惊叹的活动,由此可推知,这段时光让作者难忘。故选D。boring无聊的;alternative可替代的,备选的;serious严肃的,严重的;unforgettable难忘的。
10.B 此处指我们在一起的几周充满了令人惊叹的活动。故选B。 miss错过,思念; spend花费,度过; refuse拒绝;pretend假装。
11.A 在澳大利亚逗留结束时,我们有三周的时间分享我们的故事,并互相帮助应对分别。故选A。stay逗留,暂住; opportunity机会; custom风俗,习惯;business生意,事情。
12.D 根据前文help each other deal with leaving可知,作者这群交换生就要各自回国了,离别带来了伤感和眼泪是很自然的。故选D。funny搞笑的,有趣的;strange奇怪的,陌生的;reliable可靠的,可信赖的;natural自然的,天然的。
13.C 根据前文“We packed our camp, exchanged e-mail addresses…”可知,此处指我们聚在一起做最后的道别。故选C。fight打架,努力争取;argue争论;gather聚集,收集;wrestle摔跤,奋力对付。
14.D 根据Resettling home took time并结合常识可知,回国后需要重新调整自己,这需要花费时间和精力。故选D。 heritage遗产,传统;rate速度,比率;identity身份,特性; effort努力。
15.B 根据后文to be home和下文though the experience is still unforgettable with me可推知,尽管做交换生的经历难忘,作者回到自己的家里还是很开心的。故选B。nervous紧张的,焦虑的;happy幸福的,开心的;astonished震惊的;depressed抑郁的,沮丧的。Period Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
1.qualification n. (an exam that you have passed or a course of study that you have successfully completed) 资格, 学历
(教材P14) Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme. 谢蕾在中国的一所大学里攻读商科,来我校参加为期一年的交流项目。
(1)qualify v. 使具备资格; 使合格
qualify (sb) for sth (使某人)具备资格
qualify sb to do sth 使某人具备做某事的资格
(2)qualified adj. 合格的;有资格的
be (highly/well) qualified for
(高度/完全)具备……的资格
be qualified to do sth 有资格做某事
【佳句背诵】
My résumé shows that I have the right qualifications for the job.
我的简历表明我恰好符合这项工作的条件。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①A victory in this game will earn them (qualify) for the World Cup.
②By comparison with his fellow classmates, he is more qualified the position because of his fluent English.
③There is a shortage of well (qualify) teachers of foreign languages, especially of French and Japanese.
◆完成句子
④With a good command of English and outgoing personality, I firmly believe that
.
我有很好的英语能力和外向的性格,我坚信我完全胜任这个职位。(应用文写作之申请信)
⑤I have taken part in several similar activities, . 我参加过几次类似的活动, 这将使我能胜任这个志愿者工作。(应用文写作之申请信)
2.ambition n. (something that you want to do or achieve very much)追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负
(教材P14) “…My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation,” she explained.
她解释说:“……我的志向是毕业以后在中国创办一家公司。”
(1)achieve/fulfil/realize an ambition
实现理想
have the ambition to do sth/of doing sth
有做某事的雄心壮志
(2)ambitious adj. 野心勃勃的;有雄心的;费力的,耗资的
be ambitious for sth 渴望得到某物
be ambitious to do sth 做某事怀有雄心
【佳句背诵】
There is evidence that those who can stick to their ambitions are more likely to succeed.
有证据表明,能坚持理想的人往往更容易取得成功。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] Millions of waterfowl(水禽) were killed at the hands of market hunters and a handful of overly (ambition) sportsmen.
②His (ambitious) was realized when he received his doctor’s degree from the University of Cambridge.
③His latest book The Social Animal, however, is (ambitious) and serious than his earlier books.
◆完成句子
④
finally came true after 10 years.
10年后,他环球航行的雄心终于实现了。
⑤ , he wants to guide the local people to lead a happy life. 作为一个志向远大的领导者,他想带领当地人过上幸福的生活。
3.adaptation n. (the process of changing to suit different conditions) 适应;改编本
(教材P14) Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can help with her adaptation to the new culture. 尽管有些留学生住在学生宿舍里,但是谢蕾选择和一个寄宿家庭住在一起,他们能帮她适应这里的新文化。
(1)make adaptation to…
适应……
(2)adapt vt. 使适应;改编
vi. 适应
adapt to… 适应……
adapt oneself to… 使某人自己适应……
adapt sth for… 把某物改编成……
adapt sth from… 由……改编
(3)adaptable adj. 能适应的,适应能力强的
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①The director was fully convinced that this moving story, if (adapt) for television, would be a hit.
②It’s thought that one’s anxiety often grows as a result of his unsuccessful (adapt) to the new surroundings.
③The plant is very (adapt).No matter where it is, it seems easy to survive.
◆完成句子/句式改写
④You’d better master some basic Chinese in advance,
in Beijing.
你最好提前掌握一些基本的汉语,这样会使你容易适应在北京的新生活。
⑤The film Night at the Museum Milan Trenc’s novel and it brings to life a world where dinosaurs wander the earth.
→ Milan Trenc’s novel, the film Night at the Museum brings to life a world where dinosaurs wander the earth. (用分词改写)
电影《博物馆奇妙夜》改编自米兰·崔克的小说,生动地再现了恐龙在地球上漫步的世界。
4.comfort n.(the state of being free from suffering, anxiety, pain, etc.)舒适;安慰 vt.安慰
(教材P14)“When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family,” Xie Lei said.
“当我想家时有第二个家我会得到些安慰,”谢蕾说。
(1)in comfort 舒适地; 放松地
It is a comfort to do… 做……是件令人舒适/
欣慰的事。
(2)comfort oneself with sth
以某事来自我安慰
(3)comfortable adj. 舒适的
(4)comforting adj. 安慰的;令人欣慰的
[温馨提示] comfort作“舒适;安慰”讲时,为不可数名词,但作“令人舒适/欣慰的人或事物”讲时,则是可数名词,前面常出现不定冠词a。类似的还有success, failure, surprise, joy等;但fun例外,虽然也可指具体的人或事,但它是不可数名词。
【佳句背诵】
It is a comfort to have a glass of hot milk in such cold weather. 在这样寒冷的天气喝一杯热乎乎的牛奶是一件让人舒服的事。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2022·全国甲卷] The more time you spend in any given country, the (comfort) you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
②[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] Besides, students may feel (comfortable) or less motivated if paired with someone who they don’t get along with or have difficulty communicating with.
③[2022·浙江6月考] She smiled at me and said if I needed help, she’d be right there, which I found quite (comfort).
◆完成句子
④[2021·浙江1月考读后续写] Some viewers laughed a good laugh at my embarrassment, while and some shared their similar dumb experiences. 一些网友因我的糗事开怀大笑,而一些网友则安慰我,一些网友分享了他们类似的愚蠢的经历。
⑤[2023·浙江1月考读后续写] I rushed back to the deserted house. that the original hole in the window was nowhere to be found. 我冲回那座废弃的房子。令人极其欣慰的是,原来窗户上的洞已经不见了。
5.participation n. (the fact that you take part or become involved in something)参加;参与
(教材P15) Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. 谢蕾还发现许多课程的最终成绩都包含学生的课堂参与。
(1)participation in 对……的参与; 对……的参加
(2)participate vi. 参加;参与
participate in (doing) sth
参与(做)某事
participate with sb in sth
同某人一起参与某事
(3)participant n. 参加者;参与者
[温馨提示] participate 是不及物动词,常与in构成搭配,同义短语还有:join in, take part in。
【佳句背诵】
Last spring, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an exchange study programme.
去年春天,我有幸被选中参加一个交换学习项目。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①With so many students (participate) in the competition, it is difficult for you to defend your championship.
②Hopefully, you can participate the game, as your (participate) can surely help us win the championship.
③[2023·北京卷] Each week, (participate) will be asked to complete a topic-specific reflection task.
◆完成句子
④ , our school held a basketball game in the school gym last Sunday afternoon. (应用文写作之校园文化)
为了鼓励学生积极参与体育运动,我们学校上周日下午在学校体育馆举行了一场篮球比赛。
⑤[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] David the cross-country run, but he was afraid of being laughed at by others.
大卫渴望参加越野赛,但是他害怕被别人嘲笑。
6.presentation n. (a talk giving information about something)报告;陈述;出示;拿出;授予;颁发
(教材P15) Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. 学生们需要形成观点、提供例子、运用概念、提出问题, 并且还要进行展示。
(1)give a presentation/presentations on
做有关……的陈述/报告/介绍
(2)present v. 赠送,授予;提交;出现,到场
present oneself 出现,到场
present sth to sb 向某人颁发/提交某物
【活学活用】
◆一词多义
①The speaker gave an interesting presentation on urban transport.
②The presentation of prizes began after the speeches.
③On presentation of the student ID you may have the access to the library.
◆单句填空
④His (present) not only inspired me, but also helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world.
⑤The professor is giving a presentation the origin of the universe in his class in the lecture hall.
⑥The librarian spent several weeks, cataloging the whole collection of books (present) by Professor Smith.
◆完成句子
⑦[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] I was informed that I won the first prize in the writing contest and that in two days.
我被告知在写作比赛中获得了一等奖,两天后将举行颁奖典礼。
⑧[2022·浙江1月考读后续写] than the class burst into applause. 我刚向全班展示完我们的研究成果,全班就爆发出一阵掌声。
7.engage vi. 参加;参与(活动) vt. 吸引(注意力、兴趣)
(教材P15) “Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said.
她说:“融入英国文化很有帮助。”
(1)engage (sb) in sth
(使某人)从事或参加某事
engage one’s attention/interest
吸引某人的注意力/兴趣
(2)engaged adj. 忙碌的;已订婚的;被占用的
be engaged in 从事于……;忙于……
(3)engagement n. 参与,订婚;约定
【佳句背诵】
The activity aims to encourage students to engage themselves in making a difference in society. 该活动旨在鼓励学生投身于对社会有影响的事业中。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2020·天津卷] Just a few days after the signs went up, he found people sitting there and (engage) in active and joyful conversations.
②I’ve been trying to call him all evening, but I keep getting the (engage) tone.
◆完成句子/句式改写
③[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] The kitchen witnessed the twins and the father
for their mother.
双胞胎和他们的父亲在厨房为他们的母亲做早餐。
④ He was examining his photos in the album and one of them seemed to .
→He was examining his photos in the album,
. (用定语从句改写)
他正在检查相册中的照片,其中一张似乎引起了他的注意。
8.involve vt. (if a situation, an event or an activity involves sth, that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it)包含;需要;涉及;影响;(使)参加
(教材P15) As well as studying hard, I’ve been involved in social activities.
除了努力学习之外,我还一直在参加社交活动。
(1)involve (doing) sth
包含/包括(做)某事
involve oneself in (doing) sth
使自己参与(做)某事
be/get involved in 参与;卷入;与……有关联
(2)involvement n. 参与
【佳句背诵】
Some students are so involved with computer games that they cannot concentrate on their studies.
有些学生热衷于电脑游戏,以至于不专心学业。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①In the village, half of the villagers make kites, and more than 80 companies (involve) in the village industry, which makes over 80 million kites a year.
②Carrying out research on the chimpanzee(黑猩猩) will involve (live) in the jungle for several years.
③We believe the time and hard work (involve) in completing such an assignment are worthwhile.
◆完成句子
④[2023·北京卷书面表达] I think you can carry out this activity in an interactive and experiential manner, which means students can participate and have a better understanding of “Green Beijing” through by themselves. 我认为你可以以互动和体验的方式开展这项活动,这意味着学生可以通过自己参与不同的活动来参与并更好地了解“绿色北京”。
⑤[2021·全国甲卷书面表达] No one can deny the fact ,Chinese knots,paper cutting,and so on and thus,could you please tell me which ones attract foreigners most
毋庸置疑,中国传统文化包括书法、中国结、剪纸等等,因此,你可以告诉我哪些最吸引外国人吗
1.(教材P14)It was the first time that she had left China. 这是她第一次离开中国。
It is/was the first (second…) time that sb has/
have/had done sth.这是某人第几次做某事。
句型公式
【句式点拨】
本句型“It is/was+the+序数词+time+that从句.”表示“这是……第……次……”。如果前面用is,则that从句用现在完成时;如果前面用was,则that从句用过去完成时。
【相关拓展】
(1)It be (high/about) time that…是该……的时候了。(从句谓语用过去式或“should+动词原形”)
(2)It is time (for sb) to do sth.
是(某人)该做某事的时候了。
(3)There was a time when…一度/曾经……(when引导定语从句,修饰先行词a time)
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It seems like high time that we (look) seriously at the problem and the pressure it brings us.
②He said that it was the third time he (see) Amazing China. He couldn’t help feeling proud of his country.
③There was a time New York City buildings were almost all the same height.
④I guess it is time (rush) out to Nanjing Road to sweep the stores for the last-minute discount.
◆完成句子/一句多译
⑤[2020·浙江1月考读后续写] He had been missing his parents and the dog since
for such a long time. 他一直很想念他的父母和狗,因为这是他第一次离开家这么长时间。
⑥[2022·全国甲卷书面表达] 现在是我们保护海洋的时候了。保护海洋就是保护我们自己。
→ .
To protect the ocean is to protect ourselves.(It is high time that…)
→ .
To protect the ocean is to protect ourselves.(It is high time for sb to do sth.)
2.(教材P14)The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! 她第一次写论文时,导师跟她解释说,如果引用别人的观点就一定要注明,不过导师主要是想知道她自己是怎么想的。
名词短语引导时间状语从句
句型公式
【句式点拨】
the first time是名词短语,在句中用作连词,引导时间状语从句。explained后接两个that引导的宾语从句,当某一动词后接两个或两个以上由 that引导的宾语从句时,第一个 that 可以省略,但第二个及以后的宾语从句的引导词 that 均不能省略。
【相关拓展】
名词短语用作连词的情况:
(1)every time(每一次),each time(每一次),next time(下一次),last time(上一次),the day(那一天),the year(那一年);
(2)当the moment, the minute, the instant表示“一……就……”时,可引导时间状语从句,相当于as soon as。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] I’m a regular reader of Youth. I fell in love with Youth first time I saw it.
②Be careful! The machine starts moment you press the button.
③She said she would go to a concert and she wanted me to go with her.
◆完成句子
④ [2023·全国甲卷] , we heard the chug-chug-chug of a motorbike making its way down the hill towards us.
我第一次在那里暂住的时候,我们听到一辆摩托车从山上向我们驶来。
⑤ [2022·浙江6月考读后续写]
,
I decided I had to act alone and do my best.
当我看到他无助地躺在床上的那一刻,我决定我必须独自行动,尽我最大的努力。Period Two Reading and Thinking—Language points
●Ⅰ 单句填空
1.She’s very (ambition) but I doubt whether she’ll ever make it to the top.
2.He took a variety of tests to prove he was well (qualify) for this important task.
3.This film was adapted from a novel, but the children didn’t think the (adapt) was good enough.
4.Set a goal that you want to achieve in one week or by the end of this term and it will help you stay (motivate).
5.The price of the apartment advertised in the newspaper is rather (reason), and I can afford it.
6.Being very popular, each (edit) of this magazine is always sold out.
7.She leads a happy and (comfort) life, never lacking money or friends.
8.He is a lawyer and works on cases (involve) environmental crimes.
9.This newspaper maintains a good balance in its (present) of different opinions.
10.When I was abroad, I would turn to comfort food to relieve (homesick).
●Ⅱ 短语填空
1.We think it our duty (公开表态) for those who have no voice.
2.You can make new friends if you (参与) group activities.
3.When you go to a new country, you must (使自己适应……) new traditions and customs.
4.With regard to his ability, I’m sure he (胜任) the job.
5.Furthering my education is bringing about positive results in my workplace as it has
(增强我的信心).
6.The hotel offers excellent service to the guests and strives to make every guest (舒服自在).
7.My goal is (从事) activities that are both significant and enjoyable.
8.University students from all around the country brought their android friends to (参加) the competition.
●Ⅲ 句型训练
1. ,
it is difficult for you to defend your championship. (with复合结构)
有那么多的学生参加比赛,你要保住冠军称号很难。
2.There are times in order to get your roommates to know more of your thoughts.(speak)
有时候,你需要大声说出来,让你的室友更多地了解你的想法。
3.This is the third time that in the history of volleyball at the Olympics. (win)
这是他们在奥运会排球历史上第三次获得金牌。
4.Everyone will be attracted by her charming voice even . (the first time)
每一个人都会被她迷人的声音所吸引,即便是第一次听她说话。
●Ⅳ 阅读理解
During my first year in China, some friends who’d been around a little longer than me introduced me to the concept of “House Plant Syndrome”.
Imagine you are at a party at someone’s house. You’re hanging out when suddenly a house plant starts talking to you. Now, there are several ways you could respond to this. Perhaps you would ignore it. Perhaps you would ask the person next to you if they heard it as well. Perhaps you would try talking back to the house plant and engaging it in conversation.
I am that house plant.
The story of the talking house plant explains what can happen here when a white person unexpectedly speaks Chinese. It’s especially true with Chinese who haven’t met foreigners before.
Over time I learned to deal with House Plant Syndrome by talking without being looked at. I visited a restaurant at least once a week. Waitresses there would often stare blankly at me, not even hearing what I was saying when I tried to ask for things. So I leaned to speak clearly while looking in another direction. Without the “foreigners don’t speak Mandarin” filter, the waitresses heard and understood me easily and responded immediately.
A few years later, as my Mandarin became more fluent, and my foreign accent diminished (减少), people could hardly realize I was actually a house plant. This happened a lot with taxis. A lot of the time after I called a taxi, I would get a call from the driver, who would confirm my location. This meant I had a short conversation with the driver long before he saw me. Then I would get in the taxi, say where I wanted to go, and we would drive off in silence. Twenty seconds later, he would burst out “You speak such good Mandarin. I thought you were Chinese!”
I am rarely seen as a talking house plant anymore. The more I work on my accent and fluency, the less I am seen as a house plant. Definitely a good reason to keep working on my language!
( )1.What does “House Plant Syndrome” refer to
A.A cultural practice in Chinese households.
B.A disease that house plants often suffer from.
C.Foreigners’ preference for Chinese house plants.
D.Chinese people’s reaction to a foreigner speaking Chinese.
( )2.What caused the author to avoid eye contact with the waitresses
A.Lack of confidence in her Chinese.
B.Discomfort with looking at strangers.
C.Desire to hide her identity.
D.Ease of speaking Mandarin when she was looking away.
( )3.How might the taxi driver feel upon seeing the author
A.Astonished. B.Embarrassed.
C.Confused. D.Annoyed.
( )4.What can be the best title for the text
A.The silent conversations of a foreigner in China
B.The journey to reveal the secrets of language
C.Tackling cultural challenges in China
D.Chatting with house plants
●Ⅴ 语法填空
Covering vast distance and 1. astonishing variety of landscapes, the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes, 2. (extend) from East Asia to the Mediterranean. A key section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor, 3. stretches over a distance of around 5,000 kilometres and covers a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes.
The Silk Road began to develop in the 2nd century BCE. Zhang Qian, an ambassador assigned by the emperor, 4. (journey) from Chang’an to Central Asia. Several routes 5. (seek) by Zhang Qian to build bridges between the major powers of the time with the routes network reaching as far as the Roman Empire. The network expanded 6. (gradual) and remained in use until the 16th century. The routes were alive with strings of camels carrying 7. (load) of goods. In addition to trade exchange, the network served 8. a bridge for cultural exchange.
These amazingly long routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a 9. (share) development. The addition of the Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in 10. (recognize) of the Silk Road as a crucial part of humanity’s common heritage.
●Ⅵ 完形填空
[2024·陕西榆林高二质量检测]
Growing up in the USA, I always wanted to experience another culture. The 1 came when I was 15. After a few months of planning and 2 , I was ready to spend the second semester of my first high school year as a(n) 3 student in Australia.
4 in Perth was one of the most exciting moments of my life. I realized then that there was no turning back. The family I would live with was 5 me, and it would only be five days before the new school year. The 6 I attended was different from my school back in the States. I was quite 7 at first, especially never having been to a new school—even in the US. Everything went without 8 , though. The teachers were welcoming and the students were friendly.
The most 9 time was travelling with other exchange students around Australia during our semester break. The few weeks we 10 together were full of amazing activities.
At the end of our 11 in Australia, we had three weeks to share our stories and help each other deal with leaving. It was only 12 that our last day together was filled with tears. We packed our camp, exchanged e-mail addresses and 13 together for a final good-bye. As soon as I came home, an open mind was again important. Resettling home took time and 14 , but at last I made it. All the while, I was thoughtful to let my family and friends know how 15 I was to be home and how much I had missed them—though the experience is still unforgettable with me. So, if you have the opportunity to study abroad, you most certainly should.
( )1.A.chance B.conference
C.evidence D.energy
( )2.A.hunting B.chatting
C.performing D.preparing
( )3.A.tick B.exchange
C.duration D.ideal
( )4.A.Persuading B.Conducting
C.Landing D.Mounting
( )5.A.subscribing to B.waiting for
C.siding with D.insisting on
( )6.A.display B.competition
C.meeting D.school
( )7.A.worried B.excited
C.annoyed D.disappointed
( )8.A.passion B.nutrition
C.difficulties D.poses
( )9.A.boring B.alternative
C.serious D.unforgettable
( )10.A.missed B.spent
C.refused D.pretended
( )11.A.stay B.opportunity
C.custom D.business
( )12.A.funny B.strange
C.reliable D.natural
( )13.A.fought B.argued
C.gathered D.wrestled
( )14.A.heritage B.rate
C.identity D.effort
( )15.A.nervous B.happy
C.astonished D.depressed(共94张PPT)
Period Two
Reading and Thinking—Language points
语言知识梳理
练习册
1.qualification n. (an exam that you have passed or a course of
study that you have successfully completed) 资格, 学历
(教材P14) Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a
university in China and has come to our university on a year-long
exchange programme. 谢蕾在中国的一所大学里攻读商科,来我校参加为期
一年的交流项目。
(1)qualify v. 使具备资格; 使合格
qualify (sb) for sth (使某人)具备资格
qualify sb to do sth 使某人具备做某事的资格
(2)qualified adj. 合格的;有资格的
be (highly/well) qualified for (高度/完全)具备……的资格
be qualified to do sth 有资格做某事
【佳句背诵】
My résumé shows that I have the right qualifications for the job.
我的简历表明我恰好符合这项工作的条件。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①A victory in this game will earn them ________________ (qualify)
for the World Cup.
②By comparison with his fellow classmates, he is more qualified
_____ the position because of his fluent English.
③There is a shortage of well ____________ (qualify) teachers of
foreign languages, especially of French and Japanese.
qualification
for
qualified
◆完成句子
④With a good command of English and outgoing personality, I
firmly believe that ________________________________________________.
我有很好的英语能力和外向的性格，我坚信我完全胜任这个职位。
(应用文写作之申请信)
I'm perfectly qualified for the position
⑤I have taken part in several similar activities, ____________________
__________________________________________.
我参加过几次类似的活动,这将使我能胜任这个志愿者工作。(应用文写作之
申请信)
which will qualify me for the voluntary work
2.ambition n. (something that you want to do or achieve very
much)追求的目标;夙愿;野心;抱负
(教材P14) “…My ambition is to set up a business in China after
graduation,” she explained.
她解释说:“……我的志向是毕业以后在中国创办一家公司。”
(1)achieve/fulfil/realize an ambition 实现理想
have the ambition to do sth/of doing sth 有做某事的雄心壮志
(2)ambitious adj. 野心勃勃的;有雄心的;
费力的,耗资的
be ambitious for sth 渴望得到某物
be ambitious to do sth 做某事怀有雄心
【佳句背诵】
There is evidence that those who can stick to their ambitions are
more likely to succeed.
有证据表明，能坚持理想的人往往更容易取得成功。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] Millions of waterfowl(水禽) were killed at the
hands of market hunters and a handful of overly _____________
(ambition) sportsmen.
ambitious
②His ____________ (ambitious) was realized when he received his
doctor's degree from the University of Cambridge.
③His latest book The Social Animal, however, is
____________________ (ambitious) and serious than his earlier books.
ambition
more ambitious
◆完成句子
④_______________________________________________ finally came true
after 10 years.
10年后,他环球航行的雄心终于实现了。
His ambition to sail around the world
⑤______________________________, he wants to guide the local
people to lead a happy life.
作为一个志向远大的领导者，他想带领当地人过上幸福的生活。
As an ambitious leader
3.adaptation n. (the process of changing to suit different
conditions) 适应;改编本
(教材P14) Although some foreign students live in campus
accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family, who can
help with her adaptation to the new culture. 尽管有些留学生住在学
生宿舍里,但是谢蕾选择和一个寄宿家庭住在一起,他们能帮她适应这里的新文化。
(1)make adaptation to… 适应……
(2)adapt vt. 使适应;改编
vi. 适应
adapt to… 适应……
adapt oneself to… 使某人自己适应……
adapt sth for… 把某物改编成……
adapt sth from… 由……改编
(3)adaptable adj. 能适应的,适应能力强的
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①The director was fully convinced that this moving story, if
___________(adapt) for television, would be a hit.
②It's thought that one's anxiety often grows as a result of his
unsuccessful ______________ (adapt) to the new surroundings.
③The plant is very _____________ (adapt).No matter where it is, it
seems easy to survive.
adapted
adaptation
adaptable
◆完成句子/句式改写
④You'd better master some basic Chinese in advance,
__________________________________________________________________
in Beijing.
你最好提前掌握一些基本的汉语，这样会使你容易适应在北京的新生活。
which makes it easy for you to adapt to the new life
⑤The film Night at the Museum _____________________ Milan
Trenc's novel and it brings to life a world where dinosaurs wander
the earth.
→__________________ Milan Trenc's novel, the film Night at the
Museum brings to life a world where dinosaurs wander the earth.
(用分词改写)
电影《博物馆奇妙夜》改编自米兰·崔克的小说,生动地再现了恐龙在地球上漫
步的世界。
is adapted from
Adapted from
4.comfort n.(the state of being free from suffering, anxiety, pain,
etc.)舒适;安慰 vt.安慰
(教材P14)“When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second
family,” Xie Lei said.
“当我想家时有第二个家我会得到些安慰,”谢蕾说。
(1)in comfort 舒适地; 放松地
It is a comfort to do… 做……是件令人舒适/欣慰的事。
(2)comfort oneself with sth 以某事来自我安慰
(3)comfortable adj. 舒适的
(4)comforting adj. 安慰的;令人欣慰的
［温馨提示］ comfort作“舒适;安慰”讲时,为不可数名词,但作“令人舒适/
欣慰的人或事物”讲时,则是可数名词,前面常出现不定冠词a。类似的还有
success, failure, surprise, joy等;但fun例外,虽然也可指具体的人或事,但它
是不可数名词。
【佳句背诵】
It is a comfort to have a glass of hot milk in such cold weather.
在这样寒冷的天气喝一杯热乎乎的牛奶是一件让人舒服的事。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2022·全国甲卷] The more time you spend in any given country,
the_______________________ (comfort) you'll begin to feel with its
foreign cultural practices.
more comfortable
②[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] Besides, students may feel
___________________(comfortable) or less motivated if paired with
someone who they don't get along with or have difficulty
communicating with.
uncomfortable
③[2022·浙江6月考] She smiled at me and said if I needed help,
she'd be right there, which I found quite _______________(comfort).
comforting
◆完成句子
④[2021·浙江1月考读后续写] Some viewers laughed a good laugh at
my embarrassment, while __________________________ and some
shared their similar dumb experiences. 一些网友因我的糗事开怀大笑,而
一些网友则安慰我,一些网友分享了他们类似的愚蠢的经历。
some comforted me
⑤[2023·浙江1月考读后续写] I rushed back to the deserted house.
_____________________________ that the original hole in the window
was nowhere to be found.
我冲回那座废弃的房子。令人极其欣慰的是，原来窗户上的洞已经不见了。
It was a great comfort
5.participation n. (the fact that you take part or become involved
in something)参加;参与
(教材P15) Xie Lei also found many courses included students'
participation in class as part of the final result. 谢蕾还发现许多课程
的最终成绩都包含学生的课堂参与。
(1)participation in 对……的参与; 对……的参加
(2)participate vi. 参加;参与
participate in (doing) sth 参与(做)某事
participate with sb in sth 同某人一起参与某事
(3)participant n. 参加者;参与者
［温馨提示］ participate 是不及物动词,常与in构成搭配,同义短语还有:join
in, take part in。
【佳句背诵】
Last spring, I was fortunate to be chosen to participate in an
exchange study programme.
去年春天,我有幸被选中参加一个交换学习项目。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①With so many students ________________ (participate) in the
competition, it is difficult for you to defend your championship.
participating
②Hopefully, you can participate ____ the game, as your
________________ (participate) can surely help us win the
championship.
in
participation
③[2023·北京卷] Each week, _______________ (participate) will be
asked to complete a topic-specific reflection task.
participants
◆完成句子
④__________________________________________________________________
____________, our school held a basketball game in the school gym
last Sunday afternoon. (应用文写作之校园文化)
为了鼓励学生积极参与体育运动,我们学校上周日下午在学校体育馆举行了一场
篮球比赛。
In order to encourage students to actively participate in sports
⑤[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] David _____________________
________________the cross-country run, but he was afraid of being
laughed at by others.
大卫渴望参加越野赛，但是他害怕被别人嘲笑。
was anxious to participate in
6.presentation n. (a talk giving information about something)报告;
陈述;出示;拿出;授予;颁发
(教材P15) Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply
concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. 学生们
需要形成观点、提供例子、运用概念、提出问题, 并且还要进行展示。
(1)give a presentation/presentations on 做有关……的陈述/报告/介绍
(2)present v. 赠送,授予;提交;出现,到场
present oneself 出现,到场
present sth to sb 向某人颁发/提交某物
【活学活用】
◆一词多义
①The speaker gave an interesting presentation on urban
transport._______
②The presentation of prizes began after the speeches._______
③On presentation of the student ID you may have the access to
the library._______
报告
颁发
出示
◆单句填空
④His ________________ (present) not only inspired me, but also
helped emerge an inner desire to make a difference in the world.
⑤The professor is giving a presentation _____ the origin of the
universe in his class in the lecture hall.
⑥The librarian spent several weeks, cataloging the whole collection
of books _____________ (present) by Professor Smith.
presentation
on
presented
◆完成句子
⑦[2023·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] I was informed that I won the first
prize in the writing contest and that ______________________________
____________________________________________________________________
______ in two days.
我被告知在写作比赛中获得了一等奖，两天后将举行颁奖典礼。
there would be an award presentation/an award presentation would be held
⑧[2022·浙江1月考读后续写] _________________________________________
_________________________ than the class burst into applause.
我刚向全班展示完我们的研究成果,全班就爆发出一阵掌声。
No sooner had I presented our findings to the class
7.engage vi. 参加;参与(活动) vt. 吸引(注意力、兴趣)
(教材P15) “Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said.
她说:“融入英国文化很有帮助。”
(1)engage (sb) in sth (使某人)从事或参加某事
engage one's attention/interest 吸引某人的注意力/兴趣
(2)engaged adj. 忙碌的;已订婚的;被占用的
be engaged in 从事于……;忙于……
(3)engagement n. 参与,订婚;约定
【佳句背诵】
The activity aims to encourage students to engage themselves in
making a difference in society.
该活动旨在鼓励学生投身于对社会有影响的事业中。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2020·天津卷] Just a few days after the signs went up, he found
people sitting there and _____________ (engage) in active and joyful
conversations.
engaging
②I've been trying to call him all evening, but I keep getting the
____________ (engage) tone.
engaged
◆完成句子/句式改写
③[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷读后续写] The kitchen witnessed the twins and
the father _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________ for their mother.
双胞胎和他们的父亲在厨房为他们的母亲做早餐。
engaging themselves in making breakfast/ engaged in making breakfast
④He was examining his photos in the album and one of them
seemed to __________________________.
→He was examining his photos in the
album,_________________________________________________________.
(用定语从句改写)
他正在检查相册中的照片,其中一张似乎引起了他的注意。
engage his attention
one of which seemed to engage his attention
8.involve vt. (if a situation, an event or an activity involves sth,
that thing is an important or necessary part or result of it)包含;需要;
涉及;影响;(使)参加
(教材P15) As well as studying hard, I've been involved in social
activities.
除了努力学习之外,我还一直在参加社交活动。
(1)involve (doing) sth 包含/包括(做)某事
involve oneself in (doing) sth 使自己参与(做)某事
be/get involved in 参与；卷入；与……有关联
(2)involvement n. 参与
【佳句背诵】
Some students are so involved with computer games that they
cannot concentrate on their studies.
有些学生热衷于电脑游戏,以至于不专心学业。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①In the village, half of the villagers make kites, and more than 80
companies ________________ (involve) in the village industry, which
makes over 80 million kites a year.
are involved
②Carrying out research on the chimpanzee(黑猩猩) will involve
________ (live) in the jungle for several years.
③We believe the time and hard work ___________(involve) in
completing such an assignment are worthwhile.
living
involved
◆完成句子
④[2023·北京卷书面表达] I think you can carry out this activity in an
interactive and experiential manner, which means students can
participate and have a better understanding of “Green Beijing”
through ______________________________________________ by
themselves. 我认为你可以以互动和体验的方式开展这项活动，这意味着学生
可以通过自己参与不同的活动来参与并更好地了解“绿色北京”。
getting involved in different activities
⑤[2021·全国甲卷书面表达] No one can deny the fact
_______________________________________________________________，
Chinese knots，paper cutting，and so on and thus，could you
please tell me which ones attract foreigners most
毋庸置疑，中国传统文化包括书法、中国结、剪纸等等，因此，你可以告诉我
哪些最吸引外国人吗？
that Chinese traditional culture involves calligraphy
1.(教材P14)It was the first time that she had left China. 这是她第
一次离开中国。
句型公式
It is/was the first (second…) time that sb has/
have/had done sth.这是某人第几次做某事。
【句式点拨】
本句型“It is/was+the+序数词+time+that从句.”表示“这是……第……
次……”。如果前面用is,则that从句用现在完成时;如果前面用was,则that从句
用过去完成时。
【相关拓展】
(1)It be (high/about) time that… 是该……的时候了。(从句谓语用过去式
或“should+动词原形”)
(2)It is time (for sb) to do sth. 是(某人)该做某事的时候了。
(3)There was a time when… 一度/曾经……(when引导定语从句,修饰先行
词a time)
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①It seems like high time that we _________________________ (look)
seriously at the problem and the pressure it brings us.
②He said that it was the third time he _____________ (see) Amazing
China. He couldn't help feeling proud of his country.
③There was a time ________New York City buildings were almost
all the same height.
looked/should look
had seen
when
④I guess it is time __________(rush) out to Nanjing Road to sweep
the stores for the last-minute discount.
to rush
◆完成句子/一句多译
⑤[2020·浙江1月考读后续写] He had been missing his parents and
the dog since _____________________________________________________
_____________________for such a long time.
他一直很想念他的父母和狗,因为这是他第一次离开家这么长时间。
it was the first time that he had been away from home
⑥[2022·全国甲卷书面表达] 现在是我们保护海洋的时候了。保护海洋就是保
护我们自己。
→__________________________________________________________________
_______.To protect the ocean is to protect ourselves.(It is high time
that…)
→_____________________________________________________.
To protect the ocean is to protect ourselves.(It is high time for sb
to do sth.)
It is high time that we protected/should protect the ocean
It is high time for us to protect the ocean
2.(教材P14)The first time that she had to write an essay, her
tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people
had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to
know what she thought! 她第一次写论文时,导师跟她解释说,如果引用别
人的观点就一定要注明,不过导师主要是想知道她自己是怎么想的。
句型公式
名词短语引导时间状语从句
【句式点拨】
the first time是名词短语,在句中用作连词,引导时间状语从句。explained后
接两个that引导的宾语从句,当某一动词后接两个或两个以上由 that引导的宾
语从句时,第一个 that 可以省略,但第二个及以后的宾语从句的引导词 that
均不能省略。
【相关拓展】
名词短语用作连词的情况：
(1)every time(每一次),each time(每一次),next time(下一次),last time
(上一次),the day(那一天),the year(那一年);
(2)当the moment, the minute, the instant表示“一……就……”时,可引
导时间状语从句,相当于as soon as。
【活学活用】
◆单句填空
①[2021·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] I'm a regular reader of Youth. I fell in love
with Youth ______ first time I saw it.
②Be careful! The machine starts______ moment you press the
button.
③She said she would go to a concert and ______ she wanted me
to go with her.
the
the
that
◆完成句子
④[2023·全国甲卷] ______________________________________________, we
heard the chug-chug-chug of a motorbike making its way down
the hill towards us.
我第一次在那里暂住的时候,我们听到一辆摩托车从山上向我们驶来。
The first time (that) we stayed there
⑤[2022·浙江6月考读后续写] ________________________________________
_________________________________, I decided I had to act alone and
do my best.
当我看到他无助地躺在床上的那一刻，我决定我必须独自行动，尽我最大的努力。
The moment/As soon as I saw him lying helplessly in bed
练 习 册
Ⅰ单句填空
1.She's very _____________ (ambition) but I doubt whether she'll
ever make it to the top.
ambitious
2.He took a variety of tests to prove he was well ____________
(qualify) for this important task.
qualified
3.This film was adapted from a novel, but the children didn't think
the ______________(adapt) was good enough.
adaptation
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4.Set a goal that you want to achieve in one week or by the end
of this term and it will help you stay_____________ (motivate).
motivated
5.The price of the apartment advertised in the newspaper is rather
______________(reason), and I can afford it.
reasonable
6.Being very popular, each __________(edit) of this magazine is
always sold out.
edition
7.She leads a happy and________________(comfort) life, never lacking
money or friends.
comfortable
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8.He is a lawyer and works on cases ____________ (involve)
environmental crimes.
involving
9.This newspaper maintains a good balance in its ________________
(present) of different opinions.
presentation
10.When I was abroad, I would turn to comfort food to relieve
__________________(homesick).
homesickness
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Ⅱ短语填空
1.We think it our duty ________________ (公开表态) for those who
have no voice.
to speak up
2.You can make new friends if you ____________________ (参与)
group activities.
get involved in
3.When you go to a new country, you must ______________________
(使自己适应……) new traditions and customs.
adapt yourself to
4.With regard to his ability, I'm sure he ___________________ (胜任)
the job.
is qualified for
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5.Furthering my education is bringing about positive results in my
workplace as it has______________________________ (增强我的信心).
boosted my confidence
6.The hotel offers excellent service to the guests and strives to
make every guest_________________ (舒服自在).
feel at home
7.My goal is _________________ (从事) activities that are both
significant and enjoyable.
to engage in
8.University students from all around the country brought their
android friends to _________________ (参加) the competition.
participate in
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Ⅲ句型训练
1.________________________________________________________
______________, it is difficult for you to defend your championship.
(with复合结构)
有那么多的学生参加比赛,你要保住冠军称号很难。
With so many students participating in the competition
2.There are times ____________________________________ in order to
get your roommates to know more of your thoughts.(speak)
有时候,你需要大声说出来,让你的室友更多地了解你的想法。
when you need to speak up
3.This is the third time that _______________________________________
in the history of volleyball at the Olympics. (win)
这是他们在奥运会排球历史上第三次获得金牌。
they have won the gold medal
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4.Everyone will be attracted by her charming voice even
___________________________________. (the first time)
每一个人都会被她迷人的声音所吸引,即便是第一次听她说话。
the first time they hear her
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Ⅳ阅读理解
During my first year in China, some friends who'd been around
a little longer than me introduced me to the concept of “House
Plant Syndrome”.
Imagine you are at a party at someone's house. You're hanging
out when suddenly a house plant starts talking to you. Now, there
are several ways you could respond to this. Perhaps you would
ignore it. Perhaps you would ask the person next to you if they
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heard it as well. Perhaps you would try talking back to the house
plant and engaging it in conversation.
I am that house plant.
The story of the talking house plant explains what can happen
here when a white person unexpectedly speaks Chinese. It's
especially true with Chinese who haven't met foreigners before.
Over time I learned to deal with House Plant Syndrome by
talking without being looked at. I visited a restaurant at least once
a week. Waitresses there would often stare blankly at me, not even
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hearing what I was saying when I tried to ask for things. So I
leaned to speak clearly while looking in another direction. Without
the “foreigners don't speak Mandarin” filter, the waitresses heard
and understood me easily and responded immediately.
A few years later, as my Mandarin became more fluent, and
my foreign accent diminished (减少), people could hardly realize I
was actually a house plant. This happened a lot with taxis. A lot of
the time after I called a taxi, I would get a call from the driver,
who would confirm my location. This meant I had a short
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conversation with the driver long before he saw me. Then I would
get in the taxi, say where I wanted to go, and we would drive off
in silence. Twenty seconds later, he would burst out “You speak
such good Mandarin. I thought you were Chinese!”
I am rarely seen as a talking house plant anymore. The more I
work on my accent and fluency, the less I am seen as a house
plant. Definitely a good reason to keep working on my language!
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【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了“室内植物综合征”和作者的
应对方式。
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( ) 1.What does “House Plant Syndrome” refer to
D
A.A cultural practice in Chinese households.
B.A disease that house plants often suffer from.
C.Foreigners' preference for Chinese house plants.
D.Chinese people's reaction to a foreigner speaking Chinese.
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[解析] 推理判断题。由文章第二段“Imagine you are at a party at
someone's house. You're hanging out when suddenly a house plant
starts talking to you. Now, there are several ways you could
respond to this. Perhaps you would ignore it. Perhaps you would
ask the person next to you if they heard it as well. Perhaps you
would try talking back to the house plant and engaging it in
conversation.”和第四段“The story of the talking house plant
explains what can happen here when a white person unexpectedly
speaks Chinese. It's especially true with Chinese who haven't met
foreigners before.”可知，“室内植物综合征”指的是中国人对说汉语的外
国人的反应。故选D。
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( ) 2.What caused the author to avoid eye contact with the
waitresses
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A.Lack of confidence in her Chinese.
B.Discomfort with looking at strangers.
C.Desire to hide her identity.
D.Ease of speaking Mandarin when she was looking away.
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[解析] 推理判断题。由文章第五段“Over time I learned to deal with
House Plant Syndrome by talking without being looked at. I visited
a restaurant at least once a week. Waitresses there would often
stare blankly at me, not even hearing what I was saying when I
tried to ask for things. So I leaned to speak clearly while looking
in another direction. Without the ‘foreigners don't speak Mandarin’
filter, the waitresses heard and understood me easily and
responded immediately.”可知，作者想要隐藏自己外国人的身份，这导致
作者避免与女服务员进行眼神交流。故选C。
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( ) 3.How might the taxi driver feel upon seeing the author
A
A.Astonished. B.Embarrassed. C.Confused. D.Annoyed.
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[解析] 推理判断题。由文章第六段“A few years later, as my Mandarin
became more fluent, and my foreign accent diminished (减少),
people could hardly realize I was actually a house plant. This
happened a lot with taxis. A lot of the time after I called a taxi, I
would get a call from the driver, who would confirm my location.
This meant I had a short conversation with the driver long before
he saw me. Then I would get in the taxi, say where I wanted to
go, and we would drive off in silence. Twenty seconds later, he
would burst out ‘You speak such good Mandarin. I thought you
were Chinese!’”可知，出租车司机见到作者后会感到震惊，因为司机没想
到身为外国人的作者普通话说得这么好。故选A。
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( ) 4.What can be the best title for the text
D
A.The silent conversations of a foreigner in China
B.The journey to reveal the secrets of language
C.Tackling cultural challenges in China
D.Chatting with house plants
[解析] 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“During my first
year in China, some friends who'd been around a little longer than
me introduced me to the concept of ‘House Plant Syndrome’.”
可知，文章主要介绍了“室内植物综合征”。选项D“Chatting with house
plants (与室内植物聊天)”符合题意。故选D。
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Ⅴ语法填空
Covering vast distance and 1._____ astonishing variety of
landscapes, the Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes,
2._____________ (extend) from East Asia to the Mediterranean. A key
section of the extensive Silk Road network is the Chang'an-
Tianshan Corridor, 3.________ stretches over a distance of around
5,000 kilometres and covers a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade
routes.
an
extending
which
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The Silk Road began to develop in the 2nd century BCE. Zhang
Qian, an ambassador assigned by the emperor, 4._____________
(journey) from Chang'an to Central Asia. Several routes
5.________________ (seek) by Zhang Qian to build bridges between
the major powers of the time with the routes network reaching as
far as the Roman Empire. The network expanded 6.____________
(gradual) and remained in use until the 16th century. The routes
were alive with strings of camels carrying 7.________ (load) of
goods. In addition to trade exchange, the network served 8.____a
bridge for cultural exchange.
journeyed
were sought
gradually
loads
as
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These amazingly long routes connected Eastern and Western
civilizations, which achieved a 9._________ (share) development. The
addition of the Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor to the UNESCO World
Heritage List is a milestone in 10._______________ (recognize) of the
Silk Road as a crucial part of humanity's common heritage.
【文章大意】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了丝绸之路的历史与发展。
shared
recognition
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1._____
an
[解析] 考查冠词。a variety of表示“各种各样的”，本句中astonishing为
发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。
2._____________
extending
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。空格处需要填入非谓语动词；此处extend的意思为
延伸，与主语the Silk Road之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词。故填
extending。
3.________
which
[解析] 考查非限制性定语从句。空格处为非限制性定语从句的引导词，非限
制性定语从句中缺少主语而且指代Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor，所以用
which。故填which。
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4._____________
journeyed
[解析] 考查时态。空格处需要填入谓语动词，本文描述的是过去的事情，因
此时态用一般过去时。故填journeyed。
5.________________
were sought
[解析] 考查时态、语态与主谓一致。空格处需要填入谓语动词，本文描述的
是过去的事情，因此需要使用一般过去时，主语several routes与seek之间为
被动关系，所以用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为复数，所以be动词用were。
故填were sought。
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gradually
[解析] 考查副词。空格处位于动词之后，修饰动词，所以需要用副词形式，
故填gradually。
7.________
loads
[解析] 考查名词复数。loads of表示“大量，许多”；此处指的是大量的货
物。故填loads。
8.____
as
[解析] 考查介词。serve as意为“为发挥作用，充当……”；此处指的是充
当了文化交流的桥梁作用。故填as。
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shared
[解析] 考查非谓语动词。此处为非谓语动词作定语来修饰名词development。
share和development之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词。故填shared。
10._______________
recognition
[解析] 考查名词。in recognition of意为“对……的认可”。此处表示“认
识到丝绸之路是人类共同遗产的重要组成部分”。故填recognition。
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Ⅵ完形填空
[2024·陕西榆林高二质量检测]
Growing up in the USA, I always wanted to experience another
culture. The . .1. . came when I was 15. After a few months of
planning and . .2. ., I was ready to spend the second semester of my
first high school year as a(n) . .3. . student in Australia.
. .4. . in Perth was one of the most exciting moments of my life.
I realized then that there was no turning back. The family I would
live with was . .5. . me, and it would only be five days before the
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new school year. The . .6. . I attended was different from my school
back in the States. I was quite . .7. . at first, especially never having
been to a new school—even in the US. Everything went
without . .8. ., though. The teachers were welcoming and the
students were friendly.
The most . .9. . time was travelling with other exchange students
around Australia during our semester break. The few weeks
we . .10. . together were full of amazing activities.
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At the end of our . .11. . in Australia, we had three weeks to
share our stories and help each other deal with leaving. It was
only . .12. . that our last day together was filled with tears. We
packed our camp, exchanged e-mail addresses and . .13. . together
for a final good-bye. As soon as I came home, an open mind was
again important. Resettling home took time and . .14. ., but at last I
made it. All the while, I was thoughtful to let my family and
friends know how . .15. . I was to be home and how much I had
missed them—though the experience is still unforgettable with me.
So, if you have the opportunity to study abroad, you most
certainly should.
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【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者作为交换生在澳大利亚
体验不同的文化的一段经历。
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( ) 1.A.chance B.conference C.evidence D.energy
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[解析] 根据后文“…I was ready to spend the second semester of my
first high school year as a(n)…student in Australia.”可知，作者在高中
的时候有了一个体验国外文化的机会，到澳大利亚做交换生。故选A。
chance机会，机遇； conference会议；evidence证据，依据； energy能量，
精力。
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( ) 2.A.hunting B.chatting C.performing D.preparing
[解析] 根据前文After a few months of planning可推知，因为要出国做交
换生，作者需要提前计划和准备。故选D。 hunt打猎，搜寻；chat聊天；
perform表演，表现； prepare准备。
( ) 3.A.tick B.exchange C.duration D.ideal
[解析] 根据后文with other exchange students与语境可知，此处指作者作
为交换生去澳大利亚。故选B。 tick嘀嗒声； exchange交换； duration持
续时间； ideal理想，典范。
D
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( ) 4.A.Persuading B.Conducting C.Landing D.Mounting
C
[解析] 根据后文Perth(珀斯，为澳大利亚城市名)及语境可推知，此处指降落
在珀斯是我一生中最激动人心的时刻之一。故选C。persuade劝说，说服；
conduct实施，进行； land降落；mount组织，攀登。
( ) 5.A.subscribing to B.waiting for
C.siding with D.insisting on
B
[解析] 根据“The family I would live with…”并分析语境可推知，此处指
寄宿家庭等待着作者的到来。故选B。subscribe to订阅，同意，捐款；wait
for等待，等候； side with支持，站在……的一边；insist on坚持。
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( ) 6.A.display B.competition C.meeting D.school
[解析] 根据I attended并结合上文去做交换生可推知，此处指作者就读的学
校。故选D。display展示，展览； competition竞争，比赛；meeting见面，
会议；school学校。
D
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( ) 7.A.worried B.excited C.annoyed D.disappointed
A
[解析] 根据后文especially never having been to a new school—even
in the US可知，作者从未有过这种经历，应是有些担心。故选A。worried担
忧的，担心的；excited兴奋的，激动的； annoyed烦恼的，恼怒的；
disappointed失望的。
( ) 8.A.passion B.nutrition C.difficulties D.poses
C
[解析] 根据后文“The teachers were welcoming and the students
were friendly.”可知，一切都很顺利，没有什么困难。故选C。passion激情，
热情；nutrition营养，滋养；difficulty困难；pose姿势。
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( ) 9.A.boring B.alternative C.serious D.unforgettable
D
[解析] 根据后文“The few weeks we…together were full of amazing
activities.”可知，作者和其他交换生一起环游澳大利亚时有很多的令人惊叹
的活动，由此可推知，这段时光让作者难忘。故选D。boring无聊的；
alternative可替代的，备选的；serious严肃的，严重的；unforgettable难忘的。
( ) 10.A.missed B.spent C.refused D.pretended
B
[解析] 此处指我们在一起的几周充满了令人惊叹的活动。故选B。 miss错过，
思念； spend花费，度过； refuse拒绝；pretend假装。
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( ) 11.A.stay B.opportunity C.custom D.business
A
[解析] 在澳大利亚逗留结束时，我们有三周的时间分享我们的故事，并互相
帮助应对分别。故选A。stay逗留，暂住； opportunity机会； custom风俗，
习惯；business生意，事情。
( ) 12.A.funny B.strange C.reliable D.natural
D
[解析] 根据前文help each other deal with leaving可知，作者这群交换生
就要各自回国了，离别带来了伤感和眼泪是很自然的。故选D。funny搞笑的，
有趣的；strange奇怪的，陌生的；reliable可靠的，可信赖的；natural自然
的，天然的。
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( ) 13.A.fought B.argued C.gathered D.wrestled
C
[解析] 根据前文“We packed our camp, exchanged e-mail
addresses…”可知，此处指我们聚在一起做最后的道别。故选C。fight打架，
努力争取；argue争论；gather聚集，收集；wrestle摔跤，奋力对付。
( ) 14.A.heritage B.rate C.identity D.effort
D
[解析] 根据Resettling home took time并结合常识可知，回国后需要重新
调整自己，这需要花费时间和精力。故选D。 heritage遗产，传统；rate速度，
比率；identity身份，特性； effort努力。
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( ) 15.A.nervous B.happy C.astonished D.depressed
B
[解析] 根据后文to be home和下文though the experience is still
unforgettable with me可推知，尽管做交换生的经历难忘，作者回到自己的
家里还是很开心的。故选B。nervous紧张的，焦虑的；happy幸福的，开心
的；astonished震惊的；depressed抑郁的，沮丧的。
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